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First Line News Articles for Thursday, September 10 2026
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Republicans Open First Midterm Convention in Dallas
Republicans open their first national midterm convention Wednesday with President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Cabinet officials, and congressional candidates gathering for a two-day event aimed at energizing voters ahead of the Nov. 3 elections.
US Strikes Tankers Tied to Iran Revolutionary Guard
The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest attacks on its warships and Tehran hit back at American targets in Jordan, the latest burst of back-and-forth strikes that have lurched the sides back toward open hostilities in a more than 6-month-old war.
Federal Judge Reinstates Missouri’s New Election Map After Kavanaugh Declines To Get Involved
A federal district judge reinstated Missouri’s GOP-friendly congressional map for the 2026 midterms on Tuesday. The ruling came moments after Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh rejected an emergency request to do so in a separate case on the issue.
Treasury to Buy Up to $6 Billion in Sept. 10 Buyback Operation
The Treasury Department said on Wednesday that it will buy up to $6 billion in 10- to 20-year Treasury bonds during its buyback operation on Thursday, triple the size of its last long-dated operation.
SCOTUS rejects Missouri GOP bid to use revised congressional map in midterms
Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Tuesday denied Missouri’s emergency appeal without comment, leaving in place the Missouri Supreme Court’s ruling blocking the state’s revised Republican-backed congressional map from being used in November’s general election.
Canada’s Retaliatory Tariffs Take Effect as US Trade Talks Stall
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect just after midnight on Tuesday as Prime Minister Mark Carney increased economic pressure on his country’s biggest trading partner after negotiations collapsed last month, intensifying an 18-month-old trade war.
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to Step Down
The secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Lonnie G. Bunch III, is stepping down, amid continued criticism from the White House about the direction of the Smithsonian museums.
Trump to Putin: End War to Restore US-Russia Ties
U.S. President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in a phone call that he wanted a swift end to the war in Ukraine, something that would allow U.S.-Russia ties to be fully restored, the Kremlin said.
NTSB retrieves black boxes as Amazon plane crash probe begins
Investigators have recovered the flight data and cockpit voice recorders from an Amazon Prime cargo plane that crashed while landing in Miami over the weekend, the National Transportation Safety Board said as it began its investigation into the incident.
Investigators Probe Deadly Amazon Cargo Jet Crash
Federal investigators examining why an Amazon cargo jet barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport and into vehicles, killing at least five people, are likely to focus on a crucial moment in the landing: whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely.
Latter-Day Saint News
LDS Church announces updates for temples in Peru, Idaho, Nicaragua
It is time for another round of Temple Round-Up! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced updates for the Montpelier Idaho Temple, Managua Nicaragua Temple, and Piura Peru Temple.
‘An investment in hope’: Church donates women’s cancer screening equipment in Nicaragua
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints supported the opening of a new women’s clinic at the Carlos Roberto Huembes Teaching Hospital of the Nicaraguan National Police in Managua by donating advanced screening technology designed to detect breast cancer at its earliest stages and expand access to specialized examinations, the Church’s Nicaragua Newsroom reported on Sept. 4.
What 25-minute lessons have plenty of time for
Leading up to the first Sunday with 25-minute lessons, I had some worries about how it would go. My concerns (that I heard many other people voice as well) all had to do with time—how could 25 minutes be long enough to:
Salt Lake Temple open house: 2 more ticket batches available within the next month
The first batch of Salt Lake Temple open house reservations for next year became available Sept. 1 — and all 1 million were claimed within 24 hours.
Deseret News publisher shares in Ensign College devotional 3 ways to ‘publish peace’
When Burke Olsen is asked to describe his job as publisher of the Deseret News, he’ll often say, “The writers write, the editors edit, and my teams take it from there.”
Fairview Texas Temple site vandalized twice in recent weeks, officials say
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple, which is under construction, has been the center of a dispute over its proposed height.
Like young Joseph Smith, find a place to ‘pour out your heart to your Heavenly Father,’ President Ashton encourages
Standing in the Sacred Grove Historic Site, BYU–Pathway president invites individuals to follow Joseph Smith’s example and pray in faith
Montpelier Idaho Temple begins open-house phase
Interior and exterior photos have been released for Idaho’s eighth temple, ahead of its October dedication
Faith community rallies around Eady family after fatal plane crash
Friends, family members and fellow church members are coming together to support the Eady family following a plane crash that killed Danna Eady, her husband Craig Eady and two young children. According to authorities, the family departed from Sierra Sky Park Airport in northwest Fresno on Saturday. Moments later, their plane crashed on the bluff of the San Joaquin River. The loss has deeply affected those who knew the family and members of their faith community.
Meet Addie Evans, the Latter-day Saint sister missionary who earned the respect of Myles Garrett and the Atlanta Falcons
The Spanish Fork, Utah, native never intended for her mission homecoming to go viral
National
FBI Recorded Virginia Lawmakers’ Calls
The FBI sent a second round of letters alerting people that their calls involving Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas had been intercepted earlier this year.
States Increasingly Pulling Rug Out From Under Big Tech With Tax Break Reversals
States that offered billions of dollars in tax breaks to lure data centers began to pull back the incentives as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom drove up costs and fueled opposition to the facilities.
US Marshals Announce Largest Missing-Child Operation in Ohio History
U.S. Marshals on Tuesday announced the “largest missing-child operation in Ohio’s history” as part of Operation Meridian. According to the announcement, 79 missing children were found.
US Reading Scores Hit 25-Year Low on Global Exam
U.S. teenagers posted among their worst reading scores in a quarter-century on a global exam released Tuesday by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, as math scores also remained near 25-year lows.
Trump-Backed PAC Unleashes $47 Million Midterm Blitz
A new PAC created by President Donald Trump’s political operation on Tuesday and Wednesday reserved at least $47 million in advertisements to help Republicans in half a dozen key battleground races.
Department of Health Names Heads of FDA Drug, Biologics Centers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday named four senior leaders at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, including the heads of its drug center and vaccines and biologics unit.
Louisiana Fights Mail-Order Abortion Drugs
Louisiana attorneys this week will argue in federal court that mail-order abortion drugs undermine the state’s abortion ban.
Pilots considered aborting landing after touchdown in Miami cargo crash, NTSB says
The National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday that evidence recovered from a flight data recorder suggested the pilots of an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane involved in a deadly crash considered aborting the landing after the aircraft touched down.
Appeals court upholds order blocking IRS from sharing taxpayer data with ICE
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld an injunction blocking the Internal Revenue Service from sharing personal information such as the addresses of taxpayers with immigration authorities, ruling the Trump administration’s policy was unlawful.
TPUSA Eyes 2028, Vance 1 Year After Kirk’s Death
Nearly a year after conservative leader Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a Utah college campus, the organization he founded is expanding its political operation with an eye toward helping Vice President JD Vance win the White House in 2028.
World
Mexico, U.S. deploy anti-drone operation at Tijuana border
Mexico and the United States have deployed fixed and mobile counter-drone systems along the Tijuana-San Diego border corridor to detect and disable commercial drones used by criminal organizations, Mexico’s Defense Secretariat said.
Xi, Putin pledge closer ties with North Korea in anniversary messages
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to strengthen ties with North Korea in congratulatory letters sent to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the country’s 78th founding anniversary, state-run media said Wednesday.
Trump Unveils New Canadian Import Bans, Giving Ottawa 3 Weeks to Respond
President Donald Trump is escalating the trade war with Canada by ordering a ban on Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages, and motorcycles, with the restrictions set to take effect in three weeks.
Israel to Close British Consulate After UK Sanctions
Israel will close the British consulate in Jerusalem in response to U.K. sanctions on settlements, Israel’s foreign minister said.
U.S. sanctions Iranian airlines in aim to tighten economic squeeze as war spreads, oil rises
The Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and a handful of other entities as part of its ongoing effort to isolate Iran’s economy.
Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave country over ‘unacceptable’ activities
Hungary ordered 10 members of Russia’s diplomatic mission to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable for diplomats, the government said Tuesday, and Russia said that it planned to respond.
Netanyahu Denies Hamas Warning Before Oct. 7 Attack
Benjamin Netanyahu’s office reportedly denied a report that the Israeli prime minister had been warned that Hamas was planning a major operation before the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack.
China, Russia Target Israel to Weaken US, British Expert Warns
Former British Army commander Col. Richard Kemp is warning that China and Russia are waging a political-warfare campaign against Israel aimed at undermining U.S. support for the country and weakening the United States.
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Wound 73, Halt Energy Sites
The Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen launched a wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding more than 70 people and igniting fires at oil facilities and utilities in the kingdom, authorities said.
Oil Surges Toward $100 as Iran War Threatens Global Supplies
Oil prices climbed to a six-week high Monday, with Brent crude approaching $100 a barrel as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran and a reported attack on Saudi Aramco facilities intensified fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies.
Business
DOJ Plans Deep Review of Fox’s $22 Billion Roku Deal
The Justice Department is preparing to deepen its antitrust investigation of Fox Corp.’s proposed $22 billion acquisition of Roku, a move that could significantly extend the government’s review of a transaction that would combine one of America’s largest television content companies with a major streaming distribution platform.
Meta Launches Personal AI Agent, Muse
Meta launched on Tuesday a personal artificial intelligence agent, Muse, for people 18 and over who are looking for help with day-to-day tasks like schedules, shopping and, in the company’s words, turning “long-term goals into action plans.”
Bombardier Says It Wants to Fill 500 Open US Jobs
Bombardier is continuing to recruit American workers to fill 500 open jobs in the U.S., the Canadian private jet maker told Reuters Wednesday, even as it faces threats from President Donald Trump to ban its planes from the U.S. market.
OPEC+ to keep crude output level in October
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies on Sunday said they would leave crude output unchanged in October.
Uber to lay off more than 3,000 people
Uber announced Wednesday that it would lay off about 10% of its workforce, about 3,300 people, to make the company “simpler and faster.”
John Ternus takes over as CEO of Apple as Tim Cook steps aside
John Ternus is the new Apple CEO Tuesday, as he officially takes over duties for Tim Cook, who announced his departure in April.
FTC, states sue Amazon over alleged manipulation of advertising auctions
A coalition of 22 states joined a Federal Trade Commission suit against Amazon alleging “deceptive and unfair practices,” secretly gaming the prices advertisers ended up paying in search results auctions to appear on Amazon.com and its mobile app.
Health
Smartwatches May Overestimate Calories Burned
Your smartwatch may be giving you more credit for your workout than you actually earned.
USDA recalls 1,500 pounds of pork products distributed to eight states
U.S. health officials have urgently recalled more than 1,500 pounds of ready-to-eat pork products distributed across eight states that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
FDA approves new drug for advanced breast cancer treatment
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new, targeted breast cancer drug for patients who become resistant to hormone therapy.
Pancreatic Cancer Drug May Fight Lung Cancer
A newly approved pancreatic cancer drug is showing promise against lung cancer, shrinking tumors in about 30% of patients with advanced disease who had already undergone other treatments.
New Pill Cuts Sleep Apnea Interruptions by 44%
For millions of people with sleep apnea who struggle to sleep with a CPAP mask, relief could eventually come in the form of a pill taken at bedtime.
FDA: Halloween chocolate eyeballs recalled
A Halloween candy sold in 13 states is being recalled because it has undeclared milk allergens, the Food and Drug Administration announced.
AI Tool Spots Heart Disease in Two Seconds
A routine heart test that takes just seconds could reveal far more than doctors can see — with the help of artificial intelligence.
Economy
Trump Celebrates Job Growth That Tripled Expectations
The economy added 162,000 jobs in August, the Labor Department announced Friday morning, tripling the expectations of economists.
ADP: Private payrolls grew 38,000 in August, a decline from July
Private payrolls rose by 38,000 in August, though it was less than expected and fell below the 46,000 jobs added in July, ADP reported on Wednesday.
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