Fact Check: Earlier Trump War-Timeline Statements Addressed More Than Iran’s Nuclear Threat
The documented record includes estimates about the wider conflict. Those forecasts also allowed for a longer campaign, a qualification that belongs in the account.
Two Dead, One Missing After Medical Helicopter Crashes Off Catalina Island
Two people are dead, two are hospitalized and one remains missing after a medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island. The cause is under investigation.
Flydubai Flight Lands Safely After Violent Cockpit Attack and Rapid Descent
A Flydubai flight carrying more than 170 passengers landed safely after cockpit violence and a rapid descent. The motive remains unconfirmed.
Fact Check: Researcher’s Fraud Case Does Not Show MMR Vaccines Cause Autism
A scientist’s guilty plea involved misuse of research funds, not fabrication of vaccine data, and the scientific consensus rests on many studies.
Trump Administration Considers Scaling Back Big Bend Border Project
Federal officials say they may reduce a planned border project’s scope in Big Bend National Park after bipartisan and local opposition.
U.S. and Iran Exchange Feedback on a Seven-Day Trust-Building Plan
Qatari mediators have carried U.S. feedback to Iran on a proposed seven-day plan, but no ceasefire or final agreement has been announced.
U.S. Troops Leave Iraq, Closing a 12-Year Anti-ISIS Mission
The United States has completed its military withdrawal from Iraq, ending Operation Inherent Resolve there while shifting the security burden to Iraqi forces.
TalkLife Morning News | September 29, 2026: Iraq Withdrawal, Jobs, Oil and Local Updates
The U.S. prepares to leave Iraq, Iran’s rial falls, job openings dip, and Brooklyn and Jacksonville look ahead.
Mexico’s Journalists Face Rising Legal Pressure as Press-Freedom Groups Warn of Chilling Effect
A press-freedom group recorded 69 new lawsuits against Mexican journalists and media outlets in 2025. An AP investigation examines the effect on local reporting and the response from officials.
New Federal Fuel-Economy Rule Promises Cheaper Cars but Projects More Fuel Use
The Transportation Department finalized lower vehicle fuel-economy requirements September 28. It projects lower upfront car prices, while its own analysis projects increased fuel consumption.