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Sep 4, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court hears a request for an emergency stay in the murder trial of Lindsey Clancy after her jury deadlocked on whether she was responsible for killing her children. The Trump administration announces it will begin excavation for a proposed D.C. arch without final federal approvals, despite a lawsuit from Vietnam War veterans. Moderna’s first mRNA flu shot becomes available at pharmacies nationwide following FDA approval. In international news, Argentina enforces sanctions on oil drilling near the Falkland Islands, while the UN votes to phase out the Mercat…

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Sponsor: Mattress Firm Lindsey Clancy trial: Jury deadlock and mistrial request Trump administration breaks ground on DC Arch despite lawsuit First mRNA flu shot approved and shipping to pharmacies Wall Street markets down; Argentina announces oil sanctions Argentina's claim to Falkland Islands and UK relations UN vote to phase out Mercator map in favor of accurate Africa size Sponsor: IXL learning platform
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