Utah prosecutors have decided not to pursue the death penalty against Douglas Stewart Carter, who was convicted in 1985 for the murder of Eva Olesen, after new DNA evidence excluded him as a match. The state Supreme Court previously ordered a retrial due to misconduct, and Carter maintains his innocence. Concerns about his potential release have been raised by Olesen's family, while Carter's defense claims that his confession was coerced and that evidence pointing to other suspects was suppressed.
Adonai Mitchell, the No. 2 wide receiver for the New York Jets, was limited in practice due to a finger injury, leaving his status for the upcoming game against the Detroit Lions uncertain. The Jets are also missing rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. due to a high ankle sprain. Other players not practicing include Kene Nwangwu, Mason Taylor, Minkah Fitzpatrick, and Kiko Mauigoa.
An investigation has found that 7-Eleven stores in Los Angeles County have frequently charged customers more than the advertised prices, with a 37% failure rate in price-accuracy inspections from 2023 to 2025. Some stores reported overcharge rates as high as 67%. The issue is part of a broader trend, as convenience stores were identified as the worst-performing retail category in a 2024 report on price accuracy.
Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for the resignation of Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell following an investigation that found he committed multiple ethics violations, including sexual harassment. The investigation, conducted by Lowenstein Sandler, concluded that Caldwell's behavior did not meet the standards of Sherrill's administration.
The White House has announced the guest list for the state dinner honoring Chinese leader Xi Jinping, which includes AI executives and notable CEOs. This event reflects the complex economic ties between the United States and China.
President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping, marking their second meeting in 2026. The dinner focused on fostering dialogue between the US and China despite ongoing differences, with discussions covering topics such as trade and artificial intelligence. Notable guests included prominent tech executives.
Attorneys for friends of Nolan Wells deny involvement in the deletion of messages from his cell phone, which were found missing after his disappearance. Forensic examiner Andrew Garrett stated that messages were deleted but could not determine who was responsible. The friends' attorney emphasized they had no access to the phone and criticized calls for transparency from Wells' family attorney, Ben Crump.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech at the United Nations where he defended military actions in the Middle East and criticized New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. His remarks prompted a walkout by several delegates.
Journalists from CNN and MS Now were denied access to a White House state dinner for Xi Jinping despite a federal judge's ruling that required the Trump administration to grant them entry. The White House allowed CNN to send only a photojournalist and audio technician, excluding the editorial team.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court's practice of using its emergency docket to intervene in cases prematurely. She expressed her concerns during a speech at the Library of Congress.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court's practice of using its emergency docket to intervene in cases prior to lower court decisions. She raised concerns about the implications of this practice for the judicial process during a speech at the Library of Congress.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed concerns regarding the Supreme Court's use of its emergency docket, describing it as "problematic". She called for her fellow justices to show more restraint in utilizing this mechanism.
New Jersey Governor [Name] has requested the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell following findings from an ethics investigation. The report indicated that Caldwell violated workplace discrimination policies.
President Trump held a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24, 2026. The event featured several influential tech leaders, including Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has called for the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell after an investigation substantiated allegations of sexual harassment and ethics violations. The investigation found Caldwell made inappropriate remarks to a staffer and engaged in unethical behavior regarding personal guests and promotions.
Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of the 'Copilot Plus PC' branding, which was designed to promote PCs with advanced AI capabilities. Despite some new devices meeting the technical specifications, the company has opted not to label them as Copilot Plus PCs, according to a report from Windows Central.