Today’s Lead News Stories

USA exit U-20 World Cup on penalties as tournament’s timing draws criticism

An exit at the hands of Brazil continues the Americans’ difficult run of form at youth events

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

Lawsuit blames Texas abortion ban for San Antonio woman’s death

Tierra Walker, who was 20 weeks pregnant, died of a serious complication known as preeclampsia in December 2024.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 16

No drones, metal detectors: Family of slain US activist Charlie Kirk accuses Utah varsity of 'stunning' security lapses

The family of slain US conservative activist Charlie Kirk has accused Utah Valley University (UVU) and state officials of a series of security failures that allegedly left him exposed to a rooftop gunman before he was fatally shot at a campus event in September 2025.

The Times of India · Sep 16

Three Dead, Including Reporter and Pilot After Devastating NBC4 News Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles

An NBC4 Los Angeles and Telemundo 52 news helicopter crashed in Chatsworth while covering a nearby collision, killing pilot George Marciniw, reporter Eliana Moreno and one person on the ground.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Abortion bans make ‘evidence-based medicine’ impossible in some cases, new report says

Some 41 states restrict abortions, a ‘core component’ of maternal fetal practice, high-risk pregnancy non-profit says

The Guardian - US · Sep 16

Federal Judge Pauses DHS Visa Limit That Could Have Disrupted Training for Nearly One in 10 Trainee Doctors

A federal judge paused a DHS visa rule that could have disrupted training for J-1 resident doctors. What it means for trainees and rural patients.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

Trump blasts interest rate uptick and claims ‘hostile’ Federal Reserve board made decision ‘only for political reasons’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Sep 16

Charlie Kirk’s family raises explosive new questions over security failures before assassination

Charlie Kirk’s family is blaming Utah officials for failing to prevent the conservative activist’s assassination at a state university

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Arizona Couple Charged With Negligent Homicide After Their Five-Year-Old Son Died Inside a Hot Car

An Arizona couple faces negligent homicide and child abuse charges after their five-year-old son was found unresponsive in a hot car and later died, police said.

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

New Orleans priest accused of abusing children in deaf community dies from apparent fall aged 87

Archdiocese knew of allegations against Gerard Joseph ‘Jerry’ Howell for 40 years but continued to support him

The Guardian - US · Sep 16