News for September 14, 2025

The UK and US are set to sign a nuclear energy deal during Donald Trump’s state visit, aiming to speed up new reactor projects and attract private investment.

Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock had a heated confrontation at an Oklahoma music festival, with the exchange caught on video.

After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the Trump administration is asking Congress for $58 million more to boost security for the executive and judicial branches.

James Styner was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for using Discord to sexually exploit minor girls.

Bobby Hart, who helped write and shape The Monkees’ biggest hits and sound, has died at 86.

Rep. Michael McCaul said he will not seek re-election in 2026 after more than 20 years in Congress.

Sen. Lindsey Graham said Charlie Kirk’s killing was an attack on a political movement and urged conservatives to respond with organizing and debate, not violence.

After Charlie Kirk’s death, experts say many workers can be punished or even fired for public comments, because private employers have broad power over speech and the Pentagon has also moved to crack down on posts by troops.

John Leguizamo’s new play “The Other Americans” uses a Latino family’s struggles to show how a “rigged” system can shape work, money, and mental health.

Virginia Giuffre’s family says Lord Mandelson should never have become UK ambassador, after fresh questions about his links to Jeffrey Epstein led to his sacking.

Seth Rogen’s “The Studio” led the 2025 Emmys, while Noah Wyle and “The Pitt” won the top drama prize and Stephen Graham’s “Adolescence” swept the limited series awards.

Luke Altmyer led No. 9 Illinois with three total touchdowns in a 38-0 shutout of Western Michigan.