U.N.-backed experts cite possible U.S. war crimes in Iran, including a school attack
U.N.-backed experts cite possible U.S. war crimes in Iran, including a school attack
NPR
World News
2026-09-16 16:33:36
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N. say they have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes in Iran, including a strike on a school in the southern city of Minab.
Alabama set to execute Jeffery Lee by lethal injection after nitrogen execution is blocked - NBC News
Alabama set to execute Jeffery Lee by lethal injection after nitrogen execution is blocked - NBC News
Google
Top Stories
2026-09-16 16:15:30
Alabama set to execute Jeffery Lee by lethal injection after nitrogen execution is blocked NBC NewsConvicted double murderer set to be executed Thursday, despite jury giving him a life sentence WSFAHe’s spent 26 years on Alabama’s death row for killing legendary Elvis impersonator.
River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
BBC
World News
2026-09-16 15:05:29
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
BBC
Top Stories
2026-09-16 15:05:29
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
BBC
Top Stories
2026-09-16 15:05:29
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
Canada wants the EU to step up as a global power. Does Europe?
Canada wants the EU to step up as a global power. Does Europe?
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-09-16 14:55:48
The European Union has given Prime Minister Mark Carney a warm welcome, but whether it goes big with its offer of an associate membership for Canada is unclear.
Canada wants the EU to step up as a global power. Does Europe?
Canada wants the EU to step up as a global power. Does Europe?
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-09-16 14:55:00
The European Union has given Prime Minister Mark Carney a warm welcome, but whether it goes big with its offer of an associate membership for Canada is unclear.
The Fed raises interest rates. And, EU proposes Canada become an 'associate member'
The Fed raises interest rates. And, EU proposes Canada become an 'associate member'
NPR
World News
2026-09-16 14:54:18
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in years. And, the European Union has proposed that Canada become its first-ever "associate member."
Pressure on global chokepoints drives Asia's increased use of Arctic Trade Routes
Pressure on global chokepoints drives Asia's increased use of Arctic Trade Routes
NPR
World News
2026-09-16 14:00:00
Asian nations began pilot voyages over a decade ago to find routes to Europe and the Middle East that were faster and less vulnerable to chokepoints. The ongoing war has added impetus to those efforts.
D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump's arch would add one more risk
D.C. airspace is complicated. Experts say Trump's arch would add one more risk
NPR
NPR National
2026-09-16 13:01:00
The Trump administration wants to build its 250-foot arch near one of the country's busiest runways. The FAA will determine whether that poses a hazard. But independent experts already have concerns.
Native American ideas helped shape the Revolution – and the America of today
Native American ideas helped shape the Revolution – and the America of today
The Christian Science Monitor
World News
2026-09-16 13:00:10
The relationship between Native Americans and colonists is often seen as a clash of civilizations during and after the Revolution. But the story is more complex.
Native American ideas helped shape the Revolution – and the America of today
Native American ideas helped shape the Revolution – and the America of today
The Christian Science Monitor
All Stories
2026-09-16 13:00:10
The relationship between Native Americans and colonists is often seen as a clash of civilizations during and after the Revolution. But the story is more complex.
People's houses are collapsing into the ocean. FEMA gives them no other option
People's houses are collapsing into the ocean. FEMA gives them no other option
NPR
NPR National
2026-09-16 13:00:00
Waterfront homes are collapsing along the coast. Homeowners generally have plenty of warning before their house buckles. So why aren't most houses removed, or at least emptied, before they fall?
Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids
Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids
NPR
NPR National
2026-09-16 13:00:00
The Trump administration has been pursuing a quiet immigration crackdown strategy: limiting access to health care and public services. The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm about the impact on children.
Why dealing with defeat is key for Lampard at Coventry
Why dealing with defeat is key for Lampard at Coventry
BBC
Sports
2026-09-16 10:40:18
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Coventry boss Frank Lampard needs to manage himself as well as his players after their poor start to the season.
Cancer patient told she will get drug which could make her life longer
Cancer patient told she will get drug which could make her life longer
BBC
Health
2026-09-16 09:28:15
Patients in England with an incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS, two years after it was deemed too expensive by a health body.
APOD: 2026 September 17 – A Treasure Chest in the Carina Nebula
APOD: 2026 September 17 – A Treasure Chest in the Carina Nebula
NASA
Breaking News
2026-09-16 08:05:00
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 17 – A… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief
House passes Russia sanctions, sending bill named for Lindsey Graham to Trump's desk
House passes Russia sanctions, sending bill named for Lindsey Graham to Trump's desk
NPR
Politics
2026-09-16 02:30:46
The legislation was named for the late South Carolina Republican. It gives the president authority to impose tariffs on top importers of oil and natural gas from Russia, such as China and India.
Committee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress
Committee investigating Epstein holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress
NPR
Politics
2026-09-16 01:12:27
Billionaire investor Leon Black refused to appear before the committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for a deposition. Now it's up to the Department of Justice whether to pursue criminal charges.
Passion Meets Precision at NASA’s Flight Research Lab
Passion Meets Precision at NASA’s Flight Research Lab
NASA
Breaking News
2026-09-16 01:06:08
Long before they helped shape NASA’s future aerospace breakthroughs, Derek Abramson, Justin Hall, and Justin Link were in their garages and homes building radio‑controlled aircraft, testing new ideas, and flying their creations at hobby events. That early passion now fuels the work
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
Rock singer and naturalist: How Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg straddles two careers
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-30 13:00:10
Shearwater’s Jonathan Meiburg, out with an album called “The New World,” is also a naturalist and explorer whose next book is about the beauty and wonder of Antarctica.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
‘Little House on the Prairie’ returns. Will the show’s reboot resonate with a new generation?
The Christian Science Monitor
Arts
2026-07-07 13:00:09
A new “Little House on the Prairie” series launches on Netflix this week with a broader diversity of characters. The revamp of the enduring story illustrates the complexity of updating a classic story for modern viewers.
Through the years, there are those who have impacted my life greatly. One of those is Richard C. Halverson, former Chaplain of the United States Senate. His writings speak powerfully to many issues. I share today this devotional taken from his bi-weekly devotional letters, May 20, 1996, published by Concern Ministries, Inc. I might add, […]
Psalm 145:15-16 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 15 The eyes of all look to You, And You give them their food in due time. 16 You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 38:9 (NASB) 9 Lord, all my desire is before You; And my sighing is not hidden from You. Psalm 103:5 […]
A co-worker came into work the other day and matter-of-factly proclaimed: “I met the minimum requirements of motherhood this morning.” I had to chuckle. We all have some set of minimum requirements we believe we need to meet in order to survive each day. But there are also a set of minimum requirements that others […]
Psalm 37:1-11 (NASB) Security of Those Who Trust in the Lord “1Do not fret because of evildoers, Be not envious toward wrongdoers. 2For they will wither quickly like the grass and fade like the green herb. 3Trust in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. 4Delight yourself in the Lord; And He […]
“For I hope (wait for and trust) in You, O Lord; You will answer, O Lord my God.” Psalm 38:15 In Psalm 38, King David cries out to the LORD acknowledging his sin and seeking relief from the suffering it brought. He knows (vs 9) that his LORD is aware of all his concerns, confesses […]
One of the more interesting dynamics of the Christian Faith to me is the argument that as the Elect of God, we are perfectly in his hands. Never to have calamity or evil ever cross our paths again. These are the “feel good” Christians. The idea that “if God be for me, who can be […]
“From Thy precepts I get understanding; Therefore, I hate every false way. [For] Thy Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:104-105 I’m privileged to join LRPSP as a contributor / editor. In a day of fake news and an unlimited array of information sources, getting the truth […]
When I started LRPSP three plus years ago, I had no intention or desire to have a blog. I did not set out to simply archive my thoughts for all the world to peruse. If you have read any of them and taken pause, been blessed, or given new thought to some subject, then I […]
In 2008 The Oak Ridge Boys asked the question “Did I make a difference in somebody’s life?” through a pretty thoughtful melody. They inspired people though song to consider whether or not they were making a difference in the world in which we all live. The song is asking us whether or not we are […]
Mr. Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, recently addressed the Harvard University graduating class during which he said: “We should explore ideas like universal basic income to make sure that everyone has a cushion to try new ideas,” A Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a concept that has gained quite a bit of attention […]
