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Pensacola charter nets what may be a military drone from the Gulf
A Pensacola charter fishing group pulled a large drone from the Gulf of Mexico; the drone’s identity isn’t independently confirmed, but it may be a MQM-172 unmanned aerial target used by the U.S. military for training.
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Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House home early, delaying a vote on Pete Hegseth’s impeachment as lawmakers prepare final votes on a Russia sanctions bill backed by Lindsey Graham.
First-day coffee lands Beaver River student in suspension, prompting hearing scrutiny
A senior at Beaver River Central School in Beaver Falls, NY was suspended on her first day after bringing a cup of coffee to campus under a newly added outside food and drink rule. The mother questions whether a required public hearing was ever announced, while the district says an August board meeting was intended as a public hearing but wasn’t properly publicized. A public hearing is now expected on September 14 as officials review the policy. The student says the suspension won’t affect her permanent record and hopes the system operates as it should, with more transparency.
Isle Royale hiker located alive after weeklong search
Craig Berg, a 70-year-old hiker who had been missing for about a week on Isle Royale National Park near the Michigan-Canada border, was found alive and alert by backpackers on Sept. 12. Berg had vanished after planning to take a ferry back to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Sept. 5, prompting land- and air-searches that continued since Sept. 6. Isle Royale is remote, without roads, and measures 45 miles long by nine miles wide. Park officials said more information will be shared as investigators review the case.
Delta Flight 2311 executes rapid Las Vegas descent after pressurization fault, oxygen masks deployed
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900 (Flight 2311) diverted from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City after an unexpected pressurization issue, plunging from about 36,200 ft to 9,000 ft in roughly 10 minutes; oxygen masks deployed as the crew followed training, and the aircraft landed in Las Vegas where 174 passengers and six crew members deplaned normally and were rebooked on another flight. Delta apologized and praised its flight crews and ground teams.
Delta Flight 2311 makes emergency Las Vegas landing after pressurization scare
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900 on Flight 2311 diverted from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City after an unexpected pressurization issue, descending from about 36,200 feet to 9,000 feet in roughly 10 minutes with the oxygen masks deployed. The crew followed procedures to land safely in Las Vegas, carrying 174 passengers and six crew members; passengers deplaned normally and were rebooked on another flight, and Delta apologized for the disruption.
Labor Day shopping guide: Costco closed, banks shut, most retailers open
Most major retailers, groceries and restaurants will be open on Labor Day, but Costco warehouses and banks will be closed; USPS mail delivery is paused and UPS/FedEx will suspend standard service, though some locations may operate with limited hours. Check locally for variations (Sam’s Club 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; CVS/Walgreens hours may vary; liquor sales depend on state law).
Mother accused of killing 2-year-old after fixation on Lindsay Clancy trial
A Will County mother, Corie Walsh, allegedly murdered her 2-year-old son just hours after discussing the Lindsay Clancy murder trial with friends, telling police she did it because the child was the “devil” and the “anti-Christ.” The boy died from asphyxia due to ligature compression; Walsh was found with self-inflicted wounds and charged with three counts of first-degree murder. Investigators noted she had become very invested in Clancy’s case, a possible copycat motive linked to postpartum psychosis claims.
Pensacola police chief blasts Seventh Circuit ruling on AI-generated imagery
A Pensacola police chief criticized a Seventh Circuit ruling that possession of AI-generated child pornography can be legal if kept in the home, saying the decision got it wrong and highlighting ongoing legal debates about AI-made imagery and child-protection concerns.
Hungarian plane theft prompts fighter jets, lands in sunflower field
A 24-year-old man stole a Cessna 172 from Kalocsa, Hungary, triggering a radar-equipped scramble of Gripen jets and ending with an emergency landing near Gerjen in Tolna County; he was arrested minutes later amid reports he was intoxicated, and investigators are checking for other substances involved.
Tofu recall hits 29 states over ink contamination risk
A recall of tofu products has been issued across 29 states, including the Tri-State area (Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky), due to potential ink contamination in packaging; consumers should check labels and discard any affected items.