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Judge Restores White House Access for Three Outlets
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Judge Restores White House Access for Three Outlets

A federal judge has temporarily restored White House press access for three media outlets that were barred by President Trump. The ruling comes as Trump prepares to meet with China's Xi Jinping and Israel's prime minister addresses the United Nations General Assembly.

9/24/2026
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Trump's Press Ban: National Security Defense Examined
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Trump's Press Ban: National Security Defense Examined

NPR's Scott Detrow spoke with legal analyst and former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann about the Trump administration's rationale for banning three news outlets from the White House. The conversation, which aired September 23, 2026, examined the national security justification behind the move.

9/23/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
FBI Records Hint at Congressional Pay-for-Play Probe
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FBI Records Hint at Congressional Pay-for-Play Probe

NPR's Juana Summers spoke with ProPublica's Avi Asher-Schapiro about documented connections between a defense contractor and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, and the FBI inquiry that once examined them. The records raise questions about influence and federal contracting.

9/23/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
NPR College Podcast Challenge Marks Five Years
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NPR College Podcast Challenge Marks Five Years

Five years after the NPR College Podcast Challenge crowned its first winner, that inaugural champion is revisiting her earliest journalism work and checking in with fellow participants to see where their stories have led them. The retrospective, published September 23, 2026, examines the contest's lasting influence on young audio journalists.

9/23/2026
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Utah Trails Reworked for Adaptive Bikes
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Utah Trails Reworked for Adaptive Bikes

Mountain trails in Utah are being modified to accommodate hand-cycles and three-wheeled ebikes, as new electric motor technology opens backcountry access for riders with disabilities. The effort, reported by NPR, highlights a growing push to make outdoor recreation infrastructure more inclusive.

9/23/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Trump UN Speech, Midterm Poll, Media Ban Case
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Trump UN Speech, Midterm Poll, Media Ban Case

President Trump used his United Nations General Assembly address to project American power, while a new poll indicates his unpopularity is driving voters toward Democrats ahead of the midterms. Separately, media outlets barred by the administration are getting their day in court.

9/23/2026
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Tennessee Juvenile Facility Abuse Reporting Failures Exposed
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Tennessee Juvenile Facility Abuse Reporting Failures Exposed

An investigation reveals that staff at privately operated juvenile detention centers in Tennessee did not report suspected physical and sexual abuse to the state and were allegedly discouraged from contacting 911. The findings raise serious questions about oversight and the safety of incarcerated youth.

9/22/2026
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CNN, MSNOW, Politico Sue White House Over Press Ban
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CNN, MSNOW, Politico Sue White House Over Press Ban

Three news organizations filed a lawsuit after being barred from White House coverage. Meanwhile, President Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly, and Paramount has settled a lawsuit with states over its Warner Bros. Discovery merger.

9/22/2026
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U.N. General Assembly Convenes in New York
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U.N. General Assembly Convenes in New York

World leaders are gathering in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. President Trump describes his proposed D.C. arch as a "military complex," and the FAA introduces AI-enhanced software to manage the nation's airspace.

9/21/2026
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Hundreds Audition to Voice Logan Airport
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Hundreds Audition to Voice Logan Airport

Boston's Logan Airport held an open casting call to find an authentic local voice for its announcements, drawing hundreds of hopefuls. The effort, reported by NPR on September 21, 2026, aims to replace generic recordings with a genuine Boston accent.

9/21/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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