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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The Day in 60 Seconds

Republicans gathered in Dallas for an unusual Trump-focused midterm convention, while another report said Trump gave a $45,000 holiday gift to aide Natalie Harp. In the Middle East, tensions surged with US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, live reports on strikes against Iranian oil tankers, and a warning from Trump toward Iran; separately, the UN nuclear watchdog board reported Iran to the Security Council. Saudi-led coalition officials in Yemen said Houthi attacks injured 73 in the kingdom. In tech and entertainment, Apple prepared its latest iPhone unveiling and Dolly Parton’s sister urged compassion after her death.

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1) What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump unusual midterm convention (30 sources). 2) Dolly Parton Sister Asks People to Show More Compassion After Her Death (17 sources). 3) Very little of Iran will be left : Trump big warning as US launches strikes near Strait of Hormuz (36 sources). 4) Trump gave $US45 , 000 holiday gift to aid Natalie Harp (10 sources). 5) Iran live updates : US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for targeting warships (38 sources).

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Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US drone

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Reported: Sep 9 6:59 PM ET Updated: Sep 10 1:00 AM ET1 independent report · 3 outlets

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Dolly Parton Sister Asks People to Show More Compassion After Her Death

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Reports indicate Dolly Parton’s sister, Stella, is asking people to show more compassion following a death. Multiple sources describe her message as an appeal for kindness and understanding in the aftermath.

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Reported: Sep 4 7:45 PM ET Updated: Sep 11 7:45 PM ET16 independent reports · 24 outlets

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