What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are the biggest stories so far today (Sunday, September 13, 2026, U.S. morning):
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- Iraq says Saudi pipeline attack originated from its territory, and other Mideast news
Backs: “Iraq says the strike originated from its territory; satellite images show smoke and damage near Medina.”
evidence, article. Claim: Saudi East–West oil pipeline remains shut after drone attack; Iraq says strike originated from its territory; satellite images show damage near Medina.
- 8 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Putin warns Europe against sending troops
Backs: “Kyiv warns of intensified attacks after Putin’s latest threats over any European troop deployments.”
evidence, article. Claim: Russia steps up strikes across Ukraine killing civilians; Kyiv warns of intensified attacks after Putin's threats over European troop deployments.
- Trump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon
Backs: “President Trump led a Pentagon ceremony as families held remembrances nationwide.”
evidence, article. Claim: U.S. marks 25 years since 9/11; Trump led a Pentagon ceremony as families held remembrances.
- Federal judge rules Trump DHS plan for 50% FEMA staffing cuts was unlawful
Backs: “A federal judge rules the Trump administration’s plan to cut FEMA staffing by 50% was unlawful, a significant decision in the midst of disaster season.”
evidence, article. Claim: Federal judge rules the Trump administration's plan to cut FEMA staffing by 50% was unlawful.
- Train derails in France and injures 44 as authorities investigate possible sabotage
Backs: “France investigates possible sabotage after a Normandy train derailment injures 44 people; one victim is in critical condition.”
evidence, article. Claim: France investigates possible sabotage after Normandy train derailment injures 44 people, one critically.
- Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Nino might bring record slow storm season
Backs: “The Atlantic hurricane season is running at near‑record slowness, with forecasters citing a strong El Niño suppressing storm formation.”
evidence, article. Claim: Atlantic hurricane season running near-record slow, with forecasters citing strong El Niño suppressing storm formation.
- Ukrainians embed with US forces during drills in Germany to teach the latest in drone warfare
Backs: “Ukrainians embed with U.S. forces in Germany to exchange tactics on drone warfare amid rapidly evolving battlefield tech.”
evidence, article. Claim: Ukrainians embed with U.S. forces in Germany to exchange tactics on drone warfare.
- Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be 'fantastic'
Backs: “In Dublin, Trump stirs controversy by saying Irish reunification would be “fantastic,” drawing swift political reaction.”
evidence, article. Claim: Trump stirs controversy in Dublin by saying Irish reunification would be 'fantastic,' drawing political reaction.
- UPDATE 8-Oil surges 6%, Brent and US crude both surpass $100 on more tanker attacks | Metrobank Wealth Insights
Backs: “Oil prices hover around/above $100 a barrel after the week’s tanker and pipeline attacks, raising fresh inflation worries.”
statistic, article. Claim: Oil prices hover around or above $100 a barrel after tanker and pipeline attacks, raising inflation worries.
- News | News | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
Backs: “CIA releases a new batch of declassified documents on bin Laden and al‑Qaeda, prompting renewed scrutiny of pre‑9/11 intelligence.”
evidence, home page. Claim: CIA releases declassified documents on bin Laden and al-Qaeda, prompting renewed scrutiny of pre-9/11 intelligence.