What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
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Based on available search results for today, Sunday September 13, 2026, the biggest trending stories include:
1. U.S. - Iran Crisis Over Strait of Hormuz - Trump Ultimatum
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening that a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran fails to meet his latest deadline to strike a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The threat prompted Democrats in Congress, some United Nations officials and scholars in military law to say such strikes would violate international law. Iran dismissed Trump's Tuesday ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while other reports note Trump to pause US effort to guide vessels out of Strait of Hormuz to allow time for an Iran deal.
2. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Global Tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.
3. Charlie Kirk Assassination Aftermath - Lawmaker Security Funding Debate
Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a campus debate. Washington [US], September 13: The fatal shooting has intensified calls in Washington for increased funding for lawmakers' security, with concerns rising as the September 30 deadline for a government funding deal approaches, according to The Hill. Members on both sides of the aisle have expressed heightened security concerns following the shooting, amid growing fears over political violence.
4. Trump Imposes New Tariffs Over Forced Labor Concerns
Trump imposes new tariffs over forced labor concerns | FOX 13 Seattle
5. FBI Breakthrough in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect. The glove, found in a field near the side of the road, was sent off for DNA testing. Guthrie is the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie and was last seen at her home on Jan. 31.
6. Democrat Wins New Jersey Special Congressional Election
Democrat Analilia Mejia wins New Jersey special congressional election, AP News projects
7. White House Moves to Limit Newswire Access After AP Lawsuit
The move will significantly reduce the traditional level of access for journalists from the AP, Reuters, and Bloomberg News to the press pool, which covers the president in areas like the Oval Office and aboard Air Force One where space is limited.
8. Amazon Cargo Plane Crash in Miami
One of the biggest breaking-news stories this week has been the deadly crash involving an Amazon cargo aircraft at Miami International Airport. The Boeing 767 operated for Amazon's Prime Air overran a runway on September 6 and struck vehicles outside the airport area.
9. IMF Global Growth Forecast
"We remain on track for world growth of around 3% but uncertainty, as we've been saying for quite some time, continues to remain high," she said.
10. NASA Unveils SpaceX Crew-13 for Mid-September ISS Mission
Crew-13 will operate on the ISS alongside ongoing Crew-12 activity, with science experiments such as stem cell-derived tissue studies related to heart disease and Parkinson's treatment.
Other notable stories trending on September 13, 2026 include:
Citations (3)
- AP News Summary at 2:45 p.m. EDT
Backs: “I've gathered early signals on today's top stories — now I'll dig deeper to verify the details. Based on available search results for today, Sunday September 13, 2026, the biggest trending stories include: 1. U.S. - Iran Crisis Over Strait of Hormuz - Trump Ultimatum. U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening that a…”
- US: Charlie Kirk shooting triggers debate over enhanced lawmaker security funding
Backs: “Charlie Kirk Assassination Aftermath - Lawmaker Security Funding Debate. Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed during a campus debate. Washington [US], September 13: The fatal shooting has intensified calls in Washington for increased funding for…”
- AP News Summary at 10:07 p.m. EST
Backs: “4. Trump Imposes New Tariffs Over Forced Labor Concerns. Trump imposes new tariffs over forced labor concerns | FOX 13 Seattle”