Crooked Bough News Round-up

— Judge blocks deportation of Venezuelan man shot by ICE

 

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A federal judge has ordered that the Venezuelan man who was shot Sunday by an ICE agent in Austin, Texas, must appear at a court hearing Sept. 30.

— USDA: Meat recalled for lack of inspection, false labels

 

at 9/23/26 12:40pm

A meat distributor in North Carolina recalled about 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products that weren't inspected by the USDA.

— Kacey Musgraves to perform Dolly Parton tribute at MTV Video Music Awards

 

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Kacey Musgraves will perform a tribute to late actress and country music star Dolly Parton at the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony on Sunday.

— Dominican Republic leader seeks more troops to combat gangs in Haiti

 

at 9/23/26 12:15pm

The president of the Dominican Republic urged the international community to strengthen the international force used to confront armed gangs in Haiti.

— Look: Hargitay hints at 'Law & Order: SVU' 600th episode reunion with Meloni

 

at 9/23/26 12:13pm

Mariska Hargitay appeared to tease a Benson-Stabler reunion with Christopher Meloni in the upcoming 600th episode of "Law & Order: SVU."

— 'Brothers' showrunner: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson are charming, wild

 

at 9/23/26 12:13pm

Showrunner Lee Eisenberg has harnessed the chaotic energy of beloved actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson for the new comedy, "Brothers."

— Hurricane Polo weakens to Category 4 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast

 

at 9/23/26 12:05pm

Hurricane Polo weakened slightly to a Category 4 storm Wednesday, but maintained its major hurricane status.

— Watch: Adam Vinatieri kicks a field goal at 11,317 feet to set world record

 

at 9/23/26 12:02pm

Former New England Patriots kicker Adan Vinatieri set a Guinness World Record by kicking a field goal at an altitude of 11,317 feet and 8 inches.

— Watch: Tank causes a scene in Colo. neighborhood as part of HBO shoot

 

at 9/23/26 11:51am

Police were called to a Denver area neighborhood when a tank rolled through the streets as part of filming for an HBO reality show.

— Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for assault of production assistant

 

at 9/23/26 11:49am

A Manhattan court sentenced disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein to 15 years in prison Wednesday for sexually assaulting Miriam Haley.

— Look: Tina Fey begins production on 'Four Seasons' Season 3 in new photo

 

at 9/23/26 11:33am

"The Four Seasons," a comedy-drama series starring Tiny Fey, Will Forte and Colman Domingo, will return for a third season on Netflix.

— María Corina Machado seeks return to Venezuela as Rodríguez meets Trump

 

at 9/23/26 11:29am

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been unable to return to Venezuela despite at least three tries this week and seven in all.

— U.N. General Assembly: Iranian president accuses U.S. of terrorism, illegal attacks

 

at 9/23/26 11:27am

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed the United States and Israel for causing global instability in an address to the U.N. General Assembly.

— Argentina, U.S. agree to boost energy, mineral investments

 

at 9/23/26 11:09am

Argentina and the U.S. will agree to finance projects aimed at boosting Argentine exports of natural gas, critical minerals and other commodities.

— India's Parikshit Somani gets 4-year doping ban from tennis agency

 

at 9/23/26 10:57am

India's Parkishit Somani was banned for four years for violating tennis' anti-doping rules, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Wednesday.

— Argentina takes Falklands claim to U.N., questions inaction

 

at 9/23/26 10:19am

Argentine President Javier Milei reaffirmed Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands before the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday.

— Colts to place wide receiver Alec Pierce on injured reserve

 

at 9/23/26 10:11am

The Indianapolis Colts will place Alec Pierce on injured reserve, coach Shane Steichen told reporters Wednesday. The wide receiver has a heel injury.

— Watch: Scarlett Johansson voices femme fatale in animated noir 'Ray Gunn'

 

at 9/23/26 9:57am

"Ray Gunn" is an animated sci-fi noir film from "The Incredibles" director Brad Bird featuring the voices of Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson.

— Watch: Stanley Tucci recruits siblings for major heist in 'Masterplan'

 

at 9/23/26 9:35am

"Masterplan" is a new film starring Stanley Tucci, "White Lotus" actress Simona Tabasco and "Bastion 36" actor Victor Belmondo coming to Prime Video.

— Fantasy football: Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads Week 3 wide receiver rankings

 

at 9/23/26 9:29am

Jaxon Smith-Njigba leads UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 50 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 3 of the NFL season.

— U.S. embassy calls Australia's proposed social media law censorship

 

at 9/23/26 9:26am

The United States criticized a newly proposed law in Australia that would give users the ability to opt out of social media algorithms.

As of 9/23/26 2:39pm. Last new 9/23/26 12:57pm.