Crooked Bough News Round-up

— Poll: More than 40% of Americans have positive view of socialism

 

at 9/23/26 7:13pm

More than 40% of Americans have a positive image of socialism, a new Gallup poll released Wednesday said. The concept now ranks ahead of big business.

— Hurricane Polo nears Category 5 intensity again after weakening

 

at 9/23/26 6:25pm

Hurricane Polo neared Category 5 intensity again Wednesday after weakening to a Category 4 storm earlier in the day.

— Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in United States for state visit

 

at 9/23/26 6:00pm

U.S. President Donald Trump greeted President Xi Jinping of China on Wednesday as the Chinese leader arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

— Judge skeptical about national security arguments for media ban

 

at 9/23/26 5:10pm

A federal judge said "due process wasn't followed here" as the Trump administration argued that news organizations threatened national security.

— Judge skeptical about media ban national security arguments

 

at 9/23/26 4:54pm

A federal judge said "due process wasn't followed here" as the Trump administration argued that news organizations threatened national security.

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

 

at 9/23/26 3:23pm

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

— Zelensky warns U.N. about Putin, spread of Russian war, AI in battle

 

at 9/23/26 3:07pm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking Wednesday at the U.N. General Assembly, warned that Russia's war against Ukraine could spread.

— Son of Israeli ambassador to the U.S. injured in ramming attack

 

at 9/23/26 1:58pm

The son of the Israeli ambassador to the United States was seriously injured in a car ramming attack in the West Bank on Wednesday.

— Education Department releases financial aid forms early

 

at 9/23/26 1:46pm

The U.S. Department of Education announced Wednesday that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms for 2027-2028 are available.

— First lady Melania Trump rings the NYSE opening bell, launches IMPERIA for women

 

at 9/23/26 1:45pm

First lady Melania Trump rang the ceremonial opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday for the launch of her new initiative, IMPERIA.

— Judge blocks deportation of Venezuelan man shot by ICE

 

at 9/23/26 12:48pm

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

 

at 9/23/26 12:32pm

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."

— 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.

As of 9/23/26 7:17pm. Last new 9/23/26 6:42pm.