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A person was shot and injured by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 20, according to lawmakers and local reports. The Austin American-Statesman, citing the city's communications office, reported that the injured person was taken to a hospital but was alert and able to speak. "Austin police officers were not involved in the situation, and we do not know what led to the incident," the city told the newspaper. Rep.

The Red Sox may be popping bottles in a locker room at Tropicana Field, but the celebration comes after back-to-back losses to the American League East division leaders, the Tampa Bay Rays. I'm not sure if Red Sox fans are celebrating nearly guaranteeing the Rays the division title, but also pushing the title farther from the reach of longtime rival, the New York Yankees. But, they are celebrating nonetheless.

NEW YORK – Thousands of Russians living abroad rallied at embassies and consulates around the world to protest the country’s first parliamentary elections since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and demand an end to the war. The election, devoid of any real opposition, was manufactured by the Kremlin in an effort to demonstrate broad support for the war, which is now in its fifth year.

In the final game of Week 2, the Los Angeles Rams (0-1) are hosting the New York Giants (1-0) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Monday Night Football. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN / ABC) from Los Angeles, California. Let's analyze NFL odds around the Giants vs. Rams odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets. The Giants and Rams enter this game trending in opposite directions.

President Donald Trump told Fox News in a Sept. 20 interview that he is "deciding" on the possibility of escalating the U.S. war on Iran. "My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up? They better behave," said Trump, adding that "very big things" will happen in the war without elaborating on what that would entail. Trump told Fox News' Trey Yingst that he is "open" to meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week.

The undefeated No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs will face the No. 24 Oklahoma Sooners in Week 4. • Georgia enters the game with three dominant wins, while Oklahoma has one loss to Michigan. • The game is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga. The Georgia Bulldogs are getting their first ranked opponent and it's the struggling Oklahoma Sooners. It's just one part of an absolutely loaded SEC conference schedule for Week 4 and tickets for this ranked matchup are on sale now.

College GameDay heads to Knoxville. Get Tennessee vs. Texas tickets now It's not quite October, but orange will be everywhere at Neyland Stadium on Saturday when Tennessee hosts the Texas Longhorns. The matchup will be featured on ESPN's College GameDay and fan predictions for the guess picker range from Peyton Manning to Morgan Wallen. Tennessee is slightly up on the USA TODAY LBM Coaches Poll, to the No. 13 slot after their third straight win.

Sen. Raphael Warnock offered a blunt assessment of his party's 2026 hopes in Georgia this week and addressed whether he plans to run for the White House in 2028. The lawmaker, who was elected alongside Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2020, praised his Democratic partner and friend in the Senate but issued a warning for those who believe that the Peach State is a sure bet for blue.

Top Senate Republican says 'we need to do more' on economy, affordability Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, said he knows Republicans "need to do more" on the economy in a "Meet the Press" appearance Sept. 20, pointing to one of the most important issues for voters nearly a month before the November midterm elections.

Ole Miss is set to face the Florida Gators on the road after defeating LSU. • Both Ole Miss and Florida are currently undefeated this season. • The game will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. The college football world celebrated with Ole Miss last night as they executed revenge on their former head coach Lane Kiffin and the LSU football team. What's next? The Rebels march on to face the Florida Gators on the road and tickets are available now.