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September 20, 2026
The day's top events, read by how settled the reporting is.
Ukraine strikes a Moscow oil refinery, and the regional governor reports two dead
A Ukrainian drone and missile attack set a large fire at the Gazpromneft-Moscow Oil Refinery on September 20, and the regional governor says two people were killed.
Trump says his planned Washington arch will house drones, snipers and ammunition
Trump says the arch he wants built near the Arlington Memorial Bridge would hold drones, snipers and ammunition, days after aviation regulators cleared its height.
Trump administration asks a federal judge to close the Kennedy Center for two years
The administration asked a federal judge to let the Kennedy Center close for two years for renovation, after a ruling ordered Trump's name off the building.
Tata Sons board reappoints Chandrasekaran and backs a public listing
The board of Tata Sons reappointed N Chandrasekaran as chairman and backed a public listing of the holding company, over the objection of Tata Trusts, its largest shareholder.
Two German states vote as approval for Merz falls to about 14 percent
Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are electing state parliaments, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's approval at about 14 percent.
White House turns away reporters from three outlets after Trump announces a ban
On Saturday morning, reporters from three news organizations were turned away at the White House, a day after Trump announced the ban on Truth Social.
Pennsylvania links four deaths to measles, and the CDC leaves them out of its count
Pennsylvania health authorities link four deaths to measles, and the CDC has kept them out of its national total.
A traveler with measles rode Amtrak across six California counties, officials warn
Health officials in California say a traveler with measles rode Amtrak from Los Angeles on September 10 across six counties before leaving the state for Denver.