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Editorial Roundup: United States 09/02/2025 01:19pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Sept. 2 The Washington Post say Iran is stonewalling nuclear inspectors Iran keeps behaving like an outlaw regime. Australia expelled Tehran’s ambassador last week based on intelligence that its government masterminded an attack 'Stigma is not just an idea by itself': Virginia doctor aims to sustain drop in overdose deaths during National Recovery Month 09/02/2025 11:07am • The number of drug overdose deaths in Virginia is down 43% in one year, according to the head of addiction services at Inova Health System. She said while the number is encouraging, more needs to be done to prevent people from dying. Since 1989, September is National Recovery Month — an awarene Even in final years, African women endure long walks for water 09/02/2025 03:22am • MUBUSHURO, Uganda (AP) — Some things have changed as Joy Okwanjire has grown older: Ears that struggle to hear, a back that throbs in pain, and savings that have faded away. But at least one thing remains the same: A long daily walk to gather water. Across Africa, where most of the population has Across Africa, a shortage of care marks the end of life 09/02/2025 03:18am • MUKONO, Uganda (AP) — Maybe it’s something as simple as a urinary tract infection that has 80-year-old Erisafan Khayiki doubled over in pain. Or a kidney stone. Or something more. The only thing certain is a truth that repeats across this continent: For a poor man like him, there are few options Beaten, banished, killed: Witchcraft accusations haunt Africa’s old 09/02/2025 03:16am • NYAKITABIRE, Uganda (AP) — A drought had dragged on for months. Fields of onions, potatoes and beans went dry. Hungry and desperate, the villagers sought someone to blame. Their target? A gray-haired, slightly stooped 81-year-old woman. The woman, Ayder Kanyomushana, said she was beaten by neighbo Africa is seeing a surge of dementia cases. Families aren’t sure what to do. 09/02/2025 03:13am • KITABURAZA, Uganda (AP) — In the night, when all that glows on this hilltop is the moonlight and all that moves are branches tickled by a soft breeze, the tumult returns. The old woman grows convinced her house is on fire and, panicked, drags the table, chairs and the rest of her few worldly posse How to Build a DIY First Aid Kit 09/01/2025 08:00pm • Whether you're sending a child off to college, heading on a family vacation or just thinking about safety, packing up a first aid kit is a good idea. You may not think about the need for a first aid kit (sometimes referred to as a FAK) until you need one, but having a FAK can save lives and prevent Micah Parsons' arrival in Green Bay excites his new Packers teammates and has them thinking big 09/01/2025 04:39pm • GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Micah Parsons’ arrival in Green Bay has his new Packers teammates believing any goal is realistic. Parsons practiced with his new teammates for the first time Monday, four days after Green Bay acquired the superstar edge rusher in a deal that sent three-time Pro Bowl defen Texas Tech QB Behren Morton exits opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff after getting sacked 08/31/2025 12:59am • LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton came up limping after getting sacked against FCS member Arkansas-Pine Bluff and exited Saturday night's game one play later. The No. 23 Red Raiders, who beat the Golden Lions 67-7, were leading 30-0 in the second quarter when Tayvon Hardwi No. 23 Texas Tech routs Arkansas-Pine Bluff 67-7 as Behren Morton exits after sack 08/31/2025 12:54am • LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Behren Morton threw for 201 yards and four touchdowns before exiting the game following a sack in the second quarter, and No. 23 Texas Tech routed overmatched FCS member Arkansas-Pine Bluff 67-7 in the opener for both teams Saturday night. The Red Raiders led 47-0 at halftime Handmade cards from classmates comfort a girl wounded in Minneapolis church shooting, aunt says 08/30/2025 09:30pm • Lying in an intensive care unit hospital bed, 11-year-old Genevieve Bisek is comforted by the many handmade cards she has received from fellow classmates after Wednesday's shooting at a Minneapolis church. Some are decorated with beads, some with sparkling stars. All of them are taped to the walls o Giants All-Star reliever Randy Rodriguez to have season-ending Tommy John surgery 08/30/2025 06:05pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco Giants All-Star reliever Randy Rodriguez will have season-ending Tommy John surgery, the team said Saturday. Last weekend, the Giants placed Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow sprain. The 25-year-old right-hander sought multiple opinions abou Boy wounded in Minnesota church shooting asks doctor: ‘Can you say a prayer with me?’ 08/30/2025 02:44pm • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Moments after rifle blasts reverberated inside a Minneapolis church, Catholic school children wearing plaid jumpers and green polo shirts ducked into pews, some jumping atop friends to protect them from the carnage. One girl, Lydia Kaiser, was struck shielding her “little budd Israelis and Palestinians protest for peace as journalist Mariam Dagga's family mourns her death 08/30/2025 07:19am • NAZARETH, Israel (AP) — In the streets of Nazareth, Israeli and Palestinian activists wore stickers replicating the ‘Press’ insignia emblazoned on flak jackets and other clothing worn by journalists as they rallied for peace in Gaza. Their message: Journalism is not a crime. A throng of people Novak Djokovic shakes off a back problem and reaches the 4th round of the US Open at 38 08/30/2025 12:13am • NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic believes his tennis is still good enough to compete for a 25th Grand Slam title. It's his body that has to show it can hold up. Djokovic shook off a back problem early in the match to beat Cam Norrie on Friday night and, at 38, become the oldest man to reach the four