The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar without fear of U.S. sanctions. In addition, as part of the deal, the administration has agreed to release five Iranian citizens held in the United States. Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the sanctions waivers late last week, a month after U.S. and Iranian officials said an agreement in principle was in place. Congress was not informed of the waiver decision until Monday, according to the notification, which was obtained by The Associated Press. The outlines of the deal had been previously announced and the waiver was expected. But the notification marked the first time the administration said it was releasing five Iranian prisoners as part of the deal. The prisoners have not been named. The waiver drew criticism of President Joe Biden from Republicans and others who say the deal will boost the Iranian economy at a time when Iran poses a growing threat to U.S. troops and Mideast allies.
BREAKING: Biden reaches deal to get 5 Americans Released from Iran.
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) September 11, 2023
I already see some people trying to claim that Biden is giving Iran $6 Billion in cash in addition to releasing Iranian prisoners.
This is false.
Biden is waiving sanctions and allowing international banks to… pic.twitter.com/L7FLSPVn0U
Biden expected to make final decision soon on sending long-range missiles to Ukraine https://t.co/Sksc0nrp8f
— CNN (@CNN) September 12, 2023
➤KILLER STILL ON THE LOOSE: The convicted murderer who busted out of a Pennsylvania prison last month allegedly broke into a house Monday night and was shot at seven times by the homeowner after stealing a rifle, according to a report. State police warned that Danelo Cavalcante may now be armed after he reportedly ran off with a .22 caliber rifle he snatched from the home, according to Fox 29 Philadelphia. Cavalcante was spotted in East Nantmeal Township, where the homeowner fired at someone matching his description, Action News reported. The man fitting the convict’s profile fled and it’s unclear if he was hit, as no blood was found at the scene, according to the local ABC station. Hundreds of police — including SWAT officers in armored trucks — flooded the neighborhood after a helicopter caught a glimpse of the dangerous escapee in South Coventry Township.
NEW: Pennsylvania authorities warned that escaped convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante was armed, as they pursued in him through the town of South Coventry in the early hours of Tuesday. https://t.co/XSZtD6SLLW
— ABC News (@ABC) September 12, 2023
➤CHICAGO WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY UNLEASHING AGGRESSIVE DOGS ON POLICE OFFICERS: The Chicago Police Department announced the arrest of the suspect who allegedly unleashed two violent dogs on police officers Sunday. Chicago resident Vernia Jones, 31, was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery of a peace officer, the Chicago Police Department said. She also faces two misdemeanor counts of resisting or obstructing a peace officer.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is facing harsh criticism from both sides of the aisle over her recently issued order temporarily suspending certain gun rights in Albuquerque and its surrounding county. https://t.co/Df22vDZW2b
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 12, 2023
➤NEW COVID BOOSTER SOON: The Food and Drug Administration approved a new round of Covid boosters on Monday, that will arrive alongside the seasonal flu vaccine and shots to protect infants and older adults from R.S.V., a potentially lethal respiratory virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to follow up on Tuesday with an advisory meeting to discuss who should get the new shots, by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. After a final decision by the C.D.C.’s director, millions of doses will be shipped to pharmacies, clinics and health systems nationwide within days.
➤WHAT IS WRONG WITH HER?
Kamala Harris had a great time at the 9/11 Memorial today. pic.twitter.com/HOZzWydQDQ
— Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) September 11, 2023
Biden claims he was at Ground Zero day after 9/11 — but his own book puts him in DC https://t.co/YdoCrCGqNT via @nypost
— Tom Benson (@Tombenson1) September 11, 2023
➤POLITICAL BRAWL EXPECTED TO START: The U.S. House of Representatives returns this week for an expected political brawl over spending cuts and impeachment that could paralyze the Republican-controlled chamber, as Congress struggles to avoid a government shutdown. The House and the Democratic-controlled Senate are due to be in session for about 12 days before funding expires on Sept. 30, leaving little time to agree on a package of 12 appropriations bills that can pass each chamber and win Democratic President Joe Biden's signature.
The main bone of contention among House Republicans is a demand by roughly three-dozen members of the hardline House Freedom Caucus to cut spending for fiscal 2024 to $1.47 trillion -- about $120 billion less than Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy agreed in May. The White House and Senate leaders -- including top Republican Mitch McConnell -- have rejected that demand.
➤DEATH TOLL CLIMBS: Villagers in parts of Morocco devastated by the country's biggest earthquake in over a century camped outside for a fourth night on Monday, as the death toll rose to more than 2,800 people. Search teams from Spain, Britain and Qatar joined Moroccan efforts to find survivors from the 6.8 magnitude quake that struck in the High Atlas Mountains late on Friday, flattening the traditional mud brick houses ubiquitous in the region. FOX News Correspondent Trey Yingst Reports From Marrakech, Morocco On The Recovery Efforts
Rescue efforts continue as Morocco earthquake death toll rises https://t.co/Dg7d2OvaMP #FoxNews
— Tom Benson (@Tombenson1) September 11, 2023
➤LITHIUM DEPOSIT DISOVERED: Geologists have uncovered what they believe could be the world's largest lithium deposit inside an ancient supervolcano along the Nevada-Oregon border in the US. Clay containing up to 40 million metric tons of lithium was identified throughout the 600-mile-wide McDermitt Caldera - nearly double what has been found in Bolivia's salt flats that have long held the record for the most lithium deposits. While the amount of lithium is based on estimates - no drilling has taken place - scientists have found high concentrations of lithium in the caldera since the 1970s. As of 2022, the average battery-grade lithium carbonate price was $37,000 per metric ton, meaning the volcano is potentially sitting on $1.48 trillion worth of the precious metal.
Virginia parent of assault victim speaks out after Youngkin pardon: 'They used me to silence moms and dads' https://t.co/i7kJJXg5UQ
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 12, 2023
➤MGM CYBERATTACK LEAVES THOUSANDS OF GUESTS ON THE LAS VEGAS STRIP LOCKED OUT OF ROOMS: Thousands of guests at MGM Resorts in the Las Vegas strip have been locked out of their hotel rooms after the company was hit with a cyber attack, according to reports. MGM Resorts International has about 48,000 rooms on The Strip. The company's properties include Mandalay Bay, the Bellagio, Luxor and MGM Grand, among others. The outage, first detected on Sunday night, has affected company emails, reservations, room keys and casino slot machines.
Aaron Rodgers runs out to the field with the American Flag.
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 12, 2023
Chills. pic.twitter.com/T4jeHLucAK
🏈RODGERS' FACING GRIM NEWS: The Jets announced that Aaron Rodgers’ X-rays were negative after he left the game during the team’s season-opening drive, but that doesn’t mean he’s out of the woods. According to head coach Robert Saleh after the Jets 22-16 overtime win over the Bills, it’s believed that the four-time MVP is suffering an Achilles injury. The Jets quarterback will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday. “MRI is probably going to confirm what we think is already gonna happen, so prayers tonight,” Saleh said. “But it’s not good.” Saleh told reporters that Zach Wilson will be the Jets’ starter for the rest of the season as the team appears to fear the worst with Rodgers’ injury. “I hurt for Aaron and how much he has invested in all of this,” Saleh said. “I’m still going to say a prayer and still going to hold out hope.”
🏈NFL FINAL: Jets 22 Bills 16 (OT)Aaron Rodgers was injured and helped off the field on the first Jets drive vs. the Bills. pic.twitter.com/vtKHRW566V
— ESPN (@espn) September 12, 2023
⚾MLB ORIOLES 11 CARDINALS 5: Orioles open key homestand with 11-5 rout of Cardinals led by Cedric Mullins’ go-ahead grand slam Cedric Mullins hit a go-ahead grand slam in the bottom of the fifth inning and Gunnar Henderson had three hits, including his 25th homer of the season, as the Orioles crushed the St. Louis Cardinals, 11-5, to lower their magic number to clinch a playoff spot to four.
There goes No. 25 for Gunnar Henderson!
— MLB (@MLB) September 12, 2023
Is he your AL Rookie of the Year? pic.twitter.com/tYukCddeVC
⚾MLB PHILLIES, BRAVES SPLIT: Edmundo Sosa doubled, singled and drove in two runs, Brandon Marsh hit a solo home run and the host Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-5 in the second game of a doubleheader on Monday. The Braves (94-50) won the opener 10-8 in 10 innings. After the split, Atlanta has won four of its past six games. Trea Turner added two hits and an RBI and Jake Cave hit an RBI triple for the Phillies (79-65), who ended a two-game skid. Nick Castellanos chipped in with an RBI single.
⚾MLB SCORES:
- Rays 7 Twins 4
- Nationals 6 Pirates 2
- Rangers 10 Blue Jays 4
- D-Backs 4 Mets 3
- Brewers 12 Marlins 0
- Athletics 4 Astros 0
- Cubs 5 Rockies 4
- Angels 8 Mariners 5
- Giants 5 Guardians 4
- Padres 11 Dodgers 8
🏀NBA ROCKETS GUARD ARRESTED: Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was busted in the Big Apple early Monday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend — a former WNBA player — inside a Midtown hotel, authorities and police sources said. Cops nabbed the 23-year-old pro baller after receiving a 911 call for an assault at the four-star Millennium Hilton New York Hotel at 1 UN Plaza, according to the NYPD and police sources. When officers arrived, they found Porter’s 26-year-old girlfriend Kysre Gondrezick — who previously played for the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky teams — with a cut on her face and suffering neck pain, cops and sources said. The NBA player allegedly hit Gondrezick multiple times and placed his hands around her neck, cops said. The alleged assault took place after the couple went out Sunday night and later returned to the hotel.
🏈MSU'S MEL TUCKER DOUBLES-DOWN ON HIS INNOCENCE: Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker doubled down Monday on his claim that he is innocent of any misconduct, a day after detailed sexual harassment allegations against him by prominent rape survivor and activist Brenda Tracy. Tucker, whom the university suspended without pay Sunday pending resolution of the school’s Title IX case, said in an emailed statement that Tracy’s allegations are “completely false” and that the proceedings against him are “devoid of any semblance of fairness.”
“I have been ripped from the Team that I love, without any meaningful opportunity to tell my side of the story other than this press release,” Tucker’s statement says. “I ask everyone to consider carefully the undisputed facts outlined and reserve judgment until the full truth comes out.”
Recent trends from model guidance have brought #Lee back west enough so that it has put southeastern New England in the NHC track cone. It should be noted that track guidance can error by hundreds of miles for this time out 5-6 days. That said, Lee will likely be an expanding… pic.twitter.com/YkZknVxB3b
— Jim Cantore (@JimCantore) September 12, 2023
With months to go before 2023 wraps up, the U.S. has set a new record for the number of weather disasters in a year that cost $1 billion or more. https://t.co/EUCYTHAwVs
— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 12, 2023
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