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AP NewsCast 5 p.m. EDT

Sep 18, 2026 · 2m

Summary

President Trump is banning CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House over unfavorable coverage, while Russia begins its first wartime parliamentary election. In the Middle East, Iran claims to have struck an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, and oil prices remain above $100 per barrel. Additionally, the New York Knicks are rolling back ticket prices after a pricing error listed season opener tickets for over $1,000.

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