Samples taken in the pandemic's early weeks reinforce hypothesis that coronavirus emerged from live animal market, not a laboratory. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Liberal viewpoint.

"The Secret Service is being forthcoming about its failures in communication guidance to locals having appropriate command posts. The FBI, on the other hand, is completely stonewalling this task force," Waltz said. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Wray should be fired ASAP.

Former President Donald Trump indicated that he likely wouldn't runin 2028 if he loses the Nov. 5 election against Vice President Kamala Harris. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Sad for the nation.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the country's parliament he is considering the military's so-called "Generals' Plan,'' which would evacuate all residents from northern Gaza to lay complete siege to the area. New York Post

VOA VIEW: As he should consider seriously.

Republicans are trying to seize control of the U.S. Senate by ousting Jon Tester, the last Democrat holding statewide office in a state that not long ago had many of them. New York Times

VOA VIEW: He has to lose.

After years of failed deals and tit-for-tat violence, neither the Israelis nor the Palestinians believe their adversaries will ever negotiate in good faith. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Israel has tried very hard.

President Joe Biden forgot which world leader he was supposed to introduce at a press conference event during the Quad summit, and yelled “who is next?” OANN

VOA VIEW: A fool.

Starting this month, Americans will be able to order free COVID-19 test kits that will be mailed to their homes. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: More scare tactic.

The Federal Reserve gave home shoppers what they hoped for this week: a big rate cut and a signal of more cuts to come. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Down payment and rational payment rate is a big question.

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Republican activists in swing states say they have seen little sign of the teams tasked with knocking on doors and turning out infrequent voters on behalf of Donald Trump, raising concerns about the party's presidential nominee relying on outside groups for an important part of his campaign operations. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Trump better get a good ground group.

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to protect dolphins along the Mississippi Gulf Coast after dozens were killed or sickened in 2019 following the prolonged opening of a spillway used for flood control. Washington Times

The federal Bureau of Prisons says it has increased staffing in recent months to make up for staggering shortfalls at the troubled New York City jail where Sean "Diddy" Combs is awaiting trial after pleading not guilty Tuesday to sex trafficking charges. Washington Times

President Biden brought the leaders of Australia, Japan and India to Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday, for the final so-called "Quad summit" of his presidency. It marked the fourth time the Quad leaders have met during Biden's presidency in an effort to bolster their Indo-Pacific partnership. CBS

VOA VIEW: A Group headed by an idiot.

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The FBI has confirmed that federal agents have boarded a vessel managed by the same company as a cargo ship that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse. CBS

The recall applies to a limited number of plastic containers of Lactaid Milk, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. CBS

High demand for weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has led to a shortage in manufacturing. In the meantime, a market for cheaper, compounded drugs thrives. CBS

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Oil-rich nations are turning from oil to artificial intelligence to diversify their economies. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Biden/Harris made a mess.

Vice President Kamala Harris also raised $47 million in the 24 hours after the debate against Donald Trump. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Lies and incumbency has its advantage.

Former President Trump's popularity on New York's Long Island could be a trend in other suburban counties around the country, insiders on both sides of the aisle say. FOX News

VOA VIEW: American voters may not be a dumb and ignorant as Dems believe.

A death sentence for a South Carolina inmate was carried out on Friday following a 13-year pause on executions in the state, officials said. FOX News

Hezbollah on Sunday launched around 85 missiles from Lebanon into the Haifa area -- the deepest into Israel since the beginning of the war in October -- with three people injured. UPI

VOA VIEW: Israel will hit them harder.

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Officials in South Carolina have executed Freddie Owens, convicted in the 1997 murder of a convenience store clerk, marking the state's first execution in more than a decade. UPI

Billionaire Elon Musk has decided to comply with court orders in Brazil in an effort to end the ban on his his social platform X in the Latin American nation. UPI

VOA VIEW: A wise decision.

Authorities in Birmingham, Ala., have launched a manhunt for "multiple shooters" after they "fired upon a large group of people," killing four and injuring 18 others. UPI

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