The NFL's most iconic theme music has roots in everything from Batman to 'Star Wars

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There's been a lot of news today, on everything from the NFL to earthquakes. Here's a quick rundown of some of the top stories.

Outline

The NFL's most iconic theme music has roots in everything from Batman to 'Star Wars'
3 injured in explosion at Aurora, Colorado apartment building, forcing hundreds of residents from their homes
Maine politicians protest after lobsters placed on 'red' list
The rise and fall of a virtual rapper reignites old questions about art -- with a new twist
How Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo overcame a language barrier and being cut to thrive in the NFL
Credit card companies will adopt new sales code for gun transactions
From werewolves to Jedi masters to secret wars, Disney just revealed a lot
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
Rep. Karen Bass says her Los Angeles home was burglarized, two firearms stolen
One thing Americans agree on? Our politicians are too old.
Hong Kong court sentences speech therapists to 19 months in prison over 'seditious' children's books
The Queen Elizabeth prophecy
Zelensky reveals Ukraine's main goal with counteroffensive
Queen's coffin begins journey through Scotland
Queen begins final journey as coffin taken from Balmoral Castle to Scotland's capital
Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud both bidding for history in high-stakes US Open final
CBP officers announce the largest ever meth seizure at Del Rio Port of Entry
TSA's 'cutest canine' retires after almost 10 years of service
Emmys preview: Why 'Ted Lasso' will defend its crown, and 'The Crown' won't
'Monarch' tries to do 'Empire' with a country twang but never takes flight
Border agency chief condemns retweets of 'offensive' comments by ex-Trump adviser from official CBP account
As Kay's remnants pull away from the California coast, lingering rain aids in the battle against raging wildfires
Russia's war in Ukraine
Muslims are 25% of the world population. But in 200 shows researchers studied, they were just 1% of speaking characters
FBI file shows bureau kept tabs on Aretha Franklin's activism, a common focus during the Civil Rights era
Antigua and Barbuda to vote on whether to remove British monarch as head of state, PM says
Colorado police officer killed while responding to a disturbance
On the eastern front, a stunning week of Ukrainian success and Russian failures
Republicans have spent the year attacking Democrats on inflation. Some conservatives worry that won't be enough to win in November
Start your week smart: Ukraine, Earthquake, King Charles III, The Queen, Mar-a-Lago

The NFL's most iconic theme music has roots in everything from Batman to 'Star Wars'

If you're a football fan, the first few blasts of an NFL broadcast theme can make you feel like running through a brick wall. It's superheroes! It's action! It's the entire percussion session wailing away for dear life! As the season descends upon us, enjoy a…

3 injured in explosion at Aurora, Colorado apartment building, forcing hundreds of residents from their homes

Hundreds of people will need to find new homes after an explosion at their apartment building in Aurora, Colorado, Saturday that injured at least three people, according to Aurora Fire Rescue.

Maine politicians protest after lobsters placed on 'red' list

A prominent advocacy group has called on consumers to avoid lobster because of major threats to the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, but Maine politicians are not happy about the guidance.

The rise and fall of a virtual rapper reignites old questions about art -- with a new twist

On its surface, the saga of FN Meka appeared to be a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of artificial intelligence-powered music. But music experts say technology is just one layer in more well-tread conversations about cultural appropriation, copyright and o…

How Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo overcame a language barrier and being cut to thrive in the NFL

From not knowing any English to becoming a starter, Younghoe Koo is one of the most improbable National Football League success stories.

Credit card companies will adopt new sales code for gun transactions

US credit card giants said they will implement a new merchant category code for the nation's gun retailers, which gun control activists say will help flag potential mass shooters and gun traffickers.

From werewolves to Jedi masters to secret wars, Disney just revealed a lot

Disney held its semiannual D23 event showcasing a variety of teasers, trailers, and casting announcements for new series and films. Fans can expect a lot from the Marvel and Star Wars franchises coming to Disney+.

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake with a depth of 61.4km struck the town of Kainantu in Papua New Guinea in the southwestern Pacific on Sunday morning, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported. There is no tsunami threat, according to the US National Tsunami Warning…

Rep. Karen Bass says her Los Angeles home was burglarized, two firearms stolen

Rep. Karen Bass, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate who was on President Joe Biden's short list for a running mate in 2020, said her home was burglarized Friday night and two firearms were stolen.

One thing Americans agree on? Our politicians are too old.

The President of the United States is 79 years old.

Hong Kong court sentences speech therapists to 19 months in prison over 'seditious' children's books

A Hong Kong court on Saturday sentenced five speech therapists to 19 months in prison over children's books deemed to be seditious, in a case that rights defenders say marks a major blow to free speech amid a tightening of civil liberties in the Chinese terri…

The Queen Elizabeth prophecy

In February 1952, King George VI was found dead in his sleep by a servant delivering his morning tea at the royal retreat at Sandringham. His 25-year-old daughter, Princess Elizabeth, became Queen even before she was able to rush home from a trip to Kenya.

Zelensky reveals Ukraine's main goal with counteroffensive

In an an exclusive interview, CNN's Fareed Zakaria spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia in the southern and eastern parts of the country.

Queen's coffin begins journey through Scotland

The Queen's coffin will make a six-hour journey from Balmoral Castle to Scotland's capital Edinburgh, before it travels to London early next week. Get live updates here.

Queen begins final journey as coffin taken from Balmoral Castle to Scotland's capital

The Queen's coffin has left Balmoral Castle and is traveling to the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, marking the beginning of the royal matriarch's final journey ahead of her funeral in London on September 19.

Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud both bidding for history in high-stakes US Open final

When Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz meet in the US Open final, there won't just be a maiden grand slam title on the line, but a place at the top of the world rankings, too.

CBP officers announce the largest ever meth seizure at Del Rio Port of Entry

US Customs and Border Protection officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry in Texas said they have have seized a shipment of methamphetamine valued at $11.9 million, making it the largest ever seizure of the drug at the port.

TSA's 'cutest canine' retires after almost 10 years of service

Just weeks after winning TSA's "cutest canine" competition, the agency's oldest sniffer dog has officially retired.

Emmys preview: Why 'Ted Lasso' will defend its crown, and 'The Crown' won't

"Succession," the 2020 Emmy winner for best drama series, will be a top contender at this year's ceremony on Sept. 12. But if you're wondering whether the HBO drama can beat last year's champion, Netflix's "The Crown," that matchup of TV's royal houses will h…

'Monarch' tries to do 'Empire' with a country twang but never takes flight

If ever a show had its "elevator pitch" written on its sleeve, it's Fox's "Monarch," which was pretty transparently sold as "'Empire,' but with country music!" That backdrop opens up obvious possibilities -- starting with a list of country cameos -- but it ca…

Border agency chief condemns retweets of 'offensive' comments by ex-Trump adviser from official CBP account

The head of US Customs and Border Protection on Saturday condemned several retweets from an official CBP regional Twitter account of "offensive" tweets made earlier that day by Stephen Miller, a former top adviser in the Trump administration.

As Kay's remnants pull away from the California coast, lingering rain aids in the battle against raging wildfires

After a record-breaking heat wave scorched the West, California firefighters battling destructive flames fueled by the blistering hot temperatures got help from a post-tropical cyclone's lingering showers Saturday.

Russia's war in Ukraine

After a rapid advance to the key city of Izium, Ukrainian forces appear to have opened a new front near the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Follow here for news updates.

Muslims are 25% of the world population. But in 200 shows researchers studied, they were just 1% of speaking characters

Despite making up one quarter of the world's population, Muslims are severely underrepresented on television -- and when they are represented, they're depicted as shallow stereotypes, according to a new study.

FBI file shows bureau kept tabs on Aretha Franklin's activism, a common focus during the Civil Rights era

There "ain't no way" the highest domestic law enforcement agency in the country was keeping tabs on Aretha Franklin -- but they were.

Antigua and Barbuda to vote on whether to remove British monarch as head of state, PM says

The prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda said the Caribbean country will hold a referendum on whether to become a republic and remove King Charles III as the head of state within the next few years.

Colorado police officer killed while responding to a disturbance

An Arvada, Colorado, police officer was killed while responding to a disturbance early Sunday, Police Chief Link Strate said.

On the eastern front, a stunning week of Ukrainian success and Russian failures

The last week has seen a stunning transformation of the battlefield in eastern Ukraine, as a swift armored offensive by Ukrainian forces rolled through lines of Russian defenses and recaptured more than 3,000 square kilometers of territory.

Republicans have spent the year attacking Democrats on inflation. Some conservatives worry that won't be enough to win in November

Frustrated by Republicans' intense focus on inflation and President Joe Biden in the party's closing pitch to voters, some conservatives want to see the GOP talk more about hot-button cultural issues in the final sprint to Election Day.

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