Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu stood tearful as police arrested him on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old near an Epping hotel. He pleaded not guilty to five charges, citing his faith and his teaching work in Ethiopia.

Powerball rose to $950 million after no ticket matched all six numbers. Winners can take 30 annual payments or a lump sum of about $428.9 million; after 24% federal withholding, cash is around $326 million, about $270 million at the 37% top rate. State taxes vary. Next draw Saturday. Mega Millions is $277 million.

The Trump administration proposed a rule to cap international students' stays at four years and foreign journalists' stays at 240 days to curb visa abuse and bolster DHS oversight. Critics warn enrollment declines could hurt colleges and the economy.

The Digest, 8/28/2025 @200AM, CDT

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