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Press review · Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · as of 02:13 UTC
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theguardian.com
Execution TV? Pete Hegseth has taken the once ‘greatest democracy’ to a horrific new low | Paul Daley
A proposal to livestream the killing of Nidal Hasan by firing squad opens a window ever wider to the Trump administration’s complete moral vacuity
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semafor.com
‘Got to be more careful’: Paxton leaks prompt Republican handwringing
The Senate nominee’s campaign isn’t fatally wounded, but this week has exacerbated perceptions of disarray in a tight race.
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yahoo.com
CNN, MS Now, Politico urge judge to extend White House access
CNN, MS NOW and Politico urged a federal judge on Thursday to extend White House access to the three media outlets which President Donald Trump is seeking to ban.CNN, MS NOW and Politico appeared in a...
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pbs.org
Exclusive: House Democrats ask Kimberly Guilfoyle for records related to alleged pay-to-play scheme
Democrats from the House Oversight Committee on Thursday asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle for financial records and communications with Trump administration officials after allegations that she engaged in a pay-for-play scheme.
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nbcnews.com
Sparks fly as Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers face off in first Michigan Senate debate
Facing questions about gas prices, the war in Iran and tariffs, the candidates frequently exchanged insults amid a high-stakes campaign.
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wral.com
Three years after Oct.7, Chapel Hill native Keith Siegel and his wife reflect on survival and hope
Chapel Hill native Keith Siegel and his wife, Aviva, speak out exactly three years after Hamas militants kidnapped them and dozens of others, killing 1,200 people.
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democrats-judiciary.house.gov
Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Dean Demand DOJ Investigate Former Bard College President After Uncovering His Email Asking Whether Young Woman Was “for Me” or Epstein Himself, Reveal History of Sex Abuse Coverup at Bard
Washington, D.C. (October 7, 2026)—Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Madeleine Dean demanded a federal investigation into former Bard College President Leon Botstein after reviewing an email in which Botstein asked Jeffrey Epstein about a young woman Epstein was trafficking: “Is [Jane Doe] for me, or are you keeping her for yourself.” In a separate letter to Bard’s leadership, Ranking Member Raskin sought records concerning Epstein’s use of the college to advance his trafficking activities and allegations from more than a dozen whistleblowers about sexual misconduct at Bard, including allegations that Botstein personally engaged in misconduct and intervened in Title IX proceedings to protect offenders.
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newsweek.com
Trump doubles down on comments about Iran bombing LA and San Diego
Trump repeated remarks about Iranian missiles hitting LA or San Diego, drawing criticism as the White House defended his remarks.
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foxnews.com
Illinois woman disappears on trip with boyfriend who returned home without her, mother says
Alyssa Smith vanished after a Chicago trip with her boyfriend, who returned home without her, her mom said. Possible sightings near Grant Park are under review.
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nbcnews.com
Pentagon says there will be a livestream of firing squad’s execution of the Fort Hood shooter
The execution of Nidal Hasan is scheduled for Dec. 3.
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Curtis Flowers, US man wrongfully imprisoned for 22 years, dies aged 56
Flowers, tried six times over 1996 murders of four people, faced execution before supreme court tossed his conviction
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Russian strike on Ukrainian public buses leaves dozens dead as blackouts worsen in Kyiv
The morning attack occurred next to a bus stop in the war-torn city of Kramatorsk in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, prompting public transport to be suspended in the area.
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abc7ny.com
Man shot in vehicle during ICE operation in Marble Hill
A man was shot in a vehicle during an ICE operation in Marble Hill on Thursday, according to authorities.
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bbc.com
Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis
Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.
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foxnews.com
Ryan Hanafin arrested in Vermont after mom Andria found dead of gunshot wound in Massachusetts home
Ryan Hanafin was arrested in Vermont after his mother Andria Hanafin was found dead of a gunshot wound in Reading, Massachusetts.
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triblive.com
Rogers and El-Sayed attack each other forcefully as 1st Michigan Senate debate grows hostile
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The first Michigan Senate debate between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed was combative Thursday as the two candidates continuously attacked each other and, according to the moderator, even continued debating during a commercial break. It was the culmination of weeks of sparring online and
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abc7.com
Flames rip through Inglewood strip mall, causing roof to collapse at 2 businesses
A fire ripped through a strip mall in Inglewood, causing the roof to collapse at two businesses on Thursday afternoon.
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Pete Hegseth announces the U.S. military will conduct a public execution in Texas
The Pentagon plans to livestream a firing squad execution, bringing Hegseth’s public performance of toughness to the administration of death.
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nbcnews.com
Person shot by ICE officers in New York City
The person was apparently in a vehicle when at least one officer opened fire, according to a source.
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Trump Envoys to Pitch Fresh Ideas for Ukraine Peace Ahead of Midterms
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Army calls for safety fixes after finding systemic failures behind DC midair collision
The Army report — completed in May and released publicly Thursday after months of pressure from the victims' families — identified failures involving air traffic control, helicopter routes, training and safety practices.
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USS Abraham Lincoln returns to US after 265 days at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to the United States after months at sea, with images showing the aircraft carrier arriving at the port of San Diego. The carrier had spent 265 days at sea without...
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alaskapublic.org
Trump to rally for Sullivan in Wasilla next week
Polls show Sen. Dan Sullivan faces stiff competition to keep his seat. Alaska is one of seven tossups that could decide whether the GOP keeps its Senate majority.
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ICE agent shoots man in New York City with five-year-old nearby, mayor says
Agents surrounded the man and child in his car before firing multiple rounds, according to Zohran Mamdani
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clickondetroit.com
Michigan Senate debate 2026: El-Sayed, Rogers to face off in Grand Rapids
Michigan voters will have an opportunity Thursday night to hear directly from the two candidates competing for one of the state’s seats in the U.S. Senate.
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Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2 storm, evacuations expand across Gulf ahead of dangerous landfall
Hurricane Isaias is continuing to strengthen in the Gulf after becoming the first Atlantic hurricane of the season and is forecast to make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast later this week as a d...
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wbrc.com
College GameDay moving indoors for Alabama-Georgia; guest picker revealed
In recent years, College GameDay has aired from The Quad on UA’s campus.
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mlb.com
Trio of starters provides latest example of Rays' postseason pitching prowess
NEW YORK -- The schedule for this year’s American League Division Series came with an extra off-day that, theoretically, meant teams would only need three starting pitchers. But the Rays swept the Yankees by using all five of theirs, brilliantly executing a pitching plan they devised during the downtime between
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cnbc.com
S&P 500 futures are little changed after OpenAI's revenue report prompts tech sector turmoil: Live updates
The Nasdaq Composite dropped more than 1% on Thursday, marking its biggest one-day loss since mid August.
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White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring program
An international visa program has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.
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Trump says US will not resume military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not order a resumption of military strikes on Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections in the United States.
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nbcnews.com
Family of immigrant dad fatally shot by ICE files claim against government, saying death was preventable
Silverio Villegas González was killed in a traffic stop after he had dropped off his two young children in a suburb of Chicago.
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How Moscow’s secrecy about a suspected plague case follows a Soviet-era pattern
The suspicious death last week of a worker at a research lab in Siberia that has fueled global concerns about suspected pneumonic plague is just the latest example of how leaders in Moscow manage the official narrative that often covers up the truth for years.
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deadline.com
Marvel Sets New Live-Action Spy Thriller Series ‘Zodiac’ For 2028
Marvel Television announced a new live-action television series titled 'Zodiac'
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US, Ukrainians, Europeans to discuss 'new ideas' to end war
President Donald Trump's envoys will meet Ukrainian and European officials in Miami on Friday to discuss "new ideas" and seek a unified proposal to end the war with Russia, two US sources told AFP. Uk...
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bostonglobe.com
Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital as witness reports evacuation - The Boston Globe
A witness says explosions have rocked Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, including a blast at the international airport.
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gothamist.com
Person shot during encounter with federal agents in NYC's Marble Hill, NYPD says
Police say the person is conscious and receiving treatment at a hospital. The NYPD says its officers were not involved.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones shocks with sassy response for not having read husband Michael Douglas's book
Catherine Zeta-Jones revealed on Today on October 8 what she really thinks about her husband Michael Douglas' new memoir, One Helluva Ride.
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Person shot during interaction with federal agents in New York City: NYPD
The person's condition was not immediately clear. The New York Police Department, which said it was not involved in the shooting, said the person is conscious.
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amny.com
‘What I signed up for’: A cautious Mamdani stands by Oct. 7 response after getting backlash from both sides | amNewYork
Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended on Thursday his handling of the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, brushing off protesters who called him a traitor
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cbsnews.com
Iran War Updates: Trump promises not to resume strikes before midterm elections
Crude oil prices had shot up on Thursday after reports President Trump was considering more strikes. They immediately dropped again after his new announcement.
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time.com
Student Protesters in France are Holding Signs Referencing May 1968. Here’s Why It’s Significant
A student uprising in France in May 1968 almost toppled the government after millions of workers joined the protest movement and went on strike. The memory of that incident lives on in students and lawmakers alike, experts tell TIME.
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Hegseth says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed
Nidal Hasan, army psychiatrist who killed 13 people, will be executed by firing squad on 3 December
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foxnews.com
Mamdani dined at NYC restaurant linked to anti-Israel menu after being booed at Oct 7 vigil: report
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly dined at Ayat Hinds Hall, part of a Palestinian restaurant chain whose "From the River to the Sea" menu section sparked backlash.
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buccaneers.com
Week Five Expert Picks: Buccaneers at Cowboys
The Buccaneers go under the prime-time lights on Thursday in Dallas as they seek their first victory of the season against a high-scoring Cowboys squad…What do NFL analysts expect to happen?
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variety.com
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ HBO Series Sets Cast: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Ronny Chieng Returning
The "Crazy Rich Asians" TV series is moving forward at HBO, with film stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Ronny Chieng returning.
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nypost.com
ICE agent shoots, wounds man in NYC: police
A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, law enforcement sources told The Post.
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tampabay.com
DeSantis: ‘Bring criminal charges’ in Hope Florida leak
One day after a court ordered the leaked grand jury report expunged, DeSantis wants prosecutions.
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ISAIAS: AI v. Traditional Forecast Models
Why have the new AI forecast models been so different from traditional models in the early stages of Isaias? Anchor Katie Moore asks Meteorologist Chris Franklin.
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Supreme Court again sides with Trump in dispute over campaign ads
The Trump administration's FCC changed the rules for campaign ad rates in a way that was expected to help Republicans in the midterm elections.