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Press review · Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · as of 04:20 UTC
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ksat.com
Takeaways from President Donald Trump's rally in San Antonio
President Donald Trump rallied supporters at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, urging voters to back Republican candidates in closely watched races. Here are the key takeaways from Trump’s San Antonio visit.
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pbs.org
Report alleges Ambassador Guilfoyle improperly asked a donor to pay her credit card bill. Rubio refuses to comment
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that he would not discuss the allegations contained in a Wall Street Journal story that said U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle had asked a donor and supporter of President Donald Trump to pay a $100,000 credit card bill just before her confirmation hearing, promising him access to administration officials if he did.
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cbsnews.com
Map shows Isaias' path toward Pittsburgh area, with remnants bringing widespread rain
The U.S. Gulf Coast is bracing for Hurricane Isaias, with remnants making their way to the Pittsburgh area this weekend.
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arstechnica.com
Amazon's new Alexa Tablets drop the Fire branding but are more Android than ever
Amazon killed its app store, so Google Play it is.
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theguardian.com
Marco Rubio brushes off questions about Kimberly Guilfoyle pressing donor to pay credit card
US ambassador to Greece allegedly asked Trump donor to pay $100,000 American Express bill
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nbcnews.com
October Prime Day may be over, but these deals under $50 are still available
Medicube, Waterpik, Ring and other popular brands are still marked down post Prime Big Deal Days.
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abcnews.com
Iran live updates: Trump says US won't attack Iran again ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.
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aljazeera.com
Hurricane Isaias charges towards the US Gulf Coast with dangerous winds
The storm is forecast to strike Florida, Alabama and Mississippi with up to 10 inches of rain this weekend.
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reason.com
The biggest expansion of school choice yet is coming in January
Thanks to a new tax credit, school choice will become a more attainable option for many American families next year.
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foxnews.com
California woman accused of spying for China fights detention with $820K in proposed security
Wanying Zhang offered over $800,000 in property equity for bail after her arrest while boarding a flight to China on unregistered agent charges.
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mprnews.org
Minnesota man arrested after FBI alleges Mall of America attack plot
Federal law enforcement officials say a Minnesota man planned an attack at the Mall of America and was arrested after accepting an AK-47-style rifle and ammunition from an undercover FBI operative.
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Trump made ‘clear’ that media ban was due to critical coverage, court told
Lawyer for CNN, MS Now and Politico says Trump admitted he banned networks from White House over their coverage
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euronews.com
Breaking news. - Mélenchon declares ‘Bastille retaken’ after major student rally
The mass student-led movement emerged over a range of issues including long school days, overcrowded schools, teacher absences. #EuropeNews
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abc7.com
'Operation Save Skid Row' targets over 2 dozen alleged drug dealers in notorious Downtown LA area
Federal law enforcement officials are targeting drug dealing in Downtown Los Angeles with "Operation Skid Row."
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As Hurricane Isaias approaches U.S., looking back at tropical storm that hit Philadelphia region in 2020
Tropical Storm Isaias swept through the Philadelphia region on Aug. 4, 2020, producing significant tropical rainfall and tornadoes.
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yahoo.com
‘I Don’t Love That’: JD Vance Questioned About Guilfoyle’s Reported $100K Request to Donor
JD Vance claimed ignorance about widespread reports that Kimberly Guilfoyle allegedly begged a Trump donor to give her $100,000 to pay off her AmEx card.
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npr.org
4 people on NASA's Crew-12 mission return to Earth after 8 months in space
Four people — two NASA astronauts, one from the European Space Agency and a Russian cosmonaut — spent nearly eight months at the space station, conducting spacewalks, science experiments and research.
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themoscowtimes.com
Russia Says Checks Following Siberian Plague Lab Death Are Complete - The Moscow Times
Russia said on Thursday it had completed health checks on all the contacts of a deceased lab worker at a plague research facility in Siberia, signaling a desire to draw a line under the affair.
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bostonglobe.com
Cornell gang rape accuser was ‘misled’ about criminal investigation, her lawyer says - The Boston Globe
Cornell's police department gave her the impression that a criminal investigation was continuing, her lawyer said, when in fact, the criminal inquiry ended almost as soon as it began.
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foxnews.com
October Prime Day is over, but these 16 FOX reader-favorite deals are still live
Missed October Prime Day? It's not too late to save on FOX reader-favorites, including $70 off AirPods Pro 3, 40% off a Shark stick vacuum and over $650 off a Hisense TV.
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Measures in place 'to assess' some from Russian region where plague was reported: CDC
The CDC says only about 200 travelers from the region visit the U.S. per year.
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opb.org
Oregon’s second gubernatorial debate features few fireworks, plenty of policy
Gov. Tina Kotek and state Sen. Christine Drazan continued to try to distinguish themselves for voters during their meeting in Medford.
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Trump Team Freaks Out Over Advisers Helping Russian-Linked Group
Donald Trump has apparently been “livid” over members of his close circle ignoring midterms in favor of their own bottom lines.
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tmz.com
President Trump Says the FBI May Investigate Nolan Wells' Death
Nolan Wells' family may get their wish for the feds to step in and investigate their son's untimely death ... thanks to President Trump.
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nbcnews.com
‘I don’t care if I go to jail’: Newly released video shows 6-year-old defiant after Virginia school shooting
The video shows the moments after the first-grader shot Abigail Zwerner at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News on Jan. 6, 2023.
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Cornell rape case latest: 'Jane Doe' was targeted in swatting incident at her family's home, lawyer says
Thomas Giuffra said armed police officers drew guns on the former student's boyfriend, brother and father after receiving a bogus tip that "someone was killing people in the house."
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‘Neither war nor peace’: Palestinians in Gaza on existing amid disease, despair and ruins
People tell of lives changed beyond recognition after the 7 October attacks by Hamas three years ago and the subsequent Israeli offensive
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ms.now
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.8.26: Mike Rogers distances himself from Trump’s agenda
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
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foxnews.com
Mamdani doubles down on anti-Israel Oct 7 statement after backlash
Zohran Mamdani doubled down on his accusation that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, refusing to walk back remarks that sparked bipartisan backlash.
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komonews.com
How do cruise ships stay safe during hurricanes?
As Hurricane Isaias threatens, Charlotte asks: “What do cruise ships do during hurricanes?”The answer: get out of the way.If a hurricane threatens a ship’s home
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foxnews.com
Washington jewelry store owner opens fire after would-be thieves ram truck through storefront
Surveillance video shows a Toyota Tacoma smashing through a Lynnwood jewelry store before masked suspects rush in carrying an axe in broad daylight.
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Trump eyes Nord Stream deal with Putin
Donald Trump is considering a deal with Vladimir Putin to reopen the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
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abc7ny.com
Ex-boyfriend arrested after Bronx mother killed, infant survives fall
The ex-boyfriend sought in the Bronx balcony death of Nathaly Ramirez now faces murder, attempted murder and manslaughter charges.
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nypost.com
Russia plague didn’t accidentally leak from broken test tube, mom of dead scientist says: ‘I know the truth’
The mother of the Russian scientist who died in a suspected plague outbreak in Siberia denies the reports that her daughter was infected after breaking a test tube — and instead suggested Russian o…
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weartv.com
Mandatory evacuation for some Okaloosa County residents; Two shelters to open
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. --A mandatory evacuation -- effective Thursday at noon -- has been ordered for Okaloosa County residents living in the coastal areas of Z
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deadline.com
Michael Douglas Book: How 3rd Choice For Gordon Gekko Turned To Oscar
Michael Douglas book excerpt: He was the Third Choice For Gordon Gekko; How He Rode 'Wall Street's Villain To Oscar Glory
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cnet.com
Goodbye, Fire Tablet: Amazon’s New Alexa Tablet Is a Flashy Portable Entertainment Hub - CNET
The new tablets tie together the Amazon media ecosystem so you can pick up where you left off from just about anywhere.
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foxbusiness.com
Vance suspends Microsoft, others from foreign workers applying for green cards, alleges visa 'abuse'
The Trump administration is suspending the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program for Microsoft and other companies, Vice President JD Vance said.
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Russian attack on buses in Ukraine’s Kramatorsk kills at least 30 people
Eighteen people were wounded in strike on the city in eastern Donetsk region, local authorities say.
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Mamdani dined at Palestinian restaurant blasted for ‘openly genocidal’ menu on Oct. 7 anniversary
In Dec. 2023, the eatery made headlines when its menu was blasted by critics for being “openly genocidal” — despite its owners insisting they were not calling for the eradication of Israel.…
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The red state route to a Senate Democratic majority
After losing control of the Senate in the 2024 elections, Democrats’ path to the majority goes through the likes of Iowa, Texas, Ohio and Alaska this fall.
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foxnews.com
Trump says Iran is a 'failed nation' as Operation Epic Fury pressures regime
President Donald Trump said he believes the war against Iran will end "very soon" as oil exports are surging through the Strait of Hormuz.
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indiewire.com
‘The Social Reckoning’ Is the Kind of Film That the Oscars Have Moved Past Recognizing
Judged on its own merits, 'The Social Reckoning' is a fine film. It is just not cinematic in the way Oscar voters are looking for.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Joe Rogan Renews Multiyear Spotify Partnership
He has been the top podcaster in the U.S. for several years.
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cbssports.com
NFL trade deadline: 10 candidates who could be on the move and teams that could be buyers, sellers
Big-name pass rushers and struggling former first-round wideouts could be on the trading block. Plus, potential landing spots for top targets ahead of the Nov. 10 deadline
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npr.org
The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego
The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Thursday after supporting the Iran war during a record long deployment of 265 uninterrupted days at sea that included reports of deteriorating conditions among its crew.
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'Tired' Catherine Zeta-Jones delivers unexpected reaction to Michael Douglas' bombshell memoir
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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nbcnews.com
At least 30 people killed after Russia bombs two buses in Ukraine
Images from the scene in eastern Ukraine showed bodies and body parts strewn across a road and the burned shells of the buses.
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discoverwildlife.com
“Ghostly" ocean giant spotted at intersection of Pacific and Indian oceans | Discover Wildlife
The unusually pattern marine creature was seen in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
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houstonpublicmedia.org
This Rice University professor has helped pick more than a dozen Nobel Prize winners | Houston Public Media
Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede spent years on the Nobel Committee for Chemistry. She left the role for a job at Rice — but still knew who this year’s winner was.