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Press review · Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · as of 05:53 UTC
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aljazeera.com
What were Trump operatives doing for pro-Russian politician Dodik in Bosnia?
Reports that Trump aides were paid to advise Bosnian Serb leader ahead of parliamentary election raise alarm.
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abcnews.com
Accused Cornell fraternity member pushes to remove New York AG as special prosecutor over alleged bias
The fraternity member's attorney said James' social media post "demonstrated a bias and presumption of guilt" of his client.
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weather.com
Hurricane Isaias to target Gulf Coast Friday night
Isaias will bring storm surge, flooding rain and damaging winds near the Gulf Coast, then spread heavy rain inland this weekend. Here's the latest forecast.
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nypost.com
GOP stomachs reality that redistricting math may not save them in midterms
Last year, when top GOP operatives brainstormed ways to defy historical trends pointing to a blue wave and hold onto the House, one of their top strategic bets was redistricting.
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Dad who allegedly pushed NYC mom, baby off 15th-floor balcony nabbed by US Marshals for ex’s death
“While nothing can undo this terrible loss, taking this suspect off the street ensures he will answer for his alleged heinous actions,” US Marshal Ricky J. Patel said.
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kcrg.com
FACT CHECK: How do Lahn and Sand’s approaches to the cancer crisis differ?
A new Rob Sand campaign ad focuses on policies for addressing cancer in Iowa.
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npr.org
Judge orders that Christa Pike execution evidence be preserved
A week after the failed execution, Pike is awake but is said to be angry and confused. Her lawyers said Wednesday's hearing was about "transparency."
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bostonglobe.com
Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed are set for their first debate in Michigan’s Senate race - The Boston Globe
It comes weeks of sparring both online and in advertisements that are flooding the state in one of the nation’s most closely watched races.
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nbcnews.com
Microsoft is being suspended from program to apply for green cards for skilled foreign workers, Vance says
The H-1B program has long been a target of President Donald Trump supporters who say that the program undercuts American workers and is rife with abuse.
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wjla.com
Donald Trump Jr.'s former girlfriend begged donor to pay her $100K AmEx bill: report
First son Donald Trump Jr.’s ex fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle begged a donor to pay off her American Express bill one year ago, according to reports.
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insidehighered.com
Trump Admin. Expects Institutions to Pay $70K OPT Fee
The Department of Homeland Security argues in the proposal that any negative impacts on employers or institutions are outweighed by its goal of reducing fraud.
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theguardian.com
Nicolás Maduro and his wife indicted for alleged torture of US citizens
Ousted Venezuelan president and Cilia Flores have been in jail in New York since early January
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USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in San Diego after harrowing stretch at sea
Deployment for nearly a year was marked by reports of supply shortages and deteriorating morale and mental health among crew
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thefp.com
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Christa Pike is ‘up and walking’ for first time after failed execution, lawyer says
Recovery marks a dramatic turnaround for Pike, who was declared brain dead after a botched execution in Tennessee
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sciencealert.com
Ever Heard of The Nordic Diet? Large Study Finds It Could Help You Live Longer
Most of us have heard of the Mediterranean diet and its many health benefits, but there's another European eating plan that could also help you live longer.
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breakingdefense.com
After B-1's leave England, analysts point to limited options, importance of base defense - Breaking Defense
“Withdrawing these bombers to [the US] will provide an opportunity for more significant maintenance on the aircraft, but it does reduce the potential sustained strike capacity US forces could bring to bear against Iran,” Timothy Walton, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, told Breaking Defense.
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amny.com
Mayor Mamdani jeered as ‘traitor’ by pro-Palestine protesters who crashed Oct. 7 vigil, chanted support for terrorists as New Yorkers mourn | amNewYork
Pro-Palestine protesters jeered Mayor Zohran Mamdani and disgraced a vigil in Union Square on Wednesday night honoring the victims of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks
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nbcsports.com
Eagles' decision to trade Cam Jurgens raises questions about their 2026 plans
On Tuesday, Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson retired.
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cbsnews.com
Ithaca council passes moratorium on new Cornell events permits, calls for city police to handle sexual violence cases
The mayor proposed the moratorium on campus events in the wake of a civil lawsuit filed last month by a former Cornell student who alleged she was drugged and gang-raped in 2024.
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mlex.com
US Sen. Cantwell releases framework for 'safe and secure' frontier AI | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
MLex Summary: Washington Democratic US Senator Maria Cantwell, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released a framework featuring her legislative priorities to address risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence models. These include transparency rules and testing both by government and independent auditors. "To manage risks from advanced AI systems we need clear safety standards, continuous testing, and reporting of serious failures," Cantwell said.
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bbc.com
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign
Bernadette Greene-Placentia says her memory of the attack is spotty and that she was knocked unconscious.
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nbcnews.com
Oil prices hit $105 and stocks trade lower as Trump considers renewed strikes on Iran
The prospect of an escalation in the seven-month war also sent bond yields higher, driving up the cost of consumer borrowing.
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yahoo.com
Russian strike on buses kills 30 in frontline Ukrainian city
Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians after 30 people were killed when two buses were blown up in the frontline city of Kramatorsk, in one of the deadliest single atta...
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nbcnews.com
This voting bloc holds the key to the midterms
Latino voters who helped elect Donald Trump in 2024 are now leaning toward Democrats, who could benefit in battleground states like Texas.
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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepts three Houthi ballistic missiles
Houthi military spokesman claims Yemeni group fired one ballistic missile towards airport in Saudi capital, Riyadh.
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post-gazette.com
Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Worries around artificial intelligence cross party lines, with the vast majority of Americans saying the U.S. government should prioritize keeping AI under...
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Cornell student in rape case asks judge to remove James as special prosecutor
An attorney for a Cornell University student accused of sexual assault in a recent lawsuit wants Attorney General Letitia James removed from overseeing an investigation into the allegation.
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ms.now
El-Sayed and Rogers debate tonight, each squeezed from both sides
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed meet tonight in a dead-heat Michigan Senate race, each trying to reach the middle without losing their base.
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Hurricane Isaias forecast to bring dangerous storm surge, with millions under warnings in US
Residents in areas from the mouth of the Mississippi River to Florida urged to ‘evacuate if told to do so’
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stripes.com
US has lost up to 81 aircraft and drones in war with Iran
The report from the Congressional Research Service estimated the cost of the lost and damaged aircraft was between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion.
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Hurricane Rachel leaves forecasters stunned as it gains strength toward Pacific coast — what it means for California
Rachel is increasingly likely to impact Southern California — and that means a potentially badly needed soaking.
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sfchronicle.com
Andrew Garfield says playing Sam Altman made him quit ChatGPT
The actor stars as the OpenAI CEO in the San Francisco-set "Artificial," an experience which has deepened his mistrust of technology.
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For Josh Hartnett and Charlie Heaton, creating a father-son bond in 'Below' was easy
The actors spoke about their new Netflix series about a fishing village being terrorized by something in the water, nailing a Newfoundland accent and growing up in the spotlight.
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US military planes worth up to $3.3 billion now lost or damaged in Iran war, Congress report says
A costly F-35A fighter jet and a four-engine E-3 Sentry were among the casualties, which is primarily accounted for by MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to the Congressional Research Service
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cnbc.com
Oil prices jump 4% as Iran steps up tanker attacks, hurricane threatens U.S. Gulf production
President Donald Trump and his national security team have talked about possibly restarting large-scale U.S. military operations in Iran, according to reports.
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Tanker attacked off Qatar as Iran claims route transporting oil through strait of Hormuz will be ‘closed’
Oil rises above $100 as attacks on ships hit new high, amid reports Trump is discussing launching strikes before the US midterms
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news.cgtn.com
Congressional report: 81 US military aircraft damaged or destroyed in Iran war
A total of 81 US military aircraft have been damaged or destroyed since the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on February 28, according to a report released by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) on Monday.
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pbs.org
Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren't eligible. Critics see a political stunt
President Donald Trump says his administration will make one-time payments of $90 per person to help more than 20 million Medicare enrollees pay for their Part B premiums. It will cost about $2 billion.
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Anne Carson: 'Bold and inventive' Canadian poet wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Carson, 76, is celebrated for works that often cross boundaries between poetry, fiction and scholarship.
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komonews.com
Arizona congressional candidate raped while fixing campaign sign: report
Arizona Democratic candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia was raped in a parking lot while heading to fix her campaign sign, according to reports.
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Marco Rubio declares West is ‘at an inflection point’ in Acropolis of Athens speech, warns Europe must ‘confront dangers’
Rubio urged European nations to join with the US in “confronting the threats of our age” during an impassioned speech in Athens Wednesday.
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wsvn.com
$2.8 million in biodiesel fuel being shipped to Cuba seized at Port Everglades, Port of Houston, federal officials say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
U.S. federal agents seized 90 illegal shipments of biodiesel fuel worth $2.8 million destined for a Cuban government entity in violation of U.S. export laws and sanctions.
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wjla.com
What happened to Dilan Ashar? UMD student found 'disoriented' after 6 days in the woods
A 22-year-old University of Maryland (UMD) student who disappeared from campus for nearly a week was found alive Wednesday night after spending six days in the
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clickorlando.com
URGENT: A new US border rule could block Canadian prescriptions
A new U.S. Customs and Border Protection rule could effectively end Americans' ability to receive personal prescriptions by mail from abroad.
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Can $1B buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no
Republicans are facing anxiety as they enter the final month of the midterm campaign
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sports.yahoo.com
Tampa Bay Rays, led by unsung heroes and offseason additions, defeat the Yankees amid chaos in the Bronx to punch a ticket to the ALCS
The Rays spent this past offseason shaking up their roster. Now they're headed to the ALCS for the third time in franchise history.
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Travis Barker Reveals He Underwent Surgery After Experiencing Numbness in His Hands
“Should be good in a few weeks 💪🏁,” the Blink-182 drummer said on Wednesday, Oct. 7
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theverge.com
Amazon’s Alexa Tablets are coming for the iPad
Is Amazon a hardware company now?
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discoverwildlife.com
"Scientists are unsure how many exist or how rare they are." Drone captures elusive animal the length of a shipping container hunting in Indonesia | Discover Wildlife
Omura’s whales are filter feeders that snack on enormous mouthfuls of tiny krill.