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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 05:47 UTC
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npr.org
Suspicious mailings to election officials, congressional offices under investigation
The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are looking into the mailings, some of which included an unidentified powdery white substance.
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cnbc.com
KFC to switch to Coca-Cola beverages in U.S. restaurants for the first time in decades
KFC is switching from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola as its beverage supplier for U.S. restaurants.
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cbsnews.com
Justice Department sues California, claiming it's mailing ballots to more than 20,000 noncitizens
The Justice Department sued California, alleging that the federal government has identified more than 20,000 noncitizens who are unlawfully registered to vote.
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tampabay.com
Florida attorney general Uthmeier files suit against Discord
He said the messaging platform doesn’t do enough to protect children from predators.
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denverpost.com
How it Happened: Broncos survive scare, beat Seahawks in overtime
Follow along to live updates, tweets, photos, analysis and more from the Broncos’ game against the Seahawks in Denver.
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phillyvoice.com
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts' 'superficial blood clot': A doctor weighs in
We talked to an orthopedic surgeon about Jalen Hurts' "superficial blood clots."
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independent.co.uk
Trump admits ‘I have some very severe problems’ in Biden-like ramble
Trump’s latest lengthy soliloquy in the Rose Garden evoked memories of the last octogenarian to occupy the Oval Office. Andrew Feinberg explains why
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cnbc.com
Nvidia and Cisco confirm multimillion-dollar donations to Trump's White House ballroom
Big Tech gave millions to Trump's White House ballroom, documents show
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yahoo.com
Trump Just Made Pope Leo's Cancer Diagnosis About Himself, And It's Pretty Gross
The president immediately pivoted to what he appeared to view as a more important matter after briefly wishing Pope Leo XIV well.
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clickondetroit.com
Car registered to man accused of planning mass shooting was at Hindu temple he targeted, police say
Illinois authorities believe a 19-year-old man charged with planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in suburban Chicago entered the building’s parking lot on Sunday, hours before police arrested him near his home after receiving a tip about the alleged attack plan.
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Fort Hood survivors praise Trump for scrapping Hasan execution livestream: ‘We’re not barbaric’
Alonzo Lunsford, shot seven times by Nidal Hasan, called Trump's decision to cancel the firing squad livestream a "positive move" for the nation.
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nationalreview.com
I Stand Corrected | National Review
My assertion that Katie Zacharia is ‘unquestionably’ a lawyer is, as the old Watergate phrase had it, ‘no longer operative.’
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cbssports.com
College Football Playoff nears agreement on 24-team expansion that could end title games
The College Football Playoff field is about to get much more crowded as the conferences near a deal to double the size of the field to 24 teams starting next year
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cbssports.com
Packers RB Josh Jacobs files lawsuit against Wisconsin police department to block release of video
The NFL is seeking the footage as part of its personal conduct review, leaving the running back on the commissioner's exempt list with no timetable for a return.
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krcrtv.com
Newsom blasts Trump's lawsuit over alleged noncitizen voters
Gov. Gavin Newsom sharply criticized a new Trump administration lawsuit Thursday seeking to block California from counting certain mail-in ballots unless offici
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nfl.com
NFL news roundup: Bears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) practices in full again
NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.
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pbs.org
FBI agents and analysts who were fired for working on Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back
The investigation resulted in a dramatic 2022 FBI search of Mar-a-Lago that recovered classified records and later produced an indictment in federal court in Florida charging then-former President Donald Trump with dozens of felony counts.
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politico.eu
‘No logic’: Finland slams Trump for siding with Putin against Ukraine
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo tells POLITICO the U.S. is going against its allies and warns Europe must find a way to keep Ukraine in the fight, even if it means reopening the debate over raiding Rus…
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White House prepares plans to use weapon dubbed "mother of all bombs" on Iran, sources say
The White House and Pentagon have prepared plans to use a Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb to hit military sites in Iran if ordered by President Trump, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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gizmodo.com
Researchers Stranded an AI Agent on a Virtual Island. Things Got Very Weird.
A new MIT study found that when left to their own devices, AI agents will invent games, build temples, draw mandalas, and playfully investigate the world around them.
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rollingstone.com
Kelly Clarkson Selling Bird-Themed Decor Online on Heels of Brooklyn Shop Controversy
The singer just dropped the pieces as part of her holiday capsule collection at Wayfair.
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edchoice.org
Appeals Court Rules Against Ohio EdChoice Program, Parents Will Appeal to Ohio Supreme Court
Families will appeal today's ruling by the Ohio Court of Appeals that the state’s Educational Choice Scholarship program is unconstitutional.
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ocregister.com
How safe are roller coasters?
The closure of two Six Flags rides after deadly incidents puts roller coaster safety in the national spotlight.
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staradvertiser.com
U.S. producer prices post biggest gain in 4 1/2 years | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> U.S. producer prices increased by the most in 4-1/2 years in September amid rising costs for goods and services, the latest indication of inflation broadening out beyond energy products.
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abc7chicago.com
US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer thanks to El Niño, forecasters say
NOAA says the U.S. winter will likely be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, due to El Niño.
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abc7.com
US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer thanks to El Niño, forecasters say
NOAA says the U.S. winter will likely be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, due to El Niño.
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wildlife.ca.gov
CDFW News | Necropsy Provides New Information About Beloved Bald Eagle Known as Jackie
Necropsy results provide new details on what led to the passing of the beloved Bald Eagle known as Jackie
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newsweek.com
James Talarico is winning over Greg Abbott supporters in Texas
New polls show Ken Paxton running behind Greg Abbott in Texas, with some GOP voters skipping the Senate race or backing Talarico.
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Eric Deters files defamation lawsuit against Kimberly Guilfoyle
Eric Deters, a GOP donor who said Kimberly Guilfoyle asked him to wire her $100,000, has sued her and her lawyers.
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nypost.com
Ukraine runs out of US Patriot missile interceptors as Russia pummels cities: report
Ukraine has depleted its stash of interceptors for its Patriot air defense system in a dangerous development as Russia continues to pound its land with brutal ballistic missile attacks.
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Blame Russia, Not Zelenskyy, for the Ukraine War's Endless Slog
Restricting Starshield and ending intelligence sharing would be remarkable betrayals.
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thecut.com
Katie Zacharia Is a ‘Lawyer,’ But Not an ‘Attorney’
Does that clear things up?
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opb.org
Judge orders Benson student to remain in mental health facility, for now
Wednesday marked the third hearing to decide whether the student should remain at a mental health facility or be transferred to a juvenile detention center. But it saw a dramatic last-second reversal, with the student only minutes away from being taken into custody to a local detention center.
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abcnews.com
Billy Joel says he can't drive, perform in new health update
Billy Joel says he can't drive or perform amid his ongoing struggle with the brain condition normal pressure hydrocephalus.
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nfl.com
NFL Week 6 picks: Upset and score predictions, matchup breakdowns for every game
Can the Cowboys bounce back on the road or will the Packers continue to roll on Sunday night? Are the Raiders up to the challenge against Josh Allen's Bills? Check out the Week 6 game picks!
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npr.org
U.S. historic preservation law faces the most serious threat in its 60-year history
Congress and a federal agency are threatening to weaken the country's historic preservation law, fueling a backlash that critics say is as fiery as the one that led to the law's creation 60 years ago.
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cbssports.com
Dodgers vs. Brewers Game 4 predictions: Expert picks with champs on the verge of being swept
Will the Brewers close it out on Thursday for their first NL pennant? Or will the Dodgers stay alive?
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oxygen.com
Lindsay Clancy Holdout Juror Michael Desronvil Reveals Why He Refused to Find Her Not Guilty | Oxygen
The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial is standing by his decision not to join the other jurors in finding her not guilty by reason of lack of criminal responsibility. Michael Desronvil spoke with Kayleigh McEnany in an interview on Fox & Friends that aired on Oct. 15, describing tense moments during jury deliberations and explaining why he remains confident in his stance. When asked whether he had reasonable doubt, Desronvil said he did not.
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Breaking down voters’ concerns ahead of the midterms
Former White House Spokesperson Harrison Fields and journalist Melissa Francis joined American Agenda to talk about Democrats and Republicans making their final pushes ahead of the midterm elections.
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theguardian.com
US justice department sues California over alleged noncitizen voting
DoJ had demanded that LA county confirm citizenship of people on list in thumb drive, but officials refused
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pravda.com.ua
CNN reports Ukraine has run out of Patriot missiles
Ukraine has run out of interceptor missiles for its US-made Patriot air defence systems, leaving the country more vulnerable to Russian ballistic attacks.
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cnbc.com
Tesla plans next-generation Roadster reveal after almost a decade of delays
Elon Musk first debuted the Roadster refresh concept in 2017 but Tesla has since missed every targeted delivery date.
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m.economictimes.com
Nvidia, Apple each gave $25 million for Trump's ballroom: Washington Post - The Economic Times
The Adelson family, longtime financial supporters of Trump and his Republican Party, committed $25 million as well, as did billionaire Charles Ergen, co-founder and chairman of telecommunications company Dish Network, the report added.
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aljazeera.com
Ahead of US midterms, voters are frustrated with Trump, want change: Poll
Widespread voter disillusionment and pocketbook anxieties set a volatile stage for the GOP weeks before election night.
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fox32chicago.com
Police reveal new details in alleged Aurora Hindu temple shooting plot
New details were revealed Thursday in the investigation into an alleged Aurora Hindu temple shooting plot.
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sports.yahoo.com
Week 7 college football viewer's guide: With two top-10 matchups and four other top-25 games, get ready for an epic Saturday
Ohio State heads to Indiana and Notre Dame visits BYU in a loaded week of action.
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UChicago frat party sexual assault suspect ID’d, banned from campus after braying crowd cheered him on
The University of Chicago has pinpointed a person of interest after a man allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at a rowdy frat party near the elite college’s campus as a braying crowd egged h…
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nbcsports.com
Rap: Jalen Hurts (blood clot) 'out indefinitely'
Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said he "would describe" Jalen Hurts' (blood clot) status as being "out indefinitely."
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uk.finance.yahoo.com
'Not good enough. It's over': The AI doomers are going off on Anthropic's revenue figures
The AI skeptics had a lot to say about Anthropic's Q3 revenue figure as the company lays the groundwork for a historic IPO.
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Winter may bring snow and rain to some drought-stricken U.S. states, new forecast shows
NOAA's new winter weather outlook predicts wetter-than-usual conditions in some states plagued by long-standing drought.