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Press review · Friday, 16 October 2026 · as of 23:38 UTC
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pro.stateaffairs.com
House Challengers Raise Millions as Polls Approach
Third-quarter campaign finance reports show Democrats outpaced GOP rivals in fundraising and spending in several key Michigan U.S. House districts.
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democracynow.org
Teenage Shooter Kills Three Children and Teacher in Bend, Oregon
The community of Bend, Oregon, is in mourning following a school shooting at the Silver Rail Elementary School. Police say three children, ages 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher were fatally shot by a 16-year-old resident of the town who used a long gun to blast his way through the school’s locked doors. A 7-year-old student was also critically injured along with a teacher. The suspected shooter was reportedly fatally shot by an armed member of the community who pursued them into the school. The mayor of Bend Oregon spoke to the media after the shooting. Mayor Melanie Kebler: “A school should be a safe place where children can learn and feel secure. What happened today should never happen. Like so many in our community, I’m struggling to make sense of a loss that feels unimaginable.”
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wgme.com
'Oh, shut up': Troy Jackson defends heated moment with Sen. Collins
The unscripted moment capped an evening in which the two candidates traded barbs over their conflicting visions for Maine's future.
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abc7.com
Man who died at Six Flags Over Georgia sat next to niece on Goliath ride, brother-in-law says
A man who died at Six Flags Over Georgia sat next to his niece on the Goliath ride, his family said.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Hello, Molly? The $15 Million Bird Kelly Clarkson Coveted Finally Breaks Her Silence (Exclusive)
As the showdown between the pop star and the Brooklyn toy store continues, the costly contraption at the center of the scandal would like to get something off its (wooden) chest.
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nypost.com
New details revealed about hero girl dad who stopped Oregon school shooter John J. Griffin during his lunch break
A hero dad was driving home for his lunch break when he heard gunshots and ran into an Oregon elementary school special education room to stop a crazed teen’s deadly mass shooting, according to a r…
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democracydocket.com
The DOJ sued Los Angeles to stop 20,000 people from voting. One problem: Some aren’t registered there
The DOJ appears to have put Los Angeles in a bind: It asked the county to withhold ballots for people outside its jurisdiction, then sued for noncompliance.
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yahoo.com
Days After Raiding Ilhan Omar’s Home, Trump Admin Is Reportedly Plotting To Strip Her Citizenship
The Trump administration’s targeting of Rep.
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theguardian.com
Pope has called Putin to request supplies and evacuation for occupied city of Oleshky – Europe live
Vatican says Pope Leo – still in hospital after his lung surgery earlier this week – spoke with Russian president Vladimir Putin this afternoon
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pbs.org
Trump wants the midterms to be all about him. Based on Democrats' ads, they are happy to oblige
Many of the Democrats' ads accuse Republican opponents of siding with the president over voters, particularly on issues like tariffs and the Iran war, which they blame for jacking up costs.
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npr.org
Amid talk of public execution, public opinion on death penalty is split
A majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, but support becomes more divided when questions vary.
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New White House press secretary faces more scrutiny – this time from Trump-friendly Fox News
Katie Zacharia made the rounds at the conservative news channel to defend her appointment as Trump’s mouthpiece
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nbcnews.com
Amber Guyger, ex-Dallas cop convicted of killing neighbor whose house she mistakenly entered, is released on parole
Guyger served seven years of a 10-year sentence in the 2018 murder of Botham Jean, 26, a Black man who was watching TV and eating ice cream in his living room when he was fatally shot.
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variety.com
‘You Can See Everything’: 20 Most WTF Moments in the Elizabeth Holmes Doc, From Full-Frontal Nudity to a Charlie Kirk Shoutout
See the 20 craziest moments from 'You Can See Everything,' the Elizabeth Holmes documentary from Nathan Fielder.
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wsfa.com
Alabama secretary of state’s office latest to confirm receiving suspicious package
The Alabama Secretary of State’s Office confirmed Friday it received a “suspicious package” Thursday afternoon.
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cnbc.com
Why Trump and the GOP's billion-dollar midterm blitz isn’t working
Trump-aligned groups and Elon Musk have poured hundreds of millions into the midterm election, but the GOP spending surge has barely moved polls or the map.
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defector.com
The CFP Is Expanding For The Same Reason The PCSA Is Gaining Momentum | Defector
ESPN is reporting that ESPN and the College Football Playoff are close to a deal to expand the playoff field to 24 teams in 2027. This news arrives merely two years after the field already expanded from four teams to 12. Not only was this expansion inevitable, but it is unlikely to be the last…
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mashable.com
Apple, Nvidia donated millions to Trump White House ballroom
Some of the biggest tech companies donated tens of millions of dollars for the construction of the White House ballroom.
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nbcnews.com
Republicans eye a potential opportunity in Minnesota in a tough midterm climate
The GOP hasn’t won a Senate race in Minnesota since 2002. But party strategists tell NBC News that they view the race as a potential opportunity to flip a seat.
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cp24.com
Carney to bring his pro-Canada campaign to Edmonton with referendum days away
Prime Minister Mark Carney continues his pro-Canada campaign in Alberta today as the clock ticks down to a referendum on whether the province should break up with Confederation.
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bbc.com
Ukraine pushes Russia back on front line where Starlink has played key role
Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi has regained crucial territory in the Donbas but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
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techcrunch.com
In 'You Can See Everything,' Elizabeth Holmes meets her equal in comedian Nathan Fielder | TechCrunch
Nathan Fielder's documentary about disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has created a constellation of colliding personas that interrogate the very nature of authenticity.
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abc7ny.com
FIT student dies after being drugged and raped on Manhattan campus: officials
Prosecutors say the victims were encouraged to ingest the substance and both women lost consciousness almost immediately.
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Oregon shooting: Teen kills 3 children, 1 teacher at Bend elementary school before being fatally shot by bystander
A 16-year-old opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Ore., before being shot dead.
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npr.org
Israeli settlers beat Palestinians and a U.S. photojournalist in West Bank attacks
Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians as they were harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank on Friday, injuring several people including a photojournalist working for The Washington Post.
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independent.co.uk
Trump gets thrown under the bus by Katie Zacharia about not passing the bar
Zacharia has been doing damage control on Fox News, but even seemed to dig herself deeper into a hole when served probing questions by the Trump-friendly hosts
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Here’s What NOAA Predicts For Winter Weather Across The South
NOAA just released its U.S. Winter Outlook and El Nino is expected to have a big impact on much of the country during the winter months.
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Trump's new press secretary faces intensified scrutiny over claims to be a lawyer
New White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia's future appeared shaky Friday after three lackluster interviews with friendly outlets failed to beat back controversy over her claims to be a lawyer, as...
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theweek.com
Who benefits from Trump’s Russia diesel deal?
Prices remain high, but Putin gets a cash infusion
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Ilhan Omar's sister skips book tour event amid week of chaos following raid on progressive's DC home
Sahra Noor skipped a scheduled book tour event in Rochester, Minnesota, after reportedly being subpoenaed in the Ilhan Omar immigration fraud probe.
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cbssports.com
NFL survivor pool picks, knockout strategy, advice for Week 6, 2026: Fade the Pittsburgh Steelers
SportsLine computer model reveals its NFL survivor pool Week 6 guide
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nbcsports.com
NFL confirms it had pregame communications with Eagles regarding Jalen Hurts's blood clot
The outside world (including anyone considering placing wagers on the game and/or the specific player's performance) had no idea that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had developed a blood clot in his leg before the team's Week 5 game in London against the Jaguars.
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newsweek.com
Trump allies ousted and under pressure weeks before midterms
A series of Trump administration officials have either been ousted or are facing pressure ahead of November's midterm elections.
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Neo-Nazi Teen Allegedly Attempted Mass Shooting at Illinois Hindu Temple, But Rifle Jammed
In suburban Chicago, a self-described neo-Nazi teenager has been arrested for allegedly planning to carry out a mass shooting at the largest Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. Police say 19-year Alexandros Paporakis visited the temple on Sunday, but his AR-15 jammed. Authorities were alerted by one of the teenager’s co-workers at Taco Bell. At his mother’s home, police found a rifle, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, tactical gear and a manifesto in which the teenager described himself as a “sociopathic white supremacist Neo Nazi filled with hatred, fantasizing about mass murder nearly every day.” He has been charged with making a terrorist threat and illegal gun possession.
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Starlink access still not fully restored for Ukraine’s military, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president says US limiting access was a ‘dangerous and unpleasant surprise’, amid reports the order came from inside White House
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Democrats in Michigan's big U.S. House, Senate races outraise GOP rivals
In Michigan's competitive congressional races, Democrats consistently topped Republicans in fundraising over the last three months.
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vaticannews.va
Pope urges humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky in call with Russian President - Vatican News
Speaking by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pope Leo XIV expresses his "deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation in the city ...
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Trump Pal and Special Envoy Paolo Zampolli Out at State Department After Year-Long War Over Email Leaks
Paolo Zampolli has been fired from his position of special envoy at the State Department following a bizarre year-long war over email leaks, Politico reported.
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finance.yahoo.com
‘Something extraordinary’: Tesla Roadster wows with compressed air thrusters for limited flight
Tesla finally unveiled the long-awaited Roadster on Thursday night.
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Tiger attack victim's medical records may have been breached
William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, on Saturday.
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pressherald.com
Who was the protester who interrupted the Susan Collins-Troy Jackson debate?
He appeared to have fabricated a press credential, an official with a student newspaper said.
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motherjones.com
"You Can See Everything" will make you question everything
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's new documentary is a masterful search for reality.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
A jammed gun at a Hindu temple and another school shooting, America's gun epidemic spares no one even as debate goes off target
A 19-year-old neo-Nazi teen’s reported use of cross-sex hormones has added a contentious dimension to an attempted mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Illinois, while in a separate incident, a 16-year-old with access to guns murdered three children and a teacher in a school in Oregon as America’s epidemic of gun violence continues unabated.
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npr.org
Trump's biggest ballroom donors revealed: who are they? : Trump's Terms
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Washington Post investigative reporter Sarah Blaskey about new documents obtained by the Post that detail donors to the White House ballroom project.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
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rollingstone.com
Sean Combs Transferred to Pennsylvania Prison After Contraband Bust
Sean Combs was transferred to a low-security prison in Pennsylvania after he was reportedly caught with a contraband cellphone.
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rotoballer.com
Must-Have Bench Stashes, Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Adds: Week 6 (2026)
Andy's must-have bench stashes and sneaky fantasy football waiver wire adds, sleepers ahead of Week 6 in 2026. Pick up these high-upside players before Week 6.
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bostonglobe.com
Trump wants the midterms to be all about himself. Judging by the ads, Democrats are happy to oblige. - The Boston Globe
Democratic candidates and their allies have spent more than $163 million since Sept. 1 on television advertising that mentions the Republican president.
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democracydocket.com
DOJ's California lawsuit may violate court order against Trump's voter roll crusade, voting groups warn
After the DOJ sued California, pro-voting groups say the Trump administration may be violating a court order that bars the DOJ from unilaterally attempting to shape state voter rolls.
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“Breaking Bad” star RJ Mitte’s mom details his final morning, thinks suicide was a ‘spur of the moment’ decision
The actor died on Oct. 12. He was 34.
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nbcsports.com
College playoff is expected to expand to 24 teams in 2027
The best way for any business to balance the budget is to: (1) decrease costs; and (2) increase revenue.