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Press review · Saturday, 17 October 2026 · as of 20:14 UTC
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nbcnews.com
Pope Leo spends a peaceful night in the hospital after cancer surgery
The Vatican said more information would follow later Wednesday, after the 71-year-old American pontiff had part of his right lung removed.
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whyy.org
Philadelphia ‘No Kings’ protest 2026: What to know ahead of early vote rallies
This time around, organizers are mobilizing early voters in November’s high-stakes midterm elections.
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foxnews.com
Mamdani, City Council move to end iconic NYC horse-drawn carriage industry as workers face uncertain future
Romanch's Law would phase out Central Park horse-drawn carriages by 2028, but Mayor Zohran Mamdani's transition plan guarantees no financial payouts.
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theguardian.com
Netflix’s Mike Tyson docuseries offers an incomplete portrait of a troubling figure
The once heroic boxer showcases a frankness in this compelling new series but also an unwillingness to take accountability for his darkest moments
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nbcnews.com
Cornell bans fraternity parties for the rest of the academic year amid investigation into alleged sexual assault
The university will also bring on “experienced, trauma-informed criminal investigators” to review allegations of sexual assault on campus.
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votebeat.org
Texas election officials clear thousands of backlogged voter registrations held up by state error
County officials worked nights and weekends to get it done, the head of their association said.
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yahoo.com
Susan Collins Accused of Failing to Rein In Trump Over Iran War During Maine Debate
Republican Senator Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson sparred over the Iran war during their debate, with Jackson accusing Collins and other Republicans of giving up their role as a ...
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kyivindependent.com
Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree to energy strike ceasefire 'because I said they agreed'
The U.S. president's comments came after he unilaterally announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine on Oct. 11, causing confusion in Kyiv. According to a senior Ukrainian official, Ukraine had no prior information about an energy ceasefire.
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npr.org
'They're stealing from the poor': A major source of SNAP fraud robs recipients of millions
Organized criminal rings target SNAP recipients because of the government program's outdated security features. But upgrading the tech costs money and states' SNAP budgets are getting squeezed.
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rotoballer.com
FAAB Waiver Wire Advice: Week 6 Fantasy Pickups (2026)
Nick Mariano's fantasy football waiver wire FAAB bidding guide for Week 6 (2026) -- how many FAAB dollars (free agent acquisition budget) to spend on waivers.
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wpr.org
What to know about Wisconsin's November 2026 referendums
Wisconsin's Nov. 3, 2026 election includes three statewide referendums that seek to amend the state constitution. Here's what voters need to know.
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independent.co.uk
Trump ‘blindsided his own Ukraine peace envoys by agreeing deal with Putin’
Officials were left ‘surprised’ at the announcement having just offered Kyiv new security guarantees
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abcnews.com
Ryan Coogler's 'X-Files' reboot picked up by Hulu
Ryan Coogler's reboot of "The X-Files" has been picked up to series, Hulu said on Tuesday.
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euronews.com
Zelenskyy adviser: Starlink operations restricted in Ukraine overnight
The development has raised concerns that access to critical American satellite communications could become another source of leverage over Kyiv. #EuropeNews
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rollcall.com
House Republicans appear to have an open-seat problem
ANALYSIS — With President Donald Trump’s national job approval rating hovering near 37 percent, it’s no surprise that dozens of Republican incumbents are sweating their reelection bids. But the GOP’s struggle to hold open seats might tell the story of the midterm elections. While Republican incumbents such as Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania’s 1st District and […]
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mlbtraderumors.com
Dodgers To Keep Ohtani In Game 3 Lineup
With Shohei Ohtani struggling and clearly well below 100% physically, the Dodgers are weighing whether to take him out of the lineup for Game 3.
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Kimmel Gives Trump’s New Mouthpiece a Brutal Nickname After Disastrous Debut
Jimmy Kimmel has some thoughts about Donald Trump’s new press secretary after her disastrous White House debut. Katie Zacharia, 41, delivered a car-crash performance, stumbling over her words, barely...
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New York Central Park's horse-drawn rides could be halted
A hallmark of tourism in New York City's Central Park - a ride in a horse-drawn carriage through the city's vast urban retreat - may soon be a thing of the past. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Coun...
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pbs.org
Saudi conflict with Houthis escalates with new strikes
The threat of a widening war on the Arabian Peninsula is accelerating. Houthi rebels in Yemen are again targeting Saudi infrastructure and military sites, escalating a conflict which may yet draw in other regional powers. The Saudi-led coalition launched new airstrikes on oil facilities across Houthi-controlled Yemen in response to deadly airport attacks in Riyadh. Ali Rogin reports.
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foxnews.com
Tampa Bay Rays win game two over Guardians thanks to terrible error from José Ramírez, even ALCS at 1-1
Freddy Peralta fired six shutout innings as the Tampa Bay Rays evened the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians.
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npr.org
Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct
The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct.
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Pope has 'peaceful' night in hospital following surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery.
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cnbc.com
ASML says it's getting order interest through 2030 as profit smashes expectations
ASML said some customers are "expressing an interest" in placing orders with the company in 2029 and 2030, giving investors a view into longer-term demand.
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foxnews.com
Omar raid draws ominous warning from Vance as he blasts progressive rep's 'rage' toward America
JD Vance says the Trump administration won't interfere in the DOJ investigation into Ilhan Omar but warns unprecedented steps may follow if fraud is found.
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npr.org
Elon Musk has donated $276M to Republican midterm campaigns, reports say
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Casey Michel, author of "United States of Oligarchy," about reporting from several news outlets that Elon Musk has given $276 million to Republican groups since July.
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vaticannews.va
US Archbishop ‘obliges’ Catholics to request to be excused from firing squad - Vatican News
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the Archbishop for the United States Military Services, issues a statement on the planned execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, ...
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npr.org
Former White House ethics lawyer on Kimberly Guilfoyle's alleged ethics violations
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former chief White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter about the ethics allegations facing former U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, who resigned Tuesday.
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news.bgov.com
BGOV OnPoint: GOP Budget Package Awaits Election Outcomes
Republicans would lose a valuable legislative tool to enact their priorities if Democrats win a majority in either the House or Senate in November’s midterm elections.
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inquirer.com
Why Josh Shapiro and top Pa. Democrats think they can win a trifecta for the first time since 1993
Democrats’ long list of priorities that have been stalled by the GOP-controlled Senate could be a reality if they flip at least two Republican seats. Both parties are spending big to stay in power.
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bbc.com
Lena Dunham's Girls returning for limited run at HBO
Ten years after the series finale, the "Girls" are getting back together to explore the "milestone of turning forty", HBO says.
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npr.org
Trump to campaign in Kansas as races in the red state become competitive
Kansas is a red state. But it's surprisingly competitive this year in the statewide races for governor and U.S. Senate, bringing focus to the Republican Party's plan to hold off Democrats.
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Ukraine had no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyiv, Zelenskyy says
At the White House, Trump told reporters that the U.S. has not stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine.
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laist.com
LA mayoral candidates
Bass and Raman meet those at public safety forum
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presidentialprayerteam.org
The Presidential Prayer Team
Each day, we invite you to join us in prayer for our national leaders. As mandated by 1 Timothy 2:1-2, we encourage prayer for those in positions of authority.
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kyivpost.com
Russia Hits Kyiv Power Plant, Killing 2 – Zelensky Sounds Alarm Over Missing Allied Warnings
Ballistic missiles struck a key power facility and a residential building as Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing more launches.
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foxbusiness.com
Saudi national accused of planting recording device in OpenAI executive conference room
Federal prosecutors allege the device was planted in a conference room used for confidential discussions about OpenAI's proprietary research, product plans and business opportunities.
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Ukrainian soldiers in combat have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted
Outage of terminals managed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX comes as Russia launches ballistic missiles at Ukraine without any advance warning from US
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Donald Trump’s New Press Secretary Confuses Her Husband With the President
A question about balancing motherhood with a demanding government job became the most memorable moment of Donald Trump’s new Press Secretary Katie Zacharia’s first White House briefing. The new press ...
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Actress Selma Blair faces additional charges for assault after plane incident
The Legally Blonde actress faces two counts of assault for allegedly kicking a police officer and a nurse after allegedly attacking attendants on a flight.
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justice.gov
Pastor of Kirkland, Washington, church indicted on ten counts of wire fraud and five counts of money laundering in $13 million fraud scheme
Seattle – The pastor of a Kirkland, Washington Christian congregation called ‘Passion for Christ,’ was arraigned today in U.S. District Court in Seattle on an indictment for wire fraud and money laundering in connection with a $13 million fraud scheme, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd.
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cbsnews.com
Trump says "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland is "getting ready to begin"
The announcement comes four weeks after the U.S. signed a deal with Greenland and Denmark to bolster American military presence on the island.
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Ukraine received no intelligence from partners on incoming missile strike on Kyiv
Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about five Russian ballistic missiles that hit civilian infrastructure in the capital of Kyiv
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JD Vance’s Gay Joke About James Talarico Draws Sharp Criticism
JD Vance’s rally joke about James Talarico just backfired spectacularly. Critics from across the political spectrum slammed the Vice President’s remarks as homophobic and desperate. Critics object to ...
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abc7.com
Bass, Raman clash over homelessness, public safety and leadership in LA mayoral debate
As the L.A. mayor's race enters its final weeks, Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman traded sharp attacks during a debate.
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Donald Trump Has Chilly 8-Word Remark About Kimberly Guilfoyle After Her Exit
Kimberly Guilfoyle has quit as US ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to resign, and Donald Trump had a sharp response to that. The president wasted little time putting distance betwe...
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nbcsports.com
NFL has been "monitoring developments" in Tyreek Hill case
On Tuesday, a jury entered a mixed verdict in the civil lawsuit filed against free-agent receiver Tyreek Hill by his former wife, Keeta Vaccaro.
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aljazeera.com
US fines Bank of America $1.2bn for money laundering, sanctions violations
The second-largest US bank faces record penalties for failing to comply with money laundering and sanctions laws.
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Saudi engineer accused of planting secret listening device inside OpenAI HQ
An engineer at OpenAI has been charged with secretly installing a recording device inside a conference room in what officials say was an effort to capture sensitive conversations about the company’s technology
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US emergency call records reveal confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike
The killer of Colleen Slemmer was ultimately taken to hospital after two doses of lethal injection did not kill her.
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dw.com
Cornell suspends frat parties after gang rape case
Cornell said no parties will be held at frat houses until the end of the academic year. The university is trying to mend its reputation following its handling of a gang rape case in 2024.