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Press review · Monday, 19 October 2026 · as of 03:29 UTC
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wbrc.com
1 dead after tree falls on home in Birmingham
There is no word on the condition of the other person that was in the home at the time.
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nbcnews.com
Pope Leo declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ as his native U.S. plans to livestream execution
His comments come after Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said the planned livestreamed execution was “truly incomprehensible.”
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bleacherreport.com
Mike Ditka Honored With Tributes by Dan Campbell, NFL World After Death at Age 86
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell was among those in the NFL who paid tribute to legendary tight end and head coach Mike Ditka on Friday following his death at the age of 86.
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foxbaltimore.com
Economic gloom could spell political doom for Republicans in next month's midterms
Republicans may be running out of time to improve voters' outlook on the economy before the midterms, with new surveys showing widespread pessimism, price concerns, and blame for President Trump's policies.
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abcnews.com
CDC says measures in place to 'assess' travelers from Russian region where plague was reported
The CDC said it has established measures to "identify and assess" any travelers from the Russian region where a possible plague case was reported.
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erienewsnow.com
Nine Dead, Including Two Children, in East Erie Shooting and Standoff
Witnesses reported seeing a man firing a handgun outside the residence before entering the home. Two women were initially found dead in the street.
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the-race.com
Winners and losers from F1's wet Singapore GP sprint race
Our pick of winners and losers from the sixth and final sprint race of the 2026 F1 season at the Singapore GP
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zmescience.com
The US Is Desperate for More Electricity. But a Simple Fix Could Free Up Gigawatts of Power Without Building New Plants
America's factories are sitting on a hidden energy goldmine. Here's how to unlock it.
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cbsnews.com
2 Philadelphia police officers shot, suspect in custody
Two Philadelphia police officers were hurt in a shooting in West Philadelphia early Saturday morning. One officer was hit 12 times.
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sfstandard.com
49ers vs. Seahawks: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions
Kyle Shanahan’s team is eager for a rematch against the defending Super Bowl champions after Seattle knocked San Francisco out of the playoffs.
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bbc.com
Arsenal v Leeds : How the players rated
How Arsenal and Leeds players rated following their Premier League match.
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sports.yahoo.com
Offensive snap counts from FSU's loss to Louisville
The FSU Seminoles used just 18 offensive players in their game against Louisville. Here is a look at how much each one of them played.
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calmatters.org
After nightclub and gym rides on the public dime, California high-speed rail board reins in its CEO
The board that oversees the rail project voted 7-2 to limit CEO Ian Choudri's contracting power after an investigation found $600,000 in questionable travel
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yahoo.com
ICE Shoots a New York Driver With a 5-Year-Old in the Back Seat
An ICE agent fired into an SUV in New York City’s Marble Hill neighborhood on October 8 with a 5-year-old boy in the back seat, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in a preliminary briefing that ... ...
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theguardian.com
The Jane Doe in the Cornell seven case is getting threats | Arwa Mahdawi
Every time a story about a woman being raped becomes headline news, the same pattern repeats without fail
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pagesix.com
Exclusive | Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘baffling’ new life in the UK — and why they haven’t seen King Charles yet
“Absolutely, everyone hopes that father and son can have a closer — more private — relationship,” a royal insider said.
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‘People are pissed’: union decries TSA’s removal of chairs for checkpoint staff
Order for workers to remain standing to ‘reinforce professionalism’ draws rebuke amid plunging morale
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aljazeera.com
New Delhi police crack down on protesters ahead of anti-gov’t march
India’s police have detained dozens of protesters, including ‘Cockroach’ party leaders ahead of an anti-gov't march.
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foxnews.com
The storm is here: Georgia-Alabama set to write latest chapter after chaotic week around Hurricane Isaias
Hurricane Isaias forced Trump to cancel his Alabama trip, but the Georgia vs. Alabama SEC showdown at Bryant Denny Stadium rolls on tonight.
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post-gazette.com
9 killed, including 2 children, in Erie mass shooting and standoff
Nine people, including two children, were killed in a shooting and standoff in Erie on Friday, a scene that authorities described as horrific and devastating. The...
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sfgate.com
Valkyries secure WNBA Finals spot with OT win over the Aces, face the Dream next
Golden State becomes the quickest expansion team to reach the WNBA Finals
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foxnews.com
Plague mystery revives concerns over not-to-secret Russian bioweapons program
Marshall Billingslea reveals Soviet defector Ken Alibek exposed a massive biological weapons program involving antibiotic-resistant plague research.
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wkbw.com
9 dead, including children, after mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania
A mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, left nine people dead, including multiple children, according to authorities.
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dw.com
Indian police crack down on 'Cockroach' protest in Delhi
Indian authorities have imposed extraordinary security measures to block protesters from joining a demonstration called by the Cockroach Janta Party in New Delhi. The main leaders of the party have been detained too.
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wral.com
Pope Leo declares death penalty 'inadmissible' as his native US plans to livestream execution
Pope Leo XIV has declared capital punishment "inadmissible.” He has penned a social media post for the World Day Against the Death Penalty, as his native United States announced plans to livestream an execution by firing squad. The American pope quoted the revised Catholic teaching on capital pun...
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What to know about Nidal Hasan’s planned firing squad execution in Texas
The Pentagon said Nidal Malik Hasan's death by firing squad will be livestreamed for the world to see, an unprecedented departure from a system that has long shielded executions from public view.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce hold hands on NYC date night amid bitter feud with neighbors
The outing comes just days after the lovebirds celebrated Kelce’s 37th birthday with a romantic dinner at celebrity hot spot Torrisi in Manhattan on Monday.
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cnbc.com
From BJ’s to Lululemon, retailers are trimming assortments to boost business
Retail brands are shrinking assortments to get back to healthy growth, while box stores are culling products to better curate offerings and stabilize business.
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chicago.suntimes.com
'Da Coach' Mike Ditka embodied Chicago, the city he adopted
The son of a Pennsylvania steel mill worker came to Chicago as a player and became a legend.
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nypost.com
Trump goes off on Norway for awarding Nobel Peace Prize to ‘mystery woman’ — claims he deserves ‘eight’ medals
The president said not being awarded the prize is “just another sign of how Norway and all these others are ripping off our country.”
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cbssports.com
Isaac Brown runs for 235 yards as Louisville routs Florida State
A goal-line stand at the 3-yard line sparked 35 unanswered points, snapping a two-game skid and handing the Seminoles their 11th straight road defeat.
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NC gas tax suspended: Stein signs law aimed at lowering prices at the pump
Gas stations still have fuel on hand that they paid taxes on, so it’s unlikely prices would immediately drop if the bill becomes law. It could be days or weeks until they buy the new, cheaper fuel that would become available with the tax breaks.
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James Talarico appears at Austin City Limits, nine days after he was last seen publicly on campaign trail
Talarico's campaign has said he was battling the flu after his absence from public appearances made national headlines.
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6abc.com
9 dead, including children, after mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania
A mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, left nine people dead, including multiple children, according to authorities.
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Luigi Mangione should be tried in state court, Manhattan DA says
The district attorney's office opposed Mangione's attempt to dismiss his state indictment, which charged him with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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ctvnews.ca
Canada chooses sides as U.S. moves to sanction International Criminal Court
Canada signed a joint statement in support of the International Criminal Court after the United States moved to sanction the organization Friday.
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tomahawknation.com
5 questions, 5 answers: Takeaways from FSU’s blowout loss to Louisville
Tomahawk Nation, a Florida State Seminoles community
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theverge.com
Apple and LG leak shows new ‘tap to control’ HomeKit features
NFC over UWB?
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Updated weather forecast for Georgia-Alabama football game
Hurricane Isaias has brought in just as much headline as the Georgia-Alabama game itself. How will the weather turn out for the game
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George Clooney breaks silence on 'devastating' death of Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber
George Clooney has spoken about the death of close friends Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's son Presley, who died aged 27 in September. See details
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Anthropic bars "abusive or cruel" behavior toward its Claude AI model
Anthropic said the ban will only apply in "extreme cases where users repeatedly act cruelly toward our models, with no discernible purpose."
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npr.org
Outrage after ICE shoots NYC driver with 5-year-old in backseat; judge blocks removal
ICE agents shot a man from the Dominican Republic in his car this week in New York City, while the man's 5 year-old was in the backseat. A judge has blocked the federal government from deporting him.
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foxnews.com
Trump says he stopped Iran from obtaining nuclear weapon and 'blowing up' Middle East
President Donald Trump said Friday that he is about to "settle or win" the U.S.-Iran war, while describing the possible risks if Tehran obtained a nuclear weapon.
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What happens when you grow up not knowing your family medical history?
People who have been adopted or are in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which could be crucial to their own health.
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foxnews.com
Angel Reese reveals 'embarrassing' training camp story after reaching WNBA Finals with Atlanta Dream
Angel Reese revealed a training camp drill where Coach Karl Smesko forced her to hit two consecutive 3-pointers before the team could continue.
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How California is bracing for a winter of floods, fires and extreme storms all at once
The strongest El Niño recorded is expected to bring a cascade of hazards to a state still facing wildfire and heat risks, while budget cuts have weakened disaster response agencies
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npr.org
India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief
Indian authorities have launched a major security crackdown in New Delhi, detaining thousands of protesters who intended to hold a mass demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
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npr.org
After losing ground with Latino voters, Democrats are turning to influencers for help
Democrats are hoping to win back Latino voters who have soured on both parties. They hope Latino content creators will bridge the gap.
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weather.com
Isaias inland threats: Southeast flooding, wind, tornadoes
It's not a hurricane anymore, but there will still be dangers well inland through Sunday from the remnant of Isaias following Friday night's Florida landfall.
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Why is US turning to Russia for diesel despite sanctions?
President Donald Trump's deal with Putin comes amid surging fuel prices and looming US midterm elections.