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Press review · Monday, 19 October 2026 · as of 04:15 UTC
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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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sports.yahoo.com
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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yahoo.com
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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cbsnews.com
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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bbc.com
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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theguardian.com
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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aljazeera.com
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.
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cnbc.com
AI is changing how lawyers work — and putting the billable hour under pressure
AI adoption is forcing the legal profession to rethink the billable hour and how lawyers build expertise.
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futurism.com
Starbucks Considers Taking Over Chipotle as America Edges Closer to All Food Chains Being Owned by Like Three Companies
Starbucks has reportedly explored a takeover of Chipotle, in what would be the largest takeover in industry history.
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npr.org
Ongoing lawsuits allege GLP-1s can cause serious harm. But we don't know how often
Scant data about serious adverse effects makes it harder to answer scientific and legal questions about how often the drugs might cause serious harm like blindness or pancreatitis.
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abc7chicago.com
Katie Zacharia appointed White House press secretary, Trump says
Katie Zacharia has been offered the job of White House Press Secretary, a White House official confirmed.
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foxnews.com
Sally Yates' Cornell alleged gang rape review could scrutinize crucial police interview, attorney says
Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity case faces fresh scrutiny as Sally Yates examines a key police interview prosecutors never fully received.
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foxbusiness.com
Why millions of seniors are getting checks from the government
The Trump administration is distributing $90 Medicare rebates to more than 20 million eligible Americans. Here's what seniors should know about the payments.
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abcnews.com
Fort Hood survivors speak out on Pentagon's decision to livestream Hasan's execution
Alonzo Lunsford, who was shot several times, said he plans to attend in person and wants to "lock eyes" with the shooter, Nidal Hasan.
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nypost.com
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs punished behind bars after VIP prison life exposed: report
“This is among the most serious penalties,” union secretary for AFGE Local 506 Jose Rojas told NBC.
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actionnews5.com
Cause of death for Ole Miss students revealed in court
The cause of death for two Ole Miss students was revealed in court proceedings Friday.
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What has Trump’s Board of Peace achieved in a year since Gaza ‘ceasefire’?
Analysts say board has 'failed' in its attempts to secure lasting peace in Gaza.
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thefp.com
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npr.org
Where the fire Started: Inside the Paris school that sparked France's student protests
The Saint-Exupery high school outside Paris is where the first protest took place last month about French education conditions. Students there tell NPR what they're hoping for and have achieved.
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thehindu.com
Anti-CEC protest: What happened moments before CJP leaders were detained inside AI 2428
Detention of CJP activists on Air India AI 2428 prompts questions on police access to aircraft and airline coordination with security rules.
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wcyb.com
StormTrack 5 Weather Alert Day issued for Saturday
**Saturday is a StormTrack 5 Weather Alert Day for periods of rain along with gusty winds. Strongest winds in the mountains and nearby foothills through early S
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foxnews.com
Veteran shot 7 times in Fort Hood massacre has a warning for Americans planning to watch execution
A Fort Hood shooting survivor shot seven times by Nidal Hasan wants to witness the firing squad execution but warns against treating it as a spectacle.
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mmafighting.com
UFC champion issues ultimatum to UFC bosses
Sean Strickland is not happy with his current UFC contract.
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npr.org
U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions on International Criminal Court
The U.S. has announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowing to dismantle the world's only permanent war crimes tribunal.
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pbs.org
Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize after long career of investigating war crimes
International human rights lawyer Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The Nobel Committee said it chose her as “institutions of international law are under political attack.” Hours later, the Trump administration sanctioned the International Criminal Court, where Pillay was a judge. Nick Schifrin speaks with Stephen Rapp for more on Pillay’s legacy and responses to the announcement.
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npr.org
U.S. and Russia tout diesel deal to ease sanctions and reopen fuel flows
Moscow and Washington tout a diesel deal to ease sanctions and reopen fuel flows, but few details leave questions on price impacts and U.S. policy, sparking anger from Ukraine and allies.
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abc7.com
Santa Clarita man charged after allegedly tossing cigarette onto fireworks, igniting wildfire
Investigators alleged that the suspect admitted throwing a cigarette from his porch onto fireworks, causing them to explode and ignite the blaze.
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foxnews.com
Why Alabama, with its high-powered offense, could be the team to finally challenge unbeaten Georgia
College Football Week 6 features a massive SEC showdown as Keelon Russell and Alabama host second-ranked Georgia in a clash of unbeaten powers.
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AG Blanche, other high-level DOJ appointees can take part in political campaigns, memo says
The Justice Department has loosened the guidelines for the attorney general and other senior political appointees, allowing them to participate in political activities.
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ms.now
Opinion | There’s a reason billionaires keep bending the knee to Trump
After the president changed the term to “super intelligence,” the richest Americans rushed to use it.
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foxnews.com
France is devouring itself as school riots reveal a crisis far bigger than broken classrooms
France student protests over crumbling schools expose deep tensions as Jean-Luc Mélenchon's La France Insoumise allegedly exploits the growing unrest.
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euronews.com
'No one ever heard of her': Trump rails against Nobel Peace Prize snub
Trump claimed he "should have won 8 Nobel Peace Prizes" for having "settled 8 wars" as he dismissed Pillay's career in an irate Truth Social post.
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deseret.com
3 takeaways from BYU’s frustrating win over Iowa State
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sfchronicle.com
49ers’ Brock Purdy has scores to settle with Seahawks’ defense
Quarterback Brock Purdy and the 49ers offense were stymied in late-season and playoff games against the Seahawks last season. The challenge Sunday is to adjust and succeed in Seattle.
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dailysabah.com
Trump takes Clinton lawsuit to Supreme Court after $1M sanctions
President Donald Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to revive his dismissed lawsuit accusing his 2016 Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, former...
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Ukraine war: Russian glide bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia kills at least 15 people
Children are among the victims, authorities say, and more victims could still be buried in the rubble of a large apartment block that was destroyed.
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newyorker.com
In “Musk,” Alex Gibney Punctures Elon’s Self-Mythology
“To make this film, I set out to solve a mystery,” Gibney says in the documentary. “How could Musk assume so much power, and why had we given it to him?”
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wral.com
The midterm elections won't keep Trump from college football on Saturday. A hurricane might
WASHINGTON (AP) — The midterm elections are looming and the first hurricane of the Atlantic Season is menacing the Gulf Coast.
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Rogue Anthropic AI agent gave police fake tip in unsolved murder case
Philadelphia police said the tip was "flagged as spam", but criticised the tech company for taking more than two months to detect and report the breach.
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stripes.com
Former UFC fighter, Green Beret Tim Kennedy reportedly shot in Congo ambush
Kennedy was reportedly wounded in an ambush last month that killed a former New Zealand special operations soldier and injured another contractor.
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nbcnews.com
FlyDubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says
The statement said the co-pilot “drew inspiration” from the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and indicated he was radicalized at a mosque in Australia.
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france24.com
Severe injuries at French student protests draw scrutiny to police tactics
Twenty-four investigations have been opened by French police watchdog IGPN into incidents linked to the ongoing high school protest movement, the interior ministry said. The police response has reignited…