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Press review · Monday, 19 October 2026 · as of 04:25 UTC
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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…
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nbcnews.com
After surviving a botched lethal injection, Christa Pike faces unprecedented legal battle
Tennessee could still execute Pike, 50, the only woman on its death row. Her legal fate hinges on what it does next.
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pbs.org
In combative first Michigan Senate debate, Rogers and El-Sayed trade attacks
The first debate in Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race turned combative Thursday as Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed repeatedly traded personal attacks, talked over each other and even continued arguing during a commercial break.
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theguardian.com
‘We’re not asking for luxury’: school protesters in Paris suburb feel abandoned by French state
Students say they are desperate to get back to class but conditions are so bad that the protests must continue
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yahoo.com
How would the $70,000 fee on international students working in the US impact schools and grads? 2 lawyers break it down.
The Trump administration has proposed a new rule to introduce a $70,000 OPT fee. Lawyers say international students could be forced to pay up.
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foxweather.com
Tsunami Threat issued across Central America after massive magnitude 7.7 earthquake batters Panama
A massive magnitude 7.6 earthquake rattled southern Panama on Friday afternoon, triggering a tsunami threat.
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foxnews.com
Lions head coach pays tribute to Mike Ditka after learning of his death from a press conference question
Dan Campbell shared an unforgettable pre-draft story about sitting alone with Mike Ditka in a room full of cigar smoke ahead of the 1999 NFL Draft.
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Hurricane Isaias live updates: hundreds of thousands without power as storm batters US Gulf Coast
First Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season makes landfall in the US
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abcnews.com
Hurricane Isaias updates: Isaias downgraded to post-tropical cyclone
The Gulf Coast is bracing for dangerous conditions, extreme wind and flooding.
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sports.yahoo.com
Angel Reese explains her viral 2025 ‘manifesting the finals’ post as Dream reach the WNBA Finals
Angel Reese has helped the Atlanta Dream secure their place in the 2026 WNBA Finals, a year on from her tweet about making it there. Atlanta finished the regular season in fourth and have since gone on to dominate in the playoffs, winning five games in a row against the Washington Mystics and the New York Liberty.
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Where to watch Georgia vs. Alabama today: Time, TV channel
The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs play the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide in a game between the two teams with the best records in SEC play to start the season
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‘I’m supposed to be here’: Angel Reese’s road from ridicule to the WNBA finals
After years of mockery and doubts about her game, Reese has helped carry Atlanta to the WNBA’s biggest stage. Her critics might want to start forming an apology queue
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bbc.com
Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago - why are they resuming now?
The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, but experts suggest officials are reading the country wrong.
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abc30.com
ICE sightings across the Valley fuel fear among farmworkers, families
ICE sightings and detentions across the Central Valley have sparked fear among farmworkers as local leaders call for targeted enforcement.
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‘It could have been any one of us’: Black college students march for Nolan Wells
Recent death of the student in Mississippi is just the latest in a long string of unsettling deaths of young Black people
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weather.com
What historic super El Niño ahead means for your fall, winter
The Pacific continues to warm and could turn historic, having widespread impacts on hurricane season, temperatures, rain and snowfall this fall and winter.
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cbsnews.com
Isaias lashes Southeast after making landfall in the U.S.
Hundreds of thousands of people were without power after Isaias made landfall as a hurricane in the northern Gulf coast near Destin, Florida, on Friday night.
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deseret.com
Highlights, key plays and photos from No. 8 BYU’s win over Iowa State
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New shipyard announced amid earlier Democratic concerns about potential conflicts of interest
New shipyard announced amid concerns raised by congressional Democrats about investments involving Donald Trump Jr.
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bostonglobe.com
Latest heat metrics signal escalating threat of an extreme El Niño this winter - The Boston Globe
The equatorial Pacific continues to heat up at unprecedented levels, putting this year’s phenomenon on track to smash all records.
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kmph.com
Neighbor says police linked off-duty ICE agent's fight with woman to damage on his car
An off-duty Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was shot early Friday after a confrontation at a home in Fresno's Tower District, where police say the age
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nbcnews.com
State Department watchdog probing Kimberly Guilfoyle amid alleged $100,000 demand
The department’s Office of the Inspector General is also investigating the U.S. Embassy in Greece, two people familiar with the probe confirmed to NBC News.
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Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Panama, damaging buildings and injuring at least 27
Local footage showed a cathedral collapsing and a hotel facade falling onto a car in Penonomé, central Panama.
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Teacher Reacts to Khloe Kardashian Making Fun of Him for Flirting
After Khloe Kardashian left a flirty comment on teacher Jacob Myers-Norys’ Instagram last year, she revealed she left him on read after he messaged her multiple times: “Calm down, Yacob.”
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theverge.com
Frances Haugen hopes The Social Reckoning will inspire more whistleblowers
The Facebook whistleblower wants other tech workers to be able to envision themselves in that role.
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wbbjtv.com
Who is Katie Zacharia? What to know about the next White House press secretary
Why Trump's new White House press secretary is a wildcard pick.
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pagesix.com
Lance Bass reveals shockingly low amount he claims he earned while in *NSYNC: ‘Working for free’
The iconic boy band formed back in 1995.
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chicago.suntimes.com
Horoscope for Saturday, October 10, 2026
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cnycentral.com
EXCLUSIVE: CNY Central's Matt Mulcahy interviews President Trump
Our Matt Mulcahy interviewed President Donald Trump before he spoke to hundreds of his supporters at the Republican rally at the Oncenter in Syracuse, N.Y.
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ussoccer.com
How to Watch: USWNT October Matches vs. Spain
Find out where to watch, stream and listen to all the action as the USWNT faces Spain in Washington, D.C. and Chester, Pa.
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nbcnews.com
Country star Ella Langley cancels Tulsa, Oklahoma, show due to ‘serious security threat’
The 27-year-old star said the threat involved “the safety of my fans, the venue staff, and my team.” Tulsa police said they swept the venue and found no credible threat.
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nbcsports.com
Rap: Jayden Daniels (elbow) not 100 percent yet
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Jayden Daniels (elbow) is "not 100 percent" healthy yet.
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nbcnews.com
AIPAC’s super PAC starts spending again in the Michigan Senate race
A new report shows United Democracy Project, which spent heavily against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the primary, is now targeting him with mailers in the general election.
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komonews.com
Spencer Pratt says he was told Democratic candidate Talarico is in mental health facility
Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt said Friday that he was told Texas Democratic candidate James Talarico is in a mental health facility.
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sfchronicle.com
Valkyries deal out Aces, complete sweep in Las Vegas to advance to WNBA Finals
The Golden State Valkyries extended a remarkable run in the WNBA playoffs Friday, beating Las Vegas 87-77 in overtime for a 3-game sweep and berth in the Finals in their second season of existence.
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nhl.com
Shesterkin helped off ice for Rangers with lower-body injury | NHL.com
Goalie leaves loss to Capitals in second period, replaced by Garand
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Where to watch Alabama vs. Georgia today: Channel, live stream, time, schedule for Tide vs. Bulldogs
It's a top-10 showdown in T-town as the Bulldogs visit the Tide. Here's when and where to tune in.
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nbcnews.com
Trump says Nobel committee not awarding him the peace prize leaves ‘indelible stain’ on Norway
At a rally in Syracuse, N.Y., the president also called state Attorney General Letitia James “that disgusting Letitia dog.”
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motherjones.com
Rep. Max Miller's girlfriend was just indicted
A grand jury formally charged Jaclyn Alatrash, the congressman's partner of nearly two years, with grand theft.
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Federal judge rules against Trump DoJ’s policy of collecting state voter rolls
Judge says justice department policy of checking state voter rolls against a federal immigration database is unlawful
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meritalk.com
House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Create CISA AI Security Task Force
The legislation would establish a task force to coordinate AI cybersecurity efforts, assess emerging risks, and provide regular updates to Congress.
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nypost.com
Igor Shesterkin exits game in Rangers injury nightmare
The Rangers’ season flashed before everyone’s eyes in one swift motion.
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dw.com
Katie Zacharia: Trump names new White House press secretary to succeed Karoline Leavitt
Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia to take over the White House press secretary role vacated by Karoline Leavitt. She assumes the role with Trump struggling with low approval ratings driven by the US war with Iran.
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WNBA playoffs: Valkyries finish sweep of Aces, reach Finals in second year of existence
The 2026 WNBA Finals will be the Valkyries against the Dream after a pair of semifinal sweeps.
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Stark warning – does new footage in Avengers: Endgame reveal the truth about Doctor Doom?
Warning: contains spoilersThe four short scenes added to the new version has made the film the highest-grossing of all time – but the only people really enjoying this are the Disney accountants
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euronews.com
Zelenskyy hits out at 'gifts to Putin' after Trump diesel announcement
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had agreed to release diesel into US and global markets.
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BBC Audio | Weekend | Trump announces deal for Russian diesel
Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
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Trump Revels in Pentagon Pete’s Barbaric Scheme
President Donald Trump has never been one to shy away from a spectacle—even one that ends with a firing squad. On Friday, the 80-year-old president appeared to give an enthusiastic thumbs-up to Defens...