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Press review · Monday, 19 October 2026 · as of 21:01 UTC
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timesfreepress.com
New US indictment charges Maduro with overseeing machine of repression, torture of Americans | Chattanooga Times Free Press
U.S. prosecutors unveiled sweeping new criminal charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Thursday, accusing him and his wife of heading a state-sponsored system of repression responsible for beating, asphyxiating, and delivering electric shocks to scores of victims, including several Americans.
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npr.org
Trump says U.S. won't attack Iran before midterms. And, ICE agent shoots man in NYC
Trump announced that the U.S. will not attack Iran ahead of the midterms. And, a 28-year-old man is receiving treatment at the hospital after an ICE agent shot him in the neck.
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yahoo.com
Ossoff Says Mike Collins Would’ve Met John Lewis At Selma With A ‘Billy Club’
During their debate, Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff accused his opponent, Republican Representative Mike Collins, of supporting efforts to overturn the 2020 election and said Collins would have confronted...
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theguardian.com
A national verdict on Trump 2.0 is coming. Nine midterm voters share where they stand
From cost of living to the Iran war, these are the issues that matter most to US voters across the political spectrum
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rawstory.com
‘It’s looking bad’: Cursing Trump adviser spills on GOP’s ‘deepening freakout’
A close adviser to President Donald Trump shared new details Wednesday on Republicans’ sentiment heading into the midterms, telling Zeteo bluntly: “It’s looking bad.”“F--- a duck,” the adviser said, summing up what Zeteo described as “the mood coming from so, so, so many national and state Republica...
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wral.com
In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook
NEW YORK (AP) — In his campaign to become the next governor of New York, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos depicting the state as dangerous and unaffordable.
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themoscowtimes.com
Former German Chancellor Schroeder Celebrates Putin's Birthday at President's Home - The Moscow Times
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder helped celebrate Russian President Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday at the leader's home, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
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sports.yahoo.com
‘He’s A Mess Right Now,’ ‘It’s Over’ — Calls Mount For Al Michaels To Graciously Exit The Booth After Rough Night At Bucs-Cowboys on TNF
Legendary play-by-play announcer Al Michaels was on the call for the Dallas Cowboys’ 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. The 81-year-old is in his fifth season on Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football stint alongside color commentator Kirk Herbstreit.
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abcnews.com
Hurricane Isaias latest: Storm now Category 3 as it takes aim at Florida Panhandle
Hurricane Isaias is a Category 3 storm currently headed toward the Gulf Coast, with landfall expected Friday evening along Florida’s Panhandle, officials said.
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finance.yahoo.com
Elon Musk's SpaceX just made a huge play to challenge the phone industry and stocks like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are getting crushed
Big move for Starlink!
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cbssports.com
How to bet on 2026 Week 6 college football: Betting guide, trends, odds, previews, over $3,000 in promos, apps
Our college football betting guide tells you where to bet on college football Week 6, with odds, betting trends, schedule, promo offers and more
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inquirer.com
Even in Year 24, there’s new (and old) things to learn for LeBron James
James said he is figuring out his pregame routine again while still adjusting to life with a new team. The 41-year-old had 10 points and five assists in his preseason debut.
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wesanews.org
Vance says Pitt among 9 schools under investigation for use of visas, school confirms subpoena
The University of Pittsburgh is among nine institutions of higher learning that Vice President JD Vance says will be investigated for potential visa fraud.
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news.bloomberglaw.com
Cornell Rape Suit Defendant Acts to Oust James as Probe Lead (2)
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) should be removed as the special prosecutor in the high-profile Cornell University rape investigation, according to a state court filing.
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The Latest: NYC Mayor Mamdani calls on Trump to halt ICE operations in the city after man is shot
A federal immigration officer shot a Dominican man in the neck as he drove in a car with a 5-year-old boy Thursday afternoon, officials said.An irate New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the shooting ...
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variety.com
‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Takes the Franchise in an Intriguing, Postapocalyptic New Direction: TV Review
The first series from Avatar Studios on Paramount+ takes the iconic franchise to new visual and thematic frontiers.
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npr.org
Aaron Sorkin warns of Facebook's recklessness in 'The Social Reckoning'
Sorkin's latest film follows Mark Zuckerberg as his company fights lawsuits and whistleblowers after modifying its algorithm to promote reshares, which overwhelmingly tend to be divisive.
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Nobel peace prize winner Navi Pillay jokes about sharing award with Donald Trump – video
The South African-born jurist and former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay, who is an ad hoc judge at the international court of justice, has won a Nobel her efforts to promote peace and international law
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weather.com
Two hurricane remnants could soak Southwest, including SoCal
Remnant moisture from Rachel and Simon will trigger a multiday flood threat and significant cooldown across the region.
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The Latest: NYC Mayor Mamdani calls on Trump to halt ICE operations in the city after man is shot
Officials say a federal immigration officer shot a Dominican man in the neck as he drove in a car with a 5-year-old boy. An irate New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the shooting an outrage, and spent two hours Thursday night pressing President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwa...
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Wall Street Sees an Ominous Sign in Bond Market’s Latest Selloff
It’s one of the least understood signals in the fixed-income world, but lately, everyone on Wall Street is abuzz about what it means as it reasserts itself in the market.
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nypost.com
Full texts between ‘Cornell 7’ Jane Doe, frat brother she later accused of rape revealed: ‘Our body our choice’
Jane Doe told one of the accused, “I don’t think we should feel any shame,” adding, “our body our choice” shortly after the alleged gang rape.
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Return of USS Abraham Lincoln and mudslides in Chile: photos of the day – Friday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world
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bangordailynews.com
Susan Collins backs raising Social Security taxes on high earners in debate with Troy Jackson
It was a rare moment of agreement in a debate that was arguably sharper than Tuesday’s opener, which centered on abortion and ethics.
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nbcnews.com
Hunger grips a rural community hit by Trump’s cuts
Those on the front lines of feeding their neighbors in West Virginia’s coal country say they face unprecedented challenges brought on by Washington.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Crystal Harris, Hugh Hefner’s Widow, Urges Jessica Biel to Reconsider Playing His Wife in ‘Playmates’: “I Experienced Sexual, Emotional and Physical Abuse”
Biel is set to portray a fictionalized take on the Playboy founder's wife in Lorraine Nicholson's directorial debut.
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polygon.com
Avatar: Seven Havens Is a Near-Perfect Followup to a Fantasy Masterpiece
The Legend of Korra sequel is packed with mystery, action, and heart
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bleacherreport.com
2026 NFL Week 5 Biggest Takeaways for Every Team
After four weeks of play, the NFL doesn't look anything like the league many expected entering the 2026 campaign.
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Philadelphia 76ers’ LeBron James Gets 100% Real About His Preseason Debut Vs. Brooklyn Nets
LeBron James suited up for the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time, as the team lost 114-108 to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night at Barclays Center. The 41-year-old forward tallied 10 points, four rebounds, and five assists, shooting 1-for-1 from the field and 8-for-8 from the free-throw line in 18 minutes. During his locker [...]
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bbc.com
France promises 3,000 extra teachers in bid to calm student protests
Education minister Edouard Geffray makes the offer after another day of sometimes violent demonstrations by high-school students.
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nbcnews.com
USS Lincoln docks in San Diego Bay following scrutinized 322-day deployment
Families of crewmembers arrived hours ahead of the carrier’s return after reported suicide attempts, dwindling supplies and harsh conditions became synonymous with its deployment.
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Fiery Senate debates erupt across battleground states
Candidates faced off in Michigan, Georgia, and Maine, three states that could help determine control of the Senate. The debates quickly turned contentious, with personal attacks among those on stage a...
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Fort Hood survivor supports gunman's execution by firing squad but questions livestream
Alonzo Lunsford tells the BBC the punishment befits the crime but he has some doubts whether the public should be able to watch it.
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theweek.com
Political cartoons for October 8
Thursday's political cartoons include Nixon redeemed, aviation security, and a Mar-a-Lago lesson
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foxbusiness.com
New poll shows Trump voters are not enthusiastic to vote in midterms | Fox Business Video
Rep. Earl 'Buddy' Carter, R-Ga., discusses a recent Reuters poll showing that President Donald Trump's voters are not as enthusiastic to vote. Carter also weighs in on a recent Fox News poll showing that 71% of voters opposed building data centers.
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cbsnews.com
Nobel Peace Prize winner to be announced Friday. Minneapolis was floated as a possibility for the prize.
The magazine's editors argued the city's nonviolent response to Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration enforcement effort, merits the honor. The Nobel Peace Prize winner is announced Friday.
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Delta reports Q3 earnings miss, cuts guidance as fuel costs surge 62% from year ago
Delta Air Lines (DAL) reported third quarter results on Friday morning that missed the mark, as strength from Delta's premium business could not blunt the effects of higher fuel prices.
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nfl.com
Jerry Jones 'extraordinarily disappointed' after Cowboys loss to Buccaneers
The Dallas Cowboys lost 24-16 to the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers, falling to 2-3 to start the season.
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tampabay.com
Donalds blitzes airwaves as Florida governor’s race tightens
There’s less than a month left until Election Day.
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Trump Says Anyone Who Rejects 'Super Intelligence' Term Is 'The Enemy'
U.S. President Donald Trump said the White House considers anyone using "artificial intelligence" instead of his preferred term "super intelligence" to be "THE ENEMY".
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Pentagon plan to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter prompts fierce political backlash – US politics live
Lawmakers branded the move as ‘disturbing’ and ‘grotesque’ and compared it to the actions of some terror groups and oppressive governments
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cnbc.com
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Delta Air Lines, SpaceX, T-Mobile, Humana & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.
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foxweather.com
Live updates: Hurricane Isaias threatens the Gulf Coast with dangerous landfall expected tonight
Follow FOX Weather's live coverage for real-time updates, advisories, and emergency alerts as Hurricane Isaias brings dangerous conditions, including damaging winds, flash flooding, and life-threatening storm surge. Stay informed on evacuation orders, emergency declarations, and potential power outage impacts with step-by-step guidance from America's Weather Team.
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katu.com
Jackson accuses Collins of profiting from Iran war during debate
Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson met again Thursday night for their second debate.
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Navi Pillay named winner of 2026 Nobel peace prize for efforts to promote international law - live
The Nobel committee chair says the winner was ‘instrumental in ensuring war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted’
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npr.org
Fill in the blank in the quiz: A plague research employee in Russia died from ____
Plus: Nobels! Protests! Ambiguous quotes! A mysterious death in Russia!
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wgme.com
Jackson accuses Collins of profiting from Iran war during debate
Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson met again Thursday night for their second debate.
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Isaias strengthens to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 season
Storm expected to make landfall on US’s northern Gulf coast with risk of flash floods and isolated river flooding
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cowboystatedaily.com
Clark Mother Of Nine Shoots Mountain Lion Hanging Around Family's Corn Maze
A mother of nine in Clark, Wyoming, took matters into her own hands when a mountain lion was seen lurking around the family's popular corn maze and…
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bostonherald.com
Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice
The committee emphasized the importance of resolving conflicts without violence.