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National News

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Joy Behar wants Trump back on ‘The View’ despite saying he’s ‘not long for this world’
How JB Pritzker’s midterm investments could pay off in a 2028 White House bid
Lithuania told residents to go to shelters after detecting a flying object
Pole-dancing: Mamdani disses yet another NYC ethnic group
Ilhan Omar HSI raid triggered by text message on sister’s phone
To keep the Panama Canal flowing, the living and the dead must pay the price
‘Astounded’: DOJ vets shocked by timing of Ilhan Omar search
Anthropic wants outside input on Claude’s values. But who gets the final say?
Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance
Vance Faces Tough Questions On Iran War, Immigration And More In CBS Town Hall
Another interest rate hike may be ahead as Fed battles inflation
‘These are really tough times’: House Republicans confront voter fury over Trump’s Washington in final midterm stretch
Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections
No Kings draws crowds with focus on early voting
Fake moderates like Cait Conley embrace the worst Democratic lunacy
2 killed, multiple injured after mother drives onto field during youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas
DNA from chewed gum links elusive Washington state murder suspect to two cold case killings
Bronx murderer demands $1M after slipping in jail shower
Unreal moment Bay Area cops chase emu through city streets
Vehicle Drives Through Soccer Field During Game In Kansas, Killing 2 And Injuring More

International News

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Ukraine defies Trump and launches one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia this year
South African rugby player Hyron Andrews paid emotional tribute in France
Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee leads anti-BJP protest in London
Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery
Food or medicine? The impossible choices facing Sudan’s chronically ill
Rubio says Ukraine without access to Starshield, future ‘under discussion’
Fighting intensifies across Yemen as humanitarian crisis deepens
LIVE: Leeds United vs Manchester United – Premier League
Pope Leo’s cancer surgery early in his papacy sends shockwaves through the Catholic Church
‘No Kings’ protests spread across the US ahead of midterm elections
‘Young protesters across Europe share grievances and tactics’
There is no split in MAGA
Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast
Why Iran-US negotiations keep failing
AI tool helps stranded protesters find their way home in the Indian capital
Israel’s ties with Europe are fraying. Can its election change that?
WNBA Finals: Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to nervy Game 1 win over Dream
Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
Daniel Dubois defeats Fabio Wardley to retain WBO heavyweight boxing title
Major Fire Breaks Out In Alberta After Deadly Incident At Military Base

Business News

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The AI bubble is about to burst — and a big market correction is coming
Josh Brolin opens up about side career that made him more money than 20 years acting
Federal regulators investigate Tesla crash that injured two officers after driver fell asleep, authorities say
UC Berkeley wants to turn its student athletes into social media stars on Twitch
Supercore inflation, Bumble valuation and Pooh's repatriation
Data centers have become war targets. The attacks signal a new front in global conflict.
Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric
Fake babes, stolen jokes: AI-generated women are ripping off comics to promote porn sites, reports find
How major US stock indexes fared Friday 10/16/2026
ChatGPT gave a man unlicensed medical advice, leading to mental health crisis, lawsuit alleges
Meta employees say Lula’s accounts restricted in Brazil election: Report
Pet store giant confirms California store closing date in downsizing trend
Here's who Netflix just brought in to run content — and what it means for the streamer
Ethiopia sets up Tigray caretaker government as ex-fighters seek return to civilian life
Elon Musk shows off ‘flying’ Tesla Roadster after years of delays
What’s David Zaslav up to now after WBD sale? It’s the latest parlor game in media circles
ALDI unveils Thanksgiving meal deal that feeds 10 for under $39
Elon Musk’s three-word reaction after unveiling Tesla Roadster flying car that hits 60 mph in under a second
How did political campaigns get so expensive?
Nike's India campus is a long-term growth bet amid turnaround

Entertainment News

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'Wait Wait' for October 17, 2026: We celebrate fall with our coziest guests!
Online forum controlled by Nevada GOP House candidate contains slurs and Nazi talk, AP review finds
‘Little House on the Prairie’ star Melissa Gilbert ‘horrified’ by creepy costume of her character Laura from the ’70s
Netflix makes major cuts and Hollywood turns on the (Silicon) valley: On the Lot
‘You Can See Everything’ review: Wild Elizabeth Holmes doc is one of the craziest movies I’ve ever seen
The new Elizabeth Holmes film blends fact, fiction and fraud
Judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield
Selma Blair's representatives say she didn't intend to hurt anyone on flight that led to her arrest
Florida art dealer gets prison for scheme to sell fake Andy Warhol artworks
The truth about getting pregnant during the menopause transition — as Hilary Swank carrying baby at 52
Selma Blair speaks out on plane incident that resulted in her arrest, saying she ‘did not intend to harm anyone’
Can DC blend horror with a superhero movie? 'Clayface' wants to blur genres
27 Of The Funniest Posts About Cats And Dogs This Week (Oct. 10-16)
Kal Penn Reflects On The ‘Questionable Ethics’ Of Anna Nicole Smith’s Doctor In New Movie
Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars
Nathan Fielder’s movie on Elizabeth Holmes absolutely lives up to the hype
Old stories, new lens: Hollywood is giving lit nerds a reason to revisit the classics
Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in UK after Palestinian Action support
‘La Bola Negra’ review: Spanish gay drama is one of the best movies of the year
UK bookstores scramble as Sally Rooney novels withdrawn over Palestine group support

Sports News

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Cam Talbot knows exactly what Rangers’ Dylan Garand is going through — and has some advice
A look at how David Stearns helped build foundation for Brewers’ World Series run
Golden State Valkyries take Game 1 of WNBA Finals over Atlanta Dream in heavily anticipated defensive battle
Kevin Durant viciously claps back after Suns owner expresses regret over trading for star
There’s no ambiguity over what the Jameis Winston Experience means to the Giants
India and West Indies denied a thrilling finale as rain hits final T20
Boxing predictions, start times: Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley 2, Sebastian Fundora return set this weekend
Nets still have defensive woes to address despite positive preseason
Jason Pinnock gets chance to claim Giants starting job with Tyler Nubin sidelined
Solving the Yankees’ third base fiasco won’t be easy — or cheap
NWSL Power Rankings: San Diego Wave FC crash NWSL Shield party, as Gotham FC aim to hold on to top spot
Benjamin Satterley, wrestler known as Pac, died of bronchial asthma
At long last, the Knicks finally have flipped the script on LeBron James
Titans CEO apologizes to fans for abysmal start — but still believes in Robert Saleh
What we learned when the Dodgers got swept
Rangers recall Taylor Raddysh in roster shuffle following ugly loss to Devils
How Milwaukee’s silly sausages became one of the most beloved spectacles in baseball
Sam Darnold has been a mess this season as late mistake dooms Seahawks on ‘TNF’
What's next for Jon Rahm? Examining PGA Tour, DP World Tour options amid two-time major winner's LIV Golf exit
NFL Week 6 odds, predictions, expert picks: Cowboys roll into Lambeau Field to face Packers

Special News

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Why are we so obsessed with the ’90s?
Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon
AI stocks plunge. Inflation heats up. Where we're still finding opportunities
Kenya’s Ebola cases rise to 7, including health workers who cared for the first patient
What's at stake if we can't regrow our forests
Bending Spoons wants to revive software castoffs. Berkshire is backing the plan
How Victoria’s Secret CEO Hillary Super is reconnecting a storied brand with its customers
Can Sparkling Water Increase Your Risk Of Colorectal Cancer?
Senegal-sized Antarctic glacier melting faster than thought: Why it matters
Make a 'sick day' kit for cold and flu season before your household gets hit
Some companies give AI to everyone. This CEO is doing the opposite
Bullets & Death Threats Over AI Data Centers, Ukraine Crisis, Scoop DeVille on Music
Trump says White House didn't order Starlink restrictions in Ukraine
What Flock cameras really see – and how
Blue Origin plans $330 million Florida expansion to ramp New Glenn launches
Brush fires ignite in Southern California as hot weather and winds raise fire risk
CDC sending a ‘disease detective’ to help stop measles outbreak in Pennsylvania
SpaceX policy manager set to testify as part of NYC Council AI safety investigation
El Niño is expected to shape this winter’s weather, and it could hit your budget too
Tesla plans next-generation Roadster reveal after almost a decade of delays