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Priest Dies After Cross Falls During Mass in Ecuador
Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
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Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died after a wooden crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed Mass in Guayaquil on Oct. 17, 2026.
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Service Member Hospitalized After Alamodome Fall
UTSA Roadrunners football
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A service member lost control and fell at high speed in an Alamodome pregame rappel before UTSA-Navy on Oct. 17, was treated on the field about 10 minutes, then stretchered to a hospital.
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Jared Kim
The short delay to kickoff was minor. Main concern is getting the service member proper treatment after the accident at the Alamodome.
Boy Seriously Injured in 16-Foot Fall
Auto
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A 9- to 10-year-old boy was seriously injured after falling about 16 feet from a bridge at Woodridge Plantation in Mineral Wells. A helicopter could not respond because of weather, and the boy was taken by ambulance to a Parkersburg hospital.
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Fall Pumpkin Festivals Span US Cities
Lifestyle
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Fall festivals across the region are bringing pumpkin displays, parades, contests, entertainment and family activities, including Pittsburgh’s giant-pumpkin festival and Ohio’s free-admission Circleville Pumpkin Show. Roanoke’s Fall on Main Street is set for Oct. 24, while Athens’ rescheduled Pumpkintown will bring temporary street closures and detours that day.
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Zelenskyy Would Halt Strikes On Russian Energy For US Targeting Help, GOP Senator Says
Simon August · 4 min · 1h
Florida State Sweeps Jacksonville Fall Doubleheader
Florida State Seminoles baseball
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Florida State swept Jacksonville in two six-inning fall baseball exhibitions, winning 5-1 and 4-1. Seminole hitters delivered several home runs, while the pitching staff recorded strong strikeout performances.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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West Central Valley Falls 45-13 in Season Finale
Sports
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West Central Valley ended its football season with a 45-13 loss to West Marshall, which had built a 45-point lead before the Wildcats scored in the fourth quarter. Kentucky men’s soccer also lost on the road, falling 4-0 to No. 24 West Virginia after a scoreless first half.
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Fall Chill Brings Storms, Freeze Risk Across Regions
Weather
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A widespread freeze is possible Saturday morning in northern Wisconsin and the Twin Cities as cooler fall air, Midwest storm chances and a Pennsylvania system arrive.
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Elena Vasquez
The northwest winds on Friday are going to make it feel like winter already hit.
Lynchburg Fall Events Span Central Virginia
Lifestyle
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Greater Lynchburg’s fall guides highlight seasonal festivals, Halloween activities, scenic outings, local food and drink, and arts and entertainment for residents and visitors. The city will also host the DGPT Powerball Cup, bringing top disc golfers to Lynchburg October 15–18, 2026.
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SoftBank reportedly weighs $30 billion Allied Universal deal
Masayoshi Son
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SoftBank weighs an Allied Universal deal that could approach $30 billion including debt; equity seen near $18 billion as the stock falls on the report.
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Sam Okafor
The debt-heavy valuation at thirty billion looks risky even if AI security has real growth potential.
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Zelenskyy Would Halt Strikes On Russian Energy For US Targeting Help, GOP Senator Says
Republican North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer claimed Sunday that Ukraine would stop striking Russian energy sites in exchange for targeting help by the U.S.
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St. Louis Police Chief Contract Extended to 2030 Despite Mayor Objections
Politics
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St. Louis police commissioners extended Chief Robert Tracy’s contract through October 2030 and raised his annual base salary to $295,000, citing interest from other cities and falling crime rates. The police union and Mayor Cara Spencer criticized the deal, pointing to staffing and pay concerns and objecting to how the agreement was negotiated.
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Man dies after falling of rollercoaster at Six Flag amusement park in Georgia: police, witnesses
State of Georgia
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One person died Oct. 12, 2026, on Six Flags Over Georgia's Goliath coaster. A witness said the falling man hit the car three times and appeared in a souvenir photo.
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Soccer vs American Football
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Charlotte Houston and Nebraska to see sunny warmer week ahead
Weather
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Across the covered areas, forecasts call for a chilly, breezy but mostly dry weekend, followed by several days of sunshine and gradually warmer temperatures. Houston and parts of the broader forecast region may warm into the 80s, while Charlotte and southeast Nebraska are expected to remain closer to seasonal fall levels initially.
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Fall City Teen to Face Adult Trial
Fall City
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A King County judge ruled that the 17-year-old accused of killing his parents and three siblings and injuring another sibling in Fall City will be tried as an adult. The decision followed testimony about the alleged crime and the teen’s mental health and home life; he faces five counts of aggravated first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.
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Fall Festivals Draw Thousands Across Regions
Lifestyle
— Oct 11, 2026
Communities welcomed fall with festivals and parades featuring vendors, family activities, hayrides and seasonal displays, while visitors took in autumn foliage at Fort Drum and Crabbe Mountain. Crabbe Mountain’s Fall Festival of Colours drew more than 6,000 visitors, and organizers said the event supports local businesses and brings in revenue outside ski season.
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Zelenskyy Warns Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia Is ‘Very Dangerous’
Simon August · 3 min · 3h
Medford Haunted House Plans Final Season After 16 Years
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Medford’s Nightmare Chamber Haunted House is closing after 16 years, with its final season featuring live performances and a last run of Halloween events. Its founder says falling attendance amid a worsening economy contributed to the decision.
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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
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Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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Three Iowa farmers urge peers to adopt no-till and cover crops
Iowa
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Matt Bormann's fall 2023 Snapchat group hit 25 that night; he, Zack Smith and James Hepp—the Lobe Rangers—urge no-till and cover crops across Iowa.
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Rachel Meyers
My neighbor tried their methods and cut erosion noticeably, though convincing bigger operations to join in won't be easy.
Community and military bands plan free fall concerts
Entertainment
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Several community and military bands are presenting free concerts this fall, including performances in Illinois, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Programs range from family-friendly popular and classical selections to an all-American music festival marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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SMU and No. 20 Ole Miss Head to Fall Golf Tournaments
Ole Miss Rebels
— Oct 11, 2026
Several women’s college golf teams are in action Oct. 12-13: SMU heads to the inaugural Haskins Intercollegiate, Western Carolina and Presbyterian compete at the Terrier Intercollegiate, and No. 20 Ole Miss closes its fall schedule at the Illini Women’s Invitational. Lindenwood also concludes its fall slate at Missouri State’s Payne Stewart Memorial.
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Communities schedule fall festivals, library events
Lifestyle
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Public libraries are promoting fall programming, from English conversation and writing groups, crafts, films and guided hikes to family-friendly Halloween events such as scavenger hunts and storytimes. A Kansas library also highlighted free statewide e-library resources, including e-books, audiobooks, research materials and language-learning tools.
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Ordinary people can beat fund managers by studying what they already see
Shoppers and workers who notice crowded chains like Taco Bell or roadside hotels before analysts cover them hold a real edge—if they still check debt, cash, and growth math.
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Five Top-Seven Teams Fall in Unprecedented Saturday
Sports
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An unprecedented college football Saturday saw five of the AP’s top seven teams lose, including No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Notre Dame, setting up a major poll shake-up. Miami’s overtime win over Florida State positioned the Hurricanes to claim the top ranking, while the upsets reshaped the playoff picture.
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Marcus Bell
Hard to feel bad for the big programs when so many of them dropped at once on the same Saturday.
State Supreme Courts Bring Hearings to Communities
Politics
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court held oral arguments in Chippewa Falls as part of an outreach program, hearing cases on DNR wardens’ investigative authority and public input on a state park plan. Idaho’s Supreme Court is also taking hearings on the road, with five cases scheduled in Idaho Falls and Pocatello to give residents a chance to observe the judicial process.
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Purdue Wins Fall Invitational Second Straight Year
Sports
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Purdue won the Purdue Fall Invitational for the second straight year, with Will Harvey fourth and Jenson Forrester tied for fifth; Illinois State finished sixth, led by freshman Cobo Delgado’s tie for fifth. Dartmouth placed third at the Metropolis Intercollegiate, Wright State’s freshman-sophomore lineup finished 13th at Moraine, and Lee University took sixth at the Copperhead Championship.
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Pennsylvania Farm Show selects 2027 theme to spotlight family legacies
Pennsylvania Farm Show
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Pennsylvania’s 2027 Farm Show will celebrate generations of agricultural leadership under the theme “Leading a Legacy.” Separately, a reviewer discusses the fall TV season, while the University of Kentucky Libraries has assembled a collection of 893 monographs by UK-affiliated authors and editors.
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Marcus Bell
Farming runs deep in Pennsylvania families and this should draw a big crowd.
Florida jobless rate falls to 4.4 percent but business uncertainty rises
Finance
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Florida’s unemployment rate fell to 4.4% in September for a fourth straight monthly decline, with joblessness also easing in the Miami and North Central regions. However, the number of unemployed Floridians remained higher than a year earlier, and small-business owners cited economic uncertainty and labor availability as concerns.
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Homegrown Power Could Keep The Army Running If War Cuts Off Foreign Fuel
Simon August · 10 min · 3h
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