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Two Auburn Residents Face Felony Cocaine Charges After Search
World
— 4d
Two Auburn, New York, residents were charged with felony drug possession after investigators seized 30.8 grams of cocaine, packaging materials, paraphernalia and cash during an October 8 search. Police allege the residence was used to further narcotics sales; both defendants were taken to jail for arraignment.
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Ree Drummond’s Foster Son Arrested on Assault, Drug Charges
Charlie Goff
— Sep 23, 2026
Ree Drummond's foster son Jamar Goff allegedly struck an officer with an open-handed palm strike; police said they found 1.8 grams of meth and a glass pipe.
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Maya Lindstrom
It's disappointing that someone raised in a stable home would still end up chasing meth and fighting police on campus.
Singer Duncan Sheik Dies at 56
Sandra Rhodes
— Sep 18, 2026
Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, known for the hit "Barely Breathing" and the Tony and Grammy-winning musical "Spring Awakening," died Thursday. He was 56. Sheik died from organ f… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Grambling rallies past No. 22 Jackson State 45-38
Grambling State University
— Oct 11, 2026
Jacobe Robinson accounted for five touchdowns and D'Shaun Ford's 1-yard run with 1:36 left lifted Grambling past No. 22 Jackson State 45-38.
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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 6h
Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala to Return in 2027 After His Death
Clive Davis
— Oct 8, 2026
Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala returns Feb. 6, 2027, at the Beverly Hilton, the first since he died at 94; Mason Jr. says the show goes on to honor his legacy.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Country Stars’ Birthdays, Career Milestones Revisited
Music
— 6d
Profiles celebrate country music’s breadth, from Shane McAnally’s hit songwriting and Terry McMillan’s work as a sought-after session player to Gene Watson’s enduring career and Dottie West’s pioneering Grammy win and crossover hits. Alan Jackson recalled doubting “Chattahoochee” would connect beyond Georgia, only to see its coming-of-age story become a chart-topping anthem with broad appeal.
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2027 Grammy Nomination Submissions: Taylor, Olivia, Bruno, Cardi B
GRAMMY-nominated
— Oct 9, 2026
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Harry and Meghan Make Joint UK Appearance in Nottingham
Entertainment
— 4d
Prince Harry and Meghan made their first joint public appearance in the UK since returning, visiting three Nottingham organizations focused on community support, food poverty and youth programs. The events were not official royal engagements; Meghan is expected to make public appearances only occasionally while prioritizing family, business and acting, as Harry focuses on philanthropic work.
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Hilary Swank, 52, Announces Third Child Due in December
Hilary Swank
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Hilary Swank announced she is expecting her third child with husband Philip Schneider, sharing a playful pregnancy reveal on Instagram. The couple welcomed twins Aya and Ohm in 2023.
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Books
Happiness fuels success instead of following it
Shawn Achor’s 2010 Harvard-rooted positive-psychology case shows managers, post-goal strivers, and people after setbacks why mood is a performance lever worth building on purpose.
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Reports: Netanyahu Declined Pre-Oct. 7 Hamas Strikes
Donald John Trump
— 4d
Reports say President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed possible renewed strikes on Iran, amid Israeli concerns about Tehran rebuilding its nuclear program. The White House denies the discussions occurred and says Trump will not authorize an attack before the U.S. midterms, while military preparations reportedly continue and advisers differ over military action versus sanctions.
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Everett Schools Agree to $275K Bible Group Settlement
Politics
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Everett Public Schools agreed to pay $275,000 in legal fees, apologize to LifeWise Academy families, revise its religious-activity policies and provide religious-liberty training to its board, settling a lawsuit over restrictions on the nonprofit’s off-campus Bible instruction program. The district acknowledged that its procedures and comments caused difficulties for participating students and families; LifeWise’s lawsuit alleged students were required to conceal Bible materials and faced burdensome permission rules.
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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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San Antonio Lawmakers Question Billion-Dollar Texas Voucher Program
Lone Star State
— 2d
Texas’ new taxpayer-funded school voucher program drew criticism at a San Antonio town hall, where lawmakers questioned whether it reaches students most in need, how it affects public schools and whether private schools should face public-school-level accountability. The same divide is shaping state House races: some candidates support expanded school choice, while opponents say public dollars should instead strengthen neighborhood schools and teacher pay.
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Atrium plans $340M Charlotte behavioral health expansion
Health
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Atrium Health plans to invest $340 million over five years to expand behavioral health care in the Charlotte region, including a renovated University City hospital with 168 inpatient beds for children and adults, a behavioral health emergency department and expanded crisis and outpatient services. The facility is expected to open in 2028, while the broader initiative also aims to increase urgent-care capacity, community programs and workforce development.
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Apple removes Health app from iOS 27.2 beta
Tech
— 2d
Technology coverage spans Apple’s anticipated products and software updates, tools that help programmers build software, and AI’s growing role in productivity. Reports also raise concerns about AI’s data access and describe changes to workplace and office software.
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2026 Is The Gasoline Price Election, Not The Data Center Election
David Blackmon · 5 min · 6h
LeBron James Maybach Set for Charity Auction
LeBron James
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A custom Mercedes-Maybach S 680 designed to LeBron James’s specifications—but distinct from the nearly identical car he will keep—is set for auction at Retromobile New York on Nov. 20–21. Proceeds will benefit the LeBron James Family Foundation’s I PROMISE program, which supports students and families in Akron, Ohio.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Republican Officials Sign Vance Fraud Pledge
J.D. Vance
— 2d
Vice President JD Vance launched a six-point pledge to combat fraud in public benefit programs, protect vulnerable recipients and taxpayers, and pursue penalties for fraudsters; Republican governors, state officials and members of Congress have signed on. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen joined the effort, while a Democratic gubernatorial campaign criticized his record and cited a no-bid contract that is under police investigation.
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Arizona Opens First Three Federal EV Stations
Auto
— 3d
Arizona has opened its first three federally funded fast-charging stations, in Tucson, Green Valley and Wellton, as part of a planned network of about 80 sites intended to make EV travel more reliable. Funded through the federal NEVI program, the network will generally place chargers within three miles of highways and about 90 miles apart, with more stations planned or under development.
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SMU Plans Texas’ First Division I Men’s Lacrosse Program
Atlantic Coast Conference
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SMU will launch Texas’ first NCAA Division I men’s lacrosse program in spring 2028, joining the ACC as its sixth team and giving the conference the required six programs for an automatic NCAA tournament bid. The school has raised about $15 million toward a $25 million launch goal and says it aims to compete immediately.
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Priya Raman
Starting in the ACC gives them an automatic tournament bid right away, though competing immediately against older programs will be a real test.
Trump expected to rally in Greenville, North Carolina
Donald John Trump
— 4d
President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a Greenville, North Carolina, rally on Oct. 20 as he campaigns for Republicans in closely watched midterm races, including Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s contest against Roy Cooper. Doors are expected to open at 3:30 p.m., with the program at 5:30 p.m. and Trump’s remarks at 7 p.m.; the venue has not been announced.
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Rachel Meyers
Trump's Greenville stop should give Whatley a solid boost against Cooper in that Senate race.
Daily Caller News Foundation
US Military Reportedly Low On Critical ‘Bunker Buster’ Munition
The Department of War is running low on a critical munition as President Donald Trump weighs next steps in Iran, according to an Oct. 15 report.
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Ten Red Wolves Move Between States for Conservation
Environment
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Ten critically endangered red wolves were exchanged between conservation facilities in New York and North Carolina, pairing breeding animals and moving a family of parents and five pups as part of a coordinated effort to preserve genetic diversity and prepare wolves for possible release. The program supports a species with fewer than 30 wolves remaining in the wild, all in eastern North Carolina.
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States Expand Free Medicare Counseling as Open Enrollment Nears
Health
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During Medicare open enrollment from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, free, impartial counseling is available to help older adults in Illinois and New York compare coverage; New York officials urge beneficiaries to review plans amid changes to availability, costs and benefits, and say eligible people may also qualify for savings programs. Indiana’s SHIP program likewise offers free guidance, and a new state law gives beneficiaries a 60-day window around their birthday to change Medicare supplement plans.
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Illinois spends under $10 million to erase $1.4 billion in medical debt
J.B. Pritzker
— 2d
Illinois says its medical-debt relief program has erased more than $1.4 billion owed by nearly 700,000 residents across all 102 counties, using less than $10 million in public funds to buy qualifying debt for pennies on the dollar. Supporters say the relief eases families’ financial burdens, though research cited by critics suggests debt cancellation may not improve recipients’ credit scores in many cases.
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Universities Name Alumni Honorees Across Award Programs
Sports
— 5d
Texas State, Baylor, UA Little Rock’s Bowen School of Law and West Virginia University announced alumni honorees for 2026, recognizing achievements in athletics, leadership, public service and community impact. Texas State named four inductees to its Hall of Honor, while the other institutions announced recipients of their alumni awards and homecoming recognitions.
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Ghana President Opens 85-Bed Police Hospital
Politics
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Ghana’s front pages highlighted President Mahama’s police-hospital funding plans, a new hospital block, and other political and economic news. Vermont community items promoted a holiday singing group, an eating-disorder-awareness fundraiser and fatherhood programs, while an archival report recounted dangerous rail crossings and a fire; an Edmonds newsletter teaser flagged a story about the Hispanic vote and congressional control.
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Army Bets $464,800,000 On Drone-Killing Lasers That Cost Under $10 A Shot
Simon August · 5 min · 6h
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