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Northeast expects rain, sharp temperature swings
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— 6d
After early showers give way to some sunshine, a cold front is expected to bring rain to parts of the Northeast Tuesday and Wednesday, with another round of showers possible later in the week. Colder, windier weather is forecast for the weekend, with a chance of wintry precipitation in northern and higher-elevation areas.
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Former Priest Pleads No Contest to Child-Sex Charges
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Former Madison-area priest Andrew Showers, 38, pleaded no contest and was found guilty in Waupaca County of attempted child enticement, attempted second-degree sexual assault of a child, and possession of child sexual abuse material.
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No contest plea on the assault counts means he should face the maximum prison time possible.
Southern Arizona Wind Advisory Issued
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Cooler-than-normal conditions are bringing comfortable weather to Southern Arizona, but gusty winds are expected to return late Thursday and continue into Saturday, with possible dust and a slight chance of showers. A wind advisory is in effect for much of the region, including Tucson.
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Maryland Expects Possible Record Heat, Storms
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Baltimore is expected to see unseasonably warm, near-record temperatures Wednesday, with showers or storms possible before cooler, rainy weather arrives Thursday. A cold front will bring a sharp weekend cooldown, with highs in the 50s Saturday and frost possible across the region.
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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 1h
Chicago, Rockford Break Daily Temperature Records
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Chicago and Rockford set daily high-temperature records as unseasonable October warmth pushed readings to 85 and 87 degrees, respectively. Forecasters expect showers and a sharp cooldown later in the week, with possible frost in outlying areas; climate analysis also points to a broader trend of warming autumn temperatures.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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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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Drier Air Brings Sunshine Across Florida
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— 5d
Central Florida is turning sunnier, drier and less humid after days of rain, with warm afternoons and low rain chances through midweek. Showers and storms may return late in the week and into the weekend as moisture increases and a cold front approaches; rougher beach and boating conditions are also possible.
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Regions Expect Near-Record Heat, Late-Week Cooling
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Unseasonably warm, near-record temperatures are forecast across several U.S. regions early in the week, with sunshine and lower humidity in New Orleans and possible showers or storms in parts of the Midwest. Cold fronts will bring cooler, more seasonal weather later in the week, especially across northern areas.
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Rain and Sharp Temperature Swings Forecast Across U.S.
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Maine faces a cold, soaking rain Tuesday into Wednesday, with a wintry mix possible in the north, followed by more rain Friday and a seasonably cold weekend. In Indianapolis, Columbus and Louisville, unusually warm early-week weather gives way to midweek showers or storms and a sharp late-week cooldown, with possible frost over the weekend.
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Chicago expects unseasonable weekend highs near 80
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— Oct 9, 2026
Chicago-area residents can expect unseasonably warm, mostly sunny weather this weekend, with highs near 80 and generally dry conditions. A few showers or isolated storms remain possible in parts of the region, while warm temperatures are expected to continue into early next week.
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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Pope Leo XIV was discharged Saturday afternoon from Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital after a Tuesday operation to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung.
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Friday Football Faces Varied Weather Forecasts
Weather
— Oct 8, 2026
Football weather forecasts vary by region: rain and possible storm delays could affect games in central Florida and Kentucky, while Dayton expects clear, mild conditions and Wisconsin and the Notre Dame area may see only brief showers or sprinkles. Hurricane Isaias’ remnants are also expected to bring some unsettled weather farther inland.
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Storms Expected Across Australia, Georgia
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— Oct 8, 2026
Forecasts call for widespread, potentially severe thunderstorms across central and eastern Australia, while U.S. outlooks range from mostly calm weather with possible showers to tropical-storm watches in parts of Georgia as Hurricane Isaias strengthens over the Gulf. A separate forecast also points to mostly good weather ahead of a hurricane.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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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Pacific Northwest shifts to rain and cooler weather while Michigan turns warm
Weather
— Oct 8, 2026
The Pacific Northwest is turning cooler and wetter, with light rain around Seattle and heavier showers and possible frost near the Upper Hood River Valley; Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, meanwhile, faces a warm, dry weekend with elevated fire-weather risks. Separately, Minnesota’s Novembers have warmed markedly since 1991, with reduced snowfall contributing to the trend.
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Tuesday Forecasts Vary From Chilly to Warm
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— Oct 6, 2026
Forecasts across several regions call for mostly sunny skies Tuesday, though temperatures vary sharply: Vermont and northern New York will be chilly, while parts of Virginia and other areas warm into the 70s or 80s. Much of the week remains dry and pleasant, with showers possible later in the week or weekend, including rain tied to a developing Gulf system in parts of the Southeast.
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New Mexico Balloon Fiesta Faces Late-Week Storm Risk
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— Oct 5, 2026
High pressure is bringing mostly clear, warmer-than-average weather that should favor Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta through midweek, with only isolated storms possible over higher terrain. Showers, thunderstorms and breezier conditions are expected to increase Sunday into Monday as the weather pattern shifts.
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2026 Is The Gasoline Price Election, Not The Data Center Election
David Blackmon · 5 min · 2h
Heat, Storms, and Arctic Front Across U.S.
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— Jul 22, 2026
Forecasts across the region call for cooler, less humid conditions late this week with showers possible in parts of Virginia; tropical storm Bertha will affect the Louisiana coast but is not expected to directly impact the area. Mississippi and the Pine Belt are bracing for scattered showers and thunderstorms later this week, with a return to hot conditions and high heat indices into next week.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
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— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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