Erie mass shooting leaves nine victims, including children, as gunman ends his own life
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Houthi rocket attacks devastate Saudi capital’s main airport
Three Saudi nationals died and many were wounded after Houthi missiles hit Riyadh airport, prompting evacuations, airline cancellations and escalating the Yemen‑Saudi…
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Parents learn why their child's Trump Account can't be customized despite promises of a head start.
Delhi crackdown detains hundreds during Cockroach Janta Party rally
Hundreds arrested as Delhi’s streets turn into a security fortress, while the Cockroach Janta Party pushes for election roll changes.
Newborn emerges from Israeli jail as mother remains in chains
A West Bank bride gave birth in captivity, exposing the stark plight of pregnant detainees in Israeli prisons.
FCC review of ABC licenses sparks free-speech showdown
From a White House press ban to an FCC lawsuit against Disney, the fight over free speech is hitting broadcasters, journalists and…
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Anne Carson’s bold reimagining of ancient myths earns her the Nobel Prize in literature at 76.
DHS pushes wall on tribal land despite court denial, tribe protests
Tribal leaders watch as DHS‑backed crews start a 62‑mile wall on their land, while drones hover and courts refuse to halt the…
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A senior CIA officer’s baffling attacks in London and Warsaw opened a decade‑long puzzle that still divides scientists, intelligence officials and politicians.
OpenAI dismisses three safety researchers, cites data mishandling
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U.S. to import 300,000 tons of Russian diesel ahead of midterms
Trump touts a new Russian diesel supply as a quick fix for soaring U.S. fuel prices, sparking fury from Ukraine and congressional…
Strong 7.7 quake hits Panama’s coast, triggers tsunami alerts
A massive quake rattled Panama’s coast, sparked aftershocks and put tsunami alerts on hold across the region.
Mexican court finds three guilty of murder of Australian brothers
Three men convicted of murdering Australian surfers in Mexico.
Federal court halts Trump administration’s voter-roll database
A Washington judge stops the Justice Department from using state voter files to strip citizens from the rolls, citing privacy breaches and…
Katie Zacharia named White House press secretary by Donald Trump
Katie Zacharia, a veteran conservative voice, steps into the White House press secretary role as Trump reshapes his media team.
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Hurricane Isaias slammed the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane, spurring evacuations, widespread power loss and a rare shutdown of local Waffle…
Kalshi appoints ex-FBI special agent to head AML efforts
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Latest briefing on US-Israel strike campaign and Houthi rally
Key moments from the October 2 update on the US‑Israel war and a vivid Yemeni protest against Saudi accusations.