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These Children’s Deaths Were Preventable. Their Parents Prayed Instead of Seeking Medical Care.

For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care. Since 2015, at least 15 children have died of tr...

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The Story of One Mississippi County Shows How Private Schools Are Exacerbating Segregation

A new ProPublica analysis shows a stark pattern across states in the Deep South: Alongside majority-Black public school districts, a separate web of private academies are filled almost entirely with w...

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No one's owning up to throttling Ukraine's military Starlink, and that's telling

Nearly 48 hours after Ukraine's Starshield terminals started mysteriously malfunctioning, nobody in Washington, nor at SpaceX, has taken responsibility for the apparent decision to hobble Ukrainian mi...

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Breaking: Starlink service in Ukraine 'restored,' Defense Ministry source says

SpaceX, the owner of Starlink, implemented speed restrictions on Oct. 14 without warning.

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Trump Says the Border Is Secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Keeps Declaring an Emergency.

Since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott first declared an emergency at the border in 2021, he’s renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times. The proclamation has greatly expanded his powers without goi...

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In Ecuador, fishermen are the collateral victims of American bombs

Under the pretext of waging a 'war' against 'narco-terrorists,' the US has targeted longline fishing vessels off the coast of the Andean country. Eight fishermen remain missing, and Washington has claimed responsibility for the deaths of 238 men in the Pacific and the Caribbean since late 2025. Human rights advocates have condemned what they call 'illegal killings.'

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'Fishing, Family, Freedom': In Alaska, Democrats highlight salmon scarcity in hopes of flipping a Senate seat

In the vast American state where fishing remains a vital resource, the sharp rise in fuel prices could also jeopardize the reelection bid of Republican candidate Dan Sullivan on November 3. Mary Peltola, the Democratic candidate and daughter of a Yup'ik Indigenous woman, benefits from her strong local roots.

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Byron Donalds is pro data centers. So is his stock portfolio.

The Republican candidate for Florida governor is bucking the trend opposing these facilities.

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G7 countries pledge $2.5 billion to fight food insecurity

In announcing the pledge, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said the World Bank identified 44 countries that may face food insecurity, notably due to fertiliser supply issues linked to energy price hikes after the US war on Iran.

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UK to resupply Ukraine with more Storm Shadow missiles to strike Russia, Bloomberg reports

In a meeting in London on Oct. 14, President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed on a new shipment of missiles, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. N...

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Israeli firm’s digital ads enabling installation of ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say

Discover-Tech’s Controlium software lets clients mass-profile internet users then covertly hack targets, say researchers at University of Toronto An Israeli advertising agency has been serving millions of online adverts that allow “zero-click” spyware to be used against targets, researchers at a Canadian university have said. Citizen Lab, a digital investigations research unit at the University of Toronto, said it believed dozens of devices at the Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera had been compromised by spyware delivered through ads run by Discover-Tech, which describes itself as a specialised digital advertising agency. Continue reading...

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Police say at least 2 were hospitalized after shooting at elementary school, and the shooter is dead

Two people were hospitalized Thursday following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the shooter is dead, authorities say.

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Bloomberg: UK provides Ukraine with additional long-range Storm Shadow missiles

The UK is sending Ukraine more long-range Storm Shadow missiles to disrupt Russian military operations targeting civilian infrastructure before winter.

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Inside the latest pursuit of Ilhan Omar

The latest probe alleges the Minnesota lawmaker committed fraud on her citizenship application as a teenager.

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For some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate

Defense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.

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ICE Agents Who Rammed a Worker in Houston Were Chasing a Dead Man, Family Says

ICE agents rammed a man during a pursuit in Houston, leaving him with a shattered leg. But a bulletin of the target shows a man who died in 2017, his daughter said.

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Brazil’s President Lula Accuses Meta of Helping His Right-Wing Opponent

With a narrow presidential election looming, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his allies claim Meta is trying to give his right-wing rival an advantage.

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Katie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer

In an interview with a right-wing influencer, the new White House press secretary also described the harried process that led to her hiring.

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FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back

FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Florida estate are suing to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.”

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Why Is Tech Billionaire Marc Andreessen So Mad?

The prominent investor has said the Biden administration pushed him to the political right, but sources say his grievances don’t always match reality.

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Grace Hopper Confab’s Sudden Cancellation Raises Alarm for Women in Tech

The cancellation of this year’s Grace Hopper Celebration, one of the largest gatherings of women in technology, is the latest example of how the retreat from diversity initiatives is reshaping opportunities for women in tech.

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Multiple people injured and shooter is killed in active shooter scene at Oregon elementary school, police say | CNN

Multiple people were injured, including children, and a shooter is dead after an active shooter situation at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, according to police.

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Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truce

Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region early Thursday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a brief truce spurned by Moscow was over.

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Inside Ohio’s revolt against data centers

A colorful crew of activists helped spur 10 moratorium votes next month. Now they’re eyeing a statewide ban.

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America's historic preservation law is in peril, advocates say. Here's what's at stake

Congress and a federal agency are threatening to weaken the country's historic preservation law, fueling a backlash that critics say is as fiery as the one that led to the law's creation 60 years ago.

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CNBC Daily Open: Is the AI sector losing its rose-colored glow?

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In Rennes, inventive and committed cuisine flourishes

In the Breton capital, chefs, bakers, market gardeners and caterers cultivate mutual support and creativity, all while following environmentally conscious practices.

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Mark Carney says decisive referendum result will settle Alberta separation question

'It's hard to think of a worse time to have a referendum, or a better time for the province,' the prime minister said in Calgary on Thursday.

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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 15, 2026

State lawmakers subpoena Alaska's natural resources commissioner over a proposed land transfer.

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Sharing care for my son is hard. But I'm learning

I am my son’s carer, manager and advocate. Trusting others to share that support for him is hard, but I'm learning how.

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Oil edges down as investors weigh possible US sanctions on 'shadow fleet'

Oil prices edged down on Friday morning as investors weighed Middle East risks and possible US steps to ease restrictions on the world’s "shadow fleet" of tankers.

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'Essential' to slow growth in the welfare bill, ex-minister says

'Good work is good for people,' former minister says

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Heidi Burge Horton, South Bay basketball star who inspired a Disney Channel movie, dies at 54

Heidi Burge Horton, a Palos Verdes High basketball star and WNBA player who, along with her twin, inspired a Disney movie, has died at age 54.

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Live: Trump calls renewed Ukraine attacks on Russian oil refineries 'a disgrace'

US President Donald Trump called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace" after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected his calls for an "energy ceasefire." Zelensky sought support from European allies earlier that day in Brussels on the sidelines of an EU summit. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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Senate Democratic candidates post ‘holy crap’ fundraising numbers

They’re cutting into Republicans’ midterm spending advantage across the map.

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Trump press secretary explains failed bar exam

"I knew I would be living in China and the results of the bar were inconsequential," she told Fox News' Sean Hannity.

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Chris Woakes: ‘It’s unacceptable seeing the way some England players have acted’

Chris Woakes tells Donald McRae about his surreal last stand at the Oval, his ‘shabby’ treatment by Rob Key and the problem of cricket’s drinking culture

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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia says she did not pass bar exam

New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia said on Thursday she did not pass the bar exam after facing scrutiny ‌about her legal career before becoming the top spokeswoman for US President Donald Trump.

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'Today' show's Dylan Dreyer confirms divorce, reveals her mom moved in

"Today" show meteorologist Dylan Dreyer says she's divorced from Brian Fichera and shares how her mother is helping her raise their three sons.

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Hot weather and winds raise California wildfire threat as power shutoffs start

Tens of thousands of people were without electricity Thursday as utilities tried to reduce the risk that power lines could blow over and spark fires.

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San Francisco is betting $500,000 on a new Market Street arts district

A $500,000 investment will help create San Francisco’s new Market Street Arts & Theater District, bringing cultural spaces, public art and live events downtown.

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Pennsylvania doctor urges vaccination as measles outbreak grows

The CDC has confirmed more than 4,000 cases of measles this year as the country grapples with the largest outbreak of the highly infectious virus in 35 years. Nearly a fifth of cases comprise children...

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Republicans have ‘more work to do’ in Congress, says House GOP chairwoman

That's why voters should keep them in power, said Rep. Lisa McClain, chair of the House Republican Conference, speaking at at Vice President JD Vance's rally in Michigan.

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Police describe how Oregon school shooting unfolded

Youngest victim in school shooting was five years old

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Sen. Susan Collins and Troy Jackson wrapped up their fourth and final debate in Maine on Thursday, tangling over President Trump, the high cost of fuel and the Supreme Court

Sen. Susan Collins and Troy Jackson sparred over Trump, gas prices and the Supreme Court.

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Tahiti police gather evidence after pro surfer suspended over alleged incident

Police in French Polynesia are gathering evidence following an alleged incident in Tahiti that has led world surf bodies to suspend a professional surfer from competitions.

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Saudi diplomat says Iran is encouraging Houthi escalation of attacks on the kingdom

The escalation between the Saudis and the rebels in neighboring Yemen has exposed the kingdom’s challenges in intercepting the attacks in the latest front in the Iran war, while further rattling globa...

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5 Takeaways From the Senate Debate in Maine

The race’s fourth and final debate centered around whether Senator Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent, was as independent as she claimed to be from President Trump.

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The real villain in Elizabeth Holmes' new doc is her partner, Billy Evans

Billy Evans, Elizabeth Holmes' partner and the father of their two children, plays a big role in A24's new documentary "You Can See Everything."

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Euro gets much-needed reprieve as AI wobbles rock the dollar

The dollar headed for its first weekly fall in five weeks on Friday, lifting the euro from a 17-month low as wobbles in AI investment and drop in US yields put the brakes on recent gains.

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Netflix Names Ex-Disney TV Chair Rice Chief Content Officer

Netflix Inc. is replacing its chief creative officer with a veteran TV and film executive, Peter Rice, as the streaming giant looks to reinvigorate growth amid a slowdown in viewers and revenue.

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