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Man with a gun fatally shot by security at Nashville federal courthouse, police say
A man armed with a pistol and knife was fatally shot just inside the busy entrance at a federal courthouse in Tennessee’s largest city, authorities said.
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October 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Person shot on Georgia college campus

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Person shot on Georgia college campus
The GBI is assisting in the shooting investigation.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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North Carolina has reported its first flu-related death of the 2026-27 season after an adult in central North Carolina died from flu complications.
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NC reports first flu death of 2026-27 season
North Carolina has reported its first flu-related death of the 2026-27 season after an adult in central North Carolina died from flu complications.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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U.S. officials charge Maduro, wife with torturing dissidents

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U.S. officials charge Maduro, wife with torturing dissidents
The Justice Department filed a new indictment against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who have been in federal prison since January.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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NFL tells Supreme Court prediction markets are gambling, not investing

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NFL tells Supreme Court prediction markets are gambling, not investing
The league is urging the court to take up a case that would settle how prediction markets are regulated.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Hospitals are closing across America, and it’s only getting worse

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Hospitals are closing across America, and it’s only getting worse
Closure rates were almost the same between urban and rural hospitals.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Tanker Attacks Push Deeper Into Gulf, Rattle Oil Markets
A strike near Qatar, far from the usual flashpoint at the Strait of Hormuz, raises fears of wider disruptions.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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What Tonight’s Senate Debates in Michigan, Maine and Georgia Say About the Midterms
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October 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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In Maine Senate Race, Spiking Heating Oil Costs Put Susan Collins on Defensive
Half of homes in Maine rely on heating oil. Rising costs driven up by President Trump’s war with Iran have become central to the state’s Senate race.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Lapse in federal funding for traumatic brain injury research leaves millions without support
Lapse in federal funding for traumatic brain injury research leaves millions without support
Federal funding to support TBI research, education and awareness has lapsed — and advocates say the consequences could be severe.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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NASA’s Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, France’s Sophie Adenot and Russia’s Andrey Fedyaev splash down in the Pacific off the coast of Los Angeles after spending eight months in space.
October 8, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Vance Says U.S. Will Suspend Microsoft And Other Firms From Green Card Program
The move comes as the Trump administration targets alleged abuses of immigration systems.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in literature
Anne Carson, a Canadian poet and essayist, has won the Nobel Prize in literature. The Swedish Academy recognized her for her bold and inventive work that engages with classical traditions to create ne...
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October 8, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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Hurricane Isaias strengthens: Storm surge warnings in effect
YouTube video by FOX10 News
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October 8, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Colorado Cheerleaders Racially Harassed at a Football Game | The Root
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October 8, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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Real-time crime-center software is a sometimes overlooked but powerful tool allowing police to aggregate immense amounts of data, significantly expanding their surveillance reach.
Flock is catching flak. Experts say other police surveillance tools are more worrisome
Real-time crime-center software is a sometimes overlooked but powerful tool allowing police to aggregate immense amounts of data, significantly expanding their surveillance reach.
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October 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Driverless cars hit the streets of downtown Detroit as Waymo begins its fully autonomous phase - www.wxyz.com/news/driverl...
Driverless cars hit the streets of downtown Detroit as Waymo begins its fully autonomous phase
Driverless cars are now navigating the streets of downtown Detroit. Waymo, a ride-hailing service similar to Uber or Lyft, has launched its fully autonomous test phase.
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October 8, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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Testimony begins in murder trial of Naresh Bhatt, accused of murdering, dismembering Manassas Park wife

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Testimony begins in murder trial of Naresh Bhatt, accused of murdering, dismembering Manassas Park wife – WTOP News
A jury has been seated in the murder trial of a Manassas Park, Virginia, man, Naresh Bhatt, who’s accused of killing his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt.
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October 8, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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The internet is having a field day with Amazon's 'About You' customer dossiers. Here's how to see yours.
You can now find what Amazon thinks about you, based on your shopping data. One user said the feature told her she "has flat buttocks."
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October 8, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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US has lost or sustained damage to 81 military aircraft worth up to $3.3 billion in Iran war, congressional report says | CNN
That’s almost double the 42 aircraft the non-partisan agency counted in a report released six months ago.
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October 8, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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Scientists Say the West Coast’s Worst-Case Earthquake Isn’t the One Everybody Has Been Fearing
The “Big One” Earthquake Might Be a One-Two Punch
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October 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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Body found at Tampa apartment after child says their mom is dead: HCSO
A woman was found dead Wednesday at a Tampa apartment complex.
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October 8, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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Starbucks lays off dozens in WA
The notice confirmed the closure of five Washington stores, which resulted in job losses for 43 retail workers. The majority of affected positions are baristas.
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October 8, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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Diddy’s Prison Release Pushed Back After Report Claims He Was Drinking Cognac, Getting Massages and Nude Photos (Exclusive)
Combs’ release date is now listed as March 2, 2028. PEOPLE can confirm he remains in solitary confinement.
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October 8, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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McDonald's sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees
McDonald’s is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with competing franchisees.
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October 8, 2026 at 10:03 AM