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Two Logan Men Plead Guilty to Reduced ChargesWorld — 3dTwo Logan men pleaded guilty to reduced charges stemming from separate domestic violence cases. Renan Alberto Alvarez admitted to assault and related offenses after an incident involving an infant, while Antonio Zarco-Orozco pleaded guilty to assault, theft and leaving an accident scene after fleeing police in a stolen pickup and later evading officers at Benson Marina.

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Teriyaki Madness Opens in Yonkers as Sushi Brands Plan New SitesLifestyle — 2dNew restaurants are expanding across North American cities: Teriyaki Madness has opened in downtown Yonkers, while Toronto’s Oroshi Fish Co. plans a second dry-aged sushi shop for late 2026. Charlotte is welcoming all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant Mr. Tokyo Premium, and Vancouver is slated to get Zumi, a revolving sushi bar, in winter 2026.

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European Nations Regret Having Open Borders After Moroccans Swarm Spain — 1hEuropean leaders are openly calling for Spain's removal from the continent's open-border system after tens of thousands of illegal aliens swarmed the nation's North African enclave.

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Researchers Sail to Nikumaroro in Earhart SearchScience — 1dA Purdue-backed team of marine archaeologists is heading to Nikumaroro in Kiribati to investigate a submerged object spotted in satellite imagery, which could be the wreckage of Amelia Earhart’s plane and support the theory that she and navigator Fred Noonan crashed near the atoll in 1937. The expedition’s finding is uncertain, with a veteran researcher who supports the castaway theory expressing skepticism about the object’s identification.

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Anne Carson Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in LiteratureEntertainment — 5dCanadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. In Canada, P.E.I. writer Nicholas Herring is among five Giller Prize finalists for *Your Breath in Charcoal*, with the winner to be announced in Toronto.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Multiple Soccer Matches Expected Across LeaguesSports — 19hPreviews cover several upcoming soccer matchups: Thrissur Magic vs. Calicut in the Super League Kerala, Napoli vs. Frosinone in Serie A, Toronto FC vs. CF Montréal in MLS, and St. Louis CITY SC vs. LA Galaxy. St. Louis enters its match with a stronger recent run and an unbeaten record against the Galaxy, while the other previews focus on predictions and matchday information.

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European Nations Regret Having Open Borders After Moroccans Swarm Spain — 5hEuropean leaders are openly calling for Spain's removal from the continent's open-border system after tens of thousands of illegal aliens swarmed the nation's North African enclave.

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Elena Vasquez This situation shows why strict entry rules matter more than ever for keeping Europe stable.

Steve Martin, Bluegrass Stars Recast ‘Old Town Road’ — 1dSteve Martin and Alison Brown have reworked Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” as a banjo-led bluegrass song, with new humorous lyrics by Martin. Bluegrass veterans Del McCoury and Dan Tyminski join the collaboration, which swaps the original’s country-trap production for acoustic strings.

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Candidates Speak at Campaign Events Across StatesPolitics — 2dOhio Attorney General candidates Keith Faber and John Kulewicz agreed to a moderated debate at Youngstown State University on Oct. 19, while candidates for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District, Carey Coleman and Emilia Sykes, are scheduled to speak at separate Akron Press Club events. In Georgia, four Republican statewide nominees—including U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins—addressed supporters at a Statesboro luncheon.

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European Nations Regret Having Open Borders After Moroccans Swarm Spain — 6hEuropean leaders are openly calling for Spain's removal from the continent's open-border system after tens of thousands of illegal aliens swarmed the nation's North African enclave.

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Derek Foss Leaders need to rethink free movement rules before more countries face the same pressure.

Four Motorcyclists Die in Crashes Across North AmericaAuto — 2dMotorcyclists were killed in separate crashes in Ontario, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Florida: an 82-year-old died after a collision with a car in Callander, a rider struck an SUV in South Middleton Township, a 52-year-old died after his motorcycle hit a concrete island in Tulsa County, and a 53-year-old was thrown into oncoming traffic in Hillsborough County. Investigations are ongoing in the Ontario and Florida crashes; authorities have not released the Pennsylvania victim’s identity.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

European Nations Regret Having Open Borders After Moroccans Swarm Spain — 8hEuropean leaders are openly calling for Spain's removal from the continent's open-border system after tens of thousands of illegal aliens swarmed the nation's North African enclave.

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European Nations Regret Having Open Borders After Moroccans Swarm Spain — 12hEuropean leaders are openly calling for Spain's removal from the continent's open-border system after tens of thousands of illegal aliens swarmed the nation's North African enclave.

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Priya Raman Removing Spain from Schengen makes sense until they secure their North African territories properly.

'I Speak for the Whole African & Arab Diaspora': Abdul El-Sayed Called France a 'Colonizer' During World Cup, Cheered for Morocco and Not US in Deleted Posts1 source — 19h

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Ron Hearst Plans Retirement After 38 YearsWeather — 4dKY3 Chief Meteorologist Ron Hearst is retiring after 38 years covering weather in the Ozarks, where his local expertise and decades of service made a lasting impression on viewers and colleagues. As the station looks back on his career, Hearst shared a message of thanks with viewers.

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What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

European Nations Regret Having Open Borders After Moroccans Swarm Spain — 16hEuropean leaders are openly calling for Spain's removal from the continent's open-border system after tens of thousands of illegal aliens swarmed the nation's North African enclave.

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Sam Okafor Italy and Finland have a point here, Spain needs to secure Ceuta better or risk pulling the whole Schengen system down.

European Nations Regret Having Open Borders After Moroccans Swarm Spain — 18hEuropean leaders are openly calling for Spain's removal from the continent's open-border system after tens of thousands of illegal aliens swarmed the nation's North African enclave.

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Nicole Hardy Italy and Finland are right to push back. Open borders only work if every country actually controls its external frontiers instead of shifting the burden.

Coroner Clears Husband as New Details Emerge in Wife's Disappearance — 19hNearly four months after Elena Katherine Moore was found dead following a six-day disappearance, authorities have determined that the 39-year-old South Carolina woman died from a h… — by Andrew Powell

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Greensboro man charged in rape, five robberiesWorld — 3dA 68-year-old man in Ireland has appeared in court charged with two counts of rape, false imprisonment and aggravated burglary in connection with a 2003 cold case; he pleaded not guilty. In separate U.S. cases, a Kansas rape charge is proceeding after a preliminary hearing, while Greensboro authorities say Justin Xavier Chambers faces rape and other felony charges tied to a reported motel assault and a series of robberies.

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Road projects, game release face delays across regionsWeather — 2dShadow of the Road’s release has been delayed from November 2026 to March 2027 so developers can refine combat, balance and progression systems. Separately, several highway projects face schedule delays or temporary traffic disruptions, including a Jonesboro-area bypass now expected in December 2028 and widening work in Hopkinsville.

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Shootings Injure Four in Cambridge, Albany, Greensboro, LouisvilleWorld — Oct 2, 2026A person was injured in separate shootings in Albany, Georgia, and Greensboro, North Carolina; Greensboro police said the Pichard Street shooting appeared isolated, with no ongoing public threat. In Louisville, a man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting at a home, and the police Domestic Violence Unit is investigating.

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Human Remains Found in Reading Home; Investigation OngoingWorld — Oct 3, 2026A property owner discovered human remains at a recently purchased home in Reading, Pennsylvania, and a deputy coroner confirmed they were human. Police are investigating and say the incident appears isolated, with no threat to the public.

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Three rollover crashes send people to hospitalsAuto — 6dA cyclist in Columbia, Missouri, was rescued from beneath an overturned vehicle after a crash on Business Loop 70 and taken to a trauma center; the collision briefly closed part of the road. Separate overturn crashes in Cheshire and Peterborough also sent drivers or passengers to hospitals, with roads closed or emergency crews responding at the scenes.

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Laredo Volleyball Teams Post District ResultsSports — 5dLaredo high school volleyball teams saw mixed results in early-October district play, with Alexander and Nixon earning sweeps while several other local teams took losses. Power rankings show multiple squads—including the Toros, Wolves, Mustangs and Panthers—in contention for playoff spots, with key district matchups ahead.

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