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Fulton Sheen Beatified in St. Louis — Sep 21, 2026Beaucoup of Catholic faithful will gather in St. Louis for the beatification Mass of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen at the Dome at America’s Center, a key step toward sainthood that hinges on the church confirming a miracle attributed to his intercession. Coverage ties together the official process, the 2010 medical miracle, and personal and historical connections—from Peoria’s roots and large global participation to longtime devotion in New York and St. Louis communities.

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Russia Plans Bear Controls After 22 Bear-Attack Deaths — Sep 30, 2026At least 22 people have been killed in bear attacks across Russia since spring, as bears increasingly enter populated areas amid food shortages linked to poor harvests and dry, milder conditions. The government is considering lifting hunting quotas, setting regional population limits and giving local authorities more power to manage bear numbers.

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Flood and Beach Hazards Span Carolinas, CaliforniaWeather — Oct 4, 2026The National Weather Service issued beach hazards statements for Southern California coastal areas, warning of dangerous rip currents, 3- to 6-foot surf and unusually high tides through Friday, with risks of drowning, coastal flooding and erosion. Officials urge beachgoers to stay out of the water and away from rocks and jetties; a separate Cabo travel article also warns visitors to heed local beach flags amid hazardous surf.

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LA28 Unveils Preliminary Venice Beach Triathlon Courses — Sep 23, 2026LA28 unveiled Venice Beach triathlon courses; the women's race on July 15, 2028, awards the first medals of the Games with a rare beach-start swim.

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Chris Dalton The single finish line at Venice Beach should make the races more exciting to watch in person.

Liberty beats Sam Houston 35-3, fifth straight winSports — 3dLiberty beat Sam Houston 35-3, extending its winning streak to five games behind 297 rushing yards and a defense that limited the Bearkats to 243 total yards. The Flames improved to 5-1 and moved within one win of bowl eligibility.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Bears Beat Eagles 27-7 as Hurts Returns — Sep 27, 2026Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts left Monday night’s game against the Bears after taking a hard hit in the second quarter and was evaluated for a possible concussion. Backup Andy Dalton replaced him while Hurts remained in the medical tent, with his status uncertain.

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Brewers Beat Dodgers in NLCS Opener — 2dThe Brewers and Dodgers are set for an NLCS rematch, with Milwaukee aiming to turn its regular-season success and home-field advantage into a trip to the World Series against a formidable Los Angeles team. The series opener coincides with a Packers-Bears game, bringing crowds and a welcome boost to Milwaukee businesses as fans navigate a packed sports Sunday.

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NFL expects season-opening games nationwide Sunday — 2dWeek 5 of the 2026 NFL season features Eagles-Jaguars in London, the Bears-Packers rivalry and several pivotal matchups, including Bills-Rams and 49ers-Seahawks. The Ravens will face the Falcons without Lamar Jackson.

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No. 8 BYU beats Iowa State, stays unbeaten — 2dNo. 8 BYU stayed unbeaten at 5-0 with a 24-10 win over Iowa State as Bear Bachmeier threw for 329 yards and two scores and ran for a career-high 109.

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Former Giants Player Missing 15 Months — 5dFormer New York Giants cornerback Sam Beal has been missing since July 2025, when he traveled to Virginia Beach and told his girlfriend he planned to return home. His car was later found with his shoes and socks inside; authorities in Michigan and Virginia are investigating as his family continues to seek information.

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Beachgoers visit Gulf Coast for waves before Hurricane Isaias arrivesWeather — 3dLifeguards raised double-red flags at Pensacola Beach Thursday as visitors chased big waves before Isaias. Airport closes 10 a.m. Friday.

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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.

Syracuse-Akron Soccer Test Was ScheduledSports — Oct 5, 2026Syracuse men’s soccer faced No. 18 Akron on Oct. 6 in a significant nonconference test that could help prepare the Orange for a potential NCAA Tournament run. Syracuse entered unbeaten in four matches after beating then-No. 10 Notre Dame and drawing No. 10 Pitt; Akron led the all-time series 3-1 and had last beaten the Orange in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.

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Football Week Features Rivalry Losses and Wisconsin Win — Sep 30, 2026Michigan lost the Little Brown Jug to Minnesota, 20-14, after four turnovers, while Abilene Christian fell to Mercer, 34-17, amid five giveaways. Elsewhere, Maclay’s middle-school team improved to 4-1 after a winless season last year, Florida’s Piper beat Deerfield Beach in a rare 6-4 finish, and Tennessee has lost four players to season-ending injuries.

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OpenAI Releases Codex CLI 0.158 With OAuth Security UpdatesTech — Sep 28, 2026Codex CLI 0.158 adds support for MCP servers using pre-registered OAuth secrets, bearer-token protection for exec-server WebSockets, and default approval prompts for elevated commands, alongside cross-platform sandbox fixes. Because the changes affect authentication, permissions and sandbox behavior, the articles recommend testing the release in a controlled canary before wider deployment.

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Orioles top Yankees 10-2 in one game, fall 6-3 in other — Sep 25, 2026The Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 10-2, powered by home runs from Pete Alonso, Dylan Beavers and Jeremiah Jackson. Alonso homered twice as Baltimore pulled away with a multi-run fourth inning.

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Nicole Hardy Splitting with the Yankees after the big first game win feels like a missed chance overall.

Soccer vs American FootballYourlist — VS BattleThe world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.

Five Classic Hits Endure Across Six Decades — Sep 24, 2026Retrospectives revisit enduring pop hits including the Association’s chart-topping “Cherish,” the Box Tops’ “The Letter,” Stealers Wheel’s “Stuck in the Middle with You,” and Joe Cocker’s celebrated version of “You Are So Beautiful.” They also trace the Beatles’ “Something” from George Harrison’s uncertain demo to a beloved song on Abbey Road, highlighting the varied stories and lasting appeal behind classic recordings.

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Oregon State takes 14-0 lead over Montana in opening quarter — Sep 19, 2026Braden Atkinson matched Sean Mannion's Oregon State record with six touchdowns as the Beavers beat Montana 52-17.

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Rachel Meyers Montana Tech's 58-10 win keeps their streak alive and shows why they're the top team in their conference.

Five NFL Games Scheduled for Sunday Viewing — Sep 12, 2026The opening NFL week features several high-profile matchups, with the Falcons-Eagles? Wait, check: article1 is Falcons-Steelers where Cooper Rush is starter but dealing with back spasms. Correction: Falcons-Steelers in Pittsburgh. The Giants-Cowboys, Dolphins-Raiders, Jets-Titans, and Bears-Panthers also on the slate, with multiple streaming options like Fubo and networks such as FOX and radio coverage.

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Nicole Hardy Cooper Rush starting against the Falcons despite the back spasms could make Pittsburgh a tougher spot than usual.

CeeDee Lamb and Kyler Murray Top Week 1 Prop Recommendations — Sep 13, 2026Five NFL prop bets highlighted across the articles all favor overs: CeeDee Lamb over 6.5 receptions in Cowboys-Giants, Kyler Murray over 22.5 rushing yards in Packers-Vikings, D’Andre Swift over 62.5 rushing yards in Bears-Panthers, Zay Flowers over 63.5 receiving yards in Ravens-Colts, and Garrett Wilson over 5.5 receptions in Jets-Titans, each supported by expected roles and Week 1 context. The picks emphasize established roles, favorable matchups, and volume in a low-variance Week 1 environment.

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Marcus Bell CeeDee Lamb over 6.5 receptions feels like the safest pick here given his role in the offense.

Backyard Bear Encounters Reported in Washington, North CarolinaWorld — Sep 23, 2026A 12-year-old boy in Bellingham, Washington, fought off a black bear that attacked him in his backyard; the bear then injured his father before fleeing, and both were treated for minor injuries. Wildlife officials have set a trap after the bear returned to the area, while the family says the encounter has not changed their view of the risks posed by local bears.

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Bear 89 Backpack wins Fat Bear Week as Interior names him Lord of Lard — Oct 1, 2026Bear 89, known as Backpack, won Fat Bear Week 2026 on Tuesday after more than 2.3 million votes. The Interior Department called him Lord of Lard, Earl of Girth and Commander in Beef.

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Beans fuel quick meals and rising Maine wellness trend via ham soup — Sep 21, 2026Across these pieces, beans are celebrated as inexpensive, protein-rich staples that power quick weeknight meals—from versatile canned black bean dishes and hearty soups to beans on toast or jacket potatoes—and as a rising cultural and wellness phenomenon in Maine. Included are practical, one-pot or slow-cooker recipes and tips for using leftovers such as ham to make comforting, budget-friendly soups.

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Marcus Bell Beans on toast with a side of ham soup is my go-to weeknight dinner, and it never gets old.

Beam, Masdar City Sign MOU Exploring Clean-Energy SystemsBusiness — Sep 17, 2026Beam Global and Masdar City Free Zone signed a non-binding MoU to explore integrating Beam’s off-grid EV charging, solar-integrated e-bikes, and other clean-energy mobility technologies into Masdar City’s ecosystem, following Beam Middle East’s licensing. The partnership aims to advance sustainable mobility and clean-energy innovation in the UAE and GCC’s green-investment push, though deployment details and timelines remain undecided.

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Hungry Bears Increasingly Visit Western North Carolina HomesEnvironment — 2dAs winter approaches, bears build fat reserves and search widely for food before denning, which can bring them into neighborhoods. Woolly-bear caterpillar markings are popularly said to forecast winter conditions, but experts say the folklore isn’t a reliable prediction method.

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