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Venice Bishop Dewane dies after leading 260,000 Catholics — 2dBishop Frank J. Dewane, who led the Diocese of Venice for nearly two decades and served a community of roughly 250,000 to 260,000 Catholics, has died at 76 after a brief illness. He retired earlier this year; funeral arrangements are pending.

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Pennsylvania CSAM Cases Bring Charges, SentencingPolitics — 2dPennsylvania authorities charged Pottstown resident Timothy Paul Hoffman with 82 felonies related to possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material; a judge denied him bail, calling him a danger to the community. In separate cases, Edward T. Bommarito was sentenced to incarceration and probation after pleading guilty to possession, while David Frank Greenawalt was charged with 100 counts after investigators reportedly found suspected material on his devices.

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“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” — Anne Frank, Diarist, 1929–1945 — Oct 2, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Tennessee Corrections Chief Plans Resignation After Failed Execution — 5dChrista Pike survived two pentobarbital doses Wednesday and is on a ventilator; Tennessee corrections chief Frank Strada will resign later this month.

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Tom Gallagher The botched execution and survival on a ventilator point to real problems with how these procedures are handled.

Music Features Explore Artists, Scenes, LegaciesMusic — 4dMississippi’s Hattiesburg music scene remains active, while Haruki Murakami’s jazz roots and Frank Zappa’s genre-defying work show how musical traditions and influences shape artists across generations. A film revisits Madness’s gritty early years as the band rose from struggling north London musicians to pop stars.

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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.

Jets' Frank Reich — Sep 17, 2026

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Rankings name top Chicago White Sox pitchers and hitters — Sep 26, 2026Frank Thomas won consecutive MVP awards and set White Sox career records in home runs, RBIs and walks, topping a greatest-hitters ranking.

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Rachel Meyers The Rays clinching the AL East again proves their system works even if October results have been mixed.

Faith stories link personal trials with renewal in books and service — Sep 15, 2026A wave of faith-centered storytelling and outreach highlights resilience, spiritual renewal, and purposeful living, from personal testimonies and interviews to foundations supporting families and students. The pieces feature Joan Schreiner’s journey of transformation, Piper Goodwin’s legacy through Piper’s Purpose, Kirk Franklin’s candid reflections on faith and fame, Frank Kelly III’s call to live with purpose, and David Piper’s illustrated exploration of inner renewal.

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Kawhi Leonard Returns to Raptors in Trade — Sep 11, 2026The proposed Kawhi Leonard trade between the Clippers and Raptors remains in flux as the Clippers’ front office lacks an interim governor after the NBA imposed a $30 million fine and suspensions on owner Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker, and Lawrence Frank for a salary-cap circumvention investigation, complicating league approval of the deal. Despite assurances there is no league-level holdup, internal governance issues and ongoing investigations continue to delay finalizing Leonard’s return to Toronto in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and multiple draft assets.

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Doug Mason Speaks Out on Broken Engagement With Taylor Frankie Paul — Sep 29, 2026Doug Mason said on a Sept. 28, 2026 Instagram Story he has “officially moved on” after Taylor Frankie Paul admitted cheating on him with Dakota Mortensen.

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Sam Okafor Doug handled the cheating situation with class by declaring he has moved on for good.

Taylor Frankie Paul Says She Is Stepping Away From ‘Mormon Wives’ Over Cast Bullying — Sep 21, 2026On September 21, 2026, Taylor Frankie Paul said she is stepping away from Hulu's Mormon Wives, writing that castmates laughing about her kids is disgusting and she is relieved to be out.

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Tom Gallagher Stepping away makes sense if the bullying got that personal, no one should put up with that on TV.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Frankie Muniz Describes Six-Week 'Nightmare' After Split — Sep 18, 2026Frankie Muniz, 40, said Sept. 18 the last six weeks have been a "nightmare" after hitting rock bottom, two months after his divorce from Paige Price.

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Tom Gallagher Sounds like a rough stretch but plenty of people bounce back stronger once the dust settles from a split.

Bodies Recovered From Waters Across Four StatesWorld — 4dAuthorities in New York, Tennessee, Salem, and Providence reported separate recoveries of deceased people from waterways; identities were not released in the Ferry Point Park, Franklin County, and Providence cases. Investigations are ongoing, with no foul play suspected in the Salem and Providence cases.

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Zach Bryan Reportedly Buys $18.25M Tennessee EstateMusic — 3dZach Bryan reportedly bought a nearly 40-acre estate near Franklin, Tennessee, for $18.25 million. The property includes a four-bedroom home and a larger entertainment barn with guest suites and a professional recording studio.

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Motorcycle Crashes Kill Three, Injure RidersAuto — 5dSeparate motorcycle crashes in Kentucky and Ohio were fatal, killing two adults in Frankfort and an 18-year-old in Sandusky County. Other crashes in Ohio, Missouri and Pennsylvania left riders and passengers seriously or moderately injured, with investigations ongoing or few details available.

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The grammar gatekeeper testQuizie — QuizTwelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.

Pitt Beats Virginia Tech, Loses Heintschel to ACL Injury — Sep 28, 2026Undefeated Virginia Tech hosts unbeaten Pittsburgh at Lane Stadium in a pivotal early ACC matchup, with coach James Franklin urging fans to create a loud home-field advantage as Pitt faces its first road game of the season. The Hokies arrive after a fourth-quarter comeback at Boston College, but will face a potent Panthers offense led by quarterback Mason Heintschel and a defense that has been especially tough against the run.

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“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances.” — Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning — Oct 2, 2026Posted to FaithTap by IJR.

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Marcus Bell Frankl's point hits hard because attitude really is the only thing no one else can control for you.

“Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job.” — Franklin P. Jones, Humorist, 1908–1980 — Oct 1, 2026Posted to IJR by IJR.

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Long Island Cat Rescued After Five Days Trapped — Sep 24, 2026John DeBacker freed Lola after five days trapped upside down behind a wall in Franklin Square, Long Island, with no food or water.

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Tom Gallagher Five days trapped upside down is rough on any animal. They should check for other gaps in the house so this doesn't happen again.

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust sets $0.06 September dividendFinance — Sep 21, 2026

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Dana Whitfield This monthly dividend looks reliable and helps with steady income planning in my retirement account.

Barney Frank, Liberal Icon Who Called Out Left On Deathbed, Dies At 86 — May 20, 2026Former 16-term Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank died of congestive heart failure Tuesday at the age of 86. First elected to the House in 1980, Frank is known for being the co-author of the Dodd-Frank Wall…

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Former Rep Barney Frank Dies at 86 — May 20, 2026Former Rep. Barney Frank, (D-Mass.), who helped the United States through financial collapse, died Tuesday night. He was 86. Frank was known for his biting wit, liberal politics and mastery of financial policy. He…

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Researchers, Retired FBI Agent Reveal Name of Alleged Anne Frank BetrayerReporting — Jan 19, 2022Anne Frank is one of the most well-known names in history. Her diary is read in schools around the world, and her story is one that has broken many hearts over the decades. Her father, Otto Frank, was the only one of…

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The Nun Who Hid Anne Frank's FamilyGood News — FROM 1942Miep Gies supplies the secret annex daily

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