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Televangelist Jim Bakker, convicted in PTL fraud case, dies at 86 — 1dTelevangelist Jim Bakker, who co-founded the PTL Club and built the Heritage USA Christian theme park with his then-wife Tammy Faye, has died at 86, his family announced; his cause of death was not disclosed. His ministry collapsed amid scandal and fraud convictions in the 1980s, and he later returned to Christian television in Missouri.

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Flowers Foods Recalls Hawaiian Bread in Five StatesHealth — 1dNature's Own Hawaiian Bread recalled over undeclared milk in five states; best-by dates run through October 18, 2026. Discard or return for refund.

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Meme claims non-Democrat returned 128k after initial assumption — 1dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Blackhawks’ Byram misses Buffalo return for family matter — 3dBowen Byram, Chicago's top-paid defenseman on a six-year $75 million deal, will miss Saturday's return to Buffalo for a family matter. Greenway is expected to play.

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Dana Whitfield Family comes first, so Byram skipping the Buffalo game is the right call even if it delays his matchup against the Sabres.

Nevada Guard Returns From Historic Epic Fury MissionWorld — 2dMore than 200 Nevada Air National Guard airmen and four C-130s returned to Reno after a six-month, short-notice deployment supporting Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command region. The 152nd Airlift Wing transported personnel and munitions during the operation; commanders said the unit completed its mission without losses.

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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.

Kansas Guard Melvin Council Jr. Returns to Practice — 2dKansas guard Melvin Council Jr. is returning for the 2026-27 season after receiving a preliminary court injunction granting him additional eligibility, and will resume practicing with the Jayhawks immediately. Council averaged 12.7 points, five rebounds and about five assists last season; his eligibility case remains ongoing.

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U.S. Pulls All 12 B-1 Bombers From Britain Over Suspected Terror Plot — 2dThe U.S. withdrew all 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in Britain after security concerns over a suspected Iran-linked terror plot against the base. The Pentagon confirmed the aircraft had returned to U.S. home stations, while officials offered few details about the threat.

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Chris Dalton Withdrawing the bombers shows the threat at Fairford must be taken very seriously.

Paramount+ Renews ‘Tulsa King’ for Season 5 — 1dParamount+ renewed Sylvester Stallone’s crime drama Tulsa King for a fifth season ahead of Season 4’s premiere. Season 5 is filming in New York, where the story will return to Dwight Manfredi’s mafia roots, with Scarlet Rose Stallone promoted to series regular and four new regular cast members joining.

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Puka Nacua Expected to Return Against Eagles — 6dRams receiver Puka Nacua, who missed the past two games with an injury, returned to full practice and is expected to be available for Sunday’s Week 4 matchup with the Eagles. Coach Sean McVay said the team has been cautious with his recovery, and Nacua says he is ready to return.

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Tsar Samuel’s Remains Return to BulgariaWorld — 6dBulgaria welcomed the remains identified as those of Tsar Samuel, who ruled from 997 to 1014, in a major national ceremony after Greece agreed to return them. In exchange, Bulgaria is returning 48 church artifacts taken during World War I; the handover also touches off renewed sensitivities over Samuel’s contested legacy with North Macedonia.

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Netflix Releases Jessica Chastain’s Heartland Trailer — 20hNetflix has released a trailer for Heartland, a mystery thriller starring Jessica Chastain as a reclusive country music legend who returns to Nashville to find her missing niece and confront the city’s seedy underbelly. The film, directed by Shana Feste, also features Garrett Hedlund, Jennifer Nettles and Ross Lynch, with original music from the cast and other country artists.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Guinea-Bissau Military Bars Ex-President Embaló’s Return — 5dGuinea-Bissau’s military authorities have barred ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló from returning from exile ahead of December elections, citing security risks and the need to preserve public order; political activity restrictions remain in force. Residents expressed mixed views, with some saying Embaló should be allowed to return and voters decide his future, while others accepted the junta’s claim that his safety could not be guaranteed.

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Elena Vasquez Barring the former president from even coming home makes the upcoming elections look rigged before they start.

UPS secures exclusive TikTok Shop returns deal at 10,000 locations — Sep 29, 2026UPS won exclusive no-box TikTok Shop returns at nearly 10,000 Ulta, Staples, and UPS sites after U.S. retail returns hit about $850 billion in 2025.

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Dana Whitfield UPS landing the exclusive deal makes sense when returns are already costing retailers hundreds of billions each year.

Eagles' Barkley Leaves Rams Game With Hamstring Injury — 2dSaquon Barkley, who earns about $20 million a year, left the Eagles-Rams game in Q1 with a hamstring injury and was ruled questionable to return.

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Rachel Meyers Barkley's early hamstring exit hurts the Eagles even more with Johnson and Smith already sidelined.

Greece Plans Return of Tsar Samuel’s RemainsWorld — Sep 29, 2026Greece and Bulgaria have reached an agreement to return the remains of medieval Bulgarian ruler Tsar Samuel to Bulgaria after years of negotiations. As part of a broader cultural exchange, Bulgaria is expected to return Greek religious relics taken during the world wars.

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U.S. Deports Nicaraguan Dissident, Jailed Again — 1dJeffrey Jarquín, a Nicaraguan exile who said he was tortured after protesting the government, was deported from the United States and immediately jailed again at El Modelo prison, according to his family and lawyer. His asylum case had been rejected, and advocates say his return highlights the risks facing Nicaraguans deported under President Trump’s administration.

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Union Says CMMC Nurse Reinstated Amid Labor DisputePolitics — 1dA nurse fired amid union-organizing efforts at Central Maine Medical Center has been reinstated and is expected to return to work this week. The union is calling for the remaining suspended or fired nurses to be reinstated, while the hospital says its disciplinary actions were based on policy and patient-safety violations, not union activity.

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Brewers’ Woodruff Hopes for World Series Return — 4dBrewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff, sidelined since July with a shoulder injury and left off the NL Division Series roster, is working toward a possible return if Milwaukee reaches the World Series. He is not expected to be ready for the next round and still must clear several throwing and recovery steps, leaving a comeback uncertain and potentially risky.

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Nicole Hardy If he needs more throwing sessions before being cleared then Milwaukee might have to go without him no matter how far they advance.

Broncos' Patrick Surtain Exits 49ers Game With Ankle Injury — 2dTwo-time All-Pro Patrick Surtain II left the Broncos' Oct. 4 game at the 49ers with a non-contact ankle injury and did not return.

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Elena Vasquez Non-contact ankle injuries like that often linger. The team should sit him until it's fully healed instead of risking more damage.

Alex Scott withdraws from England squad with injury — 2dBournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has withdrawn from England duty after suffering an injury during the 7-0 win over Croatia, his first senior start. He is returning to his club for assessment and could be sidelined for around six to eight weeks.

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Tom Gallagher Bournemouth will miss his energy in midfield for up to two months now. They were counting on him stepping up after that England call.

Ohio State Special Teams Need Improvement, Day SaysSports — 14hAfter Ohio State’s win over Iowa, coach Ryan Day praised progress in the running game and run defense but said the offense still needs more explosive plays. He also said the Buckeyes’ special teams have not improved enough, citing problems across kicking, punting and returns, including missed field goals.

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Kartal Wins on WTA Return After Injury Layoff — 6dBritain’s Sonay Kartal has made a strong return to tennis after a six-month absence with a back injury, beating Andrea Lazaro Garcia and then China’s Wang Xinyu at the China Open. The wins put her into the last 16 as she looks to rebuild her ranking after falling to No. 129.

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Trey'Dez Green to returnSports — Sep 27, 2026

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Taylor Swift’s Expanded Album Returns to Billboard 200 No. 1 — 4dTaylor Swift’s expanded album The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore returned to No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 for a 13th nonconsecutive week and debuted atop the U.K. album chart, with its four new songs driving a sharp streaming-fueled sales surge. Tinashe and Kenny Chesney also landed in the U.S. top 10, while U.K. rock acts Keo and Nothing But Thieves placed second and third.

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