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R&B Star Freddie Jackson Dies at 69 — 2dFreddie Jackson died Oct. 5, 2026; his family called him a "kind, generous soul." No cause given. Outlets split on whether he was 69 or 70.

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Six-Time All-Star Sam McDowell Dies at 84 — 2dSix-time All-Star Sam McDowell, Cleveland strikeout king with 2,453 career Ks, died at 84. DiBiasio called his life a story of redemption.

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Oettinger’s 17th shutout powers Stars’ first win — 2dJake Oettinger recorded his 17th career shutout as Dallas blanked San Jose 5-0 for the Stars' first win of the 2026-27 season.

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Derek Foss Five goals and a clean sheet is a strong way for the Stars to grab their first victory this year.

Soap Star Robert Kelker-Kelly Dies at 62 — 3dRobert Kelker-Kelly, Days of Our Lives' Bo Brady from 1992-1995, died October 3 at 62 in Missouri after chest pain; cause not announced.

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Westbrook Develops Series on Smith and Jazzy Jeff — 2dWestbrook Studios and The Malar Group are developing “215,” a scripted series about Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s rise from teenage friends in late-1980s Philadelphia to hip-hop stars. The project will follow their pursuit of a record deal amid the city’s growing hip-hop scene and is the first title in the companies’ film and television partnership.

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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.

Stars Commit to 2027 Australian Open One-Point Slam — 14hAlcaraz, Sinner, Gauff and Osaka lock in for the 2027 Australian Open 1 Point Slam, a single-point knockout with a A$1 million prize and Jan. 13 final at Rod Laver Arena.

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Saved by Bell Star’s Death Certificate Cites Parkinson’s — 1dDennis Haskins, Saved by the Bell's Mr. Belding, died at 75 on September 27; his death certificate lists Parkinson's disease after a diagnosis kept private since 2018.

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Padres closer Miller misses do-or-die Game 3 — 1dMLB put Padres closer Mason Miller on the paternity list less than an hour before elimination Game 3; 38-save, 1.67 ERA All-Star is replaced by Wandy Peralta (3.61 ERA).

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Most Iran-war families absent from White House event — 1dMost families of six U.S. soldiers killed March 1 in the Iran war's deadliest attack did not attend an Oct. 6 White House Gold Star reception; the Army has not released its June findings.

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CMA Reveals Star Lineup for Dolly Tribute — 3dCMA named Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson and more for a live Oct. 21 ABC Dolly Parton tribute; proceeds go to her Imagination Library.

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Elena Vasquez Ella Langley stands out on the lineup, she might bring a fresh take that fits right in with the classics.

WNBA star confronts fan during Fever Aces playoff game — Sep 30, 2026

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Priya Raman Fans pay to watch but should know better than to heckle players so aggressively in a playoff setting.

New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Haliburton Returns as Pacers Beat Timberwolves in Ames — 2dPacers star Tyrese Haliburton returns to Iowa State for a preseason game against the Timberwolves, revisiting the school where he spent two seasons and made lasting memories. He suggested holding the game in Ames and bought tickets for students, while saying he is excited to share the experience with his teammates.

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Saved by the Bell stars pay tribute to Dennis Haskins — Sep 29, 2026

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Tom Gallagher Mark Paul Gosselaar's words really capture how important Mr. Belding was to the whole series.

Gold Fields Weighs Sweetened Takeover Bid for Northern Star — Sep 29, 2026

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Blues Shut Out Stars 4-0 in Season Opener — Oct 1, 2026The St. Louis Blues opened the 2026-27 NHL season with a 4-0 road win over the Dallas Stars, as goaltender Joel Hofer earned a shutout and Mason McTavish scored in his Blues debut. Dallas struggled to generate offense and will look to rebound against Nashville.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Netflix Releases Jessica Chastain’s Heartland Trailer — 2dNetflix 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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Dancing With the Stars eliminates Taylor Hanson after Yacht Rock Night — Sep 30, 2026“Dancing With the Stars” held its first Yacht Rock Night, where Taylor Hanson and pro partner Britt Stewart were eliminated. A recap argued the pair had more to offer and criticized the show’s repeated early exits for Stewart, its only Black woman pro.

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Derek Foss The judges were too harsh on their chemistry when others with less energy stayed safe.

Tim McGraw Shares Video Tribute to Faith Hill on 30th Anniversary — 3dTim McGraw and Faith Hill marked their 30th wedding anniversary with McGraw sharing a heartfelt social media tribute and video celebrating their life together. The country stars, who married in 1996 and have three daughters, have described their enduring relationship as a deep partnership and friendship.

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Rock Shops Highlight Mineral Finds Across Five StatesLifestyle — 2dFeature stories spotlight five rock and mineral shops as unusual destinations: Dave’s Down to Earth in Illinois, Rock Star Crystals in New York, Peggy’s Rock Shop in Missouri, Bey’s Rock Shop in Pennsylvania and Rockhound Rock Shop in Michigan. Each article emphasizes the shops’ extensive collections of minerals, crystals and fossils and their distinctive settings.

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Predators Return Murray, Recall Pinchuk — 5dThe Nashville Predators recalled goaltender Matt Murray from AHL Milwaukee ahead of their game against Dallas, adding depth amid uncertainty over backup Justus Annunen’s availability. Murray has four career NHL appearances, all with the Stars.

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Northern Star rebuffs reported Gold Fields takeover bid — Sep 26, 2026Northern Star rebuffed Gold Fields' takeover approach. The Australian miner is valued at A$31.5 billion after shares fell 17% this year.

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Marcus Bell Activist investors might push Northern Star to reconsider if Gold Fields shows real value in combining the two companies.

Jon Watts Attached to Direct Star Wars Trilogy Opener — Sep 26, 2026Jon Watts is attached to direct the first film in Simon Kinberg's new Star Wars trilogy continuing the Skywalker Saga, The Hollywood Reporter reported September 26, 2026.

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Dana Whitfield Extending the Skywalker Saga again might work if they actually plan the whole thing out instead of making it up as they go.

Trump Vows ‘Full Pardon’ to Rodman, Freedom If They Play in WNBA — 6dFormer NBA stars Dennis Rodman and Enes Kanter Freedom have President Donald Trump’s permission to pursue careers in the WNBA. They will break “every record in the history of wome… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Chris Dalton I doubt two veteran NBA guys would break records there without facing a lot of pushback from the players already in the league.

Music Features Explore Artists, Scenes, LegaciesMusic — 3dMississippi’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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