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Eritrean troops drive through northern Ethiopian town, witnesses say1 source — 14h

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Congo River Collision Kills 30-Plus, Dozens Missing — 2dAt least 30 were killed and dozens remain missing after two motorised wooden boats collided on the Congo River; a witness said passengers were trapped underwater as one vessel sank.

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Skydivers witness Wisconsin plane crash and jump to help survivors — Sep 28, 2026

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Sa’marian Aranda Identified in Fatal Racine Park ShootingWorld — 3dA 17-year-old was killed and a 16-year-old was wounded and taken into custody after gunfire erupted during an altercation at a large gathering at Lockwood Park in Racine. Police are investigating and are asking witnesses to share information or video.

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Santa Rosa Man Charged in School-Area ArsonWorld — 2dA 27-year-old Santa Rosa man, Argenis Mauricio Paez, was arrested and charged with two felony counts of arson after witnesses said he started two vegetation fires near Roseland Accelerated Middle School. Officers extinguished one fire before it reached a tree; neither fire caused injuries or structural damage.

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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.

Tennessee Execution of Christa Pike Fails — 6dChrista Pike survived two pentobarbital doses in a failed Tennessee execution on Sept. 30, 2026; witnesses heard loud snoring before she went to a hospital.

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Reader Do you think the woman Pike murdered did not suffer?

Jack Smith Faces Senate Panel on Trump Probes Amid Partisan Clash — Sep 29, 2026Jack Smith is sole witness at a Sept. 29 Senate hearing as lawmakers whose phone records his Trump probes collected prepare to question him.

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Reader This POS belongs in prison, but it will probably never happen!

Lansing Police Probe Five River Trail DeathsWorld — 4dLansing police are investigating whether five deaths of unhoused men along a roughly one-mile stretch of the River Trail over the past year are connected, but have not confirmed a serial killer. Four cases involved apparent blunt-force injuries and one involved a stabbing for which a suspect has been charged; limited witnesses and surveillance footage have hampered the investigations, while community members are calling for greater safety measures.

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Longtime Lakers Announcer Lawrence Tanter Dies at 76 — Sep 24, 2026When LeBron James hit 50,000 points in 2025, Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter told the crowd they had "just witnessed history." Tanter has died at 76 after 43 seasons.

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Grand Jury Declines Charges in Nolan Wells Death — Sep 22, 2026A Jackson County grand jury reviewed 43 witnesses and 132 subpoenas, then returned a no true bill in Nolan Wells' death. DA: no one charged.

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Utah family details extreme weather, chaos witnessed during Hurricane Lowell — Sep 9, 2026

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Dana Whitfield The family's account of the flooding and damage makes me wonder how prepared inland states really are for these storms.

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

U.S. citizen injured after ICE agents mistake him for fugitive in Illinois — Sep 24, 2026A U.S. citizen was injured and hospitalized after ICE agents in Evanston, Illinois, mistook him for a fugitive during an arrest attempt; authorities say agents released him after realizing their mistake. Witnesses say he was pinned down and beaten despite identifying himself as a citizen, and local police are investigating.

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Rachel Meyers The agents released him only after the fact, which is too late. Local police need to hold them accountable for the beating.

Jehovah’s Witnesses Ease Blood-Component Rules, Retain Whole-Blood Ban — Sep 18, 2026The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has further relaxed policies on blood, allowing members to decide, based on personal conscience, whether to accept or donate four main blood components (red cells, white cells, plasma, platelets) and to receive products derived from donated blood. The organization, however, maintains its longstanding ban on whole-blood transfusions and notes that decisions on blood use remain a personal conscience matter, with prior updates permitting members to store their own blood for future care.

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Marcus Bell This update could mean fewer Witnesses face conflicts during major surgeries.

Streisand Condemns Trump Over Kennedy Center Turmoil — Sep 17, 2026Streisand called Kennedy Center naming fights and a planned closure "galling and painful to witness," blaming "one man's name and unchecked ego" after a judge required 30 days' notice for major changes.

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Rachel Meyers Requiring 30 days notice before big changes at the Kennedy Center seems like basic fairness to protect its programs and staff.

Texas Guard F-16 Crashes Near Traverse City — Sep 17, 2026Pilot ejected safely before a Texas Air National Guard F-16 crashed near Traverse City on Sept. 17, 2026; witnesses reported a big fireball and ongoing explosions.

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Maya Lindstrom Glad the pilot got out okay, but closing that road and sheltering folks sounds like the smart move until they check the site.

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.

Archbishop Lori Urges Women Religious to Renew Society — Sep 19, 2026Archbishop William Lori commended women religious at the CMSWR national assembly for their pivotal role in American life, urging that the Church’s renewal begins with a renewal of persons and that sanctity, not politics, should guide national culture. Across multiple addresses, he framed the 250th anniversary of American independence as an invitation to renewal through holiness and communal witness, highlighting the evangelical counsels as a transformative force in society.

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Chris Dalton Archbishop Lori makes a good point that real cultural change starts with personal holiness and the sisters' witness rather than chasing political wins.

Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Assault on Moscow — Sep 17, 2026A series of Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian cities, destroying shopping centers and damaging commercial facilities, with fires in Kryvyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, and the Kyiv region and multiple reports of injuries or casualties as rescue services work to assess damage. Civilians, including children near skateparks, were reported as witnesses or victims, and authorities warned that the situation remains dangerous with ongoing alerts and follow-up strikes anticipated.

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Wichita Police Investigate Woman Found Dead in Suitcase — Sep 17, 2026Wichita police are investigating a homicide after a 67-year-old woman, later identified as Lorretta M. Moody, was found dead inside a suitcase delivered to Fire Station 22 by two men; investigators are working to determine how the woman and the two individuals are connected and to establish a timeline, with no arrests announced and no threat to the public. Authorities have not released Moody’s name initially and are awaiting fingerprint confirmation to confirm identity, as they canvass the neighborhood and interview witnesses.

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Tate Brothers Denied Bail in Extradition Case — Sep 9, 2026The Tate brothers, Andrew and Tristan, remain jailed in Miami as they challenge extradition to Britain on rape and related charges, with prosecutors arguing they pose a flight risk and potential danger to the community. Separate Romanian authorities also accuse them of trafficking and witness‑tampering, while their defense contends their high public profile and Romania’s supervision reduce flight risk as extradition proceedings continue.

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Chris Dalton Romanian cases on top of the UK ones show a pattern that courts shouldn't ignore for now.

Families Recall Births Linked to 9/11Health — Sep 10, 2026As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is observed, personal stories from across North America highlight trauma, resilience, and lasting connections—ranging from a Canadian student who witnessed the towers’ collapse to families who welcomed a child on that day and those who reflect on the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel ordeal. These recollections emphasize enduring solidarity, the intertwining of private milestones with national tragedy, and the bonds between nations as communities honor victims and survivors.

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Trump Says He’d Consider Pardon for Cohen — Sep 9, 2026President Donald Trump said he would consider a pardon for Michael Cohen, who is seeking clemency after pleading guilty to tax and related charges and whose testimony helped convict Trump in 2024; Cohen has said he felt pressured to testify. Trump indicated Cohen recanted his testimony, and suggested he would weigh a pardon if everything checks out, with Cohen's case continuing to generate debate about the witnesses and timeline of the proceedings.

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Sam Okafor The debate over those witnesses and timelines makes me doubt how solid the case against Trump really was.

Charlie Kirk Anniversary Fuels Political Polarization — Sep 8, 2026The gunshot killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025 ignited widespread misinformation and conspiracy theories that amplified political polarization, while authorities pursued charges against Tyler James Robinson and witnesses like Hunter Kozak faced online harassment from investigators and fans. As the case unfolds and marks a year, observers note that the tragedy exposed how quickly narratives can diverge from facts, though there is consensus on the need to curb violence and restore civil discourse.

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Reader Tyler Robinson needs to face the firing squad. No excuses. Convict and put this animal down.

Magnolia Oil-Tank Fire Kills Three FirefightersPolitics — Sep 17, 2026Arkansas history on September 19–20 features a spectrum of notable events: Civil War skirmishing near Helena in 1862, the 1883 marriage of future governor George W. Donaghey, and the 1923 Little Rock police murders death sentences; 1944 Magnolia’s oil-fire disaster that claimed three firefighters; the 1957 Central High School desegregation injunction hearing that led to the guards’ withdrawal; and the 1974 Young v. Ethyl Corporation bromine litigation. The dates also record 1863 Cavalry organization at Magnolia, 1917 Fort Smith labor strike, 1942 Jehovah’s Witnesses attack in Little Rock, 1957 legal challenges surrounding Little Rock desegregation, the 1958 vote to keep closed schools, and Kennedy’s Arkansas campaign in 1960.

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San Francisco Leaders Withdraw Yekutiel Endorsements After Allegations — 6dSan Francisco District 8 candidate Manny Yekutiel suspended his campaign after new allegations that he groped two men without consent at a 2023 Pride event; the reports also revived a 2020 assault allegation. Mayor Daniel Lurie and other prominent backers withdrew their endorsements, while Yekutiel denied assaulting anyone, expressed regret for any crossed boundaries and has not been charged with a crime.

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US completes withdrawal from Iraq bases