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Texas execution expected to mark nation’s 30th — 4dTexas inmate Jamaal Howard was scheduled to be executed by lethal injection for the 2000 killing of convenience store clerk Vickie Swartout. His attorneys sought to halt the execution, arguing he is intellectually disabled, while the state disputed that claim; an appeal was pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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FBI stops ISIS mall massacre plot in Minnesota — 2dAn 18-year-old in Richfield took a disabled AK-47-style rifle and live ammo from an undercover seller he believed was ISIS, court papers say, aiming to kill dozens at the Mall of America on Oct. 24.

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Jared Kim The disabled rifle probably saved lives, but it is still worrying how close he got to trying.

Jack in the Box disables San Diego anti-loitering sprinklersLifestyle — 4dJack in the Box disabled an anti-loitering system at its downtown San Diego restaurant after sprinklers soaked customers and passersby while a recording told people to leave or make a purchase. The company said the recording was unauthorized and the sprinklers were part of a cleaning system; customers and homeless advocates are calling for an apology and greater corporate accountability.

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DOJ Report Says NSBA Letter Labeled Father Potential Terrorist After School Rape1 source — 3dA 2021 letter to then-President Joe Biden described a father as a possible domestic terrorist after he confronted a school about the brutal rape of his disabled daughter by a boy dressed as a girl in a school bathroom, the Department of Justice alleges.

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Eurozone Investor Confidence Falls, German Consumers Turn Pessimistic — 4dGerman consumer confidence fell sharply in October, clouding prospects for spending and Christmas shopping as households anticipated higher prices and lower disposable income. Eurozone investor confidence also weakened as expectations declined; Sentix cited growing concern about France, while Germany’s current economic assessment improved despite softer expectations.

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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.

Ukraine Claims Strikes Disabled 51% of Russia’s Refining Capacity — 4dUkraine's Defense Ministry said late Sunday strikes disabled 51% of Russia's oil refining capacity; the claim is unverified. Putin said the attacks cost about 1% of GDP.

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Jared Kim If those strikes really hit half of Russia's refining capacity, their fuel shortages could drag on longer than Putin admits with that 1% GDP figure.

UK Q2 growth revised up to 0.5% as investment and incomes strengthen — Sep 30, 2026The UK economy grew 0.5% in the second quarter, up from an initial 0.4% estimate, making it the fastest-growing G7 economy in the first half; household disposable income and business investment also rose. Economists cautioned that higher energy costs, inflation and interest rates could weigh on growth ahead of the government’s October budget.

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Derek Foss Rising household incomes are welcome but with inflation and rates up this growth might not last long into the autumn.

Boeing flags 737 MAX landing navigation glitch — Sep 26, 2026Boeing flagged a 737 MAX glitch that can disable automated flight guidance after a missed approach if pilots change the planned path; engineers are working on a permanent fix.

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Chris Dalton Pilots need clear procedures for when the guidance drops out after a missed approach.

How to cover a White House briefing — Sep 23, 2026For new correspondents who need the daily sequence so they walk in ready and leave with usable copy.

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Derek Foss Knowing the full sequence helps avoid wasting time and lets you focus on getting solid material for the next deadline.

Reusable Bags Pile Up at Home, Experts Advise Donations — Sep 21, 2026Tanner finds reusable bags "sneaky" under sinks; Oremus uses hers a decade. Miller: good only if reused—donate extras to food banks.

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Sam Okafor I keep ending up with more bags than I need from every trip and never remember to reuse them all. Donating the extras makes sense to clear out the clutter.

Rochester Couple Charged in Disabled Son’s Homicide — Sep 17, 2026Timothy Green, 33, was found naked at about 88 pounds; police charged his mother and her boyfriend with murder, saying they restrained him with handcuffs and gym weights and starved him.