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Japan Plans Up-to-$21B New York Chip Fabs — 13hJapan plans up to $21B for two GlobalFoundries chip fabs in Malta, N.Y., with the U.S. set to take about 4% more equity and lift its stake to roughly 7%.

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Derek Foss This investment shows Japan sees real value in building advanced chip capacity right here in New York state.

Duke and CaroMont seek state approval for two Charlotte hospitalsHealth — 10hDuke and CaroMont seek state OK for two Mecklenburg hospitals adding 200 beds after a forecast of 389-bed need; opening possible by end of 2031.

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Chris Dalton More competition from Duke and CaroMont should help keep costs in check for Charlotte patients.

Bears’ Montez Sweat Suspended Two Games — 1dThe NFL suspended Bears defensive end Montez Sweat for two games without pay for violating its performance-enhancing substances policy, sidelining him for matchups against the Falcons and Patriots. His absence further weakens Chicago’s pass rush, already strained by injury, though Austin Booker had two sacks in the team’s loss to Green Bay.

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Sam Okafor Booker had a good game against Green Bay so maybe he can keep filling in and help limit the damage.

Two NFL coaches, two disastrous endings and zero excuses1 source — 2d

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Two Hawks Shot in Separate Southern California IncidentsHealth — 1dTwo hawks were brought to the San Diego Humane Society after separate shootings: a red-shouldered hawk found in Encanto died during treatment, while a red-tailed hawk found in Indio underwent surgery and was recovering. Officials stressed that hawks are legally protected and urged people to coexist with wildlife humanely.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Alabama Man Charged in Chainsaw Killings of Two Women — 1dMobile authorities say Thomas Steele is accused of killing his aunt and grandmother with a chainsaw and faces two capital murder charges. A judge denied him bond, and officials said he will undergo a mental competency evaluation; reports also describe concerns about his mental health before the killings.

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Bulgaria PM Says Drones Sank One of Two Black Sea Ships — 1dDrones hit two ships off Bulgaria overnight into Oct. 13, 2026, sinking one; all 15 Chelsea 3 crew rescued after three-drone strike, PM Radev says.

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Democrats Ramp Up Spending In Two States After Pulling Money From Georgia, North Carolina — 6hSenate Democrats' top super PAC spent nearly $7 million Wednesday in two competitive states after yanking funds from states where candidates hold comfortable leads.

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Two firefighters injured in San Antonio vacant apartment fireWorld — 1dTwo San Antonio firefighters were injured Wednesday morning while battling a fire at a vacant North Side apartment complex on Blanco Road. One suffered minor burns and was hospitalized as a precaution, while the other fell through the floor and is expected to recover; the cause is under investigation.

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Selma Blair Reportedly Arrested After Midair Door Attempt — 2dSelma Blair, 54, was detained at JFK around 11 p.m. Sunday after two Delta flight attendants reported injuries; the FBI issued a federal assault violation notice.

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Kenya confirms second Ebola case in quarantined relative — 10hKenya confirmed a second Bundibugyo Ebola case: a 39-year-old relative who fell ill on 13 October while already in quarantine and tested positive at two labs.

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Priya Raman Keeping travel and gatherings open makes sense if the response team stays on top of every contact.

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.

Tyreek Hill Liable, Ordered to Pay $500,000 — 1dMiami jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for two battery incidents vs. estranged wife Lakeeta Vaccaro, awards $500,000 compensatory damages and no punitive damages.

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Jared Kim Half a million seems reasonable for the victim but the rejected claims leave some questions unanswered.

Germany Detains Two Turks Over Polish Starlink Fire — 2dGerman police detained two Turkish citizens suspected of setting fire to a Polish Starlink station in September; Poland seeks extradition and blames Russian services.

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Mexico Storms: Two Dead, 10 Missing — 2dAt least two people died and 10 remain missing in Mexico after Hurricane Simon and storm Rachel brought torrential rain and flooding to Pacific coast communities.

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Grace Helbig plans surgery for two brain tumors — 2dGrace Helbig joked 'My cancer missed me' after ER doctors found two operable brain tumors; surgery is set for Oct. 14, 2026.

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

Two Drinks with . . . the Gay Christian Who’s Running ‘Playboy’ — 2d

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Memphis crash kills five, critically injures two officers — 3dSix people were in one car in a Memphis crash; five died. Two MPD officers in the other vehicle were critically injured.

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Tampa Cruiser Injures Two Officers, SuspectWorld — 2dA responding Tampa police cruiser accidentally struck two officers and a suspect as officers attempted to arrest the suspect during a narcotics investigation. All three were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the crash remains under investigation.

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Two Women Escape Canton Corrections Center, Remain at LargeWorld — 1dTwo women, Hope Skerrett and Kerriah Ohler, escaped from the Stark Regional Community Correction Center in Ohio and remained at large after police searched a nearby nature preserve with a drone and K-9. Authorities issued warrants and said the women may have planned to meet someone near a Walmart before traveling to Florida.

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Shootings across states leave four dead, four injuredWorld — 3dSeparate shootings across Maine, North Carolina and Mississippi left multiple people dead and injured: a Charlotte triple shooting killed two men and injured a third, while two Jackson incidents each left one man dead, with another seriously wounded in one. In LaGrange, Maine, two convicted felons were arrested after gunfire allegedly struck a home; a separate North Colorado Street shooting reportedly injured two men.

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Landmark Cases Set Stage For New Assisted-Suicide Lawsuits In Two States — 2dAssisted-suicide laws have divided the American population and sparked two lawsuits filed in the past month.

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Tom Gallagher It's about time the legal system addresses how assisted suicide laws affect families and medical ethics directly.

Nine Dead in Erie Shooting, Including Two Children — 5dNine people, including two children, were killed Friday at a Perry Street home in Erie, Pennsylvania; the suspected shooter was found dead inside.

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Two Charged After Gunfire Hits Allentown Fire Company Social ClubWorld — 2dTwo Allentown residents, Darren Linton and Shania Ruffin, were charged in a shooting into a members-only social club that injured a man early Monday. The victim is expected to survive, and Linton is accused of firing the gun; the investigation continues.

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Here Are 5 Major Court Cases That Shaped The Debate Over Assisted Suicide — 1hAssisted-suicide laws have divided the American population and sparked two lawsuits filed in the past month.

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