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Miami Uber Eats Driver Reportedly Shot, Pistol-WhippedWorld — 1dA Miami-Dade man, Khuslen Saruultuya, was arrested on an attempted felony murder charge after allegedly shooting an Uber Eats driver in the buttocks and pistol-whipping him when the driver returned to an apartment complex hoping to get his girlfriend’s number. The driver escaped for medical treatment, and deputies later reported finding suspected narcotics and cash at Saruultuya’s apartment.

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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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US Imposes Sanctions on International Criminal Court — 5dOn Oct. 9, 2026, Marco Rubio announced U.S. sanctions on the ICC as an institution, banning transactions and saying the U.S. will end the court if it does not end its threats.

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Trump, Rubio Weigh Firing Guilfoyle — 2dPresident Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. The possible move comes after a series of reports al… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Elena Vasquez Trump should pick actual diplomats for ambassador roles instead of people tied to his inner circle.

Libyan Forces Seize 1.3 Million Narcotic PillsWorld — 5dLibyan forces seized more than 1.3 million narcotic pills after a firefight with smugglers in Kufra that injured three soldiers. The seizure comes as the U.N. warns Libya has become a major transit hub for synthetic drugs bound for local and other African markets.

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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.

Pest infestations prompt closures at three Birmingham businessesHealth — 5dBirmingham food businesses faced emergency closure orders after inspections found serious pest infestations: Oakhurst News Express had rats, while Charcoal Grill and Prime Shop were found with cockroaches and, at Prime Shop, mice. Oakhurst’s problems were treated and officials later found no continuing public-health risk, but cockroaches remained at Charcoal Grill during reinspection; the available reports do not confirm whether Prime Shop reopened.

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Meme about Marco trends among right-leaning accounts — 3dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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U.S. Indictment Accuses Maduro, Flores of Torture — Oct 3, 2026U.S. prosecutors are urging a New York judge to reject Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores’s claims of immunity and let their narcoterrorism and drug-trafficking case proceed. They argue the U.S. has not recognized Maduro as Venezuela’s head of state since 2019 and Venezuela has made no formal immunity request; the defendants argue Maduro is entitled to protection as a sitting leader and for his official acts.

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Anne Carson Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in LiteratureEntertainment — Oct 5, 2026Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. In Canada, P.E.I. writer Nicholas Herring is among five Giller Prize finalists for *Your Breath in Charcoal*, with the winner to be announced in Toronto.

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Bridgeport Man Charged in Trumbull Daycare Car TheftHealth — 6dA Bridgeport man, Latrell Eppes, was arrested after police say he broke into a Trumbull daycare overnight, stealing about $1,200 and a vehicle. Police say they found him with the vehicle, cash believed stolen and suspected narcotics; he faces burglary, motor-vehicle larceny and drug-possession charges.

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Rubio declines comment on Guilfoyle allegations — Oct 7, 2026Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to address reports alleging that Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle asked a Trump-supporting donor to pay a $100,000 credit-card bill in exchange for access to administration officials, saying he did not know whether the claims were true. Guilfoyle has disputed the reporting, while congressional Democrats are calling for an investigation.

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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.

Two Logan Men Plead Guilty to Reduced ChargesWorld — Oct 6, 2026Two Logan men pleaded guilty to reduced charges stemming from separate domestic violence cases. Renan Alberto Alvarez admitted to assault and related offenses after an incident involving an infant, while Antonio Zarco-Orozco pleaded guilty to assault, theft and leaving an accident scene after fleeing police in a stolen pickup and later evading officers at Benson Marina.

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US Stabbing Cases Bring Sentences, Murder PleasWorld — Oct 7, 2026Two articles report that Pedro Munoz pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2022 fatal stabbing of Marcos Guzman Reyes on a Ventura bike path; he is expected to receive 26 years to life in prison. Separate cases resulted in prison sentences for fatal or serious stabbings in Kansas City and Park Rapids, while a Portland murder defendant pleaded not guilty and claims self-defense.

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Marco Rubio Delivers First Speech of the 2028 Presidential Race1 source — 6d

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Von der Leyen, Lavrov and Rubio Set for Key Diplomatic Meetings — Oct 5, 2026The Oct. 5 political and diplomatic agenda includes an EU debate ahead of a European Council meeting, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s talks in Europe, and several state visits and ministerial meetings across Asia and Europe.

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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.

US waives rights conditions on $320M Egypt aid — Oct 1, 2026Secretary of State Marco Rubio waived human-rights conditions on $320 million in U.S. military aid to Egypt, citing national security and Cairo’s cooperation, including its role amid the conflict involving Iran. The funds are part of the roughly $1.3 billion in annual U.S. assistance to Egypt, and the decision has renewed the tension between Washington’s strategic partnership with Cairo and concerns over Egypt’s human-rights record.

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Tom Gallagher It's hard to justify ignoring Egypt's record every year even when national security is cited as the reason.

Outlets Seek Extension of White House Access Order — Sep 27, 2026The Trump administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House access, arguing that access is a privilege and accusing the outlets of false or unfair reporting; officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the restriction, while critics raised First Amendment concerns. A federal judge temporarily blocked the ban, finding the administration’s stated standard too vague, and the dispute has prompted solidarity and press-freedom discussions beyond Washington.

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Trump threatens to annihilate Iran ahead of Pezeshkian UN address — Sep 22, 2026Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns that Iran is run by lunatic clerics and must never obtain a nuclear weapon, arguing that a nuclear-armed Iran would be catastrophic for the region and the world, akin to North Korea in the Middle East. He also said Washington is open to talks if they could yield a positive result, while tying the dispute to Gulf security, energy markets, IAEA verification challenges, and potential UN Security Council action that could shape the trajectory of a US-Iran deal through 2026.

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Rubio voices hope reform efforts at UN will continue — Sep 24, 2026In a 52 second statement Secretary Marco Rubio expresses hope that reform efforts at the United Nations will continue. He stresses the commitment to remove bureaucracy and waste while holding the institution accountable to American taxpayer

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US Military Says Four Killed in Caribbean Vessel Strike — Sep 20, 2026The U.S. military struck a vessel in the Caribbean suspected of drug trafficking, killing four people as part of a broader campaign led by President Trump against alleged narco-terrorists, bringing total reported deaths to at least 231 across 69 strikes. While the administration touts the campaign as necessary to curb drug flow, critics and rights groups label the operations extrajudicial killings and note limited publicly available evidence supporting the targets or outcomes, with reports of expansion plans for joint actions in Latin America.

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Tom Gallagher These strikes keep adding bodies with little proof shown, and expanding them risks more mistakes in the region.

Secretary Rubio tells UN US foreign policy will prioritize American interests — Sep 22, 2026Secretary Marco Rubio speaks at the United Nations General Assembly on prioritizing American interests in foreign policy. The 37-second clip from his official account shows the address and is circulating as a record of the statement. @SecRu

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Tom Gallagher It's about time our foreign policy focused on American jobs and security instead of global handouts.

Democrats Seek State Role in Europe Troop Review — Sep 17, 2026Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and fellow Senate Democrats urge Secretary of State Marco Rubio to ensure the State Department is fully involved in the Pentagon-led Europe Force Posture Review, arguing that ambassadors and diplomats must be consulted to account for diplomatic and alliance implications. Critics warn that sidelining State Department input could strain NATO ties, especially with Baltic states, as Russia intensifies hybrid threats, while the administration maintains an interagency review is needed to balance diplomacy with defense considerations as the review runs toward its year-end conclusion.

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US imposes visa curbs on South Africans accused of land seizures — Sep 15, 2026The United States announced a new visa-restriction policy targeting South African foreign nationals involved in uncompensated land seizures, race-based discrimination, or the incitement of violence, arguing that Pretoria has not adequately addressed these concerns and that relations have deteriorated since President Trump’s first and second terms. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the policy as a response to these issues, with reporting across multiple outlets confirming the scope and intent of the sanctions.

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Marcus Bell Relations with Pretoria have worsened for years over these issues, so limiting entry for those inciting seizures makes sense.