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Blackhawks Beat Penguins 5-3 in Bedard Debut — 8hBlackhawks beat Penguins 5-3 in Bedard's season debut from shoulder surgery; Teravainen and Kantserov score two each, Kane ties U.S. assist mark at 894.

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Nicole Hardy Crosby tying the game showed his usual clutch ability but Kane tying the all-time assists record stands out even in a loss.

Apple to debut special extra for in-store iPhone buyers1 source — 1d

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Trump Has Asked Kimberly Guilfoyle To Resign, His New Press Secretary Discloses4 sources — 21hOn Oct. 13, 2026, new Press Secretary Katie Zacharia said in her debut briefing: "We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign."

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Dana Whitfield Trump's team keeps shuffling people out, but I hope the next pick brings more steady experience to the role.

Zacharia Set for First White House Briefing — 1dKatie Zacharia is set to make her debut as President Donald Trump’s White House press secretary, taking questions at her first briefing after succeeding Karoline Leavitt. Her arrival comes as the administration faces political headwinds ahead of the midterms and ongoing tensions with the press.

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White House shares 14-second clip of Katie Zacharia at podium — 12hThe 14-second clip shows Katie Zacharia speaking from the White House briefing room podium in her first appearance as press secretary. The video posted by the official account is spreading as her debut moment. @WhiteHouse

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Tom Gallagher The White House posting her debut moment right away should help her settle into the job faster.

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.

Raiders No. 1 Pick Mendoza Makes NFL Debut — 2dRaiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza made his NFL debut in a blowout loss to the Patriots, entering in the fourth quarter with Las Vegas down 45-17. He completed 6 of 8 passes for 48 yards but failed to convert a late fourth down; Kirk Cousins is expected to remain the starter for now.

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Canadiens' Guhle expected to make season debut — 3dMontreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle will make his season debut against Detroit after recovering from adductor surgery. The Canadiens created room for his return by trading Jayden Struble to Nashville for a 2027 second-round pick.

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Zacharia to Debut as White House Press Secretary TuesdayPolitics — 1dKatie Zacharia, President Donald Trump’s newly chosen White House press secretary, will take to the podium Tuesday. "I am pleased to announce that Katie Zacharia will be beginning… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Dana Whitfield She needs to handle tough questions without dodging if this is going to work out.

Ben Simmons Set for Kings Preseason Debut — 5dBen Simmons is set to make his Sacramento Kings preseason debut against the Golden State Warriors, returning to the court after more than a year away. His role and form remain uncertain as he looks to revive his NBA career.

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Kawhi Leonard Set to Start in Raptors ReturnSports — 1dKawhi Leonard is set to make his preseason debut for the Toronto Raptors against the New York Knicks after missing the team’s first two exhibition games. The game marks his return to Toronto following the delayed completion of his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Ducks recall top prospect McQueen, place Poehling on injured reserve — 20hThe Anaheim Ducks recalled top prospect Roger McQueen from the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, with his NHL debut potentially coming against Calgary. The move comes as center Ryan Poehling was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury; McQueen opened the season with three goals in San Diego.

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Sam Okafor Bringing up McQueen is the right move with Poehling on IR. The team needs fresh options at forward right now.

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.

Oprah Winfrey selects debut novel Hungered as 125th book club pick — Oct 6, 2026Oprah Winfrey chose Amanda Rizkalla's debut Hungered as her 125th book club pick, announced Oct. 6, 2026 on CBS Mornings with the author in-studio.

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Ducks’ Klepov Expected to Make NHL DebutSports — 6dEighteen-year-old Ducks prospect Nikita Klepov is set to make his NHL debut against the Oilers after leading the OHL with 97 points last season. Anaheim can keep him for up to nine games, but because he is too young for a full-time AHL assignment, he could return to junior hockey.

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Jets activate Tim Patrick from injured reserve ahead of Browns game — 3dTim Patrick makes his Jets debut Sunday after the Oct. 10 IR activation with no injury designation, closing a groin absence that began in week-one practices.

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Chelsea Beat Bournemouth 5-1 as Henderson Nets Twice — 3dHenderson scored twice on his home debut—the first inside a minute, plus a 70th-minute free kick—as Chelsea beat Bournemouth 5-1 on October 10, 2026, and rose to fifth.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Raconteurs Reunite at Jack White’s Nashville Show — 3dThe Raconteurs reunited for the first time since 2019 during the encore of Jack White’s Nashville concert, playing five songs. The reunion coincided with Third Man Records’ announcement of a 20th-anniversary edition of the band’s debut album, featuring demos, outtakes and a recording of its first concert.

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Four Teams Unveil ABA Anniversary ThrowbacksSports — 1dThe Denver Nuggets and San Antonio Spurs unveiled ABA-inspired throwback uniforms and specialty courts for the 2026-27 season, marking 50 years since the ABA-NBA merger. Denver will feature its orange look in nine games, while San Antonio’s retro uniforms debut Nov. 4; the Brooklyn Nets also introduced an ABA-inspired uniform for the season.

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Ben Simmons Expected for Kings Preseason Debut — Oct 5, 2026The Sacramento Kings are taking a cautious approach to Ben Simmons’ return after he missed the 2025-26 season. He was ruled out of Monday’s preseason opener against the Lakers and is expected to make his Kings debut Thursday against the Lakers or Saturday against the Warriors; reports say he is healthy and has impressed in training camp.

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Seahawks Add Diggs, Place Neal on Injured Reserve — 3dThe Seattle Seahawks signed cornerback Trevon Diggs from their practice squad to the active roster ahead of their game against the San Francisco 49ers, after he played nine snaps in his season debut. Seattle placed rookie cornerback Julian Neal on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

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LaMelo Ball Debuts, Timberwolves Beat Bucks in Preseason — Oct 5, 2026LaMelo Ball scored 11 points with four rebounds, three assists and a steal in 17 minutes during his preseason debut for Minnesota, an efficient showing in the Timberwolves’ 116-97 win over Milwaukee. His first outing alongside Anthony Edwards offered an early glimpse of the new backcourt pairing and Ball’s potential as a playmaker and perimeter threat.

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James Debuts for 76ers as Brown Scores 18 — Oct 5, 2026Jaylen Brown scored 22 points in 17 minutes in his Philadelphia 76ers preseason debut, helping lead a win over the Knicks while stars Joel Embiid, LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey sat out. His strong showing underscored his potential to carry the offense when teammates are unavailable; Brown also highlighted building chemistry with his new teammates.

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Cameron Boozer Posts 11 Points in Grizzlies Debut — Oct 6, 2026Cameron Boozer made an impressive NBA preseason debut, recording 11 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 18 minutes as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Atlanta Hawks 132-123. His scoring, post playmaking and defensive impact underscored his potential as a central piece of Memphis’ rebuilding roster and a contender for Rookie of the Year.

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Luguentz Dort expected available against IndianaSports — 5dLuguentz Dort was ruled out of Thursday’s preseason game against San Antonio with a right knee contusion but is not on the injury report for Saturday’s matchup with Indiana. He is expected to make his Hawks preseason debut, though his minutes may be monitored.

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Tuch Scores Twice in Capitals’ 5-2 Debut Win — Oct 3, 2026Alex Tuch scored twice in his Capitals debut, matching a franchise mark shared with Ovechkin, in Washington’s 5-2 win over Carolina on Oct. 2, 2026.

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Jared Kim Becoming just the fourth player in franchise history to score multiple goals in a debut puts Tuch in good company already.