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Crashes Across U.S. and Abroad Injure Many, Kill TwoAuto — 3dSeparate crashes in Hong Kong, North Adams, Massachusetts, and Clayton County, Iowa, injured four people each; the Iowa collision involved three vehicles, while the North Adams crash caused a car to overturn. A separate head-on crash in Sioux County killed two people.

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Adam O'Neal listed as author at Washington Free Beacon — 2d

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GOP Senator Roger Marshall Tied With Democrat Adam Hamilton In Deep-Red Kansas: POLL — 1dThe two Senate candidates running in the deep red state of Kansas were tied as of Monday, RealClearPolling averages showed.

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Tyler Adams Reclaims USMNT Captaincy for 2030 Cycle — Oct 2, 2026Pochettino named Tyler Adams USMNT captain on Oct. 2, 2026, for the 2030 cycle, 16 hours before USA-Mexico; Adams returns to the role he held as youngest 2022 World Cup captain.

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Priya Raman Naming him captain hours before Mexico shows Pochettino wants steady leadership right away.

Scott, Thomas One Stroke Off Baycurrent Lead — 3dAdam Scott and Justin Thomas surged into contention at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan, one stroke behind a three-way tie for the lead among Jacob Bridgeman, Michael Brennan and Zach Bauchou after three rounds.

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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.

UNC tops USC 88-70 in Malone exhibition debutSports — 3dNorth Carolina opened Michael Malone’s basketball era with an 88-70 exhibition win over USC, with Jarin Stevenson and freshman Maximo Adams standing out. Guard Isaiah Denis, who chose to return to UNC, scored a career-high 14 points off the bench and said Malone’s staff helped him feel comfortable and earn an opportunity.

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Investigation Alleges Taxpayer-Funded Campaign Travel by Kansas Senator — 4dKansas’ Senate race has tightened into a potential toss-up, prompting national Republicans to direct resources to Roger Marshall’s reelection fight as Democrat Adam Hamilton campaigns on affordability and opposition to tariffs. Voters have voiced frustration over living costs and political inaction, while an investigation has alleged Marshall’s aides used congressional staff and public resources for campaign work; his campaign has disputed the characterization by saying it now employs paid staff.

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Candidates Outline Priorities in 2026 RacesPolitics — 4dCandidates in Illinois and Kansas Senate races are emphasizing affordability and health care, while offering differing approaches on wages, tariffs, inflation and immigration; Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton also faulted the Iran war and tariffs for raising costs, while Republican incumbent Roger Marshall did not respond to the questionnaire. In a Montana legislative race, a challenger opposed a proposed flat income tax and backed refining property-tax relief to protect working- and middle-class residents.

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Bestselling Author Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86Entertainment — Oct 5, 2026Bestselling author and former Conservative politician Jeffrey Archer has died at 86, his publisher said, describing his death as sudden and peaceful. Archer sold more than 300 million books over a five-decade career; his final novel, Adam and Eve, is due for release shortly.

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Colorado Counties to Exclude Ineligible Rail Measure VotesPolitics — 6dAbout 800,000 Colorado voters in parts of Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas and Weld counties received ballots mistakenly listing Issue 7A, a proposed sales tax to fund expanded Front Range passenger rail. Election officials say voters should complete their ballots as usual and are working with county clerks to ensure only eligible voters’ choices on the measure are counted.

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Teachers Arrested in Florida, Colorado Child CasesHealth — 6dA Jacksonville preschool teacher was arrested on a felony child-abuse charge after investigators said surveillance video showed her dragging a child by the ear; the child appeared hurt but suffered no lasting injury. In a separate case, former Littleton teacher and coach Adam Williams was arrested on charges including online child exploitation and luring, and police are seeking information from potential additional victims; he was released on bond and the allegations have not been proven in court.

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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.

Samsung Affiliates Commit $1 Billion to AI Firm Helix — Sep 28, 2026Former AWS CEO Adam Selipsky said Samsung’s $1 billion commitment to Helix "demonstrates strong confidence in Helix’s strategy" for large-scale AI infrastructure.

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Derek Foss Selipsky's vote of confidence makes me think Samsung is positioning to challenge the US cloud leaders.

Roadwork Projects Planned Across Five CommunitiesPolitics — Oct 5, 2026Roadwork is beginning or planned across several communities: New Canaan’s Route 106 repaving is expected to take four to six weeks, while Summerland’s US 101 drainage work will bring overnight lane closures through mid-December. A safety upgrade will close Amarillo’s Hughes-Adams bridge until work is expected to finish in summer 2027; White Plains also has October road maintenance scheduled, and Madison County is resurfacing about 3.5 miles of Wall Triana Highway.

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Senate Map Shifts as Kansas Race Tightens — Oct 2, 2026Kansas has emerged as an unexpectedly competitive Senate battleground, with polls showing Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in a close race against Democrat Adam Hamilton amid rural frustration over President Donald Trump’s trade policies and rising fuel and fertilizer costs. Both parties are directing resources to the contest, including a major Republican ad buy to protect a seat Democrats have not won in nearly a century.

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Kansas Democrat pitches two-term limit, no Trump investigations — Sep 28, 2026Kansas Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton says he would serve no more than two terms and focus on constituents rather than investigating President Donald Trump, pitching himself as an outsider in a competitive race. Conservative commentary, meanwhile, criticizes his religiously framed political views and points to past sermons as a vulnerability with voters.

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

VMAs Honor George Michael With Star-Studded Tribute — Sep 25, 2026RAYE, SOMBR and Teddy Swims honored George Michael at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with performances of his hits, including “Faith,” “Father Figure,” “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” and “Careless Whisper.” Adam Lambert made a surprise appearance to lead “Freedom! ’90,” celebrating Michael’s lasting influence and his history with the VMAs.

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Myanmar Deports Detained U.S. Businessman After Months — Sep 16, 2026Myanmar deported U.S. businessman Adam Castillo on Sept. 16, citing "bilateral friendly relations," after detaining him since June on AmCham breach-of-trust charges.

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Sam Okafor The nonprofit involvement shows how these cases often need extra help beyond official channels.

Silver Calls Potential Blazers Move ‘Failure’ — Sep 15, 2026Adam Silver said Sept. 15 he would see it as a "failure" if the Trail Blazers did not stay in Portland and called Moda Center among the league's least modern arenas.

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Chris Dalton The county and state need to hold firm on that 20-year lease before handing over public money for the arena upgrades.

Fantilli Signs Six-Year, $82.5 Million Blue Jackets Deal — Sep 22, 2026The Columbus Blue Jackets signed 21-year-old center Adam Fantilli to a six-year, $82.5 million contract worth $13.75 million annually, making him the team’s highest-paid player. Fantilli is coming off a career-best 59-point season.

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Father seeks $400 million over children’s deathsPolitics — Sep 23, 2026Vivian Labbe-Cohn, a Manchester entrepreneur and beloved family matriarch, has died; a prayer service is planned for Sept. 30. Kentucky kicker Adam Zouagui’s 52-yard, upright-bouncing game-winner against Texas A&M marked a major comeback, while the father of four children killed in Mechanicville filed a $400 million claim against local governments and school districts, alleging failures tied to their abuse and deaths.

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Scott Seeks Presidents Cup Win in 12th AppearanceSports — Sep 21, 2026Australian Adam Scott, at 46, has played in every Presidents Cup since 2003 and remains a central figure for the International Team as they chase their first win, with his longevity and leadership cited by teammates and captain Geoff Ogilvy as a key source of inspiration. The team aims to capitalize on Scott’s experience and the broader veteran-to-young-player bond to finally topple the United States in a competition he has long defined by perseverance.

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Nacua Ruled Out vs. Giants, Week 3 Status Uncertain — Sep 21, 2026With Puka Nacua ruled inactive by Week 2, the Rams must rely on other receivers and could shift Davante Adams into a bigger target share as they aim to avoid an 0-2 start; meanwhile, discussions linger on whether to extend Nacua beyond his rookie deal despite the offense’s varying output without him. Terrance Ferguson is highlighted as a potential fantasy breakout option if Nacua remains out, underscoring the depth challenge the Rams face when their top playmakers are sidelined.

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Disney Names Smith Streaming Chairman, Earley TV President — Sep 17, 2026Disney named Adam Smith chairman of Direct-to-Consumer for Disney Entertainment, to oversee Disney+ and Hulu including product, engineering, adtech and analytics, while Joe Earley becomes President of Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy to lead TV franchises and international originals. The moves follow a broader leadership overhaul at Disney Entertainment aimed at strengthening its direct-to-consumer and content strategy.

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Maya Lindstrom Joe Earley's focus on franchises and international shows might finally give Disney TV a clearer direction instead of scattered projects.

Two Lawsuits Seek Return of Nazi-Looted ArtWorld — Sep 17, 2026A wave of new lawsuits in California, sparked by recently enacted laws, sees heirs of Holocaust victims targeting major museums to recover Nazi-looted artworks, including seven watercolors Dina Gottliebova Babbitt was forced to paint at Auschwitz and Lucas Cranach the Elder’s Adam and Eve at the Norton Simon Museum. Museums defend their titles and public display of the pieces, while the cases reflect ongoing debates over restitution and the handling of Nazi-era art records.

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