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Iowa State Coach Fennelly Announces 2027 Retirement
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Iowa State women’s basketball coach Bill Fennelly will retire after the 2026-27 season, ending a 32-year tenure with the Cyclones and a 39-year head-coaching career. He transformed the program into a consistent winner, compiling a 656-335 record at Iowa State and leading the team to 24 NCAA Tournament appearances.
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SMU and No. 20 Ole Miss Head to Fall Golf Tournaments
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Several women’s college golf teams are in action Oct. 12-13: SMU heads to the inaugural Haskins Intercollegiate, Western Carolina and Presbyterian compete at the Terrier Intercollegiate, and No. 20 Ole Miss closes its fall schedule at the Illini Women’s Invitational. Lindenwood also concludes its fall slate at Missouri State’s Payne Stewart Memorial.
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Women’s Golf Teams Compete Across Three Collegiate Tournaments
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Illinois State and Troy are among the teams competing in the Lady Red Wolves Classic in Jonesboro, while UNCG heads to Wofford’s Terrier Collegiate in South Carolina. Tarleton State will play the three-day Golf Iconic Classic in New Mexico as it continues its fall schedule.
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Regional Football Teams Prepare for Key Matchups
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Emporia State heads to Missouri Southern after a 34-22 win, while Manhattan High looks to build on its rivalry victory when it hosts Emporia for homecoming. Missouri State, meanwhile, opens Conference USA play on the road against Western Kentucky, hoping to get back on track and stay in contention for meaningful games in November.
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America’s Electric Grid Could Throw Wrench In Big Tech’s AI Dreams
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 1h
No. 5 Ohio State Hosts Maryland for Homecoming
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— Oct 5, 2026
Ohio State heads into Saturday’s home game against Maryland after a 31-14 win at Iowa, where Jeremiah Smith set school career records and strengthened his Heisman candidacy. The Buckeyes are favored to extend their unbeaten series record against a struggling Terrapins team, whose coach Mike Locksley faces growing pressure.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Sherwood District Proposal Heads to 2027 Vote
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Arkansas’s State Board of Education approved a March 2, 2027, election for residents in the proposed Sherwood district to decide whether to separate from the Pulaski County Special School District. Supporters welcomed the chance for voters to shape local education, while some residents raised concerns about transparency and the proposed district’s boundaries.
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1,116-Pound Bluefin Sets New Hampshire Record
Environment
— Oct 5, 2026
A New Hampshire charter fishing trip landed a 1,116-pound bluefin tuna, setting a state record and surpassing the previous mark by 154 pounds. The fish is headed to market, while its tail will remain at the harbor as a trophy.
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LSU Edges McNeese 63-60 in Wade’s Return
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LSU opened Will Wade’s second stint as head coach with a 63-60 exhibition win over McNeese State in Wade’s return to Lake Charles. The Tigers overcame early free-throw struggles by converting key attempts late, while the matchup renewed attention on the programs Wade led to success in his two seasons with the Cowboys.
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ASU Assistant Coach Misses Opener Amid Player-Collapse Fallout
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Arizona State assistant coach Alex Hicks will miss the hockey team’s home opener amid fallout from defenseman Matthew Mayich’s exertional heatstroke during an August workout that left him on life support; head coach Greg Powers is already on administrative leave. The university is conducting an independent review and police are investigating, while players and Mayich’s family have called for broader changes to the coaching staff and accountability.
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Marriage fails as a translation problem, not missing love
Most 'we fell out of love' stories are two people speaking real care in dialects the other cannot hear.
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Bodycam video released from Luigi Mangione Altoona McDonald's arrest
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— Oct 2, 2026
Unsealed Altoona bodycam captures the McDonald’s stop, the fake ID, and the station recoveries now headed toward a December federal sentencing and a pending state murder fight.
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Maya Lindstrom
The bodycam from that Altoona McDonald's stop shows how the fake ID led straight to the station evidence.
College Cross-Country Meets Span Regional Courses
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Cross-country teams across collegiate and school meets recorded strong individual performances as they continued preparations for upcoming conference and national races: Baruch’s men placed fifth at NJIT, Brown’s women finished 13th at the New England Championships, and Emporia State is set to race on the NCAA Division II championship course. Wheeling heads into its final conference tune-up, while the Lancers also posted podium finishes and personal bests at Brush Creek.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Wrong-Way Crashes Kill One, Injure Trooper
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— Oct 4, 2026
Wrong-way driving incidents in Oregon, Virginia and Arizona involved suspected impaired drivers: an Oregon wrong-way driver died in a crash while the other driver was arrested on a DUII charge; in Virginia, a 71-year-old man was arrested after a head-on collision injured a state trooper. In Flagstaff, a woman suspected of DUI was arrested after striking a patrol vehicle.
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U.S. Indictment Accuses Maduro, Flores of Torture
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— Oct 3, 2026
U.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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Valkyries Beat Aces, Take 2-0 Semifinal Lead
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— Oct 5, 2026
Golden State beat Las Vegas 71-60 in Game 1 of the WNBA semifinals, holding the Aces to a season-low while dominating the boards 52-25; former Aces center Kiah Stokes had 14 rebounds, and Gabby Williams led the Valkyries with 25 points. A’ja Wilson scored 24 but managed only four rebounds on inefficient shooting, as Las Vegas also faced injury and depth concerns heading into Game 2.
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Would Supreme Court Protect Your Lightsaber In A Time Far, Far Away?
Harold Hutchison · 6 min · 1h
Utah State’s Taggart Taken to Hospital After Injury
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— Sep 19, 2026
Utah State captain Harrison Taggart was taken by ambulance to University of Utah Hospital after his head hit a runner's knee in a 33-0 loss to Utah.
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Nicole Hardy
Captain or not, any player leaving on an ambulance after a head shot needs full recovery time before returning.
Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
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Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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US Home Moves Hit Record Low in 2024
Business
— Sep 23, 2026
Only about 11% of Americans moved in 2024, a record low as high home prices and interest rates discourage relocation; those who do move are disproportionately heading to Texas, Florida and other Southern states. The slowdown may also keep people from pursuing more affordable housing or career opportunities elsewhere.
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Quarterback in Coma After Severe Brain Injury
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— Sep 20, 2026
Mayville State quarterback Matt Donovan sustained a severe head injury from a helmet-to-helmet hit against Simpson University, was life-flighted to Fargo, and underwent brain surgery to relieve swelling. He remains in a medically induced coma as his condition is monitored, with family updates and a GoFundMe raising funds for medical and lodging expenses.
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WNBA Playoff Seeding Remains Unsettled
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— Sep 20, 2026
As the WNBA regular season enters its final week, teams are locked in a tight scramble for playoff seeding with Minnesota, Las Vegas, Golden State, Atlanta, New York, and Dallas all in contention for top or pivotal positions. Meanwhile, analysts project award outcomes, with A’ja Wilson poised to win a fifth MVP and Olivia Miles as Rookie of the Year as the season heads toward its conclusion.
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Supreme Court Keeps Missouri’s 2022 Map for Midterms
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— Sep 21, 2026
Missouri’s 2026 midterms are engulfed in a protracted redistricting battle as courts clash over the GOP-drawn 2025 map that would reshape Kansas City and tilt most seats Conservative, with the state Supreme Court blocking its use while federal courts push to implement it. Ballots are already in circulation and election officials face a tight deadline as the dispute heads to the Supreme Court for a final ruling, leaving voters in limbo about which map will govern the election.
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Cancer Confirmed for Pope After Surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV is recovering after a “successful” surgery to remove a part of his lung which was found to have a cancerous growth, the Vatican said in a statement. The pontiff “has returned to his room following the surgery that went according to plan,” per the Vatican . “The Holy Father underwent thoracic surgery as scheduled,” said Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora in a statement
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Samsung India Policy Chief Rajiv Aggarwal Resigns After Four Years
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— Sep 15, 2026
Samsung India's head of public affairs and ESG, Rajiv Aggarwal, is stepping down after nearly four years, serving his last week, with the reason for his resignation not disclosed. He oversaw Samsung’s government relations and policy/ESG matters amid regulatory pushes on pre-installed state-run apps and e-waste rules, and previously worked at Uber and Meta.
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After roles at Uber and Meta, Aggarwal brought solid experience to Samsung's government ties. They will need someone just as capable to handle ongoing policy challenges.
Majority Of California Voters Say State Heading In Wrong Direction Ahead Of Governor Race
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— Mar 11, 2026
Most Californians think their state is currently on the wrong track, according to an Emerson College poll released Tuesday. The poll shows that 52% of likely California voters think the state is heading in the wrong…
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Rubio: ‘President’s Policy is a Head For an Eye’
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— Jul 23, 2026
For Iran, it’s an “eye for an eye. For the United States, it’s “a head for an eye.” At least that is the sentiment Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed early Thursday as the two sides continue their five-month war…
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Florida State Head Football Coach Gives Emotional Speech Following 60-Point Blowout Loss to Georgia
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— Jan 5, 2024
An emotional speech given by Florida State’s head football coach has gone viral on social media. Mike Norvell, who led the Seminoles to a 13-0 record heading into their season finale in the Orange Bowl on Saturday, gave…
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Texas Voting Reform Bill Headed To House Floor
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— May 6, 2021
Texas will become the nation’s most populous state to consider a new voting reform bill following the 2020 presidential election, as the state House measure heads to the floor for consideration. The Texas legislation…
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Wall Street Banks Pocket Nearly $32,000,000,000 As Americans Struggle To Make Ends Meet
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