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‘Breaking Bad’ Actor RJ Mitte Dies at 34
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RJ Mitte, Breaking Bad's Walter White Jr., died at 34 on Oct. 12, 2026, in Brownsville, Texas. Reps confirmed the death; TMZ cited a county official reporting suicide.
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'Breaking Bad' Actor and Disability Advocate Dies by Suicide
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RJ Mitte, the actor who portrayed Walter White Jr. on AMC’s “Breaking Bad,” has died by suicide at age 34, his representative confirmed to Fox News Digital. According to Fox News,… — by Andrew Powell
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Fed Governor Cook’s Lawyer Challenges Trump’s Removal Bid
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Lisa Cook’s lawyer challenged the objectivity of President Donald Trump’s White House inquiry into mortgage-fraud allegations, pointing to a committee member’s prior statements and arguing the process threatens the Federal Reserve’s independence. Cook cannot attend the proposed Nov. 5 hearing because of official duties in Europe and says she would be available only after the Fed’s December policy meeting; she denies wrongdoing and is fighting Trump’s effort to remove her.
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Dana Whitfield
Cook has every right to put off the hearing until after her required Fed duties in December.
Musk Donates Over $276 Million to Republicans
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Elon Musk has given more than $276 million to Republican groups and political action committees since July, including $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund and over $76 million to America PAC. The spending is helping fund a targeted midterm operation across competitive Senate and House races, with America PAC directing much of its candidate spending toward opposing Democrats.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 14h
Stockton Council Removes Vice Mayor Jason Lee
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Stockton’s City Council voted 4-2 to remove Jason Lee as vice mayor after he offered to resign, and separately voted 6-1 to remove him as audit committee chair. Lee will remain on the council representing District 6; the decisions followed months of disputes over financial oversight, spending and transparency.
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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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Arrests Reported in Child-Sex Cases Across States
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A Louisiana man was arrested on 63 counts of pornography involving juveniles after investigators traced a cyber tip and said he admitted downloading sexual images of children; he is held on $500,000 bond. Separately, a Greensboro man faces felony sex-crime charges alleging he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old after encouraging her to come to his home.
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Dolphins fall to 0-5 after Bengals loss
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The Miami Dolphins fell to 0-5 with a 31-24 loss to Cincinnati, as quarterback Malik Willis committed three turnovers and Miami’s passing attack again struggled. Coach Jeff Hafley called for greater consistency through the air, while the team heads into its bye week seeking answers despite a productive rushing performance.
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Jackson Mayor Touts Progress Amid Budget Cuts
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Jackson Mayor John Horhn used his State of the City address to tout faster business permitting, the reopening of Thalia Mara Hall, plans to redevelop the zoo and progress toward riverfront development, while claiming the city erased a $25 million deficit—a claim disputed by some council members. With the city facing a smaller budget and deteriorating infrastructure, Horhn is also pursuing public and private funding, local control of the water system and potential data-center investment to generate revenue.
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Berlin Coalition Talks Halt Over Antisemitism Rift
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Berlin’s Social Democrats and Greens suspended coalition talks with the Left Party, saying it must clarify its commitment to agreed antisemitism safeguards after admitting lawmaker Vanessa Emde to its parliamentary group. The dispute centers on a proposed binding use of the IHRA definition of antisemitism and procedures for reviewing allegations, though the parties left open the possibility of resuming negotiations.
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Trump Pardons 2 Alaska Diesel Mechanics
Two Alaska diesel mechanics received pardons from President Donald Trump after they pled guilty to conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act in 2022. Trump announced the pardons during a midterm rally Tuesday night in Wasilla, Alaska. He also called the men onstage to sign clemency documents. He also highlighted major energy investments and infrastructure projects in the state. Zachary Czubak and Pa
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Treasury fines Bank of America $1.2 billion for alleged money laundering, sanction law violations
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Treasury fined Bank of America $1.2 billion on Oct. 13, 2026—its third-largest penalty ever—after the bank admitted willfully violating the Bank Secrecy Act and missing over $5 billion in suspicious transactions.
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Dana Whitfield
The bank needs stricter oversight after these money laundering allegations to protect the financial system.
Kansas City plans two-year I-670 closure for park
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Interstate 670 in downtown Kansas City is scheduled to close in both directions from early December 2026 through September 2028 as crews build the first phase of Roy Blunt Luminary Park, an elevated green space intended to reconnect downtown and the Crossroads. The work includes roughly half of the highway tunnel and the park’s first block; nearby streets will also face intermittent closures, and the prolonged shutdown will overlap with an I-70 closure east of downtown.
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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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Orélien denies AI in bestseller after Goncourt removes it from shortlist
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Orélien denied AI wrote C'était ça ou mourir after Goncourt dropped it from its shortlist; he admitted past plagiarism as sales topped 65,000.
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Elena Vasquez
If an AI flag got it pulled, the prize committee did the right thing by acting quickly.
Trump Officials Aren’t Waiting On Congress To Speed Up Permits For Pipelines And Power Lines
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Trump administration officials laid out plans Tuesday to speed up permits for pipelines and power lines while a Senate permitting deal waits for a vote.
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Wisconsin Recruit Decommits From 2027 Class
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Wisconsin is off to a 4-1 start and faces a challenging final stretch, with projections outlining its remaining seven games as the Badgers seek to build on their early-season momentum. PFF data highlight strengths and concerns across the roster, while the 2027 recruiting class took a small hit when edge rusher Darin Graham decommitted.
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 14h
Independents Challenge Major Parties in 2026 Races
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Independent candidates in New Hampshire, Oregon and three Great Plains states are challenging major-party contenders, emphasizing voter choice and independence from party control. Oregon candidate Clay Bearnson is calling for campaign-finance reform and broader election access, while the Republican Senate committee disputes the Great Plains candidates’ claims that they would remain unaffiliated in the Senate.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Republicans Yanking Cash From Incumbent Reps Tom Kean, Mariannette Miller-Meeks
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Top Republican super political action committees (PACs) pulled spending supporting Republican Reps. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey and Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa, a source familiar confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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Brisbane 2032 CEO Cindy Hook to step down after contract ends
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Brisbane 2032 Olympics organizing committee CEO Cindy Hook will leave when her contract ends in late 2026, as the Games move from planning into operational delivery. Organizers will begin an immediate search for her successor, with Hook and committee leaders saying she has laid the groundwork for the next phase.
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Judge orders Trump administration to answer for tree removals at DC golf course
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A DOJ attorney admitted 430 trees were cleared at a D.C. golf course over a holiday weekend; Judge Ana Reyes ordered Trump officials to answer and extended a halt on further work.
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Man Charged After Fatal Fenton Road-Rage Shooting
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A road-rage confrontation in Fenton, Missouri, ended with 43-year-old Philip J. Dodson shot and killed; 71-year-old Michael F. Miller was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Investigators say Miller admitted to the shooting, and authorities consider the incident isolated with no ongoing threat to the public as they continue reviewing evidence.
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Trump links Greenland oil push to U.S. defense pact
Weeks after a sovereignty-preserving security deal with Denmark and Greenland, Trump says massive oil, gas and mineral exploration is set to begin and frames the island as a forward defense line.
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Carney Committing Commercide
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Road disruptions reported across four U.S. cities
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Mankato will close the Augusta Drive and Premier Drive intersection for about two weeks starting Friday for sanitary sewer manhole replacement. Neighborhood access will be maintained via a designated detour, weather permitting.
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Portland, London weigh robotaxi controls
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Portland is weighing strict robotaxi rules, including fleet caps, testing requirements, safety and data reporting, and a fee to support affected drivers, while rideshare workers warn of job losses and safety risks. In London, an Assembly committee has proposed giving TfL stronger authority over permits and fleet caps from 2027, with tougher safety and accessibility standards and worker protections; the recommendations are not yet policy.
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Trump Forms Committee to Probe Fed’s Cook
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Trump ordered a committee on Friday to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage allegations, with an in-person hearing set for Nov. 5, 2026.
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Modesto Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested at Casino
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Modesto police arrested Robert Vincent Mendez at a Tuolumne County casino hours after a downtown bank robbery, using rideshare records to track him. Investigators linked him to a Turlock robbery two days earlier; police say he admitted to both and claimed involvement in other robberies.
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Democrat Senator Ed Markey Goes Fishing For DEI Interns
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 15h
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