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Pearl Jam Plays with Abe Laboriel Jr. at Ohana Festival — Sep 28, 2026Pearl Jam closed Ohana Festival with guest guitarist Billy Strings, who joined Eddie Vedder and the band for Pearl Jam and Neil Young songs. The festival also featured Abe Laboriel Jr., Paul McCartney’s longtime drummer, sitting in after Matt Cameron’s 2025 departure; the band has not confirmed whether Laboriel is a permanent replacement.

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Pearland Chase Nets Two Arrests, $6,000 RecoveryWorld — Sep 23, 2026Police in Pearland, Texas, arrested two Florida men after a driver fled during an investigation into suspected ATM fraud and threw cash from his pickup during the pursuit; officers recovered more than $6,000. The driver was charged with evading arrest and tampering with evidence, while the passenger was charged with failure to identify, and authorities said the investigation is ongoing.

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Golfers earn titles, honors across championshipsSports — Oct 7, 2026Episcopal Collegiate won Arkansas’ 3A boys’ golf title, while Flippin placed 10th; Madison finished 14th at South Dakota’s Class A championship. Stanford won its tournament as Nagore Martinez tied for 14th, and in the Mountain East Conference championship Glenville State took the team title while Wheeling finished second and freshman Cormac Pearson earned Freshman of the Year honors.

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Hunter Finds Arkansas Park’s Largest Diamond This Year — Oct 2, 2026Jack Pearadin found a 6.03-carat yellow diamond, the largest at Crater of Diamonds this year, yelling "Holy crap, we got a big one!" on TikTok, and named it the American Dream.

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Sam Okafor Finding a 6-carat diamond in a state park is a nice reminder that luck can still hit regular folks.

Kate Returns to Premiere After Cancer Treatment — Sep 22, 2026The Prince and Princess of Wales walked the London red carpet for Tom Cruise’s Digger premiere, with Kate in a jewel-toned Jenny Packham gown and wearing the Queen Mother’s Amethyst Sautoir Necklace along with Princess Diana’s Collingwood Pearl Drop Earrings. They also attended a charity screening in Leicester Square related to the Film and TV Charity, continuing their high-profile appearances around the premiere.

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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.

Pike Returns to Tennessee Prison After Botched Execution — 4dChrista Pike returned to a Tennessee prison on Oct. 10 after a hospital stay that followed a Sept. 30 lethal injection halted when she still appeared to be breathing.

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Terrell Owens Urges ESPN to Suspend Stephen A. Smith — 18hTerrell Owens says ESPN should suspend Stephen A. Smith for comments that appeared to dismiss Lane Johnson’s decision to retire and prioritize his mental health. Smith has apologized, but Owens argues that an apology should not preclude consequences.

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Derek Foss Terrell Owens should focus on supporting players who retire for mental health instead of pushing for Stephen A to get suspended.

Trump Defends Accepting Qatar’s Gifted Jet — 8hPresident Donald Trump showcased the 747 gifted by Qatar’s royal family at an Arizona campaign rally and defended accepting it, saying he responded, “thank you,” despite bipartisan criticism. The appearance was part of his Western campaign swing to rally Republicans ahead of November’s congressional elections.

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Elena Vasquez Showing off the 747 at the Arizona rally was a clever way for Trump to keep his base energized ahead of the midterms.

LPGA Commissioner Calls Good Good Ad Fallout ‘Brutal’ — 1dLPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler called Good Good Golf’s Callaway ad, which showed a man shoving a woman, “brutal” and “heartbreaking,” as it drew criticism for appearing to depict violence against women. The backlash cost Good Good its Callaway partnership and other sponsorships, retail placement and a TV series; Kessler condemned the ad while urging room for accountability and learning from mistakes, drawing a parallel to his own apology for canceling an LPGA tournament round.

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Tom Gallagher Kessler makes a fair point about accountability while still leaving room to learn. His own past apology shows how these situations can play out when handled directly.

DNA Identifies Ex-Chicago Detective in 1960 Murder — 3dChicago police say DNA genealogy, fingerprint and ballistics evidence identified former homicide detective Thomas Francis McInerney as responsible for the 1960 killing of 8-year-old Gloria Kowalewicz, whose body was found in a suburban ravine after she disappeared on a walk to church. McInerney, then a 24-year-old officer, died in 2006; investigators’ conclusion closes a case that remained unsolved for more than six decades.

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Ex-Fiancé Arrested in Michelle Parker Murder CaseWorld — 12hOrlando police arrested Michelle Parker’s ex-fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., on suspicion of second-degree murder in her 2011 disappearance. Police said a renewed review of the case and advances in digital forensics helped uncover evidence leading to the arrest; Parker has not been found.

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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.

Texas DA probes alleged ICE vehicle assaultWorld — 2dA Houston man was seriously injured when an unmarked ICE SUV struck him during a pursuit, and the county district attorney says video appears to show an intentional hit that could support aggravated-assault charges. ICE says the man ran in front of the vehicle; the agency’s account is disputed as local investigators seek evidence and pursue the case.

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GOP Bracing for 'Political Storm' as House Control Appears to Be Slipping — 15h"Hanging on with their fingernails."

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Indiana Democrat Goes Viral After Forum Appearance — 18h

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Sam Okafor The Indiana Democrat's clear answers at the forum stood out and deserved the attention they got.

Knicks, Timberwolves Expected in Preseason MatchupSports — 3dThe Knicks are evaluating their final roster spots, with veteran hopefuls Ochai Agbaji, Drew Eubanks and Tony Bradley appearing to face long odds, while Minnesota is testing its starting group and how to stagger its key creators with the reserves. In their preseason matchup, the teams will also look to build chemistry and test defensive matchups, with one preview favoring New York at home.

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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.

Vehicle crashes disrupt traffic in Ipswich, TylerAuto — 3dA bicyclist riding an electric bike was struck by a vehicle at the Loop 323 and Highway 64 West intersection in Tyler, prompting temporary lane closures. He was hospitalized in stable condition, and police said the crash appears accidental; the roadway has reopened as investigators review the incident.

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Iowa State Coach Fennelly Announces 2027 Retirement — 2dIowa 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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Carlisle Firm Promotes Pet-Stain Cleaning ServiceLifestyle — 2dA carpet-care article warns that high-pH cleaners can damage delicate fibers, leave soil-attracting residue and require proper neutralization. Separately, The Real Carpet Cleaners says its pet-safe hot-water extraction removes pet stains and odors from carpet backing and padding rather than masking them; the claim appears in several near-identical company announcements.

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Selma Blair Remains Scheduled for Hartford 90s Con — 1dOrganizers say Selma Blair is still scheduled to appear at Hartford’s 90s Con despite her arrest over allegations that she assaulted airline crew and others after a flight. Blair has pleaded not guilty, and her representative said she experienced a medical emergency.

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White House shares 14-second clip of Katie Zacharia at podium — 1dThe 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.

Sanders plans Florida rallies for Nixon — 3dBernie Sanders is set to hold a Tallahassee rally on Oct. 18 as part of his “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, with Democratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon appearing as a special guest. The event is part of Sanders’ effort to boost Nixon’s campaign against Republican Sen. Ashley Moody in Florida’s 2026 Senate race.

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Stallone Wants Peaceful Retirement for Tulsa King Mob Boss Dwight — 2dSylvester Stallone says he hopes Dwight Manfredi’s story in Tulsa King ends peacefully, with the mobster surviving, looking after his family and finding a way to leave crime behind. Stallone also confirmed he will appear in two and a half episodes of the upcoming Frisco King spin-off starring Samuel L. Jackson.

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UCLA Upsets Oregon 17-15 Amid Unflagged QB Punch — 4dUCLA won 17-15 after video appeared to show Oregon's Bear Alexander strike UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava in the head while down; officials threw no flag.

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Three Polish School Attacks Leave One Dead — 4dThree attacks at Polish schools in four days left one woman dead and several people injured, prompting authorities to check about 64,000 schools and detain 117 people over weapons or threats. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the attacks appeared to be spontaneous and warned that online glorification of violence may fuel copycat incidents; he also noted that some detainees were active in far-right circles.

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