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Oct 13, 2026
2026 MLB stretch run: wild-card races and top performances
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Brewers beat Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS opener.
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Brewers edge Dodgers 2-1 to take 1-0 lead in NLCS.
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Drag Race Songwriter Lucian Piane Dies at 46
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Lucian Piane, Drag Race songwriter, died at 46 on Oct. 12, 2026, after a sedan struck him on San Fernando Road in Glendale; the driver stayed and called 911.
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Could Affordability Decide California’s Governor Race?
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Marcus Bell
Affordability is the top issue for me and my neighbors, so any candidate ignoring housing and grocery prices will lose support fast.
California Voters Face 2026 State, Local Races
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Democrat Xavier Becerra is favored to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governor, while Republican Steve Hilton says the race is winnable despite the state’s deep Democratic advantage and the uphill challenge facing his campaign.
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Candidate Debates and Forums Planned Across States
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Candidates in several races are meeting voters through public forums and debates ahead of the elections, with events planned in Wisconsin and Massachusetts and debates covering Arkansas congressional races and South Carolina’s Senate contest. South Carolina candidates clashed over national issues, including the economy, Iran and social media’s effects on young people.
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California’s High-Price Petroleum Virus May Spread Across The West, Analyst Says
Paris Apodaca · 5 min · 55m
Chuck Schumer-Aligned PAC Pulls Funding From Georgia Senate Race As Democrats Grow More Confident
Daily Caller News Foundation
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The Democrats' top campaign arm pulled money from the Georgia Senate race Tuesday as Democratic Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff held a comfortable lead.
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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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Rhode Island Poll Shows Foulkes Leading Block by 9 Points
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A new Rhode Island poll shows Democrat Helena Foulkes leading independent Ken Block 44% to 35% in the governor’s race, a sharp narrowing from her 24-point August advantage; Republican Aaron Guckian has 10% and has rejected calls to leave the race. The lieutenant governor contest is essentially tied, with Republican John Loughlin at 45% and incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos at 44%.
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Nicole Hardy
Guckian staying in at 10 percent is splitting votes and hurting the overall Republican chances.
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Galaxy, Timbers Set for Playoff-Race Showdown
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The LA Galaxy host the Portland Timbers on Wednesday in a pivotal Western Conference playoff-race match, with LA three points ahead and both teams looking to recover from a disappointing result: a 6-2 loss for the Galaxy and a 3-3 draw for Portland. The match will stream on Apple TV.
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Missing Dog Search Intensifies as Yellowstone Winter Nears
Lifestyle
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A California family and volunteers are racing to rescue Luna, a Jack Russell terrier who has evaded capture for more than a month after escaping a Yellowstone cabin. Repeated sightings offer hope, but rescuers warn that approaching winter could make survival increasingly difficult.
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The Conservative Desk
Saudi OpenAI engineer charged in boardroom recorder case
Prosecutors say a Saudi national at OpenAI hid a $24 bug in an executive room. The case turns on national security, physical access, and what the record shows about intent.
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Corey Day Wins Second Straight O’Reilly Race
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Corey Day won the rain-postponed O'Reilly race at Charlotte for his second straight victory, leading after a three-wide restart with 10 laps left and beating Jesse Love by 0.728 seconds.
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Trump Plans Campaign Rallies in Alaska, Montana
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President Donald Trump is scheduled to rally in Wasilla to support Alaska Republicans Dan Sullivan and Nick Begich ahead of the midterm elections. The race for governor remains outside the rally’s focus, and Trump has not endorsed a candidate in that contest.
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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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Diamond argues geography, not race, set who conquered whom
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Diamond’s case that wild species and continental shape—not smarter minds—built the conquest gap is for anyone who wants deep causes of inequality without racial myths.
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America’s Electric Grid Could Throw Wrench In Big Tech’s AI Dreams
Daily Caller News Foundation
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America's power grid may not be able to keep pace with Big Tech's race to build artificial intelligence data centers.
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Republicans Are Even Ramping Up Campaign Spending In Deep-Red South Dakota Now
Daily Caller News Foundation
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Republicans began ramping up spending in South Dakota's Senate race weeks before the election as South Dakotans continued to disapprove of President Donald Trump's economic policies.
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Jack Smith’s FBI Probe Obtained Personal Data Of 640,000 Everyday Republicans, MAGA Hat Buyers
Emily Kopp · 3 min · 1h
Trump returns to Ohio to rally GOP candidates in tight races
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Trump returns to Youngstown for his third Covelli Centre rally and second Ohio trip in two weeks, days after demanding the Columbus statue's return, as Husted and Ramaswamy trail by 3–4 points.
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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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Uncle Sam Planning To Pour Even More Cash Into Africa As Critical Mineral Race Heats Up
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The Trump administration is looking to pour more money into African mining projects as Washington battles to break Beijing's grip on critical minerals.
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Google Begins Broad Gemini 4 Argon Rollout
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Google has released Gemini 4 Argon to developers and paying subscribers, positioning the model for complex work in areas such as coding, finance, law and cybersecurity as it seeks to strengthen its position in the AI race. Google touts strong benchmark results and improved coding productivity, while access is paid and introductory API prices are set to double after November 30.
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Collins, Jackson Hold Third Maine Senate Debate
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Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican Rep. Mike Collins faced off in a televised debate as early voting began in their closely watched U.S. Senate race, which could affect control of Congress. The candidates clashed over issues including affordability, health care and immigration, with Collins emphasizing his support for President Trump and Ossoff highlighting his record and cross-party backing.
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Nicole Hardy
Ossoff's cross-party support could be key if voters care more about results than party loyalty in this race.
Candidates Outline Priorities in 2026 Races
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Candidates 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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Daily Caller News Foundation
California’s High-Price Petroleum Virus May Spread Across The West, Analyst Says
California’s troubled refineries threaten to spread a diesel price virus hitting drivers and businesses across the West, an analyst warns.
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Trump invokes Willie Horton in N.C. Senate race
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Recent North Carolina Senate polls show Democrat Roy Cooper leading Republican Michael Whatley, though the size of the advantage varies by poll. President Trump has attacked Cooper over pandemic-era prisoner releases and invoked the Willie Horton case while endorsing Whatley.
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Marco Rubio Delivers First Speech of the 2028 Presidential Race
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INDYCAR Season Hits 18-Year TV Audience High
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The 2026 INDYCAR SERIES drew a 23% increase in TV viewership and delivered close racing, while Alex Palou secured another championship and a new Washington, D.C., street race became a major hit. In INDY NXT, Nikita Johnson clinched the title in the final race, becoming the series’ youngest champion.
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Thousands race Hartford Marathon across four towns
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Hartford’s 33rd annual marathon brought nearly 11,000 runners to a weekend of races, featuring a Guinness World Record holder running in Crocs and routes that crossed several area towns. Participants also made the race a personal milestone, including a runner returning after a difficult first attempt and a breast cancer survivor, while the event supports local charities and gives elite New England runners a chance to compete.
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Race Weekends Span U.S. Speedways
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Chase Junghans won the opening-night MARS race at Lucas Oil Speedway, while Mark Martin returned to La Crosse Motor Speedway’s Oktoberfest weekend to share advice with racers; Legacy Motor Club also announced a fan day at its race shop. Upcoming regional highlights include the 76th Al Gerber Trophy Race of Champions in New York and Bakersfield Speedway’s 40th Budweiser Nationals, with multiple divisions competing for weekend titles.
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Judges Press County Suing Oil Giants To Explain How Companies Worsened Its Floods
Simon August · 6 min · 1h
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