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Rhode Island Poll Shows Foulkes Leading Block by 9 Points — 1dA 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.

Actress Selma Blair Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Flight Crew — 2dActress Selma Blair was arrested Sunday after allegedly attacking crew members on board a Delta flight into New York City. "On Sunday October 11 at approximately 11pm at JFK Airpo… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Sam Okafor It's wrong to attack flight crew no matter who you are. They deserve protection on the job.

Trump, Rubio Weigh Firing Guilfoyle — 2dPresident Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. The possible move comes after a series of reports al… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Elena Vasquez Trump should pick actual diplomats for ambassador roles instead of people tied to his inner circle.

Rhode Island Grower Sets Uncertified Pumpkin RecordLifestyle — 4dRhode Island grower Ron Wallace presented a 3,156-pound pumpkin at a Warren weigh-off, potentially setting a world record and becoming the first recorded pumpkin to top 3,000 pounds. Guinness has not yet formally certified its weight.

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Cancer Confirmed for Pope After Surgery, Vatican says — 1dPope 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… — by Sandra Rhodes

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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.

Trump Pardons 2 Alaska Diesel Mechanics — 16hTwo Alaska diesel mechanics received pardons from President Donald Trump after the pled guilty to conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act in 2022. Trump announced the pardons duri… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Head Injury From Fight With Drug Lord: Report — 9hSean “Diddy” Combs‘ head injury over the weekend was the result of a fight with a drug lord, per TMZ. Sources said Combs and a Jamaican drug lord known as “Dudus” had a physical a… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Former Bush Press Secretary Has Warning: 'Look Out' — 20hNew Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has been the target of much criticism since standing at the White House podium for the first time Tuesday. But Dana Perino, former White House p… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Zacharia to Debut as White House Press Secretary Tuesday — 2dKatie Zacharia, President Donald Trump’s newly chosen White House press secretary, will take to the podium Tuesday. "I am pleased to announce that Katie Zacharia will be beginning… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Dana Whitfield She needs to handle tough questions without dodging if this is going to work out.

Trump Predicts He ‘Will Be The Last Republican President’ If GOP Loses Both Chambers — 1dPresident Donald Trump predicted he “will be the last Republican president” if Democrats took control of both houses of Congress and the presidency. Trump made his prediction at a… — by Sandra Rhodes

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White House Asks Ambassador Guilfoyle to Resign — 1dThe White House has asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign. "We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," said White House press secretary Katie Zacharia ⁠… — by Sandra Rhodes

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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.

Homeland Security Investigations Raids Omar’s Home — 2dThe home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) was raided early Monday morning by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), per Fox News Digital. Multiple federal agents with HSI jackets wer… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Sam Okafor Omar's district has had enough issues already. This just adds more questions about her situation.

Rams’ Jackson Punches Bills Player After Game — 1dMonday Night Football got even more physical after the game when Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson punched Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb. The punch was th… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Critics Trash Katie Zacharia’s First Day at Podium: ‘Brutally Bad’ — 1dKatie Zacharia’s first day at the White House brief room’s podium was met with some harsh criticism. The anonymous official told MS NOW’s Jake Traylor Zacharia, 41, is on track to… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Treated For Head Injury — 1dSean “Diddy” Combs was taken from a New Jersey federal prison to a nearby medical center due to a head injury. TMZ reported Combs was taken from the FCI Fort Dix prison around 1 a… — by Sandra Rhodes

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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.

Trump Reveals 2 Rivers Safe From Being Renamed — 4dThere are two waterways safe from being renamed by President Donald Trump — the Mississippi River and the Hudson River. Trump, while speaking at a Saturday rally in Clarksville, T… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Tom Gallagher At least the Mississippi and Hudson are staying put. Those names have too much history to rewrite on a whim.

Philly Cop Dies, Another Critically Injured in Shooting — 4dA Philadelphia police officer is dead and another is critically injured after they were shot early Saturday as they responded to a report of an armed man in the western part of the… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Trump: Ukraine Needs New President — 4dPresident Donald Trump said Saturday Ukraine needs to get a new president. The president suggested Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not done enough to end his country’s… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Sam Okafor Zelenskyy deserves support as the elected leader and Trump should not interfere in another country's leadership.

Trump Laments Losing Nobel Peace Prize Again — 4dPresident Donald Trump below eves he should’ve won the Nobel Peace Prize. But for the second year in a row, he has walked away empty handed. On Friday, former International Crimin… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell The Nobel has turned into a political award and Trump will never get it under their current standards.

Trump in Tennessee: ‘I Could Say the Stupidest Things and You’d Clap’ — 4dPresident Donald Trump knows his audience. While speaking Saturday in Tennessee, the president boldly claimed, “I could say the stupidest things and you’d clap.” Trump was in Ten… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Maya Lindstrom He knows his base will cheer no matter what, and that line just proves how little he thinks of them.

Poll: PA GOP Favors Fetterman More Than Dems — 5dSen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has become more popular with Republicans in Pennsylvania than with Democrats, according to a new poll. His surge in popularity with the GOP follows his… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Maya Lindstrom If Republicans are rating him higher it probably means his votes on energy and Israel are landing better with them than with the left wing of his own party.

9 Killed in PA Mass Shooting; Police Calls it ‘Horrific Scene’ — 4dNine people, including two children, were killed in a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, Friday. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah called the shooting a “devastating” loss of life and a “horr… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Five people remembered in regional obituary noticesLifestyle — Oct 6, 2026Obituaries announced the deaths of Earl T. Marsillett, James D. Yates, John P. Craig, Murray G. Rhodes and Donald R. Losee. Craig was known for his family welding business and John Deere tractor restorations, while Rhodes was an engineer, entrepreneur and Air National Guard veteran; the notices also named survivors for each man.

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Céline Dion Falls on Stage in Paris — 5dSinger Céline Dion took a tumble on stage at the Plénitude Arena Tuesday. Dion slipped during her 26-show Paris residency. Videos show the singer walking across the stage and jum… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Priya Raman At this point in her career these falls are probably more common than people think.