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Cuba Denies Links to 90 Seized Biodiesel Shipments — 2dU.S. seized over 620,000 gallons of biodiesel worth nearly $3 million in 90 shipments; Cuba’s energy minister denies any contract with ENETEC.

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Libyan Forces Seize 1.3 Million Narcotic PillsWorld — 5dLibyan forces seized more than 1.3 million narcotic pills after a firefight with smugglers in Kufra that injured three soldiers. The seizure comes as the U.N. warns Libya has become a major transit hub for synthetic drugs bound for local and other African markets.

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Police Seize 18 Firearms in Germiston, Santa MariaWorld — 5dSanta Maria police arrested a man on felony probation after finding 11 firearms, several thousand rounds of ammunition and large-capacity magazines during a residence search. Several weapons had features consistent with assault weapons, and the man was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.

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UAE prosecutors say Omani co-pilot tried to crash Flydubai jet into Tel AvivWorld — 6dUAE prosecutors say a Flydubai co-pilot tried to seize flight FZ1073 and crash it into Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, but the captain, crew and passengers intervened and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia. Separate media reports allege he had considered an earlier attempt and raise questions about whether warnings about his radicalization and screening failures were addressed; investigations are continuing.

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Six Face Drug Charges in Missouri, MississippiWorld — Oct 5, 2026Three men were arrested on federal charges alleging they conspired to distribute methamphetamine in Dent County, Missouri, from 2025 through at least February 2026. Prosecutors also seek forfeiture of five rifles and three pistols seized in the investigation; one defendant faces an additional charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm, and all are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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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.

Yemeni forces claim gains near Bab el-Mandeb — Oct 5, 2026Yemeni government forces say they seized Dhुबab district and strategic positions overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in an air-supported offensive against Houthi forces, cutting routes toward the waterway. The reported extent of government control has not been independently confirmed, and the fighting threatens a key international shipping route.

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Sam Okafor Cutting Houthi routes there helps, but the fighting could still disrupt global shipping if it drags on.

Trenton Police Seize 70 Slot Machines, $100,000Business — Oct 6, 2026Trenton police say an 11-month investigation led to the seizure of more than 70 illegal slot machines and over $100,000 from roughly 30 businesses. Philadelphia resident Harry Almonte was arrested and charged in New Jersey with gambling and money-laundering offenses; authorities also reported finding guns and marijuana at his home, leading to separate potential charges in Pennsylvania.

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Chiropractor Posts $1.75M Bail in Child Porn CasesHealth — Oct 6, 2026Wisconsin chiropractor Casimer Kobylinski has pleaded not guilty to 42 felony charges across Milwaukee and Sheboygan counties, including child pornography possession, bail jumping and taking sexual photos of minors; investigators say they found images on devices seized from his home and clinic. He posted $1.75 million bail under court-imposed restrictions, including limits on where he may live and whether he can use a cellphone.

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Hundreds of smuggled animals seized in Miami, SicilyWorld — Oct 5, 2026A U.S. legal permanent resident arriving from Cuba was arrested at Miami International Airport after authorities found 10 live birds concealed in tubes sewn into his underwear. Separately, Italian authorities intercepted a Maltese man allegedly transporting 300 tortoises and 77 parrots in a car to Malta; 76 parrots were protected species, and the man faces charges related to animal welfare and wildlife-trade violations.

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Barrick, Mali Unions Avert Planned Mine Strike — Sep 27, 2026Unions called off Loulo-Gounkoto strikes after a 21 September deal. Sacko: "the strike action has since been called off." Mali had seized roughly 3 tonnes of Barrick gold.

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Derek Foss Good that Barrick and the unions settled the overtime and pay issues to keep the mine running without disruption.

California Court Orders Return of 650,000 Seized Ballots — Sep 24, 2026California Supreme Court unanimously ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco to return about 650,000 ballots, ruling his seizure from a 2025 special election unlawful.

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Maya Lindstrom The court was right to stop the sheriff from interfering with official election procedures.

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.

Tigray Internet Disruption Reported Amid Renewed Fighting — Sep 25, 2026NetBlocks confirmed a Tigray telecoms blackout on Sept. 24-25, 2026 as the TPLF declared full-blown war, seized airports, and fighting spread into Afar and Amhara.

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Marcus Bell Fighting spilling into Afar and Amhara shows how fast this could escalate beyond Tigray.

Fighting Erupts Across Northern Ethiopia, Peace Deal Falters — Sep 23, 2026Fighting erupted Sept. 23, 2026 across Tigray, Afar and Amhara as TPLF declared a defensive war and Abiy adviser Getachew Reda said it seized airports in an all-out offensive.

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alena bengtson what they fed them

Saudi Arabia Arrests Suspect After Flydubai Cockpit Stabbing on Tel Aviv Flight — Sep 30, 2026Authorities are investigating after a Flydubai first officer allegedly attacked the captain and tried to seize control of an Israel-bound flight, which made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Israeli officials have called the incident a radical terrorist attack aimed at regional cooperation, while investigators have not established a motive and are examining possible terror links; President Donald Trump has also raised a possible connection to Iran.

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Dana Whitfield Glad Saudi Arabia acted fast to arrest the suspect after that cockpit stabbing on the Tel Aviv flight.

Five Urns, Millions of Images Found in Philadelphia Missing Women Probe — Sep 17, 2026Philadelphia police have uncovered images of seven missing women while reviewing more than 1 million files seized from a home in the city that also contained five urns believed to… — by Andrew Powell

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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.

Settlers Attack Palestinians, Enter Al-Aqsa CompoundWorld — Sep 30, 2026Israeli settlers have carried out escalating attacks in the occupied West Bank, including a shooting that killed one Palestinian and injured another, as well as assaults on activists accompanying farmers; Israeli forces were also reported conducting raids and seizing a home. Separately, Egypt and the Arab League condemned large groups of settlers entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during Sukkot and performing religious rituals, warning that the actions could undermine the site’s longstanding status quo and fuel tensions.

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Liberatore Ends Winless Streak, Cardinals Beat Pirates — Sep 24, 2026Matthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless drought by allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings as the Cardinals defeated the Pirates 5-1, with Alec Burleson driving in a season-best 112th RBI and Masyn Winn and JJ Wetherholt providing key hits. The Pirates’ five-game winning streak ended as St. Louis seized the series finale’s momentum and positioned itself to avoid a losing season, while Pittsburgh’s late-season push stalled.

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Tom Gallagher Liberatore finally breaking through with that strong outing should give the Cardinals some real momentum down the stretch.

Luol Deng Regrets $72 Million Lakers Deal — Sep 16, 2026The 2016 Lakers free-agent splashes for Timofey Mozgov and Luol Deng are now viewed as misfires after both players struggled for rotation roles and Deng was benched in favor of a younger core. Deng says he took the big offer largely to seize a premier opportunity, but the team’s shifting plans and conflicting messages left him feeling he couldn't play the game he loved.

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Interpol silver notice helps 82 countries identify 36 million euros in assets — Sep 18, 2026Interpol rolled out the Silver Notice to let 196 member states share information to locate and seize criminals' assets—cash, crypto, cars, property and more—with 82 countries already identifying at least €36 million in illicit wealth through trials. The first notice was requested by Italy for a mafia member, and officials say the system, trialed since January 2025 and set for full adoption in Hong Kong in November, will enhance cross-border cooperation and recover a larger share of hidden funds.

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Libyan Agency Reports Seizing 100,000 Gaddafi-Faced Pills — Sep 13, 2026Libyan authorities seized about 100,000 pills molded with Muammar Gaddafi’s face and robes, described by Al Rada as ecstasy after a European sea shipment.

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Rachel Meyers Hard to believe anyone would buy ecstasy stamped like that, but it shows how far some will go for novelty.

US Forces Seize Sanctioned Oil Tanker As Russian Warship Escorts Just Watch — Jan 7, 2026American forces seized a sanctioned oil tanker flying a Russian flag Wednesday following a weeks-long pursuit of the vessel after it attempted to evade the blockade of Venezuela. “The vessel was seized in the North…

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More Than 5,000 Fentanyl-Laced Counterfeit Medication Seized in VirginiaReporting — May 4, 2022More than 5,000 fentanyl-laced counterfeit medication and several firearms have been seized from a home in Virginia. The Prince William County Police Department tweeted, “DRUG SEIZURE: and TF recently seized several…

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Iran claims to have seized American drone US says had ‘malfunctioned’ — Sep 8, 2026

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Nicole Hardy I bet the US lost control of that drone and now they're embarrassed that Iran got their hands on it.

Phone Records of 4 New York Times Reporters Seized by Trump DOJ: ReportReporting — Jun 3, 2021Under former President Donald Trump , the Department of Justice (DOJ) reportedly seized phone records of four reporters from The New York Times. According to the DOJ, under President Joe Biden , officials seized phone…

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