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Two Women Escape Canton Corrections Center, Remain at LargeWorld — 1dTwo women, Hope Skerrett and Kerriah Ohler, escaped from the Stark Regional Community Correction Center in Ohio and remained at large after police searched a nearby nature preserve with a drone and K-9. Authorities issued warrants and said the women may have planned to meet someone near a Walmart before traveling to Florida.

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ABC News Corrects And Reposts Article On Trump Sons' Investments After Errors — 4dABC News on Friday published a corrected version of an apparently deleted article from earlier that week which drew conclusions about the business dealings of President Donald Trump's eldest sons.

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Arkansas Corrections Officer and Louisiana Deputy Arrested in Juvenile Pornography CasesPolitics — 5dA Pope County, Arkansas, corrections officer was fired and arrested on allegations involving distribution, viewing and possession of child sexual abuse material; officials said the alleged conduct occurred off duty and did not involve jail computers. Separately, a former Caddo Parish, Louisiana, reserve deputy was arrested on juvenile pornography and indecent-behavior charges after an investigation prompted by a CyberTipline report.

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Jail Assault Cases Span Five StatesWorld — Oct 6, 2026Inmates in several states face charges for allegedly assaulting correctional officers, with some cases also involving attempted escapes. In Massachusetts, a Billerica corrections officer was charged with assaulting an inmate and allegedly filing a false report about the incident.

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M24 Sushi Scored 78 in Health InspectionWeather — Oct 5, 2026Eugene and Springfield can expect morning fog followed by mostly sunny weather, with a brief warm-up later this week before cooler conditions return. Community updates include police incidents and roadwork, while health inspections found food-safety issues at More Boba and M24 Sushi; reported problems were corrected or prompted instructions for corrective action.

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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.

Tennessee Corrections Chief Plans Resignation After Failed Execution — Oct 3, 2026Christa Pike survived two pentobarbital doses Wednesday and is on a ventilator; Tennessee corrections chief Frank Strada will resign later this month.

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Tom Gallagher The botched execution and survival on a ventilator point to real problems with how these procedures are handled.

Trump Posts ‘Voting in America is CORRUPT’ — Oct 5, 2026President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to declare “Voting in America is CORRUPT.” Trump’s words were posted Sunday when he commented on Brazil’s presidential election as well… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Marcus Bell Claiming the whole system is corrupt without proof just makes it harder to trust elections here at home.

Amro Warns Asia Faces AI Correction Risks — Oct 5, 2026AMRO's Oct. 5, 2026 report warns Southeast Asia, China, Japan and South Korea face AI correction risks after driving two-thirds of global AI-related trade growth; 2026 growth held at 4.1%.

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Marcus Bell Those countries need to diversify now instead of counting on continued AI export gains.

Turkish referee chief among seven detained in corruption probe — Oct 2, 2026Five of seven Turkish football officials, including refereeing chief Ferhat Gundogdu, were placed in pretrial detention in a corruption probe.

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Dana Whitfield This should send a strong message that corruption in refereeing won't be tolerated in Turkish football.

US withdraws from European anti-corruption bodyWorld — Sep 29, 2026The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption monitoring body, GRECO, saying membership fees bring no tangible national-security benefits and that it will instead use tools such as sanctions and visa restrictions. The Council of Europe praised the U.S. contribution and said it remains open to future cooperation, as the withdrawal adds to Washington’s broader retreat from international organizations.

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Hungary Detains Two Orbán-Era Ministers in $87m Probes — Sep 28, 2026Hungarian prosecutors detained former ministers Balázs Hankó and Miklós Seszták after parliament lifted their immunity, in corruption investigations involving alleged misuse of cultural-fund money and bribery tied to public contracts. The new government has cast the arrests as part of an anti-corruption drive, while Fidesz allies boycotted the vote and denounced the proceedings as political revenge.

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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.

Champion Super Corredora Wins Zenyatta, Earns Breeders’ Cup Berth — Sep 28, 2026Super Corredora returned from a six-month layoff with a wire-to-wire Zenyatta win by 2 3/4 lengths, earning a fees-paid Breeders' Cup Distaff berth.

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Tom Gallagher That automatic berth should make the Distaff more competitive if she stays sharp through October.

Florida Troopers Corral Emu on Polk Parkway — Sep 19, 2026Florida Highway Patrol troopers corralling a loose emu wandering along Polk Parkway in Polk County safely recovered the flightless bird and returned it to its owners, with no injuries or insurance issues reported. Multiple local outlets covered the incident, underscoring a lighthearted wildlife disruption on a major roadway.

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Carlos Correa Ruled Out for Astros Season — Sep 18, 2026Carlos Correa is out for the Astros season after his doctor halted a comeback when an MRI showed the May 11 ankle-surgery tendon was not mature enough.

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Elena Vasquez The team will miss his bat but depth players have to step up now.

Regional Stories Spotlight Buffets, Nostalgic School LunchLifestyle — 2dThree casual dining destinations—Golden Corral in Maplewood, Minnesota, Don’s Family Style Buffet in Huntsville, Missouri, and Lou Roc’s Diner in Worcester, Massachusetts—are celebrated for welcoming atmospheres and generous meals.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Kids' meltdowns mean an unintegrated brain, not bad character — 21hSiegel and Bryson argue that tantrums and defiance come from brain parts that have not yet linked up, so parents should build those links by connecting before they correct.

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El Paso Festivals Draw Crowds, 22 Bands CompeteEntertainment — 5dEl Paso is holding its inaugural Mission Trail Music Festival along the historic nine-mile corridor, with live music, cultural performances, vendors and family activities at several sites. Organizers say the free event will celebrate Borderland history and encourage visitors to explore nearby businesses and communities.

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Former Michigan inmate sues over alleged birth filmingHealth — 2dNatalie Forrest has filed a federal lawsuit alleging Michigan corrections officers used body cameras to record her during labor, childbirth and postpartum care while she was in custody at a hospital. The suit names five officers and senior prison officials and seeks damages, alleging the recordings violated her privacy and caused lasting emotional harm; the state had not responded to one outlet’s request for comment.

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Russia Detains Japanese Journalist on Espionage SuspicionWorld — 1dFSB detained a Hokkaido Shimbun correspondent in Sakhalin on Article 276 espionage charges, moved him to Moscow, and a court ordered pretrial custody.

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Sam Okafor Holding the journalist in Moscow custody under espionage charges suggests Russia sees real security risks rather than just routine reporting.

Wastewater discharges reported in Plymouth, North CarolinaEnvironment — 2dSewage discharges prompted water-quality warnings in Plymouth, where people were advised to avoid the Cattewater for at least two tidal cycles, and wastewater releases were reported at three North Carolina waterways. The North Carolina incidents included 12,000 gallons entering the French Broad River after heavy rain, about 4,350 gallons reaching Britton Creek, and roughly 9,000 gallons flowing into a drainage ditch connected to Town Creek; officials said the releases were stopped or corrected.

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Do We Have More FIFA Corruption? — 1d

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Jared Kim These repeated scandals make it hard to trust any major decisions coming out of the organization.

Democrats are making corruption messaging a pocketbook issue1 source — 2d

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Inspectors Find Food Safety Violations Across Kansas, PennsylvaniaHealth — 5dRecent inspections in Kansas and Pennsylvania found food-safety violations at restaurants and other establishments, including pest activity, improper food storage and temperatures, and dirty equipment and surfaces. Some issues were corrected during inspections; the reports cover separate counties and inspection periods.

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“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.” — Corrie ten Boom, Holocaust survivor and author, 1892–1983Community — 2dPosted to IJR by IJR.

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