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Take the Wilderness Road and You’ll Find the Appalachian First Lady Who Fooled Washington1 source — 21h

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Maya Lindstrom This woman from the hills really showed up the big shots in Washington with her cleverness on that old trail.

Drag Race Songwriter Lucian Piane Dies at 46Entertainment — 1dLucian 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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Crashes Disrupt Roads in Three StatesAuto — 1dCrashes disrupted traffic on interstates in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Tennessee, including an overturned 18-wheeler on I-30 in North Little Rock and closures on I-35 near Purcell and I-24 near Germantown Road. No injuries were reported in the North Little Rock business crash, the Purcell collision or the multi-vehicle I-80 crash near DuBois; injury information was not available for the other incidents.

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PennDOT Details Roadwork Across Berks, ButlerWeather — 3dPennDOT roadwork will bring overnight and daytime lane restrictions across Berks County, including closures on Route 143 and Shelbourne Road. In Butler County, East Lancaster Road will close for concrete repairs through Oct. 30, while crews continue bridge and pipe work on Evans City Road with daytime lane closures.

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Studies Test Recycled Plastics, Tires in RoadsEnvironment — 3dResearch and road projects are testing recycled materials in asphalt: a Minnesota study found mixes with up to 50% reclaimed asphalt compacted well, while plastic has been used or evaluated in roads in the U.S., India and Ghana to reduce waste and petroleum-based materials. Results are promising, but questions about mix consistency and long-term durability remain, and some findings are based on laboratory tests or ongoing monitoring.

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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.

Russell Brand recounts long road to faith in new memoir — 54mRussell Brand's new book may be titled "How to Become a Christian in 7 Days" — but that is honestly not what reading it feels like at all.

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Temple Officer, Suspect Injured in Pursuit CrashAuto — 1dA suspect fleeing a pursuit from Killeen allegedly struck a Temple police patrol car parked off the road, injuring the officer and suspect; both were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Temple police are investigating the crash.

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Maya Lindstrom Suspect should have just stopped instead of causing this mess and injuring the officer.

Reports: Settlers Torch Mosque, Vehicle in West BankWorld — 17hReports say Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque, a vehicle and an olive tree in Mikhmas in the occupied West Bank, while other accounts described attacks on Palestinian homes and property, road blockages and theft elsewhere. Israel’s military said it was examining the mosque attack; the U.N. has warned that settler violence is contributing to Palestinian displacement, particularly in Bedouin and herding communities.

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Marcus Bell The UN warning about displacement from these attacks makes clear that property theft and road blocks are driving people from their land.

Utility Work, Collision Close Roads Across RegionsWeather — 3dRoad closures and lane restrictions are disrupting travel in Joliet, Tampa, Lower Gornal and St. Cloud as crews carry out Interstate 80 construction, water-system repairs and utility work. Detours and schedules vary by location, and officials advise motorists to follow posted signs and allow extra travel time.

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Sarasota Officer-Involved Shooting Follows McDonald’s GunfireWorld — 3dThe Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting in the 4800 block of Hoyer Drive that followed an earlier shooting at a McDonald’s parking lot near Cattlemen Road and Bee Ridge Road. Authorities have not said what led to the shootings or whether anyone was injured, and report no ongoing threat to public safety.

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Ethan Hawke Threw the Independence Day Script Onto a Texas Highway — 1dEthan Hawke got the Independence Day lead after Reality Bites, mocked the dialogue on a road trip, and threw the script out the window. Will Smith took the part; the film made over $817 million.

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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.

Two firefighters injured in San Antonio vacant apartment fireWorld — 1dTwo San Antonio firefighters were injured Wednesday morning while battling a fire at a vacant North Side apartment complex on Blanco Road. One suffered minor burns and was hospitalized as a precaution, while the other fell through the floor and is expected to recover; the cause is under investigation.

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Russell Brand Recounts Long Road to Faith in New MemoirEntertainment — 2dRussell Brand's new book may be titled "How to Become a Christian in 7 Days" — but that is honestly not what reading it feels like at all.

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Chris Dalton Brand's ideas on faith seem too layered for any seven-day format to work.

Road closures planned, active across four communitiesWeather — Oct 5, 2026Peace Road in Sycamore will close for about a week beginning Oct. 13 for bridge paving and repairs, with a detour via Motel and Freed roads. Other temporary closures include an East Grand Forks frontage road for storm-sewer work, Wards Corner Road in Ohio for a gas-leak repair, and West Emory Road in Tennessee due to a structure fire.

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Russell Brand Details Long Road to Faith in New Book — 2dRussell Brand's new book may be titled "How to Become a Christian in 7 Days" — but that is honestly not what reading it feels like at all.

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

Senate Passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in 85-5 Vote — 3dThe Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.

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Jared Kim Eighty five senators backing one bill on affordability is rare. It might finally ease prices if states actually use the funding to build.

No. 14 Virginia ends road drought, routs SMUSports — 3dNo. 14 Virginia women’s soccer ended its road scoring and winless drought with a 5-1 win at SMU, pulling away late after building an early lead. Virginia’s football team, meanwhile, was set to visit SMU as a 7.5-point underdog after beating Syracuse, with consistency and containing the Mustangs’ passing attack identified as key challenges.

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Man Charged After Fatal Fenton Road-Rage ShootingWorld — 3dA road-rage confrontation in Fenton, Missouri, ended with 43-year-old Philip J. Dodson shot and killed; 71-year-old Michael F. Miller was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Investigators say Miller admitted to the shooting, and authorities consider the incident isolated with no ongoing threat to the public as they continue reviewing evidence.

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State Supreme Courts Bring Hearings to CommunitiesPolitics — 1dThe Wisconsin Supreme Court held oral arguments in Chippewa Falls as part of an outreach program, hearing cases on DNR wardens’ investigative authority and public input on a state park plan. Idaho’s Supreme Court is also taking hearings on the road, with five cases scheduled in Idaho Falls and Pocatello to give residents a chance to observe the judicial process.

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Senate Passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in 85-5 VotePolitics — 3dThe Senate passed a piece of bipartisan legislation Monday that aimed to lower the cost of housing.

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Rachel Meyers This act might help first-time buyers but I doubt it will fix supply shortages in high-demand areas.

75 Florida Deputies Aid Isaias RecoveryWeather — 4dFlorida sheriff’s offices deployed deputies to Santa Rosa County to support Hurricane Isaias recovery, clearing roads and providing relief to local law enforcement amid downed trees, widespread power outages and other storm damage. County crews are clearing roadways and preparing debris pickup, with residents asked to separate storm debris and keep it out of roads and away from utilities; a dawn-to-dusk curfew was also announced.

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Dutch Bros Expands, Opens Oxford, Plans Two ShopsBusiness — 2dDutch Bros Coffee plans to open a drive-thru location at 4911 Illinois Road in southwest Fort Wayne before the end of 2026, expanding the chain’s Indiana presence after its Auburn shop opened earlier this year.

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Injury reports shape betting outlooks for Sunday NFL gamesSports — 4dWeek 5 NFL previews point to Detroit as a 5.5-point road favorite against Arizona, while trends show the Colts covering consistently as road underdogs and the Steelers covering at home. Injury reports also rule out several players for Texans-Titans and Giants-Commanders, with additional players cleared or listed as questionable.

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Charleston Plans Stricter Traffic Reviews for Johns IslandPolitics — Oct 6, 2026Charleston is drafting an ordinance that would require developers to assess how projects affect the surrounding road network—not just their entrances and exits—before approval, as Johns Island grapples with growth and congestion. The city and county are also pursuing major road improvements, including widening Maybank Highway and upgrading the U.S. 17–Main Road interchange.

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