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Hurricane Isaias becomes Category 3 storm as it threatens northern Gulf Coast -- Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, is inching closer to the northern Gulf Coast, where it is expected to make landfall on Friday evening. -- Updated 17m ago

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Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs -- Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to release 300,000 tons of diesel immediately and millions more over the coming months.

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Live - Iran's Houthi allies step up deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia says missile strikes by Iran's Houthi allies killed three people at Riyadh's airport as fighting escalates in the Middle East conflict's new epicenter. 2h ago

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NYPD body camera footage shows aftermath of ICE agent shooting -- Oscar Belgal, 28, was shot once in the neck by an ICE agent who fired shots at his car Thursday afternoon, according to authorities. The child was in the back seat, and was not struck. -- Updated 37m ago

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Panama struck by 2 powerful earthquakes, U.S. Geological Survey says -- Panama was struck by a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake followed by a 6.6 magnitude quake later in the day. -- Updated 36m ago

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Will social media platforms allow Fort Hood shooter's execution to be livestreamed? -- The Pentagon's decision to livestream the firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan could put the spotlight on whether social media companies will allow videos on their platforms.

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How AI responded when researchers posed as terrorists seeking help -- Newly shared research from Tech Against Terrorism shows that three in five AI models failed their terrorism safety test.

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Mike Ditka, former Chicago Bears head coach, dies at 86 - Raised in a blue-collar Pennsylvania town, Mike Ditka earned a scholarship to Pitt and became "Da Coach" in Chicago. His family called him "the heart of our family" in announcing his death at 86.

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These 18 million households now rank as America's richest - The smallest age group in the U.S. is also the richest, with a 37% jump in net worth over the last three years - far higher than any other group. 55m ago

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These documents tell the story of the Cornell rape allegations

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Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows. -- Just weeks before the midterm elections, 90% of Americans say prices in the U.S. are the main factor shaping their view of the economy. These charts show why.

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Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash -- "Public executions are what oppressive dictatorships like Iran and Afghanistan do," said GOP Sen. Thom Tillis.

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Katie Zacharia is Trump's pick for next White House press secretary -- Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator, has been offered the role of White House press secretary, a White House official told CBS News on Friday.

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Vance says he wouldn't watch livestream of Fort Hood shooter's execution -- Vice President JD Vance cast doubt on whether the Pentagon will go ahead with livestreaming the execution of the Fort Hood shooter and said he would not tune in if it happens.

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Only 2 other countries hold public executions as U.S. plans first in 90 years - The execution of Nidal Hasan, convicted in the 2009 killings of 13 people at Fort Hood, will be livestreamed, the Defense Department said.

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DOJ won't enforce parts of 1934 gun law that were gutted by court ruling -- The Justice Department said it will no longer enforce certain provisions of a law regulating firearms often used by mobsters, after a federal judge declared large parts of it unconstitutional.

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U.S. sanctions ICC, vowing to dismantle it "brick by brick" without changes -- The U.S. imposed fresh sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, taking action against the court itself after previously penalizing more than a dozen of its judges and prosecutors.

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Thieves steal 30,000 bottles of Italian wines in $5.8M heist -- The theft targeted the Marchesi Antinori winery near Cortona, in the province of Arezzo, the company said.

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Philadelphia police say Anthropic AI submitted a "false homicide tip" -- Anthropic notified the Philadelphia Police Department of the incident on Oct. 7 and plans to publish a report describing what happened.

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Durbin asks watchdog to probe new FBI hiring standards on bestiality, prostitution -- Sen. Dick Durbin asked the DOJ's watchdog to investigate why the FBI lowered its hiring standards for candidates who may have engaged in bestiality, prostitution or employment theft.

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How life insurance can fit into a retirement planning strategy

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How inflation can change your retirement plan

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Do you have enough life insurance? A quick coverage check-up

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Prioritizing paying off debt before retirement? These balances may need different treatment.

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Can paying off debt too aggressively hurt your finances? Here's when it may make sense to slow down.

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Many Americans are relying on multiple forms of credit to cover expenses. When is it a warning sign?

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Is now a good time to buy gold for retirement? How gold prices can affect a 401(k) rollover decision

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What today's gold prices could mean for your retirement savings

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Can you use a 401(k) to buy gold? What investors should know before rolling over retirement funds

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Anthropic has a message for Claude users: Don't be cruel -- Anthropic said the ban will only apply in "extreme cases where users repeatedly act cruelly toward our models, with no discernible purpose."

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OpenAI defends firing AI safety researchers over "breach of trust" -- OpenAI responded to researchers' claims that their dismissal will make safety workers fearful to raise concerns.

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SpaceX says Starlink will "become a major mobile carrier in the U.S." -- SpaceX said it has bought licenses for radio airwaves that will help its Starlink satellite business provide cellphone service across the U.S.

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Can GLP-1 drugs help people stop throwing away their money? -- Researchers will explore whether weight-loss drugs can deter risky or impulsive financial decisions. "It might be very good financially for the average person," one neuroscientist said.

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RFK Jr., Zeldin pressed by Democrats on possible roles in Trump pardons

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Firsthand look at the high-tech hunt for cargo thieves

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Obama raises more than $13 million for Democrats

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Obama throws support behind Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid

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Trump aide's daughter pictured with pro-Russia politician

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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait

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America Will Regret Withdrawing from Iraq

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I Questioned Transgender Ideology. Now I'm Facing Prison in France.

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EXCLUSIVE: The Cornell 7 Lawsuit Served the Wrong Person. Now He's the Target of an Internet Mob.

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Trump creates committee to investigate Fed's Lisa Cook

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Guilfoyle associate says when she asked him for $100K, it was "quid pro quo"

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Judge presses Justice Department on justifications for White House media ban

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