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CNN

Trump in Israel; All Living Hostages Released

All remaining living Israeli hostages have been freed under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire as Trump arrives in Israel to address the Knesset and meet with families of those released.

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Weather.com

Nor'easter Hits East Coast Hard

A powerful October nor’easter storm is battering the East Coast with days of heavy rain, strong winds up to 60 mph, and major coastal flooding from the Carolinas to New England.

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Sports Illustrated

Chiefs Defeat Lions, Things Get Ugly

The Detroit Lions’ 30–17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs exposed a major flaw in Detroit’s game plan, raising concerns that the team struggles to compete when forced to play from behind.

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CBS News

Gov Shutdown Hits Day 12

As the shutdown enters its 12th day, government-run museums and zoos have closed, thousands of federal workers face potential layoffs, and Congress remains deadlocked on spending bills.

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The Hill

Katie Porter Under a Microscope

Katie Porter’s gubernatorial campaign is facing backlash after recent videos showing her clashing with a reporter and berating a staffer sparked criticism from opponents and fellow Democrats, threatening to stall her early momentum in the California race.

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USA Today

Explained: The Battle Over Bari Weiss

After leaving The New York Times to found The Free Press, Bari Weiss has built a hugely successful platform for open debate—now valued at $150 million and earning her the role of editor-in-chief at CBS News—despite fierce backlash from progressive critics.

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Vatican News

Pope Leo Meets Villanova Group

Pope Leo XIV met with Villanova University students and faculty in Rome, reflecting on his alma mater’s influence on his mathematical approach to modern ethical and technological challenges, including artificial intelligence.

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The Wall Street Journal

Mystery Surrounds Ghislaine's Incarceration

Ghislaine Maxwell’s arrival at a quiet minimum-security prison in Bryan, Texas sparked lockdowns, secretive meetings, and claims that the convicted Epstein associate was receiving special treatment.

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The Washington Post

Month Offline: D.C. Group Goes Analog

When a group of people in Washington, D.C. joined a “Month Offline” challenge and swapped their smartphones for flip phones, they discovered how disconnection from constant connectivity reshaped their attention, relationships, and sense of presence in the real world.

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The Wall Street Journal

Regarding Trump, Merit and MIT

In a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, MIT President Sally Kornbluth wrote that the school can’t support, and won’t be signing, the Trump Administration’s “compact” because it is “inconsistent with our core belief that scientific funding should be based on scientific merit alone.”

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Time

Break Up Big AI Before It Breaks Us

Big AI’s vertical integration by a handful of tech giants threatens competition and innovation, and experts warn that breaking up these companies is essential before their dominance harms the digital economy and society.

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National Review

The Letitia James Case Is Complicated

The Trump DOJ’s bank fraud case against NY Attorney General Letitia James is far from straightforward, with testimony and mortgage amendments raising significant questions about whether the charges reflect actual wrongdoing.

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American Jewish Committee

Who Are the Freed Prisoners?

Israel has released 250 Palestinian security prisoners, including members of Hamas, PIJ, Fatah, and the PFLP, as part of the first phase of a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal, while key figures like Marwan Barghouti remain excluded.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Penn State Fires Coach Franklin

Penn State fired longtime coach James Franklin after a 3-3 start to the season, including upsets by underdogs UCLA and Northwestern, ending his 12-year tenure in which he amassed 104 wins and a Big Ten championship.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Diane Keaton's Iconic Style

Diane Keaton redefined fashion by blending menswear-inspired pieces with personal flair, creating an audacious, independent style that influenced generations on and off screen while remaining authentically her own.

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Associated Press

Indiana Sets AP Top 25 Record

The latest AP Top 25 college football poll sees undefeated Ohio State holding the No. 1 spot, with Miami, Indiana (its highest ranking ever), Texas A&M, and Ole Miss rounding out the top five as the season hits Week 8.

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ABC News

Search for Suspects in MS Shooting

At least six people were killed and 10 others injured in a mass shooting in Leland, Mississippi, amid a weekend marked by multiple shootings across the state, as authorities continue searching for suspects.

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USA Today

What Do Antidepressants Do?

About one in ten American adults take antidepressants, which work by modulating brain neurotransmitters to ease symptoms of depression and anxiety while sometimes causing manageable side effects.

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The Telegraph

Blair Met Epstein at No. 10

In 2002, then-Prime Minister Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein at Downing Street for a brief discussion on politics and economics, following encouragement from Peter Mandelson, six years before Epstein’s criminal convictions became known.

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New York Post

Model Speaks on Sanchez's Arrest

Mark Sanchez’s former partner, model Bobby T, said she was not surprised by his violent behavior, stabbing, and arrest in Indianapolis, emphasizing her focus remains on protecting their 8-year-old son amid the legal turmoil.

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