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Democrats jump into Mississippi Senate race

Senate Majority PAC announced it’s launching an ad campaign in Mississippi, where Democrat Scott Colom is challenging GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.

Editorial Team21 Oct, 07:43

Democrats jump into Mississippi Senate race

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FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing’s long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service

Boeing has struggled to restore its reputation after two deadly crashes involving the smaller Max 8 killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019 off Indonesia and in Ethiopia.

Editorial Team21 Oct, 06:35

FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing’s long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service

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LeBron James makes 76ers debut with a win over NBA champion Knicks

James began his NBA record 24th season by finishing with 14 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the 106-100 victory.

Editorial Team21 Oct, 05:15

LeBron James makes 76ers debut with a win over NBA champion Knicks

October 21, 2026

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'High percentage' of DOJ's California noncitizen voters list born in US, preliminary LA County analysis shows

The DOJ's list of alleged noncitizens registered to vote in California includes a “high percentage” of people who say they were born in the U.S., L.A. officials said.

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'High percentage' of DOJ's California noncitizen voters list born in US, preliminary LA County analysis shows

October 21, 2026

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Nigeria confirms Ebola case in Abuja as woman who arrived from Uganda tests positive

The woman began showing symptoms on Oct. 7 and was admitted to a private hospital in Abuja on Oct. 11; she was later diagnosed with Ebola. It is unclear when she arrived in Nigeria.

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Nigeria confirms Ebola case in Abuja as woman who arrived from Uganda tests positive

October 21, 2026

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Florida kills 77-year-old man in state’s 18th execution of year

Vietnam veteran William Reaves executed by lethal injection despite letter from fellow veterans urging halt

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October 21, 2026

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Alabama governor commutes sentence of prisoner on death row

Toforest Johnson’s death penalty reduced to life in prison without parole over doubts about his conviction

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October 21, 2026

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Guatemalan man sentenced to 30 years for smuggling tragedy that killed 53 people in Texas

The trailer’s air conditioning wouldn’t blow cool air to the people trapped inside during the sweltering, three-hour ride in June 2022 from the border city of Laredo to San Antonio, authorities said.

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Guatemalan man sentenced to 30 years for smuggling tragedy that killed 53 people in Texas

October 21, 2026

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American Airlines flight blows tire while landing at Chicago O'Hare: FAA

The American Airlines Flight 41 crew "reported a brake issue and then a blown tire" after landing safely, the FAA said in a statement.

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American Airlines flight blows tire while landing at Chicago O'Hare: FAA

October 21, 2026

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American Airlines jet suffers brake trouble, blown tire after landing at Chicago O'Hare: FAA

An American Airlines flight from Spain reported brake issues and a blown tire after landing at Chicago O'Hare with the FAA investigating.

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American Airlines jet suffers brake trouble, blown tire after landing at Chicago O'Hare: FAA

October 21, 2026

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Houthis attack besieged city in Yemen that U.N. says is at ‘grave risk’

The Houthis have largely encircled Taiz, cutting it off from most supply routes and putting civilians at “grave risk,” U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk said.

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Houthis attack besieged city in Yemen that U.N. says is at ‘grave risk’

October 21, 2026

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Woman sexually assaulted at fraternity near University of Chicago, lawsuit alleges

The new allegations mark the second case of alleged sexual assault to roil the University of Chicago in a matter of days.

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Woman sexually assaulted at fraternity near University of Chicago, lawsuit alleges