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HealthOct 16US measles cases exceed 4,400, far exceeding last year’s totalsNational measles cases this year have now exceeded 4,400, all but guaranteeing the country will more than double the number of measles infections confirmed last year, which totaled 2,289. The latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday recorded 4,410 total cases in 2026 just a week after the U.S.…The Hill
PoliticsOct 16Trump just fooled around with Susie Wiles over Katie Zacharia. And he found outKatie Zacharia’s disastrously short tenure as White House press secretary, a hire he made without consulting his veteran chief of staff, could be a harbinger of dysfunction ahead, Andrew Feinberg writesThe Independent World
Sci & TechOct 16Former U.S. intel official on new book alleging UAP government cover-upJay Stratton, former director of the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force, has a new book out: "Out of the Shadows: Revealing the Truth About Non-Human Intelligent Life." He joins CBS News to discuss what he knows about UAPs.CBS News
PoliticsBreakingOct 16Federal investigation of letters with suspicious substances widensNBC News
PoliticsOct 16Americans see China more positively than Russia, but both near bottom of G20: Pew reportAs the US prepares to host the G20 summit in Miami in December, Americans’ views of participating countries vary, with China viewed more favourably than Russia, although both rank near the bottom, according to the latest Pew Research Centre report. Americans gave China an average rating of 37 out of 100, compared with 27 for Russia, Pew found in a report released on Friday. Canada, Australia, Japan and Italy received the warmest ratings, with average scores in the mid-to-high 60s. “Russia stands...South China Morning Post
PoliticsOct 16"Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" guests for Oct. 18, 2026This week's guests include Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer, Republican Rep. Mike Turner, Democratic Florida Senate nominee Angie Nixon and Democratic Iowa gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand.CBS News
PoliticsOct 16Trump’s Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Leaves Job After Five DaysThe writing was on the wall earlier when Trump made clear he was ready to see his newly minted spokeswoman go amid criticism that she had pretended to be a lawyer and over her one, much-mocked press briefing. The post Trump’s Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Leaves Job After Five Days appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HealthOct 16Rising Employer-Sponsored Insurance Premiums Will Add to the Pressure for ReformThe consultants agree: Healthcare premiums in 2027 for employer-sponsored insurance (ESI) are going up once again at an exceptionally elevated rate. As has been the case in all the years since the COVID-19 pandemic ended,... The post Rising Employer-Sponsored Insurance Premiums Will Add to the Pressure for Reform appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
DisasterBreakingOct 16New brush fire breaks out in Southern CaliforniaA new brush fire has broken out in the San Clemente area of Southern California, fueled by hot and windy weather. CBS News meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest forecast.CBS News
PoliticsOct 16Unauthorized drones banned along US-Mexico border: FAAThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday it is restricting unauthorized drones along the ​U.S.-Mexico border. This move comes as the government ramps up efforts to address concerns about illegal drug shipments across the border, Reuters reported Friday. It is a temporary flight restriction that bars any unauthorized drone activity up to 400 feet above…The Hill
PoliticsOct 16AOC transfers $1 million to El-Sayed's Michigan Senate campaignDemocratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York has transferred $1 million to Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign in Michigan. CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak has more.CBS News
ConflictOct 16Ukraine awaiting Pentagon and SpaceX confirmation that Starshield fully restored, Seniк saysUkrinform [en]
PoliticsOct 16Bend Shooting Likely to Heighten Gun Debate in Oregon Governor’s RaceThe contest between the Democratic incumbent and her Republican challenger is on edge.NYT US
PoliticsOct 16Trump Administration Announces Another $250 Million in Federal Funds to Secure America from Unlawful DronesTrump Administration Announces Another $250 Million in Federal Funds to Secure America from Unlawful Drones WASHINGTON -- Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) made $250 million available to states and territories through a new Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program funding opportunity. This funding will empower state and territorial governments to enhance their capabilities to aggressively combat the unlawful use of unmanned aircraft systems—also known as “drones.” “Unlawful drones are not a future threat. They are a real and growing danger to our coFEMA
PoliticsOct 16U.S. budget deficit grows to nearly $2 trillion, highest since 2021The U.S. budget deficit grew to almost $2 trillion over the past year, government data showed Friday, reaching its highest level since 2021 despite President Donald Trump's promises…Japan Today
WorldOct 16Dodgers digest playoff drubbingThe Los Angeles Dodgers entered Major League Baseball's 2026 season as red-hot favorites to complete a hat-trick of World Series titles. A star-studded roster headlined by Japanese superstar…Japan Today
DisasterOct 16Man who stopped the Oregon elementary school shooter has 2 daughters at the school, his mom saysJapan Today
PoliticsOct 16Rep. Andy Harris on spat with student reporter: ‘I pushed back, liberal media got offended’Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) is defending himself after videos of him clashing with a student reporter during a press event went viral earlier this week. In an appearance on Fox 45 Baltimore Thursday, anchor Mikenzie Frost asked Harris about the moment and pressed him on whether he regretted the exchange. “It’s not very newsworthy that…The Hill
PoliticsOct 16Zelenskyy blasts U.S.-Russian diesel deal; welcomes bigger European role in peace processUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia, called Moscow's stance a "parody" of peace negotiations and welcomed the prospect of…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 16Trump's new press secretary out after less than weekWhite House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was pushed out Friday after less than a week in the high-profile job, following a series of blunders that added to distractions…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 16In Bucks County , united states , a community torn apart by politics tries to healA community in Bucks County, United States, is attempting to heal from political divisions. This highlights the social impact of political polarization on local areas.latimes.com · United States
PoliticsOct 16Hochul had to return millions ; She found a workaround . Governor Hochul was required to return millions of dollars but discovered a method to circumvent this requirement. This suggests a notable political or financial maneuver by a public official.pressrepublican.com · United States
DisasterOct 1628 Parishes Listed on Latest Louisiana Burn Ban Oct . 16 , 2026A burn ban has been issued for 28 parishes in Louisiana, effective October 16, 2026. This measure is implemented to prevent fires and protect public safety.965kvki.com · United States
DisasterOct 16Man who stopped the Oregon school shooter is the father of 2 daughters at the schoolkoat.com · United States