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WORLD6h agoLive WWII-era grenades found in box bought at estate saleMultiple live grenades dating back to World War II were discovered in a box purchased at an estate sale in Austin, Texas, police said.CBS News
POLITICS6h agoCorruption Trial Begins for Former Oakland Mayor and City ContractorsThe bribery and fraud charges against Sheng Thao, her partner and an influential family offer a window into more widespread efforts to corrupt officials in the San Francisco Bay Area.NYT US
BUSINESS6h agoJefferies sees an attractive entry point on Texas RoadhouseJefferies analysts have identified an attractive entry point for investing in Texas Roadhouse. This indicates a positive outlook on the company's stock from a financial firm.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY6h agoDidn’t get picked for IFPC interceptor competition? Army says come demo anywayThe service will continue working with the Lockheed Martin and Boeing-Anduril teams but also hosting “shoot-off opportunity” for additional vendors, explained Lt. Gen. Frank Lozano.Breaking Defense
POLITICS6h agoA warning from Pew: The 2026 midterms will be uniquely difficult for pollsA mix of factors is creating unprecedented challenges for polling and for the public trying to understand it.The Hill
DISASTER6h agoMultiple People Killed in Wisconsin Plane CrashNYT US
POLITICS6h agoTrump's crackdown on migrants: New documentary investigates ICE operationsA new documentary from our sister channel France Télévisions explores US President Donald Trump's relentless crackdown on immigration and the agency carrying it out – United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE. "ICE : La chasse a l'homme", or "A Manhunt Named ICE" interviews agents and also some of the people who lives have been turned upside down by ICE operations. In Perspective, we spoke to the film's co-writer Marine Pradel.France 24 [en]
POLITICS6h agoTrump hails oil and gas exploration in ‘our new and beautiful Greenland’ – months after threatening to invadeA September deal between Greenland, Denmark and the U.S. was supposed to resolve underlying tensions around sovereigntyThe Independent World
BUSINESS6h agoNetflix may have a churn problem in the U.S. - ApptopiaNetflix may be experiencing a churn problem in the U.S., according to Apptopia, indicating a potential challenge with customer retention.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS6h agoCharlotte police officers competed to see who could pull over most Black drivers, leading civil rights attorney says‘A badge should NEVER be a license for discrimination,’ the attorney wrote on social mediaThe Independent World
POLITICS6h agoSanctuary city whack-a-mole: Same policy, different ZIP codeEqual justice under law is supposed to mean something, and it isn't that government discriminates against citizens in favor of illegal immigrants.The Hill
POLITICS6h agoNew Trump rule could put refugees on 10-day countdown clock to stay in the USRefugee advocates say the Trump administration is trying to sabotage protections and make it impossible for people to defend themselves, Alex Woodward reportsThe Independent World
WORLD6h agoCornell Bans Frat Parties, Promises New Safeguards for StudentsCornell University is now suspending all fraternity parties and social events for the rest of the school year, and promising tough new measures to safeguard students. It comes as Cornell’s president is acknowledging missteps in the school’s handling of the Jane Doe case and offering a formal apology for the first time. NBC’s Erin McLaughlin reports for TODAY.NBC News
BUSINESS6h agoNational Fuel Gas to split into two publicly traded companiesNational Fuel Gas plans to split into two separate publicly traded companies. This significant corporate restructuring will create two new entities in the market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS6h agoBank of America plunges as Q3 earnings hit by Treasury Department's $1.2B fineBank of America's Q3 earnings were significantly impacted by a $1.2 billion fine from the Treasury Department. This event affects the bank's financial performance and potentially its market standing.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS7h agoTrump plans for ‘massive’ resource exploration in GreenlandUS President Donald Trump announces a plan on Truth Social for oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS7h agoDelta's business-class revamp: New seats, menus, plates and more PorschesDelta is upgrading its top-tier Delta One cabin with new suites for its largest A350 plane, starting next year.CNBC
POLITICS7h agoCongress can make real progress on preventing fraud in the lame duckWith the federal government's annual deficit reaching $2 trillion in 2026, three bipartisan House-passed anti-fraud bills are currently awaiting Senate action during the lame duck session.The Hill
CONFLICT7h agoSneak peek: The Detective and the Chewing Gum StingALL NEW: How a clever detective caught an elusive killer with a stick of gum. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.CBS News
POLITICS7h agoUS ambassador no more: the steep rise and sudden fall of Kimberly GuilfoyleDonald Trump cut her loose after damaging news reports about her tenure as ambassador to GreeceIrish Times World
HEALTH7h agoThe Future of Detecting Breast CancerEarly detection of breast cancer leads to a 99% survival rate - and the U.S. has made incredible progress in bringing down breast cancer mortality since the 1990s because of early detection and screening guidelines. But can technology go further? Dr. Rachel Brem, director of George Washington University's Breast Imaging and Intervention Center, tells Norah 'yes.' On this week's episode of Healthful, the two discuss artificial intelligence as a way to determine breast cancer risk and the possibility of a breath test to detect breast cancer. Plus, Norah discusses her own mammCBS News
POLITICS7h agoTrump's US Super Intelligence Force and AI czar Jay ClaytonTrump announced a new Super Intelligence task force with the White House AI czar Jay Clayton in charge of a group responsible for making sure the US leads international competition in artificial intelligence development.DW News [en]
POLITICS7h agoRepublicans weigh midterms strategy, pour money into campaigns even in red statesUS President Donald Trump said Tuesday Republicans face an equally difficult fight to retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November's midterm elections, despite forecasts suggesting a considerably tougher contest in the House. Yet the party is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into defending congressional and state-level seats once considered safely red. In some states, notably North Carolina and Georgia, they appear to be scaling back their ambitions – shifting resources to other Republican strongholds where Democrats are mounting unexpected challenges, as FRFrance 24 [en]
WORLD7h agoSneak peek: The Corn Rake WitnessALL NEW: For the first time a key witness in the corn rake murder case speaks out to say his father is innocent. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount +.CBS News