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PoliticsOct 12Judge orders Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV adsPresident Donald Trump must cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message, a federal judge ordered Sunday…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 12Judge orders Trump admin to stop airing challenged government-funded ads immediatelyThe ads featuring President Trump have been criticized as government propaganda and as aimed at influencing the outcome of the midterm election.CNBC
PoliticsOct 12As high diesel prices hit Great Plains, some considering all options in midtermsRepublicans have dominated elections in Great Plains states for a generation. But with the midterms fast approaching, Ed O'Keefe reports that some voters in Iowa now say they're considering all of their options.CBS News
DisasterOct 12Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction across the US Gulf CoastAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 12Judge orders cancellation of Trump’s government-funded adsA federal judge on Sunday told the Trump administration its new ads featuring the president are likely unlawful and must stop — including any set to be aired later in the day. The administration had indicated the ad campaign is set to end on Sunday, so there was no need for the judge to intervene. In…The Hill
DisasterBreakingOct 11WATCH: Millions bracing for heavy rain and flash floodingABC News
DisasterOct 11A look at Hurricane Isaias damage after unleashing flooding, tornadoesCBS News
DisasterOct 11Tropical Storm Rachel downgraded as high winds and rain turn inwardForecasters say the storm, which brought heavy rain and coastal flooding, is a preview of what may be in store as California braces for a possibly record-setting El Niño.NPR News
WorldOct 11WATCH: New manhole mystery in Upper West Side of ManhattanThree men were seen climbing into a sewer system in the latest series of incidents across New York City.ABC News
PoliticsOct 11Trump, Rubio consider firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conductUS President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering firing US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. A senior US official said on Sunday that Trump and Rubio are “extremely p***** off” by Guilfoyle’s reported conduct and are likely to decide on what action to take this week after Monday’s Columbus Day holiday. The official, who spoke on...South China Morning Post
DisasterOct 11Rachel deluges Southwest with rain, but battered coast catches a breakRemnants of Tropical Storm Rachel brought heavy rain and flooding to the Southwest, though Southern California coastal damage was less than feared.LA Times
PoliticsOct 11Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from RussiaBoth Republican and Democratic lawmakers have criticised the deal, which was announced weeks before the US midterm elections.BBC World
PoliticsOct 11US Homeland Security secretary sees no ‘risk’ from livestreamed executionDecision to livestream Nidal Hasan execution has led to harsh criticism and warnings that it could encourage violence.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 11American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to TrumpMany farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.BBC World
DisasterOct 11An Argentine died after crashing his motorcycle into a truck carrying construction materials in Punta CanaEl hombre, de 30 años, era oriundo de la localidad bonaerense de Pergamino. Para evitar chocar contra el camión, frenó con su moto, cayó y el vehículo lo pasó por encima.Clarín
WorldOct 11The Commanders had seconds left to secure a win — and blew itThe Washington Commanders were on their way to beating the New York Giants in overtime. Then they ran out the clock on themselves and settled for a tie.NBC News
PoliticsOct 11Pargat Singh says ‘Congress is united’ as he takes charge of Punjab unitPunjab Congress in-charge and AICC General Secretary Sachin Pilot formally handed over the responsibility to Mr. PargatThe Hindu
CyberOct 1160 Minutes Transcript: Secret Service confronts rise in threatsThe Secret Service warns of a sharp rise in threat levels in recent years both from within the U.S. and from outside the country. The agency is also developing its ability to defend against drones.CBS News
CyberOct 11Drone swarms are a problem Secret Service says they have not solved yetSecret Service Director Sean Curran and Deputy Director Matthew Quinn say they're dealing with an unprecedented number of threats and working on how best to handle attacks from drones.CBS News
DisasterOct 11Powerful Storm Surge Pounds Beach Homes in Southern CaliforniaWaves from Post-Tropical Storm Rachel crashed into beachfront homes in Long Beach, Calif. over the weekend, prompting evacuations.NYT US
BusinessOct 11Hulk Hogan bought this mansion in Florida for $3.3 million in 2012; six months after his death, it went on the market for almost $11 millionEs una residencia de estilo mediterráneo, ubicada frente a las playas de Clearwater Beach.La leyenda de la WWE pasó allí sus últimos años, luego de abandonar la lucha libre.Clarín
WorldOct 11Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn store snubbed her. The shop says the item she wanted wasn’t for sale.Clarkson blasted Art of Play, alleging it treated her like she “couldn’t afford” its merchandise. The store says the resulting backlash was “surreal.”NBC News
BusinessOct 11In 2016, Jennifer Lopez bought an eight-acre estate in Bel Air for $28 million; seven years later, she sold it for about $34 million, $8.5 million below its initial asking price.The main house was built in 1940 in French country style. It has nine bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a private cinema, and is surrounded by woods.Clarín
PoliticsOct 11Trump’s new press secretary has a history of pushing banana conspiracy theoriesKatie Zacharia was appointed as White House press secretary on Friday, replacing Karoline Leavitt, who left the role in AugustThe Independent World