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October 20, 2026 United States

Democrats Surge in House Polls as Senate Battlegrounds Tighten Ahead of Midterms

With the midterm elections fast approaching, Democrats are showing momentum nationwide, leading in generic House polls and narrowing gaps in several key Senate races. According to the latest Economist/YouGov poll, 47% of voters said they would vote for the Democratic candidate in their district, signaling a favorable environment for the party. However, a meaningful share […]

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October 20, 2026 United States

Big 12 Admits Replay Error in Controversial BYU–Notre Dame Finish

The Big 12 Conference acknowledged on Sunday that its replay officiating crew made a critical mistake in the final seconds of Saturday’s Notre Dame–BYU game, incorrectly ruling the game over when one second should have remained on the clock. The admission came after a thorough review of the play, which ended with the ball hitting […]

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October 20, 2026 United States

Hero Pilot Fends Off Axe Attack Mid-Flight: How a FlyDubai Captain Averted Disaster

In a harrowing incident that has raised serious questions about aviation security, a FlyDubai pilot has recounted the terrifying moments when his co-pilot attacked him with an axe mid-flight, apparently intending to crash the plane into Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. Captain Smit Machchhar, speaking from his hospital bed in Abu Dhabi with his head and […]

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October 20, 2026 United States

Tragedy at the Alamodome: Air Force Commando Dies After 170-Foot Fall During Pre-Game Rappelling Demonstration

A solemn atmosphere overshadowed what was meant to be a celebratory evening at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, October 18, 2026, when an Air Force service member tragically fell approximately 170 feet to his death during a pre-game rappelling demonstration. The incident occurred before the University of Texas at San Antonio’s football […]

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October 20, 2026 United States

Violent Protests Sweep Across France as Looting, Fires and Clashes With Police Escalate

France is grappling with a wave of violent protests that have swept across the country, marked by looting, arson, and fierce clashes with police. While the majority of demonstrators remained peaceful, with many joining a march toward northwestern Paris, groups of protesters targeted luxury stores, supermarkets, police vehicles, and government buildings. In the French capital, […]

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October 20, 2026 United States

Small Plane Crashes Into Busy San Jose Intersection After Reporting Engine Failure; Three Hurt

A small single-engine plane crashed into a busy intersection in San Jose, California, on Saturday afternoon after the pilot reported an engine failure, leaving three people with injuries, authorities said. The crash occurred just before 3:10 p.m. at the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Excalibur Drive, a bustling area on one of the city’s busiest […]

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October 20, 2026 United States

Tragedy Strikes Wichita Youth Soccer Field: Two Killed, Including 6-Year-Old Boy, After Truck Plows Into Game

A devastating incident unfolded Saturday afternoon at the Stryker Soccer Complex in Wichita, Kansas, when a truck drove onto a youth soccer field during a game, killing two people and injuring 11 others. According to authorities, a 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were pronounced dead at the scene. The victims were identified Sunday as […]

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October 20, 2026 United States

Trump’s Russia Sanctions Waiver Sparks GOP Backlash as Ukraine Warns of Historic Mistake

President Donald Trump is facing sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers after signing an executive order Friday evening that waives key sanctions and tariffs intended to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine. The move, which suspends measures under the Graham Act—legislation Trump himself signed last month—has drawn bipartisan rebuke, with some warning it could […]

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