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Attorney general defends DOJ lawsuit to potentially block Alaska Senate certification if race decided by name confusion

DOJ asks for guardrails in Alaska Senate race

DOJ filed to allow ballots to be reviewed if name confusion between two Dan Sullivans decides Alaska’s Senate race, which could influence which party controls the Senate.

12 injured, including six minors, near FAMU stadium

A shooting near FAMU’s Bragg Stadium injured 12, including six minors, during homecoming weekend — crowds at college events can face safety risks, and security and emergency responses may increase.
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Audi picks Georgia for first U.S. factory, promises 4,500 jobs

A $4 billion plant promising 4,500 jobs could boost local hiring, supplier demand and wages in Georgia and reshape regional EV and manufacturing activity.
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Peltola pauses campaign after minor crash

Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries in a crash; she’s rescheduling campaign events, potentially affecting voter outreach and turnout in the race’s final stretch.

U.S. pulls embassy staff after memo warns of Iranian plots

U.S. reduced staffing at several Middle East embassies after an intelligence memo warned of advanced Iranian plots targeting Americans; travelers and consular services may be disrupted.

Brewers’ comeback makes Rays head home with a hole to climb

Brewers won Game 2, 5-4, to take a 2-0 World Series lead; fans’ travel, tickets and local business activity may be affected as the series moves to Tampa Bay.

Nicki Minaj joins Trump at Michigan rally

Nicki Minaj flew on Air Force One and joined Trump onstage in Port Huron, drawing attention that could influence turnout for Michigan statewide races.
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On deck: USS George Washington rearming amid Iran tensions

The carrier USS George Washington is rearming for possible strikes related to Iran; that posture shift could affect regional security and American military deployments.
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Contractor arrested in alleged classified leak

An arrest in an alleged classified‑leak case highlights insider‑threat risks and the Justice Department’s aggressive stance on protecting national‑security information Americans rely on.

Texas hangs on after losing a 21-point lead

Texas beat No. 7 Ole Miss 34-27 after nearly squandering a 21-point lead; the result keeps Texas’ hopes alive and complicates Ole Miss’ playoff chances.

NFL’s first Paris game goes ahead with extra security

The NFL’s first regular-season game in Saint-Denis on Oct. 25 opened under extra security — closed ‘NFL House’ Saturday and a calm pregame, affecting travel and fan access.
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Executives quit Alaska LNG project over alleged Novatek funding

Executives quit a U.S. Alaska LNG venture amid allegations of secret funding by Russia’s Novatek, raising sanctions-compliance and project-delivery questions ahead of the midterms.
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Wisconsin stuns USC, hands Riley a rare low score

Wisconsin upset No. 16 USC, 24-7, handing Lincoln Riley one of his lowest-scoring losses; the defeat shakes USC’s season and could raise scrutiny of the program.

Mississippi Senate tightens as Scott Colom sees an opening

A competitive Senate race in Mississippi means national parties may shift money and staff into the state, changing turnout strategies and campaign spending.

Obama returns to the trail at an Ohio rally

Barack Obama campaigned in Ohio criticizing Trump and Ramaswamy, a move that could influence late voter opinions in a key battleground state.

Utah holds off Houston 21-13, remains unbeaten

Utah beat Houston 21-13; a late defensive stand preserves Utah’s unbeaten record and shifts the Big 12 and College Football Playoff landscape.

Explosion, fire at Quaker Oats plant shakes Cedar Rapids

An explosion and fire hit the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids; no injuries reported, but the blaze rattled the city and triggered a major firefighting response.

Wembanyama, Harper power Spurs to 122-106 season opener win

Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper led the Spurs to a 122-106 win over a short-handed Mavericks, giving San Antonio its first victory and an early home loss for Dallas.

Kim opens cross-border bridge on first China trip in a year

Kim opened a new cross-border bridge in China, signaling closer ties that could complicate sanctions enforcement and U.S. regional security planning in the Indo-Pacific.

UPDATE: Rooftop rescues as Four Corners floods displace hundreds

Flash flooding in the Four Corners led to rooftop rescues, evacuations and hundreds displaced, disrupting travel and local services; some evacuations were later lifted.
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