Friday, October 2, 2026
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The family of Renee Good files lawsuits over her death during Minneapolis ICE raids
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration agent last January in Minneapolis set off a firestorm of protests around the U.S. Her family is speaking out for the first time.
NPRRecords give insight into how one Cornell student responded to rape accusation
NBC NewsAstronaut aboard SpaceX rocket has pregnant wife at home: "Making a sacrifice"
CBS News'It's a nightmare.' Former refugee, professor on Trump's new Medicaid policy
NPRHochul appoints Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell sexual assault case
NBC NewsTrump likely to pick Jay Clayton for AI czar, sources say
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Breweries adapt as tastes in beer change
The craft beer market is saturated and tastes are changing. Brewers are coming with innovative ways to attract customers.
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Tennessee cancels executions after Christa Pike survives botched injection
Tennessee canceled its remaining scheduled execution this year after Christa Pike, the only woman on its death row, survived two doses of a botched lethal injection. A witness said she was "clearly very alive."
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Google launches Project Suncatcher, a step towards AI data centers in space
The fridge-size satellite with AI chips on board is part of Project Suncatcher, the company's moonshot effort to put AI data centers in space and harness solar energy.
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Christa Pike's attorneys: Botched execution was "torturous" and "predictable"
Attorneys for Christa Pike, who survived an attempt by the state of Tennessee to put her to death, say they warned that her execution could be botched in exactly the way it was.
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This week in science: Loud birds, eating with company, and asteroid samples
NPR's Short Wave podcast talks about really loud birds, the benefits of eating with company and what asteroid samples could tell us about the early Earth.
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Trump likely to pick Jay Clayton for AI czar, sources say
Jay Clayton will likely be the White House's pick for AI czar, and the Trump administration has been discussing having him remain in his current role as director of national intelligence, according to sources briefed on the matter.
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'It's a nightmare.' Former refugee, professor on Trump's new Medicaid policy
Starting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.
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Homan defends ICE crackdown: "Give me an example of where we went too far"
As the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration draws pushback from some GOP lawmakers, White House border czar Tom Homan told CBS News critics should "educate themselves."
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Trump renews threat to resume attacks on Iran after U.S. midterms
Trump said he doesn't believe "you could ever have peace" with Iran, and renewed his threat to resume U.S. attacks after the midterms.
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Christa Pike in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections, lawyer says
Pike’s lawyers have asked for her death sentence to be commuted following the botched execution.
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More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Questions about the motive of the co-pilot who tried to crash a packed flight from Dubai to Israel continue to swirl.
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What happened in the failed execution of Christa Pike - and what next?
The convicted killer is in hospital in Tennessee after surviving two lethal injections, in a case that has raised many questions.
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Klopp get 1st Germany win, Portugal moves on from Cristiano Ronaldo in Nations League
Jürgen Klopp gets his first win as Germany coach with a 2-0 victory over Serbia in the Nations League
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MLB postseason action heats up
October baseball is here! MLB Network insider Jon Morosi shares what he's excited for as the four League Divisional Series takes shape.
CBS Sports
Bellamy says Wales 'stick' hurt as Norway win lifts mood
Head coach Craig Bellamy says he has been through a "really difficult" spell because of criticism aimed in his direction during Wales' winless run.
BBC Sport
Dream star forward Angel Reese voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year
Atlanta Dream star forward Angel Reese was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday, receiving 46 votes from 72 media members
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Rick Ross charged with battery after alleged attack on girlfriend
The 50-year-old rapper is accused of beating his girlfriend at a Miami Beach home in August. He has denied all allegations.
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Donna Langley Says the Key to Stealing Taylor Sheridan Away From Paramount Was a Better Film Deal: ‘I Saw an Opportunity'
NBCUniversal Entertainment chair Donna Langley managed to snag “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan away from Paramount after a decade at the studio. How did she do it? By putting an emphasis on the film of his lucrative long-term TV and
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NBCU’s Donna Langley On Industry Mergers, Taylor Sheridan, And The Road to 2027
Donna Langley, chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios, is not a fan of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery combining. “I think it is bad. I think it's bad for everything,” she said bluntly, addressing the feature film market in particu
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"Mayday" EP on FlyDubai passenger saying show helped him during attack
Alex Bystram, the show's executive producer, said he did not expect someone to use what they saw in the series in a real-life scenario, but it was "a fantastic byproduct."
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New space station crew launches from Florida on SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule
The crew of four — two NASA astronauts, one from Canada, and a Russian cosmonaut — heads to the International Space Station after liftoff from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
NPRDonna Langley Says the Key to Stealing Taylor Sheridan Away From Paramount Was a Better Film Deal: ‘I Saw an Opportunity'
NBCUniversal Entertainment chair Donna Langley managed to snag “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan away from Paramount after a decade at the studio. How did she do it? By putting an emphasis on the film of his lucrative long-term TV and
VarietyNBCU’s Donna Langley On Industry Mergers, Taylor Sheridan, And The Road to 2027
Donna Langley, chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios, is not a fan of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery combining. “I think it is bad. I think it's bad for everything,” she said bluntly, addressing the feature film market in particu
DeadlineSpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time
SpaceX's mammoth rocket, Starship, reached orbit for the first time on Monday. The mission was shorter than expected, but SpaceX completed its objectives as it develops the world's largest rocket.
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OPINION: Trump's U.N. speech, a stark contrast with past presidents
President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark contrast to how his predecessors have spoken about wielding US military power.
NPRJohn Wilson's revenge against Hollywood? A documentary about concrete
Documentarian John Wilson, known for his HBO show <em>How To with John Wilson</em>, is out with his first feature length documentary on what might seem like a rather dense subject: <em>The History of Concrete</em>.
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Mahmoud Khalil on his detention by ICE: 'It is a stain on the U.S. consciousness'
Khalil was the face of the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University when immigration agents arrested him and sent him to detention in Louisiana. His new memoir is <em>No Land to Stand On.</em>
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Opinion: Remembering Annie Dillard, nature writer
With her 1974 book, "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek," Annie Dillard became the youngest woman to win the Pulitzer Prize. We take a moment to remember her and her work.
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U.S. pressures European allies to release diesel reserves as Trump considers export ban
The Trump administration asked European allies to release diesel from their emergency stockpiles to increase global supplies and tamp down on soaring prices.
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Venus' mysterious haze is actually cosmic dust
A physical model show that iron dust and sulfuric acid create the right properties.
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Florida county finds 11 unpermitted Flock cameras with unidentified owners
St. Lucie County thought it had 52 Flock cameras, but found many more that were unaccounted for and unpermitted.
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Grindr is spending $250M to signal that it’s getting serious about LGBTQ+ healthcare
Grindr is expanding its footprint in LGBTQ-focused healthcare with its first major acquisition. The dating app is paying $250 million for health startup Freddie, with the aim of fully integrating Freddie's HIV-prevention telehealth and pharmacy capab
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U.S. pressures European allies to release diesel reserves as Trump considers export ban
The Trump administration asked European allies to release diesel from their emergency stockpiles to increase global supplies and tamp down on soaring prices.
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Nike shares drop as retailer posts disappointing sales, announces layoffs as part of restructuring
Nike is expected to post another quarter of declining sales as the company tries to turn around its business and regain growth in China.
CNBCGrindr is spending $250M to signal that it’s getting serious about LGBTQ+ healthcare
Grindr is expanding its footprint in LGBTQ-focused healthcare with its first major acquisition. The dating app is paying $250 million for health startup Freddie, with the aim of fully integrating Freddie's HIV-prevention telehealth and pharmacy capab
Fast Company
Mortgage rates hit highest point since 2023 as Treasury yields rise
Inflation concerns, driven by high fuel prices, are prompting investors to sell bonds. That drives up interest rates for consumers.
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Woman With Breast Cancer at 26 Had to Pay $20,000 Out of Pocket for Care Due to Insurance Issues
Iris Di Cesare speaks to TODAY.com about receiving her breast cancer diagnosis and the financial burden it became when she unexpectedly lost her real estate job.
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Here's what the hurricane categories mean
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale rates hurricanes on a scale from 1 to 5.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Dutch doctors decided to euthanize a child just under the age of 2 under new rules allowing the procedure for children suffering unbearably.
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Prince of Wales tells villagers 'holistic' approach is needed to tackle flooding
Prince William visits residents of Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, who have faced four floods in six years.
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