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Trump's Texas rally interrupted by protesters
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WATCH: Mia Goth, Nana Patekar, Halle Berry's daughter: Here's what's trending

ABC News' Rocsi Diaz takes a look at what's trending, including Goth filing for divorce from Shia LaBeouf, and Indian cinema losing a giant.
ABC    Oct 8, 4:33 pm

British police admit they bungled search warrant in legal win for former prince Andrew

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British police on Thursday said that search ‌warrants they secured to search properties linked to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had been issued unlawfully and must be quashed, but said the investigation into King Charles's younger brother was ongoing.

CBC    Oct 8, 11:33 am

Christa Pike seeing 'remarkable physical recovery' but cognitive challenges: Lawyers

Christa Pike has made a "remarkable physical recovery" since she regained consciousness following her botched execution in Tennessee, her attorney told ABC News
ABC    Oct 8, 7:03 pm

Medical debt is crushing hospital patients in LA. Health officials may have a fix

In Los Angeles County, the nation's most populous, a new system could screen hospital patients for financial aid, preventing hundreds of thousands from getting bills they can't pay.
NPR    Oct 8, 4:33 am
What we know about death of Russian lab worker in plague institute
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Syrian general accused of atrocities is protected by U.S. and Lebanon, NPR and BBC find

A former Syrian general wanted for crimes against humanity is living quietly in Lebanon, bankrolled and protected by American and Lebanese authorities, a BBC/NPR investigation has found.
NPR    Oct 8, 4:33 am

Medical company announces program for 'AI-powered prescriptions' in Utah

A medical company has announced AI-powered prescriptions.
ABC    Oct 8, 5:03 am

Toss-ups, triage and targets: How to read the wide-open 2026 House map

Both parties are spending heavily in roughly 60 House districts — where Trump won by an average of nine points in 2024 — that could be key to deciding control of the chamber, an NPR analysis finds.
NPR    Oct 8, 4:33 am

How 'Musk' director Alex Gibney became a critic

A trove of documents and interviews with people close to tech billionaire Elon Musk reveal a damning picture of his rise as one of the world's richest and most powerful men.
NPR    Oct 8, 5:03 am

WATCH: Grandmother breaks another planking record at 61

A grandmother of 12 who landed herself a Guinness World Record for planking has now broken her own record.
ABC    Oct 8, 5:33 am
Arizona candidate says she was raped while fixing campaign sign, suspect at large
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ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say

Throughout the summer, rumors have been bubbling in North New Jersey that ICE has quietly been using a warehouse as a detention center. NPR investigated.
NPR    Oct 8, 5:33 am

Nana Patekar, star of Salaam Bombay!, Bollywood films, dead at 75

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Nana Patekar, an acclaimed Indian actor and filmmaker, died Thursday at his home in the western state of Goa. He was 75.

CBC    Oct 8, 5:33 am

British police charge member of Royal Navy under National Security Act

A man walks near an aircraft carrier in port.

A serving member of the British Royal Navy will appear in a London court on Thursday to face charges of spying for an undisclosed foreign power.

CBC    Oct 8, 5:33 am

Russian health officials deny reports of 2nd plague death in Siberia

A bespectacled woman wearing a mask over her mouth and nose is shown opening the door to a building and looking outside.

Russia's health regulator said ‌Thursday that reports that a ​second person had ​fallen ill following the death ​of a worker at ‌a plague research laboratory in Siberia were false.

CBC    Oct 8, 5:33 am

WATCH: Buenos Aires celebrates Lionel Messi with drone show

Fans were treated to a spectacular drone show honoring Messi as he made his final international appearance representing Argentina.
ABC    Oct 8, 4:33 am
Eritrean troops reportedly enter Ethiopia’s Tigray region • FRANCE 24 English
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As crypto and prediction markets expand, their regulator shrinks

Even as the agency is tasked with drawing up new rules for crypto and prediction markets, its staffing and enforcement actions have dropped precipitously during the second Trump administration.
NPR    Oct 8, 4:03 am

Flock is catching flak. Experts say other police surveillance tools are more worrisome

Real-time crime-center software is a sometimes overlooked but powerful tool allowing police to aggregate immense amounts of data, significantly expanding their surveillance reach.
NPR    Oct 8, 4:03 am

Russia's public health watchdog denies second infection in suspected plague case

Russia’s public health watchdog has denied that a lab worker who died in Siberia had spread infection to another person as global concerns swirled about suspected pneumonic plague
ABC    Oct 8, 6:03 am

Ukraine grapples with a shortage of troops at the front after over 4 years of war

A shortage of combat-ready troops has plagued Ukraine ever since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022
ABC    Oct 8, 4:03 am
Trump says “we don’t think” the plague death in Russia is connected to a bioweapon #shorts
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The Democrats are surging as the U.S. midterms near. Here's the data that has Trump's Republicans spooked

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on stage at the Butler-Vandalia Student Activity Center during a campaign rally on October 03, 2026 in Vandalia, Ohio. Trump is traveling across the U.S. in the final weeks before the midterm elections to campaign f

The upcoming midterm elections are a crucial test for U.S. President Donald Trump and the party he's dominated for the past decade — and early data points suggest it could be something of a bloodbath for the Republicans come November.

CBC    Oct 8, 3:33 am

Dolly Parton's estate has filed a lawsuit against her nephew. Here's what's happened so far

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Bryan Seaver, Dolly Parton’s nephew and longtime head of security, is embroiled in a nasty and very public legal battle with the company managing her estate.

CBC    Oct 8, 3:33 am

Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club

President Trump said he wants to develop one of his Florida golf courses into a presidential retreat where his successors can spend quiet weekends, describing it as "sort of a Camp David."
NPR    Oct 8, 2:03 am

Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died

María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid home sparked nationwide protests across Spain and unleashed a political crisis, died on Wednesday while hospitalized.
NPR    Oct 8, 1:03 am

Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters

President Donald Trump fought to rally Texas voters behind Senate candidate Ken Paxton as a series of protests disrupted his rally in San Antonio
ABC    Oct 8, 1:03 am
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in literature • FRANCE 24 English
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Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season

Tropical Storm Isaias is now the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 — and it's spinning toward the southeastern U.S.
NPR    Oct 8, 12:33 am

Sheriff, ex-sheriff charged with obstructing justice tied to Kouri Richins case: Docs

A former sheriff of Summit County and the sheriff of neighboring Wasatch County face charges related to Kouri Richins' prosecution, according to defense motions.
ABC    Oct 7, 10:33 pm

Woman at centre of Cornell gang-rape case was 'misled' about investigation, lawyer says

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The woman who says several men raped her at a Cornell University fraternity party was "misled" about the status of the criminal investigation in the weeks after she went to police, her lawyer said Wednesday.

CBC    Oct 7, 9:03 pm

Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the actors married

Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after they married
ABC    Oct 7, 7:33 pm

WATCH: Man who took 7-year-old son rock climbing sparks parenting debate

A Colorado dad who climbed Yosemite's El Capitan with his 7-year-old son is speaking out, revealing someone called child protective services to question his parenting abilities.
ABC    Oct 8, 6:03 am
Marco Rubio reacts to questions about Kimberly Guilfoyle allegations
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Isaias intensifies to hurricane. And, judge orders Pike execution evidence preserved

People in the Gulf are preparing for bad weather this weekend after Isaias intensified into a hurricane. And, a judge has ordered Christa Pike's failed execution evidence be preserved.
NPR    Oct 8, 7:03 am

At least 35 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, officials say

A passenger bus was struck in Kramatorsk, in the Donetsk region, officials said.
ABC    Oct 8, 6:33 am

Trump says he'll award former Blue Jays pitcher Roger Clemens Medal of Freedom

United States President Donald Trump shakes hands with former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens after he was introduced during a campaign rally at the Freeman Coliseum on October 7, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night he would award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to retired MLB pitcher Roger Clemens, calling the seven-time Cy Young winner "maybe the greatest pitcher of all time."

CBC    Oct 8, 11:33 am

Person shot during interaction with federal agents in New York City: NYPD

The person's condition was not immediately clear. The New York Police Department, which said it was not involved in the shooting, said the person is conscious.
ABC    Oct 8, 5:33 pm

WATCH: Rapper Fetty Wap on prison, his viral music and finding happiness

The "Trap Queen" rapper takes Nightline to Paterson, New Jersey, to open up about his new perspective on life after prison and what to expect from his fourth studio album "Zavier."
ABC    Oct 8, 4:03 pm
Trump takes back comments about Iran bombing LA and San Diego
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Hasan execution will be live-streamed, Pentagon official says

Hegseth said he would make sure "people are able to watch it, that it's public."
ABC    Oct 8, 4:03 pm

Average long-term US mortgage rate rises to highest level in nearly 3 years

Mortgage rates marched higher for the seventh week in a row, driving the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to its highest level in nearly three years
ABC    Oct 8, 4:03 pm

The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego

The USS Abraham Lincoln is returning home to San Diego Thursday after supporting the Iran war during a record long deployment of 265 uninterrupted days at sea that included reports of deteriorating conditions among its crew.
NPR    Oct 8, 3:33 pm

Solar eruptions moving toward earth could cause auroras over US tonight

Multiple solar eruptions could spark auroras across the northern US starting tonight.
ABC    Oct 8, 3:33 pm

Suicide is up among Black Americans. We need to talk about it.

NPR's Michel Martin hosted a panel conversation about mental health and suicide in the Black community, exploring a difficult subject in deeply personal conversations.
NPR    Oct 8, 2:03 pm
30 dead in strike on Ukraine bus as Russian attacks intensify • FRANCE 24 English
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14-year-old innocent bystander paralyzed by stray bullet in Chicago shooting

A 14-year-old boy described by police as an innocent bystander was paralyzed from the chest down after being struck on a Chicago street by a stray bullet.
ABC    Oct 8, 2:03 pm

Arizona court tosses sentence due to AI victim impact statement

A split-screen image shows a wooden gavel on a sound block on the left next to a bearded man wearing a baseball cap and hoodie on the right.

A 10-year sentence for manslaughter has been tossed after a video generated by artificial intelligence portrayed the deceased victim addressing a judge before the punishment was imposed. The Arizona Court of Appeals concluded the perpetrator must be resentenced in the fatal 2021 shooting of Christopher Pelkey since the AI video didn’t reflect actual events.

CBC    Oct 8, 1:33 pm

WATCH: SpaceX Crew-12 splashes down after ISS mission

Retired astronaut Robert "Hoot" Gibson discusses the "impressive" return from space.
ABC    Oct 8, 1:03 pm

WATCH: Nick Saban talks legendary career, new docuseries

The former Alabama football coach speaks with ABC News’ Will Reeve about “Saban,” a new docuseries on his career.
ABC    Oct 8, 1:03 pm

Attorney says Jane Doe facing threats, calls out alleged 'failures' of Cornell

The former Cornell student who reported an alleged gang rape at a campus fraternity has faced a series of threats and doxxing attempts, her attorney told ABC News. 
ABC    Oct 8, 12:33 pm
New details on Christa Pike’s future after botched execution attempt
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4 people on NASA's Crew-12 mission return to Earth after 8 months in space

Four people — two NASA astronauts, one from the European Space Agency and a Russian cosmonaut — spent nearly eight months at the space station, conducting spacewalks, science experiments and research.
NPR    Oct 8, 11:03 am

Canadian poet who combines classical and modern wins Nobel Prize in Literature

Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson who combines the classical and the modern wins Nobel Prize in Literature
ABC    Oct 8, 6:33 am

Accused Cornell student pushes to remove New York AG as special investigator

The fraternity member's attorney said James' social media post "demonstrated a bias and presumption of guilt" of his client.
ABC    Oct 8, 11:03 am

White House correspondent April Ryan reflects on reporting while under attack

Ryan has spent decades pressing presidents for answers. She talks about access, power, race and how asking questions put her in President Trump's crosshairs. Her new book is Notes on a Blacklash.
NPR    Oct 8, 10:33 am

Spanish pensioner Maricarmen, symbol of country's housing crisis, dead at 87

Candles are shown surrounding a photo that depicts a woman, on the ground in a nighttime scene.

María del Carmen Abascal, a Spanish pensioner known widely as Maricarmen, died suddenly on Wednesday, two weeks after she was evicted from her apartment. Her death is set to reinvigorate the protest movement and further polarize Spain ahead of a national election next month, in which housing will be a central issue.

CBC    Oct 8, 9:33 am

WATCH: 14-year-old cancer survivor now thriving

Meet a teen thriver as “GMA” and ESPN team up to raise $10 million by Super Bowl Sunday to donate to the V Foundation to support pediatric cancer research.
ABC    Oct 8, 8:33 am

WATCH: Panda-monium at the Zoo Atlanta

Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are getting settled in at Zoo Atlanta as they gear up for their big debut.
ABC    Oct 8, 8:03 am

Russian attack on eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk kills at least 33

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A Russian bomb attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk killed at least 33 people, authorities said Thursday, describing it as a targeted strike on ‌civilians in the key stronghold sought by Moscow.

CBC    Oct 8, 7:33 am

South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute

The South Korean announcement on Thursday came days after its President Lee Jae Myung threatened unspecified punitive steps if Ukraine refuses to apologize over the revelation.
NPR    Oct 8, 7:33 am

South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon

The test follows North Korea's recent hypersonic missile test. Tensions between the Koreas have increased after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border. North Korea denies responsibility.
NPR    Oct 8, 7:33 am

Health officials report 74 new measles cases in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is reporting 74 new measles cases since Monday, the state's health department said Wednesday.
ABC    Oct 8, 7:33 am

Trump administration faces 2 lawsuits for taxpayer-funded ads as midterms draw near

A cleanshaven man in suit and tie raises his fists near a sign encouraging people to vote.

Two lawsuits filed Wednesday challenged U.S. President Donald Trump's recent series of federally funded television advertisements, which promote his political message while costing taxpayers millions of dollars.

CBC    Oct 8, 7:03 am

WATCH: Should you take the flu and COVID shots together?

Studies show that there is only a slight increase in reaction risks taking flu and COVID shots at the same time.
ABC    Oct 8, 6:03 pm

Russian strikes on Ukraine's public buses leave 30 dead as blackouts worsen in Kyiv

Russia and Ukraine are locked in a long-range aerial war while their armies remain largely deadlocked on the front line, more than 4 1/2 years since Moscow's full-scale invasion.
NPR    Oct 8, 7:03 am

WHO officials say unclear how Russia plague lab worker died

The WHO said on Wednesday it does not have enough information from Russian authorities to conduct a full risk assessment after the death of a plague laboratory worker.
ABC    Oct 7, 7:33 pm