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Italy partial extradition granted in Texas wife’s killing

Natalie Reyes October 20, 2026

Italy approved partial extradition for Lee Gilley, accused of killing his pregnant wife. He faces a reduced murder charge rather than capital murder.

Raul Castro charges expanded in Florida over 1996 shootdown

Mason Kealoha October 19, 2026

Florida expanded charges against Raúl Castro, alleging his role in the 1996 shootdown of exile planes. An arrest warrant was issued, though extradition is uncertain.

Kendal Daniels injury halts Falcons-Bears game in third quarter

Natalie Reyes October 18, 2026

Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels was carted off in the third quarter against the Bears and ruled out with a neck injury, stopping play as teammates gathered.

Iowa midterm elections could shape control of Congress

Mason Kealoha October 17, 2026

Iowa midterm elections feature competitive GOP races that could influence which party controls Congress, according to local reporting.

Bend Oregon school shooting: hero identified, teacher named

Natalie Reyes October 17, 2026

Officials identified the bystander who stopped the gunman and named the teacher and children killed in the Bend Oregon school shooting at Silver Rail Elementary.

More roller coasters shut down amid probe of fatal Georgia fall

Mason Kealoha October 16, 2026

More roller coasters shut down as officials investigate a fatal fall from Six Flags Over Georgia’s Goliath. Similar rides have paused in the U.S. and Canada.

Three Years After 810-Pound Federal Raid, Questions of Unanswered Felony Exposure and Federal Court Losses Dog North Shore Cannabis Operator Jason Hanley

Osama Haddad October 16, 2026

HONOLULU — Nearly three years after federal and state narcotics agents descended on a Waialua greenhouse complex and hauled away 810 pounds

Justice Department California review ordered on possible noncitizen ballots

Natalie Reyes October 15, 2026

The Justice Department California review seeks verification of a list of people flagged as potential noncitizens who may have received mail ballots.

Michael Woodford Nobel Prize insights on pricing and policy

Mason Kealoha October 14, 2026

Michael Woodford, newly awarded the Nobel Prize, explains how expectations shape pricing decisions and why clear, predictable policy signals help stabilize the economy.

Catholic soldiers firing squad: Archbishop urges recusals

Natalie Reyes October 13, 2026

The U.S. military archbishop urged Catholic troops to seek exemptions from participating in Nidal Hasan’s firing squad as leaders condemn a planned livestream.

Hurricane Simon batters Mexico’s Pacific resorts and towns

Mason Kealoha October 12, 2026

Hurricane Simon lashed Mexico’s Pacific coast near Puerto Vallarta with Category 3 winds, flooding rain and life-threatening surge, officials warned.

Hurricane Isaias Florida: 4 dead, flooding threat persists

Natalie Reyes October 11, 2026

Hurricane Isaias hit Florida’s Panhandle as a Category 2, tearing roofs, toppling trees and damaging a high school gym, while flooding risks continue.

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