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Florida executed Samuel Lee Smithers for murdering two Tampa women in 1996. Missouri executed Lance Shockley for a state trooper's 2005 murder.
Double execution: Florida, Missouri execute inmates for killings of 2 women, trooper
Florida executed Samuel Lee Smithers for murdering two Tampa women in 1996. Missouri executed Lance Shockley for a state trooper's 2005 murder.
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President Donald Trump is thrilled about the direction of Argentina under the nation's unconventional leader, but don't expect to see him in swimwear on a Buenos Aires beach anytime soon. bit.ly/4hhn8GI
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Apple TV+ announced on Monday, Oct. 13 that it was dropping the plus sign, becoming Apple TV but no word as to when the change will go into effect.
AppleTV+ drops plus sign, becomes Apple TV in rebrand
Apple TV+ announced on Monday, Oct. 13 that it was dropping the plus sign, becoming Apple TV but no word as to when the change will go into effect.
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A specially made belt buckle called the "Truckle" will cost $200 and provide a place to store the key fob for an F-150 pickup.
Ford F-150 celebrates 50 years with wearable key fob buckle
A specially made belt buckle called the "Truckle" will cost $200 and provide a place to store the key fob for an F-150 pickup.
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Kris Jenner revealed that friends and family must know a secret password when requesting a consultation with her plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Levine.
Kris Jenner says plastic surgeon has 'secret password' for her friend's consults
Kris Jenner revealed that friends and family must know a secret password when requesting a consultation with her plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Levine.
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President Donald Trump presented the Medal of Freedom posthumously to Charlie Kirk, a conservative advocate who was killed during a rally in Utah.

On Kirk's behalf, his widow Erika Kirk accepted the posthumous award. bit.ly/4n8AsOB
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Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the team will weigh trade options ahead of the Nov. 4. deadline. Here are some targets.
Who Jerry Jones, Cowboys could target via trade as owner says 'we are still in it'
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said the team will weigh trade options ahead of the Nov. 4. deadline. Here are some targets.
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Kevin Tang, an eighth grader from Hacienda Heights, California, earned the title of "America's Top Young Scientist." Check out his project.
An eighth grader has been crowned 'America's Top Young Scientist' for 2025
Kevin Tang, an eighth grader from Hacienda Heights, California, earned the title of "America's Top Young Scientist." Check out his project.
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REI closing 3 stores in 2026. See shuttering locations.
REI closing 3 stores in 2026. See shuttering locations.
REI has announced it will close three stores in 2026. The move is meant to help REI 'adapt' and 'position the co-op for long-term success.'
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Legislation that could have reopened the government failed in the Senate for an eighth time.
Government shutdown live updates; Senate rejects funding deal; more layoffs to come
Legislation that could have reopened the government failed in the Senate for an eighth time.
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NASA offer cool careers that go far beyond being an astronaut. There are plenty of jobs that are just as impressive such as studying moon rocks and making loud noises.
NASA’s cool careers go beyond a flight to space
NASA offer cool careers that go far beyond being an astronaut. There are plenty of jobs that are just as impressive such as studying moon rocks and making loud noises.
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Former "Good Morning America" cohosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes are engaged. The news comes three years after their romance became a public scandal.
Amy Robach, T.J. Holmes reveal engagement three years after 'GMA' affair
Former "Good Morning America" cohosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes are engaged. The news comes three years after their romance became a public scandal.
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President Donald Trump threatened violence against the
Palestinian militant group if it did not disarm.
Hamas hands over bodies of hostages after Israel threatens to cut aid
President Donald Trump threatened violence against the Palestinian militant group if it did not disarm.
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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 12h
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley interviewed in June with the Knicks but doesn't think the NBA is ready for a female coach.
Dawn Staley doesn't think the NBA will hire a female head coach in her lifetime
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley interviewed in June with the Knicks but doesn't think the NBA is ready for a female coach.
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Trump joked that his body might not "be appreciated on the beach" during a White House meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei.
'You won't see me in a bathing suit.' Trump jokes about beach body at White House event
Trump joked that his body might not "be appreciated on the beach" during a White House meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei.
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Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola spoke about the rumors surrounding Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule with the open Penn State football job. Here's more.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola on Matt Rhule to Penn State rumors: 'He ain't going nowhere'
Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola spoke about the rumors surrounding Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule with the open Penn State football job. Here's more.
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Powell says no 'risk-free' path as Fed weighs rate cut amid shutdown
Powell says no 'risk-free' path as Fed weighs rate cut amid shutdown
Despite gaps in federal data caused by the government shutdown, Powell said the employment and inflation outlooks don't appear to have changed much.
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American Jews prepared to celebrate one of their faith's most joyous holidays after the release of 20 Israeli hostages.
What is Simchat Torah? Hostage release transforms Jewish holiday forever linked to terror
American Jews prepared to celebrate one of their faith's most joyous holidays after the release of 20 Israeli hostages.
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BREAKING: Trump says US targeted another vessel carrying illegal narcotics off Venezuela's coast, killing 6 people.
Trump says US killed 6 'narcoterrorists' off Venezuela's coast in latest boat strike
President Trump said his administration ordered its fifth military strike on a vessel carrying illegal narcotics off the coast of Venezuela.
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Lays reveals its biggest rebrand in nearly a century. See what's new.
Lays reveals its biggest rebrand in nearly a century. See what's new.
Lay's announced the rebranding on Oct. 9. Here's what to know.
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Fellow musicians and stars are reacting to the death of neo-soul singer D'Angelo, who died after a private battle with pancreatic cancer.
Jamie Foxx, Maxwell, Tank react to singer D'Angelo's death at 51, 'one of one'
Fellow musicians and stars are reacting to the death of neo-soul singer D'Angelo, who died after a private battle with pancreatic cancer.
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President Donald Trump appeared on the cover of Time magazine. But he did not like how the picture came out, taking to Truth Social to criticize it.
Trump bemoans his Time magazine cover. ‘The picture may be the Worst of All Time’
President Donald Trump appeared on the cover of Time magazine. But he did not like how the picture came out, taking to Truth Social to criticize it.
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Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills announced that she will be running for U.S. Senate in an effort to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills to run for US Senate in a bid to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins
Maine Democratic Gov. Janet Mills announced that she will be running for U.S. Senate in an effort to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
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The attacker managed to slip past state troopers guarding the governor's residence on April 13 and set a fire.
Man pleads guilty to attempted murder in arson at Pennsylvania governor's mansion
The attacker managed to slip past state troopers guarding the governor's residence on April 13 and set a fire.
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Eddie Murphy is getting his own Netflix documentary with "Being Eddie." USA TODAY has the first look at the movie featuring Jerry Seinfeld and more.
'Being Eddie' teases unprecedented access to Eddie Murphy (exclusive first look)
Eddie Murphy is getting his own Netflix documentary with "Being Eddie." USA TODAY has the first look at the movie featuring Jerry Seinfeld and more.
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