U.S.
Trump backs NY ally; Rangers and Huskies lose stars
The former president is backing a candidate in a competitive New York race, while a fresh poll shows a narrow lead in the twenty-first district…
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U.S.
$1.1 Billion for Five Warner Bros. Execs: Who Cashed Out
Five Warner Bros. executives earned $1.1 billion combined from the Paramount sale—a payout that dwarfs annual salaries for most Americans.
U.S.
Alleged Flydubai Hijacker Cites 9/11 as Pilot Inspiration, CNN Says
The alleged hijacker told investigators that the 9/11 attacks inspired him to pursue becoming a pilot, according to early findings from the probe.
Weird News
Pet Recovery Specialist Reunites Widow With Her Two Dogs
Annie Olup's two dogs escaped her flipped car in heavy rain; a pet recovery specialist tracked them down and reunited the widow with her pets.
Sports
Steph Curry Criticizes Warriors Front Office, NY Post Reports
Curry signed a $116 million extension with Golden State despite roster concerns, raising questions about the team's direction heading into the season.
U.S.
Boy Meets World star Will Friedle recalls kidney stone scare
Friedle experienced blood in his urine during the health scare, which led him to fear something internally catastrophic had occurred.
Your Money
BBN Picks: what to watch tonight on Netflix
Busan's Asian Contents & Film Market launched three new programs last year, and they are now entering their second edition; the algorithm continues…
U.S.
Two Powerful Earthquakes Strike Panama, USGS Says
The first quake measured 7.7 magnitude, followed hours later by a 6.6, with officials assessing damage and potential aftershocks—Panama's…
U.S.
Police link roommate dismemberment case to older mystery
Police discovered the woman's roommate dismembered, then connected her to a years-old unsolved case; details remain limited pending further…
U.S.
Isaias hits Florida; judge blocks DOJ voter list push
The storm surge is hitting Florida's Gulf Coast hard, and a separate federal ruling blocked the Justice Department's voter-list program; it was a…
Sports
Ditka Tributes Pour In; Ravens Rule Out Lamar Jackson
Ditka played for the Cowboys during his Hall of Fame career before his legendary coaching run with the Bears; a man of many chapters.
U.S.
Guardian: Zacharia Replaces Leavitt, Who Left After Birth
Zacharia replaces Karoline Leavitt, who departed at the end of August following the birth of her second child.