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U.S. News on Saturday, October 17, 2026
14 stories, newest first, each credited to the outlet that reported it. Everything BBN aired that day.
- SPECIAL REPORT
Evacuation orders as fast-moving California wildfire burns homes
The Norte Fire has burned 465 acres and damaged or destroyed at least six homes in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, with twelve other fires burning statewide.
Reported by BBC, Breitbart · with a Short - WEIRD HOUR
Texas Dem Padilla Stout's campaign spent $4K on cookies, beer, wine…
Katy Padilla Stout, the Democratic nominee in Texas's twenty-third district, reported four thousand three hundred thirty-eight dollars in spending; a small bill, but the snacks got attention.
Reported by New York Post · with a Short - THE PILE-ON
Sanders: Dems must put a check on 'most dangerous' president
Sanders previewed the remarks in a clip from MS NOW's primetime special on his influence, saying Democrats must win the House; the panel wants its own check.
Reported by Breitbart · with a Short - WEIRD HOUR
NJ drivers warned about an increase in horny deer on the prowl
New Jersey's environmental agency says bucks are courting does during prime season, which puts more white-tailed deer on roads at dawn and dusk; drive accordingly.
Reported by New York Post · with a Short - WEIRD HOUR
Avian flu and costs hit captive birds at Castle Espie
The BBC reports that transport difficulties since Brexit have also cut captive bird numbers at the Northern Ireland wildlife park; even birds now face border paperwork.
Reported by BBC · with a Short - WEIRD HOUR
Georgia voter weighs in after Trump rally questions Ossoff's win
Trump made the claim at a north Georgia rally for Mike Collins, who faces Ossoff in November; the Guardian notes the claim is false.
Reported by The Guardian · with a Short - WEIRD NEWS
Rescuer credits animal instincts for dog's weeks alone in Yellowstone
A rescuer says the dog's natural instincts got it through weeks on its own in Yellowstone National Park, a feat that surprised even the people who found it.
Reported by KBZK News · with a Short - THE LATEST
Heathrow expansion, Rays Game 4 and a Dortmund teen
The UK government's plan to expand Heathrow would affect travelers and the wider economy, with Chancellor Healey arguing it would drive growth; the runway, apparently, is the easy part.
Reported by BBC, Yahoo Sports · with a Short - WEIRD HOUR
Trump, 80, makes bizarre confession about makeup routine
The Daily Beast reported that the eighty-year-old president made offbeat remarks about his makeup routine that spread widely online; the glow, at least, is bipartisan.
Reported by The Daily Beast · with a Short - WEIRD HOUR
Billy Joel diagnosis: a life coach says fans are manifesting it wrong
The Los Angeles Times reports the diagnosis limits both his driving and his performing; a life coach would still like fans to think harder.
Reported by Los Angeles Times - THE LATEST
Omar challenges legality of search of her home
The search of a sitting congresswoman's home has prompted a legal challenge and raised questions about political retribution and civil liberties; no charges are mentioned in the data.
Reported by CNN - ASK THE DESK
Oilers start 5-0-1: a viewer asks for the summary
The Oilers are 5-0-1 through six games with an opening overtime loss to Vancouver, followed by wins including a 4-1 victory in Los Angeles where Connor McDavid had four points.
Reported by Hockey-Reference - WEIRD NEWS
Massive tree comes crashing down on minivan along busy SoCal roadway
The tree fell across a busy Southern California roadway and hit the van, and a witness described a loud crack first; nobody has said the tree apologized.
Reported by New York Post - NO BULL
Paul Bettany Addresses Johnny Depp Texts in Friendship Update
The VisionQuest actor is speaking up about a text exchange with Depp joking about burning the Pirates of the Caribbean films; a joke now needing footnotes.
Reported by E! News · with a Short