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'Crazy' FlyDubai landing explained by Israeli pilot, who offers steps to prevent future crises

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Eliran Almog, a former Israeli pilot and aviation cybersecurity CEO, explains why FlyDubai flight 1073's emergency landing was nearly impossible.

Published: October 3, 2026, 11:13 am

FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing captain identified as 29-year-old Omani national

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Hamam al-Hammami, the 29-year-old FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing the captain on a Tel Aviv-bound flight, was previously grounded by Oman Air in 2024.

Published: October 3, 2026, 3:17 am

FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack was grounded by Oman Air before joining airline: report

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The FlyDubai co-pilot was reportedly grounded by Oman Air in 2024 over visits to radical Islamic websites before being hired without a background check.

Published: October 2, 2026, 2:20 pm

UK man accused of planning terrorism acts against Nigel Farage also charged in murder of another politician

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British prosecutors charged Ann Widdecombe murder suspect Joshua Kerry with preparing terrorist acts allegedly targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

Published: October 2, 2026, 2:07 pm

France’s teen riots take explosive new turn as government points finger at hard left

Riot police clashed with teenagers across France as roughly 400 high schools closed and some 2,000 people were arrested amid escalating student unrest.

Published: October 2, 2026, 7:27 am

Hero FlyDubai pilot says he was 'fighting for my life' as plane plunged after copilot attack

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Capt. Smit Machchhar told PM Narenda Modi he felt the FlyDubai plane plunging as he lay wounded and made one last push to open the cockpit door.

Published: October 2, 2026, 6:52 am

Trump’s Iran crackdown collides with NATO ally seeking access to America’s prized fighter jet

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U.S.-sanctioned Iranian airlines made at least 83 flights into Turkey after a key Treasury deadline, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies says.

Published: October 2, 2026, 3:00 am

How FlyDubai Passengers and Crew Averted Disaster After Pilot Was Stabbed During Flight

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A badly wounded Indian pilot managed to unlock the cockpit door. Four Israeli men teamed up to overwhelm an attacker and avert disaster.

Published: October 3, 2026, 7:59 am

Separatists Are Poised to Win Quebec’s Election. Independence Is Still a Hard Sell.

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The Parti Québécois has vowed to hold a referendum on independence, three decades after Quebec voted “no.” Voters want change, but maybe not that much.

Published: October 3, 2026, 2:02 am

Omani Co-Pilot on FlyDubai Flight Is Said to Have Extremist Views

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It was unclear what background checks had been carried out before he was allowed to fly to Israel.

Published: October 3, 2026, 5:58 am

American High School Students Are Selling Guns Bound for Cartels

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Drawn by money and status, teenagers in Arizona are buying, stealing and selling weapons destined for criminal groups in Mexico.

Published: October 3, 2026, 11:40 am

Russia Turns to Striking Kyiv’s Bridges, Threatening a Vital Lifeline

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The bridges, used by many commuters in the Ukrainian capital, are the latest target in a broad Russian bombing campaign against infrastructure.

Published: October 3, 2026, 1:17 pm

FlyDubai Co-Pilot Used Crash Ax in ‘Terrorist’ Cockpit Attack, Emirates Says

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The violent midair assault on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv has deepened concerns about the safety of Israelis traveling abroad.

Published: October 3, 2026, 7:52 am

Argentina’s ‘Golden Passport’ Program Offers Citizenship in Exchange for Foreign Cash

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The program would grant citizenship to people who make major investments in Argentina. Similar efforts have yielded significant income for small economies, but have also led to risks.

Published: October 2, 2026, 1:17 pm

Iraq Wins U.S. Permission to Resume Iran Flights, Prime Minister Says

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Flights between the neighboring countries had been halted after broad U.S. penalties on Iran’s aviation industry.

Published: October 3, 2026, 3:25 am

What We Learned About American Teenagers Supplying Guns to Cartels

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Our reporting revealed how Mexican criminal groups are relying on teenagers and young adults in border states like Arizona to help supply their weapons.

Published: October 3, 2026, 9:36 am

Student Protests Rattle France as Police Clashes Bring Blockades and Tear Gas

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Days of unrest have affected more than 1,000 schools across France as high school students push for better standards.

Published: October 3, 2026, 12:00 am

India Faces Fresh Protests, This Time Over Voter Rolls

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Hundreds were detained in New Delhi as demonstrators expressed anger over the removal of 130 million people from the rolls. The government denies accusations of “vote theft.”

Published: October 2, 2026, 2:15 pm

What to Know About Fighting Between Ethiopia and Rebels in Tigray

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The conflict is raising fears of a regional war in the Horn of Africa, drawing in foreign powers including Eritrea, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Published: October 2, 2026, 7:03 pm

Why U.S. Diesel Is So Important to Major Trading Partners

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Economies in Latin America and Europe rely on American diesel. Stopping exports could tip some countries into recession, hurting trade with the United States.

Published: October 2, 2026, 8:39 am

China’s Push Into A.I. Has Led to a Problem: Too Much Usage

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As citizens embrace the technology for entertainment, relationships and even farming advice, the government is stepping up efforts to set limits.

Published: October 2, 2026, 6:15 am

What to Know About France’s High School Protests

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Students angry over the state of the country’s education system have blockaded hundreds of schools. Thousands of protesters have been arrested and dozens of people injured.

Published: October 3, 2026, 8:00 am

How RAF Fairford in a Quiet Corner of England Became a U.S.-Iran Flashpoint

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A mysterious call last Sunday near a military base used by the U.S. set in motion a huge counterterrorism response and days of uncertainty in Britain.

Published: October 3, 2026, 9:19 am

Whale Batters a Yacht, Leaving Its Crew Stranded for 18 Hours

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Four people were rescued after being adrift in a life raft in the South Pacific. One of them said he thought he had a better chance of winning the lottery than of being hit by a whale.

Published: October 3, 2026, 5:54 am

Understanding Canada’s Europe Pivot

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You sent us your questions about the prime minister’s plan to form a closer relationship with the European Union. Our Canada bureau chief answers them.

Published: October 3, 2026, 3:00 am

These Birds Are Louder Than Elephants, Jackhammers and Chain Saws

A new study has identified two species of Brazilian birds, the bare-throated bellbird and the red-legged seriema, as the loudest in nature.

Published: October 3, 2026, 2:02 am

In India, a Food Inspector Sparks Fear in Mumbai Restaurants

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Tukaram Mundhe’s surprise raids of Mumbai kitchens have made him an unlikely celebrity and set off a conversation about food standards in India.

Published: October 3, 2026, 2:00 am

Iran Jails Hard-Line Lawmaker, Exposing Deep Rifts in Its Leadership

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Hamid Rasaei, a vocal opponent of a diplomatic deal with the United States to end the war, was convicted of publishing false information with the intent to harm the Parliament speaker.

Published: October 2, 2026, 6:14 pm

Bridal Shop Owner Who Put Child Onto a Coat Hook Cleared by Court

The “horseplay” was misguided, said the Canadian judge, but not malicious.

Published: October 2, 2026, 3:09 pm

2 Iranian Men Charged in U.K. Over Suspected Plot to Target Jews

The British police said the two Iranian nationals were charged Friday with terrorism offenses.

Published: October 2, 2026, 2:54 pm

Israel Lists 170 Killed in Gaza It Says Were Militants Posing as Media Workers

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The Israeli military published an investigation it said rebuts accusations that it intentionally targeted journalists. But it and a journalists group disagree over 78 people who are on the list.

Published: October 2, 2026, 1:48 pm

FlyDubai Attack Raises Questions About Pilot Background Checks

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Health screenings and criminal background checks may go only so far in identifying pilots who have become radicalized or try to hide their mental health issues, experts said.

Published: October 2, 2026, 12:12 pm

Widdecombe Murder Suspect Charged With Preparing Acts of Terrorism, Including Against Farage

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Joshua Kerry, a 28-year-old British man accused of killing the former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe, was charged on Friday.

Published: October 2, 2026, 2:15 pm

Mass Shootings Surge in South Africa as Illegal Guns Flood Streets

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The country was shaken after nearly 30 people were killed in two separate mass shootings. South Africans are demanding greater government intervention.

Published: October 2, 2026, 11:52 am

Why Were 4 Pilots Aboard FlyDubai Flight 1073?

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After the co-pilot stabbed the captain, two pilots who were seated in the cabin intervened alongside passengers and safely landed the Boeing 737 in Saudi Arabia.

Published: October 2, 2026, 9:53 am

U.S. and Allies Agree to Release Diesel Reserves as Prices Soar

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The Group of 7, which includes Britain, France and Japan, announced the release of 100 million barrels over four months, effective immediately.

Published: October 2, 2026, 11:28 am

Ukraine Reports First Combat Use of Its Own Ballistic Missile

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While the missile fired on Thursday has a limited range, Kyiv is developing a larger weapon that could strike Moscow.

Published: October 2, 2026, 8:23 am

Fighting Intensifies in Yemen, Raising Fresh Fears of All-Out War

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Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, was bombarded overnight, after government forces reported some of the most intense clashes in years around Taiz, the country’s third largest city.

Published: October 2, 2026, 11:06 am

Spanish Lawmakers Reject Eviction Freeze, Spurring Calls for Early Elections

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The government had proposed more protections for tenants after outrage at the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid.

Published: October 2, 2026, 1:57 pm

Sales of Hulking Pickups and S.U.V.s Sag as Fuel Prices Soar

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Sales of big pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles have dipped as more Americans buy hybrids and smaller cars.

Published: October 2, 2026, 11:07 am

Coast Guard Says It Stopped Ships Carrying Fuel to Cuba

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The Coast Guard has intercepted two small boats it says were carrying illegal fuel to Cuba as the United States enforces a fuel blockade aimed at Cuba’s Communist government.

Published: October 3, 2026, 7:34 am

U.S. Suspends Consular Services in Brazil on Eve of Elections

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The State Department cited unspecified security concerns in announcing the unusual move. A closely fought presidential election in Brazil takes place on Sunday.

Published: October 2, 2026, 8:37 am

Indian Pilot Stabbed on FlyDubai Flight Recalls Sudden Attack

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Capt. Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot midair between Dubai and Tel Aviv, said he “had to act” to prevent a crash despite serious injuries.

Published: October 2, 2026, 5:16 am

Airlines Set to Bring Israelis Back From U.A.E. After FlyDubai Cockpit Attack

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The attack, on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, halted the only direct service between the two cities since the war in Iran disrupted air traffic.

Published: October 2, 2026, 6:34 am

Russia’s Latest Propaganda? A.I.-Generated War Songs.

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Russians are creating and spreading music glorifying the invasion of Ukraine, using platforms built in the United States.

Published: October 2, 2026, 7:40 am

Russia Is Planning Its Most Powerful Blow Yet to Try to Freeze Ukraine

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Ukraine showed European partners what it said were intercepted Russian plans to cut off major cities from power, heat and water this winter.

Published: October 2, 2026, 4:25 am

American University of Afghanistan at Risk of Closure Amid Funding Cuts

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The State Department has denied its funding for the next two years, jeopardizing the education of hundreds of female Afghan students.

Published: October 2, 2026, 8:28 pm

Swedish Company Uses A.I. Likeness of Greta Garbo in Ad

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The Swedish American actress, who died in 1990, was brought back in a A.I.-generated ad for a manufacturing company.

Published: October 2, 2026, 2:35 am

South Carolina mom couldn't remember last time she fed 2 daughters before they were found dead: affidavits

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Justine Marie May allegedly told South Carolina detectives the prior two weeks were a "blur" before deputies found both daughters dead in their home.

Published: October 3, 2026, 2:16 pm

Trump's attempted assassin sent mysterious texts about 3D printer leading up to Butler, Pa. shooting: report

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FBI records obtained by Judicial Watch reveal Thomas Matthew Crooks sent cryptic coded texts and took drone photos of Pittsburgh stadiums before the attack

Published: October 3, 2026, 7:31 am

Boston-bound plane vanishes with 6 on board; Coast Guard launches search off Nantucket coast

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A Gulfstream G100 with 6 people on board vanished en route to Boston from Bermuda on Saturday as search crews deploy off Nantucket to conduct a search.

Published: October 3, 2026, 4:59 am

‘Tinder Swindler’ romance fraudster promises ‘safe’ dating app, using intel from con man playbook

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Simon Leviev, the notorious "Tinder Swindler" who was born Shimon Hayut, says his new Safe Love dating app will use identity verification to prevent the fraud he once committed.

Published: October 3, 2026, 4:00 am

Former Knoxville police chief says investigators are still haunted by Colleen Slemmer's murder 31 years later

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Former Knoxville Police Chief Phil Keith says the "satanic" crime scene from Christa Pike's 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer still haunts him.

Published: October 3, 2026, 3:00 am

Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Christianity rejected, socialist streamer speaks, violence glorified

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Published: October 2, 2026, 6:46 pm

FBI's first cyber fugitive on Ten Most Wanted list returns to US after capture in Venezuela

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Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, the FBI's first-ever cyber fugitive on its Ten Most Wanted list, pleaded not guilty to ATM jackpotting charges.

Published: October 2, 2026, 5:56 pm

Inside explosive Cornell rape allegations: 7 men accused, conflicting accounts and a political firestorm

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Seven former Cornell University Chi Phi brothers face a lawsuit alleging they drugged and raped a woman, and Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed a prosecutor.

Published: October 2, 2026, 3:22 pm

Death row inmate unconscious on ventilator after botched execution for teen’s killing: attorneys

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Christa Pike remains unconscious on a ventilator after Tennessee's botched lethal injection as attorneys file to preserve execution evidence.

Published: October 2, 2026, 2:43 pm

FBI overhauls tech backbone to counter AI threats from foreign adversaries, reduce response times, Patel says

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Kash Patel says the FBI has surpassed 140 AI use cases after inheriting decades of outdated tech held together by leadership's Band-Aid fixes.

Published: October 2, 2026, 2:08 pm

Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s partner, Ken Urker, found dead inside his Louisiana home: sheriff

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Ken Urker was found dead in his Louisiana home after loved ones couldn't reach him. Gypsy Rose Blanchard says she believes it was a drug overdose.

Published: October 2, 2026, 12:47 pm

Murdaugh lawyers allege prosecutors withheld witness claim that police chief handled murder weapons: filing

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Alex Murdaugh's defense claims prosecutors withheld a witness statement alleging a police chief handled the murder weapons after the 2021 killings.

Published: October 2, 2026, 11:23 am

Four of 11 suspected sex offenders arrested in Indiana sting are illegal immigrants: DHS

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The Department of Homeland Security says four illegal immigrants from four countries were among 11 suspects caught in an Indiana sting operation.

Published: October 2, 2026, 10:44 am

Cornell sexual assault case revives scrutiny of a little-known New York law on intoxicated victims

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Cornell's Chi Phi fraternity case exposes New York's voluntary intoxication loophole, prompting Kathy Hochul to appoint Letitia James as prosecutor.

Published: October 2, 2026, 9:45 am

Cornell rape allegations prompt NY Attorney General Letitia James to open ‘active criminal investigation’

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Letitia James announced an active criminal probe into the alleged Cornell University gang rape after Gov. Kathy Hochul named her special prosecutor.

Published: October 2, 2026, 8:14 am

Ms Rachel pours cash into progressive campaigns and more top headlines

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Published: October 2, 2026, 4:10 am

Christa Pike’s botched lethal injection takes focus off victim, jeopardizes execution: former police chief

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Christa Pike's botched lethal injection could end capital punishment in Tennessee altogether, warns former Knoxville Police chief Phil Keith.

Published: October 2, 2026, 4:00 am

Kash Patel defends FBI's ‘Most Wanted’ busts amid manipulation accusations, highlights 'Summer Heat' success

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Kash Patel defends the FBI's Most Wanted list amid scrutiny, pointing to Operation Summer Heat 2.0's 8,900-plus arrests and record seizures.

Published: October 2, 2026, 3:00 am

Pills found near dead Ole Miss student didn't come from gas station after feds raid store, owner says

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The Express Mart #7 owner denies the Smax Pseudo-DHM pills found near Ole Miss student Robert Strang's body came from his Water Valley store.

Published: October 2, 2026, 3:00 am

With Elon Musk’s Return to Washington, Possible Conflicts of Interest Resurface

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The founder of SpaceX, with billions of dollars in military contracts, joins several other defense industry executives on a Pentagon advisory board.

Published: October 3, 2026, 2:14 pm

Trump Urges Republicans to Vote By Mail After Criticizing Practice

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It was the latest mixed messaging from President Trump, who regularly votes by mail, but has made baseless claims that the practice is “inherently corrupt.”

Published: October 3, 2026, 11:44 am

Former Nurse Convicted of Murder in Crash at 130 M.P.H. That Killed Six

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Nicole Linton was found guilty of six counts of second-degree murder, which included the death of an unborn child, related to a 2022 crash in Los Angeles.

Published: October 3, 2026, 11:31 am

As She Divorces Ken Paxton, His Wife Urges Texans to Vote for Him

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In a new ad, Angela Paxton tells voters to focus on the “whole team,” not “individual players.”

Published: October 3, 2026, 3:31 pm

Ex-Sheriff’s Deputy Acquitted in Fatal Shooting of Airman Roger Fortson

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The airman, Roger Fortson, had answered a knock at his home in Fort Walton Beach while holding a gun, and was shot within seconds. A Florida jury cleared the former deputy, Eddie Duran.

Published: October 3, 2026, 11:58 am

As Midterms Near, Justice Alito Says He Considers Each Year Whether to Retire

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The justice, the second oldest on the court at 76, told CBS News that he decided against stepping down last term. He could face pressure should Democrats win the Senate in November.

Published: October 3, 2026, 11:52 am

Tennessee Commissioner Resigns After Failed Execution of Christa Pike

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Frank Strada, who oversaw the process that left Christa Pike unconscious and hospitalized, quit as an independent review began.

Published: October 3, 2026, 12:57 pm

Search Underway for Missing Plane Heading From Bermuda Off Nantucket

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The plane, with four Canadians on board and two people picked up in Bermuda, lost contact shortly after 1 a.m. A search was underway Saturday off the coast of Nantucket, Mass.

Published: October 3, 2026, 2:41 pm

In Texas, Talarico’s Strength in Senate Polls Inspires a Democratic Dream

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After a dry spell of more than three decades, Democrats are daring (yet again) to believe they can win one or more top-of-the-ballot races in a vast and stubbornly red state.

Published: October 3, 2026, 7:45 am

Trump, Putin, Ukraine and an Oil Deal: 5 Takeaways

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A proposal to bolster relations with the Kremlin through the purchase of Russian energy assets is striking even for an administration that regularly mixes personal business interests with foreign policy.

Published: October 3, 2026, 2:03 am

How a Failed Execution Left Christa Pike Hovering Between Life and Death

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Her legal team had repeatedly warned that her execution could go wrong. On Wednesday, they were proven right.

Published: October 3, 2026, 2:03 am

How Trump’s Deportation Policies Have Rocked a South Florida House Race

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Representative María Elvira Salazar, a Republican, ran an ad criticizing the Trump administration. It may have jolted other Republicans — and drawn attention to her Democratic opponent.

Published: October 3, 2026, 12:43 pm

Cornell Case Revives Anger About Handling of Campus Sexual Assault Cases

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A lawsuit alleging rape at Cornell has led to an outpouring of women sharing stories about sexual violence on college campuses.

Published: October 3, 2026, 2:02 am

‘How Does That Happen?’: America’s Execution System Is Long Flawed

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The failed execution of Christa Pike, which left her clinging to life in Tennessee, was the latest grisly error to take place in an American execution chamber.

Published: October 3, 2026, 2:02 am

Senate Races in Republican States Tilt Toward Democrats, Polls Find

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Democrats are performing strongly in five reliably Republican states where they are trying to flip Senate seats to win control of the chamber, new New York Times/Siena polls found.

Published: October 3, 2026, 2:02 am

U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies

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President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of interest.

Published: October 3, 2026, 3:25 pm

Larry Krasner, Philadelphia’s Combative D.A., Faces Judicial Blowback

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Two blistering court opinions have put Mr. Krasner, a prominent progressive district attorney, in what may be the most precarious position of his public career.

Published: October 3, 2026, 9:29 am

In Alabama, Trump Relives His Glory Days (This Time With Some Empty Seats)

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The Deep South was the birthplace of the mega MAGA rally. How do people on the Gulf feel about President Trump now?

Published: October 3, 2026, 3:32 pm

Tennessee Prison Chief Was Hired Despite a Trail of Troubled Executions

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The failed execution of Christa Pike has prompted new scrutiny of Frank Strada, who resigned as the state’s top prison official on Saturday, and his past role overseeing executions in Arizona.

Published: October 3, 2026, 8:41 am

Teen Charged With Attempted Murder and Domestic Terrorism After Chemical Spill

The 15-year-old mixed and ingested hazardous chemicals at a school cafeteria in Portland, Ore., last month, officials said. His lawyers denied the allegations.

Published: October 2, 2026, 5:33 pm

How Trump Directed Tax Dollars to Ads Praising Him

President Trump personally directed the use of taxpayer money for ads praising his presidency, according to people familiar with the matter. Our White House correspondent, Maggie Haberman, explains.

Published: October 3, 2026, 6:41 am

Trump Suggests Cornell Defendants Won’t Get a ‘Fair Shake’ From Letitia James

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President Trump weighed in on the case when asked about Ms. James, who has become a target of his second-term retribution campaign.

Published: October 3, 2026, 12:53 pm

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