Today: October 18, 2026
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Hurricane Trudy looms over Mexico's Pacific coast, severe rainfall expected

Hurricane Trudy moved parallel to Mexico's western coast on Thursday, threatening further rain and strong winds in a region already battered in recent weeks by storms

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Yemen's Houthis hit palace in Aden, coalition details attacks on Saudi infrastructure

Yemen's Houthis fired missiles at the presidential palace complex in the southern city of Aden on Thursday,

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Jalen Hurts sidelined by a blood clot, the latest bad news in a rough season for the Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts for Sunday's game against Carolina because of a superficial blood clot

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Trump admin files ‘long shot’ lawsuit after California wouldn’t open a thumb drive of alleged non-citizens

Trump admin files ‘long shot’ lawsuit after California wouldn’t open a thumb drive of alleged non-citizens

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FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back

FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Florida estate are suing to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.”

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The rise and fall of America's deadly love affair with the cigarette

Cancer stick

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US plan to ease shadow fleet sanctions unlikely to free up many tankers, analysts say

A potential Trump administration plan to ease sanctions on vessels that have transported sanctioned oil and fuel would likely have limited impact on

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New gene therapy helps Cincinnati Children's doctors restore hearing for children born deaf

New gene therapy helps Cincinnati Children's doctors restore hearing for children born deaf

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Trump administration advances plan for peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr.

Federal health officials are moving ahead with plans to broaden access to a class of unproven injectable drugs called peptides

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Bird flu caused the death of Jackie, a California bald eagle who captured hearts

Officials say bird flu caused the death of a bald eagle named Jackie who had become an internet sensation and a symbol of the species’ recovery in California

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'At least I'm alive': Shopper injured while intervening in deadly grocery store attack

'At least I'm alive': Shopper injured while intervening in deadly grocery store attack

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Black Panther Party stalwarts to celebrate 1966 founding in Oakland, programs that aided the poor

The legacy of the Black Panther Party lives on six decades after its founding, in the work of a Seattle medical center started to address systemic health disparities in the African American community

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Arizona State hires veteran NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead program, Powers announces resignation

Arizona State has hired Dave Hakstol as hockey coach while investigating an outdoor workout incident that left a player on life support

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School roof collapse in Pakistan kills at least 35 and injures more than 50

A roof collapse at a private school in Peshawar, Pakistan, has killed at least 34 children and a teacher

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US delays small imports rule that raised alarm over prescription drug costs

The US government has delayed by 90 days implementation of new customs requirements for small international mail shipments, a move that should forestall higher

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Rotting meat smell sparks protest at Mexico's screwworm sterile-fly plant

A rotten smell hanging over a town in Mexico's southern Chiapas state drove residents into the streets on Thursday

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Pennsylvania secures $4 billion in investments, governor says

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said on Thursday the state had secured more than $4 billion in life sciences and private-sector investment commitments over the past week.

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A new Medicare season begins, but some shifts will arrive in 2027

Open enrollment for Medicare plans begins Thursday, allowing people to choose between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans until Dec. 7

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What is the 'hospital of the popes' where Leo is recovering from surgery?

Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Leo is recovering after surgery for lung cancer, is known as the "hospital of the popes".

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Ketamine’s role in alleged Cornell rape highlights flood of psychoactive drugs on campus

The growing availability of these substances is worsening the already bad problem of sexual assault on campus.

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Pope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery

Pope Leo XIV is working from the hospital after doctors reported his lung has recovered well from surgery

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Using light to control brain cells – neuroscientist Karl Deisseroth explains how he made his Nobel-winning discovery

Optogenetics, a field that started with an algae gene, is shedding light on new treatments for eye and neuropsychiatric conditions.

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High school seniors, parents and college counselors grapple with applying to Cornell

High school seniors, parents and college counselors grapple with applying to Cornell

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Why is the haze so bad in Southeast Asia this year?

Months of sustained wildfires in Indonesia have caused a spike in respiratory illnesses and blanketed several Southeast Asian countries in hazardous haze, with Singapore

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Questions swirl about pope's future and what he knew when praying at a French shrine famed for cures

Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis raises questions about the future of his pontificate

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Pakistan school roof collapse kills at least 32 children and one teacher

Pakistan school roof collapse kills at least 32 children and one teacher

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More than 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees need to find new plans for 2027 in third year of turmoil

More than 3 million Medicare Advantage enrollees need to find new plans for 2027 in third year of turmoil

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Pope Leo recovering as planned after lung cancer surgery, doctors say

Pope Leo's recovery from surgery for lung cancer was going as planned and the 71-year-old pontiff has started to do a little work again, the Vatican

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Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides

A man's death on a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia has raised questions about ride safety and regulation

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Trump says he hopes Pope Leo will 'get better fast'

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he hoped that Pope Leo, who has been diagnosed with lung cancer, would "get

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Flavio Bolsonaro slightly leads Lula in Brazil runoff, Quaest poll shows

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro was seen slightly ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva heading into the October 25 presidential runoff, a Quaest poll showed on

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Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House

A federal judge has extended an order blocking the Trump administration from banning reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House

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‘Boy kibble’: Healthy and convenient or a bowl full of nothing?

‘Boy kibble’: Healthy and convenient or a bowl full of nothing?

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Yemen fighting overwhelms hospitals, cuts aid to 800,000 people, relief agencies say

Hospitals across Yemen are struggling to cope with a sharp rise in war casualties, while intensified fighting along multiple front lines has cut off

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As Ebola spreads in eastern Congo, mothers and children shun vital care

The fear of Ebola is keeping women and children from seeking healthcare in eastern Congo, health

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Pope Leo back on his feet after shock cancer diagnosis

Pope Leo's recovery from surgery is progressing as expected and he has begun walking in his hospital room and eating normally, the Vatican said on

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China buys 8-10 US soybean cargoes in first deals since Trump-Xi summit, sources say

Chinese state buyers purchased 8-10 Panamax cargoes of US soybeans this week, the first such deals since the September summit between Presidents Donald

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Galderma to buy US firm ZO Skin Health for $1.5 billion

Swiss skincare firm Galderma has agreed to acquire US company ZO Skin Health for an enterprise value of $1.5 billion, it said on Wednesday, confirming a report published by

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Iowa faces a reckoning over water quality and cancer rates in midterm campaigns

Iowa is grappling with water quality and cancer rates, bringing these issues to the forefront of state politics

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Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung

The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed

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Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote, officials say

Iran is deploying new tactics to target ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz as it seeks to keep oil

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Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too

While lung cancer rates have decreased by 43% in men, they have risen by 79% in women. Broader screening guidelines and recognizing early symptoms can help address the changing face of lung cancer.

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Galderma agrees to buy ZO Skin Health for around $1.5 billion, sources say

Swiss skincare conglomerate Galderma has agreed to buy medical-grade skincare company ZO Skin Health for around $1.5 billion, according to two

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Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove part of lung, Vatican says

Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed a part of his right lung on Tuesday, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin,

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Pope Leo had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says

Pope Leo had a lower lobe of his right lung removed during surgery on Tuesday and was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer, the Vatican

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Social Security benefits will rise 3.6% in 2027, but that may not be enough to offset healthcare costs

Some advocates for older Americans want the government to change the index used for this adjustment to one more tailored to their spending patterns.

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'Made me cry': Lifelong Sooner fan diagnosed with cancer gets unforgettable surprise during OU-Texas

'Made me cry': Lifelong Sooner fan diagnosed with cancer gets unforgettable surprise during OU-Texas

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MI5 chief says Iran is targeting military sites and suspected plot at RAF Fairford is 'not unique’

The head of MI5 says Iran is trying to hit military sites in the U.K. and the suspected plot to attack a U.S.-run military air base in September is not unique

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A list of US roller coaster fatalities dating back to 2003

A man who fell to his death from a roller coaster at an Atlanta-area amusement park was not the first to die on such a ride in recent years

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CVS agrees to pay $315 million to settle Justice Department case over opioid prescriptions

CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department case alleging it unlawfully dispensed medically unnecessary prescriptions of highly addictive opioids

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Jaguars LT Anton Harrison to have arthroscopic knee surgery and will miss weeks, maybe months

Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Anton Harrison will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee when the team returns from London and miss at least four games

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Walmart to offer 250-plus free medications, including GLP-1s, to employees

Walmart on Tuesday introduced a plan to offer employees more than 250 medications, including GLP-1s, insulin and inhalers at no cost, as the retailer expands healthcare benefits for

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Trump says US still sharing intel with Ukraine, defends Russian diesel deal

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States continues to share intelligence with Ukraine and is working with both Kyiv

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UCLA coach Bob Chesney: 'Serious concern' QB Nico Iamaleava could miss season

UCLA coach Bob Chesney says there's “serious concern” that quarterback Nico Iamaleava could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury

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Iran and Russia are stepping up hybrid campaigns in Britain, UK spy chief says

Iran is stepping up attempts to hit harder targets such as military sites in Britain and Russia is increasing its hybrid warfare against Ukraine's allies,

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Qantas plane grounded after reported bedbug outbreak

Qantas plane grounded after reported bedbug outbreak

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That brightly packaged sexual enhancement pill at the gas station might be laced with dangerous drugs

Sexual enhancement supplements often contain unlisted prescription drugs that pose serious health risks.

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Trump says he does not believe China and Russia help Iran, contradicting US intelligence

President Donald Trump said on Monday he did not believe that China and Russia were helping Iran "at all," even as US

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Selma Blair charged with assault after alleged violent incident at JFK

Selma Blair charged with assault after alleged violent incident at JFK

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Could GLP-1 drugs be anti-aging medications?

Could GLP-1 drugs be anti-aging medications?

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Experts urge parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution

The Pentagon’s plan to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan’s firing-squad execution creates a parenting challenge that extends well beyond the broadcast

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Six Flags temporarily closes some roller coasters nationwide after man dies falling from ride in Georgia

Six Flags temporarily closes some roller coasters nationwide after man dies falling from ride in Georgia

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Passenger train derails in central Pakistan, killing at least 4 people and injuring 30

Officials in Pakistan say a passenger train has derailed, killing four people and injuring 30 others

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IMF cuts Latin America, Caribbean growth forecasts on energy shock, little AI boost

The International Monetary Fund trimmed its growth forecasts for Latin America and the Caribbean for this year and next and said most of the region was getting little lift

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Chicago police investigating reported sexual assault at University of Chicago fraternity house

Chicago police investigating reported sexual assault at University of Chicago fraternity house

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Dogs bring calm and joy to students following shooting at Colorado high school

Evergreen High School has introduced two Labradors, Norene and Polenta, to help students cope with stress after a school shooting

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UK PM Burnham says Iran's IRGC likely behind RAF Fairford incident

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that a suspected plot targeting the RAF Fairford air base in Britain was "highly likely" to have been

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Family to donate organs of teen struck by vehicle while he walked to school

Family to donate organs of teen struck by vehicle while he walked to school

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"Massive shellfish die-offs continue" along Maine coast due to red tide

"Massive shellfish die-offs continue" along Maine coast due to red tide

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Pope Leo to be hospitalised on Tuesday ahead of lung surgery

Pope Leo will go into hospital on Tuesday for surgery to remove a small growth found on one of his lungs, the Vatican said, as the pontiff kept up a

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Sudan's famine risk worsened by conflict, drought and funding shortages, report says

Conflict and drought are worsening food insecurity in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification

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Pope will be admitted to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital Tuesday in the late morning

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I teach doctors how to interpret test results – and the labels ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ often hide what matters most

Labeling medical test results as ‘normal’ or ‘abnormal’ helps clinicians make quick judgments when diagnosing patients. But this binary approach to interpreting tests can lead to fatal errors.

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Pope Leo announces he will undergo surgery to remove lung nodule

Pope Leo announces he will undergo surgery to remove lung nodule