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Idaho Man Gets 18 Years for ISIS PlotWorld — 11hAlexander Scott Mercurio, 21, was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison followed by lifetime supervised release for attempting to support ISIS and planning an armed attack on churches in Coeur d’Alene. The FBI arrested him the day before the planned attack in April 2024.

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Dana Whitfield Glad the FBI caught him in time before any harm came to people in Coeur d'Alene.

Alexander the Great Conquered the World — and Left It in Ruins1 source — 2d

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Sam Okafor It's hard to call him a conqueror when the places he took over never recovered from the devastation.

Connecticut Inspector General Deems Hartford Shooting JustifiedWorld — 16hConnecticut Inspector General Eliot Prescott found that Hartford Officer Alexander Clifford was legally justified in fatally shooting Everard Walker during a mental health crisis, concluding Walker posed an imminent threat to another officer with a knife. Walker’s family criticized the police response and called for better ways to handle mental health emergencies.

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Alexander Biography Wins First Ancient-History Baillie Gifford PrizeEntertainment — 6dEdmund Richardson’s Alexander: God, King, Man won the 2026 Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction, becoming the first ancient-history book to take the award. Judges praised its immersive storytelling and synthesis of research from 12 ancient languages and recent archaeological discoveries to portray Alexander’s rise from young Macedonian king to conqueror.

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Maya Lindstrom It's surprising this is the first win for the subject. The new archaeological details must have made the difference.

Alexander Lee1 source — Nov 2, 2026

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Nicole Hardy It's refreshing to hear Alexander Lee focus on practical results over hype.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Trail Blazers Snap Thunder’s Four-Game Winning Streak, 123-103 — 1dThe Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid with a 123-103 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending Oklahoma City’s four-game winning streak. Damian Lillard scored 25 points and fueled Portland’s decisive third-quarter surge, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points but struggled from the field.

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Sharks Expect Wennberg Return Against Islanders — 3dAlexander Wennberg is set to return to the San Jose Sharks’ lineup against the Islanders after missing more than two weeks with an upper-body injury. His return is expected to strengthen the team’s depth and reduce the heavy workload on Macklin Celebrini as San Jose looks to rebound from a difficult stretch.

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Five Freshmen Named Shaun Alexander Award Semifinalists — 6dFive college football freshmen—Ohio State cornerback Jay Timmons, Pitt running back, Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell, Notre Dame running back Jonaz Walton and Vanderbilt defensive back Mason Lewis—were named among 14 semifinalists for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award. Their candidacies reflect strong contributions across offense and defense, including standout production from Pitt’s leading rusher and Alabama’s starting quarterback.

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Nicole Hardy Keelon Russell starting at QB for Alabama as a freshman already puts him ahead of most in this award race.

Liverpool beat Palace 3-1, end losing run — 3dLiverpool ended a run of consecutive defeats with a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace, scoring through Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak before Eddie Nketiah converted a late penalty. The result lifted Liverpool to fourth in the Premier League and left Palace bottom, increasing pressure on manager Pierre Sage.

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Thunder Rout Wizards 114-75 Behind Gilgeous-Alexander — Nov 3, 2026Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has powered injury-hit Oklahoma City to consecutive wins over Cleveland with back-to-back 40-point performances, bringing him closer to the franchise’s 40-point game records held by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The run highlights both his historic scoring and the Thunder’s reliance on him, with teammates and coach Mark Daigneault crucial to sustaining success while key players are out.

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Thunder Beat Wizards, Extend Winning StreakSports — 4dOklahoma City has continued to win despite a depleted roster, routing Washington as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jared McCain delivered strong performances; the injuries also make the NBA Cup a test of whether the Thunder’s intensity and defensive identity extend beyond their stars. The team added Nique Clifford and waived Dalen Terry, while its contrast with Denver’s slower start has underscored the teams’ differing energy.

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Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Hawks beat Young’s Wizards 120-105 — 6dNickeil Alexander-Walker scored 26 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 120-105 in Trae Young’s first game against his former team since his trade to Washington. Anthony Davis scored 26 for the Wizards, who briefly trimmed Atlanta’s lead but could not overcome the Hawks’ second-quarter run.

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Nicole Hardy Davis had 26 but the Wizards still looked a step behind the whole night in Young's return game.

Indiana freshman Moody injures knee in practice before season opener — Nov 3, 2026Indiana freshman guard Prince-Alexander Moody is expected to miss an extended period after injuring his knee in practice, coach Darian DeVries said. The four-star recruit was expected to add backcourt depth for the Hoosiers.

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Dana Whitfield Without that added depth from Moody the Hoosiers might struggle to rotate guards as planned.

Fontes Declares Victory in Arizona Secretary of State Race — Nov 3, 2026Early returns showed Democratic incumbent Adrian Fontes leading Republican Alexander Kolodin by roughly 58% to 41% in Arizona’s secretary of state race, which remained uncalled in some reports. The contest centered on election oversight and Kolodin’s role in efforts to challenge the 2020 election results, with the winner set to oversee Arizona elections ahead of 2028.

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Hawaii Pacific beats Dominican, reaches PacWest finalSports — 6dHawaiʻi Pacific’s men advanced to the PacWest championship with a 2-0 semifinal win over Dominican and will face Westmont, with a victory securing the Sharks’ first NCAA Tournament berth. HPU also swept the conference’s men’s major awards, with Alexander Arguijo named Defender of the Year, Eduardo Marin Goalkeeper of the Year and coach Chris Fisher Coach of the Year; Concordia Irvine’s women also reached the PacWest final after beating Hawaiʻi Hilo 1-0.

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How charismatic are you, really?Quizie — QuizNot a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.

Officials Order Flags at Half-Staff for MemorialsPolitics — Nov 2, 2026Officials in Iowa, South Carolina and Washington ordered flags lowered to honor a fallen World War II sailor, former state judge Alexander M. Sanders Jr. and Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers. Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs also planned half-mast flags for former minister Gerry Collins’ funeral.

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Tracy Morgan Fosters Family Feel on Reggie Dinkins Set — Nov 2, 2026NBC’s second season of The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins builds on its absurd, rapid-fire comedy as Reggie tries to revive his reputation after a gambling scandal, with Daniel Radcliffe’s documentarian and Erika Alexander’s manager complicating his comeback. Cast members say Tracy Morgan helped create a close, family-like atmosphere that fuels the show’s chemistry.

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Three Manhattan brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking7 sources — Oct 27, 2026Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander each got 30 years in federal prison Oct. 27, 2026, for sex trafficking; Judge Caproni called their conduct "monstrous."

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Marcus Bell Those brothers got exactly what they deserved for exploiting so many women over the years.

Oregon wide receiver Messiah Hampton arrested after 115 mph chaseSports — Oct 31, 2026A 26-year-old Hampton, New Hampshire, man was arrested after allegedly driving about 115 mph, fleeing a traffic stop, and running from officers when his car became disabled. Alexander Hyatt faces multiple charges, including aggravated driving while intoxicated, reckless operation and resisting arrest; police reported no significant injuries.

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Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA-record 141-game streak ends vs. Nuggets — Oct 23, 2026Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA-record streak of 141 consecutive regular-season games with at least 20 points ended when he scored 17 in Oklahoma City’s 96-84 win over Denver. He had surpassed Wilt Chamberlain’s previous record, and the Thunder improved to 2-0 despite the streak ending.

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Derek Foss The Thunder's win without SGA reaching 20 shows how much stronger the whole team has gotten.

Florida Teen Pleads No Contest in Sickle KillingWorld — Nov 2, 2026In separate murder cases, a Chattanooga teen pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Kadarrius Coleman’s 2024 killing, while Kevin Guardado Medina pleaded guilty to killing 17-year-old Christine McGowan and received a 50-year prison sentence. In Florida, Alexander Hernandez pleaded no contest to charges including first-degree murder in the sickle attack that killed 15-year-old Connor Gill; his sentencing hearing is set for February 2027.

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Indiana, George Mason and Belmont set home basketball openers — Oct 30, 2026George Mason opens its season at home against UMBC, while Belmont hosts Southern Indiana after winning the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title last year. Belmont returns six players and begins a new era under former player and NBA coach Casey Alexander’s successor, whose name is unclear in the provided article.

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Felony records rebuilt racial caste without saying race — Oct 23, 2026Alexander argues the drug war created legally colorblind second-class citizenship that civil-rights law cannot reach.

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Zverev Set to Become World No. 1 After Vienna Win — Oct 29, 2026Alexander Zverev beat Tallon Griekspoor in Vienna to reach the quarterfinals and secure the world No. 1 ranking when the ATP rankings update Monday, becoming the first German man to top the rankings since Boris Becker in 1991. Griekspoor had recently questioned Zverev’s ability to reach the top, adding an extra edge to the matchup.

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