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Stacy Keach, 'Mike Hammer' Actor, Dies at 85 — 3hActor Stacy Keach, best known as private investigator Mike Hammer and for roles in Titus, Blue Bloods and Prison Break, has died at 85. His wife said he died at their home in Poland after a long battle with a serious heart condition and heart failure.

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Tank Addresses Reported Usher-Chris Brown Tour Tension — 16hTank said competition and differing creative visions can lead to conflict between Usher and Chris Brown, but did not confirm reports of a backstage argument. He attributed the Atlanta tour opener’s rocky start partly to a three-week break and said the production improved in subsequent shows.

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Ronaldo Plans Portugal Retirement After November Break — 5dRonaldo: "the day has come for me to hand back the number seven shirt"—retiring from Portugal after the November break with 234 caps and 146 goals.

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Marcus Bell Ronaldo gave everything to Portugal for over 20 years, those titles and records are a fitting end to his international career.

Landmark Bill Will Create ’24-Second Shot Clock’ To Unleash American Industry, Experts Say — 10hPublic policy experts petitioned Congress to pass a bipartisan permitting reform bill at the Daily Caller Live's "Breaking The Permitting Bottleneck" panel Tuesday morning.

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Minnesota Mayor Wins Tied Election by DrawingPolitics — 2dSpring Lake Park incumbent Robert Nelson kept the mayor’s seat after he and challenger Halyn Roth each received 1,401 votes and Minnesota’s tie-breaking procedure selected Nelson’s name by lot. Roth requested a recount, leaving the result potentially subject to further review.

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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.

Ahmed Moor Announces 2028 Fetterman Senate Challenge — 1dPalestinian American progressive Ahmed Moor has launched a Democratic primary challenge to Sen. John Fetterman for Pennsylvania’s 2028 Senate seat, campaigning on affordability, civil liberties and accountability. The bid underscores Democratic discontent with Fetterman’s pro-Israel stance and occasional breaks with his party; Fetterman has not said whether he will seek reelection.

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Sam Okafor This early challenge feels like a waste of time. Fetterman should run again and let voters decide instead of letting progressives pick the nominee now.

Main Breaks Prompt Water Notices, Outages Across RegionsEnvironment — 4dWater-main breaks disrupted service in Brenham, Texas, and Palm Bay, Florida, prompting boil-water notices that remain in effect until testing confirms the water is safe. In Titahi Bay, New Zealand, a burst main threatened to exhaust reservoir supplies, prompting conservation pleas and a planned water shutdown while crews worked on repairs.

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DeSantis breaks with Trump as Democrats surge, reports say2 sources — Nov 3, 2026

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Jared Kim This split might weaken the party heading into the next election cycle unless they unify soon.

The Senate Is Breaking Republican Hearts at the End1 source — Nov 3, 2026

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Jared Kim It's frustrating that Senate Republicans couldn't rally enough support for their priorities even at the finish line.

Breaking Benjamin schedules 16-date 2027 tour with StarsetEntertainment — 6dBreaking Benjamin announced a 16-date U.S. tour in February and March 2027, with Starset, P.O.D. and Filter joining on most dates. The tour starts in Cedar Rapids and includes stops in Columbus and Charleston; general ticket sales begin Nov. 6.

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Fresno Water Main Break Floods Homes, StreetsWeather — 1dA water main ruptured in southeast Fresno early Monday, flooding homes with up to three feet of water and creating a large sinkhole that shut down southbound Clovis Avenue. Residents faced extensive property damage and displacement as crews made repairs; a city official said the pipe was made of thinner material used in some mains built during the 1980s and ’90s.

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

Trump Justice Dept breaks with tradition to intervene in midterms1 source — Nov 2, 2026

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Jared Kim If laws were broken they should investigate regardless of timing. Skipping that just because elections are close sets a worse precedent.

U.S. Districts Weigh School Closures as India Extends BreaksPolitics — 3dU.S. districts are closing schools amid declining enrollment and budget shortfalls, disrupting students and families. New York City has proposed closing two Harlem schools and relocating an Upper West Side middle school, with a vote scheduled for December 16.

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Indiana Democrats Break GOP House Supermajority — Nov 4, 2026Indiana Democrats appeared to break the GOP’s 14-year supermajority in the state House by flipping at least four Republican-held seats, with several additional races still close as votes were counted. Republicans were expected to retain control of the chamber, and the final seat count depended on certified results.

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Jared Kim With several races still undecided the final margin could end up even narrower than it looks right now.

Kansas Guard Melvin Council Jr. Breaks Foot in Practice, Faces Surgery — 1dKansas guard Melvin Council Jr. broke his right foot in practice and will undergo surgery, with coach Bill Self hoping he can return around the start of conference play. The Jayhawks will be without the sixth-year senior, who averaged eight points, five assists and 3.5 rebounds through two games, as they face Kentucky and adjust their backcourt.

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Nicole Hardy Hoping the surgery goes smoothly and he recovers in time for conference play. Losing a veteran like that always disrupts team chemistry.

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.

Four Break-Ins Hit Vallejo Animal ShelterHealth — 6dVallejo’s Humane Society of the North Bay has suffered at least four overnight break-ins, with sheds and a gate damaged and equipment intended for a planned low-cost spay-and-neuter clinic stolen. No animals were physically harmed, but the intrusions have distressed animals and alarmed staff at the donation-dependent shelter, which is seeking help to repair and secure the site.

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Democratic Coalition Appears To Break Down Days Ahead Of Michigan Senate Seat Election2 sources — Nov 2, 2026

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Nicole Hardy Democrats in Michigan need to resolve their differences fast or they'll hand the Senate seat to the other side.

Warriors' Porzingis steps away from basketball indefinitely — 4dGolden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis is stepping away from basketball to prioritize his health after his body failed to respond as expected during his preparations to play. He said he will work with the team on a solution, but did not say whether the break is permanent.

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Chris Dalton The Warriors invested in him and this break could hurt their frontcourt plans if it drags on.

Alcaraz Beats Shelton for Maiden Paris Masters Title — 2dCarlos Alcaraz beat Ben Shelton 7-6, 7-5 to win his first Paris Masters title, earning his ninth Masters 1000 crown and extending his winning streak to nine matches. The Spaniard rallied from a second-set deficit and saved key break points to claim his second consecutive title.

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Jared Kim Nine Masters titles already and the streak keeps going, Alcaraz is hard to stop on this form.

Bob Dylan Has Audience With Pope — 6dLegendary singer Bob Dylan met with Pope Leo XIV Wednesday at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. According to the Vatican, the encounter was brief, with Le… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Montana’s Gillman breaks Big Sky career TD record — 3dMontana running back Eli Gillman broke Cooper Kupp’s Big Sky career touchdown record with his 78th score, an 84-yard run, and finished with 196 rushing yards and four touchdowns on eight carries. His record-setting performance powered the Grizzlies to a 57-24 win over Portland State.

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‘Not Your House, Bro’: Man Shoots Guy Trying To Enter His Apartment After Halloween Party — Nov 3, 2026Authorities in Houston say no charges have been filed against a man who shot a person trying to break into his apartment Thursday.

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Bucks Seek Streak-Breaking Win Against Celtics — 3dBoston visits Milwaukee as the Celtics look to extend their recent success against a Bucks team mired in a five-game losing streak. Milwaukee showed fight in its close loss to Boston and is seeking more consistent late-game play, while Jayson Tatum returns for the Celtics and center Mitchell Robinson is questionable with an illness.

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Aaryn Williams Discusses Racist Past in Bravo TeaserEntertainment — 4dAaryn Williams is revisiting the racist and homophobic remarks that drew backlash during Big Brother in 2013, calling them her greatest regret and saying her upbringing shaped her views. In a new Bravo series, she says she was raised around racism and hopes she and her husband will break that cycle while raising their four daughters.

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