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Three Charged With Murder in Columbia Apartment Shooting
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In Columbia, South Carolina, two more people were arrested in connection with the Oct. 8 fatal shooting of Lawrence Long, joining a third suspect already charged; all three face murder and burglary charges. Separately, three people were arrested after an assault involving gunfire on Claudell Lane in Columbia, Missouri; no injuries were reported.
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Columbia Shooting Damages Homes and Vehicles, One Arrested After Barricade
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Gunfire in northwest Columbia damaged three homes and two vehicles, but no injuries were reported. Police later resolved a related barricade situation on Claudell Lane and arrested one person.
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Four Grizzlies Killed After Fatal Bella Coola Attack
Environment
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DNA testing confirmed that a sow grizzly and her three cubs were involved in the fatal attack on a mother and daughter near Bella Coola, British Columbia. Officials said all four bears were killed because bears responsible for fatal attacks pose an ongoing risk to the public.
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Columbia Council Blocks Automatic Flock Renewal
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Columbia, Missouri’s City Council voted 5-2 to prevent its Flock Safety contracts from automatically renewing when they expire in 2027, following public criticism over privacy and surveillance; the vote does not end the agreements immediately. Wichita, Kansas, meanwhile, approved a paid extension of its Flock contract through March 2027 despite scrutiny over surveillance and limited public notice.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 8h
Columbia Infant Missing From Home Found Unharmed
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Columbia police found 9-month-old Zayden Scruggs, who had been reported missing from the 700 block of Claudell Lane, unharmed. Police said one person was detained in connection with the incident.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From 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.
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Eight Arrested After 30-Shot Columbia Shooting
Politics
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Columbia police say a gang-related dispute in downtown Columbia on Halloween involved at least seven shooters and nearly 30 shots, leaving a woman seriously injured. Authorities have arrested eight people, recovered 11 firearms and are seeking another suspect, with some cases referred for federal prosecution.
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Tom Gallagher
Glad they rounded up eight suspects and those eleven guns after such a reckless shootout.
Counties Publish Marriage License Listings
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Local outlets published lists of marriage licenses issued in several counties, including Jasper and Columbia counties and Jacksonville-area communities.
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New York Times, Federal Reserve, Harvard, Columbia Employees Fund Progressive Candidates
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— Nov 4, 2026
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Chris Dalton
It's surprising to see Federal Reserve staff donating to progressive candidates, since their role demands strict political neutrality.
Columbia Man Gets Five Years for Illegal Machine Gun Device
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Deshawn Anthony Harris, 21, was sentenced to five years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possessing a Glock-style machine-gun conversion device. The device was found attached to a firearm during a Columbia traffic stop in April 2025.
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Elena Vasquez
At 21 he should have known better than to carry that kind of illegal attachment during a traffic stop.
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DOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plot
U.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared f
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Ivy League and Big East Volleyball Teams Begin Final Road Trips
Sports
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Dartmouth, Brown and Providence are heading into late-season women’s volleyball road matches, with Dartmouth facing Princeton and Penn, Brown meeting Columbia and Cornell, and Providence taking on St. John’s and Seton Hall. Dartmouth previously beat Penn but lost to Princeton, Brown swept Columbia earlier this season, and Providence enters after consecutive wins.
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Obituaries remember five women across communities
Lifestyle
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The articles report the deaths of five women from Iowa, British Columbia, Kansas, West Virginia and South Carolina, and share highlights of their family lives, careers, service and community involvement. Funeral arrangements and surviving relatives are noted in the individual obituaries.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Police Investigate Reports of Shots Fired at Columbia Walmart
World
— Nov 2, 2026
Columbia police investigated reports of gunfire in the parking lot of the Walmart on Grindstone Parkway Sunday evening, evacuating shoppers and asking the public to avoid the area. Police later cleared the scene, but said the investigation was ongoing; reports did not confirm whether anyone was injured or taken into custody.
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Columbia Ballpark Renamed Prisma Health Park
Sports
— Oct 28, 2026
Segra Park in Columbia, South Carolina, will be renamed Prisma Health Park under a 15-year naming-rights deal. The ballpark will remain the Columbia Fireflies’ home and continue hosting community events and other year-round activities.
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Mother and Daughter Found Dead After Suspected Grizzly Bear Attack on Canadian Trail
Andrew Powell
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A mother and daughter who went missing during a weekend hike in British Columbia were found dead in what authorities believe may have been a grizzly bear attack. According to Fox N… — by Andrew Powell
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 9h
Smart Alerts Speed Volunteers, CPR Benefits Unproven
Health
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A German trial found that routing CPR-trained volunteers by predicted travel time rather than distance nearly doubled the rate of volunteers arriving before an ambulance, though it did not test survival. In a separate trial in Ohio and British Columbia, PulsePoint alerts did not increase bystander CPR or defibrillator use, underscoring that faster volunteer arrival does not necessarily translate into improved outcomes.
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How charismatic are you, really?
Quizie
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Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Greenville Holiday Show Opens With 180 Vendors
Good News
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Greenville’s 25th annual Down East Holiday Show brings more than 180 small businesses to the convention center for holiday shopping, with proceeds supporting Pitt Community College student scholarships and programs. Separately, Columbia, Mississippi, businesses are holding a holiday open house with extended hours and special deals.
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British Columbia Fires Send Smoke Across Western Canada and US
Environment
— Nov 1, 2026
NOAA reports smoke from numerous British Columbia fires spreading across western Canada and into the Pacific and parts of the U.S.; reports also note smoke from fires in Washington and California or isolated Idaho fires. Light smoke and heavier industrial-source plumes were observed over Mexico and nearby waters, while cloud cover limited smoke detection across much of the contiguous U.S.
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Authorities Investigate Deaths of Women Found in South Africa and US Rivers
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Authorities are investigating the deaths of women found in a Free State river and Washington’s Columbia River; the Richland woman has been identified, while the Free State woman remains unidentified. In South Africa, a family found their missing daughter had been unidentified in a mortuary for more than two weeks, and a separate 1989 Minnesota river homicide remains unsolved.
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Mother, Daughter Found Dead in Suspected Bear Attack
World
— Nov 3, 2026
One person was found dead and another remains missing after a suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, British Columbia; the pair had been reported missing by family. Conservation officers are searching for and assessing any bears involved and have urged the public to stay away from the trail area while the investigation continues.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
House Republicans blocked an immediate vote Tuesday on Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a procedural vote.
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Wind and rain alerts cover B.C. and Washington coastlines
Weather
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Wind alerts cover parts of British Columbia and Washington, with forecasts ranging from gusts up to 60 mph on Washington’s northern coast to 120 km/h on B.C.’s north and central coasts; Greater Victoria and several B.C. interior districts also face strong winds and possible outages or damage. Heavy rain is also forecast for Bella Coola, while rain is expected across Greater Victoria through the weekend.
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Indigenous Heritage Events Span US Communities
Lifestyle
— Nov 3, 2026
Exhibitions, a Library of Congress volunteer project and a documentary are highlighting Indigenous art, history, identity and cultural resilience. A Columbia exhibition juxtaposes historical portraits with Indigenous artists’ work, while the other initiatives invite audiences to engage with Indigenous design, Ojibwe archives and Native dance traditions.
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Columbia replaces aging apartments with 82 mixed-income homes
Business
— Oct 26, 2026
Columbia, Maryland, opened The Vision at Parkway, an 82-unit mixed-income community replacing an older 41-unit complex; a separate redevelopment at Legacy at Cedar Lane adds 123 homes, expanding affordable and workforce housing options in Howard County. Nationally, the new 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act gives local governments more flexibility to address housing shortages, while Columbia, South Carolina, is focusing on activating vacant and underused land to increase supply.
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Southeast fairs offer carnival rides and craft vendors this November
Lifestyle
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Several community fairs and festivals are underway this November: Fort Myers’ Fair at Fenway South offers rides, food, family attractions and free live entertainment on weekends through Nov. 22, while elementary-school carnivals in North Escambia and the Columbia County Fall Fair are also opening. Fayetteville’s 59th annual Holly Day Fair, a holiday shopping event with about 150 vendors, runs Nov. 5–8.
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Weekend Festivals, Shows Planned Across Three States
Lifestyle
— Nov 4, 2026
This weekend offers several food and entertainment events, including Springfield’s Wingapalooza with live music, Memphis’ 901 Hot Wing Fest benefiting the Memphis Child Advocacy Center, and Baltimore’s Patterson Park Brewfest. Other Baltimore-area options include a Columbia lakefront drone show, the Inner Harbor ice rink’s seasonal opening and a Babyface concert.
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Teachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student Data
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 9h
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