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Harlem Globetrotters Legend Geese Ausbie Dies at 88
Hubert Ausbie
— 4d
Harlem Globetrotters legend Hubert “Geese” Ausbie, known as the “Clown Prince of Basketball” for blending athletic skill with comedy and showmanship, has died at 88. A Philander Smith College standout, he entertained audiences worldwide during a 24-year Globetrotters career and was honored with induction into Arkansas halls of fame and the retirement of his No. 35 jersey.
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Oregon Schools Beat Mississippi Valley State Twice
Sports
— 2d
Oregon State beat Mississippi Valley State 81-65, led by Legend Smiley’s 18 points, to improve to 4-0. Earlier, Oregon defeated the Delta Devils 100-66 as Jasper Johnson scored 17 points without missing a shot.
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Ronnie Dunn Says Opening for Wallen Felt Uncomfortable
Morgan Wallen
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Brooks & Dunn initially hesitated to open for Morgan Wallen, having long headlined their own shows, but Ronnie Dunn says touring stadiums with him has introduced the duo to younger fans—about 80% of whom say it is their first Brooks & Dunn concert. Dunn said Wallen wanted the country legends on the bill partly to answer criticism that his music is not country enough, and called the arrangement beneficial for both acts.
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Trump Pledges Posthumous Pardon for Pete Rose
Donald John Trump
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President Donald Trump said he would grant a posthumous pardon to Pete Rose, whose federal tax conviction stemmed from underreporting income, and again argued the baseball legend was mistreated. The pardon would not erase Rose’s MLB gambling ban or determine his Hall of Fame eligibility; Rose bet on baseball, which players are prohibited from doing.
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Maya Lindstrom
Pardoning the tax conviction is reasonable but it leaves the lifetime betting ban untouched and that's the real issue here.
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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern Country
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 8h
Midwest College Teams Post Basketball Blowout Wins
Sports
— 3d
Missouri is set to face Marquette in the Legends Classic, while recent college basketball results included big wins for Iowa State, Iowa and Missouri’s women, plus a 76-62 Minnesota victory over St. Thomas. Missouri State set a school record with 16 blocks in a win over Newman, and Saint Louis scored 125 points against Northern Kentucky, setting several program marks.
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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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How a train club's free-access ethic built personal computing
Books
— Nov 6, 2026
Hackers by Steven Levy is the ground-level origin story for programmers and readers who want Silicon Valley values before they hardened into corporate legend.
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Penn State analyst Jack Ham hospitalized after emergency
Jack Ham
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Penn State legend and longtime radio analyst Jack Ham, 77, was hospitalized in Seattle after a medical emergency before the Nittany Lions’ game against Washington. The university said he was being treated at the University of Washington Medical Center but provided no further information about his condition.
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Critics Blast Springsteen Over El-Sayed Endorsement
Sandra Rhodes
— Nov 3, 2026
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen is facing backlash after announcing his support for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Critics are accusing “The Boss” crossing a political… — by Sandra Rhodes
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John Legend Releases Pharrell Collaboration Album ‘Muse’
John Legend
— Oct 20, 2026
John Legend has released Muse, a 16-track album produced and co-written entirely with longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams. The project pushes Legend beyond his signature ballads with more conversational vocals and blends multiple musical styles; Clipse appear on “Bodies On The Floor.”
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White House Officials Clash as Nvidia Affair Raises National Security Questions
A reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a company allegedly connected to a suspected Chinese spy. According to Fox News , the confrontation followed reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed I
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Goo Goo Dolls to Headline Bills Thanksgiving Halftime
Sports
— Oct 30, 2026
Goo Goo Dolls will play halftime on Highmark Stadium's Legends Deck at the Bills' first Thanksgiving home game vs. the Chiefs on NBC, Nov. 26, with PixMob crowd bracelets.
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Minnesota Winningest Coach Retires, Iowa Coaching Legend Dies
Sports
— Oct 27, 2026
Minnesota’s winningest high school basketball coach, Mike Dreier, is stepping down after 48 seasons leading New London-Spicer girls basketball, with 1,125 wins and two state titles; he plans to remain with the team as a volunteer assistant. Iowa coaching legend Anthony Pappas has died after battling brain cancer, leaving a nearly 50-year career that included 11 state tournament appearances, and Waterloo West is honoring him by naming its gym court after him.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Communities Spotlight Local History, Folklore
Lifestyle
— Oct 17, 2026
Communities are preserving local history and folklore through accounts of Ashe County’s Appalachian ghost legends, research into the Randles family cemetery, and public cemetery tours in Hopkinsville and West Pittston. The events pair family and regional history with storytelling, including the Bell Witch legend and costumed portrayals of former residents.
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Dale Brown Named 2027 Wooden Coaching Honoree
Sports
— Oct 21, 2026
LSU coaching legend Dale Brown has been named the 2027 recipient of the John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award, recognizing his leadership and lasting impact. Brown led LSU for 25 seasons, winning 448 games and guiding the Tigers to two Final Fours and four SEC regular-season titles; Shaquille O’Neal helped announce the honor, which will be presented in April 2027.
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NBA Legends Rank Greatest Franchise Players
Stephen Curry
— Oct 30, 2026
Former Lakers Robert Horry and James Worthy said Shaquille O’Neal’s move from Orlando to Los Angeles helped establish players’ freedom to choose their teams, while Worthy backed Horry for the Hall of Fame. The other articles offer separate rankings and assessments of Raptors, Suns and Pacers franchise greats, and Chris Mullin’s picks for the NBA’s greatest shooters.
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Out: Republican Dumbness. In: Democrat Dumbness. Always: Uniparty Dumbness
Seton Motley · 7 min · 9h
Ric Flair Says More Surgery, Possible Skin Graft
Ric Flair
— Oct 28, 2026
Wrestling legend Ric Flair says he needs another surgery and may require a skin graft after falling and injuring his head and eye outside a Tampa restaurant. He thanked the USF Health Eye Institute and said he expects to recover, though he has not announced when the procedure will take place.
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What hobby should you actually pick up?
Quizie
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Not another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.
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Ghost Stories Span Historic Roads, Villages, Bridges
Lifestyle
— Oct 30, 2026
Halloween-season accounts spotlight several places associated with ghost lore: New Jersey’s preserved Deserted Village, Maryland’s Game Preserve Road and Jericho Covered Bridge, and England’s Stocksbridge Bypass. Their stories range from centuries-old reports and local legends to modern paranormal claims, though some historical claims remain unverified.
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Mavericks' Aldama Assigned to G League, Nears Return
Santi Aldama
— Oct 27, 2026
Mavericks forward Santi Aldama, recovering from right-knee surgery, has begun the return-to-play process by practicing and scrimmaging with the G League’s Texas Legends before being recalled. The assignment signals progress, though his return remains uncertain; his shooting and versatility could bolster Dallas’s frontcourt when he is healthy.
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ASBMB lists four bioscience jobs across states
Science
— Oct 24, 2026
Universities are recruiting faculty for pharmaceutical sciences, synthetic biology and translational biomedical research, with roles emphasizing teaching, independent research and collaboration. Legend Biotech is also seeking a student or graduate intern to support laboratory testing, sample data procedures and documentation.
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Acton, Brown Make Final Ohio Campaign Push
Sherrod Brown
— Oct 27, 2026
Ohio Democrats Amy Acton and Sherrod Brown made late-campaign appeals centered on lowering costs, protecting public services and confronting corruption and corporate influence. Acton criticized Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad featuring her estranged mother, while singer John Legend joined a Dayton rally to urge voters to support the candidates.
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Video Shows Family’s Terrifying Escape as Brooklyn Building Collapses
Newly released footage from inside a Brooklyn apartment shows a family scrambling for safety as their building suddenly began collapsing, killing eight people and leaving at least 17 others injured. According to Fox News , the three-story structure in the Flatbush neighborhood gave way Wednesday, triggering a major emergency response as firefighters and rescue crews searched through the debris for
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NASCAR Figures Endorse Trump at Rallies
Donald John Trump
— Oct 21, 2026
NASCAR legends Richard Petty and Danica Patrick appeared at President Donald Trump’s campaign rallies, voicing support for him and Republicans. At a North Carolina rally, Petty compared Trump to a race-car driver and urged voters to elect Republican candidates as his “pit crew.”
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Joni Mitchell Takes Major Step After Decades in America
Andrew Powell
— Oct 15, 2026
Joni Mitchell is officially an American citizen, completing a journey that began more than six decades ago when the Canadian-born music legend first moved to the United States. Mit… — by Andrew Powell
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K/DA Releases First Music in Six Years
Mimi Webb
— Oct 19, 2026
Riot Games’ virtual League of Legends group K/DA has ended a roughly six-year music hiatus with the single and video “FIRESTARTER,” ahead of a new EP. Returning singers Miyeon and Soyeon are joined by Sophie Powers and Mimi Webb, with animation by Fortiche, the studio behind K/DA’s debut video and Arcane.
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Haunted landmarks draw investigators across US
Lifestyle
— Oct 20, 2026
Stories explore America’s fascination with the supernatural, from Charleston investigator Kelsey Nyx’s ghost-hunting work and a psychic-medium encounter at a New Hampshire inn to New Orleans’ artistic haunted-house scene. The Bell Witch legend, centered on reports of a haunting that terrorized a Tennessee family, remains a draw for paranormal investigators and historians.
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Jay-Z to Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show
Jay-Z
— Oct 24, 2026
Jay-Z launched the Los Angeles leg of his 30th-anniversary celebration with a sold-out, career-spanning SoFi Stadium show, drawing on three decades of hits. Blue Ivy, Scarface, DJ Khaled and John Legend joined him, while tributes honored Nipsey Hussle; the concert also fueled speculation that SoFi could host a future Super Bowl halftime performance by Jay-Z.
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Feds Launch Investigation Into State’s Largest Teachers Union
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 9h
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