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Harlem Globetrotters Legend Geese Ausbie Dies at 88
Hubert Ausbie
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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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Clarksville Hosts Veterans Day Events, Publishes Obituaries
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Clarksville residents honored veterans at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Veterans Day breakfast, featuring student essays and a keynote address by retired Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Drew. The other articles are individual obituaries and are unrelated to the event.
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Trump Honors Veterans at Arlington While Defending Iran Operations
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President Donald Trump honored U.S. veterans at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day and defended the war with Iran, saying the conflict was necessary to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He praised service members as the conflict has left 23 U.S. troops dead and hundreds wounded, while also recognizing veterans and highlighting changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Maya Lindstrom
Recognizing VA improvements alongside the veterans there shows some real progress for those who served.
Barbie Releases Doll Honoring First Native American Doctor
Lifestyle
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Mattel has honored Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American woman in the United States to earn a medical degree, with a Barbie in its Inspiring Women series. Picotte, an Omaha physician and advocate who cared for her community and founded a hospital in Walthill, is being celebrated as a role model for a new generation, especially Native children.
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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 5h
Seasonal Events Feature Lightings Across U.S. Cities
Lifestyle
— Nov 5, 2026
Providence’s final full WaterFire lighting of the season honored veterans with a resource fair and tributes to service members. Other seasonal events include Christmas tree lightings in San Diego, New York City and San Francisco, along with Santa Clarita’s family-focused Winter Magic and lighted boat displays.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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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Fallen Jewish American Soldiers To Be Honored With New Headstones
Daily Caller News Foundation
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Fallen Jewish American soldiers will be honored with new headstones Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Wreath Tributes Span U.S., Canada
World
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Communities honored fallen service members with wreath-laying ceremonies: CAL FIRE crews prepared a veterans cemetery for Veterans Day, and a Canadian soldier’s family planned a Remembrance Day tribute. In Jacksonville, officials honored Marine Lance Cpl. Devin Hernandez, who died after an Okinawa training accident that remains under investigation.
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Domestic Assault Suspect Search Prompts Arizona School Lockdown
World
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A suspect’s flight after a domestic incident near Huachuca Mountain Neighborhood School in Sierra Vista prompted a precautionary lockdown; police said students were not in danger, and the suspect was arrested. Separately, a Lake Elsinore middle school was briefly locked down after a reported assault, but authorities found no victims or suspects and deemed the reports unfounded.
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Meme claims media ignores beating of white student but not monkey noises
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Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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Pope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in Peru
Pope Leo XIV condemned machismo and violence against women during his visit to Lima, calling for equal rights and women’s full participation in society and the Church. He also urged Peru’s bishops to support victims of clergy abuse with tru
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El Paso Hosts First Borderlands Renaissance Faire
Lifestyle
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El Paso’s first Borderlands Renaissance Faire drew hundreds of visitors to Ascarate Park for costumes, live performances, combat demonstrations, food and interactive attractions. Long entry lines and weather posed challenges on opening day, but organizers planned smoother entry and honored unused Saturday tickets on Sunday.
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Soul Train Awards Hold First Chicago Ceremony
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The Soul Train Awards returned in Chicago for the first time, taping Nov. 5 at the Harris Theater in a homecoming for the franchise rooted in the city. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the ceremony honored Chicago native Chaka Khan and is set to air Nov. 27 on BET and CBS.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Lions’ Campbell Reports Progress After Neck Injury
Jack Campbell
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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell is making progress after a neck injury left him hospitalized; he reported full movement in his lower body and improving movement in his upper body. After visiting him, owner Sheila Ford Hamp said Campbell had been worrying about his teammates, who honored him after their win over the Dolphins.
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Two Skydivers Die After Parachutes Entangle 150 Feet Above Ground
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Two skydivers died after colliding during a jump near Skydive Elsinore in Lake Elsinore, California, on Friday. The facility’s co-owner said their parachutes tangled after the collision; authorities are investigating, and it was not clear whether wind played a role.
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Angel Reese Supports Brother at Pelicans Game
Angel Reese
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Following the Atlanta Dream’s WNBA Finals loss, Angel Reese attended the New Orleans Pelicans’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves to support her brother, Julian, who is on a two-way contract with New Orleans but did not play. She also visited LSU, where the school honored her for her role in its 2023 national championship.
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Navy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through Arsenal
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 5h
US, Canadian Cities Recognize Diwali
Politics
— Nov 6, 2026
Norwich, Connecticut, held its first official Diwali recognition and celebration, with Mayor Swarnjit Singh proclaiming Nov. 8, 2026, as Diwali—Festival of Lights Day. The ceremony honored the city’s South Asian community and featured prayer and the lighting of traditional lamps; the recognition follows Connecticut’s adoption of Diwali as a state holiday.
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
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A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Regional chambers draw 1,300 to annual events honoring business leaders
Business
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The Kalispell Chamber’s annual Grand Event honored eight local leaders and organizations, with its highest award going posthumously to philanthropist and business leader Paul Wachholz and Businessperson of the Year recognition going to Will Schmautz. The chamber also highlighted collaboration on workforce development, child care and downtown vitality, with infrastructure and downtown revitalization among its priorities for 2027.
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WWII Veterans, Pilgrims Set for Remembrance Events
World
— Nov 5, 2026
A 105-year-old World War II RAF tail gunner in California will be honored with a replica of his uniform at a Remembrance Day ceremony, recognizing his 32 combat missions. Separately, a North Carolina community is celebrating Belgian Army veteran Simon Gurdal’s 100th birthday after his service alongside Allied forces.
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US Central Command says it disabled cargo ship in Gulf of Oman
World
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U.S. forces said they disabled the St. Kitts-flagged cargo ship M/V Huda in the Gulf of Oman after its crew ignored warnings and tried to breach the blockade of Iran; CENTCOM said it has redirected 147 compliant vessels and disabled five others. Iranian media also reported explosions in coastal areas, while the IRGC said two oil tankers caught fire after striking mines while using unauthorized routes, claims whose circumstances were unclear.
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Elena Vasquez
The crew had plenty of warnings before trying to run the blockade, so disabling the ship was the right call to keep things under control.
New Opportunity Zones Span States, Start 2027
Business
— Nov 5, 2026
New federal Opportunity Zone designations taking effect in 2027 will offer tax incentives intended to draw private investment into communities in California, Idaho and Wyoming, supporting potential development of businesses, housing and jobs. The plans vary by location, with Lake Elsinore and Beaumont naming specific areas, Idaho approving 25 zones, and Wyoming designating 20 tracts, 16 of them rural.
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Dana Whitfield
California spots like Lake Elsinore need the housing push, but these tax breaks often favor bigger developers over locals.
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Kansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's Endorsement
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig
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Taurasi, Holland Named 2027 Hall Inductees
Diana Taurasi
— Nov 4, 2026
Diana Taurasi and UCLA athletics pioneer Dr. Judith R. Holland are among the six members of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2027, to be inducted June 26 in Knoxville. Taurasi is honored for a career featuring three NCAA titles, three WNBA championships and six Olympic gold medals, while Holland helped build women’s athletics at UCLA and advance the sport nationally.
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Families Celebrate Centenarian, Remember Texas Community Figures
Lifestyle
— Nov 2, 2026
Margaret Pearl Andrews was celebrated for reaching 100, while Gloria Lee Alves Jones and Rita Merle Tucker Jones were remembered in obituaries highlighting their family, faith and community service. Family, friends and former teammates also honored Refugio sports standout Toya Jones, recalling his athletic achievements and the warmth he brought to others.
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San Antonio honors Huerta, California plans tribute
Politics
— Nov 5, 2026
Dolores Huerta, the labor and civil rights leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers, is being honored at memorial gatherings, including a planned public lying-in-honor at California’s State Capitol. Those remembering her have emphasized her role in advancing farmworkers’ rights and her belief that anyone can organize for change.
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School Ignored Warnings About Cheap Transportation Company Before Student Killed In Crash, Lawsuit Alleges
Daily Caller News Foundation
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An Illinois school district allegedly ignored warnings about a lower-priced transportation company’s dangerous driving practices and continued paying the company hundreds of thousa… — by Daily Caller News Foundation
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Alabama honors eight officers for lifesaving actions
Politics
— Nov 5, 2026
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency honored eight officers from ALEA and the FBI’s Mobile office for courageous and lifesaving actions, including reviving people during medical emergencies. The awards also recognized a SWAT agent who was shot multiple times during a Montgomery operation and received the Purple Heart, along with colleagues who helped secure his emergency care.
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Democrats Lean On Green Group To Reach UN Climate Talks Without Trump
Simon August · 7 min · 5h
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