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Oak Ridge Boys Bass Singer Sterban Dies at 83
Richard Sterban
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Richard Sterban, the Oak Ridge Boys’ longtime bass singer whose signature “oom poppa mow mow” helped make “Elvira” a hit, died at 83 from complications of bronchitis and pneumonia after battling cancer. A former Elvis Presley touring backing vocalist, he had been with the group since 1972 and helped bring its gospel harmonies to country and pop audiences.
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Teams Advance Across High School Soccer, Volleyball Playoffs
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Summit rallied past Centennial 4-2 to reach Oregon’s boys soccer state title game, while Bend’s boys and girls teams fell in their semifinals. In separate North Carolina playoffs, J.H. Rose and North Pitt advanced to the 6A quarterfinals; earlier Central Oregon quarterfinal wins had also sent Bend’s girls, Bend’s boys, Summit’s boys and Sisters’ girls into semifinals.
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Utah Teacher Charged With Kidnapping, Child Sex Crimes
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A 71-year-old Utah substitute teacher, Randy Lamar Jensen, was arrested after Logan police found him with a 15-year-old boy in a vehicle at a closed city park. Prosecutors charged Jensen with aggravated kidnapping and multiple counts related to alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of the teen; police say messages, images and video were found on the boy’s phone, and Jensen admitted to sexual contact after learning the boy was underage.
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For King & Country's 'Drummer Boy' Hits #3 at Box Office as Christmas Movie Season Begins
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Chris Dalton
For King & Country making number three with their first movie is a nice surprise for the holiday season.
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More Americans Could Die Through Assisted Suicide If New Democratic Trifectas Push Policy Across Nation
Spencer Lombardo · 5 min · 12h
Spokane I-90 Crash Kills 13-Year-Old Boy
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A 13-year-old boy died after a car lost control on eastbound I-90 in Spokane Tuesday morning and was involved in collisions with a pickup truck and a semi-truck. The car’s 45-year-old driver, his mother, was hospitalized; the other drivers were not injured, and authorities are investigating.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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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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No Criminal Charges for Driver in Deadly Soccer Field Crash That Killed 6-Year-Old
Andrew Powell
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A Kansas driver whose pickup truck plowed into a youth soccer field, killing a 6-year-old boy and a father, will not face criminal charges after prosecutors determined the deadly c… — by Andrew Powell
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Readers Invited to Vote in High School Athlete of the Week Polls
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Readers are being invited to vote in several high school sports polls: Fort Collins girls Athlete of the Week, Virginia boys’ state-meet performance, Vermont boys’ soccer playoff MVP and favorite high school sports photo of October. The polls highlight standout local athletes and memorable performances from across the country.
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ICE Takes Haitian Boy Into Custody After San Diego Immigration Check-In
World
— Nov 7, 2026
An 8-year-old Haitian boy was taken into ICE custody after attending a scheduled immigration appointment in San Diego with the uncle who had cared for him since his father’s deportation. Federal officials said the uncle could not establish legal guardianship and placed the child in federal care; school officials and community advocates condemned the separation and raised concerns about the boy’s whereabouts and well-being.
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Studies Link Sleep Disruptions to Mental Health
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Studies link sleep disruption—including frequent sleep starts and irregular sleep schedules—with poorer sleep quality and greater anxiety, depression, or loneliness; one adolescent study found cognitive symptoms mediated the link between insomnia and suicidal thoughts among girls with major depression, but not boys. Experts say nighttime anxiety and poor sleep can reinforce each other, and suggest strategies such as setting aside time for worries and maintaining healthy sleep habits.
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Marine Vet Explains How He Started ‘Good Guy With A Gun Stories’
Situations where firearms are used for personal protection aren’t always reported in the national media, but one influencer is bringing these cases to the surface and explained why in an interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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Three Country Music Figures Die, Singer Announces Retirement
Mark McGuinn
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Country music is mourning producer Brian Ahern, 81, Oak Ridge Boys bass singer Richard Sterban, 83, and singer Mark McGuinn, 58, known for “Mrs. Steven Rudy.” Country singer and comedian Wheeler Walker Jr. also reiterated that he plans to retire after his current farewell album and tour, criticizing the genre’s reliance on AI and formulaic songwriting.
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Two Teenagers Seriously Injured in Scooter Crashes
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A 13-year-old boy suffered serious head injuries when his e-scooter collided with an Audi in Accrington, England, and police are seeking witnesses and footage. In a separate crash in Elkhart, Indiana, an 18-year-old on a motorized scooter was hospitalized with a serious but non-life-threatening head injury; the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
Yourlist
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Fall Out Boy Announces 2027 World Tour
Music
— Nov 7, 2026
Fall Out Boy’s cryptic “Twilight of the Punks” teasers and interactive website have fueled speculation about a major 2027 tour, including UK and Ireland dates and a possible North American stadium run. No tour dates have been officially confirmed, though a leak pointed to a July 24 show at Chicago’s Soldier Field as the band prepares to release its new single, “ACES.”
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South Carolina Infant Survives 24-Hour Burial; Father Charged
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An 11-month-old boy in South Carolina was rescued after spending about 24 hours buried in a dog crate; he has been released from the hospital and is expected to recover. His father, Michael Comer, faces attempted murder and other charges, though authorities have not established a motive.
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'We Need To Stop Giving Birth to Them': Maryland Special Ed Teacher Called To Abort Boys, Overthrow US Government
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— Nov 5, 2026
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Rachel Meyers
Teachers pushing to abort boys and overthrow the government have no business in classrooms, especially special ed. That's dangerous nonsense.
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Duffy Floats $50 Billion Price Tag For Congress To Prevent Repeat Paralysis Of US Air Travel
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 16h
Theater Companies Stage, Plan Classic Shows
Entertainment
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Horlick High School students are staging a fast-paced comic take on Shakespeare, while Redditch Operatic Society will perform the musical My Fair Lady. A separate interview spotlights a new book about Sandy Wilson’s musical The Boy Friend and its place in London theater and gay culture.
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Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmate
Quizie
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Not who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.
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Albuquerque Mother Charged After Boy Allegedly Kills Teen
World
— Nov 1, 2026
A 10-year-old boy fatally shot a teenage neighbor during a fight over loud music outside an Albuquerque apartment complex. His mother, Elaina Gomez-Villeda, faces murder and other charges; authorities are weighing whether the boy can be charged, and an officer’s gunfire during the response is also under investigation.
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Raleigh Museum to Pair Basquiat Work With Banksy Response
Entertainment
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The North Carolina Museum of Art will present Basquiat x Banksy, pairing Jean-Michel Basquiat’s painting of a Black boy and dog playing with Banksy’s later reinterpretation showing them being searched by police. The free exhibition runs Nov. 22 through May 30, 2027, and explores identity, power and social inequities.
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Police Find Missing Boys in California, Spain
World
— Oct 29, 2026
An 11-year-old boy reported missing in Atascadero was later located, while police in Spain found and reunited a 10-year-old autistic boy with his family after he became lost in Maspalomas. Separately, the search continues for a 12-year-old boy reported missing in Tucson, where officials believe he may still be in the area.
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‘Rocky Balboa,’ ‘Superman Cash’ And ‘Fat Boy’ Allegedly Hit Hospitals, Bank In $129 Million AI Con
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 6, 2026
A team of foreign national fraudsters allegedly used artificial intelligence to impersonate executives and swindle companies out of millions of dollars.
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Commanders Practice-Squad QB Sam Hartman Named Bachelor
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman, 27, will lead ABC’s 30th season of “The Bachelor,” premiering March 21, 2027. Hartman said he is excited but nervous about dating multiple contestants on the show.
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Albuquerque Mother Charged After 10-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Teen
World
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A 10-year-old boy fatally shot his 16-year-old neighbor during a Halloween dispute over loud music in Albuquerque. His mother, Elaina Gomez-Villeda, faces murder and other charges and was ordered held pending trial; her attorney argues she did not tell her son to shoot.
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Soccer Teams Across Regions Claim Championships
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Glenbrook South won the IHSA Class 3A boys soccer title, while Maine’s Hall-Dale captured its third consecutive Class C state championship with a 1-0 win. Wellington Heights claimed its third straight District 4 crown in a shootout, and Washington Township defended its county title with an undefeated season.
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Cross-Country Standouts Vie for Weekly Honors
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Boone sophomore runners Whitney and Briella both placed in the top 30 at the Iowa state cross-country meet, with Whitney improving on her finish and time from last year. Separately, Pennsylvania and North Carolina cross-country polls highlighted state-meet performers, including standout championship-winning girls and boys.
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Monona Grove Runners Earn All-Conference Honors at Badger-Large Meet
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Monona Grove placed third in the girls’ and fourth in the boys’ Badger-Large cross-country meet, with five runners earning all-conference honors. Elsewhere, five Murray State runners and six UNI athletes received Missouri Valley Conference scholar-athlete recognition, while entry lists were announced for the 2026 NCAA South Central Regional in College Station.
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Sen. Roger Marshall: Adam Hamilton's Sunday School Won't Let Kids Call Each Other Boys or Girls
2 sources
— Oct 30, 2026
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Sam Okafor
Sen. Marshall has a point here. Sunday school should not be rewriting basic language that kids already understand from birth.
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Minneapolis Narrowly Votes To Make Big Data Centers Buy Green Power
Simon August · 5 min · 19h
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