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Uruguay beats Argentina 2-1 in post-Messi friendly — 6hArgentina lost 2-1 to Uruguay in their first match since Lionel Messi retired from international football, with Julián Álvarez scoring Argentina’s only goal after Uruguay took a two-goal lead. The defeat highlighted the challenge facing Argentina as it begins a new era without its longtime captain and leading scorer.

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Rachel Meyers Uruguay came out sharp and made the most of their chances before Argentina could settle in. Solid result for them.

Rex Ryan Charged Over Alleged Nashville Hit-and-Run — 2dFormer NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police on six misdemeanor warrants after allegedly striking two pedestrians with his pickup truck as they crossed Broadway, then driving away. He faces two counts each of leaving the scene, failing to provide information or aid, and disobeying a traffic signal; his bond was set at $6,000.

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Priya Raman Rex Ryan should have stopped immediately to check on those pedestrians instead of fleeing the scene.

Three Decatur Residents Held in Streator Armed RobberyWorld — 1dThree people from Decatur are being held in La Salle County Jail in connection with an alleged Streator robbery. Prosecutors say the victim was beaten with a crowbar and robbed; two defendants face aggravated armed robbery and battery charges, while a third also faces an armed-robbery charge as the case proceeds.

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Depardieu Withdraws Appeal, Finalizing Sexual Assault Conviction — 1dFrench actor Gérard Depardieu is withdrawing his appeal of a sexual assault conviction involving two women on a 2021 film set, making his 18-month suspended sentence and sex-offender registration requirement final. He denies the allegations and faces a separate case involving actress Charlotte Arnould, with a court decision expected November 26.

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Sam Okafor Even with his denial, dropping the appeal leaves the conviction in place, which should give the two women involved some measure of justice.

Avalanche Lose MacKinnon, Makar to Injuries — 1dAvalanche stars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar left Thursday’s game against Ottawa with lower-body injuries and did not return, leaving Colorado without two of its leading scorers. The team had no immediate injury details as it faced concern ahead of its next game.

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Marcus Bell These lower body injuries always worry me when the schedule stays this tight.

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.

Multiple Men Face Charges Across Three StatesWorld — 4dTwo Lafayette men face serious charges in separate drug investigations: Logan Bishop was charged with second-degree murder in connection with a fatal overdose and faces additional drug offenses, while Isiah Mouton was arrested after authorities say they found nearly five pounds of cocaine, marijuana and a handgun. Both cases remain allegations.

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Escaped Inmate Captured in Asheville After Two-Day ManhuntWorld — 3dTravis Shaquann Fair, who escaped from a federal prison camp in Edgefield, South Carolina, was arrested without incident at an Asheville hotel after a two-day search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. He is being held in North Carolina and faces an 80-month sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

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Mahomes Cleared to Start as Chiefs Visit Falcons on Sunday — 1dKansas City heads to Atlanta after a 35-12 win over the Jets, looking to build momentum as it begins a difficult stretch; containing Falcons running back Bijan Robinson will be key, and receiver Josh Downs is set for his Chiefs debut. Atlanta is trying to end a two-game skid despite roster changes, but has shown it can rebound against top teams; Kansas City has won its past two trips to face the Falcons.

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Arrests made in Navajo Nation killing and separate shootings in Utica, PuebloWorld — 1dTwo men, ages 18 and 20, were arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in Pueblo, Colorado. Police say the passenger faces attempted-murder and weapons charges, while the driver is charged with complicity in attempted first-degree murder.

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Auburn Pizzeria Owner Faces Two More ChargesBusiness — Nov 6, 2026Auburn pizzeria owner Iginio Labaro faces two additional misdemeanor forcible-touching charges stemming from complaints by former employees, adding to a charge filed in July. All three cases are pending in Auburn City Court as the investigation continues.

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Prosecutors Decline Charges in Deadly Wichita CrashSports — 1dThe Sedgwick County district attorney says the driver whose pickup struck people at Wichita’s Stryker Sports Complex, killing two and injuring 10, will not face criminal charges. Investigators found no evidence the crash was intentional or met Kansas’s legal standards for a criminal offense; officials said the likely cause was that the truck was not in park.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Central Park Rape Suspect Arrested in MiamiWorld — 3dA suspect in a knifepoint sexual assault in Central Park was arrested while working at a Miami Burger King, police said. Dereck Rivera-Deleon is also expected to face charges in two earlier Central Park rape cases from 2021 and 2023.

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Tom Gallagher It's a relief this suspect is off the streets even if it took time to find him in Florida.

Amazon May Face Italy Trial Over ImportsBusiness — 3dItalian prosecutors have notified Amazon’s European unit and two senior managers that they could face trial over alleged customs and import VAT violations involving more than 1.5 million products, mostly from China, sold through its marketplace and logistics network. Prosecutors cite more than €3.52 million in allegedly unpaid VAT, with customs duties still under assessment; Amazon denies wrongdoing and says it will defend itself.

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Kansas Guard Melvin Council Jr. Breaks Foot in Practice, Faces Surgery — 4dKansas 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.

Man Arrested After Assault at UT Tyler Turning Point EventPolitics — 3dA 19-year-old nonstudent was arrested after allegedly striking three people with a cane at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Texas at Tyler. He faces two aggravated-assault charges and one assault charge; university officials said violence would not be tolerated and affirmed the right to free speech.

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Women face arson charges in Louisiana, AustraliaWorld — 3dA woman was arrested on a simple-arson charge after a fire heavily damaged two homes in Shreveport, leaving one person with minor injuries. Separately, a 25-year-old woman in Canberra was charged after allegedly firebombing a home amid threats to her partner’s family; she was remanded in custody.

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Derek Foss The Canberra firebombing over family threats shows how personal disputes can turn dangerous fast.

DOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plotWorld — 3dU.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 fuel-filled vans for the plot; the defendants face terrorism-related charges.

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Derek Foss The fuel vans planned for RAF Fairford show real intent, and these charges need to stick to prevent more threats.

North Shore Hosts Deer Park as Texas 6A Playoffs OpenSports — 1dTexas’ UIL high school football playoffs opened with defending 6A Division I champion Galena Park North Shore hosting Deer Park and Austin Westlake facing Hays Consolidated in 6A Division II. North Shore entered at 9-1 after winning its final two regular-season games, while Westlake was 9-1 and coming off an outright district title.

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Fargo Woman Rescued After Alleged Two-Year CaptivityWorld — 6dA woman was rescued from a Fargo, North Dakota, apartment after a maintenance worker heard her cries and found her chained to a bed; she told investigators she had been held for nearly two years and abused. Her ex-husband and another woman were arrested and face kidnapping-related and assault charges, with prosecutors alleging the confinement was intended to help secure immigration status.

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Former West Virginia Delegate Pritt Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charge — 3dFormer West Virginia delegate and teacher Elliott Pritt pleaded guilty to attempted production of child pornography, admitting to exchanging nude images and inappropriate messages with a minor student; two other federal charges were dismissed under the plea agreement. He faces 15 to 30 years in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced March 4, 2027.

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Three Charged With Murder in Columbia Apartment ShootingWorld — 4dIn 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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Texas Man Indicted for Alleged Assault on AgentsWorld — 3dA federal grand jury indicted Eduardo Perez-Rodriguez, 28, on two counts of allegedly striking federal agents with his pickup while fleeing a traffic stop in Brownsville, Texas; authorities say one agent’s foot was run over. He remains in custody and faces up to 20 years in prison and a possible $250,000 fine per count if convicted; the charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent.

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Swift, Kloss Reunite at Chiefs Game — 5dTaylor Swift watched Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs face the New York Jets at Arrowhead Stadium with her parents and longtime friend Karlie Kloss. Their public reunion follows Kloss’s attendance at Swift and Kelce’s wedding, signaling the two have renewed their friendship after years of rumored estrangement.

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Marcus Bell It's good they worked things out and showed up together at the game with her family.

Two Santa Fe Men Arrested in Separate ShootingsWorld — 6dSanta Fe police say an allegedly intoxicated passenger handling a loaded gun accidentally shot a woman driving nearby; she was hospitalized in stable condition, and he faces firearm and evidence-tampering charges. In a separate incident, a man allegedly fired into a VFW after a dispute, prompting return gunfire; no one was injured, and he faces aggravated-assault and shooting-at-an-occupied-dwelling charges.

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