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Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica

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Posted: Oct 28, 2025 2:29 PM CDT

High floodwaters have swept across southwestern Jamaica, with winds tearing roofs off buildings and boulders tumbling into roads as Hurricane Melissa came ashore as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record.

Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on artificial intelligence increases

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Posted: Oct 28, 2025 11:21 AM CDT

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Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence while cutting costs elsewhere.

June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from TV’s “Lassie” and “Lost In Space,” dies at 100

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Posted: Oct 25, 2025 4:34 PM CDT

Updated: Oct 25, 2025 9:56 PM CDT

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June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers whether at home in “Lassie” or up in the stratosphere in “Lost in Space,” has died at 100.

NBA head coach and player charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

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Posted: Oct 23, 2025 6:08 PM CDT

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The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat have been arrested along with more than 30 other people in a takedown of two gambling operations that authorities say leaked inside information about NBA athletes and rigged poker games backed by Mafia families.

U.S. Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown

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Posted: Oct 23, 2025 5:56 PM CDT

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The U.S. Senate rejected bills to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, as many employees are set to miss their first full paycheck at the end of this week.

Atlanta police arrest man they say was planning to shoot up Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

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Posted: Oct 20, 2025 10:22 PM CDT

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Atlanta Police have arrested a man at the city’s airport after getting a tip from his family that he was planning to shoot up the place, and found an assault rifle and ammunition in his truck outside, the police chief said.

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

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Posted: Oct 16, 2025 6:38 PM CDT

Updated: Oct 16, 2025 10:41 PM CDT

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Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, has died at 74.

Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo dies at 51

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Posted: Oct 14, 2025 5:19 PM CDT

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D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.

Living Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed as part of Gaza ceasefire

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Posted: Oct 13, 2025 10:29 AM CDT

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Hamas has released all 20 of the remaining living Israeli hostages, who are now being reunited with their families in Israel, as part of President Trump’s peace plan to end the war in Gaza.

“American Revival” Brings Music, Film, and Community Spirit to Montgomery

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Posted: Oct 12, 2025 10:59 PM CDT

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Among the performers were world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and award-winning actress Alfre Woodard.

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Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica

Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on artificial intelligence increases

June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from TV’s “Lassie” and “Lost In Space,” dies at 100

NBA head coach and player charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes

U.S. Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown

Atlanta police arrest man they say was planning to shoot up Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo dies at 51

Living Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed as part of Gaza ceasefire

“American Revival” Brings Music, Film, and Community Spirit to Montgomery

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