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• Christa Pike takes first steps after surviving botched Tennessee execution

  09-10-2026 13:11 via article.wn.com
  Christa Pike, 50, survived two administrations of pentobarbital as authorities attempted to carry out her death sentence eight days ago for the 1995 beating and stabbing murder of fellow student Colleen Slemmer ......
  
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• Wil Marshall Reflects on Faith Identity and Legacy in Pen Light Effect

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  Ohio, USA - October 10, 2026 - Author Wil Marshall introduces , a deeply personal and thought-provoking work that blends memoir, social reflection, and spiritual insight. Through a lifetime of experiences shaped by family, faith, military service, loss, and personal growth, Marshall invites readers to examine their own journeys and the impact they have on the world around them. Born from decades of reflection, takes readers through pivotal moments of Marshall’s life—from his childhoo
  
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• WHO issues first global guidelines on childhood obesity care

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued its first global guidelines on the care of children and adolescents living with obesity, advocating a supportive, non-stigmatising approach that promotes healthy growth and long-term well-being. The guidelines come amid...
  
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• Two more world records set, as study probes freedivers\u2019 brains

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  A female and a male...
  
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• Spain's slow response to the crisis in Ceuta leaves teen migrants on the streets

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  Hundreds of teenage migrants lined up outside a church in Ceuta in early October, hoping for good news from Spain's youth minister ......
  
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• Saudi Arabia says three killed at airport as Yemen war expands

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  S audi Arabia said on Friday that three people including a pilot were killed in attacks on Riyadh international airport the day before when Yemen's Houthis claimed...
  
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• ‘Like a drill going into my eye’: why the mystery over Havana syndrome refuses to die

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  Dozens of CIA officers have been afflicted by debilitating symptoms over the past decade. Are they the result of ‘mass hysteria’? Or are they from attacks with an energy weapon and, if so, who is responsible? And has there been a cover-up?...
  
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• Licensed Professional Counselor Karen Elizabeth Iverson Shares a HopeFilled Path From Struggling to Thriving in ...

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  Oklahoma, USA - October 10, 2026 - Mental health advocate, Licensed Professional Counselor, and author Karen Elizabeth Iverson continues to inspire readers through her book, Published two years ago, the book remains a meaningful resource for individuals seeking practical guidance, encouragement, and hope while navigating mental health challenges. Drawing from her professional experience and personal journey, Iverson offers readers approachable strategies designed to help manage difficult moments
  
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• INTERVIEW: N. Korea capable of overwhelming U.S. homeland missile defense: expert

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  TOKYO - North Korea has greatly advanced its nuclear and missile capabilities since its first nuclear test 20 years ago, potentially to a level that could overwhelm the United States' homeland missile defense and create challenges for its Asian allies, according to a former U.S. intelligence analyst. "North Korea's nuclear capabilities have grown exponentially in the type, number, and sophistication of its nuclear weapons as well as the missiles to convey them against South Korea, Japan, and the
  
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• Indian man jailed in Paris for operating online child abuse ring

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  Hyderabad: A 29-year-old Indian man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Paris court for leading a masculinist group that forced young girls, many of them minors, to perform sexual acts, authorities said. The trial of Rohan Rane began on Monday, October 5, in Paris before a special criminal court and is being held behind closed doors, the state-owned France 24 television network...
  
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• George and Amal Clooney Host Star-Studded Albies Gala in London

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  The couple hosted their foundation’s annual awards gala in London, drawing a crowd that included Emma Thompson, Donatella Versace and more. ......
  
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• France’s dilemma: protesters demand spending as markets require fiscal restraint

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  Waves of protests expose debt crisis faced by French government, but political wrangling is stalling an escape plan. Is there a way out?...
  
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• Former Educator Cynthia J. Giachino Relaunches Raw Autobiographical Novel and Global Thriller

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  DENVER, CO - October 10, 2026 - Author and former special education teacher Cynthia J. Giachino has announced the official relaunch of her two novels, Quiet. Fear. and Between Lines, under her independent imprint, Giachino Studios. Giachino spent 34 years guiding children through complex educational and personal hurdles. Holding dual degrees in education alongside a background in psychology, her fiction draws directly from her life's work and personal experiences, focusing on resilience, healing
  
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• ‘Cockroach’ party rally: young Indians return to streets as Delhi braces for large protest

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  Police and paramilitaries ⁠patrol the capital and internet suspended, amid demands chief election officer resigns...
  
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• China deploys waterproof humanoids for rainy traffic trials

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  China’s DEEP Robotics has tested waterproof humanoid robots at busy intersections in Hangzhou, deploying machines to direct traffic, identify road violations and assist tourists during persistent rainfall. The trials, conducted during the National Day holiday in early October, involved several DR02 humanoid robots operating across Xihu District in eastern China’s Zhejiang province. The company said the exercise examined whether autonomous machines could undertake routine roadside dut
  
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• At least 38 people hurt after supermarket ceiling collapses in South Korea

  10-10-2026 08:47 via article.wn.com
  At least 38 people sustained minor injuries after parts of a plaster ceiling collapsed at a supermarket in South Korea’s Daegu city ......
  
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• Zelenskiy says letting Russia sell diesel to US is 'investment in war'

  10-10-2026 08:31 via article.wn.com
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has criticized the recent...
  
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• World Mental Health Day: How can entrepreneurs deal with stress?

  10-10-2026 08:31 via article.wn.com
  Entrepreneurial stress carries constant uncertainty. A founder often has nobody above them to make the final call, and no way of knowing whether the next month brings a term sheet or a shutdown. ......
  
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• World Mental Health Day 2026: What are anxiety symptoms, self-care tips and treatments WHO recommends ...

  10-10-2026 08:31 via article.wn.com
  World Mental Health Day 2026: The World Health Organization...
  
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• Who is Paul Nolley? Meet the Illinois Democrat running to unseat Darin LaHood

  10-10-2026 08:31 via article.wn.com
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• US country music star Ella Langley cancels show due to 'security threat'

  10-10-2026 08:31 via article.wn.com
  Police say they checked the concert venue in Tulsa, Oklahoma but "could not find any threat". ......
  
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• \u2018This is Mike Ditka we\u2019re talking about. This is a big deal.\u2019 Tributes pour in ...

  10-10-2026 08:31 via article.wn.com
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• Trump's Russia Deal: What 4.8 Million Tonnes Of Diesel Flow Means For Global Markets?

  10-10-2026 08:31 via article.wn.com
  For major importers such as India, legitimised Russian supply could change the competitive picture in diesel exports. ......
  
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• Taiwan's Lai calls on Indo-Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speech

  10-10-2026 08:31 via article.wn.com
  Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te says...
  
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• 'Stain on the country': Trump criticises Norway over Nobel Peace Prize

  10-10-2026 08:31 via article.wn.com
  The US president told a rally he had "never heard of" the winner, former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay. ......
  
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• Saudi-led Coalition Launches Large-Scale Operation, Destroys 136 Houthi Targets

  10-10-2026 08:31 via article.wn.com
  The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen...
  
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• Report: Illinois tax revenue from gambling increased 19% last year

  10-10-2026 08:31 via article.wn.com
  MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — Illinois bettors lost more money than ever last year, according to a new state report. kAm$E2E6 4@776CD[ >62?H9:=6[ H6?E :? E96 @AA@D:E6 5:C64E:@?[ 4@==64E:?8 2 C64@C5 Sa]f 3:==:@? :? 82>3=:?8\C6=2E65 C6G6?F6 — 2 `h]aT :?4C62D6 7C@> E96 AC6G:@FD J62C] xE >2C<D 2 h_T :?4C62D6 7C@> 7:D42= J62C a_`h[ E96 7:?2= J62C 367@C6 E96 DE2E6 2AAC@G65 2 >2DD:G6 82>3=:?8 6IA2?D:@? 2:>65 2E C2:D:?8 C6G6?F6 7@C E96 DE2E6&rsqu
  
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• Putin Fuel Pivot: Trump Strikes Deal To Flood Global Markets With Russian Diesel

  10-10-2026 08:31 via article.wn.com
  The deal involves Washington relaxing some wartime sanctions on Moscow, as the White House tries to bring down fuel costs before the midterm elections. ......
  
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• Middle East war live: 136 Houthi targets hit; Trump announces Russian diesel deal

  10-10-2026 08:31 via article.wn.com
  Middle East war live: 136 Houthi targets hit; Trump announces Russian diesel deal...
  
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• Kalshi leads prediction markets\u2019 $3 million effort to fight off state regulations

  10-10-2026 08:31 via article.wn.com
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