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Tuesday, October 13, 2026 3:50 PM ET

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Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations - Guilfoyle the allegations of improper conduct are "false" and being ambassador was the "honour of a lifetime". 24 mins ago - World

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How Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte changed the way we see cerebral palsy -- The star, who has died at the age of 34, fought for better representation of disabilities on screen. -- Culture

4 hours ago

Influencers spread false theory about Democrat Talarico -- Texas Democrat James Talarico was missing from the Senate campaign trail for nine days and said he had flu. Some conservative influencers falsely claimed he was receiving treatment at an Ohio mental health facility.

3 hours ago

US emergency call records reveal confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike -- The killer of Colleen Slemmer was ultimately taken to hospital after two doses of lethal injection did not kill her.

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Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial elections -- As election day looms, the president turns his eyes overseas for help with a pressing domestic problem.

22 hours ago

Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity' -- The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.

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Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34 -- Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, starred as Walter White Jr in the Emmy-winning drama series.

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Watch: Emergency calls from botched Christa Pike execution released -- A series of calls, obtained by the Associated Press, reveal emergency services were delayed in reaching Pike.

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Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas -- Large waves from the post-tropical cyclone battered homes in Long Beach, and brought flooding to parts of Las Vegas near the famed Strip.

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BBC on the scene as agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home -- The BBC's Ione Wells reports from outside the Minnesota representative's home as several immigration agents were seen carrying boxes from the house to a van.

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Watch: What's behind Trump's energy ceasefire claim? -- The US president made the announcement in a social media post, which was an apparent surprise to Ukraine and Russia is yet to comment.

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BBC breaks down video of the aftermath of New York City ICE shooting -- The BBC's Nada Tawfik goes through new dramatic body cam footage that shows the tense moments when police arrive on scene.

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Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to become one of Hollywood's biggest flops -- The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.

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American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump -- Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.

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Public executions in the US stopped nearly a century ago - why are they resuming now? -- The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, but experts suggest officials are reading the country wrong.

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Analysis: Trump's shock Russia deal highlights mounting pressure to curb fuel prices -- The US president hopes to ease his party's pain before next month's midterm elections, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.

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How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada -- Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

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Watch: Moment Duane Davis is sentenced to 40 years for Tupac Shakur's murder -- A jury found Davis guilty in September of one count of murder with a deadly weapon for the rap superstar's death in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996.

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Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder -- The sentence marks an end to the mystery around Tupac's cold case, which has intrigued hip-hop fans for nearly 30 years.

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Cornell bans all fraternity parties over gang sex assault allegations -- The school has faced an uproar over how it handled assault allegations brought by a woman known as Jane Doe.

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Horrified witnesses recount fatal rollercoaster incident at Six Flags -- Police say preliminary information suggests the man who died at the Georgia amusement park fell from a ride.

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How did Katie Zacharia do at her first - very brief - White House briefing? -- The BBC's Sarah Smith was in the room and describes Zacharia's performance and the moment she broke news about Kimberly Guilfoyle being asked to resign.

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Immigration agents search congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home -- Omar, an outspoken Trump critic, said the search was "an attempt to target political enemies" and she "will not be silenced".

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