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Tuesday, October 06, 2026 12:38 AM ET

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Jim Bakker, televangelist who co-founded "The PTL Club" empire, dies at 86 -- Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died at 86.

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Alleged Chinese agent makes federal court appearance -- CBS News was first to report​ that the FBI arrested Wanying "Heather" Zhang on Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport before she boarded a flight to Shanghai, China.

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Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed by firing squad, Pentagon says -- The Trump administration has approved a plan to execute former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan - who killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood - by firing squad, the Pentagon said.

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Coca-Cola reveals new flavors for Coke, Powerade and other brands -- Coca-Cola said it will roll out the new flavors, all fruit-inspired, in 2027. Here's what the beverage giant is planning.

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Defense attorney says Letitia James should recuse herself from Cornell probe -- An attorney for one of the men accused in the alleged sexual assault of a former Cornell University student​ in 2024 is calling for Attorney General Letitia James to step down as special prosecutor.

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Ex-"American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn gets life sentence -- Caleb Flynn was found guilty of killing his wife, Ashley, and attempting to blame the murder on a break-in at their home.

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Trump sending ACA and Medicare checks, but will they offset costs? -- President Trump sent $500 checks to some Affordable Care Act enrollees, while 20 million Medicare recipients will soon get $90 checks. Will they make a difference?

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British Airways flight drops 27,000 feet, returns to London -- A spokesperson for British Airways said there was a technical issue and that the aircraft later landed safely.

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Supreme Court wrestles with energy companies' bid to block major climate suit -- Eight of the nine justices heard nearly two hours of oral arguments in a case involving an effort by the city and county of Boulder, Colorado, to hold energy companies accountable for the effects of global climate change.

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2 dead, including student, in Central Florida school bus crash, sheriff says -- Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said an oncoming car crossed the center line and caused the crash in Winter Haven, Florida.

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Christa Pike's lawyers push for commuted sentence after botched execution -- Attorneys for Christa Pike, who survived a botched execution in Tennessee last week, have renewed their push for the state to commute her death sentence.

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When to book Thanksgiving and Christmas flights for the best deals -- Knowing when to buy plane tickets for holiday season travel can save you money. Here's the optimal time to book this year as airfares rise.

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Karoline Leavitt joining Fox News as a contributor -- Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will begin her new role at Fox News on Nov. 1.

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Gatorade sold in dozens of states recalled due to undeclared dyes -- Recalled Gatorade sold in 37 states could cause temporary "adverse health consequences," a federal regulatory agency says.

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Takeaways from Alito's CBS News interview -- Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito sat down with CBS News chief legal correspondent for a rare interview touching on a host of topics.

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