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ESCAPED KILLER STILL ON THE RUN — AND PRISON WAITED HOURS TO SOUND THE ALARM
A convicted murderer cut his way out of a Tennessee prison, stole a truck, and was already across state lines before outside police were told — and investigators are now probing a possible link to a Wisconsin bank robbery.
U.S. NewsOct 30, 2026RECORD KING TIDES SWAMP BOTH COASTS: Streets Turned Into Canals
From Los Angeles Harbor to Miami, the October king tides smashed century-old records, flooded beach neighborhoods, shut roads, and pushed one city to declare a local emergency.
U.S. NewsOct 30, 2026HEGSETH FIRES PENTAGON'S TOP WAR PLANNER AS IRAN STRIKES LOOM
The Pentagon's chief planning officer was abruptly ousted over alleged classified leaks — just as U.S. forces in the Middle East stand ready to launch major new operations against Iran.
U.S. NewsOct 30, 2026JUDGE BLOCKS TRUMP'S MEDICAID CRACKDOWN ON THE SICK: “Great Hardship” Warning
A Boston federal judge just stopped the administration from narrowing who counts as “medically frail” under Medicaid's new work rules, ruling the extra hurdle could strip coverage from seriously ill people.
U.S. NewsOct 30, 2026APPEALS COURT TO TRUMP'S ICE SURGE: “Why Do You Need This?” — Voter Crackdown Stays Blocked
A federal appeals court refused to let Homeland Security restart its pre-election voter-fraud crackdown in nine states, questioning why the surge was rushed just days before the midterms.
U.S. NewsOct 30, 202615-YEAR-OLD JAVITS FRIMPONG SHOT AND KILLED ON HIS WAY TO SCHOOL IN THE BRONX
Javits Frimpong, who moved from Ghana about a year ago to live with his father, was shot Thursday morning in the Bronx. His father says he believes bullying at school played a role. Police have made no arrests and have not confirmed a motive.
U.S. NewsOct 29, 2026SÍ, SE PUEDE: Labor Leader Dolores Huerta Dies at 96
Dolores Huerta — the labor leader who co-founded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez and gave the movement its famous slogan — has died at 96, her family announced.
U.S. NewsOct 29, 2026CHARGED OVER A POLLING-PLACE STUNT: O'Keefe and Higby Face Felony Counts in Minnesota
Minnesota prosecutors have charged conservative activist James O'Keefe and influencer Cam Higby with felony unlawful voting and identity theft over a hidden-camera polling-place stunt. Neither man actually voted, prosecutors say — but they say misrepresenting yourself while applying for a ballot is enough.
U.S. NewsOct 28, 202650,800 DEATHS A YEAR: CDC Warns Drug-Resistant Germs Are a Growing Crisis
The CDC’s new 2026 report estimates drug-resistant germs cause 9.7 million infections and about 50,800 deaths in the United States each year. Four germs are now rated “urgent” threats.
