Radio Free Afghanistan — the Taliban, the tribal warlords and the TV tycoon
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Polish radio station replaces journalists with AI 'presenters'
A Polish radio station has stirred up controversy after dismissing its journalists and relaunching this week with AI-generated “presenters.”30 minutes ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
California Tribal Casinos May Sue to Curb City Card Rooms
A new state law allows tribes to file suit against gambling venues they don’t operate, potentially shuttering them and jeopardizing local tax revenue.3 hours ago - California -
Business - The New York Times
Ralph Jennings, 86, Dies; Built Up Fordham’s Public Radio Station
He transformed WFUV from “a sandbox” into a professional operation, increasing its listenership nearly tenfold.14 hours ago -
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Apple TV app (Movies) charts for week ending Oct. 2120 hours ago - Apple -
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Radio Free Afghanistan — the Taliban, the tribal warlords and the TV tycoon
Saad Mohseni’s impassioned memoir recounts his battle to establish an independent voice in post-2001 Kabul8 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
Moldova and Georgia should be free to choose their own paths
The west must tackle Russia’s interference with democracy in both countries18 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Jerry Jones visits again with radio hosts he threatened to fire
After expressing a mild degree of contrition, Jones revisits the failure to sign Derrick Henry.21 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
A Colombian warlord became the Amazon rainforest’s most unlikely protector. Now he is cutting it down
Deforestation fell by a third when the guerrilla leader Ivan Mordisco violently enforced a logging ban, but now he has changed tack and is threatening Cop16 biodiversity talks. In the Amazon states ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Officials probing whether radio tower was properly lit before Houston helicopter crash
Multiple investigations are underway into a deadly helicopter crash in Houston. Four people were killed when the chopper crashed into a radio tower. Jason Allen has the new developments, including ...Yesterday -
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Investigation underway after helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower
Authorities are investigating after a helicopter crashed into a Houston radio tower Sunday night, killing four people on board. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the latest from Texas.Yesterday -
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Investigation launched into deadly Houston helicopter-radio tower crash
Four people were killed, including a child, when a helicopter crashed into a Houston radio tower Sunday. The NTSB is investigating the crash. CBS News transportation safety expert and analyst ...Yesterday -
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Helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower, killing 4
Four people are dead, including a child, after a helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night. Last Wednesday, the FAA issued an alert saying the lights on that radio ...Yesterday -
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Helicopter crashes into radio tower in Houston, killing 4 on board
A helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston Sunday night, killing four people on board, including a child, fire officials said.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Multiple Deaths After Helicopter Crashes Into Houston Radio Tower
The authorities said a child was among several who died onboard. It was not immediately clear if any of the three other people in the helicopter survived.2 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Deaths reported after helicopter carrying 4 hits radio tower in fiery Houston crash
Multiple people died as a helicopter struck a radio tower in Houston on Sunday night and sparked a large fire, authorities said.2 days ago -
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Wisconsin's free-thinking battleground voters
60 Minutes traveled to Wisconsin as the 2024 presidential election nears the finish line to see why, in this battleground state, it's anybody's game.2 days ago -
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America's battleground: Wisconsin's free-thinking voters
60 Minutes traveled to Wisconsin as the 2024 presidential election nears the finish line to see why, in this battleground state, it's anybody’s game.2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Norway police drop case against a tycoon suspected in connection with his wife’s disappearance
Norwegian authorities say they have dropped the case against a real estate tycoon who had been suspected of murder or complicity to murder in connection with his wife’s disappearance almost six ...5 days ago -
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A Black conservative radio host invoked 'field' and 'house' slaves in arguing why some Black men back Trump
Black conservative radio host Shelley Wynter broke down the Black male electorate into “house African Americans and field African Americans” during an appearance Wednesday on CNN.5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Tim Walz breaks free from his bubble
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has been sounding more like the aggressive campaigner who got the role than the buttoned-up figure he’s cut since joining the ticket.5 days ago -
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The Taliban say they are investigating reports of Afghan casualties on the Iran border
The Taliban say they are investigating reports of Afghan casualties on the Iran border6 days ago - Iran -
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Vietnamese real estate tycoon sentenced to life for billions in fraud in government graft crackdown
A Vietnamese real estate tycoon has been convicted of fraudulently obtaining property worth billions of dollars and sentenced to life in prison in a case that has been a centerpiece of the ...6 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Afghanistan: a country on the edge
Sanctions have not changed the Taliban — is it time to re-engage?6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Free speech is under attack — and the nation’s leaders are adding fuel to the fire
Freedom of expression is an abstract notion that only works when a citizenry understands it and commits to its functioning.6 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defends fiery response to radio hosts: I was being 'grilled by the tribunal'
Jones is facing criticism for Dallas' uneven 3-3 start6 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
A new look at evidence that could set Lyle and Erik Menendez free
Despite the public pressure campaign to release Erik and Lyle Menendez, the Los Angeles District Attorney says no decision has been made yet on re-sentencing the brothers who were convicted of ...October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
Klarna sells loans to hedge fund Elliott to free up £30bn for growth
Firm founded by US financier Paul Singer will take on risks and returns of the ‘buy now, pay later’ portfolioOctober 16 -
Politics - NBC News
Harris focuses on Black voters in Detroit radio town hall
Vice President Kamala Harris sat with host Charlamagne Tha God in a Detroit radio town hall. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports on the Harris campaign's focus on reaching Black American voters.October 16 -
Sports - ESPN
Jones spars with radio hosts over Cowboys' woes
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones got heated during his weekly radio appearance Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas.October 15 - NFL -
World - The Guardian
Jerry Jones lashes out at radio hosts after Dallas Cowboys' 38-point defeat
Cowboys owner spars with hosts in heated interview Dallas suffered worst home loss since 1988 on Sunday Jerry Jones took issue with being questioned about the Dallas Cowboys’ roster and ...October 15 - NFL -
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Apple TV app - Top Movies
Apple TV app (Movies) charts for week ending Oct. 14October 15 - Apple -
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Georgia sees record voting on the first day of in-person early voting
Trump to rally in Atlanta while Harris interviews in DetroitOctober 15 -
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Taliban-run media stops showing images of living beings in some Afghan provinces
A Taliban official says official media have stopped showing images of living beings in some Afghan provinces to comply with morality lawsOctober 15 - Afghanistan -
Top stories - BBC News
Fight begins to make mobile-free schools law
A law to ban smartphones in schools will be called for under a private member’s bill on Wednesday.October 15 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Willy Adames could solve multiple Red Sox problems in free agency
If the Red Sox want to make a splash this offseason, veteran shortstop Willy Adames should be near the top of their list, writes John Tomase.October 14 - MLB -
Top stories - BBC News
MP questions £500 fine for free furniture left on pavement for passers-by
An MP says a council should police "real fly-tipping" instead of free-to-collect items in streets.October 13 -
World - The Guardian
Trent Alexander-Arnold curls stunning free-kick as England beat Finland
It was precisely what Lee Carsley needed. After the mayhem of the Wembley defeat against Greece on Thursday night and all of the fallout, chiefly the uncertainty around his longer‑term role within ...October 13