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Ten Newborns Die in India Hospital Fire

The deadly episode was reportedly caused by a short circuit. Hospital fires are not uncommon in India, which lags in fire preparedness and building safety.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Wisconsin fires offensive coordinator after 2 years

Wisconsin fired offensive coordinator Phil Longo on Sunday, a day after the Badgers' 16-13 home loss to No. 1 Oregon.

Sports - ESPN - 9 hours ago

Notre Dame set to reopen after fire

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral is set to reopen more than five years after a devastating fire almost destroyed the iconic landmark. Elaine Cobbe takes a look at the restoration process.

Israel continues Lebanon offensive, Hezbollah fires more projectiles as cease-fire hopes dwindle

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the killing of Hamas commander Yahya Sinwar provides a real opportunity to bring home the Israelis still held in Gaza, but CBS News foreign correspondent ...

Eye Opener: Neighborhood evacuated after brush fire breaks out

A fast-moving brush fire triggered the evacuation of a neighborhood in Oakland, California. Meanwhile, a massive power outage in Cuba has left millions of people in the dark. All that and all that ...

‘Seize the moment’ and secure cease-fire deal: Hostage’s parents

Parents of 23-year-old hostage Omer Neutra say now is a "window of opportunity" for a cease-fire deal.

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Oakland Hills fire in California damages 2 homes, sparks evacuations

A five-alarm brush fire in Oakland, California, sparked evacuation orders as it burned two homes on Friday.

Families of Israeli Hostages Call on Netanyahu to Reach Gaza Cease-Fire Deal

In a televised statement, family members of people held in Gaza said the death of Hamas’s leader, Yahya Sinwar, was the moment for a cease-fire and hostage deal.

World - The New York Times - October 20

Israeli strikes kill scores in northern Gaza, with no cease-fire in sight

Israeli strikes in northern Gaza killed scores of people this weekend, according to local officials, with the bloodshed in the enclave and continued attacks in Lebanon dimming hopes that the ...

East Carolina fires coach Houston amid 3-4 start

East Carolina fired coach Mike Houston on Sunday, one day after falling to 3-4 this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Southern Miss fires head coach Will Hall after 1-6 start

Southern Miss was 14-30 since Hall was hired after the 2020 season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Southern Miss fires coach Hall after 14-30 mark

Will Hall, who went 14-30 over four seasons at Southern Miss, was fired as head coach Sunday. Reed Stringer will take over as interim head coach.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Blinken to Visit Israel in Latest Push for Gaza Cease-Fire

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is expected to depart on Monday in a renewed effort to bring calm to the region. The State Department did not say which other countries he might stop in.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

'You’re fired': How Trump will declare war on the federal government if he wins

The former president plans to revive the spoils system by firing as many as 50,000 careerists and replacing them with loyalists.

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Navy fires top commanders of ship repair facility in Japan

The Navy over the weekend fired both the commanding and executive officers of a U.S. naval ship repair facility in Yokosuka, Japan, citing "a loss of confidence in their ability to command," ...