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Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk
Dry, unseasonably warm conditions have plunged much of the Northeast into drought, fueling wildfires. October was one of the driest months on record in the U.S.Top stories - NBC News - 10 hours ago -
Was Stone-Age Scandinavia Struck by Plague?
New research by geneticists hints at the deadly work of Yersinia pestis 5,000 years ago.Health - The New York Times - October 31 -
Migrants selling fruit and candy in New York's subway are plagued by fear and uncertainty
A migrant woman from Ecuador told NBC News she has to bring her daughter with her to sell fruit on the subway because she has nowhere else to leave her.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Long before Helene, IV fluid shortages plagued hospitals
Years before Hurricane Helene shut down a critical intravenous fluid facility in North Carolina, sparking concerns in hospitals across the country, many common IV fluids were already in short ...Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
His defiance gone, Lincoln Riley struggles to explain USC's latest devastating loss
Lincoln Riley falls under the .500 mark for the first time in his coaching career as Maryland rallies late to send USC to its third consecutive loss.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
Power outages plague Cuba as Hurricane Oscar adds to island's woes
Millions of Cubans were enduring electricity blackouts as the government struggled to restore services. Hurricane Oscar, striking the east as a Category 1 storm, added to the disruption.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
N.Y.C. Housing Voucher Program Is ‘Plagued With Problems,’ Audit Says
Thomas DiNapoli, the New York State comptroller, found that management lapses had caused delays for people who needed permanent housing.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
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In cartel-plagued Mexican cities authorities warn adults not to wear masks on Halloween
Halloween is gaining ground in Mexico, but in a country so wracked by drug cartel violence, there have been real fears about ghosts, ghouls and skeletons walking the streetsWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Mystery surrounds 'terrible' smell plaguing city's bus station
Passengers have been complaining about the mystery odour at Leeds City Bus Station for several days.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Stein defeats scandal-plagued Robinson in North Carolina gubernatorial race
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein (D) will become the next governor of the state, defeating controversial Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R), Decision Desk HQ projects. Stein’s win does not come ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Mexico appears to abandon 'hugs, not bullets' strategy as bloodshed plagues country
For the last six years, Mexico bragged about its oft-questioned policy of “hugs, not bullets,” in which the country’s leaders avoided confrontations with drug cartels that were gradually taking ...World - ABC News - 16 hours ago -
Inflation Still Plagues Restaurants, Services, and Housing, Even as National Rate Declines
The personal consumption expenditures index, which tracks spending on many everyday household needs, shows stubbornly high prices, even as the Fed’s overall rate edges back to its 2 percent target.Business - Inc. - 16 hours ago -
'This is major for me! This is massive!'
'This is major for me! This is massive!'Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
The problem with the term ‘global majority’
Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futileWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Republicans capture Senate majority
Republicans on Tuesday captured the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects, ending their painful four-year stretch in the minority. The victories come as a welcome relief to Republican senators after ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Telecom exec pleads guilty to stealing $100 million from fraud-plagued government program
Issa Asad admitted to submitting phony customer data for years to Lifeline, an FCC program providing discounted telephone and internet service to low-income Americans,Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Aitana Bonmati skips Spain friendlies as concerns over schedule congestion plague women's, men's soccer
Spain will play Canada and Italy in friendlies this monthSports - CBS Sports - October 17 -
A Plague Tale Collection Includes Both Games And A Cool Steelbook Case For Only $50
A Plague Tale Collection with Steelbook Case ...Tech - GameSpot - October 17 -
Poor fundamentals plagued Yankees all season and finally sank them in World Series loss
The Yankees held an enormous lead and then the fundamental lapses that had, at times, afflicted them during the regular season swept through Game 5 and tilted the Word Series irrevocably.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
A daughter is plagued by her mother’s unsolved death while her father maintains his innocence from jail
Karen Swift, a 44-year-old mother of four, vanished Oct. 30, 2011, after picking her daughter Ashley up early from a sleepover and falling asleep with her at their home.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Democrat Josh Stein beats scandal-plagued Republican Mark Robinson in N.C. gov.’s race
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein defeated scandal-plagued Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the state’s gubernatorial race, NBC News projects.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Why major retailers are closing stores
Over the weekend, the last full-sized Kmart in the continental U.S closed. Other retailers like Dollar Tree, Macy's, CVS and more have also closed stores over the years. Business editor at USA ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Will Democrats be able to claim the House majority?
With about 54 seats in the House yet to be called, Democrats are hopeful that they can claim the House majority by winning over swing districts in New York and California. In several battleground ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Senate majority at risk of falling out of reach for Democrats
Former President Trump's strength in the upper Midwest is putting Senate Democrats on defense, giving the GOP hopes it can not only win the Senate majority but grow it beyond a seat or two. ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
'Exhilarating and terrifying': Inside the summer of the high-major rebuild
Arkansas, Kentucky, Michigan, USC, Louisville and DePaul began the offseason with new coaches -- and virtually no rosters. Here's how they retooled.Sports - ESPN - October 17 -
Debt rule to change to fund major projects
Government claims the move contrasts with former PM Liz Truss's controversial mini-Budget.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Major outage leaves all of Cuba without power
A major power outage has left Cuba without power. The Ministry of Energy and Mines posted on the social platform X at 12:35 p.m. EDT Friday informing the public the National Electricity System ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
A Major Push to Protect Nature Is Happening Now
Delegates from around the world are meeting in Colombia in what is expected to be the biggest U.N. biodiversity conference in history.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Moldovans back joining the EU by razor-thin majority
Final result sees ‘yes’ vote scrape ahead by 13,000 votes, narrowly avoiding shock setback for pro-western president. Moldovans have voted by a razor-thin majority in favour of joining the EU after ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
DOD, FBI investigating suspected major intelligence leak
The Defense Department and the FBI are investigating what could be a significant intelligence breach about Israel's plans to strike Iran.Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
HSBC divides into four businesses in major overhaul of operations
Chief executive Georges Elhedery also announces east-west split in effort to cut costs and navigate geopolitical tensions. Business live – latest news updates HSBC’s new chief executive, ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Body found in major police search for missing mother
Police searching for Victoria Taylor say they have found a body in the River Derwent.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages
Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Terrorist Attack Hits Major Defense Facility in Turkey
Several people were killed in a suspected terrorist attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ headquarters near the country’s capital, according to Turkish authorities.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Majorities back early voting, voter verification: Gallup
Large majorities of Americans back photo ID laws for voting and rules that allow people to vote early, according to a new Gallup poll. The poll found 84 percent of Americans back having “all ...Politics - The Hill - October 24