Four hospitalized after suspected mass overdose outside downtown Austin bar
Five adults were treated for suspected drug overdoses early Wednesday outside a bar in downtown Austin, with one patient found in respiratory arrest, authoritie
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Trump pivots to virtual rallies as midterm campaign enters final stretch
Trump dismissed suggestions that the shift was related to his health or fatigue from frequent travel.
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Diesel prices are squeezing Midwest farmers, while homeowners in the Northeast are worried about costly heating oil.
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Midterm results could bring brewing student loan battle to a head
Student loan advocates see next week’s midterms as an opportunity for further oversight and potential reversals of policies from the Trump administration that have delayed or denied debt relief and increased monthly payments....
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Misinformation about voting spreads ahead of Election Day
False and misleading claims about the voting process are being spread online as voters cast their ballots in the 2026 midterms, with Election Day less than a week away....
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1 dead, 6 hurt in shooting at Spirit Halloween store in California
One person is dead and six others were injured in a shooting at a Halloween-themed store in Northern California that happened just hours before the holiday....
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Cruise ship passenger says warning signs were there long before Cambodia
Passenger Kit Cassingham says she had a “growing sense” the end was near.
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After two-year search, woman's coworker turns out to be a match for kidney transplant
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Turn this on to stop hackers from stealing your phone number
Your phone number is more valuable than you might think. It doesn’t just let people call or text you. It can also be the key to getting into your bank accounts, email and other important services....
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Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election officials over noncitizen voting claims
The order also directs the Trump administration to halt its efforts to force these workers to remove certain people from voter rolls, deny ballot requests to some voters or set aside ballots for individuals it suspects are ineligible to vote....
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AAA advises drivers about daylight saving time
As the transition from daylight saving time to standard time approaches, AAA Tidewater warns drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to exercise extra caution due to reduced visibility and potential fatigue....
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Education Department posts doctored image showing its HQ as Spirit Halloween
The post faced pushback from opponents who believe the recent moves will have a negative effect on schools and students.