Texas Man Arrested in Alleged Plot to Attack State Capitol
Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested after authorities say he planned a violent attack on the Texas State Capitol in Austin.
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Ex-NAU Fraternity Leader Gets Jail Time in Pledge's Alcohol Poisoning Death
Former NAU fraternity pledge master Carter Eslick was sentenced to two months in jail in the alcohol poisoning death of 18-year-old Colin Martinez.
2 Dead, 1 Missing After Medical Helicopter Crashes Off Catalina Island
A REACH medical helicopter crashed off Catalina Island shortly after takeoff, killing two people and injuring two as crews search for one missing.
Christa Pike Survives Botched Execution as Tennessee Halts Executions
Christa Pike survived two lethal injection doses in Tennessee's botched execution, and Gov. Bill Lee has called off executions pending a review.
Gunman Kills 2 Co-Workers at Virginia Business, Then Himself, Police Say
A United Rentals employee killed two co-workers and wounded a third in Manassas, Virginia, before dying by suicide on I-81, police say.
Yes, We're Still Changing the Clocks — But Maybe Not for Much Longer
Americans are scheduled to turn clocks back on November 1, 2026, but a House-passed bill could eventually make daylight saving time permanent.
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Oct 1, 2026 5 min readOctober is Here: Traditions, Folklore & Holidays Explained
Explore October 2026 with our guide to holidays, folklore, gardening tips, the Harvest Moon, meteor showers, and seasonal fun facts.
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Sep 30, 2026 5 min readOnly 7 of 1,200 Cornell Sexual Violence Reports Led to Expulsion
A USA TODAY analysis found Cornell expelled just seven students out of more than 1,200 sexual violence reports from 2018 to 2024.
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Sep 30, 2026 5 min readFederal Court Halts Christa Pike Execution With an Hour to Spare
A federal appeals court halted Christa Pike's execution an hour before she was set to become the first woman executed in Tennessee in 200 years.