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October 14

Professor advocates doxxing ICE agents, impeding operations in social posts

Johnson County Community College English professor Steve Werkmeister posts about federal immigration enforcement paranoia and anti-ICE activism online.

October 14

Heartbroken congregation fills Tennessee church after munitions plant explosion claims beloved pastor's life

Pastor Trent Stewart was among 16 victims killed in the Tennessee munitions plant explosion near Bucksnort, prompting packed prayer services at his church.

October 14

Long Island county executive vows to ‘protect’ women’s sports after appeals court halts trans athlete ban

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman pledged to uphold women’s sports following a court decision that halted the county’s transgender athlete ban.

October 14

Woman, 23, dies after ‘devastating’ freak accident at Utah music festival, family says

Ava Ahlander, 23, died after a scaffolding board struck when severe weather forced evacuations at the RedWest music festival in Salt Lake City.

October 14

Terrifying video shows gorilla smash glass as crowd reacts in disbelief

A western lowland gorilla charged and shattered a layer of viewing glass at the San Diego Zoo over the weekend, leaving visitors shocked by the dramatic incident.

October 14

Squatters, BASE jumpers take over Yosemite National Park amid shutdown: report

Federal shutdown creates enforcement gap at Yosemite National Park, leading to unauthorized camping, illegal BASE jumping and climbing violations.

October 14

Army vet dad runs for sheriff while charged with gunning down daughter's alleged sexual predator

Arkansas father Aaron Spencer runs for sheriff while awaiting trial for allegedly killing the man accused of sexually assaulting his daughter in July 2024.

October 14

Ilhan Omar refuses to credit Trump for Gaza ceasefire

Progressive "Squad" member Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., declined to praise President Donald Trump's role in securing this week's ceasefire in Gaza on Tuesday.

October 14

Bryan Kohberger took plea deal days after prosecutors listed his sister as potential witness

Court filings reveal Amanda Kohberger appeared on witness lists for both sides days before Bryan Kohberger accepted his plea deal to avoid trial.

October 14

Nation's only two 2025 races for governor rocked with three weeks until Election Day

Election Day 2025 approaches with controversial developments shaking gubernatorial contests in Virginia and New Jersey, the only two states holding governor races this year.