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Bend resident describes 'quiet' streets following deadly school shooting
Community members pay tribute to the victims of the Bend, Oregon school shooting which left five people dead, including the gunman. One woman describes how the streets are abnormally quiet where they would normally be filled with the voices and sounds of children from the school.
‘Opposition’s duty is to oppose, expose, depose’: Congress defends ‘regime change’ remark
Senior Congress leader and former Union minister P Chidambaram on Saturday defended the use of the phrase “regime change” in a democracy, amid a political row over remarks by student activist Neha Bora and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh K...
Congress, CJP and Left Need Each Other, It's Going to be a Long Haul
The Congress and the Cockroach Janta Party seem to have made peace for now. Rahul Gandhi strongly condemned the arrest of CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das. CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke put out a tweet thanking Gandhi.
Trump Waives Russia Sanctions That Threatened 100% Tariffs On India
Trump had signed the legislation 'Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 ' last month - which was named after Senator Lindsey Graham - one of Ukraine's staunch defenders in Washington.
Embattled White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after less than a week
Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, saying it ''was an honor to work for'' President Donald Trump after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists.
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s attorneys demand return of property seized in federal search of her home
In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, lawyers for the Democrat from Minnesota described the investigation as a baseless effort to go after a longtime political target of Republican President Donald Trump, noting that the search was conducted just weeks before the midterm elections, in which Omar is on the ballot.
Delhi Police compile 'database' of potential protesters, make calls and visit homes ahead of October 10 Jantar Mantar protest
Police are coordinating with States to prevent people from reaching Delhi for the October 10 CJP protest; at least 200 WhatsApp and Instagram groups under surveillance as students, supporters and journalists report police enquiries about their plans.
13 injured in multi-vehicle crash along Highway 99 in Surrey
Highway 99 in South Surrey, B.C., was closed throughout Friday evening just east of the Highway 99 and Highway 91 interchange due to a multi-vehicle crash that injured over a dozen people. It reopened to traffic just after 9:30 p.m. PT.
Police searching for 'vulnerable' 87-year-old man in Mississauga
Peel Regional Police are appealing to the public for help locating a missing “vulnerable” man who was last seen in Mississauga early Friday afternoon. In a social media post shared Friday night, police identified the missing man as 87-year-old Keum-Sin. Detectives said he was last seen leaving his residence around 2:15 p.m. in the Summerville […]
'Verify before she vilifies': India rejects UN rapporteur's claims on youth protests
India has rejected allegations by UN special rapporteur Gina Romero that young people in the country face retaliation and stigmatisation for discussing mental health and gender justice, calling the claims based on anonymous and unverified submissions.
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Today In History
2018 — Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Canada
Recreational marijuana became legal in Canada in 2018. However, marijuana remains illegal at the federal level in the United States.
2005 — Debut of The Colbert Report on Comedy Central
The Colbert Report—an ironic send-up of television news programs, hosted by Stephen Colbert—debuted on Comedy Central; it ran until 2014
1979 — Mother Teresa awarded Nobel Prize
On this day in 1979, Mother Teresa, founder of a Roman Catholic order of women dedicated to the poor and particularly to the destitute of India, was named the recipient of that year's Nobel Prize for Peace
1972 — Birth of Eminem, Controversial Hip-Hop Icon
American rapper and actor Eminem was born. Eminem became one of the most controversial and best-selling artists of the early 21st century hip-hop scene.
1968 — Release of Iconic Action Film Bullitt
The American action film Bullitt was released; it features Steve Mc Queen in what many consider his definitive role and is also known for its iconic car-chase sequence
1939 — World Premiere of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
The American classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, starring James Stewart, had its world premiere; although it angered the political establishment, the drama won wide acclaim from the public and film industry. film buff quiz
1918 — Rita Hayworth's Birth: The "Love Goddess" Rises
American actress Rita Hayworth, whose portrayal of seductresses helped earn her the nickname "The Love Goddess," was born
1854 — British and French Forces Besiege Sevastopol in Crimean War
British and French troops launched the Siege of Sevastopol, a major fortified city on the Black Sea, during the Crimean War. The siege lasted for nearly a year as the Allied forces attempted to capture the strategic port city from the Russian Empire.
1777 — British General Burgoyne Surrenders at Saratoga
British General John Burgoyne surrendered his entire army to the Americans following his shocking defeat in the Second Battle of Saratoga in 1777, a major turning point in the American Revolutionary War.
1707 — Johann Sebastian Bach marries cousin Maria Barbara
German Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bachmarried his cousin Maria Barbara Bach at Dornheim
1448 — Second Battle of Kosovo Crusader Defeat
The last major effort by Crusaders to free the Balkans from Ottoman rule began with the second Battle of Kosovo in Serbia in 1448, in which a Hungarian-Walachian army suffered a crushing defeat.
1346 — English Victory at Battle of Neville's Cross
At the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346, the English defeated the invading Scots, who were allies of the French, in an attempt to distract Edward III from the siege of Calais.

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