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9 dead, including children, in mass shooting in Pennsylvania
Nine people were killed, including children, during a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, officials said.Police first responded to a home on Friday, Oct. 9, around 5 p.m., after witnesses reported seeing a gunman firing shots outside the house before entering the residence.When police arrived, they found two women who had been shot to death in the street.The shooting escalated into a standoff as Erie Police and SWAT teams surrounded the home. More shots were then heard inside the home. When police entered, they found the bodies of seven other people, including children, as well as the gunman who died from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to investigators.Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah described the incident as one of the most difficult and heartbreaking scenes he had ever encountered."The loss of life is devastating and the circumstances we are working through are deeply disturbing," Chief Lorah said. "At this time, we can confirm that the suspect is deceased. Based on the information currently available to us, there is no ongoing threat to the public. Our hearts are with the victims, their families, and everyone affected by this tragedy. There are no words that can be adequately express the magnitude of the loss of life here."Investigators are currently working to determine what led to the shooting."We will not speculate about a motive, or at least information that could compromise this investigation," Chief Lorah said. "It’s just a devastating loss of life. It’s a terrible, terrible scene at this point, and we just need time to piece together what happened here."This story originally appeared on NBCPhiladelphia.com.
Man slashes two people while barricaded inside apartment, police say
A 52-year-old man slashed a man and a woman while barricaded inside an apartment in the neighborhood of Edgemere in Queens, officials say. Police responded to the scene at 11:48 PM on Friday night. One of the officers discharged their firearm when trying to break into the apartment. No one was injured as a result.NYPD officers found a 57-year-old woman who had been slashed in the hand and feet. They also found a 53-year-old man with slash wounds in his hand and arms.Emergency services transported the suspect and the two victims to Jamaica Medical Center where they remain stable condition.Officers took the 52-year-old man into custody, but have not charged him yet.The investigation is ongoing.
Hundreds of thousands without power after Isaias slams the Florida Panhandle and Alabama
Hurricane Isaias has hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. The storm made landfall Friday as a Category 2 hurricane near Destin, Florida. It caused flooding and downed trees as it moved inland. Forecasters warn of life-threatening ...
The Latest: Isaias weakens after making landfall as Category 2 hurricane
Isaias weakened quickly after making landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 hurricane Friday evening. Its powerful winds left hundreds of thousands of people in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle were without power early Saturday. It was the first hurricane of the Atlan...
Gunman kills officer, injures another in Philadelphia, officials say
A city employee opened fire and shot and killed a police officer and injured another in West Philadelphia overnight, officials said.During a press conference late Saturday morning, Commissioner Kevin Bethel identified the slain officer as 40-year-old Shane Seiber. "He fought valiantly but he lost his life today," Commissioner Bethel said. "Fortunately, his wife was able to be by his side before he passed, as well as his family and we're grateful for that."Philadelphia District Attorney said at a press conference on Saturday afternoon that the suspect, who has been identified as 35-year-old Eric Lewis, shot at an additional nine police officers along with the two that were struck. The suspect is facing homicide of a law enforcement and murder for the killing of Seiber, and is facing 10 counts of attempted homicide of a law enforcement officer, attempted murder and other related charges. Lewis is expected to be held without bail, Krasner said. The union representing Philadelphia Water Department employees also confirmed that Lewis was a city employee who worked for the PWD.“District Council 33 is deeply shaken by the tragic shooting involving two Philadelphia police officers, including Officer Shane Seiber, who was killed in the line of duty,” the union said in a statement. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to Officer Seiber’s family, loved ones, and colleagues, and we offer our sincere well-wishes for the full recovery of the officer who survived. Both officers are public servants and city employees, and this profound loss and suffering are felt across our entire municipal workforce.”The union said it would cooperate fully with the investigation. Seiber was a 19th District officer, 10-year veteran of the police department, husband and father to a 7-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter, according to Bethel. "Today, police officer Shane Seiber paid the ultimate price while sacrificing his own life to protect and serve our city,” Mayor Cherelle Parker said during the press conference. “Because of his noble, and courageous and valiant choice to serve, a 40-year-old servant leader of our Philadelphia village is gone too soon. A wife is now without her husband. Two babies are without their father."Parker later released a statement on Officer Seiber’s death. A procession was held for the slain officer following the press conference. A memorial page for Officer Seiber was also created. Police said they first received a report of a man with a gun on a porch on the 100 block of North 52nd Street at 12:22 a.m. on Saturday. Officer Seiber and his 33-year-old partner responded to the location around 12:50 a.m. when a gunman opened fire, according to investigators.Seiber was shot three times while his partner was shot 12 times, officials said.Both officers were taken to the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where they underwent surgery. While Seiber died from his injuries, his partner is currently in stable condition.A SWAT team and more police officers later responded to the shooting. When they arrived, the gunman continued to fire his weapon at the officers as he ran through an alley, investigators said. The officers searched for the man before finding him in a tree. They then took him into custody, according to officials. Police said the man was in possession of a shotgun and two handguns, including one weapon that belonged to one of the officers he shot. During the first press conference early Saturday morning, Bethel said Seiber’s partner has five children. Mayor Parker said she spoke with the families of both officers.“Their families right now are feeling unspeakable pain but watching this department and those families sticking close together as a village has definitely showed me what the indomitable power of the human spirit is and can mean during times like this,” Parker said. Before learning of Seiber’s death, Parker and Bethel both asked the public to pray for the officers."I believe in the power of prayer,” Parker said. “And if you are asking me what we can be doing right now, what we should be doing right now, for these officers, from our department, our Philadelphia police department, and their families, the most powerful thing we can be doing right now is to pray."The deadly shooting prompted reactions from several politicians and law enforcement officials, including Gov. Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal. Today we lost one of Pennsylvania's finest — Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. Lori and I are praying for Officer Seiber's loved ones and the entire @PhillyPolice family as they grieve the loss of one of their brothers in uniform.Our law enforcement officers are the very best of us. They put their lives on the line every day, running towards danger to keep their fellow Pennsylvanians safe, not knowing if they will return home. We owe them our deepest gratitude.I've ordered U.S. and Pennsylvania flags on all Commonwealth grounds to fly at half-staff in honor of Officer Seiber's memory — may it forever be a blessing.— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) October 10, 2026This article originally appeared on NBCPhiladelphia.com.This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
Russian strikes kill 12 in Ukraine after Trump announces diesel deal with Putin
A recent barrage of Russian airstrikes in Zaporizhzhia claimed at least 12 lives, including those of children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced a fresh diesel agreement forged by Donald Trump with Russia, highlighting concerns that such deals could fuel the persistent conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized that relaxing sanctions may encourage further military actions from Russia, underscoring the intricate and precarious nature of the current geopolitical landscape.
Watch: Drones take to Delhi skies ahead of CJP protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
In anticipation of the Cockroach Janta Party's protest in central Delhi, drones and a heavy police presence have been mobilized. The protest calls for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged electoral roll discrepancies. Despite the police denying permission, organizers are determined to continue, leading to major disruptions in public transport. Comprehensive security measures are being implemented, including various checkpoints and surveillance systems to ensure safety.
'Seek to turn Delhi into battleground': CM Rekha Gupta slams CJP, Rahul & Kejriwal amid anti-SIR protests
Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has placed the spotlight on Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal, blaming them for worsening political strife in the capital. Amid protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, thousands faced detainment while trying to reach Jantar Mantar. Gupta expressed concern over the opposition's actions impacting public life, stating they undermine the democratic mandate.
'Rahul's INDI Alliance and Kejriwal's CJP': BJP accuses protesters of plotting to destabilise India ahead of Jantar Mantar protest
BJP national president Nitin Nabin has accused the INDIA bloc of jeopardizing national stability for the sake of their political ambitions. He deemed their actions perilous and suggested they're influenced by foreign entities. Nabin noted that the public has previously rejected these groups in recent elections. Additionally, Bihar minister Ram Kripal Yadav condemned the unregistered CJP organization for misleading students.
Delhi protests: Over 7,000 detained as CJP stir against CEC triggers political face-off - top developments
Delhi Police detained upwards of 37000 demonstrators on Saturday, protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list manipulation, insisting on his resignation. Prominent political figures such as Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee were among those arrested. Opposition members criticized the government for suppressing free speech by halting protests and imposing internet shutdowns, while the BJP defended their stance, calling the demonstrations a ploy to incite chaos.
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Falcon 9 Block 5 | SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer A — SpaceX (07:39 UTC)
Tranche 1 Transport Layer A is one of six missions by the United States Space Force Space Development Agency (SDA) for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Tranche 1 Transport Layer constellation, which will provide assured, resilient, low-latency military data and connectivity worldwide to the full range of warfighter platforms from Low Earth Orbit satellites. The constellation will be interconnected with Optical Inter-Satellite Links (OISLs) which have significantly increased performance over existing radio frequency crosslinks. It is expected to operate over Ka band, have stereo coverage and be dynamically networked for simpler hand-offs, greater bandwidth and fault tolerance. This launch carries 21 satellites manufactured by Northrop Grumman.
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Alfred Hitchcock didn`t have a belly button. It was eliminated when he was sewn up after surgery.

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Today In History
2010 — Dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles
The Netherlands Antilles—formerly an autonomous part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands consisting of a group of five islands in the Caribbean Sea—was officially dissolved
1985 — Orson Welles, Citizen Kane Director, Dies at 70
American filmmaker Orson Welles—who notably wrote, directed, produced, and acted in Citizen Kane (1941), one of the most influential films of all time—died at age 70
1979 — Wayne Gretzky's NHL Debut with the Edmonton Oilers
Canadian hockey player Wayne Gretzky made his NHL debut, with the Edmonton Oilers. How much do you know about hockey?
1973 — Spiro Agnew Resigns as Vice President
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigned from office and pleaded no contest to the charge of failing to report $29,500 in income while governor of Maryland
1970 — Fiji Gains Independence from Great Britain
Fiji, an island nation in the South Pacific, gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1970 after over 90 years as a British colony.
1969 — Brett Favre Born, Future NFL Passing Record Holder
American gridiron football player Brett Favre, who broke all the major NFL career passing records as quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, was born
1963 — From Russia with Love film premieres in London
The British spy film From Russia with Love premiered in London; the second film in the James Bond franchise, it is considered one of the best in the series
1956 — World Premiere of Film Giant, James Dean's Last Movie
The American classic Giant had its world premiere; the saga was especially notable for being the last movie of James Dean, who died in a car accident shortly after filming was completed
1935 — George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess Premieres on Broadway
George Gershwin's pioneering opera Porgy and Bess premiered on Broadway in 1935, becoming one of the most influential works of American musical theater.
1917 — Birth of American Jazz Pioneer Thelonious Monk
American pianist and composer Thelonious Monk, among the first creators of modernjazz, was born
1911 — Wuchang Uprising Sparks Chinese Revolution
A group of revolutionaries launched an uprising in Wuchang, China, which many regard as the formal beginning of the Chinese Revolution, a nationalist democratic revolt that overthrew the Qing dynasty
1846 — William Lassell Discovers Neptune's Largest Moon, Triton
In 1846, English astronomer William Lassell discovered Triton, the largest moon of the planet Neptune. Triton is a unique and fascinating celestial body, being the only large moon in the solar system that orbits in the opposite direction of its planet's rotation.
1845 — Founding of the U.S. Naval Academy
To improve the then-unsatisfactory methods of instructing midshipmen, George Bancroft—historian, educator, and secretary of the navy—founded the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on this day in 1845

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