NEWS - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026 - NEWS
Tropical Storm Rachel caused devastation along the waterfront in Long Beach, California. CBS
The Justice Department is investigating whether the major TV networks violated antitrust laws after they briefly suspended the TV press pool system in response to President Trump's decision to ban three news organizations from the White House. CBS
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The Justice Department has loosened the guidelines for the attorney general and other senior ​political appointees, allowing them to participate in political activities. CBS
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OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology. CBS
Alvaro Pulido was indicted in Miami federal court in 2019 and again in 2021 as part of an investigation into his longtime business partner, Alex Saab​, a one-time ally of ousted President Nicolás Maduro. CBS
Commissioner Adam Silver says the NBA could begin using a new "smart ball" in games as soon as next year, potentially transforming how officials make calls. CNBC
Software developer job postings are rebounding, led by senior and AI-focused roles, even as AI automates more coding and entry-level hiring weakens. CNBC
Cash-strapped farmers have no incentive to sow for 2027 with exports remaining trapped, as commodity markets could "flip fast." CNBC
Researchers found that while wealth disparities narrowed somewhat, the ability to meet debt payments deteriorated significantly. CNBC
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A defense lawyer argues New York Attorney General Letitia James prejudged the Cornell University rape case and asks Tompkins County court to remove her. FOX News
Brian Anthony Williams allegedly hid as a popular chef at Miss B's Coconut Club in San Diego for years before a media appearance tipped off authorities. FOX News
Angelina Stone, who was eight months pregnant, was killed along with her two young children and several relatives in a mass shooting at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania. FOX News
Bodycam footage shows a Volusia County sergeant diving into shark-filled waters near New Smyrna Beach to rescue Bill Von Herbulis from drowning. FOX News
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Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, a 40-year-old father of two, was killed. His partner was shot 12 times after the officers were ambushed while responding to an armed man. FOX News
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Sunday urged President Donald Trump to drop an agreement allowing Russian diesel into American markets. UPI
Saudi Arabia reported another attack on Riyadh's international airport, a day after 13 people were killed in a separate attack. UPI
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Hurricane Simon neared landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast Sunday afternoon as a Category 4 storm, the National Hurricane Center said. UPI
Five Russian glide bombs hit Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Saturday morning, killing at least 15 people, three of which were children. UPI
An Oklahoma chiropractor was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his role in a $30 million healthcare fraud scheme targeting Medicare. UPI
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