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What to Know About Isaias, the First Atlantic Hurricane of the Season

11. Oktober 2026 um 01:08
After making landfall in the Florida Panhandle as a Category 2 hurricane, Isaias weakened considerably and headed north. Now, parts of the Southeast are at risk of flash floods.

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Buildings damaged by Hurricane Isaias in Pensacola Beach, Fla., on Saturday.

What to Know About Isaias, the First Atlantic Hurricane of the Season

11. Oktober 2026 um 01:08
After making landfall in the Florida Panhandle as a Category 2 hurricane, Isaias weakened considerably and headed north. Now, parts of the Southeast are at risk of flash floods.

© Zack Wittman for The New York Times

Buildings damaged by Hurricane Isaias in Pensacola Beach, Fla., on Saturday.

Pentagon Again Increases Number of U.S. Casualties in Iran War

11. Oktober 2026 um 01:01
In an unannounced change, the Defense Department is now acknowledging troops who died or were wounded in support roles.

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U.S. officials at a dignified transfer for Army soldiers killed in action while deployed to Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan, in July. The Pentagon has raised the number of U.S. service members killed and wounded during operations related to the Iran war.

4 Killed as a Weakened Isaias Pushes Through the Southeast

10. Oktober 2026 um 21:32
Hundreds of thousands of people lost power, but towns near the landfall site in Florida were relieved that the hurricane damage was not worse.

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Downed trees in Seacrest Beach, Fla., on Saturday. The eye of Hurricane Isaias made landfall about 30 miles away on Friday night.

Embrace or Ban Greek Life? Cornell Case Renews an Old Debate on Campuses

08. Oktober 2026 um 10:02
A sexual assault case at Cornell revived a long-running national conversation about whether fraternities and sororities are beneficial or harmful.

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Students at Cornell University on Monday protested the school’s response to allegations of sexual assault on campus.

Fatal Stabbing of a 7-Year-Old Girl Rattles Chicago: ‘That Was a Baby’

07. Oktober 2026 um 21:27
The attack has raised questions about whether the suspect was overlooked by authorities despite a history of mental health problems and violent offenses.

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On Monday, Kezia Freeman placed flowers at the site of the stabbing.

Man Is Arrested After Fatal Shooting of Girl in Parking Spot Dispute

07. Oktober 2026 um 20:06
Khloe Ishway, 12, was killed when she was caught in the crossfire as two men exchanged gunfire while arguing over a parking spot at a park in Baltimore over the weekend.

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A 12-year-old girl, Khloe Ishway, was fatally struck by gunfire on Saturday as two men argued over a parking spot at Leon Day Park in West Baltimore, the authorities said.

2 People, Including Winter Haven High School Student, Killed in Florida Bus Crash

05. Oktober 2026 um 20:40
A school bus carrying 39 people to Winter Haven High School in Florida was struck by a sedan and rolled over, killing a student and a person in another vehicle, officials said.

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The bus was hit by a sedan that veered across the center line in Polk County, Fla.

‘How Does That Happen?’: America’s Execution System Is Long Flawed

03. Oktober 2026 um 10:02
The failed execution of Christa Pike, which left her clinging to life in Tennessee, was the latest grisly error to take place in an American execution chamber.

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Emergency vehicles arrived at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville after the failed execution of Christa Pike.

Gunman Kills 2 Co-Workers at Virginia Rental Business

01. Oktober 2026 um 03:31
A 37-year-old man shot three employees at an equipment rental business, then killed himself after a standoff with the police, the authorities said.

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Police officers near the scene of a shooting in Manassas, Va., on Wednesday.

X2, Troubled Six Flags Roller Coaster, to Close After Lawsuits

30. September 2026 um 15:36
The ride at Magic Mountain near Los Angeles has fueled lawsuits claiming that it had caused brain injuries, including two that were fatal.

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Riders experienced up to four times the force of gravity on X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Calif. The ride had attracted criticism and lawsuits claiming it caused severe injuries.

Firefighter Dies in BASE Jump Attempt in Utah

28. September 2026 um 21:49
Gabe Reilly, a Salt Lake City firefighter who was an experienced BASE jumper, died in an accident near Millville Canyon in northern Utah on Sunday, officials said.

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Mountains in Cache County, Utah, where the authorities said a 27-year-old man was killed in a BASE jumping accident on Sunday.

Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Grows to Nearly 900 Cases

27. September 2026 um 20:17
State health officials said 55 new cases had been reported since Wednesday. In all, 890 measles cases have been reported across 39 counties so far this year.

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A vaccine clinic in New Holland, Pa. An outbreak of measles in Pennsylvania has led to four deaths so far this year, according to the State Health Department.

Fifth-Grade Teacher and Boy Die in Iowa Lake on Field Trip

25. September 2026 um 01:08
The teacher, Hannah Jorgensen, 24, jumped into the water to save the boy, according to his family.

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A fifth-grade teacher and a 10-year-old student died in Iowa this week while on a field trip, the authorities said.

Hiker Is Found Dead on Washington Trail After Fall

25. September 2026 um 00:08
The death came two days after another hiker died on the same mountain trail in northwestern Washington, officials said.

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The switchbacks of Sauk Mountain trail.

Michigan Governor Orders Inquiry After ICE Pursuit Ends in Fatal Crash

23. September 2026 um 21:25
A Guatemalan immigrant died after being chased by agents in Grand Rapids, the latest death stemming from immigration enforcement around the country.

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan has ordered an investigation after a man being pursued by immigration agents died in a car crash last weekend.
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