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2 people killed after a leak at a Texas oil refinery worked for a maintenance subcontractor
Nearly three dozen people were either transported to hospitals or treated at the scene, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

De Pere football coach celebrates 67 years of mentoring the younger generation
He said he looks forward to practice every day and has no plans to quit.

Trump accuses '60 Minutes' of helping Harris by editing interview
He's calling for CBS and other TV stations to lose their broadcast licenses, a threat the FCC's chairwoman condemned Thursday.

More than 150 shelter pets displaced by Hurricanes Milton and Helene fly to Wisconsin to find fur-ever homes
Wisconsin shelters took in 132 rescue pets earlier this month, after they were displaced in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.





Leslie weakens in the Atlantic with one other area with potential to develop
Tropical Storm Leslie is rapidly weakening.

U.S. consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices
Americans’ outlook on the economy soured a bit after two months of small gains, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index.

U.S. Trade Representative says tariffs should be tied to desired outcomes
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai recently finalized tariff increases on imports of electric vehicles, steel and aluminum products from China.

Trump to rally in Aurora, Colorado, after false claims of takeover by Venezuelan gang
The Republican nominee has pushed false and misleading narratives about a Venezuelan criminal gang, Tren de Aragua, taking over the city.





Residents repair their homes and clean up after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida
At least nine people are dead, but many are relieved Milton wasn't worse.

Biden to travel to Florida on Sunday to survey Milton damage
Biden visited Florida less than two weeks ago to survey damage from Hurricane Helene.

Decision 2024 updates: Latest updates on the race for the White House
Get the latest updates on the 2024 presidential election from the Spectrum News team.

Fox News to host Trump town hall in Georgia focused on women's issues
The news comes one day after CNN invited Harris and Trump for separate town hall events in lieu of a Oct. 23 debate between the two.





These are the races that could determine control of the U.S. Senate
Democrats are staring down what looks like an increasingly difficult path to holding on to their thin majority in the upper chamber after November

In Michigan, Walz rebukes Trump's manufacturing record, fires back over Detroit jab
Walz visited Macomb County, Michigan, one day after former President Donald Trump spoke in nearby Detroit.

Wisconsin DNR stresses importance of tree stand safety as fall hunting season picks up
The Wisconsin DNR says tree stand injuries are some of the most common hunting injuries.

Walz defends Harris for saying she would not have differed from Biden
The Democratic vice presidential nominee was interviewed on "Good Morning America."





1 person dies, 12 rescued after elevator malfunctions at Colorado gold mine tourist site
An elevator was descending Thursday into the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine when it had a mechanical problem around 500 feet beneath the surface

Relatives of passengers who died in Boeing Max crashes will face off in court with the company
Relatives of some of the 346 people who died in two crashes involving Boeing 737 Max planes are expected in court on Friday.

Nobel Peace Prize given to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for work against nuclear weapons
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the group of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki for its activism.

Harris rips Trump for his criticism of federal storm response: 'This is not a time for people to play politics'
Harris took part in a town hall sponsored by Univision in Las Vegas before holding a rally in Arizona.

World News

Woman jailed for killing parents and hiding bodies
Virginia McCullough created indoor tombs for her parents and lived with their corpses for four years.

'You caught the bad guy': McCullough confession on police bodycam
Essex Police body cameras show arrest of Lois and John McCullough's daughter for their murder.

Forty new allegations against Al Fayed made to police
The Metropolitan Police had urged people to come forward with allegations.

Watch: Northern lights over Iceland in sped-up footage
Time-lapse images show the northern lights on the outskirts of the capital Reykjavik.





Boot found on Everest may solve 100-year-old climbing mystery
Andrew Comyn "Sandy" Irvine was climbing Everest in June 1924 when he and his partner vanished.

TV host Jay Blades denies coercive behaviour
The Repair Shop host was charged by police last month.

Gang smuggled £200m of cocaine in banana boxes
Police seized more than two tonnes of the Class A drug which had been exported from Colombia to the UK in 2021.

Yung Filly live show cancelled after rape charge
The rapper and internet personality was charged over rape allegations in Australia on Thursday.





Talks over £1bn UK port expansion ongoing after row
Reports have suggested the plan was at risk after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh's comments.

Alleged spy 'talked about going to Iran for training', court hears
Daniel Khalife asked Iranian contacts if he should travel to Iran or Lebanon to train, prosecutors say.

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How unusual has this hurricane season been?
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have bookended a particularly stormy period. What's behind it?





Northern Lights shimmer over UK in stunning photos
Stunning images are captured from Scotland to as far south as Kent - and those in northern areas may get another glimpse on Friday night.

Kaos creator 'gutted' after Netflix cancels show
Charlie Covell responds to the streamer cancelling the popular comedy series this week.

Weekly quiz: Why was ‘Wagatha Christie’ back in court?
Test how closely you've been paying attention to what has been going on over the past seven days.

Why even at 20 you should care about pension changes
There could be changes to pensions in the Budget, here's what they could mean for workers of all ages.





‘I nearly died drinking a ginger beer – my school’s EpiPen saved my life’
Campaigners want businesses to have EpiPens on hand to treat people having dangerous allergic reactions.

Student finds scorpion crawling inside Shein parcel
Sofia Alonso-Mossinger found the creature in a bag of boots which she had ordered online.

Oscar-winning director sorry for 'antisemitic posts'
The Grierson Trust has removed the filmmaker as a patron because of his social media posts.

One missing, five rescued after Thames boat capsizes
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service appealed for the public to avoid the area while the search continues.





Tesla shares slide after Cybercab robotaxi revealed
Elon Musk revealed a prototype of the long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood film studio - but investors aren't wowed.

BBC launches review into preventing abuses of power
The BBC workplace culture review will focus on "preventing abuse of power" within its workforce.

Selena Gomez 'shines' in new Oscar-tipped musical
The singer and actress stars in Emilia Pérez, a new Netflix musical which has been tipped for awards.

Japanese atomic bomb survivors win Nobel Peace Prize
Nihon Hidankyo, a group of survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, is recognised for its work to rid the world of nuclear weapons.





Police find wanted man hiding inside a sofa
The man is in custody, which is a "little less of a squeeze" for him, say police.

MrBeast: The King of YouTube?
As the world's biggest YouTuber faces controversy, will his empire crumble?

Hurricane Milton: Destruction, politics, and misinformation
Devastating storms in the south-eastern US are hijacking the election narrative

Stokes, the pitch and fast Carse - first-Test talking points
Stephan Shemilt analyses the talking points after England's first-Test win over Pakistan in Multan.





England complete record-breaking win over Pakistan
Jack Leach takes the three wickets England require for a record-breaking win over Pakistan and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Australia on brink of semis after thumping Pakistan
Australia all but secure their place in the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup with a ruthless nine-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai.

Carsley to ditch England experiment but remains attack-minded
Interim boss Lee Carsley will not change his attacking approach when England face Finland on Sunday despite the surprise defeat to Greece.

'You caught the bad guy': McCullough confession on police bodycam
Essex Police body cameras show arrest of Lois and John McCullough's daughter for their murder.