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PBS NewsHour

most recent: 8:15 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

Bill Walker, Alaska governor, suspends re-election bid

DOJ announces criminal charges as Russian citizen accused of election interference

News Wrap: Pompeo denies hearing audio of Khashoggi murder

Why health care has become a top issue for voters in deep red states

How a new ethics investigation fits into Ryan Zinke’s other problems

The Guardian

most recent: 7:42 AM EDT, Saturday, October 20

John Bolton pushing Trump to withdraw from Russian nuclear arms treaty

UK joins chorus of disapproval after Trump praises assault on Guardian reporter

At least 50 dead as train hits crowd watching fireworks in India

Afghans go to polls amid violence and corruption claims

Julian Assange launches legal action against Ecuador

The Raw Story

AlterNet

most recent: 8:34 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

Trump's Response to the Newest Revelation that Russia Is Still Attacking Our Elections Shows Why He's Unfit to Be President

Alaska's Sitting Governor Abruptly Drops out of Re-Election Bid in Major Race Shake-Up — Here's Why

The Need for Free Expression: Here Are 5 Highlights of Jamal Khashoggi’s Final Column

CNN Threatened With Lawsuit After Reporting GOP Candidate's Gross Comments About Women

Major Texas Newspaper Dumps Ted Cruz and Gives Glowing Endorsement of Beto O'Rourke

Zero Hedge

most recent: 2:42 AM EDT, Saturday, October 20

Snyder: 'The Thinning' Continues - US Birth Rate Slumps To Another All-Time Low

LA Competes For California's Most Disgusting City As "Typhus Zone" Underscores Skid Row Squalor

Will China Win The Artificial Intelligence Race?

The Next Flu Explosion: Rise In Obesity And Diabetes Will Exacerbate Future Pandemics

Escobar: What Sanctions On Russia And China Really Mean

The Onion

most recent: 9:06 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

Manny Machado Denies Playing Dirty After Late Slide Into Pitcher’s Mound

Skip Bayless Rips Shannon Sharpe’s Heart From Body During Debate On Cowboys O-Line

Trump Has Raised Over $100 Million For Reelection Campaign

Study Finds Over 5 Million Birds Die Annually From Head-On Collisions With Clouds

If Any Autistic Kids Are Tryna Go To Prom With Me, I’d Be More Than Happy To Do That Shit (By Logan Paul)

Think Progress

most recent: 9:05 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

Saudi Arabia claims Jamal Khashoggi died due to ‘fist fight’

Justice Department charges Russian with attempting to interfere in 2018 midterms

Fake Iranian tweets targeted progressive Americans with the weird and the wild

Eric Trump downplays Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, says billions of dollars are on the line

The NFL’s treatment of Colin Kaepernick is why we’re stuck with Maroon 5 at the Super Bowl

Common Dreams

most recent: 2:42 AM EDT, Saturday, October 20

'We Call BS': As Saudi Arabia Claims Khashoggi Killed in 'Fistfight,' Trump White House Issues 'Laughably Weak' Response

In Just Three Days, 'Genius' Fundraising Campaign by Progressive Group Pours $500,000 Into Overlooked State-Level Democratic Campaigns

'Bolton Gonna Bolton': Trump's National Security Adviser Pushing to Ditch Nuclear Arms Treaty With Russia

'We're Voting Them Out': What It Looked Like When Horde of Hoosiers Marched With Bernie Sanders to Early-Voting Site After Indiana Rally

With GOP Candidate Also Overseeing Georgia Elections, 107,000 Voters Purged in Yet Another Suppression Effort

The Nation

most recent: 5:54 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

President Body Slam Needs to Be Checked and Balanced

Mexico’s Discount-Health-Care Problem

Russia’s Unlearned Lessons From the Failed Revolt of 1993

The Climate Won’t Stop Changing In 2100

Washington’s Ire Shifts From Kim Jong-un to Moon Jae-in

Mother Jones

most recent: 6:24 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

New Justice Department Case Shows Russia Is Now Attacking the Midterm Elections

A Pro-Obamacare Ballot Measure Has a Big Lead in Utah

DOJ Charges Russian With Conspiring to Disrupt 2018 Elections

Empress Of’s New Album Is a Tale of Love, Heartbreak, and Everything In Between

Friday Cat Blogging – 19 October 2018

Hot Air

most recent: 9:05 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

Kyrsten Sinema said she didn’t approve her own group’s flyers but these emails suggest she did (Update)

Alaska poll: Palin would probably beat Murkowski in an Alaska Senate primary, but…

Saudis conclude Khashoggi died after a fight broke out in the consulate (Update)

No, really, why does Ben Sasse want to be a senator?

“We’re not going to let this go”: Mika Brzezinski kinda sorta blames Trump for Khashoggi’s death

The New York Times

most recent: 12:04 AM EDT, Saturday, October 20

Saudi Arabia Says Jamal Khashoggi Was Killed in Consulate Fight

Uproar Over Dissident Rattles Saudi Royal Family

Trump, Breaking With U.S. Intelligence, Appears to Accept Saudi Explanation of Journalist’s Death

Justice Dept. Accuses Russians of Interfering in Midterm Elections

U.S. to Tell Russia It Is Leaving Landmark I.N.F. Treaty

Washington Post

most recent: 10:24 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

How do you make a dinosaur relatable? Show it as a parent.

The scent of a season: Explaining the aromas of autumn

U.S. set to expand exemptions to birth control coverage

USC reaches $240 million proposed settlement with patients of gynecologist

How Mega Millions changed the odds to create a record-breaking $1.6 billion jackpot

Chicago Tribune

Detroit Free Press

most recent: 5:44 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

Days before her 18th birthday, Macomb teen's adoption dream comes true

Detroit police investigate second funeral home, raid a third

More than 958,000 Michigan voters have asked for absentee ballots

Snyder appoints Lt. Gov. Brian Calley to Oakland University board

Ex-Macomb County Jail doctor accused of trading candy for inmate sex

San Jose Mercury News

most recent: 3:10 AM EDT, Saturday, October 20

San Jose: Pedestrian dies after being struck by SUV

High school football: Friday’s scores, Saturday’s schedule

Football: Liberty edges Pittsburg in heavyweight thriller

Mega Millions jackpot: And the winning numbers are …

Saudi officials: Khashoggi died in fight in the consulate

Philadelphia Inquirer

most recent: 9:10 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

Eagles trade deadline preview: What Howie Roseman could do | Jeff McLane

Penn's pioneering all-female musical comedy troupe launched an SNL star. What's next?

Poconos peak leaf peeping weeks late

Who is black in America? Ethnic tensions flare between black Americans and black immigrants.

Saudi Arabia fires five top officials, arrests 18 after admitting Khashoggi was killed in a fight at consulate

Los Angeles Times

most recent: 5:44 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

Saudis admit Khashoggi's death, say they have dismissed senior official

Russian accountant charged with interfering in 2018 midterm campaign

Trump's praise for a congressman's attack on a reporter, amid outcry over slain Saudi journalist, draws fire

Nancy Pelosi hints at short-term lease on House speakership

Khashoggi, Trump and the press: A president who pretends to hate reporters confronts an ally who really does

Reuters

most recent: 2:42 AM EDT, Saturday, October 20

Alaska's independent governor ends re-election bid, endorses Democrat

BepiColombo spacecraft starts seven-year journey to Mercury

Migrants camp on bridge between Guatemala and Mexico as U.S. pressure mounts

Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi died in consulate, Trump says Saudi account credible

Afghans vote amid chaos, corruption and Taliban threats

CBS

most recent: 7:41 AM EDT, Saturday, October 20

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion after no one wins latest drawing

Migrant caravan to U.S. faced Mexican riot police and pepper spray

Eye Opener: Saudi Arabia admits Jamal Khashoggi was killed

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker suspends campaign, endorses Democrat

Saudi Arabia confirms Jamal Khashoggi was killed at consulate

NBC

ABC

CNN

most recent: 9:20 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

Five high-ranking Saudi officials were dismissed and 18 other Saudis have been detained

Saudis say a fight led to Khashoggi's death

Read Saudi Arabia's statement on journalist's death

Lawmakers are skeptical about Saudi explanation

Congressman: Saudis are engaged in a cover-up

Financial Times

most recent: 8:15 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

Khashoggi’s death confirmed by Saudi Arabia

Jony Ive on the Apple Watch and Big Tech’s responsibilities

Russian charged with meddling in US midterms

Schlumberger chief warns on US shale oil production

Facebook hires Clegg as head of global affairs

BBC

most recent: 7:50 AM EDT, Saturday, October 20

Khashoggi killing: Turkey vows to reveal 'truth' on Saudi critic's death

Afghanistan election: Polling 'to be extended' amid delays

Migrant caravan halted by Mexico police on Guatemala border

Australia government suffers Wentworth by-election defeat

Brazil museum fire: Prized 'Luzia' fossil skull recovered

NPR

most recent: 8:20 AM EDT, Saturday, October 20

Opinion: A President In Praise Of Strongmen And Dictators

Nixon's Saturday Night Massacre Casts Shadow As Trump Considers Fate Of DOJ Leaders

A Great African Kingdom Tells Its History In Fabulous Royal Clothes

The Russia Investigations: Why Are Democrats Avoiding The Russia Imbroglio?

'It Will Be Years' Before Life At Tyndall Air Force Base Returns To Normal

Haaretz - (Israel)

most recent: 5:40 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

‘We must learn to fail’: Germany’s largest scientific research institute comes to Israel

U.S. charges Russian citizen for conspiring to interfere in 2018 midterms

Belgian trade union boss says Israel kills Palestinian kids for their organs

German citizenship applications from Nazi-era refugees in U.K. spike post-Brexit vote

New Holocaust museum in Hungary met with mixed reactions among Jewish groups

China Daily

most recent: 7:55 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

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Chinese agri-tech helps Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa prosper

The golden soup everyone is talking about

New restaurant offers spicy choice

Famous hotpot joint finds a new specialty

Russia Today

most recent: 7:21 AM EDT, Saturday, October 20

US invents new ‘meddling’ charges to play ‘Russia card’ ahead of midterms - Moscow FM official

What, you didn’t know that grazing elephants are absolutely normal in Siberia?

Over 60 civilians killed in US-led coalition airstrikes in Deir ez-Zor – Syrian state media

Epic trip to hot planet: First Euro-Japanese space mission to unravel Mercury’s mysteries (VIDEO)

US and Russian defense ministers meet for first time, Mattis expresses condolences on Kerch tragedy

Al-Jazeera - (Qatar)

most recent: 8:11 AM EDT, Saturday, October 20

Jamal Khashoggi case: All the latest updates

Trump border detentions 'state-sponsored child abuse'

How the Saudi narrative of Khashoggi's killing changed in 20 days

Did black wealth decrease under President Obama?

Who is Ahmed al-Asiri, the sacked Saudi intelligence official?

CBC

most recent: 7:12 AM EDT, Saturday, October 20

Saudis blame 'fistfight' for Jamal Khashoggi's death

Afghan parliamentary polls underway despite threats

Hurricane Michael victims ID'd as death toll rises, recovery effort drags on

At least 59 killed as train strikes Hindu festival revellers in India

Migrants break Guatemala border fence, met by Mexican police

DW - (Germany)

most recent: 7:22 AM EDT, Saturday, October 20

India: Scores dead as train plows into revelers at religious festival

Why legalize cannabis, when we could promote coffee and tea rooms?

Taiwan's independence rally draws thousands, irks China

Afghanistan election: Multiple blasts reported at Kabul polling stations

Africa's youngest billionaire returns home after kidnapping: company

France 24

most recent: 9:15 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi died in consulate, Trump says Saudi explanation credible

Old suspicions resurface as Afghans vote in parliamentary polls

Air France, unions reach deal aimed at ending months of strikes

Women barred from entering Hindu temple in India’s Kerala state

As Khashoggi crisis grows, Saudi king asserts authority, checks son's power

Sydney Morning Herald

most recent: 9:10 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

Rihanna turns down Super Bowl show, backs Kaepernick

Oldest Brazilian fossil found in debris of National Museum

Saudi state media confirms Khashoggi died in Ankara consulate

US charges Russian for conspiracy to interfere in elections

Train mows down crowd at India festival, dozens dead

Toronto Star

most recent: 9:10 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

California moves forward with pot delivery regulations

Jamal Khashoggi spent the last year of his life looking over his shoulder

The real swing voters of Orange County: Wealthy California districts that are key to the U.S. midterms

Trump revives fiery immigration rhetoric coming into midterms

Justice Department accuses Russians of interfering in U.S. midterm elections

National Post

most recent: 9:20 PM EDT, Friday, October 19

Andrew Coyne: Electoral reform is finally coming to Canada and not a moment too soon

‘A 24/7 thing’: Ottawa police begin checkstop blitz to target cannabis-impaired drivers — even in the morning

John Ivison: Federal Liberals stumbled into a $20B windfall — then they spent it all

Design by British firm BAE picked for Canada’s $60B warship replacement program

Speeding train runs over crowd watching fireworks in India, killing at least 50 people