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'Beat the sh*t out of him': Man reportedly assaulted, choked neighbor for mistreating dog

An man is charged after admitting to police he “beat the sh*t out of him,” in reference to an altercation with a neighbor.

A look at the contenders for House speaker and the demands they're facing from fellow Republicans

WASHINGTON (AP) — For Republicans, it's a question with no clear answer: Who becomes House speaker after Kevin McCarthy? Despite former President Donald Trump's endorsement of House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio on Friday, it's not at all certain that any of the GOP candidates will be able t

Police found 115 bodies at Colorado 'green' funeral home while investigating putrid smells

CAÑON CITY, Colo. (AP) — At least 115 decaying bodies were found at a storage facility for a “green” funeral operator, after neighbors reported abhorrent smells emanating from the location in rural southern Colorado, police said Friday, calling it a “disturbing discovery.

Florida parents arrested after twin infant dies, sibling suffers 'severe injuries,' police say

A pair of Florida parents are facing child abuse charges after one of their a 3-month-old twins died and the other sustained 'severe injuries,' police said.

Why the NFL cares about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Eager as the National Football League has been to cater to the recent public fixation with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, it’s certainly not taking any credit for creating the outsized storyline that has emerged around the pop superstar and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.

Precision missile strike on cafe hosting soldier's wake decimates Ukrainian village

HROZA, Ukraine (AP) — The cafe had been closed throughout the war but reopened especially for a dead soldier’s wake, and almost every household in the village sent someone to mourn the native son.

Trump's New York civil fraud trial rolls on after an appeals judge declines to halt it

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial will roll ahead next week after the former president lost a bid Friday to halt the proceedings while he fights a pretrial ruling that could strip him of Trump Tower and other marquee properties.

Around the world

Man encouraged by chatbot to kill Queen Elizabeth II in 2021 was sentenced to 9 years

A Star Wars fanatic who was encouraged by a chatbot “girlfriend” to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II was sentenced Thursday to nine years in prison for taking his plot to Windsor Castle, where he scaled the walls and was caught with a loaded crossbow nearly two years ago.

Ivory Coast's president removes the prime minister and dissolves the government in a major reshuffle

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has removed the country’s prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a senior public official.

A Russian missile attack in eastern Ukraine kills a 10-year-old boy and his grandmother

KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian missile attack killed a 10-year-old boy and his grandmother Friday in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, officials said.

US student faces Dubai jail after ‘humiliating’ treatment

A New York student who has been detained in the UAE could face jail time after being accused of "assaulting and insulting" Dubai airport staff.

Biden administration is resuming deportation flights for Venezuelan migrants as arrivals grow

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Biden administration will resume deporting Venezuelan migrants, the largest single group encountered at the U.S.-Mexico border last month, back to their economically troubled country as their arrivals continue to grow. The process is expected to begin shortly, said two U.S.

At least 16 migrants killed, 29 injured in a bus crash in southern Mexico

Authorities say 16 migrants from Venezuela and Haiti are dead following a bus crash in southern Mexico.

Biden stuns allies with border wall bombshell

President Biden’s decision this week to move forward with border wall construction that Democrats have long denounced shocked allies and immigration advocates.

Technology

Unforgettable tricks to control your iPhone with voice commands, touch

Voice command and touch are two features you can use on your Apple iPhone to make your device easily accessible to whatever functions you want it to perform.

One-fifth of Silicon Valley offices are available as empty spaces balloon

One-fifth of Silicon Valley's office buildings are empty, the highest such level since the last recession.

Microsoft’s C# Dev Kit for Visual Studio Code reaches GA

C# Dev Kit, a Visual Studio Code extension for “editor first” C# development, has reached general availability, Microsoft announced on October 4. The extension leverages C# language services and helps developers manage and test their C# code.

Elon Musk facing defamation lawsuit in Texas over posts that falsely identified man in protest

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A California man who says he was harassed after Elon Musk amplified posts on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that falsely placed the man at a confrontation involving far-right protesters sued the billionaire for defamation in a lawsuit filed Monday.

Many ways to use the echo command on Linux

The echo command (a bash built-in) is one of the very basic commands on Linux. As with ls and pwd, you can't sit on the command line very long without using it. At the same time, echo has quite a few uses that many of us never take advantage of.

SEC sues Musk to testify in Twitter probe 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Elon Musk on Thursday in an effort to compel him to testify in its probe over Musk’s purchase of Twitter, the platform now known as X.

What's streaming now: Drake, 'Fair Play,' Assassin’s Creed Mirage and William Friedkin's last film

Drake's latest album, the corporate movie thriller “Fair Play” starring Phoebe Dynevor, and a game show on CBS that's being described as Mexico’s version of Bingo are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you Among the offerings worth your time as selected by Th

Sports News

Lionel Messi may play Saturday, Inter Miami hints in social media post

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi's absence from Inter Miami's lineup may be over. The team used social media on Friday to post “Nos vemos mañana” — translation, “see you tomorrow” — with a photo of the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner. Inter Miami plays host to Cincinnati on Saturday night.

Chicago Bears roll to 40-20 victory over Washington Commanders

WASHINGTON D.C. — It was the Justin Fields and D.J. Moore show Thursday night in Washington D.C. as the Chicago Bears demolished the Washington Commanders, 40-20, for their first win of the season.

Warriors to hold practice at Chase Center open to the public

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Dub Nation, want to see your Golden State Warriors practice? The team announced fans will be able to watch the Warriors practice at Chase Center. The open practice will be on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are $5 each.

Jazz rookies hope to make immediate impact

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - For Utah Jazz rookies Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George and Brice Sensabaugh, having each other to lean on as they enter the NBA has been a blessing. "When you come into the NBA, you're coming into a new world basically," said George.

Cam Rising tore multiple ligaments in Rose Bowl

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - Expecting Cam Rising to make a return for the first week of the 2023 season was apparently extremely unrealistic. Rising has in fact missed the first five games of the season, and has yet to be cleared by his doctor to play again.

No. 25 Fresno State beats Nevada, improves to 5-0

FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) - Auburn had a chance to beat Georgia on Saturday. The Tigers had two different leads, 10-0 and 17-10. They ended up losing. Had they won, the longest winning streak in the FBS would belong to Fresno State.

Juventus star Paul Pogba facing four-year suspension for positive test for banned substance

Juventus midfielder and France national star Paul Pogba could be suspended for four years after tests revealed enhanced testosterone levels.

Politics News

Republican John Lee announces challenge to Democrat Horsford for seat in Congress

Republican John Lee, the former mayor of North Las Vegas, is running against Democrat Steven Horsford in Nevada's 4th Congressional District.

Pharmacies begin dispensing abortion pills

A handful of pharmacies are offering the pills 10 months after the Biden administration allowed them to do so.

UAW announces win on future GM battery plants; strike continues

Union member say the request for a 30% pay raise is in line with raises received by auto company CEOs.

Lawmakers consider major decisions to shape future of FAA

Soon a new leader could take over the Federal Aviation Administration, with important implications for traveling Americans.

Frustrations mount at City Hall over Johnson's handling of homelessness

Under Illinois law, municipalities must ask voters to approve any restructuring of real estate transfer taxes.

Lombardo files lawsuit challenging ethics censure, fine over use of badge on campaign trail

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo filed a lawsuit challenging the state ethics commission’s authority to censure and fine the former Clark County sheriff for using his publicly issued sheriff's uniform and badge during his 2022 gubernatorial campaign.

Now a senator, Laphonza Butler makes a proud return to EMILY’s List

It’s still unclear if Butler will run for the special election to complete the final weeks of Dianne Feinstein’s term, or the full six-year term beginning in 2025.