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Congress Recesses, Trump Hits the Trail, and the Supreme Court Opens a New Term

Sunday, October 4

Congress has left Washington and won’t return until after Election Day, which means the next few weeks belong to the campaign trail. President Trump is rallying in Grand Island, Nebraska, this week for Republican Senator Pete Ricketts, who faces a stronger-than-expected challenge from independent... Read More.

Former U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton to Lead Independent Review After Tennessee’s Second Botched Execution This Year

Sunday, October 4

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s office announced Saturday that former U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton will conduct an independent review of Christa Pike’s botched execution. Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, received two doses of pentobarbital on Wednesday. Her attorneys said she was “alive... Read More.

Two Dead, 35 Injured in Georgia Homecoming Party Shooting: What We Know So Far

Sunday, October 4

A homecoming block party in Vienna, Georgia, turned deadly early Sunday morning when gunfire broke out at a celebration with more than 1,000 people in attendance. Two men, ages 20 and 23, were killed, and around 35 people were injured, with 25 taken to... Read More.

Two Dead, Dozens Injured After Gunfire at Georgia Homecoming Party

Sunday, October 4

A homecoming celebration in Vienna, Georgia, home to roughly a few thousand people, was interrupted by gunfire early Sunday morning. Officials say more than a thousand people had gathered for the party, and deputies were on scene monitoring the crowd when shots were fired... Read More.

37,000 Squishy Toys Recalled Nationwide: Water Bead Hazard Can Be Deadly for Kids

Sunday, October 4

About 37,000 squishy toys sold nationwide are under recall because the water beads inside them expand beyond the mandatory toy safety standard, creating a serious hazard for young children. The two products affected are squishy dumpling toys, model 3655, sold in tan steamer-shaped containers,... Read More.

13-Year-Old Killed Shielding His Sister From Gunfire to Receive Youth Heroism Award

Sunday, October 4

Sha’michal Russell was 13 years old, playing on a basketball court at a Shreveport apartment complex last Monday, when police say a shooter fired multiple rounds from a distance. Three children were hit. Sha’michal died at the hospital. His 3-year-old sister was not injured,... Read More.

Frozen Berry Recall: Great Value and Trader Joe’s Products Pulled Over E. coli Risk

Sunday, October 4

Two frozen berry products sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s are being recalled because they may be contaminated with E. coli. The Walmart recall covers Great Value frozen organic blueberries and frozen organic Triple Berry Blend in 10-ounce bags, sold in 30 states plus... Read More.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month on the Suncoast: Where to Get Screened and How to Get Help Paying for It

Sunday, October 4

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for Suncoast residents the most valuable thing to come out of it isn’t a ribbon. It’s a phone number and a plan. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends mammograms every two years for women ages 40... Read More.

Oregon Teen Charged With Terrorism After Mixing Toxic Chemicals in School Cafeteria: What Families Should Know

Sunday, October 4

A 15-year-old student at Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon, is facing one count of first-degree domestic terrorism and 12 counts of attempted murder after allegedly mixing hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen cyanide in the school cafeteria on September 8. The chemical reaction sickened... Read More.

Rasmussen Flirts With History as Rays Take Game 1 From Yankees 1-0

Saturday, October 3

Drew Rasmussen was seven and two-thirds innings into a no-hitter when Austin Wells doubled to right, and just like that, one of the most electric playoff nights in recent Suncoast memory came down to a single swing. Rasmussen struck out ten and walked two,... Read More.

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Congress Recesses, Trump Hits the Trail, and the Supreme Court Opens a New Term

Former U.S. Attorney Ed Stanton to Lead Independent Review After Tennessee’s Second Botched Execution This Year

Two Dead, 35 Injured in Georgia Homecoming Party Shooting: What We Know So Far

Two Dead, Dozens Injured After Gunfire at Georgia Homecoming Party

37,000 Squishy Toys Recalled Nationwide: Water Bead Hazard Can Be Deadly for Kids

13-Year-Old Killed Shielding His Sister From Gunfire to Receive Youth Heroism Award

Frozen Berry Recall: Great Value and Trader Joe’s Products Pulled Over E. coli Risk

Breast Cancer Awareness Month on the Suncoast: Where to Get Screened and How to Get Help Paying for It

Oregon Teen Charged With Terrorism After Mixing Toxic Chemicals in School Cafeteria: What Families Should Know

Rasmussen Flirts With History as Rays Take Game 1 From Yankees 1-0

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