Oregon teacher says she played dead after school shooting
October 22, 2026 |
Crime and US
Becky Drury says a gunman shot her before she could close her classroom door during an attack at an Oregon elementary school. Seriously injured, she pretended to be dead to avoid being shot again.
Florida officer faces charges over dead man’s home and identity
October 22, 2026 |
Crime and US
A Lauderhill police officer faces felony charges after investigators said he used a dead man’s identity while taking over and renovating his home. Reports differ on whether the officer was released on bond and whether his administrative leave is paid.
Vance tells Republicans to stop whining about Ramaswamy attack ad
October 22, 2026 |
Politics and US
Vice President JD Vance rebuked Republicans who criticized a Ramaswamy campaign ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother. The ad omits the circumstances of their estrangement, drawing objections from Acton’s brother and members of both parties.

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France bans some protests as Macron blames far-left groups for violence
October 22, 2026 |
Politics and World
French authorities banned demonstrations in parts of several cities after weekend violence. Macron blamed far-left groups and said approved union marches could be offered alternative routes.
France reports first known human case of Shamonda virus
October 22, 2026 |
Health, Science and World
France has reported the first known human Shamonda virus infection in a severely immunocompromised patient who died in October. Authorities say there is no identified risk to the general public while they investigate how the patient became infected.
Kyiv strikes kill one as US pushes to restart peace talks
October 22, 2026 |
Politics and World
Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least one person and injured 22 as Washington pressed Moscow to resume talks with Ukraine. Russia said it was willing in principle, but questioned Ukrainian and European proposals.