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"NCIS" actor Katrina Law reflects on season 24 evolution of her character, Jessica Knight

October 16, 2026 • CBS News

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Katrina Law, an actor on the TV show "NCIS," talks about how her character Jessica Knight has changed in season 24. The new season includes surprising storylines and some familiar characters.

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Katrina Law plays Jessica Knight on "NCIS."
Season 24 introduces new twists in the story.
Some old characters from previous seasons return.
Katrina Law shared insights about her character’s development.
The discussion was featured on CBS News.

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Growing dispute over Starlink disruptions in Ukraine

October 16, 2026 • CBS News

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There is a growing dispute about who ordered the reduction of Starlink internet speeds in Ukraine. This slowdown affected drone operations and, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, endangered lives.

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Starlink internet speeds in Ukraine were restricted.
The slowdown disrupted the use of drones.
President Zelenskyy said the disruptions put lives at risk.
It is unclear who gave the order to reduce Starlink speeds.
Starlink is a satellite internet service important for Ukraine’s communications.
The issue has caused increasing tension and debate.
Media coverage is ongoing as the situation develops.

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Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC

October 16, 2026 • BBC World

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Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said it is a big mistake for President Trump’s government to limit the support the US gives Ukraine, such as satellite and intelligence help, which Ukraine uses to defend itself against Russia. He warned that reducing this aid could make Russia’s war continue longer instead of helping peace.

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Italy’s Defence Minister, Guido Crosetto, criticized the US for limiting satellite and intelligence support to Ukraine.
Crosetto called this limitation a "major mistake" that risks prolonging Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
US officials and President Trump deny that the US has slowed internet services or stopped sharing early warnings with Ukraine.
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized Trump’s deal to buy diesel from Russia, saying it gave Russia legitimacy during the war.
Meloni’s government has supported Ukraine with military and humanitarian aid, despite some classified details.
Crosetto said Italian military support will continue while the current government is in power but warned future aid could be harder to approve because of upcoming elections.
A far-right Italian party, Futuro Nazionale, led by Roberto Vannacci, opposes helping Ukraine and is sympathetic to Russia.
Crosetto strongly condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine, calling them evil.

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Southern California wildfires force evacuations amid powerful Santa Ana winds

October 16, 2026 • CBS News

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Two wildfires in Southern California, near Malibu and Orange County, have caused evacuations. The fires are spreading due to hot, dry weather and strong Santa Ana winds.

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Wildfires are burning in Malibu and Orange County, California.
Authorities have ordered people to leave their homes to stay safe.
Hot and dry weather conditions make the fires worse.
Strong Santa Ana winds are spreading the fires quickly.
Firefighters are working to control the fires.
The situation is ongoing and under close watch by officials.
Residents are advised to follow evacuation orders.

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The Papers: 'Mystery drones over UK' and 'Troops heading to Poland for war games'

October 16, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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British RAF jets had two close encounters with unknown drones flying high above the North Sea during training this year. Separately, hundreds of British troops will go to Poland next month to practice scenarios related to the war in Ukraine, alongside French and German forces.

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RAF jets reported two near collisions with unidentified drones flying at 17,000 feet, much higher than the legal limit for drones.
The RAF informed police about the drone sightings, and several external investigations are ongoing.
British troops will join a military exercise in Poland next month simulating deployment to Ukraine after a possible ceasefire.
The exercise in Poland will also include soldiers from France and Germany and is described as the first of its kind.
Separately, the White House is looking to reduce diesel prices by easing sanctions on Russian ships amid ongoing war in Ukraine.
Nine women have accused officers from Devon and Cornwall police of abuse. The police deny covering up but promise better protection for victims.
The European Union is considering plans to allow Britons under 30 to work in Europe, possibly relaxing visa and tuition fee demands.
The BBC may cancel the long-running TV show DIY SOS as a cost-saving measure despite its work helping families.

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Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping

October 16, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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More than one million people in the UK who have never smoked cigarettes now use vapes, according to a recent survey. Many say they started vaping due to social reasons, stress, or the habit of holding something in their hands, even though vaping contains nicotine, which is addictive.

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Over one million UK residents who never smoked cigarettes now vape.
Vaping was originally designed to help smokers quit cigarettes.
Nicotine in vapes is addictive and can cause withdrawal symptoms like irritability and anxiety.
Some people vape to manage feelings like social anxiety or stress.
Vaping can become a regular, automatic habit connected with other activities like using phones or computers.
Young adults, especially those aged 25-34, are the most likely to vape daily or occasionally.
The long-term health effects of vaping are not yet fully known.
Some experts say vaping may prevent people from starting to smoke traditional cigarettes, which are more harmful.

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during West Bank olive harvest and beat U.S. photojournalist

October 16, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the West Bank during the olive harvest, setting fires and beating people including a U.S. photojournalist. Local officials reported violence in several villages, and rights groups say Israeli security forces have often failed to stop or punish the attackers.

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Attacks took place in at least eight Palestinian villages in the northern West Bank during the olive harvest season.
Israeli settlers set fire to cars and trees and physically assaulted residents and a foreign photojournalist.
Heidi Levine, a Washington Post photographer, was beaten and hospitalized after being assaulted by masked settlers.
The West Bank has about 3 million Palestinians and over 500,000 Israeli settlers, and has been under Israeli military control since 1967.
The number of settler attacks has increased sharply this year, especially before Israel’s Oct. 27 elections.
Rights groups and some governments accuse Israel of allowing or even assisting settlers in these attacks.
Israeli military condemned the violence and reported that soldiers fired live ammunition at an unarmed Palestinian village council member.
The U.S. State Department condemned violence in the West Bank and offered support to the injured journalist.

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Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year

October 16, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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This article shares popular costume ideas for Halloween 2026, inspired by TV shows, movies, and current trends. Outfits like Claudia Winkleman from The Traitors, characters from the series Off Campus, and Nikki from the horror film Obsession are expected to be popular choices.

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People want Halloween costumes that are extraordinary, glamorous, and a bit funny, not just scary.
Claudia Winkleman’s look from the TV show The Traitors will be a common choice.
Characters Dean and Allie from Off Campus dress as J-Lo and Maverick, providing couple costume ideas.
Nikki from the horror movie Obsession is a trendy costume, especially her red and black zebra print top.
Some popular older shows and movies like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Practical Magic may see a comeback in costume choices.
Fans are also inspired by this year’s hit films, such as Wuthering Heights and The Odyssey, for Gothic-style costumes.
Special effects makeup artists are preparing to help people replicate these looks.
Costume shops report high demand and waitlists for some popular outfit pieces.

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Albanian PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for unrest as student protests intensify

October 16, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama blamed outside forces for violent student protests demanding his resignation. The protests, which began over corruption and poor university conditions, have spread across several cities and involved clashes with police.

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Student protests in Albania have turned violent, with clashes between police and demonstrators.
Protesters are calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign due to corruption and bad university conditions.
Rama accused “foreign hands” of stirring unrest and denied that the protests reflect genuine local concerns.
The protests started after the sale of part of Albania’s coastline to a luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law.
Demonstrators targeted banks, government buildings, and set fires in several cities beyond the capital, Tirana.
Police detained 160 people for alleged violence during the protests.
Rama rejected resignation demands but expressed willingness to discuss education cost issues.
Albania is trying to join the European Union, but corruption and organized crime slow down the process.

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Israeli settlers attack American journalist and Palestinians during olive harvest in West Bank

October 16, 2026 • CBS News

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An American photojournalist was hurt after being attacked by Israeli settlers while Palestinians were harvesting olives in the West Bank. The incident took place in northern Israel and involved violence during the olive harvest season.

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The victim is an American photojournalist working in the West Bank area.
The attackers were Israeli settlers.
The attack happened during the olive harvest, a time when Palestinians gather olives.
The location is in northern Israel, in the West Bank region.
The photojournalist was taken to the hospital after the attack.
The incident was reported by CBS News senior reporter Dov Lieber.
Such attacks are part of ongoing tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the region.

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Expedition to locate Amelia Earhart's plane facing severe weather challenges

October 16, 2026 • CBS News

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A team of 17 people is searching for clues about what happened to Amelia Earhart, the famous pilot who disappeared long ago. They are working on a small island in the South Pacific but are having trouble because of bad weather.

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The team has 17 members.
They are investigating Amelia Earhart's disappearance.
Their research takes place on a remote South Pacific island.
The search was started after a strange object was seen on satellite radar in 2020.
Severe weather is making the search difficult.
CBS News reporter Lana Zak is covering the story.

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Centcom commander says naval blockade cost Iran $25B in oil revenue

October 16, 2026 • The Hill

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The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) says that its naval blockade has caused Iran to lose $25 billion in oil sales. This action aims to stop Iran from exporting crude oil, affecting the country’s oil revenue.

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U.S. Centcom Commander Admiral Brad Cooper announced the impact of the naval blockade.
The blockade targeted Iran’s crude oil exports.
Iran has lost about $25 billion in oil revenue due to this blockade.
The blockade is part of U.S. efforts to limit Iran’s economic resources.
The statement was made publicly on a recent Friday.
Crude oil refers to unrefined petroleum, a major export product for Iran.

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Alleged Chinese agent has ties to overseas scam group

October 16, 2026 • CBS News

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Wanying "Heather" Zhang, a realtor in California, was arrested for acting as an unregistered foreign agent and allegedly spying on the son of the Taiwanese president. Investigations also show her connections to a Cambodian criminal group accused of using forced labor to run scams that stole billions from Americans.

Key Facts

Zhang was charged last week for acting as an unregistered foreign agent.
She is accused of spying on the son of Taiwan’s president.
CBS News found links between Zhang and a Cambodian crime organization.
The Cambodian group allegedly uses forced labor.
This group is involved in multi-billion-dollar scams targeting Americans.
Zhang’s alleged activities connect foreign spying and criminal scams.
The investigation highlights concerns about foreign influence and crime linked to China.
The case is under active investigation by U.S. and international authorities.

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Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal

October 16, 2026 • BBC World

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Christina Block, a wealthy German heiress, is on trial for allegedly ordering the kidnapping of her children from their father in Denmark during a custody dispute. The case involves a security firm from Israel and has led to the arrest of Germany’s former intelligence chief on unrelated espionage charges.

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Christina Block is accused of hiring an Israeli security firm to abduct her two children from their father in Denmark.
The abduction happened during New Year’s 2023-2024, when the children and their father watched fireworks.
Prosecutors say the children were forced into a car, had their mouths taped, and the girl’s hands tied.
The children were held in Germany until their mother came to pick them up on January 2, 2024.
Six people, including Christina, her family lawyer, and her partner, face charges related to the abduction.
Jonathan G, an Israeli citizen involved, admitted participation but claimed he thought it was a rescue.
The custody battle has involved courts in both Germany and Denmark with conflicting rulings.
Germany’s former intelligence chief, August Hanning, was arrested for treason and espionage, but this is not connected to the abduction case.

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A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side, captivating New Yorkers

October 16, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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A family of barn owls has nested in a water tower on Manhattan's Upper West Side, marking the first recorded instance of barn owls breeding in Manhattan in modern times. The owls have drawn large crowds of residents and birdwatchers eager to see the rare birds in the city.

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Barn owls nested in a water tower near Central Park on West 75th Street.
This is the first known barn owl nesting in Manhattan in recorded history.
Barn owls are rare in New York City parks and live at the edge of their natural range in the area.
The barn owl population has been declining significantly over time.
Residents and birdwatchers gather nightly to observe the owls, including adults and several fledglings (young owls).
The owls have sparked excitement because they are secretive, nocturnal animals rarely seen in Manhattan.
Local experts have confirmed multiple fledglings and at least two adult barn owls at the site.
Past favorite birds in NYC include Pale Male the red-tailed hawk and Flaco the Eurasian eagle-owl.

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Italy probes Israel’s Katz over abuse, sexual assault of flotilla activists

October 16, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz and others over how activists were treated when Israeli forces stopped boats trying to reach Gaza in 2025 and 2026. The investigation looks into accusations including torture, kidnapping, injuries, theft, and sexual assault of detained activists.

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The probe includes Israel Katz, military and police officials, and focuses on treatment of activists on Gaza-bound boats.
The boats were intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters in two missions, in 2025 and 2026.
Around 50 Italian citizens who were detained after these missions filed complaints leading to the investigation.
Activists reported beatings, injuries, death threats, insults, and accusations of terrorism.
The second mission’s detainees described more severe abuse, including beatings in dark, tasers, rubber bullets, and sexual assaults.
Italian prosecutors requested judicial help from Israel to gather more details but have not said if Israel responded.
Under Italian law, crimes against Italian citizens abroad can be tried in Italy.
Similar investigations are happening in other European countries through EU judicial cooperation.

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Oregon shooting victims: three boys and female teacher killed at elementary school

October 16, 2026 • Guardian World

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A 16-year-old shooter opened fire at Silver Rail elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing four people, including three children and a teacher, before being shot by a bystander. Two others, including a seven-year-old girl and a woman, were injured and are receiving medical care.

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The shooting happened at Silver Rail elementary school in Bend, Oregon.
Four people were killed: three boys aged 5, 8, and 11, and a 25-year-old teacher named Megan Lambert.
The 16-year-old shooter was killed by a bystander at the scene.
Rhoam Summer, age 5, was one of the children who died; his family described him as bright and fun-loving.
Megan Lambert was a teacher and volleyball coach who loved working at the school.
A seven-year-old girl named Saylor Graham was injured and is in serious but stable condition in a hospital.
Becky Drury, a 54-year-old woman, was also injured and is recovering after surgery.
Police have respected the families’ privacy by not releasing the names of the other two boys.

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An inside look at negotiations to free the Oct. 7 hostages

October 16, 2026 • CBS News

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A new book called "Brink" reveals details about secret talks to free hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Brett McGurk, a former White House official, shares behind-the-scenes information about these negotiations.

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Hostages were taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
Negotiations were conducted to try to free these hostages.
Brett McGurk, who worked in the White House on national security, wrote the book "Brink."
The book provides an inside view of the talks during the hostage crisis.
McGurk appeared on a show called "The Takeout" to discuss the book and the events.
The negotiations took place during President Biden’s administration.
The article references the hostage rescue as a significant international event involving Hamas.

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Reform councillor resigns after being filmed making racist remarks

October 16, 2026 • Guardian World

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Alan Feeney resigned from his positions as a Reform councillor in Solihull and Birmingham after an ITV investigation showed him making racist remarks during a local election campaign. He apologized for his comments and stepped down from his party but initially kept his council seats before resigning fully.

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Alan Feeney was a Reform councillor for Solihull and Birmingham.
ITV secretly filmed Feeney making racist comments about Asian homeowners, calling them “parasites” and saying no more than 1% of the British population should be non-white.
Feeney apologized on Facebook, called his remarks wrong and offensive, and said they do not reflect his true views.
He resigned from all posts on Solihull and Birmingham councils because he felt responsible for his comments.
Feeney initially left the Reform party and became an independent councillor before resigning completely.
Two other Reform candidates filmed making racist remarks also resigned following the investigation.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, said the party screens candidates to prevent extremists and bigots.
Byelections will be held to fill Feeney’s council seats after his resignation.

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10/16: CBS Evening News

October 16, 2026 • CBS News

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Wildfires in California have grown, causing authorities to order evacuations. In Oregon, new information has come out about a recent deadly school shooting.

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California is experiencing widespread fires that have led to evacuation orders.
New details have been revealed about a deadly shooting at a school in Oregon.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has spoken about the school shooting.
Other topics mentioned in the news include innovations like a flying Tesla car concept and disputes over Starlink internet access in Ukraine.
There was an attack on an American journalist by Israeli settlers.
Katie Zacharia has been fired as White House press secretary.
Pope Leo has returned to work after lung surgery.
The reports also cover the rescue talks related to hostages taken on October 7.

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