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MISSOURI
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ICE-Restraint Device
ICE’s use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment
SUMMARY: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP during deportations. The Associated Press spoke to a number of people who said they were placed in the device after they had already been shackled. ICE’s use of the WRAP has continued despite concerns about its safety expressed two years ago by a watchdog division of its parent agency, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The manufacturer says the device is intended for violent individuals, but detainees claim it is used to intimidate or punish them. A DHS spokesperson says ICE’s use of the restraints is “fully in line with established legal standards.”
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ICE-Restraint Device-Takeaways
Takeaways from the AP investigation into ICE’s use of a full-body restraint device known as the WRAP
SUMMARY: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP during deportations. The Associated Press spoke to a number of people who said they were placed in the device after they had already been shackled. ICE’s use of the WRAP has continued despite concerns about its safety expressed two years ago by a watchdog division of its parent agency, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The manufacturer says the device is intended for violent individuals, but detainees claim it is used to intimidate or punish them. A DHS spokesperson says ICE’s use of the restraints is “fully in line with established legal standards.”
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US–Missouri-Execution
Missouri man who maintains innocence set to be executed for killing state trooper
SUMMARY: A Missouri man is set to be executed for killing a state trooper over 20 years ago. Prosecutors say Lance Shockley waited for hours near the trooper’s home before shooting him. Shockley’s lawyers have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stop his execution, arguing his First Amendment rights are being violated as his daughter can’t be his spiritual adviser during the execution. Missouri officials cite security concerns. His lawyers have been unsuccessful in getting DNA testing of evidence they believe could exonerate him. If carried out Tuesday, this would be Missouri’s first execution this year. Another execution is scheduled in Florida on the same day.
WORDS: 734 – MOVED: 10/13/2025 11:04 p.m. CDT
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NORTH DAKOTA
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US–Election-Missing Candidate
A candidate disappeared months ago after an ocean swim. Can he still win?
SUMMARY: A local candidate in the suburbs of New York City will remain on the November ballot, despite vanishing months ago after a night swim in the Atlantic Ocean. A state judge recently ruled that Democrats can’t replace Petros Krommidas as their candidate for Nassau County’s 4th Legislative District. The 29-year-old Columbia University graduate has been missing since going out for a swim in Long Beach on April 23. Local Democrats had attempted to field a new candidate, but Republicans objected and sued. Some Democrats and friends of Krommidas are calling on residents to vote for him regardless.
WORDS: 895 – MOVED: 10/13/2025 8:33 a.m. CDT
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SD–Chamberlain-Housing Lot Giveaway
South Dakota city encouraging growth by giving away lots in exchange for promise to build a home
SUMMARY: A city on the Missouri River in South Dakota is encouraging growth by giving away lots in exchange for a promise to build a home. Chamberlain, South Dakota, awards the lots to individuals or developers through a lottery system. They’re located in a subdivision where the city is using taxpayer money to build streets and install sewer and water lines to further jump-start construction. Officials say the lack of housing is holding back growth of the city of about 2,500 people. People who might take jobs with the school or the hospital have to turn them down because they can’t find a place to live. City officials say the new construction also creates a larger tax base.
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US–Roosevelt Library-Isolation
A Theodore Roosevelt library is opening soon. Visitors must pack a bag for North Dakota
SUMMARY: The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is rising from the rugged Badlands of western North Dakota, where the 26th president roamed as a young man in the 1880s. But the location is remote for a presidential library, in contrast with existing and planned libraries, including an Obama center in Chicago and a proposed Trump library in Miami. The Roosevelt library is set to open July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Officials and historians praise its location but acknowledge the site in rural North Dakota and the region’s often brutal winters could be challenges for visitors.
WORDS: 1115 – MOVED: 10/14/2025 9:15 a.m. CDT
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SOUTH DAKOTA
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SD–Chamberlain-Housing Lot Giveaway
South Dakota city encouraging growth by giving away lots in exchange for promise to build a home
SUMMARY: A city on the Missouri River in South Dakota is encouraging growth by giving away lots in exchange for a promise to build a home. Chamberlain, South Dakota, awards the lots to individuals or developers through a lottery system. They’re located in a subdivision where the city is using taxpayer money to build streets and install sewer and water lines to further jump-start construction. Officials say the lack of housing is holding back growth of the city of about 2,500 people. People who might take jobs with the school or the hospital have to turn them down because they can’t find a place to live. City officials say the new construction also creates a larger tax base.
WORDS: 1251 – MOVED: 10/13/2025 3:08 p.m. CDT
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US–Roosevelt Library-Isolation
A Theodore Roosevelt library is opening soon. Visitors must pack a bag for North Dakota
SUMMARY: The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is rising from the rugged Badlands of western North Dakota, where the 26th president roamed as a young man in the 1880s. But the location is remote for a presidential library, in contrast with existing and planned libraries, including an Obama center in Chicago and a proposed Trump library in Miami. The Roosevelt library is set to open July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. Officials and historians praise its location but acknowledge the site in rural North Dakota and the region’s often brutal winters could be challenges for visitors.
WORDS: 1115 – MOVED: 10/14/2025 9:15 a.m. CDT
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SPORTS
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IOWA
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FBC–Big Ten Midseason Awards
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti is unanimous pick for top coach as AP unveils Big Ten midseason awards
SUMMARY: Indiana coach Curt Cignetti is the unanimous choice for top coach in the Big Ten at midseason by a panel of 10 Associated Press writers who cover the conference. The Hoosiers have built on their College Football Playoff appearance, starting 6-0 and reaching their highest ranking ever at No. 3. Cignetti brought in 23 transfers to join a team that returned eight starters. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was voted top offensive player and top first-year transfer. Northwestern was voted the Big Ten’s surprise team after a 4-2 start. Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson is most surprising player.
WORDS: 772 – MOVED: 10/14/2025 11:57 a.m. CDT
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KANSAS
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FBC–T25-Notre Dame-Craig Injury
No. 13 Notre Dame loses center Craig to knee injury as talks continue to extend Southern Cal series
SUMMARY: No. 13 Notre Dame has lost starting center Ashton Craig for the rest of this season because of a knee injury. Coach Marcus Freeman announced the injury on Monday. Craig suffered the injury during last weekend’s 36-7 victory over N.C. State. He has started all six games for the Fighting Irish this season. Joe Otting or Cam Herron are the two players Freeman talked about as Craig’s replacement against No. 20 Southern California on Saturday. Freeman also acknowledged negotiations are continuing between the two traditional powers to extend their annual rivalry beyond the 2026 season.
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FBN–Chiefs Analysis
Chiefs dominate Lions, prove they are still championship contenders
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs have silenced doubts about their performance with a decisive 30-17 win over the Detroit Lions. On Sunday, the Chiefs dominated on both offense and defense, showcasing their championship potential. Patrick Mahomes played at an MVP level, throwing for 257 yards and three touchdowns. The team managed this without their top wide receiver, Rashee Rice, who returns from suspension this week. The Chiefs’ defense held Detroit to less than half its scoring average. Despite earlier struggles, the Chiefs committed no penalties against Detroit. They face the Raiders next at Arrowhead Stadium.
WORDS: 813 – MOVED: 10/13/2025 2:05 p.m. CDT
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FBN–Lions-Branch Suspended
Lions safety Brian Branch gets 1-game suspension for punching Chiefs’ JuJu Smith-Schuster
SUMMARY: The NFL has suspended Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch for one game without pay for unsportsmanlike conduct following a loss at Kansas City. Branch punched Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on Sunday night, setting off a brief fight among players from both teams. Detroit will host NFC South-leading Tampa Bay without Branch, another blow for a team with a banged-up secondary. Branch will be eligible to return to the active roster on Tuesday, Oct. 21, during the team’s bye week ahead of its game against NFC North rival Minnesota on Nov. 2 at home.
WORDS: 456 – MOVED: 10/13/2025 4:43 p.m. CDT
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MINNESOTA
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FBN–Vikings-QBs
Vikings welcome McCarthy back to practice but won’t commit yet to starting QB this week vs. Eagles
SUMMARY: The Minnesota Vikings returned from their bye week not yet ready to rule J.J. McCarthy in or out at quarterback after missing the past three games with a sprained ankle. Coach Kevin O’Connell said his decision on whether McCarthy plays Sunday against Philadelphia or Carson Wentz makes a fourth straight start will come later in the week. McCarthy spent the week off working with coaches on some of the finer points of the position. Joining McCarthy on the return-to-practice list Monday from recent absences were linebacker Blake Cashman, left guard Donovan Jackson, center Michael Jurgens and right tackle Brian O’Neill.
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HKN–Stars Start
Dallas Stars go into home opener under Glen Gulutzan still looking to compete more after 2-0 start
SUMMARY: Stars coach Glen Gulutzan has repeatedly said he wants the team to compete more in every aspect. That message was prominent even after Dallas won its first two games on the road against division opponents it also beat in the playoffs last season. The Stars finished practice Monday with players going through a 1-on-1 drill battling for pucks. Dallas plays its home opener Tuesday night against Minnesota. It will be Gulutzan’s first game behind the Stars bench at American Airlines Center since the 2012-13 season finale. He was soon fired by general manager Jim Nill, who had just taken the job. Nill brought him back as Stars coach in July.
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HKN–Kings-Wild
Rossi gets shootout winner, Wild beat Kings 4-3 after allowing trio of third-period goals
SUMMARY: Marco Rossi scored the fourth round of the shootout and the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 after blowing a three-goal lead in the third period. Power-play goals by Jared Spurgeon, Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy gave Minnesota a 3-0 lead late in the first period. The score remained until the third period when Kevin Fiala, Quinton Byfield scored early and Adrain Kempe late to send the game to overtime.
WORDS: 352 – MOVED: 10/13/2025 10:19 p.m. CDT
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FBN–AI-Injury Prevention
NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier
SUMMARY: Injuries are a big part of the NFL, and staying healthy can make or break a season. The NFL has partnered with Amazon Web Services to use technology and AI to predict and prevent injuries. The Digital Athlete tool collects data from all 32 teams to help manage players’ health. This tool has been available for three seasons and is praised for its comprehensive data. It helps teams adjust practice schedules and workloads to reduce injuries. While overall injuries have decreased, experts say it’s hard to pinpoint a direct cause. The data also helps improve equipment like helmets to reduce concussions.
WORDS: 1165 – MOVED: 10/13/2025 11:40 p.m. CDT
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FBC–Big Ten Midseason Awards
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti is unanimous pick for top coach as AP unveils Big Ten midseason awards
SUMMARY: Indiana coach Curt Cignetti is the unanimous choice for top coach in the Big Ten at midseason by a panel of 10 Associated Press writers who cover the conference. The Hoosiers have built on their College Football Playoff appearance, starting 6-0 and reaching their highest ranking ever at No. 3. Cignetti brought in 23 transfers to join a team that returned eight starters. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was voted top offensive player and top first-year transfer. Northwestern was voted the Big Ten’s surprise team after a 4-2 start. Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson is most surprising player.
WORDS: 772 – MOVED: 10/14/2025 11:57 a.m. CDT
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MISSOURI
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FBN–Chiefs Analysis
Chiefs dominate Lions, prove they are still championship contenders
SUMMARY: The Kansas City Chiefs have silenced doubts about their performance with a decisive 30-17 win over the Detroit Lions. On Sunday, the Chiefs dominated on both offense and defense, showcasing their championship potential. Patrick Mahomes played at an MVP level, throwing for 257 yards and three touchdowns. The team managed this without their top wide receiver, Rashee Rice, who returns from suspension this week. The Chiefs’ defense held Detroit to less than half its scoring average. Despite earlier struggles, the Chiefs committed no penalties against Detroit. They face the Raiders next at Arrowhead Stadium.
WORDS: 813 – MOVED: 10/13/2025 2:05 p.m. CDT
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FBN–Lions-Branch Suspended
Lions safety Brian Branch gets 1-game suspension for punching Chiefs’ JuJu Smith-Schuster
SUMMARY: The NFL has suspended Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch for one game without pay for unsportsmanlike conduct following a loss at Kansas City. Branch punched Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on Sunday night, setting off a brief fight among players from both teams. Detroit will host NFC South-leading Tampa Bay without Branch, another blow for a team with a banged-up secondary. Branch will be eligible to return to the active roster on Tuesday, Oct. 21, during the team’s bye week ahead of its game against NFC North rival Minnesota on Nov. 2 at home.
WORDS: 456 – MOVED: 10/13/2025 4:43 p.m. CDT
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HKN–Blues-Canucks
Snuggerud scores twice as Blues beat Canucks 5-2
SUMMARY: Jimmy Snuggerud scored twice and the St. Louis Blues beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2. Brayden Schenn had a goal and an assist, and Nick Bjugstad and Jake Neighbours also scored for the Blues. Jordan Binnington stopped 29 shots as St. Louis won its second game in a row. Kiefer Sherwood scored two goals for Vancouver, including a short-handed tally on a breakaway midway through the second period. Kevin Lankinen had 30 saves in his first start of the season. Blues center Pius Suter made his return to Vancouver, where he playenud the last two seasons before signing with St. Louis as a free agent on July 2.
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NEBRASKA
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FBC–Big Ten Midseason Awards
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti is unanimous pick for top coach as AP unveils Big Ten midseason awards
SUMMARY: Indiana coach Curt Cignetti is the unanimous choice for top coach in the Big Ten at midseason by a panel of 10 Associated Press writers who cover the conference. The Hoosiers have built on their College Football Playoff appearance, starting 6-0 and reaching their highest ranking ever at No. 3. Cignetti brought in 23 transfers to join a team that returned eight starters. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was voted top offensive player and top first-year transfer. Northwestern was voted the Big Ten’s surprise team after a 4-2 start. Nebraska’s Emmett Johnson is most surprising player.
WORDS: 772 – MOVED: 10/14/2025 11:57 a.m. CDT
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