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Federal plans to take private land and cut new roads through Big Bend for a $1.7 billion border project have sparked a rare alliance of ranchers, sheriffs, and conservation groups demanding proof it will actually boost security. Story Highlights Customs and Border Protection says no 30-foot wall; plan funds roads, vehicle barriers, and sensors. Contract covers about 17 miles of vehicle barriers and 205 miles of tech and patrol roads. Sheriffs and landowners argue the...

Weeks before Americans vote, federal agents are probing suspicious white-powder letters sent to election and congressional offices across several states. Story Highlights The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed a nationwide probe into suspicious mailings tied to election and congressional offices. State officials reported evacuations and intercepted letters containing an unknown white powder in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Ohio. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service and U.S. Capitol Police joined the investigation and issued handling guidance. Authorities...

President Trump’s return to Dalton to boost Mike Collins signals how much power campaigns still place in the presidential spotlight during a tight Georgia Senate fight. Story Highlights Trump scheduled a rally at Dalton Municipal Airport to support Mike Collins against Sen. Jon Ossoff. Collins’ campaign confirmed Trump’s appearance and framed the visit around safety, taxes, and costs. Local outlets listed doors at 11:30 a.m. and afternoon remarks, underscoring a large-scale event plan. The rally...

Pope Leo XIV placed Archbishop Vittorio Francesco Viola in charge of St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City’s pastoral care, and the basilica’s upkeep on October 10, 2026. Story Highlights The Holy See confirmed Archbishop Viola’s triple appointment on October 10, 2026. Vatican News reported he succeeds Cardinal Mauro Gambetti as archpriest. The roles combine worship leadership, local church governance, and building stewardship. The Vatican did not state policy reasons for the choice or liturgical plans. What the...

Nine people, including two children and the suspected shooter, were found dead after an Erie, Pennsylvania house became the scene of a mass killing. Story Snapshot Police say nine people died at an Erie home, including the suspect and two children. Officers moved in after a gunshot alert and surrounded the house during a standoff. Reports differ on whether totals include the suspect or an unborn child. Authorities said there was no ongoing threat while...

Nine people, including two children and the suspected shooter, were found dead after a rapid police response to a ShotSpotter alert in Erie, Pennsylvania, officials said. Story Highlights Police confirmed nine total dead: eight victims and the suspected shooter. Officers arrived within minutes after a ShotSpotter alert at 4:53 p.m.. Investigators say all deaths happened before police reached the scene. The coroner ruled eight homicides and the suspected shooter’s death a suicide. Police Response and Confirmed...