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Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria says

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Drones struck two ships in the Black Sea off Bulgaria on Tuesday, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations, Prime Minister Rumen Radev said. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo ship Dignity sank after it was hit by a military strike. Five sailors w...

Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)Oct 13, 2026

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Congo's confirmed Ebola cases exceed 9,000 as containment efforts falter

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Confirmed cases in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have surpassed 9,000 as efforts to contain transmission falter, according to health ministry data released Tuesday. The ministry reported 9,066 confirmed cases and 4,381 deaths — a death toll equivalent to nearly half the confirmed cas...

Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)Oct 13, 2026

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Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk’s DOGE

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear arguments in a watchdog’s lawsuit seeking public records about trillionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. The high court is intervening for a second time in Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Was...

Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)Oct 13, 2026

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Midland City Council votes to end Flock camera contract

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland City Council has voted unanimously to send a notice of termination to Flock cameras. First Alert 7 Luke Johnson was at the council meeting this morning as the council discussed its contract with Flock Safety, which operates a network of numerous ca...

CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)Oct 13, 2026

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Enjoy tangy, spicy buffalo chicken with a superfood swap

Feature Impact When you’re craving a specific comfort food, other flavors just aren’t going to hit the spot the same way. The good news: It only takes one or two simple ingredient changes to satisfy your taste buds while leveling up the nutrition of a meal. For instance, if you’r...

Odessa American (oaoa.com)Oct 13, 2026

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Pedestrian struck and killed, driver arrested

A 42-year-old Odessa pedestrian was killed Monday night after being struck by the driver of a pickup truck who fled the scene. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Jesus Sierra, a 68-year-old Odessa resident, was driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck west in the outsid...

Odessa American (oaoa.com)Oct 13, 2026

parks

Pacific hurricane region sets record for big, long-lasting storms thanks to El Niño

The drumbeat of monster hurricanes in the Pacific has broken a record for nasty long-lasting storms east of the international date line, turbocharged by nature’s supersized El Niño, scientists said. “Since September 20th, when Odalys formed, it’s been berserk,” said Colorado Stat...

Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)Oct 13, 2026

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Teen facing solicitation, sexual assault charges

A 17-year-old Big Spring resident was arrested Friday after authorities said they found evidence he was in a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old Odessa girl. According to an Odessa Police Department report, the girl’s mom contacted OPD on Sept. 7 after she said she locat...

Odessa American (oaoa.com)Oct 13, 2026

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: OHS trying to stay positive ahead of rivalry matchup

Since starting the season 2-0, not a lot of things have gone right for the Odessa High football team. With a four-game losing skid, that included a district-opening loss to Midland High last week, the Bronchos now face crosstown rivals and undefeated Permian. However, each week b...

Odessa American (oaoa.com)Oct 12, 2026

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Dunn awarded $11 M in case against Coday

A Texas district court has awarded Wallace Dunn more than $11 million in Dunn v. Coday after the court found Matthew Coday and the Oil & Gas Workers Association, Inc. (OGWA) liable for a years-long campaign of false accusations against. Dunn, a member of the Ector County Hospital...

Odessa American (oaoa.com)Oct 12, 2026

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Permian switching from rivalry to another

This week, Permian will be switching from one rivalry to another. After dismantling Midland Lee in last week’s 42-10 district opener, the Panthers will return to Ratliff Stadium to face crosstown rivals Odessa High. Permian (which owns a 55-11-1 lead in the series) will look to k...

Odessa American (oaoa.com)Oct 12, 2026

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City of Odessa News Flash (CivicPlus)Oct 12, 2026