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Mike Pettine outlines defensive strategy ahead of Packers
Dallas Cowboys' new Senior Defensive Assistant Mike Pettine spoke to the media Friday at The Star to outline his responsibilities and coaching philosophy. Pettine's remarks come as the team prepares for its upcoming matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Pettine explained that hi...
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Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say
BEND, Ore. (AP) — A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him — likely saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said Friday. City of Bend Poli...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Crosstown rivalry tailgating
Permian fans and OHS fans tailgated before the start of the 2026 crosstown rivalry Friday in the parking lot of Ratliff Stadium. #tdi_1 .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 { background: url(https://www.oaoa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_9277-160x120.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat; } #tdi_1 .td...
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Driver dies in head-on crash on US 285 in Pecos County
PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A driver died following a car crash in Pecos County on Oct. 14. According to DPS the crash happened on US 285 near mile marker 484. The crash occurred at approximately 5 p.m. A 2025 Toyota Tacoma was traveling northbound on US 285 when it traveled off...
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The Latest: Teacher threw cellphone and tackled gunman who killed 4 at Oregon school, police say
A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school Thursday, then tackled and fought with him — likely saving lives before he was shot by a man who followed him into the building, police said Friday. Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz...
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Tesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don't expect to drive it anytime soon
CHICAGO (AP) — Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself in the air, among other engineering bells and whistles. But drivers shouldn't expect to take it for a spin anytime soon. Elon Musk's electric car company rolled out its second-generation Roadst...
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From March Madness miracles to a season opener in Rome: The story of Catholic college hoops
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer NEW YORK The Dons. The Hoyas. The Zags. Rollie Massimino and his cigars. Lou Carnesecca and his outlandish sweaters. Sister Jean — a devoted fan and mentor of Loyola Chicago players even after she turned 100. The list could go on endlessly. Talen...
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US markets are weighed down by an extended sell-off in the tech sector
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer A broad sell-off in technology companies pulled stocks lower on Wall Street Friday, capping off the market’s worst week since late June. The S&P 500 fell 1.1%. Its roughly 2% drop for the week wiped out its gains from last week, when it set an all...
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Basin rig count down two as prices swell
The rig count in the Permian Basin was down two this week, the latest count Friday by Baker Hughes shows, with 272 rigs active in the region. A year ago, 251 rigs were active in the region. Nationally, the oil and gas rig count is unchanged from last week at 603 rigs. A year ago,...
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DAILY OIL PRICE: October 16, 2026
Crude Oil: 101.41 (+3.44). Nymex MTD AVG: 93.6422. Natural Gas: 3.116 (-0.120). Gasoline: 3.2354 (+0.0552). Spreads: November/December (+2.39) December/January (+1.58). Plains WTI Posting: 97.89 (+3.44). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: October 16, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American...
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ICE pursuit in Houston that broke a man’s leg targeted a suspect who died years ago, family says
By LEKAN OYEKANMI, JACK BROOK and VALERIE GONZALEZ The Associated Press HOUSTON A federal officer slammed a vehicle into a Houston construction worker and broke his leg while pursuing a man who apparently died years ago, his family said Friday, further calling into question the a...
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In race to lead Texas agriculture department, Sheets and Tucker clash on data centers, credentials
From left: Nate Sheets and Clayton Tucker, the Republican and Democratic nominees for Texas Agriculture Commissioner. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune LUBBOCK Nate Sheets and Clayton Tucker share little common ground beyond the Texa...