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DAILY OIL PRICE: October 21, 2026
Crude Oil: 97.15 (-0.67). Nymex MTD AVG: 94.7100. Natural Gas: 2.790 (-0.173). Gasoline: 3.1205 (+0.0033). Spreads: December/January (+1.69) January/February (+1.75). Plains WTI Posting: 93.63 (-0.67). The post DAILY OIL PRICE: October 21, 2026 appeared first on Odessa American ....
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4 children killed in Van Zandt County fire
VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - Four young children are dead and one other person is in critical condition following an overnight house fire in Van Zandt County. According to Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer, firefighters were dispatched shortly after 12:30 a.m. Wednes...
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New Mexico attorney general accuses Epstein attorney, accountant of abuse cover-up at ranch
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s attorney general filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney and accountant, accusing them of concealing his sex trafficking operation at a sprawling Santa Fe-area ranch where the disgraced financier entertained guests. The l...
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Roger Goodell says the NFL welcomes a review of how Eagles handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL welcomes an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles’ handling of Jalen Hurts’ blood clots after the players’ union asked for one, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday. Goodell said in his news conference at the end of the NFL’s annual fall meeting ...
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FEMA won’t help Texans after July 2026 floods as agency tells states to lead disaster response
Damaged cars that washed away in the flood in Kerrville on July 16, 2026. Credit: Brenda Bazán for The Texas Tribune By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune The Federal Emergency Management Agency has decided against opening up funding for individuals needing help after the July 2026...
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Jerry Jones doesn’t see the Cowboys making any more coaching changes this season
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer NEW YORK Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones does not anticipate making any more coaching changes this season. Additions to the roster are another story. Jones said Wednesday at the NFL’s annual fall meeting that the hiring of longtime defensive ass...
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Texas deputy killed and police officer wounded while serving warrants at rural home
The Associated Press CANTON, Texas A Texas sheriff’s deputy was killed and a police officer wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a person as the officers served warrants at a rural home, authorities said. The law officers were outside the home late Tuesday when shots were fired...
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GUEST VIEW: Congress should keep its promise to combat-injured veterans
By John Donovan When Americans are injured in combat, we have a responsibility to make sure they receive the benefits they earned through their service and sacrifice. For tens of thousands of veterans, we are falling short of that promise. Under current law, many veterans who wer...
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Restaurants charge for a feeling that used to be free
Grandma-core is 2026’s biggest dining trend. But the comfort food restaurants now charge a premium for was always free at home. Photo credit: Depositphotos By Jessica Haggard Somewhere in America right now, a restaurant is charging you $30 to feel something your grandmother gave ...
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A fall planting guide for long-lived perennials like peonies, iris and false indigo
By JESSICA DAMIANO The Associated Press When plants die, we automatically assume we’re responsible. Sometimes, we are. But what we might not realize is that, like all living things, plants have a lifespan, and sometimes their time is simply up. Annuals , of course, complete their...
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Doing these 3 ‘wrong’ things with your money? I’m not worried
By CHRISTINE BENZ of Morningstar People who dispense advice to others — financial advisers and pundits who make their opinions known — spend a lot of time and energy criticizing certain financial decisions that frankly, I can’t get too worried about. Here are some of the big ones...
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Faith leaders unite across religions to counter voter intimidation on Election Day
By DEEPA BHARATH The Associated Press Come Election Day , a Quaker leader will travel from the nation’s capital to her home state of Ohio. A Christian minister and a Jewish rabbi will stand vigil outside a polling place in Arizona. A Buddhist nun will offer support to voters in W...