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Judge questions secrecy around Trump administration’s memo on boat strikes
A federal judge dealt a blow on Wednesday to the Trump administration’s efforts to withhold a Justice Department memo that deems lawful the Pentagon’s disputed policy of summarily killing suspected drug smugglers at sea.
Watchdog finds no Fed misconduct in renovation; Trump calls for Powell’s resignation
The Federal Reserve’s Inspector General on Wednesday said it found no grounds for a criminal referral or evidence of administrative misconduct tied to cost overruns in a US central bank renovation project.
Kristi Noem files for divorce after 34 years of marriage
Kristi Noem, the former South Dakota governor whom President Donald Trump fired as homeland security secretary in March, has filed for divorce from her husband, Bryon Noem, after 34 years of marriage, according to court records.
Trump says he has done a ‘bad job’ explaining his economic record
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has done “a very bad job” of explaining his economic record as his job approval rating sags under the weight of high gasoline prices ahead of the November midterm elections.
In wooing wavering Hispanic voters, Trump talks ICE, his ballroom and himself
WASHINGTON — With the midterms just weeks away and Democrats picking up Latino support, President Donald Trump hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month reception at the White House on Wednesday.
Alec Bohm homers in 10th as Phillies even series with Braves
ATLANTA — Alec Bohm’s 10th-inning home run completed the Philadelphia Phillies’ comeback and kept their season alive with a 4-3 win over the host Atlanta Braves on Wednesday afternoon, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 of their National League wild-card series on Thursday.
Dave Reardon: Clippers approaching UH training camp as business trip
One day and a six-hour plane ride put the Los Angeles Clippers’ long-term problems on the back burner.
Holei Sea Arch collapses in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The iconic Holei Sea Arch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean, marking the latest transformation of the park’s remote and rugged coastline.

Legal Notices, Thursday, October 1, 2026
For assistance with legal advertising, please call Carol Boney at (336) 228-7851 or send email to: legals@thealamancenews.com Notice The Gibsonville Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on […]
Picanha, prices and politics: What Brazil's favorite steak says about the election
President Lula promised Brazilians four years ago they'd be able to afford picanha again. Now, as he seeks another term, the price of the country's favorite cut of beef is telling a different story.

The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Andy Dance takes over the presidency of the Northeast Florida Regional Council, the annual meeting of the Flagler County Cultural Council, the Flagler Sportsfishing Club, Montesquieu's imbeciles.

Michigan deer hunting is going high tech as archery season begins
Michigan archery season opens with new digital deer tags available through the DNR Hunt Fish app. Acorn production could also affect deer movement.