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The TCU Horned Frogs did not want to think about last year’s loss to Oklahoma State. Eleven months later, TCU found redemption and beat the Cowboys in a double-overtime thriller Saturday. The matchup featured the last of the undefeated teams in the Big 12. TCU now stands as the conference’s lone unbeaten after a 43-40 win at Amon G. Carter Stadium.At one point, Oklahoma State was down 17 but came roaring back to tie the game at 30-30 at the end of regulation. The teams traded touchdowns in the first overtime. TCU quarterback Max Duggan tossed a 25-yard touchdown to Quentin Johnston. Oklahoma…

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The New York gubernatorial race between incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul and GOP challenger Lee Zeldin is now a “toss-up,” according to the RealClearPolitics polling average. The polling outlet’s rolling average of polls from Sept. 30 to Oct. 12 shows that Hochul is leading the Republican congressman by 5.3% with 7% of voters undecided on who they will vote for. “We have just 24 days to go until we FIRE @KathyHochul & save our state. It’s not too late for Hochul to come out of hiding & do multiple debates with me across New York, starting immediately!” Zeldin said in a Twitter post,…

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Following her lead. The Real Housewives of New Jersey‘s Melissa Gorga said Teresa Giudice was the one who fanned the flames of their feud, leading to her sister-in-law and brother Joe Gorga skipping her August wedding. “From day one with all the wedding drama, I was told on national TV I wasn’t gonna be a part of it,” Melissa, 43, exclusively told Us Weekly at BravoCon 2022 on Saturday, October 15. “I was told we are not close. I was told all of these things. So when you draw the line in the sand, well then, I have to stand…

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Kelowna online group “Kelowna Stands with Ukraine” hosted a rally in the city’s downtown on Saturday to show their support for those still living in the war-torn country, and for those who have fled to the Okanagan for a better life. For some newcomers, it was their first formal introduction to the community. Dozens showed up, including many proudly waving flags in a show of support for their home country. It was also a chance for them to get connected to some much-needed supports.“Many Ukrainians want to find the community where they will get help,” explained organizer and former Ukrainian…

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Shannon Brandt intends to “fully defend” himself against the murder charge he is facing in relation to the death of Cayler Ellingson.Brandt, 41, was arrested after police say he used his SUV to fatally hit Cayler Ellingson, 18, during the early morning hours of Sept. 18 after a street dance at a local bar in McHenry, North Dakota.Brandt made his initial court appearance on Thursday.After appearing in court, Mark Friese, Brandt’s attorney, told Fox News Digital that Brandt is intending to “fully defend” himself from the allegations.”We have requested discovery and background information from the prosecutor.  That process was set…

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CNN  —  Documents provided to the House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection by the US Secret Service show that the agency and its law enforcement partners were aware of social media posts that contained violent language and threats aimed at lawmakers prior to the US Capitol attack. The documents, obtained exclusively by CNN, were handed over to the committee ahead of Thursday’s hearing, and shed new light on discussions between law enforcement agencies ahead of the attack. The documents also show the Secret Service took into account assessments from partner agencies, including the FBI and US Capitol…

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They call themselves, “Men Who Paint.” The art school known as “plein-air painting” is about leaving the studio behind and creating art outdoors in the landscape instead.Formed in 2007, the group is doing just that.“Since then, we’ve travelled all over Canada and even abroad, plein-air painting together,” says Greg Hargarten, one of the five Men Who Paint members.The group met at the Kenderdine campus in Emma Lake, Sask. Fellow member Paul Trottier says it initially started out as a shared passion, but that bond has evolved over time.“These are my friends,” said Trottier. “These are people I talk to on…

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Chase McGrath made a 40-yard field goal as time expired to give No. 6 Tennessee a 52-49 victory over No. 3 Alabama on Saturday. As soon as the kick knuckle-balled through the uprights, some of the more than 100,000 fans stormed the field to celebrate the Volunteers (6-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) ending a 15-game losing streak to the Crimson Tide (6-1, 3-1). It didn’t take long for the goal posts to go down. Hendon Hooker drove the Vols 45 yards in 18 seconds to set up the winner. Jalin Hyatt caught six passes for 207 yards and…

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For 35 years Ralph’s Handi Mart has been more than just a popular corner store in Edmonton’s Strathearn neighbourhood. “It’s a great spot to come in and eat. A lot of people knew about it, they always served really good chicken,” longtime customer Martin Rowe said who came by to treat his son to his favorite fried chicken.People have come for the fried chicken for years but stayed for the welcoming atmosphere. However, the owners said a new LRT line has forced the beloved convenience store to permanently close. Dozens of neighbours came to say goodbye, share memories with the owners…

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Indian microblogging site Koo, branded by academics as “nationalist Twitter”, is courting political parties across the country as it tries to convince potential users it is not a rightwing echo chamber. “I want to be known as the inclusive platform that we are building towards,” co-founder Aprameya Radhakrishna told the Financial Times, saying that community teams at Koo were approaching parties across the political spectrum as the social media site seeks to expand its user base. Koo attracted a flood of rightwing politicians after a spat between Twitter and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in February 2021…

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