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Israel intensified its attacks in Lebanon, killing Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrullah while also attacking what YEMEN-BASED GROUP best known for missile attacks on shipping in the Red Sea?
What NEW YORK CITY MAYOR was indicted on bribery and wire fraud charges, having taken an estimated $100,000 from Turkish nationals?
In what US STATE did the election for governor take a turn when several senior staffers quit the campaign of Republican nominee Mark Robinson? Robinson, the current lieutenant governor, was linked to several controversial comments on adult websites.
At least 90 people died and millions were left without power as what HURRICANE pounded the southeast US?
What COUNTRY test launched an ICBM into international waters in the Pacific Ocean, rather than their usual destination in the Taklamakan Desert? The country called the test routine, though the last known test fire into international waters was in 1980.
What PLANET will gain a new moon- technically a mini-moon - when the asteroid 2024 PT5 will be captured by its gravity for just over two months? The mini-moon will not complete a full orbit of the planet before the sun's gravity pulls it back into its regular orbit.
What TV NETWORK announced that co-moderators Norah O'Donnell and Margaret Brennan will not provide real-time fact checking during the vice-presidential candidate debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance, leaving that task to the candidates?
Ralph de la Torre, the CEO of what HOSPITAL OPERATING COMPANY that filed for bankruptcy in May, announced he would step down? He is alleged to have used millions of dollars in company funds for personal use, and may face contempt of Congress charges for refusing to comply with a Senate subpoena.
Alabama executed its second death row inmate using what GAS to induce hypoxia? Law enforcement officials in Switzerland are also investigating a suicide using this gas, administered in a "suicide pod" that allows for euthanasia without medical assistance.
Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba was tapped to take over as prime minister of what COUNTRY, replacing Fumio Kishida? Kishida was forced out after a number of corruption scandals.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky presented his "victory plan" to US officials while in the country to attend the UN General Assembly meeting, which includes a guarantee of membership in what ALLIANCE? Potential membership was one of the issues that Vladimir Putin used to justify the Russian invasion.
Transformco, the owner of what DISCOUNT RETAILER once known for its blue light specials, announced it would close its Bridgehampton, New York store, the last full-size store in the continental US? The chain will still have a smaller store in the Miami area and outlets in the US Virgin Islands and Guam.