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Bear Bachmeier completed 236 passing yards and converted multiple fourth-down plays as No. 8 BYU defeated Arizona State in a Big 12 conference game. Arizona State reduced a 14-point halftime deficit during the second half. BYU remained undefeated at home following the victory.
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream lost Game 7 of the WNBA Finals to the Golden State Valkyries. Gabby Williams scored 30 points for Golden State. The Valkyries won their first WNBA championship.
Police in Frankfurt reported violent riots in the city centre on an unspecified date. Unrest was also reported in Berlin, Hamburg, and Cologne. Shops were looted during the incidents.
Jersey Airport reported drone activity disrupting operations on a second consecutive night, affecting inbound flights. The airport did not specify the number of flights delayed or provide additional details about the drone sightings. No information was released about the source of the drones or any investigation into the incidents.
A 28-year-old woman was stabbed in the neck while jogging along Brooklyn's Shore Parkway on January 15, 2026, according to the New York Police Department. The woman was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. NYPD reported no suspect has been identified.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, said Saturday that he does not want Haley Stevens, his former primary rival, at his campaign events. El-Sayed stated, "I don't want any distractions." Stevens and El-Sayed competed against each other in the Democratic primary for the Michigan Senate seat.
Grant Wilson threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Charlie Becker on the first play of overtime to give No. 4 Indiana a win over Minnesota. Indiana has now won two consecutive games in overtime. The victory allows Indiana to continue its national title defense.
A federal judge dismissed former President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal on January 15, 2026, according to court filings. Trump had sued the outlet after it published a letter addressed to Jeffrey Epstein that Trump claimed he did not write or authorize for inclusion in a birthday book. The judge's ruling did not specify reasons for the dismissal in publicly available documents.
A.J. Brown, TreVeyon Henderson, and Marcus Bryant were ruled out for the New England Patriots ahead of their matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The Patriots are in the AFC East division with Miami. No details on the specific nature of the injuries were provided.
Two foreign nationals died at the Conrad Bengaluru hotel pool in India after a suspected electrical leak. Police are investigating the incident. Two additional people were injured during the incident.
Colorado defeated an opponent in overtime on a touchdown pass from quarterback Isaac Wilson, ending a five-game losing streak. Fans rushed the field following the victory and tore down the goalposts. The game took place in Boulder.
Lewis Hamilton secured pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix, marking his first pole for Ferrari and his first pole position in more than three years. The qualifying session took place at the Mexico City circuit. Hamilton joined Ferrari in 2025 after his previous team affiliation ended.
King Charles III will address Commonwealth leaders during a speech in Antigua scheduled for the final day of his nine-day Caribbean tour. The appearance marks his conclusion of official visits across the region. The specific content of his remarks, including any references to slavery and colonial history, has not been detailed in advance announcements.
CEO Lynsi Snyder identified Arkansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma as potential locations for future In-N-Out Burger expansion. Snyder emphasized the chain's measured approach to growth. In-N-Out currently operates in 19 states and Washington D.C.
Virginia and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit to block construction of a Trump arch, according to filings in U.S. District Court. U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkin ordered the parties to agree on a briefing schedule regarding a motion for a temporary restraining order by Saturday evening. The arch project's location and the specific grounds for the lawsuit were not detailed in the court order.
Sen. Tim Scott, chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, predicted Republicans would retain their Senate majority if Republican voters turn out in Tuesday's election and said the party could gain seats in Michigan, New Hampshire, and Minnesota.
The Indianapolis Colts are fielding trade inquiries for running back Jonathan Taylor from the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Seattle Seahawks, according to reporting from NFL sources. Taylor, an All-Pro selection, remains on the Colts roster as of the report. The Colts are actively engaged in trade discussions as the NFL trade deadline approaches.
Mexico's government issued a statement rejecting Texas's claim to nine islands in the Rio Grande. The islands have been used for drug trafficking and migrant smuggling operations. No additional details on the legal basis for either claim or timeline for resolution were provided.
A Mexican national was indicted by the U.S. government on charges related to engineering tunnels beneath the U.S.-Mexico border for Cartel Jalisco New Generation. The U.S. State Department has designated CJNG as a foreign terrorist organization. The indictment alleges the defendant directed the construction of multiple cross-border tunnels.
Kevin Jennings completed 351 passing yards for SMU. Syracuse scored a touchdown with 17 seconds remaining to defeat SMU 30-27. The loss occurred on October 31.
Thomas Castellanos led No. 13 Texas Tech to a victory over No. 22 Arizona in Big 12 play. Castellanos was the starting quarterback for Texas Tech in the game. The loss affected Arizona's College Football Playoff positioning.
Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania's state Treasurer and Republican gubernatorial nominee, called for voters to "choose a new direction" in the state's upcoming gubernatorial election. Garrity made the statement during her campaign. No additional details about the timing, location, or specific policy positions were provided.
Jack Alexy set a world record in the 100-meter freestyle short course event at the USA Swimming Short Course Trials with a time of 44.64 seconds. The previous world record was 44.84 seconds. The trials serve as a qualifying competition for USA Swimming events.
Police and protesters clashed during demonstrations across France on the third consecutive weekend of protests against rising cost of living and poor public services. More than 320,000 people participated in the demonstrations around the country. No additional details on specific locations, injuries, or arrest counts were provided.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a "very high risk" of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween, as approximately 320,000 people demonstrated nationwide.
Robert Burck, known as the Naked Cowboy in Times Square, endorsed Republican Bruce Blakeman in the 2026 New York governor's race. Burck stated that it was "time for a leader who sticks to the facts." Blakeman is running as the Republican candidate for New York governor.
Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed, a Portland Public Schools official, raised concerns about classroom dogs at a district policy committee meeting, citing Islamic religious beliefs regarding dog saliva. The district is reviewing its pet policy. Ahmed's statement was made during discussion of potential changes to the classroom pet guidelines.
Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and Republican U.S. Senate nominee, said in an interview that his race against Democrat James Talarico is the most difficult campaign of his political career. The election is scheduled for November 3. Paxton stated that Republicans cannot take victory in Texas for granted.
Riley Gaines and Kat Timpf responded to comments made by "Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper regarding marriage and partner selection. Cooper had suggested that wives could always find better partners. Gaines and Timpf countered with the argument that relationship quality depends on the effort invested in it rather than the availability of alternatives.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport ranked first among large U.S. airports in J.D. Power's latest customer satisfaction survey for the third consecutive year. Tampa International Airport and Charleston International Airport led their respective airport categories in the same ranking. J.D. Power reported that overall customer satisfaction scores increased across airport categories in the survey period.
