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The judge made her decision after hearing testimony from an FBI agent.

A former NFL running back and cannabis advocate is warning that if Bay Staters vote to eliminate retail sales of recreational marijuana via Question 8, it “could set a really dangerous precedent.” From a dispensary in downtown Boston, Ricky Williams urged voters Monday morning to vote “no” on the measure, reflecting on how he uses cannabis to help with social anxiety and how other athletes use it to cope. As campaigns near the two-week countdown to Election Day, supporters of the measure maintain that recreational cannabis is harming public and mental health. “In my football career, I was known for failing drug tests for cannabis. And my experience is, cannabis really helped me deal with the mental, and emotional, and physical stress of being a professional athlete,” Williams told reporters. “Our teams ask us to go out there and put our bodies on the line, and I think we should have all reasonable means to be able to take care of ourselves, and that’s why cannabis has been so important for me.”Williams is co-founder of a group called Project Champion, a bipartisan organization of former professional athletes who advocate for legal, regulated cannabis markets.

Officials have identified the woman who died after a vehicle drove into a body of "contaminated water" in northwest Indiana over the weekend.

Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly (12) is sacked by Ottawa Redblacks linebacker Aaron Casey (36) during first half CFL action in Ottawa, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld. TORONTO – Toronto Argonauts coach Mike Miller is keeping quarterback Chad Kelly’s condition and playing status close to the vest.

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From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Haverford College will welcome a new president next year. Starting July 1, Brian T. Edwards, currently a dean at Tulane University, will succeed Wendy Raymond, who is retiring at the end of the academic year.

Jogging pants matching those worn by shooter were also found in home of Joel Richard Clarke, accused of first-degree murder. Eight days after Claudia Iacono was killed outside her salon in Côte-des-Neiges, the home of the man alleged to be her killer was searched in Brampton, Ont. where police found a sock stuffed with bullets as well as jogging pants investigators believe were worn by the shooter.

British Columbia·NewMarine conservation officers are searching for an injured humpback whale that passengers aboard a B. C. Ferries vessel say they felt being struck on Sunday. People travelling on the ferry say they felt the strike and saw the whale in distressAlanna Kelly · CBC News · Posted: Oct 19, 2026 3:28 PM EDT | Last Updated: 18 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. DFO says it is investigating after a humpback whale was reportedly struck after surfacing in front of a B. C. Ferries vessel in Howe Sound on Sunday. (Aspen Wing)Marine conservation officers are searching for an injured humpback whale that was struck by a B. C. Ferries vessel in Howe Sound on Sunday. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) said the collision involving the Queen of Surrey vessel happened between Grace Point and Keats Island. It said two humpbacks were observed in close proximity to the ferry at the time and one was struck.

Federal authorities have charged 28 foreign nationals in California who authorities said have illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections.

Alabama voters will decide on four proposed constitutional amendments in next month’s general election. The measures range from controversial to more perfunctory. WBHM’s Richard Banks spoke with Alabama Reflector editor Brian Lyman for an overview of the measures. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Let's talk about this year's Amendment 1. That has to do with filling a vacancy in the lieutenant governor's office and some ancillary sort of things like setting salaries. For example, if the person elected lieutenant governor this year for some reason was no longer in office in 2028, under current law, they couldn't have another election for that office until 2030. This amendment would allow the state to schedule an election for the office in 2028. The [amendment] also cleans up some things with expenses, and things like that, that are essentially de facto right now in the Alabama Senate.

CASPER, Wyo. — A $3 million federal grant to help build a new air traffic control tower at the Casper-Natrona International Airport is part of a broader $146 million investment in rural Wyoming infrastructure, housing and economic development made recently by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The $3 million Community Facilities Grant from USDA Rural Development supports a critical project replacing the airport’s 72-year-old control tower. The existing facility, built in 1954, stands under 50 feet tall, which airport director Glenn Januska previously said makes it shorter than modern standard towers and and among the oldest active towers in the Federal Aviation Administration system. The planned replacement will reach approximately 132 feet.

Mississippi’s attorney general says a Senatobia police officer was justified in the use of force in the June shooting death of a 1-year-old boy while responding to a shoplifting call. The conclusion of the state’s investigation into the shooting death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley follows months of mourning and calls for justice, both nationally and in the small town where the shooting took place, about 40 miles south of Memphis. The shooting occurred in mid-June as Senatobia officers responded to a shoplifting call at a local Walmart, where they saw Vellesiya Wiley, Kohen’s mother, carrying her son as she and a friend left the store, got into a car, and began driving away. Wiley and her friend are both Black. Police reports indicate diapers and baby clothes were allegedly stolen. According to a statement released shortly after the shooting by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation, officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the car drove toward law enforcement, prompting an officer to fire into the car, striking Kohen and his mother’s friend. Get Starting PointA guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday.

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Ballot Question 7A, which will be decided by voters in November, would add a 0.333% sales tax in places the rail line would service.

October 16, 2026, was an important day for Thompson and Northern Manitoba. It was a day that brought together major infrastructure investment, meaningful conversations about the region’s economic future, and a significant announcement for one of Manitoba’s most established mining communities. The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) was honoured to be part of the day’s events, joining Indigenous leaders, government representatives, business leaders and community partners to celebrate progress and consider the opportunities ahead.

The event will bring together leaders from local government, higher education, and community development to explore how leadership, innovation, community investment, and education can work together to shape the future of Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas. Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library invites the community to Looking Ahead with Vision: Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Northeast Arkansas, an upcoming installment of its 2026 Speaker Series, on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 3:30 p.m. in the Round Room.