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October 9, 2026·4 min·4-min readnews briefnews
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  • Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 3 with 120 mph winds, threatening the northern Gulf Coast with landfall expected tonight.
  • Former Chicago Bears coach and Hall of Famer Mike Ditka dies at 86; team honors his legacy as a transformative figure.
  • South African human rights jud

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