Full Picture — October 12, 2026
Different sources. A broader view.
Published 10/12/2026, 12:01:33 PM
politics
Recent polling averages and race ratings show Democrats with an edge in both the House and Senate heading into the midterms, but reporters and pollsters caution that sampling, weighting and likely-voter assumptions could materially change outcomes.
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Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford received the Nobel Prize for contributions to economic models that help governments and central banks respond to economic disturbances and stabilize economies.
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Simon intensified as it moved toward Mexico's Pacific coast, delivering powerful winds and heavy rains that threatened coastal communities and tourist areas. Coverage differs on the storm's peak strength but agrees on heavy impacts and local vulnerability.
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Authorities report that a gunman in Erie killed eight people — including multiple family members and a toddler — before killing himself. Coverage focuses on victim accounts, the gunman's role in the family, and investigators' efforts to determine motive.
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The remnants of Hurricane Isaias soaked large swaths of the U.S. East Coast after hitting the Florida Panhandle and Alabama, producing tornadoes, significant power outages and at least four storm-related deaths. Weather services warn of ongoing flash-flood risk inland.
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