Could the Bend, Oregon, school shooter’s parents face charges?

Recent cases in Michigan and Georgia suggest either or both parents of the teenage school shooter could be held criminally liable for the killings.

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Can one photo of your face reveal how ill you are?

AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers.

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Japan probe sets course for Mars moon
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Japan probe sets course for Mars moon

The MMX spacecraft is on its way to Mars' moon Phobos to collect surface samples that could help answer long-standing questions about the formation of the Solar System.

Alberta voters reject a move toward independence backing Canadian unity : NPR

Voters in Canada's oil-rich Alberta province overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with early referendum results Tuesday delivering a boost to Prime Minister Carney's push for national unity.

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Why violent protests are sweeping across Europe over living costs

Protests broke out in France and several European countries as people railed against living costs, poor schooling conditions, and a housing crisis.

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U.S. bans DeepSeek from government agency systems

U.S. Department of Homeland Security has banned DeepSeek-related technology from federal civilian agency IT systems.

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What we know about apparent attack on Australian MP hit by car

Helen Haines was hit by a car twice in what the prime minister said appeared to be a "deliberate act".

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Alberta voters reject move toward separation from Canada in referendum

The vote was not a referendum on independence from Canada, but it would have begun a process towards possible separation.

An AI Bust Could Come From Places Investors Aren't Watching: Economist

Concerns about an AI bubble are growing as investors question whether massive spending on chips and data centers will pay off.

Hegseth meets with Netanyahu in Israel ahead of elections and possible restart to Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel just over a week before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands for elections, and as President Trump floats restarting the Iran war.