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Trader Joe's pumpkin sourdough has fans completely hooked

Trader Joe's seasonal pumpkin sourdough loaf, priced at $4.99, has customers completely hooked and has been difficult to keep on shelves. Shoppers are using the cozy fall bread...

Published Sep 15, 2026, 1:13 PM EDT

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Homan confirms DHS investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar

White House border czar Tom Homan confirmed over the weekend that U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is still actively under investigation by the Department of Homeland Security, The Center...

Published Sep 15, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

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Cher mourns Bob Mackie, designer of her iconic looks

Bob Mackie, the costume designer behind many of Cher's most iconic stage looks, died Monday at age 87. His passing drew public tributes from Cher and other artists...

Published Sep 15, 2026, 12:56 PM EDT

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Monroe County homes sold Aug. 31–Sept. 6

This listing covers all residential property transfers in Monroe County reported during the week of Aug. 31, with 56 transactions posted. The median sale in the period was...

Published Sep 15, 2026, 12:26 PM EDT

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Federal hotel per diem rises to $113; meal rates unchanged

The maximum hotel reimbursement rate for federal employees in most parts of the continental U.S. will increase from $110 to $113 per day beginning in October with the...

Published Sep 15, 2026, 12:26 PM EDT

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Ikea closes five U.S. stores, will shutter another

Ikea has closed five stores across the United States and plans to close an additional location. The furniture industry has been suffering from a tumultuous housing market and...

Published Sep 15, 2026, 12:16 PM EDT

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Best-dressed stars at the 2026 Emmys

Stars gathered on the red carpet for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, held Monday, Sept. 14. Here are the best-dressed looks from TV’s biggest night of the year.

Published Sep 15, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT

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Colorado man, 51, dies during half-Ironman in Madison

A Colorado man, 51, died after suffering a medical emergency during the swim portion of a 70.3-mile half-Ironman competition in Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday, officials said. Race organizers...

Published Sep 15, 2026, 12:12 PM EDT