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  • “My hope for America is what it’s always been. I think it’s the hope I hope we all share. We want it to continue to be the place where anyone from anywhere can achieve anything, where you’re not limited by the circumstances of your birth, by the color of your skin, by your ethnicity, but frankly, it’s a place where you are able to overcome challenges and achieve your full potential.” — Secretary of State Marco Rubio, May 5, 2026 [source: U.S. Department of State]

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October 14, 2026
8:13 a.m.Nearly half of hiking injuries involve falls or slips, 42% affect ankles, and only 23% of hikers carry first aid kits, KURU Footwear reports.
8:04 a.m.Nearly half of Americans say inflation could derail winter travel plans, while 30% still carry debt from last winter’s trips, according to WalletHub.
October 12, 2026
10:24 a.m.Ohio Rep. Michelle Teska, R-Clearcreek Twp., wants changes to Ohio’s driver licensing laws, including English-language examinations, before the General Assembly adjourns this year.
October 10, 2026
3:34 p.m.President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Georgia, authorizing FEMA assistance and federal resources to support response efforts following Hurricane Isaias.
11:26 a.m.Charleston, South Carolina, Mayor William Cogswell urged residents to avoid driving tonight as a 7.5-foot high tide around 8 p.m. threatens additional flooding.

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