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Four killed after high winds turn grass fire deadly at Canadian military base, report says - Sun, 18 Oct 2026 PST

CALGARY, Canada – A fire at an Alberta military base that killed at least four people and seriously injured dozens started with a smoldering grass fire that was whipped into a wall of flames by high winds, Canada's Globe and Mail newspaper reported on Sunday. The fire then engulfed Canadian Armed Forces members at a firing range, the newspaper said,…

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Spokane Spokesman-Review· Oct 18, 4:13 PMFour killed after high winds turn grass fire deadly at Canadian military base, report says - Sun, 18 Oct 2026 PST

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'This is very strange': Questions fly as Rubio contradicts Trump in 'weird' interviewSecretary of State Marco Rubio tried to clear up why Ukraine’s satellite internet has been slowing down. Critics say he made things murkier, and one prominent conservative predicted Congress would be asking about it. Rubio talked to reporters Saturday at Joint Base Andrews before leaving for Central Asia. One asked about Starshield, the military version…

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Zelenskyy says he believes limited Starshield speed is a ‘message from American government’In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he believes the American government directed SpaceX to slow Starshield internet speeds, causing “limitations” to Ukraine’s military.

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Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military baseOfficials have not given a cause or death toll, citing the "very active and delicate" situation at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright.

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'Needs to stop': Hegseth hit with backlash after Air Force commando dies in stadium demoAn Air Force service member died after falling from the roof of the Alamodome during a pregame demonstration at a college football game in San Antonio on Saturday. Critics quickly turned their anger on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The airman was taking part in a fast-rope demonstration before the University of Texas at San Antonio’s game against Navy,…

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Republicans warn that Pentagon funds will hinge on Trump getting tougher with RussiaA growing chorus of House Republicans is warning President Trump that they’re ready to block additional Pentagon funding unless the administration gets tougher on Russia. Behind Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the administration is pushing Republicans on Capitol Hill to approve at least $350 billion in new military spending as part of a partisan…

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'Beyond pathetic': Darline Graham under fire after 'weak' defense of her dead brotherSen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) offered a mild objection to President Donald Trump’s decision to gut her late brother’s Russia sanctions law. Critics say that wasn’t nearly enough. Graham was appointed in July to finish the term of her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, and Trump has endorsed her to keep the seat. She talked about the waiver with South…

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Trump wades into Israel’s election to back ally NetanyahuEndorsing Netanyahu, Trump suggests Israel's election could shape future U.S. military action against Iran

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Canadian Army Base Fire Kills Four Soldiers, Injures DozensFour Canadian soldiers were killed and dozens more were wounded after a fire tore through an army base in Alberta during a military training exercise, defense and government officials said.

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