Daily News Collage 10 16 26

Selected stories

1. Oregon elementary-school shooting kills four; a teacher and parent are credited with helping stop the attacker. Caption: OREGON SCHOOL SHOOTING CLAIMS FOUR. Source: Associated Press
2. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaves after five days in the role. Caption: PRESS SECRETARY EXITS AFTER FIVE DAYS. Source: Associated Press
3. Fast-moving Southern California wildfires prompt evacuation orders. Caption: CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES FORCE EVACUATIONS. Sources: CAL FIRE, Associated Press report
4. U.S. markets fall amid an extended technology-sector selloff. Caption: TECH SELLOFF WEIGHS ON MARKETS. Source: Associated Press
5. The fiscal 2026 U.S. budget deficit approaches $2 trillion. Caption: FEDERAL DEFICIT NEARS $2 TRILLION. Source: The New York Times
6. The Milwaukee Brewers sweep Los Angeles to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982. Caption: BREWERS REACH WORLD SERIES. Source: Associated Press

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