1.  Rudy Giuliani Denies He Has a Drinking Problem

 SOBER CLAIMS 

“I have never had an alcohol problem,” he stated at a Wednesday press conference.

POLITICS

2.  There Are Tapes: GOP Rep. Recorded McCarthy ‘Belittling’ Him

  LORDY 

After previously saying that his vote to oust McCarthy was “sealed” after the ex-speaker mocked him for praying, Tim Burchett revealed he has recordings to back up his claims.

MEDIA

Bringing Lunch to the Office Just Got Easier With Bentgo

  NO ORDINARY LUNCH 

The Bentgo Classic lunch box is super durable and easy to pack, with two stacking sections that hold an abundance of fare.

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3.  Marina Ovsyannikova Sentenced to 8.5 Years in Prison

 CRACKDOWN 

Ovsyannikova escaped house arrest to France, but was sentenced in absentia.

WORLD

4.  Menendez’s Wife Gifted Benz After Killing Man With Her Car

 NOT CHARGED 

The police report said, “Ms. Arslanian was not at fault in this crash,” citing that the man was jaywalking.

POLITICS

People Think I Have Lash Extensions Thanks to This Serum

 LASH ATTACK 

My favorite lash and brow serum brand, Grande Cosmetics, dropped a super-giftable set of its three hero products.

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5.  Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Being Investigated for Sex Abuse

 UNDER THE MICROSCOPE 

The retail company has asked a law firm to investigate the alleged coercion, which occurred between 2009 and 2015.

U.S. NEWS

6.  Martin Shkreli Live-Streams Struggle to Find SBF’s Trial

 ‘THE VIBES ARE OFF’ 

The convicted fraudster eventually reached the courthouse, which he described as “not my favorite place.”

U.S. NEWS

7.  Steve Scalise to Run Against Jim Jordan for House Speaker

 FACE-OFF 

The House Republicans have thrown their hat into the race for the speakership, to be held next week.

POLITICS

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8.  Angelina Jolie Wants Domestic Violence Training for Judges

 CLAPBACK 

In her protracted divorce from Brad Pitt, Jolie accused him of choking one of their children, but the kids were not allowed to testify.

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9.  Jim Jordan Becomes First Republican to Announce Speaker Bid

  HAT IN THE RING 

Reps. Steve Scalise and Kevin Hern are also likely contenders for a run at the post.

POLITICS

10.  CDC Discontinues Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine Cards

 COLLECTOR’S ITEM 

The CDC said it recommends keeping your card if you already have one and bringing it to future vaccine appointments.

U.S. NEWS

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11.  75,000 Healthcare Workers Strike Against Kaiser Permanente

 STRIKETOBER 2.0 

The three-day strike is the largest walkout of healthcare workers in U.S. history.

U.S. NEWS

12.  NYC College Student Freed From Dubai After Nutso Arrest

 HOMECOMING 

Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos had been sentenced to a year in prison for tapping a Dubai airport security guard’s arm.

WORLD

13.  Model Dressed as Huge Furball Derails Fashion Show

 MAKING AN ENTRANCE 

She said she could barely see in the outfit, causing her to repeatedly crash into things and get lost.

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