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Today’s Big Stories
1. Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’ appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook shooting
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and left in place the $1.4 billion judgment against him over his description of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting as a hoax staged by crisis actors.
The Infowars host had argued that a judge was wrong to find him liable for defamation and infliction of emotional distress without holding a trial on the merits of allegations lodged by relatives of victims of the shooting, which killed 20 first graders and six educators in Newtown, Connecticut.
2. Dallas ICE facility shooter feared radiation exposure and practiced shooting, records show
The parents of the 29-year-old gunman who opened fire on a Dallas immigration facility in September told police their son was “completely normal” before he moved to Washington state and returned home several years ago believing he had radiation sickness, according to newly released records.
3. Texas State upholds the firing of associate history professor Thomas Alter
Texas State University has made the decision to uphold the firing of associate history professor Thomas Alter.
Alter’s termination occurred on Sept. 10, stemming from his remarks at the Revolutionary Socialism Conference on Sept. 7, delivered during a Zoom meeting, where he advocated for organizing the working class to form a revolutionary socialist party.
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Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan directs his players in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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