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October 13: Davis Sentenced in Tupac Murder and Congo Ebola Cases Pass 9,000
The Tupac Shakur murder case
Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s murder. Davis, 63, was convicted in August of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon. He is the only person ever charged in the killing of Shakur, who was 25 when he died following a drive-by shooting in 1996.
Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Ebola cases have passed 9,000 in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s deadliest outbreak on record. The Bundibugyo strain is driving the outbreak. Health workers are facing community mistrust as efforts to contain transmission falter.
In U.S. politics
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece on October 13 after the White House asked her to step down following reports of alleged misconduct. She denied wrongdoing and pledged to defend her reputation.
With the November midterms approaching, an Associated Press–NORC poll finds most Americans believe President Trump cares more about his wealth than helping people like them. Fifty-six percent say he has prioritized his business interests “a lot” during his second term. Separately, Gallup puts Democrats ahead of Republicans on favorability, 43 percent to 35 percent, and gives Democrats an edge on the economy.
A medication recall
More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand extra-strength acetaminophen are being recalled after reports of discolored tablets.
Smart glasses and privacy
An EU watchdog is urging smart glasses to clearly signal when they are recording, amid growing concern that the devices are being used to secretly record girls and women.
At Cornell University
Cornell says it has suspended all parties and social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the year following allegations of a gang rape on campus.
Pope Leo’s surgery
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV successfully underwent surgery to remove a small lung nodule at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. The 70-year-old pontiff said it was detected early during a recent check-up. The Vatican gave no further details about his condition.
In oil markets
OPEC has lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026, projecting an increase of roughly 200,000 barrels a day over 2025. The downgrade comes amid persistent shipping risks from Iran and its proxy groups.
Student protests in France
Tens of thousands joined student protests across France. In Paris, video posted on social media appeared to show protesters clashing with riot police around Place Vauban, beside Les Invalides.
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