United States news on Sunday, October 18, 2026

In United States on Sunday, October 18, 2026: VP Vance rallies in Nebraska; Team USA advances in baseball. Also: Vice President JD Vance will visit North Platte, Nebraska on Thursday for a midterm rally; Team USA defeats Canada in World Baseball Classic to advance to semifinals against Dominican Republic. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with temperatures between 44-67°F and light winds up to 12 mph.

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Headlines

Vice President JD Vance will visit North Platte, Nebraska on Thursday for a midterm rally.KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Oct 18, 3:32 AM

Business & new openings

PHNX Materials' Jupiter project launching new industry in Eastlake, Ohio.News-Herald · Oct 18, 10:01 AM

Jobs

U.S. Steel is actively hiring at its corporate headquarters in Pennsylvania.TribLIVE.com · Oct 18, 11:36 AM

Health & care

Drug costs from Canada expected to rise significantly for millions of Americans.New York Daily News · Oct 18, 10:00 AM

Sports

Team USA defeats Canada in World Baseball Classic to advance to semifinals against Dominican Republic.ABC7 New York · Oct 18, 11:26 AM

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