Today is Sunday, Oct. 26, the 299th day of 2025. There are 66 days left in the year.

Today in history:

On October 26,1984, “Baby Fae,” a newborn with a severe heart defect, was given the heart of a baboon in an experimental transplant in Loma Linda, California. (She lived 21 days with the animal heart.)

Also on this date:

In 1774, the First Continental Congress adjourned in Philadelphia.

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In 1881, four lawmen, including Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, exchanged gunfire with five outlaws, killing three of them, in the “Shootout at the O.K. Corral” in Tombstone, Arizona.

In 1825, the Erie Canal opened in upstate New York, connecting Lake Erie and the Hudson River.

In 1861, the legendary Pony Express officially ceased operations, giving way to the transcontinental telegraph. (The last run of the Pony Express was completed the following month.)

In 1979, South Korean President Park Chung-hee was shot to death by the head of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, Kim Jae-kyu.

In 2000, the New York Yankees became the first team in more than a quarter-century to win three straight World Series championships, beating the New York Mets in Game 5 of their “Subway Series.”

In 2001, President George W. Bush signed the USA Patriot Act, giving authorities unprecedented ability to search, seize, detain or eavesdrop in their pursuit of possible terrorists.

In 2002, a hostage siege by Chechen rebels at a Moscow theater ended with 129 of the 800-plus captives dead, most from a knockout gas used by Russian special forces who stormed the theater; 41 rebels also died.

In 2020, Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court by a deeply divided Senate, installing President Donald Trump’s nominee days before the U.S. general election.

In 2024, Israel launched predawn airstrikes against military targets in Iran in retaliation for a barrage of ballistic missiles the Islamic Republic fired on Israel on Oct. 1. It was the first time Israel’s military had openly attacked Iran.

Today’s Birthdays:

Musician Milton Nascimento is 83.
Actor Jaclyn Smith is 80.
TV host Pat Sajak is 79.
Politician, diplomat and former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is 78.
Musician Bootsy Collins is 74.
Artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel is 74.
Actor James Pickens Jr. is 71.
Actor-singer Rita Wilson is 69.
Actor Dylan McDermott is 64.
Actor Cary Elwes is 63.
Singer Natalie Merchant is 62.
Country singer Keith Urban is 58.
Actor Tom Cavanagh is 62.
Writer-producer Seth MacFarlane (TV: “Family Guy”) is 52.
Actor Florence Kasumba is 49.
Actor Jon Heder is 48.
Actor Folake Olowofoyeku (foh-LAH’-kay oh-low-wow-foh-YAY’-koo) is 42.
Rapper Schoolboy Q is 39.

Police are investigating an attempted carjacking that led to gunfire Friday night in the North End neighborhood of St. Paul.

Shortly before 8:15 p.m. Friday, a woman arrived at Regions Hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot injury to her hand, according to Nikki Muehlhausen, a St. Paul police spokesperson.

The woman stated that she and her boyfriend went to the 100 block of Atwater Street in St. Paul for a Facebook Marketplace transaction with an unknown man. During their interaction, the man attempted to carjack the couple and began shooting at the vehicle, resulting in the woman being injured.

Officers responded to the 100 block of Atwater to establish a crime scene and look for the suspect and potential witnesses. The suspect has not been located as of Saturday night, and it is an ongoing and active investigation, according to Muehlhausen.

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DULUTH — Minnesota Duluth junior goaltender Eve Gascon was back in the Bulldogs’ crease Saturday less than 24 hours after being helped off the ice of Amsoil Arena with an apparent shoulder injury.

One of four goaltenders competing to be on Canada’s 2026 Olympic women’s hockey team, Gascon made 28 saves in her return, but it wasn’t enough for No. 4 UMD in a 3-2 loss to No. 3 Minnesota in Duluth.

Gascon left Friday’s 4-0 loss early in the second period after diving and reaching back for a puck that had gotten by her and across the crease. The Bulldogs’ All-American goaltender had her shoulder looked at before being helped off the ice and into the locker room.

Gascon made 16 saves on 18 shots before being replaced on Friday by freshman Sophia Villanueva, who also made 16 saves on 18 shots in her college debut.

Bulldogs coach Laura Schuler said Saturday that Gascon was pulled from Friday’s game as a precaution, and that evaluations Friday night and Saturday morning proved Gascon was 100% ready to return for Saturday’s game.

“She wanted to play,” Schuler said. “When you have a world-class goalie like that who wants to be in the net, you give them that opportunity. I thought she was outstanding for us today.”

Sophomore center Caitlin Kraemer and sophomore wing Josie St. Martin scored for UMD on Saturday, with Kraemer giving the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead 7:55 into the second period. St. Martin, a transfer from Ohio State, pulled UMD within a goal via an extra attacker power play goal with 3:56 left in the game.

“A great back and forth game,” Schuler said. “I was proud of our girls at the end when we went for it on the 6-on-4. I thought they did a fantastic job of being able to put one away for us, and unfortunately, the time just kind of ran out.”

Fifth-year senior captain Abbey Murphy scored two goals for the Gophers while senior forward Josefin Bouveng got the goal that tied the game at 1-1 just 3:26 after Kraemer gave UMD the 1-0 lead.

Minnesota sophomore goaltender Hannah Clark made 37 saves on 39 shots, including 17 saves in the third period.

The Bulldogs have not beaten the Gophers since knocking them off in the 2022 NCAA regional final at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis en route to the Frozen Four and NCAA championship game. UMD is 0-14-1 since then and has lost seven straight.

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A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to stop its takeoff from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport en route to Portland, Ore., on Thursday after a mechanical issue led to smoke and flames coming from an engine.

Takeoff for Delta Flight 1661 was discontinued and the Boeing 737-900 returned to its gate after crew members reported an issue with one of the aircraft’s engines, according to the airline. No injuries were reported.

“Delta Flight 1661 from Minneapolis to Portland returned to the gate following a suspended takeoff due to a mechanical issue,” said a Delta spokesperson in a statement Saturday. “Customers were reaccommodated on another aircraft and landed in Portland approximately two hours late. We apologize to our customers for their delay in travel.”

“ABC World News Tonight with David Muir” aired footage Friday of the takeoff, which showed flames and smoke coming from the aircraft’s right side as it moved down the runway before emergency crews responded.

The flight included 180 passengers and six crew members and maintenance teams will examine the aircraft, according to the Delta spokesperson.

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