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Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal

The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing...

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Israeli settlers attack European delegation convoy in West Bank, beat French mayor

Israeli settlers have attacked a convoy carrying a European delegation in the occupied West Bank and beat up a French mayor, witnesses said Saturday.

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Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid growing Ukraine-US tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a broad waiver of sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Oct. 16.

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No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know

The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the polls.

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'Planned operation' — Zelensky confirms Ukraine's Starlink access not fully restored

Zelensky called the restrictions a "planned operation" targeting Ukraine, noting that Starlink speed limits remain in effect in Ukraine but not in EU countries.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

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'Putin feels joy' — Zelensky calls Trump's waiving of key Russia sanctions 'wrong'

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on oct. 17 U.S. President Donald Trump was "wrong" to further "block" sanctions against Russia, while expressing hope that he would do "everything possible" to stop t...

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In Albania, the 'Flamingo Revolution' radicalizes in response to the prime minister's 'contempt' and 'indifference'

Anti-government protests, held daily for four and a half months, have taken a new turn with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Edi Rama. This is unprecedented in Albania since the fall of the communist dictatorship in 1991.

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Congress members condemn Israeli settler attack on Washington Post photographer

Some lawmakers called for an investigation into the attack on veteran photojournalist Heidi Levine as she was reporting in the West Bank.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine

President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effect Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest. In an executive order on Friday, the US president said he was waiving many ⁠sanctions, restrictions and duties ⁠on Russia, in a move that comes as he has been publicly criticising ⁠Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, including suggesting that Ukraine needs a new leader. Continue reading...

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How a retired Navajo Nation doctor earned a MacArthur genius grant for public art

Chip Thomas, a retired physician on the Navajo Reservation, is well known for his large photograhpic murals. Now, he's been recognized with a MacArthur "genius" grant.

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Pressure and violence against journalists intensify in Israel

Several Western media outlets have reported that their correspondents or special envoys have been denied entry into the country. Some, such as photographer Heidi Levine, have been assaulted by settlers in the occupied West Bank.

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The fund used to defend President Trump in numerous cases is nearly $2M in debt

The Save America PAC has been used to fund Trump’s defense team in his hush money trial and his classified documents case

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Trump issues order to bypass Russian sanctions in bill named for late Lindsey Graham

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Trump’s Most Devoted Fans Forgave Him Everything. Then Came Epstein.

“We didn’t vote for the Epstein List to be covered up. We voted for Trump to arrest them."

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She Says Doctors Ignored Her Concerns About Her Pregnancy. For Many Black Women, It’s a Familiar Story.

Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a B...

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Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.

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How do you pull over a flying Tesla?

The regulatory ramifications of Elon Musk's latest publicity stunt.

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Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite ‘ceasefire'

Attacks hit several areas as UNICEF reports more than 340 children killed since 'ceasefire' began a year ago.

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Romania shoots down two drones over the Black Sea

The drones were shot down by F-16 fighter jets some 20 kilometers southeast of the town of Sulina.

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Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin...

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Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is waiving many sanctions, restrictions ‌and duties days before they were to take effect under a bill that he signed into law last month.

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Army finalizes plans to return Confederate statue to Arlington National Cemetery

The Confederate Memorial was removed from the military burial grounds in 2023.

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Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England

Exclusive: health bodies across country say controversial US firm’s data platform no better than systems already in use NHS organisations that care for millions of people in England are rejecting Palantir’s patient data technology, according to freedom of information responses that reveal health bosses believe they can find better or equal alternatives in many cases. Some health bodies said the £330m federated data platform (FDP) operated by the controversial US company had made it easier to manage waiting lists and has improved surgery scheduling. But, from Gateshead to Truro, others said they were declining to use it or had carried out trials and reverted to old systems. A Suffolk trust said other systems “supercede” the FDP’s functionality, while Greater Manchester’s care board called the Palantir system “duplicative” and “retrograde”. Continue reading...

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during West Bank olive harvest and beat U.S. photojournalist

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages across the occupied West Bank on Friday, setting fire to cars and trees and beating residents and a Washington Post photographer, in the latest violence...

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Arizona joins Nevada to fight proposed cuts to their shares of Colorado River

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Alex McPherson kicks 34-yard field goal as time expires to lift Auburn over No. 1 Georgia 27-24

Alex McPherson kicked a game-winning 34-yard field goal as time expired and Auburn, led by quarterback Byrum Brown’s dominant running game, upset No. 1 Georgia 27-24.

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17 Dead, Dozens Injured After Stampede at Indian Religious Event

Such deadly crowd events are relatively common in India, and it was unclear what caused this one. Authorities detained the event’s organizer and others involved.

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Letter: Utah’s youth — and their caretakers — shouldn’t be priced out of necessary medical treatment

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Lexington No Kings protest draws hundreds in effort to 'activate people' to vote early • Kentucky Lantern

Saturday's chilly No Kings Rally in downtown Lexington looked similar to past demonstrations throughout President Donald Trump's second term. But organizers hope this event is more productive than pre...

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Rite and reason: Cardinal Paul Cullen managed to be disliked by Irish patriots, Protestants and Britain

Rite & reason: When Clonliffe was sold, Cullen’s remains had to be moved. This was done quickly and discreetly on the morning of June 25th 2021

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Protests erupt across France against rising living costs and in support of students

Police used tear gas to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks and other objects at officers in the Place de la République, northeast of the Paris city center.

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TSA rolls back program allowing visitors at airport gates without a ticket

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Avalanche in Chile Kills Three Climbers Amid Rare Snowy Spring

An avalanche killed three climbers and injured four others Saturday afternoon near the Portillo ski resort in the Chilean Andes, northeast of the capital Santiago.

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No Kings shifts strategy from streets to the ballot box with early voting day of action

Organizers launched more than 2,500 No Kings events across all 50 states and the District of Columbia Saturday, this time focusing their efforts on the midterm elections.From roadside rallies to lette...

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Rush cancels Saturday night’s San Jose concert due to drummer’s illness

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Saudi-led coalition intercepts drones as Egypt weighs sending help

Forces intercepted and destroyed four drones over Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Eastern Province and southern region.

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Sculptors see the fruit of their labour as oranges become art

A Fijian house made out of oranges is on display at Australia's only citrus sculpture event in southern NSW.

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Yvette Cooper pledges £140m to boost urgent care as NHS faces ‘tough’ winter

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New Round of ‘No Kings’ Rallies Focuses on Getting Out the Vote

With midterm elections approaching, organizers of the demonstrations known for their anti-Trump sentiment are urging people to vote early.

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Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after Eagles quarterback diagnosed with blood clot

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2 Killed, Including Child, as Truck Plows Through Wichita, Kan., Soccer Game

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No Kings Day 10-17-2026 in Fresno

Around 1,000 turned out for a No Kings Day in Fresno focusing on the November 3 election

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No Kings event in Grand Junction emphasizes early voting, nonpartisan participation | Colorado Newsline

About 300 people came out for a No Kings rally Saturday in Grand Junction. The event encouraged early voting.

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The areas at risk of missile attacks as UK is ‘nowhere near ready’ for Iron Dome

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