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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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'This cannot be a coincidence' — Ukraine's Starlink access restricted without warning, Zelensky adviser says

Ukraine relies on Starlink to operate its mid-strike drones in Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes

Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't just fighting the billionaire tax. He's backing Prop. 42, which would ban future wealth taxes in California, too.

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France accuses Elon Musk of 'online harassment' of Europe leaders

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned Tuesday of foreign interference in France's presidential election in spring 2027. He singled out US tech billionaire Elon Musk for using social network X to attempt to influence debate in European democracies.

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Pete Hegseth's firing squad livestream has fans in the defense industry

Co-founders of Palantir and defense tech firm Anduril are defending "public and brutal" executions.

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These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead.

It’s especially intimidating for immigrants suffering abuse to call 911. With this in mind, Congress has long treated people who need help as victims, not targets for deportation. Under the Trump admi...

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Hungary removes anti-LGBTQ provisions from 'child protection' law, batting back Orban legacy

The vote was praised by rights groups, who add that 'there is still a lot to do' on LGBTQ rights.

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Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans.

With prompt and appropriate medical care, experts say, people shouldn’t die from an ectopic pregnancy. Women in Texas and Oklahoma have sued over delays in care, which, coupled with our new analysis,...

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Massive Google data center project faces growing opposition in central France

A planned data center near Châteauroux faces mounting local opposition, with concerns over environmental impact and a lack of transparency surrounding this massive infrastructure. A protest is set to take place on Saturday, October 17.

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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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The federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar aims to build a case to strip her of her U.S. citizenship and ultimately deport her, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the probe

Authorities have subpoenaed members of the Democratic congresswoman’s family as part of a broader look at their immigration paperwork.

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Voters near data centers are ditching the GOP in droves

Most data centers are being built in red, rural areas. They're pushing voters to the left.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle's grifting scandal keeps getting worse

Trump's ice-cold response to the "honey" packed corruption allegations is pretty telling.

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Editorial: Donald Trump is helping Russia win the war

It's already been said many times that the U.S., under President Donald Trump, was turning its back on Ukraine. But the past few days show something worse than abandonment: Trump is now actively help...

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Third Yandex data center in Russia shut down following reported drone attack

On Oct. 10, Yandex updated its user agreement to include drone and missile attacks among circumstances of force majeure that could exempt the company from contractual obligations.

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Who’s the Shadow President?

Podcast Episode · Paper Trail · October 1 · 36m

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and Washington Post photographer in West Bank

The settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives and beat Heidi Levine, a veteran photojournalist. Witnesses said Israeli soldiers did nothing to halt the violence.

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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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Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ has already gotten under Elon Musk’s skin. It goes nationwide this week

Elon Musk has been vocal against Alex Gibney's documentary “Musk,” calling the filmmaker names like “idiot” and “horrible human.”

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Trump’s Message to Ukraine Is Now Crystal Clear

The president’s actions over the past 72 hours look like an effort to force Kyiv to surrender.

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ICE Agents Who Rammed a Worker in Houston Were Chasing a Dead Man, Family Says

ICE agents rammed a man during a pursuit in Houston, leaving him with a shattered leg. But a bulletin of the target shows a man who died in 2017, his daughter said.

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Pentagon Again Increases Number of U.S. Casualties in Iran War

In an unannounced change, the Defense Department is now acknowledging troops who died or were wounded in support roles.

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Pennsylvania doctors are seeing what measles can do to previously healthy, unvaccinated kids

The virus is proving it can attack multiple organs, including the gut, liver, lungs and brain, even in children who were previously healthy.

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Could Tesla’s flying car send sales and shares soaring?

Tesla revealed its next-generation Roadster on Thursday in Texas, with one of the three new versions performing a jaw-dropping kickflip and demonstrating flying capabilities. However, analysts contacted by Euronews Business do not expect the model to generate significant revenue.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle Reportedly Threatening Trump Family With Burn Book

“Kimberly knows where the bodies are buried,” one source said.

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Third Yandex data center in Russia shut down following reported drone attack kyivindependent.com

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Who’s the Shadow President? podcasts.apple.com

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and Washington Post photographer in West Bank washingtonpost.com

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

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Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ has already gotten under Elon Musk’s skin. It goes nationwide this week apnews.com

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Trump’s Message to Ukraine Is Now Crystal Clear theatlantic.com

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ICE Agents Who Rammed a Worker in Houston Were Chasing a Dead Man, Family Says nytimes.com

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Pentagon Again Increases Number of U.S. Casualties in Iran War nytimes.com

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Pennsylvania doctors are seeing what measles can do to previously healthy, unvaccinated kids nbcnews.com

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Could Tesla’s flying car send sales and shares soaring? euronews.com

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Kimberly Guilfoyle Reportedly Threatening Trump Family With Burn Book newrepublic.com

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Trump admits ‘I have some very severe problems’ in Biden-like ramble independent.co.uk

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Did Trump’s New Press Secretary Lie About Being a Lawyer? newrepublic.com

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New York City college student dead after being drugged with fentanyl and raped in her dorm room, prosecutors say nbcnews.com

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Judge Threatens To Sanction Trump After He Backs Out Of Deposition In $10 Billion BBC Case forbes.com

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Trump promises big investment in KY facility 'if the Republicans win'

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Surgery referrals missed in Sydney hospital email blunder

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In the nation’s capital, rallygoers hoist umbrellas at No Kings get-out-the-vote event • Kansas Reflector

A couple hundred people carrying decorated umbrellas walked from the former Black Lives Matter Plaza to the U.S. Capitol lawn Saturday in the nation’s capital for a No Kings get-out-the-vote event.

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In the nation’s capital, rallygoers hoist umbrellas at No Kings get-out-the-vote event | Arkansas Advocate

A couple hundred people carrying decorated umbrellas walked from the former Black Lives Matter Plaza to the U.S. Capitol lawn Saturday in the nation’s capital for a No Kings get-out-the-vote event.

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

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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Fans say ‘astronomical’ ticket prices are well worth it for Valkyries-Dream WNBA Finals

Hundreds of dollars, sometimes thousands, bought a seat to see the Valkyries top the Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Some fans call it a sign of the league’s growing popularity.

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Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during cost-of-living protest

Rioters have clashed with police, looted stores and set fires in Milan’s main square in a protest against wars and rising living costs.

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Carrot Top breaks silence weeks after reported suicide attempt

Carrot Top has spoken publicly for the first time since the 61-year-old comedian reportedly attempted suicide on Sept. 18.

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California sued by Trump administration over demand to purge 20,000 voters from rolls • Ohio Capital Journal

The Trump administration sought a federal court order Thursday to force California to purge 20,000 people from its voter rolls over claims they are not U.S. citizens, a major development less than…

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Decades after apartheid, South Africans seek justice for crimes of the past

More than three decades after the end of apartheid, families of victims of some of the worst crimes of South Africa's past are still fighting for justice. As survivors and perpetrators grow older, a new wave of legal efforts is seeking truth, accountability and reparations before it's too late.

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No Kings rallies across US urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms

Rallies organized by the No Kings network opposed to President Donald Trump were held Saturday in cities and communities across the U.S., with an aim of getting people out to vote early in the midterm...

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Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino concedes the government knew the Australian Taxation Office was considering banning credit card payments in July, months before the decision was made public.

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US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute attackers of American journalist

Trump-appointed Ambassador Mike Huckabee calls attack in occupied West Bank a 'despicable act of terror'.

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Police investigate alleged stabbing death in Melbourne's west

Emergency services were called to an address in Melbourne's west just after midnight, with reports that a man was seriously injured.

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New twist in Hellebuyck saga, suspension ends Friday

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Pressure on Arbeloa lifted after Alex Iwobi sinks Hull for Fulham’s first win

Alex Iwobi’s first-half goal gave Fulham a 1-0 win against Hull, despite Ryan Sessegnon’s late red card, to lift them off the bottom

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‘Testosterone to burn’: Kagiso Rabada plays down 2018 clash with Australia’s Steve Smith

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Arizona No Kings crowds channel anger at Trump and Republicans into early votes

Tens of thousands of Arizonans rallied and voted early on Saturday as part of the fourth No Kings day of protest.

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