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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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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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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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A new generation of activists is leading the American left's socialist awakening

Galvanized by figures like Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani, a new left is on the rise in the United States, attracting many young people. Candidates from this movement, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America hope to win decisive races in the November 3 midterm elections.

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The EPA is about to hand oil and gas companies a huge methane-related gift

Rolling back regulations will give industry players “exactly what they’ve long wanted.”

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These Children’s Deaths Were Preventable. Their Parents Prayed Instead of Seeking Medical Care.

For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care. Since 2015, at least 15 children have died of tr...

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DOJ issues subpoenas in probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to family members

The subpoenas were sent just days before federal agents searched the progressive ‘squad’ member’s home.

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How Rep. Max Miller and his lawyer try to silence foes

Court filings and cease-and-desist letters reveal their aggressive legal tactics.

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Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing Presid...

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Zelensky says ‘people will die’ because of Starlink decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned there could be dire consequences after his government reported that its air defense mechanisms had been mired by unannounced limitations on SpaceX sate…

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Breaking: Starlink service in Ukraine 'restored,' Defense Ministry source says

SpaceX, the owner of Starlink, implemented speed restrictions on Oct. 14 without warning.

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Violent anti-government protests erupt in Albania's capital

Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Tirana on Wednesday to demand better university conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Over several hours, police deployed water cannons and tear gas as demonstrators attacked government offices and set fire to multiple buildings.

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Exclusive | White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam

Zacharia has previously referred to herself as a lawyer in public appearances.

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Ukrainian drones reportedly hit Sberbank data center in Russia

Ukrainian defense company Fire Point commented in a social media post on Wednesday morning, saying 'You didn’t think it would stop with just Yandex, did you?'

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Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any o...

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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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Sally Rooney books can't be sold in UK due to support for Palestine Action, publisher says

'To sell a writer's work and not be able to pass on earnings is an unconscionable situation,' publisher Faber said of the decision.

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Ukraine Loses Starlink Access as Musk Says Zelenskiy Went “Too Far”

SpaceX suddenly throttled access to Starlink with no warning, Ukraine says.

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Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK because of Palestine Action support

Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales because of her support for group Sally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action. The Irish novelist, whose books include Normal People and Conversations With Friends, said her public support for the direct action group meant she could no longer receive royalties from UK sales. Continue reading...

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Brazil’s President Lula Accuses Meta of Helping His Right-Wing Opponent

With a narrow presidential election looming, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his allies claim Meta is trying to give his right-wing rival an advantage.

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Union leader quoted in Maine Senate attack ad sends ‘cease and desist’ to GOP PAC

The ad quotes a union official slamming Democrat Troy Jackson’s healthcare plan. He told NBC News he never commented on Jackson’s plan and was “shocked” to see the quote.

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Katie Zacharia May Have Committed A ‘Crime’ By Claiming She’s A Lawyer, Complaint Suggests

The complaint cites reporting from independent journalist Judd Legum alleging Zacharia is not licensed to practice law in any state.

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DOJ Begs Judge to Ignore Hegseth as She Considers Making Him Testify

A federal judge wants Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain all his anti-trans posts on social media. The Justice Department is asking her to pretend the posts don’t exist.

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Mamdani Enters Deal with N.Y.U. to Share Profits from Quantum Lab

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that in exchange for a $30 million city investment, New York would get 15 percent of proceeds from projects developed in the quantum technology lab.

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Kash Patel’s FBI Statistics Are All Wrong

The FBI director has been juking the stats.

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Get ready for beach weather: The Bay Area is about to see another heat wave

The calendar reads mid-October, but the weather on Thursday will feel like summer, as a heat wave kicks off in the Bay Area.

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US Treasury pushes global partners to rename AI as 'super intelligence'

The United States wants its global partners to rename artificial intelligence as "super intelligence," convinced that the new moniker better reflects the emerging technology, a top US Treasury official told Reuters in an interview on Thursday.

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Republic sells 10-year bonds at highest rate since it emerged from bailout

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Dining Guide | The 40 best restaurants in the D.C. area

Our food critic's favorite restaurants of the year showcase the culinary abundance of the region.

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China takes center stage in SC’s US Senate contest

The Democrat trying to flip South Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat called Wednesday for Sen. Darline Graham to recuse herself from all trade and military votes involving China.Annie Andrews also asked Graham to “cut her family’s business ties” with the country, emphasizing a Washington Post report that the Republican senator’s husband works for two companies that import products from China.

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Everyone has the same question in the midterms — where's the beef? (And how much does it cost?)

In the midterm elections, meat has become a surprising political battleground. Democrats and Republicans are clashing over who supports meat consumption more.

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Eight states sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s alleged harms to users

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach said states “are not going to hold our breath” for federal legislation to keep AI companies in check.

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Fighting in Yemen intensifies: What's the latest on the battlefield?

Houthis attempt to raise the cost of the Yemen war for Saudi Arabia as attacks, fighting intensify.

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‘Godly leadership’: Lisa Demuth’s Pentecostal faith is a driving force behind her politics • Minnesota Reformer

Lisa Demuth asked God whether she should run for Minnesota House minority leader. On the morning Minnesota House Republicans were electing a new leader after a bitterly disappointing 2022 election, De...

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Burnham on 'emotional' welcome for Zelenskyy and support for Ukraine

The prime minister reflected on the "emotional" welcome for the Ukrainian president.

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High-calorie diet causes brain nerve abnormalities, researchers find

A team in Japan has found that a cognitive decline from continually eating high-calorie food is due to abnormalities in the synapses.

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Cockroach infestation with ‘all stages’ from nymph to adult found at Hopsack, Rathmines

Food safety watchdog issues a dozen closure orders in September

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California’s 'carpet-bombed' wealth tax measure runs into a wall

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Anthropic's Daniela Amodei says AI girlfriends and boyfriends are a 'terrible use of AI'

Anthropic President Daniela Amodei warned that AI romantic partners could worsen loneliness and push people further away from human relationships.

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The problem with 'good debt': Why borrowers should think twice about the label

Mortgages and student loans are often called "good debt." Experts say that label can hide the real question: Can you actually afford the risk?

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Opinion | Where is the one good man?

A Cornell allegation raises a deeper question about whether ambition and achievement have crowded out basic decency.

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Patrick O'Donovan remains in intensive care after taking ill earlier this week

O’Donovan was taken by ambulance to hospital on Tuesday after becoming unwell at an EU presidency event.

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Nation-swappers show Rugby League World Cup is up for grabs in fiery opener

Kalyn Ponga stars for New Zealand but Australia edge Sydney clash as tournament promises fireworks on the pitch as well as off Under new rules introduced for this World Cup, nation-swapping is not only possible, it is virtually encouraged. And like the cheeseburger spring rolls at Allianz Stadium on Thursday night, it’s a culture clash that delights as many people as it offends. But based on the intensity of last night’s Cup opener, it’s players and fans who are the winners. Fireworks. Lasers. Shimmering projections. Allianz Stadium was lit up like a Las Vegas casino. This was intended to be a bold new era for rugby league. They had rejigged the tournament format to distil the talent pool, reducing the competing nations from 16 to 10 and boiling down the number of matches from 31 to 18. Continue reading...

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The gangs, the guns and the battle for Brazil

Fear of armed groups has fuelled the rise of Latin America’s radical right

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North of the Tracks: The Election From Main and Danforth | The Local

With thousands of new units coming, Danforth Village in the corner of Beaches-East York is a microcosm of a changing city. In today’s sprawling wards, can voters make their local issues heard?

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'Incoherent,' 'deeply problematic,' and 'bad,' Europe reacts to Trump's recent pro-Russian turn

"Every step now to help the Russians increase their financing of the war is a bad sign. We very much stick to Volodymyr Zelensky's view on this," Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

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Sky-ITV deal: Culture secretary 'minded to intervene'

The culture secretary has warned she is "minded" to intervene in Sky's £1.6bn deal to buy ITV's broadcast and streaming operations.

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UK government says it is minded to intervene in Sky-ITV deal

British culture minister Lisa Nandy said on Thursday she was minded to ‌intervene in Comcast's Sky deal to buy the broadcast channels and streaming service of Britain's ITV for £1.6 billion ($2.1 billion).

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Suspicious white powder sent to election offices in 3 states

No injuries or adverse health effects have been reported, and officials said they are working with state and federal law enforcement.

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Illinois man arrested over alleged plot to carry out mass shooting, police say

Suspect, 19, had shared a white supremacist manifesto and was potentially targeting Hindu place of worship, police say

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