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Ballot Rejections Soared in Rural Counties After USPS Reduced Mail Service

A ProPublica data analysis shows that delays resulting from the agency’s cost-cutting measures have endangered the validity of ballots mailed in rural areas. Counties that voted for Trump in 2024 have...

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Officer who found man dead in Florida home allegedly moved in, renovated and assumed his identity for years

Brian Louis Sguros, 35, had responded to the Lauderhill home in July 2022 for a welfare check.

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8 Things You Should Know About Trump’s Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections

From dismantling guardrails that upheld the integrity of past elections to gutting federal agencies and installing allies who supported Trump’s claim that the 2020 vote was stolen, here are the key ta...

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Susan Collins and the Case of the Disappearing FBI Probe

Podcast Episode · Paper Trail · October 15 · 44m

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Ukrainian forces reportedly strike Moscow Oblast weapons plant

Ukrainian forces struck a weapons plant in Serpukhov, Moscow Oblast, overnight on Oct. 22, monitoring channels reported.

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Nuclear Weapons Waste Made Workers Sick. Despite a Law Meant to Help, the DOE Keeps Fighting Their Claims.

A 2018 Washington state law was supposed to help workers who got sick cleaning up Hanford, a former federal nuclear weapons site. Eight years later, the DOE has spent nearly $12 million fighting to de...

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Judge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11

A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11. The order Thursday from U.S.

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Kyiv denies reports that Trump, Musk have restored Starlink speeds in Ukraine

"Overall, nothing has changed anywhere," a Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent on Oct. 22. Starlink's speed cap of 161 kilometers per hour remains in effect, the official said.

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Republican Gov. Mike DeWine denounces Ramaswamy ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has denounced a controversial ad featuring the estranged mother of Dr.

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Finnish PM visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks despite peace push

"The main purpose of the visit is to show Finland's strong support for Ukraine as the war of aggression continues and the country prepares for the winter," the Finnish government said.

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How Elon Musk gained so much power over U.S. security interests

According to reports, Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of Ukraine's Starshield defense systems. Nick Schifrin reports, and Amna Nawaz discusses how the world's richest man gained such power over U.S. se...

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EU awards International Criminal Court top human rights prize

The EU's Sakharov prize celebrates individuals or organizations' efforts to promote human rights or democracy, and this year went to the International Criminal Court, despite US sanctions against the court and its judges.

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Meta Stock Split Deal Will Keep Mark Zuckerberg In California Amid Billionaire Tax Threat

The billionaire considered leaving California over a proposed wealth tax that could have forced him to sell shares and weaken his voting control of Meta.

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Pope Leo's tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer, his doctors say

Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.

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US judge orders Trump to sit for deposition in $10bn lawsuit against BBC

Judge threatens to dismiss Trump’s BBC lawsuit unless he cooperates with discovery process and sits for deposition Donald Trump has been ordered by a US judge to cooperate with the discovery process mandated for his lawsuit against the BBC and to sit for a deposition by 11 December – or else he could be subject to sanctions, including the possible dismissal of the $10bn lawsuit. The lawsuit stems from a Panorama documentary aired by the BBC that spliced together comments made by Trump during a rally on 6 January 2021, before the US Capitol riot. While the broadcast was not readily available to view in Florida, Trump’s team has argued that he was personally damaged by the broadcast under Florida’s Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Continue reading...

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Trump says he asked Google CEO to rename Atlantic Ocean on Maps

Tech company previously complied with president’s demand to rename Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America Donald Trump said Google rejected his request to rename the Atlantic Ocean after himself or America. Speaking at a rally in South Carolina on Wednesday, the president said he had called Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, to ask whether the company could “handle” his proposal. Continue reading...

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As Ohio attack ad backfires, Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down

The Republican candidate for governor is airing an ad featuring his opponent’s estranged mother despite bipartisan pushback.

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George W. Bush’s Brother Neil Bush Breaks G.O.P. Ranks to Vote for James Talarico in Texas

Neil M. Bush, a brother of former President George W. Bush, expressed “deep concern about Ken Paxton’s record” and said he voted for James Talarico, the Democrat running for Senate in Texas.

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Greek youth take inspiration from France in protests over living conditions and deteriorating public education

Students, pupils and teachers held protests across Greece on Wednesday, October 21, denouncing staff shortages, outdated infrastructure and the high cost of housing.

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Investigation finds hundreds of U.S. citizens detained by ICE

California officials are calling for an investigation into the actions of federal immigration officers after they allegedly injured and detained a U.S. citizen. Ricardo Gonzalez’s detainment comes as...

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After the Apocalypse

As Venezuela struggles to recover from political upheaval and calamitous earthquakes, the U.S. government is exploiting the country for oil and money.

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Pete Hegseth’s staff break priceless historic globe he requested for office

Hegseth’s aides, who attempted to move Eisenhower globe themselves, dropped it during relocation, army officials say

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Trump merchandise stores are closing: 'He has peaked'

At least four Trump merchandise stores have closed this year. Store owners say with Trump in his final term, there isn't as much to fire up his consumer fan base and sales have softened. (Image credit: Frank Langfitt/NPR)

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How the Consulting Class Is Eating the Democratic Party

Fundraising costs gobble up most of the funds raised. Billions are spent on TV ads that have virtually no impact. Candidates may win or lose—but the consulting class always wins.

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Zuckerberg considered leaving CA over wealth tax, Meta says

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Judge rules Harford County schools must keep ‘Flamer’ on library shelves

A Harford County Circuit Court judge sided with the state school board on Thursday afternoon, ruling that a young adult novel can remain in Harford County Public Schools libraries.

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Burnham to reveal plans for AI unit to tackle wildfires after scorching summer

PM will also announce funding for specialised protective gear and the deployment of military aircraft

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Meta's massive deal for Zuckerberg proves execs aren't exempt from IRL work

The tech giant's effort to dissuade its CEO from relocating reflects a common belief that the best work happens when everyone is together in person.

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Trump set to campaign in tight US Senate contests in Iowa, Texas, Ohio, Michigan • Ohio Capital Journal

President Donald Trump’s midterm travel blitz will continue in the coming days, with Election Day on Nov. 3 now less than two weeks out, headlining rallies in several states hosting hard-fought…

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Safeway to close another Bay Area store and Richmond commercial bakery

Another Bay Area Safeway is disappearing, but this time the closures extend beyond grocery aisles: The company is also shutting a Richmond bread plant with 92 employees.

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Why measles outbreak in Pennsylvania poses risks beyond US borders

The United States is facing its largest outbreak of measles since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000.

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Ohio governor says Ramaswamy should take down controversial ad

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine condemned a Vivek Ramaswamy ad featuring Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton's estranged mother but did not rescind his endorsement of the GOP nominee.

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Blanche won’t rule out DOJ post-election action in a ‘doomsday’ scenario

The attorney general’s comments come in the middle of a broader campaign by the Trump administration to zero in on what elections experts say is a relatively rare phenomenon of voting by noncitizens.

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Italy's trucker protests halt buffalo mozzarella production, cost producers €3m

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MAHA adviser who introduced RFK Jr. to Trump quits admin amid frustrations over food policy | CNN Politics

Calley Means, a prominent figure in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, resigned from his position as a senior Trump health official on Thursday over frustrations with the government’s progress...

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Rejected Ballots Skyrocketed in Five States Thanks to USPS

A new report reveals that the U.S. Postal Service is threatening the integrity of mail-in voting in rural areas.

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Can Trump deport Ilhan Omar?

Donald Trump has a long history of attacking Omar. Now, his administration is going after her citizenship.

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Emirati diplomat could become next UN chief despite human rights concerns

Human rights defenders are sounding the alarm over the United Arab Emirates’ nomination of its former envoy Lana Nusseibeh to be the next UN Secretary General. They say electing a diplomat from the UAE, a country with a questionable human rights record that is accused of backing forces behind a massacre in Sudan, could spell “catastrophe” for the UN.

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Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Lab testing LBO offers murky result for both sides

EQT will buy Qiagen for $12 bln, ‌whose kits trace diseases and help police solve crimes. It’s barely more than an offer shareholders rejected back in 2020. Yet the Swedish buyer will need to grow beyond current forecasts and ⁠crank up margins to get a decent return.

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Why Kyiv is skeptical of Trump’s renewed peace negotiations with Russia and Ukraine — Meduza

On October 20, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and representatives of European countries in Oslo, where he presented his proposals for a peace…

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Teen girls listed teacher and student targets for planned Riverside County school shooting, officials say

Two teenage girls who were arrested on suspicion of plotting a mass shooting at a Riverside County high school had a list of intended targets, according to authorities. Revenge was the motivation.

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Here's how to protect your information from the PHP flaw, according to cybersecurity pros

Cybersecurity researchers say the PHP vulnerability has repercussions for normal people, too. They have some advice.

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Trump won’t let me fly with him today — but he can’t silence me

White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg explains why he won’t be covering Donald Trump’s Sioux City rally tonight — after the president attacked him in a very personal way and then had him disinvited from Air Force One — and why Team Trump’s efforts to bully him won’t stop his reporting

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness overhaul dropped by Trump administration. Here's what to know.

Advocates for student loan borrowers said the move will benefit workers who dedicate themselves to public service.

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Rosneft admits losses from Ukraine's refinery strikes becoming unsustainable, Bloomberg reports

Officials at Rosneft have privately voiced concerns that even a few more months of Ukraine's continued attacks could lead to lasting damage for the company.

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When Rivers Run Low in the American West

Water is the one resource that the region will never stop fighting over.

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White evangelical support for Trump slips but still strong as midterms near

Poll finds white evangelicals still outpace other demographic groups in supporting Trump, as he rallies right-wing base.

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IEA chief warns energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon

Dr. Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the IEA, warns that energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon.

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US Democratic senator probes Ukraine's loss of Starshield service

Democratic US Senator Richard Blumenthal on Thursday said he had opened an inquiry into Ukraine's loss of critical access to the Pentagon's Starshield satellite communications service and the resulting degrading of Kyiv's ability to defend itself against Russian attacks.

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Expansion projects stalled at Sumas, Lynden border crossings | Cascadia Daily News

Rep. Larsen and Sen. Murray urge federal government to prioritize projects amid escalating costs

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