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Netanyahu seeks probe into Israeli whistleblowers featured in Gaza war documentary

The Israeli leader has called for an investigation into 24 Israeli military and intelligence personnel who testify anonymously in the award-winning documentary NAZA, which examines the army's use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza and their toll on civilians.

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Homeland Security raids Ilhan Omar's residence

Trump's fixation on the Minnesota lawmaker has exploded into full-on lawfare weeks before the elections.

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Exclusive: Finland pushes to all but eliminate Russian travel in EU

"The Kremlin must see that continued aggression will deepen its isolation. I ask you to take these proposals forward as an urgent priority," writes Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in a letter...

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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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Ukraine's EU accession bid advances with new chapter

Ukrainian lawmakers on Monday passed legislation protecting the rights of national minorities, which removes a major hurdle in Kyiv's bid for membership.

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Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation, AP sources say

Federal agents have searched Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home as part of a criminal investigation. That's according to people familiar with the matter.

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US threatens to cut intel sharing with Ukraine in push to protect Russian oil refineries, sources confirm

The Kyiv Independent had learned that the Trump administration had threatened senior Ukrainian military and government officials in a push to protect Russian oil refineries. Two Ukrainian officials s...

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If the Nidal Hasan Execution Is Livestreamed, We Are a Barbaric Nation

The only countries to carry out public executions in 2025? Iran and Afghanitisan. That’s the company Pete Hegseth wants America to keep.

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EU votes through largest ever Russia sanctions list

"This is the single largest expansion of our sanctions list since Russia started its war," chief EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said, adding that more than half of the roughly 1600 listings "are connected to...

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Trump’s feds raid home of Ilhan Omar as part of criminal investigation

Raid comes as Omar, the first Somali American elected to Congress, has drawn President Donald Trump’s ire for years

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Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads

A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message.

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Archbishop of the US military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad

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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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Government spent $10 million on pro-Trump ads after president said super PAC would fund

Nearly $22 million in taxpayers funds has been spent to air the ads, with nearly half spent after Trump promised to fund what the White House calls public service announcements through his super PAC.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home searched by federal agents, report says

The search was reportedly related to a criminal investigation.

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'Block, blunt and break': NATO top commander unveils defensive strategy in face of Russian threat

In a speech in Warsaw, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich insisted on the alliance's readiness, while downplaying the odds of an imminent conflict.

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Federal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers off air immediately

In an earlier filing, the administration said it had planned to stop ad purchases Sunday.

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Maps show how Israel's ‘Yellow Line' keeps squeezing Palestinians in Gaza

A year into a 'ceasefire', Israel restricts access to 65 percent of Gaza and crams 2.1 million people into the rest.

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Zelenskyy: EU will provide Ukraine with €3 billion in military aid next week

Following talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the EU for recent defence funding and said further support is expected soon, as...

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Musk Bankrolls Republicans In Midterms As Biggest Donor—While Attacking Talarico

Musk has now given more than $276 million both directly and through his super PAC, the New York Times reports.

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Elon Musk is the midterms' biggest disinformation risk

The world’s wealthiest man pours money into GOP candidates while backing a floridly fake story about a Democrat on the platform he owns.

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Judge orders immediate halt to taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads

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If you want to understand Trump, understand this: revenge is what he cares about most

That's what he says.

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Trump posts a made-up quote from Denzel Washington praising him

The actor’s team confirmed that the quote is fabricated.

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Russell Brand appears in London court for trial on rape and sexual assault charges

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Toronto robotics startup hopes to expand options for surgical procedures

Revolve Surgical says its device is cheaper than other robotic aids used for laparoscopy

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Saudi warning system stayed silent before deadly airport attacks

Saudi Arabia stopped issuing public warnings of imminent military attacks days before a series of deadly strikes on Riyadh airport that killed at least 18 people and wounded more than 300.

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Sudan's famine risk worsened by conflict, drought and funding shortages, report says

There is a “deteriorating humanitarian situation” across greater Darfur and Kordofan, including areas identified as at risk of famine, as well as other locations, according to the Integrated Food Secu...

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Trump says he’s ‘looking at’ firing Kimberly Guilfoyle from Athens post

Ambassador Guilfoyle is accused of asking a donor to pay her personal American Express bill. “We’re not happy,” the president told reporters.

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Invasive fire ant nest discovered in Sydney's inner west

Specialist fire ant detection dog teams have been deployed to the site in Sydney's Enfield and a nearby area with no other nests having been discovered.

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Ukrainian drone strikes have plunged Russia’s internet into crisis. Meduza explains why the damage has been so extensive, and why a full recovery will likely take months. — Meduza

Overnight on October 11, Ukrainian forces launched a drone strike on a Yandex data center in Russia’s Vladimir region. It was the third attack in a row on the Russian tech giant’s infrastructure:…

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COMMENTARY: Trading Day: Fog of war

Oil and fuel prices rose on Monday following weekend attacks on a Saudi airport, which had a varied impact on global stocks. Asia shares mostly fell, Europe shares rose, and Wall Street was mixed. The dollar continued its recent rally and hit an 18-month high, and fixed income trading activity was muted as the US bond market was closed for Columbus Day.

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REI has a secret outlet, and fall jackets, sneakers and more are up to 50% off right now

Stock up for camping trips or just time you’ll spend outside in these falling temperatures.

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San Jose police fatally shoot person who brandished firearm, department says

The person was killed in the 3000 block of Locke Drive on Sunday night.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says it's "increasingly evident that Russia is unwilling to accept an energy ceasefire"

Within a day of President Trump announcing an "energy ceasefire," Ukraine said Russia had struck a power plant and other energy facilities across the country.

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Trump ‘looking at’ firing Athens ambassador Guilfoyle over alleged plea for cash

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State Democratic Party chair resigns, endorses independent Bodnar for U.S. Senate

Democrat Alani Bankhead ‘does not have the momentum, resources or will to win this race,’ outgoing chair Shannon O’Brien wrote.

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Man accused of covertly filming sexual abuse of three women

A man is facing more than 200 domestic violence-related sex offences allegedly involving three women on the New South Wales Central Coast.

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NSW prison staff want drone guns to stop contraband drops

The NSW government confirms it is procuring counter-drone technology for prisons after two alleged drug smuggling attempts in a fortnight.

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Calls to 911 reveal confusion after Christa Pike's botched execution

Recordings and transcripts reveal a disjointed back-and-forth between prison officials and emergency personnel after death row inmate Christa Pike's execution went badly wrong.

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For NATO's top commander, 'the Alliance is unlikely to be caught by surprise'

Speaking in Warsaw, General Alexus Grynkewich sought to reassure citizens of NATO countries on Monday in the face of Russian threats, stressing the continued commitment of the United States.

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Cotton’s absence takes center stage at debate between Arkansas’ US Senate candidates | Arkansas Advocate

Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton was not in the room as his Democratic and Libertarian challengers debated Monday, but criticism of the Arkansas lawmaker’s record and his absence from the debate took c...

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Bagley Cartoon: Treason Diesel

Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: Treason Diesel

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7 Washingtonians share their views on Trump's immigration policy

The Trump administration's immigration crackdown continues to divide Americans, and polls show declining support for the president’s mass deportation campaign. Members of KUOW's Community Voices Network weigh in on Trump's immigration policy.

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Actor Selma Blair arrested and accused of abusing flight attendants

Actor Selma Blair has been arrested after flight attendants reported a "physically abusive passenger" on a Delta ‌Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's police department said on Monday.

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If the US livestreams an execution, it will be an act of terror | Brief letters

Brief letters: Pete Hegseth | Pre-loved | Marlborough man | Canterbury tale | Newt kids on the block

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Michael Jordan 'Last Dance' jersey sells for $14 million. Only Babe Ruth’s 'called shot' jersey has fetched more

A Miami real estate magnate purchased the autographed road jersey, which Jordan wore during Game 2 of the 1988 Finals. The Bulls won the NBA championship that season.

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Chuck Schumer has broad support from his caucus. But the midterms could decide his future as leader

Chuck Schumer has won and lost Senate majorities since becoming Democratic leader a decade ago. But this year’s midterm elections could be the New York senator's most important yet as some in the part...

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Why Trump’s Diesel-Supply Deal With Russia Won’t Ease Fuel Prices Much

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are questioning the agreement’s legality.

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Commentary: How the Alaska Beacon covers elections | Alaska Beacon

The Alaska Beacon’s election coverage is aimed at informing the state’s voters with timely, nonpartisan news and information that they need.

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