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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Zelensky says he feels betrayed over Trump-Russia deal

"It's painful when President Trump chooses one ‌side, not our ⁠side," Zelensky said in an interview with British host Piers Morgan.

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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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Trump Says the Border Is Secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Keeps Declaring an Emergency.

Since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott first declared an emergency at the border in 2021, he’s renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times. The proclamation has greatly expanded his powers without goi...

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Frustrated by Losses in the Courts, Missouri Republicans Want to Change How Top Judges Are Selected

For 86 years, Missouri has held on to a nonpartisan system of selecting its top judges. But after the state Supreme Court overruled the GOP’s redistricting push, some Republican lawmakers are calling...

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Women trust AI less—but no one's asking them

Men are disproportionately likely to be approached as AI experts, Harvard researchers found.

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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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In Italy, Giorgia Meloni seeks to trademark her voice to fight 'deepfakes'

The prime minister aims to protect herself from ultra-realistic AI-generated videos that use the likeness of public figures to spread disinformation.

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Israeli firm’s digital ads enabling installation of ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say

Discover-Tech’s Controlium software lets clients mass-profile internet users then covertly hack targets, say researchers at University of Toronto An Israeli advertising agency has been serving millions of online adverts that allow “zero-click” spyware to be used against targets, researchers at a Canadian university have said. Citizen Lab, a digital investigations research unit at the University of Toronto, said it believed dozens of devices at the Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera had been compromised by spyware delivered through ads run by Discover-Tech, which describes itself as a specialised digital advertising agency. Continue reading...

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For some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate

Defense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.

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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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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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Election analyst: Candidate quality key to Roger Marshall's slide, Adam Hamilton's rise in Kansas • Kansas Reflector

Kansas Republican Roger Marshall is at risk of losing his U.S. Senate seat as Democrats advance on GOP territory in congressional races across the country.

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From Oleshky to Mariupol, crises across Russian-occupied Ukraine deepen

While the humanitarian crisis in the Russian-occupied front-line city of Oleshky recently garnered media attention, all regions of occupied Ukraine face worsening humanitarian issues at the hands of R...

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French warship shoots drone threatening CMA CGM container ship at Bab el-Mandeb

The incident prompted unions at the French shipping giant to criticize the company's lack of transparency, while a growing number of captains are refusing to sail through the strait.

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