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Federal agents launched raids and arrests on Monday against a list of 20,000 Californians, based on unverified voter fraud claims.

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Citing ProPublica, Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Help U.S. Citizens Sue ICE for Wrongful Detentions

We recently reported that more than 500 American citizens have been detained by immigration agents. Now House members are moving to make it easier for those detained to seek justice through the courts...

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What Russia's doing to Ukraine is 'fine,' Trump says

"Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine. They haven't been doing much," Trump said, hours after a Russian drone strike in a public park killed six people, including two children.

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How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation

An FBI anti-corruption team launched an investigation into whether South Carolina’s most powerful members of Congress were involved in a bribery scheme, ProPublica found. After Trump gutted the FBI an...

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Brazil court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro

Lula's campaign has alleged that the US tech giant is suppressing the incumbent president's online content. His party has filed complaints with the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

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Zelensky appeals to US lawmakers for answers as White House turns on Kyiv

"We want to understand what is happening, why it's happening, and where all this is heading," Zelensky told a bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives.

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Exclusive: Senators blast Trump's plan to rig child deportation proceedings

"Under your plan," they wrote, the children’s attorneys work for the administration: "That is unacceptable."

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Abdul-El Sayed turns a question about the Muslim Brotherhood into a viral moment in Michigan’s Senate race

How an Abdul El-Sayed Opponent Handed Him a Campaign Highlight

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Trump Tries to Ban Jack Smith Testimony as BBC Lawsuit Implodes

The BBC has subpoenaed Jack Smith as part of Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the media company.

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Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.

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On This Nearly Deserted Alaska Island, You Pay to Keep Hundreds of Empty Buildings Wired for Internet

U.S. phone customers pay more than $340,000 a year for an Anchorage company to keep homes and buildings on Alaska’s Adak Island wired for obsolete internet service. All but a few of them sit empty.

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'We will fight' — We asked Ukrainian soldiers about Trump's latest outburst

U.S. President Donald Trump on Oct. 18 claimed his approach to ending the war in Ukraine is "very simple." In a post on Truth Social, Trump explained that his decision to ease sanctions on Russia whi...

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Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab death

US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.

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Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Reject Leaving Canada

Residents of the province were asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.

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Federal agents respond to a reported shooting at a mosque in Columbus, Ohio, officials say

Authorities say federal agents responded Monday to a report of a shooting Monday at a mosque in Columbus, Ohio.

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Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds

In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined.

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Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed

Timmy Teepell’s firm paid $250,000 by America Next, which has been trying to gin up ‘organic’ opposition to El-Sayed Man who heckled El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show The man who attempted to ambush Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a question about his supposed allegiance to the Muslim Brotherhood – which El-Sayed parlayed into a viral clip for his campaign – is the son of a political operator who recently received $250,000 for “canvassing and influencer marketing” against El-Sayed, the Guardian has learned. In the now-famous exchange, a man – first identified by the Handbasket as Thomas “Tommy” Teepell – asked El-Sayed if he would “disavow” the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed said he would, but then asked: “What are you implying? Do you assume that I wouldn’t?” What followed was a five-minute exchange that has drawn over 50 million views across several

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Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course

The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make way for the renovation.

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'Help me!' Video of ICE violently detaining man who says he's U.S. citizen sparks outrage

A video of a Long Beach resident screaming that his arm is broken and begging for help as he is pinned to the ground by immigration agents has sparked outrage in the community.

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Japan launches spacecraft on historic Mars moon mission

The probe is set to land on Mars moon Phobos, where it will collect at least 10 grams of material during its mission. Scientists hope it will reveal how the planet Mars and its two moons formed.

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Trump administration holds up Patriot missiles for Ukraine

Delays in approving transfers from partner countries coincide with a worsening rupture between President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.

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U.S. must put pressure on Russia so Putin ends the war, Ukrainian official says

As Ukraine and Russia trade attacks, President Trump has exempted Russia from sanctions, widening his rift with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. To discuss the latest developments, Geoff Bennett spoke w...

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Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in independence referendum

More than 75% of voters in the oil-rich province voted on Monday to remain in Canada. Alberta's separatist movement, fueled by lingering resentment toward Ottawa, differs from that of Quebec, where the independence debate has recently resurfaced on the political stage.

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Trump again demands New Mexico change name to New America

“Home Values and Incomes would rise, and you would be even prouder while saluting our beautiful American Flag,” the president wrote on Truth Social.

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DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate

The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."

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US Energy Department to invest nearly $1 billion for new power grid upgrades

The US Department of Energy ‌on Tuesday said it would invest roughly $967 million in additional funding to modernize ⁠critical energy infrastructure in a bid to lower surging electricity costs.

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NASA’s SR-1 Freedom Advances with Progress on Nuclear Power Module

2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Space Reactor-1 Freedom will be the first spacecraft ever to demonstrate fission power beyond Earth’s orbit, traveling to Mars to deliver a science payload called SkyFall. NASA/Alberto Bertolin Destined for Mars and beyond, NASA’s Space Reactor-1 (SR-1) Freedom will be humanity’s first fission-powered spacecraft to travel outside Earth’s orbit. Announced during NASA’s “ Ignition ” event, this mission will demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion in deep space, and progress is underway on its key element: the nuclear power module. To expedite development of the spacecraft, NASA and its partners have mutually agreed to key contract actions that will advance the SR‑1 Freedom mission. “These contract actions not only reduce technical risk and help us maintain momentum toward our 2028 launch, but they also strengthen collaboration across our partners,” said Steve Sinacore, SR-1 Freedom program director. “These actions keep SR‑1 Freedom on track and ensure we’re building the strongest possible foundation for NASA’s first fission‑powered voyage beyond Earth orbit while developing technology extensible to

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Up to 20% of MS diagnoses are wrong. Here's what doctors say patients should know.

A multiple sclerosis expert answers questions about MS misdiagnosis after Christina Applegate said she doesn't have the chronic condition after all.

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Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 42

Kyle Kennedy, granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, has died at the age of 42, years after suffering a spinal cord injury.

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Why Are Voters Grumpy? Just Look at Real Wages

Pay for British workers is still keeping up with inflation, but far less consistently than it did.

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In a Cash Bail System, Justice Depends on Your Bank Account

Ken Paxton is attacking Harris County's bail consent decree. If he succeeds, the county may need a new jail for the additional low-income defendants.

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Britain sends fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

The move comes as the Saudis push the Trump administration for additional assistance.

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Mother of First Nation woman who couldn't get medical transport and died seeks reform

If only. It’s a phrase that plays over and over again in Eva Mamakwa’s mind.

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The Guardian view on Covid-19 and care homes: the inquiry’s scathing verdict must be heeded | Editorial

Editorial: The government did not throw a ‘protective ring’ around social care, and vulnerable people were left exposed

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Jackdaw North Sea gasfield to get go-ahead in blow to climate campaigners

Move signals Andy Burnham’s commitment to the North Sea industry but threatens to undermine Labour’s green credentials

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Driver charged with intentionally injuring Australian federal lawmaker

Brendan Nugent, from nearby Tarrawingee, was charged with intentionally causing serious injury, dangerous driving causing serious injury and causing harm to a federal official, police said in a statem...

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Un avión se estrelló al caer sobre una calle en California. Dos adultos y un niño sobrevivieron

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Mike Bloomberg spent $80M to boost Democrats in midterms: NYT

Democrats are hopeful that they will regain majority control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in November's elections.

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Seven West Media had 'diabolical' culture, secret review hears

A bombshell review of Seven West Media in 2024 has been told of a "diabolical" corporate culture, with allegations sexism, bullying and harassment were rife and "sacred cow" executives favoured by then-chairman Kerry Stokes were protected amid a ratings obsession.

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NatWest cracks down on 13,000 staff attending office two days a month

Union furious as bank scraps remote-first policy from February 2027, forcing all UK employees to come in at least twice a week NatWest has ordered 13,000 staff to increase their in-office days from two days a month to two days a week, angering its staff union. The banking group, which serves customers under the Royal Bank of Scotland, NatWest, Ulster Bank and Coutts brands, will require all of its nearly 40,000 UK staff to follow a strict two days a week office schedule from February 2027, abolishing a remote-first policy for thousands of employees. Continue reading...

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WBUR chief executive Margaret Low to retire in June - The Boston Globe

Low told employees of the Boston NPR news station that this is her last “big job."

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A federal judge has denied a bid by World Wrestling Entertainment and former executives Vince and Linda McMahon to dismiss a lawsuit claiming they are liable for years of alleged sexual abuse suffered by teenage "ring boys" in the 1980s ‌and 1990s.

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B.C. heads to the polls on Oct. 24. Ask us your questions about the provincial election

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Russia plans four new deputy prime ministers as Finance Minister Anton Siluanov gains influence and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin loses a close aide — Meduza

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced a cabinet reshuffle on October 19. The government will have four new deputy prime ministers and a new transport minister. The State Duma is expected…

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