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The Small-Town Cop Who Helped ICE Deport His Neighbors

Ingram, Texas, was just rebuilding from a devastating flood when its tiny police department enrolled in ICE’s 287(g) deportation program. Within a year, cops would hand over the equivalent of 10% of t...

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Serbia holds a parliamentary election as populist Vucic faces protesting students

Serbians are voting in a parliamentary election seen as a showdown between populist leader Aleksandar Vucic and a student-led movement.

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New York archdiocese to pay $800 million to over 1300 sex abuse victims

Dioceses across the country have had to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, and programs have been created to compensate victims without going to trial.

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Second weekend of French protests unfolds without serious incidents: 'The right to protest is just as important as the right to vote'

Despite permits and routes often being decided at the last minute, nearly 410,000 people – 800,000 according to the CGT trade union – marched peacefully on Saturday across France, protesting the high cost of living, supporting high school students and defending civil liberties. Clashes broke out in Nantes, Rennes and Marseille at the end of the day, but they were nowhere near the scale of the events of October 17.

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Sanctioned Russian energy giant secretly funded US gas project, NYT reports

The gas project was part of an energy deal discussed by U.S. peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during their September visit to the Kremlin, sources told the New York Times.

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Massive Ukrainian drone attack hits shopping center in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, locals say

MegaGRINN is the largest shopping complex in Belgorod, covering over 163,000 square meters and housing more than 200 shops. The center was closed and empty of visitors during the reported overnight at...

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I’ve covered Islamophobia for years. Trump’s GOP has taken it to a new level.

The shocking vilification of Muslims is one of the most troubling storylines of the midterms.

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Drought, fire and high diesel prices 'addin' up tough' for Oregon ranchers

Record diesel prices are kicking Western ranchers while they're down. Drought means they have to buy extra hay, and pay truckers extra to deliver it because of fuel price hikes.

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Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800 million settlement over sexual abuse claims

The 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members and lay workers have all agreed to the settlement, according to an attorney for some of the plaintiffs.

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Ukraine strikes Russian titanium plant more than 1,400 kilometers from border, monitoring channel claims

Perm Krai Governor Dmitry Makhonin said at around 11 a.m. local time that 11 drones had been downed during a Ukrainian attack on the region.

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Thousands defy ban to protest in Milan, echoing French slogans

A peaceful march took place in the Italian city on Saturday, while clashes broke out in Turin, Bologna and Rome.

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Barack Obama rallies Michigan crowd for El-Sayed, saying he’s ‘fighting for real change’

Former president speaks to rapturous crowd of thousands in support of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate Barack Obama told a Detroit crowd on Saturday that Abdul El-Sayed was “fighting for change, real change, that will get money out of politics and put money in your pocket”, as he threw his weight behind the Democratic Senate candidate and the rest of the ticket on the first day of early voting in Michigan. Obama said in front of thousands of onlookers at Cass technical high school in Detroit that El-Sayed would “finish the job we started with the Affordable Care Act and guarantee quality, affordable healthcare to every single American”. Continue reading...

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Trump administration has pushed off 13% of Americans enrolled in food stamps

Stakeholders concerned more people at risk of food insecurity after One Big Beautiful Act took effect

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Brazil votes in a tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff with US influence over Latin America at stake

Brazilians are choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a polarizing presidential election.

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‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass

Exclusive: Optical engineering that went into 1,600-year-old Lycurgus Cup has baffled experts for centuries The Romans’ proficiency in the art of glass-making has produced some of the wonders of antiquity, but few of their creations better a 1,600-year-old masterpiece which sits in the British Museum. Depending on where a light source is positioned, the Lycurgus Cup changes colour, from jade green under normal lighting to ruby red when lit from behind – an astonishing feat of optical engineering that has confounded historians and glass-makers for centuries. Continue reading...

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She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills

Cindy Banda faces mounting medical bills after battling breast cancer. Despite the single mother's positive outlook, the financial strain combined with the high cost of living is overwhelming.

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Brazil is a warning for the world

The return of Bolsonarism could mean the death of the Amazon. Other countries must take heed

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Obama, in Ohio, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign

Obama targeted GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who has doubled down on an ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton.

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Blanche on Alaska suit: 'There could be a crime'

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Why Is the U.S. Accusing Canada of Election Interference?

The Trump administration says Canadian officials are trying to sway the midterm elections for Democrats. Prime Minister Mark Carney says those claims have “no merit.”

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More dads taking paid family leave for a new baby, sometimes as much as moms are

The U.S. has no national law for paid parental leave. But in states that do, more dads are using the benefit, sometimes more than moms. The change comes as Americans say having kids is unaffordable.

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“Not all Cubans are MAGA”: The Cuban women who broke with the GOP

They are turning their backs on Trump—and finding each other along the way.

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Could the GOP lose Florida over data centers?

“Party labels are less important when it comes to our homes and way of life.”

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Ukraine disputes Elon Musk's claim that its military violated Starlink's terms of service

Serhii Beskrestnov, a defense technology adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said long-standing restrictions on the civilian system in Ukraine made such offensive use impossible.

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25 must-visit destinations for 2027, according to National Geographic | CNN

From Luxor, Egypt, to Baltimore, Maryland, these are the places National Geographic thinks you should visit in 2027, and why.

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Serbia's Vucic concedes defeat in historic snap election with record turnout

Serbia's Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in an historic election on Sunday following a near to 70% turnout at polling stations – the highest since the break-up of Yugoslavia in 1992. The snap election followed nearly two years of student-led demonstrations against perceived corruption and authoritarianism triggered by the deaths of 16 people when a train station canopy collapsed in the ‌city of Novi Sad in 2024.

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Brazil Supreme Court gives last minute vote extension in run-off election

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in closely watched election.

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Can Carrick survive Man United’s slump and Fernandes fallout?

Manchester United cheer Michael Carrick off after Bournemouth loss but boo Bruno Fernandes, what now for crisis club?

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Musk says SpaceX raised $40 billion in debt for GPUs

Elon Musk said SpaceX had closed $40 billion in debt financing for graphics processing units, adding the company's investment-grade status and revenue from ‌its Starlink satellite internet and launch businesses had helped preserve its access to credit.

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Toyota takes on Tesla and China in humanoid robot race

Japanese group uses 20 years of research to commercialise intelligent robots

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Vučić concedes defeat in Serbian elections, says student movement won

The election was seen as a referendum on Vučić’s political dominance and the political system that has been in place in Serbia for more than a decade.

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Manchester United booed off pitch after calamitous defeat

Manchester United's players were booed off at Old Trafford after the club fell to another shocking defeat, this time against Bournemouth in the Premier League

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Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family suffer minor injuries in car crash

Peltola required medical attention after the accident, which happened when another vehicle crashed into the one transporting Peltola and her family, the campaign said.

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Elizabeth Holmes film puts up a fight against 'Clayface' at box office

DC Comics movie 'Clayface' and a three-hour Elizabeth Holmes documentary faced off at the box office, and it was a surprisingly close contest.

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Johns Hopkins data exposure caused by employee using unauthorized AI tool

Thousands of Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center patients have had sensitive data exposed after a breach caused by an employee.

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Affordability Is Splintering the Voter Coalition Trump Built With Midterms at Stake

High cost of living. Trade policies. The Iran war. Many voters who helped elect Trump are finding he’s failed to deliver on his campaign promises.

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An Iowa Republican’s Unusual Connection to the Kochs (and Kansas)

In his campaign for governor, Zach Lahn has pitched himself as a self-made businessman. His backstory is more complicated.

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What East Potomac Park has meant to people who live in Washington

In the wake of President Donald Trump announcing a plan to reshape the historical land on a D.C. peninsula, we heard from readers about what has made it special.

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Man caves are evolving to become backyard social hubs — and pubs

Have you ever dreamed of building your own pub in the backyard? Many people have, and they are becoming more popular.

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Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis backs Bergeron in Ethan Allen fight

Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis backed investor Doug Bergeron's campaign to replace all ‌five directors at Ethan Allen, including its octogenarian CEO who has run the iconic U.S. home furnishing company for nearly four decades.

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Russian drone hits five-story apartment building in Vinnytsia, damages nursing home

A Russian drone strike on a residential apartment building in Vinnytsia injured six people, with some apartments completely destroyed, while a nursing home for senior people was also damaged elsewhere...

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Breaking: Serbian president concedes defeat to student-led movement in election

Serbia's elections came after almost two years of student-led demonstrations against perceived corruption and creeping authoritarianism.

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The Political Upstarts That May Decide Israel’s Election

The upcoming Israeli election may be decided by two small parties that didn’t even exist a few months ago.

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Animals and Humans in Rallies and March to End Animal Testing

Congress called on to pass the COMPACT Act (H.R.10522), a bipartisan bill that would end federal funding of dog and cat experiments

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Serbia’s ex-president Vučić concedes defeat to Student List in parliamentary poll

Near-record turnout buoys grassroots party that grew out of two-year protest movement against graft and oppression

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Possible shutout win turns into blowout loss against Bengals

Baltimore fell to 0-2 against AFC North opponents with Sunday’s loss to Cincinnati.

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Girl, 4, dies after falling from east London tower block, police say

A four-year-old girl has died after falling "from height" from an east London tower block, police said.

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Zelensky details expectations for upcoming trilateral peace talks with Russia, US

Before a meeting between Zelensky, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and U.S. President Donald Trump can take place, technical talks among the three countries' negotiating teams must be held first, sa...

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Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić concedes defeat in fiercely contested parliamentary election

Vučić’s 12-year reign looks to have been ended by record turnout of voters in election provoked by student-led protests Serbia’s veteran leader Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat to the student movement, ushering in a seismic political shift after two years of student-led protests gave rise to a fiercely contested parliamentary election. Speaking on Sunday, Vučić cited preliminary results that showed the student-backed protest movement surging ahead. “Based on a stratified sample, it is clear that we lost these elections,” Vučić told supporters at his party headquarters in Belgrade. Continue reading...

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American Samoa claim historic first FIBA Women's Polynesian Cup title

American Samoa defeat Samoa to win their maiden Polynesian Cup crown, while Cook Islands complete the podium after a dramatic comeback against Tahiti.

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