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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica

The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...

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Finland orders halt to work on Google data centers over environmental concerns

Regulators have ordered the company representing the US web giant in Finland to stop building data centers until it can demonstrate compliance with environmental laws. Officials are investigating whether trees and soil were cleared before the company carried out an impact study.

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“Slow Pay, Low Pay or No Pay”: Trial Reveals How Insurers Try to Wield Power Over Doctors

Blue Cross authorized mastectomies and breast reconstructions for women with cancer but refused to pay the full doctors’ bills. A jury called it fraud and awarded the practice $421 million.

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Hayley Williams unleashes profanity-filled response to DHS telling her to ‘thank’ ICE

‘We suggest Ms. Williams to thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice,’ the DHS said

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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

Cornell University trustees have announced that former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will review how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints.

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Discovery of 11 bodies in Johannesburg exposes scale of violence against women

Since July, the bodies of women found either naked or half-naked and brutally beaten have been discovered on the outskirts of the South African capital. Although the theory of a serial predator has faded, the grim reality of widespread daily violence against women in the country has become undeniable.

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Study: Shock gloves traumatized Army volunteers

After tests, military personnel said "just seeing the glove" that ICE plans to adopt scared them into obedience.

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Eva Marie Saint, star of North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, dies aged 102

Landmark roles were in 50s classics directed by Elia Kazan and Alfred Hitchcock, before going on to play Superman’s adoptive mother in later life Eva Marie Saint, one of the last survivors of Hollywood’s golden age of the 1940s and 50s, has died aged 102. Her screen work spanned six decades: Saint made her screen debut opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s celebrated thriller North by Northwest, and in one of her last screen appearances played Superman’s adoptive mother Martha Kent in the 2006 superhero film Superman Returns. A family spokesman said on Tuesday that Saint had died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth.

Two Florida women had to attend virtual court hearings while in labor to argue for their right to choose their own medical care. As their state pushes to expand some types of medical freedom, it has a...

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California officials condemn Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

State and local officials called the president’s remarks “deranged” and “irresponsible.”

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South Korea shipping fuel to Russia via sanctioned vessels, media reports

Potentially undermining sanctions, over 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel, from South Korean ports were loaded onto sanctioned Russian tankers, based on analysis of port records and ship-tracking...

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US DAFs Donate Millions to Groups Linked to India’s Far-Right

Donor-advised funds allow individuals and foundations to give money to charities while remaining anonymous.

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Former German spy chief arrested for espionage, treason

August Hanning, who ran Germany's Federal Intelligence Service between 1998 and 2005, is suspected of charges including 'attempted treason' and 'espionage,' according to a statement from federal prosecutors on Tuesday.

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The $1 Trillion Black Box

The U.S. military budget is vast and opaque. Projects touted as engineering marvels end up facing years of delays and ballooning costs. ProPublica has launched a series to report on the Pentagon’s spe...

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Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank

Jaafar Ashtiyeh was covering violence against olive farmers when settlers set upon him with the butts of their guns Armed Israeli settlers beat a photographer in the presence of Israeli soldiers, hospitalising him, as he covered worsening settler violence against olive farmers in the occupied West Bank. Jaafar Ashtiyeh, a 58-year-old veteran photographer for Agence France-Presse in Palestine, was assaulted by a group of settlers, who beat him with the butts of their guns, despite him being marked as press. He was assaulted in view of about a dozen armed Israeli soldiers. Continue reading...

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US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar

Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy said the US Department of Defense denied him access to a key US military base in ‌Qatar during a visit to the Middle East, describing it as part of a US government effort to conceal the impact of the Iran war.

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Christian nationalism's grip on American faith is finally breaking

I helped build the religious right. After ICE killings, I saw what could replace it.

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Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86

Jim Bakker, who along with his then-wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died.

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Trump Draws Backlash For Saying ‘Let Them Take Out Los Angeles’ Or ‘San Diego’ During Iran War Remarks

Democratic leaders and lawmakers from California called out Trump’s remarks and accused him of “inviting an attack” on U.S. soil.

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Out of Sight in North Florida: Life inside Deportation Depot

Advocates say conditions at the former state prison mirror Alligator Alcatraz's worst.

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Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-Winning 'On the Waterfront' Actress, Dead at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress in 'On the Waterfront' and 'North by Northwest,' has died at age 102.

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Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86

Jim Bakker, along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes.

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Trump suggests letting Iran 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign rally

Trump made the remarks during a rambling speech in which he said gas prices would be lower soon, touted his ouster of Venezuela’s dictator, and made attacks on news outlets.

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Soldiers Wounded in Iran Say DOD Made Them Get Their Own Treatment

The service members were left to fend for themselves.

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US stocks rise to a record on expectations for companies to make even fatter profits

The U.S. stock market hit an all-time high as expectations rise for companies to keep making more money.

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Behind the King's 'divisive' portrait

Jonathan Yeo's 2024 'red' painting of King Charles III received a mixed reception

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Stephen Galloway tells court he was shocked by rape allegations

The former UBC professor believed his two-year relationship with his student had ended amicably, he told the court

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With a financial crisis looming, what promises can French presidential candidates make?

The prime minister has warned that France's worsening budget deficit could hinder the next president's ability to govern. In this anxiety-inducing climate, presidential candidates are at odds over how best to solve the crises.

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Eva Marie Saint, a graceful actress best known for her Oscar-winning film debut in “On the Waterfront," has died

Eva Marie Saint, a graceful actor best known for her Oscar-winning film debut in 'On the Waterfront' and for her turn as a sultry spy in 'North by Northwest,' died Tuesday. She was 102.

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South Korean megachurches probe suspected AI-linked cyberattacks

Two South Korean megachurches are investigating suspected cyberattacks that may have exposed the personal data of hundreds of thousands of congregants, with evidence suggesting AI tools ‌may have been used in the attacks, according to the churches and a cybersecurity firm.

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Portrait artist Jonathan Yeo: None of us really know what we actually look like

"A portrait is kind of a document of the relationship between the artist and the sitter, and when that chemistry works, you sense it in the painting."

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Yamamoto drives Dodgers to the brink of NLCS

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10, matching his MLB career high, while surrendering only one run on four hits over seven innings.

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Exclusive | ‘Preparing to Fire’: Hear the Radio Commands Enforcing the U.S. Blockade of Iran

Audio recordings capture months of warnings, confusion and attacks in the U.S. Navy’s blockade of Iranian oil exports.

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Brett McGurk chronicles negotiations to free Oct. 7 hostages in 'Brink'

Brett McGurk served under four presidential administrations, ultimately working as President Biden’s lead on foreign policy in the Middle East. During that time, Hamas attacked Israel, killing over a...

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'Looking at Australia': Sidney Nolan in six definitive paintings

A new Sidney Nolan exhibition has opened at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, featuring all 27 paintings in his iconic Ned Kelly series.

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Lionel Messi scores final goal in emotional farewell to Argentina

Lionel Messi gives Argentina fans one last moment of joy as he signs off with his 126th international goal in his final cap for the nation.

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Gold edges lower with focus on Fed minutes, rate path clues

Gold prices slipped on Wednesday as investors looked ‌to minutes from the US Federal Reserve's September meeting for indications on whether policymakers remain inclined to raise rates further.

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Graceland, Elvis Presley's iconic home, continues to captivate fans decades after his death. Elvis bought the Classical revival home in 1957, moving in with his mother, father and grandmother.

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Trump Says He Has Call Scheduled Soon With Putin on Plague

President Donald Trump said he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a suspected plague case, amid growing global health concerns over the incident.

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ICE looks to sell Romulus warehouse initially planned for detention center

The federal government is seeking to sell a Romulus warehouse that was purchased for use as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center, along with six other warehouses nationally that were similarly intended for use as detention facilities before those plans were scrapped over the summer.

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How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement

More than half of Americans lack confidence in their ability to retire when they want and to sustain a comfortable life, according to a 2024 poll by the Bipartisan Policy Center.

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From million-dollar mansions to surveillance missions, the life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent

A CBS News investigation reveals new details about the life and background of a California mom accused of conducting surveillance for China.

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National park declares a winner in ‘Chunky Puppy Day’ contest

Denali National Park and Preserve staged a competition to see which 6-month-old Alaskan husky had grown the heaviest.

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Democrats Plan To Plow Through GOP Money Wall In Georgia Governor Race

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic nominee, is neck and neck with GOP billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson.

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Bill Harris, one of Patty Hearst’s kidnappers, dies in San Francisco at 81

William “Bill” Harris, one of the men who kidnapped newspaper heiress Patty Hearst from her Berkeley apartment in 1974 as a member of the Symbionese Liberation Army, has died in San Francisco.

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At the start of his 19th NHL season, Stamkos continues to find a way

Markham, Ont.-born vet surpassed Sakic and Iginla on Tuesday to become the NHL’s 17th all-time leading scorer

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Black Sea tanker attack off Russia's Olympic city sparks 'fire of oil'

An attack by "unmanned boats" on a Liberian-flagged tanker off the coast of the Russian Olympic city of Sochi sparked a giant "fire of oil", Russian authorities say.

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Plague epidemic risk in Russia low after death of lab technician, WHO says

World Health Organization detects no sign of further outbreak since Darya Shipilova died last week The World Health Organization has said the risk of an epidemic in Russia is low after the sudden death of a lab technician who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia. Darya Shipilova, who was 28, died last week, two days after falling ill. Russian media reports suggested she may have become infected after an accident at her workplace, where dangerous pathogens are kept and studied. Continue reading...

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Alien ‘phoenix planet’ was born from the ashes of a dying star

The planet is classified as a second-generation planet, meaning it did not form from a newborn star, but rather from the leftovers of a doomed star.

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U.S. share of studio TV spending fell from 94% to 64%, unions say

A study commissioned by Hollywood unions finds the U.S. share of major-studio TV spending fell from 94% to 64% as Congress weighs a film tax credit.

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