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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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Steve Witkoff will fly to Russia for discussions about peace proposals on Wednesday.

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Klein says union’s attack ads are ‘dirty politics’

Mayoral candidate Kevin Klein said attack ads from Winnipeg’s largest union are an example of “dirty politics” and verge on United States-style campaigning.

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Qatar says only negotiations can resolve regional tensions

Qatar says diplomatic efforts are ongoing to de-escalate regional tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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CDC reports third measles death in the United States this year

The death was added to the federal tally, as the US records more than 4,400 measles cases nationwide.

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Sixth-seeded Russian Diana Shnaider survived a 7-5, 7-6 (4) challenge from Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva in first-round action on Tuesday at the Ningbo Open in China.

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Did You Know a Hockey-Themed Coffee Shop Opened in the Old Annie’s Parlour Space? - Racket

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Zelenskyy says early warning system resumes following Rubio call

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is once again receiving early warnings from its partners following recent Russian attacks that occurred without prior notice to Ukraine.

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Two men re-arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran over RAF Fairford incident

Counter-terrorism police say 24 and 25-year-old from central London detained under 2023 National Security Act Counter-terrorism police have re-arrested two men from central London accused of helping Iranian intelligence as part of the investigation into events at RAF Fairford last month. A 24-year-old UK national and a 25-year-old UK/Iranian national, both from Westminster, were detained on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service in breach of the 2023 National Security Act, police said. Continue reading...

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The future of CARE in Seattle: What unarmed response looks like

Even though Chief Amy Barden is the head of Seattle’s police alternative — the Community Assisted Response & Engagement department, or CARE — she’s not a prison abolitionist.

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Things Russia has done to Ukraine that Trump thinks are 'fine'

From the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Russian forces have inflicted countless atrocities against Ukraine.

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Calls to beef up security for Victorian election in wake of Haines attack

With voting in Victoria's election just weeks away, serious questions are being asked about whether the state campaign will look and feel different in the wake of the horrific attack on federal MP Helen Haines.

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Live: Brendan Nugent to face court over alleged attack on MP Helen Haines

The man accused of ramming his car into independent MP Helen Haines is scheduled to appear in court.

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Social Democrats lose third councillor in Kildare since 2024 local election

Announcing his resignation today Peter Melrose said councillors pay should better reflect the fact it is a full-time job.

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Netflix’s epic Oscar hopeful La Bola Negra takes a big swing, and misses

Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s wannabe epic mistakes enormity for majesty and a dogpile of narratives for depth

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Trump pledges to spend $400mn on Republican Party campaigns

US president’s announcement comes as candidates struggle with poor polls in race for control of Congress

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Democratic Super PAC Enters Mississippi Senate Race

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Controversial Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved

The controversial Jackdaw gas field is expected to receive approval from energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh on Wednesday.

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Missouri tells court China missed chance to challenge $24 billion COVID ruling

Missouri has urged a judge to reject arguments by three Chinese government-linked entities trying to escape a $24.5 billion judgment tied to the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing they waited more than a year after the ruling to appear in US court and challenge it.

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Is It Safe to Use Eye Drops Every Day?

It depends on the formulation, experts say. Here’s what is (and isn’t) recommended for the long term.

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Final call for the sky’s most eccentric airliner

Lufthansa’s quirky plane, with its extra-long fuselage and toilets down a flight of stairs, has a devoted following. Now, the carrier is taking it out of service

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Tuesday Northern Lights Forecast: 9 States May See The Aurora Borealis Tonight

Mild auroral activity is forecast along the northern U.S. border.

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Defence Forces not expecting exodus after UNIFIL ends

The Defence Forces said it is not expecting an exodus from the force once the peacekeeping mission in Southern Lebanon comes to an end later this year.

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Why are French police so violent? Their job is to protect the state, not the people

Officers are instruments of state whose job is to repress, rather than manage, public dissent Familiar images of teargas clouds drifting across Paris squares, police baton charges against masked protesters and terrified teenagers floored – and worse – by stun grenades have once again focused the world’s attention on France’s policing methods. While most of its western European neighbours generally favour police tactics that prioritise crowd containment and de-escalation, France has long responded to social movements that take to the streets with, at times, shocking physical force. Continue reading...

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Nato increases Black Sea deployment amid escalating deadly Russian attacks

Mounting anxiety as Russia’s war on Ukraine reaches Nato’s borders with targeting of vessels transporting agricultural cargo Nato is deploying additional military assets to the Black Sea amid the recent deadly escalation of Russian attacks on merchant shipping, as five more vessels were attacked on Tuesday. Russia’s military said it ⁠struck three cargo vessels in Ukraine’s ⁠port of Reni and two ⁠other cargo vessels en route ‌to ‌Odesa. Continue reading...

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Mr Nobody and a broken vase: Frank McNally on a British Museum accident with historic resonance

In 1845, a young Dubliner visited the museum and committed an act of vandalism that should have earned him permanent infamy

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