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Netanyahu seeks probe into Israeli whistleblowers featured in Gaza war documentary

The Israeli leader has called for an investigation into 24 Israeli military and intelligence personnel who testify anonymously in the award-winning documentary NAZA, which examines the army's use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza and their toll on civilians.

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Pentagon Again Increases Number of U.S. Casualties in Iran War

In an unannounced change, the Defense Department is now acknowledging troops who died or were wounded in support roles.

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Exclusive: Finland pushes to all but eliminate Russian travel in EU

"The Kremlin must see that continued aggression will deepen its isolation. I ask you to take these proposals forward as an urgent priority," writes Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in a letter...

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Who’s the Shadow President?

Podcast Episode · Paper Trail · October 1 · 36m

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Russia struck Kharkiv's power plant shortly after Trump announced 'energy ceasefire'

Ukraine's Presidential Office confirmed that the attack occurred after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

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'Netanyahu's diatribes against antisemitism aim above all to silence his critics'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu uses the fight against antisemitism to legitimize his alliances with Jewish supremacists and the European far right, writes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column for Le Monde.

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Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation, AP sources say

Federal agents have searched Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home as part of a criminal investigation. That's according to people familiar with the matter.

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Bipartisan group of senators calls on Trump to 'reverse course' on Russian diesel plan

Four Republican senators and two Democratic senators signed onto the statement released Sunday in protesting the deal. They said the administration failed to consult with Congress or submit any explan...

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Is Trump a racist? Let’s look at the stats.

Whom does he call "low IQ" the most?

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US threatens to cut intel sharing with Ukraine in push to protect Russian oil refineries, sources confirm

The Kyiv Independent had learned that the Trump administration had threatened senior Ukrainian military and government officials in a push to protect Russian oil refineries. Two Ukrainian officials s...

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Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads

A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message.

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If the Nidal Hasan Execution Is Livestreamed, We Are a Barbaric Nation

The only countries to carry out public executions in 2025? Iran and Afghanitisan. That’s the company Pete Hegseth wants America to keep.

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Trump’s feds raid home of Ilhan Omar as part of criminal investigation

Raid comes as Omar, the first Somali American elected to Congress, has drawn President Donald Trump’s ire for years

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Federal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers off air immediately

In an earlier filing, the administration said it had planned to stop ad purchases Sunday.

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Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’

Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure * US politics – live updates Donald Trump has announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, apparently without consulting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the deal to stop long-range attacks was “news to me”. In a social media post, the US president claimed the two sides had reached an agreement. “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” he wrote on Truth Social. Continue reading...

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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home searched by federal agents, report says

The search was reportedly related to a criminal investigation.

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Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conduct

Senior official says president and US secretary of state are ‘extremely pissed off’ by conduct of US envoy to Greece Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, are considering firing US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. A senior US official said Sunday that Trump and Rubio are “extremely pissed off” by Guilfoyle’s reported conduct and would likely decide on what action to take this week after Monday’s federal holiday. Continue reading...

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Justice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violations

The move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House.

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Maps show how Israel's ‘Yellow Line' keeps squeezing Palestinians in Gaza

A year into a 'ceasefire', Israel restricts access to 65 percent of Gaza and crams 2.1 million people into the rest.

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Zelenskyy: EU will provide Ukraine with €3 billion in military aid next week

Following talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the EU for recent defence funding and said further support is expected soon, as...

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Judge orders immediate halt to taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads

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Judge halts Trump administration's taxpayer-funded ads

The ruling temporarily blocks the ads weeks before November's midterm elections.

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Musk Bankrolls Republicans In Midterms As Biggest Donor—While Attacking Talarico

Musk has now given more than $276 million both directly and through his super PAC, the New York Times reports.

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Two killed near Israeli-occupied area in south Lebanon

Despite ceasefire reached between Israel and Lebanon in June, Israeli attacks continue.

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U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are leaving police departments in the lurch

The U.S. government is trying to end the dominance of high-quality, low-cost drones made in China. But more restrictions mean higher costs for cash-strapped police forces that rely on those drones.

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Judge blasts Trump's DOJ over 'inexcusable' tree removal at DC golf course

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A US judge said on Monday that she was "furious" with Justice Department lawyers for their conduct in a lawsuit seeking to halt the Trump administration’s takeover of a historic ‌golf course in Washington, saying it was "inexcusable" that hundreds of trees were removed from the course over the weekend.

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Starbucks is ‘not buying Chipotle’ after report it explored a deal

The coffee giant had reportedly hired advisers to work on a Chipotle takeover proposal.

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In race for Pelosi’s seat, Wiener and Chan court Chinese American voters

Both campaigns have invested significant resources in reaching out to Chinese American voters at a time when several federal government policies have impacted this group.

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Judges say ‘fit’ and ability outweigh politics in law clerk hiring

Despite a perception among US law students that politics plays a key role in judicial clerk hiring, judges themselves say political ideology is not a top factor, according to a new study on how judges pick their clerks.

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Here’s where doctors diverge on Va.’s pending reproductive rights constitutional amendment

As OBGYN Dr. Christina Francis stood in Virginia’s General Assembly Building earlier this month to speak against a proposed reproductive rights constitutional amendment, she said that voters “should not look at this as a political issue.”

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U.S. doctors are aging, raising concerns about patient safety

Proposals to assess older physicians have collided with fierce professional resistance, legal challenges and debate about the value of cognitive screening.

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Trump’s Tree Removal Plans Blocked After Abruptly Downing 500 At D.C. Golf Course Over Weekend

Trump wants to turn the golf course into a professional championship-level venue.

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Iran-Saudi talks on Yemen's Houthis: What's in it for Tehran?

Tehran seeks dialogue in Yemen conflict, warning a military solution risks complicating the volatile regional situation.

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Woman, 44, rescued after 20 hours in sea: Greek coastguard

The woman, from El Salvador, was found by the cargo ship MSC Rossella III, which was taking part in search efforts, the coastguard said in a statement.

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NATO’s top general lays out plan to fight Russia — with or without America

Gen. Alexus Grynkewich aims to send a clear signal to the Kremlin that the alliance will resist any attack.

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Matt Richardson dropped from GB cycling team amid claims of misconduct

* Rider was to take part in track world championships * British Cycling confirms Richardson was withdrawn Matt Richardson has been withdrawn from the Great Britain team for next week’s World Cycling Championships in Shanghai amid allegations of misconduct. British Cycling confirmed the 27-year-old is in the process of leaving the squad’s base in China, without giving any reason for the decision. The Times is reporting that Richardson is the subject of an investigation by the governing body into allegations of misconduct. More details soon … Continue reading...

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Nicolas Cage Gives The AI Reason Why He May Not Work With Amazon Ever Again: ‘Connect Those Dots’

The “Spider-Noir” star has previously slammed artificial intelligence, once warning it could be a “dead end” for actors in Hollywood.

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Judge halts tree removal at Washington golf course Trump eyes for expansion

Ana Reyes demands Trump officials explain East Potomac tree cutting and says it will likely cause ‘irreparable harm’

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Top NATO commander warns Russia any attack would be 'futile'

NATO's top military commander said Monday the alliance would "block, blunt, and break" any attack on its members, in a warning to Russia as fears grow over the threat from Moscow.

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Utah’s 2nd Congressional District: Blake Moore faces off against Peter Crosby and three other candidates

In the 2026 race for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Blake Moore is taking on Peter Crosby, and third-party candidates Carlton Bowen, Daniel Cottam and Robert Moesinger. Read The Salt Lake Tribune’s voter guide here.

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Judge Halts Trump’s Latest Rogue Construction Plans—For Now

Donald Trump has to hold off on ripping up a historic golf course for at least 24 hours.

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UnitedHealth shares are doing something unusual ahead of earnings

The only thing more expensive than health insurance is perhaps the costs of insuring shares of health insurers

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Speaker Johnson walks back talk about potentially leaving Congress

He said he intends to remain the House Republican leader even if his party loses the chamber.

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Prep talk: 23 teams remain unbeaten in local high school football

20 Southern Section teams and three City Section high school football teams remain unbeaten so far this season.

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Germany's debt-to-GDP ratio expected to rise to 78.25% in 2030

Germany's debt is expected to rise to reach 78.25% of gross domestic product in 2030, the ‌country's stability council, which coordinates federal and state finances, said on Monday.

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‘Trump never cared about us’: Ukraine smarts at U.S. pressure and deal with Putin

The president left Kyiv and its allies reeling with a deal to buy Russian diesel that reversed years of American sanctions. His announcement of an “energy ceasefire” that neither warring side appeared to have agreed to only added to the confusion.

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