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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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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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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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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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The Iranian-backed Houthi militia has cut road access to Taiz, one of Yemen’s largest cities, besieging it. Officials there warn of an impending humanitarian disaster.

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French protests: From intelligence failures to insufficient police presence, overview of a security disaster

The French government acknowledged on Monday that the scale of looting and violence across France took authorities by surprise.

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Christina Applegate was misdiagnosed with MS. That doesn't give her much relief, she says

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Taoiseach flings accusation of past 'Nazi' support at Sinn Féin in Dáil row

Mary Lou McDonald accused the government of “moving away from peacekeeping and towards military adventurism”.

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Nigeria records first Ebola case, health authorities say

Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in the capital, Abuja. The Health Ministry announced Tuesday that the patient arrived from Uganda and was admitted to a private hospital before being diagnosed.

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Stalled Port MacKenzie rail project to get new life with $249M federal grant

The grant requires $62 million in local funding that will be partially covered by the value of a borough land transfer.

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An ICE deportation jet with a broken fuel gauge leaked fuel at Mesa airport, closing a runway

ICE deportation jet fuel leak: A plane with a broken fuel gauge leaked at Mesa Gateway, closing a runway

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Letter: Phil Hamlyn Williams responds to criticism of the Church of England’s plans for reparations

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This midterm election, 21 Alaska judges are on the ballot for retention | Alaska Beacon

Early in-person voting opened Monday across the state, and in addition to high-stakes races for governor and U.S. Congress voters also have a chance to weigh in on whether or not to allow 21 judges to...

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Germany's Adidas raises full-year profit outlook after record quarter

German sportswear maker Adidas on Tuesday raised its full-year profit outlook and reported a 37% ‌increase in third-quarter operating profit, lifted by a US tariff refund and full-price sales.

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Europe has few alternatives to counter China other than costly protectionism

Pascal Lamy, who in 2001 negotiated China’s accession to the WTO, now argues that the country is “killing open global trade.”

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Father stabbed 44 times, mother stabbed 20 times - court

The father of triple murder accused Robert O'Connor died after suffering 44 stab wounds at his Co Louth home, while his wife was stabbed at least 20 times, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

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Audit regulator takes control of inquiry into Man City accounts

Financial Reporting Council is making ‘preliminary enquiries’ to assess whether there are grounds to open a formal investigation

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In Kansas rally, Trump defends Marshall’s record and calls Hamilton a ‘disgrace’ • Kansas Reflector

President Donald Trump on Monday defended U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall’s record and blamed judges and state law for the senator’s practice of suing patients with medical debt — leading to some of them bei...

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‘I can still see him in my arms’ - A brother’s memories of Aberfan

Viv Jones was just 15 when 144 people were killed in the Aberfan disaster, including his younger brother. On the 60th anniversary of the tragedy, he tells Andy Davies his own story of that day.

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China’s universities are rich. But they're getting squeezed

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China threatens retaliation if U.K. follows the EU on tariffs

China urged Britain to follow World Trade Organization rules and warned it against copying Brussels’ approach, arguing that tariffs on Chinese EVs would be discriminatory.

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Sarah Jessica Parker stepped out with lookalike son James Wilkie and husband Matthew Broderick for a family night on Broadway.

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Zelenskyy meets with Trump envoys as U.S. blasts ‘scandalous’ accusations on withdrawn support

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was meeting with American negotiators in Oslo as Kyiv accused the U.S. of hampering the country’s defense against Russian attacks.

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He robbed banks in an ‘old man’ mask. Years later, he’s accused of doing it again.

David Sartin Jr. is accused of robbing two Florida banks disguised as an elderly man, after a bank robbery conviction in Texas involving a similar disguise.

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Baltimore mayor summons public safety leaders to City Hall over rash of violence

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott summoned his public safety leadership teams to City Hall Tuesday to address a rash of recent shootings that are threatening to slow the city's historic years-long reductions...

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Hegseth Said to Make Unannounced Visit to Israel for Talks With Netanyahu

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s defense minister, a week before a pivotal election.

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2 men rearrested on suspicion of spying for Iran over suspected plot at U.S.-run air base in England

Police said a 24-year-old British national and a 25-year-old dual U.K.-Iranian national were arrested under the National Security Act.

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