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These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead.

It’s especially intimidating for immigrants suffering abuse to call 911. With this in mind, Congress has long treated people who need help as victims, not targets for deportation. Under the Trump admi...

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The federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar aims to build a case to strip her of her U.S. citizenship and ultimately deport her, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the probe

Authorities have subpoenaed members of the Democratic congresswoman’s family as part of a broader look at their immigration paperwork.

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Editorial: Donald Trump is helping Russia win the war

It's already been said many times that the U.S., under President Donald Trump, was turning its back on Ukraine. But the past few days show something worse than abandonment: Trump is now actively help...

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New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.

Officials in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, made plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Neither plan took into account how the construction of three new data centers could upend climate goals in both...

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Voters near data centers are ditching the GOP in droves

Most data centers are being built in red, rural areas. They're pushing voters to the left.

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A new generation of activists is leading the American left's socialist awakening

Galvanized by figures like Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani, a new left is on the rise in the United States, attracting many young people. Candidates from this movement, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America hope to win decisive races in the November 3 midterm elections.

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The EPA is about to hand oil and gas companies a huge methane-related gift

Rolling back regulations will give industry players “exactly what they’ve long wanted.”

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DOJ issues subpoenas in probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to family members

The subpoenas were sent just days before federal agents searched the progressive ‘squad’ member’s home.

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These Children’s Deaths Were Preventable. Their Parents Prayed Instead of Seeking Medical Care.

For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care. Since 2015, at least 15 children have died of tr...

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Zelensky arrives in UK as London vows to speed up anti-drone missile deliveries for Ukraine

The British government announced an air defense missile package worth 45 million pounds (around $60 million) for Ukraine, as the country faces an intensifying onslaught of Russian missiles and drones.

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How Rep. Max Miller and his lawyer try to silence foes

Court filings and cease-and-desist letters reveal their aggressive legal tactics.

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Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing Presid...

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Zelensky says ‘people will die’ because of Starlink decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned there could be dire consequences after his government reported that its air defense mechanisms had been mired by unannounced limitations on SpaceX sate…

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Ukrainian drones reportedly hit Sberbank data center in Russia

Ukrainian defense company Fire Point commented in a social media post on Wednesday morning, saying 'You didn’t think it would stop with just Yandex, did you?'

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Exclusive | White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam

Zacharia has previously referred to herself as a lawyer in public appearances.

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Violent anti-government protests erupt in Albania's capital

Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Tirana on Wednesday to demand better university conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Over several hours, police deployed water cannons and tear gas as demonstrators attacked government offices and set fire to multiple buildings.

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Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any o...

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Sally Rooney books can't be sold in UK due to support for Palestine Action, publisher says

'To sell a writer's work and not be able to pass on earnings is an unconscionable situation,' publisher Faber said of the decision.

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Pennsylvania doctors are seeing what measles can do to previously healthy, unvaccinated kids

The virus is proving it can attack multiple organs, including the gut, liver, lungs and brain, even in children who were previously healthy.

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Inflation Rose to 3.7% in September, Hotter Than Expected

Consumer prices were up 3.7% in September from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday, hotter than August’s gain of 3.4%.

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Ukraine Loses Starlink Access as Musk Says Zelenskiy Went “Too Far”

SpaceX suddenly throttled access to Starlink with no warning, Ukraine says.

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Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in the UK because of Palestine Action support

Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales because of her support for group Sally Rooney has said she is being forced to withdraw her books from sale in the UK because of her support for the banned organisation Palestine Action. The Irish novelist, whose books include Normal People and Conversations With Friends, said her public support for the direct action group meant she could no longer receive royalties from UK sales. Continue reading...

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More expensive gas, semiconductors likely pushed up inflation last month

Inflation likely worsened in September in one of the last price reports the government will issue before the midterm elections that have been heavily defined by concerns over affordability.

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Union leader quoted in Maine Senate attack ad sends ‘cease and desist’ to GOP PAC

The ad quotes a union official slamming Democrat Troy Jackson’s healthcare plan. He told NBC News he never commented on Jackson’s plan and was “shocked” to see the quote.

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Brazil’s President Lula Accuses Meta of Helping His Right-Wing Opponent

With a narrow presidential election looming, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his allies claim Meta is trying to give his right-wing rival an advantage.

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Northern Ireland politician sentenced to 15 years in jail for child sex crimes

Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party, had a ‘catastrophic descent into disgrace’, says judge

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Walmart is a buy as inflation attracts more customers, says Deutsche Bank

The investment bank upgraded the retail giant to buy from hold.

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Drone attack causes fire at Russia's Ryazan refinery, regional governor says

A big Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Ryazan region caused a fire to break out at an oil refinery, the regional governor said on Thursday.

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Australia survive a scare as New Zealand light fuse on Rugby League World Cup

* Pool A: Kangaroos 24-22 Kiwis * John Bostock scores three tries including match-winner in Sydney Debutant Jack Bostock almost single-handedly stole the Rugby League World Cup opener, with three tries and one crucial try assist in a 24-22 victory over New Zealand that might generously be described as undeserved. The Dolphins player wrestled a Cameron Munster kick away from Jamayne Isaako in the air with five minutes to go to complete his treble, putting his side in the match-winning lead. It was a carbon copy of his second try, as he proved damaging under the high ball. But it was his first four-pointer – a length of the field intercept midway through the opening half – that told the story of this extraordinary match. Continue reading...

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DUP say Jeffrey Donaldson 'deserves every day' of his 15-year prison sentence

The party issued a statement this morning following Donaldson’s sentencing at Newry Crown Court.

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Americans’ eating habits are changing. For Chick-fil-A, adapting to them is a tall order

“If people stop eating chicken at some point in the future, then I hope we’ve had the foresight to think what’s coming,” said CEO Andrew Cathy.

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Nvidia must work with Chinese AI companies on safety, Jensen Huang tells CNBC

Huang told CNBC he has ongoing "dialogs" with researchers in China.

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The right to know about Tumbler Ridge

Canadians are still waiting for answers, and officials in this country seem just fine with that

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Military Starlink Service Restored in Ukraine After Speed Restrictions, Defense Sources Say

Reports from Ukrainian units confirmed Starshield connectivity was working again, while also seeking answers about Wednesday’s restrictions.

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US toy prices surge ahead of holiday shopping season as tariffs, Iran war bite

Cash-strapped US consumers are facing a squeeze in their shopping budgets this holiday season, hit by the double whammy of tariffs and high ‌energy costs.

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Revealed: Serbian ruler’s secret role in ‘illegal’ effort to help Trump business

Exclusive: Aleksandar Vučić personally intervened to push plans for controversial $500m Trump Tower in Belgrade, which sparked protests and a criminal case Serbia’s authoritarian ruler personally intervened to advance an allegedly illegal scheme to hand over a protected site in Belgrade for a Trump tower, the Guardian can reveal. Aleksandar Vučić summoned officials to a meeting at his presidential offices about the project, which has culminated in a landmark indictment of senior figures from his regime on charges of abuse of public office. Continue reading...

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What the demand for decent toilets says about the French student protests

By opening up about unsanitary conditions in bathrooms, high school students are breaking a taboo about their daily lives. Their demands highlight how difficult it has been for the French education system to address not only learning, but also physical well-being in schools.

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Severe drought declared in parts of southern England

Severe drought has been declared in parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex, the government has said.

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U.S. grand jury indicts alleged Tumbler Ridge conspirator James Bryant

SEATTLE – A grand jury in Washington state has indicted an alleged co-conspirator in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting.

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Major projects CEO faces B.C. First Nations frustrated over lack of consultation

OTTAWA – Major Projects CEO Dawn Farrell told First Nations in B.C. on Wednesday that the frustrations expressed over a lack of consultation on the Pacific Link pipeline made her feel like Canada is “never going to work,” but her office is determined to try to be better.

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years for child sex offences

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of 18 child sex offences.

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Ottawa to extend $1.2B in funding for home care, mental health services

OTTAWA – The federal government says it plans to extend funding to provinces and territories for mental health, addictions and home care by one year.

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Carney to attend pro-Canada rally in Calgary as Alberta races toward referendum vote

CALGARY – Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected in Calgary today to rally support for a united Canada as Alberta gears up for a separation referendum.

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Squeeze into those skinny jeans: millennial culture is back

A tech-powered 2000s revival represents the biggest nostalgia boom yet

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Ukraine Renews Oil Blitz on Russia, Strikes Ryazan Refinery as Zelensky Ends Pause

Owned by Rosneft, the Ryazan refiner produces more than 2 million metric tons of gasoline and over 3 million metric tons of diesel fuel each year, making it a key supplier to Moscow.

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China Removes Western Wind Power Equipment to Boost Security

Chinese wind power companies are replacing European components with domestic equipment for reasons including security and control, according to a major European think tank.

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EU and Gulf states postpone summit due in Saudi Arabia

The EU on Thursday said it had postponed a summit ‌with Gulf states that was due to be held in Saudi Arabia on October 24, as attacks by Houthis have increased security concerns in the country.

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Clashes break out for a third day in Albania as anti-government protests swell

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Clashes between police and student demonstrators protesting against Albania’s long-governing Socialist government broke out in the capital Tirana on Thursday in a third consecutive day of violence.

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Exclusive: Russia aims to cut consumers off from nuclear plants by striking substations – expert

Russia is trying to cut Ukrainian consumers off from nuclear power plants by striking the grid infrastructure that transmits electricity. Even concrete protective structures may not withstand systemat...

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French soccer ethics body calls on fans to keep politics out of stadiums amid student protests

PARIS (AP) — The ethics body of the French soccer federation is urging fans to stay neutral amid the nationwide student protests that are drawing international attention.

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