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The Small-Town Cop Who Helped ICE Deport His Neighbors

Ingram, Texas, was just rebuilding from a devastating flood when its tiny police department enrolled in ICE’s 287(g) deportation program. Within a year, cops would hand over the equivalent of 10% of t...

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Tens of thousands of Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff

Nearly 159 million people to head to polls on Sunday in battle between leftwing incumbent and Flávio Bolsonaro Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have streamed on to Rio’s most famous beach for a giant protest they hope will propel him towards a historic election fightback against his far-right rival, Flávio Bolsonaro. Nearly 159m Brazilians will vote in the election’s runoff on Sunday, with the pair tied in the polls after Bolsonaro won the first round on 4 October by 47% to 45%. Continue reading...

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Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail

The 44th president appeared in Ohio on Saturday, kicking off a two-state swing with a rebuke of President Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor.

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New York archdiocese to pay $800 million to over 1300 sex abuse victims

Dioceses across the country have had to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, and programs have been created to compensate victims without going to trial.

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Sanctioned Russian energy giant secretly funded US gas project, NYT reports

The gas project was part of an energy deal discussed by U.S. peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during their September visit to the Kremlin, sources told the New York Times.

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Second weekend of French protests unfolds without serious incidents: 'The right to protest is just as important as the right to vote'

Despite permits and routes often being decided at the last minute, nearly 410,000 people – 800,000 according to the CGT trade union – marched peacefully on Saturday across France, protesting the high cost of living, supporting high school students and defending civil liberties. Clashes broke out in Nantes, Rennes and Marseille at the end of the day, but they were nowhere near the scale of the events of October 17.

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Massive Ukrainian drone attack hits shopping center in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, locals say

MegaGRINN is the largest shopping complex in Belgorod, covering over 163,000 square meters and housing more than 200 shops. The center was closed and empty of visitors during the reported overnight at...

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Missouri's GOP has a new strategy to ban abortion—attack trans kids

Doctors in the state are fighting a deceptive ballot measure that imperils both abortion and trans rights.

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Thousands protest in Italy despite heavy security

Meloni's hard-right government approved tough security measures and police carried out dozens of searches and arrests in advance of the planned rallies.

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Ukraine says Starlink is back to normal after disruptions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that normal Starlink operating speeds were restored after more than a week of disruptions.

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Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms

Researchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups are renewing tactics they've used to sow distrust and discord in previous elections in the U.S. and around the world.

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Drought, fire and high diesel prices 'addin' up tough' for Oregon ranchers

Record diesel prices are kicking Western ranchers while they're down. Drought means they have to buy extra hay, and pay truckers extra to deliver it because of fuel price hikes.

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Almost 283,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation

Since Mediazona last updated the figures in early October, the names of 6,880 Russian soldiers were added to the list of those killed.

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Barack Obama rallies Michigan crowd for El-Sayed, saying he’s ‘fighting for real change’

Former president speaks to rapturous crowd of thousands in support of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate Barack Obama told a Detroit crowd on Saturday that Abdul El-Sayed was “fighting for change, real change, that will get money out of politics and put money in your pocket”, as he threw his weight behind the Democratic Senate candidate and the rest of the ticket on the first day of early voting in Michigan. Obama said in front of thousands of onlookers at Cass technical high school in Detroit that El-Sayed would “finish the job we started with the Affordable Care Act and guarantee quality, affordable healthcare to every single American”. Continue reading...

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I’ve covered Islamophobia for years. Trump’s GOP has taken it to a new level.

The shocking vilification of Muslims is one of the most troubling storylines of the midterms.

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Trump administration has pushed off 13% of Americans enrolled in food stamps

Stakeholders concerned more people at risk of food insecurity after One Big Beautiful Act took effect

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Voters are begging Trump to end the war in Iran

70 percent now call it a top priority for the war to be over. Trump says Cuba is next.

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Brazil is a warning for the world

The return of Bolsonarism could mean the death of the Amazon. Other countries must take heed

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Obama, in Ohio, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign

Obama targeted GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who has doubled down on an ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton.

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She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills

Cindy Banda faces mounting medical bills after battling breast cancer. Despite the single mother's positive outlook, the financial strain combined with the high cost of living is overwhelming.

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Why Is the U.S. Accusing Canada of Election Interference?

The Trump administration says Canadian officials are trying to sway the midterm elections for Democrats. Prime Minister Mark Carney says those claims have “no merit.”

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To make AI morally good, tech companies are turning to religion. But some say it isn't that simple

Tech companies are increasingly turning to religion for guidance on developing ethical AI models. Executives are seeking input from various faith leaders, acknowledging that moral questions about AI can't be answered in labs alone.

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Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu gov’t days before election

Opposition figures join Tel Aviv protesters demanding an independent October 7 inquiry.

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A Fact-Check on Trump’s Election Claims

The president has spread false claims about ranked-choice systems, voting machines, vote counting and past results to question the integrity of elections.

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Blanche on Alaska suit: 'There could be a crime'

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Venezuela's opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile, as doubts over democracy deepen

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Michael Carrick on the brink after Manchester United are humiliated by Bournemouth

Strikes from Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson gave Bournemouth a 3-0 win at Old Trafford, a defeat which looks likely to signal the end for another Manchester United manager

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High school football: Week 10 schedule

The complete CIF City Section and Southern Section high school football schedule for Week 10 of the 2026 season.

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Do immigrants from some countries commit more sex crimes?

A hard look at Britain’s data suggests so. But it is hardly an epidemic

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Opposition leader Machado returns to Venezuela after 10 months in exile

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado announced on Sunday that she has returned to her homeland following almost a year in exile, after covertly leaving Venezuela in late 2025 to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She returns as doubts about her country’s democratic future and the role of the US are growing.

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In this new kids' book, it's 'Snow Geese Season' for a little boy and his Pop

Every fall, snow geese migrating south stop in Vermont and cover the ground in a snowy white blanket. Now, a new picture book celebrates that real-life awe-inspiring event.

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Man who suffered serious assault in Kerry in September dies in hospital

The incident happened on 24 September last and the man was taken to Cork University Hospital.

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An All-You-Can-Eat Time Machine

Good Time Country Buffet, in the East Village, is a painstaking homage to a turn-of-the-millennium Southern steam-table joint.

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Exiled Venezuelan opposition leader announces her return

Nobel laureate María Corina Machado’s return after almost a year in exile is unlikely to please interim president Delcy Rodríguez The Venezuelan opposition leader, María Corina Machado, has announced she has returned to Venezuela almost a year after she left the country to receive the Nobel peace prize. “I’m here. With you,” she wrote on X on Sunday lunchtime. Continue reading...

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Elon Musk says SpaceX was behind restrictions to Ukraine’s Starlink access

Musk accused Ukraine's military of violating Starlink's terms of service, something Ukrainian officials denied.

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Baylor fires coach Dave Aranda after Kansas loss, promotes DC Joe Klanderman in the interim

Baylor has fired football coach Dave Aranda after more than six seasons and promoted defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman as interim head coach for the rest of the season.

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Power surge at major UK airport causes delays to hundreds of flights

A power surge at Stansted Airport has caused hundreds of flights to be delayed.

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Israel’s ‘Generation Right’ could shape Netanyahu’s future

The global trend may show young people leaning politically to the left, but in Israel… they’re leaning to the right.

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Trump’s beef tariff pause sparks anger among US ranchers

Just as American cattle went to market, Trump's action added unease to an industry already facing uncertainty.

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Sri Lanka rescues 40 Iranian sailors, spokesman says

Sri Lanka ‌coordinated the rescue of 40 Iranian sailors from multiple commercial ships in international waters off the coast of the country and supported their return to Iran, a spokesman for the island nation's foreign ministry said on Sunday.

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GOP Senate Candidate In Iowa Breaks With Witkoff On Calling Putin A 'Humanitarian'

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Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday offered a combative defense of the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s Senate race if the Republican candidate loses

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski and President Trump are at odds over the federal government’s attempt to block certification of the Senate race if GOP candidate loses

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Dispute over new regulations for psychotherapists

The CEO of the regulator for health and social care professions has defended new regulations for psychotherapists and counsellors despite criticism.

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Navajo Nation communities ordered to evacuate ahead of expected flooding

An evacuation order was issued late Saturday for several communities in the Navajo Nation due to possible flooding from expected record-setting high water on the San Juan River.

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Mayor Abe Beame's Letter to Mayor Zohran Mamdani Will Break Your Heart

Unearthed from a time capsule in a waste treatment facility, former Mayor Abe Beame had high hopes for the future. Way too high.

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Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns to Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has returned to the South American nation after nearly a year outside the country, she said on social media on Sunday.

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The battle for the soul of Israel

A Netanyahu victory would set the country and region on a destructive path

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S.F. Muni subway service restored after car enters tunnel — hit-and-run driver sought

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has restored subway service downtown after a car drove into into a Muni tunnel downtown, shutting down the underground trains.

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Ukraine disputes Elon Musk's claim that its military violated Starlink's terms of service

Ukrainian officials have disputed Elon Musk's claims that their military violated Starlink’s terms by using it for offensive drone strikes.

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Former President Obama rallies with Ohio Democratic ticket in Cleveland

Several thousand Ohioans packed the Cleveland Public Auditorium Saturday for a rally featuring former President Barack Obama. Several Ohio Democratic officials and allies warmed up the crowd and the party’s entire down ballot slate appeared on stage briefly to wave at the crowd.But the main focus of the event was Democratic nominee for governor Dr. Amy Acton and the party’s pick for U.S. Senate, Sherrod Brown.

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Our AmeriSave review covers mortgage rates, loan options, credit requirements, customer reviews, pros and cons and who this lender is best for.

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