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The Story of One Mississippi County Shows How Private Schools Are Exacerbating Segregation

A new ProPublica analysis shows a stark pattern across states in the Deep South: Alongside majority-Black public school districts, a separate web of private academies are filled almost entirely with w...

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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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No one's owning up to throttling Ukraine's military Starlink, and that's telling

Nearly 48 hours after Ukraine's Starshield terminals started mysteriously malfunctioning, nobody in Washington, nor at SpaceX, has taken responsibility for the apparent decision to hobble Ukrainian mi...

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Breaking: Starlink service in Ukraine 'restored,' Defense Ministry source says

SpaceX, the owner of Starlink, implemented speed restrictions on Oct. 14 without warning.

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Trump Says the Border Is Secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Keeps Declaring an Emergency.

Since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott first declared an emergency at the border in 2021, he’s renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times. The proclamation has greatly expanded his powers without goi...

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'Fishing, Family, Freedom': In Alaska, Democrats highlight salmon scarcity in hopes of flipping a Senate seat

In the vast American state where fishing remains a vital resource, the sharp rise in fuel prices could also jeopardize the reelection bid of Republican candidate Dan Sullivan on November 3. Mary Peltola, the Democratic candidate and daughter of a Yup'ik Indigenous woman, benefits from her strong local roots.

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In Ecuador, fishermen are the collateral victims of American bombs

Under the pretext of waging a 'war' against 'narco-terrorists,' the US has targeted longline fishing vessels off the coast of the Andean country. Eight fishermen remain missing, and Washington has claimed responsibility for the deaths of 238 men in the Pacific and the Caribbean since late 2025. Human rights advocates have condemned what they call 'illegal killings.'

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UK to resupply Ukraine with more Storm Shadow missiles to strike Russia, Bloomberg reports

In a meeting in London on Oct. 14, President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham agreed on a new shipment of missiles, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. N...

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Byron Donalds is pro data centers. So is his stock portfolio.

The Republican candidate for Florida governor is bucking the trend opposing these facilities.

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G7 countries pledge $2.5 billion to fight food insecurity

In announcing the pledge, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said the World Bank identified 44 countries that may face food insecurity, notably due to fertiliser supply issues linked to energy price hikes after the US war on Iran.

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Israeli firm’s digital ads enabling installation of ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say

Discover-Tech’s Controlium software lets clients mass-profile internet users then covertly hack targets, say researchers at University of Toronto An Israeli advertising agency has been serving millions of online adverts that allow “zero-click” spyware to be used against targets, researchers at a Canadian university have said. Citizen Lab, a digital investigations research unit at the University of Toronto, said it believed dozens of devices at the Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera had been compromised by spyware delivered through ads run by Discover-Tech, which describes itself as a specialised digital advertising agency. Continue reading...

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ICE Agents Who Rammed a Worker in Houston Were Chasing a Dead Man, Family Says

ICE agents rammed a man during a pursuit in Houston, leaving him with a shattered leg. But a bulletin of the target shows a man who died in 2017, his daughter said.

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Police say at least 2 were hospitalized after shooting at elementary school, and the shooter is dead

Two people were hospitalized Thursday following a shooting at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, and the shooter is dead, authorities say.

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Bloomberg: UK provides Ukraine with additional long-range Storm Shadow missiles

The UK is sending Ukraine more long-range Storm Shadow missiles to disrupt Russian military operations targeting civilian infrastructure before winter.

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Inside the latest pursuit of Ilhan Omar

The latest probe alleges the Minnesota lawmaker committed fraud on her citizenship application as a teenager.

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Katie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer

In an interview with a right-wing influencer, the new White House press secretary also described the harried process that led to her hiring.

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For some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate

Defense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.

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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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FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back

FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Florida estate are suing to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.”

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Why Is Tech Billionaire Marc Andreessen So Mad?

The prominent investor has said the Biden administration pushed him to the political right, but sources say his grievances don’t always match reality.

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Grace Hopper Confab’s Sudden Cancellation Raises Alarm for Women in Tech

The cancellation of this year’s Grace Hopper Celebration, one of the largest gatherings of women in technology, is the latest example of how the retreat from diversity initiatives is reshaping opportunities for women in tech.

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Multiple people injured and shooter is killed in active shooter scene at Oregon elementary school, police say | CNN

Multiple people were injured, including children, and a shooter is dead after an active shooter situation at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, according to police.

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Inside Ohio’s revolt against data centers

A colorful crew of activists helped spur 10 moratorium votes next month. Now they’re eyeing a statewide ban.

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Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truce

Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region early Thursday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a brief truce spurned by Moscow was over.

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America's historic preservation law is in peril, advocates say. Here's what's at stake

Congress and a federal agency are threatening to weaken the country's historic preservation law, fueling a backlash that critics say is as fiery as the one that led to the law's creation 60 years ago.

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School Shooting in Oregon Adds Silver Rail Elementary to Grim List

A long string of school shootings have stricken the nation over the last three decades.

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Self-described 'lawyer' Katie Zacharia defends legal credentials

New US press secretary Katie Zacharia defends her legal credentials after a truncated inaugural briefing prompted scrutiny over her suitability for the job.

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Trump scraps Hegseth’s plan to livestream execution after fierce backlash

The plan was opposed at home and abroad, with U.S. Democrats and Republicans, the Catholic Church and the United Nations all expressing outrage.

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Sensational Cisse powers Milan to victory as Leverkusen thump Lech Poznan

Teenager Alphadjo Cisse became the youngest Italian to score a hat-trick in European club competition as he helped AC Milan to a thumping 4-0 victory over Austrian hosts RB Salzburg in the Europa League on Thursday.

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Bones found at Horsch "house of horrors" in Olney section of Philadelphia, sources say

Bones were discovered outside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia, but it's unclear whether they are related to the ongoing investigation into Raymond "R.C." Horsch, a suspected serial killer.

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Trump administration sues California over noncitizens on voter rolls

Lawsuit comes weeks before midterm elections and follows debunked claims of noncitizens voting in various states.

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Getting out the Indigenous vote for the Alberta referendum

Some First Nations are concerned by the lack of advance polls

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Russia returns to G20 table in Bangkok on U.S. invitation that angers Europe

Russia’s return to the G20 table has tested how far Washington’s outreach to Moscow will strain ties with European allies.

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Drone strike on ship in Romanian waters raises fear that war in Ukraine is spreading

Romanian authorities launched search and rescue operations off the Black Sea coast Thursday after a drone struck a ship which then caught fire, the latest in a spate of strikes that has raised fears t...

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Prime Minister Mark Carney says US is trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has campaigned for national unity as advance voting is underway in oil-rich Alberta in a referendum that could set the province on a path toward a future vote on separation from Canada.

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EIB eyes cross-border energy and transport projects in Central Asia

The European Investment Bank is seeking to expand cross-border investments in Central Asia, while requiring projects to meet environmental standards and offer benefits for both regional economies and European industry.

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Troy Aikman addresses reported rift with Joe Buck and says he is leaving ESPN

Longtime Monday Night Football announcer Troy Aikman said he is looking for his ‘next landing spot’ with ⁠his ESPN contract set to expire

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Council suspended after GM sacked in wake of mayoral vote hat-draw blunder

A northern NSW council has been suspended for three months in the wake of a hat-drawn voting debacle in which the wrong candidate was declared mayor.

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State Patrol issues alert for missing Lummi teen | Cascadia Daily News

The girl was last seen off South Red River Road in Ferndale

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Vegas bettor pleads guilty to game-fixing, point-shaving schemes

A Las Vegas-based sports bettor, who was indicted in three high-profile federal gambling cases, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to betting schemes on Wednesday in federal court in Philadelphia.

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An accounting of Trump's promised payouts and questions they raise

President Trump is cutting checks to Americans and promising more with less than three weeks left in a midterm cycle largely focused on affordability. Trump argues they’re refunds for excessive health...

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Jamaica says slavery reparations petition to be heard by UK privy council in March 2027

Jamaica’s minister of culture says UK has until November this year to file its case following referral by King Charles A high-level United Kingdom appeals court has set a date to hear Jamaica’s petition for legal advice on its claim for slavery reparations from the UK, the Jamaican government has said. Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s minister of culture, confirmed in a statement that a hearing had been provisionally set for the week of 8 March, 2027 by the London-based privy council, the final court of appeal for UK overseas territories and some Commonwealth countries. Continue reading...

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In Rennes, inventive and committed cuisine flourishes

In the Breton capital, chefs, bakers, market gardeners and caterers cultivate mutual support and creativity, all while following environmentally conscious practices.

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Mark Carney says decisive referendum result will settle Alberta separation question

'It's hard to think of a worse time to have a referendum, or a better time for the province,' the prime minister said in Calgary on Thursday.

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Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, October 15, 2026

State lawmakers subpoena Alaska's natural resources commissioner over a proposed land transfer.

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Sharing care for my son is hard. But I'm learning

I am my son’s carer, manager and advocate. Trusting others to share that support for him is hard, but I'm learning how.

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Oil edges down as investors weigh possible US sanctions on 'shadow fleet'

Oil prices edged down on Friday morning as investors weighed Middle East risks and possible US steps to ease restrictions on the world’s "shadow fleet" of tankers.

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'Essential' to slow growth in the welfare bill, ex-minister says

'Good work is good for people,' former minister says

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Heidi Burge Horton, South Bay basketball star who inspired a Disney Channel movie, dies at 54

Heidi Burge Horton, a Palos Verdes High basketball star and WNBA player who, along with her twin, inspired a Disney movie, has died at age 54.

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Live: Trump calls renewed Ukraine attacks on Russian oil refineries 'a disgrace'

US President Donald Trump called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace" after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected his calls for an "energy ceasefire." Zelensky sought support from European allies earlier that day in Brussels on the sidelines of an EU summit. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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