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Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal

The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing...

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Israeli settlers attack European delegation convoy in West Bank, beat French mayor

Israeli settlers have attacked a convoy carrying a European delegation in the occupied West Bank and beat up a French mayor, witnesses said Saturday.

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Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid growing Ukraine-US tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a broad waiver of sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Oct. 16.

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No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know

The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the polls.

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'Planned operation' — Zelensky confirms Ukraine's Starlink access not fully restored

Zelensky called the restrictions a "planned operation" targeting Ukraine, noting that Starlink speed limits remain in effect in Ukraine but not in EU countries.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

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'Putin feels joy' — Zelensky calls Trump's waiving of key Russia sanctions 'wrong'

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on oct. 17 U.S. President Donald Trump was "wrong" to further "block" sanctions against Russia, while expressing hope that he would do "everything possible" to stop t...

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In Albania, the 'Flamingo Revolution' radicalizes in response to the prime minister's 'contempt' and 'indifference'

Anti-government protests, held daily for four and a half months, have taken a new turn with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Edi Rama. This is unprecedented in Albania since the fall of the communist dictatorship in 1991.

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She Says Doctors Ignored Her Concerns About Her Pregnancy. For Many Black Women, It’s a Familiar Story.

Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a B...

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Congress members condemn Israeli settler attack on Washington Post photographer

Some lawmakers called for an investigation into the attack on veteran photojournalist Heidi Levine as she was reporting in the West Bank.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine

President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effect Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest. In an executive order on Friday, the US president said he was waiving many ⁠sanctions, restrictions and duties ⁠on Russia, in a move that comes as he has been publicly criticising ⁠Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, including suggesting that Ukraine needs a new leader. Continue reading...

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How a retired Navajo Nation doctor earned a MacArthur genius grant for public art

Chip Thomas, a retired physician on the Navajo Reservation, is well known for his large photograhpic murals. Now, he's been recognized with a MacArthur "genius" grant.

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Pressure and violence against journalists intensify in Israel

Several Western media outlets have reported that their correspondents or special envoys have been denied entry into the country. Some, such as photographer Heidi Levine, have been assaulted by settlers in the occupied West Bank.

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The fund used to defend President Trump in numerous cases is nearly $2M in debt

The Save America PAC has been used to fund Trump’s defense team in his hush money trial and his classified documents case

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Trump issues order to bypass Russian sanctions in bill named for late Lindsey Graham

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Trump’s Most Devoted Fans Forgave Him Everything. Then Came Epstein.

“We didn’t vote for the Epstein List to be covered up. We voted for Trump to arrest them."

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Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.

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Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite ‘ceasefire'

Attacks hit several areas as UNICEF reports more than 340 children killed since 'ceasefire' began a year ago.

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How do you pull over a flying Tesla?

The regulatory ramifications of Elon Musk's latest publicity stunt.

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Romania shoots down two drones over the Black Sea

The drones were shot down by F-16 fighter jets some 20 kilometers southeast of the town of Sulina.

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Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin...

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Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is waiving many sanctions, restrictions ‌and duties days before they were to take effect under a bill that he signed into law last month.

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Army finalizes plans to return Confederate statue to Arlington National Cemetery

The Confederate Memorial was removed from the military burial grounds in 2023.

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Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England

Exclusive: health bodies across country say controversial US firm’s data platform no better than systems already in use NHS organisations that care for millions of people in England are rejecting Palantir’s patient data technology, according to freedom of information responses that reveal health bosses believe they can find better or equal alternatives in many cases. Some health bodies said the £330m federated data platform (FDP) operated by the controversial US company had made it easier to manage waiting lists and has improved surgery scheduling. But, from Gateshead to Truro, others said they were declining to use it or had carried out trials and reverted to old systems. A Suffolk trust said other systems “supercede” the FDP’s functionality, while Greater Manchester’s care board called the Palantir system “duplicative” and “retrograde”. Continue reading...

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Santa Fe, Las Cruces No Kings events focus on early voting • Source New Mexico

No Kings events on Saturday in Santa Fe and Las Cruces focused on early voting ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections.

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Decline in tourism hits US economy

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Overseas visitors to the US are on track to drop by almost two million year-on-year.

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good; for chrissake don’t travel here, absolutely nothing is worth it at present time.

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Kyoto exhibition finds Zen in the worlds of Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli co-founder and producer Toshio Suzuki invites visitors to consider what it means to live well at “Zen and Ghibli.”

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Jon Gosselin backs son Collin's abuse claims against mom Kate, issues warning

Jon Gosselin is showing nothing but support to his son Collin Gosselin, who publicly accused his mom, Kate Gosselin, of abusing him as a child.

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‘No one is exempt’: Marin vigil memorializes victims of gun violence

Days after a retired San Francisco deputy police chief and her daughter were killed in a double murder-suicide, dozens of people memorialized victims of gun violence at a silent vigil in Mill...

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19 dead, 25 hurt in stampede at India religious gathering

At least 19 people were killed and two dozen more injured Saturday in eastern India after a stampede that occurred during sudden rainfall at a Hindu religious gathering, officials and Indian media…

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Barns, Go-Karts and Strip Malls: The Wild West of Private Schools That Collect Taxpayer Dollars

As private schools proliferate, states are choosing a hands-off approach to regulating them. The backgrounds of school founders — sometimes with criminal histories — often don’t matter

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At a Western Michigan tailgate party, Trump’s gains with young men are tested

Trump made big gains with male Gen Z voters in 2024, but Republicans may not be able to hold on to them.

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Letter: I have been a staunch Republican most of all my life. Trump is far from the best we can do.

Letter: All is not well in the Republican Party, and Donald Trump is far from the best we can do. Please vote Nov. 3.

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US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute over 'act of terror' against American photographer

Heidi Levine had been covering Palestinians' annual harvest of olives, which has been repeatedly disrupted by Israeli settlers. Settlers beat her and stole her passport, telephone, wallet and equipment, according to witnesses. She was taken to the hospital with broken vertebrae, and is now in moderate condition.

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Key player in false Talarico rumor has history of online posts invoking Nazi Germany

Ryan Amacher, who played role in bid to damage campaign, has also made antisemitic and racist posts on social media

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Opinion | ‘If Slaughterhouses Had Glass Walls’

An undercover video offers a grim tableau of where our meat comes from.

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At Gresham’s ‘No Kings’ protest, Latinos push to get out the vote

After an uptick in immigration arrests, Latino organizers encourage fearful community members to still turn in their ballots for a high-stakes midterm election

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Meta says suspending No Kings account on day of action was done 'in error'

Meta blamed an automatic trigger for the suspension that made the No Kings account go dark.

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Two men found dead after standoff with Long Beach Police

Two men were found dead inside a home after police exchanged fire with a man inside, prompting a standoff with police in Long Beach, police said.

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Valkyries retain, relish their Ballhalla advantage in bruising win over Dream

Golden State has yet to lose a playoff game at home; Atlanta had yet to lose in the playoffs. Something had to give, but the Valkyries and an 18,000-strong “sixth man” added up to a defeated...

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Woman arrested after spate of hit-run crashes across Adelaide

Police say the 32-year-old woman is expected to be charged with offences including the aggravated assault of an emergency worker when she is medically fit.

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WA man likely met with foul play, but mystery tortures family five years on

Jeremiah "Jayo" Rivers was last seen on October 18, 2021. Five years later, his devastated family is still waiting for answers.

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Kromberg and Schubert electrical wiring plant in Lutsk halts operations following Russian attack

The Lutsk facility in northwestern Ukraine, which manufactures wiring systems for BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Skoda vehicles, was attacked by Russian drones on Oct. 16.

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How Valkyries’ Gabby Williams uses math to shoulder a heavy offensive burden

Golden State Valkyries guard Gabby Williams came through in the clutch, again, to lead her team to victory in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream.

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Trump promises big investment in KY facility 'if the Republicans win'

President Donald Trump said the Department of Defense will make an investment to revitalize a Winchester facility – "if the Republicans win."

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More tankers ablaze near Hormuz; Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats

Fires reported on three tankers as masked settlers attack European politicians in the occupied West Bank.

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ANALYSIS: Tony Buti's uni mega-merger faces opposition, controversy

Cracks have begun to appear in the plan, touted as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity", with opposition from two universities, criticism from political opponents, and an error-laden feasibility report compiled with the help of AI.

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Surgery referrals missed in Sydney hospital email blunder

A review is underway after more than 3,000 emails, including 16 urgent referrals for elective surgery, were found in an unmonitored email inbox months after they were sent.

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Gas company called 'rude' for not sharing decommissioning news earlier

Emails obtained under Freedom of Information show the Canadian-owned company and the state government had been discussing the network's future eight months before affected customers were informed.

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In the nation’s capital, rallygoers hoist umbrellas at No Kings get-out-the-vote event • Kansas Reflector

A couple hundred people carrying decorated umbrellas walked from the former Black Lives Matter Plaza to the U.S. Capitol lawn Saturday in the nation’s capital for a No Kings get-out-the-vote event.

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