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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica

The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...

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Finland orders halt to work on Google data centers over environmental concerns

Regulators have ordered the company representing the US web giant in Finland to stop building data centers until it can demonstrate compliance with environmental laws. Officials are investigating whether trees and soil were cleared before the company carried out an impact study.

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“Slow Pay, Low Pay or No Pay”: Trial Reveals How Insurers Try to Wield Power Over Doctors

Blue Cross authorized mastectomies and breast reconstructions for women with cancer but refused to pay the full doctors’ bills. A jury called it fraud and awarded the practice $421 million.

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At least 10 arrested at Arizona-Mexico border as 250-year-old cottonwood tree cut down for wall

Activists have spent the last 70 days camped around and inside a cottonwood tree right along the border in the tiny town of Lochiel. The tree was the last of an old grove estimated to be up to 250 years old.

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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

Cornell University trustees have announced that former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will review how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints.

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Discovery of 11 bodies in Johannesburg exposes scale of violence against women

Since July, the bodies of women found either naked or half-naked and brutally beaten have been discovered on the outskirts of the South African capital. Although the theory of a serial predator has faded, the grim reality of widespread daily violence against women in the country has become undeniable.

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California officials condemn Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

State and local officials called the president’s remarks “deranged” and “irresponsible.”

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South Korea shipping fuel to Russia via sanctioned vessels, media reports

Potentially undermining sanctions, over 176,000 tonnes of fuel, mostly diesel, from South Korean ports were loaded onto sanctioned Russian tankers, based on analysis of port records and ship-tracking ...

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This Private School Had Students Scrub Floors and Attack a Fellow Classmate. The State Still Funds It.

One of the few requirements for Arkansas private schools is that they have an American flag and a flagpole. But millions in state funds go to the largely unmonitored schools while complaints about saf...

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US DAFs Donate Millions to Groups Linked to India’s Far-Right

Donor-advised funds allow individuals and foundations to give money to charities while remaining anonymous.

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Former German spy chief arrested for espionage, treason

August Hanning, who ran Germany's Federal Intelligence Service between 1998 and 2005, is suspected of charges including 'attempted treason' and 'espionage,' according to a statement from federal prosecutors on Tuesday.

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Eva Marie Saint, star of North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, dies aged 102

Landmark roles were in 50s classics directed by Elia Kazan and Alfred Hitchcock, before going on to play Superman’s adoptive mother in later life Eva Marie Saint, one of the last survivors of Hollywood’s golden age of the 1940s and 50s, has died aged 102. Her screen work spanned six decades: Saint made her screen debut opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s celebrated thriller North by Northwest, and in one of her last screen appearances played Superman’s adoptive mother Martha Kent in the 2006 superhero film Superman Returns. A family spokesman said on Tuesday that Saint had died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar

Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy said the US Department of Defense denied him access to a key US military base in ‌Qatar during a visit to the Middle East, describing it as part of a US government effort to conceal the impact of the Iran war.

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Our Reporter Spent 10 Weeks Gambling on DraftKings. Here Are 5 Things He Learned.

ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson immersed himself in the world of online sports betting on DraftKings to test the limits of the company’s “responsible gaming” safeguards. Here are five things he learn...

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Sen. Tillis says his vote for Hegseth was 'biggest regret of my career' in new book

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career” and that he also “should’ve stopped...

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Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86

Jim Bakker, who along with his then-wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died.

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Trump Draws Backlash For Saying ‘Let Them Take Out Los Angeles’ Or ‘San Diego’ During Iran War Remarks

Democratic leaders and lawmakers from California called out Trump’s remarks and accused him of “inviting an attack” on U.S. soil.

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Hayley Williams unleashes profanity-filled response to DHS telling her to ‘thank’ ICE

‘We suggest Ms. Williams to thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice,’ the DHS said

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Christian nationalism's grip on American faith is finally breaking

I helped build the religious right. After ICE killings, I saw what could replace it.

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Out of Sight in North Florida: Life inside Deportation Depot

Advocates say conditions at the former state prison mirror Alligator Alcatraz's worst.

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Trump ran on lowering prices. Now most Americans blame him for them.

An October poll also found that most blame Trump's policies for making affordability struggles worse.

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Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Moscow Oblast in mass attack near Russia's capital

Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow Oblast in a mass attack as air defenses in the region are engaged, monitoring channels reported overnight on Oct. 6.

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Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86

Jim Bakker, along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes.

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Trump suggests letting Iran 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign rally

Trump made the remarks during a rambling speech in which he said gas prices would be lower soon, touted his ouster of Venezuela’s dictator, and made attacks on news outlets.

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Tour guides lose business as D.C.’s reputation and landscape change under Trump

Guides say bookings have plummeted in 2026 amid renovations, closings and a charged political climate.

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Analysts expect unrest to intensify after a teenager’s hand was blown off by a riot police sting grenade.

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The deeply distressed tail of the leveraged loan universe has grown to levels not seen since the beginning of the pandemic, with technology the single biggest sector under pressure.

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Rob Lowe's son John Owen shared a poem about hope following the death of his 13-year-old cousin, Fiona Lowe.

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One Minnesotan’s longshot plan to take down the company behind Flock cameras

In the fight against mass surveillance, there are letter writers, lawbreakers and one maverick IT guy.

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Democrats more trusted on healthcare costs, survey shows • Ohio Capital Journal

Democrats are more motivated to vote in November’s midterm elections than Republicans, potentially giving the party an advantage to flip at least one chamber of Congress, according to a poll released…

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Secret Billionaires, Mafia Brides, Alpha Kings: The Insane World of Microdramas

Vertical soap operas for your phone have taken over film and TV production, and they may soon need no humans at all.

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Inspectors general should probe Reflecting Pool case, ex-Olympian’s attorneys say

Attorneys for David Hearn say they want inspectors general to investigate alleged misconduct by the Departments of Interior and Justice in the handling of the since-dismissed case.

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Inside Chris Coons’ turnabout on Israel

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Are Yemeni government forces taking back control after Houthi surge?

Government-aligned forces have been recapturing strategic infrastructure, including an airport, despite the Houthis attempts to secure and defend their positions.

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Trump's 'super intelligence' rebrand keeps Slovenian domain sales surging

Slovenia has struck digital gold, courtesy of the White House. Since US President Donald Trump signed an executive order rebranding artificial intelligence as "super intelligence"or "SI", buyers have been scrambling for the country's .si web domains.

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Delta plane 'clipped' Air Canada aircraft at Los Angeles airport: aviation agency

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration says it is investigating after a Delta Air Lines plane “clipped” an Air Canada aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday.

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Latvia moves to expel Russian journalist who used to work for BBC

Leonid Ragozin made remarks widely interpreted as making excuses for the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine and hybrid attacks in Europe.

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Canberra Airport proposes all-event stadium in city centre

Canberra Airport has unveiled a proposal for a stadium in Canberra's CBD, which the government has previously ruled out, but the airport insists it is the best location for a "world-class, all-event" facility.

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New Mexico Corrections head says settlement likely in suit over sending people on probation to ICE • Source New Mexico

A settlement would mean the end of an unusual legal battle between the State Ethics Commission and the Corrections Department.

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No major gains projected for count of women in Congress after midterms | Alabama Reflector

The number of women in the U.S. Senate is unlikely to increase and may decline following the November midterm elections, though there are still opportunities for candidates to make history in the upper chamber.

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Eva Marie Saint, star of movies North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, dies at 102

One of the last survivors of Hollywood’s golden age of the 1940s and ’50s dies of natural causes at her home

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How a Soviet physicist’s 1960 idea led to the birth of neutrino astronomy and this year’s Nobel Prize in physics — Meduza

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Belgian physicist Francis Halzen for his “decisive contribution to the IceCube neutrino observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos…

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Suit against Trump’s anti-trans policies for government employees allowed to proceed

Transgender man who worked at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission can sue the agency for alleged discrimination and harassment that caused him to resign, federal magistrate said.

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Cramer says these blue-chip stocks are among the best ways to invest in the AI boom

Jim Cramer said established tech giants with strong businesses and multiple ways to benefit from AI are some of the best places to invest in the boom.

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Nolan Wells’ Snapchat Log Has Been Released. Here Are the Details.

Nolan Wells’ Snapchat log has been released, providing insight into his friend group’s messages and their reaction after he was found dead on July 6.

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S.F. officials demand federal agents provide SFO detainees access to medical care, attorneys

“CBP’s conduct has also generated significant fear and confusion for travelers and for Bay Area residents,” San Francisco leaders wrote to Customs and Border Protection officials Tuesday.

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