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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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War in Ukraine: Europe stands united behind Kyiv but must revisit how to finance its support

Invited to the European leaders' summit in Brussels on Friday, Volodymyr Zelensky, weakened by what he called the 'betrayal' of Donald Trump, asked his allies for an additional €70 billion in aid for the year 2027.

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

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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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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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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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How do you pull over a flying Tesla?

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

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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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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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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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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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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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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during West Bank olive harvest and beat U.S. photojournalist

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages across the occupied West Bank on Friday, setting fire to cars and trees and beating residents and a Washington Post photographer, in the latest violence...

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What makes the Oregon school shooting different – and what can be learned

There are many more questions to be answered about the deadly elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon. To explore some of them, Amna Nawaz spoke with James Densley, professor and chair of criminolo...

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Valkyries prove tough enough, top Dream in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

The Golden State Valkyries, behind a stellar effort from Gabby Williams, held off the Atlanta Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, winning 68-64 at Chase Center on Saturday.

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Ted Cruz Calls Trump Waiving Sanctions Against Russia A ‘Mistake’

“Yeah. Look, I wish the president hadn’t done it. I think it was a mistake,” Cruz said.

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Eagles place QB Jalen Hurts (blood clot) on IR

The Philadelphia Eagles placed Jalen Hurts on injured reserve on Saturday because of a superficial blood clot in his left calf, and the condition will sideline the three-time ‌Pro Bowl quarterback indefinitely, according to multiple reports.

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Basque migrants transformed town and left behind heritage handball court

Handball is played in schools all around Australia but this court is different — and the stories it holds led to a heritage listing.

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Páirc Uí Chaoimh crowd pay perfect tribute to Anthony Foley on emotional evening by the Lee

Fittingly it was the present-day Munster number eight Brian Gleeson who scored the game’s opening try in Cork

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Florida man, 71, fishing in pond dies in alligator attack

A central Florida man died on Friday, Oct. 16, after being attacked by an alligator. He was fishing in a pond in Winter Garden, Florida.

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Fisherman, 71, killed by 12-foot alligator alongside Florida lake

A 71-year-old man fishing near the shore of a Florida lake has been killed by a nearly 12-foot alligator.

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Colorado student wins top prize at National Civics Bee Championship • Ohio Capital Journal

Peter Daniell of Broomfield, Colorado, took home the grand prize Wednesday night after winning the National Civics Bee Championship in the nation’s capital.

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Because of the Supreme Court, majority-Black voting districts are disappearing across the South

Because of the Supreme Court, majority-Black voting districts are disappearing across the South. What will that mean for November's election?

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Pocahontas’s father was born here. A developer wants to build houses.

Native American tribes say the approximately 520-acre site in Virginia is sacred. “It’s like going to Mount Vernon and … building condos,” one chief said.

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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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In Kentucky midterm campaign stop, Trump says he "can do stuff that is unbelievable"

President Trump spoke in the city of Highland Heights to boost Republican candidates, including Ed Gallrein for the U.S. House.

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Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians and European Officials in West Bank

Extremists assaulted residents and broke a European diplomatic vehicle’s window, witnesses said, as settler violence surges in the territory during the olive harvest.

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Reform activist says asylum seekers should be put in 'concentration camps'

He also said that being Muslim and British is ‘like oil and water’

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Daniel Dubois retains his WBO title against Fabio Wardley

Daniel Dubois has retained his WBO world title after beating Fabio Wardley in their rematch at the O2 Arena.

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PSG fights back to beat Strasbourg 3-1 after Dembélé penalty miss

After failing to win any of their first three domestic league matches this season, Paris Saint-Germain is up to 14 points from seven games and is therefore top of the standings on goals scored from Monaco, before the team visits Lorient on Sunday.

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Munster honour Anthony Foley’s memory with victory over Racing 92 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Clayton McMillan’s side were far from perfect but had enough to hold off French visitors

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Oregon father is the latest armed civilian to confront a gunman in a U.S. mass shooting

The heroic “good guy with a gun” who can stop an attack even before law enforcement can arrive has long been a rallying cry by gun rights advocates, arguing that armed citizens can act as a first line...

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A record half-million new converts this year? It’s possible, says Latter-day Saint leader.

Presiding Bishop W. Christopher Waddell made some bold forecasts about church growth in 2026.

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Fewer freshmen, graduate and international students enroll at U and Minnesota State

Both the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State’s colleges and universities are seeing flat enrollment this fall.

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How Bally Bagayoko, a 53-Year-Old Mayor, Became the Face of France’s Youth Protests

Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of a working-class suburb near Paris, has been a regular presence at student demonstrations, prompting both applause and condemnation.

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How to deal with spring weeds before they take over your garden

As Australia faces the springtime sun, it is peak season for wildflowers, exotic annuals and native shrubs. It is also a great time for weeds.

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Governor discusses impacts of Fono cuts to the FY2027 budget

Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula addressed the impacts of cuts that the Fono made to funding for health care in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget during his press conference on Wednesday. The Fono cut the local...

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GOP Lawmaker Pronounces Trump Agenda 'Dead' Following Russia Sanctions Reversal

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Saturday warned many fellow Republican lawmakers will no longer be supporting the president’s agenda.

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