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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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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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How do you pull over a flying Tesla?

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

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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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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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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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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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Hundreds gather in downtown Minneapolis for 'No Kings' early voting day of action • Minnesota Reformer

Under a sunny sky, people trickled into Commons Park in downtown Minneapolis on Saturday, forming a crowd of hundreds for a “No Kings” event focused on turning out voters for the midterm elections. Em...

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Moment town hall collapses as protests sweep across France

Manon Meunier, deputy of Haute-Vienne, said on social media: 'We are witnessing, with horror, the fire currently burning at the Limoges town hall'

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Mexican Judge Sentences 3 Men to 159 Years Each in Surfer Killings

The men were charged in the murders of two Australians and an American who were on a camping and surf vacation in Mexico.

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Women's group vows they're 'not going to get grey hair and do it quietly'

When you reach a certain age, going against societal expectations can be a lot of fun when you're in good company, say joyous "red hatters".

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Miley Cyrus cries sharing 'gold' memory of Dolly Parton at comeback show

After swearing off touring, Miley Cyrus reasserted her dominance as a vocal powerhouse with an electric performance at the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 16.

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'Outstanding' Tonga puts England on the brink of World Cup elimination

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf says his team's depth and quality mean the Mate Ma'a can go on with it after their big win over England at the Rugby League World Cup.

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Gabby Williams scores 26 points, sends Valkyries to 68-64 Game 1 win in defensive WNBA Finals opener

Gabby Williams converted two free throws with 1:18 left to put Golden State ahead, two more with 4.1 seconds to go and finished with 26 points facing constant pressure from Atlanta’s stingy defense, and the Valkyries held off the Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

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Vehicle drives through Kansas soccer game, killing two, including a child, police say

A driver is ‌in custody after a vehicle drove through ⁠a soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, leaving two people dead, ‌including ⁠a child, and multiple people injured, ⁠police said on Saturday.

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Florida Man Killed by Alligator While Fishing Near Lake Apopka in Winter Garden

The man, 71, was fishing at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park near Lake Apopka when he was killed by a 12-foot alligator. The reptile was later “removed as a danger to the public,” the authorities said.

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Romanian F-16s down two jet-powered drones after airspace incursion

The two drones were jet-powered, belonging to the Geran-family of attack drones frequently used by Russia to attack targets in Ukraine, according to Romania's Defense Ministry. The Ministry did not sp...

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Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia show the Yemeni rebels' growing strength

At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on the rebels — only to see them grow even str...

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

WASHINGTON — A couple hundred people carrying decorated umbrellas walked from the former Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House to the U.S. Capitol lawn Saturday for a No Kings get-out-the-vote...

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Nuggets G/F Julian Strawther (knee) sidelined at least six weeks

Denver Nuggets swingman Julian Strawther will miss at least six weeks after suffering a left ‌knee sprain during a preseason game last week.

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Klein would redirect money to fix derelict arenas

Rerouting funds slated for bike and walking paths to aging rinks is on mayoral candidate Kevin Klein’s radar.

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'Scottish independence is very close' SNP leader tells conference

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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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