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A Doctor at Cigna Said Her Bosses Pressured Her to Review Patients’ Cases Too Quickly. Cigna Threatened to Fire Her.

Cigna tracks every minute that its staff doctors spend deciding whether to pay for health care. Dr. Debby Day said her bosses cared more about being fast than being right: “Deny, deny, deny. That’s ho...

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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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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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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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'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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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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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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Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982

Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

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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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Frustrated by Losses in the Courts, Missouri Republicans Want to Change How Top Judges Are Selected

For 86 years, Missouri has held on to a nonpartisan system of selecting its top judges. But after the state Supreme Court overruled the GOP’s redistricting push, some Republican lawmakers are calling...

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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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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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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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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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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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America's billionaire capital is poised to gut public transit

Voters in the San Francisco Bay Area are split on a measure to rescue local transit. Disabled and low-income residents' mobility is on the line.

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Europe shuts US out of Russian assets conversation

"These are frozen Russian assets held in Europe, belonging to Russians who are destroying Ukraine and killing people there every day... the idea of releasing these assets is completely out of the ques...

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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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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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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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China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment' of West Bank settlements

'The Palestinian question is the greatest historical injustice of this century,' China's foreign minister said.

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Secret documents reveal donors behind $330 million for Trump’s ballroom

The records offer a panoramic view of a fundraising campaign that is extraordinary for its size and opacity.

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Trump officials scrutinized Omar in 2019. They didn’t find citizenship issues.

The earlier review of Omar’s immigration records looked at many of the same issues being investigated now.

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Live updates: Children are among the victims at Bend, Oregon, school shooting

Follow live coverage as victims are hospitalized in a school shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. The suspect was fatally shot.

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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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Swalwell resigned from Congress and dropped out of the California governor’s race this year after multiple sexual assault and misconduct allegations, which he denies.

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Russian strikes and winter hardship may drive more Ukrainians from homes, UN agency warns

Millions of Ukrainians face another winter of hardship as attacks on critical infrastructure, damaged housing and rising living costs threaten to force more people from their homes, the United Nations migration agency said on Friday.

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Ukraine hits Russian refinery as Zelenskyy says 'we're done' with Trump's energy truce

By effectively walking away from Trump's demand that Ukraine halt attacks on Russian refineries, Zelenskyy risks deepening the rift between Kyiv and Washington.

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NATO, Romania Downplay First Ever Kremlin Drone Attack vs. Ships in Romanian Waters

Bucharest and Brussels officials said NATO air defenses are excellent and what’s needed is consultations; nearby, Ukrainians shot down Russian drones in droves.

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Trinity Rodman’s Mega Contract Is Tilting the Playing Field in Women’s Sports

The phenom wanted to stay in DC, but the salary cap of the National Women’s Soccer League stood in the way.

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He Joined the Military. They Reported His Wife to ICE.

When a soldier’s wife went to pick up her military ID at a base in Texas, ICE officers showed up.

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BYU-Notre Dame tickets are expensive. But there’s some good news for fans.

BYU-Notre Dame tickets still cost hundreds of dollars, but resale prices have dropped ahead of Saturday’s game.

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Israeli settlers burn olive trees and attack US journalist in West Bank

Militant settlers attacked Palestinians and beat Heidi Levine, a veteran photographer for The Washington Post

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Germany Demands Starlink Restrictions Be Repaired in Ukraine Amid Connection Issues

Germany is seeking answers from Washington over restrictions affecting Ukraine’s Starlink connectivity.

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Andy Burnham refuses to rule out second independence referendum during his time as PM

Andy Burnham has refused to rule out holding a second Scottish independence referendum during his time as Prime Minister

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The complicated history of women being seen as ‘monstrous bitches’ – from ancient Mesopatamia to modern film

The fear of the feminine has led the patriarchy to cast women as monstrous across time and culture.

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Sumitomo Life considering acquisitions in southeast Asia and U.S.

The insurer is seeking to expand and diversify its income while countering demographic pressures at home.

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3 fine-print disclaimers from Musk and Tesla about the new flying Roadster you should probably know about

Tesla's thrust-powered flying supercar was a wow-moment, but it also raised questions that make it important to read the fine print.

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Risking arrest, he paints illicit crosswalks across L.A. 'We can’t wait any longer'

In a neighborhood touched by tragedy, where residents say speeding is rampant, guerrilla activist Jonathan Hale and his group painted crosswalks without permission.

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Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street.

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Pope Leo showing 'steady improvement' after lung cancer surgery, Vatican says

Pope Leo is showing steady improvement ‌in hospital after undergoing surgery for lung cancer on Tuesday, the Vatican said, ⁠adding that he is now able to do normal daily activities with full autonomy.

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Europe's far right has a Putin problem

Europe's far-right parties grow increasingly divided on something that once united them — sympathies for Vladimir Putin's Russia. As nationalists and right-wing populists across Western Europe move c...

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Nova Scotia Power off the hook despite missing performance targets - Halifax Examiner

For ninth year in a row, Nova Scotia Power has failed to meet several performance standards established by the regulator.

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EU leaders demand joint action to tackle soaring energy prices

EU leaders are pressing Brussels for coordinated measures to ease soaring energy costs, bolster fuel supplies and support struggling industries, as the crisis strains national budgets and tests the bloc's climate ambitions.

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Trump looms as tensions flare in final Maine Senate debate

The fourth and final faceoff between GOP Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson was the first in front of a live audience.

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