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Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide

Researchers uncovered the graves of more than 1,000 children next to juvenile detention facilities in 29 states. At one Maryland gravesite, 230 Black boys are buried.

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At “Quasi-Public” Private Schools, 100% of Students Get Tuition Vouchers. There’s Almost No Accountability.

Private schools — even those that are heavily dependent on taxpayer funding — often operate without the scrutiny public schools are subject to. Following the money at one Milwaukee private school reve...

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Study: Shock gloves traumatized Army volunteers

After tests, military personnel said "just seeing the glove" that ICE plans to adopt scared them into obedience.

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French government suspends use of stun grenades at student protests after teen loses hand

France's interior minister said stun grenades would be temporarily withdrawn from use at protests organized by high school students 'just long enough to understand what happened.'

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Homeless Shelters Around Phoenix Are Full. His Phone Is the Unofficial Hotline for Struggling Families.

Austin Davis, 26, has become a lifeline for some homeless families in the Phoenix area who’d otherwise wait months for shelter. His work has highlighted how the system to care for local families who a...

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The $1 Trillion Black Box

The U.S. military budget is vast and opaque. Projects touted as engineering marvels end up facing years of delays and ballooning costs. ProPublica has launched a series to report on the Pentagon’s spe...

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Elon Musk Loses $21 Billion In A Morning As SpaceX Shares Slip

Elon Musk lost $21 billion on Wednesday morning as SpaceX shares fell 2% after reports that the company plans to raise $40 billion to buy chips from Nvidia.

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Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer in occupied West Bank

Jaafar Ashtiyeh, a 58-year-old Palestinian photographer, suffered injuries to his head and torso and was taken to the hospital by ambulance, according to the international news agency. The agency's news director, Phil Chetwynd, condemned the incident as a 'serious' and 'unacceptable' attack.

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Russia slams Ukraine with missiles, drones on Putin's 74th birthday, at least 15 dead

Explosions rocked Kyiv overnight on Oct. 7 as Moscow launched its latest mass missile and drone attack on the capital, coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday.

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DNC sues Trump administration, alleging taxpayer-funded ads violate propaganda law

The Democratic National Committee has sued the Trump administration over recent TV ads promoting the president.

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Trump administration plans to have its own lawyers represent migrant kids

Putting government counsel on both sides "makes me feel like it's all a farce," says one immigration attorney.

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Politicians slam Trump's suggestion that Iran ‘take' San Diego, Los Angeles

Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.

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'Medicare for All' message attracts midterm voters buckling under medical bills

Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is.

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The 87-year-old evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests dies

Maricarmen Abascal had been hospitalized with exhaustion after her eviction, which triggered national demonstrations over Spain's chronic housing crisis.

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Norway's 2027 budget includes almost $9 billion in new Ukraine support

The money would be funneled into Norway's Nansen Support Program, named after humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen, who led famine relief efforts in Ukraine in the early 1920s.

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Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-Winning 'On the Waterfront' Actress, Dead at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress in 'On the Waterfront' and 'North by Northwest,' has died at age 102.

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The truth about Trump’s plan to bring back execution by firing squad

A veteran death penalty lawyer says it is part of the administration’s “brutality trip.”

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Trump, 80, Claims Iran War Ended Eight Months Before He Started It

Donald Trump made the bonkers claim in front of a dead silent crowd.

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Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear

The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees worked so powerfully during a military exercise that participants felt intense pain, stopped fighting and feared additional exposures.

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Three years of Israel's genocide in Gaza: In numbers

Three years of attacks has devastated Gaza, killing tens of thousands, destroying homes, and collapsing basic services.

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EU ambassadors wave through largest-ever list of Russia sanctions

The list targets a wide range of defense industry players, from shipyards and aviation companies to electronics manufacturers, armored vehicle repair facilities, and aerospace companies.

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The iconic Arthur Read made his TV debut 30 years ago

The animated series "Arthur" premiered on PBS Kids on Oct. 7, 1996.

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Attacks on tankers in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of Iran war, sources say

Attacks on tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz hit their highest last week of any week since the Iran war began, according to maritime security sources tracking incidents, amid ‌a bigger export push by Gulf producers.

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House Democrat Introduces Bill To Preserve Trump’s ‘Propaganda’ In Smithsonian Museum

A House Democrat introduced a bill that would direct the Smithsonian to preserve banners bearing President Donald Trump’s face that hang outside federal agency buildings for display in an exhibit on Trump’s “authoritarian narcissism.”

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Emails show how ICE trimmed training for deputized officers

Police officers helping ICE arrest unauthorized immigrants were given a shortened training course that scaled back instruction on the nation’s immigration laws.

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In a speech framed by ancient Greek ruins, Secretary of State Marco Rubio lauded the Trump administration’s pursuit of national power as a way to revive Western power

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Trump considers ‘terminating’ campaign advisers over Balkans trip

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Trump awarding medals to Musk, Dell, Nadella and other tech execs at science summit

President Trump is giving awards to a number of top tech executives at a summit on Thursday.

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Marsch can get Canadian soccer fans riled up, but can he close his team’s talent gap with the U.S.?

The U.S. showcased its talented teens in a series of friendlies and looks like the class of CONCACAF. Canada has work to do

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Union representing Sibanye-Stillwater mine workers ends strike

The south-central Montana union, made up of 420 laborers, has ratified a three-year contract with the South Africa-based mining company.

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Tech companies play whack-a-mole with rogue AI

Agentic AI hacks pose major issues for governments and tech companies alike.

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Christian Dior board replaces two members ahead of new shareholding structure

French luxury company Christian Dior said on Wednesday it replaced two independent board members ahead of a change of shareholding ‌structure planned by the family of billionaire Bernard Arnault.

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Criminal investigation ruled out in death of 11-year-old girl in Worcestershire

Police are not treating the death of an 11-year-old girl, whose body was found in a park in Worcestershire, as a criminal investigation.

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Maduro expected to face new charges alleging torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, sources say

An attorney for Maduro told CBS News that he has not been given notice that additional charges could be coming.

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What is the pneumonic plague?

The ancient disease of plague is back in the headlines after the death this month of a Russian lab worker.

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How October 7 changed everything

We still live in the long shadow of Hamas’s brutal 2023 attack — and Israel’s devastating response to it.

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The cruelty of a beloved American pastime

The humane myth of catch and release fishing.

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Shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear, Army study found

The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees and protesters worked so powerfully during a military exercise that participants felt intense pain, stopped fighting immediately...

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Clean-air advocates want the government to axe wood fire heaters

Victoria is moving new homes off gas, but clean-air campaigners say wood heater pollution is getting less attention, while some households say they want to keep theirs.

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Live: Blakey chase intensifies as blockbuster AFL trade looms

The prospect of a Nick Blakey trade suddenly looks very real, with clubs ready to pounce for the suspended Sydney star. Follow all the news and debate from the AFL trade period in our live blog.

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First it is undetected then it is planted in air | Alli Warren

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Oprah-backed True Food Kitchen files for bankruptcy, closes 3 California restaurants

The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based health food chain True Food Kitchen announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday and has closed 12 locations.

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Why your Social Security 'raise' might be smaller

The Social Security Administration will announce the 2027 COLA soon but Medicare costs could eat into your raise.

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SpaceX Credit Risk Gauge Hits Record High on Fundraising Reports

A measure of SpaceX’s credit risk surged to a fresh high and the company’s bonds weakened in the secondary market on Wednesday, following reports the company is in talks with banks and investors to raise $40 billion to buy chips from Nvidia Corp.

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No major gains projected for count of women in Congress after midterms • Ohio Capital Journal

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…

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Bellingham comedy festival returns with more shows, headliner Sam Miller | Cascadia Daily News

Founder touts Laughing Hamster's success in flagship year, teases what’s in store for Oct. 8–17 run

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Trump rebukes political advisers for taking other work during midterms

The president, who generally resists admitting fault, has recently made several reversals responding to ethical concerns.

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Live - Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing protests, dies

The 87-year-old woman had withstood four eviction attempts in the past decade. In a final message from her hospital bed, she urged protesters: "Fight!"

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Travis Head hits back at Australia greats for firing a ‘bullet’ through current Test players

* Opener said it is unfair for ex-players to criticise modern batting lineup * Australia’s vice-captain eager to open in Tests against South Africa Travis Head has accused Australia’s golden generation of being unfair in “putting a bullet through” current players, saying the game has changed significantly since they played. Just a day after Matthew Hayden slammed selectors and accused them of promoting “the greatest pile of mediocrity” after calling up Nic Maddinson, Head took his own stand in South Africa. Continue reading...

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Documents show DHS probed nonprofits, obtained millions of records in hunt for noncitizen voters | Arkansas Advocate

The Department of Homeland Security obtained tens of millions of unspecified records as part of a sweeping nationwide effort to find voter fraud, according to internal DHS reports, and weighed using u...

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Mayo’s Cillian O’Connor retires from intercounty football

Two-time All Star is top scorer in senior football championship history and leaves as an All-Ireland champion

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