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The Small-Town Cop Who Helped ICE Deport His Neighbors

Ingram, Texas, was just rebuilding from a devastating flood when its tiny police department enrolled in ICE’s 287(g) deportation program. Within a year, cops would hand over the equivalent of 10% of t...

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New York archdiocese to pay $800 million to over 1300 sex abuse victims

Dioceses across the country have had to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, and programs have been created to compensate victims without going to trial.

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Second weekend of French protests unfolds without serious incidents: 'The right to protest is just as important as the right to vote'

Despite permits and routes often being decided at the last minute, nearly 410,000 people – 800,000 according to the CGT trade union – marched peacefully on Saturday across France, protesting the high cost of living, supporting high school students and defending civil liberties. Clashes broke out in Nantes, Rennes and Marseille at the end of the day, but they were nowhere near the scale of the events of October 17.

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Sanctioned Russian energy giant secretly funded US gas project, NYT reports

The gas project was part of an energy deal discussed by U.S. peace envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner during their September visit to the Kremlin, sources told the New York Times.

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Massive Ukrainian drone attack hits shopping center in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, locals say

MegaGRINN is the largest shopping complex in Belgorod, covering over 163,000 square meters and housing more than 200 shops. The center was closed and empty of visitors during the reported overnight at...

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Russia steps up election influence efforts in final stretch of midterms

Researchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups are renewing tactics they've used to sow distrust and discord in previous elections in the U.S. and around the world.

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I’ve covered Islamophobia for years. Trump’s GOP has taken it to a new level.

The shocking vilification of Muslims is one of the most troubling storylines of the midterms.

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Drought, fire and high diesel prices 'addin' up tough' for Oregon ranchers

Record diesel prices are kicking Western ranchers while they're down. Drought means they have to buy extra hay, and pay truckers extra to deliver it because of fuel price hikes.

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Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800 million settlement over sexual abuse claims

The 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse by clergy members and lay workers have all agreed to the settlement, according to an attorney for some of the plaintiffs.

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Ukraine strikes Russian titanium plant more than 1,400 kilometers from border, monitoring channel claims

Perm Krai Governor Dmitry Makhonin said at around 11 a.m. local time that 11 drones had been downed during a Ukrainian attack on the region.

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Thousands defy ban to protest in Milan, echoing French slogans

A peaceful march took place in the Italian city on Saturday, while clashes broke out in Turin, Bologna and Rome.

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Barack Obama rallies Michigan crowd for El-Sayed, saying he’s ‘fighting for real change’

Former president speaks to rapturous crowd of thousands in support of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate Barack Obama told a Detroit crowd on Saturday that Abdul El-Sayed was “fighting for change, real change, that will get money out of politics and put money in your pocket”, as he threw his weight behind the Democratic Senate candidate and the rest of the ticket on the first day of early voting in Michigan. Obama said in front of thousands of onlookers at Cass technical high school in Detroit that El-Sayed would “finish the job we started with the Affordable Care Act and guarantee quality, affordable healthcare to every single American”. Continue reading...

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Trump administration has pushed off 13% of Americans enrolled in food stamps

Stakeholders concerned more people at risk of food insecurity after One Big Beautiful Act took effect

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‘It’s magic’: scientists rediscover how to make ancient Roman colour-changing glass

Exclusive: Optical engineering that went into 1,600-year-old Lycurgus Cup has baffled experts for centuries The Romans’ proficiency in the art of glass-making has produced some of the wonders of antiquity, but few of their creations better a 1,600-year-old masterpiece which sits in the British Museum. Depending on where a light source is positioned, the Lycurgus Cup changes colour, from jade green under normal lighting to ruby red when lit from behind – an astonishing feat of optical engineering that has confounded historians and glass-makers for centuries. Continue reading...

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She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills

Cindy Banda faces mounting medical bills after battling breast cancer. Despite the single mother's positive outlook, the financial strain combined with the high cost of living is overwhelming.

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Brazil is a warning for the world

The return of Bolsonarism could mean the death of the Amazon. Other countries must take heed

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Obama, in Ohio, assails 'cruelty' and indecency from Trump and his allies in the midterm campaign

Obama targeted GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who has doubled down on an ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton.

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Blanche on Alaska suit: 'There could be a crime'

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Why Is the U.S. Accusing Canada of Election Interference?

The Trump administration says Canadian officials are trying to sway the midterm elections for Democrats. Prime Minister Mark Carney says those claims have “no merit.”

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To make AI morally good, tech companies are turning to religion. But some say it isn't that simple

Tech companies are increasingly turning to religion for guidance on developing ethical AI models. Executives are seeking input from various faith leaders, acknowledging that moral questions about AI can't be answered in labs alone.

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“Not all Cubans are MAGA”: The Cuban women who broke with the GOP

They are turning their backs on Trump—and finding each other along the way.

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Brazil votes in a tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff with US influence over Latin America at stake

Brazilians are choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a polarizing presidential election.

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Could the GOP lose Florida over data centers?

“Party labels are less important when it comes to our homes and way of life.”

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Ukraine disputes Elon Musk's claim that its military violated Starlink's terms of service

Serhii Beskrestnov, a defense technology adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said long-standing restrictions on the civilian system in Ukraine made such offensive use impossible.

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25 must-visit destinations for 2027, according to National Geographic | CNN

From Luxor, Egypt, to Baltimore, Maryland, these are the places National Geographic thinks you should visit in 2027, and why.

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Political hubris claims another victim – the NDP’s David Eby

Former Ontario premier David Peterson has gained some new company in the realm of snap election cautionary tales

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Iranians fear a possible return to all-out war as U.S. and Israeli elections approach

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a close vote Tuesday, says Iran's leadership must be eliminated. U.S. President Donald Trump vows to “finish the job” in Iran eight months after th...

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A Crash Course on NYC's 2026 Ballot Proposals

Bus lanes, bike lanes and outdoor dining galore.

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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado returns home from exile

María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, announced she returned home after more than 10 months in exile.

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49ers throw away perfect record as Falcons feast on mistakes, 23 straight points in 29-20 win

Seemingly everything went wrong for the San Francisco 49ers in an error-filled 29-20 loss to the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. S.F. enters its bye week 6-1.

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Georgia draws high-profile boosters to the campaign trail as candidates enter the homestretch

Several big names are hitting the campaign trail in Georgia in hopes of driving up turnout on their side as voters choose their next governor and decide whether to send Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff back to Washington.

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'You Can See Everything' surges with $19.5M at box office; 'Clayface' takes No. 1

DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with “Clayface,” landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

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3 mental health habits that may help your blood pressure

Exercising and eating a healthy diet are important. But your mindset may benefit your health, too.

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Please Advise! How Did Doerkson Win So Big? | The Tyee

He didn’t, says Dr. Steve. The NDP gave a master class in losing.

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Smith will be 'fine' as Australia returns to Cape Town

Australia returns to the scene of Sandpapergate for the third Test in Cape Town, with the series on a knife edge.

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Modi’s Plan to Stop India’s Protests

The Indian leader, facing a volatile youth uprising, appears to be deliberately drawing into the fray a political rival he’s beaten before.

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Mike Babcock has a winner in front of him, wiping the slate clean for once-ostracized coach

Oilers’ supreme talent and desperation for a championship are the perfect elixir for Babcock to work with

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Russian forces attack retail facility in Zaporizhzhya, fire breaks out

Russian forces attacked a retail facility in the city of Zaporizhzhya. The strike started a fire, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhya Oblast Defense Council.

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Trump Says Jewish Michiganders Who Vote For El-Sayed 'Should Be Ashamed'

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Vikings survive Colts, overcome offensive struggles to improve to 6-0

The Vikings needed a fourth-quarter touchdown from T.J. Hockenson and a late Harrison Smith interception to hold off Indianapolis and remain unbeaten.

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Can protests in Europe bring about change?

People have been taking to the streets to demand action.

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Israeli air strike on Gaza City university kills three people

Two Israeli strikes hit students and security guards at the Islamic University in Gaza City.

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Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola delays campaign stops after car crash

Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries after a driver struck the car transporting group to campaign stop Mary Peltola, a Democrat who is running for Alaska ’s lone US Senate seat, and her family suffered minor injuries in a car crash while driving to a campaign stop on Saturday, her campaign said. The family was on its way to the Alaska Federation of Natives annual banquet when another vehicle crashed into the one transporting Peltola and her family, her campaign said in a statement on Sunday. Peltola required medical attention after the collision. Continue reading...

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Australia politics live: MPs to pay tribute to Helen Haines as parliament resumes; Hanson says One Nation cartoons ‘not going anywhere’

Follow live updates Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcast Politicians to sign ‘civility pledge’ following alleged attack on Haines The speaker of the house, Milton Dick, will call for civility in parliament today, and some politicians are expected to sign a “civility pledge”. I think there’s something really symbolic about the fact that Helen was [the first] federal MP to have signed this. It is a very simple thing. It just says in my political life. I pledge to act with honesty, respect, and compassion. For too long, women’s experiences of the health system haven’t received the attention they deserve. We’re determined to change that. We’re making practical changes that give women more choice, make health care more accessible and help save women thousands of dollars over their lifetimes. We want to make it easier for women to get

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U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads

Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

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Judge asked to compel Trump administration to disclose emails and texts about Kennedy Center plans

A list of records in the Kennedy Center's possession suggests that Trump has been in “near-constant contact” with the center's management, either directly or through intermediaries, plaintiffs' lawyer...

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Hundreds attend memorial service for teacher killed in Silver Rail shooting

Family members and close friends remembered Megan Lambert, the 25-year-old school teacher and volleyball coach, who dedicated her life to working with children.

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Brazil election live: Lula and Bolsonaro face off as Supreme Court extends voting hours

The runoff pits the leftist president ‌against right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Understanding What Went Wrong with Kano’s Water

Water in parts of Kano, Nigeria, is well known to be brownish and have an unpleasant odour. But why is this the case when funds have been allocated to improve water infrastructure? What impact does…

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Israeli strike on Gaza university kills three

'Over the past six days, 10 students and educators have been killed by the occupation's fire,' according to Gaza's education ministry.

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