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Nobel Peace Prize: Navanethem Pillay, a tireless advocate for international justice

The 85-year-old South African judge, who notably served on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in the 1990s, recently chaired the United Nations Human Rights Council's Commission of Inquiry, which determined that a 'genocide' was taking place in Gaza.

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Explore Financial Disclosures From President Trump and 1,600 of His Appointees - ProPublica

Use this database to explore potential conflicts of interest for President Donald Trump and his team. The documents disclose positions officials have held outside government, their assets and their de...

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Nobel peace laureate Pillay condemns US sanctions on ICC

South African judge and human rights advocate Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay denounced on Saturday sanctions announced by the United States against the International Criminal Court. Pillay, who once sat on the ICC, made the remarks a day after being awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize.

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As Trump’s Wall Closes in, DHS Intimidates a Border Tribe With Surveillance, Masked Agents and Drones

For decades, the Tohono O’odham Nation collaborated with DHS to stave off a border wall. Despite their cooperation, the Trump administration is barreling forward with a project that would divide their...

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Exclusive: 'It felt like a trap.' How Ukraine was blindsided by Trump's Putin pivot

When U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner told Ukraine's delegation on Oct. 9 that President Donald Trump was preparing to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, the Ukrainians struggled to...

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ICE agents in the US are chasing Haitians: 'No one goes out anymore, the streets and churches are deserted, people are afraid of being arrested'

Since the end, on July 27, of a protective status that had allowed Haitians to reside in the United States, 350,000 of them have faced the threat of deportation by federal immigration authorities. Many no longer dare to leave their homes.

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Pentagon raises official toll of troops killed during war with Iran to 21

The Post exclusively reported last month that the numbers of service members lost was greater than what the Pentagon was reporting in its public database.

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Darline Graham opposes Chinese manufacturing. Her husband’s job relies on it.

The senator and sister of the late Lindsey Graham has said the U.S. must “stop depending on Communist China for things America can make ourselves.”

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Trump tries—yet again—to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook

The president continues to threaten the central bank's independence to benefit himself.

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Major fire reported at oil terminal linked to Russia's Novoshakhtinsk refinery after suspected drone strike

ASTRA also reported damage to a residential building in Rostov-on-Don's Donskaya Sloboda complex, identifying its location through footage posted by residents. It remained unclear what struck the buil...

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Ukraine will keep targeting Russian oil refineries despite Trump's diesel deal with Putin – FT

Kyiv has no plans to halt long-range drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure following Washington's decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports, a senior Ukrainian official has told...

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The airport in the Saudi capital has been attacked again, officials say

The airport in Saudi Arabia's capital has been attacked again, according to two regional officials. They say the Riyadh airport has been evacuated and air traffic has stopped.

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David Flippo has close ties to accused fraudster whose company spent lavishly on his behalf

Arizona Land Reserve, which the Nevada Republican listed as one of his biggest assets on his financial disclosure, cut $50,000 checks to conservative groups that endorsed him.

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Russian guided bombs hit Zaporizhzhia apartment building, killing 4, injuring 4

The attack came a day after Russian guided aerial bombs struck residential areas of Zaporizhzhia on Oct. 9, killing at least one person and injuring seven others, including a child, according to regio...

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Margaret Hamilton, whose software sent humans to the moon, dies at 90

Hamilton was in her early thirties when she led the team of software engineers that powered NASA's Apollo missions. She later said, "There was no choice but to be pioneers."

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Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize after long career of investigating war crimes

International human rights lawyer Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The Nobel Committee said it chose her as “institutions of international law are under political attack.” Hours later,...

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Trump says U.S. to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms

Trump says the U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of U.S. pressure on Moscow, to combat prices before midterms. He said he struck the deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call.

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Pope Leo declares death penalty 'inadmissible' as his native US plans to livestream execution

Pope Leo XIV has declared capital punishment "inadmissible.” He has penned a social media post for the World Day Against the Death Penalty, as his native United States announced plans to livestream an execution by firing squad.

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New York Plans Stronger Sports Betting Regulation to Curb Gambling Addiction

The New York State Gaming Commission announced plans to require online sportsbooks to beef up user protections. The move follows reporting by ProPublica and others that raised questions about how apps...

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Zelenskyy furious as Trump announces deal to buy Russian diesel

President says deal essential to lower US fuel prices but move set to create fresh crisis with Ukraine and Nato allies * US politics – live updates Donald Trump was on a fresh collision course with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European allies on Friday after a stunning agreement to buy Russian diesel, upending years of US and western pressure on the Kremlin to end its four-and-a-half year war against Ukraine. Zelenskyy reacted furiously to Trump’s announcement of the deal with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, calling it “absolutely terrible” and “not fair and not honest”. Continue reading...

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Trump says Ukraine should get a new president as he blames Zelenskyy for US diesel prices

Former President Donald Trump says Ukraine needs a new leader, suggesting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hasn't done enough to end the war with Russia.

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A sliver of meadow and trees on the edge of Yosemite has become an unlikely battleground over whether development is allowed in national parks

A developer wants to build a short road in the park for his planned resort. Opponents say it would set a terrible precedent.

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Why Does Gavin Newsom Keep Helping the Oligarchs?

In opposing the California wealth tax and helping push through the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger, the governor is doing the bidding of billionaires.

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Ken Paxton Caught Using Taxpayer Funds for Hundreds of Vacations

Only one in six trips had anything to do with work.

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Opinion | Want to Avoid Another Jan. 6? Defeat These Republicans.

The 2028 election is on the ballot right now.

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Donald Trump has once more lashed out at Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying he should be replaced

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Dan McClellan has devoted his career to fighting misinformation. Here's why he appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast, which he called a “purveyor of misinformation” and “hateful ideologies.”

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Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at UK zoo

A man has died after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, police say.

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Hurricane Isaias kills at least four, leaves thousands without power in US

Four people are dead and about 800,000 in south-eastern US states are without power after Hurricane Isaias made landfall, weakening to a post-tropical cyclone.

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A Stranger Claimed My Grandpa Was Haunting Her House. The Details Were Too Eerie To Ignore.

"The emailer said her young kids complained about a scary-looking ghost that appeared in the back bedroom."

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Kash Patel’s Slap Shot

The F.B.I. director’s hockey team, the Dons, faced their rivals in a beer league. With rogue slap shots and hovering security agents, Patel was in the zone—or, at least, next to it.

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After Hurricane Isaias, neighbors reckon with damage to their homes in Pensacola | Alabama Reflector

Pensacolians picked up sticks and swept fallen leaves and pine needs from their driveways, sidestepping downed power lines and analyzing how to remove fallen trees hours after Hurricane Isaias came to town.

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US Senate Dems demand apology from Chuck Grassley to Jack Smith for attacks at hearing • Ohio Capital Journal

The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee is demanding his colleagues apologize to former special counsel Jack Smith after Missouri Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt launched false accusations…

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ICE targets Hong Kong exiles in US despite deportation protections

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You’re sexually assaulted. You report. And police make you the suspect.

Police unleash a slew of interrogation techniques meant for criminal suspects on vulnerable people.

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Aaron Sorkin explains the provocative ending of his Facebook film

"The Social Reckoning" writer and director Aaron Sorkin breaks down the surprising ending of his new Facebook film. Spoilers ahead!

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In Silicon Valley, AI founders cheer Trump’s calls for the industry to police itself on safety

At Tech Week in San Francisco, venture capitalists and AI founders have been ebullient about the White House's hands-off approach to AI regulation.

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Off-duty ICE agent arrested in Fresno, shot by man who feared for his safety

Off-duty immigration agent David Gonzalez was arrested after police say he assaulted a 72-year-old man, who shot him in apparent self-defense.

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Russia Lifts Ban on Diesel Exports as Part of Trump-Putin Deal

Russia partially lifted its ban on diesel exports, allowing 500,000 metric tons of fuel to reach international markets following an agreement between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, according to a Russian government statement.

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‘Dead in the water’: How FAFSA can shut LGBTQ+ young adults out of college

The federal financial aid form requires parental financial information for most undergraduate students. That can derail plans for higher education for estranged LGBTQ+ youth.

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Should you get a high-dose flu vaccine? Here’s what experts recommend.

New research suggests high-dose flu vaccines may offer added protection for people 65 and older with lung conditions.

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Bass-led turnout surge crashes meeting to replace L.A. homeless outreach agency

A meeting to choose a new agency to guide L.A.'s homeless services broke down when more than 1,500 people sought to vote on the matter online.

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Ulster overcome slow start to claw back draw against Munster

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Russia partially lifts ban on diesel exports after Trump-Putin deal

Effective Oct. 10, the Russian government will permit the sale of 500,000 tons of diesel to foreign markets. Moscow previously banned diesel exports in July in response to Ukrainian strikes.

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Hundreds at FedEx Demand End of Weapons Pipeline for Palestine Genocide

Saying “Fed Up with FedEX,” Bay Area student, labor, political, and religious groups object to Oakland Airport’s use for arms shipments.

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South Melbourne stuns Melbourne Victory to claim Australia Cup

NPL side South Melbourne stuns A-League's Melbourne Victory at a packed AAMI Park, winning an historic Australia Cup title on penalties.

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Nvidia in talks to invest further in Reflection AI or buy it, FT reports

Nvidia is in talks to deepen its investment in open-source startup Reflection AI or acquire it, the ‌Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.

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Opinion | We Had Questions About A.I. Joseph Gordon-Levitt Had Answers.

The actor takes Times Opinion to the United Nations to explore what’s at stake with A.I.

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Piastri caught up in last-lap crash with teammate in Singapore GP sprint

Oscar Piastri shrugs off a last-lap collision with McLaren teammate Lando Norris that knocks him out of the Singapore F1 Grand Prix sprint race.

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