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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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Tens of thousands of Lula supporters rally on eve of Brazilian election runoff

Nearly 159 million people to head to polls on Sunday in battle between leftwing incumbent and Flávio Bolsonaro Tens of thousands of supporters of Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have streamed on to Rio’s most famous beach for a giant protest they hope will propel him towards a historic election fightback against his far-right rival, Flávio Bolsonaro. Nearly 159m Brazilians will vote in the election’s runoff on Sunday, with the pair tied in the polls after Bolsonaro won the first round on 4 October by 47% to 45%. Continue reading...

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Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail

The 44th president appeared in Ohio on Saturday, kicking off a two-state swing with a rebuke of President Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor.

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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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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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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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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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Missouri's GOP has a new strategy to ban abortion—attack trans kids

Doctors in the state are fighting a deceptive ballot measure that imperils both abortion and trans rights.

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Ukraine says Starlink is back to normal after disruptions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that normal Starlink operating speeds were restored after more than a week of disruptions.

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Thousands protest in Italy despite heavy security

Meloni's hard-right government approved tough security measures and police carried out dozens of searches and arrests in advance of the planned rallies.

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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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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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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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Almost 283,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine identified by media investigation

Since Mediazona last updated the figures in early October, the names of 6,880 Russian soldiers were added to the list of those killed.

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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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Voters are begging Trump to end the war in Iran

70 percent now call it a top priority for the war to be over. Trump says Cuba is next.

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

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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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Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu gov’t days before election

Opposition figures join Tel Aviv protesters demanding an independent October 7 inquiry.

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A Fact-Check on Trump’s Election Claims

The president has spread false claims about ranked-choice systems, voting machines, vote counting and past results to question the integrity of elections.

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Blanche defends DoJ’s pre-emptive suit to block Alaska Senate results certification

US attorney general calls CNN ‘crazy’ for suggesting Trump’s attempt to overturn election could lead to January 6 repeat * Sign up for The Stakes 2026: your weekly guide to the US midterms Todd Blanche, Donald Trump’s attorney general, lashed out during an interview on Sunday while defending the justice department’s pre-emptive lawsuit to block certification of Alaska’s US Senate results if the GOP incumbent loses, calling a TV host’s question “crazy”. The testy repartee unfolded on CNN’s State of the Union over the DoJ’s unprecedented legal action, which alleges that there could be “voter confusion” due to two candidates named Dan Sullivan on Alaska’s ballot. Trump told reporters, “I’m the one that said do it” when asked about the suit. Continue reading...

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Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses

Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's suit over Alaska's Senate race in an interview on CNN. (Image credit: Alex Brandon)

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Takeda to seek Japan approval for gastric cancer drug next year

Takeda Pharmaceutical plans to seek regulatory approval in Japan next year for its gastric cancer drug, after it extended overall survival and delayed disease ‌progression in a late-stage study, a company executive told Reuters.

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Michael Carrick on his future as Manchester United manager after teams loss

Michael Carrick accepts responsibility for Manchester United's loss to Bournemouth and insists he remains committed.

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A funeral, a melee and gunfire: Neighbors recount chaos outside Baltimore church

A memorial service meant to lay a loved one to rest in Overlea on Saturday instead ended in a heated quarrel that erupted into gunfire and left one person shot.

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Incumbent congressional candidates skip Alaska Native convention’s forum | Alaska Beacon

Democrat Mary Peltola used the forum to criticize a new Trump lawsuit and incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan’s record.

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Live: Antonelli on pole with chance to become F1 world champion

Italian Kimi Antonelli has his first chance to seal the Formula 1 drivers' championship, needing a win and other results to go his way. Follow live.

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Jewellery, tableware and a cherub in fight over Titanic artefacts

A company that holds exclusive salvage rights to the Titanic shipwreck wants to auction 100 artefacts. The US says no.

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He walked into hospital for back pain treatment. He was dead 21 hours later

Leo Barraclough died in Caboolture hospital just 21 hours after he walked into emergency seeking back pain treatment.

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Le Pen casts herself as protector of France as troubles swirl

The front-runner ahead of the 2027 presidential election is under pressure to reassure voters as turmoil grips France.

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Israel’s election may disappoint everyone, as Brussels and Washington face a hard reckoning with a more ‘centrist’ leader

It’s comforting to imagine an Israeli government formed by anyone left of Benjamin Netanyahu will steer instinctively towards international expectations. But a more centrist Israeli government, like any elected government anywhere, will operate within the political space created by the policy priorities and the empathetic capacity of its voters. There isn’t much room for Palestinians.

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Trump Says US Has Two Different Sets of Intelligence on Iran

There are “two very different sets of intelligence reports” on Iran, President Donald Trump says in remarks to reporters before boarding Air Force One.

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How Nathan Fielder's cringe-comedy career led him to Elizabeth Holmes

Meet Nathan Fielder, the comedian who went toe-to-toe with Elizabeth Holmes in the wild new documentary "You Can See Everything."

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Good mood among fans attending the first NFL game in Paris, a day after protests and clashes

A day after more mass protests and clashes in Paris, the atmosphere was jovial and upbeat among American football fans attending the NFL’s first game in France.

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Valkyries found a formula for beating the Dream. Game 5 will put it to the test

The Golden State Valkyries tied the WNBA Finals at two games apiece by playing their most complete defensive game yet. Their ability to limit Angel Reese is becoming the key factor in this series.

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Amazon Holiday Beauty Event: Shop up to 40% off Medicube, Tarte, Clinique and more

During the two-week sale, you can save up to 40% on Medicube, Round Lab, Olay and more.

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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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Blanche defends DOJ lawsuit blocking Alaska Senate results if Republican loses

Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's suit over Alaska's Senate race in an interview on CNN.

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She reported rape and abuse. She felt betrayed by the prosecutor's office | Cascadia Daily News

Handling of sexual assault cases can amplify trauma in survivors as they make their way through legal system

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Trump Turns His GOP Booty Talk Into An Utterly Bizarre Brag: 'You Know The Word...'

The president seasoned his backside salute for the senator by talking about his “tremendous impact” on the race.

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First passengers to use new Sydney airport praise 'seamless' experience

Western Sydney International Airport opened on Sunday with many of the passengers on the first flight to the Gold Coast also making the trip back.

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Riyadh airport reopens despite renewed Houthi threats

Saudi Arabia said its main airport resumed operations at two terminals even as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis vowed to keep striking the facility, which they called a "military target".

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Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns to Venezuela

The Nobel Peace Prize recipient's decision comes after US forces captured long-time president Nicolás Maduro in January this year, with the Trump administration leading efforts to open up the country's oil reserves.

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Storms set to bring flash flooding, large hail to south-east Queensland

Storms are forecast across Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast this morning with another round possible in the afternoon and early evening.

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Brazil votes in tight runoff between Lula and Bolsonaro

Brazilians voted in a tight runoff that could move the nation sharply right, bringing it closer to the U.S. amid a broader conservative shift across the region.

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