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Trump says Russia agreed to supply millions of tons of diesel to US, global markets

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 9 that Russia had agreed to supply millions of tons of diesel fuel to the U.S. and global markets following a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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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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Pete Hegseth wants to livestream a snuff film

The Defense Secretary plans to telecast the military's first firing squad execution since 1945.

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US imposes sanctions on ICC, hours after Nobel award to former judge

The court rejected the US sanctions as an attack on international law and warned in a statement that 'history will judge this moment.'

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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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The Pentagon Gave $350 Million in Contracts to a Firm Closely Tied to a Senior Defense Department Official

The top Pentagon official left Alvarez & Marsal Capital after ProPublica started looking into his financial ties. The contracts with a related company are another example of firms close to the Trump a...

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Caught in the Crackdown: As Arrests at Anti-ICE Protests Piled Up, Prosecutions Crumbled

ProPublica and FRONTLINE found more than 300 protesters and bystanders who were arrested on charges like assaulting an immigration agent or interfering with law enforcement. Over and over, the accusat...

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'The Trump plan changed nothing': One year later, Gaza still lives in ruins, under bombs

Three years after the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, residents of the Palestinian territory continue to live among rubble. The plan brokered under the auspices of the American president on October 10, 2025 has stalled, and despite the ceasefire it provides for, Israel's campaign of destruction has continued.

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Rep. Max Miller's girlfriend was just indicted

A grand jury formally charged Jaclyn Alatrash, the congressman's partner of nearly two years, with grand theft.

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You’re Funding Trump’s New Ads

But will he ever pay you back?

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EXCLUSIVE: Friend of suspected FBI data thief says he warned 'crazy' teen not to hack bureau

A friend of the suspected thief of a massive cache of personal data from the FBI says he begged the teenager not to do it.

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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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Open letter to the US administration: The G20 invitation to Putin should come with conditions

The Trump administration recently announced that it has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to December's G20 summit in Miami. This invitation erodes the well-deserved isolation of Putin for his...

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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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FCC chief defers to Pentagon on airing US execution on TV networks

The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said on Friday that he would defer to the Pentagon on whether US networks could air a planned December 3 ‌military execution, which would be an unprecedented broadcast.

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

Trump says U.S. will obtain diesel from Russia, relaxing years of US pressure on Moscow to combat prices ahead of midterms

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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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How Donald Trump made America’s government dumber

DOGE was a huge missed opportunity

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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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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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How do human beings explain taking part in genocide? NAZA provides a chilling look | Omer Bartov

It’s easier to blame brutes and sadists for extreme violence. But as we see in the documentary, modern genocides are fueled by people who are uncomfortably recognizable

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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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Mullin says ICE didn’t know 5-year-old boy was in car when officer fired

Federal authorities said Oscar Belgal used his car to ram government vehicles and endanger officers.

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Why Is Kash Patel Planning to Visit Russia?

Democrats in Congress are asking the FBI director to cancel the reported trip.

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French Open winner ‌Mirra Andreeva will face Olympic champion and home favourite Zheng Qinwen in the China Open final after the Russian fourth seed eased past Nikola Bartunkova and unseeded Zheng overpowered Elise Mertens in Saturday's semi-finals.

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Trojans aim to prove they can stay poised amid constant pressure at packed Penn State

No. 19 USC visits Penn State for its "white-out" game as a slight underdog, seeking its first road win over the Nittany Lions and a breakthrough under pressure.

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Chance of dyed diesel lingering in tanks makes some farmers hesitant to accept Trump’s help | Arkansas Advocate

President Trump is allowing broader use of a tax-exempt fuel that powers farm equipment, in an attempt to ease the burden of rising diesel prices.

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How a local costume shop is competing with Spirit Halloween and Amazon this spooky season

Around Halloween, people have options — they can thrift their costumes, pull from their closets, or buy from retailers like Spirit Halloween and Amazon. Boston Costume's rental supervisor shares how the store has pivoted in recent years to keep up.

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Gen Z politicians who want to make a change grapple with parties that aren’t always ready for them | Arkansas Advocate

Almost 50 million Americans ages 18-29 will be eligible to vote in the November election, outgrowing the voter-eligible Gen Z population by 9 million since 2024, according to an April survey from CIRC...

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South Melbourne make history with Australia Cup win that could change the future too | Joey Lynch

South Melbourne defeat Melbourne Victory 4-3 on penalties (1-1 aet) to cap night of celebration and become first non-A-League club to win the cup * Sign up for Football Desk Australia: our newsletter from Jonathan Wilson It was remarkable. It was incredible. It featured the type of grandstand finish one dare not suggest as a possibility beforehand, lest you be dismissed for self-indulgence. And when South Melbourne emerged as champions of the Australia Cup after a heart-stopping penalty shootout, what was left was pure magic distilled into one of the great nights in the history of Australian domestic football. The reverberations of what unfolded at AAMI Park on Saturday night have the potential to linger for decades. Never before has a team from outside the A-League won the Australia Cup – until now. And not only has a team from outside the closed-shop top flight of Australian football now finally broken through this glass ceiling, but it’s Hellas that has done it. Continue reading...

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How big a deal is the red-dyed diesel directive? | Arkansas Advocate

How big of a deal is the red-dyed diesel directive announced by Donald Trump?

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The best source of protein is hiding in plain sight.

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2 Pedestrians Are Killed in a 5-Car Wreck in the Bronx

The driver, an 81-year-old man, failed to stop his car at a busy intersection and hit two other vehicles, according to the police.

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Election betting is booming as the midterms near. Do states have the power to curb it? | Arkansas Advocate

A growing number of state officials fear prediction markets are opening the door to a new era of gambling on elections — a practice many states have long prohibited.

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Over 10,000 gather for Dublin march supporting Palestine

Several thousand people have gathered in Dublin City centre for a national demonstration in support of Palestine.

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Death toll in Zaporizhzhia rises to 17, woman pulled alive from under rubble after over eight hours

The death toll from Russia's 10 October attack on Zaporizhzhia has risen to 17, including three children, as rescue workers continue searching the rubble of destroyed buildings.

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UN condemns Coco Gauff abuse and warns: ‘Black female athletes are being targeted’

The United Nations’ human rights office has condemned the racist abuse of Coco Gauff and called for solidarity to help push back against racism and sexism

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The Supreme Court is weighing an Intel 401(k) case as employers await new Labor Department rules on private investments in retirement plans.

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U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent to skip IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok

Bessent’s absence comes at a critical moment when benchmark Treasury yields have surged to their highest levels in nearly 25 years.

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UK, Germany vow pressure on Russia after Trump fuel deal

Britain and Germany have pledged to continue maintaining pressure on Russia through imposing sanctions, after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy diesel from Moscow.

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Latest Governor Polls: Election 2026 (Free Access)

See the latest polling in this year’s gubernatorial elections in California, New York and more.

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Where Phil Weiser, Victor Marx stand on the big issues in Colorado’s race for governor

The winner of the Nov. 3 election will replace term-limited Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, who leaves office early next year

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Emera’s bid for energy powerhouse, Weston family to buy U.K.’s Boots and Stelco’s exit from galvanized steel: Must-read business and investing stories

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Wallabies blown away by All Blacks blitz to retain Bledisloe Cup

Les Kiss’s side given second-half reality check in Auckland

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Singapore not ideal for sprints, say Hamilton and Verstappen

Singapore's Formula One circuit needs re-designing and lacks entertainment value for a sprint race, Saturday's sprint winner ‌Max Verstappen and runner-up Lewis Hamilton said after the 20-lap race involved little overtaking.

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Live Updates: Isaias Moves Inland as Weaker Storm After Lashing Gulf Coast

More than 800,000 people in Alabama, Florida and Georgia were without power as the storm churned north on Saturday.

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With Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkić sidelined, opportunity awaits Jaxson Hayes

Jaxson Hayes is embracing a “next-man-up mentality” as the Jazz adjust to Jusuf Nurkic’s foot injury.

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Letters to Sports: Chargers have a problem. Is it Justin Herbert?

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on the winless Chargers, USC and Lincoln Riley, the Dodgers and more.

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