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US delaying Patriot missiles already paid for under NATO initiative, Zelensky says

Zelensky has appealed to Washington repeatedly, making the case for additional Patriot missiles as Russia intensifies strikes against Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure.

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He Tried to Set Limits on His State’s School Vouchers. Billionaires Helped Bankroll a Campaign to Unseat Him.

A high-ranking Republican had wanted only to curb the unchecked growth of West Virginia’s voucher program, not destroy it. In the ensuing backlash, three PACs — affiliated with the Koch family and Jef...

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Citing ProPublica, Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Help U.S. Citizens Sue ICE for Wrongful Detentions

We recently reported that more than 500 American citizens have been detained by immigration agents. Now House members are moving to make it easier for those detained to seek justice through the courts...

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This Cybersecurity Agency Is Supposed to Protect U.S. Elections. Officials Fear It’s Been Compromised by Trump.

DHS appointees made an unusual request of its agency that protects election systems: Secretly acquire a voting machine and hack it. Though not acted on, the request shows how the Trump administration...

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'It's significant': Ukraine fears US is withholding allied-funded air defense supplies to pressure Kyiv

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has yet to approve the transfer of a significant batch of Patriot interceptor missiles for Ukraine, Ukrainian officials and military officers told the Kyiv Independ...

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Trump's voter raids have begun

Federal agents launched raids and arrests on Monday against a list of 20,000 Californians, based on unverified voter fraud claims.

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Big Tech will not broadcast your dissent

Silicon Valley can't help influencing protests and elections—with AI regulation on the line.

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Man who heckled Abdul El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show

Thomas Teepell, who worked for Republican senator, demanded El-Sayed disavow Muslim Brotherhood A man who heckled Democratic candidate for Senate Abdul El-Sayed and demanded he disavow the Muslim Brotherhood at a Michigan townhall is a former aide to the Republican senator Josh Hawley, according to congressional staff records. At the event on Saturday, an attendee who gave his name only as “Tommy” shouted from the crowd, asking whether El-Sayed would disavow the movement. El-Sayed answered: “Sure, yeah, absolutely,” then turned the question around, asking whether the man assumed he wouldn’t. Continue reading...

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What Russia's doing to Ukraine is 'fine,' Trump says

"Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine. They haven't been doing much," Trump said, hours after a Russian drone strike in a public park killed six people, including two children.

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Border czar Tom Homan says Rep. Ilhan Omar could be denaturalized depending on investigation

The federal probe into Omar’s immigration status involves family text messages and seized personal items.

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Exclusive: Secret pay-for-play text rocks Trump White House

The text is a key piece of evidence in the White House's probe of a missing Kennedy Center donation.

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Abdul-El Sayed turns a question about the Muslim Brotherhood into a viral moment in Michigan’s Senate race

How an Abdul El-Sayed Opponent Handed Him a Campaign Highlight

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Federal agents respond to a reported shooting at a mosque in Columbus, Ohio, officials say

Authorities say federal agents responded Monday to a report of a shooting Monday at a mosque in Columbus, Ohio.

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A Kelvin wave raised sea levels on the West Coast. More are coming

A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.

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Donald Trump finally gets his wish to be Vladimir Putin's BFF

Together at last.

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Trump Tries to Ban Jack Smith Testimony as BBC Lawsuit Implodes

The BBC has subpoenaed Jack Smith as part of Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the media company.

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Ignore the doomsayers. American democracy is in good shape

Its resilience rests not on politicians’ restraint but on the robustness of institutional arrangements, writes Frances Lee

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Kohen Wiley Shooting ‘Was Justified,’ Mississippi AG Says

The police shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley as he sat in his mother’s lap in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia, Miss., in June “was justified,” Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s…

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Trump and Putin claim French protests are evidence of 'migrant chaos' and 'Europe's decline'

The MAGA movement and the Kremlin, along with European far-right groups, described the demonstrations in France as a consequence of immigration and the decline of 'Western civilization,' while other observers saw them as a sign of the Macron era's twilight.

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Elon Musk Says He’ll Give Every Child In America One SpaceX Share Next Year

Musk’s announcement came hours after he reacted to Anthropic’s plan to dedicate 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund by urging it to give shares to the public instead.

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US gave us no warning of Russian strikes on Kyiv power plants, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president accuses Washington of ‘denial of reality’ in ongoing row with Trump over apparent support for Moscow Ukraine did not receive a warning from the US about an impending Russian missile attack on Sunday evening, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said, reviving concerns that Washington is withholding intelligence in order to bully Kyiv into capitulating to Moscow. Yuri Ihnat, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force, said on television on Monday morning that Ukraine had not received a warning before a Russian missile barrage hit power plants in Kyiv at around 11pm. Earlier, a Ukrainian government official had told the Guardian the US had not warned the capital about the impending missile strike. Continue reading...

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Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection

Trump said in a post on social media that Netanyahu "has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran."

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is grappling with the implications of recent Washington moves benefiting Russian President Vladimir Putin, including waiving U.S. sanctions on Moscow and signin...

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Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones at Russia, setting oil facilities ablaze

The air strike, one of Ukraine's largest in the war, comes amid rising tensions between Kyiv and Washington.

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Retired pilot helps historical society buy Neil Armstrong's boyhood home for tours

A former military pilot has stepped up to preserve Neil Armstrong's boyhood home in Ohio. Ken Schreiber was inspired by Armstrong's legacy as the first man to walk on the moon and decided to buy the house after learning it was for sale.

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US President Donald Trump blamed immigrants for the unrest in France, claiming Paris would soon become a ‘Muslim city’.

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From glowing plants to purple leaves, the signals empower farmers to quickly detect diseases and pests, reducing the need for widespread chemical use.

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Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course

The Trump administration wants to turn a historic public golf course into championship links. Despite a judge's order, hundreds of trees were cut down to make way for the renovation.

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With 2 weeks until midterms, analysts say Dems still on track to win US House majority • West Virginia Watch

The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter predicts Democrats will gain a net of 10 to 20 House seats in the Nov. 3 elections.

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Con man who fleeced millions of dollars dies in self-declared 'kingdom'

Con man Noah Musingku fleeced millions of dollars from people through his Ponzi scheme before fleeing to his hometown where he declared himself king.

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Barber denies heroism over Haines attack, hails person who sat in front of car

Father and Wangaratta business owner Ricky Jefferies was one of the first on scene when MP Helen Haines was critically injured but says he wasn't a hero.

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A new Trader Joe’s will welcome Salt Lake County shoppers this week

A new Trader Joe’s is opening in West Jordan this week and will be the company's 10th location in Utah.

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Gangs in Haiti target foreign troops in the biggest attack since a new force began operations | CNN

Gangs in Haiti opened fire on an armored vehicle over the weekend, leaving four soldiers from El Salvador unaccounted for in the first major attack since an international gang suppression force began...

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A bitter Michigan Senate race rattles Jewish and Muslim voters already on edge over the war in Gaza

Michigan’s closely contested Senate race has become deeply personal for some voters.

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Killing of former anti-graft prosecutor a grim milestone in Guatemala's political violence

The assassination at the weekend of anti-graft lawyer Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa, who made powerful enemies by taking on Guatemala's elite, marks one of the most significant political killings in the country in recent decades, renewing concerns about the vulnerability of those who fight corruption in ‌Central America.

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GLP-1 injections recalled nationwide. See affected products

These GLP-1 injections have been recalled nationwide. Here's the affected medication and reasoning behind the recall.

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Police investigate discharge of pepper spray at Crofton High School dance

Anne Arundel County schools officials said they have identified the student who discharged pepper spray at a dance at Crofton High School over the weekend.

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Merz Vows to Tap German Economic Strength to Revive Investments

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe had the ability to harness its strength and overcome economic malaise as he reinforced his plan to boost investment in areas such as artificial intelligence and overhaul Germany’s social welfare system.

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1 dead, 2 hurt in Franklintown as Baltimore reels from string of shootings

One man died and two others were injured in a shooting in Northwest Baltimore on Monday afternoon.

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A blue-collar bellwether weighs ousting longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine

Voters in Lewiston helped propel Collins to victory in her last election. Some are ready for a change, but others are wary of losing Collins’ sway in the Senate.

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Trump calls judge overseeing East Potomac Park legal battle ‘a crazed lunatic’

The president wants to turn the popular national park in D.C. into a high-end golf course.

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What to Know About the Search for Amelia Earhart’s Plane

A satellite image sent researchers to a remote Pacific atoll, but their findings brought no resolution to the decades-old search. Here’s what to know.

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Indian court extends detention of ‘Cockroach' leaders

The extension of the custody of the CJP activists comes amid a crackdown on near daily protests against the government.

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Politics Insider: The final push for unity – or separation

Albertans vote today on whether to remain in Canada or begin the process of pursuing separation

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These Wayzata high schoolers help deliver donated food to hungry Minnesotans

Four Wayzata High students have donated more than 12,000 pounds of food to people in need. They hope to expand their work while inspiring others to help out.

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Trump order sets up new women’s health research initiative at NIH, White House task force | Alaska Beacon

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday establishing a Women’s Health Division within the National Institutes of Health.

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