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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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Exclusive: Senators blast Trump's plan to rig child deportation proceedings

"Under your plan," they wrote, the children’s attorneys work for the administration: "That is unacceptable."

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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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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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How Corruption Got This Bad

Over the course of decades, the Supreme Court has legalized behavior that is poisonous to a functioning democracy.

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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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Brazil court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro

Lula's campaign has alleged that the US tech giant is suppressing the incumbent president's online content. His party has filed complaints with the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

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'Help me!' Video of ICE violently detaining man who says he's U.S. citizen sparks outrage

A video of a Long Beach resident screaming that his arm is broken and begging for help as he is pinned to the ground by immigration agents has sparked outrage in the community.

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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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Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds

In the years after the 2010 BP oil spill, the number of fish in the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico dramatically declined.

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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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Trump administration holds up Patriot missiles for Ukraine

Delays in approving transfers from partner countries coincide with a worsening rupture between President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Ohio becomes midterm battleground after years of Republican wins

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Brisbane council to embrace early morning culture with new dawn plan

The council is encouraging residents to fill out a survey on their morning habits to help improve facilities and public transport options for early risers.

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Peralta, Caminero, Díaz lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series

Freddy Peralta threw 5 1/3 gritty innings, Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series to advance to the World Series for the third time in the franchise’s 29 seasons.

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Ex-husband of Steven Galloway’s accuser testifies in defamation trial

Woman refused to go to police after she told him that Galloway put his hands around her neck, ex-husband said in testimony

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Seoul vows 'resolute punishment' after North Korea threatens new border measures

South Korea on Tuesday vowed a stern response if North Korea acts on ‌threats to strengthen its military posture along the border, which have fueled tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

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Number of Britons arrested abroad in connection with drug smuggling has quadrupled in three years

Women and young people are increasingly affected.

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Child Safety not told of parents' neglect charges, before 8yo's death

The police officer said he would have assumed child safety workers would have monitored the child neglect case through the media.

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Valkyries’ run of Ballhalla brilliance ends as Dream dominate Game 2 of WNBA Finals

The Golden State Valkyries suffered their first-ever playoff loss at Chase Center, dropping Game 2 of the WNBA Finals 79-65 to the Atlanta Dream on Monday to even the series.

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Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near, poll finds

For Republicans, losing control of either chamber of the U.S. Congress could complicate Trump’s agenda in the last two years of his term.

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Young voters fear mass shootings like the one in Oregon, but that fear divides them on gun control

An Oregon school shooting comes weeks before midterms when young voters could break turnout records, but research shows shared fear doesn’t mean shared views on guns.

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Gold slips as investors weigh Fed rate outlook

Gold slipped in early Asian trade on Tuesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve policy decision next week for signals on interest rates and the broader outlook for monetary ‌policy.

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NDP Leader Eby vows not to use Wainwright tragedy for political gain

Eby’s promise follows criticism from the BC Conservatives

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Trump links French riots to immigration

President Trump has criticised Emmanuel Macron's decision to "keep borders open".

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James Carville Has Crude Warning For Women Working In Trump's White House

The Democratic pundit predicted a major purge if Republicans fall short in next month’s midterm elections.

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Mother says son's 'mood was different' after time at Alan Jones's farm

The mother of Complainant A has told a trial she "trusted" Alan Jones as a mentor to her young son before the veteran broadcaster allegedly indecently assaulted the 17-year-old schoolboy.

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Live: Curfews come into effect around France to combat looting

Curfews came into effect in cities across France, including Paris, Bordeaux, Nice and Lyon, as French police attempted to crack down on looting during protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has said that implementing a state of emergency is not out of the question. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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Activist investor Starboard builds stake in Solstice, urges focus on core business, FT reports

Activist investor Starboard Value has built a stake in Solstice Advanced Materials and is pushing the Honeywell spin-off to take steps to ‌lift its share price, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Technologies seen at Osaka Expo increasingly being put into practice

Technologies showcased at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, including a sheet of heart muscle cells made from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, are seeing growing practical applications.

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Man arrested over Haines attack previously complimented MP

ABC NEWS Verify has uncovered clues online as to the history of alleged Helen Haines attacker Brendan Nugent. His posting history reveals little evidence of malice towards the MP.

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In just minutes, tiny Wainwright hospital became scene of horrors and heroism

The small town’s 20-bed hospital transformed into something resembling a war-zone trauma centre

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Residents fight for anti-camping zone at 6th Street Bridge park

Residents on both sides of the L.A. River have raised concerns for months about the possibility of homeless encampments forming once the 6th Street Bridge park opens.

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China's September US soybean imports rebound from zero a year earlier, data shows

China imported 360,878 metric tons of US soybeans in September, up from zero a year earlier, as soybeans bought under ‌a deal to end last year's trade war continued to arrive at Chinese ports.

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Cristiano Ronaldo suspended for 30 days after quitting Portugal camp

On 30 September, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star walked out of an international camp before a training session at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.

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Latest Climate Report Warns of Major Upheaval to California Way of Life

The dire projections come from the state’s Climate Change Assessment, which analyzes the impacts of changing weather patterns on the nation’s most-populous state.

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Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann on Trump's approval rating hitting a record low

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a new poll putting President Trump's approval rating...

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Diamonds boosted by imminent return of vice-captain

Diamonds vice-captain Kate Moloney is on track to return from injury and give Australia a much-needed boost for the Constellation Cup.

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