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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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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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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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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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'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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Zelensky appeals to US lawmakers for answers as White House turns on Kyiv

"We want to understand what is happening, why it's happening, and where all this is heading," Zelensky told a bipartisan group of U.S. senators and representatives.

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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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What a Ken Paxton Senate Win Could Mean for Federal Anti-Abortion Efforts

As Texas attorney general, Paxton has advanced anti-abortion policy in his home state and prevailed where others have failed. Allies who’ve witnessed his victories see an opening to keep moving their...

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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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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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Alberta voters reject a move toward independence in referendum backing Canadian unity

Voters in Canada's oil-rich province of Alberta have rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, results showed early Tuesday, delivering a victory for supporters of Canadian unity.

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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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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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Rashida Tlaib demands arrest of Israeli soldier linked to Hind Rajab death

US lawmaker says that government must arrest Israeli commander allegedly responsible for attack while he is in the US.

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Voters in Oil-Rich Alberta Reject Leaving Canada

Residents of the province were asked if they wish to remain in Canada or to hold another vote on breaking away, in a referendum that left both sides unhappy.

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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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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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'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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Most Americans think Trump is using presidency to enrich himself, poll finds

Poll finds 66% of Americans think Trump is using position for monetary gain as his approval rating hits a new low Most Americans think Donald Trump is using the presidency to enrich himself, according to a new poll, as the US president’s approval rating falls to a new low ahead of November’s midterm elections. A new Washington Post-ABC poll put Trump’s approval rating at 33% as he continues to crisscross the country as part of his campaign blitz for embattled Republicans. Continue reading...

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Hungary blocks next step in EU membership bids of Ukraine, Moldova, no explanation given

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I'm Gen Z and thought retirement was the goal. My 86-year-old grandfather changed my mind.

My grandfather is 86 and still works as a doctor after 60 years. His commitment has inspired me to rethink retirement.

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Shona Stevens: Man to stand trial over murder in Scotland in 1994

A man is to stand trial over the murder of a woman in North Ayrshire more than 30 years ago.

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Nasdaq futures fall as oil prices jump, key earnings loom

Nasdaq 100 futures slipped on Tuesday, pressured by ‌renewed weakness in AI-linked stocks and a rebound in oil prices, as investors braced for major corporate earning reports.

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Trust in Zelensky Jumps to 57% After Diesel Deal and US Pressure

The institute conducting the poll says the increase may reflect a “rally-around-the-flag” effect after pressure from Washington, but warns it may not last.

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For Sikhs in Mass., there's hard work in balancing assimilation with cultural traditions

With just a few thousand members, the Sikh community in Massachusetts is small compared to other parts of the country. To preserve culture amid the forces of assimilation — and the pressures to confor...

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Gilt market catches up with peers as investor worries over Budget ease

UK bonds were initially hard hit after onset of Iran war but have since outperformed G7 economies as traders’ concerns shift to France

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Do not worry too much about European gas prices

Wholesale values have hit new highs this year but the pain should be transitory

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COMIC: Backpacking teaches artist lessons in patience, trust and friendship

Comic artist Dabin Han shares how backpacking as a novice has helped her push through discomfort and allowed her to make new friends across the country.

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Australian MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after car attack

Australian MP Helen Haines lost a leg and remains in critical condition after a car attack outside her office.

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UK to deploy Typhoon jets to help defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks

Ministry of Defence says warplanes will operate in 'defensive role' and not be used to attack Yemeni group.

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France imposes curfews after weekend violence, but is it too much or too little?

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 20: We look at reactions from the French press after President Emmanuel Macron's government announces a curfew in parts of the country. Is it too much or not enough? We also look at what the foreign press from Britain, Germany and the US are saying about the weekend's violence. Meanwhile, the Italian press react to violent looting and destruction of property in Italy as the government there mulls sending in 500 armed troops.

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Mexico revamps aviation regulator following US safety audit

Mexico plans to strengthen its civil aviation regulator with more money, staff and fresh policy planning as it addresses deficiencies that were flagged by US authorities in an audit, which could jeopardize the country's top ‌safety rating.

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Richard Riehle, character actor best known for ‘Office Space,’ dies at 78

He racked up more than 400 film and television credits in a screen career spanning more than 40 years.

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What makes a good life?

Plus: a biography and a biographer

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AI takes on great experiment in self-rule

The leading AI companies are creating a national self-governing structure.

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Poland has no Patriot missiles left for Ukraine, Sikorski says

Sikorski said that the shortage of missiles had worsened after the attacks on Iran.

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Erik ten Hag accuses Cristiano Ronaldo of ‘letting down’ Manchester United

Former manager claims club broke promises made to him

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Australia retain Rose Bowl with 40-run T20 win over New Zealand

* Australia 167-7; New Zealand 127-8 | Australia win by 40 runs * Ashleigh Gardner blasts 84 from 45 balls to set strong target Australia have retained the Rose Bowl with a comfortable 40-run victory in the Twenty20 International against New Zealand at North Sydney Oval. Led by a blazing 84 from vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner, Australia scored a competitive 167-7 and held New Zealand to 8-127 on Tuesday night, claiming a 2-0 lead in the three-match series with the remaining game on Thursday. Continue reading...

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Get a peek at the big stars and buzzy projects showcased at Envelope Insiders Live

The creatives behind 'Furious,' 'Love Story,' 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' and 'Tenzing' joined us for a day of food, wine and great conversations. Take a look inside.

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Trump praises Elon Musk's 'incredible generosity' over $10 billion SpaceX stock pledge for kids

Elon Musk and Trump have a rocky relationship, but on Monday, the president called the SpaceX CEO a "legendary friend."

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FBI investigates misuse of medical records after alleged sexual abuse of child by classmate

Authorities examine potential Hipaa breach after Louisiana hospital counselor shared information with pre-school principal, her sister-in-law

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Italy's Meloni to boost police arrest powers in response to weekend riots

Italy will approve new security measures on Tuesday targeting minors, politicians said, after days of unrest that ‌have seen demonstrators clash with police, loot shops and vandalise property.

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Musk to gift SpaceX shares to American children

The billionaire’s gift could be worth roughly $10.8 billion and amount to approximately 1% of Musk’s current SpaceX holdings.

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Giving £2 a day to people in the Amazon helps protect rainforest, pilot project finds

Researchers say almost 90% of participants in unconditional basic income scheme in Peru adopted environmentally beneficial practices

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Albanians set fire to government buildings and clash with riot police in latest protests

Demonstrators in Albania have set fire to government buildings and banks, smashed shop windows during the latest clashes with police as they demand the prime minister's resignation.

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