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The federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar aims to build a case to strip her of her U.S. citizenship and ultimately deport her, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the probe

Authorities have subpoenaed members of the Democratic congresswoman’s family as part of a broader look at their immigration paperwork.

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Editorial: Donald Trump is helping Russia win the war

It's already been said many times that the U.S., under President Donald Trump, was turning its back on Ukraine. But the past few days show something worse than abandonment: Trump is now actively help...

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Voters near data centers are ditching the GOP in droves

Most data centers are being built in red, rural areas. They're pushing voters to the left.

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A new generation of activists is leading the American left's socialist awakening

Galvanized by figures like Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani, a new left is on the rise in the United States, attracting many young people. Candidates from this movement, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America hope to win decisive races in the November 3 midterm elections.

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How Rep. Max Miller and his lawyer try to silence foes

Court filings and cease-and-desist letters reveal their aggressive legal tactics.

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These Children’s Deaths Were Preventable. Their Parents Prayed Instead of Seeking Medical Care.

For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care. Since 2015, at least 15 children have died of tr...

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Breaking: Starlink service in Ukraine 'restored,' Defense Ministry source says

SpaceX, the owner of Starlink, implemented speed restrictions on Oct. 14 without warning.

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DOJ issues subpoenas in probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to family members

The subpoenas were sent just days before federal agents searched the progressive ‘squad’ member’s home.

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Violent anti-government protests erupt in Albania's capital

Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Tirana on Wednesday to demand better university conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Over several hours, police deployed water cannons and tear gas as demonstrators attacked government offices and set fire to multiple buildings.

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Pennsylvania doctors are seeing what measles can do to previously healthy, unvaccinated kids

The virus is proving it can attack multiple organs, including the gut, liver, lungs and brain, even in children who were previously healthy.

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Zelensky says ‘people will die’ because of Starlink decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned there could be dire consequences after his government reported that its air defense mechanisms had been mired by unannounced limitations on SpaceX sate…

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Exclusive | White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam

Zacharia has previously referred to herself as a lawyer in public appearances.

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Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any o...

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Zelensky says he feels betrayed over Trump-Russia deal

"It's painful when President Trump chooses one ‌side, not our ⁠side," Zelensky said in an interview with British host Piers Morgan.

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Trump Says the Border Is Secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Keeps Declaring an Emergency.

Since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott first declared an emergency at the border in 2021, he’s renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times. The proclamation has greatly expanded his powers without goi...

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Sally Rooney books can't be sold in UK due to support for Palestine Action, publisher says

'To sell a writer's work and not be able to pass on earnings is an unconscionable situation,' publisher Faber said of the decision.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle Reportedly Threatening Trump Family With Burn Book

“Kimberly knows where the bodies are buried,” one source said.

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Frustrated by Losses in the Courts, Missouri Republicans Want to Change How Top Judges Are Selected

For 86 years, Missouri has held on to a nonpartisan system of selecting its top judges. But after the state Supreme Court overruled the GOP’s redistricting push, some Republican lawmakers are calling...

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Women trust AI less—but no one's asking them

Men are disproportionately likely to be approached as AI experts, Harvard researchers found.

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DOJ Begs Judge to Ignore Hegseth as She Considers Making Him Testify

A federal judge wants Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain all his anti-trans posts on social media. The Justice Department is asking her to pretend the posts don’t exist.

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Israeli firm’s digital ads enabling installation of ‘zero-click’ spyware, researchers say

Discover-Tech’s Controlium software lets clients mass-profile internet users then covertly hack targets, say researchers at University of Toronto An Israeli advertising agency has been serving millions of online adverts that allow “zero-click” spyware to be used against targets, researchers at a Canadian university have said. Citizen Lab, a digital investigations research unit at the University of Toronto, said it believed dozens of devices at the Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera had been compromised by spyware delivered through ads run by Discover-Tech, which describes itself as a specialised digital advertising agency. Continue reading...

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For some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate

Defense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.

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Brazil’s President Lula Accuses Meta of Helping His Right-Wing Opponent

With a narrow presidential election looming, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his allies claim Meta is trying to give his right-wing rival an advantage.

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Union leader quoted in Maine Senate attack ad sends ‘cease and desist’ to GOP PAC

The ad quotes a union official slamming Democrat Troy Jackson’s healthcare plan. He told NBC News he never commented on Jackson’s plan and was “shocked” to see the quote.

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Katie Zacharia May Have Committed A ‘Crime’ By Claiming She’s A Lawyer, Complaint Suggests

The complaint cites reporting from independent journalist Judd Legum alleging Zacharia is not licensed to practice law in any state.

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Judge denies Wyoming Boys' School request to bar term 'solitary confinement' in upcoming trial - WyoFile

The judge said he will “listen carefully” to ensure term isn’t used to “inflame the jury.”

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My Best Friend Is So Neurotic About Her New Dog That I’m Worried for Its Wellbeing. And Things Are About to Get Worse.

Prudie says: “Lizzie! I’m CRYING over the Sarah MacLauchlan comment.”

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Slate Pears Game 427: Oct. 15, 2026

Today's puzzle has five pears.

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Experts warn that e-scooters risk death and severe injuries

The recent death of a city official in a scooter collision, alongside riders landing in the ER “every week” has trauma experts questioning whether rental e-scooters should be allowed.

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Jon Rahm Gives Up Over $100 Million to Leave LIV Golf

Even after leaving the upstart circuit, the former Masters champion still doesn’t have a clear path back to the PGA Tour.

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Commentary: Trump slashed healthcare for Ohio families and spiked premiums. Now he's offering small checks. • Ohio Capital Journal

Do you celebrate an arsonist who brings a cup of water to a fire they started? Is the president a hero for cutting small, healthcare relief checks to people struggling under his policy, the largest…

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Parents who are really good at handling tantrums do 5 things—their kids become more emotionally intelligent, says psychologist

"These kids become more emotionally intelligent, which helps them weather setbacks, embrace independence and try new things," says Juli Fraga.

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Authorities Investigating Letters With 'Suspicious Substances' Sent To Congressional Offices

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Norway may open €2 trillion wealth fund to nuclear weapons makers

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest with assets of more than €2 trillion, may once again be allowed to invest in firms that make nuclear weapons under a proposal published on Thursday.

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Trump Ballroom Donors Revealed

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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls MAGA 'grotesque cult' led astray by Trump

The former GOP representative from Georgia criticized President Trump over footage of a group of men attacking a woman at his rally in Ohio.

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Poland’s Triumphs Soured by Bitter Divisions

Next year’s election is among the most consequential the country has faced.

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Al Pacino to get lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild

Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award. The 86-year-old actor is known for films like “Dog Day Afternoon” and “The Godfather” trilogy.

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Russian investigators question chief of independent paper 'Novaya Gazeta'

Sergei Sokolov was released after his home was searched as part of a criminal case involving one of his colleagues, the newspaper said. 'Novaya Gazeta' is classed as a 'foreign agent' by Russian authorities.

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I ranked S.F.’s best views. Then readers sent me a stunner I’d missed

I thought I knew the greatest views in San Francisco. Then Chronicle readers found one of the best of all.

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Docktober invites folks to join citizen scientists in peeking under docks

Unlike tide pooling, with dock fouling there is no need to consult a tide table and wait for a minus tide. A floating dock rises and falls with the water, bringing its underwater community along with it.

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Watchdog seeks investigation into press secretary Katie Zacharia’s legal résumé

Zacharia has said she is a lawyer, but neither she nor the White House has provided evidence that she passed the bar exam, which is required to practice law in the U.S.

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Despite efforts, Northwest cruise ships collide with whales, climate

Cruise ship season wrapped up Sunday in Seattle, with close to 1 million people boarding a cruise ship in 2026, a record number, according to the Port of Seattle. Moving these floating resorts through the sea can have big impacts – from hitting whales to heating the planet.

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‘God’s work will go on’: Sister Carolyn Brockland upholds Ursuline legacy in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS — Inside the National Shrine to Our Lady of Prompt Succor on the Ursuline Academy campus, Sister Carolyn Marie Brockland points out stained glass, jewel-encrusted crowns and items that are hundreds of years old, explaining each story. These objects are the heritage of the Ursuline Sisters, a religious order that has helped heal, teach and shape the Crescent City since 1727.

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Record high to chilly nights: October brings rollercoaster weather

Wednesday’s temperature of 88 degrees was a record high for the Baltimore area, but the weekend is cooling off.

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Prenups shed their stigma. For today's young couples, signing one is an act of intimacy

Prenups aren’t just for the wealthy anymore. For a generation shaped by financial upheaval and therapy culture, prenups are increasingly framed by zillennials and Gen Z couples as an act of love.

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ADPH encourages vaccination after measles case; no new cases immediately reported | Alabama Reflector

Public health officials said Thursday there have been no new reported cases of measles after a positive test in north Alabama earlier this week, but strongly encouraged vaccination as cases of the disease mount nationwide.

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'My Dark Spots Are Finally Fading' Thanks To These K-Beauty Polish Pads

“My dark spots and post-acne marks look so much lighter,” one reviewer says.

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Singer Guitarricadelafuente knows pop stardom. Acting in 'La Bola Negra' was a challenge

The Spanish folk-pop star has cultivated a global following but when he was approached by directors Los Javis to star in a historical epic, he admits to being surprised.

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Trump: Execution of Fort Hood shooter will not be livestreamed • Minnesota Reformer

President Donald Trump Thursday announced that the execution of a man convicted of the Fort Hood shooting will not be livestreamed, a reversal after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said last week that...

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