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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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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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How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation

An FBI anti-corruption team launched an investigation into whether South Carolina’s most powerful members of Congress were involved in a bribery scheme, ProPublica found. After Trump gutted the FBI an...

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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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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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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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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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On This Nearly Deserted Alaska Island, You Pay to Keep Hundreds of Empty Buildings Wired for Internet

U.S. phone customers pay more than $340,000 a year for an Anchorage company to keep homes and buildings on Alaska’s Adak Island wired for obsolete internet service. All but a few of them sit empty.

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'We will fight' — We asked Ukrainian soldiers about Trump's latest outburst

U.S. President Donald Trump on Oct. 18 claimed his approach to ending the war in Ukraine is "very simple." In a post on Truth Social, Trump explained that his decision to ease sanctions on Russia whi...

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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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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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Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed

Timmy Teepell’s firm paid $250,000 by America Next, which has been trying to gin up ‘organic’ opposition to El-Sayed Man who heckled El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show The man who attempted to ambush Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a question about his supposed allegiance to the Muslim Brotherhood – which El-Sayed parlayed into a viral clip for his campaign – is the son of a political operator who recently received $250,000 for “canvassing and influencer marketing” against El-Sayed, the Guardian has learned. In the now-famous exchange, a man – first identified by the Handbasket as Thomas “Tommy” Teepell – asked El-Sayed if he would “disavow” the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed said he would, but then asked: “What are you implying? Do you assume that I wouldn’t?” What followed was a five-minute exchange that has drawn over 50 million views across several

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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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Romanian parliament approves pro-EU government after months of deadlock

Romania has faced political uncertainty since the annulment of its presidential election in December 2024 over allegations of Russian interference.

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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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'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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Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in independence referendum

More than 75% of voters in the oil-rich province voted on Monday to remain in Canada. Alberta's separatist movement, fueled by lingering resentment toward Ottawa, differs from that of Quebec, where the independence debate has recently resurfaced on the political stage.

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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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U.S. must put pressure on Russia so Putin ends the war, Ukrainian official says

As Ukraine and Russia trade attacks, President Trump has exempted Russia from sanctions, widening his rift with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. To discuss the latest developments, Geoff Bennett spoke w...

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Trump again demands New Mexico change name to New America

“Home Values and Incomes would rise, and you would be even prouder while saluting our beautiful American Flag,” the president wrote on Truth Social.

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DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate

The DOJ also filed an emergency request in federal court to stop California from processing ballots returned by people on the voter rolls the federal government says are "likely noncitizens."

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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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Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms

Sitting presidents usually see a dip in approval ratings before midterms, but Trump's ratings are at a historic low.

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Moscow is losing the landmarks of its post-Soviet cultural life. Meduza revisits the nightclubs, bookstores, cafes, and markets that helped define an era. — Meduza

Moscow’s first generation of post-Soviet clubs and independent establishments was largely short-lived, with most closing within 15 years. Those that made it into the 2020s, however, achieved cult…

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Golden North's ice cream factory starts production at new site

After leaving its home of more than a century, South Australian ice cream producer Golden North has started production at its new home 270 kilometres away.

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Quick hits: Jansen hit where it hurts as Bavuma grinds Aussies into the dirt

Marco Jansen's swashbuckling innings ends with a bang then a whimper as Temba Bavuma plays one of the great captain's knocks. Here are the quick hits from day three of the second Test between Australia and South Africa.

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Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to the Auditorium after a ten-year hiatus - Chicago Reader

A triptych of pieces from the groundbreaking company's repertoire, including John Taras's revelatory Firebird, lit up the Auditorium.

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Oxfam analysis finds Peru’s richest captured 42 percent of all new wealth

Only 1.4 percent of all new wealth created between 2019 and 2025 went to the poorest 50 percent, report finds.

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Hundreds put on immediate trial for ransacking city centres across France

Since the 17th of October over 2,000 people have been placed in police custody in France. Nearly 70% are adults. The trials which have gotten underway help shed light on their profiles, what they did, what's the proof and what penalty they're likely to face. FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza reports.

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Zelenskiy meets Witkoff as US-Ukraine relations sink to new lows

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was meeting US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday in a bid to rescue relations that have sunk to new lows as Donald Trump has courted Moscow and Kyiv has complained about Washington withholding vital defences. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg reports from Kharkiv.

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Texas Democratic candidate for governor sues to review emails between Elon Musk and Greg Abbott

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa alleged in her lawsuit that Gov. Greg Abbott is “unlawfully withholding communications” between his office and tech CEO Elon Musk.

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Vancouver socialist party COPE elects 12 candidates in city elections

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Dem Candidate's Family Rips Vivek Ramaswamy Over 'Despicable' Attack Ad

Amy Acton's brother condemned Vivek Ramaswamy over an ad featuring the candidate's estranged mother, who is accused of enabling sexual abuse.

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Government working on ‘very serious case’ of sexually exploited teen, Taoiseach tells Dáil

Martin says fundamental issue is staffing shortages, insisting it is ‘not for the want of funding’

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KUOW's Weekend Warmup: GeekGirlCon, WA State Horror Con, and the Wild Mushroom Show

Your weekend has the potential to be jam packed with everything from spooky shenanigans to sports-filled revelry. It's all here in the Weekend Warmup.

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West Virginia Public Service Commission makes power rule a goal, not a mandate • West Virginia Watch

West Virginia regulators have tweaked a rule tucked away in the state’s data center law, possibly avoiding hikes in electricity bills.

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Adelaide restaurateurs say Michelin guide recognition 'a great honour'

The Ayubi family decided to share their culture through food after fleeing to Australia in the Cold War. They have now been recognised by the world's most prestigious restaurant guide.

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Kenya confirms new Ebola case, total at nine, health ministry says

Kenya has confirmed a new Ebola case, bringing the total number of infections to nine, the ‌health ministry said on Tuesday.

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US senior housing operator Discovery Senior Living explores sale, sources say

The owners of Discovery Senior Living are exploring a sale of one of the largest senior housing operators in the US that could value it at more than $1 billion, according to ‌two people familiar with the matter.

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Ketchikan issues disaster declaration after landslide

Last week’s landslide is one of several in Ketchikan in recent years. Last year, a rockslide blocked the island’s main highway. In 2024, a landslide killed a city worker.

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Remembering Aberfan – ‘All I saw was a mound of black’

Pupils at a south Wales primary school had just started their final day before the half term break - but within minutes, more than a hundred of them would be dead. It's sixty years since the Aberfan d...

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Regulators pushing for answers after Google Cloud outage disrupts banks and courts

Google Cloud services began coming back online this afternoon after hours of disruption to banks, businesses and even the UK Government website.

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Republicans threaten to block Pentagon funding unless Trump takes on Putin

Amid the rising tensions between the Trump administration and Ukraine - a number of senior Republicans aren't happy with the direction things are taking.

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Salmon, mackerel products recalled over Listeria presence

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has recalled batches of Supervalu and Centra salmon, mackerel and prawn cocktail products due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

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Zelenskyy thanks the US in attempt to heal diplomatic drift

The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has finished talks with Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway. Mr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wanted peace more than anyone - saying it was Russia's choic...

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Polish parliament votes to liberalize abortion access

Two bills to liberalize abortion laws, backed by pro-European Prime Minister Donald Tusk's governing coalition, were voted through on October 20, though conservative-nationalist President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto them.

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Katie Zacharia Tells New York Post She's 'Proud' Of 5-Day Press Secretary Stint

“Answering the president’s call to serve was an honor,” Zacharia insisted.

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Utah has created hundreds of quasi-government agencies. Feds say they could ‘become a problem.’

Developers falsely claim PIDs are the only way for important projects to get funded. Cities and counties that approve them may see hits to their credit ratings. Homebuyers are getting saddled with unexpectedly high tax rates to help pay off all the builders’ borrowing.

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