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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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Japan launches spacecraft on historic Mars moon mission

The probe is set to land on Mars moon Phobos, where it will collect at least 10 grams of material during its mission. Scientists hope it will reveal how the planet Mars and its two moons formed.

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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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Celebrating Fela Kuti’s legacy and the global rise of Afrobeats

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Global warming is accelerating, leading climate scientist Rockström says

Global warming caused by fossil fuel emissions is accelerating, pushing many of the Earth's most important ecosystems close to their tipping points, said Johan Rockström, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.

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The Secret to a Fight-Free Relationship

Conventional wisdom says that venting is cathartic and that we should never go to bed angry. But couples who save disagreements for scheduled meetings show the benefits of a more patient approach to conflict.

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What to know about the Ranked Choice Voting system rolling out across Multnomah County this election

Ballots are hitting Oregon mailboxes and for voters in Multnomah County, there’s a lot more to choose from than in previous elections.

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Almost $1 million in rare sports and Pokémon cards stolen from FedEx truck in Santa Ana

Police have made no arrests or recovered any cards, which had been graded by Professional Sports Authenticator and were being shipped back to collectors nationwide.

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Albertans vote to stay in Canada in separation referendum, early results show

Residents of the province of Alberta voted to remain part of Canada in a referendum on separation, CBC reported on Oct. 20, citing preliminary results.

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U.K. Expands Military Support For Saudi Arabia To Protect Against Houthis

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Thom Tillis Criticizes Trump’s Russia Stance, Says Putin Is Playing Him 'Like A Fiddle’

The president recently eased sanctions on Russia, something lawmakers on both sides quickly criticized.

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Two gardaí injured after crash involving teenagers in stolen car

Three teenage males were arrested following the chase

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Putin’s Daughter Says Fear of Death Will Drive Advances Against Aging - The Moscow Times

President Vladimir Putin’s daughter Maria Vorontsova said advances in medicine could help address aging within the next 10 to 20 years, driven by humanity’s fear of death, the Vedomosti newspaper repo...

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NatWest faces union backlash after asking staff to spend at least two days a week in office

British bank NatWest's move to ask staff to work from office at least two days a week drew sharp criticism on Tuesday from union Unite, which raised concerns about costs to employees and disruptions ‌to family arrangements.

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Oil prices move higher as traders adjust to a new normal in the Middle East

The cost of crude oil contracts for next year hit record highs, “implying an extended period of high oil prices deep into 2027,” Deutsche Bank wrote.

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Zelenskyy begins meeting with Trump's envoy Witkoff in Oslo

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb are also attending the meeting, as US and European representatives discuss efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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Centre Alex Nankivell signs new contract at Munster

The New Zealander has agreed a two-year extension to keep him at the province until 2029

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Exclusive: Three returning Democratic committee leaders still behind on dues

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., is one of three House Democrats who have yet to pay their DCCC dues in full despite plans to return to top committee jobs next year.

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Yemen’s Taiz faces deadly siege, as Shabwah death toll rises

Government forces launch major offensives across multiple Yemeni front lines as a tightening blockade threatens Taiz.

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The surprising conservative backlash against Justice Alito

The Republican justice’s new book has convinced many of his political allies that he’s not entirely on the level.

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US judge rejects Trump administration bid to block NAACP lawsuit against Musk's xAI over data center

A federal judge in Mississippi has rejected a bid by President Donald Trump’s administration to dismiss a lawsuit by civil rights groups alleging Elon Musk's xAI violated environmental laws to power an AI data center.

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Subsidence claims: after drought, ground can shrink, swell or even collapse when it rains – causing damage to homes

Rain does not necessarily resolve drought-related issues. In some soils, rewetting can disrupt the foundations of buildings.

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Narrow Water bridge components arrive by barge from Belgium

Delivery of part of deck and a pylon for project linking Louth and Down a ‘major milestone’, says Taoiseach

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Reviewers Saw Their ‘Age Spots Diminish’ Within Weeks Of Using This Retinol Cream — And A 2-Pack Is 35% Off

“I feel much younger looking when I use this product and it helps to shrink and tighten pores,” one reviewer said.

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Jay-Z To Be Next Year's Super Bowl Halftime Performer: Report

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Election group sues Santa Fe County Clerk Clark for turning away state-confirmed poll observers • Source New Mexico

A New Mexico civic group sued Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark alleging by denied recognized election watchers access to polling places.

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Little, Pratt vie for Craig’s open seat in south suburban swing district • Minnesota Reformer

In a TikTok video from January, Matt Little stands a couple feet away from a federal immigration agent sitting in a car with his window open. “There’s some bad folks that joined to do some bad things,...

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Utah sues Kalshi, saying it’s ‘the manager of a back-alley gambling den’

Utah is suing Kalshi for what the state calls a “brazen pattern of unlawful conduct” and is asking a judge to order the company to stop offering wagers in the state.

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What’s it like to live in Salem in October? It’s a real-life ‘Halloweentown’ - The Boston Globe

Salem residents describe the city as a living museum during high tourism season — and they are sometimes the exhibit.

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