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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, 80, Wanders Off While Waving and Saluting to No One

Donald Trump was heading towards his helipad when he suddenly stopped to acknowledge a nonexistent crowd.

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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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Exclusive | Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided Ukraine

The SpaceX founder authorized the move and has been discussing Ukraine with Trump, but the president has denied ordering the restrictions.

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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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As Trump turns toward Russia, Zelensky drops his restraint

President Volodymyr Zelensky has spent much of the past two years trying to win over Donald Trump. Flattery, constant meetings, and carefully calibrated concessions have become hallmarks of his dealin...

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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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Things Russia has done to Ukraine that Trump thinks are 'fine'

From the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Russian forces have inflicted countless atrocities against Ukraine.

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

The results delivered a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney and supporters of Canadian unity amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and annexation threats.

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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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Trump escalates clash with Zelenskyy as Russia continues deadly attacks on Ukraine

The war of words between President Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy reached another fever pitch on Monday. Trump again excoriated the embattled Ukrainian leader, putting more pressure on Zelens...

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Donald Trump Really Wants This Golf Course

The government is going to considerable—bordering on absurd—lengths to make a D.C. park worthy of the PGA.

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Trump says his political operation is spending $400 million on midterms

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Nebraska dad sues state after his $1M record request bill and 50-year wait

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SpaceX Reports Profit as Revenue Doubles

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Prediction-market odds rise for Marine Le Pen in France 2027 presidential race as protests roil nation

Speculators on Kalshi see higher odds that Marine Le Pen will win France 2027 presidential contest amid growing unrest in the country.

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Christmas getaways: Where to go and when to book for less

From the best days to fly to the destinations seeing price drops on hotels, this is where you should be headed for Christmas in 2026, according to a new KAYAK study.

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‘No Bad Memories’ Review: The Avalanches’ Resonant Return

For its first album since 2020, the Australian trio draws on a wide array of music samples to craft a record that feels at once nostalgic and contemporary.

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‘Oh my god, there she is’: Alaska pilot describes finding dog lost after avalanche

LouLou, a four-year-old huskydoodle,was reunited with her family after spending more than two days alone in the mountains.

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Construction on the new maternity hospital will begin in 2027 - but won't finish until 2033

The project was first announced back in 2013.

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Lobbyist sues over ban from consumer product agency, cites law firms' wins in Trump cases

A Washington lobbyist sued the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and its acting chairman on Tuesday, alleging the agency unlawfully barred him from its facilities and retaliated against him over his work for clients.

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The most divisive band in rock made me a better parent: A father’s tribute to Rush

While other acts preached life as a short fuse, Rush was filled with affirmations about the value of sticking around. The anchovies-on-pizza of rock bands became the soundtrack to raising my kids.

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SpaceX Posts $431 Million AI Operating Profit As Total Revenue Jumps 161%

The aerospace and AI company posted $14.6 billion in revenue, up 161% year-over-year.

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Report: Mass. nail techs face health risks, financial struggles and discrimination

A new report found that nail salon workers in Massachusetts — most of which are Asian immigrant women — are facing income instability, health issues and racism.

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Minneapolis police officer fired for tipping off brother suspected in shooting

City officials say the former officer sent an internal police bulletin showing him at a shooting scene before he was arrested.

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Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja as a woman arriving from Uganda tests positive

Nigeria is the latest country to report an Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across the region. Kenya confirmed its first case earlier this month and has since recorded nine infections.

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United Airlines CEO faces rightwing backlash after calling for US wealth tax

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Hedge fund Sachem Head sees room for Ionic shares to surge

Hedge fund Sachem Head Capital Management said on Tuesday it believes Ionic Digital's stock price can more than double as the former bitcoin miner shifts into ‌digital infrastructure leasing, amid exploding demand for data center power.

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South Africa fears end of US trade deal amid growing rift

In response, Pretoria is looking to boost trade with China and India though a flood of cheap imports from the former has angered domestic producers.

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For the second year in a row, the Colorado state Legislature has failed to enact policy to regulate data centers.

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'Residents are losing time': Halifax council passes mayor's motion on traffic plan for construction sites - Halifax Examiner

Councillors express concern about policing, nighttime construction, transit priority.

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