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Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal

The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing...

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Israeli settlers attack European delegation convoy in West Bank, beat French mayor

Israeli settlers have attacked a convoy carrying a European delegation in the occupied West Bank and beat up a French mayor, witnesses said Saturday.

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Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid growing Ukraine-US tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a broad waiver of sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Oct. 16.

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No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know

The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the polls.

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'Planned operation' — Zelensky confirms Ukraine's Starlink access not fully restored

Zelensky called the restrictions a "planned operation" targeting Ukraine, noting that Starlink speed limits remain in effect in Ukraine but not in EU countries.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

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'Putin feels joy' — Zelensky calls Trump's waiving of key Russia sanctions 'wrong'

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on oct. 17 U.S. President Donald Trump was "wrong" to further "block" sanctions against Russia, while expressing hope that he would do "everything possible" to stop t...

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In Albania, the 'Flamingo Revolution' radicalizes in response to the prime minister's 'contempt' and 'indifference'

Anti-government protests, held daily for four and a half months, have taken a new turn with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Edi Rama. This is unprecedented in Albania since the fall of the communist dictatorship in 1991.

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War in Ukraine: Europe stands united behind Kyiv but must revisit how to finance its support

Invited to the European leaders' summit in Brussels on Friday, Volodymyr Zelensky, weakened by what he called the 'betrayal' of Donald Trump, asked his allies for an additional €70 billion in aid for the year 2027.

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Congress members condemn Israeli settler attack on Washington Post photographer

Some lawmakers called for an investigation into the attack on veteran photojournalist Heidi Levine as she was reporting in the West Bank.

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Why I Left the Network

Those who need therapy often have to pay out of pocket or go without care, even if they have health insurance. Hundreds of mental health providers told us they fled networks because insurers made thei...

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine

President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effect Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest. In an executive order on Friday, the US president said he was waiving many ⁠sanctions, restrictions and duties ⁠on Russia, in a move that comes as he has been publicly criticising ⁠Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, including suggesting that Ukraine needs a new leader. Continue reading...

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Pressure and violence against journalists intensify in Israel

Several Western media outlets have reported that their correspondents or special envoys have been denied entry into the country. Some, such as photographer Heidi Levine, have been assaulted by settlers in the occupied West Bank.

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How a retired Navajo Nation doctor earned a MacArthur genius grant for public art

Chip Thomas, a retired physician on the Navajo Reservation, is well known for his large photograhpic murals. Now, he's been recognized with a MacArthur "genius" grant.

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Trump issues order to bypass Russian sanctions in bill named for late Lindsey Graham

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The fund used to defend President Trump in numerous cases is nearly $2M in debt

The Save America PAC has been used to fund Trump’s defense team in his hush money trial and his classified documents case

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Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.

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Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is waiving many sanctions, restrictions ‌and duties days before they were to take effect under a bill that he signed into law last month.

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How do you pull over a flying Tesla?

The regulatory ramifications of Elon Musk's latest publicity stunt.

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Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England

Exclusive: health bodies across country say controversial US firm’s data platform no better than systems already in use NHS organisations that care for millions of people in England are rejecting Palantir’s patient data technology, according to freedom of information responses that reveal health bosses believe they can find better or equal alternatives in many cases. Some health bodies said the £330m federated data platform (FDP) operated by the controversial US company had made it easier to manage waiting lists and has improved surgery scheduling. But, from Gateshead to Truro, others said they were declining to use it or had carried out trials and reverted to old systems. A Suffolk trust said other systems “supercede” the FDP’s functionality, while Greater Manchester’s care board called the Palantir system “duplicative” and “retrograde”. Continue reading...

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Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin...

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Army finalizes plans to return Confederate statue to Arlington National Cemetery

The Confederate Memorial was removed from the military burial grounds in 2023.

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Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say

A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him — likely saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said Friday.

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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians during West Bank olive harvest and beat U.S. photojournalist

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages across the occupied West Bank on Friday, setting fire to cars and trees and beating residents and a Washington Post photographer, in the latest violence...

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What makes the Oregon school shooting different – and what can be learned

There are many more questions to be answered about the deadly elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon. To explore some of them, Amna Nawaz spoke with James Densley, professor and chair of criminolo...

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Israeli settlers attack European diplomats in West Bank

The attack on Palestinian civilians, European diplomats and a French mayor in the occupied West Bank comes a day after settlers beat an American photojournalist.

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The one baby name that experts say nobody is using - but totally needs to

The name ranked 6,250th most popular in the US in 2025

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Arkansas US Rep. French Hill seeks classified briefing on Trump waiving Russia sanctions | Arkansas Advocate

U.S. Rep. French Hill said Saturday he’s seeking a classified briefing to explain President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions against Russia days before they were to take effect.

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Charleston No Kings organizers ask crowd to vote early in West Virginia • West Virginia Watch

Organizers of the No Kings rally in Charleston, West Virginia, had a simple message Saturday for the crowd who showed up to the state Capitol: vote early. The general election is Nov. 3 in West…

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Opinion | This Is One of the Saddest Facts About the Cornell Rape Case

Campus rape investigations are often riddled with problems — but eliminating them would be much worse.

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At least 9 California federal lawmakers targeted in nationwide mail threat

At least nine California federal lawmakers were among elected officials sent suspicious letters this week containing a white powdery substance.

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Prominent Guatemalan anti-corruption lawyer killed in shooting

Guatemalan lawyer Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa, known for his high-profile fight against ‌corruption in the Central American country, died after being shot on Saturday by two men while visiting a sports center in Guatemala City, a crime condemned by President Bernardo Arevalo.

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America's politically divided Jewish community braces for Israel's elections

Netanyahu’s supporters, especially among Orthodox Jews, believe he’s protecting a country they love as central to their identity. Many liberal and younger Jewish Americans believe his policies have ha...

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Crush at religious festival kills at least 17 and injures dozens in India

At least 17 people have died and dozens more are injured after a crush at a religious festival in India, local media reports.

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Protesters clash with police as demonstrations erupt across France

Clashes overshadow day of protests by tens of thousands over high living costs and dissatisfaction with the education system

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Lebanon says military delegation will press for halt to Israeli attacks at US talks

A Lebanese military delegation will present Beirut's demands for an ‌end to Israeli attacks in Lebanon at a trilateral meeting in Tampa, Florida, on October 20, the Lebanese presidency said in a ⁠post on X on Saturday.

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Art dealer who sold forged Warhols sentenced to nearly four years in prison

Leslie Roberts, 62, who created fraudulent invoices and authentication documents, also ordered to repay $2.6m A Miami art dealer who admitted to selling forged Andy Warhol artwork has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison. Leslie Roberts, 62, created fraudulent invoices and authentication documents, as well as counterfeit stamps to deceive buyers, the US justice department said in a statement issued on Thursday. Continue reading...

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Talks on new public pay deal to start at Workplace Relations Commission on Monday

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers has said there is a “genuine commitment” to dialogue from all sides of the dispute.

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50 Years Ago, A Sexual Predator Roamed My Town. It Was Only Recently That I Realized How Intimately I Knew Him.

"I have a sense memory of moving slowly, deliberately, aware not to draw suspicion or attention to myself in any way."

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Connacht secure first win over Saracens in 13-try European thriller

Connacht went 12-0 behind before finally finding their game to the delight of 12,000 crowd at the Dexcom Stadium

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Who showed up for Wyoming's US House debate and key takeaways - WyoFile

Republican Chuck Gray was a no-show, but Democrat Lisa Kinney, Constitution Party candidate Jeffrey Haggit and Libertarian Shawn Johnson came to Riverton to pitch Wyoming voters on their candidacies.

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Zelensky warns Russia may expand missile threats from Belarus against western Ukraine

Ukraine's State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko has separately reported that equipment based in Belarus helps relay or amplify signals for Russian Shahed and Geran drones heading to...

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2 people stabbed at Bay Area corn maze — suspect in custody

A 28-year-old Sacramento man was taken into custody after the stabbing at a Dixon corn maze Friday night, the Solano County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Jenny McCarthy says Tom Cruise tried to recruit her, recalls 'Scientology stare'

Jenny McCarthy believes Tom Cruise tried recruiting her and then-boyfriend Jim Carrey into the Church of Scientology in 2006.

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European diplomats attacked in West Bank a day after beating of Post photographer

Two alleged attacks by settlers within two days have sparked outrage among some Israelis, who decried a pattern of escalating violence and lawlessness in the West Bank.

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Young people the hidden group of carers few are talking about

Advocates say Australia has a hidden cohort of young people aged between four and 25 who help care for people with disabilities, as well as sick, injured or elderly people.

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ANALYSIS: A little-known office, $55k contracts and a growing political problem

The Malinauskas government has made a virtue of its willingness to take risks and do things differently, but could that strategy be about to become unstuck?

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Days before early vote begins, Arkansans rally for change for No Kings and Pride events | Arkansas Advocate

Arkansas voters who attended No Kings events and a Pride celebration Saturday cited healthcare and immigration as their biggest concerns, days before the first votes are set to be cast for the Novembe...

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Miley Cyrus is an ambivalent comeback queen

The musician and actor played her first full headlining show in years Friday night at the Hollywood Bowl.

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'Enough is God damn enough': Protesters gather in downtown Halifax to protest against EverWind's AI data centre - Halifax Examiner

Rally organized for the day after EverWind announces a $10 billion AI data centre in Point Tupper.

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