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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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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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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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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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She Says Doctors Ignored Her Concerns About Her Pregnancy. For Many Black Women, It’s a Familiar Story.

Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a B...

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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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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

independent.co.uk660 pts11h agodiscuss

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

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Trump’s Most Devoted Fans Forgave Him Everything. Then Came Epstein.

“We didn’t vote for the Epstein List to be covered up. We voted for Trump to arrest them."

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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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How do you pull over a flying Tesla?

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

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Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite ‘ceasefire'

Attacks hit several areas as UNICEF reports more than 340 children killed since 'ceasefire' began a year ago.

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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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Romania shoots down two drones over the Black Sea

The drones were shot down by F-16 fighter jets some 20 kilometers southeast of the town of Sulina.

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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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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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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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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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Amnesty International calls for ICE to be abolished

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In a report titled 'We Had Whistles, They Had Guns,' the NGO documents widespread human rights violations committed by ICE in the United States.

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‘Testosterone to burn’: Kagiso Rabada plays down 2018 clash with Australia’s Steve Smith

* ‘There’s no hate,’ says bowler ahead of return to St George’s Park * Pair clashed in Gqeberha during heated series six years ago Kagiso Rabada insists there is no lingering bad blood with Australia as the South Africa speedster prepares to return to the site of his controversial clash with Steve Smith. Rabada has been declared fit to come back from his hamstring tear and face Australia in the second Test at St George’s Park, in his first match since May. The South African’s return comes at a crucial point in the series, with the hosts fighting to stay alive after their 214-run pumping in Durban last week. Continue reading...

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San Jose plane crash injures 1 child, 2 adults

Three people, including a child, were injured after a small plane crashed in San Jose. The crash occurred near the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Excalibur Drive.

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Move theatre reopening generates excitement in Selkirk

Selkirk got an extra dose of lights, cameras and action this weekend.

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Arizona No Kings crowds channel anger at Trump and Republicans into early votes

Tens of thousands of Arizonans rallied and voted early on Saturday as part of the fourth No Kings day of protest.

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Premier League schedule today: How to watch, TV channels & live stream

How will Brentford and Liverpool fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream options

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Stampede kills at least 17 people at religious festival in India

A police official says an announcement outside a pavilion after it started raining resulted in the crowd "rushing forward" and people falling on the ground.

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Arizona joins Nevada to fight proposed cuts to their shares of Colorado River

Move comes after Trump administration announced restrictions that could slash water supplies

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Two Utah hikers rescued after perilous, freezing 36-hour trek on Mt. Shasta

Two Utah hikers survived freezing 15-degree temperatures and a 36-hour ordeal on Mt. Shasta after getting lost off-trail with dead phone batteries.

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Alex McPherson kicks 34-yard field goal as time expires to lift Auburn over No. 1 Georgia 27-24

Alex McPherson kicked a game-winning 34-yard field goal as time expired and Auburn, led by quarterback Byrum Brown’s dominant running game, upset No. 1 Georgia 27-24.

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17 Dead, Dozens Injured After Stampede at Indian Religious Event

Such deadly crowd events are relatively common in India, and it was unclear what caused this one. Authorities detained the event’s organizer and others involved.

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Letter: Utah’s youth — and their caretakers — shouldn’t be priced out of necessary medical treatment

Letter: When parents and caregivers seek help, high treatment costs should not stand in their way.

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Lexington No Kings protest draws hundreds in effort to 'activate people' to vote early • Kentucky Lantern

Saturday's chilly No Kings Rally in downtown Lexington looked similar to past demonstrations throughout President Donald Trump's second term. But organizers hope this event is more productive than pre...

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Rite and reason: Cardinal Paul Cullen managed to be disliked by Irish patriots, Protestants and Britain

Rite & reason: When Clonliffe was sold, Cullen’s remains had to be moved. This was done quickly and discreetly on the morning of June 25th 2021

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Protests erupt across France against rising living costs and in support of students

Police used tear gas to push back people wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks and other objects at officers in the Place de la République, northeast of the Paris city center.

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TSA rolls back program allowing visitors at airport gates without a ticket

The new program lets pre-approved TSA PreCheck members without tickets to go through security, a pre-9/11 relic of air travel.

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Avalanche in Chile Kills Three Climbers Amid Rare Snowy Spring

An avalanche killed three climbers and injured four others Saturday afternoon near the Portillo ski resort in the Chilean Andes, northeast of the capital Santiago.

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No Kings shifts strategy from streets to the ballot box with early voting day of action

Organizers launched more than 2,500 No Kings events across all 50 states and the District of Columbia Saturday, this time focusing their efforts on the midterm elections.From roadside rallies to lette...

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Rush cancels Saturday night’s San Jose concert due to drummer’s illness

Rock band Rush has canceled its Saturday concert at SAP Center in San Jose, saying its drummer fell ill. The prog rockers have rescheduled the show and said all tickets will be honored.

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Saudi-led coalition intercepts drones as Egypt weighs sending help

Forces intercepted and destroyed four drones over Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, Eastern Province and southern region.

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Sculptors see the fruit of their labour as oranges become art

A Fijian house made out of oranges is on display at Australia's only citrus sculpture event in southern NSW.

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Yvette Cooper pledges £140m to boost urgent care as NHS faces ‘tough’ winter

Health secretary says government has been preparing early and will spend money on ambulances and A&E upgrades The NHS faces a more challenging winter than normal, the health secretary has warned, as she announced a £140m increase for urgent care in England. Yvette Cooper said the money would help increase capacity, and that the NHS has been preparing since July to deal with the impact of seasonal illnesses. Continue reading...

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3 teens charged in string of commercial burglaries across Baltimore County

Baltimore County Police charged three teens in connection with a string of commercial burglaries across the county.

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New Round of ‘No Kings’ Rallies Focuses on Getting Out the Vote

With midterm elections approaching, organizers of the demonstrations known for their anti-Trump sentiment are urging people to vote early.

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Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after Eagles quarterback diagnosed with blood clot

Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts has been placed on injured reserve after doctors discovered a superficial blood clot in his calf

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2 Killed, Including Child, as Truck Plows Through Wichita, Kan., Soccer Game

A pickup truck drove through a soccer field in Wichita, Kan., the authorities said. Multiple other people were injured and the driver was in custody.

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