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The federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar aims to build a case to strip her of her U.S. citizenship and ultimately deport her, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the probe

Authorities have subpoenaed members of the Democratic congresswoman’s family as part of a broader look at their immigration paperwork.

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Editorial: Donald Trump is helping Russia win the war

It's already been said many times that the U.S., under President Donald Trump, was turning its back on Ukraine. But the past few days show something worse than abandonment: Trump is now actively help...

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Voters near data centers are ditching the GOP in droves

Most data centers are being built in red, rural areas. They're pushing voters to the left.

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A new generation of activists is leading the American left's socialist awakening

Galvanized by figures like Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani, a new left is on the rise in the United States, attracting many young people. Candidates from this movement, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America hope to win decisive races in the November 3 midterm elections.

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The EPA is about to hand oil and gas companies a huge methane-related gift

Rolling back regulations will give industry players “exactly what they’ve long wanted.”

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These Children’s Deaths Were Preventable. Their Parents Prayed Instead of Seeking Medical Care.

For decades, Idaho laws have allowed parents who belong to the Followers of Christ and other faith-healing sects to pray rather than seek medical care. Since 2015, at least 15 children have died of tr...

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How Rep. Max Miller and his lawyer try to silence foes

Court filings and cease-and-desist letters reveal their aggressive legal tactics.

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DOJ issues subpoenas in probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s immigration status, including to family members

The subpoenas were sent just days before federal agents searched the progressive ‘squad’ member’s home.

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Breaking: Starlink service in Ukraine 'restored,' Defense Ministry source says

SpaceX, the owner of Starlink, implemented speed restrictions on Oct. 14 without warning.

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Violent anti-government protests erupt in Albania's capital

Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Tirana on Wednesday to demand better university conditions and the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. Over several hours, police deployed water cannons and tear gas as demonstrators attacked government offices and set fire to multiple buildings.

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Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing Presid...

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Zelensky says ‘people will die’ because of Starlink decision

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned there could be dire consequences after his government reported that its air defense mechanisms had been mired by unannounced limitations on SpaceX sate…

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Exclusive | White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Didn’t Pass Bar Exam

Zacharia has previously referred to herself as a lawyer in public appearances.

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Ukrainian drones reportedly hit Sberbank data center in Russia

Ukrainian defense company Fire Point commented in a social media post on Wednesday morning, saying 'You didn’t think it would stop with just Yandex, did you?'

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Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any o...

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Pennsylvania doctors are seeing what measles can do to previously healthy, unvaccinated kids

The virus is proving it can attack multiple organs, including the gut, liver, lungs and brain, even in children who were previously healthy.

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Sally Rooney books can't be sold in UK due to support for Palestine Action, publisher says

'To sell a writer's work and not be able to pass on earnings is an unconscionable situation,' publisher Faber said of the decision.

lemonde.fr784 pts21h agodiscuss

Ukraine Loses Starlink Access as Musk Says Zelenskiy Went “Too Far”

SpaceX suddenly throttled access to Starlink with no warning, Ukraine says.

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Brazil’s President Lula Accuses Meta of Helping His Right-Wing Opponent

With a narrow presidential election looming, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his allies claim Meta is trying to give his right-wing rival an advantage.

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Union leader quoted in Maine Senate attack ad sends ‘cease and desist’ to GOP PAC

The ad quotes a union official slamming Democrat Troy Jackson’s healthcare plan. He told NBC News he never commented on Jackson’s plan and was “shocked” to see the quote.

nbcnews.com575 pts15h agodiscuss

Trump Says the Border Is Secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Keeps Declaring an Emergency.

Since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott first declared an emergency at the border in 2021, he’s renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times. The proclamation has greatly expanded his powers without goi...

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DOJ Begs Judge to Ignore Hegseth as She Considers Making Him Testify

A federal judge wants Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to explain all his anti-trans posts on social media. The Justice Department is asking her to pretend the posts don’t exist.

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Katie Zacharia May Have Committed A ‘Crime’ By Claiming She’s A Lawyer, Complaint Suggests

The complaint cites reporting from independent journalist Judd Legum alleging Zacharia is not licensed to practice law in any state.

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Frustrated by Losses in the Courts, Missouri Republicans Want to Change How Top Judges Are Selected

For 86 years, Missouri has held on to a nonpartisan system of selecting its top judges. But after the state Supreme Court overruled the GOP’s redistricting push, some Republican lawmakers are calling...

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For some Christians, Hegseth's plan for public execution fits a biblical mandate

Defense Secretary Hegseth's announcement of a livestreamed execution elicited reactions of disgust and condemnation from some faith leaders and politicians. But within his church, it's not an outlier.

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Trump's AI task force to meet Thursday, FTC spokesperson says

US President Donald Trump's new government task force on AI is scheduled to meet on Thursday, a ‌Federal Trade Commission spokesperson said, as pressure builds on Washington to confront the risks posed by the rapidly advancing technology.

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Blondie to return with the new album 'High Noon' next year and you can have a taste of it now

Blondie is set to release a new album, “High Noon,” early next year, a decade after their last outing.

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Why is customer service so bad now? The reality behind the long holds

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One of S.F.’s most famous restaurants has a ‘little’ spin-off. It’s better than the original

You can be a kid again at this restaurant in San Francisco — except this time, the slushies are spiked.

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Night of a Thousand Hells: a subversive, shapeshifting tale of sisterhood, violence and grief

Set in Indonesia, this deeply affecting tale of family tragedy sees mysticism, political violence and western literature collide.

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Susan Collins Tries to Outrun Trump in Midterm’s Closing Stretch

The Maine Republican’s history of defying the odds faces one of its toughest tests.

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Kentucky police arrest 8 in child abuse, trafficking and rape investigation

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Russell Brand told woman ‘it’s just fun’ as he raped her, court hears

Southwark crown court jury is shown video of woman telling detectives about alleged attack in 1999 A woman has alleged Russell Brand told her “it’s just fun” as he raped her in a hotel room at the 1999 Labour party conference, a court has heard. The alleged victim told detectives the comedian made her feel sick and dirty as he assaulted her despite her pleading: “Get off me, please stop. It hurts.” Continue reading...

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Katie Zacharia Says She Was Told She Could Say She’s A ‘Lawyer’ But Not An ‘Attorney’

There’s no evidence that Zacharia has passed the bar exam.

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Doctors say Pope Leo's lung has recovered well from surgery and say his post-operative tests normal

The 71-year-old Leo had the lower right lobe of his right lung removed on Tuesday after doctors identified a suspected cancerous nodule.

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GAA+ reports 25.6% surge in profits in the year before RTÉ sold its stake

GAA acquired national broadcaster’s shares for €3m in February

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Trump rallies for Flint in Kalispell

The president, on tour to motivate voter turnout in hotly contested midterm elections, praised candidate Aaron Flint and bashed his Democratic opponent.

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These Legislatures Could See Big Changes in November (Gift Article)

Statehouses make health-care policy, guide education, and may redraw congressional districts ahead of 2028. With the stakes high, more than 6,100 legislators will be elected Nov. 3.

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Ohio early vote way up compared to 2022 but absentee ballot requests are down • Ohio Capital Journal

Early voting in Ohio for the 2026 Election is up by a lot, data from the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office show, while absentee voting has slipped compared to the last midterm election in 2022.

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Is gravel a mineral? The answer could decide the Casper Mountain mining controversy. - WyoFile

The Casper Mountain controversy prompted Natrona County to ban proposed development, an action outside its authority, gravel pit operator says.

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‘College GameDay’ is now Pat McAfee’s show. That’s not necessarily a good thing

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Razor-thin margin determines Montgomery City Council race

A special election for a city council seat in Montgomery was decided by just 13 votes on Tuesday.

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Trump Tells A Lie About His 2020 Election Lie — And We Can't Keep Up

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Tell Me Why... Fascism has a new face

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How Trump Voters Feel About High Grocery Prices Ahead of The Midterms

With the midterms nearing, some are venting frustration with the president while others are standing by him.

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Small-cap stocks quietly slide into correction territory

For the week, the Russell 2000 is down 2.8%, slightly underperforming the Nasdaq Composite's 2.5% decline.

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SpaceX’s Starlink expansion is a bold gamble on the future

Elon Musk is betting that robotics will dramatically increase demand for connectivity

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