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Do You Really Own Your Home? A Tax Revolt Says No.

The argument that property taxes make Americans renters in their own houses has fueled the biggest anti-tax uprising in half a century, and local governments are scrambling.

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US delaying Patriot missiles already paid for under NATO initiative, Zelensky says

Zelensky has appealed to Washington repeatedly, making the case for additional Patriot missiles as Russia intensifies strikes against Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure.

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Abdul El-Sayed flipped the script on a bigoted gotcha attempt

The Senate candidate made quick work of a town hall attendee's insistence that he disavow the Muslim Brotherhood.

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Zelensky: Ukraine has retaken more territory than Russia captured this fall

"The trend this year continues," Zelensky said, "Since the start of fall, our warriors have liberated more territory than the Russians have managed to capture. The same was true at other points this y...

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US resumes intel sharing on Russian missile launches with Ukraine, Zelensky says

"We are very thankful for this... Now it works," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

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He Tried to Set Limits on His State’s School Vouchers. Billionaires Helped Bankroll a Campaign to Unseat Him.

A high-ranking Republican had wanted only to curb the unchecked growth of West Virginia’s voucher program, not destroy it. In the ensuing backlash, three PACs — affiliated with the Koch family and Jef...

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This Cybersecurity Agency Is Supposed to Protect U.S. Elections. Officials Fear It’s Been Compromised by Trump.

DHS appointees made an unusual request of its agency that protects election systems: Secretly acquire a voting machine and hack it. Though not acted on, the request shows how the Trump administration...

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Trump plows forward with plan to build the golf course of his dreams in DC

Regardless of how much it costs or how much is lost.

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Border czar Tom Homan says Rep. Ilhan Omar could be denaturalized depending on investigation

The federal probe into Omar’s immigration status involves family text messages and seized personal items.

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Ukraine and the U.S. are at odds over Starshield. Here's what to know

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he believes the U.S. government is behind his military's loss of normal access to the key satellite communications service used by the Ukrainian military.

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What a Ken Paxton Senate Win Could Mean for Federal Anti-Abortion Efforts

As Texas attorney general, Paxton has advanced anti-abortion policy in his home state and prevailed where others have failed. Allies who’ve witnessed his victories see an opening to keep moving their...

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Photographer attacked by settlers in the West Bank feels insulted by Netanyahu

The attack on Heidi Levine and Palestinians during the sensitive olive harvest again highlights the rampant settler violence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed on a small number of trou...

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America Is Now an Ally of Russia

Donald Trump has abandoned the Western order.

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Macron: 'How can French people do this to France?'

"Public buildings, shops and town halls were attacked and in some cases destroyed," he says

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Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted Maine Senate debate

"She said that it was a Troy supporter. She accused me of setting that up. I had no idea who it was,” Jackson said.

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Zelenskyy Says Trump Is Pushing Ukraine to Capitulate to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Donald Trump of trying to pressure Kyiv into surrendering to Russia, escalating a week-long row with the US president.

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Trump Endorses Netanyahu as Best U.S. Partner in Tight Israeli Election

The president praised the embattled prime minister for his endurance, saying any other candidate would be the “wrong Leader.”

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Zelenskyy says Starlink restrictions for Ukraine came from US government

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated on NBC's Meet the Press that the signal to impose speed limits on Starlink terminals came from the US government.

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Zelensky speaks to US envoys as Trump accuses him of not wanting to end the war

Zelensky spoke to Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday as Russia and Ukraine carried out drone strikes on each other's energy sites.

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US threatens Europe over Starlink restrictions

Ambassador Andrew Puzder warns about ‘devastating’ retaliation if Brussels goes ahead with plans to limit spectrum access for non-EU companies

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US treasury secretary tells Zelenskyy to be very careful what he says about Starlink

Scott Bessent has called President Zelenskyy's assertion that the US government signalled Starlink restrictions "very reckless" during an interview with NBC News.

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JD Vance’s Biggest Problem

Republican voters want Donald Trump. The vice president’s attempts at mimicking him always fail.

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Macron says nothing justifies 'unbridled' violence in France protests

'Tonight, we all feel anger and shame,' said the French president in an address to the nation, adding that there must be a distinction between protesters with 'legitimate demands' and 'those who destroyed, smashed and looted.'

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Democrats: Embrace Incivility!

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is leading the rise of the rude Democrat. More should follow his lead.

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Trump and Putin claim French protests are evidence of 'migrant chaos' and 'Europe's decline'

The MAGA movement and the Kremlin, along with European far-right groups, described the demonstrations in France as a consequence of immigration and the decline of 'Western civilization,' while other observers saw them as a sign of the Macron era's twilight.

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Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight, damaging 10 sites and leaving 500,000 families without power

Russian forces launched missile strikes on several energy facilities overnight and on the morning, causing power outages in 10 Ukrainian oblasts, national grid operator Ukrenergo reported on Oct. 19.

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is grappling with the implications of recent Washington moves benefiting Russian President Vladimir Putin, including waiving U.S. sanctions on Moscow and signin...

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Tourism veteran joins ALBBAA as marketing director

Candace Johnson brings two decades of tourism and economic development experience to efforts promoting the Black Belt nationwide.

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Exclusive: Saudi to decide on postponing FII after Wall Street lobbying

Executives are backchanneling safety concerns to PIF head Yasir Al-Rumayyan ahead of Saudi’s flagship investment conference.

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NASA’s Hubble Spies Spiral’s Edge

Explore Hubble Hubble Home Overview About Hubble The History of Hubble Hubble Timeline Why Have a Telescope in Space? Hubble by the Numbers At the Museum FAQs Impact & Benefits Hubble’s Impact & Benefits Science Impacts Cultural Impact Technology Benefits Impact on Human Spaceflight Astro Community Impacts Science Hubble Science Science Themes Science Highlights Science Behind Discoveries Universe Uncovered Hubble’s Partners in Science Hubble & Citizen Science SI & Hubble Science Explore the Night Sky Observatory Hubble Observatory Hubble Design Mission Operations Science Operations Astronaut Missions to Hubble Hubble vs. Webb Hubble vs. Roman Team Hubble Team Career Aspirations Hubble Astronauts Multimedia Images Videos Online Activities e-Books Sonifications Podcasts 3D Hubble Models Lithographs Fact Sheets Posters Hubble on the NASA App Glossary News Hubble News Social Media Media Resources 35th Anniversary More Online Activities 2 min read NASA’s Hubble Spies Spiral’s Edge This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features the edge-on, intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 1827. Its rusty-brown dust lanes bisect the galaxy lengthwise. Look for distant galaxies that dot the black backgrou

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US Supreme Court rejects music labels' challenge to copyright termination ruling

The US Supreme Court rejected on Monday a challenge by a group of music labels to a judicial decision that said a law allowing creators to terminate copyright grants and reclaim their rights ‌applies globally and not only to US copyrights.

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Arguably wine’s most labor-intensive process, this California winemaker has been at it for 25 years

Fabiano Ramaci dries his grapes for 90 days, until they’re shriveled like raisins, to make this Italian-style wine.

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Supreme Court rejects alleged 9/11 mastermind’s attempt to revive plea deal

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others accused of plotting the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks are scheduled to go on trial in 2028 and could face the death penalty.

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Lee Child knows exactly how he'd end his bestselling Jack Reacher series

Ahead of the release of his 31st Reacher book, "Chain Reaction," Lee Child sat for a wide-ranging conversation about legacy, AI and his series.

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Live: Klobuchar, Demuth face off on business and the economy

The candidates for governor are debating taxes, workforce issues and Minnesota’s economy at a Brainerd forum.

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Saudi Arabia to postpone in-person ‘Davos in the desert’ event after Houthi attacks

Annual Future Investment Initiative was scheduled to begin next week in Riyadh

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17 Migration Control Points: Russian Airports Check Men’s Military Status Amid Fears of New Mobilization

Russia has confirmed 17 airport migration control points, but reports of military enlistment officers being stationed at all airports remain unverified.

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Your last-minute guide to applying for Baltimore County school magnet programs

You have just over 24 hours to apply. The good news is, it takes only about five minutes.

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Uber defeats High Court lawsuit brought by London’s black-cab drivers

Judge rules claim against ride-hailing app was brought too late

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Commentary: The new-look Lakers have much to prove and no chance of winning it all

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are leading the revamped Lakers roster, but the team is still destined to endure a familiar early postseason exit.

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France protests draw global attention: Trump, Vance blame immigration for unrest

US President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules. Trump's post comes after similar comments made by Vice President JD Vance on Saturday. Vance, who is seen as a potential presidential candidate in the 2028 election, also drew a connection to upcoming midterm races for congressional seats on November 3, where Republicans are not expected to perform well. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from the United States.

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French PM says 'ultra-left' seeking 'deep unrest' ahead of election

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Monday accused the "ultra-left movement" of seeking to "orchestrate deep unrest across the country" in the runup to next year's presidential election. FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley looks back at Lecornu's remarks in the wake of the violent protests that shook the country over the weekend.

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The latest must-have movie memorabilia? Popcorn buckets

Novelty collectibles are lucrative for cinemas

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Iran's Araqchi blames US for Strait of Hormuz tensions, calls for diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas ‌Araqchi said regional issues should be resolved through diplomacy and blamed the United States for ⁠insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday.

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He lost his ghost-writing job. She was let go as an app designer. Here’s how they think Utah should protect workers — and rein in AI.

“Whatever happens here is also going to reverberate to other governments and other populations around the world," one organizer told the group of everyday Utahns tapped to share their ideas about AI's benefits — and risk.

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50 dead in Houthi attack on Yemen govt camp - officials

More than 50 people were killed and over 200 wounded when Yemen's Houthis hit a military camp in energy-rich Shabwa province with ballistic missiles, officials and military sources said.

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Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died

One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.

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Italy Reduces Visa Processing for Russians From 60 Days to 45 Amid Potential EU Visa Ban

Italy is also said to be the last one to hold out on the EU’s proposed visa ban for Russians.

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CACF awards $150,000 for River Region social services

The funding supported housing repairs, meals, medical transportation and other programs serving vulnerable families across Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, Macon and Lowndes counties.

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My Son’s Aunt Surprised Him With Expensive Pokémon Cards. My Wife Is Not So Happy About That.

He got exactly what he wanted!

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