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Former NJ Dem mayor/police commissioner. Fuck outta here, GOP. ICE must be destroyed. Keep the immigrants; deport the Republicans. Yes, I really do need all these cats.
It’s official: A dormant prison in rural Minnesota will become an ICE detention center
It’s official: A dormant prison in rural Minnesota will become an ICE detention center
A long-rumored Trump administration plan to repurpose a private prison in rural western Minnesota for use as a detention center for undocumented immigrants has come to fruition.
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CT prisons to end in-cell restraint in settlement with civil rights groups
CT prisons to end in-cell restraint in settlement with civil rights groups
The Connecticut Department of Correction has agreed to end its longtime practice of in-cell restraints under a settlement announced Thursday, following years of criticism over the treatment of incarce...
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham considering inquiry into Epstein The government are looking into launching a public inquiry into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his actions in the United Kingdom, Victims Minister said.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham considering inquiry into Epstein
The government are looking into launching a public inquiry into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his actions in the United Kingdom, Victims Minister said.
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FAA says it is investigating Trump helicopter safety incident in Washington Trump’s Marine One helicopter took off from the White House Tuesday, but air-traffic controllers had not halted commercial flights at nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, as required.
FAA says it is investigating Trump helicopter safety incident in Washington
Trump’s Marine One helicopter took off from the White House Tuesday, but air-traffic controllers had not halted commercial flights at nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, as required.
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin pushes Pentagon to release probe of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops in Kuwait
Sen. Tammy Baldwin pushes Pentagon to release probe of Iranian attack that killed 6 U.S. troops in Kuwait
A CBS News investigation found troops had flagged military leaders about the lack of defenses and insufficient medical supplies ahead of the attack in Kuwait at the beginning of the war with Iran.
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Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin launches new conservative policy group
Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin launches new conservative policy group
The group, called Empowering America's Parents, will focus on expanding awareness about the Education Freedom Tax Credit.
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Strait of Hormuz deal between Iran and Oman does not foresee transit fees for ships, sources say
Live Updates: Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen today or tomorrow amid Iran-Oman talks
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
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Iranian foreign ministry reports positive progress in Strait of Hormuz talks with Oman
Live Updates: Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could happen today or tomorrow amid Iran-Oman talks
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
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White House declassifies info on secret FBI probe into whether Trump fired Comey at Russia's behest, official says
White House declassifies info on secret FBI probe into whether Trump fired Comey at Russia's behest, official says
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed ...
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Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures as dry conditions persist Puerto Rico will implement water rationing measures in San Juan and other major cities as a drought grips the U.S. territory with no relief in sight
Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures as dry conditions persist
Puerto Rico will implement water rationing measures in San Juan and other major cities as a drought grips the U.S. territory with no relief in sight
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Trump says he hasn’t made a determination on Pirro’s future
Trump says he hasn’t made a determination on Pirro’s future
President Trump said on Tuesday that he has not decided on whether he will keep Jeanine Pirro in her position as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia following her move to drop charges agains…
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What One Witness Saw Moments Before a Fire Started A resident of Spokane County, Wash., said he noticed a man acting suspiciously and called 911 after seeing smoke. The police later arrested a suspect tied to one of the wildfires in the area.
What One Witness Saw Before a Spokane Wildfire Started (Gift Article)
A resident of Spokane County, Wash., said he noticed a man acting suspiciously and called 911 after seeing smoke. The police later arrested a suspect tied to one of the wildfires in the area.
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He Had Tenure. The New School Laid Him Off Anyway. The professor, a longtime critic of the university, was among 19 educators who lost their positions as the institution navigated financial woes.
He Had Tenure. The New School Laid Him Off Anyway. (Gift Article)
The professor, a longtime critic of the university, was among 19 educators who lost their positions as the institution navigated financial woes.
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Finland Tries to Protect Children Against Deepfakes, With Russia in Mind Finland, wary of misinformation from Moscow and beyond, has a leg up on other nations in spotting fake news. But A.I. is a whole new challenge.
Finland Tries to Protect Children Against Deepfakes, With Russia in Mind (Gift Article)
Finland, wary of misinformation from Moscow and beyond, has a leg up on other nations in spotting fake news. But A.I. is a whole new challenge.
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Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close “all access routes” to Saudi oil shipments.
Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker (Gift Article)
Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close “all access routes” to Saudi oil shipments.
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After Trump’s Board of Peace Made a Plan for Gaza, the Bombings Grew Worse President Trump announced a proposal aimed at achieving the disarmament of Hamas and an Israeli withdrawal. Israel ramped up attacks on the Palestinian enclave.
Israeli Strikes May Undermine Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza (Gift Article)
President Trump announced a proposal aimed at achieving the disarmament of Hamas and an Israeli withdrawal. Israel ramped up attacks on the Palestinian enclave.
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The U.S. Relies on Family Caregivers. Millions of Them Are Kids. The modern health care system requires the work of caregiving to fall to whoever else lives in a household — even if they’re kids.
The U.S. Relies on Family Caregivers. Millions of Them Are Kids. (Gift Article)
The modern health care system requires the work of caregiving to fall to whoever else lives in a household — even if they’re kids.
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Trump’s Vision for A.I. Dominance Comes With Major Air Pollution The president’s push for data centers is driving a boom in gas-burning power plants. Texas is leading the way.
Trump’s Push for More A.I. Data Centers Will Mean Major Air Pollution
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How the Ukraine War Became a Fight for the Skies Russia and Ukraine are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.
How the Ukraine War Became a Fight for the Skies (Gift Article)
Russia and Ukraine are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.
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Arizona’s Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate Gov. Katie Hobbs, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant governor if she wins in November.
Arizona’s Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate (Gift Article)
Gov. Katie Hobbs, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant governor if she wins in November.
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Tow truck drivers save kitten by dismantling a car in a drive-through The 2-pound feline was stuck behind the grille of a hot vehicle at a coffee shop.
Tow truck drivers save kitten by dismantling a car in a drive-through
Tow workers dismantle car to save kitten trapped in drive-through line.
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This federal judge ruled against Trump. Then the threats began. U.S. District Judge John McConnell’s experience is emblematic of the climate facing jurists, whether nominated by Democratic or Republican presidents.
This federal judge ruled against Trump. Then the threats began.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell’s experience is emblematic of the climate facing jurists, whether nominated by Democratic or Republican presidents.
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Gossip blogger Perez Hilton appeared to harm himself on a livestream. His audience called the police Miami-Dade deputies responded Tuesday night to the celebrity blogger's Florida home after receiving multiple calls about a self-harm livestream on TikTok.
Gossip blogger Perez Hilton appeared to harm himself on a livestream. His audience called the police
Police responded Tuesday night to the Florida home of Perez Hilton after receiving reports the celebrity gossip blogger appeared to be harming himself on a TikTok livestream.
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Oil prices and world shares gain after Wall Street hits fresh records on strong corporate earnings
Oil prices and world shares gain after Wall Street hits fresh records on strong corporate earnings
Shares are higher in Europe and Asia after stocks on Wall Street rallied to records. Benchmarks jumped more than 3% in Tokyo and Seoul as shares in computer chipmakers and other AI-related companies a...
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Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday.
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Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17
Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17
The targets hit included a brewing company, a warehouse for construction material, and a mail sorting office that had nothing to do with the war, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. But the ...
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Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative
Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative
When CBS ended “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” earlier this year, it also shuttered the program’s robust music offerings.
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A drone with an explosive device is found at a German airport and a detonator removed
A drone with an explosive device is found at a German airport and a detonator removed
Authorities say a drone with an explosive device has been found at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport, a major freight hub, and a detonator was removed from the object.
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