Justice Department Adds Charges Against James Comey, Accusing Him of Leaks — The Justice Department has brought additional charges against former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of leaking information. The new charges add to the legal fight between the Trump administration and one…

FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General Over Alleged Checkout Overcharges — The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states accuse Dollar General of persistently charging customers more at checkout than shelf prices. The lawsuit targets the nation’s largest dollar-store chain.

FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General Over Alleged Checkout Overcharges

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Trump Administration Seeks Another Prosecution of Former F.B.I. Director James Comey — The Trump administration is again attempting to prosecute former F.B.I. Director James Comey. The latest effort adds to a series of criminal cases brought against the former bureau chief.

Elections Deliver Setbacks to Trump Allies as Netanyahu Faces New Test — Two elections dealt setbacks to allies of President Trump, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces another political test. The available report does not specify the election results or the nature of…

Appeals Court Rejects DOJ Bid to Set Aside 20,000 California Ballots — A federal appeals court rejected the Justice Department’s effort to make California set aside 20,000 mail ballots. The ruling is a setback for the Trump administration in its fight over ballots it says may have been…

Netanyahu Reportedly Pressed Israel’s Military to Strike Iran Before Election — Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly urged Israel’s military to take action against Iran in the run-up to a closely contested election. The report adds to concerns that domestic political pressure could shape…

Netanyahu Reportedly Pressed Israel’s Military to Strike Iran Before Election

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Justice Department Charges 48 Noncitizens in Election-Related Cases — The Justice Department announced charges against 48 noncitizens for alleged election-related crimes, including voting in elections. The cases put election law enforcement and voting eligibility back in the national…

Justice Department Charges 48 Noncitizens in Election-Related Cases

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Trump Offers $1 Million Reward for Tips Leading to Voter-Fraud Arrests — President Trump said he would offer $1 million to people who report voter fraud in past or upcoming elections, provided the information leads to an arrest and conviction. The announcement comes days before the…

Trump Offers $1 Million Reward for Tips Leading to Voter-Fraud Arrests

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Judge Rules Justice Department Illegally Fired Maurene Comey — A federal judge ruled that the Justice Department unlawfully fired Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor and daughter of former FBI Director James Comey. Comey had challenged her dismissal in court.

15-Year-Old Arrested in Shooting Near Florida A&M That Injured 12 — Police arrested a 15-year-old in connection with a mass shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium. Twelve people were injured in the weekend shooting.

15-Year-Old Arrested in Shooting Near Florida A&M That Injured 12

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House Republicans Prepare Poll Watchers and Lawyers for Election Day — House Republicans are preparing to deploy poll watchers and lawyers as the midterms approach. The preparations signal an intensifying focus on election-day challenges and vote counting.

House Republicans Prepare Poll Watchers and Lawyers for Election Day

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Hundreds of Thousands Join Protests Across France — Hundreds of thousands took part in weekend protests across France. The demonstrations drew national attention to tensions at the heart of French society.

Hundreds of Thousands Join Protests Across France

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Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Fired Prosecutor Maurene Comey — A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s firing of Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor, was unlawful. The decision is a setback for the Justice Department and the administration’s handling of…

Judge Rules Trump Administration Illegally Fired Prosecutor Maurene Comey

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Anthropic Files for IPO, Revealing Financial Risks and AI Outlook — Anthropic filed documents ahead of a potential blockbuster initial public offering, offering a rare look at the AI company’s finances and plans. The filing also details risks tied to the company’s business and the future…

Anthropic Files for IPO, Revealing Financial Risks and AI Outlook

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Trump Discusses Gas Prices as Iran War Drives Energy-Cost Concerns — President Trump addressed gasoline prices and energy costs after launching the war with Iran. The conflict has put household fuel costs and energy markets in the spotlight as Americans contend with the economic fallout.

Report: Former U.S. Officials Discussed Sabotage Manual and ‘Extra-Constitutional’ Measures — A report says a network of nongovernmental organizations staffed by former military, federal and intelligence officials is working on efforts tied to the “Simple Sabotage Field Manual.” The…

Report: Former U.S. Officials Discussed Sabotage Manual and ‘Extra-Constitutional’ Measures

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Trump Escalates Anti-Muslim Attacks on Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed — President Donald Trump sharpened his attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan as the race tightens. The rhetoric puts religious identity and anti-Muslim rhetoric at the center of a…

Survey Finds Three-Quarters of European Airline Pilots Have Fallen Asleep in Cockpits — A survey of nearly 7,200 European airline captains and first officers found that three-quarters said they had fallen asleep in the cockpit. Pilots also reported inadequate rest and pressure to extend…

Survey Finds Three-Quarters of European Airline Pilots Have Fallen Asleep in Cockpits

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Bird Flu Outbreak on Mink Farm Raises Fears of Human Pandemic — Bird flu is spreading on a mink farm, prompting experts to warn that the virus could pose a pandemic risk if it adapts to spread among mammals. ProPublica reports that officials have not addressed those concerns.

Bird Flu Outbreak on Mink Farm Raises Fears of Human Pandemic

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Federal Reserve Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady — The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday before raising them again in December. A pause would mark a reprieve for borrowers and markets after a period of rate increases.

Federal Reserve Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady

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Lula Wins Fourth Term in Brazil as Bolsonaro’s Son Rejects Result — President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth term in Brazil, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro refused to concede, raising questions about the political transition.

Lula Wins Fourth Term in Brazil as Bolsonaro’s Son Rejects Result

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Drone Attack Kills Two in Russia’s Voronezh Region, Governor Says — A drone attack killed two men in Russia’s Voronezh region, the regional governor said. The report adds to a series of strikes amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

Data Center Debate Becomes a Flashpoint Ahead of U.S. Midterms — The rapid expansion of data centers is drawing growing attention as the U.S. midterm elections approach. The debate is becoming a national political issue, though the story preview does not detail the specific concerns…

Data Center Debate Becomes a Flashpoint Ahead of U.S. Midterms

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Marine Le Pen Launches French Presidential Bid Amid Protests — Marine Le Pen has launched a bid for France’s presidency as protests shake the country. The campaign adds a major new challenge to France’s political landscape.

Appeals Court Questions Justice Department’s Claims in California Ballot Case — A federal appeals court appeared skeptical of the Justice Department’s arguments in a dispute over California’s ballot rules. The hearing could shape the outcome of a consequential fight over election…

Justice Department Says It Is Reviewing Alaska Senate Election Challenge — Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department is seeking to establish legal guardrails as it pursues a challenge involving Alaska’s Senate election. The effort has drawn concern over federal…

Justice Department Says It Is Reviewing Alaska Senate Election Challenge

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France Enlists 10 European Nations in Nuclear Deterrence Effort — France is working with 10 European countries on deterrence as confidence in the U.S. nuclear umbrella wanes. The effort signals a wider push to strengthen Europe’s defense against Russia.

Serbia’s Vučić Concedes Election Defeat to Student-Led Movement — Serbia’s long-dominant leader Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat to a student-led protest movement in a major political upset. The result marks a sharp break from 14 years of his political dominance.

Serbia’s Vučić Concedes Election Defeat to Student-Led Movement

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Tallahassee Shooting Near Florida A&M Wounds at Least 11 — At least 11 people, including children, were shot near Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. Police are searching for the gunman.

Tallahassee Shooting Near Florida A&M Wounds at Least 11

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Serbia’s Vučić Concedes Election Defeat to Student-Led Opposition — Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić conceded defeat in a parliamentary election to the student-led Student List. The result ends more than a decade of dominance by his party and marks a major shift in the Balkan country’s…