Today: October 25, 2026
Today: October 25, 2026

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Why the 26 secretary of state races this November matter more than they did before Trump’s drive to assert federal authority over elections

Secretaries of state are at the center of growing conflict over how election authority should be divided between states and the federal government. There are 26 elections for the job this November.

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‘I have to go in,’ Bend school shooting hero told a 911 dispatcher. ‘People are going to die.’

‘I have to go in,’ Bend school shooting hero told a 911 dispatcher. ‘People are going to die.’

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Pennsylvania boy with autism found in creek after going missing during recess

Pennsylvania boy with autism found in creek after going missing during recess

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Norway to restart grant payments to Hungary after decade-long hiatus

Norway has reached an agreement with Hungary allowing the restart of a grants scheme halted over disagreements with the previous Hungarian government, Norwegian

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Ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz hit record high in October

October has been the worst month for attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and nearby waterways, according to data compiled by a

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Trump deportees to Sierra Leone risk being forced home, rights group says

Amnesty International on Friday urged Sierra Leone to halt the expected repatriation of three people deported from the United States, saying they could face serious human

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Euro sinks on French debt worries, yen gains for week on AI rout

The euro fell on Friday and was on track for a weekly loss against both the US dollar and the yen as a selloff in French government bonds pushed the country's debt

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A sip of history: Pepsi mural uncovered on building's wall

A sip of history: Pepsi mural uncovered on building's wall

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Italy calls for release of five activists held by Israel in West Bank

Italy has called for the immediate release of five Italian activists, all women, held by Israeli forces in the West Bank, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Friday.

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Drone strike on market town exposes reach of trade fuelling Sudan war

For Awad Usham Al-Amin and thousands of others, Abyei provides shelter and an opportunity to eke out a living as war rages back home.

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Arkansas teen continues late mother's legacy of raising cancer research funds

Arkansas teen continues late mother's legacy of raising cancer research funds

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Trump says he will fix any Starlink access problem in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that if there was still a problem with access to Starlink communication systems in Ukraine, he would get it straightened out.

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Meghan Markle 'deeply distressed' over child sex abuse image allegations against her father

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, said Friday she was “deeply distressed” by a report that her father had a large collection of images depicting child sex abuse and revealed she had been told of “disturbing allegations” against him in 2018. CNN's Anna Stewart reports.

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Some Parisians buy pepper spray and tear gas, citing self-defence ahead of protests

Parisians are buying tear-gas cannisters and pepper sprays to defend themselves and their property during protests, which are

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Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire in Ukrainian city hit by food crisis, brokered by Melania Trump

US first lady Melania Trump has secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky, which

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First Quantum readies Argentina tax-break plans for $5.3 billion Taca Taca copper project

First Quantum Minerals plans to apply before year-end for Argentina's large-investment incentive regime for its Taca Taca copper project, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said on

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US telecom operators wobble after report SpaceX in talks for cell sites 

US telecom stocks declined on Friday after a report that SpaceX was seeking thousands of cell sites for a fourth wireless carrier, fueling concerns over fresh competition.

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Fast-fashion group Shein agrees to pay $100 million to settle US FTC probe

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has agreed to pay $100 million to settle an investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission over delivery

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Israeli military says 2 soldiers were killed in West Bank attack that also left 2 gunmen dead

The Israeli army says two soldiers have been killed in an attack in the occupied West Bank

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Baltimore County police wrangle cow that fled neighborhood onto interstate

Baltimore County police wrangle cow that fled neighborhood onto interstate

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From death row to a botched execution and back: A timeline of Christa Pike’s case

From death row to a botched execution and back: A timeline of Christa Pike’s case

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SLB signals stronger 2027 on Middle East rebound, beats estimates

SLB on Friday beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on strong demand for its oilfield equipment in North America and signaled an upbeat 2027 as Middle

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Trump administration's $8 billion diesel aid for farmers to arrive after election, official says

The Trump administration's $8 billion in diesel aid for farmers will be disbursed after the November 3 election, an administration official said on

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Canada August retail sales rise 1.2%

Canadian retail sales rose 1.2% in August from July to C$74.57 billion ($53.2 billion), slightly less than expected, and were led by higher sales at

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Palestinian gunmen kill two Israeli soldiers; Israel threatens new West Bank offensive

Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers on Friday before being shot dead by troops in the West Bank, officials said, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin

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Eleanor Coppola died before she could finish ‘Making Marie Antoinette.’ Sofia saw it through.

Eleanor Coppola shot 80 hours of behind-the-scenes footage during the making of “Marie Antoinette” in 2005

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'Rent' musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: 'No day but today'

The iconic musical "Rent" is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special benefit performance

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Louvre and other museums closing for Saturday protests as French authorities deploy 70,000 officers

French authorities have announced the deployment of 70,000 law enforcement officers nationwide to prevent violence during planned protests on Saturday

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Republican 'Muslim Brotherhood' attacks on El-Sayed in Michigan seek to exploit Democratic fault lines

Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers and allies including President Donald Trump are escalating their efforts to tie Democratic rival Abdul El-Sayed to the

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France to mobilise 70,000 security forces for Saturday protest, interior minister says

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Friday that 70,000 security forces would be mobilised throughout the country to keep order on Saturday, adding there have been

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British jets join French nuclear exercise for first time, France says

British and French jets flew together over the Mediterranean in their first joint exercise involving France's airborne nuclear capability, Paris said on Friday, underscoring

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Brazil mid-month inflation undershoots forecasts ahead of presidential runoff

Brazil's IPCA-15 consumer price index rose 0.32% in the month to mid-October, government statistics agency IBGE said on Friday, down from 0.70% in the previous month and

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New York City bans horse-drawn carriages from June 2028

The New York City Council voted on Thursday to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park beginning in June 2028, ending a historic

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Lula has defined Brazil’s left for decades. Can his movement survive another Bolsonaro?

Lula has defined Brazil’s left for decades. Can his movement survive another Bolsonaro?

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US airlines favor higher fares over fuller planes as fuel costs squeeze profits

US airlines are increasingly willing to fly with empty seats rather than slash fares simply to fill them, betting that disciplined pricing and flight

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Ambani's Jio becomes most subscribed Indian IPO with $77 billion in bids

Bids for billionaire Mukesh Ambani's first IPO in 20 years topped $77 billion on Friday, making Jio Platforms India's most subscribed stock offering as it

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China's BYD plans to double capacity at Brazilian plant

Chinese electric carmaker BYD is seeking permits to double annual production capacity at its Brazilian plant to 600,000 vehicles, as it nears

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Foreign diplomats in Brazil discuss quick recognition of runoff winner

Foreign diplomats in Brasilia are discussing a rapid recognition of whoever wins Sunday's presidential runoff, four ambassadors told Reuters, seeking to

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Romania blames Russia for drone that sinks cargo ship; 1 killed, 3 missing

Romanian President Nicusor Dan accused Russia of escalating its attacks on NATO's eastern flank on Friday, after a drone strike sank a cargo ship off the Romanian Black

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France spared Moody's ratings downgrade as it struggles with unrest

Moody's spared France a credit rating downgrade on Friday, easing pressure on a government struggling to contain social unrest and shore

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At Cuba's special ed schools, teachers keep classes going despite crisis

Yarnelys Bec Abalela arrived at the Abel Santamaría School for the Blind in Havana when she was just 3 years old.

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Awaiting Machado's return, Venezuela opposition looks ahead to elections

The Venezuelan opposition movement headed by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado is preparing for eventual elections, including a new effort

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How London’s grimiest locations became the stars of ‘Slow Horses’

How London’s grimiest locations became the stars of ‘Slow Horses’

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Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies

Harry Styles' residency at Madison Square Garden has drawn tens of thousands of fans eager for an exclusive experience

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Washington Post journalist says attack by Israeli West Bank settlers has only ‘strengthened’ her resolve

Washington Post journalist says attack by Israeli West Bank settlers has only ‘strengthened’ her resolve

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Rescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake in China’s Tibet region

Rescuers are combing through a remote Chinese region in Tibet after a magnitude 7 earthquake killed at least 16 people, injured 76 and collapsed hundreds of homes

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Jaguar to recall about 94,000 US vehicles over rearview camera issue, NHTSA says

Jaguar Land Rover will recall 93,997 vehicles in the United States as the rearview camera image may fail to appear on the display, the US National Highway Traffic Safety

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European stocks post weekly loss as France turmoil, oil prices dent earnings optimism

European stocks suffered their steepest weekly loss since early September, as tensions in France and higher oil prices dampened the optimism sparked

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Hedge fund returns worsen this week as tech selloff deepens

Global hedge funds were hit by a fresh tech reckoning this week, with major strategies posting their worst day since the COVID-era

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Taiwan says China using militia boats to expand 'battlefield preparation' in western Pacific

China is combining militia vessels with coast guard ships to expand "battlefield preparation" around Taiwan and into the western Pacific,

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Hold, hike and cut? Bank Indonesia says there's logic to the policy mix

Bank Indonesia on Friday pushed back against criticism by some in the market that its latest policy package was confusing, saying the measures were aimed at improving how

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Tougher discipline, and Xi's authority, key at China's Communist Party's fifth plenum

China's ruling Communist Party will gather some 300 of its highest-ranking members next week to discuss tightening discipline among its ranks, a conclave analysts say could

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From Buenos Aires to Colombo, discontent simmers under the surface of rebounding economies

Gustavo Raul Perez furrows his brow over a notebook at the hardware shop he has run for six

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French business activity contracts in October amid political, financial pressures, PMI shows

French business activity unexpectedly contracted in October, marking a quick reversal from September's growth, a survey by S&P Global showed on Friday.

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UK retail sales fall as consumer confidence tumbles

British consumers reined in their shopping in September as a warm start to the autumn hurt clothing sales and higher fuel prices ate into household

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South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea to calm rising border tensions

South Korea has proposed military talks with North Korea to resolve border disputes and prevent accidental clashes

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The world's oldest cave paintings in Indonesia under threat of wildfires

The world's oldest cave paintings on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi are under threat as heat and smoke from the country's worst wildfires in more than a

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Heineken document reveals worries over weight-loss drugs and beer sales

Heineken has urged British pubs and bars to adapt to the booming use of weight-loss drugs or risk losing

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Mississippi releases video showing fatal shooting of 1-year-old boy by police officer

Mississippi has released video showing the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy by a police officer

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New Zealand's military chief resigns after admitting to an inappropriate relationship

New Zealand's military chief, Air Marshal Tony Davies, has resigned after admitting to an inappropriate relationship while in a position of command

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Injuries in China's Tibet rise to 65 after earthquake, death toll remains at 16

The number of people injured in a magnitude 7 earthquake that struck the southwestern region of China's Tibet has risen to 65, local government said in a social media post

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Ready for a French test?: Five questions for the ECB

The European Central Bank meets on Thursday against a backdrop of upheaval in France and an Iran war that is keeping energy prices

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Nepal to get $20 million from climate fund after deadly August flood

Nepal will receive $20 million in aid from the United Nations' climate loss and damage fund after the devastating flood along its border with China’s Tibet region in

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Construction on Trump’s 250-foot triumphal arch in DC could begin in just two weeks

Construction on Trump’s 250-foot triumphal arch in DC could begin in just two weeks

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Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say

State officials say in court filings that the federal government has stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities who are investigating the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers

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How one of the world’s biggest ports rose to become Asia’s next great coastal city

How one of the world’s biggest ports rose to become Asia’s next great coastal city

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Trump says he 'heard something about' Justice Department probe into longtime ally Corey Lewandowski

President Donald Trump says he has heard about the Department of Justice investigating Corey Lewandowski

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Colorado, Utah communities flood as yet more moisture saturates US Southwest

Violent weather is thrashing the U.S. Southwest

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Trump ally Lewandowski faces criminal investigation over DHS tenure, sources say

Corey Lewandowski, a former political adviser to President Donald Trump and top aide at the Department of Homeland Security, is under

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Japan's core inflation exceeds BOJ target, cements near-term rate hike chance

Japan's core consumer inflation exceeded the central bank's 2% target in September for the first time in nine months, data showed on Friday,

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El Salvador deploys special forces to Haiti to help find 4 missing soldiers who came under attack

Two officials have told The Associated Press that El Salvador has deployed 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti to help recover four missing soldiers from the Central American country who recently came under attack by gangs

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Trump administration oversaw 980,000 deportations during first 18 months

The US Department of Homeland Security oversaw 980,000 deportations during the first 18 months of President Donald Trump's second term, according to a

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Whitehaven Coal's first-quarter output rises nearly 22%

Australia's Whitehaven Coal reported about a 22% rise in first-quarter output on Friday, driven by resilient production in its Queensland operations and volume recovery at its New

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Newmont beats quarterly profit estimates on higher gold prices, Cadia recovery

Newmont beat analysts' third-quarter profit estimates on Thursday, as elevated gold prices and a recovery in copper production at its Cadia mine

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Calley Means, a key MAHA advocate, resigns as a top RFK Jr. adviser

A leading advocate for the Make America Healthy Again movement has resigned as a top adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Calley Means says he leaves with respect for President Donald Trump and Kennedy

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Plaintiffs in Trump arch project seek injunction to stop administration from beginning work Nov. 5

Plaintiffs in a lawsuit trying to stop the Trump administration from building a triumphal arch along the Potomac River are asking a federal judge to halt all construction plans, one day after the National Park Service signaled it would begin work November 5

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Agriculture secretary says agency is 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganization

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration remains “full-bore ahead” with a sweeping reorganization of the Forest Service after a judge blocked the changes last week

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Why reported challenges with touchscreen voting machines don't signal election rigging

Reports of touchscreen voting machines selecting the wrong candidate have been surfacing on social media, as they have during previous election years

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Video shows quick-thinking bystander stop runaway school bus

Video shows quick-thinking bystander stop runaway school bus

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‘First or second line of my obituary’: Polka musician is World Series bound

‘First or second line of my obituary’: Polka musician is World Series bound

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Execution staff warned IV site might have 'blown' during Christa Pike's execution attempt

A court document says Tennessee execution team members failed multiple times to establish working IV lines in Christa Pike’s arms before her attempted execution

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Actor Tom Skerritt, star of 'Alien' and 'Top Gun,' dies at 93

Versatile actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Hollywood megahits including the sci-fi classic "Alien," the war comedy "M*A*S*H," and the action drama "Top Gun," has

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Airbnb guests no longer have to wash the dishes or strip the beds at checkout

Airbnb guests may soon have fewer chores to tackle before checking out

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$500,000 gone in hours: Omaha families seek help as past-due bills pile up

$500,000 gone in hours: Omaha families seek help as past-due bills pile up

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Trump signs order aimed at reducing single-family housing costs

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at reducing expenses for homeowners by lowering insurance premiums, refinancing costs and interest rates on

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Russia bombs Kyiv and Ukraine fires drones towards Moscow, despite talk of renewing negotiations

Russia pounded Kyiv with ballistic missiles and Ukraine sent hundreds of drones towards Moscow on Thursday, as the warring sides kept up a barrage of attacks

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Hundreds gather to honor motorcyclist killed in Des Moines crash

Hundreds gather to honor motorcyclist killed in Des Moines crash

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Lawyer questions al-Qaida suspect's competence before USS Cole bombing trial

A trial is set for the suspected organizer of a deadly al-Qaida attack on a U.S. warship in the year 2000

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Tom Skerritt, everyman actor of ‘Alien’ and ‘Picket Fences’ fame, dead at 93

Tom Skerritt, everyman actor of ‘Alien’ and ‘Picket Fences’ fame, dead at 93

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Amy Acton hugs woman who offers support over incendiary ad

At a campaign event in Wharton, Ohio, an Acton supporter brought up the incendiary attack ad from her opponent in the governor's race, Vivek Ramaswamy, that features her estranged mother.

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Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in 'Picket Fences,' 'Alien' and 'Top Gun,' dies at 93

An Emmy-winning actor known for roles in “Top Gun” and “Picket Fences,” Tom Skerritt has died at 93

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Nearly 1,000 Texas fourth graders dig into farming at hands-on Ag in the Classroom event

Nearly 1,000 Texas fourth graders dig into farming at hands-on Ag in the Classroom event

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Judge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11

A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11

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Trump ordered to sit for deposition in his $10 billion BBC lawsuit

A federal judge on Thursday ordered Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, which has accused the US

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Arizona university suspends fraternity after rape allegation

The University of Arizona has suspended a fraternity after a female student alleged she was raped at its house by two men, the latest action taken by a major US

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US railroads pull ahead as high fuel costs hit truckers harder

Record fuel prices are pushing freight off US highways and onto trains, helping railroad companies rake in higher revenue and profits as shippers

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Paraguay's central bank under pressure over politically connected lender

Paraguay's central bank and its president face mounting calls to resign as scrutiny intensifies over how they supervised a fast-growing digital bank 

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Iowa faces shortage of doctors to deliver babies as hospitals cut labor and delivery

Iowa faces shortage of doctors to deliver babies as hospitals cut labor and delivery

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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in 9 states

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt investigations in nine states into whether noncitizens are registered to vote