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Why Autocrats Care What People Think
Russia is staging an election that matters to almost no one — except President Vladimir V. Putin and his inner circle.
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Shark kills swimmer off Western Australian city beach
A man has been killed by a shark as he swam off a Western Australian city beach
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Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France, In the Spotlight as Macron and Carney Visit
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland, is experiencing a surge in visitors after three unrelated events raised its profile.
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True or false: Trump's name is now on the Kennedy Center. The quiz has the answer
The world made it to another Friday without an AI apocalypse, so here's the quiz! See you next week … maybe.
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Could trees developed with gene-editing technology protect Florida's citrus industry?
A bacterial infection is wiping out Florida's citrus trees. Growers hope a rootstock developed with gene-editing technology could keep the disease at bay.
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Google is helping write AI chatbot safety laws — while pushing for loopholes
As states push to regulate chatbots, tech companies are trying to write safety rules in ways that exempt some of their key products.
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Republican 'cavalry' arrives with a Trump-backed $150 million ad blitz in key races
To counter a difficult political environment, two Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved more than $150 million in ads — primarily in deep red House and Senate races that have now become competitive.
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A DHS email raises new questions about the Trump administration's election plans
A heavily redacted email from last year, reported first by NPR, reveals that DHS personnel shared a list of jurisdictions that offer election materials in non-English languages. It's unclear why.
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Convicted of Theft, an Ex-Prime Minister Is Set to Swap Prison for Mansion
The former prime minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak, was convicted in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal. He’ll serve out his time at a luxury home.
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Spain’s Preppy Conservatives Are Having a Moment
Loafer-wearing young Spaniards, often called “Cayetanos,” are flexing their countercultural muscles after eight years of left-wing government.
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German Art Institutions Prepare for a Fight as Far Right Looks to Take Power
As the Alternative for Germany party seeks to control a state government for the first time, its push for “patriotic” art has drawn comparisons with Nazi policies.
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Morning news brief
Trump threatens to tear down the Kennedy Center amid court battle, Trump's other priorities also get pushback this week, Poland's PM warns Russia could strike countries that support Ukraine.
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What to know after a week of Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi oil
The Houthis' biggest land grab in years reignited Yemen's 12-year civil war and pushed up global fuel prices, extending their reach to a key maritime chokepoint and threatening Saudi Arabia's oil exports.
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U.N. experts say U.S. may have committed war crimes with 2 Iran strikes
U.N.-commissioned rights experts say there are "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes with strikes that killed scores of Iranian civilians.
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It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that
The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a form of illegal voter intimidation.
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Why Russia Holds Elections, and How the Kremlin Gets the Results It Wants
Russian elections like the parliamentary vote that begins today are hardly free. But they are critical to the government as a source of legitimacy.
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Sacramento Sikh truck driver survives being stabbed 17 times at Wyoming rest stop
A Sacramento Sikh truck driver was stabbed 17 times in an unprovoked attack at a Wyoming truck stop on Sunday, his attorney says.
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The driver who slammed into an LA bus before helicopter crash is charged with murder
An SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into the wrong lane, blew a red light and slammed into a Los Angeles city bus, killing two riders, prosecutors said as they charged her with murder.
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Rejecting Trump, South Korean Leader Says He Will Not Send Troops to Iran
President Lee Jae Myung’s comments followed President Trump’s repeated demand for “a little hand” from South Korea, a decades-old American ally.
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Scientists Warn of Flood Risks to 8 Himalayan Countries after Nepal Disaster
The catastrophe set off alarms in a region with thousands of glaciers spanning eight nations. Better monitoring and cooperation between the countries could save lives, experts say.
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Farmer who voted for Trump says farmers are "all just in survival mode"
Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."
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Why is a Crystal Lake medical office full of unopened mail, but no employees?
An unusual charge on an insurance letter led a woman to a bizarre medical office where mountains of unopened mail pile up and no employees have ever been seen.
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WATCH: High school teacher discovers T. rex tracks in North Dakota
Denver Museum of Nature & Science research associate Kent Hups discusses his discovery of T. rex footprints in the Badlands.
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FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
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F-16 from Texas crashes in Michigan, evacuation order lifted
An F-16 fighter jet crashed in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, on Thursday, triggering an evacuation order along part of County Road 633, the county's emergency management said.
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Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial says he "didn't have any doubts"
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial, said he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations.
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GOP congresswoman says Trump immigration enforcement has "gone too far"
"The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.
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Patrick Clancy's wife to appear on 60 Minutes
Ross Douthat's interview with Patrick Clancy and Dr. Rachel Danis airs Sunday on 60 Minutes.
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Patrick Clancy says he still talks to his kids "all the time"
This Sunday on 60 Minutes, Patrick Clancy talks about his grief, his memories of his children, and the baseless conspiracy theories that flooded social media since his ex-wife's murder trial.
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First new feline species in 100 years discovered in Bolivian forest
The "kitten" with leopard-like spots was initially kept as a family pet.
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Safe and ethical AI advocate calls international cooperation "absolutely essential"
OpenAI on Thursday revealed an additional six incidents in which its artificial intelligence models exhibited unexpected or concerning behavior. Stuart Russell, a distinguished professor of computer science at UC Berkeley and president of the International Association for Safe…
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WATCH: RFK Jr. speaks at conference for anti-vaccine group he founded
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave the keynote address Thursday at a conference of an anti-vaccine activist group he once chaired, telling the hundreds in attendance that they had a friend in President Donald Trump's White House.
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Work has stopped on system that was key to Trump effort to limit mail voting, USPS chief says
The top official at the U.S. Postal Service said Thursday that the agency has stopped work on developing a controversial computer system that was central to President Donald Trump's effort to limit mail voting after the Supreme Court rejected his executive order this week.
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WATCH: Semi-truck crashes through Aldi in Nashville
Police say Kristofer Scruggs drove the truck through the store’s entrance around midnight when the store was closed.
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WATCH: Large crane collapses onto New Jersey homes
A large crane collapsed onto two homes in River Vale, crashing through the roof of one house and nearly splitting it in two. It's unclear if anyone was inside the houses at the time.
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Man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months in prison
The man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall was sentenced Thursday to 14 months in prison after reaching a deal with prosecutors.
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As AI behavior raises concerns, ex-researcher Jacob Coxon warns what may lie ahead
OpenAI announced it had discovered six new instances of "concerning or unexpected" behavior by its artificial intelligence models. It follows repeated warnings about how rapid advances in AI threaten to outpace the ability to develop the tech safely. One of those warnings came…
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T. rex had a body temperature similar to our own, study finds
Using fossilized teeth, scientists have finally taken the T. rex's temperature — and it wasn't too different from our own.
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News Wrap: Judge says Kennedy Center must provide notice before making changes to building
In our news wrap Thursday, a federal judge ordered that Kennedy Center officials provide a 30-day notice before making any significant physical changes to the building, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is welcoming a proposal that could see his country join the European Union…
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Yemen War Intensifies as Houthi Militia Advances on Marib
Clashes between Iranian-backed Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed government forces have been reported near oil-rich Marib Province.
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Congress passes new sanctions on Russia and countries using Russian energy
A bill to impose sweeping new sanctions on Russia, and on countries using Russian energy, is now on its way to President Trump after the House overwhelmingly passed it Wednesday night. Congress also took action this week on data centers, college sports and the Iran war. Capitol…
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How Trump's immigration crackdown made it harder to become U.S. citizen
September 17 is Constitution Day, a commemoration of the founding document signed on that date in 1787. But for immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship, the path to naturalization has grown more difficult as the Trump administration has added new requirements and tightened vetting…
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Trump's push to restrict mail ballots failed. Other efforts to reshape the midterms continue
The Supreme Court this week closed the chapter on one of Trump's effort to dramatically overhaul of the nation's mail voting processes. But the case was just one example of the Republican president's numerous attempts to assert federal control over the upcoming midterms.
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Wheelchair tennis celebrates 50 years and a new wave of popularity
Professional wheelchair tennis players are competing for their countries this week in the World Team Cup at the U.S. Tennis Association's National Campus in Orlando. It's part of the 50th anniversary of the sport's creation and comes at a time when popularity is growing. Amna…
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Jon Ronson and Geoff Bennett discuss modern masculinity on 'Settle In'
Jon Ronson's new book, "The Castle," asks questions about what young men are being taught about what it means to be a man. Ronson joined Geoff Bennett on our PBS News podcast "Settle In" and discussed why certain visions of masculinity are proving so powerful right now.
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WATCH: Lena Dunham, Matthew Lillard, Metallica: Here's what's trending
ABC News' Rocsi Diaz takes a look at what's buzzing in pop culture, including Dunham becoming a girl mom and Lillard saying he feels "ashamed" for acting in "Scream 7."
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WATCH: August records warmest month on Earth: What to know
ABC News meteorologist Somara Theodore shares what this report is saying about why August was the warmest month ever recorded, and Ginger Zee has more on the effort to use drones to help make rain.
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Tens of thousands flee as Iran-backed Houthis draw Yemen into wider war
An estimated 125,000 people have fled as Iran-backed Houthi rebels have advanced down the Red Sea coast to a key maritime chokepoint.
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Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE
The White House says it is withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead ICE, ensuring that an agency at the forefront of President Trump's domestic agenda will remain without a Senate-confirmed leader for at least a while longer.
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Jon Kyl, long-serving lawmaker from Arizona who shaped water policy, dies at 84
Kyl spent almost three decades in Congress, serving in both chambers, and watched his party undergo a drastic transformation, with his career spanning Ronald Reagan's presidency to President Donald Trump's first term.
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Trump's proposed arch has 'adverse effects,' administration acknowledges
The arch could obstruct views along the river, the administration acknowledge, but it says those impacts "cannot be fully avoided."
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WATCH: Spider-Man swings into box office history
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has now made more money in North America than any other movie in history, taking in more than $936 million so far.
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WATCH: 2nd couple eliminated on 'Dancing with the Stars'
The women took over the ballroom for night two of the "Dancing with the Stars" season premiere, as another couple was sent home.
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What Is the E1 Project, Israel’s Disputed Settlement Plan in the West Bank?
Israel’s right-wing government is opening bidding for thousands of housing units in a patch of the West Bank, a move that would thwart efforts at Palestinian statehood.
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Sweden Swings Back Left, Bucking a Trend in Europe
The results of this week’s exceptionally close election dealt a blow to far-right nationalists, who have gained ground elsewhere.
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WATCH: Shocking video shows Ohio inmate attacking deputies and attempting to escape
The incident happened after the inmate was sentenced for an assault.
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WATCH: Deaf scuba diver makes history
ABC News' Danny New talks to Thomas Koch, who made history as the first deaf inductee into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame.
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Trump Sanctions on Cuba Strands Thousands Of Shipping Containers
The U.S. says its sanctions are not aimed at depriving Cuba of essential goods. Thousands of stranded shipping containers tell a different story.
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Oregon Lawmakers Seek to Open Up Affordable Housing Records Following ProPublica’s Reporting
The post Oregon Lawmakers Seek to Open Up Affordable Housing Records Following ProPublica’s Reporting appeared first on ProPublica.
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WATCH: David Muir shares baby giraffe's first steps into the world with help of mother
The Brevard County Zoo in Melbourne, Florida, has welcomed its newest addition after one of its giraffes gave birth to a "six-foot-tall bundle of joy."
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What to Know About Mail-In Voting for the 2026 Midterms
The post What to Know About Mail-In Voting for the 2026 Midterms appeared first on ProPublica.
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Arizona Lowered the Bar for Its English Fluency Test. Experts Say It Will Harm Students in the Long Run.
The post Arizona Lowered the Bar for Its English Fluency Test. Experts Say It Will Harm Students in the Long Run. appeared first on ProPublica.
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Top Oversight Dem Opens Investigation of Donald Trump Jr.’s Russian Oligarch-Funded Wedding
The post Top Oversight Dem Opens Investigation of Donald Trump Jr.’s Russian Oligarch-Funded Wedding appeared first on ProPublica.
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Papa Johns, Propaganda and Putin: How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser
The post Papa Johns, Propaganda and Putin: How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser appeared first on ProPublica.
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Underage Players, Predatory Moneylenders: 7 Findings From Our Dominican Baseball Investigation
The post Underage Players, Predatory Moneylenders: 7 Findings From Our Dominican Baseball Investigation appeared first on ProPublica.
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Vouchers Promise Students With Disabilities a Path to Private School. Parents Say That’s Not the Reality.
The post Vouchers Promise Students With Disabilities a Path to Private School. Parents Say That’s Not the Reality. appeared first on ProPublica.
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EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells
The post EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells appeared first on ProPublica.
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Empty Seat: U.S. Absent as Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians
The post Empty Seat: U.S. Absent as Western Powers Meet on Wartime Protections for Civilians appeared first on ProPublica.
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25 Years After 9/11, Questions About the FBI’s Pursuit of Saudi Suspects in the Case Have Only Grown
The post 25 Years After 9/11, Questions About the FBI’s Pursuit of Saudi Suspects in the Case Have Only Grown appeared first on ProPublica.
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Got a Connection to Dominican Baseball? Text Us on WhatsApp.
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The Rising Baseball Star, a Fatal Car Crash and the Fixer
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The Dominican Baseball Factory
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