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Judges punishing Jan. 6 rioters say they fear more political violence as Election Day nearsOct 19, 2024 8:02 am - Over the past four years, judges at Washington’s federal courthouse have punished hundreds of rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol in an unprecedented assault on the nation's democracy. On the cusp of the next presidential election, some of those judges fear another burst of political violence could be coming.
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Drone targets Israeli prime minister's house as strikes in Gaza kill 50Oct 19, 2024 7:59 am - The Israeli government said a drone targeted the prime minister’s house Saturday, though there were no casualties, as Iran’s supreme leader vowed Hamas would continue its fight following the killing of the mastermind of last year’s deadly Oct. 7 attack.
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Right-wing influencers hyped anti-Ukraine videos made by a TV producer also funded by Russian mediaOct 19, 2024 6:00 am - The Kremlin could not have asked for better publicity at a better time when Ben Swann, a self-described independent journalist who promotes conspiracy theories, released a 12-part video series he promised would reveal dark truths about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Harris and Trump target Michigan as both parties try to shore up 'blue wall' votesOct 18, 2024 1:41 pm - Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both sought support from Arab American voters Friday as they campaigned in Michigan, trying to lock down support in this key battleground state.
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Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler charged with DUI, possession of handgun after traffic accidentOct 18, 2024 11:26 am - Former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and possession of a handgun after a minor collision on Thursday.
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Trump hotel attracted would-be judges, ambassadors, pardon-seekers, House Democrats sayOct 18, 2024 11:19 am - Judges seeking appointments to the federal bench. Wealthy Republicans hoping for ambassadorships. Criminals who wanted pardons.
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South Korean intelligence says North has sent troops to aid Russia’s war in UkraineOct 18, 2024 7:19 am - South Korea's spy agency said Friday that North Korea has dispatched troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine, a development that could bring a third country into the war and intensify a standoff between North Korea and the West.
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Biden says Western allies must keep aiding Ukraine as he meets European partners before electionOct 18, 2024 7:16 am - U.S. President Joe Biden said it's important for Ukraine's Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country as he held meetings Friday with European partners, with the upcoming U.S. presidential election casting a long shadow over his visit to Germany.
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Hamas official confirms Sinwar's death, as Hezbollah vows a new phase of war with IsraelOct 18, 2024 7:12 am - Hamas confirmed Friday that its leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, and the militant group reiterated its stance that hostages taken from Israel a year ago will not be released until there is a cease-fire in Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli troops.
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Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economyOct 18, 2024 7:09 am - It’s a trend that has surprised many: Why, despite being squeezed by high prices, have Americans kept spending at retail stores and restaurants at a robust pace?