Federal prosecutors say a Guatemalan man who was extradited to the U.S. to face charges related to a smuggling attempt that left 53 migrants dead was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday
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21 October
Kyle Francis Kennedy, the granddaughter of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 42
Kyle Francis Kennedy, the granddaughter of Sen. Robert F
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21 October
Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court rulings fueling polarization, undermining democracy
Justice Elena Kagan says decisions by her conservative Supreme Court colleagues have increased political polarization and weakened democracy in the U.S. She spoke Tuesday, two weeks before the midterm elections, criticizing rulings that weakened the Vo…
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21 October
FBI is investigating reports of an ‘incendiary device’ thrown at an ICE building
The FBI is investigating reports of an “incendiary device” being thrown at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta
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21 October
California state workers launching 1-day strike over return-to-office mandate, pay and healthcare
California state workers will launch a one-day strike Wednesday, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration to agree to a new contract that increases workers’ pay, ensures affordable healthcare access and allows more flexibility for remote work
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21 October
Taxpayers are funding private school tuition. It’s helping classical Christian schools expand
Conservatives are banding together to grow classical Christian schools by leveraging new taxpayer-funded scholarships
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21 October
Chemical tank explodes in Ohio, forcing evacuations
A chemical tank exploded in Toledo, Ohio, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate or shelter in place due to fears of a toxic release
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21 October
Supreme Court rebuffs Trump admin restrictions on medical care for trans inmates
The Supreme Court has rejected a Trump administration appeal seeking to immediately enforce medical care restrictions for transgender people in prison
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20 October
Polymarket removes contract allowing users to wager on accused Cornell students’ fate
Polymarket has removed a contract from its prediction market platform that allowed users to wager on whether any of the seven men accused of raping a Cornell student in 2024 will be charged with a felony sex crime
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