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Trump Commutes Sentence of Former Rep. George Santos
Santos pleaded guilty to inflating fundraising figures and falsifying donor names to secure the Republican Party’s financial support during the 2022 election.
Study Finds Adults Aged 65 and Older Aren’t Immune to Fentanyl Crisis
Overdoses caused by a mix of fentanyl and stimulants skyrocketed 9,000 percent in recent years among seniors, researchers say.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow His National Guard Deployment to Chicago
A lower court judge prevented the president from deploying National Guard troops there.
Seasonal Job Searches Spike, But Hiring Isn’t Keeping Up, Report Finds
By the end of September, searches for holiday jobs had jumped 27 percent year over year, while seasonal job postings increased by only 2.7 percent.
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Nearly 7 in 10 American Adults Meet New Definition of Obese: Study
The definition takes into consideration body measurements such as waist circumference, waist to height ratio, and waist to hip ratio.
Oklahoma to Drop Plan to Keep Bibles in All Public School Classrooms
The state’s new superintendent intends to withdraw the Bible mandate to resolve a lawsuit challenging it.
San Francisco Mayor Says He Trusts Local Enforcement to Keep Order
The mayor’s comments come in part as a response to some recent calls for sending the National Guard to his city to boost public safety.
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Student Who Celebrated Kirk Shooting May Be Ousted as Leader of Top Debate Group
George Abaraonye once debated Charlie Kirk at the Oxford Union. He could face a vote of no confidence as its leader.
Border Officers Arrest 4 Men Wanted for Sex Crimes Against Children
Federal officers from the Laredo Field Office identified the suspects through outstanding warrants for sex-related crimes against children.
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Tennessee Plant After Deadly Blast
A $12 million suit was filed against Accurate Energetic Systems after 16 people were killed in an explosion.
Trump Says He Hopes to End War Without Having to Consider Tomahawks for Ukraine
Trump expressed confidence that he would be able to convince Putin to agree to peace, as he welcomed Zelenskyy at the White House.
EPA Sued by Coalition of States for Ending $7 Billion Solar Program Funding
The coalition alleged that the EPA breached the grant terms when it ‘unilaterally terminated’ the program.
Trump Signals Action on Record-High Beef Prices
Administration targets record prices fueled by drought-shrunk herds and supply issues, with details said to be coming soon.
Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa Square Off in Fiery NYC Mayoral Debate
Mamdani defended his outsider roots as Cuomo touted experience and Sliwa decried crime in their tense first debate.
US Will Not Adhere to Global Carbon Tax on Shipping: Trump
The International Maritime Organization was set to vote on a tax proposal on Oct. 17.
US Will ‘Go in and Kill’ Hamas If It Doesn’t Stop Violence in Gaza: Trump
The president did not say if that would require direct U.S. military involvement in the Gaza Strip.
Government Says Medicare Payments to Doctors Will Not Be Delayed
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services initially said claims from Oct. 1 would be held.
What Are Tomahawk Missiles and Why Does Ukraine Want Them?
A new version of the ground-based Tomahawk was prototyped by the U.S. Army in 2023 and deployed to the Philippines in 2025.
Tests Find High Levels of Lead in Protein Powders, Shakes: Consumer Reports
The consumer nonprofit tested levels of lead, cadmium, and inorganic arsenic in protein products.
Trump Says He Has Authorized Covert CIA Operations in Venezuela
The U.S. president has authorized CIA actions and military strikes, citing international drug trafficking linked to Venezuela.
Trump Says India Agreed to Stop Buying Oil From Russia
‘Within a short period of time, they will not be buying oil from Russia,’ the U.S. president said.
