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Republican lawmakers are attempting to strip Zohran Mamdani of his US citizenship due to his Muslim faith and South Asian heritage, raising questions about its validity under federal law. It remains unclear if such an effort would be successful.
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ACA enrollment is facing a new challenge as skyrocketing health insurance premiums force enrollees to make tough decisions about their coverage options and affordability. Many are being forced to consider alternatives to maintain access to healthcare despite rising costs.
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UK and Germany accuse Russia of threatening their satellites in space as Russian and Chinese space satellites are spotted spying on those used by Western powers.
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Vice President JD Vance fired up Marine Corps troops on their 250th birthday, urging them to 'kick the enemy's a-- and come home safe' during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
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FBI investigating after a passenger died aboard a Carnival cruise ship that recently returned to Florida, and the company has confirmed its cooperation with the agency.
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Chevy Chase's iconic portrayal of U.S. President Gerald Ford as a bumbling klutz on Saturday Night Live will be celebrated for 50 years starting November 8. Today, SNL continues to mock the president, marking a significant shift in the show's format and tone.
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Footage of Donald Trump appearing to close his eyes during an Oval Office event spread across social media, with critics seized on it to accuse him of nodding off during a significant announcement. The images sparked widespread ridicule and concern among the president's opponents.
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The Department of Justice moved 'swiftly and decisively' to stop an ISIS-linked terror plot targeting Jews on Halloween, according to federal prosecutors who say the FBI broke up a network stretching from Michigan to New Jersey.
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Indian mythic superstars are losing their allure as a new generation ditches traditional rituals in favor of modern alternatives, marking the end of an era for these beloved figures. The pilgrimage to see them is dwindling in popularity, signaling a shift away from ancient traditions and towards more contemporary entertainment options.
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Politicians face a reckoning as the longest government shutdown persists, threatening severe consequences for those who supported the closures, regardless of whether the government reopens soon or remains shuttered. Voters are likely to exact revenge if the shutdown continues.
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Ireland's soccer federation votes to call for UEFA to suspend Israel from competition due to alleged violations. This marks the third instance of a European country calling for Israel's suspension from competition.
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The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 69,000 nearly a month after a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, amid continued reports of killings and ongoing efforts to search for bodies under rubble.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom tells a Texas crowd that Democrats winning back the House of Representatives in 2026 is 'the whole thing' for their party's chances.
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Taco Bell has released a limited-edition Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie, generating an online frenzy among fans of the iconic soda. The new dessert is making waves on social media, sparking excitement and curiosity among those eager to try it.
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Molly McNearney, wife of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, revealed she has lost relationships with some Trump-voting family members following a heated conversation on the 'We Can Do Hard Things' podcast. The 45-minute discussion appears to have been a turning point in their relationships.
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A Connecticut man, Joe A., lost his life savings in a cryptocurrency scam, which he invested in after receiving a promising text message about an investment opportunity. The scammers made off with every dollar he had.
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The Senate is set for a rare weekend session as lawmakers struggle to break the impasse over a potential end to the government shutdown, with Senator John Thune hinting that a long-term solution may be on the horizon.
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The Washington Post editorial board claims that newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani 'drops the mask' in his victory speech, which was described as 'seething' after he criticized a class-based system.
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey's victory speech in Somali has sparked widespread criticism from conservatives who consider it 'humiliating'. The mayor, a Democrat, used Somali to say that Minneapolis welcomes Somalis.
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A federal judge has dismissed felony charges against Boeing despite opposition from families of victims who had accepted a $1.1 billion settlement deal related to two commercial plane crashes.
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Typhoon Kalmaegi has left a trail of devastation across Southeast Asia, killing hundreds in the Philippines and at least five in Vietnam, as it strengthens into Typhoon Fung-wong that is expected to bring further destruction.
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Nigerian citizens are calling for peaceful solutions to violence after US President Donald Trump threatened a potential military invasion. Relatives of a central Nigerian man married in 2023 share their own stories of conflict and displacement.
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Former President Joe Biden delivered a strong critique of his successor, arguing that President Donald Trump has 'taken a wrecking ball' to democracy.
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California's top public university is under fire for offering 'LatinX' and 'Pilipinx' race-based scholarships, sparking a federal civil rights complaint filed by Cornell Law professor William A. Jacobson. The complaint accuses the institution of violating Title IX and other federal laws with its racial classification.
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