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Published 5 hours agoBrazil's big political rematch: What to know
Four years after President Lula narrowly defeated Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil is back at the ballot box. This time, Lula faces Bolsonaro's son, Flávio, in a high-stakes rematch.
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Published 10 hours agoAs Trump's proposed arch looms over D.C., protesters pin their hopes on the midterms
Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie primarily in a lawsuit and next month's midterms.
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Published 10 hours agoCornell assault story sparks rage, fear, fatigue and more
Authors Carmen Maria Machado, Soraya Chemaly, Jessica Valenti and Jennifer Weiner reflect on the week's news of the alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024.
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Published 11 hours agoDrag queen Trixie Mattel has a new holiday album — but think Halloween, not Christmas
On Wild Card, well-known guests answer questions about topics we don't always talk about. Drag queen Trixie Mattel reflects on whether competition has been a positive or negative force in her life.
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Published 11 hours ago'Disturbed' by Cornell rape investigation, NY governor puts state AG in charge
The Cornell University Police Department is leading the investigation into an alleged gang rape two years ago. How effective is that approach, and is the campus police accountable to the public?
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Published 11 hours agoTalk of drones and a burning flame on Trump's D.C. arch worries aviation experts
Aviation safety experts were wary of Trump's proposed arch near D.C.'s airport. Then came the FAA's unusual lighting recommendations — including an eternal flame on top — and Trump's talk of drones.
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Published 12 hours agoGermany's political center fights for relevance after far-right and far-left gains
Centrist politicians are soul-searching after electoral gains by the far right and the far left. Today's weak coalitions, political fragmentation and dire economy echo a past that led to the rise of fascism.
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Published 13 hours agoPro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.
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Published 13 hours agoOctober 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?
The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.
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Published 15 hours agoWhy is Trump in the political position he's in now?
President Trump has found himself on the defensive, campaigning in red states with one month to go before elections.
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Published 15 hours agoChrista Pike remains in critical condition after failed execution
The state of Tennessee tried and failed to execute her on Wednesday.
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Published 15 hours agoThe Sept. 11 firefighter whose final run became an annual tradition
On Sept. 11, 2001, Brooklyn firefighter Stephen Siller, just off an overnight shift, saw the planes hit the towers. He geared up and ran through the Battery Tunnel, toward the danger. He died there.