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Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting

A federal judge has rejected a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000 people, warning it would “wreak havoc” on the midterm elections

October 28, 2026

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The Latest: Trump pushing to keep red-state Senate seats in GOP hands

President Donald Trump told Texans they’d better accept data centers in their communities and floated making Venezuela the 51st state as he stumped for Republican Ken Paxton

October 28, 2026

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Ernie Johnson to retire from 'Inside the NBA' in June after a 37-year run as host

Ernie Johnson is retiring as host of “Inside the NBA” in June, ending a 37-year run with the show

October 28, 2026

Young boy rescued after falling into septic pipe

October 28, 2026

Ford’s third-quarter core profit ticks higher despite rising commodity costs

Ford Motor’s third-quarter core profit increased slightly to $2.7 billion, as the Michigan automaker overcame production struggles with its

October 28, 2026

Biden-era officials who quit over Gaza urge 2028 candidates to denounce policy architects

US officials who had resigned from former President Joe Biden's administration over his Gaza policy said on Wednesday that Democratic presidential

October 28, 2026

Inmate's escape is just the latest problem for Tennessee's troubled prison system

The weekend escape of a Tennessee inmate who was convicted of murdering a co-worker was just the latest black eye for the state’s troubled prison system, coming only weeks after the failed execution of Christa Pike

October 28, 2026

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South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death after coroner's ruling

Police in South Carolina say they have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner’s findings that it was accidental

October 28, 2026

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Hayden Panettiere death investigation closed by police in South Carolina

October 28, 2026

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Dolores Huerta, pioneering labor leader and civil rights icon, dies at 96

October 28, 2026

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Despite much-criticized early tipoff, Dream say WNBA Finals Game 6 against Valkyries is a sellout

The Atlanta Dream say Thursday’s WNBA Finals Game 6 against the Golden State Valkyries is a sellout despite its much-criticized 12:30 p.m. Eastern tipoff

October 28, 2026

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'Banana Hero' goes viral after car crashes into Orlando bar

October 28, 2026

Trump expands hunt for noncitizen voters with broad subpoena campaign before midterms

By Peter Eisler, Ned Parker, Mike Spector and Tom Hals Oct 28 - The Trump administration has issued more than 100 subpoenas demanding records on tens of thousands of voters in at least 13 states, part

October 28, 2026

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At 88, golfer makes a remarkable return to the game he loves

October 28, 2026

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Golf course celebrates 100 years with 50-cent rounds, honoring Black pioneer

October 28, 2026

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Iowa neighbors battle for gory glory in Halloween decorating contest

October 28, 2026

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Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

Russell Brand says allegations of sexual misconduct have had a “devastating” impact on his life

October 28, 2026

A ceasefire in a Ukrainian city is holding, officials say, as Moscow and Kyiv await US-led talks

Officials say that a six-day ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine has held for its first day and night

October 28, 2026

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Iran's Revolutionary Court sentences director Panahi to jail term, travel ban

Iran's Revolutionary Court sentenced award-winning film director Jafar Panahi to five years in prison and the seizure of all his assets, Iran's semi-official Nournews

October 28, 2026

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Russell Brand says friends abandoned him after 'devastating' sex crime allegations

British comedian and actor Russell Brand, on trial for a string of alleged historical sex offences, told a court on Wednesday that he had dedicated his

October 28, 2026

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Pennsylvania teen's birthday wish for more friends comes true

October 28, 2026

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Look of the Week: It’s Drake’s birthday and he’ll wear red leather pants if he wants to

October 28, 2026

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Walmart cuts holiday meal basket price to $3.50 per person

Retail giant Walmart on Wednesday unveiled its holiday meal basket price at $3.50 per person, the lowest since the retailer launched the program in 2022 at a time US shoppers are

October 28, 2026