2,500-Mile Journey Ends in Theft

After walking nearly five months from New York to San Francisco, a Bronx man says thieves swiped the bag holding his trip’s photos and videos within hours of his arrival.Story SnapshotA New York man...
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Brain Signals Twist: Faces Blur In Autism

A new study of hundreds of children reports that autistic brains show less distinct electrical signals for faces than for objects during vision tasks,...
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Data Centers Spark Regulatory Debate

Two veteran advisers from opposite parties just proposed federal guardrails for data centers that promise cheaper bills and cleaner power—but leave big questions about who is actually in charge.Story HighlightsEx-Obama adviser Robert Wolf and ex-Trump adviser Stephen Moore back a “middle ground” on data-center rules.The plan lists five focus areas, including ratepayer protection and local control, but lacks enforcement details.Congress has clear constitutional paths to regulate data centers nationwide, according to legal analysts.Overlapping federal, state, and local permits still drive confusion and delays across major projects.What Wolf and Moore Put on the TableRobert Wolf and Stephen Moore urged federal...
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Home Search Deepens Federal Investigation

Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home, then she voted early while a sealed immigration-fraud probe moved forward.Story SnapshotHomeland Security agents executed a court-approved search tied to Omar’s immigration paperwork.A sealed warrant reportedly lists false statements, immigration fraud, and conspiracy as target crimes.A federal filing used “Ilhan Nur Said Elmi” with “Ilhan Abdullahi Omar” as an alias, highlighting identity records to review.Omar cast an early ballot as the investigation continued; no charge or finding has been announced.What Investigators Did And Why It MattersOn October 12, federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., residence under a judicially authorized warrant....
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20,000 Voter Records Spark Legal Fight

The Justice Department moved to stop California from counting some mail ballots tied to more than 20,000 “likely noncitizen” voters, then rushed an appeal...
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Trump Insults Reporter Over Controversial Campaign Ad

President Trump called an ABC News reporter "not a particularly attractive person" after she pressed him on a controversial campaign ad targeting Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton.Story SnapshotTrump told reporters he "didn't know anything about" the Vivek Ramaswamy ad before defending it moments later.The ad features Amy Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, accusing Acton of lying.ABC correspondent Karen Travers asked Trump about the ad; he responded by insulting her appearance.Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and other Republicans called for the ad to come down.Vice President JD Vance praised Ramaswamy for having the "audacity" to run it.Trump Dismisses Family Dispute Behind...
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Court Restores Namesake Candidate to Ballot

Alaska’s highest court put the namesake challenger back on the ballot, forcing officials to fix confusion with design, not disqualification.Story SnapshotAlaska Supreme Court ordered Dan J. Sullivan back on the ballot after a removal fight.A trial judge said the elections director lacked legal grounds to add a “good faith” test.Officials cited voter confusion risks; courts said use ballot design to clarify, not ban.The namesake candidate denies being a sham and says voters can tell them apart.What the Courts Decided and Why It MattersAlaska’s Supreme Court ruled that Dan J. Sullivan, a Republican sharing the incumbent’s name, must appear on...
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Feud Erupts Over Claims of Threats to Christians

A fight over ancient religious rules just blew up into a charge that one conservative wants Christians dead—and millions watched it spread in hours.Story...
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Armed Parent Stops Oregon School Shooter

A parent with a legally carried handgun entered Silver Rail Elementary and shot the attacker as the rampage was still underway, ending the threat before police reached him inside.Story SnapshotPolice say a community member confronted and shot the attacker inside the school.The attack killed three children and a teacher; two others were critically injured.Officers arrived within minutes, but the suspect was found dead shortly after.Experts call the armed-civilian stop rare and not proof of a broader policy effect.What Police And Reporters Say Happened In BendBend Police Chief Mike Krantz said a community member saw the gunman enter Silver Rail...
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Diesel Deal Sparks Ukraine Tensions

President Trump tied lower U.S. fuel prices to Ukraine halting strikes on Russian refineries, turning a wartime tactic into a kitchen-table fight over diesel and power.Story HighlightsTrump demanded Ukraine stop hitting Russian refineries and suggested Ukraine “get a new president.”Treasury issued a sanctions waiver enabling Russian diesel trade through April 2027.The White House says added diesel supply could ease prices; volumes are limited against global demand.Zelensky said Ukraine will pause only if Russia stops bombing Ukraine’s energy grid.What set off the feud between Trump and ZelenskyOn October 10, 2026, President Trump publicly told Ukraine’s leader to stop attacks on...
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