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NY AG Letitia James Appointed to Probe Cornell Fraternity Misconduct
Following a civil lawsuit filed by a former student known as Jane Doe, New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed State Attorney General…
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Russian Bombardment Across Ukraine Kills Seven and Wounds Over 50
Russian bombardment across Ukraine killed at least seven people and wounded over 50 others on Monday, striking apartment buildings, offices, and a…
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US Expands Iran Sanctions to Target Automotive and Rail Networks
The United States Department of the Treasury expanded its sanctions campaign against Iran on Thursday, October 1, 2026, targeting the regime's automotive…
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Tennessee Suspends Executions After Botched Lethal Injection of Christa Pike
Following a botched lethal injection involving death row inmate Christa Pike in Tennessee, state authorities suspended executions for the year.
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Syria and Turkey Deny Reports of Secret Hezbollah Talks
The Syrian government and Turkish officials have denied reports that representatives from Damascus held secret, direct talks with Hezbollah in Turkey last…
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Eritrea Severs Diplomatic Ties With Ethiopia Following Embassy Closure
Ethiopia ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and expelled ten Eritrean diplomats on Thursday, prompting Asmara to sever all diplomatic…
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Flydubai Flight Lands in Saudi Arabia After Cockpit Struggle
The Wednesday incident involving Flydubai flight FZ1073 transformed a scheduled commercial route into an international security emergency.
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US Pressures France and Germany to Release Diesel Stocks or Face Export Ban
The Trump administration is pressing European allies to tap national diesel reserves to ease soaring fuel prices, warning that Washington may otherwise…
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Russian Drones Strike Kyiv Bridge and Energy Grid
Two Russian drones struck Kyiv's Pivdennyi bridge on Thursday, suspending metro services and disrupting public transport across the capital.
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France Calls Crisis Meeting as School Protests Lead to Mass Arrests
French security forces detained more than 620 people on Wednesday as high-school student protests over overcrowding, teacher shortages, and crumbling facilities escalated…
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Treasury Issues Proposed Rules For Federal School Voucher Program
The U.S. Treasury Department released proposed rules on October 1, 2026, for the nation’s first federal school choice program.
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US Dollar Hits 17-Month High Against Euro Amid Bond Sell-Off
The United States dollar reached a 17-month high against the euro, driven by surging Treasury yields and escalating energy inflation fears, while…