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Russian strikes hit key power plant in Kyiv, Zelensky says
on October 14, 2026 at 4:36 amThe Ukrainian president says the ballistic missile strikes came with "no early warning from our partners".
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Missiles intercepted near Riyadh after Saudi coalition hits Yemen fuel depot
on October 14, 2026 at 4:20 amThe Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen struck a fuel depot near the Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa.
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Russia arrests Japanese journalist on alleged espionage
on October 14, 2026 at 4:10 amThe Hokkaido Shimbun journalist is accused of collecting information on Moscow's defence capabilities for Tokyo.
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5 Takeaways From a Heated and Personal Maine Senate Debate
by Tim Balk on October 14, 2026 at 3:59 amSenator Susan Collins, a Republican, and her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, disagreed over the war in Iran and President Trump in the third of four debates in a key race.
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7 Takeaways From the Second Georgia Senate Debate
by Patricia Mazzei and Emily Davies on October 14, 2026 at 3:58 amRepresentative Mike Collins, who lags Senator Jon Ossoff in public polls, hit his opponent harder in a second and final debate on Tuesday.
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Lena Dunham's Girls to return for limited HBO run
on October 14, 2026 at 2:09 amTen years after the series finale, the "Girls" are getting back together to explore the "milestone of turning forty", HBO says.
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Bank of America hit with $1.2bn fine for money laundering failings
on October 14, 2026 at 2:05 amThe bank inadequately flagged transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering networks, the Treasury said.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as Ambassador to Greece
by Tyler Pager on October 14, 2026 at 1:54 amMs. Guilfoyle was asked to quit by the White House after a string of damaging reports, including that she had asked a Republican donor to pay off a credit card.
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‘Honey Please’: The Steep Rise and Sudden Fall of Kimberly Guilfoyle.
by Elisabeth Bumiller on October 14, 2026 at 1:49 amPresident Trump cut her loose after damaging news reports about her tenure as ambassador to Greece. Once a prominent Trump insider, she suggested she will now fight to defend her reputation.
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What we know about the man who died falling from a Six Flags rollercoaster
on October 14, 2026 at 12:59 amHassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia.
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Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says
on October 14, 2026 at 12:17 amPope Leo had successful surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.
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Senators Urge Trump to Reverse Diesel Deal With Putin
by Robert Jimison on October 14, 2026 at 12:12 amA bipartisan group of 12 senators called on the president to drop his decision to ease sanctions on Russia’s exports of diesel fuel, saying the deal would help Moscow continue the war in Ukraine.
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Katie Zacharia Makes Bumpy Debut as Trump’s New Press Secretary
by Shawn McCreesh on October 13, 2026 at 11:49 pmMs. Zacharia spent eight minutes reading from a script, called on only three reporters and made an awkward slip-up.
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Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
on October 13, 2026 at 11:42 pmFour years after the attacks, Serhii K will appear in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.
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Watch: Witnesses describe 'traumatic' moment man fell out of Six Flags rollercoaster
on October 13, 2026 at 11:42 pmOne person has died and others were injured after an incident at a US amusement park.
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Zimbabwean author denies using AI to write award-winning story
on October 13, 2026 at 11:31 pmSimbarashe Kundizeza was responding to an accusation that has caused an uproar on social media.
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How Elon Musk’s Money Is Shaping Republicans’ Midterms Strategy
by Jess Bidgood on October 13, 2026 at 10:43 pmA quarter-billion dollars to help Republicans hold Congress.
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Justice Dept. Issues Subpoenas in Ilhan Omar Investigation
by Ernesto Londoño, Alan Feuer and Devlin Barrett on October 13, 2026 at 10:40 pmAfter years of investigation, the Justice Department appears to be intensifying a criminal inquiry into the immigration history of Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, and her family.
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Pakistan has locked down Imran Khan's stronghold - but it could backfire
on October 13, 2026 at 10:07 pmSome fear the government's standoff with the former PM's supporters could bring more instability, not less.
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'I'd talk to the TV': The paid companions bringing warmth to China's lonely
on October 13, 2026 at 10:02 pmAs loneliness grows in China, a new industry is emerging to provide companionship and support.
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Who's to blame for the toxic smog choking South East Asia?
on October 13, 2026 at 10:01 pmAnger is mounting at the companies accused of burning land in Indonesia and the authorities who have failed to stop them.
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Why the lonely in China are hiring 'temporary children'
on October 13, 2026 at 10:00 pmA new industry being dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.
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Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI office
on October 13, 2026 at 9:42 pmProsecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.
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UAW’s Shawn Fain Wins Second Term as President
by Rebecca Davis O’Brien on October 13, 2026 at 9:30 pmThe United Auto Workers has grown under Mr. Fain, who has also drawn scrutiny from federal prosecutors.
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Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
on October 13, 2026 at 7:51 pmDavis was found guilty last month over his role in the late rap superstar's death in a drive-by shooting in 1996.
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Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations
on October 13, 2026 at 7:23 pmGuilfoyle said the allegations of improper conduct were false and that being ambassador was the "honour of a lifetime".
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F.B.I. Disrupts Pyongyang Revenue Stream: North Koreans in U.S. Tech Jobs
by Dustin Volz on October 13, 2026 at 7:04 pmF.B.I. investigators worked with the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike to dismantle so-called laptop farms that steal American identities to earn cash for Pyongyang.
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Judge Prohibits Further Tree Cutting at East Potomac Golf Course for Two Weeks
by Zach Montague on October 13, 2026 at 6:56 pmThe ruling barred major modifications at the D.C. course while a federal judge seeks testimony from Interior Department officials about whether they ignored a court order.
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Trump Says He Is ‘Looking at’ Firing Kimberly Guilfoyle
by Laura Chung on October 13, 2026 at 6:32 pmPresident Trump made the remark in response to a question about the U.S. ambassador to Greece, who faces accusations that she asked a G.O.P. donor to pay off her credit card.
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Cornell bans all fraternity parties over gang sex assault allegations
on October 13, 2026 at 6:25 pmThe school has faced an uproar over how it handled assault allegations brought by a woman known as Jane Doe.