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Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in U.K. after Palestinian Action support
The Irish author said her books can no longer be sold in the UK after she pledged the royalties to a banned pro-Palestinian group.
Why is Alberta voting to separate from Canada, and how likely is it to happen?
The oil-rich province will decide on Monday whether to stay part of Canada or trigger a binding independence referendum.
Teen kills 4 at Oregon school. And, DOJ sues California over alleged noncitizens
A teen opened fire at an Oregon elementary school, leaving three kids and one teacher dead. And, the Justice Department is suing California over alleged noncitizen voters.
What this bankruptcy says about AI startups
Character.AI collected millions of users, making it a very appealing acquisition. Google took a unique route to "acquiring" it, hiring away its founders and licensing its technolo…
Do Americans own the president's papers? Appeals court to weigh in
The administration says papers created in the White House belong to Donald Trump, not to the American people. The case could ultimately end up at the conservative-leaning Supreme …
Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision
A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.
Remembering Oscar-winning actor Eva Marie Saint
Saint, who died Oct. 6, studied at the Actors Studio and was best known for her roles in On the Waterfront and the Hitchcock film North by Northwest. Originally broadcast in 2000.
How much money has Musk given to Republican groups since July? The quiz knows
Plus, this week saw comings and goings at the White House, the revenge of a child (reality) star, and Elon Musk doing Elon Musk things.
Morning news brief
Three children and a teacher were killed in a shooting at an Oregon school, how Russia is viewing Ukraine's strikes and its growing rift with the U.S., DOJ sues California over it…
A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated
Manhattan's Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities: A family of barn owls nested in a water tower atop a building near Central Park.
Brewers sweep the Dodgers to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982
Propelled by a lockdown bullpen and repeated comebacks, the Brewers swept the two-time defending champion LA Dodgers out of the playoffs Thursday in Game 4 of the National League …
Watch: 'A dollar on gas won't change our vote' - Iowans sticking with Trump
The BBC's Sarah Smith travelled across the state ahead of the midterms, as the president faces political headwinds.
Three children and teacher killed by 16-year-old at Oregon primary school
The suspect was shot dead by a local community member who followed him into the school, said police.
Canada PM warns 'stakes are high' as Alberta separation vote nears
The Canadian prime minister is in Alberta for two days to make a final push for unity ahead of Monday’s separation referendum.
US police identify remains of man found in barrel in shrinking reservoir
Edward "Buddy" Jackson's body was found stuffed in a barrel in 2022, with a gunshot wound to the head. Police say he likely was killed four decades ago.
Suspicious mailings to election officials, congressional offices under investigation
The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are looking into the mailings, some of which included an unidentified powdery white substance.
Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US election offices
A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.
U.S. historic preservation law faces the most serious threat in its 60-year history
Congress and a federal agency are threatening to weaken the country's historic preservation law, fueling a backlash that critics say is as fiery as the one that led to the law's c…
What we know about the criminal investigation into US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
The nature of the investigation remains unclear but various US media reports suggest it is linked to her US citizenship.
Maduro pleads not guilty to new torture-related charges in New York
"I reject this document entirely," Maduro said in court, responding to newly added torture-related charges.
Inside the race between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos for control of outer space
The Atlantic writer Josh Tyrangiel says Musk and Bezos each want to colonize the moon, mine its resources and launch thousands more satellites. He says their only real competition…
Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad
Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.
US teenager appears in court over alleged Hindu temple shooting plot
Alexandros Paporakis, 19, has appeared in court near Chicago after his arrest at the weekend.
Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric
Social Security benefits are set to get a boost to offset rising consumer prices. And, streamer Hasan Piker says the GOP's "guilt-by-association politics" won't drag Democrats dow…