Parcels with camouflaged explosives were sent via cargo companies to Germany and Britain that were ultimately destined for the U.S. and Canada.
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Israel’s Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country.
While Netanyahu has called for continued military pressure on Hamas, his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, had taken a more pragmatic approach.
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Trump and Harris rack up early wins as America awaits battleground results
The closeness of the race and the number of states in play raised the likelihood that once again a victor might not be known on election night.
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Potentially historic voter turnout across Maine, boosted by same-day registrations
Here’s a look at what happened at polling places across the state.
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A deepfake showed MLK Jr. backing Trump. His daughter calls it ‘vile.’
A false video made with artificial intelligence showed MLK Jr., who was assassinated in 1968, praising Donald Trump. King’s daughter condemned the clip.
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Some Republican-led states refuse to let Justice Department monitors into polling places
The Justice Department’s election monitoring effort, a long practice under both Democratic and Republican administrations, is meant to ensure that federal voting rights are being followed.
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All eyes on Pennsylvania as Harris and Trump spend final day campaigning there
About 77 million Americans have voted early. A victory by either side would be unprecedented.
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Here’s what to watch on Election Day in the U.S.
The final votes in the 2024 presidential election will be cast, and history will be made regardless of who wins.
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Missouri family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options
A report on the 2022 case draws similar conclusions to findings made after the Lewiston, Maine shootings in 2023, highlighting how hard it is for law enforcement to restrict gun access.
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Spain flood survivors hurl mud at the royals, top government officials
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia’s public events are usually greeted by a crowd of fans.