Cuomo and Sliwa challenge Mamdani in intense NYC mayoral debate. Candidates clash with zingers and barbs in fiery exchange.
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In the final debate before early voting began, New York City mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa attempted to challenge frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, who holds a double-digit lead that has remained steady. The candidates clashed over past scandals, including Cuomo's sexual harassment allegations and Mamdani's alleged ties to radical politics. The debate also touched on policies, personalities, and approaches to dealing with President Trump. Sliwa likened his opponents to "two kids in a schoolyard."
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Cuomo and Sliwa turn up heat on Mamdani in final NYC mayoral debate before early votingwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Sparks fly as Cuomo, Mamdani tear into each other during fiery debate: 'Toxic energy'www.foxnews.com
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7 Takeaways From the Final N.Y.C. Mayoral Debatewww.nytimes.com
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Mamdani and Cuomo Trade Barbs in Tense New York City Mayoral Debatewww.wsj.com
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Michael Rapaport rips Zohran Mamdani for dining at pricy NYC eatery while living in rent-stabilized apartment: ‘Fraud class’nypost.com
Misty Copeland retires from ballet after final performance.
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Misty Copeland, a trailblazing ballerina known for promoting diversity in ballet, retired from her career with the American Ballet Theater after a final performance on Wednesday. She has been a prominent figure in bringing representation to the predominantly white art form.
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Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing at retirement showwww.npr.org
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Misty Copeland Will Take Her Final Bowwww.nytimes.com
Trump imposes sanctions on Russian oil companies due to mounting frustration with Putin.
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The United States has imposed significant sanctions on the Russian energy sector in response to the war in Ukraine. The sanctions will target Russia's largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, along with their subsidiaries, according to the Treasury Department.
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Trump Imposes Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies as His Frustration With Putin Mountswww.nytimes.com
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Trump hits Russian oil companies with sanctions: 'It was time'abcnews.go.com
Congress loses relevance as government shutdown continues with Trump's influence.
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The text highlights the current shutdown standoff in Congress, with President Trump's role being a significant factor as fatigue and blame spread. A Republican lawmaker expressed a sentiment of giving up amidst the ongoing situation.
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Government shutdown knowledge: gaming out its potential endwww.foxnews.com
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As Shutdown Drags and Trump Flexes, Congress Cedes Its Relevancewww.nytimes.com
Hegseth announces second strike on 'terrorist' vessel in Pacific Ocean targeting alleged narco-traffickers. US expands operation against drug running suspects.
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The U.S. military, under the direction of President Donald Trump, conducted a strike in the Pacific Ocean targeting a vessel associated with a terrorist organization involved in narco-trafficking. This marks the second strike in the Pacific and the eighth overall in the Trump administration's campaign against drug-carrying boats bound for the United States. The operation was announced by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who emphasized the administration's commitment to combatting drug smugglers, both at sea and on land.
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Hegseth announces second strike on ‘terrorist’ vessel in Pacific Oceanwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Hegseth says US conducted another strike in Eastern Pacific targeting alleged narco-traffickerswww.foxnews.com
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Drug-Smuggling Submarines on Display at Latin American Naval Basewww.nytimes.com
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US military bombs eighth suspected drug-trafficking boat in Eastern Pacific, killing 2 smugglers: Hegsethnypost.com
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U.S. Widens Campaign Against Alleged Drug Boats With Eastern Pacific Strikewww.wsj.com
Pelosi warns federal agents may face arrest for violating California law. Trump's plan to send agents to San Francisco criticized by Newsom. Border Patrol plans crackdown in S.F. Bay Area.
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The San Francisco district attorney has implemented a strategy in response to the deployment of federal agents to the city by the Trump administration. The decision was made after witnessing incidents of federal agents mistreating individuals in Los Angeles and Chicago. Border Patrol agents are being stationed at a U.S. Coast Guard base in Alameda, California, in preparation for an upcoming immigration operation in the San Francisco area.
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Pelosi Says Police May Arrest Federal Agents Who Violate California Lawwww.nytimes.com
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Federal agents heading to San Francisco — an attempt by Trump to invoke chaos, Newsom sayswww.latimes.com
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Border Patrol Plans Immigration Crackdown in S.F. Bay Areawww.nytimes.com
Aaron Rodgers asks Steelers teammate to stop tackling him after touchdowns due to his age. Teammate warns of possible future tackles.
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Aaron Rodgers asked his Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Broderick Jones to tone down his touchdown celebrations, citing his age of 41. In response, Jones hinted that he might tackle Rodgers again after a previous controversial celebration against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Aaron Rodgers tells 311-pound Steelers teammate to stop tackling him after touchdowns: 'I'm 41'www.foxnews.com
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Steelers' Broderick Jones warns he may tackle Aaron Rodgers again despite anger over celebration hitwww.foxnews.com
Fetterman puts 'country over party' in shutdown, Merkley nears filibuster record, criticizes Trump's tactics in government shutdown speech.
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Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is breaking with fellow Democrats by pledging to vote "country over party" during the government shutdown. Meanwhile, Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon is using a lengthy filibuster speech to criticize President Trump and block passage of a GOP-backed measure to open the government. Merkley delivered a marathon overnight speech condemning Trump's threats to democracy.
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Fetterman breaks with Democrats over shutdown, vows to put 'country over party'www.foxnews.com
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Merkley rails against Trump politics in filibuster speech during government shutdownwww.washingtonexaminer.com
The White House East Wing will be demolished for a ballroom, despite Trump's initial promise not to touch it.
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President Trump announced the demolition of the entire East Wing of the White House to build a ballroom, despite initially stating it would only affect part of the wing. The decision to demolish the entire structure was made for cost and structural reasons. This move has sparked controversy in Washington and beyond. In other news, oil prices have dropped significantly as of the end of Wednesday.
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Entire White House East Wing will be demolished to make way for ballroom – as Trump reveals new price tag for the projectÂnypost.com
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Trump Said He Wouldn’t Touch the East Wing. Then He Tore It All Down.www.nytimes.com
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Trump says entire East Wing to be demolished for ballroom constructionwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Past presidents have made big changes, Trump White House arguesabcnews.go.com
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Entire White House East Wing to be demolished within dayswww.bbc.com
NATO Secretary-General supports Trump's strategy to end Ukraine war. US permits Ukraine to use Western cruise missile against Russia. 'Substantial' Russia sanctions expected.
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated that pressure and sanctions are influencing Vladimir Putin's decisions as Russia faces significant military losses in Ukraine. President Trump hosted Rutte at the White House amid growing frustration over Russia's slow progress in peace negotiations with Ukraine. The US has reportedly lifted restrictions on using targeting data in Russia, and discussions between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky were canceled. Trump expressed disappointment over the scrapped talks, which were supposed to occur in Budapest. Rutte's meeting with Trump in Washington coincided with these developments.
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte endorses Trump's approach to ending Ukraine war after White House talkswww.foxnews.com
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Trump hosts NATO secretary as he turns up the heat on Russiawww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Bessent teases ‘substantial’ Russia sanctions after Trump-Putin summit scrappednypost.com
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US to announce 'substantial' Russia sanctionswww.bbc.com
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Russia Hits Power Plants and Kindergarten Hours After Trump Delays Summitwww.nytimes.com
Charlotte man indicted for killing Iryna Zarutska may face the death penalty for the train stabbing incident.
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Decarlos Brown Jr. has been indicted by a federal grand jury for the unprovoked stabbing death of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska, who fled Ukraine to escape war. The man charged in this fatal stabbing on the Charlotte light rail system is now facing federal charges.
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Charlotte man charged with Iryna Zarutska’s killing could face death penaltywww.foxnews.com
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Suspect in Charlotte train stabbing indicted, death penalty possibleabcnews.go.com
Prince Andrew may testify before Congress on Epstein ties. King Charles delays stripping Andrew's title. Family faces fallout. Giuffre's family wants Andrew's last title removed.
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Prince Andrew is facing increased scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, with calls for him to testify before the U.S. Congress. The House committee is investigating the trafficking case, and new disclosures about Prince Andrew's ties to Epstein have prompted further action from the king and Parliament. As a result, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie are also facing reputational challenges. Virginia Giuffre's claims against Prince Andrew in her memoir have led her family to call on King Charles III to strip him of his last remaining title. The prince has given up his Duke of York title amid the fallout from the scandal, and Giuffre's posthumous memoir further details sexual abuse allegations against him and criticizes his 2019 BBC interview.
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Prince Andrew could be called to testify before Congress over his Jeffrey Epstein tieswww.foxnews.com
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Why King Charles Has Not Yet Removed Andrew’s Most Valued Title: Princewww.nytimes.com
Tesla's profit fell 37% due to increased costs surpassing revenue growth, following a decision to reduce car prices.
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Tesla's revenue increased by 12% year on year, marking the first rise in three quarters. However, the company's net income dropped by 37% compared to the previous year. This decline in income was attributed to selling more cars but making less profit on each one due to discounts and low-interest loans.
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CNBC Daily Open: Tesla's increased costs outweighed its revenue growthwww.cnbc.com
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Tesla Profit Falls 37% After It Cut Car Priceswww.nytimes.com
Louvre thieves used bright vests to hide, stole uninsured jewels worth over $100M with a lift from a truck. Louvre reopens after the robbery.
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Criminals are using neon-colored safety jackets to carry out crimes in plain sight, such as stealing jewelry valued at over $100 million from the Louvre. The thieves used a stolen truck-mounted moving lift to scale the museum and conduct a lightning-fast heist. French authorities are facing scrutiny over security failings that allowed the robbery to occur. The museum will not be compensated for the loss of the priceless royal jewels.
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For Robbers Like the Louvre Thieves, Bright Vests Actually Help Them Hidewww.nytimes.com
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How Louvre burglars obtained truck-mounted lift to make off with jewels worth more than $100Mwww.foxnews.com
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The Louvre reopens 3 days after thieves took French crown jewels in daylight heistwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Louvre director summoned to appear before lawmakers to answer questions on theftabcnews.go.com
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This isn't the Louvre's first high-profile heist. Here's a history of earlier theftswww.npr.org
Teachers face consequences for discussing free speech and conservative figure Charlie Kirk. Legal battles ensue over censorship in classrooms.
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Hawaii school administrators disciplined a history teacher for discussing Charlie Kirk's killing during a Bill of Rights lesson. The SPLC filed a lawsuit defending a Georgia teacher's free speech rights after she posted about the assassination. William Loggans won a court battle against a school district over the removal of a Charlie Kirk poster, advocating for students' free speech in classrooms.
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Hawaii teacher punished for Constitution Day lesson on free speech, Charlie Kirk, legal group sayswww.foxnews.com
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SPLC files lawsuit supporting Georgia teacher who said the ‘world is a bit safer’ without Charlie Kirkwww.foxnews.com
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Florida teacher wins lawsuit, gets to restore Charlie Kirk poster school district banned from classroomwww.foxnews.com
Special prosecutor investigates Jay Jones over reckless driving case, prompting calls for his removal by Miyares.
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Democratic Virginia Attorney General nominee Jay Jones is under investigation by a special prosecutor for claiming to have completed 1,000 hours of community service to avoid jail time for speeding at 116 mph. His challenger, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, is demanding that Jones drop out of the race as the reckless driving case is still under criminal investigation.
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Special prosecutor opens investigation into Jay Joneswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Miyares demands Jones' ouster after court doc indicates reckless driving case under further criminal probewww.foxnews.com
The Trump administration asserts no time limit on National Guard deployment power. 9th Circuit reconsiders ruling supporting Trump's authority. Court battles continue.
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The Trump administration argues in a federal appeals court that the president's authority to deploy the National Guard does not have a time limit and should not be reviewable by courts. A panel of judges in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California discussed the legal framework behind Trump's deployment of troops to cities in the U.S., amidst various court challenges on his authority to deploy federalized National Guard troops.
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Trump administration argues no time-limit on power to deploy National Guardwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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9th Circuit rethinks ruling that bolstered Trump's authority to deploy troopswww.latimes.com
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Trump wins big in National Guard case, but court fights are far from overwww.foxnews.com
University of Virginia halts discrimination probes by reaching an agreement with the Trump administration.
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The University of Virginia (UVA) has agreed to follow the Justice Department's guidelines for schools receiving federal funding, which include banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that consider race in admissions decisions. The agreement also requires sex-separated athletic competitions and intimate spaces. UVA was under investigation for alleged civil rights violations.
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University of Virginia strikes deal with Trump admin to pause discrimination probes Ânypost.com
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University of Virginia Makes Deal With White House to Halt Investigationswww.nytimes.com
Trump seeks $230M settlement from DOJ, citing owed money for past cases, plans to donate payout to charity.
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President Trump is seeking $230 million from the Justice Department as a settlement for past investigations he has faced. He suggested that the DOJ owes him money and that he would donate any funds received to charity. Trump is pressing the DOJ for the settlement, despite downplaying reports of the amount. Critics argue that Trump should face consequences for his alleged corruption instead of asking taxpayers to foot the bill.
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Here's what Trump has said about seeking $230M settlement from DOJabcnews.go.com
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Trump Wants the American People to Pay Him $230 Millionwww.nytimes.com
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Trump suggests DOJ owes him money for past caseswww.foxnews.com
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Trump claims he would donate possible payout from Justice Department to charitywww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Trump seeks up to $230M from Justice Department over Russia investigation, Mar-a-Lago raidnypost.com
US missionary kidnapped in Niger by suspected militants, critical hours passing. Possible move imminent.
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An American missionary has been kidnapped by suspected Islamist militants near Niger's presidential palace in Niamey. Security experts warn that the first 48 hours are critical for a rescue operation from ISIS-controlled territory. U.S. official sources have confirmed the incident.
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Expert warns critical hours slipping away as kidnappers likely to move US missionary in Nigerwww.foxnews.com
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American missionary kidnapped in Niger by suspected Islamist militants, sources saywww.foxnews.com
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American missionary reportedly kidnapped in Nigerwww.bbc.com
Asia-Pacific markets expected to open lower due to Wall Street decline on U.S.-China trade concerns. European markets down, with L'Oreal dropping 6% on earnings focus.
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Trade fears have resurfaced due to reports that the Trump administration is contemplating restrictions on exports to China made with U.S. software. This news has caused European stocks to open in negative territory on Wednesday as market momentum wanes.
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower as Wall Street declines on concerns over U.S.-China trade relationswww.cnbc.com
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European markets lose ground as earnings hold spotlight; L'Oreal down 6%www.cnbc.com