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Immigration agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
BBC News
BBC on the scene as agents search Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home
BBC News
Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas
BBC News
Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas
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Storm Rachel batters Southern California, brings flooding to Las Vegas
BBC News
Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to become one of Hollywood's biggest flops
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Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to become one of Hollywood's biggest flops
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Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to become one of Hollywood's biggest flops
BBC News
US Homeland Security chief denies plan for livestreamed execution could fuel radicalisation
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US Homeland Security chief denies plan for livestreamed execution could fuel radicalisation
BBC News
Pardoning of Israeli soldier evokes a long history of clemency for those who kill Palestinians
Elor Azaria, who killed a wounded Palestinian assailant, had his criminal record cleared. It follows a history of such pardons and reduced sentences.
The Conversation
More than 119 million Brazilians voted in the Oct. 4 election – including about 21,000 Florida residents
Brazilian voters abroad mirror the deep polarization shaping politics in their home country.
The Conversation
Democrats distance themselves from trans rights – close midterm races may show whether that pays off
A scholar of LGBTQ+ politics looks at how Democratic campaigns in Texas and Ohio are shifting on trans issues and what that could mean for control of Congress.
The Conversation
How much rain can a hurricane make, and does the storm size matter?
Storms big and small can produce a lot of rain. What matters most is how fast they’re moving, as an atmospheric scientist and educator explains.
The Conversation
Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica’s role in exploring the cosmos
For more than a century, scientists have treated Antarctica’s environments as windows into worlds beyond Earth.
The Conversation
Americans can now see a famous portrait of the Pacific Islander who captivated 18th-century England for the first time
Joshua Reynolds’ 1776 ‘Portrait of Omai’ portrays a commoner from Tahiti as a nobleman, reflecting European fantasies and assumptions about Pacific cultures.
The Conversation
Ancient people relied on genetic variation already present in wild plants to domesticate crops like rice and corn
New genomic tools let scientists dig into the family trees of crops like rice, corn and adzuki beans to learn more about how they transitioned from wild plants to domesticated crops.
The Conversation
I teach doctors how to interpret test results – and the labels ‘normal’ and ‘abnormal’ often hide what matters most
Labeling medical test results as ‘normal’ or ‘abnormal’ helps clinicians make quick judgments when diagnosing patients. But this binary approach to interpreting tests can lead to fatal errors.
The Conversation
Turmoil within Dolly Parton’s estate underscores the precariousness of family businesses after founders die
Even when there’s a will, there’s a way for things to go awry.
The Conversation
Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
BBC News
Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia
BBC News
American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
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American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
BBC News
American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump
BBC News
Zelensky backs Trump's 'energy ceasefire' but says Russia continues to hit power plants
BBC News
Watch: What's behind Trump's energy ceasefire claim?
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Watch: What's behind Trump's energy ceasefire claim?
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Trump says Ukraine and Russia have agreed 'energy ceasefire'
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US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage
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US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage
BBC News