The Boston Globe
Roughly a week before voters decide the Massachusetts governor’s race, the two candidates were locked in a classic battle.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 26.10.2026.
It displays 158 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
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Seattle’s elite defense held Kansas City to its fewest total yards, first downs, and red zone drives in any Mahomes start.
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Seattle held Kansas City to its fewest total yards, first downs and red-zone drives in any Mahomes start of his career.
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The Daily Beast
The president claimed the comedian was drunk at the White House in a stunning 1300-word rant.
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President Trump branded Bill Maher a “complete, total loser,” a “goofball” and a “sleazebag” in a wild 1,300-word Truth Social post.
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As crucial midterms loom, a Gallup/With Honor survey found no consensus that basic American values are shared across party and other lines.
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The Daily Beast
The verbose president felt he was done dirty at dinner.
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Trucking, supply chain and security industry veterans detailed to NBC News how thieves staged robberies.
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The Washington Post
Communities along the southern border turned against Joe Biden as crossings surged. Now they’re souring on Trump as his immigration raids round up their neighbors.
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A U.S.-backed rare-earth deal shows how American strategic gains can survive a political setback in Brazil.
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The Daily Beast
Officials believe it is a question of when, not if, Trump will follow through with his plans.
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The Intercept
“What do I tell a soldier who believes an action is immoral, but also believes that God commanded it?” one Army chaplain told The Intercept.
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The Washington Post
If migrants miss their immigration court dates because they moved and didn’t get notices at their new address, they cannot come crying to judges later, asking them to block their deportation, the top immigration appeals court has ruled.
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Associated Press
Brazilian voters have denied Latin America’s resurgent right its ultimate prize. Leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of the vote in Sunday’s runoff election.
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Experts in the youth vote explain a dramatic swing toward Democrats — and its limits.
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06:49⇢Lula's Win Spoils Trump's Latin Bet
⌨Attention remains on Brazil, where Lula's runoff win over Flavio Bolsonaro is framed as a check on Trump's regional ambitions (AP, CNN, NYTimes, Mother Jones). Coverage centers on Bolsonaro's refusal to concede and push to annul the vote after extended voting (Epoch Times, Breitbart). One outlier argues a U.S.-backed rare-earth deal preserves American leverage despite the loss (Newsweek).
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06:49⇢Lula's Win Spoils Trump's Latin Bet
⌨Attention remains on Brazil, where Lula's runoff win over Flavio Bolsonaro is framed as a check on Trump's regional ambitions (AP, CNN, NYTimes, Mother Jones). Coverage centers on Bolsonaro's refusal to concede and push to annul the vote after extended voting (Epoch Times, Breitbart). One outlier argues a U.S.-backed rare-earth deal preserves American leverage despite the loss (Newsweek).
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Associated Press
One week before midterm elections, President Donald Trump is struggling to deliver on his promise to bring down costs.
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The Intercept
The Pentagon and private capital have teamed up to militarize the island nation.
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The Boston Globe
The hospital system told families in August that it plans to close its PANDAS/PANS treatment program in January.
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The relentless handwringing and panic-mongering is literally unreal: It invents an American past that never existed, then laments its fake loss.
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The Fed raised its benchmark for interest rates to fight inflation last month. With it still high, officials may hold off on another hike. Here's why.
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The Atlantic
Donald Trump won big in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley in 2024—but now Latino voters are turning on him.
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On the trail and in the pews, Adam Hamilton’s faith journey is inspiring voters fed up with the status quo.
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Depleted stocks and rising costs are impacting one of Alaska’s core industries, making it a key midterms issues.
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Hundreds of President Donald Trump’s supporters gathered for a rally in Port Huron, Michigan, ahead of one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races.
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Abdul El-Sayed Would Freeze the Bill of Rights in the 18th Century
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Police arrested a teenager in connection with the Oct. 24 mass shooting that left 11 people injured outside Florida A&M University's football stadium.
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The Atlantic
Donald Trump won big in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley in 2024—but now Latino voters are turning on him.
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08:47⇢Inflation Failure Threatens GOP Midterm Majority
⌨Attention swings back to the midterms a week out, with editors framing affordability as Republicans’ liability (AP, Daily Caller, Atlantic). Coverage centers on Senate control through Alaska fishing, Kansas faith outreach and Michigan’s Rogers-El-Sayed race (Newsweek, Vox, OANN, ABC, Reason, Free Beacon). Brazil’s Lula win and Bolsonaro’s annulment push recedes but persists (NYTimes, CNN, Breitbart, Common Dreams, Mother Jones).
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08:47⇢Inflation Failure Threatens GOP Midterm Majority
⌨Attention swings back to the midterms a week out, with editors framing affordability as Republicans’ liability (AP, Daily Caller, Atlantic). Coverage centers on Senate control through Alaska fishing, Kansas faith outreach and Michigan’s Rogers-El-Sayed race (Newsweek, Vox, OANN, ABC, Reason, Free Beacon). Brazil’s Lula win and Bolsonaro’s annulment push recedes but persists (NYTimes, CNN, Breitbart, Common Dreams, Mother Jones).
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Trucking, supply chain and security industry veterans detailed to NBC News how thieves staged robberies.
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The Washington Post
President Trump and former President Barack Obama came out swinging, tossing insults and trading verbal jabs as the two party leaders joust for control of Congress in next week’s midterm election.
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Breitbart News
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen told thousands of supporters on Sunday that they are on the precipice of a national “Renaissance” as she officially opened her campaign for the Élysée Palace.
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In October 1956, a protest movement in Poland brought a reform-minded communist leadership to power. Unlike Hungary, Poland managed to avoid Soviet intervention, but the opportunity to democratize its political and economic structures was missed.
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The New York Times
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago.
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The offering could value the Claude AI developer at more than $2 trillion.
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A report from congressional Democrats found the president purchased millions in oil and gas stocks during the war.
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A mix of minimal losses and flipped Democratic seats could save the GOP from the defeat currently forecast.
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One America News
Alaska Democrat Senate candidate Mary Peltola is rescheduling campaign events after suffering “minor injuries” in a car crash just over a week out from elections, according to her campaign.
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Israel’s ethnic cleansing of southern Lebanon and Gaza has reached a scale unseen since the Nakba. The history of Israel’s offensives shows how depopulation is soon followed by annexation.
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The company warned that AI could “pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity” as cybersecurity fears grow.
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The maker of Claude is on the verge of what could be the largest ever public listing, amid questions about whether the boom can be sustained.
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Breitbart News
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen told thousands of supporters on Sunday that they are on the precipice of a national “Renaissance” as she officially opened her campaign for the Élysée Palace.
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The acceleration is evidence that Iran will not abandon its nuclear ambition despite ongoing peace talks with the US, retired four-star Gen. Jack Keane told Fox News.
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10:55⇢US Readies Major Iran Strike Plans
⌨Coverage shifts to Iran, with reporting the U.S. has drawn up plans for major strikes should Trump order them and that he is weighing whether to 'finish them off' over new intel of an 'advanced' plot (CNN, Fox News). A former general warns Tehran is rebuilding nuclear sites (NY Post), while Democrats allege Trump bought millions in oil and gas stocks during the prior Iran war (CBS).
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10:55⇢US Readies Major Iran Strike Plans
⌨Coverage shifts to Iran, with reporting the U.S. has drawn up plans for major strikes should Trump order them and that he is weighing whether to 'finish them off' over new intel of an 'advanced' plot (CNN, Fox News). A former general warns Tehran is rebuilding nuclear sites (NY Post), while Democrats allege Trump bought millions in oil and gas stocks during the prior Iran war (CBS).
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Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed did not hold back on ‘stupid’ Trump.
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Lula’s defeat of the far right in Brazil not only secures the Brazilian president a definitive place in the history of global democracy but also offers valuable lessons for socialists across the planet.
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As President Trump works to energize his base, polling indicates the political landscape continues to worsen for Republicans before the midterms.
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Associated Press
Democrats and outside watchdogs are planning a massive presence at the polls on Election Day. Their effort is driven by concerns President Donald Trump will further leverage the vast resources of his Republican administration to interfere with a midterm that threatens to hobble his final two years i
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Violent crime dropped by its largest rate ever last year, according to preliminary Department of Justice data from its annual victim survey, which showed a 25% decline.
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The New Jersey teen accused of fatally mowing down two girls last year appeared stone faced in court Monday as sobbing family members stared him down wearing T-shirts for the alleged victims.
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu touted President Trump's endorsement on the eve of Tuesday's election, raising the prospect of renewed strikes against Iran if he wins. The White House, however, has ruled out further U.S. attacks on Iran before the midterms.
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Breitbart News
Marxist Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his victory speech on Sunday – following a hard-fought election in which a last-minute decision to keep some polling stations open past official time marred trust in the results – to warn that his government will use its power to attempt to censor objectionable political voices online.
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Each state faces its own affordability challenges, whether it’s rising fuel, child care prices or high housing costs.
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New Book Says Jared Kushner Funneled Money to Middle East Mercenaries. Kushner Denies It.
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Comey sued the administration after her removal in 2025, saying she was fired because she is the daughter of former FBI director and longtime Trump adversary James Comey.
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On the trail and in the pews, Adam Hamilton’s faith journey is inspiring voters fed up with the status quo.
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The state's largest insurer cited $275 million in losses with the plans in 2024 and 2025.
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Israelis are about to vote to choose their next government. The race is wide open, and Benjamin Netanyahu's political fate could hinge on a couple key factors.
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One America News
President Donald Trump commended the Libyan people as “proud, resilient, hospitable,” affirming the United States’ respect for them despite his previous remarks labeling Libya as “terror-infested” and references to earlier “s***house” comments made during a campaign rally.
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13:06⇢Judge Reinstates Maurene Comey
⌨Attention turns to the courts, with rulings that the Trump administration's firing of prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, was unlawful and ordering her reinstatement (ABC, USA Today, Fox News). Fox News emphasizes the rebuke came from a judge Trump himself appointed, days before the midterms.
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13:06⇢Judge Reinstates Maurene Comey
⌨Attention turns to the courts, with rulings that the Trump administration's firing of prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, was unlawful and ordering her reinstatement (ABC, USA Today, Fox News). Fox News emphasizes the rebuke came from a judge Trump himself appointed, days before the midterms.
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The judge wrote that the Trump administration’s defense of her firing "flies in the face of nearly two centuries of Supreme Court precedent."
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The Washington Post
California’s proposed wealth tax is struggling to reach majority support, battered by an intense opposition campaign and liberals divided over whether a one-time levy is worth losing rich job creators and future revenue to other states.
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The Washington Post
The judge wrote that the Trump administration’s defense of firing Comey, daughter of former FBI director James B. Comey, “flies in the face of nearly two centuries of Supreme Court precedent.”
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On the trail and in the pews, Adam Hamilton’s faith journey is inspiring voters fed up with the status quo.
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Read the full report outlining the allegations that come against the backdrop of the DOJ and FBI’s July 2025 review.
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Hochul ranked No. 50 in the Cato’s Institute’s 2026 “Freedom in the 50 States” list, scoring an “F” and falling behind the governors from Hawaii, California, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
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Shannon Palus
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The Daily Beast
The MAGA acolyte acknowledged he was essentially following Donald Trump’s combative political playbook.
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While parents in similar cases have been charged and convicted, legal experts say giving a minor a weapon used in a mass shooting alone is not enough.
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The Washington Post
Federal prosecutors announced charges Monday against 13 people they said were involved with cartel-backed operations that stole cars in the U.S. and shipped them south of the border, where they became part of “daily business” for the smuggling outfits.
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Democrats are putting War Secretary Pete Hegseth on notice: Win the House on Nov. 3, and President Donald Trump's Pentagon chief could face investigations, subpoenas and impeachment. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., have made ousting Hegseth a top priority, offering a preview of the congressional battles awaiting Trump if Democrats seize power.
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Breitbart News
Anthropic has confirmed that its Claude AI model improperly accessed voter data in Georgia by bypassing a paywall meant to restrict the information to paying users.
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Breitbart News
Anthropic has confirmed that its Claude AI model improperly accessed voter data in Georgia by bypassing a paywall meant to restrict the information to paying users.
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14:50⇢Comey Firing Ruled Unlawful
⌨Attention stays on the courts, where outlets report a judge ruled the Justice Department unlawfully fired prosecutor Maurene Comey and ordered her reinstatement (Washington Post, Epoch Times, ABC). Separately, attention grows on revived allegations linking Trump to Epstein crimes, with a Democratic report and updates on a rape accusation (Newsweek, HuffPost).
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14:50⇢Comey Firing Ruled Unlawful
⌨Attention stays on the courts, where outlets report a judge ruled the Justice Department unlawfully fired prosecutor Maurene Comey and ordered her reinstatement (Washington Post, Epoch Times, ABC). Separately, attention grows on revived allegations linking Trump to Epstein crimes, with a Democratic report and updates on a rape accusation (Newsweek, HuffPost).
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The Daily Beast
The senator has not been seen for weeks, but has penned a scathing editorial.
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The New York Times
Ahead of what could be the largest ever initial public offering, the company painted a nuanced picture: Despite risks, A.I. could bring untold benefits.
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After President Donald Trump and Bill Maher had their second dinner at the White House, the president told the comedian, "Don’t call anymore."
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A competitive Mississippi U.S. Senate race no one expected is drawing Trump, Kamala Harris and GOP money. Can the Democrat win?
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The daughter of James Comey had worked on high-profile prosecutions before the Trump administration fired her last year.
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The Boston Globe
State officials said they have installed 86 wrong-way driving detection systems since announcing the effort in June. Roughly 300 will be rolled out by the end of 2027 under the $75 million project.
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Progressive Democrats on Monday touted their Medicare-for-all proposal in Minnesota on Monday as President Donald Trump prepared to go to Mississippi as the two major parties launch their closing arguments ahead of the midterm elections in eight days.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump is preparing to go to Mississippi as both parties make their closing arguments ahead of midterm elections in eight days.
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Brazilian conservative Senator Flávio Bolsonaro on Sunday night affirmed that it is “impossible” for him to recognize the results of that day’s presidential runoff election which resulted in a narrow victory for incumbent socialist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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The Daily Beast
The statistician said that the polls could be wrong, but not in the way you’d expect.
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New York Post
The president also claimed Obama allowed the White House to fall into disrepair during his eight years in office.
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16:37⇢Trump Rushes to Mississippi Rescue
⌨Coverage pivots to the midterms' final stretch, with Trump heading to Mississippi for a closing rally amid GOP anxiety over an unexpectedly competitive Senate race (AP, Newsweek) and offering $1M for voter-fraud tips leading to conviction (ABC, Epoch Times). Brazil's disputed runoff lingers, with Lula's win hailed and Bolsonaro's refusal to recognize it noted (Jacobin, Breitbart, HuffPost).
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16:37⇢Trump Rushes to Mississippi Rescue
⌨Coverage pivots to the midterms' final stretch, with Trump heading to Mississippi for a closing rally amid GOP anxiety over an unexpectedly competitive Senate race (AP, Newsweek) and offering $1M for voter-fraud tips leading to conviction (ABC, Epoch Times). Brazil's disputed runoff lingers, with Lula's win hailed and Bolsonaro's refusal to recognize it noted (Jacobin, Breitbart, HuffPost).
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The Boston Globe
Matthew Farwell’s trial will shift to the key issue for the jury: Whether Sandra Birchmore was strangled or killed herself.
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Just as it has throughout Latin America, the Trump administration was openly working to defeat a left-wing government in Brazil and replace it with a far-right one. With Lula’s victory, Trump failed.
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CNN
Trump's latest campaign promise: $1 million for voter fraud tips
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CNN
Trump's latest campaign promise: $1 million for voter fraud tips
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The Washington Post
President Trump has made the threat of Democratic rule the centerpiece of his closing argument for the midterm elections, warning voters that the left will unleash a wave of violent crime, illegal immigration, higher taxes and cultural upheaval if they win control of Congress.
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Democrats are way ahead in national polls, but reluctant red-state Republican voters could still help their party retain the Senate.
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