The Independent
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Three Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave pending investigation
Three U.S. Secret Service officials have been placed on administrative leave , pending the outcome of an investigation by the agency’s professional standards office
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In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers
In the small Nebraska village of Murdock, now-paused plans for two potential data centers have sparked the kinds of debates that have raged in cities and towns across the country — and often cut across ideological lines
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Former detective says Tupac murder suspect was gang 'shot caller' who had final say in shooting
A former Compton gang detective testifies that Duane “Keffe D” Davis was a high-ranking “shot caller” in the South Side Compton Crips
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Iran-US war live: Trump threatens new strikes on nuclear site
‘We are watching every square inch of the Strait,’ Trump says as he claims all mines in the waterway have been destroyed
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Father and sons keep a traditional charcoal craft alive, in photos
Mehmet Durak and his two sons work together at a family-run charcoal production site in the forests of Turkey’s Kocaeli province. There, they tend earthen kilns as hardwood slowly turns into charcoal.
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Chinese artist sentenced to 3 years in prison over satirical Mao artworks
A Chinese court has sentenced artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison for "infringing upon the reputation of heroes" through his satirical art
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Police arrest a California man after finding a guillotine near the US Capitol
United States Capitol Police have arrested a California man with what they said was a guillotine in the bed of a pickup truck parked near the U.S. Capitol complex
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Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP runoff to replace her late brother
The Trump-backed political newcomer defeated Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s special Republican primary runoff
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San Diego Padres minor league coach released after ICE detention
Oswaldo Pirela, who works as a catching coordinator, returned home to his relatives on Monday
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How a Chinese film shot in dialect is finding a global audience
"Dear You," a film shot in a southern Chinese dialect, has become a hit in China
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US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean
The U.S. military has attacked another boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people
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From Los Angeles to Nashville, fans remember Dolly Parton, in photos
Fans across the country are mourning Dolly Parton, gathering at makeshift memorials and other places to celebrate the beloved singer, songwriter and philanthropist who died Tuesday in Nashville at 80.
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Ukraine war live: Mystery as military plane ‘carrying CIA director’ leaves Moscow
Flightradar 24 tracked the plane leaving Moscow on Tuesday
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Polymarket has favorites for Time’s Person of the Year. It’s not good news for Trump
The president has won the honor twice before, but the third nod might not come anytime soon
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Boston Symphony Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year deal that avoids possible strike
The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians have ratified a three-year contract, avoiding what could have been the first strike in the ensemble’s 145-year history
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Warning issued as quarter of over-40s ‘unaware of preventable dementia risk factors’
Around 982,000 people are living with dementia in the UK today
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Eight people killed by gunman in Montana home before it was set ablaze
Authorities have shared few details about the victims, except that there were ‘multiple, including children’
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‘Robots Right Lane Only’ road sign leaves community baffled
The unusual sign is actually the product of a speculative fiction project imagining a future in which robots have taken on the bulk of labor and are demanding equal rights
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Socialists won’t stop Hakeem Jeffries from being the next House Democratic speaker
Jeffries is not likely to face a Matt Gaetz-style coup, Eric Garcia writes. For one reason: math
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Target faces renewed backlash after stocking Halloween costume with ‘minstrel show features’
Target has pulled a children's Halloween costume after backlash over its resemblance to racist minstrel caricatures
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Federal judge blocks enforcement of Ohio proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration
A federal judge has blocked enforcement of an Ohio law requiring eligible residents to produce documentary proof of citizenship when attempting to register to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
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Buc-ee’s CEO: ‘Conservative states’ get stores — here are the three key requirements
Texas-based Buc-ee’s now operates in at least a dozen states, which are primarily Republican-leaning or conservative
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Top tennis stars team up for the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament, in photos
Some of the best tennis players in the world will play doubles specialists in the revamped 16-team U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament. A $1 million prize was added last year to attract top singles players to the competition.
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Smokers ‘more likely to quit by using vapes compared to nicotine gum and patches’
Researchers found that vape use led to 61% increased odds in a quit attempt being successful after six months
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Florida aims to drop four school vaccine requirements – most are backed by Trump
Last year, Florida’s surgeon general said he hoped to end vaccine mandates in the state – equating them to a form of ‘slavery’
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Explosive diarrhea outbreak has millions skipping pre-bagged salad in US
Iceberg lettuce is the only product that federal investigators have tied to outbreaks so far
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Experts issue warning over ‘fruit smoothie’ baby pouches sold in UK supermarkets
Experts have sent a warning to parents about the high levels of sugar in baby food pouches
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Lunchboxes should be banned in schools, Prue Leith says
The former Great British Bake Off judge also said she would like to see free school meals for every child, and for the meals to be compulsory
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California couple and their surrogate testify in Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates
A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect have testified in a Texas court
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What to know about the growing US measles outbreak
Infection numbers have spiked nationwide throughout the year, with the CDC documenting 2,777 confirmed cases by August 20
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Older property owners should be taxed more, think tank claims
Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the autumn Budget
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Michigan AG reveals state’s final accountability step for Flint water crisis
The 101-page report details the crisis and the failed effort to hold officials criminally accountable
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Father of USS Lincoln sailor released after ICE arrest sparked outrage
His arrest as his son was entering his ninth month on the USS Abraham Lincoln sparked intense backlash
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Father’s house rammed before teenager died in crash that also killed police
Neighbours heard loud bangs as windows smashed before collision that prompted 17 arrests
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FEMA crew skipped 11 homes with Trump signs in 2024, watchdog finds
Headline-making incident ‘eroded public trust’ and violated ethics rules, DHS Inspector General says
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Another witness ordered released after a fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent in Texas
A federal judge has ordered the release of a second witness to the fatal shooting of a Mexican man by immigration officers in Houston
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John Swinney hails impact of Dolly Parton’s charity work in Scotland
In April, the Scottish Government said it would partner with The Dollywood Foundation which provides books for children, and promotes education and literacy among young people
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ADHD and autism services in England ‘under significant pressure’, ombudsman warns
Children and adults with ADHD and autism face ‘long waiting times, variations in access and fragmented care’
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Trump official refuses to say where foreign beef to lower prices is coming from
Ranchers and Republicans alike have pushed back on the beef plan
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Surfer paralyzed as he tried to save kid caught in California riptide
Josh Collette, 42, remains in good spirits following the life-altering accident, saying, ‘My heart is full of love’
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Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died
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Trump’s midterm convention deemed a ‘s*** show’ with high ticket prices
‘It’s yet another opportunity to shake down corporate America,’ one GOP strategist said
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Dolly Parton’s life and career as a country music icon, actor and philanthropist, in photos
Photos of Dolly Parton’s rise from humble Tennessee roots to country music icon, actor, businesswoman and philanthropist. Known for hits including “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You,” Parton has died at 80.
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Wisconsin district attorney declines to charge Elon Musk over $1M election giveaways
Musk was deeply involved in the effort to flip majority control of the highest court in battleground Wisconsin last year
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Texas wildfire quickly doubles in size forcing rural residents to evacuate
More than 50,000 wildfires have been logged across the country this year
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Inspection launched into police force after Henry Nowak murder
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service has begun its inspection of the force following a request by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones
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Alex Pretti’s family slams Trump over attacks on their son killed by federal agents
Days after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, the president took to Truth Social to speculate he was ‘perhaps’ an ‘insurrectionist’
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‘Starting a family is out of the question’: The young people stuck
Exclusive: Money pressures are forcing young people to put off moving out and learning to drive
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UK firm plans major £55m Africa expansion to create ‘energy grid of the future’
Fresh funding for Sheffield solar-powered battery company comes as cuts bring rethink of UK aid strategy
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Liberia's ex-vice president will await trial on drug trafficking and other charges in prison
Liberia’s former vice president has been sent to prison to await trial on drug trafficking and other charges
