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Commanding Officer Says Wes Moore Lied About Leading Soldiers in Combat
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Maya Lindstrom
I'd want to see the official records before assuming the officer is wrong here.
Secret Service arrests armed man and combative driver near White House
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Tom Gallagher
The Secret Service did their job well stopping an armed man that close to the White House.
Former Army Officer Disputes Moore’s Combat Claims
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Retired Lt. Col. James Gottschling, who supervised Wes Moore in Afghanistan, says the Maryland governor worked in a brigade staff role and did not lead paratroopers in combat, disputing accounts Moore has given about his deployment. Gottschling described Moore’s service as good and valuable, while reporting on military records also challenges claims about his training and time in Afghanistan.
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Congress Returns Amid Midterm Power Shift
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As Congress reconvenes after Democrats’ midterm gains, President Donald Trump acknowledged that his deportation policies may have been too aggressive and suggested he could negotiate an immigration deal with Democrats. But his combative response to planned investigations signals a contentious new Congress, while Republicans face leadership struggles and Democrats prepare to take control.
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Tom Gallagher
Republicans need to sort out their leadership fast or Democrats will run the agenda unchecked.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 13h
First Flight II San Antonio Warship Completes Sea Trials
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HII has completed builder’s sea trials for USS Harrisburg, the first Flight II San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, after testing its propulsion, steering, communications and combat systems. The ship, which includes more than 200 design changes such as the AN/SPY-6(V)2 radar, will undergo Navy acceptance trials ahead of an expected late-2026 delivery.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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El Paso Hosts First Borderlands Renaissance Faire
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El Paso’s first Borderlands Renaissance Faire drew hundreds of visitors to Ascarate Park for costumes, live performances, combat demonstrations, food and interactive attractions. Long entry lines and weather posed challenges on opening day, but organizers planned smoother entry and honored unused Saturday tickets on Sunday.
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Veterans Day Events, Remembrance Services Held
World
— Nov 4, 2026
Communities in Australia and across the U.S. are marking Remembrance Day and Veterans Day with ceremonies and public events honoring military service members. In Bay County, Florida, a music fundraiser will support a retreat for combat-wounded veterans, alongside a veterans’ parade and tribute ceremony.
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China Produces Over 100 Drones For Every One Made In US
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 3, 2026
China manufactures more than 100 drones for every one produced in the United States, a staggering industrial gap the Pentagon is attempting to close with a proposed $450 million investment in American combat drone manufacturing.
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WWII Veterans, Pilgrims Set for Remembrance Events
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A 105-year-old World War II RAF tail gunner in California will be honored with a replica of his uniform at a Remembrance Day ceremony, recognizing his 32 combat missions. Separately, a North Carolina community is celebrating Belgian Army veteran Simon Gurdal’s 100th birthday after his service alongside Allied forces.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Brazil Senate Approves Lula Security Overhaul
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
— Nov 4, 2026
Brazil’s Senate approved a constitutional security reform that expands federal coordination and resources to combat organized crime, strengthens penalties for gang members and leaders, and enables President Lula to create a dedicated public security ministry. Lawmakers removed a proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility, leaving it for separate consideration.
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Fake Veteran Sentenced to 109 Months for Child Abuse Images
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William Steven Wooten, 46, of Lexington, South Carolina, was sentenced to 109 months in federal prison and 20 years of supervised release after a jury convicted him of possessing child sexual abuse material and he pleaded guilty to possessing a fraudulent military discharge document. Investigators said he falsely claimed to be a combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient to seek work and gain a mother’s trust; a search of his phone uncovered 203 images, and he had also been convicted in state court of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Ireland Discovers Real Culprit Behind Rape Crisis: Grandparents Hugging Their Grandkids
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 22, 2026
The Irish government released an advertisement depicting grandparents hugging their grandchildren in an effort to combat rape.
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Fisher and Ury urge focus on interests instead of fixed positions
Books
— Oct 20, 2026
Soft yielding and hard combat both fail; principled negotiation around interests, options, and fair standards produces stronger deals.
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South Korea weighs sending patrol aircraft to Strait of Hormuz
Wi Sung-lac
— Oct 29, 2026
South Korea is weighing ways to help secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, including expanding the mission of its Cheonghae naval unit or sending a maritime patrol aircraft, while consulting with the United States. No deployment decision has been made, and Seoul has ruled out a combat role, saying any contribution would protect shipping and South Korean interests without entering the war.
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 13h
Ukraine deploys portable detector to intercept Russian drone video feeds
World
— Oct 25, 2026
A Ukrainian-made D·Vision SDR detector can identify Russian drones and intercept their video feeds, giving troops real-time insight into what the aircraft are targeting. Combat-tested with Ukrainian forces, its software-defined radio design allows updates to adapt to changing frequencies and tactics without replacing hardware.
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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
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Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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Maricopa County Reports 462 Heat Deaths in 2026
Weather
— Oct 26, 2026
Maricopa County is on track for a record number of heat-related deaths, with extreme temperatures and risks facing people experiencing homelessness among the factors; officials have expanded relief efforts, but researchers say protections remain inadequate. Phoenix’s reflective pavement pilot cooled road surfaces but increased radiant heat exposure for pedestrians, underscoring the trade-offs in efforts to combat urban heat.
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Daniel Harlow Book Links Gulf War Service to Lasting Emotional Costs
Gulf War
— Oct 20, 2026
Daniel Harlow’s new book, Voices from the Dunes, recounts the Gulf War through coalition service members’ experiences, linking Desert Shield and Desert Storm’s military operations with the realities of deployment, combat, caregiving, and the conflict’s lasting personal effects.
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Rachel Meyers
The Gulf War might have been short but the emotional toll on those who served is something we still need to understand better.
Harrier, F-117 Join Museum Displays; A-12 Planned
World
— Oct 21, 2026
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has added F-117A Nighthawk serial 85-0818, nicknamed “The Overachiever,” to its collection and put it on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia. The aircraft is the only F-117 documented as having flown combat missions in all four conflicts involving the stealth jet.
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Ukraine’s StarGate Evacuation Drone Enters Frontline Testing
Spectre
— Oct 15, 2026
SkyFall delivered StarGate, a 150 kg / 15 km aerial evacuation drone, to a Ukrainian combat brigade this week for frontline tests after an AP-exclusive demo with net anti-drone defense.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Residents of a Massachusetts town are fighting a data center that could slash their property taxes, a project of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s company.
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Trump, Vance plan $25 million fraud tip program
Donald John Trump
— Oct 20, 2026
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are launching a $25 million whistleblower program offering up to $30,000 for tips that lead to fraud convictions or significant federal enforcement actions. The Justice Department will administer the initiative, which is part of Vance’s task force to combat misuse of government funds.
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Elena Vasquez
Twenty five million dollars dedicated to this could pay off big if it stops even a small part of the waste.
Hegseth Orders Florida Guard Special Tactics Squadron
Peter Hegseth
— Oct 21, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the creation of a Florida Air National Guard Special Tactics Squadron, with units at Hurlburt Field and MacDill Air Force Base to strengthen coordination with Air Force and U.S. Special Operations Commands. The squadron will focus on combat control, pararescue and special reconnaissance; its staffing and launch timeline have not been announced.
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Georgia Governor Candidate Jackson Spends Nearly $200 Million
Keisha Lance Bottoms
— Oct 23, 2026
Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson is using his foster-care-to-billionaire story and hundreds of millions of dollars of personal campaign spending to present himself as a less combative alternative to President Donald Trump, while promising tax and regulatory cuts. Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms questions his claims of compassion, and critics also point to potential conflicts involving his businesses and his son’s ties to a group that advised on Project 2025.
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Texas Campaigns Ramp Up Ads, Voter Texts
Politics
— Oct 21, 2026
Texas campaigns are spending heavily on increasingly combative advertising, with Republicans emphasizing crime and transgender-related issues and Democrats focusing on taxes, healthcare and corruption; some ads have drawn criticism for misleading edits or awkward messaging. Campaigns and outside groups are also flooding voters with cheap text messages, which strategists say can help mobilize known supporters but are less effective at persuading others.
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Reentry Events Highlight Second Chances Across Communities
Politics
— Oct 16, 2026
Events in Chicago and Connecticut connected formerly incarcerated people with reentry resources and highlighted personal stories of rebuilding lives, while advocates stressed the need for jobs, housing, family support and mental-health care. Officials in Sabah also urged communities and employers to combat stigma and give former inmates fair opportunities, warning that exclusion can undermine rehabilitation.
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Blacklisted Chinese Military University Gets Its Hands On Powerful American AI Chips
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 14h
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