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2024 election updates: Trump courts Latino voters, Harris off the trail
Most polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump neck-and-neck in key states with just about two weeks to go.46 minutes ago - Donald Trump -
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More prisoners freed early to ease overcrowding
Some 1,100 prisoners will be released as ministers launch a review of sentencing that could see new types of punishment outside of jails.48 minutes ago -
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Freed American Paul Whelan opens up about life inside a Russian labor camp
Paul Whelan, who was arrested in Russia in 2018, got little sleep and used secret cellphones to communicate with prisoners sent to the frontlines in Ukraine.59 minutes ago - Russia -
World - Financial Times
House arrest considered as alternative to jail in bid to ease prisons crisis
Major review of sentencing announced as 1,100 inmates are freed in latest phase of early release scheme1 hour ago -
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Peru’s ex-president Toledo gets more than 20 years in prison in case linked to corruption scandal
Peru’s former President Alejandro Toledo has been sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison in a case involving Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht, which became synonymous with corruption ...4 hours ago -
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Car-Insurance Rate Hikes Were Easing. Then Came the Hurricanes.
Storms could push up insurance costs for vehicle owners in hurricane-prone areas.3 days ago -
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No 10 says Starmer ‘shares public anger’ at early prisoner releases but system facing paralysis without it – UK politics live
Downing Street says government ‘shocked’ at inheriting prisons crisis as hundreds of prisoners get early release. The funeral of Alex Salmond, the former Scottish first minister who died suddenly ...2 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The New York Times
India and China Reach Border Deal That Could Ease Hostilities
Four years ago, several soldiers from both sides were killed in a bloody melee. Any thaw between the countries could have global implications.5 hours ago - China -
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Economists see UK cutting interest rates more substantially as inflation pressures ease
Economists at Goldman Sachs forecast the Bank of England's key rate falling to 2.75% by November, well below market pricing.8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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Peru's ex-president gets more than 20 years in prison in corruption case linked to Brazil construction giant Odebrecht
Peru's ex-president gets more than 20 years in prison in corruption case linked to Brazil construction giant Odebrecht15 hours ago -
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Asylum hotel rioter dies in prison
Peter Lynch was serving two year and eight months after pleading guilty to violent disorderYesterday -
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Paul Whelan speaks out after more than five years in Russian prison
Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan spent more than five years detained in Russia before he was released in August in one of the biggest prisoner swaps since the Cold War era. NBC News' Andrea Mitchell ...Yesterday - Russia -
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More than 1 million voters cast early ballots in North Carolina
Nearly 1.01 million North Carolinians have already voted in the November general election, state officials reported Sunday. The North Carolina State Election Board said 1,008,123 ballots have ...Yesterday -
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American Paul Whelan gives first interview since being freed from Russian prison
Paul Whelan, a Marine veteran who was imprisoned in a Russian labor camp for nearly six years until being released after a prisoner swap this summer, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" ...Yesterday - Russia -
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Paul Whelan describes 'torture' of Russian prison
Former Marine Paul Whelan described the “torture” he endured while being held captive in a Russian prison for years. “The Russian government wanted to put pressure on the United States by treating ...Yesterday - Russia -
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Freed, after 26 years, for a murder they didn't commit
Bestselling novelist John Grisham has co-authored a new work of non-fiction: "Framed," a collection of stories about people wrongfully convicted of crimes and the fight to exonerate them. Grisham ...2 days ago -
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Here's why inflation may look like it's easing but is still a huge problem
By nearly every barometer, inflation is still well above where most Americans, and in fact some Fed officials, feel comfortable.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
More than 1 million votes cast in Georgia during early voting period
More than 1 million votes have been cast in the critical battleground state of Georgia just days after early voting opened in the state. Georgia shattered records with more than 300,000 ballots ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Yahya Sinwar’s death raises ceasefire hopes and is a ‘moment of justice’ says Biden – Middle East crisis live
US president tells Netanyahu ‘let’s make this moment an opportunity to seek a path to peace, a better future in Gaza without Hamas’. At least 28 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on a ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
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More than 350,000 ballots cast as early voting opens in North Carolina
More than 350,000 ballots have been cast in North Carolina on the first day of early voting, according to data reported by the state's elections board. The North Carolina State Board of Elections ...4 days ago -
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Lynette White murderer to be released from prison
Jeffrey Gafoor will be released on licence after serving 21 years in prison for the brutal killing.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
More than 600K ballots cast in Georgia early voting
Georgia residents are casting early voting ballots in record numbers with more than 600,000 votes recorded as of Wednesday, according to the office of Georgia's secretary of state. “As of 3:30pm we ...4 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Alone in the Dark: The Nightmare of Bangladesh’s Secret Underground Prison
In the House of Mirrors, political captives were pushed to the brink of insanity and death. Some are telling their stories now that the woman who put them there, Sheikh Hasina, is gone.5 days ago -
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Easing Food Prices Aren't Enough for Pinched Shoppers, Nestlé Says
Nestlé lowered its sales expectations for the second time this year as the food giant offers greater discounts to lure back shoppers deterred by rising prices in recent years.5 days ago -
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Mexico ex-drug czar sentenced to more than 38 years in U.S. prison over cartel bribes
Genaro Garcia Luna, who led Mexico’s fight against the country’s violent drug trade, was sentenced to more than 38 years in U.S. prison for accepting bribes from the cartels he was supposed to fight.5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
BoE watchdog to signal more rules can be eased to support growth
Sam Woods to rebuff criticism that PRA is not doing enough to boost economy at annual City dinner5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Early voting record shattered in Georgia
Georgia voters took to the polls in record numbers Tuesday, casting more than 300,000 ballots on the first day of early voting, according to officials. Gabe Sterling, the chief operating officer in ...6 days ago -
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World - The Guardian
US election briefing: Georgia shatters early voting record as more than 300,000 cast ballots
Harris speaks to Charlamagne tha God and Trump rallies in Atlanta with three weeks to go until polls open on 5 November in the US presidential election. Don’t miss important US election coverage. ...6 days ago -
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With 1 Simple Move, These Companies Are Easing Inflation for Weary Customers
Inflation is down after three long years, but some companies are trying further price cuts to recharge sluggish sales.6 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Boeing Eases Cash Crunch as Strikers Dig In Deeper
The troubled planemaker arranged a $10 billion credit agreement with a group of banks while union workers showed no sign of ending their walkout.6 days ago -
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Oil price slides amid China slowdown and easing Middle East fears
Brent crude slides by almost $3.50 a barrel to below $74 after Opec cuts forecasts for demand growth. Business live – latest updates Global oil prices have tumbled by almost $3.50 a barrel ...October 15 - China -
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Leaf peepers bring dangerous overcrowding to New England trails
Midway into October, the vibrant fall colors have drawn thousands of visitors to New England’s trails eager to capture the beauty of autumn.October 15 -
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Early 2025 Breakouts Candidates: Junior Caminero is trending toward being an Austin Riley-level hitter, more
Plus, Wyatt Langford's progression could lead to production comparable to Brent RookerOctober 14 -
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Russian prosecutors seek more than three-year prison term for French citizen accused of collecting military information
Russian prosecutors seek more than three-year prison term for French citizen accused of collecting military informationOctober 14 - Russia