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South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive After Violent Protests
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Home Affairs withdrew its Sept. 28 asylum directive on Oct. 9 after offices were overwhelmed; rioters had torched 14 vehicles in Durban and 10 in Soweto.
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Mike Rogers Now Says He Welcomes AIPAC Support After Allies Previously Told Group To Butt Out
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Republican Michigan Senate nominee Mike Rogers said during a Thursday debate that he welcomed support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) after allies previously reportedly discouraged the group from spending in the race.
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OHA Names Three CEO Finalists
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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has named Todd Apo, Kaulana Park and interim CEO Summer Sylva as finalists to lead the organization, citing their experience in public service, Native Hawaiian affairs, land management and nonprofit leadership. The finalists will meet with community members before trustees are expected to select a CEO around Oct. 22; the search comes amid a lawsuit by ousted CEO Stacy Ferreira alleging she was improperly removed.
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VA Awards $16 Million for Veterans’ Adaptive Sports
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The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $16 million in grants to 91 organizations nationwide to expand adaptive sports programs for veterans and service members with disabilities, supporting recreation that promotes health, independence and connection. Separate reports highlight grants for organizations in Virginia, Montana and Wyoming.
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Houthis Launch Missile Attack On Riyadh International Airport As Blasts Shock Saudi Capital
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 1h
Kalamazoo Broadcaster Lori Moore Dies at 67
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Kalamazoo broadcaster, performer and community organizer Lori Moore has died of cancer at 67. A longtime WKMI and WKZO host who later presented a WWMT community affairs show, she was also celebrated for mentoring young broadcasters, raising money for local causes and helping create the city’s Do-Dah Parade.
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Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI Era
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AI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.
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Jury Reaches Verdict in Caleb Flynn Murder Trial
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— Sep 26, 2026
Caleb Flynn has pleaded not guilty to murdering his wife, Ashley, as prosecutors build a circumstantial case around his alleged affair, hostile messages and financial motive; testimony also featured an AI-generated love song he made for his affair partner. The murder weapon remains missing, which the defense says weakens the case, while prosecutors and a legal analyst argue a conviction can rest on other evidence.
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Hegseth Details Pentagon Religious Affairs Office
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— Sep 28, 2026
At Quantico, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paired plans to cut general and flag officer positions by 20% with attacks on “woke” policies and the media, and announced a new Office of Religious Affairs to strengthen religious support in the military. The initiative comes amid criticism that a newly shortened list of military religious-affiliation codes excludes atheism; the Air Force says the change standardizes records, while critics say it risks sidelining non-Christian service members.
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Turkey Seeks Regional Power Through Defense Growth
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— Sep 27, 2026
Turkey is seeking greater influence in the Middle East and wider international affairs, combining a growing defense industry and military capabilities with diplomacy and conflict mediation. Turkish officials tout cooperation with the United States and NATO, while NPR reports that shifting regional dynamics are bringing Ankara into sharper competition with Israel.
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Jury Awards Hughes $850,002 Against Former NASCAR Driver
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— Sep 28, 2026
A Davidson County jury awarded Tracey Hughes $850,002 after finding former NASCAR driver Jennifer Jo Cobb liable for alienation of affection and criminal conversation over an alleged affair with Hughes’ husband. Cobb denies the allegations and says she will continue to challenge the verdict; post-trial motions and an appeal remain possible.
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Trump in Tennessee: ‘I Could Say the Stupidest Things and You’d Clap’
President Donald Trump knows his audience. While speaking Saturday in Tennessee, the president boldly claimed, “I could say the stupidest things and you’d clap.” Trump was in Tennessee to stump for Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), who Trump said are doing well in their U.S. Senate and governor races, respectively. “What am I doing in Tennessee?” Trump asked. “So, th
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India Summons Pakistani Diplomat After Naval Ships Collide in Arabian Sea
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— Sep 16, 2026
India summoned Pakistan Charge d'Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich after a Sept. 15 North Arabian Sea collision it called a breach of a 1991 three-nautical-mile separation rule.
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Sam Okafor
Pakistan needs to explain how its ships ended up that close and work harder to prevent repeats of this incident.
Samsung India Policy Chief Rajiv Aggarwal Resigns After Four Years
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— Sep 15, 2026
Samsung India's head of public affairs and ESG, Rajiv Aggarwal, is stepping down after nearly four years, serving his last week, with the reason for his resignation not disclosed. He oversaw Samsung’s government relations and policy/ESG matters amid regulatory pushes on pre-installed state-run apps and e-waste rules, and previously worked at Uber and Meta.
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After roles at Uber and Meta, Aggarwal brought solid experience to Samsung's government ties. They will need someone just as capable to handle ongoing policy challenges.
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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Indigenous Missing-Person Cases Stalled by Federal Staffing Gaps
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— Sep 16, 2026
A federal Interior Department audit shows the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit has been hampered by understaffing and funding redirection, leaving hundreds of referrals unreviewed, 83 open cases, and limited victim services for Indigenous families. Concurrently, Peter Martin’s disappearance from the Fond du Lac reservation remains unresolved as the case stalled after the assigned agent left in 2025, fueling frustration among his relatives who say no one has filled that role in the region.
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Bill Gates Addresses Affairs And Epstein Ties
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— Feb 26, 2026
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is once again under intense scrutiny after admitting to two affairs with Russian women during his marriage to Melinda French Gates — and issuing a public apology for his association with…
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Doug Emhoff Acknowledges Affair After Report Alleges He Got Nanny Pregnant
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— Aug 3, 2024
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff acknowledged on Saturday that he had an extramarital affair during his first marriage after the Daily Mail published a report alleging that he impregnated a nanny, CNN reported. Emhoff…
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There’s A New Development Blowing Up America’s AI Debate
Sean Moran · 7 min · 2h
Trump Admin Reportedly Cutting 80,000 Jobs From Veterans Affairs
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— Mar 5, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly slashing 80,000 jobs from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) in an “aggressive” reorganization, according to a memo obtained by the Associated Press (AP)…
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
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The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Hunter Biden Reveals He Is Under Federal Investigation Over His ‘Tax Affairs’
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— Dec 9, 2020
Hunter Biden , the son of President-elect Joe Biden , says the U.S. attorney in Delaware is investigating his “tax affairs.” In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, he wrote, “I learned yesterday for the first time that…
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SEN. TOMMY TUBERVILLE: The Biden-Harris Department Of Veterans Affairs Created a Crisis We Can’t Ignore
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— Aug 9, 2024
Right before the Senate gaveled out for recess, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) alerted Congress that it needs an additional $15 billion . This amounts to the largest budget shortfall in the history of the…
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Watch: Gonzales Admits Staffer Affair As Runoff Looms, Says It Was A ‘Lapse In Judgement’
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— Mar 5, 2026
Just days after surviving a crowded Republican primary, Rep. Tony Gonzales publicly acknowledged an extramarital affair that has fueled weeks of controversy in his South Texas district. According to the New York Post …
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Former Newsom Staffer Details 2005 Affair in New Vanity Fair Essay
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— Jul 28, 2026
Former San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom’s past affair with a former staffer has resurfaced after Ruby Rippey shared a detailed account of their relationship. According to The New York Post , Rippey, who worked as a…
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Ten instincts keep your world picture decades out of date
Ordinary people and Nobel laureates alike score worse than random chance on basic facts about global poverty and progress.
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EXCLUSIVE: Tony Gonzales’s Support Crumbling Amid Alleged Affair Scandal, Poll Shows
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— Feb 22, 2026
Support for Republican Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales is cratering after accusations of an affair with a former aide who later committed suicide came to light, according to a poll exclusively obtained by the Daily Caller…
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Bill Clinton Reflects on Monica Lewinsky Affair in Hulu Docuseries ‘Hillary’
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— Mar 6, 2020
Former President Bill Clinton is reflecting on his affair with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky . In the four-hour Hulu docuseries about his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton , he recalled the…
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House GOP Kicks Ilhan Omar off Foreign Affairs Committee
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— Feb 2, 2023
House Republicans have made good on their vow to strip Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) of her committee assignment. On Thursday, the House voted 218 to 211 to remove Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Every…
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Trump’s ‘Final Straw’: Sources Say Kristi Noem Ousted Over Alleged Affair and Ad Fallout
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— Mar 6, 2026
President Trump’s decision to remove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem came after months of mounting tension within the department, with her handling of an alleged affair with top aide Corey Lewandowski cited as a…
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Biden Infrastructure Plan Includes $18 Billion for Veterans Affairs, Far More Needed: Lawmaker
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— Apr 16, 2021
President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan includes $18 billion to upgrade and replace aging Veterans Affairs hospitals, but the agency needs five times that much to bolster facilities and medical staff, a Democratic…
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America First Is Good Policy For Our National Parks
Curtis Schube · 4 min · 2h
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