NationalSociety
Antwerp Prison Tested in Trial Weekend Lock-In
Volunteers were locked in at Antwerp's new 'de Kade' prison to test its systems before the first 86 detainees arrive on 9 November.
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NationalPolitics
ICE Agent Shoots Man in NYC Marble Hill, Sparking Outrage
An ICE officer shot a Dominican man in the neck in NYC's Marble Hill as a child sat in the car, drawing condemnation from city leaders and protests.
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NationalMilitary
Pentagon: Hasan Firing Squad Execution to Be Livestreamed
The Pentagon confirms the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, drawing bipartisan backlash and UN condemnation.
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NationalPolitics
Food Pantries Overwhelmed as Trump Cuts Deepen Hunger
Food banks across 35 states report surging demand and shrinking federal supplies as Trump-era SNAP cuts and program reductions drive hunger.
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NationalPolitics
Fuyao Workers Detail Hazards as Congress Stonewalled
Former Fuyao workers told Rep. Ro Khanna of unbearable heat and union threats, as the Chinese-owned Ohio plant rebuffed a congressional probe.
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NationalUnited States
Over 1,000 Children Buried at US Youth Detention Sites
An NPR/WAMU investigation finds graves of over 1,000 children at juvenile detention sites in 29 states, reviving scrutiny of US youth justice.
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NationalCrime
Michigan Police Weigh Possible Serial Killer in Trail Deaths
Lansing police are investigating whether five deaths of unhoused men along the River Trail are connected, and haven't ruled out a serial killer.
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NationalJustice
Xavier Magnée, Dutroux Attorney, Dies at 91
Xavier Magnée, the Belgian defence lawyer who represented Marc Dutroux and personified the old-school courtroom 'ténor du barreau', has died aged 91.
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NationalEducation
Belgium: Education Unions Extend Strike Notice to 16 October
Belgium's francophone education unions extended their strike notice to 16 October, prolonging a standoff with the MR-Les Engagés government.
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NationalUnited States
Unarmed 911 Teams Now Operate in Nearly 100 US Cities
Unarmed 911 response teams have grown from 6 programs in 2020 to nearly 100 cities, diverting 230,000 calls a year with a strong safety record.
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NationalUnited States
No Charges in Nolan Wells' Death, Grand Jury Finds
A Mississippi grand jury found no evidence of criminal conduct in Nolan Wells' death, declining to indict. His family vows to keep fighting for answers.
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NationalPublic Safety
Police Deploy Drones, Curfews for Teen Takeovers on July 4
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th birthday, police nationwide deploy drones and preemptive arrests to prevent violent teen takeovers during July 4 events.
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NationalPolicy
Newborns to Get Freedom 250 Social Security Cards, SSA Says
Babies born from July 2 through Dec. 31, 2026, will receive limited-edition Freedom 250 Social Security cards marking America's 250th anniversary.
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NationalPolitics
Reflecting Pool Liner Cut With Knife, NPS Confirms
National Park Service confirms Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, deepening the controversy over Trump's $16M renovation.
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PoliticsNational
Hegseth Blocks Navy Promotions in Anti-DEI Campaign
Defense Secretary Hegseth blocked at least 40 senior military promotions targeting diversity-linked officers, sparking debate on meritocracy.
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PoliticsNational
Obama Center Opens on Juneteenth in Historic Dual Event
The Obama Presidential Center opened on Juneteenth as Americans nationwide celebrated the holiday marking the end of slavery in a historic dual event.
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PoliticsNational
Trump Blames Vandals as Reflecting Pool Turns Green
Trump claims vandals sabotaged the Reflecting Pool after algae blooms turned the water green, sparking debate over the renovation.
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PoliticsNational
Kennedy Center Tarps Spark Debate After Trump Name Removal
Tarps remain over the Kennedy Center facade a week after Trump's name was removed by court order, sparking accusations of a cover-up.
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