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Trump says could support using US military against Americans
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Trump says could support using US military against Americans

Washington, United States Donald Trump issued a sinister election-related threat to “radical” leftists Sunday, saying he could support US military force against Americans he described as “the enemy from within” if they disrupt the vote next month. “I think the bigger problem is the enemy from within, not even the people that have come in and...

Undecided voters have a dilemma in US election: focus group
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Undecided voters have a dilemma in US election: focus group

Los Angeles, United States Less than a month out from the knife-edge US presidential election, no group of voters is attracting more attention from the campaigns than the tiny sliver of the electorate that is still undecided. While many people long ago made up their mind between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, a small percentage of...

Far from eye, Hurricane Milton’s deadly tornados rampaged Florida
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Far from eye, Hurricane Milton’s deadly tornados rampaged Florida

Fort Pierce, United States Hours before Milton made landfall on Florida’s west coast, many were caught by surprise when the hurricane’s outer bands spawned deadly tornadoes hundreds of miles away. In the eastern city of Fort Pierce, parts of a retirement community looked as if struck by a bomb after two tornadoes wreaked chaotic havoc, killing at least...

A US climate scientist sees hurricane Helene’s devastation firsthand
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A US climate scientist sees hurricane Helene’s devastation firsthand

Asheville, United States Carl Schreck spent his career studying tropical storms thousands of miles away from home. But when Hurricane Helene hit the American climate scientist’s hometown in North Carolina and flooded several of his friends’ homes, the shocking experience made him rethink his research priorities. “I know how devastating the rainfall in hurricanes can be, but...

Trump and Harris campaigns seek to turn crises to their advantage
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Trump and Harris campaigns seek to turn crises to their advantage

Washington, United States A series of domestic and international crises a month before the US presidential election have shaken up an already fiery campaign, as the rival camps scramble to contain or exploit them to their advantage. Soaring tensions in the Middle East; a deadly hurricane on US soil; and a historic strike by American dockworkers:...

Death toll soars in US from storm Helene, North Carolina reeling
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Death toll soars in US from storm Helene, North Carolina reeling

Valdosta, United States The death toll from powerful storm Helene jumped to at least 91 on Sunday, with one county in North Carolina alone reporting 30 deaths, authorities said, as rescuers battled to reach people in need across the southeastern United States. The storm left a swathe of damage across several states, including Florida, Georgia, North...

Biden says Hezbollah leader’s killing a ‘measure of justice’
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Biden says Hezbollah leader’s killing a ‘measure of justice’

Washington, United States The United States on Saturday offered clear support for Israel’s bombing campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, including a strike that killed the group’s longtime leader, but also said the time has come for ceasefires there and in Gaza. President Joe Biden called the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah “a measure of justice...

Republican US lawmaker slammed over racist threat to Haitians
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Republican US lawmaker slammed over racist threat to Haitians

Washington, United States A far-right US Republican was berated by fellow lawmakers Wednesday over a racist attack that referenced lies about Haitians eating pets spread by the party’s presidential election nominee Donald Trump. Louisiana’s Clay Higgins — taking his cue from Trump and vice-presidential running mate J.D. Vance — has been pushing a false narrative that...

France proposes 21-day Lebanon ceasefire in UN push with US
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France proposes 21-day Lebanon ceasefire in UN push with US

United Nations, United States France on Wednesday unveiled a proposal for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon in UN diplomacy with the United States as the death toll mounted in deadly strikes by Israel against Hezbollah. Shortly after talks at the United Nations between Presidents Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron, France outlined the proposal at an emergency...