Marva Cook, a 66-year-old Syracuse resident, faces a federal charge of voting illegally in the 2022 midterm election. She says she recently discovered she was born in Germany and had believed she was a U.S. citizen; prosecutors say she held a green card and voted despite not being a citizen.
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Cook was adopted as a toddler and said she learned she had a German birth certificate while searching for her biological mother.
Prosecutors charged Cook with one misdemeanor count of voting by an alien related to her 2022 vote.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a $100,000 fine if she is convicted.
Federal law may also make Cook subject to deportation.
Cook voluntarily turned herself in and appeared in court Wednesday; her lawyer said no hearings or filing deadlines are currently pending.
Cook’s lawyer said there are no pending immigration proceedings, and she has an immigration lawyer if that changes.
Cook played basketball for Syracuse University and led the team in scoring in the 1979–80 season, averaging 15 points per game.
Federal authorities have also brought cases against alleged noncitizen voters in California and Minnesota.
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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed challenged Fox News host Bret Baier during an interview aired Friday. Baier asked about accusations from El-Sayed’s opponent, former Republican Representative Mike Rogers, that El-Sayed has ties to an Islamist political group; El-Sayed responded, “Be a journalist.”
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Abdul El-Sayed is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.
Fox News host Bret Baier interviewed El-Sayed.
The interview aired on Friday evening.
Baier asked El-Sayed about alleged ties to an Islamist political group.
Former Representative Mike Rogers, El-Sayed’s Republican opponent, has repeatedly made the accusations, according to the article excerpt.
El-Sayed pushed back at Baier and said, “Be a journalist.”
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The article urges the Senate to confirm John Coale as President Donald Trump’s nominee for Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. It argues that Coale’s use of transactional diplomacy has helped secure detainees’ release.
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John Coale is President Trump’s nominee for Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs.
The article calls on the Senate to confirm Coale.
The article says Coale has used transactional diplomacy.
The article credits Coale’s approach with helping secure the release of detainees.
The article focuses on efforts to bring detained Americans home.
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Hundreds of thousands of people marched across cities in France to support students demanding better school conditions and to protest heavy police actions. While most protests were peaceful, some clashes happened between masked groups and police, leading to the use of teargas and stun grenades.
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At least 400,000 people participated in protests across France, with government estimates at 110,000 in Paris alone.
The protests began over poor school conditions, like staff shortages and broken buildings, involving mainly high school students.
Demonstrations also expressed anger at high living costs and strong police presence aimed at stopping protests.
Police in several cities used teargas, water cannon, and stun grenades to control some violent incidents.
Some people set fires and threw bottles and stones at police during the protests.
More than 70,000 police were deployed, with many shops boarded up and museums closed.
Protesters included groups such as trade unions, parents, teachers, and some from the 2018-2019 "gilets jaunes" movement.
The government had banned some protests it called "illegitimate," sparking more anger among demonstrators.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they attacked oil facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia on October 24, 2026. The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed some missiles fired by the Houthis, but there was no immediate confirmation of damage or casualties.
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The Houthis claimed to target key sites including King Khalid International Airport, oil facilities in Yanbu and Rabigh, and airports in Dammam and Najran.
They also said they attacked military sites and coast guard buildings in the Yemeni port city of Aden.
The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed two Houthi missiles fired toward Yanbu and Taif.
Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense briefly warned residents in Taif, Yanbu, Mecca, and Jeddah of possible danger but later said the threat had passed.
These attacks ended a 2022 truce that had largely stopped cross-border fighting between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.
The conflict is part of a larger regional tension involving Iran, which supports the Houthis, and Saudi Arabia, backed by the coalition.
The Houthis warned airlines not to use most of Saudi airspace, except above the holy cities Mecca and Medina.
There was no immediate response from Saudi authorities to confirm the extent of the attacks or damages.
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Protests against the high cost of living took place across France on Saturday, October 24, 2026. France’s Interior Ministry estimated that at least 410,000 people rallied, while another reported estimate put attendance near 800,000; Paris remained largely calm, but clashes broke out in other cities.
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The Interior Ministry estimated at least 410,000 protesters nationwide.
The ministry counted 110,000 demonstrators in Paris.
Another reported estimate put the nationwide turnout near 800,000 and the Paris turnout at 250,000.
The protests opposed the high cost of living.
Paris remained largely calm during the day.
Clashes broke out in other cities after protesters tried to enter areas where demonstrations were not authorised.
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Ukraine announced that its Starlink and Starshield satellite internet systems are fully working again after a week of slow speeds and disruptions. Ukrainian officials said this restoration is important for their military operations near the conflict zones with Russia.
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Ukraine's satellite internet system, Starlink and Starshield, faced speed restrictions for more than a week.
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry confirmed the systems are now fully operational with fast, stable connections.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked President Donald Trump and U.S. officials for help to restore the system.
The U.S. government and SpaceX own and control Starshield; Starlink is a commercial service by SpaceX.
Elon Musk said any speed limits on the system are decided by the U.S. military and President Trump.
Slowed satellite internet affected Ukraine’s military, including drone use and communications near Russian-controlled areas.
Russia recently launched attacks in Ukraine, including a deadly strike in Zaporizhzhia killing 20 people.
President Trump denied any U.S. involvement in slowing down the satellite services.
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Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is targeting voters who supported President Donald Trump by airing an ad that uses praise from conservative commentators. The ad will run on Fox News and Newsmax until Election Day, aiming to attract some Trump supporters in a close Senate race against Republican Mike Rogers.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running for U.S. Senate in Michigan as a Democrat.
He created an ad called "Red Hat" using positive comments from conservative figures.
The ad will appear on Fox News and Newsmax through November 3, Election Day.
The goal is to appeal to voters who supported President Trump in 2024.
Some conservative voices in the ad include Jesse Watters, Saagar Enjeti, Lara Trump, and Tucker Carlson.
El-Sayed highlights shared concerns such as government corruption, corporate influence, and ending overseas wars.
The campaign describes this as a strategy to not take any voter for granted.
El-Sayed faces Mike Rogers, a Republican supported by President Trump, in a competitive Senate race.
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Six Flags will add seat belts to the Goliath roller coaster in Georgia after a rider died from falling off. The company is also upgrading safety on other similar rides and has closed several roller coasters in the U.S. and Canada for review.
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A 42-year-old rider, Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, died after falling from the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on October 12.
Six Flags CEO John Reilly announced seat belts will be added to Goliath and other similar coasters.
Eight other roller coasters have been temporarily closed at five parks in the U.S. and Canada due to similar safety concerns.
The affected coasters are made by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard and use clamshell restraints that lock over riders' laps.
Independent engineers and inspectors have been hired to review all Six Flags rides' safety procedures.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation by state and local officials.
Other parks like SeaWorld Orlando and La Ronde in Montreal also closed rides with the same restraint system but SeaWorld has since reopened its coaster.
Six Flags has not given a reopening date for the closed coasters or specified all rides receiving seat belts.
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German police arrested an 18-year-old man accused of encouraging a 14-year-old girl from the U.S. to harm herself and ultimately hang herself. The arrest followed information shared by the FBI and local U.S. police, linked to an online group that promotes violence and self-harm.
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The suspect was arrested in Hamburg, Germany, after a tip from the FBI.
The victim was a 14-year-old girl from Indiana, U.S.
The suspect was part of an online group called "Nefarious Maniac Kult" (NMK), linked to a wider network called "764" or "COM".
The suspect pressured the girl on Discord, a messaging app, to harm herself and make videos.
The girl wrote "NMK" on a wall with her blood and sent videos to the suspect.
A few days later, the girl died by hanging herself in her bedroom.
The suspect wanted a video of her death to gain status in the group.
The FBI says cases involving this group, linked to violent internet extremism, have increased by 300% recently.
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Kaylub Giamanco, a dad near Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon, realized a school shooting was happening and acted to stop the shooter. He shot and killed the teen attacker, helping to save lives. Giamanco later spoke publicly about his experience.
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The school shooting happened near Silver Rail Elementary School in Oregon.
Kaylub Giamanco, a nearby dad, took action during the shooting.
Giamanco shot and killed the teen shooter.
His intervention stopped the shooting, preventing further harm.
Giamanco gave an emotional account of the event afterward.
The incident was covered on CBS News and CBS Mornings Live.
A teacher injured in the shooting also spoke about the experience.
The event has drawn public attention due to Giamanco’s heroic actions.
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Israeli forces have demolished homes and businesses in the West Bank city of Hebron, displacing hundreds of Palestinian families. This operation began after two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shooting attack, and it involves restricting movement in the city and destroying buildings linked to the attackers.
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The Israeli military targeted Hebron following an attack in which two soldiers were killed and three were injured.
Israeli forces demolished homes, businesses, and infrastructure, displacing about 200 families, with local officials estimating 2,500 people affected.
The city of Hebron, with 200,000 residents, has been partly blocked off to control movement during the operation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the demolition of buildings around the attack site and neighborhoods of the attackers.
This demolition practice is common in response to attacks but has been criticized as collective punishment.
Netanyahu announced plans for a large military operation in the West Bank, the largest since 1967, but did not specify its timing.
The operation happened just days before Israel’s general election, during which Netanyahu emphasized security as a campaign focus.
The Palestinian Authority called for international intervention to stop the displacement of Palestinians.
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Jared Kushner’s lawyer has sent a formal notice to Vanity Fair and its parent company Condé Nast, rejecting claims from an upcoming book that Kushner accessed large sums of money in foreign accounts during President Donald Trump’s first term. Kushner denies these allegations and his lawyers say the claims are false and lack proof.
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The allegations come from a book excerpt by journalist Matthew Cole titled "Princes and Thieves," which Vanity Fair published.
The book claims Kushner had access to foreign accounts with billions of dollars during Trump’s presidency.
Kushner served as a senior White House adviser from 2017 to 2021 and is President Trump’s son-in-law.
Dutch investigators reportedly found financial data from Kushner’s phone pointing to these accounts.
Kushner’s lawyers say he was never involved with accounts named in the report and denies controlling or receiving money from foreign governments.
President Trump also called the report “a totally false story.”
Kushner remains involved in U.S. foreign policy efforts, including talks related to Iran.
Kushner’s attorneys say no evidence, such as bank statements, has been provided to support the allegations.
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Israel has started demolishing homes in the West Bank city of Hebron, causing around 1,200 Palestinians to leave their houses. The Palestinian Authority wants other countries to pressure Israel to stop these actions after a recent attack that killed two Israeli soldiers.
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Israel began demolitions in Hebron, West Bank.
About 1,200 Palestinians were forced to leave their homes.
An additional 1,300 Palestinians might also have to leave.
The demolitions followed an attack that killed two Israeli soldiers.
The Palestinian Authority is calling for international pressure on Israel.
The incident took place shortly before Israeli elections.
Hebron's municipality reported on the number of people affected.
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Protests over the rising cost of living have erupted again in Milan, Italy, with soldiers deployed to maintain order. The government plans to send 500 more soldiers and introduce stricter penalties for minors, who make up many of the violent protesters.
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Protests in Milan continue due to the high cost of living.
Soldiers patrol the city with military vehicles and water cannons.
Luxury shops have boarded up to protect from damage.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced sending 500 additional soldiers.
Authorities want tougher punishments for minors involved in protests.
Police say many violent protesters are underage.
Surveillance helicopters monitor the main square, Piazza del Duomo.
Some tourists may leave the city center if violence happens again.
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Around 70,000 police officers are being deployed across France to manage protests planned by the “Yellow Vests” movement, trade unions, and students. These groups will march to demand better study conditions and higher purchasing power, following recent unrest involving looting and vandalism.
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A large protest involving the “Yellow Vests,” trade unions, and students is planned across France.
The protests focus on study conditions and purchasing power issues.
Authorities expect potential looting and vandalism like last weekend’s unrest.
70,000 police officers will be deployed nationwide to maintain order.
The protests and police response are happening under the government of President Emmanuel Macron.
Some protest routes have been changed at the last minute by organizers.
Police have used tear gas at earlier demonstrations during this protest period.
Similar protests have taken place in various French cities, including Paris and Orléans.
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On Saturday, hundreds of thousands of people protested across France against issues related to the cost of living and public services. Police used tear gas during clashes in several cities, including Paris, where tens of thousands took part.
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About 410,000 people protested across France on Saturday, according to the Interior Ministry.
In Paris, around 110,000 demonstrators took part, with union estimates of 250,000 nationwide and 800,000 overall.
The protests focused on financial struggles and defending public services.
The number of protesters was slightly lower than the previous week’s 550,000.
Clashes occurred in multiple cities: Paris, Lyon, Rennes, Nantes, Bordeaux, Nice, and Marseille.
Police responded with tear gas to control the demonstrations.
Around 70,000 police officers were deployed across the country to manage the protests.
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President Donald Trump said he might move the White House press corps to a new location away from the executive residence. He rejected reports about removing the press briefing room to restore an old swimming pool beneath it but said he could relocate reporters to a different place.
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President Trump denied plans to remove the White House press briefing room to restore a historic pool underneath.
He suggested moving the White House press corps to a "less obnoxious location."
The idea to move reporters was previously discussed with former press secretary Karoline Leavitt but was not acted on.
Trump recently banned journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico but was forced by a judge to restore their access.
Trump has frequently criticized journalists who cover him.
Changes to the White House under Trump’s administration include demolishing the East Wing, installing concrete pavers on the lawn, and building a helipad.
The historic pool was built in 1933 for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and a press briefing room was constructed above it in the 1970s.
Leavitt said Trump “flirts” with the idea of restoring the pool but it is unclear if he will proceed.
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Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and mobile technology are making America’s gambling problem worse. These new technologies allow gambling platforms to take advantage of people’s mental weaknesses more easily.
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AI means machines can learn and make decisions, improving how gambling platforms work.
Mobile devices let people gamble anytime and anywhere.
New technology helps gambling companies target users based on their behavior.
This targeting can lead to more people gambling excessively.
Gambling addiction can harm mental health and cause financial problems.
Experts warn that technology-driven gambling increases the risk of addiction.
Regulating these tech-driven platforms is challenging for authorities.
The combination of AI and mobile tech creates new risks for vulnerable individuals.
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More than 400,000 people protested across France, including 110,000 in Paris, over issues like school funding and rising living costs. The protests led to clashes with police, arrests, and use of tear gas and water cannons, challenging President Emmanuel Macron's government weeks before the next presidential election.
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About 410,000 people protested nationwide, with 110,000 in Paris.
Protests focused on school funding shortages, living expenses, and wages.
Police used tear gas and water cannons to manage some violent protests.
At least 64 people were arrested, including six minors.
Protests spread from a local school staff shortage to a nationwide movement.
The government deployed up to 70,000 security officers for crowd control.
Teachers and students joined the protests, demanding better education and policies.
The far-right National Rally party urged voters to use the protest anger in their favor for upcoming elections.
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