The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case about whether the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a cost-cutting group created by President Trump, must share its records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The case will clarify if DOGE is covered by FOIA or protected because it is within the Executive Office of the President.
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The case involves Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeking DOGE records through a FOIA request.
The Trump administration said DOGE is an advisory group inside the Executive Office of the President and not subject to FOIA.
A lower court ordered DOGE to provide some information and allowed a deposition of DOGE’s administrator, Amy Gleason.
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the order to release certain information, citing separation of powers and executive confidentiality.
The Court sent the case back to lower courts to narrow what DOGE must share.
CREW narrowed its request to focus on DOGE’s structure and examples of its authority.
The U.S. Court of Appeals allowed some information to be released, leading the Trump administration to appeal again to the Supreme Court.
DOGE, led by Elon Musk and created under President Trump’s second term, works on reducing federal workforce and cutting government contracts.
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Ukraine's President Zelenskyy said Ukraine did not get a warning from its partners before Russian missiles hit Kyiv, causing damage to civilian areas. Zelenskyy emphasized that early warnings save lives, while Ukraine's Foreign Minister said the lack of notice was because of a special Russian weapon. Meanwhile, President Trump has urged Ukraine to stop attacking Russian oil refineries and made a deal to buy diesel from Russia.
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Five Russian ballistic missiles hit civilian infrastructure in Kyiv on Monday.
Ukraine did not receive early warning from its Western allies about the missile strike.
Early warnings help prevent casualties by alerting people to incoming missile attacks.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister said the lack of warning was due to a specific Russian weapon type.
President Trump demanded Ukraine stop attacking Russian energy facilities and blamed Zelenskyy for rising U.S. fuel prices.
President Trump announced a deal to import diesel from Russia, lifting previous U.S. sanctions.
Russia continues bombing Ukraine’s energy infrastructure despite claims of an “energy ceasefire.”
Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s power grid aim to cause blackouts and force civilian displacement.
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The French embassy in Saudi Arabia advised its citizens not to travel to or use the airports in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam due to recent attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. These attacks come amid increased fighting between the Saudi-led coalition and the Iran-backed Houthis, which has also disrupted air travel in Saudi Arabia.
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The French embassy warned citizens to avoid Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam airports because of security concerns.
Houthis have launched missile attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities since last week.
Riyadh’s main airport remained closed after a deadly missile strike on Saturday that killed at least 12 people.
The conflict is part of a wider regional fight involving Saudi Arabia, Yemen’s Houthis, and Iran.
Saudi Arabia is conducting strikes on Houthi-held areas and supporting Yemeni government forces.
The Saudi-led coalition asked civilians to evacuate an oil company facility in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, ahead of a military operation.
Houthis threatened strong retaliation for any attacks on Sanaa, including strikes in Riyadh.
Houthis warned workers near Saudi Aramco oil sites to leave, calling these facilities their targets.
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President Donald Trump is campaigning for Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. He traveled to Alaska to support the Republican Senator as the GOP works to keep control of Congress.
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President Trump is speaking at a rally for Senator Dan Sullivan in Wasilla, Alaska.
Alaska has not voted for a Democratic Senate candidate in nearly 20 years.
The rally is happening at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Wasilla is about 45 miles north of Anchorage and is known as Sarah Palin’s hometown.
Alaska is famous for the Iditarod sled dog race, which starts in the state.
President Trump’s visit signals concern among Republicans about holding onto Congress after the midterm elections.
The midterm election day is November 3, 2024.
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It has been 50 years since Naseem Khan’s 1976 report highlighted the lack of recognition for Black and Asian artists in British arts. A conference in Leicester and a new book mark this milestone by examining progress and ongoing challenges for cultural diversity in the UK arts scene.
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Naseem Khan’s 1976 report, "The Arts Britain Ignores," called for recognition of diverse cultural creativity in Britain.
The report was commissioned by the Arts Council of Great Britain and presented a vision of a multicultural national culture.
Today, artists like Frank Bowling, Sonia Boyce, and Anish Kapoor are well-known and respected in Britain.
The 50th-anniversary conference is held by the Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage in Leicester.
The conference brings together artists, experts, organizers, and policymakers to discuss progress and future needs.
The new book "The Arts Britain Ignores at 50" includes essays and research on cultural diversity in British arts.
Organizers say while funding has improved, sustainable growth and recognition in dance and theatre remain challenges.
Dawn Airey, chair of Arts Council England, will give a speech emphasizing the importance of Khan’s work today.
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Yemen’s internationally recognized government has conducted nine air strikes against Houthi fighters in the southwest, while fighting continues in the Taiz region. The conflict, which began in 2014, has caused many civilian deaths and injuries, displacement, and damage to homes and infrastructure.
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The Yemeni government carried out nine air strikes in Taiz governorate on Tuesday, targeting Houthi positions.
Fighting is ongoing between government forces and Houthis in areas south of Taiz city.
At least five civilians, including a child, were killed by Houthi shelling in the past 24 hours, and 17 others were injured.
The conflict started in 2014 when Houthis seized Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, pushing the government out.
A Saudi-led coalition has supported the Yemeni government since 2015.
A UN-backed truce in 2022 reduced fighting, but tensions resumed after Houthis imposed a naval blockade of Saudi ports.
Recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have targeted airports and oil facilities, killing civilians and disrupting flights.
More than 200,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since September amid heavy fighting.
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Mark Harmon, who played Leroy Jethro Gibbs on "NCIS" for 18 seasons, talks with Austin Stowell, who plays a younger version of Gibbs on the prequel "NCIS: Origins." They discuss their experiences playing the same character and what to expect in Season 3 of the new series.
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Mark Harmon played Leroy Jethro Gibbs on "NCIS" for 18 seasons.
Austin Stowell plays the younger version of Gibbs in "NCIS: Origins."
The two actors had a conversation about playing the same character.
They reflected on how they started their acting careers.
They talked about the upcoming third season of "NCIS: Origins."
The discussion was part of CBS News segment called Between Us.
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France is hosting the sixth Lebanese Film Festival in Paris to highlight Lebanese stories and filmmakers. The event features films like Nadim Tabet's thriller "In This Darkness I See You" and a special look back at actress and director Nadine Labaki's work, including her film "Capernaum."
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The Lebanese Film Festival in France started its sixth edition on a Tuesday evening.
The festival takes place at the Elysées Lincoln cinema in Paris.
Nadim Tabet's film "In This Darkness I See You" opened the festival.
There is a retrospective (a review of past work) on Nadine Labaki, a well-known Lebanese actress and director.
Nadine Labaki's film "Capernaum," which was nominated for an Oscar, is featured.
The festival aims to preserve and share Lebanese stories amid ongoing challenges in Lebanon.
Sarah Hajjar is the president of the festival.
The event promotes Lebanese culture and filmmaking in an international setting.
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Miriam González Durántez, a Spanish lawyer, has started a new centrist political party called Democracia21 to offer voters an alternative to Spain’s main socialist and conservative parties. Her party aims to promote transparency, address the housing crisis, and support controlled immigration as Spain prepares for a snap general election on November 29.
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Miriam González Durántez is a Spanish lawyer and former EU adviser married to British politician Nick Clegg.
She launched Democracia21, a liberal centrist party, to provide a new political choice in Spain.
Democracia21 criticizes the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE) and the People’s party (PP) for poor governance and corruption.
The party promises political reform focused on transparency and cleaning up politics.
It plans to run candidates in Madrid and Barcelona for the November 29 snap general election.
The party focuses on the housing crisis, proposing tax cuts for young renters and affordable rent limits.
González Durántez supports immigration as beneficial but calls for controlled policies to manage it.
She emphasizes Spain’s strong connection to the European Union as vital for the country’s future.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) searched the Washington, D.C. home of Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday. Many Democrats are questioning why the search happened and its timing.
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DHS conducted a search at Rep. Ilhan Omar's residence in Washington, D.C. on Monday.
The search has led to concerns and pushback from Democratic lawmakers.
Questions are being raised about why the search happened when it did.
Ilhan Omar is a Representative from Minnesota.
DHS is the government agency responsible for public security and safety.
The details about what prompted the search are unclear in this report.
The timing of the search has become a political issue among Democrats.
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Russia struck Ukrainian cities and transport links on October 13, 2026, killing at least four people in Kharkiv. For the first time since President Donald Trump announced an "energy ceasefire," Russian forces did not attack Ukraine’s energy facilities, though it is unclear if this was intentional.
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Russia attacked Ukrainian cities and transport infrastructure overnight, killing at least four people in Kharkiv.
No Russian strikes targeted Ukrainian energy facilities on October 13, 2026, after President Trump’s "energy ceasefire" announcement.
It is uncertain if Russia purposely avoided hitting energy targets.
President Trump announced the ceasefire after lifting US sanctions on Russian diesel exports to lower US fuel prices.
US officials reportedly threatened to stop sharing intelligence and weapons with Ukraine unless it stops attacking Russian oil refineries.
Ukraine has not attacked Russian refineries for two days following the ceasefire, but Russia has continued hitting Ukrainian infrastructure.
Russian strikes on October 12 hit six Ukrainian energy sites.
Ukraine continues to receive intelligence from the US, despite tensions over the ceasefire.
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A supporter of President Donald Trump plans to sue Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, after accusing her of pressuring him to send her $100,000 to pay off her credit card bill. He also intends to take legal action against her lawyers and law firm.
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Eric Deters, a donor who supports President Trump, made the accusations.
He said Kimberly Guilfoyle pressured him to wire $100,000 to her.
The money was allegedly meant to pay off Guilfoyle’s American Express credit card bill.
Guilfoyle is currently the U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
Deters announced plans to sue Guilfoyle, her lawyers, and the law firm representing her.
The story was reported in an interview with CNN.
No information about any legal response from Guilfoyle or her legal team was provided.
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The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review a case involving a lawyer for Kari Lake, who was penalized during a lawsuit about Arizona’s electronic voting machines. This decision lets stand a lower court ruling that supported the sanctions against the lawyer.
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Kari Lake is a former Republican candidate for governor in Arizona.
The lawsuit questioned the use of electronic voting machines in Arizona’s 2022 election.
A lawyer representing Kari Lake faced sanctions, meaning a penalty was imposed on him.
The U.S. Supreme Court chose not to review or explain its decision on the appeal.
By declining the case, the Supreme Court kept the lower court’s ruling in place.
The lower court had upheld the sanctions against the lawyer.
This case relates to legal challenges involving election processes in the U.S.
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Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to the hospital to prepare for surgery to remove a lung nodule. Many Catholics are praying for his health as he gets ready for the operation.
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Pope Leo XIV is scheduled for lung surgery to remove a growth called a nodule.
The pope was hospitalized in preparation for the procedure.
The health of the pope has become a focus for Catholic prayers.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Chris Livesay.
There are no details yet on the date or outcome of the surgery.
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Damien Echols, who spent nearly 20 years on death row before being released, warned that livestreaming the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan would harm American society. Hasan is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3, and the Pentagon plans to livestream the event, which is the first such broadcast in U.S. history.
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Nidal Malik Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.
Hasan’s execution by firing squad is set for December 3 and will be livestreamed by the Pentagon.
Damien Echols, freed from death row, spoke against livestreaming executions, saying it damages mental and emotional health.
The plan to livestream Hasan’s execution has faced criticism from politicians, including some Republicans.
Support for the death penalty in the U.S. has decreased over the past 20 years.
This would be the first time the U.S. government broadcasts an execution live.
A family member of a Fort Hood victim asked President Donald Trump to stop the livestream to avoid turning the event into a spectacle.
Echols shared on social media that watching an execution can deeply affect viewers and urged people not to watch.
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents searched Representative Ilhan Omar’s home in Washington, D.C. Representative Omar said the search was meant to intimidate her politically.
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DHS agents conducted a search at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home.
The home is located in Washington, D.C.
Ilhan Omar represents Minnesota in Congress.
Omar described the raid as an act of political intimidation.
The news was reported recently by CBS News.
The search is connected to government law enforcement activities.
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Palestinian writer Mahmoud Al-Shaer shares his experience of living through war in Gaza. He talks about how war changes memories, childhood, and life, and how writing helps resist loss of identity and hope.
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Mahmoud Al-Shaer is a Palestinian writer and poet from Gaza.
He wrote about his family’s displacement and evacuation from Gaza.
His daughter sees a world reduced to tents because of the conflict.
Al-Shaer sees writing as a way to fight against being forgotten.
The war affects not only physical safety but also identity and memory.
The article is based on an interview on France 24.
The broader context is the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Other news in the region includes attacks and security concerns in Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
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The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case about a Nigerian man who was denied asylum. An immigration judge said he gave “material support” to terrorists by cooking for them, even though he was forced to do so while captive.
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The Supreme Court will review the case of a Nigerian man seeking asylum in the U.S.
An immigration judge ruled he gave “material support” to a terrorist group by cooking for them.
The man claims he was held captive and forced to cook, not acting voluntarily.
The case raises questions about what actions count as supporting terrorism.
The Supreme Court’s decision will affect how asylum claims related to terrorism are handled.
This case challenges how the law applies to people under coercion or duress.
The outcome could influence U.S. immigration and asylum policies.
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The Supreme Court will decide whether the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) must share internal documents in a current lawsuit. The Trump administration argues that this demand is too intrusive and breaks the rules about how government branches should be separate.
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The Supreme Court agreed to review a case involving the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
DOGE is being asked to provide internal communications as part of a legal case.
The Trump administration opposes this, calling it an intrusive request.
The administration says this demand violates the separation of powers, a rule that keeps government branches independent.
The Supreme Court had previously sided with the Trump administration in an emergency decision.
This new review will give the Court a chance to make a full ruling on the issue.
The decision will affect how much internal information government agencies must share during lawsuits.
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Gas prices have risen by more than 46% across all key U.S. Senate battleground states since the start of the war in Iran. This increase is affecting households financially and could impact voter opinions in the upcoming November elections, despite efforts by President Donald Trump to lower prices.
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The national average gas price is $4.34 per gallon, up from $2.98 before the Iran war began.
This increase has added about $561 to the annual cost for each U.S. household.
California has the highest gas prices at $6.28 per gallon; Georgia has one of the lowest at $3.79.
Gas price increases are seen in all 13 states with important Senate races this November.
Higher fuel costs have collectively added $73.5 billion to U.S. expenses since the conflict started.
The average U.S. household has spent an extra $1,100 on fuel since the war began, according to economists.
Experts warn that fuel prices, including home heating fuel, may continue rising as winter nears.
Gas prices above $4 per gallon are setting a new national record this year.
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