Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that the execution of Nidal Hasan, who was convicted of the Fort Hood shooting, will be carried out by firing squad and will be open to the public. This will be the first military execution in the United States in over 60 years.
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Nidal Hasan was a former Army psychiatrist.
Hasan was convicted for the Fort Hood shooting in Texas.
The method of execution will be a firing squad.
The execution will be open for the public to attend.
This will be the first military execution in the U.S. in more than six decades.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made this announcement on a Thursday.
The Fort Hood shooting was a high-profile case involving a mass shooting on a military base.
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Curtis Flowers, who was wrongly imprisoned for over 22 years and sentenced to death in Mississippi, has died at age 56. His conviction was overturned by the US Supreme Court because Black jurors were unfairly removed from his trial.
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Curtis Flowers was arrested in 1996, accused of killing four people in a Mississippi furniture store.
He was tried six times for the same case, facing a death sentence in his sixth trial.
The US Supreme Court overturned his conviction in 2019 due to racial bias in jury selection.
The court found that prosecutors removed Black jurors unfairly, which denied Flowers a fair trial.
Flowers was released from prison in December 2019 after charges were dropped in 2020.
He died at his home in Mississippi on a Wednesday, though the cause of death was not given.
Flowers said after his release that he felt free from the injustice and credited his family for support.
His attorney, Rob McDuff, confirmed Flowers’ death to the media.
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Federal agents shot a person in the Bronx, New York City, on Thursday afternoon. The individual was conscious and taken to a hospital, and local authorities are asking for a clear explanation from federal agencies.
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The shooting happened around 4 p.m. in the Marble Hill neighborhood of the Bronx.
The person who was shot was still conscious when taken to the hospital.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) was not present when the shooting occurred.
It is not clear which federal agency was involved in the shooting.
Videos from witnesses showed agents on the street and a man being restrained on the ground.
A crowd gathered after the shooting, and NYPD officers helped carry a man into a vehicle.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul asked for a full and clear explanation of the event from federal authorities.
The Department of Homeland Security had not responded to requests for information by Thursday evening.
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Israel will hold elections in less than three weeks. The results could extend Benjamin Netanyahu's time as the country's leader. The Trump administration has closely supported Netanyahu since President Trump's return to office.
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Israel is approaching a national election in under three weeks.
Benjamin Netanyahu is currently Israel’s leader and may stay in power if he wins again.
Netanyahu has served as Israel's leader for a record length of time.
The Trump administration has consistently worked with Netanyahu since President Trump took office again.
Dan Shapiro, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel under President Obama, discussed Israeli voters' views on the election.
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The Republican Party plans to send an additional $5 million to support a Senate race in South Carolina, a state that typically votes Republican. This information was reported by Axios and discussed by their White House reporter.
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Republicans are increasing spending by $5 million in the South Carolina Senate race.
South Carolina is known as a strongly Republican state ("reddest").
Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo provided details about the funding.
The funding is intended to support the GOP candidate in the Senate race.
The move shows Republican efforts to secure Senate seats ahead of upcoming elections.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Russia will do everything possible to help end the U.S.-led conflict involving Iran. The two leaders met during a regional summit and discussed their countries’ strengthened partnership amid ongoing tensions and wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
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Putin pledged Russia’s support to help end the war involving Iran, led by the United States.
The meeting took place in Turkmenistan before the Commonwealth of Independent States summit.
Putin said Iran is making efforts to end the conflict, which he claims Iran did not start.
Russia and Iran have a strategic partnership, including agreements on trade, military, science, and culture.
Western countries accuse Iran of supplying drones and missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine.
Russia is also accused of giving Iran data for attacks on U.S. targets in the Middle East.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. will not attack Iran before the November congressional elections.
Diplomatic talks to resolve conflicts involving Russia and Iran appear stalled despite ongoing violence.
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Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, is strengthening and is expected to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. The storm poses a threat to several states along the coast.
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Hurricane Isaias is the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
The storm is getting stronger as it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Landfall is expected late Friday or early Saturday.
Multiple Gulf Coast states are at risk from this hurricane.
The article focuses on the hurricane’s timing and possible impact.
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In this election, 12 pastors, people training to be pastors, and former church leaders ran as Democrats. About half of these candidates won their party’s nomination to run for office.
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12 candidates with religious backgrounds ran as Democrats this election cycle.
These candidates include pastors, seminarians (people studying to become pastors), and former clergy.
Approximately half of these candidates won their party’s nominations.
Combining faith and politics has been common for Republicans, but now some Democrats are also doing it.
NPR’s religion correspondent Jason Derose reported on this trend by following these candidates on the campaign trail.
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Hurricane Isaias has grown stronger and is now a Category 2 storm. The news also covers a variety of other events like the homecoming of USS Lincoln troops, preparations in Florida and Mississippi for the hurricane, and some legal and social issues.
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Hurricane Isaias has increased in strength to Category 2.
Troops from the USS Lincoln had a homecoming event.
Florida and Mississippi are preparing for Hurricane Isaias.
There is a planned livestream of the Fort Hood shooter's execution.
NFL asked the Supreme Court to decide on a case about prediction markets (betting on future events).
Students and families are involved in raising concerns about school-related issues, including a case at Cornell.
A person was reportedly shot by ICE in New York City.
A judge extended a block on a media ban related to President Donald Trump.
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President Donald Trump hosted an event at a building named after him, where he gave awards to well-known tech billionaires, including Elon Musk. The event highlighted technological achievements but did not address some concerns such as government cuts to scientific research or ongoing political debates about technology companies.
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President Trump held the "Golden Age of American Innovation" summit at the Donald J Trump Institute of Peace in Washington.
He gave awards to tech leaders like Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Satya Nadella, and Michael Dell for their contributions to science and technology.
A video honored Trump's late uncle, Dr. John Trump, an electrical engineer who won the National Medal of Science in 1983.
President Trump received his uncle’s National Medal of Science framed during the event.
Five of the six tech award recipients were immigrants.
The event included about 300 invited guests, and Trump gave a speech that referenced artificial intelligence.
The event did not address issues such as government cuts to scientific research or controversies over data centers built by tech companies.
Earlier in the day, Microsoft faced a suspension from a program allowing companies to sponsor foreign workers for green cards.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned to San Diego after spending over 300 days at sea. During this long mission, the ship supported operations related to the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln spent more than 10 months (over 300 days) on deployment at sea.
The ship recently docked in San Diego.
The deployment is one of the longest in the ship's history.
The carrier supported US and Israel activities linked to the conflict with Iran.
Thousands of crew members served on board during this mission.
Families welcomed the crew members home after the deployment ended.
The ship's time at sea was tracked and verified by BBC Verify.
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President Barack Obama is supporting Troy Jackson in Maine’s Senate race by endorsing him and helping with fundraising efforts. Obama is also backing other candidates to increase voter turnout before the midterm elections.
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President Obama is endorsing Troy Jackson for the U.S. Senate from Maine.
Obama is involved in fundraisers to help raise money for Jackson’s campaign.
The endorsements aim to boost voter participation ahead of the midterms.
Obama is endorsing multiple candidates, not just Jackson.
The midterm elections are scheduled for November.
The article mentions other political topics, but Obama’s endorsement is the main focus.
Support from prominent figures like Obama is common in important elections.
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About 12% of Americans are using GLP-1 weight loss medications, which are becoming very popular. There are growing worries about how these drugs are changing how people think about body image.
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GLP-1 medications help with weight loss.
Around 12% of Americans currently use these drugs.
The popularity of GLP-1s is increasing rapidly.
There are new concerns about the effects of these drugs on society.
One concern is changes in cultural views on body image.
The story was reported by Stephanie Sy, Mike Fritz, and Sam Lane.
The report is part of a series called "GLP-1s: Reshaping America."
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A film by The Daily Wire, called Pawn Shop, is shooting in a small Montana town and appears to recreate scenes similar to the killing of Renee Good. The filming faced protests and was temporarily stopped due to complaints about road closures, noise, and violent scenes, but has resumed under new rules.
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Pawn Shop is a movie by The Daily Wire that involves a story about an ICE agent facing a mob.
The shooting is happening in Livingston, Montana, and includes actors Danny Trejo and Harvey Keitel.
Some locals protested because the film’s scenes and effects reminded them of Renee Good’s death, which involved an ICE agent.
Residents also complained about road closures blocking access to a local food pantry and the noise from gunfire sounds.
The town briefly revoked the film’s permit but later allowed filming to continue with limits on noise and violent scenes.
Daily Wire’s co-founder Ben Shapiro criticized the town officials for responding to protesters.
The film was planned to finish shooting by October 10, but the delay might affect this timeline.
A local food bank leader supported the permit conditions to ensure access for people who need it.
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A new documentary tells the story of how Elon Musk became a powerful figure in business and technology. It also shows his connection to right-wing politics and his involvement early in President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Elon Musk is a well-known business and technology leader.
He has influence in science and politics as well.
The documentary explains how Musk gained power over time.
It highlights Musk’s support for right-wing political ideas.
Musk had a role during the early part of President Donald Trump’s second administration.
William Brangham is the reporter covering this story.
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The Pentagon announced that the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, will be carried out by firing squad and livestreamed on December 3. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the execution will be public, and President Donald Trump has approved the plan.
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Nidal Malik Hasan is scheduled to be executed by firing squad at Fort Hood on December 3.
Hasan was found guilty of killing 13 people and injuring 32 in a 2009 shooting at the military base.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution will be livestreamed so people can watch it.
President Donald Trump approved Hasan’s execution.
Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, attacked soldiers waiting for medical clearance by opening fire with a handgun.
Hasan planned the attack in advance, practicing gun reloading and recording videos before the shooting.
Military law experts say Hasan could try to delay the execution by filing legal challenges.
The military has not used firing squad executions since World War II.
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Federal data shows more than 45,000 reports of rape or sexual assault at U.S. colleges from 2019 to 2024, but experts say many assaults are not reported. The Clery Act requires schools to report certain crimes, but reporting practices and lack of survivor knowledge make the data incomplete.
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Over 45,000 sexual assault reports were made to colleges between 2019 and 2024.
More than 80% of large colleges reported at least two incidents of rape or fondling per year on average.
Cornell University reported 238 incidents in six years, averaging 8 per 5,000 students annually, higher than the average large school.
The Clery Act requires schools to report campus crimes to the Department of Education but does not cover all incidents.
Many students who experience sexual violence do not report it; surveys show about 1 in 5 undergraduates experience such violence.
Schools have flexibility in deciding who reports incidents and may exclude some reports, affecting data accuracy.
Training and awareness about reporting resources like Title IX offices are often lacking, reducing student reporting.
Studies show reports spike during audits but drop afterward, suggesting underreporting outside audits.
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A person was shot during an encounter with federal law enforcement agents in the Marble Hill area of New York City. The New York Police Department said the person is conscious and receiving medical care, and the police were not involved in the incident.
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The shooting happened around 4 p.m. in Marble Hill, Upper Manhattan.
Federal law enforcement agents were involved in the shooting.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) was not on the scene and did not take part.
The person shot is conscious and being treated at a nearby hospital.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has a staging area at a Target parking lot near the incident.
The NYPD shared information about the incident via a statement on social media platform X.
The situation is still developing and more updates may follow.
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Firmus Technologies canceled its plan to list on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) after investors showed little interest in its AI data center business. The company will now look for funding from private investors and consider other ways to raise money.
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Firmus Technologies planned to have one of the largest company listings on the ASX in decades.
The company was valued at about $44 billion before the planned listing.
Investor demand for Firmus’s AI data center business was low.
The board decided to stop the public offering to protect the company and shareholders.
Firmus will now seek capital from private markets instead of going public.
The company may explore other public or private funding options in the future.
The last biggest ASX listing like this was Telstra in 1997.
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President Donald Trump’s administration decided to remove certain environmental review requirements for oil and gas exploration during winter in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve. This change focuses on allowing seismic surveys and some construction activities without the usual environmental checks.
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The decision was made by the Interior Department under President Trump.
It exempts wintertime oil and gas exploration activities from environmental reviews.
The exemption specifically applies to seismic surveys, which are tests used to find oil underground.
Construction related to these exploration activities is also included in the exemption.
The affected area is the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Typically, such activities would undergo environmental review to assess their impact on nature and wildlife.
This move aims to speed up oil and gas exploration in the Arctic region.
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