Video footage of the police shooting of one-year-old Kohen Wiley in Mississippi was released after the state's attorney general said the shooting was justified. Kohen’s family and their lawyers are challenging this decision and asking for a federal investigation, while saying the use of force was excessive.
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Kohen Wiley, a one-year-old baby, was shot by police responding to a shoplifting call in Mississippi.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch called the shooting "justified."
Footage shows five officers with guns drawn approaching a car with the baby and two women.
The baby’s family and their lawyers say the police response was excessive and question the justification.
Neither woman in the car was arrested for shoplifting, and the alleged theft was for a pack of diapers, a misdemeanor.
The family was not informed ahead of the announcement or video release and learned about it through news outlets.
Civil rights lawyers Ben Crump and Van Turner represent the Wiley family and seek a federal review of the case.
The baby’s second birthday would have been November 1, shortly after the shooting.
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Some Democratic and liberal media figures have warned that if their party regains control of the government, they might try to jail their political opponents. This warning includes public figures like Elon Musk.
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Democratic and liberal media figures have issued warnings about potential legal action against political opponents.
The warnings suggest jail time could be sought if Democrats take control of government.
Elon Musk is mentioned as a possible target of such actions.
These statements reflect ongoing political tensions in the U.S.
The warnings have been repeated multiple times recently.
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President Donald Trump criticized NBA star LeBron James for his actions during the US national anthem at a recent game. Trump said James disrespected the country and should apologize to the American heroes who died for the flag.
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President Trump posted a video of LeBron James moving his arms during the national anthem.
Trump said James’ actions showed disrespect to the country and its heroes.
The video showed James stretching and making basketball shooting motions while the anthem played.
LeBron James plays for the Philadelphia 76ers NBA team.
A 76ers representative did not immediately comment on the issue.
President Trump has often criticized athletes for how they behave during the anthem, including Colin Kaepernick’s protest.
In 2018, Trump canceled the White House visit of the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles due to disagreements about standing for the anthem.
LeBron James has been active in supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and other social justice causes.
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Health insurance costs for workers with employer-sponsored plans are rising, especially for small businesses and their employees. The average price for family health insurance plans increased by 5 percent in 2024, reaching over $28,000.
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Many Americans get health insurance through their jobs.
The average cost of a family health plan went up by 5% this year.
The cost now exceeds $28,000 annually.
Small businesses and their workers face particularly high increases.
The information comes from the KFF Employer Benefits Survey.
Rising costs may affect workers’ pay and benefits.
Health insurance price growth outpaces overall inflation.
This trend impacts millions of workers across the country.
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Representative Ilhan Omar said that federal agents raided her home early in the morning to scare her and her family. She reported that the agents took 17 items, including her phones, during the raid.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar is a Democratic representative from Minnesota.
Federal law enforcement officers conducted a raid on her home early in the morning.
Omar believes the timing was meant to scare her and her family.
The agents took 17 items from her home, including her personal phones.
Omar shared these details during an interview with MS (interview source not fully specified).
No specific reason for the raid was given in the article excerpt.
Omar described the raid as an effort to "freak them out."
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine criticized a political ad from Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy featuring the mother of his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton. The ad accuses Acton of lying about her past, which DeWine called wrong and troubling, though he did not withdraw his endorsement of Ramaswamy.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine wants Vivek Ramaswamy to remove an ad targeting Amy Acton’s mother.
The ad includes Acton’s mother calling Acton a liar about her childhood.
Amy Acton previously accused her stepfather, Acton’s mother’s husband, of abuse; he was charged but never tried.
Ramaswamy’s campaign defends the ad, saying Acton’s mother is speaking the truth.
Vice President JD Vance says Republicans should not complain about the ad and focus on winning the election.
Other Ohio Republicans, like Senator Jon Husted, also oppose the ad.
President Trump said he does not know about the ad and made no direct comment on it.
Amy Acton said the ad crosses boundaries and expressed disappointment in the Republican reaction.
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Three men in a new documentary claim that Senator Lindsey Graham paid them for sexual encounters, including one who says he was 17 years old at the time. These allegations cannot be independently confirmed, and Graham’s office has not publicly responded.
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The documentary is called The CLOSETocracy and was released by the Young Turks network.
A man named Kelvin says he had a sexual encounter with Graham in Arizona in 2001 when he was 17 and was paid $120.
Kelvin says Graham asked him about his age during the encounter, and he felt pressured to say he was 18.
Two other men, identified as Cory and Jesse, also allege paid sexual encounters with Graham in Arizona and Washington, D.C.
Jesse says he had sex with Graham in 2012 and received $260 for the encounter.
Arizona law sets the age of consent at 18, so sexual activity with someone under 18 is illegal.
The documentary also discusses Graham’s political positions on LGBTQ+ rights.
Newsweek contacted Graham’s office and his sister for comment but no response was included in the article.
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U.S. jobless claims dropped to 194,000 last week, the lowest number in three months. This shows that fewer people are losing their jobs, and many Americans still have strong job security.
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Last week, 194,000 Americans filed new claims for unemployment benefits.
This is the lowest weekly total since July.
The previous week had 200,000 claims.
Jobless claims are used to estimate layoffs in the economy.
Claims have stayed below 230,000 every week so far this year.
Lower claims suggest fewer layoffs and a stable job market.
The Labor Department provides these weekly reports.
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Energy Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh says she supports Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan to change immigration rules, after making a joking comment that caused confusion. The government wants to lengthen the time migrants must live in the UK before getting permanent residency from 5 to 10 years, and up to 20 years for refugees.
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Miatta Fahnbulleh initially avoided directly stating her support for the migration reform plan during an interview.
She later apologized for a joke and confirmed her full support for the Home Secretary and the government's immigration reforms.
The proposed policy would increase the wait time for migrants to gain permanent residency in the UK from 5 years to 10 years.
For refugees, the waiting period could rise to 20 years before they qualify for permanent residency.
Permanent residency means migrants can live, work, study, and access benefits in the UK indefinitely.
The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said the reforms aim to balance fairness to legal migrants and British citizens.
Some Labour MPs and trade unions want the government to weaken the proposed rules.
The government is still consulting on the reforms before final decisions are made.
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A political ad by Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor caused controversy by featuring the estranged mother of his opponent, Amy Acton, accusing her of lying about her childhood abuse. Vice President JD Vance defended the ad but faced criticism from other Republicans, including Governor Mike DeWine, who called for the ad's removal.
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Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign spent $4 million on a TV ad targeting Amy Acton, his Democratic opponent.
The ad includes Acton's estranged mother accusing Amy of lying about childhood abuse.
Amy Acton said she was sexually abused by her stepfather and that her mother failed to protect her.
Vice President JD Vance supports Ramaswamy and defended the controversial ad.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, asked Ramaswamy to take down the ad.
Several Republicans, including Senator Jon Husted and Nikki Haley, criticized the ad.
JD Vance has campaigned for and endorsed Ramaswamy, showing their close political relationship.
The controversy is seen as a risk to Vance's political future as he considers a 2028 presidential run.
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President Donald Trump signed a new law called the Clergy Act, which allows certain religious leaders who previously chose to opt out of Social Security to change their minds and join the program again. This change applies to a specific group of ministers, members of religious orders, and Christian Science practitioners starting in 2029 or 2030.
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The new law, called the Clergy Act, was signed by President Trump on a Tuesday.
It gives a temporary chance for some clergy who opted out of Social Security to opt back in.
This change only affects ministers, religious order members without a vow of poverty, and Christian Science practitioners who had an exemption under tax laws.
Roughly 2,000 people are estimated to have taken the Social Security opt-out.
Clergy must revoke their exemption by the tax return deadline for the year starting after December 31, 2028, meaning 2029 or 2030.
Once they opt back in, they cannot opt out again.
The law does not affect people outside this small group who chose not to participate in Social Security.
Although it helps clergy get retirement benefits, they still need enough work credits to qualify for Social Security.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been allowed to test a nonlethal heat ray weapon called the Active Denial System (ADS) to help manage illegal immigration at the southern border. This weapon uses electromagnetic waves to create a strong burning sensation on the skin, causing people to move away without serious injury.
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Secretary Pete Hegseth gave permission in September for DHS to test the ADS weapon.
The ADS emits invisible electromagnetic waves that heat the skin's surface quickly, causing intense but temporary pain.
President Donald Trump has made border security and stopping illegal immigration a key focus of his current term.
The ADS can target people up to about 1,000 meters (0.62 miles) away.
The pain caused by ADS is like "an intensified version of opening an oven," making people move away rapidly.
The weapon is designed not to cause lasting harm, but some users have reported burns or blisters during tests or accidents.
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture has said weapons like ADS should not be used in law enforcement because they may violate human rights.
The ADS has not yet been used actively in combat or policing but is being evaluated for border security use.
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A judge has ordered President Donald Trump to give a deposition by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The BBC’s lawyers said Trump delayed the deposition without a valid reason, and the lawsuit is set to go to trial in 2027.
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President Trump is involved in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC.
A federal judge ordered Trump to attend a deposition by December 11.
The deposition is part of the discovery process in the lawsuit.
The BBC’s lawyers complained that Trump delayed attending the deposition.
Trump canceled a previous agreed-upon deposition date of October 16.
Trump cited a "matter of national importance" for canceling but was campaigning in Georgia on that day.
The trial for the lawsuit is scheduled for 2027.
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A federal judge in California has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to stop investigations in nine states looking into whether noncitizens are registered to vote. The judge said the data used was full of errors and the investigations were intimidating voter assistance groups. The pause will last until the November 3 election unless the government appeals.
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The investigation targets nine states: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The judge, Araceli Martínez-Olguín, ruled the data used was unreliable and caused intimidation toward voter helpers.
The order was issued on Wednesday but delayed until Friday to allow the Trump administration to appeal.
The administration claims the effort seeks to remove illegal votes by noncitizens but previous findings show noncitizen voting is rare.
Investigators were asked to review flagged voters quickly, with only 12 minutes per person, increasing the chance of mistakes.
Some U.S. citizens feared they were wrongly targeted, leading to fewer people attending voting events or monitoring polls.
The Department of Homeland Security stated it won’t investigate people believed to be U.S. citizens.
The investigation is known as the “Unlawful Voter Initiative” and was revealed through a whistleblower report by Democratic senators.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s team accidentally dropped and damaged a historic World War II-era globe that once belonged to General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The incident happened while moving the 30-inch floor globe to Hegseth’s office.
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The globe dates back to World War II.
It was previously used by General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The globe measures about 30 inches in diameter.
Hegseth’s staff was moving the globe to the Defense Secretary’s office.
During the move, the team lost control and the globe fell.
The fall caused damage to the historic artifact.
The information was reported by a source familiar with the incident.
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A recent Harvard Youth Poll shows that young voters aged 18 to 29 prefer Democrats over Republicans by a large margin ahead of the upcoming election. Among those certain to vote, Democrats lead by 37 points, while on a generic House ballot, they lead by 21 points.
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The poll focuses on young voters aged 18 to 29.
Democrats lead Republicans by 37 points among young voters who say they will definitely vote.
On a generic House ballot among all young voters, Democrats lead by 21 points (45% to 24%).
The poll was conducted by Harvard University.
The survey aims to measure voting preferences before the fall election.
Young voters show significantly more support for Democrats than Republicans.
The data suggests potential trends in youth voter turnout and party preference.
This information can influence campaign strategies targeting young voters.
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Vice President Vance announced a $1.3 billion investment to build fertilizer manufacturing in Nebraska while supporting Senator Pete Ricketts in his reelection campaign. He praised Senator Ricketts for supporting farmers and emphasized the importance of domestic fertilizer production.
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Vice President Vance made a $1.3 billion investment announcement for fertilizer manufacturing in Nebraska.
The announcement took place during a rally for Republican candidates.
Senator Pete Ricketts, a Republican from Nebraska, is running for reelection.
Vance said Senator Ricketts has worked to support farmers in Nebraska.
The investment aims to increase domestic fertilizer production, which helps farmers by providing local supplies.
The announcement is part of efforts to boost local agriculture and manufacturing jobs.
Fertilizer is an important product that helps crops grow better and supports farming.
The rally showed political support for Republicans in Nebraska ahead of upcoming elections.
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President Donald Trump said he asked Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai to rename the Atlantic Ocean after himself or America, but Google declined. Trump has previously renamed places like the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario on Google Maps as part of his efforts during trade disputes.
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President Trump asked Google to rename the Atlantic Ocean after him or America.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai rejected the request, saying oceans are different and affect many countries.
Trump has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" and Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on Google Maps for U.S. users.
These name changes were made during trade disputes with Mexico and Canada.
Google shows different place names depending on the user’s country, keeping original names for Mexico and Canada users.
Trump has also suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to "Trump Strait."
Google has previously made changes following Trump’s requests but faced criticism from other countries.
The Guardian contacted Google for comment, but no response was included in the article.
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Braden Peters, known as the influencer Clavicular, has pleaded not guilty to charges including felony rape related to an incident in Massachusetts in 2025. He was granted bail and ordered to avoid contact with the accuser as his case moves to a hearing in November.
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Braden Peters, aged 20 and known as Clavicular, is a social media influencer promoting "looksmaxxing," which means maximizing physical attractiveness.
He faces charges of felony rape, drugging someone for sex, and giving alcohol to a person under 21.
The alleged incident involved a 17-year-old girl at his family’s home in Massachusetts on May 23, 2025.
Peters denies the charges and says the sexual encounter was consensual.
He was released on $10,000 bail and told not to contact or post about the accuser and to give up his passport.
Peters has more than a million followers on TikTok and Instagram.
He is known for extreme physical changes like using a hammer on his face and taking steroids.
Peters has faced other legal issues, including a firearm charge in Florida and a battery investigation, though no recent charges were filed for the latter.
The next court hearing is scheduled for November 24 to decide if the case will continue.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine condemned a political ad from GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that featured his Democratic opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother accusing her of lying. DeWine called the ad “wrong” and urged Ramaswamy to stop airing it, despite still supporting him and the Republican ticket overall.
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The ad shows Amy Acton’s estranged mother calling Acton a liar.
Acton and her mother have been estranged since Acton was 12 due to past abuse allegations.
Acton has publicly shared her experience with abuse and criticized the ad as “horrible and hideous.”
Governor DeWine, a former prosecutor, condemned the ad and emphasized protecting victims of abuse.
Despite condemning the ad, DeWine said he will not change his endorsement of Ramaswamy.
Other Ohio Republicans have also criticized the ad and called on Ramaswamy to change his campaign strategy.
The ad came just before important midterm elections in Ohio, including governor, Senate, and House races.
Ramaswamy confirmed his campaign produced the ad, which has faced bipartisan backlash.
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