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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 7h
Attorney General Todd Blanche's Justice Department turned over to a federal judge FBI notes in which a woman says President Donald Trump sexually abused her as a child after sex offender Jeffrey Epstein introduced them, under threat of sanctions.
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Contempt threat pries loose FBI notes on Trump sex abuse allegation DOJ fought to withhold
Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Justice Department turned over to a federal judge FBI notes in which a woman says President Donald Trump sexually abused her as a child after sex offender Jeffrey Epstein introduced them, under threat of sanctions.The Justice Department said in a court filing Friday t...
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Robert Downen @robertdownen.bsky.social · 8h
BREAKING: Texas is considering selling a state park to Elon Musk, per sources. (Gift link).
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Texas Has Been Considering Selling a Beloved State Park to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Sources Say
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission was scheduled to discuss selling Boca Chica State Park, Texas Monthly has learned.
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Rightardia @rightardia.bsky.social · 11h
Politico cartoon
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 26/09/2026
Man chased down, killed while driving before crashing in Grand Crossing
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Man chased down, killed while driving before crashing in Grand Crossing
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The Mirror @mirror.co.uk · 26/09/2026
A five-year-old boy was killed after a driver ignored a no-entry sign, leaving his heartbroken mum haunted by the image of him “lying on the floor on his own”.
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Boy killed by driver who ignored no-entry sign- mum recalls him ‘lying on floor’
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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 26/09/2026
Heads of OpenAI and Anthropic called to face Senate inquiry after rogue agent incidents
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Heads of OpenAI and Anthropic called to face Senate inquiry after rogue agent incidents
Sam Altman and Dario Amodei have been invited to appear before the Greens-led inquiry into AI and datacentres * Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast The chief executives of OpenAI and Anthropic have been called to face a Senate inquiry after rogue OpenAI agents hacked Australian and US government websites. Sam Altman and Dario Amodei were requested to appear at the Greens-led inquiry into AI and datacentres as their companies negotiate with the Labor government for greater access to Australian content in exchange for a greater local presence. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 26/09/2026
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the federal government to deploy its own immigration database to check voters’ citizenship. Here’s what else to expect as the Trump administration pushes to expand its role in elections. on.wsj.com/4xIiBn1
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The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the federal government to deploy its own immigration database to check voters’ citizenship. Here’s what else to expect as the Trump administration pushes to expand its role in elections.
A Supreme Court decision allowed the use of an immigration database to check voter eligibility, but the federal strategy spans multiple fronts.
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Toronto Star @thestar.com · 26/09/2026
After raising $900,000 through an equity sale to six of its employees and $1.5 million from a private investor, GoliathTech, a Quebec-based manufacturer, opened a small factory in Ohio in an effort to bypass U.S. tariffs.
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A Canadian company paid $3.7 million in tariffs before moving some production south to survive.
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WIRED @wired.com · 26/09/2026
Apple may pay out up to $95 for each eligible iPhone purchased by someone who felt misled about Siri’s release. You have until December 21 to submit a claim.
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How to Claim Your Cut of Apple’s $250 Million Siri Settlement
Apple may pay out up to $95 for each eligible iPhone purchased by someone who felt misled about Siri’s release. You have until December 21 to submit a claim.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 26/09/2026
5/ With ProPublica bankrolling me, I opened my account in April. I waved my first red flag during a Knicks game by loss chasing, or attempting to recoup my continued losses by making more and bigger bets. Soon, I was already down ~$2K — most of it blown in one night.
A vertical line chart tracking ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson’s net losses and gains for the first 16 bets on DraftKings. By April 24 at 12:12 a.m., Pearson had a net loss of $1,710.
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 26/09/2026
A baby was found by a dumpster in the rain more than a year ago. Police just arrested the mom
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A baby was found by a dumpster in the rain more than a year ago. Police just arrested the mom
Authorities said the baby was next to the dumpster, breathing and crying, with the umbilical cord still attached. The baby was left uncovered while it was raining.
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The Mirror @mirror.co.uk · 26/09/2026
After nearly three decades, police may be close to a breakthrough in the murder of Jill Dando.
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'Breakthrough in Jill Dando murder after 27 years brings hope for justice'
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 26/09/2026
7/ An expert explained that losers like me are the bettors that sports betting companies are most interested in. A small group accounts for a large portion of revenue. And what keeps losers loyal? VIP programs. The more you bet, the more you get: free bets/swag/fancy dinners.
Screenshot of article from the Philadelphia Inquirer. Headline reads: FanDuel sent a personal message from Phillies star Bryce Harper to a customer with a gambling addiction.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 26/09/2026
6/ The next day, an email popped in my inbox: 'Welcome to the DraftKings VIP Showcase.' I couldn’t believe it. My night of loss chasing was being rewarded. Reading the fine print, I was floored: The more I spent on long-odds wagers, the faster I’d advance through the ranks.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 26/09/2026
Hey, ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson here. I’m taking over the account to tell you about my new story. For months, I posed as a problem gambler on DraftKings to test the company's "responsible gaming" safeguards. Spoiler alert: They made me a VIP — and I lost $10K. Here's how it all went down. 🧵
Selfie taken by ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson, a man wearing a backwards baseball cap and an orange T-shirt.
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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 24/09/2026
Taiwan has upgraded its maritime patrol capacity around the Pratas Islands in the disputed South China Sea, including regularly sending larger ships there, in response to an increase in Chinese activities.
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Taiwan upgrades maritime patrol capacity for vulnerable South China Sea outpost
The Pratas Islands, a national park with largely untouched reefs, lie roughly between southern Taiwan and Hong Kong.
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 24/09/2026
High cost of living tops voter concerns, Becerra remains front-runner in governor's race, new poll shows
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High cost of living tops voter concerns, Becerra remains front-runner in governor's race, new poll shows
As Californians prepare to elect a new governor in November, the top concern they want the new leader to prioritize is reducing the state’s entrenched high cost of living, according to a new poll.
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 09/09/2026
Warmington was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Ayotte faced nominal opposition before winning her primary, NBC News projects.
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GOP Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Cinde Warmington to face off for New Hampshire governorship
Warmington was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Ayotte faced nominal opposition before winning her primary, NBC News projects.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 09/09/2026
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan’s, representatives received a copy of King Charles' letter about an hour before it was released to news outlets. That left them with little time to respond
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Harry and Meghan surprised by the way Buckingham Palace released letter on non-working royal status
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 09/09/2026
Lonnie G. Bunch III said Donald Trump’s attacks were not a factor in his decision. trib.al/UdrDnVL
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First Black Smithsonian Head to Retire as Fight With Trump Ramps Up
Lonnie G. Bunch III said Donald Trump’s attacks were not a factor in his decision.
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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 09/09/2026
Corey Lewandowski, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, tried to discredit reporting on his corruption Tuesday, but his excuses immediately backfired.
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'Incredible': Ex-Trump adviser's  denial of corruption claims backfires immediately
Corey Lewandowski, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, tried to discredit reporting on his corruption Tuesday, but his excuses immediately backfired. The Wall Street Journal reported, citing "officials," that Lewandowski reached out to officials from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to hir...
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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 09/09/2026
The state's legislative inspector general will step down at the end of the month, after a complainant raised concerns about "inaccuracies" in his report on sexual harassment allegations against ex-state Rep. Harry Benton.
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Legislative watchdog Mike McCuskey resigning in wake of complaints over handling of Benton harassment case
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Reuters @reuters.com · 09/09/2026
New Mexicans deride Trump's 'New America' idea reut.rs/3Tk0wgY
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New Mexicans deride Trump's 'New America' idea
New Mexicans on Tuesday described President Donald Trump's suggestion the Democratic-run state be renamed "New ‌America" as an attempt to erase history and culture.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 09/09/2026
Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his supporters for this year's midterm elections. to.pbs.org/3TfEeNo
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What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump's unusual midterm convention
Midterms are often difficult for the party in power in Washington, and Trump believes the event can juice enthusiasm for the party and boost turnout among his voters.
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 09/09/2026
Ray LaMontagne topples over onstage in Nashville, where the high hits 101
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Ray LaMontagne topples over onstage in Nashville, where the high hits 101
On Sept. 5, the 53-year-old folk singer fell while performing his popular track 'Jolene' in front of a sold-out Nashville show, according to fan footage.
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The Times and Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 09/09/2026
Serena and Venus summoned flashes of their old brilliance in a raucous US Open battle, but their remarkable comeback ended in a final-set tie-break defeat
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Williams sisters turn back clock but fall short in US Open doubles epic
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 09/09/2026
The American Bar Association, the lawyers group that sets standards for the legal profession, eliminated on Tuesday a diversity requirement for law schools after facing pressure from the Trump administration.
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American Bar Association Ends D.E.I. Standards Under Trump Pressure
The group that accredits law schools voted to eliminate a requirement that the schools show a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
🇷🇺🇺🇸🇺🇦Petraeus: Russia is taking over 1,000 casualties a day and has suffered more than 1.4 million casualties—more than the U.S. sustained in all of World War II.
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Toronto Star @thestar.com · 29/08/2026
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America.’ We took a road trip along the New York shores to see the fallout.
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 29/08/2026
'Morally bankrupt': Mother of Nottingham attack victim speaks out against early prisoner release scheme
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'Morally bankrupt': Mother of Nottingham attack victim speaks out against early prisoner release scheme
Barnaby Webber was 19 years old when he was killed.
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The Economist @economist.com · 29/08/2026
The common factor of recent AI incidents is not rogue agents but “a failure to control the testing environment”, argues Ciaran Martin, a professor at Oxford University, in a guest essay. “This must be improved”
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Fears of AI-induced armageddon are overdone
Applying basic security principles would go a long way to fixing problems identified by Anthropic and OpenAI, writes Ciaran Martin
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michaelf1222.bsky.social @michaelf1222.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
OUT OF CONTROL !!!!!
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 29/08/2026
Attack on business apparently storing ‘explosive objects’ sparks huge fire, damaging residential buildings
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Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv kills at least 37
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The Independent @the-independent.com · 29/08/2026
Garth Brooks announces ‘Dolly Day’ to keep late singer’s legacy alive with charity donations
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Garth Brooks announces ‘Dolly Day’ to keep late singer’s legacy alive
Country singer will mark annual day on September 25, in a nod to Parton’s timeless hit ‘9 to 5’
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CNBC @cnbc.com · 29/08/2026
Goodyear burning rubber and cash as turnaround plan continues
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Goodyear burning rubber and cash as turnaround plan continues
The tire maker has an ongoing turnaround plan as the company tries to restructure its business, refinance and pay down years of debt.
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CNBC @cnbc.com · 29/08/2026
Tech backlash reaches fever pitch as AI angst collides with social media fears
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Tech backlash reaches fever pitch as AI angst collides with social media fears
With data center concerns becoming a major election issue and Meta reaching a landmark settlement in a social media case, the tech backlash is gaining steam.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 29/08/2026
Biblioracle: ‘The Nerd Reich’ looks at tech industry billionaires’ impact on democracy
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Biblioracle: ‘The Nerd Reich’ looks at tech industry billionaires’ impact on democracy
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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 29/08/2026
President Donald Trump's move comes as the U.S. cattle herd has decreased to its lowest number in decades in 2024. That has been coupled beef prices that have risen 57% over the last five years and 9.4% since last year alone. www.mississippifreepress.org/trump-wants-...
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Trump Wants to Import Cheaper Beef. Mississippi Republicans Say That Won’t Help Farmers.
Importing cheaper beef from other countries is not the right way to lower costs for Mississippi families, farmers and Republican lawmakers say.
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The Economist @economist.com · 29/08/2026
It could give both countries reason to forestall a democratic transition
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America’s murky deal to secure a fifth of Venezuela’s oil
It could give both countries reason to forestall a democratic transition
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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 29/08/2026
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has issued a memo for universities that seeks to restrict issuance of certain internship work authorizations for international students.
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Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students
The federal government has warned that colleges not complying with the regulations may lose certification to enroll foreign students.
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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 29/08/2026
Judge deals setback to Trump’s bid to deport pro-Palestinian activists mrf.lu/2Q4kg
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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 29/08/2026
A federal judge on Friday (August 28, 2026) ruled that laws that President Donald Trump’s administration used to cancel visas and initiate deportation proceedings against noncitizen college students ​based on their pro-Palestinian advocacy and criticism of Israel are unconstitutional.
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The Economist @economist.com · 29/08/2026
How do you design a building to beat the heat? This week, “Babbage” goes inside one of the world’s most sustainable office buildings. Listen to the podcast
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Low-energy cooling for a warming planet
Our podcast on science and technology. This week, how to beat the heat without overworking your air-conditioning
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 29/08/2026
A Pike County farm is patient zero for a ‘rapid kill’ soybean disease. Solutions prove elusive.
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A Pike County farm is patient zero for a ‘rapid kill’ soybean disease. Solutions prove elusive.
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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 29/08/2026
Second fire growing rapidly in Big Sur burns toward Highway 1
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Second fire growing rapidly in Big Sur burns toward Highway 1
The Plaskett fire, which ignited Tuesday in a remote area about 30 miles down the coast from where the Timber fire started, exploded to roughly 5,900 acres by 9 p.m. Friday.
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The Economist @economist.com · 27/08/2026
Sexual-health experts disagree on why the rate of infections is swelling in Europe. What is not disputed is the danger the surge poses
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Sexually transmitted infections are surging in Europe
To restrain them, countries must increase testing and reduce stigma
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CNN @cnn.com · 27/08/2026
Among the 1,300 people missing in the Nepal floods are Jagannath Upadhyay's family. His 30-year-old sister Tara, his brother-in-law and their two children have been out of contact for more than 24 hours, Upadhyay told CNN, as rescue efforts begin in the disaster-hit region. cnn.it/4xkdOc3
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The Times of Central Asia @timesca.com · 27/08/2026
New research suggests partial reflooding of the Aral Sea could prevent another 605 million tons of CO2 emissions, adding a powerful climate argument to restoration efforts. ow.ly/yxFN50ZG0tE #AralSea #ClimateCrisis #WaterSecurity #EcosystemRestoration #WaterConservation
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Aral Sea Restoration Could Prevent 605 Million Tons of CO2 Emissions - The Times Of Central Asia
New research finds that Aral Sea restoration could prevent hundreds of millions of tons of CO2 emissions while supporting wider environmental recovery efforts.
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IEEE Spectrum @spectrum.ieee.org · 27/08/2026
A container-sized unit that turns landfill gas into ship fuel sounds niche—until you scale it to global fleet demand.
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Emvolon’s Engine Hack Makes Green Methanol Cargo Ship Fuel Cheaper
Modular, container-sized reactors make green methanol practical
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 27/08/2026
An ICE officer charged with shooting a man in Minnesota was released from a Texas jail after a judge refused to order his extradition.
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ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released in Texas after immediate extradition rejected
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis has been released from a Texas jail after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota.
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