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Deported transgender woman from Miami now hides identity in Central African Republic
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Daniela Fuentes, a Cuban transgender woman who lived openly in Miami, was deported by the Trump administration to the Central African Republic, where she says she must hide her identity and lives in a compound with other deportees. Her case has raised concerns about U.S. third-country deportations sending vulnerable migrants to places where they have no ties and face little protection from discrimination or abuse.
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Poll: 43% of Young Adults View Sharia Positively
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A poll by Our Republic and Rasmussen found that 43% of likely voters ages 18–24 viewed Sharia law positively, compared with 21% of voters overall and 57% who viewed it negatively. About a quarter of respondents ages 18–35 said they would support allowing a town, city, or state to adopt Sharia as its legal code if a majority favored it, versus 7% of voters overall.
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Ebola Spreads Across Congo, Kenya Reports First Death
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Ebola continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with new hotspots, gaps in contact tracing and strained health workers and response resources; the outbreak has also reached Kenya, where an imported case proved fatal. Authorities are tracing contacts and screening people crossing borders, while health guidance emphasizes that Bundibugyo Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids or contaminated materials, not through the air.
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Report details 40 LGBTQ migrants deported to third countries
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Reports say the Trump administration has deported LGBTQ+ asylum seekers to third countries where they may face criminalization or persecution, despite U.S. legal protections against return to danger. Cases include a Turkish woman sent to the Central African Republic and migrants sent to countries such as Sierra Leone, Cameroon and Eswatini, prompting concerns that these transfers put vulnerable people at risk.
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Minnesota Plays Victim Card As Trump Admin May Turn Off Medicaid Spigot Amid Fraud Probe
Libby Bandelin · 5 min · 1h
International Soccer Slate Spans Nations League, Friendlies
Sports
— Oct 1, 2026
Spain has dominated its five meetings with the Czech Republic, winning four, while also entering their recent form comparison on a five-match winning streak. Elsewhere in international soccer, Portugal earned its first win since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure, and Montenegro and Israel’s under-19 teams are set to meet in a friendly.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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President Trump and first lady join Chinese president for military review
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— Sep 24, 2026
President Trump and the First Lady participate in a military review with the President of the People's Republic of China and Madame Peng. The video from the White House shows the formal diplomatic event. @WhiteHouse
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Derek Foss
It's good to see American and Chinese leaders standing together for a formal military review like this.
Trump Threatens Iran as Diplomacy and Energy Crisis Grow
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— Sep 22, 2026
Trump told the U.N. he may "annihilate the Islamic Republic" or strike a rebuild deal, then said after three-hour Witkoff-Kushner talks that a settlement is going to be reached.
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Sam Okafor
The walkouts show these regimes won't face criticism, but empty threats won't resolve the standoff either.
Lake Tanganyika Capsizing Kills at Least 41
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— Sep 24, 2026
At least 41 people died and 49 were rescued after a passenger-and-cargo boat traveling from Kigoma, Tanzania, to Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo, capsized near Mapera on Lake Tanganyika. Search operations continued for missing passengers, and the cause of the sinking had not been established.
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Bunia Confirms Mpox Case Amid Ebola Outbreak
Health
— Sep 25, 2026
A laboratory-confirmed mpox case in a 21-year-old woman in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, is raising concern about renewed spread; another woman is suspected, and health officials are investigating additional cases. The resurgence comes as the region faces a severe Ebola outbreak that is straining health services and complicating disease surveillance.
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Edict of Nantes Grants Huguenot Rights
King grants religious tolerance
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Colombia Deploys Troops to Violence-Hit Santa Marta
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— Sep 22, 2026
In Colombia, President Abelardo de la Espriella deployed troops to Santa Marta after gunmen attacked shops and killed senior members of the ACSN, prompting a militarized security push to retake control of the city. In the Caribbean region, Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader urged the U.N. Security Council to renew and accelerate the multinational force for Haiti, calling for full deployment, an arms embargo, and stronger Haitian security institutions to address the crisis.
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Uganda, DRC Communities Strengthen Gorilla Conservation
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— Sep 23, 2026
Community-led conservation is helping protect gorillas across Central Africa: near Uganda’s Bwindi forest, residents are planting useful trees outside the park to reduce pressure on mountain-gorilla habitat, while in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a new legal designation expands community-managed forest protections for threatened Grauer’s gorillas. Health and tourism initiatives also support mountain-gorilla conservation, whose population has nearly doubled since the 1990s.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Congo Police Disperse Protests Over Constitutional Changes
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— Sep 14, 2026
Protests across Kinshasa and other cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo against proposed constitutional amendments that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, with police using tear gas and warning shots to disperse crowds amid clashes between demonstrators and pro-government supporters. The demonstrations, linked to the C64 opposition coalition, reflect deep unease about extending presidential tenure and democratic limits in the country.
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Report: Iran Leadership Divisions Deepen Over War Talks
World
— Sep 12, 2026
Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi proposes a five‑part transition plan for a post‑Islamic Republic Iran focused on empowering the Iranian people and protecting religious freedom, not prescribing a fixed future government. Separately, the set of articles highlights enduring Iran‑related hostility, internal hardline opposition to diplomacy, BRICS‑driven attempts at West Asia consensus amid ongoing clashes in the region, and the threat of escalation in incidents such as in the Strait of Hormuz.
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BRICS nations adopt joint declaration after West Asia negotiations
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— Sep 11, 2026
Conservative judge J. Michael Luttig warns in The New Republic that if Republicans refuse to seat Democrats after the 2026 midterms, the United States could face a constitutional crisis and potential paralysis as courts grapple with a disputed seating. At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, Modi and Xi Jinping outlined steps toward global governance reform and deeper bilateral ties, with a consensus declaration and proposals for a BRICS Reform Roadmap.
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This kind of multipolar effort could challenge Western dominance but only if the members deliver on follow-up actions.
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The Environmental Case for Thorium Is Real. The Commercial Fleet Isn’t.
Paris Apodaca · 6 min · 3h
Election Integrity Debates Span US, Ghana
Politics
— Oct 4, 2026
As the 2026 elections approach, concerns range from foreign interference and confidence in election safeguards to low voter turnout and California redistricting that has made a Republican-held congressional seat more favorable to Democrats. One opinion writer warns that actions by President Trump’s administration raise fears about whether it would accept a losing result in the midterms.
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Support Trump vs Support Democrats
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Every executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.
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Johnson campaigns for Pennsylvania Republicans in tight races
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House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned across Pennsylvania with Republican Reps. Scott Perry and Rob Bresnahan, casting their competitive races as crucial to preserving the GOP’s narrow House majority. Perry faces a rematch with Janelle Stelson, while Bresnahan is challenged by Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti; Johnson promoted Republican policies and acknowledged political headwinds, including rising fuel prices.
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Trump Rallies for Nebraska Republicans, Signs Diesel Order
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— Oct 2, 2026
President Donald Trump is heading to Grand Island, Nebraska, to rally support for Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts as he faces independent Dan Osborn in a race that has become unexpectedly competitive. The visit comes as Republicans contend with voter frustration over costs and opposition from Nebraska ranchers to the administration’s foreign beef import plan.
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Workers Blame Tariffs for Layoffs, GOP Backlash
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Workers in battleground states who blame President Trump’s tariffs for layoffs and factory closures are turning against Republicans; one longtime Republican in Michigan plans to vote Democratic after losing his job at a clockmaker that shut its factory. The White House disputes the bleak outlook, pointing to rising manufacturing output and arguing that new factory construction will create jobs, though the manufacturing workforce remains below its level when Trump returned to office.
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Midterms Appear Grim For GOP — But Michele Tafoya Within Striking Distance In Minnesota
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Republican Minnesota Senate nominee and former NBC Sports reporter Michele Tafoya is polling well in her Senate race in the blue state of Minnesota, while many Republican candidates struggle in traditionally red states.
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Trump Targets El-Sayed With Anti-Muslim Attacks
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President Donald Trump has escalated attacks on Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, repeatedly misnaming him and portraying him as a jihadist or terrorist sympathizer without evidence, while endorsing Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed has called the rhetoric an attempt to exploit his faith and distract from policy concerns, as other Republicans have echoed the attacks and the closely watched race remains competitive.
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Republican Congressman Attributes Months-Long Absence to Depression Diagnosis
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Republican New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. revealed Tuesday on the House floor that depression caused his months-long absence from Congress.
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Trump rallies in Texas for Paxton Senate bid
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President Donald Trump is rallying in San Antonio for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton as polls show a competitive Texas race and Democrats seek to make gains in the traditionally Republican state. The visit aims to energize GOP voters and retain support among independents and Hispanic voters, with the contest carrying broader stakes for control of Congress and Trump’s agenda.
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Republican Congressman Says Depression Caused Months-Long Absence
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Republican New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. revealed Tuesday on the House floor that depression caused his months-long absence from Congress.
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Abbott to Skip Trump’s San Antonio Rally
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will skip President Trump’s San Antonio rally because of other campaign commitments, while praising Trump’s ability to mobilize Republican voters. The absence comes as polls show Democrat Gina Hinojosa narrowly leading Abbott and Republicans face competitive races in the state.
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‘It’s Time For Ukraine To Get A New President’: Trump Signals End Of Patience With Zelenskyy As War Stretches On
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 15h
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