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Judge complicates construction timeline on Trump's memorial arch project

A judge has complicated President Donald Trumps efforts to plow forward on construction of a memorial arch, setting multiple notification deadlines before any work can begin

ABC News 3 Nov 2026 6:25 am

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Harvard over federal demand for admissions data

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Harvard University over its alleged failure to provide admissions records that the Justice Department demanded to ensure the Ivy League school stopped using affirmative action in admissions

ABC News 3 Nov 2026 6:24 am

Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Block Alaska Senate Results as Republicans Threaten Further Challenges

A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration's attempt to block certification of Alaska's Senate election if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. ... The post Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Block Alaska Senate Results as Republicans Threaten Further Challenges appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 3 Nov 2026 5:38 am

UN Plot to Control 30% of Planet Exposed at Global

The United Nations is advancing a sweeping scheme to place at least 30 percent of the planets land and waters under government control by 2030, raising major concerns about private property, national sovereignty, and who will ultimately control the worlds natural resources. In this explosive episode of Behind The Deep State, The New Americans Alex ... The post UN Plot to Control 30% of Planet Exposed at Global Climate Summit appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 3 Nov 2026 5:30 am

Indiana governor says execution will go ahead Thursday against man who killed 2 kids

Indianas governor turned down a clemency request and says an execution planned for Thursday will go forward against a man who killed his girlfriends two children in 2010

ABC News 3 Nov 2026 5:14 am

Haley Stevens Threatens To Endorse One Republican Every Hour Until Demands Met

DETROITSaying time was rapidly running out for candidates in her party to do the right thing,Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) threatened Monday to endorse a Republican every hour until her demands were met. Its almost 1 p.m., which means my fellow Democrats have just a few more minutes to throw their full, unequivocal support behind Israelticktock, [] The post Haley Stevens Threatens To Endorse One Republican Every Hour Until Demands Met appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 3 Nov 2026 1:14 am

GOP Senate Candidate Rogers

Two contractors who work for GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers campaign in Michigan are foreign agents for Israel. ... The post GOP Senate Candidate Rogers Campaign Employs Two Foreign Agents for Israel; Pro-Israel Democrat Endorses Him appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 3 Nov 2026 12:59 am

Sports Betting By The Numbers

With the recent explosion of sportsbooks and prediction markets, interest in gambling on sports has never been higher. The Onion looks at the figures behind the boom in sports betting. $140,000 Parlay winnings if the basketball catches fire, then it rains inside, then the wet basketball is slam dunked by Nikola Joki 2 New sports [] The post Sports Betting By The Numbers appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 2 Nov 2026 11:32 pm

Millions of dollars from the worst US gas leak are now available to help residents electrify homes

Eleven years after the Aliso Canyon gas blowout in the Los Angeles area, millions of dollars are becoming available to those affected

ABC News 2 Nov 2026 11:16 pm

Floodwaters swamp Southwest, forcing evacuations, altering some Election Day voting

Another round of heavy rains and flash flooding has triggered evacuations along rivers in parts of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona

ABC News 2 Nov 2026 10:22 pm

Goateed Off

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theonion 2 Nov 2026 10:03 pm

Milwaukee Brewers Win First World Series

The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the World Series title over the Tampa Bay Rays in five games, marking the first championship in the franchises 57-year history. What do you think? The post Milwaukee Brewers Win First World Series appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 2 Nov 2026 10:00 pm

Lithuania Moves to Host Nuclear Weapons on Russia

Lithuania is preparing to dispense with the last legal barriers to stationing nuclear weapons on Russias doorstep, and almost no one in Washington is talking about it. ... The post Lithuania Moves to Host Nuclear Weapons on Russias Border appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 2 Nov 2026 9:00 pm

Trump Pursuing Bilateral Trade Deal With Mexico As USMCA Talks Continue

The United States and Mexico are aiming for an agreement before the U.S. midterm elections. ... The post Trump Pursuing Bilateral Trade Deal With Mexico As USMCA Talks Continue appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 2 Nov 2026 7:30 pm

Pros And Cons Of Democracy

Even after 250 years of government of the people, by the people, and for the people, democracy remains a hotly contested topic worldwide. The Onion examines the pros and cons of self-governance. PRO Still has alluringly exotic hint of Greece to it Just 30 minutes of voting burns 600 calories Any form of government that [] The post Pros And Cons Of Democracy appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 2 Nov 2026 7:30 pm

Ask Not What Your Billionaire Pedophile Cabal Can Do For You, Ask What You Can Do For Your Billionaire Pedophile Cabal

On this, the momentous anniversary of our nations founding, I wish to devote a few words to the pivotal juncture at which our great republic now stands. Decisions made today will determine what kind of country your children inherit tomorrow. We must be willing to pay any price, bear any burden, and meet any hardship [] The post Ask Not What Your Billionaire Pedophile Cabal Can Do For You, Ask What You Can Do For Your Billionaire Pedophile Cabal appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 2 Nov 2026 7:30 pm

Trump Designates Poll Watchers As 7th U.S. Military Branch

WASHINGTONIn a move he claimed was essential to maintaining domestic security, President Donald Trump formally designated poll watchers as the seventh branch of the U.S. military this week.I am hereby authorizing the formation of Americas newest and deadliest military branch: the U.S. Poll Watchers, Trump said at a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, [] The post Trump Designates Poll Watchers As 7th U.S. Military Branch appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 2 Nov 2026 7:30 pm

Poll: Americans Likelier To Vote For Candidate Who Hasn

HAMDEN, CTSuggesting the act raises serious questions among voters about a politicians respect for the average citizens privacy, a poll out Monday from Quinnipiac University found that Americans are more likely to vote for candidates who havent barged in on them in a bathroom stall. Across age, race, gender, and ideological divisions, U.S. residents overwhelmingly [] The post Poll: Americans Likelier To Vote For Candidate Who Hasnt Barged In On Them In Bathroom Stall appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 2 Nov 2026 7:30 pm

Poll Finds More Americans Putting Out Cigarettes On Arm To Reclaim Sense Of Control

WASHINGTONRevealing that the practice has surpassed quietly spinning the open cylinder of a revolver, a new poll published Monday found that more Americans were putting out cigarettes on their arm to reclaim a sense of control. Our most recent survey indicates that almost one-third of U.S. residents are now taking a long drag on a [] The post Poll Finds More Americans Putting Out Cigarettes On Arm To Reclaim Sense Of Control appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 2 Nov 2026 7:30 pm

Karl Bushby completes 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world

Karl Bushby completes 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world and returns to mothers house

ABC News 2 Nov 2026 7:15 pm

Kentucky court upholds prenup signed 11 days after woman arrived on fiance visa

A woman who moved from China to Kentucky on a fiance visa and signed a prenuptial agreement just 11 days after arriving in the US has lost her legal challenge following her divorce. Despite her husband's assets exceeding $1 million compared with her $39,000, the Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the agreement, rejecting her claims of pressure and language difficulties.

The Times of India 2 Nov 2026 1:30 pm

Historians look into murderous pirate finds New York beach namesake may have helped

An amateur historian says hes found evidence that the namesake of New York's popular Jones Beach played a key role in an infamous pirate heist in the Red Sea centuries ago

ABC News 2 Nov 2026 1:22 pm

Meet Emily Herra, 17, who turned vacant lot into garden and won $10,000

Co-founder of Veggie Nuggets, Emily Herra, collaborated with a team to revitalize an abandoned plot into a vibrant community garden. Despite facing setbacks, such as a contractor's destruction of their work, the group demonstrated resilience and rebuilt their garden. Their dedication earned them the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, which aids future climate activism. Herra's initiative spotlights the impactful role youth can play in fostering sustainability in their communities.

The Times of India 2 Nov 2026 1:16 pm

Lori Vallow Daybell in appeal over killings of 2 of her children, romantic rival

An Idaho appeals court is scheduled to hear Lori Vallow Daybells appeal of her convictions in Idaho for killing her two youngest children and conspiring to murder a romantic rival

ABC News 2 Nov 2026 1:02 pm

El-Sayed's primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayeds former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, has stunned party officials by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers

ABC News 2 Nov 2026 9:05 am

UNs peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years following US-Russia standoff

The U.N.'s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after 35 years due to a U.S.-Russia standoff

ABC News 2 Nov 2026 6:10 am

Mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave at least 6 dead and dozens injured across US

Mass shootings over the Halloween weekend across the U.S. left at least six people dead and dozens injured

ABC News 2 Nov 2026 5:56 am

DOJ urges sanctions for database analysis critical of its noncitizen voting claims

The Justice Department is urging a federal judge to consider whether to hold an immigrant rights group in contempt of court for disclosing the results of its analysis of a dataset of alleged noncitizens registered to vote in California

ABC News 2 Nov 2026 5:24 am

Trump rallies in Iowa and Kansas as Republicans fight to keep Senate and House control

President Donald Trump is wrapping up a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in Iowa and Kansas

ABC News 2 Nov 2026 5:19 am

Lamar Jackson needs surgery on his injured thumb and it could be season-ending, Ravens coach Jesse Minter says

Lamar Jackson needs surgery on his injured thumb and it could be season-ending, Ravens coach Jesse Minter says

ABC News 2 Nov 2026 3:57 am

Coalition Urges Congress to Stop Trump From Nuking Iran

More than 200 organizations are urging Congress to prevent President Trump from launching a nuclear attack on Iran. ... The post Coalition Urges Congress to Stop Trump From Nuking Iran appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 2 Nov 2026 3:21 am

Texas artist's heirs permanently protect 165 acres bought by family in 1937

Four Winns Ranch in Texas, a treasured historical site, is preserved through dedicated efforts by the Winn family alongside conservation partners. Spanning 165 acres, this land is vital for protecting local wildlife habitats and water sources. Originally acquired by the noteworthy artist James Buchanan Buck Winn Jr., the ranch possesses rich cultural heritage while fostering agricultural and ecotourism activities, aiding the survival of rare birds and endangered aquatic species.

The Times of India 2 Nov 2026 2:55 am

12th-century Nepal statue sells for Rs 166 crore, sets Himalayan art record

A 12th-century Manjushri sculpture from Nepal recently sold for around 166 crore, illuminating the exceptional artistry of Newar creators from the Kathmandu Valley. This sculpture's intriguing journey through different collections illustrates its cultural significance and uniqueness. Furthermore, the influence of Newar craftsmanship on Buddhist art permeated throughout Tibet and Asia, showcasing Nepal's profound artistic legacy and its vital role in international art history.

The Times of India 2 Nov 2026 2:50 am

Brussels vs. Warsaw: The Battle for Poland

The globalists are making a play to destroy Polish sovereignty, with Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his pro-EU allies at the center of a crisis. ... The post Brussels vs. Warsaw: The Battle for Polands Last Line of Defense appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 2 Nov 2026 2:14 am

Flash floods trigger evacuations in Arizona and Colorado amid heavy rains in southwest

The San Juan River is forecast to crest at more than 19 feet around 11:00 p.m.

ABC News 2 Nov 2026 1:34 am

AI Bubble Fears Spark Bailout Debate As Trump Eyes Government Stakes

Rather than leaving economic decisions to the free market, government stakes in AI would concentrate even more power in Washington. ... The post AI Bubble Fears Spark Bailout Debate As Trump Eyes Government Stakes appeared first on The New American .

thenewamerican 2 Nov 2026 1:21 am

Andreas Almgren of Sweden finishes first in his marathon debut, taking the New York City Marathon

Andreas Almgren of Sweden finishes first in his marathon debut, taking the New York City Marathon

ABC News 1 Nov 2026 10:22 pm

He was homeless twice, now he is a billionaire

The Times of India 1 Nov 2026 8:00 pm

Virginia and DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin

The legal challenges to President Donald Trumps proposed memorial arch are mounting

ABC News 1 Nov 2026 5:48 pm

Heavy rains expected to bring flooding risk to already saturated parts of the US Southwest

The National Weather Service says heavy rains are expected to bring a threat of flash flooding to already saturated areas of the U.S. Southwest

ABC News 1 Nov 2026 5:24 am

U.S. plans to deport Afghans back to their home country through Pakistan, documents show

The Trump administration plans to deport Afghans detained in the U.S. back to Afghanistan via Pakistan

ABC News 1 Nov 2026 4:29 am

Paxton and Talarico tussle for Texas Senate seat as Trump campaigns via telephone

President Donald Trump is taking time off from the in-person campaign trail for virtual rallies

ABC News 1 Nov 2026 3:25 am

'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter

A federal judge has dismissed President Donald Trumps multibillion-dollar lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein

ABC News 1 Nov 2026 3:25 am

Mother Stands Dead-Eyed Behind Child Explaining Anime Costume

JOPLIN, MOWith any interest or passion dissolving from her face the moment her son started to recount his favorite arc from the 2006 shnen series, local mother Debra Carlisle was reportedly spotted Saturday evening standing dead-eyed behind her son as he explained his Halloween anime costume to a neighbor while trick-or-treating. No, Im not a [] The post Mother Stands Dead-Eyed Behind Child Explaining Anime Costume appeared first on The Onion .

theonion 1 Nov 2026 2:30 am

Rich Family Giving Out King-Sized Mattresses

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theonion 1 Nov 2026 2:30 am

Federal officials investigate fire at beleaguered police department in Mississippi

The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and local agencies are investigating a fire at a beleaguered police department in Mississippi

ABC News 1 Nov 2026 2:16 am