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Muere a los 77 años Humberto Ortega, ex jefe militar de Nicaragua

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By Frances Robles from NYT En español https://ift.tt/ApUSMgf

How sailors say they were tricked into smuggling cocaine by a British man

The BBC sets out to find the man allegedly behind a plot to smuggle 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EtmlxUr

Jokes Around

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By Isaac Aronow from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/FMwAeK9

A crucial election fight unfolds in Tim Walz's home state

An electoral quirk could mean rural voters in Nebraska hold the tie-breaking vote in November’s presidential election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zOiZ9Wt

Blood tests help Bosnian families find closure after war

Relatives of victims of the Bosnian war hope the initiative will help find the remains of their loved ones. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s8c6DKx

Between Dusk and Dawn

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By Deb Amlen from NYT Gameplay https://ift.tt/j2lJ5VX

Corrections: Sept. 27, 2024

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/sO6MHJg

Eric Adams is indicted following a federal corruption investigation.

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By William K. Rashbaum, Dana Rubinstein, Michael Rothfeld, Edward Wong and Chelsia Rose Marcius from NYT New York https://ift.tt/d192B7N

'The violence is getting out of hand': Crime grips Cuba's streets

Fidel Castro once said Cuba was the world's safest nation. Now police can't keep the streets safe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cOorB2s

Tigers and crocs make mangrove preservation tough work

To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZEcoOut

Australia supermarkets sued over fake discount claims

The cost of living crisis has put the grocery chains under increasing scrutiny in the past year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3HuMDRQ

Israel orders 45-day closure of Al Jazeera West Bank office

The network, which Israel has called a threat to its security, broadcast the operation live. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XTQCMEK

Georgia Voters Feel Re-energized, Even as 2020 Looms Large

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By Rick Rojas, Kassie Bracken, Amy Marino, Audra Melton and Arthur Thompson from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/zsWVb9q

Bodycam Footage Shows Police Shooting in N.Y.C. Subway

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By Ang Li from NYT New York https://ift.tt/nvM9sUH

Ukraine bans Telegram use on state-issued devices

The ban affects government officials and military personnel, over concerns about Russian cyber-attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BcypQHg

Wisconsin boy, 12, shoots bear as it mauls his father

"Owen was a hero. He shot that bear and killed it on top of me," says dad Ryan Beierman. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A2osRfq

Kentucky highway shooting suspect believed to have been found dead

Police believe they have found the remains of Joseph Couch, alleged to have shot and wounded five people earlier this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F5Xus70

Suspicious packages sent to election officials across US

Colorado's secretary of state says the poster of the letters called themselves the "US Traitor Elimination Army". from BBC News https://ift.tt/YjdVGvl

El sospechoso del presunto atentado contra Trump era paladín de mil causas

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By Patricia Mazzei, Thomas Gibbons-Neff, Eduardo Medina and Glenn Thrush from NYT En español https://ift.tt/gWQ9HJR

Amazon ends working from home for office staff

Chief executive Andy Jassy said staff must work in the office five days a week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oKtlBFn

Gunman lurked for hours before Trump's last-minute game of golf

The alleged plot has stunned the former president's neighbours in the sleepy oceanside resort of West Palm Beach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pXnk1Nd

Police surround car near Trump golf course

In the footage, taken by bystanders, there are long lines of traffic stuck behind a number of police cars that are sprawled across the road. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W9J621H

Titan sub disaster: Five key questions that remain

A public hearing is set to examine the events surrounding the catastrophic failure of Oceangate’s submersible. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XYq5mJW

Corrections: Sept. 14, 2024

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/qJ30PXG

Women moved by defiant Gisèle Pelicot in France mass rape trial

As her story has emerged, she has become a symbol of courage and resilience. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yjsU7Mk

'Undemocratic overkill' in Pakistan as Imran Khan's followers push to free him

Protests and arrests mark the latest flashpoint in a fierce game of cat and mouse between Pakistan's political parties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hxykz4b

Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana

State orders evacuations and closes schools, as forecasters warn of heavy rains and significant flash flooding. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EAhq9Wj

Biden celebrates his granddaughter’s birthday in New York before the Trump-Harris debate.

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By Peter Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/182siYE

City Hall Seeks New York Police Commissioner’s Resignation

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By Maria Cramer, Chelsia Rose Marcius, William K. Rashbaum and Emma G. Fitzsimmons from NYT New York https://ift.tt/0RGow62

Cars plunge into river as super typhoon destroys Vietnam bridge

Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful to hit Asia this year, kills 60 and destroys homes across north of country. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dowu6AQ

After Georgia Shooting, a Grief-Stricken City Seeks Solace, and Answers

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By Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon, Sean Keenan, Richard Fausset, Amy Harmon and Rick Rojas from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/ZMyHOmd

Why Teen Voices Matter in the 2024 Election

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By Matthew Thompson from NYT Headway https://ift.tt/aNBxwhI

Trump Threatens Lawyers, Donors and Others With Prosecution After Election

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By Maggie Haberman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/k2B7tAr

Venezuelan forces surround embassy sheltering opposition figures

The Argentine embassy is sheltering six political figures opposed to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QGbXUaR

Dan Morgenstern, Chronicler and Friend of Jazz, Dies at 94

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By Barry Singer from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/6o07iCj

Trump Urges Police Officers to Watch for Voter Fraud

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By Michael Gold and Nick Corasaniti from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/IJk4AYO

Dancing, a drink and dogs : Photos of the week

A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uPLA1p5

2 Brothers Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison in Sextortion Scheme

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By Orlando Mayorquín from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/BZkm7YR

Barnier becomes new French PM and bids to end turmoil

The French president names the EU's former Brexit negotiator almost two months after snap elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JUz4vgN

As Gunfire Rang Out, Students and Teachers Huddled in Fear

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By Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon, Richard Fausset and Rick Rojas from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/TuamcIL

Māori king's daughter crowned ahead of his burial

Ngā Wai hono i te pō is crowned the new Māori queen after the death of her father, King Tuheitia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CxtW1ac

Kennedy must remain on the ballot in Michigan, a judge rules.

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By Chris Cameron from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/YjxZqm6

US man sentenced for 12,000 harassing calls to lawmakers

Ade Salim Lilly confessed to calling around 54 lawmakers, calling one lawmaker 500 times in two days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4cdSX2U

'Why defile it?' Parisians divided over Olympic ring plan for Eiffel Tower

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo says she wants the rings to stay on the iconic monument indefinitely. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1kHsRGq

Top Brazil court to vote on ban of Musk's X

Justice Alexandre Moraes has called on the court to vote on whether or not to uphold the suspension. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nE4aYls

Pork Chops and Politics: Tim Walz Gets Minnesota Homecoming at State Fair

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By Kellen Browning and Talya Minsberg from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/d2YI4rf