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'Weaponization' group of U.S. officials reportedly helping Trump root out his perceived enemies
Dozens of officials from across the U.S. government, including intelligence officers, has been helping to steer President Donald Trump’s drive for retribution against his perceived enemies, according to government records and a source familiar with the effort. Source link
White House demolition work begins as Trump pushes ahead with $250M ballroom plans
The White House on Monday started tearing down part of the East Wing, the traditional base of operations for the first lady, to build President Donald Trump’s $250 million US ballroom despite lacking approval for construction from the federal agency that oversees such projects. Source link
Man who admitted college campus sexual assault to victim in a Facebook message sentenced to prison
A man who sent a Facebook message that said, “So I raped you,” to a woman he had sexually assaulted years earlier in college was sentenced on Monday to two to four years in prison. Source link
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's 1st female PM, setting country up for forceful turn to the right
Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan’s first female prime minister on Tuesday, shattering the nation’s glass ceiling and setting it up for a forceful turn to the right. Source link
Cable failure, maintenance flaws contributed to Portugal funicular crash, investigation says
The failure of a steel cable and maintenance flaws contributed to the crash of a streetcar in the Portuguese capital Lisbon last month that killed 16 people — including three from Canada — and injured 21 others, according to an official preliminary report published Monday. Source link
U.S. appeals court lets Trump send troops to Portland
A divided U.S. appeals court ruled on Monday that Donald Trump can send National Guard troops into Portland, Ore., despite objections by the leaders of the city and state, giving the Republican president an important legal victory as he dispatches military forces to a growing number of Democratic-led locales. Source link
IN PHOTOS | Celebrating Diwali around the world
Millions of people are celebrating Diwali with gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Source link
Italian news program refuses to be silenced after bomb explodes outside journalist's home
A bomb exploded outside the home of Italian investigative reporter Sigfrido Ranucci, damaging two cars belonging to his family and drawing widespread condemnation from advocates of the free press. Source link