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The asylum seekers

Many migrants coming to the U.S. border are now legally applying for asylum, creating a backlog of 660,000 cases

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Beware of Parent PLUS loans

And more of the week's best financial insight

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6 tasteful homes in Vancouver, British Columbia

It doesn’t hurt to look!

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5 toons about Trump's spiraling legal woes

Artists take on the charges of fraud against him, his telekinetic powers, and more

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12:24 PM

National Archives says some Trump administration records are still missing

11:47 AM

Over 130 people dead following stampede at Indonesian soccer game

11:06 AM

United States brings home 7 detainees in prisoner swap with Venezuela

October 1, 2022

O'Rourke, Abbott face off in Texas gubernatorial debate

October 1, 2022

Russians shell civilian convoy in Ukraine, killing 20

September 30, 2022

Ian makes landfall in South Carolina

Spotlight: The Nord Stream pipelines

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'Unprecedented' underwater leaks reported in Nord Stream gas pipeline

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Winter is coming

European gas prices skyrocket after Russia shuts off the Nord Stream 1

Gas receiving compressor station of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline.

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bad energy

Russia shuts off Nord Stream gas pipeline indefinitely

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heard it through the pipeline

Biden: No Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades

10 things you need to know today

2 October 2022

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Deaths in Florida from Hurricane Ian rise to 67 as recovery effort continues

President Biden to visit Puerto Rico and Florida in coming week

United States brings home 7 detainees in prisoner swap with Venezuela

National Archives says some Trump administration records are still missing

From the magazine

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William Falk

Broken glass

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Welcome back to the office maze

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6 outstanding homes in Ohio

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Andrew Sean Greer's 6 favorite travel-themed books for those that crave an adventure

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the daily gossip

30 September 2022

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Trevor Noah kisses Dua Lipa as he quits 'The Daily Show'

Nick Cannon welcomes his 2nd child in 2 weeks

'Jurassic World' director admits 'there probably should have only been one' "Jurassic Park"' movie

A 'Community' movie is finally in the works

Cartoons

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U.S. News

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A view of the National Archives and Records Administration building in Washington, D.C.

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More Trouble for Trump?

National Archives says some Trump administration records are still missing

The Biden administration helped secure the release of seven Americans in Venezuela.

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Speed Reads

United States brings home 7 detainees in prisoner swap with Venezuela

Beto O'Rourke and Gov. Greg Abbott face each other during a debate.

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Speed Reads

O'Rourke, Abbott face off in Texas gubernatorial debate

World News

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A view of the riot during a soccer game in Indonesia that left at least 131 people dead.

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Tragedy in Indonesia

Over 130 people dead following stampede at Indonesian soccer game

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Speed Reads

United States brings home 7 detainees in prisoner swap with Venezuela

The city of Izyum, Ukraine is seen on Oct. 1.

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Speed Reads

Russians shell civilian convoy in Ukraine, killing 20

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overstepping boundaries

Russia announces illegal annexation of 4 Ukrainian territories

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Briefing

What to watch in October

On deck: Julia Roberts' rom-com return, a new DC superhero film, and several possible Oscar contenders

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rest in peace

Rapper Coolio dies at 59

Business Briefing

30 September 2022

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GOP-led states sue to block Biden student-loan forgiveness

Europe inflation rises at record pace as energy prices soar

Senate approves bill to avert shutdown, sending it to House

Stock futures rise after Thursday's losses

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5 toons about Trump's spiraling legal woes

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Harold Maass

Are polls getting the midterms wrong?

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3.The Daily Showdown

Trevor Noah announces exit from The Daily Show

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4.'minimal and mainstream activity'

Ginni Thomas meets with Jan. 6 panel, reiterates fraudulent election claims

5.Briefing

What's happening with the Nord Stream pipelines?

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Peter Weber

Has U.S. evangelical Christianity become more a political culture than a religion?

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What's the deal with Blonde?

8.Ice ice baby

The asylum seekers

Beware of Parent PLUS loans

6 tasteful homes in Vancouver, British Columbia

5 toons about Trump's spiraling legal woes

Speed Reads

National Archives says some Trump administration records are still missing

Over 130 people dead following stampede at Indonesian soccer game

United States brings home 7 detainees in prisoner swap with Venezuela

O'Rourke, Abbott face off in Texas gubernatorial debate

Russians shell civilian convoy in Ukraine, killing 20

Ian makes landfall in South Carolina

Spotlight: The Nord Stream pipelines

'Unprecedented' underwater leaks reported in Nord Stream gas pipeline

European gas prices skyrocket after Russia shuts off the Nord Stream 1

Russia shuts off Nord Stream gas pipeline indefinitely

Biden: No Nord Stream 2 if Russia invades

10 things you need to know today

Deaths in Florida from Hurricane Ian rise to 67 as recovery effort continues

President Biden to visit Puerto Rico and Florida in coming week

United States brings home 7 detainees in prisoner swap with Venezuela

National Archives says some Trump administration records are still missing

From the magazine

Broken glass

Welcome back to the office maze

6 outstanding homes in Ohio

Andrew Sean Greer's 6 favorite travel-themed books for those that crave an adventure

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the daily gossip

Trevor Noah kisses Dua Lipa as he quits 'The Daily Show'

Nick Cannon welcomes his 2nd child in 2 weeks

'Jurassic World' director admits 'there probably should have only been one' "Jurassic Park"' movie

A 'Community' movie is finally in the works

Cartoons

U.S. News

National Archives says some Trump administration records are still missing

United States brings home 7 detainees in prisoner swap with Venezuela

O'Rourke, Abbott face off in Texas gubernatorial debate

World News

Over 130 people dead following stampede at Indonesian soccer game

United States brings home 7 detainees in prisoner swap with Venezuela

Russians shell civilian convoy in Ukraine, killing 20

Russia announces illegal annexation of 4 Ukrainian territories

What to watch in October

Rapper Coolio dies at 59

Business Briefing

GOP-led states sue to block Biden student-loan forgiveness

Europe inflation rises at record pace as energy prices soar

Senate approves bill to avert shutdown, sending it to House

Stock futures rise after Thursday's losses

Most Popular

5 toons about Trump's spiraling legal woes

Are polls getting the midterms wrong?

Trevor Noah announces exit from The Daily Show

Ginni Thomas meets with Jan. 6 panel, reiterates fraudulent election claims

What's happening with the Nord Stream pipelines?

Has U.S. evangelical Christianity become more a political culture than a religion?

What's the deal with Blonde?

New evidence suggests presence of underground lake on Mars