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Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Precancerous Polyps in Women Under 50

Eating ultra-processed foods may lead to an increased risk of precancerous polyps for women under 50, according to a study published Thursday in JAMA Oncology.

4 Law Enforcement Officers Shot in Rural Kansas

Four law enforcement officers were shot Saturday morning while responding to a residence in a rural area south of Topeka, Kansas.

NPR: Liberals Embrace Gun Ownership in Trump's America

In a curious twist, voters typically aligned with Democrats are increasingly purchasing firearms, citing fear of the Trump administration and rising civil unrest as reasons for their newfound appreciation of the Second Amendment, NPR reported Saturday.

Jon Voight Warns Mamdani Will 'Destroy' New York

Famed Actor Jon Voight warned Americans in a social media post that incoming New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani "will destroy this city."

Former Brazilian Human Rights Minister Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Brazil's federal police formally accused President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's former human rights minister, Silvio Almeida, of sexual misconduct after he was fired over the allegations last year, a police official said Saturday.

Trump Bought at Least $82M in Bonds Since Late August

President Donald Trump bought at least $82 million in corporate and municipal bonds from late August to early October including new investments in sectors benefiting from his policies, financial disclosures made public on Saturday showed.

Former Fed Governor Flagged for Banned Stock Trades

A former Federal Reserve governor who retired in August listed several stock trades in her financial disclosure documents for 2024 that violated the central bank's ethics rules.

Immigration Enforcement Surge Begins in Charlotte

US Marines Exchange Gunfire With Suspected Gang Members in Haiti

U.S. Marines this week exchanged gunfire with suspected gang members at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince.The Marines were "supporting embassy security operations" when they were fired upon, Marine Corps spokesman Capt. Steven Keenan told Task & Purpose."U.S. Marines are...

Senator Fetterman Home After Fall and Brief Hospitalization

U.S. Democratic Senator John Fetterman said on Saturday that he is now home after a Thursday fall that resulted in 20 stitches in his face.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Blames Trump for Threats Against Her

Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene accused President Donald Trump on Saturday of putting her life in danger, saying his online criticism has triggered a wave of threats against her.

Democrats Shift Shutdown Anger to Senate Races

Democrat frustration over the federal government shutdown deal is moving beyond the eight Senate Democrats who backed the GOP-led funding bill.

Texas AG Paxton Sues Higher Ed Board Over Rules on Religious Students

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking the unusual step of suing a state agency, arguing that three state-funded college work-study programs unconstitutionally discriminate against religious students.

Bill Seeks Temporary $200 Boost for Social Security

A group of Democrat senators is proposing a temporary $200 increase for Social Security recipients, setting off a new round of debate in Washington as both parties confront rising inflation concerns and the long-term health of the program.

Trump Hopes Saudi Arabia Joins Abraham Accords 'Very Shortly'

President Donald Trump says he hopes Saudi Arabia will join the Abraham Accords "very shortly" ahead of a scheduled White House meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman later this month.

Coinbase Legal Chief: Delaware Not Good for Business

In a move that reverberated across corporate and legal circles this week, Coinbase — the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange — announced that it will formally leave Delaware and reincorporate in Texas.

Japan Urges China to Act After Travel Warning: Kyodo

Japan urged China on Saturday to take "appropriate measures" after Beijing warned Chinese citizens against visiting Japan, Kyodo news agency reported, in an ongoing dispute over Taiwan.

Google Pledges to Train 1,700 for Texas Data Center Jobs

As Google announced a $40 billion investment for three new Texas data centers Friday, the company also revealed plans to train more than 1,700 workers to support the development's massive energy needs.

Tennessee Officer in Vance Motorcade Critical After Crash

A Tennessee police officer working in Vice President JD Vance's motorcade is in critical condition after a crash Friday with a state trooper.

Brazil VP: Coffee, Beef, Fruit Still Face 40% Tariff

Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin said Saturday that Brazilian exported goods to the U.S. including coffee, beef, and tropical fruits would still be tariffed 40%, despite President Donald Trump's decision to remove some import taxes.