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841+1: beloved mischievous otter who swiped surfboards gives birth to pup
California otter known for harassing Santa Cruz surfers and eluding capture seen floating with her baby lying on her belly

Abené Clayton in Los Angeles

27, Oct, 2023 @10:00 AM

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Maine shooting: could red flag laws have prevented the violence?
The state does not allow police to remove guns temporarily from people whose behavior may be a risk

Ed Pilkington

27, Oct, 2023 @10:00 AM

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Republicans have ruled Wisconsin for a decade – but a court decision could change that
Republicans’ legislative majorities are virtually impenetrable thanks to district lines – but that could change if the current maps are overturned

Alice Herman in Wisconsin and Sam Levine in New York

27, Oct, 2023 @9:00 AM

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US strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria amid fears Israel-Hamas war could escalate
Defence secretary says strikes in response to attacks on US troops and warns others against triggering ‘broader regional conflict’

Jason Burke and Helen Livingstone

27, Oct, 2023 @4:56 AM

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Maine shootings: police surround farmhouse owned by suspect’s family in Bowdoin
Police say ‘there’s a chance’ Robert Card is inside, while media wait across meadow with helicopters and drones flying overhead

Richard Luscombe and Edward Helmore

27, Oct, 2023 @1:08 AM

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Maine suspect’s family reportedly working with law enforcement as massive manhunt under way – as it happened
At least 18 people were killed and 13 injured after a gunman opened fire in two locations in Lewiston, Maine

Maanvi Singh (now); Maya Yang, Gloria Oladipo, Martin Belam and Jonathan Yerushalmy (earlier)

26, Oct, 2023 @10:17 PM

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Robert E Lee statue that sparked Charlottesville riot is melted down: ‘Like his face was crying’
Brass from the statue of the Confederate general will be used for a public art installation in Virginia city

Nora Neus

26, Oct, 2023 @9:30 PM

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Congressman Dean Phillips to launch Democratic primary bid against Biden
Minnesota representative has voted for majority of Biden’s legislative agenda but says it’s time for next generation of leaders

Rachel Leingang

26, Oct, 2023 @9:08 PM

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An avid bowler, a beloved manager: details emerge of Maine shooting victims
Eighteen people were killed in Wednesday’s shooting, the largest mass shooting of 2023 so far

Staff and agencies

26, Oct, 2023 @8:56 PM

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Special counsel accuses Trump of threatening Mark Meadows after he testified in election case - as it happened
Jack Smith says the former president threatened his former chief of staff, citing posts on Truth Social

Chris Stein

26, Oct, 2023 @8:00 PM

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‘It’s unreal’: Maine residents lock doors for first time as police hunt for gunman
In small town ready for Halloween, every resident seems to know someone injured or killed in Wednesday massacre

Edward Helmore in Lewiston

26, Oct, 2023 @7:59 PM

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Trump accused of witness threats after Meadows reportedly granted immunity
Special counsel says ex-president trying to send ‘threatening message to a foreseeable witness’ in election interference case

Martin Pengelly in Washington

26, Oct, 2023 @7:21 PM

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