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Witkoff says he hopes Ukraine included in U.S., Russia talks -- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia, voiced hope for new trilateral talks involving Ukraine, and Moscow indicated the talks could resume in November. -- Updated 15m ago

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Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say -- A decision by Elon Musk led to restrictions on Ukraine's use of SpaceX's satellite communications network, people familiar with the matter told CBS News.

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Ukraine's military evacuates wounded soldier with aerial drone -- Ukraine's military says a soldier reportedly trapped by Russian fire on the front line for more than a year was evacuated by an aerial drone. -- Oct 20

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Witkoff blasted for calling Putin a "humanitarian" -- Updated 52m ago

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Iran says indirect talks with U.S. on ceasefire proposal continue -- Updated 25m ago

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Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates -- Updated 14m ago

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George W. Bush's brother says he voted for Talarico in Senate race -- Updated 46m ago

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Polymarket removes bets on outcome of Cornell sexual assault case -- The market had amassed $450,000 in wagers by the time it was pulled from the international platform.

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Cartel-linked mom wanted for child's 1997 murder caught in Mexico -- Anna Marlene Somoza is now awaiting extradition to the United States, where she will face first-degree murder charges, officials said.

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Politician who was intentionally hit by car loses both her legs -- Australian lawmaker Helen Haines, who was intentionally hit by a car in an apparent political attack, has lost both of her legs, her husband said.

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French government extends curfews after riots sweep across the country -- French authorities are extending curfews and increasing the police presence in public spaces as President Emmanuel Macron's government tries to regain control after rioters torched buildings and looted thousands of businesses this weekend.

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U.S. ramps up warnings to Americans in Middle East after Houthi strikes -- U.S. diplomatic missions across the Middle East have issued a new round of warnings to Americans amid attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants against Saudi Arabia.

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2 men rearrested for alleged spying for Iran in U.K. air base incident -- Police said a 24-year-old British national and a 25-year-old dual U.K.-Iranian national were arrested under the National Security Act.

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Egypt weighs sending troops to Saudi Arabia in war with Iran-backed rebels -- Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have intensified their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting airports and oil infrastructure.

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Man charged in "targeted" attack on Australian lawmaker Helen Haines -- Australian police charged a man on Tuesday over what they alleged was a "targeted" attack with a vehicle on independent lawmaker Helen Haines. -- Oct 20

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Zelenskyy says if Trump can't stop Putin, help Ukraine do it -- Ukraine's leader calls on Trump to allow delivery of interceptor missiles already purchased by European allies if the U.S. "cannot rein Putin in." -- Oct 20

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Shark kills woman swimming off popular beach in South Africa -- Local media reported the woman was a regular swimmer and had been swimming with a group when the attack occurred. -- Oct 20

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American Stephen Hubbard released by Russia, Trump confirms

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Armed federal agents knock on doors looking for noncitizen voters

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We tested an experimental weight loss drug. The results were "terrifying."

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Ohio race takes ugly turn with Ramaswamy ad featuring Acton's mom

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Norah O'Donnell: What I learned from my melanoma diagnosis

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