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Explore Devin Jacob Ballard's military background, his denial of the allegations and the response to Anna Yagi's death in Okinawa.

The Pentagon says Nidal Hasan's execution has been approved by President Donald Trump and will be carried out by firing squad, potentially marking the US military's first execution since 1961.

Cornell is under renewed scrutiny after disciplinary records revealed varied sanctions for seven Chi Phi members accused in a civil lawsuit, while investigations and protests continue.

Fairshake will back 32 House incumbents after the CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate, with six candidates set to receive $1 million each in planned spending.

More than 1,000 people protested Cornell University's handling of sexual assault allegations involving former Chi Phi members, demanding reforms, accountability and stronger disciplinary action.

UN rights chief Volker Türk warns advanced AI could disrupt critical services and calls for mandatory safeguards, independent oversight, and stronger accountability.

Tennessee's failed Christa Pike execution has led to an independent review and a clemency push. See the timeline, the allegations and the state's response.

Eligible low- and modest-income Canadians received the latest Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) instalment on 5 October 2026.

Trump approves Nidal Hasan's firing-squad execution after Pete Hegseth's recommendation, reviving a rare US military punishment and raising a startling question over the method.

Why did banks block a $10 million payment from a Roblox widow, yet a male escort still has access to nearly $6 million? The judge's ruling reveals a stunning twist.

More than 950,000 HealthCare.gov policyholders in 30 states will receive automatic $500 ACA payments; claims of Biden-era overcharges remain unproven.

Christa Pike's lethal injection in Tennessee was halted after two doses of pentobarbital failed to kill her, prompting lawyers to seek commutation and an independent investigation.

Two Canadian psychiatrists describe how counselling led an elderly woman to reconsider assisted dying after she felt she had lost her value to her family

Body language expert Inbaal Honigman interpreted Donald Trump's podium grip, gestures and facial expressions at a Mobile, Alabama rally as signs of frailty, while emphasising that this was not a medical assessment.

Dmitry Medvedev warned of a 'space war' after Ukraine urged US sanctions on entities linked to Russia's developing Rassvet satellite network.

A rural Georgia farmer who voted for Donald Trump says a friend's father's deportation led her to plan a vote for Sen. Jon Ossoff.

PEN America reports nearly 12,000 book-ban instances in US schools, a record total, as Texas overtakes Florida and AI tools enter the removal process.

Donald Trump's comments about Iran potentially attacking Los Angeles or San Diego at a Nebraska rally drew condemnation from Gavin Newsom and renewed online speculation about his health

Donald Trump confused Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during a rally, criticised the Walz family and stumbled over the word 'Teletron'

Donald Trump's changing route to Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews prompted renewed scrutiny, with White House officials defending his walk and no medical explanation identified.

ICE lost more than 2,900 employees in the first half of 2026 despite a major recruitment drive, raising fresh questions about vetting, training and workforce stability.

Nick Fuentes described Candace Owens as "toxic" in an interview, alleging their relationship broke down after disagreements over a proposed podcast appearance and paywall plans.

Joe Scarborough says Donald Trump's rhetoric and immigration policies conflict with Jesus' teachings after the president's campaign rally in Ohio.

Trump's chances of winning the Nobel Peace Prize are reportedly low, but experts warn his influence could still shape the 2026 race. Find out who decides the winner.

Susan Collins's committees received $50,000 from AM General-linked donors after Congress approved $345M for Army JLTVs, despite plans to halt purchases.

New York has joined 15 states and Pennsylvania's governor in challenging vaccine schedule changes made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr's department in January 2026.

Lawyers for Trump's former co-defendants want the 11th Circuit to move a November hearing over Jack Smith's Mar-a-Lago report to January 2027 or later.

Donald Trump faced criticism after disputing Ronald Reagan's use of the MAGA slogan, despite Reagan campaign records documenting it.

Forensic psychiatrist Bandy Lee and psychologist Vincent Greenwood offered critical views of Donald Trump's behaviour during a TIME interview, while acknowledging their opinions were not clinical diagnoses.