Kayem recall covers 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat products
The recall covers identified Kayem meat and poultry products shipped nationwide and to Hong Kong. FSIS says consumers should not eat affected items.
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Trump sets Nov. 15 closure plan for East Potomac golf course
President Donald Trump announced a roughly 15-month closure for East Potomac Golf Links, while the government told a federal judge the redevelopment plan remained preliminary.
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Voting-rights groups challenge DHS voter-data collection
Three organizations are asking a federal court to stop DHS from collecting and using state voter-registration data. Their complaint alleges the department obtained voter-file information from at least 47 states.
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Roman telescope measures optical error below its requirement
NASA says Roman’s Wide Field Instrument measured 63 nanometers RMS of optical error, below its approximately 90-nanometer requirement.
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Trump waives Russia law’s debt ban before other deadlines
An Oct. 16 executive order waives specified measures under the Graham Act, including a ban on U.S. purchases of Russian sovereign debt that took effect Sept. 18.
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Trump waives specified Russia sanctions and duties under Graham Act
An Oct. 16 order waives designated sanctions, restrictions and duties under a new law, but leaves the law and specified separate Russia measures in place.
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St. Louis operation reports 435 arrests; ATF plans January gun center
Operation Show Me Justice ended with reported arrests and seizures; ATF also announced a planned St. Louis gun intelligence center for January 2027.
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Social Security, SSI benefits set to rise 3.6% in 2027
The 2027 increase is 0.8 percentage points higher than last year’s. Higher Social Security benefits begin in January, while increased SSI payments start Dec. 31.
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No Kings rallies urge early voting 17 days before midterms
No Kings rallies on Oct. 17 urged voters to cast ballots early before the Nov. 3 federal midterm election.
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Supreme Court to weigh scope of immigration support bar
The justices will consider whether support must advance a terrorist organization’s actual commission of terrorism to trigger an immigration-law bar.
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Cumulus exits Chapter 11 with lenders owning all equity
Cumulus Media completed its restructuring on Oct. 16, transferring all reorganized equity to former lenders and issuing them $50 million in new notes.
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Federal deficit reaches $1.99 trillion, highest since 2021
The fiscal 2026 shortfall grew by $217 billion as spending rose twice as fast as receipts, which reached a record $5.40 trillion.
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NASA selects 12 institutions for $12 million in research awards
NASA selected 12 U.S. institutions for M-STAR awards supporting research tied to Moon, Mars and deep-space exploration.
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Producer prices rise 1.3%, biggest monthly gain since 2022
The overall final-demand Producer Price Index rose 1.3% in September, its largest monthly increase since March 2022. Energy accounted for more than 80% of the increase in goods prices.
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Broncos beat Seahawks 17-14 in overtime on Lutz’s 53-yard kick
Denver beat Seattle in overtime after Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted Sam Darnold and Wil Lutz made the winning 53-yard field goal.
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Suspicious mail investigation spans election and Senate offices
Federal investigators are examining suspicious mail sent to election and congressional offices nationwide, with some letters containing an unidentified substance.
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DHS cuts refugee-status response deadline from 30 days to 10
A federal rule shortens the time to challenge a proposed refugee-status termination. Mailed notices allow 13 days, and DHS is accepting comments through Nov. 13.
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Knight commits $10 million to public media fund’s next phase
Knight’s three-year commitment is part of the fund’s effort to raise another $38 million, after raising $87 million.
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GEN signs binding LOI for operations at 47 restaurants
GEN Restaurant Group says Chubby Group would take over operations at 47 U.S. restaurants under a proposed $100 million transaction, subject to closing conditions.
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Ohio indictment alleges scheme reached 70-plus U.S. employers
A 14-person Ohio indictment alleges a remote IT-worker scheme affected more than 70 U.S. employers and generated about $3 million in revenue. In a separate Texas operation, the FBI seized approximately 187 devices, including laptops and keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) equipment.
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FAA clears JetBlue to take 22 Spirit slots at LaGuardia
The FAA authorized JetBlue and Spirit to complete a transfer of 22 LaGuardia slots, with limits on leasing, trading and minimum use.
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West Africa scam crackdown reports 28 arrests, 117 trafficking victims
Authorities reported 28 arrests in Ghana and Nigeria and identified 117 trafficking victims in Ghana who were awaiting return to Nigeria. Meta said it removed more than 3.7 million accounts, Pages and Groups.