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The Americas section covers news from across the United States and the wider region, spanning political, healthcare, cultural and diplomatic developments that affect communities throughout the continent. From regulatory reforms and medical advances to international relations and crime reporting, this section encompasses the diverse stories making headlines from the Americas.

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You will find comprehensive coverage of both significant institutional decisions and the individual stories that illustrate their real-world impact. Whether tracking major policy shifts, following diplomatic developments, or reporting on cases that capture public attention, this topic provides insight into what matters to people across the region.

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The DOJ Official Who Spent 19 Months Terrorizing Colleges Is Resigning

  • Harmeet Dhillon plans to leave the Justice Department after the midterms.
  • She led more than 100 investigations involving colleges.
  • More than 300 campuses have changed or ended DEI policies.

Harmeet K. Dhillon, the Justice Department’s assistant attorney general for civil rights, plans to resign after the US midterm elections, reportedly because she was frustrated at not receiving a promotion. Her departure follows 19 months in which she led an aggressive campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion policies…

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Marco Rubio insists he won’t quit Trump admin — but demurs on growing 2028 buzz

  • Rubio says he plans to serve through Trump’s second term.
  • Officials reject reports that he is preparing to resign.
  • Speculation about his 2028 prospects continues.

Marco Rubio has rejected reports that he plans to leave the Trump administration, saying he intends to serve for the full four years and enjoys his work. He declined to discuss speculation about a possible 2028 presidential campaign, as his profile rises after Republican losses in the midterm…

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Tankers carrying Russian diesel change course, raising doubts about shipments to U.S.

  • Two tankers initially bound for the US have changed course.
  • No Russian diesel delivery to the US has been confirmed.
  • Legal and political challenges cloud Trump’s import plan.

Two tankers carrying Russian diesel that had declared destinations on the US East Coast have changed course, casting doubt on whether President Donald Trump’s plan to bring the fuel to the United States will proceed. The proposed imports have faced legal warnings from state officials and lawmakers, while…

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Ukraine needs to consolidate ‘bipartisan support’ in US following midterm elections, Zelensky says

  • Zelensky wants Ukraine to build bipartisan support in Washington.
  • Kyiv is seeking $16 billion in previously agreed US aid.
  • Patriot missiles are the urgent priority ahead of winter.

President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine must adjust its approach to Washington after the midterm elections and strengthen bipartisan support to secure further US military aid. With Democrats set to control both chambers of Congress from 2027, he sees greater scope to pursue assistance previously approved but not delivered.…

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One of World War II’s biggest mysteries is finally solved as missing US soldier who belonged to iconic Army unit is identified

  • Joseph Gala’s remains were identified more than 80 years after he went missing.
  • He served with the Merrill Marauders in Burma.
  • Gala was buried with full military honours in Massachusetts.

The US military has identified the remains of Joseph Gala, a soldier in the Merrill Marauders who went missing in Burma in 1944. His identification, more than 80 years later, resolves a long-standing uncertainty for his family and brings him home for burial. Gala was 21 and was…

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NY state police sergeant busted with trove of child porn, filmed young girls undressing in his bathroom: feds

  • A New York state police sergeant faces federal charges.
  • Prosecutors say investigators found at least 2,000 images and videos.
  • Authorities believe there may be other victims.

New York State Police Sergeant Steven Calderon, 43, faces federal charges after investigators searching his home found thousands of child sexual abuse images and videos, prosecutors say. The case raises concerns about alleged abuse of public trust by an officer whose role included protecting children. Authorities say they…

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Pope Leo XIV begins South American tour weeks after lung surgery

  • Leo begins a 12-day tour three weeks after lung surgery.
  • He will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
  • The trip ends in Peru, where he spent nearly 20 years.

Pope Leo XIV has begun a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, three weeks after surgery to remove a cancerous growth from his right lung. The demanding journey is a major return to public travel after his operation, and its final leg is a homecoming to Peru,…

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3 One-Hit Wonder Lyrics From 1992 That Every 90s Kid Remembers

  • Three familiar songs were released in 1992.
  • Lo-Key topped the Hot R&B Singles chart.
  • MTV helped “Three Little Pigs” break through in 1993.

The article revisits three songs released in 1992 whose lyrics may be familiar to listeners who grew up in the 1990s. It highlights Lo-Key’s “I Got A Thang 4 Ya!”, Blind Melon’s “No Rain” and Green Jellö’s “Three Little Pigs”, with the latter becoming a major hit the…

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Petition to Save Mass Effect Dev BioWare to Be Considered by Canada’s Government

  • A petition to save BioWare will reach Canada’s House of Commons.
  • It has gathered more than 2,300 signatures.
  • Any rescue would depend on EA agreeing to a deal.

A petition calling on Canada’s government to help preserve BioWare is due to be considered by the House of Commons. It argues that the developer of Mass Effect and Dragon Age is a major Canadian cultural export, and that its closure would be a significant loss. The petition…

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Trump erupts at ‘dumocrats’ after trillions of dollars incinerated in stock plunge and vows US will come back stronger ‘one way or another’: ‘Do not fear’

  • US stocks shed about $2.5 trillion after the midterm results.
  • Technology shares led the steep market falls.
  • Trump blamed Democrats and promised a stronger recovery.

US stocks plunged after the midterm elections, wiping about $2.5 trillion from their market value as investors weighed the impact of Democratic gains on technology spending and data centre construction. Donald Trump blamed Democrats for the fall, while analysts also pointed to concerns about growth at artificial intelligence…

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