Sun sets on Tito Jackson, elder brother of pop megastar Michael Jackson and member of Jackson 5 group

Sun sets on Tito Jackson, elder brother of pop megastar Michael Jackson and member of Jackson 5 group

Born on October 15, 1953, Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson was the least-heard member of the group as a background singer who played guitar. His brothers launched solo careers, including Michael, who became one of the world’s biggest performers known as The King of Pop. Michael Jackson died at age 50 on June 25, 2009.

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Trumps ‘I hate Taylor Swift!’ post on his social media platform elicits furious response from pop icon’s fans

Trumps ‘I hate Taylor Swift!’ post on his social media platform elicits furious response from pop icon’s fans

Taylor Swift’s backing of Kamala Harris has drawn over 9 million “likes” to her Instagram post, fuelling speculation that it could boost the Democrat’s chances of winning the presidential election.

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Secret Service thwart another Trump assassination attempt, suspect arrested as he tries to escape from scene

Secret Service thwart another Trump assassination attempt, suspect arrested as he tries to escape from scene

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said Secret Service agents saw a rifle barrel poking out from bushes about 400 to 500 yards (365 to 460 meters) away from Trump as they cleared holes of potential threats ahead of his play.

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Usually bullish Republican Trump rules out another debate with Democratic rival Harris

Usually bullish Republican Trump rules out another debate with Democratic rival Harris

Although Trump touted his performance on Tuesday against Harris, six Republican donors and three Trump advisers who spoke to Reuters earlier this week said they thought Harris had won the debate largely because Trump was unable to stay on message.

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Trump drags cats and dogs into racism as US presidential campaign slides off decorum to white supremacism

Trump drags cats and dogs into racism as US presidential campaign slides off decorum to white supremacism

Following Donald Trump’s comment during the debate in Philadelphia, Vance doubled-down on the claim when asked by NBC News Washington Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor what is his message to Haitian Americans and Haitian immigrants who say the false claim is putting their lives at risk?

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Taylor Swift wins big at MTV Video Music Awards  on a day she endorsed Kamala Harris, US marked 9.11

Taylor Swift wins big at MTV Video Music Awards on a day she endorsed Kamala Harris, US marked 9.11

Taylor Swift’s awards haul brings her to a career total of 30, tying her and Beyonc for the title of most-awarded musician in VMA history. Eminem is now the male artist with the most VMAs, at 14.

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Trump’s false claims about immigrants are ‘eating the dogs’ heightens Haitian Americans safety fears

Trump’s false claims about immigrants are ‘eating the dogs’ heightens Haitian Americans safety fears

Donald Trump’s Tuesday remark that “they’re eating the dogs, the people that came in, they’re eating the cats” is the latest in a long line of lies about immigrants that have defined his political career. It followed a similar false claim spread by his running mate, US Senator JD Vance of Ohio, on social media about Springfield’s new residents.

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Sexual abuse, including rape, rocks US spy agency CIA but hushed as ‘national security’ issue

Sexual abuse, including rape, rocks US spy agency CIA but hushed as ‘national security’ issue

Florida Republican Marco Rubio, vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, said that lawmakers will continue to “hold agency leaders accountable” after pushing for reforms in the CIA’s misconduct reporting process.

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How Central Africa Republic has become staging ground for America and Russia battle for influence in Africa

How Central Africa Republic has become staging ground for America and Russia battle for influence in Africa

Moscow aggressively expanded its military cooperation by using mercenaries like Wagner, who have operated in at least half a dozen countries since around 2017. They’re tasked with protecting African leaders and in some cases helping fight rebels and extremists.

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American pop icon Taylor Swift endorses VP Kamala Harris, stirs resentment in Trump’s camp

American pop icon Taylor Swift endorses VP Kamala Harris, stirs resentment in Trump’s camp

Taylor Swift wrote that her endorsement was partially prompted by Trump’s decision to post AI-generated pictures suggesting that she had endorsed him. One showed Swift dressed as Uncle Sam, and the text said “Taylor wants YOU to VOTE for DONALD TRUMP.”

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