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Times of India - US News

US - Nov 5, 2026 - An Iowa landlord lost $700,000 in what he described as a Ponzi scheme as his marriage fell apart; a court upheld a $351,446 divorce payment despite his claim that much of the property belonged to him before marriage - An Iowa landlord, asserting a $700,000 loss from a Ponzi scheme, sought to reduce his divorce payment but was unsuccessful. The Iowa Court of Appeals confirmed the trial court's $351,446 ruling. The husband contended his premarital assets should remain separate; however, the court determined these assets were commingled and part of the marital estate. This case emphasizes the necessity for clear marital property agreements.

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US midterm fallout: Trump's India envoy Sergio Gor may replace Marco Rubio - report

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Immigration after the midterms: A new Congress, but who holds the power?

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US - Nov 5, 2026 - A New York woman says co-op staff entered her apartment while she was out, took her dog and cat, and concealed where the dog went; three years later, an appeals court has let her trespass and distress claims proceed - A New York woman who accused co-op employees of entering her apartment without permission, removing her dog and cat, and concealing her dog's whereabouts can continue pursuing two legal claims. Nearly three years after the incident, an appeals court allowed her trespass and emotional distress claims to proceed. Court records indicated that her dog was euthanised after spending nearly two months at a shelter.

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In 2022, a 191-acre Indiana land listing triggered a much bigger conservation effort; 3,950 acres of former coal-mining land are now protected for wildlife and public access, a new account of the project reveals

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In 2023, American singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett left an estimated $275 million trust for his family; three years later, his widow and longtime adviser are fighting over its control

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Three siblings discover their late father had two children from a secret relationship; court awards £170,000 to two sons, while all five biological children become entitled to shares of his £461,000 estate

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A father excluded his four daughters from most of his £1 million estate after believing they were plotting against him; court finds delusions influenced his will and declares it invalid

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California man dances to Bee Gees' 'Stayin' Alive' at Halloween-themed 97th birthday party; dies hours later after an unforgettable final celebration

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In 2015, Detroit's Claude P. Moore began building a ball from just two rubber bands; 11 years later, it weighed 11,578 pounds and broke a Guinness record, with volunteers using a crane to weigh the giant creation

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Tyreek Hill grew up in Pearson, Georgia; in 2023 his family foundation announced a $40,000 donation to the athletic programs at Coffee High and Atkinson County High, near home

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Between 1984 and 1989, Oregon recycled the old asphalt on about 672 km (420 miles) of country roads, and over 75 percent of those projects were later rated fair or better

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In 1989, New York paved two test roads with ground-up tyre rubber; after 3 years, the state transport department judged neither project economical nor successful

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SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell and her husband, Robert, plan to distribute more than 2 million shares to eligible American children, with the first allocation expected in December 2026

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American singer Tony Bennett's daughters say they received only $245,000 each from his estate; they are accusing their brother of taking millions through commissions and trust transactions

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Trump Jr backs JD Vance's 'reason we lost is the Iran war' remark after US midterms defeat

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Maryland man sentenced to 5 years after creating fake charities linked to veterans, breast cancer and childhood leukaemia and stealing over $200,000

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US midterms: Trump's veto powers & how he can use them to block Democrats' agenda

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A woman began restoring and gifting American Girl dolls in 2012; her volunteer-run charity has now delivered more than 3,000 kits to children

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After seismic shift in US, a new Congress but an old consensus

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A Connecticut man sought shared custody of a dog after a breakup; an appeals court ruled that the law did not allow the court to order shared possession

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US man who killed 2 children in house fire among 3 set to be executed on same day

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Is Pete Hegseth on his way out? Trump weighs Pentagon leadership after GOP setback

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Kevin Bacon's charity brought more than 100 volunteers to a Virginia campus; together they assembled 35,000 meal kits and 400 mental health kits for students and families across the region

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In 2024, Eva Longoria received $50 million from Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez for philanthropy; two years later, she says you don't have to be a billionaire to make a difference

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Who is Hakeem Jeffries? Democratic leader poised to become first Black US House speaker

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Former Illinois cemetery employee charged with taking over $114,000 from families' funeral payments, including cash paid for headstones

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In Florida, 150 tons of old concrete pipes, junction boxes and steel were headed for landfill; crews cleaned the material and lowered it 70 feet into the Gulf to create a new artificial reef for marine life

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Vivek Ramaswamy loses after ugly campaign

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Texas elects first Democrat to Senate since Lloyd Bentsen in 1988

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GOPsmacked! What will the rout mean for India-US ties?

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A Pennsylvania man spent four years making his sister's front lawn a Halloween destination; this October he unveiled a homemade 70-foot pirate ship, with costumed family members welcoming visitors for free

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A Wyoming landowner had 640 acres with no legally usable road to reach them; after a neighbouring ranch resisted access, the state's highest court approved a private road but upheld $61,200 in compensation

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From Jaipur roots to Florida victory, Pia Dandiya keeps family ties close

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Houston woman Roda Osman raised more than $42,000 on GoFundMe after claiming a man hit her with a brick, was charged with theft by deception and has since been convicted

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'Trump will be gone in two years': Defeated Maine MAGA candidate Bobby Charles turns against president after election loss

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A California charity finance manager stole $1.6 million meant for youth education programmes and spent it on a Hawaii condominium and luxury sports tickets

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An Ohio father sued police over his son's fatal shooting after a highway crash, filing the case himself before the deadline; after hiring a lawyer, his suit was still dismissed, but a federal appeals court has revived it

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An 80-year-old British Columbia woman left a C$5.5 million estate to charity, but after she died a friend produced photocopies of a will naming herself sole heir; on October 29, a court ruled the charities get it all

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'Vast criminal network': US sanctions Indian couple, linked firms over maritime fraud aiding Iran's oil trade

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Wajahat Ali's racist rant against Vivek Ramaswamy, Kash Patel goes viral: 'Fair and lovely cream...Whites will never accept...'

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A Utah girl missing for 17 months was rescued from an Oregon home after she contacted another child online; federal agents monitored a video call, and a 39-year-old man now faces a criminal charge

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George Clooney, Don Cheadle and Kerry Washington helped launch a public film school for underserved students; its first class began with 150 pupils

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Florida shooting: 2 dead, including suspect, after gunfire reported at Citibank office complex near Tampa

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An Indiana dentist whose company bought him a $130,000 Cybertruck fought a child support order of $964 a week; an appeals court upheld parts of his income calculation but ordered a fresh look at the vehicle benefit

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An Iowa family spent decades using 3.53 acres beside Owl Lake Creek as a childhood playground; after a dream discussed for 10 to 15 years, they donated the land and it has now been dedicated as a public park

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A New Jersey woman warned authorities about an oak tree on an adjoining utility-owned property; it later fell onto her home, and an appeals court upheld a jury's $173,000 damages award

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US midterm results: Habibi, make room for the radicals!

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Florida-based cruise ship company promised never-ending voyage, took tens of thousands of dollars from passengers, then abandoned them in Cambodia citing fuel costs

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Two men used a defunct youth softball charity to collect over $3.5 million from stadium concessions, paying volunteers just $50 per event

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A Los Angeles tenant paid a $19,500 deposit on a $9,750-a-month rental home, but landlords kept it after he left; an appeals court upheld a $61,801.67 judgment and struck down a $1,000 cap on court costs

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In 1910, Harry Houdini's wife gave him a pocket watch engraved with a secret message spelling his birth name; 116 years later, it sold for $204,000 at auction, more than five times its $40,000 high estimate

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In a Pennsylvania town, 194 families have assembled 4,466 acres for a potential $1.4 billion data-centre deal; officials approved new zoning, but the land sale and proposed $12 million hospital are not final

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Samosa Caucus to sizzle again as Indian-Americans spice up midterms

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Fremont Hindu temple responds to reports of 25 noise complaints, reveals names of Indian couple who apparently filed objection; says 'we attempted to arrange meetings'

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A North Carolina worker alleged his company failed to prevent a $1.3 million loss in employees' retirement savings; a federal judge has now approved a settlement of up to $650,000 for around 100 plan members

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A Florida family spent about $2,000 and a month transforming their backyard into a miniature Fenway Park for their two-year-old's birthday, complete with a Green Monster wall, baseball diamond and 25 young players

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Trump unveiled the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's latest repairs on November 2 after the blue coating failed and algae spread; a project once estimated below $2 million has drawn over $14 million in contracts

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