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Today's Top Political News Compilation - Tuesday, November 14, 2023

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House votes to prevent a government shutdown as GOP Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan. Johnson’s proposal to temporarily fund the government into the new year passed on a bipartisan 336-95 tally, but 93 Republicans voted against it.

























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Palestinian Authority announces a new Cabinet as it faces calls for reform

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The Palestinian Authority has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reform
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Even before most Americans woke up to the news of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, wild conspiracy theories about what suppo

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Even before most Americans woke up to the news of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, wild conspiracy theories about what supposedly had "really" happened were running rampant online. CNN's Donie O'Sullivan reports on some.
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Disgraced crypto CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced Thursday for financial fraud

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Sam Bankman-Fried will be sentenced Thursday for orchestrating what prosecutors have called one of the biggest financial frauds in American history.
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Trump's Georgia election subversion case faces key hearing

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A judge is holding a hearing Thursday on a motion to dismiss the Georgia 2020 election case against Donald Trump. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
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Relatives of Moscow attack missing seek answers

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Dozens of people are still unaccounted for, with relatives attempting to track down their loved ones.
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Australia debates seizure of Insta-famous magpie

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The bird - known by millions online as "Molly" - was removed from its carers by wildlife officials.
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GOP senator visits border, hails Abbott's success slowing migrant surge despite Biden admin opposition

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Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., returning from the southern border, is backing Gov. Greg Abbott in his efforts to secure the Texas border, pointing to a sharp change in migrant traffic in the Eagle Pass area.

Blackburn visited the border in Eagle Pass Tuesday, which she previously visited in January 2023, and she said the difference was marked, from a time when she said the area was "overrun" and the Shelby Park area had been taken over by Border Patrol to be used as a staging area.

She cited the moves Abbott has made, including additional border barriers, a surge of resources and a new controversial anti-illegal immigration law.
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US congressional delegation reaffirms defense support for Taiwan

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A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation pledged continued support for Taiwan on Thursday, days after Congress approved $300 million in military aid for the self-governed island that’s claimed by China.

Congress also approved $400 million on Saturday to counter the Chinese government’s influence in the region, as part of its Defense Appropriations Act.

China regards Taiwan as a breakaway province to be brought under its control, by force if necessary. Beijing sends warships and fighter jets near the island daily, as it ramps up its military...
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Ford to trim workforce at plant that builds its F-150 Lightning as sales of EVs slow

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Ford will drastically cut the number of hourly workers at its factory that builds the Ford F-150 Lightning as sales of electric vehicles slow, according to a media report
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Applications for US unemployment benefits dip to 210,000 in strong job market

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The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, another sign that the labor market remains strong and most workers enjoy extraordinary job security
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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill remember longtime former Sen. Joe Lieberman

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are mourning the loss of Joe Lieberman, 82, a longtime senator from Connecticut who was once the Democratic Party's nominee for vice president in 2000. He died Wednesday in New York City from complications from a fall, according to a statement from his family.
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'Crypto King' Sam Bankman-Fried faces lengthy jail term

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The former billionaire is about to find out his punishment for massive fraud and money laundering.
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Argentina angers Colombia over 'terrorist' jibe

  • News source: BBC News - World
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President Javier Milei calls his Colombian counterpart a "murdering terrorist", triggering diplomatic expulsions.
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Two more abusers at J-pop predator's company

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The two individuals involved in sex abuse at Johnny Kitagawa's agency are still alive, BBC is told.
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Four killed during stabbing spree in Illinois

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Police in Rockford say the attacks occurred after a home invasion and that a man was arrested.
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