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Today's Top Political News Compilation - Thursday, October 12, 2023

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Republican Steve Scalise has ended his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win the gavel. (Oct. 12). AP Photo

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GOP’s Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win gavel

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Steve Scalise ended his bid to become House speaker late Thursday after hardline holdouts refused to back the party’s nominee, throwing the GOP majority into deeper chaos with the chamber unable to function.



























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How the Port Strike Could Affect the Economy

  • News source: Danielle Kaye
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Port Strike Begins on East and Gulf Coasts

  • News source: Peter Eavis
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Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association walked out for the first time since 1977 in a standoff over wages, benefits and job security.
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What to Watch For in Tuesday’s Vance-Walz Debate

  • News source: Shane Goldmacher, Katie Glueck and Michael C
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As the two running mates hold their first debate in New York, here is what to be on the lookout for.
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Vance Pitches Republican Megadonors on Eve of Debate

  • News source: Theodore Schleifer, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan
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Senator JD Vance addressed some of the party’s biggest donors at a private sit-down before the American Opportunity Alliance.
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How Kenya's president has fallen out with his deputy

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Lawmakers are threatening to oust the deputy president after accusing him of undermining the government.
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Man charged in Trump assassination plot pleads not guilty

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Prosecutors say Ryan Routh was spotted with a rifle as he hid in the bushes near Trump’s golf course in Florida.
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What to know about the Israel-Hezbollah conflict

  • News source: BBC News - World
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A guide to recent developments in the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
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The 'mastermind' behind India's biggest jailbreak

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Nearly 20 years ago, 389 men escaped from an Indian jail, led by a man believed to have planned the breakout.
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'People are just scrambling' - North Carolina reels from devastating storm

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Residents describe how the storm "destroyed everything in its path" and wiped out entire communities in the state.
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Watch: Explosions seen on Israel-Lebanon border

  • News source: BBC News - World
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  • Views: 7
Video taken from northern Israel has captured explosions on the border with Lebanon on Monday night into Tuesday morning.
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Xi Jinping is worried about the economy - what do Chinese people think?

  • News source: BBC News - World
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  • Views: 9
Two new pieces of research offer a rare glimpse into how Chinese people feel about their future.
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Netanyahu in poll rebound after Hezbollah attacks

  • News source: BBC News - World
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  • Views: 5
The Israeli PM's party would win the most seats if an election were held but the opposition bloc would have more overall, a poll shows.
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Marine Le Pen on trial for alleged EU funds misuse

  • News source: BBC News - World
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  • Views: 5
If found guilty, the French presidential hopeful could be ineligible to run for office for up to 10 years.
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Gang rapists sentenced to life in Tanzania prison

  • News source: BBC News - World
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  • Views: 5
Their sex attack on a girl was filmed and circulated online, sending shockwaves through the country.
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Watch: Explosions seen on Israel-Lebanon border

  • News source: BBC News - World
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  • Views: 5
Video taken from northern Israel has captured explosions on the border with Lebanon on Monday night into Tuesday morning.
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