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Kelly win in Arizona puts Dems 1 seat from Senate control
PHOENIX (AP) — Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly won his bid for reelection Friday in the crucial swing state of Arizona, defeating Republican venture capitalist Blake Masters to put his party one victory away from clinching control of the chamber for the next two years of Joe Biden’s presidency.Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena
Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.
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Cortez Masto narrows in on Laxalt in Nevada Senate race
With control of the U.S. Senate on the line, Nevada’s protracted ballot count is grinding through a fourth day.
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Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly defeats Republican Blake Masters in Senate race
Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly defeated Republican candidate Blake Masters in his Senate re-election race, the Fox News Decision Desk can project.
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All three House Democrats win reelection in Nevada
All three House Democrats from Nevada are projected to win reelection, beating back Republican challengers in a series of competitive races. The Associated Press called the three Nevada races for R…
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Ukraine seeks naval drones to counter Russian attacks from sea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has backed a fundraising campaign to buy 100 drones that operate at sea.
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China's Xi, out of COVID bubble, faces changed world at G-20
Chinese President Xi Jinping is leaving his country’s COVID-19 bubble and venturing abroad next week into a dramatically changed world marked by rising confrontation.
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What's left to count in the House? Republicans win control, but margin is narrow
CBS News projects Republicans have won 218 seats in the House, but the chamber will remain closely divided.
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Customs and Border Protection chief Chris Magnus resigns
Despite attempts to roll back some of the hardline restrictions of the Trump administration, Magnus has overseen a continuation of strict border security measures.
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Maricopa County official blasts Kari Lake’s ‘offensive’ questioning of vote count - Washington Examiner
Maricopa County Supervisor Bill Gates took a swipe at Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake's "offensive" comments after she said votes should be counted faster. Gates was speaking Friday amid outrage over the pace at which Arizona was counting its midterm election ballots, which were held...
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Nevada Republican Joe Lombardo defeats incumbent Democrat Steve Sisolak in gubernatorial election
Nevada Republican Joe Lombardo will become Nevada's next governor, the Fox News Decision Desk can project, defeating Democratic incumbent Steve Sisolak.
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Mark Kelly projected to win Senate race in Arizona
Sen. Mark Kelly is projected to win re-election over Republican Blake Masters in the Arizona Senate race which will help decide the balance of power in Washington.
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Trump seen practicing walking daughter Tiffany down the aisle ahead of Mar-a-Lago wedding
Former President Trump's youngest daughter Tiffany will marry her fiancé Michael Boulos at a Mar-a-Lago ceremony on Saturday.
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Masters slams McConnell over campaign spending, says he shouldn’t be Senate GOP leader
Arizona Senate candidate Blake Masters (R) slammed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Friday night, saying that the top Republican should have directed more campaign spending his way…
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Top Republican on House Oversight Committee says he's ready to subpoena Hunter Biden
Rep. James Comer says Republicans are going to "press forward with an investigation of the president of the United States" related to his son's business dealings, too.
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Adrian Fontes beats Trump-endorsed election denier to become Arizona secretary of state - Washington Examiner
Democratic attorney Adrian Fontes has defeated Republican election denier Mark Finchem to become Arizona's next secretary of state.The winner is second in the line of succession for governor and has the power to upend how elections are handled, which could play an important role in the 2024...
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Dramatic new details released of Bush, Cheney dealing with 9/11 attacks
The National Archives disclosed declassified notes from a 2004 interview.
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Democrat Fontes wins Arizona secretary of state race
Fontes ran on a platform promising to defend Arizona’s voting system, calling his opponent a danger to democracy.
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Arizona's Maricopa County says it will count around 80,000 votes Friday, leaving fewer than 300,000
Maricopa County gave an update on Friday afternoon on how many ballots it expects to have counted by its evening update and how many are left in total.
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Dems one seat away from Senate majority as Mark Kelly wins Arizona
A win in either Nevada or Georgia's December runoff will give Democrats control of the chamber in 2023.
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Nevada Democrat Steven Horsford wins re-election race against Republican Samuel Peters
Democrat Rep. Steven Horsford has won re-election in Nevada's 4th Congressional District, defeating Republican Samuel Peters, according to the Associated Press.
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What FTX's bankruptcy filing means for the future of digital currency
The crypto trading platform FTX halted customer withdrawals amid a selloff.
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Bass takes slight lead over Caruso in LA mayor's race as count goes on
Many ballots are left to count in most expensive race in city's history.
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Midterm results: Democrat Mark Kelly defeats Blake Masters in Arizona Senate race - Washington Examiner
Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly has beaten venture capitalist Blake Masters for Arizona's U.S. Senate seat, putting the GOP's attempt to capture a Senate majority on more tenuous ground.All eyes in Arizona will now turn to gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, who insists she's "100%...
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UK embassy guard in Berlin pleads guilty to spying for Russia
Prosecutors said David Ballantyne Smith, 58, was motivated to spy because of his hatred of the UK and its embassy.
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Days after midterm elections, control of Congress still in limbo
More than two dozen House races have not yet been decided, with a number of them in California and other areas in the West.
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GOP worries Trump 2024 announcement will backfire
Former President Trump is plowing ahead with his 2024 campaign launch next week despite the pleas of even some of his closest advisers, who point to risks for both Trump and the Republican Party as…
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Nevada's Clark County has more than 50,000 ballots left to count, expecting bulk to be tallied by Saturday
Nevada's largest county still had more than 50,000 mail ballots to count Friday as several races, including for the Senate and governor, hang in the balance.
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Abortion played key role in 2022 midterm elections; 2 races could determine Senate control
Republicans are still in position to win control of the House, while the battle for the Senate is coming down to two races that remain outstanding.
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Trump mounts anti-McConnell campaign as conservatives seek delay in leadership elections | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump is calling up his allies in the Senate, GOP sources tell CNN, and making a suggestion as he seeks to divert blame for – Republicans’ lackluster midterm performance: Take aim at Mitch McConnell.
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Kelly defeats Masters in pivotal Arizona Senate race; Republicans blame Trump for subpar election results: live updates
Control of the House and Senate is still up for grabs as officials tabulate votes in states hosting crucial Senate, governor and House races.
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Ukraine war: Celebrations as Kyiv takes back key city Kherson
The Russian withdrawal is hailed as a victory, but Ukraine's foreign minister says the "war goes on".
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Very narrow path to Democratic House majority runs through true toss-up races - Washington Examiner
Republicans are gearing up to take control of the House of Representatives, despite their majority not yet being sealed. For Democrats, there's still a narrow path to retaining the House majority by winning the majority of remaining true toss-up elections. As of Friday afternoon, there's a...
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Arizona official hits back at Kari Lake over vote-counting accusations
A top Maricopa County election official hit back at Arizona GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake on Thursday over her accusations that election officials are intentionally slowing down vote counti…
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GOP's Stefanik backs Trump '24 as other Republicans decline
The third-ranking House Republican, Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, is endorsing Donald Trump for president in 2024.
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After campaign filled with hundreds of election deniers, newly elected House members face uncertain Capitol landscape
Some of those projected to win their races and become first-time House members are striking a conciliatory tone and pledging to work across party lines.
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Kelly's win in Arizona leaves Democrats one seat shy of Senate control
Mark Kelly defeated Republican Blake Masters to win the Senate seat in Arizona, a contest that left Democrats one seat short in the battle for control of the chamber with races in Nevada and Georgia to be decided.
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Democrats poised to flip several state legislatures after GOP midterm flop - Washington Examiner
Republicans’ underperformance this week in the midterm elections extended all the way down the ballot, with the GOP potentially poised to lose control of four or more state legislative chambers in the face of stronger-than-expected support for Democrats.Democrats appear to have flipped chambers...
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Haberman: Trump ‘willing to burn it all down if he doesn’t get what he wants’
Amid new pushback to former President Trump in the wake of Tuesday’s midterm elections, New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman tweeted on Friday that he is “willing to burn it all down” if h…
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Rep. Boebert is locked in an unexpectedly close race. Some constituents say they're tired of a 'mini Trump.'
Democrat Adam Frisch, a former Aspen city councilman, has helped turn it into one of the most closely watched midterm elections in the nation.
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Trump mocks another potential GOP 2024 opponent, saying Virginia Gov. Youngkin's name 'sounds Chinese'
Former President Donald Trump continues to attack other Republicans ahead of his expected presidential campaign announcement next week, giving insight into whom he may deem political rivals.
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Trump intends to launch 2024 presidential campaign Tuesday despite pressure from allies to wait, sources say
A senior adviser told CBS News that, in Trump's mind, it would look weak if he didn't launch his campaign.
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Trump claims without evidence he sent federal agents to keep DeSantis election from being ‘stolen’ in 2018
Former President Trump claimed without evidence on Thursday that he sent federal agents to Florida in 2018 to keep the state’s gubernatorial election from being “stolen” from Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).…
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Donald Trump: Why is he suddenly attacking Ron DeSantis?
While many Trump allies may want to move on from him, he still commands strong grassroots support.
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Mitch McConnell under increasing pressure to delay leadership elections after midterm disappointment - Washington Examiner
A growing number of Republican senators are calling to delay Wednesday's leadership elections in the upper chamber following underwhelming results in the midterm elections. Sens. Rick Scott (R-FL), Mike Lee (R-UT), and Ron Johnson (R-WI) have signed a letter in an effort to urge their fellow...
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Trump, eyes on the White House, lashes out at fellow Republicans
Days before he is expected to launch another White House run, Donald Trump is again at war with his own party, angrily denouncing potential rivals, airing old grievances and acting more like the insurgent who stormed to victory six years ago than a former president.
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Senate GOP won't move leadership elections despite calls for delay
Republicans in the Senate won't delay their leadership elections despite calls to do so on Friday from several conservative members of the conference.
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AOC rebuffs notion she is ‘extreme,’ says she’s less out of step than Marjorie Taylor Greene - Washington Examiner
Liberal Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) shrugged off suggestions that she is extreme while dinging Republicans for harboring radicals. Acknowledging that detractors chastise her advocacy for heavy social spending as extreme, Ocasio-Cortez insisted her views were far less out of step with...
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Kelly win in Arizona puts Dems 1 seat from Senate control
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly has won his bid for reelection in the crucial swing state of Arizona. Kelly defeated Republican venture capitalist Blake Masters on Friday to put his party one seat away from clinching control of the Senate.
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Twitter drama continues with blue-tick confusion
A number of executives walked out after a turbulent launch of new Twitter features.
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Trump targets Youngkin in latest outburst against a 2024 rival
The Virginia governor is the latest of Trump’s former allies who he has seemingly turned on in the past few days.
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Republicans tout benefits of fossil fuels at climate talks
Members of a Republican Congressional delegation took the stage at this year’s U.N. climate talks Friday to tout the benefits of fossil fuels.
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Elon Musk warns Twitter could face bankruptcy as top executives flee
The company is losing $4 million a week as high-profile staffers resign, raising doubts that it can keep operating.
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Key factor of Garland decision on whether to charge Trump revealed in new report - Washington Examiner
Attorney General Merrick Garland does not think he should take into account any political fallout when he considers charges against former President Donald Trump related to the unprecedented raid of Mar-a-Lago. It was reported by NBC News on Friday that “people familiar” with Garland’s...
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AP sources: US border agency leader is being forced out
The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection is being forced out of his job leading the nation’s largest law enforcement agency, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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COP27: Joe Biden issues climate rallying cry to world leaders
The US president also defends his country's climate leadership at the UN summit COP27.
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President Joe Biden honors troops with personal Veterans Day message
President Joe Biden recorded a Veterans Day message at the White House before he flew to Egypt to attend the annual summit on climate change.
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Biden immigration official ordered to quit or be fired has 'no plans to resign'
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus told senior staff that he is determined to remain on the job amid a push to force him out.
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Midterm election results updates: Dems keep control of Senate with Nevada win
ABC News provided live updates on the 2022 midterm elections, one of the most consequential in the nation's history.
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Nicole leaves 'unprecedented' building damage along part of Florida coast
The soaking remains of Hurricane Nicole brought heavy rains to Georgia and the Carolinas and has killed at least four.
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What’s the likelihood of Ukraine and Russia entering peace talks?
Talks are a distant prospect, experts warn, as battlefield realities and winter will dictate the strategic calculus.
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Supreme Court races offer anti-abortion groups a win on a tough night
Their loss of state supreme court races in Ohio and North Carolina could imperil the future of the procedure in two of the country’s most populous states
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Midterms 2022: Republicans capture House after Democrats held Senate
Democrats have already gained control of the Senate.
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Amid disappointing midterm, conservatives see bright spot in school board races - Washington Examiner
Conservative school board candidates emerged victorious in a number of elections across the country this week, even as the predicted Republican wave failed to materialize in the nation's midterm Congressional elections.The victories by conservative, pro-parental rights school board candidates...
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Wall Street rallies for best week since June on rate hopes
Wall Street piled more gains onto its mammoth rally from a day earlier to close out its best week since the summer.
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Biden says climate efforts 'more urgent than ever' at summit
President Joe Biden says “it's more urgent than ever” to increase commitments to fighting global warming.
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Russia’s Kherson retreat marks tectonic shift in Ukraine war
Withdrawal from regional capital further undermines Russia’s geopolitical prestige and gives boost to Ukrainian economy.
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Dubbed torture, ID policies leave transgender people sterile
SINGAPORE (AP) — She was the only woman soldier working in the guard room, surrounded by men who harassed and frightened her after she said she was transgender.
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Ukrainian troops enter key city of Kherson after Russian forces retreat, dealing blow to Putin | CNN
Ukrainian forces swept into the key city of Kherson on Friday as Russian troops retreated to the east, delivering a major victory to Kyiv and marking one of the biggest setbacks for President Vladimir Putin since his invasion began.
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Biden insists US will meet climate targets at global summit
President Biden insisted Friday the U.S. will deliver on its climate change commitments, addressing an audience at an international climate summit in Egypt that is skeptical of whether the U.S. wil…
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Why is the UK struggling more than other countries?
The UK is the only G7 nation whose economy is smaller than it was before the Covid pandemic.
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Customs and Border Protection chief Chris Magnus asked to resign or face firing
CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus says he is refusing to resign after asked by Homeland Security head Alejandro Mayorkas days after the election
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GOP hopes of huge Latino gains realized in Florida but less evident around the country so far | CNN Politics
Republicans had hoped to make big enough gains among Latino voters in 2022, extending their inroads from two years ago, that would fundamentally realign the political landscape in several battleground states – and the presidential map – in their favor.
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Strategic bridge near Ukraine's Kherson has collapsed - public broadcaster
The Antonivskiy bridge, the only nearby road crossing from the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson to the Russian-controlled eastern bank of the Dnipro River, has collapsed, Ukraine's public broadcaster quoted local residents as saying on Friday.
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Crypto exchange giant FTX collapses, files for bankruptcy
Embattled cryptocurrency exchange FTX, short billions of dollars, is seeking bankruptcy protection following its collapse this week.
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Washington turns up heat on crypto 'darling' Sam Bankman-Fried following FTX bankruptcy
The company's implosion has led the Biden White House and two powerful committee chairs to publicly criticize FTX and call for tighter industry oversight.
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Nancy Pelosi spokesman rips McCarthy over pledge to lift COVID-era restrictions at Capitol
Rep. Nancy Pelosi's spokesperson is calling Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's letter calling on the House of Representatives to reopen an “incoherent letter."
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What happens next in Georgia's election? Certification, audit and a race to Dec. 6 runoff
Local officials must finish counting results from this election before voting in the runoff election can get underway.
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Los Angeles DA George Gascon loses ‘slam dunk’ trial of officer faking sniper attack - Washington Examiner
A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who faked getting shot in a sniper attack was convicted of just a single misdemeanor count this week after the prosecutor failed to convince a jury that the lawman had lied to obtain workers' compensation benefits.Deputy Angel Reinosa was convicted Tuesday...
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Trump lashes out against Glenn Youngkin: "He couldn't have won without me"
Trump has been claiming responsibility for the political rise of potential competitors in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, including Youngkin and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Supreme Court's conservative rulings left mark on election results
The court's ruling on abortion and guns helped energize Democrats, while decisions on redistricting might have aided Republicans.
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States are counting votes with key races still in play. Here’s what to know | CNN Politics
New batches of votes were reported Friday in Arizona and Nevada – states with key races that will determine control of the Senate – but it’s still not clear when enough of the outstanding hundreds of thousands of ballots will be counted to call the Senate and gubernatorial contests in those states.
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‘They completely f--ked up’: How the GOP lost its grip on the Senate majority
Democrats held the chamber despite a series of obstacles. And they couldn’t have done it without Republicans blowing winnable races.
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India urged to improve its human rights record at the UN
UN member states ask India to protect minority rights and freedom of speech, but New Delhi defends its rights record.
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GOP candidate Majewski says McLeadership ‘left the campaign to die’ - Washington Examiner
Defeated Republican Ohio House candidate J.R. Majewski blamed his party's national leadership for the failure of his campaign, saying they "left the campaign to die." Majewski's campaign became mired in controversy over reports disputing his military service claims, which eventually led to the...
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Politicians from both sides react after court blocks Biden's student debt forgiveness plan
Elizabeth Warren, Ayanna Pressley and more progressives maintained Biden's student debt relief plan is lawful – disagreeing with Thursday's ruling.
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Republicans preview 'rational environmentalism' approach to climate policy if they take control of House
House Republicans said they will continue pursuing climate and energy policies that still support fossil fuels if they take control of the House in a COP27 event.
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‘Canary in the Coal Mine’: Is Elissa Slotkin’s Win a Warning for Political Extremists?
The Michigan Democrat had been targeted by the GOP, but she beat them by stealing away some of their own weary voters.
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Rains from Nicole douse eastern US from Georgia to Canada
Tropical Storm Nicole is now a depression dumping heavy rain in places from Georgia to southern Canada.
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Rep. Don Bacon urges pay raise for junior enlisted military service members if GOP takes back House
GOP Rep. Don Bacon told Fox News Digital that he intends to lead an effort to increase junior level military pay when Republicans take back the House.
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Ukrainians celebrate in streets of Kherson following Russian withdrawal - Washington Examiner
Videos posted on social media showed Ukrainians taking to the streets of Kherson to celebrate the arrival of the Ukrainian army following a Russian withdrawal. Kherson, the first major city taken by Russia in the early days of its February invasion, has long been a goal of Ukrainian forces...
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How Maricopa County defeated election disinformation — for now
The Republican chairman of Maricopa County, Ariz., is winning praise for his skilled handling of the election in the face of disinformation and voter conspiracy theories, mostly from his own party.
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Freedom Caucus discussing rival candidates for speaker amid standoff with McCarthy over House rules
The Freedom Caucus is discussing potential speaker rivals against Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., amid a standoff over changing House rules next Congress.
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After quiet days, handful of protests at UN climate summit
The first days of the annual climate summit had few protests. On Friday there were several small demonstrations at COP27 in the Egyptian coastal resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
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Russia bans entry to 200 U.S. nationals, including Biden's relatives, press secretary
The Russian foreign ministry said on Friday it had banned 200 U.S. nationals from entering Russia, including a sister and two brothers of U.S. President Joe Biden, in response to personal sanctions from Washington.
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Biden administration stops accepting student loan forgiveness applications
The Biden administration announced on Friday it would stop accepting student loan forgiveness applications after a federal judge ruled against the program on Thursday. The site that previousl…
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Student loan forgiveness: Government stops taking applications after ruling
Applications for President Biden's plan are no longer being accepted after a judge ruled it was illegal.
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Transgender YouTuber never placed in men’s unit, corrections official says - Washington Examiner
Correction officials in Florida are denying that YouTube and Tiktok influencer Nikita Dragun was ever in a men's unit in jail during the arrest period. Nikita Dragun, whose real name is Nikita Nguyen, 26, was allegedly walking around a pool naked and throwing water at staff. Eventually, police...
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Biden takes climate victory lap in Egypt. To some countries, US is doing too little, too late.
President Joe Biden touted new clean energy initiatives at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Biden met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
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McCaul: Afghanistan exit, Hunter Biden top targets for Republicans in the majority
Republicans are promising to focus on Hunter Biden and the deadly Afghanistan withdrawal as potential investigations in order to give veterans closure.
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Why don't we have a final count of ballots in some states? No state has ever counted all of its ballots on election night.
State laws allow for weeks to officially certify election results, as counts are checked and double-checked. This is as it should be.
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Top Senate Republicans push forward amid calls to delay leadership elections
Leaders sent out a letter saying votes would be held as planned next week, despite more than half a dozen GOP senators calling to postpone.
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New damage to major dam near Kherson after Russian retreat -Maxar satellite
Significant new damage to the major Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine can be seen following Russia's withdrawal from nearby Kherson city, U.S. satellite imagery company Maxar said on Friday.
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NGO urges leaders in COP27 to discuss ‘plant-based treaty’
In open letter to world leaders, NGOs and climate activists call for ‘sustainable and just plant-based food transition’.
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Australia blames Russians for health insurance data theft
Australian officials say Moscow must he held to account for Russian cybercriminals accused of hacking Australia’s largest health insurer and dumping customers’ personal medical records on the dark web.
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Democrats make big gains in state legislatures after beating expectations
Democrats took control of the Michigan state Senate for the first time in nearly 40 years. They're on track to flip other legislative chambers when all the votes are counted.
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Georgia runoff highlights GOP worries about Trump -- and excitement surrounding DeSantis | CNN Politics
Herschel Walker's success in his upcoming runoff against incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock could depend on GOP luminaries flocking to Georgia between now and December 6, several Republicans say.
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Streets of Philadelphia: Mexico using US city for anti-drug campaign - Washington Examiner
Mexico's government is using videos from Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood as part of its national ad campaign to draw young people away from using drugs. Jesus Ramirez, spokesman for Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, announced the ad series through Twitter on Tuesday. The ads...
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World marks Armistice Day as Russia's war in Ukraine rages
Nations across the world pay respect with solemn ceremonies for their fallen soldiers in World War I and ever since on an Armistice Day pierced by the rumblings of Russia's war in Ukraine that showed again that peace is all too often elusive.
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Hillicon Valley — Senate runoff threatens antitrust bill
Happy Friday! We’ll break down the latest on Twitter’s ever-changing verification system. But first, we’ll have a rundown of how a potential Georgia runoff to determine control of the Senate could …
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Abortion access proved to be a powerful force in 2022 midterm elections
While Democrats campaigned on the issue, anti-abortion groups slammed GOP candidates for taking the "ostrich strategy: burying their heads in the sand and running" from abortion.
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Kremlin says Kherson's status as 'part of Russia' unchanged despite retreat
The Kremlin said on Friday that Russian forces' withdrawal from Kherson would not change the status of the region, which Moscow has proclaimed part of Russia after moving to annex it from Ukraine.
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Kentucky city's mayoral race decided by a coin toss
Mason Taylor will become the next mayor of Butler, Kentucky, after winning a coin toss this week.
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Trump calls on CNN to create conservative network only featuring him - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump called on CNN Thursday to create a network that only features him. Trump made the statement in an email sent to supporters and said creating a conservative CNN would be the "smart" move. "If CNN were smart, they'd open up a Conservative network, only have me on, and...
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2022 Arizona governor's race: Katie Hobbs defeats Kari Lake, CBS News projects
Kari Lake, a Trump-endorsed former TV anchor, and Katie Hobbs, Arizona's Democratic secretary of state, had been locked in a close contest to be the next governor of Arizona.
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Cortez Masto narrows in on Laxalt in Nevada Senate race
With control of the U.S. Senate on the line, Nevada’s protracted ballot count is grinding through a fourth day.
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Musk halts Twitter’s coveted blue tick as impostors run amok
Check mark was available to anyone willing to pay $8/month after being previously reserved for verified accounts.
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Pentagon drags out decision after probe into 'woke' diversity chief accused of anti-White people tweets
The Pentagon is continuing to delay making a final decision after a probe was opened into diversity, equity and inclusion chief Kelisa Wing for resurfaced Tweets.
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A meltdown in Haiti is testing Biden’s diplomatic mojo
Other countries have helped the United States on crises from Afghanistan to Ukraine. But they’re leery of intervening in Haiti.
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Trump says he ‘sent in the FBI’ to save Ron DeSantis from election fraud in 2018 - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump claimed in a lengthy and unsubstantiated tirade Thursday night that while president, he "sent in the FBI" to save Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from election fraud. Trump claimed that the governor, who was just reelected on Election Day, was losing thousands of votes a...
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War spurs Ukraine to ramp up defence industry, including 'army of drones'
Ukraine plans to build up a powerful military and defence industry including an "army of drones", and this week's state takeovers of privately-held stakes in strategic companies are part of that drive, Ukraine's defence minister said.
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Adidas' breakup with Ye drives lower earnings outlook
Adidas has lowered its earnings forecast for the full year to account for losses from ending its partnership with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West over his antisemitic remarks.
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Explainer: How Reuters analyzed emission rates for U.S. campus power plants
U.S. colleges like to stress their green credentials. Many also use some of the dirtiest fuels to power their campuses - and crank out pollution at higher rates than the typical commercial power plant, a Reuters Special Report shows.
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Crypto giant's bankruptcy puts industry in Washington's crosshairs
Regulatory agencies around the world are circling the exchange and departing CEO Sam Bankman-Fried in the aftermath of a trading scandal.
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Florida Republicans eye further abortion restrictions after big gains in the Legislature
Incoming Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo on Friday said she would support restricting abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy as long as there are exceptions for victims of rape and incest.
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Jason Miller: Trump wants people to know ‘of course’ he’s running in 2024
Former President Trump is putting to rest any suggestion that he may delay his launch of a 2024 White House bid, according to long-time adviser Jason Miller, despite Miller and other allies suggest…
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Republicans split on Trump's effect on lackluster midterms as control of Congress hangs in balance
Republicans are split on the effect that former President Trump had on the lackluster 2022 midterm elections as control of Congress has not been projected yet.
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McConnell faces brewing discontent from Senate Republicans
It remains unknown if Republicans will remain the minority or take over the majority in the Senate.
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Romney calls for the GOP to take the road ‘less travelled by’ should it control Congress - Washington Examiner
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) is asking the Republican Party to focus on helping the public instead of pursuing "pointless investigations." The nation is still awaiting the results of several races of the 2022 midterm elections, which will determine which party will control the House and the Senate...
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US: Advocates welcome TPS extension for citizens of six countries
Citizens of El Salvador, Honduras, Haiti and three other nations will get relief from US deportation until mid-2024.
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A federal judge calls student loan relief unlawful, deepening limbo for borrowers
The program to erase student loan debts for millions of borrowers hit a brick wall Thursday when it was blocked by a U.S. District Court judge. The administration quickly appealed the decision.
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Midterms reinforce Christian voter trends on abortion, GOP
Evangelical Christians across the U.S. reconfirmed their allegiance to conservative candidates and causes in the midterm elections.
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Pennsylvania county's Election Day paper shortage was an 'embarrassment,' says local GOP chairman
Local officials are hungry for answers after a paper shortage at various polling locations in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania caused issues for voters.
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Some past and current Republican members of Congress blame Trump for party’s losses, say time to move on in 2024 | CNN Politics
Former and current Republican members of Congress refused to commit to the possibility of a Donald Trump bid for the presidency in interviews on conservative talk radio following the midterm elections.
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As Biden turns 80, Americans ask 'What's too old?'
The 2024 race for the White House could be uncharted territory in the United States, which celebrates youth, but where millions of Americans - including presidents - now keep working well beyond the traditional retirement age of 65.
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2022 Nevada Senate race: Catherine Cortez Masto projected to defeat Adam Laxalt and win reelection
The projected win means that Democrats will retain control of the Senate, regardless of the outcome of the Georgia runoff.
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EU expects recession to hit this year as inflation hangs on
The European Union’s executive commission slashed its forecast for economic growth next year. It says saying that the 19 countries that use the euro currency will slide into recession over the winter as peak inflation hangs on for longer than expected and high fuel and heating costs erode consumer p
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Tudor Dixon, Michigan GOP spar after loss to Whitmer: ‘An issue of leadership’
Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon and the Michigan Republican Party sparred after the candidate's loss to incumbent Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Senate GOP fears another Trump disaster in Georgia runoff
Senate Republicans are worried that former President Trump may derail their chances of winning the runoff election in Georgia next month if he announces his 2024 presidential campaign in the next f…
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Twitter's $8 verification option appears to be unavailable for some users
Impostor Twitter accounts posed as LeBron James and Rudy Giuliani, among other figures.
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Assessing blame after the GOP’s close call - Washington Examiner
ASSESSING BLAME AFTER THE GOP'S CLOSE CALL. Many Republicans and conservatives are pointing fingers at each other over the party's lackluster performance in the 2022 midterm elections. Given all the advantages the GOP had — widespread economic anxiety, a huge majority believing the country has...
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Russia’s withdrawal from Ukraine’s Kherson city explained in maps
Russian troops have been ordered to withdraw from the only Ukrainian regional capital seized throughout the war.
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Biden's mission at climate summit: Convince world 'it’s different now'
Delegates at COP27 were divided on whether the U.S. president's three-hour visit met the mark.
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Red wave in Sunshine State? GOP winners in Florida House races share how they won major Republican victories.
Republicans who flipped House seats in Florida for the GOP credit DeSantis and a conservative message for voters with helping them win 2022 midterm elections.
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Biden tightens methane emissions rule amid push for more oil
The Biden administration has ramped up efforts to reduce methane emissions, targeting the oil and gas industry for its role in global warming even as President Joe Biden has pressed energy producers for more oil drilling to lower prices at the gasoline pump.
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How veterans did in the 2022 midterm elections
The election results are all but in for the 196 veterans running for Congress this cycle, with at least 81 winning their respective races as of Friday. The total marks the largest group of in…
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Federal court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness program | CNN Politics
A federal judge in Texas has struck down President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program, declaring it illegal.
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Why it will be hard for Biden to woo Southeast Asia
Biden markets new “strategic partnership” to strengthen relations.
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Woman charged with bias crime in alleged bus employee attack
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A woman has been charged with bias crimes after allegedly spitting on and punching a TriMet transit employee in Portland, Oregon.
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Who blocked the 'red wave'? In part, young Latinos
The midterms saw the second-highest youth voter turnout in almost 30 years. “They can really either put a candidate over the top or keep them in the race,” a voting expert said.
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South Korean court approves extradition of woman accused of New Zealand ‘suitcase murders’ | CNN
A court in South Korea has approved the extradition of a woman facing murder charges in New Zealand in connection with a case in which the remains of two dead children were found in abandoned suitcases.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
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Two additional Oregon counties vote to become part of 'Greater Idaho'
Two more eastern Oregon counties have reportedly voted in favor of the radical Greater Idaho movement, which aims to shift the border between the two states.
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Midterm election results: These key races have yet to be called
Several key races in the United States midterm elections have yet to be resolved as mail-in ballots are still being counted across the nation.
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Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy hails ‘historic’ recapture of Kherson
All the updates from November 11, as they happened.
www.aljazeera.com
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian special military units in Kherson
Ukraine’s president says that special military units have entered the city of Kherson
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Putin aide insists Kherson ‘a subject’ of Russia despite retreat - Washington Examiner
An important city in southern Ukraine remains "a subject of the Russian Federation” despite the forced retreat of Russian troops, a senior spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted."This is a subject of the Russian Federation," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday. “There...
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Control of Congress matters. But which party now runs your state might matter more
In state-level races, Democrats defied expectations, but Republican incumbents held their ground. On the whole, red states continue to grow redder, and blue ones bluer.
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Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene: DeSantis should stay put as governor
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), a close ally of former President Trump, says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) should stay on as governor amid rumors that he could challenge Trump for the GOP nomi…
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Calls for Trump to delay 2024 announcement until after Georgia runoff election grow louder
A growing number of Donald Trump allies are publicly and privately urging the former president to delay his likely 2024 announcement on Tuesday until after the Georgia runoff election in December.
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How Hurricane Nicole impacted Artemis I rocket
NASA said Tropical Storm Nicole caused "minor damage" to the Artemis I rocket, but that it should be easily repaired and ready to launch Nov. 16.
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What Russia’s withdrawal from Kherson means for the war in Ukraine | CNN
Scenes of jubilation broke out in Ukraine’s southern Kherson city on Friday as Ukrainian forces advanced through much of the city and its surrounding area, apparently encountering little or no resistance as they regained the only regional capital captured by Russia this year.
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Graham: Walker will ‘inspire’ more conservatives of color
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Georgia Senate GOP candidate Herschel Walker will inspire more Americans of color to become Republicans if he wins his election against Sen. Raphael Warnock (D). …
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Israel’s president to invite Netanyahu to form next government | CNN
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog announced Friday he will invite Benjamin Netanyahu to form Israel’s next government, paving the way for him to take the country’s top job for a record sixth time and extend his record as the nation’s longest-serving leader.
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2022 Oregon governor's race: Tina Kotek projected winner over Christine Drazan
Democrats have occupied the governor's mansion in Oregon since 1987, but this year's three-way race was very competitive.
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U.S. bomber flight meant as a message to Iran amid threat to Saudi infrastructure
Officials believe Tehran is planning an attack on the Kingdom, likely on energy infrastructure.
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Efforts launched to recover the history and identities of the nation's 1st Black Marines
Many are on a mission to find the first Black Marines that were established in 1942 as the Montford Point Marines.
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Behind the scenes of Working Families Party's push for Hochul victory
An organization that lambasts moderate Democrats at every turn ended up helping to salvage the campaign of a centrist who stands against some of its core principles.
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Sununu says Graham, Scott cost GOP with abortion, Social Security remarks
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) cost the GOP in the midterm elections with their respective comments on abortion and Social Security.&…
thehill.com
US abortion rights advocates celebrate five-state election sweep
In the US midterm elections, five states, including Michigan, pass ballot measures to protect abortion access.
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Tom Kean Jr. vows to be 'independent leader,' fight inflation after flipping House seat red in New Jersey
Tom Kean Jr., who flipped a House seat in New Jersey on Tuesday, is vowing to be an "independent leader" in Washington as he fights for "affordability" for his constituents.
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When Did Having a President on Your Alumni List Become Embarrassing?
Presidents used to take pride in their alma maters, and universities celebrated their graduates when they ascended to the White House. But in today’s fractured politics? Not so much.
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A Seoul police officer, under investigation after the crowd crush, is found dead
The 55-year-old intelligence officer, identified only by his surname Jeong, had been accused of destroying evidence that police knew of the risk but took few measures to control the massive crowd.
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How to flip a GOP stronghold: be a normal politician
Greg Landsman, a Democrat, ousted 13-term incumbent Republican Rep. Steve Chabot in Ohio’s 1st District, a long standing GOP district.
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Midterms reconfirm evangelical voters' connection to GOP
The evangelical and Catholic vote once again broke heavily toward Republicans in the 2022 midterms. About two-thirds of anti-abortion voters in Kentucky and Michigan were evangelicals.
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Elizabeth Holmes seeks to avoid prison for Theranos fraud
Elizabeth Holmes urged a U.S. judge not to send her to prison, as the founder of Theranos Inc prepares to be sentenced next week for defrauding investors in the blood testing startup.
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Tudor Dixon lashes out at Michigan GOP after underperformance in elections - Washington Examiner
Gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon (R-MI) spoke out against the leadership of the Michigan Republican Party after her defeat to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI). Dixon tweeted a synopsis, which was allegedly from the Michigan Republican Party assessing the reason the party lost the election...
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Cuba agrees to accept U.S. deportation flights as border crossings rise
Cuba has agreed for the first time since the pandemic to accept U.S. deportation flights carrying Cubans caught at the U.S.-Mexico border, three U.S. officials told Reuters, giving U.S. authorities a new but limited tool to deter record numbers of Cuban border crossers.
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Cárdenas announces run for House Democratic campaign arm
California Rep. Tony Cárdenas has made it official: He’s making another run to lead the Democratic House campaign arm in the lead-up to 2024. In a letter to his colleagues Friday, Cárdenas as…
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New York results: Democrat Pat Ryan defeats Republican Colin Schmitt in toss-up race separated by 2,000 votes
A race between Democrat Pat Ryan and Republican Colin Schmitt in New York’s 18th Congressional District — described as a toss-up — has been decided by only 2,000 votes.
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Iranians protest in southeast flashpoint, mark 'Bloody Friday'
Thousands of Iranians protested in the restive southeast to mark a Sept. 30 crackdown by security forces known as "Bloody Friday" as the country's clerical rulers battled persistent nationwide unrest.
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They Told Him to Change His Name. Now Crowds Are Shouting It.
Aftab Pureval, the young mayor of Cincinnati, has Democrats reaching for some flattering comparisons.
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Kevin Costner: Returning 'Yellowstone' is a hit on own terms
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While a healthy slice of America awaited Sunday's return of the hit series “Yellowstone,” star Kevin Costner was in Moab, Utah, scouting locations for yet another Western epic, “Horizon.”
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GOP congressman on McCarthy Speaker bid: ‘He absolutely should be concerned’
One of the most conservative members of the House on Thursday said House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) should be concerned about his bid to become Speaker should the GOP take control of…
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Four Supreme Court justices honored at conservative Federalist Society dinner
Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh were honored at the conservative Federalist Society's gala on Thursday night.
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Pope Benedict XVI, Barbara Walters, Pele, and other notable people who died in 2022
Photos of celebrities and trailblazers who left their mark on society and passed away in 2022.
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Gallagher, watermelon smashing comedian, dies at 76
Gallagher, the long-haired, smash-’em-up comedian who left a trail of laughter, anger and shattered watermelons over a decadeslong career, has died at age 76.
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Flu cases continue to rage across the US while vaccination rates lag
The CDC reports that flu cases have continued to rage across the country.
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Doctors urge COVID-19 and flu vaccines ahead of holidays, as flu cases surge
Doctors are warning people to get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19, especially ahead of the holiday season.
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New omicron subvariants now dominant in the U.S., raising fears of a winter surge
Step aside, BA.5. The new variants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, appear to be among the most adept yet at evading immunity from previous infection and vaccination.
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U.S. COVID public health emergency to stay in place
The United States will keep in place the public health emergency status of the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing millions of Americans to still receive free tests, vaccines and treatments, two Biden administration officials said on Friday.
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COVID variants BQ.1/BQ.1.1 make up 44% of U.S. cases - CDC
The U.S. national public health agency said on Friday that Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 were estimated to account for about 44.2% of COVID-19 cases in the country for the week ending Nov. 12, compared with 32.6% in the previous week.
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China eases Covid measures, trims quarantine time by two days
China reduced the quarantine time for international travelers by two days, state media said Friday.
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Biden to extend COVID-19 health emergency into April 2023: Report - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration is set to extend the COVID-19 public health emergency through at least next April. The public health emergency, which was set to expire on Jan. 11, will remain in place through the first quarter of 2022 to allow the government more time to offload responsibility for...
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Majestic Princess: cruise ship passengers disembark in Sydney after mass Covid outbreak
Covid-positive passengers told to stay away from public transport after biggest single outbreak since Ruby Princess
www.theguardian.com
Covid infections fall across UK for first time in nearly three months
Figures offer fresh evidence that latest wave has peaked, with number of people in hospital also down
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German regions plan to end mandatory COVID isolation
Four German regions plan to scrap rules requiring people infected with the coronavirus to isolate at home, arguing that the pandemic has evolved and it’s time for a different approach
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DNA is providing new clues to why COVID-19 hits people differently
Age, general health and vaccinations can affect how sick people get with COVID-19. So can genes. Here are new hints of what’s going on in our DNA.
www.sciencenews.org
Lakers News: Anthony Davis Questionable Against Kings With Non-COVID Illness
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Anthony Davis is questionable against the Sacramento Kings due to a non-COVID illness.
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Multiple COVID-19 infections linked to organ failure
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – According to a new study published in Nature Medicine, patients infected with the coronavirus two or three times have a greater risk of organ damage compared to patients who were only infected once. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis looked...
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Study evaluates transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation as treatment for long COVID-chronic fatigue
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers evaluated non-invasive transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation [tVNS] as a treatment for long COVID-related chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
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