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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Friday he would prefer to cut the duration of programs in his big social services and climate change package rather than eliminate some entirely, as Democrats struggle to win support from moderates by trimming what had been a $3.5 trillion proposal.
Trump's not going away — and neither is investigator Schiff
Far from the White House, Donald Trump continues to circle the Republican Party. And still circling Trump is Rep. Adam Schiff.
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Sanders, Manchin escalate fight over $3.5T spending bill
Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) are ramping up their war of words as Democrats struggle to get past weeks of increasingly public infighting over their sweeping social spendin…
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Jan. 6 panel moving swiftly as it sets Bannon contempt vote
A congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection has set a vote to recommend criminal contempt charges against former White House aide Steve Bannon after he defied the panel’s subpoena.
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Democratic Senate candidates display fundraising might in third quarter | CNN Politics
Ahead of high-stakes midterm elections, some of the most vulnerable Democratic incuments are raising enormous sums.
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DOJ pledges independence after Biden calls for prosecutions of those who defy Jan. 6 committee subpoenas
The committee will meet to consider contempt proceedings against Steve Bannon.
'Reminiscent of Jan. 6': Violent protesters arrested after storming Interior Department, injuring officers
Dozens of activists protesting fossil fuel projects were arrested Thursday in Washington, D.C., after they staged a sit-in at the Interior Department, a move that led to "multiple injuries" and at least one law enforcement officer being transported to a hospital.
Protesters arrested after sit-in at Interior Department
Dozens of protesters were arrested after they waged a sit-in at the Interior Department on Thursday to protest fossil fuel projects. People vs. Fossil Fuels, which organized a five-day protest even…
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Watchdog: Psaki violated ethics law by promoting McAuliffe
A government watchdog group says it has filed an ethics complaint against White House press secretary Jen Psaki for a comment she made earlier this week about Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe.
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Suicide attack on Shiite mosque in Afghanistan kills 47
Suicide bombers have struck a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan that was packed with worshippers attending Friday prayers
Trump criticizes Justice for restoring McCabe’s benefits
Former President Trump criticized the Justice Department on Friday for restoring former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe’s retirement benefits.McCabe was fired by former Attorney General Jeff Sess…
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Sanders blames media for Americans not knowing details of Biden spending plan
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) blamed the media, in part, for Americans not knowing what is in a sweeping social spending plan being negotiated by the White House and Congr…
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Texas Senate passes bill limiting public school student athletes to teams that match their birth gender
The controversial bill will head to Governor Greg Abbott's desk if the state house approves an amendment to the legislation's terminology.
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Manchin fires back after Sanders pens op-ed in West Virginia paper
Sen. Bernie Sanders’ move to land an op-ed in Manchin’s backyard seems to have crossed the line for the West Virginia senator.
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Sir David Amess killing was terrorism, police say
The fatal stabbing of Tory MP Sir David Amess has a potential link to Islamist extremism, say detectives.
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Biden sells Build Back Better agenda: 'It's time for us to invest in ourselves'
President Biden spoke about his Build Back Better Agenda and the importance of child care during a visit to a school in Connecticut. The president felt optimistic a deal would be reached but admitted it would be less than the original $3.5 trillion investment.
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Biden's Supreme Court commission is leaving everyone unhappy | CNN Politics
As the Biden administration’s commission on the Supreme Court continues to meet, roll out pages of draft documents and engage in deep philosophical conversations about the past and future of the court, one thing is clear: No one is satisfied.
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Manchin dismissively calls Sanders a ‘self-declared independent socialist’
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., responded Friday to criticism from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., derisively declaring that he wasn't going to take marching orders from a socialist.
Biden: Bill Clinton is doing 'fine' and will leave hospital 'shortly'
The president also said it's been a while since he's last seen Clinton, and that he plans to get together and "have some lunch" with him at some point in the future.
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'Lawless city?' Worry after Portland police don't stop chaos
A crowd of 100 people wreaked havoc in downtown Portland, Oregon, this week, smashing storefront windows, lighting dumpsters on fire and causing at least $500,000 in damage.
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Illinois Democrats propose new ‘maximized’ congressional map
Illinois Democrats on Friday proposed new district lines that would likely give their party a more significant majority of the state’s congressional delegation than at any time in modern history in…
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Buttigieg hits back after parental leave criticism: ‘Really strange’
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg responded to criticism from conservatives he received for taking parental leave after adopting two newborns.Buttigieg has received some criticism for staying…
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US Capitol Police officer charged with obstruction related to Jan. 6 attack
A U.S. Capitol Police officer has charged with obstruction of justice related to the Jan. 6 attack, authorities said Friday.
QAnon promoter Ron Watkins is running for Congress in Arizona
It has long been suspected that Watkins is the mysterious "Q" figure behind the conspiracy theory and movement.
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Netflix can’t shake Chappelle controversy
Netflix can’t seem to close the door on “The Closer,” with the streaming giant only further inflaming controversy with its defense of Dave Chappelle’s mocking of the transge…
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Lawyer: 'Preposterous' to blame Afghan man in US war deaths
The lawyer for an Afghan commander awaiting trial in Manhattan federal court says it's preposterous to charge his client in the killing of three American soldiers
Pete Buttigieg snipes back after Tucker Carlson mocks him over paternity leave
Pete Buttigieg defended his absence from duties as transportation secretary while on paternity leave as supply chain issues worsened.
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Democrats' cornerstone climate policy will likely be cut from sweeping economic package | CNN Politics
The Clean Electricity Performance Program, the cornerstone climate policy in Democrats’ massive social safety net package, will likely be dropped from the final budget deal after pushback from Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, three congressional sources told CNN.
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Biden praises Chris Dodd, allegedly party to sexual assault of waitress, as person who’d treat waitstaff well
President Biden lauded the character of former Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., on Friday by likening him to someone who treats wait staff well, despite allegations that Dodd sexually assaulted a waitress in 1985.
Fact check: Viral image does not show gas prices the day Biden took office
A regular gallon of gas wasn't below $2 the day Biden took office, and presidents have little influence over fuel costs, contrary to one viral post.
U.S. Navy denies Russian claim it chased off American destroyer
The claim follows another incident in June in which Russia said it fired warning shots at a British ship in the Black Sea, which the U.K. denied.
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Biden says DOJ should prosecute those who defy January 6 committee subpoenas | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Friday said those who refuse subpoenas from the House select committee investigating the January 6 riot at the US Capitol should be prosecuted by the Justice Department.
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Lawsuit over Kenosha shootings: Police enabled armed militia
A man who was shot in the arm by Kyle Rittenhouse during a protest against police brutality in Wisconsin has filed a federal lawsuit alleging police did nothing to prevent the violence
Lazy crane operators making $250,000 a year exacerbating port crisis, truckers say
LONG BEACH, California — Crane operators who belong to a powerful union and earn up to $250,000 a year transferring containers from ships to trucks are worsening the supply chain crisis that threatens Christmas by goofing off on the job, frustrated truckers told the Washington Examiner.
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Sinema rakes in Pharma and finance cash amid reconciliation negotiations
The senator raised more than $1.1 million in the third quarter. About 90 percent of it came from outside her home state.
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US, allies step up pressure on Iran to return to nuke talks
The United States and its closest partners are stepping up pressure on Iran to return to stalled nuclear negotiations, warning that it will face greater international isolation, new economic penalties and possibly military action if does not.
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Sir David Amess: Fun, friendly and always outspoken
The Tory MP was a backbencher of the old school who fought for the causes he cared about.
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'There's no trust': Pro-immigrant groups blasted Biden officials on a call Friday morning | CNN Politics
Pro-immigrant groups and service providers blasted Biden administration officials Friday morning on a call on the heels of news that the Department of Homeland Security is preparing to revive a Trump-era border policy next month, according to sources familiar with the call.
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Thousands of frustrated Puerto Ricans protest against ongoing power outages
Thousands of frustrated Puerto Ricans took to the streets Friday to protest ongoing power outages occurring across the island.
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Three Michigan women face voter fraud charges tied to 2020 election
Three women face voter fraud charges connected to the 2020 election in Michigan.
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Nevada Senate hopeful Laxalt testifies at campaign finance trial
His appearance came on the third day of testimony at the trial of Lev Parnas.
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Marine to forfeit $5,000, receive reprimand for criticizing chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller’s videos publicly questioned the US military's leadership in Afghanistan, drawing wide attention. Get live updates here:
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Bill Clinton to remain in hospital overnight for treatment of infection
Mr. Clinton was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday evening to receive treatment for a non-COVID-related infection.
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How a Texas ban on most abortions unfolded, and what's next
Texas has banned most abortions since early September under a new law that has created the biggest curb to abortion in the U.S. in nearly 50 years
Fund childcare to allow more moms to join workforce, Biden says
U.S. President Joe Biden touted a crucial part of his economic plan, funding for childcare that will free parents, mostly women, to work for pay, in a speech at a Connecticut childcare center Friday. "How can we compete in the world if millions of American parents, especially moms, can’t be...
What’s causing America’s massive supply-chain disruptions?
U.S. supply chain disruptions are causing jitters. How bad could it get? ABC News asked economic experts.
Major climate program likely to be nixed from spending package: reports
A major program in the Democrats’ push to fight climate change is likely to be removed from their spending plan amid opposition from Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), according to multiple reports. …
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Trump-backed challengers to Republican lawmakers lag in fundraising
Four candidates backed by Donald Trump to challenge Republican lawmakers who voted to impeach him or boot him from office are falling behind in raising money for their campaigns, according to disclosures filed on Friday.
Assistant House Sergeant at Arms arrested in child pornography investigation
Stefan Bieret, 41, was charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography, all felonies.
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McCabe: ‘I feel better, but I don’t feel free’ from Trump
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said that “I feel better, but I don’t feel free” from former President Donald Trump’s anger after the Justice Department reversed McCabe's firing for lack of candor, reinstating his pension.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump Touts Putin Relationship, Rails About Wind Energy's 'Carbon Emissions' In Speech
Trump was up to his old rhetorical tricks in a speech to the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
White House spells out potential steps to curb climate change's economic impact
A new, 40-page report spells out moves that could alter the mortgage process, stock market disclosures, retirement plans, federal procurement and government budgeting.
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The Virginia governor’s race has been tight. Enter: The battleground of Richmond.
Both Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin are going all-out to win the area around Virginia's capital, a key swing area.
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'My body is not their property': Texas woman's journey across state lines for an abortion
Texas college student Madi, 21, traveled hundreds of miles for the procedure.
Two conservatives resign from Biden’s Supreme Court commission
Two conservative members have resigned from the bipartisan panel President Biden assembled to study proposals for reforming the Supreme Court. The departures Friday came from University of Vir…
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Maxine Waters still hasn't explained bizarre Twitter hacking claim
California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters has yet to explain her bizarre claim that her Twitter account was hacked and erased.
John Legend is reforming local politics
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Texas House votes to keep transgender girls out of female sports
The Texas House of Representatives passed a bill that bans transgender women and girls from participating in female school sports after three previous attempts failed, all but assuring Republican Governor Greg Abbott will sign it into law.
Bill Clinton: The former President's career in politics
William Jefferson Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001 after serving as governor of Arkansas.
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Bipartisan bill would require attorney general to count the number of federal crimes
A bipartisan group of congressmen will introduce a bill to address the overfederalization of criminal law by counting the number of federal crimes, the Washington Examiner has learned.
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Ex-Michigan football star says he was abused by a team doctor. Now he’s demanding answers.
"I am staying until the job is done," Jon Vaughn vowed
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Sir Elton John scores first number one in 16 years
The rock star tops the UK singles chart with Cold Heart, with the help of collaborator Dua Lipa.
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Watchdog files Hatch Act complaint against Jen Psaki over comments on Virginia governor's race | CNN Politics
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington has filed a Hatch Act complaint against White House press secretary Jen Psaki, alleging that she appeared to have endorsed Terry McAuliffe during a White House press briefing on Thursday.
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Crime at the center of Atlanta mayor's race as voting begins
Atlanta mayoral candidates are talking about affordable housing, hoping to stave off a secession movement in a wealthy neighborhood and trading increasingly pointed jabs.
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Police in Louisiana say five juveniles overpowered two guards at a detention center and escaped Thursday night
Netflix fires employee as internal conflicts over latest Dave Chappelle special grow
The company alleges that the employee leaked confidential information outside the company. Netflix employees have planned a walkout over transphobic comments made in Chappelle's new special.
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Prosecutors: Capitol cop told Jan. 6 rioter to hide evidence
A U.S. Capitol Police officer has been indicted on obstruction of justice charges after prosecutors say he helped to hide evidence of a rioter's involvement in January’s insurrection.
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Psaki promises 'to choose my words more carefully' following Hatch Act violation complaint
White House press secretary Jen Psaki promised to “choose my words more carefully” following a Friday complaint from Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), which claimed she apparently violated the Hatch Act.
Italian captain given jail term for returning migrants to Libya
Giuseppe Sotgiu found guilty of violating laws that forbid forced return of people to countries where they are at risk.
Debate over Black author’s book in Texas highlights concerns over critical race theory claims
The critical race theory debate over Jerry Craft's book highlighted parents' fears that this was going to play out over and over again across the country.
www.nbcnews.comAccused U.S. Capitol rioter threatened his children, prosecutors say
A Texas man charged with participating in the deadly Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot by supporters of former President Donald Trump threatened his teenage son and daughter with violence if they reported him to police, according to federal investigators. Guy Reffitt, of Wylie, Texas, faces five federal...
Trump allies eye election law push should he be reelected
The president has made claims of fraud the centerpiece of his post-presidency. It would be a legislative feature of a second term too.
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Bill Clinton recovering from urological infection, aide says
Bill Clinton will remain hospitalized overnight as he recovers from a urological infection in a Southern California hospital.
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Climate activists resume weeklong protest at Capitol
Indigenous groups and other environmental activists marched to the Capitol Friday as they continued a weeklong protest demanding that Congress and the Biden administration stop new fossil fuel projects and act with greater urgency on climate change.
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EXPLAINER: Texas abortion law again on path to high court
The Biden administration is looking to the U.S. Supreme Court in an attempt to halt a restrictive Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.
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US vows to pay relatives of Afghans killed in drone strike
The U.S. Defense Department says it is committed to offering condolence payments to relatives of the 10 people who were killed in an errant U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August.
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Australian police seize record $140m heroin shipment
The 450-kg (990-pound) shipment was detected in a sea freight container of ceramic tiles sent from Malaysia.
Bus struck by stolen vehicle fleeing police crashes into Oakland home
Aerial footage from NBC Bay Area showed the public transit bus in a corner of a home in Oakland.
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DOJ will ask Supreme Court to halt Texas abortion law
The Biden administration says it will turn next to the U.S. Supreme Court in another attempt to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.
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Apple fires #AppleToo leader as part of leak probe. She says it's retaliation
Janneke Parrish says she was fired from Apple as part of an investigation tracing the source of leaks to the press. She co-led the #AppleToo movement, part of growing labor unrest in Silicon Valley.
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Czech PM Babis heading for opposition after losing election
Prime Minister Andrej Babis, a populist billionaire, says he will hand over to new coalition and will be in opposition.
Kenosha police 'deputized' militia ahead of deadly shooting, lawsuit claims
A man shot by U.S. teenager Kyle Rittenhouse during racial justice protests in Wisconsin last year has filed a lawsuit against local law enforcement he accuses of deputizing a "roving militia" of white nationalists.
Navy SEALs seeking religious exemptions to vaccine mandate facing intimidation and harassment, sources say
EXCLUSIVE: A growing number of U.S. Navy SEALs who are seeking a religious exemption to the Defense Department's COVID-19 vaccine mandate are being threatened and, in some cases, harassed into submission, Fox News has learned.
Ruling could block Alabama execution scheduled next week
An appellate court has ordered a federal judge to consider an Alabama’s inmate’s request to block his execution next week
Suspect charged with attempted murder in alleged hate crime shooting of Black man
A suspect has been charged with attempted murder with a hate crime enhancement for allegedly shooting a Black man seven times.
In trial over Arbery death, racial reckoning looms large
As three white men prepare to stand trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, many in the slain Black man’s Georgia hometown see the case as a reckoning for the local justice system.
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Jill Biden travels to Virginia, New Jersey to help Democrats
First lady Jill Biden has campaigned for Democrats in Virginia's and New Jersey’s governors' races. On Friday, Biden appeared at events with New Jersey Gov.
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There's power in sharing abortion stories, advocates say
Pro-abortion-rights advocates say sharing abortion stories is more important than ever as Supreme Court cases loom. For Black women, this isn’t always so easy.
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China’s Shenzhou-13 docks at space station for longest mission
Three taikonauts blasted off shortly after midnight from Jiuquan launch centre in northwestern China’s Gobi desert.
Air Force general is second woman to lead a top US command
Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost has became only the second woman to lead one of the Pentagon’s 11 so-called combatant commands that spearhead the military’s worldwide operations.
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High court rejects gas company's pipeline stay request
Chief Justice John Roberts has rejected a Supreme Court stay request from the St. Louis-based natural gas company Spire Inc. to allow it to keep operating a pipeline through Illinois and Missouri.
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'Sprinklegate' sinks a U.K. bakery's top sellers after topping is found to be illegal
"It is HIGHLY unlikely that we will find any legal sprinkles that we will use as a replacement," says Rich Myers, owner of the Get Baked bakery in Leeds. "I am extremely passionate about sprinkles."
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More than 90 snakes found under Northern California home
Al Wolf is used to clearing one or two snakes from under people’s homes
Biden Supreme Court commissioners slam 'partisan' framing of draft, allege it is biased against court-packing
President Biden's Supreme Court commission will discuss a variety of reform proposals at its Friday meeting, as it seeks to shape a report due later this year.
DOJ will ask Supreme Court to halt Texas abortion law
The Biden administration says it will turn next to the U.S. Supreme Court in another attempt to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.
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US to restore full pension of FBI official fired under Trump
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe has won back his full pension as part of a settlement of his lawsuit arising from his firing during the Trump administration more than three years ago.
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Authorities call fatal stabbing of UK lawmaker terrorist act
A long-serving member of Parliament was stabbed to death during a meeting with constituents at a church in England, in what police said was a terrorist incident.
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Biden signs debt limit hike, but December standoff looms
President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill raising the nation’s debt limit until early December, delaying the prospect of an unprecedented federal default that would cause economic disaster.
apnews.comSupreme Court commission talks positively of shorter terms
A commission tasked with studying potential changes to the Supreme Court is releasing a first look at its review.
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Big businesses are siding against Texas in mandate fight
The fight over vaccine mandates between the White House and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is putting businesses in the middle. But many are picking the White House’s preferred policy.American Airlines…
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US plans to reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy next month
The Biden administration says it plans to reinstate a Trump-era border policy next month to make asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court, complying with a judge’s order
Ron Watkins, the man widely rumored to have started the QAnon movement, said he is running for Congress
In a video posted on Telegram, Watkins said he'd "double down with God as my compass to take this fight to the swamp of Washington DC."
January 6 committee exposes a dark truth in going after Bannon | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection is sending an aggressive message to Donald Trump’s onetime political guru – and to the former President himself.
www.cnn.comTrump allies eye election law push should he be reelected
The president has made claims of fraud the centerpiece of his post-presidency. It would be a legislative feature of a second term too.
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Texas abortion law shutting down court avenue for teens
The latest restrictions in Texas that essentially ban abortion past the six-week pregnancy mark have made it nearly impossible for teenagers to get an abortion without parental consent.
apnews.comA top GOP committee sent a message accusing supporters who hadn't donated of being traitors: 'You abandoned Trump.'
The National Republican Congressional Committee sent a fundraising email to donors offering them a "final chance" to prove their loyalty.
Texas school leader tells teachers to ‘balance’ Holocaust books with opposing views
A top administrator in Southlake, Texas, last week advised teachers that if they have a book about the Holocaust, they should have a book from an “opposing” perspective, NBC News r…
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Andrew McCabe, FBI deputy director fired by Trump, cleared by Justice Department
McCabe always insisted he was targeted in a campaign to discredit the former special counsel's investigation into Russian meddling into the 2016 election.
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Stymied by GOP, Senate mounts new push on voting rights bill
Senate Democrats are set to try again to advance a sweeping elections and voting overhaul bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he'll set a test vote for next week.
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Biden's Supreme Court commission 'divided' on adding justices but warns of 'considerable' risk
President Biden's commission to study the Supreme Court is working as polls show slipping support for the high court, particularly on the left.
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'Really embarrassing': GOP erupts into swing state civil war
Republicans are in turmoil in a key battleground state.
www.politico.comJan. 6 panel moves against Bannon, sets contempt vote
A congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection has set a vote to recommend criminal contempt charges against former White House aide Steve Bannon after he defied the panel’s subpoena.
apnews.comTwo million poor people were left behind by the ACA. Democrats might finally fix it
The Affordable Care Act left 2 million poor people without any health coverage. Democrats might finally repair it in President Biden's "Build Back Better" plan.
Sir David Amess: Conservative MP stabbed to death
A 25-year-old man, said by a government source to be a British national, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Bill Clinton recovering from urological infection, aide says
Bill Clinton will remain hospitalized overnight as he recovers from a urological infection in a Southern California hospital.
apnews.comWill Trump play the role of spoiler for Republicans in Virginia governor's race?
Former President Donald Trump’s splash dive into the Virginia governor’s race on Wednesday has come at an unhelpful time for Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin.
Quarreling Dems must put aside differences, Schumer warns
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is warning that that Democrats “must put aside our differences” as the party struggles to coalesce around President Joe Biden’s now-scaled back package of social services and climate change strategies.
apnews.comBiden's Supreme Court commission 'divided' on adding justices but warns of 'considerable' risk
President Biden's commission to study the Supreme Court is working as polls show slipping support for the high court, particularly on the left.
The name missing from the Senate antitrust bill
Sen. Mike Lee of Utah is nowhere to be found on the list of senators sponsoring the bipartisan antitrust bill.
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After white students displayed Confederate flag at school, Black students suspended for planning protest
Black students were suspended from their high school for planning a protest after another group of students came to school waving a Confederate flag. Last week, a group of students at Coosa Hi…
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Stunts, cats and crime: Sliwa’s colorful run for NYC mayor
The Republican candidate has been a ubiquitous New York figure since he founded the Guardian Angels anti-crime group in 1979.
www.nbcnews.comGOP megadonor pours $1M into primary against Arkansas Senator Boozman
Richard Uihlein, a major giver to anti-establishment Republican causes, is funding a super PAC in Arkansas.
Biden SCOTUS reform panel also mulls ‘dysfunctional’ confirmation process
Changing the court’s structure is doubtful, but the 36-member commission has also delved into the perceived failings of the Senate process for nominees.
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Pompeo says world is 'very concerned' America is 'leaving the international stage' under Biden foreign policy
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said President Biden's foreign policy "fails to understand" the "harsh reality" of good versus evil.
Biden’s soft touch with Manchin, Sinema frustrates Democrats
A growing number of Senate Democrats are getting impatient with President Biden’s kid-glove approach to negotiating with Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.).Biden’s approach ha…
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White House pushing Congress to reach deal on spending bill soon
“The time for negotiations is not unending, and we are eager to move forward,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Thursday.
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Pramila Jayapal says of reconciliation and infrastructure bills that Democrats "will get it done" - "The Takeout"
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, the chair of the House Progressive Caucus joined Major Garrett to talk about the fate of two bills containing much of Biden's agenda.
www.cbsnews.comWhy Coinbase’s crypto manifesto won’t fly in Washington
A crackdown is rapidly approaching, and it’s clear many in the industry won’t take it lying down.
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Uber Freight chief says we’ve entered an era of supply chain ‘Armageddon’
“We can definitely make a dent with technology — and we are — but it requires more,” Lior Ron said.
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Video Texas abortion ban law closer to Supreme Court
A federal appeals court rejected the Biden administration's latest attempt to stop the restrictive law that bans most abortions.
Biden commission on Supreme Court reform is split on adding justices
The draft came as the Supreme Court is set to consider pivotal cases that center on politically polarizing issues, including abortion, guns and religion.
Obama to travel to Glasgow for UN climate summit | CNN Politics
Former President Barack Obama will travel to Glasgow next month for a UN climate summit and will meet with young activists and deliver remarks putting the threat of the climate crisis into broader context, an Obama spokeswoman tells CNN.
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First lady Jill Biden stumps in New Jersey, Virginia to help elect Democratic governors
First lady Jill Biden hit the campaign trail Friday, hoping to help deliver victories for Democrats in two gubernatorial elections.
Retail sales climb despite rising prices, supply issues
Americans continued to spend at a solid clip in September even while facing sticker shock in grocery aisles, car lots and restaurants as snarled global supply chains slow the flow of goods
Biden open to shortening length of programs in spending bill
President Joe Biden said Friday he would prefer to cut the duration of programs in his big social services and climate change package rather than eliminate some entirely, as Democrats struggle to win support from moderates by trimming what had been a $3.5 trillion proposal. Biden's comments...
Harris among top Democrats planning to campaign in Virginia ahead of election | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris has plans to campaign for Terry McAuliffe before the November election, a source familiar with the plan tells CNN, adding another top name to the growing list of Democrats coming to the commonwealth to help the gubernatorial nominee.
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ICE doesn't adequately track solitary confinement in detention facilities, watchdog finds | CNN Politics
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement does not adequately monitor and track its use of solitary confinement inside immigration detention facilities across the country, according to a watchdog review of the agency’s standards.
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New sexual assault lawsuit filed against Bill Cosby after his release from prison
“When Bill Cosby was released, it retraumatized me,” his accuser said.
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Meet D.C.’s ‘Lobbyist Hunter’
This episode of Playbook Deep Dive explores the revolving door between lobbying and the government — and meets the man taking D.C.’s most idealistic staffers and turning them into K Street top dogs.
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La Nina’s back and it’s not good for parts of dry West
La Nina’s natural cooling of parts of the Pacific is the flip side of a warmer El Nino pattern and sets in motion changes to the world’s weather for months and sometimes years.
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Robert Durst: US millionaire sentenced to life for murder
Robert Durst was convicted of killing his best friend in 2000 and is a suspect in two other deaths.
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DOJ to ask Supreme Court to block Texas abortion law
The Department of Justice will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to block the most restrictive abortion law in the country.
5th Circuit Court grants a stay, allows Texas abortion bill to go into effect
Texas can continue banning most abortions after a federal appeals court rejected the Biden administration’s latest attempt to stop a novel law that has become the nation’s biggest curb to abortion in nearly 50 years.
White House targeting economic risks from climate change
The Biden administration is taking steps to address the economic risks from climate change
Fishing industry worries Biden offshore wind effort will cost jobs
The Biden administration’s push to expand offshore wind development is pitting advocates for commercial fishing against the renewable energy industry. The former is concerned about potential d…
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Trapped in the woods: Belarus accused of using migrants as weapons
Belarus accused of using migrants as weapons.
President Joe Biden has a plan to protect Americans' retirements and savings from the 'urgent and systemic risk' of the climate crisis
Biden unveiled a report to fight the threat climate change poses to the economy, with one economist saying "inaction is not an option."
As 'Striketober' momentum builds, what's behind the recent spate of worker strikes?
"A lot of these workers have been on the front line of a global pandemic for the past 19 months and were touted as heroes, which has given them lots of leverage,” said one labor expert.
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Lebanon on edge after deadly protests
A day of mourning has been declared in the country, which is already in the midst of a devastating economic crisis that has plunged ¾ of the population into poverty.
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Details of Biden’s economic agenda struggling to reach voters: poll
President Biden’s signature economic agenda item is popular with a majority of voters, a new poll shows, but many of them are still unfamiliar with the details of the plan, underscoring the m…
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Women in China are waiting for meaningful #MeToo reforms
Chinese firms seen to fall short on addressing sexual misconduct face possible talent loss, say activists.
J&J places talc-based liabilities into bankruptcy
A subsidiary created by Johnson & Johnson to hold claims related to its talc-based products filed for bankruptcy on Thursday in an attempt to deal with tens of thousands lawsuits alleging the p…
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Southern California Dems distancing from Biden admin on supply chain crisis, oil spill disaster
California Democrats are distancing themselves from the Biden administration over recent supply chain and environmental crises in the greater Los Angeles area.
Goodbye campaign buttons, hello NFTs: Democrats turn to internet phenomenon to raise money | CNN Politics
A new group this week launched an NFT platform to raise money for progressive campaigns, causes and candidates, capitalizing on the recent cryptocurrency phenomenon.
www.cnn.comA group of anti-Trump Republicans is campaigning for vulnerable Democrats in the 2022 midterms to stop the GOP from winning
The Renew America Movement is urging moderate Republicans to support Democrats as part of a bid to defeat the pro-Trump GOP.
After beating up on oil and gas industry, Biden now seeks its help
After campaigning on reining in oil and gas companies and curbing climate change, President Joe Biden is scrambling to find ways to lower energy prices — and counting on help from the industry.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden Supreme Court commissioners slam 'partisan' framing of draft, allege it is biased against court-packing
President Biden's Supreme Court commission will discuss a variety of reform proposals at its Friday meeting, as it seeks to shape a report due later this year.
Biden discusses 'transparency' with Kenya president
President Joe Biden and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta discussed financial transparency as the East African leader visited the White House on Thursday.
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Retired diplomat Hill is Biden's choice for envoy to Serbia
President Joe Biden says he intends to nominate longtime diplomat Christopher Hill to be ambassador to Serbia.
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State Department says 129 American citizens have left Afghanistan since end of US evacuation mission
‘CHARTER FLIGHTS HAVE BEEN ROUTINE’: The State Department says since the U.S. military airlift ended Aug. 31, private charter flights have been able to safely evacuate 129 additional U.S. citizens and 115 lawful permanent U.S. residents from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
www.washingtonexaminer.com3 German parties aim to start formal coalition talks
Three German parties aim to open formal coalition talks after all made gains in last month's election, moving a step closer to a new government that would send outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right bloc into opposition. The center-left Social Democrats, the environmentalist Greens...
Laxalt paves path in 2022 Senate race with Biden backlash
Republican Adam Laxalt hopes to win the race for Nevada's U.S. Senate seat by drawing stark contrast between his positions and the direction he says Democrats and their allies in Big Tech, Hollywood and the media are taking the country.
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Crist says as Florida governor he would legalize marijuana, expunge criminal records
Rep. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) on Thursday said that he would expunge criminal records of those facing certain marijuana-related charges and legalize the drug if he is elected the gover…
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Russia says warship chased US destroyer away from its waters
Defence Ministry says Russian naval warship approached US destroyer USS Chafee to force it out of area.
Best shot at narrowing racial homeownership gap at risk, progressives say
Housing advocates are warning that a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help close the widening wealth gap between Black and white families is in danger of being cut from a massive spending packag…
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Family of alleged Loudoun County sexual assault victim suing school district
The family of a girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted in a school bathroom has filed a lawsuit against Loudoun County Public Schools claiming the district tried to cover up the incident.
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Images of severely emaciated Afghan children indicate deepening crisis
Surveys show that 95 percent of households in Afghanistan are not consuming enough food, with parents having to eat less and skip meals to feed children.
www.nbcnews.comTrump brought up an unsubstantiated claim in the Steele dossier to the National Republican Senatorial Committee: 'I'm not into golden showers'
The dossier contains an unsubstantiated claim that a "pee-tape" was used by Russia as blackmail against Donald Trump.
Lava flow from Spanish island volcano likened to a tsunami
A second 4.5-magnitude earthquake in two days has rattled the Spanish island of La Palma
Nikolas Cruz plans to plead guilty in Parkland school shooting
Nikolas Cruz wants to change to a guilty plea for the killing of 17 people in the Parkland, Florida, high school massacre.
CENTCOM disputes Air Force account of attempted hijacking at Kabul airport during Afghanistan evacuation | CNN Politics
US Central Command, which oversaw the US evacuation from Afghanistan, disputed an Air Force account of an attempted hijacking of a commercial flight from Kabul international airport during the final weeks of the evacuation from the country.
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Police officer attacked by woman carrying a baseball bat near US Capitol | CNN Politics
A US Capitol Police officer was attacked on Friday morning by a woman carrying a baseball bat along First Street SW in Washington, Capitol Police said in a statement.
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Buttigieg on paternity leave since mid-August amid supply chain crunch, infrastructure debate
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been on paternity leave since mid-August, but his time off comes amid the Biden administration's efforts to quell the supply chain crunch and the ongoing infrastructure debate on Capitol Hill to move forward with President Biden's agenda.
Japanese billionaire gets ready for December space mission
A forthcoming flight to space by a Japanese billionaire will let the public have a closer look at life on board the orbiting outpost
COVID and economy take center stage in New Jersey governor's race
Governor Phil Murphy and Jack Ciattarelli talked with CBS News about their stances on COVID and taxes.
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Progressives fume as Biden Supreme Court commission seems to reject court-packing
Progressives panned President Biden's Supreme Court commission over discussion materials it released Thursday, which they said did not advocate strongly enough for court-packing.
Artist sues newly freed Bill Cosby over 1990 hotel encounter
A prominent Bill Cosby accuser has filed suit Thursday against the actor over a 1990 hotel room encounter in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Man sentenced to life in jail for using a cobra and viper to kill his wife
"The diabolic plan of the accused to murder Uthra, his wife who was bedridden, makes (the case) fall into the category of rarest of rare," said the public prosecutor.
www.cbsnews.comTrump threatened that Republicans wouldn't vote in 2022 or 2024. One expert says 'this is mostly a power play.'
"He wants to remain at the center of GOP politics and prevent the party from moving on without him," University of Georgia professor Cas Mudde said.
Man sentenced to death for setting ex-wife on fire during livestream
The victim, a mother of two children, was a popular vlogger known for her upbeat posts on rural life.
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More than $15 billion in child tax credit payments distributed on Friday | CNN Politics
Millions of families should soon receive their fourth enhanced child tax credit payment, which the Internal Revenue Service distributed on Friday.
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Suicide attack on Shiite mosque in Afghanistan kills 47
Suicide bombers have struck a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan that was packed with worshippers attending Friday prayers.
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Gangster Disciples enforcer who shot child for interrupting rap video sentenced
A member of one of the most famous gangs in the United States was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Tuesday for his role as an enforcer, which included shooting a minor in the chest twice for interrupting the filming of a gang rap video. He's the last defendant in a case against the Gangster…
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Holiday travel may be more chaotic than ever this year, transportation experts say
Holiday travel may be more chaotic than ever this year as looming vaccination deadlines for airline and TSA employees threaten staffing.
Pollster says de Blasio not yet 'serious' enough to be included in NY gov poll
One of the nation’s most prominent public opinion pollsters says that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s gubernatorial hopes aren’t serious enough to include on their 2022 New York governor race shortlist.
Battle over California fire insurance policies intensifies
Massive wildfires are making it harder for some California homeowners to get property insurance, pitting the state's insurance commissioner against the industry in an escalating conflict that will likely stretch into 2022's statewide elections. Private insurance companies often won't sell...
Wreck of legendary military ship found in Atlantic, ending "decades-long mystery"
The U.S. Revenue Cutter Bear served in two World Wars, and at one point was captained by the first Black man to command a U.S. government vessel.
www.cbsnews.comLawmakers seek to rein in big tech with bills aimed at competition and liability
One bill would prevent platforms from giving preference to their own products, the other would remove Section 230 protections Two bills making their way through Congress take aim at tech giants such as Facebook. Photograph: Lionel Bonaventure/AFP/Getty Images US lawmakers announced two major new...
Fungal disease on the rise in West possibly tied to changing climate patterns: Experts
Over the last several years, cases of valley fever, a disease common to the arid West, have been steadily creeping up.
Texas school administrator says classrooms with books on Holocaust have to have books with "opposing" views on it
An administrator of the Carroll Independent School District in suburban Fort Worth says classrooms with books on the Holocaust have to have books with "opposing" views on it.
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Army soldier charged after participating in Jan. 6 riot before enlisting
An Army soldier has been arrested after his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, though he was able to enlist following the incident.
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France remembers Paris massacre amid tensions with Algeria
Pressure mounts on France to recognise the 1961 Paris massacre of Algerians as a ‘state crime’.
Entertainment employees may join thousands of Americans on strike as workers see chance to "flex their muscles"
All of the companies involved in these labor disputes say they are committed to reaching fair contracts for all parties.
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Queen 'irritated' by climate change inaction in COP26 build-up
The monarch appears to criticise people who "talk" but "don't do", ahead of the COP26 summit.
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#MeToo, 4 years in: ‘I’d like to think now, we are believed’
NEW YORK (AP) — To Charlotte Bennett, the new book that arrived at her Manhattan apartment this week — Anita Hill’s “Believing” — was more than just a look at gender violence.
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Young Afghan woman, separated from family in US, pleads for help getting out
An Afghan woman's family came to the US on her father's special immigrant visa, but having aged out of the program to qualify as a child, she's now pleading for help out.
Kamala Harris came in to solve issues in Central America. But the problem is now much bigger. | CNN Politics
When President Joe Biden tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to address the reasons people migrate to the US southern border, her focus was on addressing problems in Central America. But seven months later, it’s migrants arriving from even farther away in South America who are overwhelming the...
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Dozens killed in explosion at mosque in southern Afghanistan
It was not immediately clear what caused the explosion, which came a week after a local Islamic State affiliate bombed a mosque in the north of the country.
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William Shatner says Prince William "got the wrong idea" about space tourism
Shatner, who became the oldest person in space this week, responded to Prince William's remarks critical of the business owners competing in the space tourism race.
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'They will hang me': Afghan interpreters blocked by UK seek appeal
Former interpreters fear for their lives after the UK blocks their evacuation on security grounds.
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Attorney: Cruz to plead guilty to Parkland school massacre
The lawyers for accused Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz say he plans to plead guilty to the 2018 massacre at a Parkland high school.
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Cher sues heirs of Sonny Bono over song and record revenue
Cher has sued the widow of her former musical partner and ex-husband Sonny Bono over royalties for Sonny and Cher songs including “I Got You Babe.”
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US regulators weigh whether people can mix COVID booster shots
U.S. regulators are considering revising the rules for COVID vaccines to allow people to opt for a booster shot from a different maker.
Independent FDA panel votes to authorize booster shots for Johnson & Johnson vaccine
An independent Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Friday voted to move forward with Johnson & Johnson vaccine boosters.
The CDC emphasizes COVID vaccinations as a key to safe holiday gatherings
The CDC says that having every person in attendance vaccinated is important for protecting those who can't get a shot. And it recommends that those who aren't fully vaccinated delay travel.
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CDC releases official guidance for holiday celebrations
The CDC said vaccination is key to safely gathering during the holidays.
www.nbcnews.comCovid’s global middle-class squeeze
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Boeing workers stage protest near Seattle over U.S. vaccine mandate
Waving signs like "coercion is not consent," and "stop the mandate," some 200 Boeing Co employees and others staged a protest on Friday over the planemaker's COVID-19 vaccine requirement for U.S. workers.
U.S. will accept mixed doses of vaccines from international travelers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said late on Friday that it will accept mixed-dose coronavirus vaccines from international travelers, a boost to travelers from Canada and other places.
Coronavirus FAQ: I'm vaccinated. Is it OK to sing into a karaoke mic again?
During the pandemic, karaoke has been kayoed due to fears of viral spread. If you've got a song in your heart and a vaccine in your arm, is it safe to pick up a karaoke mic in public?
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All 3 COVID-19 vaccines still produce strong immune response 8 months later, new study finds
The new study calls into question when boosters are needed.
FDA panel endorses booster shot for J&J COVID-19 vaccine
A panel of U.S. health advisers has endorsed booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
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Protests greet debut of Italy's workplace COVID pass rule
Protests have erupted in Italy as a new anti-coronavirus regulation took effect requiring all workers to show a health pass to enter their place of employment.
apnews.comRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Defends Anti-Vax Kyrie Irving And People ‘Just Can’t’
“This is a whole new level of stupid,” one person wrote on Twitter responding to the Georgia Republican’s rant about the “fascist NBA” and Magic Johnson.
Businesses brace for Biden Covid vaccine mandate as Republicans threaten lawsuits
The sweeping national mandate, covering 80 million workers, will almost certainly face challenges in court from some businesses and Republican organizations.
Why a Wisconsin brewery is crowdfunding lawsuits over the axing of school mask mandates
A Wisconsin beer maker is crowdfunding the legal battle for parents who's children have contracted COVID-19 at schools.
Josh Mandel refuses to disclose vaccination status during Ohio Senate forum
At a Thursday forum for Ohio’s Republican U.S. Senate candidates, all but one told voters their COVID-19 vaccination status.
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British health officials say more than 40K may have gotten COVID-19 false negatives
Thousands of British citizens may have received false negatives and been incorrectly told they don’t have the coronavirus after receiving negative PCR tests but positive rapid lateral fl…
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Russia struggles to meet global orders for Sputnik V vaccine
Millions from Latin America to the Middle East are waiting for promised doses of the Russian-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine due to manufacturing problems and other issues.
apnews.comGOP Pol Waged Insane Battle to Treat Dying COVID Patient With Ivermectin
Municipality of Anchorage/The Daily BeastA Republican lawmaker in Alaska reportedly harassed hospital officials to administer the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin to a COVID-19 patient—and even claimed to have power to make medical decisions for the patient— before the man died on...
Trust exercise: How West Virginia plummeted down the COVID-19 vaccination table
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia — It's a matter of trust — and as of now, the number of West Virginians willing to trust the science behind the COVID-19 vaccine is still pretty low.
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White House says fully vaccinated foreign visitors can start entering US on November 8 | CNN Politics
Foreign visitors who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to travel to the United States starting on November 8, the White House said Friday.
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What’s the latest advice on the type of mask I should wear?
Health experts say it's important to find a mask that's comfortable so you'll actually wear it as the coronavirus continues to circulate.
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Unvaccinated people 11 times more likely to die in COVID-19 delta surge
The United States has been facing a COVID-19 surge as the more contagious delta variant continues to spread.
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