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Bannon gets 4 months behind bars for defying 1/6 subpoena
WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was sentenced Friday to serve four months behind bars after defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump, demanding historic testimony
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has formally issued its subpoena to Donald Trump.
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Biden touts student debt relief ahead of midterms, calls GOP criticism 'hypocritical'
"Just yesterday, State Court and the Supreme Court said no, we’re on Biden’s side," the president said in Delaware.
Ukrainian forces bombard river crossing; Kherson a fortress
Ukrainian forces are bombarding Russian positions in the occupied and illegally annexed southern Kherson region. The targets include resupply routes across a river.
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‘Much softer’: Is Russia eyeing a way out of the Ukraine war?
The war’s sharp turn raises questions about whether the US and Moscow should engage in negotiations to avoid escalation.
Biden: Some in GOP not running out of concern for well-being
President Joe Biden suggests that more moderate Republicans aren’t running for office in part because of worries about their well-being.
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Biden touts 'record' deficit reduction, slams GOP's' economic plans ahead of midterms
Biden predicted that Democrats will be boosted by recent economic news, though polls show Republicans have an edge on the issue.
Biden vows to use veto if Republicans win Congress and try to ban abortion
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday vowed to use his veto power to protect women's rights if Republicans win control of Congress in next month's midterm elections and pass laws to outlaw abortion nationwide.
Ukraine poised for crucial blow to Putin in battle for Kherson
Ukraine appears poised to deliver another crucial blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war effort with a counteroffensive to take back Kherson, which was the first major Ukrainian city seized…
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Deficit figures set up competing visions from Biden and GOP
This fiscal year’s budget deficit shrunk in half from last year, but the red ink soared on a monthly basis in September.
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Court temporarily blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness
A U.S. appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked President Joe Biden's plan to cancel billions of dollars in student debt.
DOJ disputes Donald Trump's claim 9 records seized from Mar-a-Lago personal or privileged
The Justice Department disputes Donald Trump's claims that nine records seized at Mar-a-Lago were either personal or fell under executive privilege.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says GOP gains could be "somewhat muted" by far-right candidates on ballot
He questioned Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's decision to campaign with Arizona's Kari Lake, saying it "doesn't make a lot of sense."
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Marjorie Taylor Greene PAC violated finance rules, federal regulators say
A leadership PAC aligned with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) violated campaign finance rules, according to federal regulators. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) said in a letter …
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U.S. 2022 budget deficit halves to $1.375 trillion despite student loan costs
The U.S. government on Friday reported that its fiscal 2022 budget deficit plunged by half from a year earlier to $1.375 trillion, due to fading COVID-19 relief spending and record revenues fueled by a hot economy, but student loan forgiveness costs limited the reduction.
Buoyed by Latinos, DeSantis could become the first Republican candidate for governor to win Miami-Dade in 20 years
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis’ popularity among Latinos in Miami-Dade could result in the county electing its first Republican governor in decades.
Pelosi, Hoyer plead for House Dems to pony up cash to counter GOP fundraising juggernaut
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is urging House Democrats to donate more money to the party's campaign arm as polls show Republicans surging ahead of Election Day.
Factbox: Is the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine about to be blown?
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of planning to the Kakhovka hydro-electric dam on the Dnipro River, a step that would unleash a devastating flood across a large area of southern Ukraine.
Xi set to reveal China’s new senior leadership as Congress ends
Chinese president expected to be supported by the most loyal as he heads into an unprecedented third term.
Jill Biden says she knows Hunter Biden "is innocent"
The Biden son is under federal investigation, CBS News has previously reported.
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Boris Johnson, ousted by scandal, eyes comeback as UK leader
Several British lawmakers are jockeying to become the country’s next leader following the implosion of Liz Truss’ historically short-lived government.
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Kinzinger on Trump Jan. 6 subpoena: ‘You’ve been served’
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), a member of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, reacted to the news that the committee formally issued a subpoena&nb…
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False election claims overwhelm local efforts to push back
Republican commissioners in one rural New Mexico county have tried everything they can think of to persuade voters that their elections are secure.
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American B-1B bombers land in Guam to 'deter adversaries' and reassure allies
U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers landed in Guam this week in the long-range aircraft's second deployment to the island this year amid regional tension over Taiwan and the looming prospect of a new North Korean nuclear test.
Steve Bannon sentencing: Jail term shows January 6 risks for Trump
This sentence for contempt of Congress comes as Donald Trump faces a subpoena from the same committee.
www.bbc.comBiden’s climate change measures could take a hit if Republicans regain control of Congress
With a razor-thin majority in Congress, Democrats and President Biden were able to pass the most significant legislation to address climate change in U.S. history, but if Republicans gain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, those gains could be partially reversed.
Clyburn won’t say whether Biden should run again until after midterms
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — House Majority Whip James Clyburn (S.C.), the third-ranking member of the House Democratic leadership, says he’s not commenting on whether President Biden should run for reelectio…
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Virginians receive notices sending them to incorrect polling locations, state Department of Elections says
Localities in northern and southwest Virginia received notices directing voters to incorrect polling locations, according to the state's Department of Elections.
Case against Florida defendant arrested under DeSantis election fraud program dismissed
One of 20 people arrested under an election fraud program launched by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has had his case dismissed by a Miami judge.
www.cbsnews.comFact check: No, Barack Obama has not promised to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 election
Obama has remained supportive of President Biden, recently praising his student debt relief plan and his role in passing the Inflation Reduction Act.
Trump: ‘Very disloyal’ if Pence, other Cabinet members run in 2024
Former President Trump said he would find it “very disloyal” if former Vice President Mike Pence or other members of his former Cabinet sought the GOP presidential nomination in 2024, s…
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Here are the House races to watch in Tuesday's midterm election
Keep up with these critical midterm election races in the House of Representatives as Democrats fight to keep their majority in the House.
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West and Russia clash over probe of drones in Ukraine
The U.S. and key Western allies are accusing Russia of using Iranian drones to attack civilians and power plants in Ukraine in violation of a 2015 U.N.
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Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem
Social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter say they're taking steps to prevent the spread of misinformation about voting and elections ahead of next month's midterms.
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Race to be next UK PM begins as momentum grows behind Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has been gaining momentum in his audacious bid to return as British prime minister, with his colleagues deeply divided over the potential comeback and some warning he would plunge the country into fresh chaos.
Caruso’s huge ad campaign seems to be paying off in LA mayor’s race
The billionaire has erased a double-digit deficit with Rep. Karen Bass in the final weeks of the most expensive mayor’s contest in city history.
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Why did Central America shift UN votes on Russia-Ukraine war?
Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador’s vote changes this year reflect relations with world superpowers, analysts say.
Trump issued Jan. 6 subpoena, 'orchestrated' effort to overturn 2020 election
The Jan. 6 committee voted unanimously to subpoena the former president in its last hearing.
Biden's 'unusual' midterm strategy favors low-key approach over high-profile rallies
The president has been spending, and intends to spend, the precious few days remaining before the congressional midterms quietly. Sort of.
Fact check: House Speaker Pelosi doesn't have authority on her own to remove president from office
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi does not have the power to remove President Joe Biden – or any president – from office on her own.
Sandy Hook families seek steep punitive damages after $1 billion Alex Jones verdict
Families of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting on Friday asked a Connecticut judge to order Alex Jones to pay hefty punitive damages on top of nearly $1 billion a jury said the conspiracy theorist owes them for falsely claiming the massacre was a hoax.
Pennsylvania high court taps special master for alleged voting machine breach
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court appointed a special master on Friday to review allegations that officials in a rural county violated a court order by allowing a forensics company to examine their voting equipment in July, marking the county's second security breach of the machines.
Hurricane Ian damage leads to spontaneous combustion of EVs in Florida
Saltwater damage from Hurricane Ian has left South Florida with a new danger: electric vehicles (EVs) that spontaneously combust. At least nine EVs have caught fire “without warning,” Sta…
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Pennsylvania Senate race: Biden tells voters to back Fetterman not GOP's Dr. Oz because the 'world is looking'
President Biden spent Thursday in Pennsylvania, where he told voters across the state to support Democrat John Fetterman over Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Graham asks Supreme Court to intervene after election ruling
Sen. Lindsey Graham has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a lower court ordered him to testify before a special grand jury in Georgia investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state.
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Crypto PACs backed by Sam Bankman-Fried, Scaramucci plan last-minute ad blitz for midterm elections
Political action committees funded by cryptocurrency executives such as Sam Bankman-Fried are launching a last-minute ad blitz in the 2022 midterm elections.
U.S. lawmakers criticize Biden administration Puerto Rico fuel waiver
A bipartisan group of House of Representatives lawmakers criticized the Biden administration decision on Friday to waive U.S. shipping rules in September for the delivery of fuel to Puerto Rico.
JD Vance's firm invested in food company now facing lawsuits
A high-tech sustainable food company in Appalachia that was promoted by JD Vance and financed with help from his venture capital firm is facing five lawsuits alleging it misled investors.
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Ethiopians in US shielded from deportation as war rages at home
Rights group welcomes TPS designation as offering ‘potentially lifesaving reprieve’ to tens of thousands of Ethiopians.
Former President Barack Obama stumps for Fetterman in campaign ad: 'Fate of our democracy' on the line
Former President Barack Obama appeared in a new, making a case for Pennsylvania voters to elect Lt. Gov. John Fetterman to the U.S. Senate.
Who is Giorgia Meloni? The rise to power of Italy's new far-right PM
Politically active since she was a teenager, she has come to power partly by fortune.
www.bbc.comRepublican Rep. Yvette Herrell faces off against Democrat Gabriel Vasquez in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District election
Rep. Yvette Herrell, the first Native American Republican woman elected to the US House, is vying for her second term against Gabriel Vasquez.
U.S. judge: Passengers in fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes are 'crime victims'
A U.S. judge in Texas ruled on Friday that people killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes are legally considered "crime victims," a designation that will determine what remedies should be imposed.
Canada bans new handgun sales in latest gun control action
Regulations prohibiting the sale, purchase or transfer of handguns within Canada took effect on Friday, as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the measure builds on earlier efforts banning handgun imports.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey suing Biden admin over demand to remove shipping containers filling gaps at border
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is suing the Biden administration over a demand the state remove large shipping containers along the southern border.
Justice Kagan: 'Time will tell' if court finds common ground
Justice Elena Kagan says “time will tell” whether the Supreme Court can get back to “finding common ground” after a term in which the court’s six conservatives and three liberals split over major issues including abortion and gun rights.
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President Biden says 22 million people have signed up for student loan forgiveness
President Joe Biden said Friday that 22 million people have registered for his administration's federal student loan relief program.
Herschel Walker: Will abortion sink Georgia's Trump-backed Republican?
Herschel Walker is hoping voters in Georgia will look beyond his previous troubles.
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Graham asks Supreme Court to intervene in Fulton County subpoena fight
The senator’s filing came a day after a federal appeals court turned down his bid to avoid testifying about his actions after the 2020 election.
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Bipartisan lawmakers meet with Zelenskyy in Ukraine
A cadre of bipartisan lawmakers met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid reports that Iran has begun training Russian soldiers on how to operate armed drones.
Nearly six million ballots have been cast in pre-election voting | CNN Politics
More than 5.8 million ballots have been cast across 39 states in the 2022 midterm elections, according to data from election officials, Edison Research and Catalist.
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The single-family housing shortage is worst in these cities
Story at a glance A recent data set tracking single-family housing availability through basic supply and demand shows the U.S. cities and metropolitan areas where this aspect of the housing shortag…
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Sen. Lindsey Graham asks Supreme Court to intervene about testimony in Georgia election investigation
Graham is seeking to halt his possible testimony while he continues to appeal the requirement to appear before the Fulton County special grand jury.
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Turkey accuses US of ‘bullying’ Saudi Arabia over OPEC+ oil cuts
Turkey’s foreign minister slams US for ‘bullying’ Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ announced oil production cuts.
As recession fears weigh on midterms, Biden warns Republicans will 'crash the economy' if they win control
President Joe Biden's warning comes as stubborn inflation and the economy top voters' concerns, helping Republicans in the November midterm elections.
Biden 'social cost of carbon' climate risk measure upheld by U.S. appeals court
A U.S. appeals court on Friday upheld the "social cost of carbon" calculation used by President Joe Biden's administration, which sharply boosts the price tag policy makers will put on the environmental impact of greenhouse gas emissions from that used by former President Donald Trump.
Trump confidant Thomas Barrack to take stand in his own defense
The judge in the billionaire's unregistered foreign agent case indicated the decision was a surprise "at midnight."
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This powerful photo shows what’s happening now at the border | CNN
It’s a striking image that reveals one family’s struggle and a major change at the US-Mexico border. A Venezuelan father’s eyes well up with tears, and his 4-year-old son tries to wipe them away. Here’s a look at the bigger picture.
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Biden predicts Democrats' odds will improve as the midterm elections approach, citing economic improvements
Biden predicted that voters will swing back to favor Democrats again in the few remaining weeks before the midterm elections as concerns over the economy ease.
Steve Hobbs would be Washington's first Democratic secretary of state in 6 decades if elected
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, an appointee of Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, is vying for a full term. If he wins, he will break a six-decade losing streak for his party.
North Dakota farmer detained in Ukraine for nearly a year returns home
"It was nice to be able to celebrate my birthday on North Dakota soil," Kurt Groszhans said in a statement.
www.cbsnews.comUkraine scrambles to keep internet up amid blackouts
City officials and internet service providers are stockpiling batteries, looking for generators and going diesel to keep Ukrainians connected.
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EXCLUSIVE In letter, Sweden lists 'concrete actions' on Turkey's concerns over NATO bid
Sweden has taken "concrete action" to address Turkey's concerns over its NATO membership bid, including stepping up counter-terrorism efforts against Kurdish militants, Stockholm told Ankara in a letter dated Oct. 6 and seen by Reuters.
GOP wave threatens blue-state strongholds
Democrats are increasingly worried that Republicans will make gains in deep-blue strongholds such as New York and Oregon as the winds appear to shift in the GOP’s favor ahead of next month’s …
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As Trump Org trial looms, lawyers to look out for 'stealth jurors'
When jury selection begins next week in the criminal trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump's company, prosecutors and the defense will likely be on alert for "stealth" jurors seeking to hide political biases in the hopes of being named to the panel, legal experts told Reuters.
January 6 panel issues subpoena for Trump, demands testimony
US panel probing Capitol riot says subpoena for testimony, documents from former president ‘significant and historic’.
2022 FiveThirtyEight Election Forecast
Latest forecasts and polls for the 2022 midterm elections from ABC News’s FiveThirtyEight
Crist campaign manager arrested on domestic abuse-related charges prior to resignation
Both Austin John Durrer and the mother of his child filed charges, both are now looking to drop those charges.
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Failing US nursing homes to face tougher federal penalties
The Biden administration says the worst-of-the-worst nursing homes will now face tougher penalties if conditions don’t improve at their facilities.
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Student loan forgiveness was 'dangled in front of us:' How 700,000 borrowers were cut out of Biden's plan | CNN Politics
The eligibility change announced last month excluded federal student loans that are guaranteed by the government but held by private lenders. Many of these loans were made under the former Federal Family Education Loan program, known as FFEL, and Federal Perkins Loan program.
Election denier Kari Lake says she'd accept Arizona results if 'fair, honest and transparent'
'I will accept the results of this election if we have a fair, honest, and transparent election. Absolutely 100 percent,' said Lake, who's running for governor.
‘Russians should feel the burden and consequences of this war’
Al Jazeera speaks to analyst Natia Seskuria about the bloc’s dilemma.
Ukraine troops say Russian woes could preface pullback in south
To the Ukrainian soldiers entrenched north of the Russian-held city of Kherson, a recent drop-off in Russian shellfire and armour movements signals that their foes dug into a nearby tree line are suffering serious manpower, supply and hardware woes.
Supply chain woes, inflation could push cost of Thanksgiving turkeys to highest levels
Thanksgiving turkeys will likely skyrocket in price this year due to inflation, supply chain issues and outbreaks of the avian flu among flocks. Inflation and economic instability have caused turke…
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Minnesota GOP secretary of state wants to mandate proofreading for every county's ballots
Minnesota GOP secretary of state candidate Kim Crocket believes the secretary of state's office should proofread every county's ballot prior to mailing them out.
Mexican president hints at Venezuela-U.S. accord amid migration rise
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Friday urged the United States and Venezuela to restore relations, saying an agreement may be on the horizon as he pressed the United States to allow more Venezuelans to enter.
Yellen boosting Biden's agenda in Virginia as midterms near
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is promoting Biden administration policies as the key to advancing the nation’s “long-term economic well-being” in the lead-up to the midterm elections.
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White House hosts Dem operative whose group Fetterman camp slammed as grifters
The head of the Democratic Coalition was among more than two dozen progressive online personalities who went to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. on Friday.
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Newsmax ends relationship with Lara Logan after world leaders ‘blood of children’ comment
Newsmax has cut ties with former broadcast journalist turned conservative pundit Lara Logan for comments she made on the network suggesting there was a global conspiracy among world leaders to harm…
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accuses Russia of planning to destroy dam
Ukrainian president says Russian forces planted explosives inside the Nova Kahkhovka dam.
Obama readies for the campaign trail by hitting the airwaves across country | CNN Politics
A series of top Democratic campaigns across the country have released ads with the same surrogate this week: Former President Barack Obama.
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UK's Sunak first candidate to hit 100 threshold to make it onto ballot paper -Guardian editor
Rishi Sunak has become the first British Conservative Party leadership candidate to hit the 100 threshold with support from lawmakers to make it onto ballot paper, The Guardian's political editor tweeted on Friday.
'Their outrage is wrong': Biden boosts student loan debt forgiveness on heels of court wins
Nearly 22 million people have applied to have a portion of their student loan debt canceled in just one week, President Joe Biden said.
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IRS unveils record contribution levels for 401(k) plans to meet inflation
The IRS on Friday raised contribution limits for tax-advantaged retirement accounts to adjust for soaring inflation. In 2023, individuals will be able to contribute $22,500 to their 401(k), 403(b) …
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Guilty plea due in Michigan school shooting that killed 4
Authorities say a teenager accused of killing four fellow students and injuring more at a Michigan high school is expected to plead guilty to murder next week.
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Dem House candidate haunted by support of China-funded educational programs in American classrooms
Jay Chen, a Democrat seeking to represent California's 45th District, is facing renewed criticism over his support for China-funded educational programs in American schools.
It’s left vs. Federal Reserve on interest rates hikes
Progressive Democrats are ripping the Federal Reserve over deepening concerns the central bank could drive the U.S. into recession amid sky-high inflation not seen in four decades. Top liberal lawm…
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Control of US Senate could come down to tight Nevada race
Democratic U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto faces Republican challenger Adam Laxalt in a Nevada race the national GOP considers one of its best opportunities to turn a blue Senate seat red.
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The U.S. Army's 101st Airborne is practicing for war with Russia just miles from Ukraine's border
U.S. troops in Romania are extremely close to Putin's war, conducting exercises with NATO allies that "replicate exactly what's going on" over the border.
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Analysis: U.S. Republicans aim at Ukraine aid but unlikely to block it
U.S. Republicans will have the power to block aid to Ukraine if they win back control of Congress, but they are more likely to slow or pare back the flow of defense and economic assistance than stop it, analysts said.
Philadelphia DA Krasner claims Republican focus on city crime is 'racist messaging'
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Friday claimed that Republicans' preoccupation with crime ahead of the midterms was "racist messaging."
Mississippi city of Greenwood unveils Emmett Till memorial statue
After years of working to create a monument commemorating Emmett Till, the city of Greenwood, Mississippi, finally will unveil the tribute Friday.
Republicans launch rescue mission in Oklahoma governor race
The deep-red state has seen unusually close polling — and unusually high spending — in this year's gubernatorial election.
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Texas twins escape handcuffs after they were allegedly abused by mom: Police
A set of 16-year-old twins are in the hospital after they escaped handcuffs from their Texas home and were rescued by a nurse in another neighborhood.
EXPLAINER: What voting changes are on the midterm ballot?
Voters across the country are deciding ballot measures that could reshape the ways they cast ballots in coming elections.
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France joins other European countries in pulling out of treaty protecting energy investments
France will join other European countries such as Spain and the Netherlands in which protected investments in the energy sector, said President Emmanuel Macron on Friday.
Progressive Jamie McLeod-Skinn defeats Schrader in OR primary, jeopardizes party's chances of holding seat
Progressive Jamie McLeod-Skinner's May primary defeat of Democratic Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader has led to an unusually competitive race in the Democrat-favored district.
Trump subpoena: Former president ordered to testify to January 6 committee
If Mr Trump does not comply with the subpoena he could face criminal charges and imprisonment.
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POLITICO Playbook PM: Biden tries out a new economic message
And Steve Bannon gets four months in jail.
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Lawmakers seek to capitalize on Taylor Swift buzz
Lawmakers are riding a wave of Swiftie fandom, capitalizing on the buzz surrounding Taylor Swift’s new album, “Midnights.” A slew of House Democrats took to social media on Friday as Swift’s much-h…
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 153rd week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.
The tank that could fly into battle
In World War Two, the Soviet Union devised a tank that could fly into battle. What happened to this ingenious, if unorthodox, concept?
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U.S. providing $50 million in immediate Florida highway repair funds
The U.S. Transportation Department said Friday it will provide $50 million in emergency relief funds for use by Florida to offset costs of repair work for damage caused by Hurricane Ian.
Trump says 15 Mar-a-Lago records, including clemency requests, are his | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump is claiming that records, such as clemency requests, that were kept at Mar-a-Lago are his personal property and shouldn’t be handed back to the federal government, the Justice Department said in a court filing late Thursday.
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Tory leadership: Kemi Badenoch backs Rishi Sunak to be the next PM
Rising Tory star backs ex-chancellor as the wait continues for Sunak and Boris Johnson to show their hands.
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Indonesia says child deaths from acute kidney injury rise to 133
Indonesia's health minister said on Friday that the number of children who had died from acute kidney injury (AKI) rose to 133 from the previously reported 99.
DeSantis’ push to crack down on voter fraud faces an early loss
Ruling could impact 19 remaining cases involving those arrested as part of administration's voter fraud crackdown.
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First lady to host roundtable on breast and cervical cancer
The White House says first lady Jill Biden will host a roundtable Monday on breast and cervical cancer.
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Ohio Senate candidate JD Vance's firm financed company facing 5 lawsuits
AppHarvest, a Kentucky-based, high-tech indoor farming company promoted by U.S. Senate candidate JD Vance of Ohio, is facing five lawsuits claiming it misled regulators and investors.
On The Money — Why the IRS is letting you put more in your 401(k)
Inflation is forcing the IRS to change how much people can contribute for retirement. We’ll also look at a battle between Democrats and the Federal Reserve, and how many Americans have applied…
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Polling stations understaffed amid safety concerns ahead of midterm elections
"When people say things like elections are fraudulent and things of this nature, it's really a slapping indictment against America," said Philadelphia City Commissioner Omar Sabir.
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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Russia, US officials hold call
Defence ministers Sergei Shoigu and Lloyd Austin discussed ‘issues of international security’.
Ethan Crumbley expected to plead guilty for fatal shooting at Oxford High School, prosecutors say | CNN
Ethan Crumbley, the teenager accused of fatally shooting four students and injuring seven others at a Michigan high school last year, is expected to plead guilty to murder charges next week, prosecutors said Friday.
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Voters with literacy issues face challenges as midterm elections near
ABC News' Start Here speaks with ProPublica's Annie Waldman about concerns over voter intimidation and restrictions at the polls.
Jailed ex-politician indicted in killing of Vegas journalist
A former Las Vegas-area politician has been indicted on a murder charge carrying the possibility of the death penalty in the killing of a veteran investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of him and his managerial conduct
Moody's: UK's economic outlook now 'negative', ratings agency says
Political instability and high inflation means UK is less likely to pay back debts, says agency.
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6 killed in Wisconsin apartment fire; "criminal investigation" underway
The cause of the fire at a four-unit apartment complex has not been determined.
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U.S. budget deficit cut in half for biggest decrease ever amid Covid spending declines
The U.S. budget deficit was sliced in half for fiscal 2022, the biggest drop in history following two years of huge Covid-related spending.
Soaring tax revenue, spending plunge spark record drop in budget deficit
The budget gap shrank by half in fiscal 2022 as spending on pandemic programs expired and tax revenues surged.
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UK's Hunt to propose 'stealth' income tax rise to fill 40 bln pound fiscal hole-FT
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to propose a stealth rise in income tax after the next elections to fill a fiscal hole of 40 billion pounds ($45.21 billion), the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing two government sources briefed on his plan.
Who is Haitian gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier?
Rights groups accuse former police officer’s G9 gang alliance of committing atrocities, including killings and rape.
Florida gov candidate Charlie Crist's top staffer resigned citing a 'family matter.' He was actually arrested
Democratic Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist's campaign manager was arrested days prior to the campaign announcing that he would leave due to a "family matter."
Arizona sues US over containers along border with Mexico
The state of Arizona has sued the federal government to be able to keep more than 100 double-stacked shipping containers that Republican Gov. Doug Ducey had placed to fill gaps in the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border
Caffeine Jungle: Child labor, struggling farmers found on 'ethically' certified coffee farms in southern Mexico
Impact by Nightline investigates the use of child labor and other unethical practices conducted in "ethically" certified coffee farms in Mexico.
Biden rebukes 'mega MAGA trickle down' policies amid poor polling on economy
During a brief speech at the White House, President Biden criticized Republican opposition to his economic policies, particularly those critical of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Russian threats revive old nuclear fears in central Europe
The Ukraine war has triggered fears across Europe, and these are especially felt in countries like Poland and Romania.
Sotomayor speaks about the new dynamic of having 4 women on Supreme Court | CNN Politics
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Thursday said having four women on the Supreme Court – the first time the high court has had so many female justices – has had an impact on the “quality of the conversation.”
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Jan. 6 committee issues Trump subpoena seeking testimony on Capitol riot
Former President Donald Trump has been subpoenaed by the Jan. 6 committee for testimony on the Capitol riot, more than 15 months after the panel was established.
U.S., Russian defense chiefs speak by phone for first time since May
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed "international security problems, notably the situation in Ukraine."
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Oregon mayor to ban homeless camps on Portland streets
An Oregon mayor plans to ban camping on Portland streets in the next year and a half
James Corden breaks his silence about that restaurant ban | CNN
When it comes to all that drama surrounding being temporarily banned from a famous New York City restaurant, James Corden finds it all “so silly.”
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British minister Penny Mordaunt announces bid to be next UK PM
British minister Penny Mordaunt on Friday launched her bid to replace Liz Truss as prime minister, becoming the first Conservative lawmaker to formally announce they are running.
Imran Khan: Former Pakistan PM barred from holding public office
The former cricketer is disqualified following what he says is a politically motivated case.
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Maryland will review about 100 in-custody police death cases for possible signs of bias
The audit comes more than a year after the trial of Derek Chauvin for George Floyd's murder, when Dr. David R. Fowler testified in the former police officer's defense.
Economic woes, shifting ties complicate Pakistan’s flood recovery
Government seeking to generate much-needed funding but analysts say domestic and external challenges pose a risk.
Have You Seen ‘File 8’?: The Real-Life Spy Thriller Inside Patrick Leahy’s Memoir
As the country prepared for war, two mysterious joggers approached Sen. Patrick Leahy on his morning walk. 'Have you seen File 8?' they asked.
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Group Leo DiCaprio funneled grants through to fund climate lawsuits moved to largest US dark money network
The Collective Action Fund for Accountability, which Leonardo DiCaprio awarded grants, has funded climate lawsuits and is now located at the U.S.' biggest dark money network.
Texas trooper fired for inaction during Uvalde school massacre: Official
One of the first troopers to arrive at the scene of the Uvalde shooting is being fired by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Democrat-linked marketing firm offers $500 for online endorsement of Elissa Slotkin
A Democrat-linked progressive marketing firm is offering Michigan online content creators $500 to endorse vulnerable incumbent Rep. Elissa Slotkin as she runs for re-election.
Analysis: The 2022 election is what we thought it was | CNN Politics
A new analysis of the 2022 political landscape suggests that the winds are blowing behind the Republicans’ backs with just over two weeks left before the midterm elections.
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Malawi mass grave discovery a 'sorry state' - minister Jean Sendeza
The discovery of a grave of suspected trafficking victims is lamentable, a minister tells the BBC.
www.bbc.comWelcome to Los Angeles, where political careers go to die
The LA mayor's office has been a dead end for generations.
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El Paso, Texas, to stop bussing migrants after Biden uses Trump-era Title 42 to expel Venezuelans
El Paso, Texas, will no longer be bussing migrants into New York City due to President Biden's reactivation of Trump-era Title 42 policies deporting Venezuelans to Mexico.
Ukraine war: US and Russian defence ministers discuss Ukraine in rare talks
Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu for the second time since the war began.
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Macron urges France to unite against 'extreme evil' of 12-year-old's murder
France should unite in solidarity with the parents of a 12-year-old girl whose battered body was found last week in a outside her Paris home, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, calling her murder an act of "extreme evil".
Tim Ryan may help save Senate Dems’ majority. Even if he loses.
He's forcing Republican groups to spend more than $30 million countering him rather than on Democratic-held seats in places like Arizona and Colorado.
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Kanye West dropped by Balenciaga | CNN Business
Fashion powerhouse Balenciaga has officially cut ties with Kanye West following a series of anti-Semitic posts and other controversial comments from the rapper.
www.cnn.comA bad sign for Democrats in critical Nevada Senate race
Adam Laxalt has drawn even with Catherine Cortez Masto in a new poll shared exclusively with POLITICO.
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Pfizer will charge $110 to $130 for a dose of its COVID-19 vaccine once the U.S. government stops buying the shots.
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China deletes reports of 14-year-old girl's death in COVID quarantine facility in Ruzhou
Videos appearing to show the teen died in a quarantine center without medical attention were scrubbed from the internet as Communist leaders gathered in Beijing.
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Republican governors pledge to fight children's COVID vaccine mandate, Dems largely silent
CDC guidelines urging children to be vaccinated against the coronavirus to attend school are getting a polarized reaction from Republican and Democratic governors.
As leaders meet, Chinese hope for end to 'zero-COVID' limits
China is doubling down on its at times draconian “zero-COVID” policies, even as the population may have wished for a hint at the Communist Party's congress that the rules would be eased.
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Cases of BQ.1, BQ.1.1 COVID variants double in U.S. as Europe warns of rise
U.S. regulators estimated the variants nearly doubled from last week and Europe expects them to become dominant in a month.
US officials made lucrative stock trades while preparing for Covid-19, WSJ reports | CNN Business
Dozens of federal officials made lucrative stock and mutual fund trades in early 2020 as the government was preparing for the onslaught of Covid-19, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation.
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Flu season and Covid-19 could lead to potential "twindemic"
Experts say the best way to avoid infection during flu season and Covid-19 is to keep your vaccines up-to-date.
COVID death rate now higher in whites than in Blacks
The COVID death rate among Black Americans—which was the highest in the U.S. for many months during the pandemic, due to health disparities—is now lower than that of white Americans.
Why are pediatric hospitals filling to capacity?
Nationally, pediatric bed capacity is the highest level it has been in two years, according to HHS.
Youngkin says Va. will not follow CDC recommendation on COVID shots
A CDC committee recommends adding COVID shots to regular immunization schedules. But the state gets to decide what shots students need to attend school.
New Covid variants under the microscope
www.politico.comA new, stealthy coronavirus variant is spreading fast, spooking scientists and Wall Street analysts, but experts say there is cause for optimism
XBB, a new version of Omicron, is evading immunity in Asia. Experts say strategic masking will help as COVID infections rise this winter.
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COVID-19 experts say these next few months are pivotal
As the winter months are approaching, experts are worried that the combination of new variants and other viruses could cause another harsh wave of Covid-19.
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