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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia retaliated Monday for an attack on a critical bridge by unleashing its most widespread strikes against Ukraine in months, a lethal barrage that smashed civilian targets, knocked out power and water, shattered buildings and killed at least 14 people.

‘Enough is enough’: Dems rage at Saudis over oil cut, vow to block weapons sales
The message comes from Senate Foreign Relations Chair Bob Menendez, who has veto power over foreign arms sales.


GOP makes push to weaken Democrats' grip on Texas border
Texas Democrats are embarking on another October blitz in pursuit of flipping America’s big red state.


U.S. officials plan to push for price cap on Russian oil at this week's IMF meetings
The Treasury Department says G-7 countries will follow through with capping the price on Russian oil despite OPEC+ cutbacks on oil production.

'Horrific': Biden, more officials condemn Russia's sweeping strikes on Ukraine and reconfirm US aid
On Sunday, Russian missile hit Zaporizhzhia neighborhoods in Ukraine and on Monday a series of Russian missiles struck Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv and other cities, Ukraine said

Ohio Senate debate with Ryan, Vance descends into attacks
The first debate between Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan and Republican JD Vance descended quickly into attacks. The candidates for Ohio’s open U.S.


Mueller prosecutor says Trump gave DOJ ‘damning evidence’ at MAGA rally - Washington Examiner
During his rallies over the weekend to boost MAGA candidates in the 2022 midterm elections, former President Donald Trump made it easier for the Justice Department to bring a criminal case against him, a top prosecutor for special counsel Robert Mueller argued on Monday.Andrew Weissmann, a...


US faces increased pressure to help Ukraine with air defense
The pressure for the United States to send Ukraine more advanced air defense systems reached a new high Monday after Russia escalated its war on the country with a barrage of deadly missile strikes…


Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War
The U.N. General Assembly has started debating whether to demand that Russia reverse course on annexing four regions of Ukraine.

Russia says its missiles hit Ukrainian military targets, but videos of a burning crater in a Kyiv park paint a very different picture
"These attacks killed and injured civilians and destroyed targets with no military purpose," President Joe Biden said on Monday.

G-7 leaders to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine; Russian missile strikes draw angry condemnation
Multiple explosions hit the center of Ukraine's capital Kyiv Monday, with reports of dead and injured, according to the city's emergency services.

U.K. spy chief warns China’s use of technology threatens global security
The head of GCHQ, Britain's electronic spy agency, also says Russia’s forces are “exhausted” and facing a “desperate situation.”


California governor's wife among accusers at Weinstein trial
The wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, is among the accusers of Harvey Weinstein who will testify at his rape and sexual assault trial that began Monday.


Trump-backed Tshibaka projected to defeat 20-year incumbent Sen. Murkowski, election forecaster says
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski is now an underdog in her bid for reelection, trailing Trump-backed challenger Kelly C. Tshibaka, who has a 53% chance to win next month.

New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, angering farmers
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.


Here’s what DOD wants to know about race, diversity, extremism in the military: Read the survey
The Defense Department continues to probe service members for evidence of extremist behaviors, even after senators said the incident rate is extremely low.
Nevada secretary of state contender pledges to secure Trump victory in 2024
Republican Jim Marchant leads coalition of top state election-official candidates determined to return Trump to White House

‘We warned you’: Russian hawks gleeful over attacks on Ukraine
Pro-Kremlin hardliners hail Russia’s barrage of attacks across Ukraine and call for more.

Five takeaways from the Ohio Senate debate between JD Vance and Tim Ryan - Washington Examiner
Ohio Senate candidates J.D. Vance (R) and Rep. Tim Ryan (D) clashed on topics ranging from abortion to foreign policy during their first debate in Cleveland on Monday, with the two engaging in heated exchanges as they look to sway voters ahead of November’s election. Recent polls have indicated...

From fist bump to humiliation: OPEC+ production cut leads Biden to 'revisit' Saudi relations
The White House signaled on Tuesday that it is ready to re-evaluate relations with Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ cut oil production.

Russian troops pour into Belarus ‘by the trainload’ - Washington Examiner
Russian troops are pouring into Belarus “by the trainload.” The news comes alongside an announcement from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that Russian troops would return to the country, which neighbors both Russia and Ukraine, in large numbers, according to the Belarusian state news...


Putin says Ukraine mobilisation should be finished in two weeks
Russia's president promised an end to a divisive mobilization, part of a response to battlefield defeats, that has seen hundreds of thousands of men summoned to fight in Ukraine and huge numbers flee the country.


Five takeaways from the Ryan-Vance debate in Ohio
Ohio Senate candidates Rep. Tim Ryan (D) and J.D. Vance (R) squared off in a televised debate on Monday night that saw the two hit each other over their ties to everything from Washington and China…


Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene rises from GOP fringe to front
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene once was shunned as a political pariah for her extremist rhetoric.


Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Vindman on wave of attacks in Ukraine: Russia is a ‘one-trick pony’
Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman on Monday called Russia a “one-trick pony” and knocked Moscow’s recent strikes against civilian targets in Ukraine. “Russia really is a one-trick…


Lawsuit accuses DeSantis of withholding records over migrant flights
A group asserted in a lawsuit that the DeSantis administration is improperly withholding public records associated with the flights that brought nearly 50 migrants to Martha's Vineyard.


United Methodists are breaking up in a slow-motion schism
The United Methodist Church, long a mainstay of the American religious scene, is beginning to fracture.


Oregon gov candidate buries endorsement from Dem who repeatedly used N-word in book
Former Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek, a Democrat running for governor, appears to have quietly moved her endorsement from an embattled state senator to the second page of her website.
'Saved by Grace': Evangelicals Find a Way Forward With Herschel Walker
The time had come for the Christian supporters of Herschel Walker to make a way where there seemed to be no way. It was the morning after the Republican Senate candidate’s ex-girlfriend came forward to say he had paid for her to have an abortion, though he supports banning the procedure without...

Bridge too far: Why blast on key Crimea link bodes ill for Russia
Attack damages strategic supply and logistics route for Russian forces, but it was a huge boost to Ukrainian morale.

Tim Ryan 'all by his lonesome' as national Democrats ignore close Ohio Senate race
Republicans supporting J.D. Vance have poured more than $30 million into a state where polls show a dead heat. Democrats are focused elsewhere.


Four takeaways from Ohio's US Senate debate | CNN Politics
The debate between Democrat Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance in Ohio's closer-than-expected Senate contest began with a testy exchange on the economy and quickly devolved from there into a contentious -- and at times personal -- clash.

Zelenskyy will address an emergency G-7 meeting after deadly Russian missile strikes rock Ukrainian cities
The virtual emergency meeting was called after Russian missiles struck civilian infrastructure in a dozen Ukrainian cities.

A personal reckoning, and the truth comes out of the closet
As a journalist, his job is to report about the truth. But personally, for many years, he had been purposely hiding it to protect himself.


Trump lawyer Christina Bobb spoke with federal investigators, source says | CNN Politics
Christina Bobb – the Trump attorney who signed a letter earlier this year inaccurately attesting that all classified material had been returned following a “diligent search” of Mar-a-Lago – spoke with federal investigators in recent days, according to a person familiar with the matter.


Pelosi, Dem leadership say they stand with sexual assault survivors, but mum after Politico outs GOP candidate
Nancy Pelosi and Democratic House leadership wouldn't say if they believed it was appropriate for Politico to out GOP candidate Jennifer-Ruth Green as a survivor of sexual assault.

Bosnian Serb pro-Russian leader renews secession threat
Bosnian Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik renewed his secession threat on Monday, a week after the general election in the ethnically-divided country showed his party remained dominant among the Serbs.


Trans women must sign up for military draft - Washington Examiner
Transgender women, who were born male, are still required to sign up for the Selective Service in the event of a military draft. The policy, which has already been in effect for some time, gained new attention after the Selective Service System issued a reminder for men between the ages of 18...

US stocks fall as investors prepare for an earnings deluge amid worries about rates and recession
Chip stocks were among Monday's decliners after the Biden administration ramped up curbs on semiconductor sales to China.


28 dead as Julia drenches Central America with rainfall
Former hurricane Julia has dissipated, but is drenching Guatemala and El Salvador with rain after reemerging in the Pacific.


Inflation woes, concern for abortion access in Arizona and more: Swing state voters sound off
On abortion access, inflation and current and future leaders of the Republican Party, here's what swing state residents recently had to say

Belarus’s Lukashenko announces troop deployments with Russia amid escalations in Ukraine
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday announced a joint military task force with Russia will deploy to the western border of the country near Ukraine amid a series of escalations in t…


Republicans repeatedly criticized Biden’s infrastructure program. Then they asked for money. | CNN Politics
Last November, GOP Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota released a statement slamming the passage of the infrastructure bill, arguing it “lays the groundwork for passage of President Biden’s multi-trillion-dollar socialist wish list.”


NAACP denounces 'flat out racist' remarks by GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville at Trump rally
The Alabama Republican was criticized for suggesting over the weekend that descendants of Black slaves are criminals.


Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance tangle over authenticity and abortion in first Ohio Senate debate
The debate in Cleveland, televised across the state, was the first of two before Election Day. Polls indicate a tight race for the open seat to succeed Republican Rob Portman.


Ukraine war: Russian hawks celebrate deadly response to Crimea setback
Missiles launched at Ukraine were the first day at work for a newly appointed, hard-line Russian general.


U.S. banks cut donations to federal candidates, up Democrats' share ahead of mid-terms
U.S. banks are giving far less to federal candidates this election cycle and increasing the proportion they are handing to Democrats as they rethink their political giving, according to a Reuters analysis of data compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics (CRP) and more than half a dozen...


Indian minister says Ukraine war serves no one's interests
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Russia’s war on Ukraine “does not serve the interests of anybody,” but declined to say whether his government would support a United Nations General Assembly motion condemning Moscow’s annexation of Ukrainian t

At Herschel Walker campaign event, Ga. GOP candidate denies abortion report as supporters stick with him
GOP Senate candidate Walker sounded defiant at a campaign stop Thursday, calling a report that he'd paid for a former girlfriend's abortion 'a lie.'

GM and Ford shares fall after UBS downgrades on expectations for weakening demand
UBS expects the U.S. auto industry to be problematic following record profit amid low supplies and high demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

Nika Shakarami: Videos show Iran teenager protesting before death
Nika Shakarami's mother confirms she is the girl seen burning her headscarf on a Tehran street.


California restaurant defends Mike Lindell after visit - Washington Examiner
A Mexican restaurant in Northern California came to Mike Lindell's defense after a Facebook post commemorating his visit led to controversy. Tres Chiles Picosos posted an image of the MyPillow CEO alongside two staffers following his visit, with expressions of gratitude for his patronage...


Hong Kong leader says ‘no legal basis’ to seize Russian megayacht
John Lee says financial hub will only enforce UN sanctions after yacht linked to Russian tycoon anchors in city.

Germany to deliver air defence system to Ukraine within days -defence ministry
Germany will deliver the first of four IRIS-T SLM air defence systems to Ukraine within days, German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said on Monday.


Blake Masters to headline national security event, says Mark Kelly 'fooled' voters on border position
GOP Arizona Senate nominee Blake Masters and Sen. Lindsey Graham will headline a Polaris National Security event that will also be joined by former Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf.

Social Security boost will help millions of kids, too
It’s not just old people who will get what’s expected to be the largest cost-of-living adjustment in Social Security benefits in 40 years.


Democrats aren’t eager to talk about transgender athletes. The GOP can’t get enough.
Advocates for transgender athletes believe a sports-focused rule is important when legislators in Republican-controlled states are expected to pursue new restrictions when they reconvene next year.


Here’s what you need to know about this week’s Social Security COLA hike
Story at a glance Around a quarter of the U.S. population — the majority of whom are retirees — receives Social Security benefits. A large cost-of-living adjustment, based on September’s inflation …


Ilhan Omar equates women protesting Islamic law in Iran with abortion fight in US
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., compared the deadly protests in Iran to the pro-choice fight in the U.S. during a campaign event for Keith Ellison on Friday.

Online holiday spending expected to be weak after months of early discounting
Months of discounting leading into the holiday shopping season could take the punch out of Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year.

Ukraine condemns Russia as ‘terrorist state’ in UN meeting
Meeting to discuss annexations of four regions was overshadowed by Moscow’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities.

Top senator calls for freeze in relations with Saudi Arabia over OPEC+ decision - Washington Examiner
The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee called for the United States to freeze its relationship with Saudi Arabia after the kingdom backed OPEC+'s decision to reduce oil production by 2 million barrels of oil a day. The U.S. pressured the Saudis to increase oil production to...

U.S. Congress could be in for bruising debt-ceiling fight after midterms
If Republicans win control of the U.S. House of Representatives in November's midterm elections, they expect to use a powerful and potentially dangerous tool as leverage in their dealings with Democratic President Joe Biden: The federal debt ceiling. The U.S. Treasury is expected to reach its...

Pork industry takes fight over California law to U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Tuesday in an industry challenge to the constitutionality of a California animal welfare law in a case that could undermine the power of states to regulate a range of issues within their own borders.


Money flowing to some election deniers sets off scramble in secretary of state races | CNN Politics
A new analysis shows that Republican secretary of state candidates who have denied the 2020 election results have tapped into significant money for the 2022 election. In one key battleground state, Democratic outside groups are racing to respond.


Cyberattacks reported at US airports
A senior official briefed confirmed some of the nation's largest airports have been targeted for cyberattacks by an attacker within the Russian Federation.

Fear driving China's tech manipulation poses threat to all - UK spy chief
China is using its financial and scientific muscle to manipulate technologies in a manner that risks global security, Britain's top cyber spy will say on Tuesday.


Future heatwaves will lead to large ‘loss of life’, report warns
Publication by the UN, Red Cross says 38 heatwaves accounted for deaths of 70,000 people worldwide from 2010 to 2019.

Key Senate chair urges US to freeze cooperation with Saudis
The head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is calling for freezing all U.S. cooperation with Saudi Arabia, including arms sales. Sen.

Fairfax school dubs Columbus ‘ruthless’ villain in teaching materials: Report - Washington Examiner
A high school in Fairfax County, Virginia, reportedly painted the historical account of Christopher Columbus as "mythology" in classroom instruction while highlighting examples of racism against Native Americans, including sports mascots.The lecture materials from Langley High School in northern...


Ukraine war: US condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes on Ukraine
Joe Biden says attacks on cities including central Kyiv show the "brutality" of Putin's "illegal war".


Florida students protest Sasse appointment over LGBTQ issues
University of Florida students and faculty are protesting the possible naming of Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) as the institution’s next president. Protesters interrupted a question-and-answer session at…


Hutchinson cooperating with investigation of Trump effort to overturn election results | CNN Politics
An Atlanta-area prosecutor investigating Donald Trump and his allies’ efforts to overturn the 2020 election has secured cooperation from former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN.


U.S. should pump more oil to avert war-level energy crisis, says JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Monday that the U.S. should forge ahead in pumping more oil and gas to help alleviate the global energy crisis.

Disgraced former LA City Council president said cutting police funding 'step' toward ending racism
Los Angeles' disgraced former city council president Nury Martinez backed a proposal to defund the City of Angels' police department in the name of fighting racism.

Army to expand recruiting programs, investment to fill ranks
The Army plans to increase its investment in marketing and is expected to expand a new program for struggling recruits.


Texas secretary of state accuses Alex Jones of unleashing ‘hell’ on election workers - Washington Examiner
Texas Secretary of State John Scott accused Alex Jones, among other conspiracy theorists, of creating an environment that fosters a growing number of threats against election workers. The Republican shared his sentiment on the InfoWars host in an interview that was published on Monday. The...

Top Senate Republican super PAC spends in Colorado
The GOP has eyed the state as a possible pickup. Now, a McConnell-aligned group is investing in Colorado.

Me Too Movement silent following Politico's outing of GOP candidate who survived sexual assault
Me Too didn't respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment about Politico publishing details of Jennifer-Ruth Green's sexual assault without her permission.

Chinese technology poses major risk - GCHQ Chief
Sir Jeremy Fleming says the country's leadership is aiming to manipulate technology to gain influence.


Russia rains missiles down on Ukraine's capital and other cities in retaliation for Crimea bridge blast
The lethal barrage smashed into civilian areas, knocking out power and water.


Is the US economy in a recession and taking the world with it?
The US is facing rising recession fears even as economic indicators point to mixed signals.

Sweden won't share Nord Stream investigation findings with Russia - PM
Sweden won't share findings of the investigation into the explosions of the Nord Stream gas pipelines with Russian authorities or Gazprom , Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Monday.


Searches for ‘delete PayPal’ spike as shares plummet amid ‘misinformation’ controversy - Washington Examiner
Searches for "delete PayPal" skyrocketed as controversy reigned this weekend over a policy saying users would be fined $2,500 for promoting "misinformation," which the payment platform quickly retracted and claimed was posted in error. Searches for the phrase exploded by 1,392% over the past few...


Iran oil workers go on strike
Workers at an Iranian oil company went on strike Monday as ongoing anti-government demonstrations creep into important sectors of the country’s economy. The Wall Street Journal reported…


Inflation, early shopping to slow U.S. online holiday spending - report
U.S. online holiday sales are expected to rise this year at their slowest pace since at least 2015, according to a report, as shoppers feel the brunt of decades-high inflation and soaring interest rates.


Billionaire Caruso on spending binge to sway LA mayor's race
The race for Los Angeles mayor has taken a nasty turn, with both candidates sharpening attacks. Longtime U.S. Rep.

Chinese regulator gives greenlight to fund targeting Korean chipmakers
China's securities regulator has given the greenlight to the country's first mutual fund targeting top Chinese and South Korean chipmakers, an official at Huatai-PineBridge Fund Management Co said, amid an escalating Sino-U.S. tech war. The China Securities Regulatory Commission's approval...

Putin’s ‘harsh’ retaliatory strikes on Ukraine escalate tensions
VIENNA – Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered a barrage of rocket attacks against Kyiv and nine other Ukrainian cities, an action the Russian president himself characterized as a “harsh” response to an…


What are the chances of an exchange of ‘low-yield’ nuclear weapons with Russia? - Washington Examiner
We have arrived at the precise moment that Republicans warned about four years ago, back when the debate on Capitol Hill and in national security circles was over the wisdom of fielding a new lower-yield nuclear weapon that could be fired from a submarine. The United States had — and continues...


Democratic campaign arm vows to not 'politicize' Jennifer-Ruth Green's sexual assault after Politico outing
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) told Fox News Digital that someone's sexual assault should "never be used against them," after Politico outed Jennifer-Ruth Green as a survivor of sexual assault.

Police believe missing Georgia toddler is dead, boy's mom considered only suspect
Police brought search dogs to the home of a toddler who mysteriously vanished one week ago.

Putin says response to more Ukrainian attacks will be ‘severe’
Russia’s president threatens harsh response to further attacks after Moscow launched retaliatory attacks across Ukraine.

Iran toughens crackdown as some oil workers reported to join protests
Iranian security forces intensified a crackdown on anti-government protests in several Kurdish cities on Monday, as demonstrations elsewhere in Iran spread into the country's vital energy sector.


Vanderbilt to pause gender-affirming procedures for minors
Vanderbilt University Medical Center's decision to pause the procedures while it reviews its practices comes amid pressure from Tennessee Republicans.


New York asks appeals court to keep restrictive gun law in effect after lower court paused enforcement of parts of it | CNN Politics
The state of New York on Monday asked an appeals court to allow a restrictive gun law to remain in effect as it appeals a decision by a federal judge that temporarily blocked parts of the measure.


Authorities: 5 dead in shooting at South Carolina home
Authorities say five people have died in a shooting in northern South Carolina

Biden's Army secretary responds to ‘woke’ criticisms, says DEI programs 'important'
President Biden's Army secretary responded to critics who say the armed forces are too "woke," defending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs as "important."

Trump lawyer who signed letter on classified records speaks with authorities: Report - Washington Examiner
Trump lawyer Christina Bobb, a key player in the Mar-a-Lago document debacle, reportedly met with federal investigators in recent days. During her meeting with investigators, Bobb highlighted two other lawyers who were involved in the classified document rift, three sources told NBC News. Bobb...


US airport websites knocked offline by Russian-speaking hackers
Several U.S. airport websites were temporarily down on Monday morning following a cyberattack reportedly carried out by Russian-backed hacking group Killnet, according to news reports.&nb…


Search for victims done, Florida coast aims for Ian recovery
Southwest Florida is looking ahead toward the long slog of recovering from a rare direct hit by a major hurricane

What is a filibuster and how does it work?
Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina famously staged one for 24 hours and 18 minutes — still the record — against civil rights legislation in 1957.


Lukashenko says Belarus and Russia to deploy joint military group
Belarusian president says the two allies will deploy a military task force, without specifying the location.

Student loan handout: New lawsuit says Biden didn't follow administrative procedures
President Biden's student loan handout is facing another legal challenge, this time arguing that the administration didn't follow a key administrative law.

North Korea says missile launches were nuclear attack simulation on South
Pyongyang made its claim as intelligence suggests it is preparing to hold a nuclear weapons test.


Democrat running for Arizona gov is latest to support no limits on abortion
Arizona Democratic gubernatorial nominee Katie Hobbs Sunday declined to endorse any time limit on when abortions can happen during an interview with CBS.

Syria official: US drone attack kills IS member in northeast
A U.S.-led coalition drone strike in northeastern Syria has killed an Islamic State group member

Michael Fanone, officer brutally injured in Capitol riot, says Lindsey Graham suggested shooting protesters "in the head"
The former officer speaks out against lawmakers whom he says are "whitewashing" the attack on democracy.


Partisan split highlighted in celebrations of Indigenous People’s Day, Columbus Day
Lawmakers, governors and members of the Biden administration celebrated two very different holidays on Monday, with Democrats tending to favor Indigenous People’s Day while Republicans mostly…


Russia strikes Kyiv, multiple Ukrainian cities; many dead
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the strikes were retaliation for what he called Kyiv’s “terrorist” actions.


Captain’s log: William Shatner experienced ‘strongest feelings of grief’ from space trip - Washington Examiner
For William Shatner, one of the biggest feelings he felt during his trip to space last year was grief. The 91-year-old actor, famous for playing Capt. James Kirk in Star Trek, reflected on his actual space journey in a book titled Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder, which was...


Large rail union rejects deal, renewing strike possibility
The U.S.'s third largest railroad union rejected a deal with employers Monday, renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy

Tim Ryan says Biden shouldn’t run in 2024
Democratic Ohio Senate candidate Rep. Tim Ryan reiterated at a televised debate on Monday that he does not believe that President Biden should run for reelection in 2024. “No, I’v…


Moldova says Russian missiles that hit Kyiv crossed its airspace
Moldova expresses outrage and summons Moscow’s envoy to demand an explanation after Russian attacks in Ukraine.

DeSantis-Crist debate rescheduled for later this month after Hurricane Ian postponement | CNN Politics
The Florida gubernatorial debate, postponed due to Hurricane Ian, has been rescheduled for October 24, the host station announced Monday.


Nurse Lucy Letby poisoned babies with insulin, trial told
Lucy Letby is described as a "constant malevolent presence" at the opening of her murder trial.


I spent 5 years interviewing 233 millionaires—here are the 6 habits that made them ultra wealthy
What separates the ultra rich and successful from everyone else? Financial expert Tom Corley spent five years interviewing 233 millionaires to find out the habits they had in common.

Russia Security Council official says ‘there will be others’ after mass strikes in Ukraine
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, warned that the Kremlin will launch additional attacks after it pursued mass strikes across Ukrainian cities on Monday. “The first…


Russia’s Medvedev urges ‘complete dismantling’ of Ukraine’s political regime - Washington Examiner
Russia must pursue a “complete dismantling” of Ukraine's system of governance, according to a top Russian official and longtime ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.“The goal of our future actions, in my opinion, should be the complete dismantling of Ukraine’s political regime,” Russian...


The states where abortion rights are on the ballot on Election Day
In five states, voters will decide in the midterm elections this November whether to protect the right to abortion or restrict access.


Venezuelan rescuers search for missing as flood death toll grows
Venezuelans in the town of Las Tejerias, in the country's Aragua state, on Monday waited amid a rising death toll as rescuers searched for the more than 50 missing persons who were swept away on Saturday by devastating floods following heavy rain.

UK Treasury chief to bring forward fiscal plan publication
Britain’s Treasury chief says he will bring forward the publication of the government’s full fiscal statement after facing widespread criticism for not providing details about a multibillion-pound, tax-cutting stimulus package he announced last month

Colorado secretary of state says office accidentally sent 30,000 voter registration notices to noncitizens
The office of Colorado's Secretary of State Jena Griswold said around 30,000 voter registration notices were sent out to non-U.S. citizens late last month.

A potentially cancer-causing chemical is sprayed on much of America’s farmland. Here is where it is used the most.
Weedkillers containing glyphosate are sprayed on nearly half of all corn and soybeans grown in the U.S. Use is highest in parts of Iowa, Illinois and Indiana.


Qatar hires 3rd cruise ship as floating hotel for World Cup
A third cruise ship has been hired by World Cup organizers in Qatar to operate as a soccer fan hotel docked in Doha Port

Here are the ten cities with the biggest home price drop since June
The median list price in Austin now stands at $558,275, a 10.3 percent decline since prices peaked in June. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 1.5 percent since June in a …


Democrats won’t get as much Obama as they want in the midterms. But he has some other plans. | CNN Politics
Requests for Barack Obama are pouring in from Democrats around the country – candidates are desperate for his help in what they feel is an existential midterms battle, one in which each race could help determine control of Congress and governments in the states.


Uvalde school district superintendent Hal Harrell to retire
At a meeting Monday night, the Uvalde school board agreed unanimously to begin searching for Harrell's replacement.


George HW Bush snubbed Trump at airport by hiding behind a newspaper: Report - Washington Examiner
Former President George H.W. Bush reportedly used a newspaper to hide from Donald Trump at an airport in the early 90s. Bush was just out of office when he stumbled upon Trump at an airport in the 1990s, New York Times correspondent Maggie Haberman recounted in an anecdote that didn't make it in...


No charges for police who killed Molotov-throwing man
A North Carolina prosecutor says police officers won't face charges for fatally shooting a man who threw Molotov cocktails and set cars on fire near a police station in May

Georgia's Republican lieutenant governor criticizes GOP for electing Herschel Walker as nominee
"I'm not voting for Sen. Warnock, and like a lot of other Georgians, Herschel Walker has not yet earned my vote," Lt. Gov. Geoffrey Duncan said.


Sen. Bob Menendez calls for end to all cooperation with Saudi Arabia over OPEC+ oil cut
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Bob Menendez is urging the Biden administration to cease cooperation with Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ moved to cut oil production.

Chinese firm tests electric flying taxi in Dubai
A Chinese firm has tested out an electric flying taxi in Dubai, offering a glimpse of futuristic technology that could one day whisk people through cities high above any traffic

Locks, laws and bullet-resistant shields: Election officials boost security as midterms draws closer | CNN Politics
With Election Day less than a month away – and early voting already happening in some states – the officials charged with administering the midterms are racing to boost security for their staff, polling places and voters as baseless conspiracy theories about fraud continue to swirl around the...


After years of delays, the most advanced aircraft carrier ever built is underway
The $13 billion USS Gerald R. Ford is exercising its new technologies in the Atlantic.


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.

What to know about colonoscopy after study questions its effectiveness | CNN
A new European study on colonoscopies – the largest of its kind – has complicated results, and it’s left some people wondering whether they should have the procedure to screen for colon cancer.


Ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson cooperating with Georgia election investigation: Report - Washington Examiner
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson is cooperating with a Georgia investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in the state, according to reports. Hutchinson, who rose to fame after becoming a star witness for the Jan. 6 committee...


From fist bump to humiliation: OPEC+ production cut leads Biden to 'revisit' Saudi relations
The White House signaled on Tuesday that it is ready to re-evaluate relations with Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ cut oil production.
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Mayor helps mom and 3 kids escape before train hits vehicle
A Georgia mayor helped a mother and three children escape from a sport utility vehicle that was stalled on railroad tracks with a train approaching

What we know about Putin’s mass strikes on Ukrainian cities
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces to launch dozens of missiles at Ukrainian cities early Monday, an escalatory move that comes as Moscow increasingly accuses Ukrainians of terrori…


Iran protesters shot by police so afraid to go to hospitals they're asking U.S. doctors for help online
Doctors tell CBS News they can't keep up with "SOS messages" from people suffering wounds that seem to corroborate reports of "excessive and lethal" force.


Boat capsizes amid floods in southeast Nigeria; 76 missing
Officials in southeastern Nigeria say that 76 people including many women and children are missing after a boat capsized in the region

Sikh family kidnapped and killed in California had emigrated from India looking for safety and the American Dream, relative says
Baby Aroohi Dheri; her parents, Jasdeep Singh and Jasleen Kaur; and her uncle Amandeep Singh were found dead two days after being kidnapped.


Planned Parenthood criticized for cartoon on YouTube promoting puberty blockers to children
Planned Parenthood was criticized last week after one of its videos promoting hormone replacement therapy received renewed attention online.

Conservative advocacy group sues to block Biden's student-loan relief plan
A new lawsuit claims the plan bypassed public input and doesn't address the true cause of debt — college costs.


Ye reveals hypocritical desperation of conservatives - Washington Examiner
Despite declaring that celebrities are false idols in our society in a sometimes jealous response to the Left’s undeniable domination of culture, conservatives are too often desperately hungry to gain any cultural relevance they can.And this desperation has one particularly irreparable...


Fact check: National Archives debunks Trump’s false claim about Bush documents | CNN Politics
First, former President Donald Trump tried a false claim about the document-handling practices of former President Barack Obama. Now, Trump is making the same false claim about other former presidents.


On The Money — Why a major banker sees a US recession on the way
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is getting nervous. We’ll also look at the10 cities with the biggest home price drop in recent months, a warning from IMF and World Bank leaders, and more. But …


Trump slams McConnell over lack of funding for Masters in Arizona
Former President Trump criticized Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Monday for supporting funds for GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s (Alaska) reelection bid against a fellow Republican rat…


Social Security announces biggest benefit hike since 1981. Here's when you'll get it.
Each year, seniors and others on Social Security receive a cost-of-living adjustment. Next year, they'll see an 8.7% hike.


Photos: Explosions hit central Kyiv, multiple Ukrainian cities
The attacks on Kyiv and other cities come after a bridge of significance to Russia was destroyed.

Democrats join rest in questioning Biden’s ‘mental health’ - Washington Examiner
After his latest string of verbal blunders and on-stage wanderings, concerns have surged over President Joe Biden’s mental health.In just two months, worries about the nearly 80-year-old’s mental state have jumped from 59% to 64% in the latest Issues & Insights/TIPP poll.And, shockingly, most of...


Los Angeles City Council president resigns from leadership role after audio leaked of her racist remarks | CNN
Los Angeles City Council member Nury Martinez has resigned as the legislative body’s president after making racist remarks about a fellow council member and his Black child.


Texas secretary of state: Alex Jones ‘unleashed hell on our election people’
Texas Secretary of State John Scott (R), in an interview with Texas Monthly published Monday, decried the “absurd” amount of threats faced by election workers in recent years, pointing …


Prosecutors file enhanced murder charges against suspect in kidnapping, murder of California family
The charges come days after he was arrested for the alleged kidnapping and murders of an 8-month-old and three of her family members.


Obama tells foreign leaders ‘sexist’ and ‘racist’ Republicans must be beaten - Washington Examiner
Former President Barack Obama is making select forays into the midterm elections this year as he focuses more on his charitable foundation, careful not to become a lightning rod for GOP opposition in November. Speaking at a closed-door session during the Copenhagen Democracy Summit in June...



Lots of Americans Lied to Others About COVID: Study
MONDAY, Oct. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 40% of Americans were untruthful about whether they had the virus or were ignoring

Metformin reduces risk of severe COVID-19 in diabetic patients
A new study determines whether antidiabetic agents can reduce complications in COVID-19 patients with diabetes.


How bad will flu and Covid be this winter? Hospitals bracing for a rough season.
Health care staffing is already stretched as respiratory virus activity is picking up.


Florida Surgeon General faces backlash, censorship over new COVID guidance
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- New guidance by florida's surgeon general facing criticism -- and even brief censorship over the weekend on twitter.Joseph ladapo is now reco


Flu cases on the rise as US prepares for possibly severe season, data shows
Data from the CDC shows that cases of influenza are rising in the U.S. Health officials have previously warned the country could have a severe flu season.

China imposes lockdowns as COVID-19 surges after holiday
Chinese cities are imposing fresh lockdowns and travel restrictions after the number of new daily COVID-19 cases tripled during a weeklong holiday, ahead of a major Communist Party meeting in Beijing next week.


Oil settles lower on China COVID flare-up, recession fear
Oil prices settled 2% lower on Tuesday, extending the previous session's almost 2% decline, as recession fears and a flare-up in COVID-19 cases in China raised concerns over global demand.

State surgeon general advises against COVID-19 mRNA vaccines for young men
The study has been met with criticism from medical experts

Federal employees have more paid time off from OPM to get COVID-19 booster shots
The Office of Personnel Management authorized up to four hours of paid leave for federal employees to receive their COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.


How bad will flu and Covid be this winter? Hospitals bracing for a rough season.
Health care staffing is already stretched as respiratory virus activity is picking up.

Scientists question Florida’s advice against COVID mRNA vaccines for some men
Some public health experts said the methodology in the Department of Health study is too limited.