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Suicide drones strike fear in Ukraine’s capital, killing 4
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Waves of explosives-laden suicide drones struck Ukraine’s capital Monday, setting buildings ablaze, tearing a hole in one of them and sending people scurrying for cover or trying to shoot them down in what the president said was Russia’s attempt to terrorize civilians.
House panel: Trump's bills to Secret Service 'exorbitant'
Donald Trump’s private company arranged for the Secret Service to pay for rooms at his properties in excess of government-approved rates at least 40 times — including two charges for more than $1,100 per room, per night.
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GOP seizes momentum in battle for Congress
Republicans are growing more and more optimistic that they will seize majorities in the House and Senate as a series of polls provides momentum for the party, while stubborn inflation numbers hurt …
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Mike Lee tries to distance himself from Trump in Utah debate
U.S. Senator Mike Lee has used a debate with his challenger Monday evening to try to draw a distinction between his record and former President Donald Trump's.
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A rare moment of public self-criticism by a former president | CNN Politics
As historic protests and a bloody authoritarian backlash convulse Iran, former President Barack Obama has been reflecting on his response to previous uprisings there.
At Georgia debate, Abrams and Kemp clash on abortion, crime
Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams are painting different visions for the future of Georgia.
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Five takeaways from the second Ohio Senate debate | CNN Politics
The second Ohio Senate debate between Democrat Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance was a personal and combative affair, with each candidate repeatedly questioning the other's character.
Here are the top Senate races to watch in the 2022 midterms
The 2022 midterm elections occur on November 8, and a handful of make-or-break races will decide which party controls the Senate. Use this guide to sort them out and learn key facts about each candidate.
Georgia debate: police, guns, voter suppression take center stage at fiery Stacey Abrams, Brian Kemp showdown
Incumbent Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams clashed in a fiery debate just weeks ahead of the general election.
How Michael Flynn goes local to spread Christian nationalism
VENICE, Fla. (AP) — It was less than three weeks before the Sarasota County, Florida, school board election when the former White House national security adviser weighed in on the local political race.
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What to know about the Iranian drones Russia is using to attack Ukraine
Russia increasingly using Iranian attack drones.
Trump slams ‘stupid’ GOP Colorado Senate candidate after 2024 remarks
Former President Trump on Monday lashed out at Colorado Senate hopeful Joe O’Dea in a post through his Truth Social platform, calling the Republican candidate “stupid” after O’Dea said he wou…
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Trump Org. charged Secret Service as much as $1,185 to stay at Trump hotel
Documents obtained by Congress show the Secret Service was charged rates above the government rate at least 40 times from Jan. 20, 2017, to Sept. 15, 2021.
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Trump takes aim at GOP candidate Joe O'Dea in final stretch of Colorado Senate race
Former President Donald Trump is taking aim at Colorado GOP Senate nominee Joe O’Dea as the candidate looks to unseat Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet (CO) in November in a state that has been trending blue in recent cycles.
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NATO begins nuclear exercises amid Russia war tensions
NATO has begun its annual nuclear exercises in northwestern Europe as tensions simmer over the war in Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin’s threat to use any means to defend Russian territory.
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Trump ally Clark asks U.S. court to block disciplinary charges against him
Former Justice Department attorney Jeffrey Bossert Clark asked a federal court on Monday to intervene in a legal disciplinary case pending against him over his efforts to help former President Donald Trump overturn his 2020 election loss.
Democrats worry they peaked too soon ahead of midterms
Democrats have cause for concern that they’re fading at a bad time ahead of the midterm elections after a summer surge fostered optimism that the party could buck historical trends and retain contr…
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With Trump subpoena likely this week, what's next for the Jan. 6 committee?
Trump has told advisers he'd welcome a live appearance, according to sources familiar with his thinking, but has yet to say publicly whether he'll comply.
'How Dare You': Mike Lee Confronted Over Jan. 6 Scheme In Senate Debate
Evan McMullin, the independent candidate for Senate in Utah, accused the GOP senator of an "egregious betrayal" of the U.S. Constitution.
What you should know about the drones Russia is reportedly using
Unlike those that return to base once missiles are launched, ‘suicide drones’ are destroyed in an attack.
Five takeaways from final Ohio Senate debate between JD Vance and Tim Ryan
Sparks flew between Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Republican J.D. Vance during the second and final Ohio Senate debate in Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday as the two seek to sway voters just three weeks before Election Day.
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Steve Bannon should get 6-month sentence, Justice Dept. says
The Justice Department is arguing that Steve Bannon should serve six months behind bars and pay a $200,000 fine for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S.
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Kinzinger says Secret Service Jan. 6 inconsistencies ‘pure incompetence’ or ‘potentially very criminal’
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), a member of the House Jan. 6 select committee, told CNN on Monday that “inconsistencies” exist in Secret Service officials’ accounts surrounding the Capitol attack. Du…
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Four takeaways from Utah's only Senate debate | CNN Politics
Evan McMullin, the independent challenging Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee, said in their only debate Monday night that Lee’s actions around the 2020 election and the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol were “a betrayal of the American republic.”
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U.S. condemns 'war crimes' after Russia drone attack hits Kyiv apartment block
The United States will hold Russia accountable for "war crimes", the White House said on Monday, hours after Russia attacked Ukrainian cities with drones during morning rush hour, killing at least in an apartment building in Kyiv.
Most say voting vital despite dour US outlook: AP-NORC poll
A new poll shows 71% of voters think the future of the country is at stake when they vote in November's midterm elections.
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Brain freeze: Herschel Walker hands Biden an ice cream pass
Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker gave a chilly response when asked to share any actions by President Joe Biden that he supports.
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TransUnion, Equifax, Experian may have violated credit reporting rules, Rep. Jim Clyburn says
Rep. Jim Clyburn requested an investigation into the nation's top three credit reporting companies for allegedly failing to resolve consumer disputes.
Central Kyiv hit by kamikaze drone strikes; heavy fighting rages in two hot spots in eastern Ukraine
Residential buildings in Ukraine's capital Kyiv have been damaged after drone attacks on a central district, while heavy fighting rages in two towns in Donbas.
Utah debate: Mike Lee, Evan McMullin spar over Jan. 6 riot: ‘Egregious betrayal,’ ‘You owe me an apology’
Utah Sen. Mike Lee and Independent senate candidate Evan McMullin fought over Lee's role in the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot during their only debate Monday night.
GOP seizes momentum in battle for Congress
Republicans are growing more and more optimistic that they will seize majorities in the House and Senate as a series of polls provides momentum for the party, while stubborn inflation numbers hurt …
thehill.comTrump has a deposition in E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit. Here's what to know about the case.
The former president has been ordered to answer questions under oath Wednesday in a federal defamation lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who says he raped her in the dressing room of a New York department store in the 1990s.
Ukraine war: US says Iranian drones breach sanctions
Western allies accuse Iran of supplying the explosive drones to Russia for attacks on Ukraine.
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Live updates | Russia-Ukraine-War
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denounced a wave of Russian drone attacks and strongly urged the country’s allies to provide it with air defense weapons.
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U.S. security officials worry about homegrown election threats
Domestic disinformation campaigns and homegrown threats to poll workers are emerging as bigger concerns ahead of the Nov. 8 U.S. congressional elections than foreign interference, according to U.S. cybersecurity and law enforcement officials.
Biden has spent more than a fourth of his presidency working from Delaware, outpacing Trump's regular trips away | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden spent the weekend at his home in Delaware, where he met up with his wife, other family members and – if they followed usual practice – Willow the cat and Commander the dog.
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UN chief calls for ‘armed action’ in Haiti amid growing crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says action needed to end gangs’ blockade of port, allow in fuel and aid.
Kanye West and Chris Cuomo spar over Jewish comments controversy
Former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo confronted Kanye West over his controversial comments about Jews that have been widely condemned as antisemitic and gotten him deplatformed on multiple social media sites.
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Utah candidates spar over Trump in a close and unusual Senate race
Evan McMullin, an independent who has pledged not to caucus with either party if he wins, and Sen. Mike Lee, the Republican incumbent, clashed over autonomy and partisanship in their debate.
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Biden says abandoned UK tax cut plan was a 'mistake' amid 'worldwide inflation'
President Joe Biden on Saturday called embattled British Prime Minister Liz Truss' abandoned tax cut plan a "mistake."
Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance attack each other over 'great replacement' theory in final Ohio Senate debate
The candidates had a heated exchange near the end of the night when they were asked for their views on racist rhetoric in America.
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Student loan forgiveness application website goes live
President Joe Biden has officially kicked off the application process for his student debt cancellation program.
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For Biden and Trump, 2022 is 2020 sequel — and 2024 preview?
This year’s midterm elections are playing out as a strange continuation of the last presidential race — and a potential preview of the next one.
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The White House on Monday sharply condemned former President Donald Trump’s ominous warning to American Jews, which he made in a social media post the day before.
Trump employee seen moving boxes on Mar-a-Lago security footage identified as former White House employee, source says
The video showing the boxes being handled is now in the hands of investigators and it contributed to the FBI's decision to execute the search warrant at Mar-a-Lago in August, a source said.
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Is Alex Jones verdict the death of disinformation? Unlikely
The award of nearly $1 billion to parents of Sandy Hook shooting victims to compensate for harmful lies spread by fabulist Alex Jones isn't likely to do much to curb disinformation, experts say.
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Biden adding to his list of others to blame for soaring gas prices
President Biden and Democrats are blaming rising gas prices on Middle Eastern countries as part of the latest effort to deflect responsibility for pain at the pump.
Exxon fully exits Russia after Putin nationalizes assets
Exxon announced its full exit from Russia after President Vladimir Putin nationalized the energy company's last assets in the country.
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Starbucks sued for accusing unionized workers of assault, kidnapping
Starbucks Corp was sued on Monday by eight employees at a unionized South Carolina store who said the company falsely accused them of criminal conduct after they demanded a raise from their manager.
More U.S. companies charging employees for job training if they quit
When a Washington state beauty salon charged Simran Bal $1,900 for training after she quit, she was shocked.
UK leader in peril after Treasury chief axes 'Trussonomics'
New U.K. Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt has reversed most of an economic package announced by the government just weeks ago, including a planned cut in income taxes.
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Trump's company charged Secret Service 'exorbitant' hotel rates to protect the first family, House committee report says | CNN Politics
The Trump Organization charged the Secret Service "exorbitant rates" -- upwards of $1.4 million over four years -- to protect the former President and his family at properties they owned, according to documents released by the House Oversight Committee on Monday.
Acting LA council president pressures more members to resign over leaked tape remarks
Los Angeles’ acting city council president announced the removal of two council members from several committees on Monday in a push to get them to resign amid backlash. Councilmembers Gil Ced…
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Katie Porter berated Irvine mayor in texts: 'lecture me' on 'professionalism' and 'see what happens'
California Democrat Rep. Katie Porter got into it with Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan after she trashed the Irvine police for arresting the man she lives with at her town hall.
Ukraine official condemns Iran over Russian drone attacks
Kyiv calls for EU sanctions on Iran hours after Ukraine cities were hit by swarms of ‘kamikaze’ drones, killing 4.
These Democrats flipped House in 2018. 2022 will be harder.
Moments after she flipped a longtime Republican congressional seat in 2018, Iowa Democrat Cindy Axne declared that “Washington doesn't have our back and we deserve a heck of a lot better.” The anxiety over Donald Trump's presidency that their party harnessed to flip more than 40 seats and...
Abrams and Kemp spar over crime and Covid in first debate
Amid a tightening race for Georgia governor, the candidates renewed their rivalry after a 2018 contest that was decided by fewer than 55,000 votes.
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Ukraine says 108 women freed in swap with Russia in first all-female exchange
Ukraine announced Monday it had swapped more than 100 prisoners with Russia in what it said was the first all-female exchange with Moscow after nearly eight months of war.
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Haiti calls for help at the UN as world mulls assistance
The United States and Mexico say they are preparing a U.N. resolution that would authorize “an international assistance mission” to help improve security in crisis-wracked Haiti so desperately needed humanitarian aid can be delivered to millions in need.
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Debating once again, Kemp and Abrams paint drastically different pictures of Georgia
Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams debated on Monday, laying out drastically different views of Georgia ahead of their rematch at the polls
Explainer: U.S. midterm elections: How America casts and counts its votes
Misinformation online and false claims of election fraud by former President Donald Trump and his allies have sharply eroded public trust in the integrity of U.S. elections. How Americans vote — and the equipment they use — varies widely, and some methods are more vulnerable to efforts to shake...
PA campaign sign rigged with razor blades injures one: Police
Razor blades attached to a political campaign sign in Pennsylvania sliced a person's fingers while they were removing it from their property, police said on Monday.
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Poll shows JD Vance up in Ohio Senate race over Dem Tim Ryan as two set to square off on debate stage tonight
A new Suffolk University poll found that Republican J.D. Vance has a 2-point edge in the Ohio Senate race against Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan.
'How's Brexit going?' British politics mocked at home and abroad
Britain's political and economic turmoil has been greeted with thinly veiled satisfaction among pro-European and leftist politicians abroad, with some commentators drawing parallels to chaotic Italy.
Court rejects appeal to give American Samoans citizenship
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal seeking to give people born in American Samoa U.S. citizenship.
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Democrats focused on abortion rights worry they’re losing independent women
Democrats are facing headwinds with one of their most important voting blocs — independent women. A New York Times-Siena College poll released on Monday shows female independents favoring the GOP…
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Teary Kevin Spacey testifies of sex abuse claims: 'Not true'
A teary Kevin Spacey has testified in a New York courtroom that he never made a sexual pass at the actor Anthony Rapp.
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Congress investigating Jackson water crisis and Mississippi's use of $10 billion in federal funds
Congress is investigating the crisis that left 150,000 people in Mississippi's capital city without running water for several days in late summer.
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Russia hits Ukraine with another deadly wave of self-detonating drones
Officials say at least 8 people were killed across the country as the latest barrage of explosives-laden drones hit energy infrastructure and civilian homes.
www.cbsnews.comAbrams and Kemp clash on guns, education and the economy in Georgia debate
Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Gov. Brian Kemp clashed in testy exchanges Monday on questions on the economy, education and guns during the first of two scheduled debates in Georgia’s gubernatorial election.
I'll lead Tories into next election, says embattled Liz Truss
The PM apologises for mistakes, after her chancellor tears up almost all of her tax-cutting agenda.
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Two men wounded in 'surprise' bear attack while hunting in Wyoming
Two men hunting in Wyoming were attacked and wounded in a "sudden, surprise" attack by a grizzly bear over the weekend, state game officials said on Monday.
US businesses propose hiding trade data used to trace abuse
A group of major U.S. businesses wants the government to hide key import data -- a move trade experts say would make it more difficult for Americans to link the products they buy to labor abuse overseas.
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Trump properties charged Secret Service as much as $1,185 a night, documents show
Eric Trump in 2019 said that the government "saves a fortune because if they were to go to a hotel across the street, they'd be charging them $500 a night, whereas, you know we charge them, like $50."
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Early vote count surpasses ordinary midterm turnout
More than 20 million people have already voted in the 2022 general election, according to data analyzed by the University of Florida's U.S. Elections Project.
Bad blood in Ohio Senate debate: 'I think I struck a nerve'
They sparred about issues, but J.D. Vance and Tim Ryan's Monday night debate got especially heated when they tried to nationalize each other's candidacies.
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Biden touts new Los Angeles railway station to ire of homeless veteran advocate
Homeless Los Angeles veterans are furious with President Joe Biden over a visit to Veterans Affairs property to promote a parking lot for a new subway extension rather than fix their living situations, an advocate for the group says.
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Jill Biden on media scrutiny: ‘You can’t be affected by the negativity’
First lady Jill Biden reflected on media scrutiny of her husband’s administration during a rare interview with Newsmax that aired Monday evening. Biden sat down with Newsmax’s Nancy Brinker, a long…
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White House says Biden considers Fetterman an ‘impressive individual’ who is ‘just as capable as always’
President Biden considers Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman an "impressive individual," according to the White House.
Five takeaways from Georgia governor debate between Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams
Things got heated on the Atlanta Press Club stage Monday evening as Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) and Democratic hopeful Stacey Abrams clashed in their first televised debate of the 2022 midterm election cycle.
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UK Prime Minister Truss says 'sorry' for mistakes, but 'I'm sticking around'
Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss apologised for "mistakes" in her programme that caused investor confidence to evaporate and her poll ratings to plunge before nearly all of it was finally shredded on Monday, but said she would not step down.
Groups mobilize to help voters confronting new election laws
Voters in Georgia, Texas and some other states are facing new hurdles to cast a ballot during the midterm elections under laws passed by Republican-led legislatures following President Donald Trump’s false claims that voter fraud cost him reelection in 2020.
apnews.comHerschel Walker Says He ‘Never’ Opposed Exceptions In Georgia’s Abortion Law. He Did.
The GOP candidate for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia added to his waffling statements on abortion restrictions.
Supreme Court turns away case involving birthright citizenship for American Samoans
The Justice Department and American Samoan government urged the court not to take up the case.
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Russia fighter crashes into apartments in city near Ukraine, killing 13
A Russian fighter plane crashed into a residential building in the southern city of Yeysk shortly after take-off on Monday, engulfing apartments in a fireball and killing at least 13 people, Interfax news agency reported.
EU approves Ukraine training mission, arms funds
The European Union has approved a military training mission in Europe for thousands of Ukrainian troops.
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Ex-UK pilots lured to help Chinese military, MoD says
Up to 30 former UK military pilots are thought to have gone to train members of China's Army.
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Fetterman’s wife calls for NBC to apologize after interview
Gisele Fetterman in an interview with The Independent asked NBC to apologize after one of its reporters made on-air comments about the health of her husband, Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee …
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Vance, Ryan spar in second – and final – fiery debate in Ohio Senate race
Former President Donald Trump won Ohio by eight points, but recent polls have shown the Senate race as close.
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Tulsi Gabbard: Campaigning with Republican not a move towards joining GOP, says 'I'm an independent'
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, a former presidential candidate and Democrat turned independent, campaigns with Republican Senate nominee Don Bolduc in New Hampshire.
Los Angeles council tries to get back to business after leaked tape scandal
Three candidates emerge as front runners to lead council ahead of possible vote Tuesday.
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U.S. stocks extend rally, Treasury yields dip after solid earnings, economic data
Wall Street stocks closed higher and Treasury yields dipped on Tuesday as upbeat earnings and better-than-expected factory data stoked a risk-on rally.
Elon Musk says SpaceX has withdrawn request for Pentagon to fund Starlink in Ukraine | CNN Politics
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Monday afternoon that the funding request the company had made to the Pentagon to start picking up the bill for satellite internet services for Ukraine has been withdrawn.
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Mueller prosecutor charges FBI director 'lacked candor' on Jan. 6 intelligence
FBI Director Christopher Wray has shown a "failure of leadership" with his handling of events surrounding the Capitol riot, a top prosecutor for special counsel Robert Mueller argued on Monday.
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Utah man, son, enter pleas in Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah man and his son, an Illinois resident, have pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S.
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The capital of Ukraine reels from second Russian attack this month
At least four people were killed and at least four others have been hospitalized from the drone strike Monday morning.
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'Steele dossier' 'collector' found not guilty on all counts
A federal jury is deliberating the fate of Igor Danchenko, who is accused of lying to investigators about information he collected for the so-called Steele dossier.
Exclusive: Republican JD Vance has slight lead on Democrat Tim Ryan in Senate race in Ohio
If Tim Ryan loses a close race to Republican J.D. Vance, Democrats will face questions about their failure to invest more in the Ohio contest.
George Floyd’s family considering legal action against Ye
The family of George Floyd is considering legal action against Ye over the rapper’s comments about Floyd’s death, an attorney for the family said. Ye, known as Kanye West before legally…
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Durham: FBI 'the elephant in the room' of Danchenko trial, 'failed' on 'a number of occasions'
Special Counsel John Durham delivered the prosecution’s final rebuttal in the trial of Igor Danchenko, pointing out the FBI as the “elephant in the room, and saying the bureau “failed” on “a number of occasions” related to the Trump-Russia probe.
'Power' play for Marjorie Taylor Greene: Beware the base, Kevin McCarthy
Firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) warned the base will be "unhappy" if House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) fails to give her power should Republicans recapture the House.
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Oath Keepers spent thousands of dollars to build arsenal before January 6, prosecutors allege | CNN Politics
Oath Keepers members spent tens of thousands of dollars in January 2021 on firearms, bullets and other equipment, according to prosecutors in Washington, DC, trying to prove members of the far-right extremist group were building an arsenal as it prepared to try to stop the peaceful transfer of...
Former Wyoming man gets 30 days for role in Capitol breach
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A former Wyoming man who climbed through a broken window at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and ordered to pay $1,500 in fines and restitution.
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Tulsi Gabbard to campaign for Kari Lake, Blake Masters in Arizona
Tulsi Gabbard, the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate who announced last week she was leaving her party, will campaign alongside Arizona Republican gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake and Arizona R…
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BYD flags huge quarterly profit jump as China sales surge past Tesla
BYD Co , China's biggest electric car maker, said third-quarter net profit likely more than quadrupled as it extends its sales lead over Tesla Inc in the world's largest auto market. Shares in BYD jumped.
White House calls Trump's remarks about American Jews 'antisemitic'
"We need to root out antisemitism everywhere it rears its ugly head," said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
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White House claims Biden has 'done the work' to fix inflation, despite it sitting at 40-year high
Fox News reporter Steve Doocy confronted Karine Jean-Pierre on President Biden's handling of inflation. The White House claims Biden has "done the work" to fix the issue.
Arizona governor's race spotlights contrasting styles of a Democrat who won't debate and a Republican eager to take the stage | CNN Politics
Kari Lake has proved to be a gladiator in an arena of Donald Trump imitators. And in the final weeks of the Arizona governor’s race, the Republican is driving the narrative as she taunts her Democratic opponent, Katie Hobbs, for refusing to debate her.
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Climate Questions: How much has the climate changed already?
From incrementally rising temperatures and seas to an influx of natural disasters, the climate right now certainly isn't the same as it was before the industrial era.
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Xi Jinping lays out vision of fortress China against tense rivalry with the U.S.
The Chinese leader's speech reflects obsession with external threats and Taiwan “reunification”
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China congress: Beijing delays key economic figures as leaders meet
Closely-watched growth data for the world's second largest economy was due to be released on Tuesday.
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Nearly 1 in 5 adults continue to ration insulin as costs stay high
Young adults and the uninsured — those who will be left out of the Inflation Reduction Act's monthly insulin cap — were the most likely to ration their medication.
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UAE summons EU mission head to explain Borrell comments it says were racist
The United Arab Emirates on Monday summoned the acting head of the mission at the EU delegation to the UAE, asking for explanation of what it said were racist comments made by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell last week.
Joe Biden ‘was aware’ and potentially ‘involved’ in son Hunter’s crony business dealings: Whistleblowers
GOP senator says FBI has evidence Joe Biden "was aware" and may have been involved" in Hunter Biden's criminal business deals.
Judge partially dismisses misconduct lawsuit against Kevin Spacey
A judge dismissed part of a sexual-misconduct lawsuit lodged by actor Anthony Rapp against Kevin Spacey hours before the House of Cards star gave testimony in the case.
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Takeaways: Kemp, Abrams renew their rivalry and push divergent visions in Georgia governor's debate
On Monday, Republican Gov. Brian Kemp faced off against Democrat Stacey Abrams for the first time the Georgia gubernatorial race in Atlanta.
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Weinstein defense can use governor’s wife’s email at trial
A judge at the trial of Harvey Weinstein is allowing the defense to talk about an email that Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California Gov.
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American Airlines agrees to pay passengers $7.5M over unfair baggage fees
American Airlines struck an agreement to dole out at least $7.5 million after a number of passengers filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the carrier charged them for checking bags that should hav…
thehill.comTrump and Kanye West speak amid rapper’s antisemitic rants, acquisition of Parler
A dinner between the two is in the future.
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Huge majority of voters dissatisfied with state of the country, want to ditch Biden, Trump: Poll
Voters overwhelmingly want the Republican and Democratic parties to leave behind Donald Trump and President Joe Biden in 2024. 70% of voters are dissatisfied with the U.S.
Missouri police allegedly dismissed claims about abducted Black women before woman escaped from basement
Missouri police officers are facing criticism after they were accused of dismissing claims about the abduction of Black women.
Johnson's campaign is paying the law firm of a Trump attorney allegedly connected to Jan. 6 fake elector plot
The GOP Senate candidate in Wisconsin made the payments — some of them for “recount” consulting — to the firm led by James Troupis, according to financial disclosure documents.
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Biden is canceling some student debt. Here's why it might not be such a great idea | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is canceling some federal student loan debt, making a once pie-in-the-sky idea a reality. But there are upsides and downsides to student debt cancellation.
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Astronaut James McDivitt, Apollo 9 commander, dies at 93
The NASA astronaut who commanded the Apollo 9 mission has died. NASA said Monday that James McDivitt died last week in Tucson, Arizona, at age 93.
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Five takeaways from the Lee-McMullin Senate debate in Utah
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and his rival, Independent candidate Evan McMullin, took to the debate stage on Monday evening in what has emerged as one of the more unexpectedly competitive Senate races ah…
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For China's women, this week's Congress is unlikely to mean progress
As Xi Jinping consolidates power at China's 20th Communist Party Congress this week, Chinese women are not holding their breath for progress in gender equality.
Kanye West agrees to buy right-wing platform Parler
Ye "will never have to fear being removed from social media again", Parler boss George Farmer posts.
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U.S. sues Cigna Corp for overcharging Medicare Advantage program
U.S. prosecutors in Manhattan said on Monday they filed a civil lawsuit against Cigna Corp accusing the health insurer of overcharging the government's Medicare Advantage program by making it appear patients were more ill than they actually were.
Four suspected Russian spies detained in Norway
Four Russian nationals were detained in Norway after being caught photographing sensitive material, police say.
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Top House Dems continue paying family members thousands of dollars using campaign funds
Democratic Reps. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina and Maxine Waters of California have paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign cash to their family members over the years.
China party says nearly 5 million members probed for graft
China's ruling Communist Party says it has investigated almost 5 million members for possible corruption over the last decade, with formal criminal cases brought against 553.
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TV host James Corden is briefly banned from NYC restaurant over 'abusive' behavior, owner says
Keith McNally, owner of Balthazar, said he was allowing 'The Late Late Show" host to return after the comedian apologized.
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How a McConnell-linked group is closing the ad spending gap with Democrats in key Senate races | CNN Politics
After being outspent by Democrats all summer, supporters of Republican candidates in the 10 most competitive Senate races have dumped more than $365 million on TV and digital ads since the beginning of September to catch up.
Bloomberg takes over Pentagon advisory panel
The business mogul and former New York mayor succeeds inaugural chair Eric Schmidt, the former Google CEO, who sought to infuse the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley to Pentagon planning and investments.
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Russia bombards Ukraine’s energy grid ahead of winter
Russia is escalating its attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, taking hits at the country’s energy system as Ukrainian officials warn that a difficult winter in the country is looming. An o…
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The Legacy Nancy Pelosi Never Wanted
The groundbreaking speaker’s aversion to impeachment led her to short-circuit the oversight process. The price was two acquittals for Trump and a weakened Congress.
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Satellite photos show damage at Iran prison amid protests
A fire that burned through part of Iran’s notorious Evin Prison has damaged one of the largest buildings at the complex.
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USDA releases $71 million in grants in pursuit of ‘equality and justice for all’
USDA announced $71 million in grant funding aimed at promoting "equality and justice for all." The funds mostly go to minority and "underserved" farmers.
Canadian gets 20 years for recruiting Islamic State fighters
A Canadian national who lived in Southern California has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping fellow Canadians and Americans join the Islamic State group in Syria in 2013 and 2014
U.S., Mexico call for Haiti security mission to confront gangs
The United States and Mexico said on Monday they will seek support from the United Nations for a security mission to restore order in Haiti amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, but did not identify who would lead the mission.
Jury gets Danchenko case in what may be Durham's swan song
Jurors deliberated for a little less than four hours Monday without returning any verdict.
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White House aides 'concerned' GOP would turn on Trump during first impeachment: Book
Donald Trump and his top aides inside the White House were privately concerned that GOP allies would turn against the former president during his first impeachment trial once they had learned “the full extent” of what he did in Ukraine, according to a forthcoming book.
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Ron Johnson's campaign paid law firm associated with January 6 false elector scheme for 'recount consulting,' per FEC records | CNN Politics
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson’s Senate campaign has paid over $20,000 to a Wisconsin-based law firm that played a role in former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in the state, paying the firm for “legal consulting,” including efforts for a possible recount, Federal...
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Ukraine war: Moscow and Kyiv swap women prisoners for sailors
Russia frees 108 women held as prisoners of war in exchange for 110 captives held by Ukraine.
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US hits al-Shabab finance facilitators with sanctions
The Treasury Department said Monday that it has sanctioned a group of high-ranking members of the Somalia-based al-Shabab militant group, who act as key middle men between the group and local companies in Somalia.
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House Democrats move to reaffirm FDA authority on abortion pill access
House Democrats on Monday introduced a resolution to reaffirm the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authority to preempt state law and ensure patients continue to have access to reproductive hea…
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Former President Obama, Michelle Obama in Chicago to vote
Former President Barack Obama is about to hit the campaign trail ahead of the Nov. 8 election, but first he and former first lady Michelle Obama came home to vote
Georgia launches text alert system to notify officials about threats at polls
The new tool, which was first described to NBC News, is a response to the threats made against poll workers during and after the 2020 election.
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Analysis: American politics fated to remain on ‘the knife’s edge’ as voters align between candidates in durable patterns | CNN Politics
In key races across the country, the electorate is continuing to divide along the demographic and generational lines that have left the two parties in rough parity for years – limiting each side’s ability to score unexpected breakthroughs or to amass sweeping gains in November.
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Australia drops recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Australia has reversed a previous government’s recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
Arabella Advisors: Firm overlooking most powerful left-wing dark money network in America expands operations
Arabella Advisors, a firm that oversees the largest dark money network in America, is expanding its operations as the network experiences skyrocketing cash.
U.S. says Iran supplying drones to Russia violates U.N. resolution
The United States agrees with British and French assessments that Iran supplying drones to Russia would violate a U.N. Security Council resolution that endorsed the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six powers, U.S. State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said on Monday.
Deaths after fighter jet crashes into Russian building in Yeysk
At least 13 killed after large blaze, stoked by jet fuel, engulfed nine-storey block of flats in southern city.
Hurricanes Fiona and Ian gave solar power its time to shine
The green electricity source faces obstacles in Puerto Rico and Florida, where sun power largely held up during Hurricanes Fiona and Ian.
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Ben Stevens, former Alaska Senate president, dies while hiking at age 63
Ben Stevens was a son of former Sen. Ted Stevens, who died in a plane crash in 2010.
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Cooler weather helps firefighters battle Nakia Creek Fire in Washington state
Cooler weather overnight helped firefighters in Washington state shrink a wildfire burning in a forested area about 20 miles (32 km) east of Vancouver, Washington, officials said on Monday.
Cancer vaccine may be ready by 2030, say founders of COVID vaccine-makers BioNTech
The world could be only a few years away from a cancer vaccine, according to the couple behind the Pfizer/BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine.
Pence to campaign for GOP representative who voted to impeach Trump in 2021
Former Vice President Mike Pence is throwing his support behind Rep. David Valadao, a Republican from California who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in 2021.
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Stefanik predicts 'big Republican year' in midterms, says inflation the 'top reason' behind projected gains
House Republican Conference chairwoman Elise Stefanik of New York predicted a “big Republican year” in the 2022 midterm elections, pointing to inflation as a big voter driver.
Person of interest in Oklahoma river killings case taken into custody on unrelated charge | CNN
The man Okmulgee Police Department named as a person of interest in the case of four men who were found dead in an Oklahoma river has been taken into custody on an unrelated charge.
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Landmark trial begins over Arkansas' ban on transgender youth care
The families of four transgender youths and two doctors who provide gender-confirming care want a federal judge to strike down the law.
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Russian warplane crashes near apartment building, killing 13
A Russian warplane has crashed into a residential area in a Russian city on the Sea of Azov, killing 13 people
Ohio Senate candidates J.D. Vance, Tim Ryan face off in Youngstown debate: Recap
Republican Vance and Democrat Ryan meet just a week after a first debate in which they clashed over abortion, inflation, Joe Biden, and Donald Trump.
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Analysis: What is Russia's policy on tactical nuclear weapons?
The United States has said the world faces the gravest nuclear danger since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis because of remarks by Russian leader its position has been misinterpreted.
Greta Thunberg: I don't want to go into politics
The teenage activist says the world of politics is toxic and she never intended being the face of a global movement.
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U.N. 'deeply distressed' as 92 migrants found naked at Greece-Turkey border
Frontex, the European Union’s border agency, assisted in the rescue of the 92 men, some of whom had “visible injuries,” a spokesperson said.
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Florida county sees spike in deadly infections caused by "flesh-eating" bacteria after Hurricane Ian
Lee County, which encompasses Fort Myers, has recorded an "abnormal increase" in cases as a result of flooding from the storm.
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Raphael Warnock debates Libertarian Chase Oliver as Herschel Walker declines invitation
Georgia Democrat Sen. Raphael Warnock and Libertarian businessman Chase Oliver participated in a debate Sunday, but noticeably absent was Republican Herschel Walker.
Mississippi River's low water level reveals shipwreck
A shipwreck has emerged along the banks of the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as water levels plummet — threatening to reach record lows in some areas
Americans detained in Iran accounted for after fire at Evin prison
U.S. citizens detained in Iran are accounted for and safe after the fire at Tehran's Evin prison, which mostly holds political prisoners, the U.S. State Department said on Monday.
Her rapists were sentenced to life in prison. Now they're free, and she's in hiding | CNN
Standing in a row outside the gates of Godhra remand center in Gujarat, western India, the 11 middle-aged men could have been mistaken for visiting dignitaries receiving sweets and blessings from local admirers.
DOJ asks federal judge to sentence Steve Bannon to 6 months in prison, $200K fine
Bannon is scheduled to be sentenced Friday, exactly a year after the House held him in contempt.
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Republicans kick off battleground state tour to 'catapult' GOP candidates 'to victory'
Republicans will hit the road this week for a “Take Back Our Country Tour,” during which GOP leaders will campaign for Senate and House candidates in battleground states.
Ivory seized decades ago still turning up in raids
Elephant ivory that's supposed to be under lock and key has turned up in recent seizures, say scientists.
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Supreme Court declines to consider challenge to racist citizenship laws
The action dashes hopes of American Samoans who were seeking birthright citizenship and leaves intact a decision that breathed new life into distinctions between U.S. states and territories.
www.npr.orgActor in cult favorite 'American Movie' dies at age 53
Musician Mike Schank, who was best known for his good guy role in the award-winning documentary film "American Movie," has died, according to a close friend
US warned to get ready as Europe deals with new COVID-19 rise
Rising COVID-19 cases in Europe are setting off warnings that the U.S. could experience a new surge this winter. Previous jumps in the U.S. have followed a pattern in which cases first rise i…
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Biden administration touts "big update" to COVID vaccines in new ads for boosters
The daily pace of new shots administered is once again slowing, following an uptick last month.
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Monkeypox cases in US fall, hit lowest level since June: CDC
Data from the CDC shows that the 7-day average of monkeypox cases in the United States has fallen to 60, the lowest levels recorded since late June.
Newsom to end California’s COVID-19 state of emergency
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced on Monday that he plans to end California’s COVID-19 state of emergency in February. He cited a dramatic decrease in hospitalizations and deaths due to public …
thehill.comBiden Covid officials scramble to plan for Omicron subvariant threat
New strains seem to evade treatments used for vulnerable patients — and could complicate the latest White House messaging strategy on Covid.
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Trump administration blocked CDC transit mask mandate, report shows
At crucial time in the COVID pandemic in 2020, Trump's administration blocked the CDC from adopting a federal mandate requiring face masks on airline flights and other forms of transit.
House report alleges Trump aides blocked public health officials from providing accurate Covid-19 information during pandemic | CNN Politics
Trump administration aides “usurped control of CDC communications and blocked public health officials from providing accurate information about the coronavirus to the American people,” the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, led by Democratic Rep. Jim Clyburn, said in a report...
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India’s made-in-the-USA nasal Covid vaccine
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COVID in California: Nearly 5% of all Canadian adults have long COVID, survey finds
According to a new survey published Monday, almost 5% of Canada’s adult population...
Dr. Fauci: These 2 new fast-spreading omicron Covid subvariants are ‘pretty troublesome'
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned about a pair of "pretty troublesome" Covid variants — omicron descendants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 — as the U.S. braces for a winter surge.
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