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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer told police he wanted to hold the Democratic leader hostage and “break her kneecaps” to show other members of Congress there were “consequences to actions,” authorities said Monday.
Russia recruiting U.S.-trained Afghan commandos, vets say
Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside American troops and then fled to Iran after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal last year are now being recruited by the Russian military to fight in Ukraine, three former Afghan generals told The Associated Press.
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Democrats hold slim leads over GOP rivals in key Senate races in Pa., Ga. and Ariz., new poll shows
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Herschel Walker, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Adam Laxalt and Blake Masters in the four key midterm election Senate races.
Affirmative action in jeopardy after justices raise doubts
Members of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority are questioning the continued use of affirmative action in higher education.
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Democrats lead in early and mail-in voting as more than 22 million ballots already cast - Washington Examiner
More registered Democrats than Republicans have cast their ballots early just over a week before Election Day, and more than 22 million people have already availed themselves of opportunities to vote.In the 23 states with party registration data, 45% of early voters were registered as Democrats...
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Putin: attacks on Ukraine infrastructure 'not all we could have done'
Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure on Monday were in part a response to a drone attacks on the Black Sea fleet over the weekend, President Vladimir Putin said, indicating more action could follow.
GOP bracing for Trump indictment soon after Election Day
Republican aides and strategists privately expect Attorney General Merrick Garland to pursue an indictment of former President Trump within 60 to 90 days after Election Day, predicting the window f…
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Judge dismisses Mark Meadows’ challenge to House January 6 committee subpoena | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Monday night dismissed the challenge former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows brought to a House January 6 select committee subpoena.
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Arizona GOP nominee Kari Lake mocks attack on Paul Pelosi at campaign event
The remark by the candidate for governor drew laughter from the crowd. The House speaker’s husband remains in intensive care.
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Trump Organization trial begins with opening arguments
Opening arguments in the criminal tax fraud trial of the Trump Organization began Monday in New York City.
Donald Trump Jr. mocks Paul Pelosi attack
Donald Trump Jr. posted several photos and comments on Twitter and Instagram making light of the violent home invasion attack last week against Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-C…
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Prominent conservatives share online disinformation about Paul Pelosi assault
The posts by Donald Trump Jr. and Rep. Clay Higgins, among others, come as GOP leaders try to strike a different tone on the attack.
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Russia says movement of ships in Black Sea corridor is 'unacceptable'
Russia said on Monday it was "unacceptable" for shipping to pass through a Black Sea security corridor after it suspended its participation in a Turkish- and U.N.-brokered deal that had allowed Ukraine to resume grain exports.
Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg is focus at start of company's trial
Prosecutors say Allen Weisselberg was a key player in a company fraud scheme. Trump Organization lawyers say he was acting on his own, motivated by "individual personal greed."
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These five races will determine the Senate majority
The battle for the Senate is anyone’s ballgame with only a week to go until voters head to the polls. Republicans, needing to net only one seat, are knocking on the door as the national envir…
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Trump Org. CFO will spill tax fraud to New York jury, prosecutors say
In opening statements, Manhattan prosecutors promised the 'inside story' from former Trump Organization money man Allen Weisselberg.
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Elon Musk fires Twitter board, making himself sole director
Tesla CEO becomes sole director of social media giant after finalising $44bn takeover.
Ohio Republicans promote measure to prohibit noncitizens from voting in local elections
Ohio Republicans are pushing for a motion that would prohibit noncitizens from voting in local elections. If passed, Ohio would be the seventh state to take this step.
Pence: Post-2020 election meeting with Trump, lawyers ‘a new low’
Former Vice President Mike Pence reportedly writes in a forthcoming book that a meeting between former President Trump, campaign lawyers and outside attorneys after the 2020 election was “a new low…
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Trump asks justices to keep tax returns from House committee
Former President Donald Trump is going to the Supreme Court, again, this time to try to stop his tax returns from being handed to a congressional committee.
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Musk boosts surge in misinformation about Pelosi attack
With some help from Twitter's new owner, misinformation about the grievous attack on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband is surging online.
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Kyiv reels as 'massive' wave of missile strikes hit Ukrainian cities; wheat prices rise as grain deal stalls
A series of missile strikes hit major Ukrainian cities on Monday morning, with the capital Kyiv and cities to the northeast and south being targeted.
Election conspiracy theorists jailed in Texas lawsuit
HOUSTON (AP) — The leaders of a Texas-based group that promotes election conspiracy theories were jailed Monday for not complying with a court order to provide information in a defamation lawsuit over some of their claims.
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Democratic senator calls for probe of Saudi Arabia's stake in Twitter after Musk takeover
"The purpose of these reviews is clear: to protect the national security interests of the United States and American citizens," Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., wrote in a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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Musk's Twitter: 'This is exactly what many of us were worried about'
With a new CEO tweeting a conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi, Democrats wring their hands about the platform — but find nowhere else to go.
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Italy's Meloni picks Nazi-armband lawmaker as junior minister
Galeazzo Bignami, a lawmaker of the rightist Brothers of Italy party who sparked outrage in 2016 after a newspaper published a picture of him wearing a Nazi swastika on his left arm, was named junior infrastructure minister on Monday.
US says it won't ‘waste time’ on Iran nuclear deal
The U.S. envoy to Iran said Monday that the Biden administration will not "waste time" on reviving Iran's 2015 nuclear deal amid Tehran's crackdown on protesters and its support of Russia.
US military now doing onsite weapons inspections in Ukraine
A senior U.S. defense official says a small number of U.S. military forces inside Ukraine have recently begun doing onsite inspections to ensure that Ukrainian troops are properly accounting for the Western-provided weapons they receive.
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Turkey promises to keep grain moving despite Russian suspension
Cargo ships set sail, carrying 354,500 tonnes of grain, the most shipped in one day since Ukrainian exports resumed.
Justice Department says ‘vigilante ballot security efforts’ in Arizona are likely illegal | CNN Politics
The Justice Department on Monday waded into a closely watched election lawsuit in Arizona where several civic groups have accused right-wing activists of intimidating voters at ballot drop boxes.
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Races heating up ahead of midterm elections
Arizona’s battle between Republican Kari Lake and Democrat Katie Hobbs for governor is one of several key races playing out across the country. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard has the latest on the fight to the finish and the reaction from voters.
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Dems blame attack on GOP rhetoric that turned Pelosi into a target
Democrats claim the attack on Paul Pelosi is the direct result of a nearly two-decades long Republican campaign to vilify the House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Trump fan Kid Rock says he’d like to have a beer with Obama: ‘There’s not a cooler’ president
Kid Rock, one of former President Trump’s most vocal supporters, says he’s itching to reach across the aisle for a beer with former President Obama. “I want to hang out with Obama and drink beer,” …
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Feds concerned about armed people at Arizona ballot boxes
The Justice Department says reports of people watching ballot boxes in Arizona, sometimes armed or wearing ballistic vests, raise serious concerns about voter intimidation as it steps into a lawsuit over the monitoring.
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Republicans want to take control of the Senate. Will Ohio help them get there?
While the GOP deals with unpredictable races in states such as Pennsylvania, Republicans hope Ohio will show up for Senate candidate J.D. Vance.
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Top Democratic prosecutors revolt against criminal justice reform law they say will 'destroy' Illinois
A Democratic state’s attorney in the Chicago-area is among many prosecutors suing the Illinois governor to stop a law he says will “destroy the criminal justice system” in his state.
‘Greed and cheating’: Prosecutor outlines tax fraud allegations against Trump Organization
An attorney for the Trump company told jurors former CFO Allen Weisselberg was the bad guy, not the Trump Organization. The former president and his three oldest children are listed as possible witnesses.
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Heavy Russian barrage on Ukraine, no water for much of Kyiv
A massive barrage of Russian strikes has hit critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv and other cities in Ukraine.
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Florida girl, 13, arrested after posting threat to blow up school because she was 'bored,' cops say
A Florida 13-year-old threatened to blow up a middle school with a message written in a restroom wall because she was “bored,” police said.
Biden paints oil firms as war profiteers, talks windfall tax
President Joe Biden is raising the possibility of imposing a windfall tax on oil companies if they don’t boost domestic production.
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5 new details about the Paul Pelosi attack
The Justice Department charged 42-year-old David DePape with assault and attempted kidnapping, following the alleged break-in at the Pelosi home in California.
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Norway raises military alert in response to Ukraine war
Norway will put its military on a raised level of alert from Tuesday, moving more personnel on to operational duties and enhancing the role of a rapid mobilisation force in response to the war in Ukraine, the government said on Monday.
‘I was acting like a traitor’; second cooperating Oath Keeper testifies in sedition trial | CNN Politics
Graydon Young, the first Oath Keeper to plead guilty to conspiracy in connection to January 6, 2021, told a jury Monday in the trial of five alleged leaders of the far-right group that after the 2020 election, he and other members believed the US government was covering up election fraud and the...
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Analysis: What’s behind Iran’s alleged drone deal with Russia?
And will Ukraine’s Western partners step up in this time of need? Al Jazeera’s defence analyst explains all.
Wheat prices shoot up after Russia suspends UN grain deal
Wheat prices shot up on global commodity markets after Russia pulled out of a deal to keep grain exports moving out of Ukrainian ports, exacerbating concerns that the move by Moscow could worsen gl…
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GOP seizes on voter hesitancy to attack EVs as costly to US
Many Republican candidates are seeking to capitalize on Americans’ precarious financial situations heading into next week’s midterm elections to vilify a key component of President Joe Biden’s climate agenda: electric vehicles.
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GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup’s niece killed in Seoul crowd surge | CNN Politics
Rep. Brad Wenstrup’s niece, Anne Marie Gieske, died in the Halloween crowd surge in Seoul over the weekend, the Ohio Republican said in a statement Monday.
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Feds, state charge Paul Pelosi attacker; suspect intended to hold Nancy Pelosi hostage
Investigators seized a roll of tape, white rope, a second hammer, a pair of rubber and cloth gloves, along with zip ties from the crime scene.
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Liberal Media Scream: CBS argues democracy drowns in GOP election wave - Washington Examiner
This week’s Liberal Media Scream features the media’s final push to sway voters to Democrats, arguing that a Republican victory in the upcoming midterm elections will be the end of democracy.In liberal cheerleading that sounded more like fearmongering, some stars of CBS News said they can’t warn...
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Oath Keepers member: Capitol riot was historic, spontaneous
A Florida man who stormed the U.S. Capitol with other members of the far-right Oath Keepers has testified that he believed they were participating in a historic event reminiscent of the French Revolution.
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'Leave them alone': Tennessee mom slams homophobic attacks in viral video
Jessee Graham, a mom of four, said she felt a responsibility to speak out publicly to defend LGBTQ people in her community "who are under attack."
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Biden threatens oil companies with ‘higher tax’ if they don’t increase production
President Biden on Monday warned that oil companies would face a “higher tax” on their excess profits if they don’t reinvest in increasing production to bring down prices at the pump. “They h…
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China's Xi greets Vietnamese ally with ceremony, call for defiance
Chinese President Xi Jinping told the visiting leader of Vietnam's ruling Communist Party on Monday that both countries and parties should "never let anyone interfere" with their progress, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
What we know about the attack on Paul Pelosi and what questions remain - Washington Examiner
The Oct. 28 attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), sparked many questions and theories about the circumstances surrounding the violent attack. Here's what we know about the attack and some questions that still need to be answered. What we know so far On Oct. 28, a...
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October 31, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Russia launched a fresh barrage of missile strikes on key infrastructure facilities in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Monday. Follow live updates here.
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Judge dismisses Meadows lawsuit against Jan. 6 committee
The ruling could have implications for similar suits filed against the House select committee by Trump allies.
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'Impulse to conceal': John Fetterman loses out on major endorsement in heated Senate race
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has endorsed Republican Pennsylvania Senate nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz over Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman.
Bidens dole out Halloween candy to first responders' kids
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, have doled out Halloween candy to trick-or-treaters dressed up as everything from Spider-Man to a flamingo to a monk to a zombie founding father.
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Brazil’s brash President Bolsonaro mum after election loss
Brazilians delivered a very tight victory to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a bitter presidential election after he defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro
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"When does it end?": Supreme Court weighs nixing affirmative action in higher education
The Supreme Court heard arguments in challenges to race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
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‘Sorry for what I did’: Oath Keeper who pleaded guilty for Jan. 6 breach breaks down on the stand
Graydon Young of Florida choked back sobs as he testified against his former allies in their seditious conspiracy trial.
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Low costs expected to keep Obamacare interest high
Millions of Americans can begin selecting their 2023 health insurance plans on HealthCare.gov on Tuesday.
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Is the US headed toward a housing crash? Experts say it’s not 2008.
Sharply rising mortgage rates, a steep decline in home sales and a record price slowdown have raised concerns that the housing market could crash. The mortgage rate reached over 7 percent th…
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Supreme Court to hear arguments in landmark cases that could end affirmative action in university admissions
The U.S. Supreme Court may end affirmative action in university admissions through two cases it is set to hear Monday involving suits against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Capitol Officer Harry Dunn testifies Oath Keepers weren't helping him on Jan. 6
“We have dozens of officers down. They’re taking them out on stretchers. Y’all are f---ing us up,” Harry Dunn says he told rioters.
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Lula’s victory in Brazil sparks optimism on deforestation, with ramifications for the world
The leftist leader's presidency means "a return to policies to save the Amazon," as he pledges to cut deforestation to zero and set new emissions targets.
Italian mafia kingpin captured in Argentina - police
Argentina's federal police arrested a top Italian mobster on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, the security agency said in a statement Monday, bringing a years-long manhunt to an end.
Liberal Rhode Island could send Republican to US House
In liberal Rhode Island, Republican Allan Fung stands a chance of flipping a U.S. House seat and possibly helping his party gain control of the chamber. U.S. Sen.
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Arizona candidate credits Elon Musk for quick Twitter suspension reversal - Washington Examiner
Self-described "Chief Twit" Elon Musk flexed his newfound Twitter powers Monday, vowing to investigate the suspension of Arizona GOP Secretary of State hopeful Mark Finchem. Within an hour, the Republican said he was reinstated and thanked Musk for taking quick action. Finchem, who has...
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Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves calls special session to consider incentives for economic development project
The governor of Mississippi called a special session to consider providing incentives for an economic development project that he believes will create 1,000 jobs.
Nancy Pelosi says husband making "steady progress" on "long recovery"
Paul Pelosi underwent surgery after an intruder attacked him with a hammer.
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Michigan abortion-rights battle rakes in cash ahead of referendum
If the measure passes, language will be added to the state’s constitution guaranteeing the right to abortion as well as contraception and other reproductive health services.
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Conservative justices seem to like precedent this time around
On college affirmative action cases, Kavanaugh and Barrett look for ways to uphold prior rulings.
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Virginia pastor running for City Council is being investigated for campaigning during church services
A pastor in Virginia is being investigated for allegedly campaigning for a seat on City Council during church services. The man allegedly asked for donations in the middle of a service.
Julia Roberts reveals Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King paid the hospital bill for her birth | CNN
A previously little known fact about Julia Roberts is now more widely known, thanks to social media.
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Six new details from Monday’s affidavit on the Paul Pelosi attack
The Department of Justice (DOJ) released an affidavit on Monday unveiling assault and attempted kidnapping charges against the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker…
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Texts to Kansas voters rile Democrats, top election official
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' top elections official warned voters Monday that text messages from outside the state were giving them incorrect information about where to vote, but groups involved in the texting said they weren't trying to confuse or mislead people.
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Putin says Turkish gas hub can easily be set up, reveals pipeline damage details
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said a natural gas hub could be set up in Turkey fairly quickly and predicted many customers in Europe would want to sign contracts.
Democrats to boost Hochul in tight New York governor's race
Democrats have created a super PAC in New York to boost incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, a sign of the party’s growing fears that a late-stage surge by her Republican opponent Lee Zeldin could result in an upset in the blue state.
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Blind zones in front of SUVs and trucks can lead to deadly crashes. The victims are often children, experts say
The larger the car, the larger the blind zone.
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Clinton wants Trump to pay her legal fees after tossed conspiracy lawsuit
Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is asking a federal court to order former President Trump to pay her legal fees over a suit he filed alleging she and others engaged in a cons…
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What we know about attack on Paul Pelosi, federal charges against David DePape
Federal prosecutors charged David DePape with attacking Paul Pelosi with a hammer Friday as he sought House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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Trump weighs in on Paul Pelosi attack: ‘a terrible thing’
Former President Trump on Sunday weighed in on the brutal hammer attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, calling it a "terrible thing."
Elon Musk might bring back Vine, a predecessor of TikTok shut down by Twitter
Twitter bought Vine, an app that let users take 6-second videos that would run on a loop, in 2012. But it shut the video service down before the rise of TikTok.
www.nbcnews.comState charges alone could mean decades in prison in attack on Pelosi
San Francisco DA added attempted murder to federal case against DePape.
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Scientists discover far-off threat in ‘planet killer’ asteroid - Washington Examiner
Scientists have discovered three elusive asteroids lurking in a region of space near the sun often cloaked by solar glare, including one they say has the capacity to deliver planetary devastation. One of the asteroids, 2022 AP7, is roughly 1 mile wide and crosses Earth's orbit trajectory around...
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Judge blocks Penguin Random House-Simon & Schuster merger
A federal judge has blocked Penguin Random House’s proposed purchase of Simon & Schuster. The judge issued a brief ruling Monday, agreeing with the Justice Department that the joining of two of the world’s biggest publishers could “lessen competition” for “top-selling books.”
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Will we ever… live in city-sized buildings?
The cities of science fiction are frequently portrayed as all-encompassing and self-contained structures, but how feasible is it to build a colossal city in a building?
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GOP uses crime in closing message against Democrats in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania Senate races
In the two battleground races, Republicans are trying to tie Democrats to high levels of crime in cities like Milwaukee and Philadelphia.
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‘Lack of hope’: How will Palestinians vote in Israeli elections?
Al Jazeera looks at the Palestinian parties participating in Israeli elections this year and what residents are saying.
These states saw the biggest increase in abortions after Roe’s overturn
Story at a glance The new data reflect totals from nearly 80 percent of all abortion providers in the United States. North Carolina saw the biggest increase in abortions performed following the Dob…
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EPA determines water in Jackson, Mississippi, is safe to drink two months after treatment plant failure | CNN
The Environmental Protection Agency has determined water from both treatment plants in Jackson, Mississippi, is safe to drink, an agency spokesperson said in a statement.
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Trump Organization’s US tax fraud trial begins
Prosecutors say former President Donald Trump’s company handed out large perks to executives in tax avoidance scheme.
Zinke's Trump Cabinet days shape Montana race for US House
Donald Trump’s former interior secretary, Ryan Zinke, is facing challenges on three fronts in his bid for a Montana U.S.
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Itaewon crush: Shock and anger as Seoul grieves for its young
Sorrow, bewilderment and questions after one of South Korea's worst recent tragedies.
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Why Brazil's election is a major victory in the fight against climate change
Under Bolsonaro, deforestation of the Amazon soared to a 15-year high, with scientists warning that the world’s largest rainforest was nearing a tipping point beyond which there would be irreversible consequences for the entire planet.
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U.S. should stop trying to suppress China, says Wang Yi
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his U.S. counterpart on Monday that the United States should stop trying to contain and suppress China and avoid creating obstacles to the two countries' relationship.
Midterm election results live: Maricopa drop puts Kari Lake further behind in Arizona
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Justice Thomas rejects lawyer’s rationale for using race in admissions for diversity: 'Don't put much stock'
SCOTUS Justice Thomas said he doesn't put "much stock" in the argument that affirmative action policies are needed to create "diversity" during a case before the Supreme Court on Monday.
Top Biden envoy pushes back on criticism of Iran strategy
A top Biden administration official is pushing back against growing criticism from Iranian American activists calling on the White House to abandon its efforts to resurrect the Iran nuclear deal.
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Elon Musk dissolves Twitter's board of directors
The multi-billionaire has cemented his control over the company by becoming its chief executive.
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Jim Jordan poised to serve as top Biden foe in potential GOP House
A Republican takeover of the House next year would instantly shift the lower chamber from a force allied with President Biden to perhaps his fiercest collective adversary — one with real power to d…
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Fired Michigan police officer to face murder trial in killing of Black motorist Patrick Lyoya
A jury will decide whether Christopher Schurr's use of deadly force was necessary "after a full and fair trial," the judge said.
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Democrat Tim Ryan turns to co-founder of disgraced Lincoln Project for help on campaign trail
Democratic Congressman and Ohio Senate candidate Tim Ryan appears to have turned to Steve Schmidt, a co-founder of the disgraced Lincoln Project, for help on the campaign trail.
Banker Oleg Tinkov renounces Russian citizenship over Ukraine
Billionaire oligarch Oleg Tinkov condemns "Putin fascism", furious at Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Democratic House member’s estranged wife accuses him of bullying and intimidation - Washington Examiner
The estranged wife of Rep. Steven Horsford is accusing the Nevada Democrat of bullying and intimidation. Sonya Douglass’s charges against the congressman come a bit over a week before Horsford faces voters in the northern Las Vegas area and rural central Nevada 4th Congressional District...
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Supreme Court rejects Turkey's bid to stop US brawl lawsuits
The Supreme Court has rejected Turkey’s bid to shut down lawsuits in U.S. courts stemming from a brawl outside the Turkish ambassador’s residence in Washington that left anti-government protesters badly beaten.
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Oath Keeper saw Jan. 6 storming of U.S. Capitol as 'Bastille' moment
A member of the far-right Oath Keepers group who took part in the attack on the U.S. Capitol in January 2021 compared it to the 1789 storming of the Bastille prison in the French Revolution on Monday, and said he hoped to "disrupt Congress" from certifying President Joe Biden's 2020 election...
14 shot, including 3 children, in Chicago drive-by shooting on Halloween, police say
No deaths had been reported, but three children were wounded.
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Kemp leading Abrams by 7 points in Georgia governor race: survey
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is leading Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams by 7 points in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to a new poll by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and UGA. The po…
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US midterm elections: What are the key issues?
Economy, abortion rights, immigration and democracy are dominating political debates ahead of critical US vote.
Mexican president urges Twitter to repair 'damage' done to Trump
Twitter should undo the "damage" done to former U.S. President Donald Trump by the cancellation of his account, Mexico's president said on Monday, as he expressed hope that new owner Elon Musk would curb censorship on the social media platform.
True the Vote leaders jailed for contempt of court - Washington Examiner
Leaders of the True the Vote, a Texas group that peddled claims rampant fraud dogged the 2020 election, were arrested Monday after a judge deemed them in contempt of court. Catherine Engelbrecht and former board member Gregg Phillips, who founded the group, were marshaled into a holding cell...
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Vermont's lone US House member eyes move up to Senate
Vermont’s lone member of the U.S. House for the past 16 years has always embraced his role as a liberal Democrat. But Rep.
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Poll finds broad support in battleground states for legalizing unauthorized immigrants
Seventy-three percent of likely voters in five states with close Senate midterm races support offering legal status to unauthorized immigrants under certain circumstances.
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Geico must face California class action claiming it overcharged on car insurance
A federal judge on Monday said a lawsuit accusing Geico Corp of overcharging more than 2 million California policyholders on car insurance early in the COVID-19 pandemic may proceed as a class action.
Georgia Senate race remains neck and neck as Walker, Warnock enter final week: poll
Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock are locked in a "dead heat" in the Georgia Senate race, a new poll shows. Gov. Brian Kemp has solidified his lead against Stacey Abrams.
Musk tests waters on paid verification for Twitter accounts
Billionaire Elon Musk is already floating major changes for Twitter as he begins his first week as owner of the social-media platform
Kroger settles religious discrimination claims over "rainbow" symbol
Grocer says four-hued heart isn't related to LGBTQ rights, but it'll pay $180k to workers fired for not wearing it.
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Trump takes fight to shield tax returns from House Committee to Supreme Court
The litigation began after House Ways and Means committee chair Rep. Richard Neal requested that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) hand over five years of Trump's tax records in 2019.
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Fans in 'Fight Antisemitism' shirts courtside at Nets game
Fans wearing “Fight Antisemitism” shirts occupied some courtside seats at the Brooklyn-Indiana game on Monday night, days after Nets guard Kyrie Irving tweeted out a link to a film that includes anti-Jewish tropes.
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What is in the criminal complaint against Pelosi attack suspect?
Federal law-enforcement officials have filed a criminal complaint in the U.S. District Court in San Francisco against David DePape, the 42-year-old man accused of , the husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
How Spain looked on as dozens were crushed to death at its border
A BBC investigation has uncovered new details about how dozens of African migrants died as they surged towards a border fence separating Morocco from the tiny Spanish enclave of Melilla.
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South Carolina's Mace gets boost from McCarthy, Gabbard
Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is getting a reelection boost from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
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UK government under pressure over conditions at migrant centre
The British government came under increasing pressure on Monday to tackle deteriorating conditions at a migrant processing centre in southeast England a lawmaker said was "overwhelmed" by the numbers of people arriving across the English Channel.
Delphi murder suspect was 'right here among us,' victim's family says
Libby German’s grandmother and guardian, Becky Patty, was surprised to learn the man arrested for the murders of Libby and Abby Williams was a Delphi resident.
Paul Pelosi attacker planned to break Nancy’s kneecaps - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedNew details have emerged in the violent Oct. 28 attack on Paul Pelosi, husband to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), in which the attacker admitted to planning to break Nancy Pelosi's kneecaps to "show other members of Congress there were consequences" for
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Iran plans public trials for 1,000 protesters in Tehran
Iranian authorities say they will hold public trials for 1,000 people in the capital, Tehran, over the protests that have convulsed the country
Biden shouted at Ukraine's Zelenskyy during tense aid phone call: report
Biden allegedly shouted at Volodymyr Zelenksyy about being ungrateful for U.S. military aid in a June phone call. Biden has secured tens of billions in funding for Ukraine.
White House invites dozens of nations for ransomware summit
The White House is bringing together three dozen nations, the European Union and a slew of private-sector companies for a two-day summit that looks at how best to combat ransomware attacks.
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A former heavyweight boxer from Montenegro was charged by the U.S. Department of Justice on Monday with trafficking in 22 tons of cocaine worth over $1 billion, most of which was part of one of the largest cocaine seizures in American history.
Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 138th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.
Dozens killed after bridge carrying hundreds collapses into river in India
Dozens have people have died after a cable bridge carrying hundreds of people collapsed into a river in India, according to officials.
White House weighs housing surge of migrants at Guantanamo Bay or third country: Report - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration is considering transporting Haitian migrants seeking to enter the United States illegally to migrant detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay or a third country ahead of an anticipated rush, according to a report.The White House National Security Council and federal...
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Ukraine war: Kyiv locals queue for water after Russian strikes
Missile attacks on key facilities across Ukraine on Monday cause power cuts and water shortages.
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Antibody treatment tested as new tool against malaria
Research in Africa has found a one-time dose of an experimental drug protected adults against malaria for at least six months. The drug is a lab-made antibody.
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A third of UK hospitality businesses could go bust, industry warns
Over a third of the UK's hospitality sector is at risk of going bust early next year due to soaring energy costs, rises in the cost of goods and falling consumer spending, according to a survey published on Monday.
Trump's company 'cheated' tax authorities, prosecutor says at trial
Former President Donald Trump's real estate company cheated tax authorities for 15 years, a prosecutor said on Monday in her opening statement in the Trump Organization's criminal tax fraud trial, while defense lawyers countered that the company's longtime chief financial officer had acted for...
Analysis: Control of the Senate is coming down to this hidden dynamic | CNN Politics
Control of the US Senate will be decided next week in cross-pressured states where most voters disapprove of President Joe Biden’s performance but also express unfavorable views about their state’s Republican Senate nominee.
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Nuclear memories: Russia, war and childhood fears rekindled
The war in Ukraine, especially Russian President Vladimir Putin’s references to Moscow’s nuclear arsenal, have awakened memories that many of a certain age thought were buried.
apnews.comWest Chester University course teaches first-year students to resent white people - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — A required course for first-year students at West Chester University in Pennsylvania teaches students to resent white people, among other things.The class forces upon freshmen the core elements of critical race theory and advances radical left-wing ideology through the diversity...
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Sen. Rick Scott: Republicans to win '52-plus' Senate seats, 'clearly pick up' Georgia, Nevada
National Republican Senatorial Committee chair Sen. Rick Scott predicts that the GOP will win back the Senate majority in the midterm elections and control at least 52 seats
South Korean police apologize after deadly Halloween crowd crush
South Korea’s national police apologized on Monday, saying they’d only deployed 137 officers to handle a crowd of about 100,000 revelers.
Authorities: Suspect in abortion clinic fire died in August
Federal authorities say a man accused of intentionally setting fire to a Tennessee Planned Parenthood clinic and later allegedly firing shots at a federal courthouse died months ago.
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UK PM Sunak's decision not to attend COP27 kept under review - spokesman
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision not to attend the COP27 climate summit is being kept under review and will depend on progress being made on preparation for a budget statement due on Nov. 17, his spokesman said on Monday.
Ex-Idaho gubernatorial candidate found guilty in 1984 murder of Colorado girl
A former two-time candidate for governor of Idaho was convicted on Monday of the abduction and murder of a 12-year-old Colorado girl who vanished from her home in 1984 after singing at a Christmas recital.
No more Iowa first? Democrats to consider new presidential nominating calendar in December
The DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee will meet Dec. 1-3 in Washington, D.C. as it could consider the fate of Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucuses.
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Brazil's elections are over but the fight is just beginning: Analysis
Jair Bolsonaro received 49.1% of the vote in Brazil's presidential election. Lula won 50.9%.
Analysis: The attack on Paul Pelosi is the latest menace to US democracy | CNN Politics
American politics is festering in violence, intimidation and inhumanity as another election looms amid escalating risks to political figures, all of which poses a grave threat to democracy.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson clashes with anti-affirmative action lawyer during Supreme Court arguments
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson questioned if Students for Fair Admissions has legal "standing" to sue over alleged racial discrimination in college admissions.
GOP 2024 primary set to begin with conference featuring several contenders, but not Trump - Washington Examiner
The shadow campaign for the Republican presidential nomination is poised to break wide open, with about a dozen 2024 contenders scheduled to showcase themselves to leading donors and activists attending an annual Republican Jewish Coalition conference.Former President Donald Trump is not on the...
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Seoul crowd crush exemplifies need for event control: Experts
Crowd control experts tell ABC News that there are protocols to prevent crowd crush incidents.
Details about husband sought in 50-year 'Lady of the Dunes' cold case
Officials are seeking information about the husband to Ruth Marie Terry, "the Lady of the Dunes" who was the oldest unidentified homicide victim in Massachusetts.
Border Patrol attacked by flagpole-wielding immigrant in El Paso: CBP - Washington Examiner
AUSTIN, Texas — Border Patrol agents in El Paso used force to drive a group of Venezuelans out of the United States and back toward the Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez in a tense scene on Monday, according to a new report. Video taken by the El Paso Times on Monday afternoon showed more than
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UK warns Russia of severe consequences if nuclear weapons used in Ukraine
Britain on Monday warned Russian President Vladimir Putin of severe consequences if Moscow uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine, saying such a step would change the nature of the conflict.
Luke Bryan defends DeSantis concert appearance following left-wing backlash - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedCountry singer Luke Bryan responded Sunday to the wave of backlash he faced for allowing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to make a surprise appearance at his Friday concert.Video from Friday’s show posted to social media showed Bryan walking onto the arena
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U.S. Supreme Court conservatives lean against race-conscious student admissions
Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Monday toward the legality of race-conscious admissions policies in cases involving Harvard University and the University of North Carolina that could imperil affirmative action programs often used to boost enrollment of Black and...
Long Covid is affecting women more than men, national survey finds
More than 17% of women reported experiencing long Covid at some point during the pandemic compared to 10% of men, according to Census Bureau data.
Fact check: COVID-19 vaccine recipients are still human; vaccine doesn't affect DNA
A viral video claims COVID vaccines change recipients’ DNA, making them no longer human. Experts say this is nonsense: mRNA cannot reach cells' DNA.
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CDC director tests positive for COVID again
The head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tested positive again for COVID-19. Dr. Rochelle Walensky had mild symptoms Sunday
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Inside Shanghai Disney as park locked down over Covid
Authorities say visitors will not be allowed out of the theme park until they show a negative Covid test.
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Yes, people are lying about their COVID symptoms. Here’s how to deal with it
A reader whose relative didn’t disclose COVID symptoms until after an in-person visit...
Researcher Finds ‘No News is Bad News’ When it Comes to COVID-19 and Consumer Dining Behavior - UConn Today
Studies from UConn economists found that providing the public with more information about the current state of COVID-19 spread made dining out more appetizing
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Italian study evaluates COVID-19 reinfection risk among previously infected and vaccinated individuals
Researchers from Italy investigated the risk of SARS-CoV-2 reinfection and hospitalization among individuals with vaccinations and previous SARS-CoV-2 infections.
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Modelling predicts low-COVID Christmas - but another peak in January
University College London modelling suggests the next winter peak won't come until after Christmas and will be bigger than previous ones. But an epidemiologist tells Sky News the number of Omicron sub-variants seen this year make predictions impossible.
COVID-19 presents caregivers with unique challenges not seen in other patients
Roughly 21% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients at the height of the pandemic required an intensive care stay and the bulk were cared for by family upon discharge.
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Common respiratory viruses spreading across Washington, COVID activity remains flat
While COVID-19 activity in Washington and Cowlitz County remains relatively low, the region is seeing an uptick in respiratory viruses, according to health officials and the most recent surveillance data.
Canton Health: Many COVID Cases Not Being Reported - News-Talk 1480 WHBC
CANTON, Ohio (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – Since the very beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, WHBC News...
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China's factory activity drops, bogged down by more Covid controls
China's factory activity declined in October due to frequent Covid outbreaks, the National Bureau of Statistics said Monday.
