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Two weeks before the "calamity" Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen predicts could strike by Oct. 18, President Joe Biden on Monday blasted Republicans for "playing Russian roulette with the U.S. economy" in refusing to join Democrats to raise the debt ceiling so the U.S. does not default on its debt for the first time ever.
'Just get out of the way': Biden criticizes Republicans for blocking raise to debt limit
President Biden criticized Republicans for threatening to block a raise to the debt ceiling in Congress with what he called "procedural tricks." He also emphasized how raises to the debt limit in the past have been a "bipartisan undertaking" and urged Congress to act soon.
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Supreme Court remands border wall challenge following ‘changed circumstances’ under Biden
The Supreme Court has directed lower courts to reconsider earlier rulings freezing funding for building former President Trump’s border wall in light of President Biden’s efforts to block its…
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Schumer says lawmakers must address debt ceiling by end of week
The Treasury Department estimates the U.S. will exhaust measures allowing it to pay its bills October 18.
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Biden tells GOP to 'get out of the way' on debt limit
President Joe Biden is urging Republican senators to “get out of the way” and let Democrats suspend the nation’s debt limit.
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The mystery of Sinema's motives may hold the key to unlocking trillions of dollars in infrastructure and social spending
Pandora Papers: World leaders deny wrongdoing after leaks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and the king of Jordan are among leaders linked to the leak.
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NBC justice correspondent: SCOTUS appears poised to ‘blow a big hole’ in abortion rights
Longtime NBC News justice corespondent Pete Williams says the Supreme Court could deal a major blow to abortion rights during its new term, which began Monday. “It does seem very li…
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Andrew Yang is ‘breaking up’ with the Democratic Party and is now an independent | CNN Politics
Andrew Yang, who unsuccessfully sought the 2020 presidential nomination and New York mayoralty this year as a Democrat, said Monday he is “breaking up” with the Democratic Party and has registered as an independent.
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Many Asian Republicans blame Trump, not GOP, for discrimination
A new poll shows 56 percent of AAPI voters say the former president was a “major reason” for the spike in violence against Asians.
www.politico.comEmpty Desks at the State Department, Courtesy of Ted Cruz
WASHINGTON — The arrival of a new U.S. ambassador to Mexico is usually a routine event. But for the Biden administration, it was a notable victory. With the Senate’s Aug. 11 confirmation vote, former Sen. Ken Salazar of Colorado became the first Biden ambassador to arrive in a foreign capital...
Supreme Court declines to hear ‘qualified immunity’ suit over police shooting
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a dispute over the fatal police shooting of a schizophrenic man in a case that raised questions about legal barriers to suing government workers for all…
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Where Roe v. Wade stands after Texas abortion ban allowed to go into effect
Some experts say Roe v. Wade is already "dead" in Texas and soon will be in the rest of America with an abortion case on the Supreme Court's docket.
Jan. 6 panel braces for collision with Trump
The Select Committee expects the former president to fight its probe into the attack on Capitol Hill.
www.politico.com'Election subversion' accusations: Donald Trump and allies look for new ways to challenge votes
Trump-style Republicans are pushing state laws that would make it easier to challenge elections - and perhaps overturn them.
Biden struggles to secure his 'New Deal' to transform U.S. economy
Last October, presidential candidate Joe Biden flew to Warm Springs, Georgia just days before the national election, to compare his ambitions with those of the United States' longest-serving president.
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Biden blasts McConnell, GOP on ‘dangerous’ debt ceiling gambit
President Biden is laying the groundwork to blame Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) if the country defaults on its debt for the first time in U.S. history.Biden singled out McConnell o…
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Supreme Court won't consider whether states can require ID cards for sex offenders
The case involved a Louisiana man, Tazin Hill, who challenged a state law that required him to carry an identification card that included the words "sex offender" in all-capital letters.
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Elizabeth Warren isn’t in the White House. But she knows how to use the tools she’s got.
The senator is using her subcommittee posts, getting allies into key positions and laying the groundwork to shape Biden's domestic agenda.
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Anti-gun violence group launches campaign to end filibuster
A gun control group on Monday launched a digital ad campaign pushing for filibuster reform in the Senate, arguing the procedural tool has cost lives by blocking meaningful legislation to overh…
thehill.comDemocratic Voters See Many Losers in Party Schism, and One Winner: Trump
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — On Election Day in 2018, Cathy Brienza opened her light-blue colonial in a New Jersey suburb to dozens of Democratic activists for a get-out-the-vote rally. A freshman congressman, Josh Gottheimer, addressed a crowd filled with voters angered by Donald Trump’s presidency and...
U.S. Supreme Court rejects challenge to New York tax on opioid companies
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for New York to collect a $200 million surcharge imposed on opioid manufacturers and distributors to defray the state's costs arising from the deadly epidemic involving the powerful painkilling drugs.
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Top State adviser leaves post, rips Biden’s use of Trump-era Title 42
Harold Koh, who will switch to a consulting role, called the use of the authority ‘illegal’ and ‘inhumane.’
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McConnell ‘respectfully’ tells Biden it’s time for Democrats to raise debt ceiling
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) is urging President Biden to lean on Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to get Democrats to raise the …
thehill.comSupreme Court rules against legal effort to give District of Columbia a voting member of Congress
Eleven Washingtonians had asserted that the Constitution already provides a way for Congress to give the District of Columbia a vote in the House.
Warren presses SEC to probe Fed on insider trading as watchdog opens review
“The reports of this financial activity by Fed officials raise serious questions about possible conflicts of interest and reveal a disregard for the public trust,” Warren wrote
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The provisions in Texas' restrictive abortion law are not popular, an NPR poll finds
A clear majority of Americans, including most Republicans, opposes key provisions of the controversial new Texas abortion law, the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds.
www.npr.orgTrump warns on 'scary' inflation, says surging prices will 'ravage our country'
"It looks to me like inflation is going to ravage our country," former President Donald Trump told Yahoo Finance.
New U.S. legislation seeks to expand protections for election workers
A U.S. senator introduced legislation on Monday to broaden protections for election workers, their family members and physical polling locations in response to a Reuters investigation into threats against election administrators.
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Did ship's anchor cause California oil spill? Maybe
Officials investigating one of California’s largest oil spills are looking into whether a ship’s anchor may have struck a pipeline on the ocean floor, causing a major leak of crude.
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Florida man pleads guilty in Jan. 6 fire extinguisher assault on Capitol Police
Robert Palmer, who wore a distinctive American flag jacket during the siege, was ordered detained until sentencing in December.
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Defense contractor accused of bilking Navy out of $50 million
Federal agents are investigating a corruption case in which a defense contractor is accused of cheating the U.S. Navy out of at least $50 million.Between 2011 and 2018, federal agent…
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Sinema lashes out at ‘unlawful’ activists who filmed her and ASU students in bathroom - Washington Examiner
Arizona Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema scolded the activists who barged into Arizona State University and filmed her and her students while she was in the bathroom on Sunday. Statement Following Events at ASU on Sunday pic.twitter.com/4d3BF9P8CO— Kyrsten Sinema (@SenatorSinema) October 4, 2021...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump seeking to elevate Republicans who refuse to accept Biden victory
Ex-president has endorsed Republican secretary of state candidates who would wield enormous power over elections Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Perry, Georgia, on 25 September. Photograph: Sean Rayford/Getty Images Sign up for the Guardian’s Fight to Vote newsletter Donald Trump and allies...
Judge slams claims that Jan. 6 rioters are treated unfairly
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan called it a false equivalence “to compare the actions of people protesting, mostly peacefully, for civil rights” to the mob that "was trying to overthrow the government." The judge's remarks in the case against Matthew Mazzocco of San Antonio came days after...
Exclusive: Eli Lilly’s recalled emergency diabetes drug came from plant cited by FDA
A recently recalled batch of Glucagon Emergency Kits, Eli Lilly and Co’s therapy for diabetic patients in crisis, was manufactured at an Indiana factory cited by U.S. health regulators this year for quality-control violations, including several involving that product, according to the company...
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Afghan orchestra musicians, music students and teachers have escaped the Taliban
After weeks of trying to flee Afghanistan, 101 musicians, students and teachers with the Afghanistan National Institute of Music and Zohra Orchestra finally landed in Doha, Qatar on Sunday.
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Live updates: Facebook whistleblower goes public with her allegations of deception
Data scientist Frances Haugen revealed herself in an interview on 60 Minutes, saying Facebook puts profits over safety. Here's the latest on her claims and Facebook's response.
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Orange County supervisor: ‘We need answers’ on oil spill in California - Washington Examiner
An oil spill off the coast of California could affect the state for years to come, with details of the disaster's cause still unclear. Katrina Foley, the supervisor of Orange County, said the impact of the oil spill will not be clear for several weeks and expressed concern that the...
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'Pandora Papers' bring renewed calls for tax haven scrutiny
Calls are growing for an end to the financial secrecy and shell companies that have allowed many of the world’s richest and most powerful people to hide their wealth from tax collectors.
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Omarosa Manigault Newman: Trump may not ‘even be healthy enough’ to run in 2024
Former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman in an interview that aired Sunday suggested former President Trump may not be in good enough physical condition to run for president again…
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California spill came 52 years after historic oil disaster
The weekend oil leak along the Southern California coast happened not far from the site of the catastrophe more than a generation ago that helped give rise to the modern environmental movement itself: the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill.
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China tariffs stay in place as Biden trade chief looks to new talks
The White House will reopen a process for certain companies to be exempted from tariffs. But it won't pursue an expanded trade agreement with Beijing.
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Andrew Yang changes political affiliation in ‘strangely emotional experience’ the day before book release - Washington Examiner
Andrew Yang updated his voter registration to independent from Democrat a day before his book hits the shelves, according to a Monday announcement that labeled the switch a "strangely emotional experience." Yang has identified as a Democrat for years and campaigned to be the Democratic nominee...
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Warren urges SEC to open insider trading probe into Fed Vice Chair Clarida, others
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday urged the SEC to investigate whether Fed Vice Chair Richard Clarida "may have violated insider trading rules."
Trump favorability hits new high in Iowa poll
Former President Trump’s approval rating in Iowa hit a new high in the Des Moines Register-Mediacom Iowa Poll as he mulls a comeback White House bid in 2024. The poll showed that 53 percent of…
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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema denounces immigration activists who followed her into restroom
Sinema says her students were "unfairly and unlawfully victimized" by activists who disrupted her class at Arizona State University.
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Abortion, guns and religious liberty: Supreme Court gears up for new term filled with contentious disputes
The court's new term begins Monday.
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McConnell reactivates his connection to Biden — with a sharp debt warning
The two leaders have long bragged about their close working relationship. Now, at perhaps the most critical time, they're not even trying to negotiate.
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Supreme Court (mostly) returns to the courtroom for first time since COVID-19 pandemic began
The Supreme Court returned for in-person oral argument for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but continued to stream live audio.
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Supreme Court remands border wall challenge following ‘changed circumstances’ under Biden
The Supreme Court has directed lower courts to reconsider earlier rulings freezing funding for building former President Trump’s border wall in light of President Biden’s efforts to block its…
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Can a post office be a bank? New services test a progressive priority.
A recently launched Postal Service pilot program expands the limited financial services the agency offers in four cities, a potential first step toward a return to postal banking.
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Pandora Papers reveal trade secrets and tax dodges of global leaders - Washington Examiner
A massive accumulation of confidential records from elite politicians and celebrities across the globe, known as the Pandora Papers, has revealed the inner workings and secret methods used to accumulate and stash assets.The Pandora Papers cover the inner financial arrangements of more than 100...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden warns ‘meteor headed to crash’ into US economy amid debt struggle
President condemns ‘reckless’ Republicans for pushing government towards historic debt defaultUS politics – live coverage Joe Biden has condemned “reckless” Republicans for pushing the US government towards a historic debt default, warning: “A meteor is headed to crash into our economy.” The...
Supreme Court begins pivotal new term with first in-person arguments since the Covid pandemic began
The Supreme Court resumed in-person oral arguments for the first time since the Covid pandemic began, kicking off a politically fraught new term.
Five issues to watch as new Supreme Court term unfolds
The Supreme Court term that opens Monday may reveal just how far the 6-3 conservative court is willing to go to reshape American life.The upcoming term could see abortion access dramatically narrow…
thehill.comDid ship's anchor cause California oil spill? Maybe
Officials investigating one of California’s largest oil spills are looking into whether a ship’s anchor may have struck a pipeline on the ocean floor, causing a major leak of crude.
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Supreme Court hears Mississippi-Tennessee water dispute
The Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments over a dispute in which Mississippi claims that Tennessee is invading its property rights by pumping water near the border from an aquifer that spans bot…
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Taliban-style security welcomed by some, feared by others
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — It wasn’t 7 a.m. yet and already the line outside the police station’s gates was long, with men bringing their complaints and demands for justice to Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers.
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Here’s what’s at stake in Virginia’s gubernatorial contest
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
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Biden: ‘Not appropriate’ for protesters to follow Sinema into bathroom
President Biden on Monday said he did not agree with activists who followed Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) into a bathroom over the weekend to protest her position on a reconciliation bill…
thehill.comLive updates: Facebook whistleblower goes public with her allegations of deception
Data scientist Frances Haugen revealed herself in an interview on 60 Minutes, saying Facebook puts profits over safety. Here's the latest on her claims and Facebook's response.
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Stephanie Grisham says she is ‘terrified’ of a 2024 Donald Trump presidential run | CNN Politics
Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham, who worked for Donald Trump for more than five years, now says she fears another four years with Trump in the White House.
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says Bitcoin regulation is inevitable - Washington Examiner
Jamie Dimon, who heads the largest bank in the United States, said that Bitcoin needs to be regulated by the government. The JPMorgan Chase CEO told Axios that Bitcoin, which is the flagship cryptocurrency and has seen explosive growth since its inception, is destined for increased government...
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Israel accuses Iran of Cyprus attack plot after suspect arrested
Iranian embassy in Nicosia says Israel is ‘always making such a baseless allegation’ against Iran.
Senators introduce bill to strengthen federal cybersecurity after attacks
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and ranking member Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced a bill Monday to overhaul and improve federal cybersecu…
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Law schools pressured to cut ties with research firms over ICE, CBP
Law students across the country are calling on their schools to sever ties with two major research firms over their work with immigration enforcement agencies. A set of protests demanding the …
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Progressive pro-life group launches, says 'abortion-industrial complex' puts profits over people
The Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising (PAAU) announced its challenge to the left's prevailing narrative on women's rights. In PAAU's framing of the issue, abortion exploits the innocent, hurts the weak and benefits the rich
Supreme Court begins blockbuster term under political microscope
Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who tested positive for COVID-19, participated in oral arguments remotely.
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Exclusive: Stephanie Grisham says 'I regret' enabling culture of dishonesty in Trump White House
In an exclusive interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, former Trump aide Stephanie Grisham said she regrets enabling a culture of dishonesty at the White House.
Russia film crew set to blast off to make 1st movie in space
In a historic first, Russia is set to launch an actor and a film director to space to make a feature film in orbit.
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As ruling UK Conservatives meet, businesses clamor for help
British Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is promoising to deliver an economy based on “good work, better skills and higher wages.” He is shrugging off the U.K.'
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McDonald’s planning net zero emissions by 2050
McDonald’s is planning to cut its greenhouse gas emissions so that the company is net-zero emissions by the year 2050. The restaurant shared Monday that it is partnering with the nonprofi…
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2 win medicine Nobel for showing how we react to heat, touch
Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their discoveries into how the human body perceives temperature and touch.
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Bright blue fireball caught on videos over Colorado
About six people described hearing a boom during the fireball sighting — one person said it was so bright, it charged his solar lights.
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Pandora Papers expose wealth of Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s allies
Revelations name over 700 Pakistanis, including ministers, Khan’s political allies and families of military officers.
Activist who recorded Sinema in ASU bathroom defends actions, accuses critics of being 'tone police'
Dr. Sophia Marjovic, one of the immigration activists who confronted Sen. Kysrten Sinema at Arizona State University over “a pathway to citizenship” for illegal immigrants this weekend, defended filming the senator while following her into the bathroom.
NHTSA rejects petition to investigate Tesla battery fires
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rejected a petition on Monday that called for an investigation into Tesla’s software updates, contending the odds are low that such an inq…
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Hospital ransomware attacks now have deadly consequences
A recent lawsuit filed against an Alabama hospital is alleging that a patient died because of a ransomware attack, a risk that cybersecurity experts have been warning about.
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Biden says he can’t guarantee debt ceiling lift due to ‘hypocritical, dangerous and disgraceful’ GOP opposition | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Monday said he couldn’t guarantee the debt ceiling would be raised in two weeks as he slammed Republicans for opposing efforts to keep the nation from being unable to pay its debts for the first time in its history.
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Education culture war finds a new target: Pride flags in classrooms
With many students back in school, classroom displays of LGBTQ pride symbols are sparking debate in districts across the country.
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America's jobs are coming back — but not for everyone
Black workers were the only racial or ethnic group whose unemployment rate increased overall in August.
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At Vatican trial, defense questions the legal system itself
Defense lawyers are questioning the very legitimacy of the Vatican tribunal where 10 people are on trial on finance-related charges
Ship's anchor seen as possible cause for massive oil spill in Southern California
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County to support the response to the oil spill that originated in federal waters.
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Former NASCAR driver fatally shot after attacking ex-wife with hatchet, police say
John Wes Townley — whose father is a co-founder of Zaxby's, sponsor of his NASCAR vehicle — was shot and killed when he attacked his ex-wife with a hatchet, police say.
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Crypto marketplace sent $90 million to users, thanks to a bug. Now it wants the money back.
A code update on Compound, a popular cryptocurrency platform, mistakenly gave out millions of dollars of free money.
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UAE, Saudi Arabia on alert after Cyclone Shaheen hits Oman
Cyclone Shaheen slammed into Oman on Sunday with ferocious winds and heavy rain, flooding streets, prompting evacuations
AP PHOTOS: Taliban hardened by war now have to keep peace
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Shirullah Badri has been a Taliban fighter for most of his life. He paid a heavy price in the war, losing three brothers along with other relatives and friends.
apnews.comVilsack takes another shot at meat industry concentration
House Democrats are limping into yet another week of negotiations over how to advance a bipartisan infrastructure plan and social spending package.
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National Women's Soccer League cannot be viewed as a safe workplace, some players say
U.S. Soccer tapped former acting Attorney General Sally Yates to lead the investigation of allegations of sexual misconduct against a former coach.
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Supreme Court rejects long-shot bid from DC voters seeking ability to elect representatives to Congress | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a long shot bid from registered voters in the District of Columbia who sought the ability to elect representatives to Congress.
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Daughter of 'Jane Roe,' the woman behind the landmark abortion case, comes to terms with her identity
Shelley Lynn Thornton, the biological daughter of Norma McCorvey, the woman behind the Roe v. Wade abortion case, speaks to ABC News.
Clarence Thomas comes out fast with questions in new Supreme Court in-person argument format
Justice Clarence Thomas came out quickly with the first question of the new Supreme Court term, potentially indicating that he will continue to be a regular participant in oral arguments despite a return to on in-person format.
Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, diagnosed with breast cancer | CNN Politics
Casey DeSantis, the wife of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, the governor announced Monday.
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Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram suffer worldwide outage
Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp platforms are back online after a massive global outage plunged the services and the businesses and people who rely on them into chaos for hours.
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What's old is new again: Justices back at court for new term
The Supreme Court has returned to the courtroom for the start of a momentous new term, after a nearly 19-month absence because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Ozy Media CEO Carlos Watson claims the company is still 'open for business' after folding last week
It was not clear precisely how the digital startup would stay in business or who would work there.
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Buttigieg quiet on growing port congestion as shipping concerns build ahead of holidays
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been uncharacteristically quiet over congested ports across the U.S., and his critics say if he ever wants to see whether a future presidential campaign could float, he'd better start addressing the problem before shipping delays worsen ahead of the...
Libya’s warring sides may be guilty of war crimes: UN probe
The Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya says migrants and detainees were particularly exposed to violations.
Most people in US favor Afghan ally refugees: AP-NORC poll
Most people in the U.S. want to see Afghans who worked with Americans in the Afghanistan war offered refuge in the United States.
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UN experts decry possible crimes against humanity in Libya
Experts commissioned by the United Nations' top human rights body say they have turned up evidence of possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Libya
Trump heads to Iowa amid record high poll numbers in key 2024 state
Days ahead of his first visit this year to the state that kicks off the White House race, a new poll indicates former President Trump’s more popular than ever in Iowa.
Jordanian king's properties undercut father figure image
Newly leaked documents showing that Jordan's King Abdullah II quietly amassed luxury real estate properties risk hurting the longtime monarch at home and abroad.
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Pandora Papers: How leak is being reported around the world
A huge leak of financial documents puts the spotlight on the hidden assets of the rich and powerful.
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Henrietta Lacks' family sues pharma company over use of her cells
“The exploitation of Henrietta Lacks represents the unfortunately common struggle experienced by Black people throughout history,” the suit says.
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Analysis: Bitterness festers as Democrats try again to pass Biden’s economic agenda | CNN Politics
A bitter duel between progressives and Senate centrists last week laid bare the mistrust, philosophical divides and practical governing constraints rocking Washington Democrats. And it only deepened the critical question of Joe Biden’s term: Can the President and his allies leverage a fragile...
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Advisers telling Trump to wait to announce 2024 campaign: report
Advisers are reportedly telling former President Trump to hold off on announcing his 2024 campaign for president, in part out of fear that he will be blamed if Republicans do not win back the House…
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Taiwan ‘on alert’ after record 56 Chinese planes enter ADIZ
Island’s premier expresses concern at China’s ‘over the top’ military activities and warns of risk to regional peace.
Sons of Murdaugh housekeeper killed in "trip and fall" will receive money, lawyers say
The latest agreement was reached after Gloria Satterfield's sons filed a lawsuit in September accusing Alex Murdaugh and others of breach of fiduciary duty.
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Reynhard Sinaga: Victim of UK's most prolific rapist speaks out
Daniel is the first victim of serial rapist Reynhard Sinaga to waive his right to anonymity.
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'Pain I don't know how to get rid of,' Miya Marcano's anguished grandmother says
"When I saw the news and they said where she was, the saddest part was seeing where they left her — in a dumpster," the Latina college student's aunt said.
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Senators alarmed after Afghan refugees walk off military bases by the hundreds
Senate Republicans are demanding answers from the Biden administration amid reports that hundreds of Afghan evacuees are walking off U.S. military bases without completing the resettlement process.
Pandora Papers: A simple guide to the Pandora Papers leak
A massive leak of documents reveal hidden wealth, tax avoidance and in some cases, money laundering.
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William Shatner will fly to space aboard Blue Origin rocket
Captain Kirk is rocketing into space: “Star Trek” actor William Shatner plans to blast off from West Texas next week.
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Britney Spears says she still has 'a lot of healing to do' amid father's removal from conservatorship
Britney Spears gave fans an insight into her inner thoughts as she celebrates developments in conservatorship case.
Florida woman attacked by gator after falling into canal
The woman, who is in her 50s, was taken to a hospital with severe injuries to her arms, authorities said.
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UN tribunal urged to overturn acquittal of Hariri murder suspects
Prosecutors at the UN-backed court challenge the acquittals of suspects in the murder of ex-Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri.
Doctors treating Covid feel defeated by their patients' relentless skepticism
Many were already overworked and nearing their breaking points. Now they are bearing the brunt of patients’ rage, too.
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Doctors grow frustrated over COVID-19 denial, misinformation
Front-line medical workers are growing weary of COVID-19 denial and misinformation in treating unvaccinated patients during the delta-driven surge.
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US reports highest weekly COVID-19 vaccinations since July 4
The United States has been facing a COVID-19 surge as the more contagious delta variant continues to spread.
Johnson & Johnson to seek FDA booster shot authorization this week, paper says
The FDA has scheduled an Oct. 15 meeting of its advisory committee to discuss whether to grant authorization for a booster dose of the J&J vaccine.
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COVID vaccine mandate takes effect for NYC teachers, staff
A COVID-19 vaccine requirement for teachers and other staff members has taken effect in New York City’s million-plus-student public school system.
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Biden to visit Chicago area, press need for COVID-19 vaccine
U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to the Chicago area on Thursday as part of the administration's effort to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the White House said on Monday.
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New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern admits nation can’t get rid of coronavirus
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday acknowledged that the country can’t completely get rid of COVID-19, The Associated Press reported.Ardern made the remark while announci…
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Fauci: Remarks on Christmas gatherings were ‘misinterpreted’
Anthony Fauci said Monday that his comments about it being “too soon to tell” whether it is safe to gather for Christmas were “misinterpreted” and that he in fact encourages…
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California's new mandate is a major step in the fight against the pandemic.
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COVID precautions put more prisoners in isolation. It can mean long-term health woes
An estimated 300,000 people were held in solitary confinement in the U.S. at the height of the pandemic. Advocates are pushing to limit the practice, citing lasting harm to prisoners' health.
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Vitamin A treatment trial for Covid loss of smell
Volunteers will receive brain scans and be asked to sniff powerful odours such as rotten eggs and roses.
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Japan new PM to seek fresh mandate to handle virus, economy
Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will dissolve the lower house next week in preparation for Oct. 31 elections as he seeks a fresh mandate to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, the sagging economy and security threats from China and North Korea.
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A few skeptical U.S. hospital workers choose dismissal over vaccine
Jennifer Bridges loved her job as a nurse at Houston Methodist Hospital, where she worked for eight years, but she chose to get fired rather than inoculated against COVID-19, believing that the vaccine was more of a threat than the deadly virus.
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Calif. judge denies restraining order request against school mask mandate
A California judge has denied a temporary restraining order request barring the state from enforcing its school mask mandate, which mask-choice advocates argue should be decided at the local level.
Lots Of People Say They'll Quit Over Vaccine Mandates, But Research Shows Few Do
The answers workers give in national surveys differ from how people are actually behaving after mandates go into effect in their workplace.
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