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Putin’s call-up fuels Russians’ anger, protests and violence
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Long lines of cars on roads snaking to Russia’s border crossings with Georgia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia, and similar queues at airports. Angry demonstrations — not just in Moscow and St. Petersburg — but in the remote far north province of Yakutia and in the southern region of Dagestan, with women chasing a police officer and shouting, “No to war!”
Oath Keeper charged in Jan. 6 attack texted with Andrew Giuliani about election
Exclusive: Kellye SoRelle sent messages to the younger Giuliani and also attempted to text the White House switchboard weeks before the Capitol attack.
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Hurricane Ian strikes Cuba, Florida braces for winds, floods
Hurricane Ian tore into western Cuba as a major hurricane, knocking out power to the entire country and leaving 11 million people without electricity.
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Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes' path: From Yale to jail
Oath Keepers militia group founder Stewart Rhodes was once a promising Yale Law School graduate. Rhodes was born in California and spent time in Nevada and once secured an Arizona Supreme Court clerkship.
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Ukraine war: Russia admits mobilisation errors, amid growing public opposition
Reports say people with no military experience, or who are too old or disabled, are being enlisted.
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US faces bleak options as Putin turns bellicose on nukes
U.S. officials are walking a careful line in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s latest suggestion that he may be willing to resort to nuclear weapons. Following Putin’s thinly-veiled re…
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McConnell works to box out Manchin
The GOP leader is pushing his members to block the West Virginia senator's energy permitting bill, the latest loop in their roller-coaster relationship.
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Russia prepares to formally annex 15% of Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin is preparing to formally annex around 15% of Ukrainian territory after referendums on joining Russia in areas controlled by Russian forces or Russian-backed separatists.
Senate stumbles toward government shutdown with impasse over energy policy
The Senate is stumbling toward a government shutdown at the end of the week as energy policy causes headaches.
US military points to Ukraine in warning China against Taiwan attack
U.S. defense officials are looking to leverage Ukraine’s unexpected success in resisting Russia to dissuade China from a potential invasion of Taiwan. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told reporte…
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Russia says no decision to seal borders amid mass exodus of men
Thousands are fleeing the country to avoid call to fight in Ukraine after Russia ordered first mobilisation since WW II.
UN meeting produces sense that a 'new epoch' is arriving
The war in Ukraine and its global fallout transfixed the meeting of world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly this year.
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The Jan. 6 investigation and the Trump effect — CBS News poll
What impact have the Jan. 6, 2021, investigations had on voting choices?
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The seven Senate seats most likely to flip
Republicans are looking for opportunities to go on offense in their battle for the Senate majority and stunt the momentum Democrats have built over the course of the summer. But Democrats, fresh of…
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Hurricane Ian updates: Florida death toll climbs
The remnants of Ian are charging up the East Coast on Saturday after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in South Carolina on Friday afternoon.
Russian annexation of Ukraine territory expected within days
Moscow was poised on Wednesday to annex a swath of Ukraine, releasing what it called vote tallies showing support in four partially occupied provinces to join Russia, after what Kyiv and the West denounced as illegal sham referendums held at gunpoint.
U.S. warns of 'horrific' consequences if Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine
Putin issued a thinly veiled threat about using all means possible to defend Russian territory in his speech last week, stressing that he was "not bluffing."
Dr. Oz Accidentally Gives Fetterman An Awesome New Slogan As Insult Backfires
Critics of GOP Senate nominee Mehmet Oz say this attempted slam only makes his Democratic rival seem cooler.
Meadows' texts show 'roadmap to an attempted coup,' ex-Jan. 6 investigator Riggleman says
Ex-Rep. Denver Riggleman said Jan. 6 committee investigators found texts from Ginni Thomas to Mark Meadows that shared QAnon conspiracy theories.
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Manchin 'didn't expect' Republicans to join Bernie Sanders in opposition to energy permitting bill
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin joined 'Your World' to discuss the potential fate of his energy permitting legislation forthcoming and its surprise opposition.
At UN, a fleeting opportunity to tell their nations' stories
Pakistan’s new prime minister stepped onto the U.N. podium to spin a tale of floods and climate change.
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Putin grants Russian citizenship to former NSA contractor and whistleblower Edward Snowden
Snowden has been living in Russia since 2013 to escape prosecution in the U.S. after leaking classified documents.
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Midterm campaign updates: GOP's Cheney endorses Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan for Senate
Live updates from the 2022 midterm election campaign trail. Stay up-to-date on breaking news and analysis for the Senate, House and governor races.
Riggleman: After I criticized Trump, my mom texted me, ‘I’m sorry you were ever elected’
Denver Riggleman, a former GOP lawmaker from Virginia and House Jan. 6 committee aide, wrote in his forthcoming book that his mom texted him saying she was “sorry you were ever elected” after the t…
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Surge in women voters ahead of a contentious midterm season due to reversal of Roe
Some states will have abortion on the ballot this midterm after Roe was overturned with some states already seeing abortion trigger bans in place.
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Meadows texts reveal direct White House communications with pro-Trump operative behind plans to seize voting machines
As allies of then-President Donald Trump made a final push to overturn the election in late-December 2020, one of the key operatives behind the effort briefed then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows about his attempts to gain access to voting systems in key battleground states, starting...
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Teen interest in long-lasting birth control soars after Roe
Experts say the U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling overturning Roe v. Wade appears to be sending more teens to their doctors in search of birth control, including long-acting reversible forms like intrauterine devices and implants.
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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.
Rep. Adam Schiff Criticizes DOJ For Being ‘Very Slow’ In Jan. 6 Investigation
The Democratic congressman said he's worried the Justice Department is not approaching the probe with the same level of urgency that Congress is.
Campaigns spend over $6.4 billion on ads for 2022 elections, making race one of the most expensive ever
The over $6.4 billion in ad spending already surpasses both the 2018 and 2020 election cycles, according to nonpartisan research firm AdImpact.
Mastriano's Sputtering Campaign: No TV Ads, Tiny Crowds, Little Money
HARRISBURG, Pa. — In the same spot where he spoke to thousands of people at a raucous state Capitol rally demanding an end to pandemic restrictions in April 2020, Doug Mastriano appeared Saturday before a crowd of just a few dozen — about half of whom were volunteers for his ragtag campaign for...
Tucker Craps All Over Kevin McCarthy’s Midterm Election Agenda
Fox NewsTucker Carlson on Monday heaped praise on Giorgia Meloni, the far-right politician who will likely become Italy’s next prime minister, citing her comments about the nuclear family as an example of what is lacking in the Republican Party’s recently unveiled congressional platform.The Fox...
Senate GOP leadership whipping against Manchin permitting bill
Senate Republican leaders are urging their GOP colleagues to stay unified against a permitting reform bill sponsored by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin (D) and to support instead a competing bill sp…
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‘I’m sorry you were ever elected’: Former Jan. 6 panel aide rebuked by mother over Trump criticism - Washington Examiner
A former House Jan. 6 committee senior technical adviser wrote in his new book on how his relationship soured with his mother after he criticized former President Donald Trump and extreme GOP conspiracy theorists. Former Republican Rep. Denver Riggleman's book, titled The Breach, is set to be a...
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Attacks mount in Russia after Putin troop mobilization
A number of attacks on Russian authorities have been reported since President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a partial call-up of troops to join his struggling seven-month war in Ukraine. I…
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DOJ files motion against Peter Navarro to produce email records from time in White House - Washington Examiner
The Department of Justice is requesting that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia command former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro to provide all email records from his time in the White House under the Presidential Records Act. The attorneys involved in the court case...
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Treasury Secretary Yellen touts clean energy tax incentives Biden signed into law
The new incentives put the nation on a "strong course" toward substantially cutting greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade, Yellen said.
Capitol rioter allegedly called by White House on Jan. 6 identified as New York man
The call allegedly lasted just nine seconds.
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Tracking storm's path as Florida prepares for landfall
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Trudeau to visit Atlantic Canada in wake of Fiona
‘Pictures do not portray the utter devastation,’ MP Gudie Hutchings says from hard-hit area of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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What is the FACE Act at the center of Pennsylvania pro-life activist assault case?
The FACE Act of 1994 makes it a federal crime to "injure, intimidate, or interfere" with someone seeking help from an abortion clinic or pro-life pregnancy center.
Japan prepares to bid farewell to slain Abe with controversial state funeral
Japan will honour on Tuesday its assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a polarising figure who dominated modern-day politics as its longest-serving leader, with a rare state funeral that has become nearly as divisive as he was.
Former Fox News host bombs in CNN debut - Washington Examiner
A new show hosted by former Fox News host and current CNN host Chris Wallace fell flat in its debut. Nielsen Media Research tracked ratings for Wallace's show, Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace, which debuted on CNN Sunday. The ratings show that there were 401,000 viewers, down 29% from the...
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On The Money — Shutdown looms as Congress spars over funding
Lawmakers don’t have much time to avert a government shutdown and have many problems to solve before they can get there. We’ll also look at why the Federal Reserve is trying to put people out of wo…
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Four people plead guilty in North Carolina ballot probe of 2016 and 2018 elections
After the allegations surfaced in 2018, the elections board voted unanimously to order a new election in the state's 9th Congressional District.
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Analysis: Russia’s war in Ukraine is at a dangerous tipping point | CNN
The chaos of the past week might be incorrectly comforting. Despite Russia’s continued disastrous handling of its war of choice in Ukraine, the conflict’s most dangerous moment may be nearing.
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Biden introduces administration's plans to increase competition across industries
President Joe Biden announced his administration's plans to crackdown on fees and increase competition across various industries during a speech at the White House on Monday.
At least 17 killed in Russian school shooting
At least 17 were killed, including 11 children, after a man opened fire at a school in Izhevsk.
WATCH: Mandatory evacuations in effect as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida - Washington Examiner
People living along the west-central coast of Florida are being urged to take precautions ahead of Hurricane Ian's expected landfall. The storm is expected to hit the state later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center. "This could be the storm that we have all feared, so we advise...
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Analysis: GOP leaders still strive to appease Trump’s base on election denialism | CNN Politics
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stumps for some of this year’s midterm candidates ahead of what looks increasingly like a showdown with former President Donald Trump in 2024, he’s seemed to be more nimble than most on the Trump tightrope.
www.cnn.comChris Christie Says Trump's TV Rants Might Lead To A 'Self-Inflicted Indictment'
The former GOP governor said Trump was antagonizing prosecutors with "nonsense arguments on television."
Democratic ex-cop Demings closes in on Republican Rubio in Florida
Democratic U.S. Representative Val Demings enters the final weeks of her campaign to unseat Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio in a stronger position than many observers had expected in conservative-leaning Florida.
Footage shows Trump ally Roger Stone urging violence before tallying 2020 election results - Washington Examiner
Documentary footage obtained by the Jan. 6 committee shows that longtime Trump ally Roger Stone said he did not think people should wait until actual votes were tallied to contest the 2020 election results. Stone said, “F*** the voting — let’s get right to the violence,” in a Danish documentary...
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Russia detains Japanese consul on spying charge; Tokyo hints at retaliation
Russia's FSB security agency said on Monday it had detained a Japanese consul in Russia's Pacific port city of Vladivostok for suspected espionage and ordered him to leave the country.
Fact check: Donald Trump did not, cannot file 'impeachment lawsuit' against Nancy Pelosi
A post online claims Nancy Pelosi is set to resign as former president Donald Trump files an "impeachment lawsuit" against her. This is false.
Russian military recruiter shot amid fear of Ukraine call-up
A young man shot a Russian military commander at close range at an enlistment office Monday. It was an unusually bold attack reflecting growing resistance to Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts to mobilize hundreds of thousands of more men to wage war on Ukraine.
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GOP lawmakers celebrate right-wing candidate’s win in Italian elections
Conservative lawmakers are voicing support for Giorgia Meloni, the leader of a right-wing alliance that came out victorious in Italy’s elections on Sunday. The new government is expected to maintai…
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Congress flirts with government shutdown as Manchin permitting bill may drag down funding package
Congress faces an end-of-month race to keep the government funded if a continuing resolution with an energy proposal from Sen. Joe Manchin fails Tuesday.
Dimorphos: Nasa flies spacecraft into asteroid in direct hit
The same technique could be used to deflect space rocks that threaten Earth.
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Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Wisconsin GOP leader targeted by Trump
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos is suing to block enforcement of the subpoena. In a letter to Vos, the committee's chairman cited Trump’s efforts to pressure Vos to overturn the state’s 2020 election result.
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Oath Keepers attorney exchanged texts with Andrew Giuliani about election fraud - Washington Examiner
An attorney for the far-right Oath Keepers group exchanged text messages about election fraud with Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, in November 2020. The general counsel for the Oath Keepers, Kellye SoRelle, who has been charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the...
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Uvalde families plead with legislators for gun reform in emotional testimony
Uvalde families reiterated their pain and desire to prevent other parents from experiencing the tragedies they have.
Manchin surprised by McConnell opposition: ‘You can be a hero one day and a villain the next’
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) admitted Monday that he was caught by surprise when Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and other Senate Republicans decided to oppose his permitting reform bi…
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Government funding bill to include over $12 billion in new Ukraine aid
A continuing resolution to fund the government will include over $12 billion in funding for Ukraine, according to a source familiar with the matter.
John Fetterman Enlists Local Sheriff For TV Ad Rebutting Soft-On-Crime Charge
“John Fetterman has the courage to do what's right,” the suburban Philadelphia sheriff says of the Democrat. “Dr. Oz doesn't know a thing about crime."
Swastika-wearing ex-pupil kills 15 in Russian school shooting
A gunman with a swastika on his teeshirt killed 15 people, including 11 children, and wounded 24 at a school in Russia on Monday before committing suicide, investigators said.
Florida fortifies Tampa amid threats of flooding from hurricane
The storm, which could turn into a Category 4 hurricane before it hits Florida’s gulf coast, could be 500 miles wide — making it potentially larger than Hurricane Irma.
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Chris Cuomo on changes at CNN: ‘I don’t believe in middle ground’
Former CNN anchor Chris Cuomo says he does not agree with changes that have been made at the network that fired him last year over assistance he gave to his brother, disgraced New York Gov. Andrew …
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Ukrainians scared by Russia's preordained referendums
After seven weary months of war, many Ukrainians fear more suffering and political repression awaits them.
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Judicial Watch sues Department of Defense over unanswered diversity FOIAs - Washington Examiner
Judicial Watch has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a veterans organization against the Department of Defense for not responding to Freedom of Information Act requests regarding the U.S. Air Force Academy's diversity training and teachings.The legal group filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court...
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Jan. 6 committee seeks testimony from Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Vos about Trump call
The House Jan. 6 committee subpoenaed Vos to testify about his interactions with Trump but withdrew Monday's deadline after the Assembly speaker sued.
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‘Huge problem’: Iranian drones pose new threat to Ukraine
Recent attacks are prompting renewed calls for the U.S. to send more advanced weaponry.
www.politico.comAbortion Backlash Could Cost Republicans Crucial Virginia House Seat
Abigail Spanberger, an endangered House Democrat, has tried to emphasize her GOP opponent Yesli Vega's "extreme" views on abortion in one of the nation's most competitive districts.
White House, DeSantis put politics aside amid Hurricane Ian response
The White House on Monday said any political strife with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) will not affect its response to Hurricane Ian, which is expected to batter the state in the coming days. …
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Cheney fuels talk of independent bid
Rep. Liz Cheney’s (R-Wyo.) comment that she will not be a Republican if former President Trump wins the party’s 2024 presidential nomination is sparking chatter that she might mount an independent …
thehill.comLiz Cheney says she will leave GOP if Trump is the nominee in 2024
The Wyoming Republican said that she will leave the party if former President Donald Trump is its 2024 nominee for president.
U.S. whistleblowers aiding migrant children feared retaliation, watchdog report says
U.S. government workers feared retaliation for raising concerns last year about the treatment of unaccompanied migrant children on a Texas military base, where children have been held amid record arrivals at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to a watchdog report released on Tuesday.
Ukrainian first lady's message to American people
Olena Zelenska sat down with ABC News' Amy Robach, and had a message for the American people.
Italy's election result is cause for concern, Dutch PM says
The election victory of the right-wing coalition led by Giorgia Meloni is cause for concern over developments in Italy, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Monday.
Arizona Democrat says Sinema would ‘prefer the Dems lose control’ of Congress - Washington Examiner
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) is receiving backlash from a fellow Arizona Democrat after she spoke at the McConnell Center on Monday about the importance of bipartisanship. Rep. Ruben Gallego accused Sinema of wanting Democrats to lose control of Congress in a series of tweets, asserting that she...
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Jan. 6 hearing to feature documentary clips of Roger Stone predicting political violence
The final scheduled hearing from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol will feature documentary clips of former Trump adviser Roger Stone predicting polit…
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Groups seeking voter ‘anomalies’ 2 years after Trump’s loss raise concerns ahead of midterm elections
Voters in Washington state have filed complaints after people came to their doors looking for election fraud. Voting rights advocates worry about canvassing efforts across the U.S.
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Green group influencing Biden admin has deep ties to Chinese government
A major New York-based environmental group that has a large influence in the Biden administration simultaneously has extensive ties to the Chinese government.
Lights out, ovens off: Europe preps for winter energy crisis
Europe is staring down a winter energy crisis. Russia has reduced natural gas supplies as Europe supports Ukraine, and the continent's ability to get through the winter may depend on how cold it is and competition from Asia.
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Sinema in speech at McConnell Center says 60-vote Senate threshold should be restored
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) on Monday said the Senate should reinstate the 60-vote threshold for all judicial and executive branch nominees. Sinema made the comments during a Q&A sessi…
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The Biden administration said Monday it is expanding and extending temporary legal status in the United States for several thousand people from Myanmar after a military coup last year in the Asian country. The decision extends Temporary Protected Status for 18 months for an estimated 970 people...
Los Angeles deputy district attorney: Gascon ‘tried to humiliate us’ for recall - Washington Examiner
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon has demoted numerous veteran prosecutors who supported his recall effort this year, Fox News reported.Among them is Deputy District Attorney John McKinney, who was one of the first to speak out on social media, urging residents to recall his...
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Biden's student loan forgiveness will cost $400B, new estimate says, as White House pushes back
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan will cost $400 billion over 10 years, according to a revised estimate this week from the Congressional Budget Office
Sen. Ossoff details probe into nearly 1,000 uncounted DOJ prison deaths in 2021
Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia spoke with Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview about his bipartisan Senate probe into prison deaths under the DOJ's watch.
Russians fearing conscription flood across the border to Georgia and Mongolia
The exodus follows Putin's call for a partial mobilization to boost his faltering troops in Ukraine.
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Permitting reform remains sticking point as government shutdown looms - Washington Examiner
With only a handful of legislative days left to avert a government shutdown, permitting reform remains a sticking point for Congress as Democratic leadership in the Senate presses for a spending bill that includes the measure, despite bipartisan opposition. Republicans oppose a deal Sen. Joe...
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Georgia voting equipment breach at center of tangled tale
A breach of sensitive voting equipment data from a rural county in Georgia spilled into the public light last month when documents and emails produced in response to subpoenas revealed the involvement of high-profile supporters of former President Donald Trump.
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Hurricane categories explained: How strong is each category?
Hurricane Lee, now churning over the Atlantic Ocean, has intensified into a Category 5 hurricane.
Hurricane Ian brings fears of dangerous storm surge to Florida: What to know
Hurricane Ian, forecast to make landfall in Florida this week, is expected to bring a dangerous storm surge.
White House downplays CBO report on $400 billion cost of student loan forgiveness plan
The White House on Monday pushed back on a report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released earlier that day, arguing that 90 percent of federal student loan borrowers are unlikely to take …
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NASA's DART spacecraft successfully slams into asteroid in historic test of planetary defense
Data from the test will not only demonstrate whether the idea works, but also help NASA understand how it could be applied in the future.
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Rare look inside CIA Museum includes newly revealed spy agency artifacts
Look inside the CIA Museum inside the agency's Virginia headquarters. The museum is closed to the public and access is generally limited.
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Watchdog report details distress among migrant children who languished at Fort Bliss facility
Unaccompanied children in U.S. custody suffered distress and panic attacks at a makeshift shelter due to deficient services, a federal government watchdog found.
www.cbsnews.comOnPolitics: Trump's Save America PAC is funding loyalists
Former President Donald Trump's Save America PAC has backed 28 candidates for state office in nine different states.
Former Capitol Police chief announces Jan. 6 book deal ahead of panel’s next hearing - Washington Examiner
In a bid to "break" his silence, former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven A. Sund announced a book deal Monday with Blackstone Publishing, promising to reveal new details of his experience during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The book, "Courage Under Fire: Under Siege and Outnumbered 58 to 1 on...
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Cara Mund's House pitch rides on abortion, outsider appeal
When Cara Mund was competing to become Miss North Dakota, a key part of her platform was increasing the number of women elected to political office.
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Kamala Harris to visit Korean Demilitarized Zone Thursday | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone that divides North and South Korea on Thursday as part of her visit to South Korea, a White House official said.
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Appeals court blocks California ban on for-profit prisons
California Attorney General Rob Bonta had asked the larger appellate panel to reconsider a ruling.
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How a party of neo-fascist roots won big in Italy
The Brothers of Italy party has won the most votes in Italy’s national election
Russian citizenship provides 'a little stability' for him and his family, Snowden says
U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden said Monday that "a little stability will make a difference" for his family after Russia granted him full citizenship.
Justice Department asks judge to order former Trump adviser Peter Navarro to return federal records | CNN Politics
The Justice Department has asked a judge to order former Trump White House trade adviser Peter Navarro to return federal records they say he wrongfully kept after leaving the administration.
www.cnn.comKyrsten Sinema Doubles Down On ‘Incredibly Unpopular’ Filibuster Plan
Amid progressive calls to abolish the filibuster, the Arizona Democrat said she's in favor of restoring it to processes where it's already been removed.
New cypher for Britain's King Charles unveiled
The new cypher for Britain's King Charles - the sovereign's monogram that will appear on government buildings and red mail pillar boxes - has been revealed by Buckingham Palace.
Republican AGs call on Senate leadership to oppose Manchin permitting reform bill
A coalition of Republican attorneys general voiced opposition to an energy-permitting reform bill spearheaded by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) in a letter to Senate leadership Monday. In the let…
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False claims, threats fuel poll worker sign-ups for midterms
False claims about the 2020 presidential election by former President Donald Trump and his allies are spurring new interest in working the polls in Georgia and elsewhere for the upcoming midterm elections, but for different reasons.
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Hurricane Ian prompts NASA to roll moon rocket off launchpad
NASA on Monday said it will roll its giant moon rocket off its launchpad in Florida and back to the assembly building to protect the vehicle from an advancing Hurricane Ian, whose strengthening winds are forecast to lash the Kennedy Space Center later this week.
US Navy sends its most advanced surface warship to east Asia | CNN
The US Navy’s most advanced surface warship is showing its stealthy profile in the western Pacific on a mission that may set the stage for the eventual deployment of US hypersonic missiles to the region.
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DOJ rescues over 300 dogs in largest bust of dogfighting operation in South Carolina history - Washington Examiner
The Justice Department announced Monday it had conducted the largest dismantling of a dogfighting operation in South Carolina state history, leading to 305 dogs being rescued. The bust was conducted with a joint team of more than 60 federal and state officers executing 23 search warrants on...
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Florida scrambles to prepare as Hurricane Ian churns toward coast
Residents across Florida scrambled to place sandbags around their homes and stockpile emergency supplies on Monday, emptying store shelves as Hurricane Ian spun toward the state carrying high winds, torrential rains and a powerful storm surge.
India's Congress party likely to get first non-Gandhi chief in 25 years
India's main opposition Congress party is likely to elect a new party president from outside the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty for the first time in nearly 25 years, as it looks for a reset ahead of the next election to compete with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
DOJ declares seized Mar-a-Lago materials list full and accurate despite Trump's claims of planted evidence | CNN Politics
The Justice Department submitted, as part of the special master review of the Mar-a-Lago search, a slightly revised inventory of the materials seized in the search, along with an FBI affidavit indicating that the new inventory fully reflects what was taken.
Oath Keeper charged in Jan. 6 attack texted with Andrew Giuliani about election
Exclusive: Kellye SoRelle sent messages to the younger Giuliani and also attempted to text the White House switchboard weeks before the Capitol attack.
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Wisconsin's Johnson embraces controversy in reelection bid
Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson is leaning into controversy as he runs for his third term. The Republican has called for the end of guaranteed money for Medicare and Social Security.
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Hurricane Ian strengthens to Category 2 storm and could be ‘something that we haven’t seen in our lifetime,’ Tampa forecaster says | CNN
Hurricane Ian keeps getting stronger as it barrels toward Florida, prompting urgent evacuations and threatening dangerous storm surges in places not used to getting hit directly by a hurricane.
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DC residents could receive $100 for Metro transportation if bill passes council - Washington Examiner
Washington, D.C., residents may see $100 per month for Metro transit after a bill advanced out of the D.C. Council's transportation committee. The five-person committee passed the bill unanimously. If approved by the full council, most city residents could receive essentially free or...
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Haiti in a humanitarian catastrophe - UN envoy
Violence and looting by criminal gangs has devastated much needed food aid for the Caribbean nation.
www.bbc.comSearching for a nursing home? Biden administration takes 'unprecedented step' to release ownership data
The nursing home data is part of the Biden administration's effort to shine a light on an industry that receives substantial federal funding.
City Hall made an 11th-hour push to torpedo planned Council lines
A mayoral aide whipped votes against the proposed lines the evening before they were shot down.
www.politico.comAtlanta Braves visit White House, and controversy over Native American team name follows
The controversy over Native American names in professional and collegiate sports arrived at the White House on Monday, when President Biden hosted the Atlanta Braves, winners of last year’s World Series.
Rep. Andy Levin’s staffers vote to form union | CNN Politics
Staffers in Michigan Democratic Rep. Andy Levin’s office voted unanimously Monday to form the first union for a congressional office in Capitol Hill’s history, the Congressional Workers Union tweeted and Levin’s office confirmed.
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Japan lodges protest after Russia detains diplomat in Vladivostok
Tatsunori Motoki, accused of spying by Russia’s FSB, was released after a few hours and ordered to leave the country.
GWU law professor says students ask him if they can speak freely in class - Washington Examiner
A law professor at George Washington University says multiple students have come to visit him in his office to ask if they can espouse conservative or libertarian beliefs openly in classes. Jonathan Turley, a professor at George Washington Law School in Washington, D.C., wrote last month that as...
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Civil rights law targets 'cancer alley' discrimination
The Biden administration is using Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to investigate environmental discrimination by state agencies and others that receive federal funds.
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Levin’s staff becomes first Capitol Hill office to unionize
The staff of Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.) voted to unionize on Monday, becoming the first congressional office in history to form a union. The Congressional Workers Union said staffers …
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Hungary PM Orban says EU sanctions on Russia have "backfired"
Hungary should prepare for a prolonged war in neighbouring Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, sharply criticising European Union sanctions imposed on Russia which he said have "backfired", driving up energy prices.
Biden announces new rule requiring airlines to disclose "true cost" of plane tickets
The new initiative would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets before they buy them.
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Paradise lost: Inside Peru's emergency zone
Illegal gold mining in southeastern Peru has fueled the destruction of a massive swath of rainforest and the killing of dozens of environmental activists.
www.nbcnews.comSen. Sinema defends bipartisanship at McConnell Center
Most Americans prefer politicians who work across the aisle, Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said Monday in a forceful defense of her brand of bipartisanship, which has infuriated the left and is likely to draw her a primary challenge. Members of Congress face “intense pressure” to play to the...
Oklahoma man admits killing pastor whose wife also pleaded guilty
Kahlil Square faces sentencing in November in the murder last year of David Evans, whose wife, Kristie Evans, says she was abused and asked Square to commit the slaying.
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Emissions declarations by equity firm Carlyle under question
LONDON (AP) — At the start of 2022, the Carlyle Group, one of the world’s leading private equity firms, published a report on its financial risk from greenhouse gas emissions.
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WATCH: Newt Gingrich slams Biden after FBI raid and arrest of anti-abortion activist
Newt Gingrich blasted President Joe Biden for being an inciting factor concerning attacks on conservatives.
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Defense & National Security — US mum on options over Russia’s nuclear threats
U.S. officials are walking a careful line in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s latest suggestion that he may be willing to resort to nuclear weapons. We’ll detail the latest comm…
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US officials closely watching sham referendums in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine and preparing to act | CNN Politics
White House officials are watching closely and preparing their potential response Monday as four Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine continued to vote in referendums that are being effectively carried out at gunpoint and have been dismissed by the West as a sham.
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Dems’ big midterm bet pays off — so far
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Arizona abortion clinics send women to other states
Women seeking abortions across Arizona were forced to find alternatives beyond the state’s borders after a court ruling last week cleared the way for prosecutors to charge doctors and others who help a woman end a pregnancy unless her life is in danger.
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U.S. fugitive ‘Fat Leonard’ seeks Venezuelan asylum
Leonard Francis, the defense contractor convicted in a Navy bribery scheme, slipped away from house arrest weeks before he was to be sentenced.
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‘Desperate move’: Dems’ Iowa Senate pick pushes back after kiss allegation
Mike Franken was giving GOP incumbent Chuck Grassley a tough challenge. Then a conservative website published a police report filed by his former campaign manager.
www.politico.comWisconsin's top Republican sues to block Jan. 6 subpoena
Wisconsin’s Republican Assembly leader is suing to block a subpoena that orders him to testify before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection about a conversation he had with Donald Trump about overturning the 2020 election. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos filed the lawsuit on...
Reaction at home and abroad to Italian election outcome
Giorgia Meloni looks set to become Italy's first woman prime minister at the head of its most right-wing government since World War Two after leading a conservative alliance to triumph at Sunday's election.
Biden to host France's Macron for state visit Dec. 1
Macron also met with former President Donald Trump for a state visit in 2018.
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Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Snowden
Former US security contractor one of 75 foreign nationals listed by the decree as being granted Russian citizenship.
Puerto Rico governor calls on U.S. to allow ship carrying vital diesel fuel to dock at hurricane-ravaged island
A vessel carrying 300,000 barrels of fuel to Puerto Rico, where Hurricane Fiona caused massive blackouts, is stalled off the island's southern coast.
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Australian police probe purported hacker's ransom demand
Australia's second-largest wireless carrier says police are investigating the release by a purported hacker of stolen personal data from its customers and demanding a $1 million ransom in cryptocurrency.
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Russia-Ukraine war by the numbers: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 219th day, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
Giorgia Meloni: Italy's far-right wins election and vows to govern for all
Giorgia Meloni is set to lead a right-wing coalition as Italy's first female PM.
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White House anxiously watches Meloni’s rise to power
Biden aides fear the far-right leader could weaken Italy’s commitment to Ukraine.
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Nord Stream 2 gas leak drains into Baltic Sea: Danish authorities
A gas leak from Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline drained into the Baltic Sea, Danish authorities said Monday, adding that a drop in pressure was detected and advising that ships should not…
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Denver Riggleman on why it's a mystery who allegedly made the White House call to Capitol rioter on Jan. 6
Former Republican Congressman Denver Riggleman's new book, "The Breach," gives an inside account of his time working for the House select committee.
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OnPolitics: Trump's Save America PAC is funding loyalists
Former President Donald Trump's Save America PAC has backed 28 candidates for state office in nine different states.
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Asian shares mixed after Dow falls into bear market
Stocks are mixed in Asia after they closed broadly on lower Wall Street, where the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell into what’s known as a bear market.
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NASA's DART spacecraft hits target asteroid in first planetary defense test
NASA's DART spacecraft successfully slammed into a distant asteroid at hypersonic speed on Monday in the world's first test of a planetary defense system, designed to prevent a potential doomsday meteorite collision with Earth.
Military families are on the move. How to be a Blue Star neighbor | CNN Politics
This week is Blue Star Welcome Week, recognizing the hundreds of thousands of military families who recently moved to new duty stations or even transitioned out of the military.
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In Russia’s far east, fear and defiance against military call-up
Long queues form at Russia’s borders as men try to leave the country as they fear being called up to fight in Ukraine.
Hurricane Ian barrels toward Florida's Gulf Coast, canceling Biden rally and bringing Ron DeSantis his biggest storm test as governor
The Republican governor warned about "significant flooding" in Tampa, as well as power outages, fuel interruptions, and traffic backups in areas that are being evacuated.
Pollsters fear they’re blowing it again in 2022
Democrats seem to be doing better than expected with voters. But if the polls are wrong, they could be disappointed in November — again.
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Russian reservists leave behind sobbing relatives, new brides
The sound of old Soviet war songs mixed with the sobbing of relatives in the small Russian town of Bataysk as freshly mobilised reservists in Russia's southern Rostov region said goodbye to their families on Monday.
Climate activist who targeted Dakota Access Pipeline sentenced to 6 years after terrorism enhancement
A federal judge last week ordered Ruby Montoya, a 32-year-old climate activist, to serve six years in prison for her role in damaging the Dakota Access Pipeline
Biden student loan forgiveness will cost $400 billion over 10 years, CBO estimates - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedThe Biden administration's plan to forgive a significant portion of federal student loans will cost roughly $400 billion, according to new estimates from the Congressional Budget Office.In a letter to Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), the senior Republicans
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom appears in Texas, other states despite legal ban on official travel
California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke at an event in Texas over the weekend, despite the state being on California's list of states banned from official government travel.
Insider Q&A: FDA official on vaping's "promise or peril"
The new chief at the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center has inherited a raft of problems.
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Kentucky man who shot classmates in '97 imprisoned for life
A Kentucky man who killed three fellow students and wounded five others when he was 14 years old will spend the rest of his life in prison without another opportunity to seek parole
Criticism grows louder over Russia’s chaotic troop mobilisation
Military call-up has been criticised by the Kremlin’s own supporters – unheard of in Russia.
U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council to meet on Oct. 3
The U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council will meet on Oct. 3, with the meeting to be presided by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the Treasury Department said on Monday.
Pennsylvania Democrat says having all-octogenarian House leadership has put him at ease about the president running in 2024: 'To me, Joe Biden is young'
Rep. Brendan Boyle said he's good with an aging Joe Biden running again in 2024 because he sees octogenarian House leaders doing the work regularly.
Young people are being targeted with brightly colored ‘rainbow fentanyl,’ government drug agency warns
“They’re doing this to get new users, to appeal to younger users. We’re finding it all over the social media platforms. Rainbow pills are all over,” said the administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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EPA preparing plan to help fix Jackson's water system
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan has returned to Mississippi’s capital city to meet with Jackson officials about the city’s troubled water system.
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Republican Toomey blasts Biden's 'irresponsible' use of Cold War-era defense law
Republican Senator Pat Toomey on Monday blasted President Joe Biden for what he called the increasing and "irresponsible" use of a Cold War-era defense law to boost production of baby food, solar panel components and other non-defense items.
James Florio, former Democratic New Jersey governor and congressman, dies at 85
Former New Jersey Gov. James Florio has died at age 85.
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Doctors worry little-known STI linked to infertility could become a superbug
Many cases of mycoplasma genitalium, or M. gen., may be going undiagnosed and untreated.
www.nbcnews.comGOP readies political heartburn for an FBI it won't defund
Republicans' frosty relationship with the FBI hit a breaking point with the agency's Mar-a-Lago search. They're readying some 2023 blowback.
www.politico.comWarren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway looks likely to be a top payer of Biden's new corporate tax, study finds
Biden's 15% minimum corporate tax means Berkshire Hathaway would've paid $8.3 billion, based on the company's 2021 earnings, a study finds.
British pound slides to an all-time low against the dollar. Here's the impact.
Financial markets reacted with alarm to new U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss' emergency budget measures.
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Battle of the teas in Qatar
Fresh, milky samovar tea is giving its more established brother, the evaporated-milk karak, a run for its money.
Why Marjorie Taylor Greene should be very happy right now | CNN Politics
The latest polls of the generic congressional ballot suggest that while Republicans remain the favorite to take control of the House this fall, they may wind up winning far fewer seats than was anticipated even a few months ago.
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2022 Midterm Elections news and updates as Democrats, Republicans fight for control of Congress
Live updates from the 2022 Midterm Election campaign trail as Republicans and Democrats begin the final weeks of campaigning before election day in November. Stay up-to-date the events and latest news surrounding the 2022 midterms from Fox News!
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SiriusXM and ESPN Milwaukee suspend Brett Favre programming as welfare scandal intensifies
The former quarterback has been accused of trying to steer welfare funds to the volleyball program at his alma mater.
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Missouri senator sends letter to Garland demanding answers on Houck pro-life arrest
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is demanding answers from Attorney General Merrick Garland on the FBI arrest last week of a pro-life Catholic activist in Pennsylvania.
Flowers, protests as Japan bids farewell to Shinzo Abe
Japan holds controversial state funeral for slain leader amid anger over his party’s ties to a fringe religious group.
What is rainbow fentanyl? Colorful pills drive new warnings | CNN
A new wave of concern has spread across the United States over multi-colored “rainbow fentanyl” pills, powders and blocks – that look similar to candy or sidewalk chalk – being sold and used in several states, and potentially posing a threat to young people.
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Man climbs five stories of Chicago police facility and is shot by officers in SWAT training after grabbing two guns
Police said the suspect was seen on video leaving the facility and then returning to infiltrate it.
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Analysis: How the far right is surging in Europe | CNN Politics
Voters in Europe have veered to the far right. The latest example: In Italy, Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy political party is described in CNN’s report as “the most far-right government since the fascist era of Benito Mussolini.”
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Video shows train hitting Colorado police car with woman handcuffed inside
"It's indescribable," an attorney for the 20-year-old woman said. "You cannot describe it unless you actually see it — how irresponsible this was."
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University of Idaho warns staff not to offer reproductive health services following state’s near-total abortion ban
The University of Idaho sent a memo to staff last week warning employees not to provide birth control pills or reproductive health services after the state’s near-total abortion ban took effe…
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Forest Service launches criminal probe into Mosquito Fire; seizes PG&E equipment
Californian utility PG&E Corp said on Monday it was cooperating with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) after the federal agency started a criminal investigation into the U.S. state's largest wildfire this year.
TikTok inching toward U.S. security deal to avoid sale - NYT
TikTok and the Biden administration have drafted a preliminary agreement to resolve national security concerns but are still deciding on a potential agreement, the Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. A TikTok spokesperson declined to comment on the report but said the app...
NASA’s historic DART mission sees spacecraft smash into asteroid - Washington Examiner
NASA began its mission for the "Double Asteroid Redirection Test" on Monday, which saw the DART spacecraft intentionally crash into the Dimorphos asteroid. The mission was intended to serve as a test to see whether the space agency will be able to protect Earth from flying asteroids should the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden’s economic success story could fall flat among people still struggling
Joe Biden is ready to hype his economic success story. But inflation and other market factors could spoil the tale.
Pfizer seeks to expand omicron booster to 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer is asking the Food and Drug Administration to expand use of its updated COVID-19 booster shot to children ages 5 to 11.
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CDC says some nursing homes and hospitals no longer need to require universal masking
Masking is now urged only in communities seeing "high" transmission of the virus.
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UAE, home to global hub Dubai, to ease virus restrictions
The United Arab Emirates, home to global business and travel hub Dubai, will ease masking requirements imposed over the coronavirus pandemic.
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Truckers, lawmaker push for U.S. to drop foreign visitor vaccine requirement
A group representing truck drivers in North America and a New York lawmaker on Monday asked the Biden administration to rescind a requirement for foreign visitors to be vaccinated.
New York nodded off during Covid, now it’s struggling to wake up again
The city’s bounce-back from the pandemic hasn’t been helped by a shortage of staff and fewer people looking to party
COVID-19 can cause long-term lung damage to children and teens
In a recent study published in the Radiology journal, researchers in Germany assessed the pulmonary dysfunction observed after pediatric coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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Canada to lift all COVID-19 restrictions for travelers entering the country
Canada is lifting all of its COVID-19-related entry restrictions, effective Saturday, government officials announced.
The Covid-19 emergency may end, but there’s no rule to say when the pandemic is over | CNN
President Joe Biden lit a firestorm of controversy this week when he said “the pandemic is over” during an interview: Is it really over? How do we know? Who gets to decide?
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Study looks at boosting with variant-derived COVID vaccine
In a recent study posted to bioRxiv*, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, demonstrated that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine booster elicits robust germinal center (GC) B cell responses.
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"You're not alone": Suicide attempts among teen girls increased 50% during pandemic, CDC finds
It's "absolutely" OK to talk with your child about suicide, a family therapist said.
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CDC no longer recommends universal masking in health facilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends universal masking in health care settings, unless the facilities are in areas of high COVID-19 transmission. The agency quietly i…
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These scientists traced a new coronavirus lineage to one office — through sewage
Researchers are hunting through waste water for heavily mutated SARS-CoV-2 variants that could be the next Omicron.
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Going to Hong Kong? Get ready for a barrage of Covid tests
Travelers no longer need to quarantine to visit Hong Kong, a move which spurred a surge in interest to leave the city, but far less to visit.
Covid vaccine: 'Get the jab' says woman who nearly died while pregnant
A mother who got seriously ill with Covid after not having the vaccine urges women to get the jab.
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Is covid ‘under control’ in the US? Experts say yes
President Joe Biden caused a stir in a “60 Minutes” interview on Sept. 18 when he declared that the covid-19 pandemic is over.
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