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Future of American democracy loomed large in voters’ minds
Republicans made a striking decision earlier this year to nominate candidates for top statewide posts in swing states who backed overturning President Donald Trump’s loss in 2020. Most of those candidates lost in the midterm election.
Nevada Senate race on knife’s edge as majority hangs in the balance
Republicans and Democrats are on tenterhooks as results from the Nevada Senate race trickle in, with both parties expressing optimism that they’ll prevail in a race that will help determine who hol…
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Dems maintain narrow leads in Arizona Senate, governor races
Democrats are holding on to narrow leads in key Arizona contests, but the races for U.S. Senate and governor are still too early to call.
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Asian stocks surge after lower US inflation eases rate fears
Asian stock markets have surged after U.S. inflation eased by more than expected, spurring hopes the Federal Reserve might scale down plans for more interest rate hikes
Ukraine war: Kyiv claims major gains as Russia exits Kherson
Kyiv reports rapid advances of seven kilometres after Moscow said it would leave the key city.
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Sharp attacks on Trump from Rupert Murdoch's news outlets
Former President Donald Trump has taken some hits in the aftermath of the midterm elections, perhaps none as hard as those from outlets controlled by news magnate Rupert Murdoch.
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to McCarthy’s bumpy road to the speaker’s suite
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is trying to secure the necessary votes to become House speaker ahead of a "candidate forum" next week.
Here's how ranked choice voting will decide Alaska's Senate race
A ranked choice voting system will decide who will be the winner in the race for Alaska's Senate seat. This is how ranked choice voting works.
Pelosi 'in the driver's seat' if she wants to stay as top Dem in House after strong midterms, experts say
Democratic strategists and political expertss say House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could power her way to another term atop her conference after the midterms.
Here are the Nevada counties to watch as votes counted in Senate, governor races
Nevada’s high-profile Senate and gubernatorial races remain up in the air, with tens of thousands of ballots to be counted over the next week in key counties that could eat away at GOP leads. The e…
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US election: Trump tears into rising Republican rival DeSantis
The ex-president slams his former political apprentice as an "average" governor, lacking in "loyalty".
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Trump’s attack on DeSantis’s COVID record is idiocy - Washington Examiner
Tuesday’s abysmal election results all but guaranteed a showdown between former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who was one of the only Republican leaders to benefit from a red wave. To the surprise of absolutely no one, Trump isn’t handling it very well. In a lengthy press...
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Trump ally Lauren Boebert is locked in an unexpectedly tight race for her House seat
The Colorado Republican held a very narrow lead Thursday night over Democrat Adam Frisch in a rural district Trump won in 2016 and 2020.
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Trump faces blame from GOP as he moves forward with WH bid
Former President Donald Trump is moving forward with his planned Tuesday announcement, pressing on with a third presidential run.
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Exclusive audio: Musk talks potential Twitter bankruptcy, return to office in meeting
Twitter began layoffs last Friday, the company announced in an email.
Analysis: Ron DeSantis' big election night shakes 2024 White House field
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis arguably had the best night of anyone on Election Day, trouncing his Democratic opponent on his way to re-election and cementing himself as the Republican Party's top rising star.
BALANCE OF POWER: What's next for the uncalled Senate races in Arizona, Nevada, Alaska and Georgia?
The four Senate races in Georgia, Alaska, Arizona and Nevada haven't yet been called, but when the final vote results will be announced will vary by each state.
Warnock, Walker pivot to overtime in Georgia Senate contest
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker, are pivoting to a second and decisive round of their Senate race in Georgia.
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Judge scorches and sanctions Trump lawyers for lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and Democrats | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Thursday ordered sanctions against attorneys for former President Donald Trump in his failed lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, the Democratic National Committee and numerous others that he claimed conspired to undermine the 2016 presidential election.
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Democratic lawmakers float striking deal with McCarthy for speaker’s vote - Washington Examiner
With House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) facing a more turbulent road to the speakership after Republicans’ lackluster gains on election night, some Democrats argue that attempting to strike a deal with the California Republican in exchange for speaker votes on the floor could be...
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House Freedom Caucus wants option of removing the speaker as price for giving McCarthy the gavel
The conservative Freedom Caucus wants to change congressional rules to make it easier to remove a House speaker in exchange for helping elevate Kevin McCarthy to the post.
Trump knew about alleged tax dodges, executive suggests at trial
Former President Donald Trump was aware of allegedly illegal tax practices at his namesake real estate company, a senior executive indicated in testimony on Thursday during the Trump Organization's criminal trial on charges of tax fraud.
GOP candidates who protested Biden’s win in D.C. on Jan. 6 largely defeated in midterms
It was not a great election for Republican candidates who went to Washington on Jan. 6, 2021, to protest Joe Biden’s 2020 victory.
There’s an exodus of Twitter executives, including the head of trust and safety, as Musk’s chaotic reign continues
The FTC said it is “tracking recent developments at Twitter with deep concern.”
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IRS asks Supreme Court not to block Congress from getting Trump's tax records
Former President Donald Trump as a candidate and occupant of the White House broke decades of precedent by not publicly releasing his income tax returns.
Republicans begin maneuvering for power as control of Congress remains unknown
The GOP has grown confident it will control the House, and members have begun jockeying for important roles.
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U.S. senator urges legislation after FTX collapse
U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee chair Debbie Stabenow said on Thursday the U.S. Congress needs to pass legislation in the wake of the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
Trump takes aim at Ron DeSantis, suggesting he's a 2024 rival
Donald Trump on Thursday escalated his criticism of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, suggesting he views DeSantis as a potential challenger in the 2024 presidential race.
Notable uncalled House races include Boebert, Katie Porter
The still-undecided U.S. House majority is on track to be even narrower than either Republicans or Democrats had expected.
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Lauren Boebert locked in tight reelection bid in Colorado
CBS News characterizes the race as a toss-up with 96% of the vote tallied on Thursday afternoon and Boebert holding a slim lead.
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Control of Congress: Why the AP hasn't called Senate, House
Neither party has reached the necessary threshold to win control in the House or Senate as of early Friday.
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Trump plows forward, GOP critics be damned
The president’s team is furious with critics, keeping track of detractors, and planning a presidential bid announcement next week.
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Ukraine attacks Russian units in Kherson, saying Moscow didn't request a 'green corridor' for withdrawal
Russia suffered another self-inflicted blow to morale after it announced Wednesday that it will withdraw its troops from a significant chunk of Kherson.
Senior members of Twitter's privacy, security teams exit after warning about Elon Musk
Senior members of Twitter's privacy and security teams have exited the company, according to an internal company message obtained by ABC News.
Kevin McCarthy's bid to be House speaker is in jeopardy
And not just because two days after the election political control of the House has not yet been settled.
www.nbcnews.comU.S. energy regulator's future shaky as Senator Manchin refuses hearing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, a conservative Democrat from coal-rich West Virginia, indicated he would not hold a confirmation hearing to consider President Joe Biden's re-nomination of top energy regulator Rich Glick, potentially dooming Glick's chances. Glick, chairman of...
Musk warns Twitter's survival is at stake as staff quits
Elon Musk is warning Twitter employees to brace for “difficult times ahead” that might end with the collapse of the social media platform if they can’t find new ways of making money.
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Kari Lake: Interviewing the election denier who ran for Arizona governor
The TV anchor turned Trump-backed candidate is good at delivering a message. But does she believe in it?
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Trump apologizes to Melania, Hannity for ‘fictional stories’ over Oz backing
Former President Trump on Thursday apologized to his wife Melania Trump and Fox News host Sean Hannity for reports circulating about their reaction to his endorsement of Republican Senate candidate…
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Liz Cheney calls election results ‘clear victory for team normal’ and rejection of Trump | CNN
Rep. Liz Cheney on Thursday said the results of this week’s midterm elections were “a clear victory for Team Normal,” and a “rejection of the toxicity” of former President Donald Trump.
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2022 Arizona Senate race: Mark Kelly projected to defeat Blake Masters and win reelection
Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly has won reelection, defeating Trump-backed GOP challenger Blake Masters, CBS News projects.
www.cbsnews.comAdams to fellow Dems: Ignore my crime playbook at your peril
In contrast to the rest of the country, Republicans made big electoral gains in deep-blue New York earlier this week.
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WATCH: Kari Lake '100% confident' she will be next Arizona governor
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Republican Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake said she was "100% confident" she would be the next governor as ballots continue to be counted.
India's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework membership will strengthen region - Yellen
India’s membership in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) will make supply chains resilient between the Asian country and the United States and help the entire region, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday.
Republicans flip North Carolina Supreme Court - Washington Examiner
Republicans flipped control of the North Carolina Supreme Court in their favor, winning back control for the first time in six years. The GOP managed to flip two seats on the North Carolina Supreme Court bench to their side, shifting the court from the Democrats' 4-3 majority into a 5-2...
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Stocks rally as Fed rate hopes dent dollar
Global stocks rallied on Friday for a second day on hopes cooler U.S. inflation would lead to less aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, an outlook that pushed the dollar to its biggest two-day drop in 13 years.
What the midterms mean for a possible Trump-Biden rematch in 2024
Analysis: Democrats were in position to lose fewer seats in Congress in this year’s midterms than Republicans did when Trump was president in 2018.
www.nbcnews.comTrump loyalist Boebert's reelection bid could go to recount
Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s race remained extremely tight on Thursday and could be headed for a recount in the GOP firebrand’s bid for reelection against Democrat Adam Frisch, a former city councilmember from the upscale ski town of Aspen, Colorado. The tightness of the race has...
Post-election misinformation targets Arizona, Pennsylvania
A day after the midterm elections, misinformation about the results is zeroing in on the states of Arizona and Pennsylvania.
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Vote counts continue in Arizona and Nevada as control of Congress remains unresolved
The GOP is still in position to win control of the House, while the battle for the Senate is coming down to a handful of races that remain outstanding.
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Judge orders two voting machines in New Jersey county opened to obtain results - Washington Examiner
A judge ordered two voting machines opened in a New Jersey county so voting results can be retrieved after a poll worker had failed to retrieve them properly. A poll worker in Manalapan County prematurely removed two USB drives downloading the results from a voting machine, according to Deputy...
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Biden vows to work with Republicans who have 'good' ideas, but not on some issues
President Biden said Thursday that he's prepared to work with Republicans who have "good" ideas, but listed policy positions that he sees as non-negotiable.
Arizona election officials to count votes until ‘early next week’
The wait to determine winning candidates in Arizona slogged along on Thursday as election workers in Maricopa County still have not begun wading through a massive tranche of early ballots that were…
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Democrats, GOP brace for brutal Georgia Senate runoff
Democrats and Republicans are bracing for a runoff in Georgia that could once again determine control of the Senate. Neither Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) nor Republican Herschel Walker was on tra…
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Kris Kobach, who has made unfounded claims of voter fraud, wins Kansas attorney general’s race
Kobach will be able to prosecute voter fraud and other election cases.
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Biden says climate efforts 'more urgent than ever' at summit
President Joe Biden says “it's more urgent than ever” to increase commitments to fighting global warming.
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Russian court orders detention and deportation of U.S. woman in assault case
A Russian court on Thursday ordered U.S. citizen Sarah Krivanek to be detained for 30 days before being deported to the United States in a case where she was imprisoned for almost 11 months on charges of assaulting her partner.
Bass closing in on Caruso in LA mayor's race
The congresswoman trailed her billionaire opponent by less than a point after a batch of votes was released Thursday.
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 110th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
Biden administration says pregnant migrant youth should have access to abortion
The Biden administration issued a directive on Thursday saying that pregnant migrant children should be sheltered in states that allow abortions, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that eliminated the constitutional right to abortion.
Former US President George W. Bush to hold public conversation with Ukrainian President Zelensky next week | CNN Politics
Former US President George W. Bush will hold a public conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week with the aim of underscoring the importance of the US continuing to support Ukraine’s war effort against Russia.
www.cnn.comSouth Dakota Sen. Thune's win breaks 'curse,' defies Trump
Neither South Dakota's “Curse of Karl” nor the invocations of former President Donald Trump weighed on Republican Sen. John Thune this week as he breezed to a historic fourth term that could see him ascend to lead the GOP's Senate caucus. It's a conservative style that has been effective for...
Live updates — Midterm elections: Biden says a predicted Republican wave 'didn't happen'
Close 2022 midterm election contests will determine whether Democrats keep their slim majorities in the House and Senate or if the GOP will seize control.
Biden faces 2024 opposition from far-left group: 'Don't Run Joe'
President Biden is facing an effort from within his own party looking to unseat him at its helm and prevent him from seeking re-election in the 2024 presidential election.
Rick Scott Was Prepared to Take On McConnell — Until Tuesday
The NRSC head thought a wave of victories for Trump-inspired candidates would give him enhanced stature, until most of those candidates crashed and burned.
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Musk tells staff bankruptcy can’t be ruled out for Twitter - Washington Examiner
Elon Musk told Twitter employees that the company expects to lose billions next year, emphasizing the need for major changes to the social media platform. Musk expressed uncertainty about the company's economic future at a hastily organized all-hands meeting with Twitter employees on Thursday...
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We may not know who controls the U.S. Senate until December; House could be decided much sooner
Two days after Election Day, Democrats and Republicans have yet to learn which party will control the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Is eco-vandalism an effective way to raise awareness about climate change? Experts weigh in.
Climate activists have been targeting priceless works of art all over the world to spread the urgent message of the global climate emergency.
Will Fetterman's victory change the way the media covers disabilities?
Despite the implication from many in the national media that John Fetterman’s struggles during the race’s lone debate would drive away voters, many Pennsylvanians told Yahoo News that while they acknowledged the candidate’s stumbles, it didn’t make them change their mind on voting.
Note on Trump's personal ledger was "deleted" before copy sent to grand jury, Trump Organization executive says
Trump Organization controller Jeffrey McConney made the revelation during the company's New York criminal fraud trial.
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Harris County, Texas, election official promises to get to bottom of paper ballot shortages, delayed openings
Harris County Election Administrator Clifford Tatum said he would get to the bottom of the issues Texans experienced when heading to the polls on Election Day.
Exclusive: Russia needs time to pull back from Kherson, fighting to slow in winter -Kyiv
Ukraine's defence minister said on Thursday it would take Russia at least a week to withdraw its troops from the southern city of Kherson and that winter would slow down battlefield operations, giving both sides a chance to regroup.
Hurricane Nicole unearths suspected Indian burial site in Florida
Six skulls and other bones that may be 200 years old or older were discovered on South Hutchinson Island in Martin County, the sheriff's office said.
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US FTC says it’s watching Twitter with ‘deep concern’
Trade Commission’s comments came the same day Musk warned Twitter employees ‘bankruptcy was not out of the question’.
Democrat Tina Kotek wins Oregon governor's race
Tina Kotek has won election as Oregon’s next governor, extending Democratic control of the state’s top political office for at least four more years.
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Twitter official behind Hunter Biden laptop censorship leaving company - Washington Examiner
Yoel Roth, the Twitter official who led Twitter's decision to censor the New York Post's stories about Hunter Biden's laptop before the 2020 election, is leaving the company. Roth, Twitter's head of trust and safety, has left the company as of Thursday, according to Axios. Roth was previously...
www.washingtonexaminer.comWith Runaway Win, DeSantis' Political Career Becomes Supercharged
MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis steadfastly focused his reelection campaign on President Joe Biden rather than on his Democratic opponent in Florida. But DeSantis’ runaway victory Tuesday, while crushing to Democrats, felt more like a win over a different rival: former President Donald Trump. While...
Alex Jones ordered to pay $473M more to Sandy Hook families
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.
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84-year-old Louisiana mayor running for reelection killed in car crash on Election Day
Velma Hendrix had served as the mayor of the "Catfish Capital of Louisiana" since 2018.
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Here’s where Democrats, GOP stand in the midterms
Midterm election results have been trickling in on Thursday after initial results showed modest gains for Republicans on election night earlier this week. Control of the Senate has yet to be determ…
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Biden says he thinks pro-life Americans now know the power of women
President Biden on Thursday said that he thinks that people who support denying access to abortions now know the power of women in America following the midterm elections this week. “You all showed…
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Russia withdrawing, Ukrainian official fears 'city of death'
Russia says it has begun withdrawing troops from a strategic Ukrainian city in a potential turning point in the grinding war.
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Xi-Biden meeting: Taiwan top of agenda for Chinese and US leaders
The in-person meeting will be their first since President Joe Biden took office.
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Depressed Democrats, but not Hochul, point fingers at New York party chair
Kathy Hochul has no intention of replacing chair Jay Jacobs, she told reporters.
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Kari Lake ‘flattered’ by links to possible DeSantis 2024 ticket - Washington Examiner
Arizona Republican gubernatorial hopeful Kari Lake fawned over the prospect that she could be on a 2024 ticket with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, though she has vowed to serve out at least a full term as governor. A MAGA darling who had been endorsed by former President Donald Trump in her...
www.washingtonexaminer.comRepublican Rep. Young Kim wins reelection in mostly Orange County district
Republican Rep. Young Kim and Democrat Asif Mahmood battled in a suburban, mostly Orange County district that holds some of the county's most conservative cities.
U.S. teen tobacco use down to 3 mln in 2022, 'more work to be done,' health officials say
An estimated 3.08 million U.S. middle and high school students reported using a tobacco product in the last 30 days in 2022, down from 4.47 million in 2020 and 6.20 million in 2019, according to government data released on Thursday.
ELECTION DAZE: Colorado initiative to legalize psychedelic mushrooms inching closer to victory
The Associated Press has not made a call on ballot initiative decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms, but referendum is ahead 66,000 votes in favor of legalizing psilocybin in therapy.
Washington Commanders, NFL sued over alleged collusion in hostile workplace probe
The District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the Washington Commanders, the team's owner, the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell.
CO2 pollution from fossil fuels to hit all-time high this year
Aviation industry identified as a leading contributor to rise in emissions as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.
US to buy South Korean howitzer rounds to send to Ukraine
A U.S. official says the U.S. will buy 100,000 rounds of howitzer artillery rounds from South Korean manufacturers to provide to Ukraine.
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Trump Org. controller said he was ordered to hide benefits on tax forms | CNN Politics
Trump Organization Controller Jeffrey McConney testified about the mechanics behind him tacking on fringe benefits to salaries and bonuses at the direction of high-level executives, as the company’s criminal trial in New York resumed on Thursday.
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Russia wants to turn Kherson into 'city of death', Kyiv says
A senior adviser to Ukraine's president said on Thursday Russia wanted to turn Kherson into a "city of death" after Moscow ordered its troops to withdraw from the southern Ukrainian city.
Trump-backed Republican Eli Crane elected to Arizona's 2nd Congressional District, beating Dem incumbent
Republican Eli Crane was elected to Arizona's 2nd Congressional District, beating incumbent Rep. Tom O'Halleran, according to The Associated Press. The race was called late Thursday.
Trump, NY attorney general recommend financial monitors for Trump Organization
Donald Trump and the New York attorney general agree on former federal judge Barbara Jones as a potential monitor for the Trump Organization.
New York emerges as exception to strong election for Dems
While Democrats were celebrating a stronger-than-expected midterm performance across much of the U.S. this week, New York was emerging as a notable exception where losses and lackluster results prompted a round of soul-searching and finger-pointing inside the party.
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The US wants to play in China's backyard
President Joe Biden is trying to woo South East Asia away from its formidable neighbour.
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Conservative judge rebukes Sheldon Whitehouse’s dark money ‘myth’ - Washington Examiner
A notable conservative federal judge on Thursday made a rare decision to call out a sitting senator at a Washington, D.C., event hosted by the Federalist Society, accusing Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) of peddling a "myth" about dark money groups reshaping the federal judiciary.Chief U.S...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMcConnell turns to Brian Kemp to help save Herschel Walker in Georgia runoff
The Georgia governor is loaning his get-out-the-vote machine to the McConnell-aligned super PAC, Senate Leadership Fund, ahead of the Dec. 6 vote.
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Climate activists condemn spike in fossil fuel delegates at COP27
The ‘African COP’ is a mouthpiece for fossil fuel lobbyists rather than the victims of climate change, activists say.
U.S. consumer inflation eased to 7.7 percent over past 12 months
Even with last month’s tentative easing of inflation, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep raising interest rates.
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Climate bill boosts Biden’s credibility at COP27 as countries look to US to deliver
This year, President Biden heads to the United Nations climate summit with major legislation to tackle the issue he can trumpet. The passage of the inflation Reduction Act gives Biden somethi…
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After Brazil election loss, what’s next for Bolsonaro?
In a deeply divided country, the far-right outgoing president will not slink into the shadows, analysts say.
Republicans say they're skeptical the party will abandon Trump even after a disappointing midterms performance
Republicans have been publicly souring on former President Donald Trump after candidates he endorsed underperformed in the midterm election.
'Election deniers' just did what no one expected — admit defeat
In a political climate marked by fears of violence, democracy watchers are heartened that most losing candidates did not follow Trump's playbook.
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Chompers the python sent would-be thief running in botched robbery attempt, police say
The python's owner said the suspect, who was charged with aggravated robbery, fled after he appeared to become scared of the animal.
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Vegas elections chief: Counting going 'as quickly as we can'
Both Republicans and Democrats were correct about the issues that motivated close to half of Nevada’s deeply divided electorate as they cast their ballots.
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Taliban official: Women banned from Afghanistan's gyms
A Taliban official says women are banned from using gyms in Afghanistan
Russia pulling out of Kherson, but why do Ukrainians not rush in?
Ukrainian officials, military analysts remain cautious after Russia announced withdrawal from largest seized city.
Would a Republican House investigate the US withdrawal from Afghanistan?
If Republicans take a majority in the House of Representatives, the party will likely launch investigations into the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Trump lawyers face $66,000 in fines over tossed Russiagate suit - Washington Examiner
Several Trump lawyers were hit with $66,000 in fees Thursday after a judge determined they clogged federal courts with frivolous filings for a lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and a slew of Democrats alleging they peddled false Russia collusion allegations. U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks...
www.washingtonexaminer.comJudge slaps sanctions on Trump lawyers for ‘frivolous’ Clinton lawsuit
The judge said Trump’s lawyers pressed on with claims that were farcical or false, even after being put on notice that they were erroneous.
www.politico.comAnalysis: Donald Trump’s emperor-has-no-clothes moment | CNN Politics
Donald Trump is all about winning.
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Should Hunter Biden expect investigations from a Republican House?
House Republicans have vowed to investigate Hunter Biden over whether his overseas business dealings are tied to his father, President Joe Biden.
Republican Culture Warriors Had A Bad Week
“Parental rights,” anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and fearmongering about crime didn’t make the slam-dunk platform that many GOP candidates thought they would.
Officers plead guilty to reckless endangerment in fatal shooting of 8-year-old Fanta Bility
Three former Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania police officers pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment during a court hearing in the fatal shooting of 8-year-old Fanta Bility.
Nov. 10, 2022 US election coverage
Find election results for the US 2022 Midterm Election here. Follow CNN's live coverage and results for key Senate, House and state races for Thursday, Nov. 10.
Factbox: Which Republicans could run for president in 2024?
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to runfor the White House again in 2024 has potential rivals gearing up to take on a divisive Republican leader left bruised by his party's midterm election losses.
Five areas Americans saw relief from inflation
Americans are finally seeing some relief from inflation. New consumer price index data — a benchmark report used to gauge inflation — released Thursday showed inflation coming down furth…
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The Latest | UN Climate Summit
The youngest sister of a jailed Egyptian pro-democracy activist says she is “scared” for her brother after prison authorities told the family they medically intervened after his days-long hunger and water strike and has appealed to U.S
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U.S. extends temporary legal status of 337,000 immigrants through 2024 amid court battle
As of the end of 2021, more than 241,000 Salvadorans, 76,000 Hondurans, 14,000 Nepalis and 4,000 Nicaraguans were enrolled in the Temporary Protected Status program.
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Endangered Blue Dog Democrats largely hold on, bucking midterm expectations - Washington Examiner
Members of the Blue Dog Democrats, a centrist wing of the party, fared better in the midterm elections than expected, with a majority in the most competitive districts winning reelection or outpacing their Republican opponents in the races that have yet to be called. The fiscally conservative...
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Here are the counties to watch as Lake and Hobbs go down to wire in Arizona
Democrat Katie Hobbs and Republican Kari Lake are separated by less than a percentage point in Arizona’s too-close-to-call gubernatorial race, and hundreds of thousands of votes are yet to be count…
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Justice Dept.: Navarro contempt trial should be timed to aid Jan. 6 committee
Speed is important, assistant U.S. attorney Raymond Hulser said, because it might force Navarro to cooperate with the select committee before it dissolves at the end of the year.
www.politico.comHannity Unsure Who Pushed the ‘Red Tsunami’ Rumors He Pushed
Fox NewsSean Hannity is out here trying to find the guy who did this.Four days before Tuesday’s midterm elections, the Fox News star took to Twitter to promote a segment on his primetime show that featured a couple of conservative pollsters forecasting dominant GOP victories in both the House...
Nancy Pelosi spokesman rips McCarthy over pledge to lift COVID-era restrictions at Capitol
Rep. Nancy Pelosi's spokesperson is calling Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's letter calling on the House of Representatives to reopen an “incoherent letter."
Tropical Storm Nicole weakens to depression, reaches Georgia
Tropical Storm Nicole has weakened to a tropical depression as it crosses the Florida Panhandle on its way north into Georgia.
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‘That certainly didn’t help’: GOP blame game spreads after midterm shortfalls | CNN Politics
Mitch McConnell’s high-spending super PAC has a suggestion for their party’s campaign committee: Consider picking candidates in primaries who won’t collapse in the general election.
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Trump Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke wins Montana House race
Zinke served in Trump's Cabinet until 2019, stepping down after a wave of scandals.
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Abortion ruling author Alito gets standing ovation at conservative legal gala
Four members of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority got warm receptions at the Federalist Society event.
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Noose at Obama Presidential Center site halts construction, builders say
The Obama Foundation said authorities are investigating the incident.
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Jury orders Filmmaker Paul Haggis to pay $7.5M in rape suit
A jury has ordered Academy Award-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis to pay at least $7.5 million to a woman who accused him of rape.
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COP27: Key climate goal of 1.5C rise faces new challenge
There is a 50% chance dangerous warming limit will be breached in nine years, experts say.
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George Soros-backed district attorney candidates sweep elections
A handful of far-left district attorney candidates backed by liberal billionaire George Soros have won their general elections, including in Maine, Iowa and Texas.
Half a million UK workers drop out of workforce, citing long-term illness
The number of people who have dropped out of Britain's job market since 2019 and who now cite a long-term illness or mental health problems has risen by half a million or about 25%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
Right-wing media powerhouses pan Trump amid Republicans' underperformance in the midterms
Rupert Murdoch's Fox News, New York Post and the Wall Street Journal took aim at the former president for the GOP's failure to pick up more seats.
Australia blames Russians for health insurance data theft
Australian officials say Moscow must he held to account for Russian cybercriminals accused of hacking Australia’s largest health insurer and dumping customers’ personal medical records on the dark web.
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Russia may be preparing ‘doomsday’ nuclear torpedo test: Report - Washington Examiner
Russia may be preparing a test of its new nuclear "doomsday" torpedo sometime in the coming weeks, a senior U.S. official said. U.S. intelligence monitored Russian naval vessels leaving their base and entering an Arctic testing area, the official told CNN, among which was Russia's new Belgorod...
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Elon Musk is "now existing in a world where there are no rules"
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San Francisco ‘sanctuary’ policies prevent ICE from interviewing Pelosi attack suspect
San Francisco's policies prevent ICE from interviewing or interacting with the man accused of attacking the husband of House Speaker Paul Pelosi due to its sanctuary policies.
Biden aims to assert American leadership abroad at UN climate summit and G20 | CNN Politics
It’s a story President Joe Biden tells at nearly every opportunity: last year, meeting his new counterparts at his first international summit, he proudly informed them, “America is back.”
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Key Nevada county expects to count most remaining ballots by Saturday
Nevada’s Clark County, a Democratic stronghold key to the party’s chances in the state’s uncalled races, expects to report most of its uncounted ballots by Saturday, the county’s top election offic…
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Kamala Harris says 'democracy is intact' after Democrats warned 'democracy is on the ballot'
Vice President Kamala Harris said during a Thursday Democratic National Committee speech that "democracy is still intact" following Tuesday's midterm elections.
Winners and losers of the 2022 midterm elections
The results of Tuesday’s midterm elections are reverberating even as some important races — and control of Capitol Hill — remain in doubt. Beyond those who simply won or lost their own races,…
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Biden nominates Daniel Werfel as IRS Commissioner
President Joe Biden has nominated a new commissioner to steer the IRS forward as it gets a massive funding boost.
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Trump team urges court to leave Mar-a-Lago arbiter in place
Lawyers for Donald Trump have urged a federal appeals court to leave in place an independent arbiter who was assigned to review documents seized by the FBI in an August search of the former president’s Florida estate.
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Biden says democracy met the test on Election Day | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden said Thursday that democracy met the test on Election Day after warning ahead of the races that the nation’s future would be at stake when Americans cast their ballots earlier this week.
www.cnn.comGOP Rep. Lauren Boebert shared a meme and said 'Jesus is Lord' as she is locked in a tight race for reelection
Meanwhile, her opponent, Democrat Adam Frisch, urged voters to cure their ballots if needed to "make sure every valid ballot counts."
Congress paralyzed by unresolved midterm races
Lawmakers had packed their year-end schedule and election uncertainty could further delay their priorities, like keeping the government's lights on.
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Warnock kicks off Georgia Senate runoff with broadsides against Walker, alleging 'disturbing history'
Democrat incumbent Raphael Warnock started his Georgia Senate runoff bid by criticizing the "competence" and "character" of his Republican opponent, Herschel Walker.
Russia and Ukraine are firing 24,000 or more artillery rounds a day
Russia has lost a lot of equipment, including helicopters, and some of its fresh troops are arriving at the front lines without weapons, say officials.
www.nbcnews.comDemocratic strategy to set up GOP election deniers to lose was maligned, but it worked. Should they do it again?
Democrats supported far-right candidates in Republican primaries in the hope that they'd be easier to beat in the general election. The plan worked.
Analysis: Why it takes so long to count West Coast votes | CNN Politics
What’s taking so long to determine which party has control of the House and Senate? Blame California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington and the whole vote-by-mail West Coast, really. Actually, don’t blame them. This is just how elections work in 2022.
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Unrest worsens as Myanmar military struggles to consolidate coup
The scale of violence in Myanmar is second only to one other conflict in the world – the war in Ukraine.
What FTX's bankruptcy filing means for the future of digital currency
The crypto trading platform FTX halted customer withdrawals amid a selloff.
Correction: Michelle Obama story
In a story published November 10, 2022, about Michelle Obama, The Associated Press erroneously reported that her new book, “The Light We Carry,” is her second book.
apnews.comU.S. races to shore up European support for Ukraine strategy
Some countries with populations that support Russia are blaming Washington for rising energy costs.
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Candidates who backed overturning Trump loss are rebuffed
Election deniers who backed Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election failed in some of their highest-profile races.
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Trump urged to delay 2024 launch after GOP's uneven election
It was supposed to be a red wave that former President Donald Trump could triumphantly ride to the GOP nomination as he prepares to launch another White House run.
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GOP starts boosting Herschel Walker in runoff amid calls to keep Trump away from Georgia
Rick Scott, chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, is already raising money for Walker, but he's not touching the question of how to handle Trump.
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AP VoteCast: Midterm races a patchwork, not a national vote
If Tuesday’s vote defied the durable history of presidential parties taking heavy losses in a midterm election, it also reinforced an often-forgotten fact: These campaigns are a patchwork of thousands of races, not a nationwide contest.
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Recreational marijuana legalized in 2 states, rejected in 3 in 2022 election referendums
Results for ballot initiatives to legalize recreational marijuana passed in two states and failed in three others, according to early election results.
GOP points fingers after red wave fails to materialize
Republicans are pointing fingers after a disappointing midterms that has left Democrats crowing and GOP aides and strategists blaming former President Trump for their failure to convincingly win Ho…
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Pence details Trump pressure campaign after 2020 election and post-Jan. 6 talks - Washington Examiner
Former Vice President Mike Pence offered his most revealing look yet into the deterioration of his relationship with former President Donald Trump in an excerpt of his memoir released one day after the midterm elections. The excerpt, titled My Last Days with Donald Trump and published midday...
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6 reasons why Trump’s already bad legal troubles are about to get worse
The former president will soon face a number of escalating probes, even as he runs for president.
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Democrats fortify their blue wall — and Electoral College math — for 2024
Donald Trump's 2016 inroads in Rust Belt battlegrounds look more ephemeral than ever.
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Democratic edge shrinks in Arizona Senate, governor races
Margins between Democrats and Republicans have narrowed considerably in key Arizona races. Election officials have been chipping away at counting more than half a million mail ballots returned on Election Day and shortly before.
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How McCarthy’s quest to become speaker just got harder after ‘disappointing’ elections - Washington Examiner
House Republicans’ lackluster gains in the midterm elections may have changed the dynamics of their leadership elections, with some GOP lawmakers arguing that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) path to the speakership may have gotten slightly rockier and the race to become the next...
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100,000 Russian troops killed or injured in Ukraine, US says
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says Russia's announced retreat from Kherson in southern Ukraine and a potential stalemate in fighting over the winter could provide both countries an opportunity to negotiate peace.
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Trump privately infuriated over midterm election results, source says
The former president has been "blaming everyone except himself" over the results, including his aides and Fox News host Sean Hannity, said a source close to Trump.
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Boebert trails by 64 votes in razor-tight Colorado race
Editor’s note: As of Thursday afternoon, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) had edged ahead of Democrat Adam Frisch by about 400 votes. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) is locked in a tight reelection race in Co…
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Midterm election results updates: Dems keep control of Senate with Nevada win
ABC News provided live updates on the 2022 midterm elections, one of the most consequential in the nation's history.
Senate control could hinge on two states with prominent election deniers | CNN Politics
Control of the US Senate could hinge on Nevada and Arizona, two states where GOP victories could elevate some of the most prominent election deniers in the country even after other nominees who had amplified former President Donald Trump’s falsehoods about the 2020 election were rejected by...
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Biden vows 'nothing' different in next two years despite majority saying US headed in 'wrong direction'
President Biden said that he plans to do "nothing" to change the opinion of voters on the direction of the country despite a majority stating it's on the wrong track.
Russia's Putin won't attend upcoming G-20 summit in Bali
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the Group of 20 summit in Indonesia next week, avoiding a possible confrontation with the United States and its allies over his war in Ukraine.
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US midterms: Misleading election claims fact-checked
Several false and unsubstantiated rumours have circulated online during the US midterm elections.
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Trump's favorite candidates disappoint on Election Day, raising questions about his 2024 pitch
Former President Donald Trump's chosen candidates did not fare as he had hoped in the 2022 midterm elections.
Election results recap: Control of Congress unclear; Georgia Senate goes to runoff
President Joe Biden said: 'Our democracy has been tested in recent years, but with their votes, American people spoke once again.'
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AOC calls on party leaders to resign as state trends further right in midterm elections - Washington Examiner
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) denounced party leadership in the state early Wednesday, calling on New York Democratic leaders to resign after midterm results showed the Empire State increasingly trending toward the right compared to previous elections. Ocasio-Cortez lamented the seemingly...
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Analysis: A midterm stalemate will unleash turmoil and acrimony in run up to 2024 | CNN Politics
US democracy, which almost buckled two years ago, just delivered a perfect reflection of a polarized nation that mistrusts its leaders and isn’t ready to unite on a new path.
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When will we know who controls the House? Five takeaways
In this year’s tighter-than-expected battle for congressional control, it may be days before Americans know whether President Biden’s Democrats hold the House of Representatives or whether Republic…
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Five Texas cities vote to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession
Residents of five Texas cities – San Marcos, Denton, Killeen, Elgin and Harker Heights – voted to decriminalize low-level marijuana possession on Tuesday.
Dem House candidate 'cautiously optimistic' about surprisingly tight race with Boebert
Adam Frisch, the Democrat running to unseat the Colorado Republican, said he always knew it was going to be a tight race. Pundits didn't.
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2022 midterms live updates: Latest election news from AP
Despite the conclusion of the final day of voting in the 2022 midterm elections, much remains uncertain. The control of Congress still hangs in the balance.
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Hurricane Nicole forms; Florida awaits rare November storm
A Florida-bound storm has strengthened into Hurricane Nicole after pounding the Bahamas and state officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club.
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Biden laughs off notion that Trump's political movement is still 'strong'
President Biden laughed at the notion that former President Trump still has a strong political movement during a press conference on Wednesday.
Ballots go missing in New Jersey county after voting machines failure - Washington Examiner
Ballots were reported missing in one New Jersey county after they were shuttled between locations amid problems with several voting machines. Four voting districts' ballots, which have vanished, were last accounted for being shuttled from the voting place to the election board, according to the...
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Biden says he wants to work with Republicans, but won't compromise on abortion, Social Security and climate change
At the time of Biden's press conference Wednesday afternoon, it was not clear which party would ultimately hold a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
After a traumatic 2021, New Jersey Democrats breathing easier after Tuesday's results
Democrats held onto nine of the 10 U.S. House seats they control.
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'A good day for America': Biden hails midterms even as key races, control of Congress remain undecided
President Joe Biden savored the midterm election results on Wednesday after Democrats defied expectations. Control of Congress is still pending.
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New York Democrats know who to blame: Themselves
Republicans, who struggled against expectations across the country, outperformed in one of the bluest states in the nation.
www.politico.comTrump: Midterms ‘somewhat disappointing’ but still ‘very big victory’
Former President Trump on Wednesday conceded the results of the midterm elections were “somewhat disappointing” but still sought to project a positive note, saying they were a “very big victory.” “…
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White House buoyed by early midterm results as Biden avoids his predecessors' fate
While it remains unclear whether Democrats will maintain control of Congress, Biden and his party avoided the “red wave” they feared.
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Republicans win majority of seats in U.S. House, CBS News projects
GOP takes control of House with narrow margin, splitting control of Congress with Democrats.
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Georgia's dogged and focused Kemp overcomes Trump and Abrams
Georgia Republican Brian Kemp is arguing that his no-drama conservative approach is the way forward for the GOP as he celebrates his reelection as governor.
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Biden touts midterm results as Democrats defy expectations, avoid GOP blowout
"While the press and the pundits were predicting a giant red wave, it didn't happen," Biden said in his first post-election press conference.
Somali Americans break barriers in Maine Legislature
Somali Americans will be making history in Maine’s Legislature after Mana Abdi and Deqa Dhalacwill both won a seat in the House of Representatives.
How Hispanic voters helped DeSantis clinch massive victory in Florida - Washington Examiner
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made significant gains with Hispanic voters during the 2022 midterm election, helping push the Republican incumbent to victory and secure a second term in office.DeSantis had a 15-point advantage with Hispanic voters over Democratic challenger Charlie Crist, with 57% of...
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Biden hails Democrats' 'strong night,' acknowledges concerns
President Joe Biden is declaring that his Democratic Party “had a strong night” in the midterm elections.
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McCarthy's quest to be speaker collides with GOP failures
With the promise of a red wave receding, Republicans are facing the stark reality that any return to power would mean presiding over a narrowly split Congress.
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How did candidates who questioned, denied 2020 outcome fare in Tuesday's elections?
Hundreds of people who openly questioned the 2020 presidential election outcome ran for office in Tuesday's elections across the country.
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Betting markets now give DeSantis the edge to win White House in 2024
The shift comes after Tuesday’s midterm elections failed to provide the “red wave” that the Republican Party had hoped for.
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‘People are gonna think you're stupid’: Trump warned Pence not to ‘wimp out’ before Jan. 6, Pence writes
In an excerpt adapted from Pence's book, the former vice president wrote about Trump repeatedly admonishing him in the last weeks of their administration.
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Judge won’t block monitor to oversee Trump Organization
A judge has declined to stay a judge’s order appointing an independent monitor to oversee former President Trump’s family real estate firm.
Democrats stave off "red wave" as midterm election results come into focus
The battle for the Senate is coming down to a handful of unresolved races, as Georgia's contest heads to a runoff.
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LGBTQ rights wins, losses on election night highlight ongoing battle
Several candidates running on anti-LGBTQ platforms won their races in the 2022 midterm elections, as did a record number of openly LGBTQ candidates.
Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack indicted on federal charge
A man already in custody in last month’s attack on the husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of assault and attempted kidnapping.
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Biden shrugs off voter sentiments, says he plans to run again regardless of popularity: 'Watch me'
President Biden on Wednesday made clear that he plans to run for re-election in 2024 despite the objections of many Americans.
US midterm election results: Hope and despair - voters react
Millions of voters across the US are watching the results, feeling a myriad of emotions.
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Midterm election results live: Maricopa drop puts Kari Lake further behind in Arizona - Washington Examiner
Midterm election results live: Maricopa drop puts Kari Lake further behind in Arizona By Washington Examiner Staff Live The 2022 midterm elections have finally been held — but the picture is still taking shape.READ THE LATEST MIDTERMS NEWS FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINERFollow live as the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMove on from Trump? Even GOP critics of the former president don’t see it.
No one thinks Tuesday was a great night for the former president. They just can’t see GOP voters blaming him that much.
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'So much relief': South Dakota voters pass Medicaid expansion
Despite the success of ballot measures to expand Medicaid nationwide, South Dakota could be the final state where health care activists will be able to pursue such an effort.
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2022 Arizona governor's race: Katie Hobbs defeats Kari Lake, CBS News projects
Kari Lake, a Trump-endorsed former TV anchor, and Katie Hobbs, Arizona's Democratic secretary of state, had been locked in a close contest to be the next governor of Arizona.
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Sean Penn loans Oscar to Zelenskyy until Ukraine wins war
Actor Sean Penn has loaned one of his two Oscars to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and told him: “When you win, bring it back to Malibu.”
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US midterm elections results: How the parties did in maps and charts
Analysis of key races, issues and exit poll findings in the US midterm elections.
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Biden on a potential Trump-DeSantis 2024 showdown: 'It'll be fun'
The former president nicknamed the governor "Ron DeSanctimonious" in a rally last week but voted for him on Tuesday.
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Abortion rights advocates see a flurry of post-Roe victories in midterms
It was a clean sweep in all five states that had referendums, including a surprise win in conservative Kentucky.
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Taraneh Alidoosti: Top Iranian actress poses without headscarf
Taraneh Alidoosti posts on Instagram to signal solidarity with anti-government protesters.
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Marijuana legalization makes gains but faces strong red-state pushback
Nationwide efforts to legalize marijuana appear to have a ways to go after U.S. voters handed them a split decision in Tuesday’s midterms, approving recreational pot in two states while rejecting i…
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Abortion rights supporters win big on state ballot initiatives
Abortion rights supporters won big on state ballots in Tuesday's midterm elections
Musk seeks to reassure advertisers on Twitter after chaos
Elon Musk is seeking to reassure big companies that advertise on Twitter that his chaotic takeover of the social media platform won’t harm their brands.
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Biden says he will make 2024 re-election decision 'early next year'
President Biden said Wednesday that his decision on whether to run for re-election should be made by early next year with the help of first lady Jill Biden.
Minnesota elects first transgender state lawmaker
Minnesota voters elected Leigh Finke to the state's House of Representatives, making her the first transgender lawmaker to be elected in the state.
Oz missed the mark on message and branding, strategists say - Washington Examiner
PHILADELPHIA — Dr. Mehmet Oz was all smiles heading into Election Day — but his mood soured by election night.The celebrity heart surgeon and TV talk show host lost his high-stakes Senate race to Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in one of the most closely watched and expensive contests in...
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Russia to pull out of Kherson to new defensive positions
In a significant setback Russia will retreat from key Ukrainian city of Kherson
Opinion | Trump Got a Midterm Shellacking. It Doesn’t Mean Much for 2024.
Never count him out.
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Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Griner's release
President Joe Biden says he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will be more willing to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner now that the U.S. midterm elections are over.
apnews.comWhite House buoyed by early midterm results as Biden avoids his predecessors' fate
While it remains unclear whether Democrats will maintain control of Congress, Biden and his party avoided the “red wave” they feared.
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US vote counting unaffected by cyberattacks, officials say
No digital intrusions are known to have affected the counting of the midterm vote
US elections: Biden hails better-than-expected midterms results
The president says a "red wave" of Republican gains did not materialise, as Congress hangs in the balance.
www.bbc.com2022 Arizona Senate race: Mark Kelly projected to defeat Blake Masters and win reelection
Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly has won reelection, defeating Trump-backed GOP challenger Blake Masters, CBS News projects.
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Earthquake rocks west Nepal, felt as far as New Delhi
An earthquake in the mountains of west Nepal rocked the Himalayan nation early Wednesday. A government official says the quake has killed at least six people while they were asleep in their houses in a remote, sparsely populated mountain village.
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Hacker demands $10m to stop leaking Australians’ medical records
Cyber-extortionist posts medical information purporting to show details of abortions and treatments for addiction, HIV.
READ: Federal indictment of David DePape, the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi | CNN Politics
David DePape, the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi, has been indicted by a federal grand jury.
www.cnn.comArizona Republicans Could Pursue A Legal Battle Over A Handful Of Phoenix-Area Ballots, Lawyer Says
With crucial races still undecided, GOP candidates could pursue a legal fight over a printing error in Maricopa County.
Couple accused of selling nuclear-related secrets receives longer jail sentences from judge
Jonathan and Diana Toebbe received long jail sentences after there were found guilty of trying to sell secrets about U.S. nuclear-related submarine secrets.
Biden confuses Ukraine city of Kherson with Fallujah
President Biden mixed up the Iraqi city of Al-Falluja with the Ukrainian city of Kherson during a press conference at the White House on Wednesday.
Bitter GOP divisions leave abortion legal in South Carolina
Members of the state House refused to budge on their proposal to ban abortion starting at conception with exceptions for rape, incest and if the life of the pregnant person is in danger.
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Some LGBTQ fans skip Qatar World Cup, fearing hostility
At first, Saskia Niño de Rivera was excited about going to Qatar for a World Cup that would mark a significant professional event for her partner, a sports agent for Mexico soccer players.
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Nicole makes landfall on Grand Bahama Island as hurricane as it churns toward Florida
The storm was expected to make landfall in Florida early Thursday before it heads into Georgia and the Carolinas on Thursday and Friday.
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Israel archaeologists find ancient comb with 'full sentence'
Israeli archaeologists say they have found an ancient comb dating back to Canaanite times and bearing what is likely the oldest known full sentence in an alphabetical script
Biden says red wave 'didn't happen,' Americans voted to 'preserve democracy,' 'protect the right to choose'
President Biden said Election Day was a “good day for America,” saying the red wave “didn’t happen,” and that voters cast ballots “to protect the right to choose in this country."
EXPLAINER: Laws and customs in Qatar ahead of 2022 World Cup
Over a million sports fans will go to Qatar for the World Cup in November and December, a spectacle that typically turns host countries into a nonstop party.
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Iran protests rage on streets as officials renew threats
Protests in Iran have raged on streets with demonstrators remembering a bloody crackdown in the country’s southeast
Fourth Danny Masterson accuser testifies she was raped after she blacked out
The "That '70s Show" star has been charged with raping three women from 2001 to 2003; he has not been charged with sexually assaulting Jane Doe #4.
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Steve Scalise announces bid for House majority leader, pledges to 'hold the Biden administration accountable'
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise announced his bid to become House majority leader in a letter to Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.
Cargo ship reaches space station despite jammed solar panel
A Northrop Grumman capsule has delivered several tons of supplies to the International Space Station despite a jammed solar panel.
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Female governors will break a record in 2023 | CNN Politics
The US will have a record number of female governors in 2023. Still, the record-setting number – 12 – will represent a small fraction of the top executives across the 50 states.
www.cnn.comNATO members Poland, Slovakia to increase defense spending
Poland will significantly raise defense spending to at least 3% of its annual economic output next year and Slovakia is also investing heavily in its armed forces, the two NATO members’ prime ministers say
Takeaways and observations from the 2022 midterms
As the final votes are still being tallied in several battleground states, Democrats appeared to have fended off the predicted Republican "red wave."
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Inflation strikes disrupt trains, flights in Greece, Belgium
Workers have walked off the job in Greece and Belgium during nationwide strikes against increasing consumer prices, disrupting transportation, forcing flight cancellations and shutting down public services in the latest European protests over the rising cost of living.
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Trump grapples with 2024 questions amid GOP midterm letdown | CNN Politics
Donald Trump wanted to catapult himself into a third presidential campaign with a wave of Republican midterm gains behind him. Instead, he emerges from Tuesday’s underwhelming election night facing questions about his political future and with the momentum behind Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis...
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Listeria outbreak: Deli meat linked to deadly infections in US
One person dies in Maryland and another miscarries because of the food-borne illness.
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A predicted ‘red wave’ crashed into wall of abortion rights support on Tuesday
A surge in turnout among people motivated by the erosion of abortion rights carried Democrats to victory in multiple races.
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Race for mayor in crime-ridden Los Angeles too close to call
The Los Angeles mayoral race between Rep. Karen Bass and Rick Caruso is too close to call as results slowly trickle in. Caruso currently holds a slim edge over Bass.
Asian stocks follow Wall St down before US inflation update
Asian stock markets are lower ahead of a U.S. inflation update that will likely influence Federal Reserve plans for more interest rate hikes after elections left control of Congress uncertain.
apnews.comElon Musk's Twitter Did Not Perform at Its Best on Election Day
Before the sky had fully lightened in Arizona on Tuesday morning, one of the most pervasive false narratives of the midterm elections was already spreading on Twitter. More than 40,000 tweets about malfunctioning voting machines in the state’s Maricopa County were posted in the span of two hours...
Warren Beatty accused of sexually coercing a teen girl in 1973 in new lawsuit
The suit filed this week says the teen met Beatty on a movie set.
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Elon Musk foreign ties worth looking at, Joe Biden says
The US president was asked whether Saudi Arabia helping the Tesla boss to buy Twitter should be probed.
www.bbc.comAlaska Senate race headed to ranked-choice runoff
The Alaska Senate race is headed to a ranked choice runoff, as no candidate on the ballot, including the top two vote-getters, GOP Sen.
Ukraine boosts Southeast Asia ties with peace accord
Ukraine has signed a peace accord with Southeast Asian nations. It's a largely symbolic act that comes as Kyiv seeks to shore up international support in isolating Russia.
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U.S. slams Russia for moving WNBA star Brittney Griner "to a remote penal colony"
Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted for possession of a small quantity of cannabis oil.
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Kerry pitches climate finance plan. Other countries say it’s ‘not enough.’
Under the proposal from the U.S. climate envoy, companies would buy carbon credits that fund the greening of power grids in developing countries. It comes as rich nations face pressure at COP 27 to make good on their promise to mobilize $100 billion a year in climate finance for poorer nations.
www.politico.comCharity says 64 children killed by UK action in Afghan war
An advocacy and research group says Britain paid compensation to the families of at least 64 children killed by U.K. military action in Afghanistan
Results: Democrat Val Hoyle defeats Republican Alek Skarlatos in Oregon's 4th Congressional District election
Democrat Val Hoyle defeated Republican Alek Skarlatos in Oregon's 4th Congressional District, keeping it under Democratic control.
Philippine economy beats expectations, growing 7.6 percent in Q3
Official says Southeast Asian economy on track to meet government’s growth target for 2022.
S Korea leader criticized for banning broadcaster from plane
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Journalist organizations say South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attacked press freedoms when his office banned a TV broadcaster's crew from the media pool on his presidential plane this week for alleged bias in reporting.
apnews.comTrump-backed U.S. Senate candidates leave chamber control up for grabs
Donald Trump emerged from Tuesday's midterm elections with a tarnished reputation as a Republican kingmaker, after poor performances by some of his high-profile endorsements left the party struggling to gain control of the U.S. Senate. Losses among candidates endorsed by the former president...
November 10, 2022 Hurricane Nicole news
Nicole made landfall along Florida's east coast as a Category 1 hurricane early Thursday morning. Now a tropical storm, it is bringing heavy rains and strong winds across central Florida.
In a first, doctors treat fatal genetic disease before birth
A toddler is thriving after doctors used a novel technique to treat her before she was born for a rare genetic disease.
apnews.comJohn Fetterman’s rise from small-town mayor to Pennsylvania senator
The unconventional senator-elect who ‘bet on the people of Pennsylvania’ and won will now head to Washington and sit in a deeply divided Congress
Texas GOP chairman praises Desantis' 'winning brand': 'This is the path forward for the GOP'
Texas GOP Chairman Matt Rinaldi said that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' "bold" and "unapologetic" brand of conservatism may be the "path forward for the GOP."
UK-Swiss science deal as both barred from EU scheme
Political tensions mean both nations have been shut out of the EU's prestigious Horizon programme.
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‘One of our own’: Australia plans referendum on monarchy
The vote, to test Australia’s interest in a republic, will follow the referendum on an Indigenous voice to Parliament.
1 dead, over a dozen sick from outbreak tied to deli meat
U.S. health officials say a food poisoning outbreak tied to deli meat and cheese has sickened 16 people in six states, including one who died.
apnews.comVoters in 4 out of 5 states reject forced prison labor
Over 150 years after slaves were freed in the United States, four states voted Tuesday to remove language that permits forced prison labor from their state constitutions.
Five key takeaways from the 2022 midterm elections
Republicans did not achieve their anticipated "red wave" during Tuesday's midterm elections, and Democrats made key gains by advocating for abortion rights.
Strikes in Syria hit fuel convoy from Iraq; Iranians killed
Syrian opposition activists say airstrikes in Syria along the border with Iraq have targeted Iran-backed militiamen, inflicting casualties
Election deniers lose key races in Rust Belt, but are still in contention out West
No supporters of Donald Trump’s 2020 election lies were victorious in the Rust Belt states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, removing one source of concern for the future of democratic elections. But in Nevada and Arizona, antidemocratic candidates were locked in battles for governor and...
Results: Republican Eli Crane unseats Democratic Rep. Tom O'Halleran in Arizona's 2nd Congressional District election
Republican Eli Crane unseated Democratic Rep. Tom O'Halleran in Arizona's 2nd Congressional District, flipping the seat to Republican control.
Texas man executed for 2003 strangling death of his mother
Texas has executed an inmate for killing his mother and burying her body in her backyard nearly 20 years ago
Results: Republican Ryan Zinke defeats Democrat Monica Tranel in Montana's 1st Congressional District election
Trump's former US secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke defeated Democrat Monica Tranel in Montana's 1st Congressional District.
‘It is not an accident’: Murdoch’s media empire celebrates DeSantis as future of GOP after midterms | CNN Business
Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul who controls some of the most powerful organs in conservative media, appeared to make clear Wednesday that he would prefer to cast aside former President Donald Trump in favor of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the leader of the Republican party.
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Michigan voters elect Republican John James to US House in newly created 10th District
GOP candidate John James has been elected to the U.S. House in Michigan's newly created 10th Congressional District, beating Democratic challenger Carl Marlinga.
Bruce Springsteen to take over ‘The Tonight Show’ hosted by (his best impersonator) Jimmy Fallon | CNN
Bruce Springsteen is about to take the stage at a place where he’s often been talked about.
www.cnn.comEditorial: Phew, there wasn't a red wave. But it's too soon to exhale
Control of Congress is still up in the air, but that predicted red wave never happened.
Connecticut Democrat Jahana Hayes holds on to US House seat in state's 5th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Jahana Hayes has been re-elected to Connecticut's 5th Congressional District, beating GOP challenger George Logan.
Biden takes victory lap, delighting in stronger-than-expected Democratic midterm election results
An upbeat President Biden conducted the second press conference of his presidency on Wednesday, celebrating electoral results that, in both state and federal races, yielded better-than-expected outcomes for the Democratic Party.
The Murdoch-owned New York Post, which long championed Donald Trump, mocks 'Trumpty Dumpty' for failing to put the GOP 'back together again'
The New York tabloid paper appears to question Donald Trump's political future amid the upsetting midterm results on Wednesday for the GOP.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, who led prosecution of Chauvin, narrowly wins reelection
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison faced a tight reelection race but won his contest, called Wednesday by the Associated Press, in a campaign that focused heavily on public safety.
'Life is wild!': First Generation Z member elected to U.S. Congress
Maxwell Frost had just been elected to represent Florida in the U.S. Congress when the 25-year-old received a call that embodied the historical moment. It was U.S. President Joe Biden, a fellow Democrat calling with congratulations on being the first person of Generation Z elected to Congress...
Results: Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton defeats Republican Kelly Cooper in Arizona's 4th Congressional District election
Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton won his bid for reelection against Republican Kelly Cooper in Arizona's 4th Congressional District.
Repeat COVID is riskier than first infection, study finds
The risk of death, hospitalization and serious health issues from COVID-19 jumps significantly with reinfection compared with a first bout with the virus, regardless of vaccination status, a study published on Thursday suggests.
Kansas elementary school temporarily closes due to rise in respiratory illnesses
A Kansas school temporarily closed this week due to a surge in respiratory illnesses, including RSV and flu, among students and staff.
WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February
The head of the World Health Organization says there's “cause for optimism” as the latest weekly count of deaths worldwide linked to the coronavirus came in at more than 9,400 — nearly 90% below levels seen nine months ago
Mortality rate and risk among hospitalized COVID-19 patients during different surges of the pandemic
Researchers assessed the mortality rates associated with SARS-CoV-2 Alpha (B.1.1.7) and Delta (B.1.617.2) variant infections.
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Study finds lifting mask mandates led to thousands of new COVID cases in Mass. schools
Parents, experts remain divided on the role of masks in schools.
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Virus lockdowns hit China economic powerhouse Guangzhou
A surge in COVID-19 cases has spurred lockdowns in the southern Chinese manufacturing hub of Guangzhou, adding to financial pressure that has disrupted global supply chains and sharply slowed growth in the world's second-largest economy
WHO releases first data on global vaccine market since COVID-19
This is the first report to capture the implications of COVID-19 for vaccine markets. Despite progress in recent decades, global market vaccine dynamics are not fully conducive to the development, supply and access for vital vaccines for public health.Vaccines prioritized by WHO are not being...
People With Long Covid Face Barriers to Government Disability Benefits - KFF Health News
Some people with long covid have fallen through the cracks of the government’s disability system, which was time-consuming and difficult to navigate even before the pandemic.
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China locks down parts of Guangzhou as Covid outbreak widens | CNN
China’s southern metropolis of Guangzhou has locked down more than 5 million residents, as authorities rush to stamp out a widening Covid outbreak and avoid activating the kind of citywide lockdown that devastated Shanghai earlier this year.
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China’s Great ‘Zero-Covid’ Guessing Game (Published 2022)
Companies, investors and global policymakers are trying to divine when the Chinese government will drop its strict restrictions. It comes down to one man: the country’s top leader, Xi Jinping.
Severely Stressful Events Worsen Symptoms of Long COVID
NYU Langone study reveals stressful life events as a predictor of whether patients go on to develop long COVID. Learn more.
Queensland raises Covid alert level as summer wave hits eastern states
State recommends return of mask-wearing in high-risk settings as new data shows a 40% spike in NSW cases and hospitalisations
DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster by Dec. 1
Airmen and Guardians who receive the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster released in September are authorized a one-day special pass from their commander as long as the booster is administered by Dec. 1
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