Two Iranian nationals have been charged in a disinformation campaign meant to influence the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, including by threatening physical violence if registered Democrats failed to switch their affiliation and vote for then-President Donald Trump.
Americans aren't feeling relief from Biden's big Washington victory | CNN Politics
If it was just about selling Americans on the infrastructure law, Democrats might have a hope.
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'Fundamental justice:' Judge clears 2 in Malcolm X slaying
NEW YORK (AP) — More than half a century after the assassination of Malcolm X, two of his convicted killers were exonerated Thursday after decades of doubt about who was responsible for the civil rights icon’s death.
apnews.comPaul Gosar Boasts of His ‘Thug Life’ Cred as His Own Family Demands His Ouster Over Violent Murder Video
GettyRep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) appears to be relishing the backlash over his decision to share a violent murder fantasy on Twitter even after the move got him formally censured by the House. Just hours after he was stripped of all committee assignments on Wednesday, the Arizona Republican took to...
Defense attorneys rest their cases at Arbery death trial
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Defense attorneys rested their case in the Ahmaud Arbery trial Thursday after calling just seven witnesses, including the shooter, who testified that Arbery did not threaten him in any way before he pointed his shotgun at the 25-year-old Black man.
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McCarthy says he'd put Greene and Gosar back on committees if Republicans win House | CNN Politics
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Thursday that he would reinstate Reps. Paul Gosar of Arizona and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia on committees – potentially even “better” ones – if Republicans win back the House after next year’s midterms.
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Oklahoma governor grants clemency, spares Julius Jones' life
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's governor spared the life of Julius Jones on Thursday, just hours before his scheduled execution that had drawn widespread outcry and protests over doubts about his guilt in the slaying of a businessman more than 20 years ago.
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House returns to consider Biden's safety net and climate bill
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy held the floor for more than eight hours with a speech railing against the legislation and Biden's policies.
www.nbcnews.com11 of the 16 judges in the court deciding the fate of Biden's vaccine mandate are GOP appointees, including 6 picked by Trump
Biden wants firms with 100 employees or more to require COVID-19 vaccinations. A conservative-packed court could spell trouble for that plan.
GOP senators appalled by ‘ridiculous’ House infighting
Republican senators are expressing shock and disbelief that conservative allies of former President Trump in the House threatened to strip colleagues who voted for the $1 trillion infrastructure bi…
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Lights go out on Matt Gaetz as he talks about politicization of DOJ
The public is in the dark on how the lights went out during a Thursday meeting of the House Judiciary Committee as Rep. Matt Gaetz was speaking.
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Judge rejects Bannon effort to slow walk contempt case
But the judge said he’s not convinced yet that the Justice Department’s timetable is realistic either.
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Sudan activists promise escalation after deadliest day since coup
Call for escalation comes after 15 anti-coup protesters were killed in Sudan on deadliest day since military takeover.
Charlie Kirk exploits racial divide to reach Gen Z
MANKATO, Minnesota (AP) — Charlie Kirk stood 80 miles from where George Floyd was murdered, faced an overwhelmingly white audience, and declared he was going to say things “no one dares say out loud.”
apnews.comStandoff Over Vaccines Between Oklahoma Governor and Pentagon Intensifies
WASHINGTON — A standoff between the governor of Oklahoma and the Pentagon over a coronavirus vaccine mandate for troops has turned into a stormy test of federal power, as President Joe Biden moves to require vaccinations for a broad swath of the American workforce. Oklahoma’s newly appointed...
Republicans hint at retribution after Democrats throw Rep. Gosar off committees
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Democrats will need majority approval from a future Republican-led House to serve on committees.
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Boebert faces heavy criticism after Gosar floor speech
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is facing a wave of backlash following a fiery floor speech she made Wednesday in defense of Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) before he was censured by the House for Peice of work…
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2 Iranians charged with threatening US voters in 2020
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two suspected Iranian computer hackers have been charged in a broad campaign of election interference aimed at intimidating American voters during last year's presidential race and undermining confidence that the results of the contest could be trusted.
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At just 36% support, Biden slips to a record low in a new poll
President Biden's approval ratings continue to sink. He hit a new low in a Quinnipiac University poll released on Thursday.
House panel subpoenas former Trump aide Navarro
The House select subcommittee on the pandemic has issued a subpoena to Peter Navarro, a senior adviser to former President Trump, asking for documents and a deposition related to the committee̵…
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Benny Gantz’s cleaner charged with Black Shadow spying bid
Cleaner at Israeli defence minister’s house was arrested on November 4 after allegedly initiating contact with hackers.
Steve Bannon's lawyers signal they want to slow walk the criminal case against him | CNN Politics
Lawyers for right-wing firebrand Steve Bannon made clear at a court hearing Thursday that they intend to slow down, as much as possible, the criminal case against Bannon for failing to testify to the House January 6 select committee.
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House Republicans used to police their own members, now it’s anything goes
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
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Southlake, Texas mayor calls federal civil rights probe of city's school district "costly distraction" that might be politically motivated
Southlake, Texas Mayor John Huffman noted that the Department of Education investigation of the city's Carroll school district follows the district's decision not to teach critical race theory.
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GOP paints Biden's choice for bank regulator as radical
President Joe Biden’s choice to run one of the agencies charged with overseeing the banking industry faced sharp questioning Thursday from Republican Senators, who tried to label Saule Omarova as someone who would nationalize the U.S. banking system
Sen. Ted Cruz Tries To Insult Rep. Liz Cheney And Gets Brutally Humiliated
The Republican congresswoman snapped back, "A real man would be defending his wife, and his father, and the Constitution.”
Opinion | A 2024 Harris-Buttigieg Primary Would Be Great for Republicans
They exemplify the Democratic Party’s electoral deficiencies, while bringing their own personal political weaknesses to the equation.
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Arizona, other states file lawsuit to halt Biden DHS final guidance on deportations
FIRST ON FOX: Attorneys General from Arizona, Ohio, and Montana are suing the Department of Homeland Security over their immigration policy that they argue violates federal law by improperly halting most deportations.
‘We are all suffering’: What’s going on inside Ecuador’s prisons?
Hundreds have been killed in gang-linked riots this year, as experts say systemic problems plague country’s prisons.
Idaho Lawmaker Is Censured for Doxxing Intern Who Reported Rape
An Idaho lawmaker who shared the personal information of a 19-year-old student intern online after the teenager accused another lawmaker of rape was formally censured by the Idaho House of Representatives on Monday. The representative, Priscilla Giddings, a Republican from White Bird, Idaho, was...
GOP internal polling finds fertile ground for expanding the House map
Two Republican groups sponsored a survey of four longtime Democratic districts.
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Democratic heartburn grows over middle class tax provision that also benefits the wealthy
The SALT tax cap has become a target of Republican criticism of the legislation.
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Travis McMichael testifies Ahmaud Arbery never verbally threatened him or pulled weapon
Travis McMichael returned to the witness stand on Thursday under cross-examination from the prosecutor.
Black pastors rally outside trial over Arbery's killing
Hundreds of pastors are rallying at the Georgia courthouse where three white men are on trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery
Glenn Youngkin: GOP has winning path on education
Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin told the Republican Governors Association annual meeting in Phoenix on Wednesday that his race shows the party has a winning path on education, AP reports.Why it matters: Youngkin admitted it's an issue where the GOP has "historically been a bit on our...
US sanctions Iranian nationals, company for alleged vote meddling
US accuses six Iranians and a cybercompany of trying to undermine confidence in country’s 2020 presidential elections.
Paul Gosar retweets same video aimed at AOC after House censures him – report
Republican congressman retweeted conservative podcaster Elijah Schaffer’s tweet of the violent video Paul Gosar leaves his office on 17 November. Photograph: J Scott Applewhite/AP Just minutes after being censured by the US House, the Republican congressman Paul Gosar of Arizona retweeted the...
Rep. Comer accuses Sec. Becerra of 'attacking' religious liberty, vows action after internal HHS memo revealed
House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer. R-Ky., told Fox News in an exclusive statement said it's “no surprise” that HHS is planning to roll back religious liberty protections.
Butterfield announces retirement in blow to Democrats’ efforts to keep control of House
Rep. G. K. Butterfield announced Thursday he will retire at the end of his term, delivering a blow to Democrats’ efforts to maintain control of the House after next year’s midterm elections.
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Schumer, McConnell turn down the heat on debt limit fight
The Senate leaders are meeting Thursday to discuss a path forward on the debt ceiling, with a deadline hitting in early December.
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House moves toward OK of Dems' sweeping social, climate bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats brushed aside months-long divisions and approached House passage of their expansive social and environment bill late Thursday, as President Joe Biden and his party neared a defining win in their drive to use their control of government to funnel its resources toward...
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Dems brace for score on massive Biden bill
House Democrats are bracing for the last cost estimates surrounding President Biden’s sweeping social benefits and climate package — the final barrier preventing a floor vote that party leaders hop…
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District attorney apologizes, calls out J. Edgar Hoover as men exonerated in murder of Malcolm X
Muhammad Aziz served 22 years in prison for the assassination.
Hate speech in Myanmar continues to thrive on Facebook
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Years after coming under scrutiny for contributing to ethnic and religious violence in Myanmar, Facebook still has problems detecting and moderating hate speech and misinformation on its platform in the Southeast Asian nation, internal documents viewed by The Associated Pre
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Warren calls for investigation into planned Trump SPAC deal
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Wednesday called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to open an investigation into the planned deal between former President Trump’s new media and tec…
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‘Now is not the time to turn away from Afghan people’: UN envoy
UN envoy to Afghanistan urges the international community to find ways to provide financial support to Afghan people.
Matt Gaetz says he’s open to hiring Kyle Rittenhouse as an intern
Republican Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz said he believes Kyle Rittenhouse is innocent and he would consider hiring him as a congressional intern.
Kennedy jousts with Biden banking nominee: ‘I don’t know whether to call you professor or comrade’
Sen. John Kennedy traded verbal blows with Saule Omarova, President Joe Biden's nominee for top banking regulator, during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Thursday.
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Trump ally's fund received over $20 million last year, then funneled cash to other right-leaning groups
A dark money group that was founded by one of ex-President Trump's key allies raised over $20 million in 2020.
Elijah McClain's family to receive $15 million from the city of Aurora in son's death
Elijah McClain was pronounced dead on Aug. 30 following a violent altercation with police.
Biden administration's handling of pay outs for separated families put a tense relationship under further strain | CNN Politics
Potential pay outs of up to $450,000 to migrant families separated at the US-Mexico border are the latest political flashpoint in the Republican criticism of President Joe Biden’s immigration policy – and the political back-and-forth has put a tense relationship under further strain.
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White House maintains Biden is pushing 'transparency' around origins of COVID-19 with China
White House press secretary Jen Psaki reiterated that President Joe Biden continues pushing for "transparency" from the Chinese government over the origins of COVID-19 amid criticism that the issue failed to come up when Biden spoke to China's leader.
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House GOP ranking members launch inquiry into FBI raid of Project Veritas
Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and James Comer, R-K.Y., joined Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisc., on Thursday in demanding information from the Justice Department (DOJ) regarding the recent raids of Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe's residence and those of his associates.
Bosnia needs urgent action to prevent secession: Analysts
Aggressive diplomacy and preparation of defence are essential to counter Serb leader’s secession threats, say experts.
The Canadian energy company in the way of Whitmer’s campaign
Enbridge digs deep in its spat with Michigan’s governor.
www.politico.com‘This is God’s creation’: Pelosi invokes religion for climate change action after U.N. summit
To emphasize the moral imperative to combat climate change, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invoked her religious beliefs in a press conference on Thursday. She said there is an “obligation for us to hand this planet over to the next generation in a responsible way.”
GOP lawmakers push bill expanding family leave, child tax credit to cover miscarriages, stillbirths
Top Republicans on the Hill will introduce legislation Thursday that seeks to advance protections for families dealing with the loss of an infant through miscarriage or stillbirth by utilizing the federal child tax credit.
Texas electric grid still not ready for extreme winter weather -NERC
The Texas electric grid could suffer a massive shortfall in generating capacity in a winter deep freeze, potentially triggering outages similar to those in February, according to a report on Thursday by an electric reliability authority.
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Florist who refused to make an arrangement for a same-sex couple drops Supreme Court challenge | CNN Politics
A Washington state florist who refused to make an arrangement for a couple out of religious objections to same-sex marriage is withdrawing a pending petition before the Supreme Court after announcing that she has settled her dispute, according to her lawyers.
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Biden bank cop nomination in doubt after fiery hearing
Saule Omarova was met with resistance from Republicans over her advocacy for a dominant role for government in finance.
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EPA moves to undo Trump rollback of clean water rule
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers announced a proposed rule on Thursday that would undo a Trump administration rollback of water regulations.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGovernor condemns tweet offering a 'bounty' on teachers
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu on Thursday denounced a conservative group's offer to pay $500 to the first person who “catches” a public school teacher violating New Hampshire's new limits on the discussion of systemic racism and other topics. Sununu had opposed an earlier version of the...
Welcome To A True American Bloodsport: Redistricting
Congressional mapmaking used to be a sleepy affair. No longer.
www.politico.comMarriott refused to host Uyghur conference, citing "political neutrality"
The Marriott hotel in Prague declined to host a conference of activists and leaders from China's Uyghur diaspora this month, citing "political neutrality," an email shared with Axios shows.Why it matters: The Chinese government has condemned the World Uyghur Congress, which has attempted to...
Conservative group launches campaign to kill Biden spending bill
A conservative group run by political operatives aligned with former Vice President Mike Pence has launched a new advertising campaign to defeat President Joe Biden’s $2 trillion social spending bill as Democrats race to pass the legislation before year’s end.
www.washingtonexaminer.comKamala Harris says she and Joe Biden are 'absolutely not' yet discussing the 2024 presidential race
Harris said she and Biden have not been discussing the 2024 election and she declined to say if he has told her whether he will seek a second term.
Kim Kardashian thanks Gov. Stitt for Julius Jones decision
Kim Kardashian on Thursday thanked Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) for commuting death row inmate Julius Jones’s sentence hours ahead of his planned execution.”Thank you so much Gover…
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Rep. Gaetz floats Rittenhouse as good candidate for congressional intern
Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz suggested on Wednesday that 18-year-old alleged Kenosha shooter Kyle Rittenhouse would be a good fit as a congressional intern, possibly in Gaetz’s office.
Judge in Kyle Rittenhouse trial bars MSNBC from courthouse after freelancer is accused of following jurors' bus
The judge overseeing Kyle Rittenhouse's trial banned MSNBC from the courthouse after a freelancer working for the network was accused of following a jury bus.
Biden to serve justice for Peanut Butter and Jelly alongside a cornucopia of jokes at annual turkey pardon | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Friday will gobble up his first opportunity to participate in a time-honored White House tradition: The annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon.
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Harris’s communications director to depart next month
Vice President Harris’ communications director, Ashley Etienne, will be leaving her White House role next month, an official confirmed to The Hill on Thursday.”Ashley is valued member o…
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DeSantis bill signing interrupted by 'Let's go, Brandon!' chants
A crowd supportive of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chanted "Let’s Go, Brandon," in Brandon, Florida, as the governor prepared to sign four bills limiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
House passes Build Back Better bill after overnight delay
The passage comes after House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy broke an eight-hour, six-minute floor speech record set by Nancy Pelosi.
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U.S. CBO to publish full cost estimate for "Build Back Better" bill on Thursday
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office said it would publish a complete cost estimate for President Joe Biden's "Build Back Better" bill on Thursday afternoon.
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Cuomo's lawyer calls for NY attorney general to recuse herself
A lawyer for Andrew Cuomo on Thursday called on New York state Attorney General Letitia James to recuse herself from any decisions regarding the sexual harassment case against the former governor, saying her gubernatorial campaign created a conflict of interest.
www.reuters.com'I Am Not A Communist': Biden Nominee Responds To Right-Wing 'McCarthyite' Smears
The GOP has gone after Saule Omarova for being born in the Soviet Union, but it is two wary Democrats who will decide if her nomination advances.
Federal task force shuts down Afghan resettlement at one of eight military bases in US
Operation Allies Welcome, the government task force put in charge of relocating Afghan refugees who fled the country, has closed one of the eight military bases within the United States that had been housing refugees.
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CVS Health to close hundreds of drugstores over next 3 years
CVS Health will close hundreds of drugstores over the next three years, as the health care giant adjusts to changing customer needs and converts to new store formats
Campbell's CEO says shelves will be stocked for holidays, but prices will rise into 2022
Mark Clouse discusses the increasing food cost at the grocery store and how their team has been able to meet demand.
Biden mulls US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for action over Chinese human rights abuses.
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More Americans want GOP rather than Democrats to control House and Senate: poll
A new poll indicates that a plurality of Americans say they’d like to see Republicans win control of the House and Senate in the 2022 midterm elections.
Closing arguments underway in civil suit over deadly "Unite the Right" rally
Plaintiffs are seeking damages for physical and emotional injuries suffered as a result of the violent 2017 Charlottesville rally organized by white supremacists.
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U.S. to allow texting to new '988' suicide prevention hotline
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously on Thursday to require wireless carriers to allow texting to the new "988" U.S. National Suicide Prevention hotline that will begin use by July 2022.
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Democrat Rep. Butterfield to retire, new district is toss-up
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. G.K. Butterfield announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection, another blow to Democrats seeking to retain a House majority next year and win what is expected to be North Carolina's closest congressional race.
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Considering an electric car? The Build Back Better bill could save you thousands
Sticker price of electric cars could drop by $7,000 or more, making some EVs cheaper than gas-powered vehicles.
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Senate confirms Biden’s ambassador to NATO after Hawley lifts hold
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Julianne Smith to be President Biden’s ambassador to NATO after Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) agreed to lift a “hold” on Smith’s nomination.Smith’s confirmation occ…
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Colorado pilot fighting wildfire killed in plane crash during final pass
“We extend our sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Mr. Olson as well as CO Fire Aviation,” the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Harris pushes back against reports of West Wing tensions
Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday she doesn't feel underused, pushing back against media reports of White House tensions between her office and the president's. “I’m very, very excited about the work that we have accomplished,” Harris said in an interview aired on ABC's “Good Morning...
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What's in Democrats' $1.75 trillion social spending and climate bill?
The White House unveiled a new framework for the legislation after protracted negotiation among Democrats.
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Over 30 lawmakers question Biden’s legal reasoning for strikes
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Afghan girl footballers reach UK on Kim Kardashian West-funded flight
The young female footballers came to the UK on an evacuation flight funded by Kim Kardashian West.
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Biden aims to limit turnover among federal contract workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday aimed at limiting turnover for federal service contract workers by offering them right of first refusal when a contract changes hands.
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FTC delays vote on supply chain study
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted Thursday to push a vote on a potential study on supply chain disruptions to next week. The four commissioners in place voted unanimously to delay considerat…
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Iraqi migrants caught in border crisis in Belarus fly home
BAGHDAD (AP) — Hundreds of Iraqis returned home Thursday from Belarus after abandoning their hopes of reaching the European Union — a repatriation that came after tensions at Poland’s eastern border, where thousands of migrants became stuck in a cold and soggy forest.
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MSNBC banned from Rittenhouse trial after bus incident
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — The judge at Kyle Rittenhouse's murder trial banned MSNBC from the courthouse Thursday after police said they briefly detained a man who had followed the jury bus and may have tried to photograph jurors.
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Will supersonic passenger planes fly again?
Sunday, 60 Minutes reports on two new efforts to revive supersonic commercial flights… one backed by NASA and another by an audacious startup.
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The AP Interview: Meng Hongwei's wife slams 'monster' China
LYON, France (AP) — In China, she enjoyed the privileges that flowed from being married to a senior member of the governing elite. Her husband was a top police official in the security apparatus that keeps the Communist Party in power, so trusted that China sent him to France to take up a...
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Uganda's Kampala bombings: Muslim cleric accused of jihadist links shot dead
Sheikh Muhammad Abas Kirevu was killed by security forces, who said he had been working with jihadists.
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New laws steer some teachers away from race-related topics
New measures that restrict how race is addressed in classrooms have spread confusion and anxiety among many educators
So far, little fraud evident in rental assistance programs
After being victimized by massive unemployment fraud, housing officials in California and other states are reporting few fraudulent applications in their rental assistance programs
Justice Dept. grant awards $139M to hire 1,000 new officers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said on Thursday it's giving $139 million to police departments across the U.S. as part of a grant program that would bring on more than 1,000 new officers.
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Consumers caught in middle as Amazon, Visa clash over fees
Customers are caught in the middle of a growing dispute between Amazon and Visa over transaction fees
White House offering more aid for winter heat, utility bills
The Biden administration is taking steps to help distribute several billion dollars in aid for winter heating and utility bills, an unprecedented sum that comes largely from its $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package .
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Austin: Moscow should explain its troop buildup near Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — American officials are unsure why Russian President Vladimir Putin is building up military forces near the border with eastern Ukraine but view it as another example of troubling military moves that demand Moscow's explanation, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday.
apnews.comLiz Cheney says Ted Cruz should be 'defending his wife, and his father, and the Constitution' after attacks from Trump
Cheney told CNN that Cruz, who ran against Donald Trump during the 2016 GOP presidential primaries, should have stood up in defense of his family.
GOP can't escape 'self-inflicted injuries' as they fight to reclaim House
The drama over Rep. Paul Gosar's violent anime video and the 13 Republicans who voted for the infrastructure bill are the latest episodes in a long line of personality-driven GOP crises.
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Texas abortion ban stays in force as justices mull outcome
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than two weeks have passed since the Supreme Court's extraordinarily rushed arguments over Texas' unique abortion law without any word from the justices.
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Pillow talk: Donald Trump talks loyalty and election fraud with Mike Lindell
Former President Donald Trump discussed loyalty and reiterated claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him Wednesday while speaking to My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGOP senators appalled by ‘ridiculous’ House infighting
Republican senators are expressing shock and disbelief that conservative allies of former President Trump in the House threatened to strip colleagues who voted for the $1 trillion infrastructure bi…
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Who’s winning congressional redistricting: How we calculated our figures
Projecting the partisan lean of 2022’s new congressional districts takes a bit of history and a lot of math.
www.politico.comRupert Murdoch says Trump should stop focusing ‘on the past’ in rare rebuke
Fox News boss has made few public comments about ex-president who was championed by many of the network’s commentators Until now the 90-year-old media mogul has publicly stayed out of the fray and not commented on the election. Photograph: Kim Kulish/Corbis/Getty Images Fox News boss Rupert...
Travis McMichael testifies in his own defense in Ahmaud Arbery case
In a high-stakes move, Travis McMichael, the man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery, took the witness stand in his own defense Wednesday afternoon.
Migrant camps grow in Mexico amid uncertainty on US policy
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — As darkness fell, about 250 police officers and city workers swept into a squalid camp for migrants hoping to apply for asylum in the United States. Migrants had to register for credentials or leave.
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Psaki charges sexism and racism are part of what's driving criticism of Kamala Harris
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said she feels that sexism and racism have contributed to the intensity of criticism faced by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Lauren Boebert calls Ilhan Omar a 'jihad-squad member'
Republican Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert accused Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar of being a "jihad-squad member" during a contentious censure vote.
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Ilhan Omar claims Boebert 'defecates' Congress after Boebert's 'brother-husband' dig
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar on Wednesday night claimed Republican Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert “defecates [and] defiles the House of Representatives” and accused her husband of being “a pervert.”
How political organizers are channeling parents' education frustrations | CNN Politics
Political divides are playing out in public schools across the country. In Pennsylvania, a political action committee called “Back to School PA” pumped close to $700,000 into statewide school board elections, backing candidates who vowed to keep classrooms open.
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Jury in Rittenhouse trial takes deliberations into fourth day, MSNBC banned by judge
Jurors in the Wisconsin murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse ended their third day of deliberations on Thursday without reaching a verdict, as the judge banned MSNBC from the courthouse after a freelancer for the network got close to a bus carrying the jury.
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Dems agonize over tax cuts for rich: ‘Bad policy, bad politics’
Democrats worry they’re gifting Republicans a winning political message by including tax cuts for the wealthy in their signature social spending bill.
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Biden shakes hands maskless but decides to put mask on before photo
President Biden mingled maskless with members of the public before putting one on to take a selfie following a Wednesday speech.
US may default before Christmas if debt ceiling isn’t raised: analysis
The federal government has a 50-50 chance of defaulting on the national debt if lawmakers don’t raise or suspend the borrowing limit before they leave the Capitol for Christmas, according to projec…
thehill.comDemocratic senators grill Fed chair Powell on plan for inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is facing questions in private meetings with Democratic senators this week about how he plans to counter soaring inflation, people familiar with the matter tell Axios.Why it matters: The Democrats' intense focus on inflation reveals their concern rising...
The AP Interview: Meng Hongwei's wife slams 'monster' China
LYON, France (AP) — In China, she enjoyed the privileges that flowed from being married to a senior member of the governing elite. Her husband was a top police official in the security apparatus that keeps the Communist Party in power, so trusted that China sent him to France to take up a...
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Ghislaine Maxwell sex crimes trial highlights conditions at Brooklyn jail
When Ghislaine Maxwell leaves Manhattan federal court at the end of each day of her upcoming sex abuse trial, the British socialite will return to a Brooklyn jail cell that she says is plagued by vermin and the scent of raw sewage.
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Governor's last-minute reprieve spares Oklahoma death-row inmate
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt on Thursday halted the high-profile execution of death-row inmate Julius Jones, hours before he was scheduled to die for a 22-year-old murder in which doubts about his guilt have been raised.
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Senators look to defense bill to move cybersecurity measures
The Senate is eyeing the annual defense bill as a vehicle to attach critical provisions to improve the nation’s cybersecurity following a devastating year in which major attacks left the government…
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Another Democrat decides to quit as potential 2022 Election Day rout approaches
Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., is set to announce his retirement from the House in a move that will deal another blow to Democrats' chances of keeping control of the chamber in the midterm elections.
Biden’s war on inflation is a battle to change human behavior
The president needs people to overcome a new set of fears and direct their purchases into the areas of the service economy hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.
www.politico.comHere's what we know so far about Steve Bannon and the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon casts himself as a soldier in a political movement that stands for freedom, but Congress wants to interview him about his alleged role in an effort to subvert democracy.
The Memo: Gosar censured, but toxic culture grows
House Democrats tried to draw a red line against incendiary political rhetoric on Wednesday. They only half succeeded.Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) became the first member to be censured in more than a…
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China coast guard uses water cannon against Philippine boats
Chinese coast guard ships have blocked and used water cannons on two Philippine supply boats heading to a disputed shoal occupied by Filipino marines in the South China Sea
Senate sends bill awarding Congressional Gold Medal to US service members killed in Kabul airport bombing to Biden's desk | CNN Politics
The Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that would award the Congressional Gold Medal to 13 US service members killed in a terrorist attack outside Kabul’s airport in August, sending the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature.
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Mississippi executes convicted killer, its first since 2012
A Mississippi man who shot his estranged wife to death and sexually assaulted his stepdaughter during an eight-hour 2010 standoff with police was put to death on Wednesday, local media reported.
www.reuters.comCharlie Kirk exploits racial divide to reach Gen Z
MANKATO, Minnesota (AP) — Charlie Kirk stood 80 miles from where George Floyd was murdered, faced an overwhelmingly white audience, and declared he was going to say things “no one dares say out loud.”
apnews.comDemocrats go around Manchin, work Republicans for paid family leave deal
Democrats are privately reaching out to Republicans to cinch a separate, bipartisan deal for paid family leave after Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) crushed hopes of including it in President Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.Why it matters: The end-around is part of a broader effort to...
Ohio Republicans plow ahead with go-it-alone redistricting — despite gerrymandering limits
The GOP-controlled state legislature plans to pass a new congressional map this week that shreds two Democratic seats, but it will only stand for the next four years.
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Congress will be home for Christmas — if only in its dreams
It was early November when Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., declared the Senate would consider the Democrats’ social spending bill during the week of Nov. 15, but that came before everything went haywire in the House of Representatives a few weeks ago
Japan, South Korea balk at sharing stage after US talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S.-sponsored show of alliance with Japan and South Korea stumbled Wednesday when American diplomats couldn't convince their Asian allies to share a news conference stage. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman was due to hold the press conference at the State Department...
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GOP votes against Gosar censure, but frustration builds against controversial congressman: 'It's all silly'
Rep. Paul Gosar was stripped of his committee assignments and censured by the House of Representatives Wednesday.
Democrats question whether Biden will actually run in 2024
A number of Democrats are privately questioning whether President Biden will run for reelection amid anemic approval ratings and rising worries about next year’s midterm elections.
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Most voters support new rules for social media companies on children, personal data: poll
Most voters support further federal regulation of social media companies, especially regarding creating rules and standards to protect children and manage personal data, according to a new survey f…
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2 arrested during Kyle Rittenhouse trial protests
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers made a plea for peace as protesters gathered outside the courtroom while awaiting a verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse homicide trial.
Wife of US hostage in Africa reveals captors' ransom demand
WASHINGTON (AP) — The wife of an American humanitarian worker who was kidnapped in Niger five years ago said Wednesday that her husband's captors have made a multimillion-dollar ransom demand but U.S.
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Cheney and Kinzinger vote with Democrats to censure GOP Rep. Paul Gosar | CNN Politics
Republican Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger broke ranks on Wednesday to join all Democrats in voting for a resolution that both censured Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona and stripped him of his two committee assignments.
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Biden, top officials spread out to promote infrastructure package
President Biden and other top officials are fanning out across the country to promote the bipartisan infrastructure law, in many cases heading to swing states and locations where lawmakers face tig…
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Review says Pentagon reacted appropriately to Jan. 6 riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — An independent review has concluded that the Defense Department and its top leaders acted appropriately before and during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, despite sharp criticism from some local and congressional leaders that the military did not respond quick...
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Schumer, McConnell talk on debt ceiling
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) are talking about the debt ceiling as the country heads toward a borrowing cliff as soon as n…
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Biden's pick for bank regulator faces rocky Senate hearing over unorthodox research ideas
Saule Omarova, President Joe Biden's choice to lead one of the nation's top bank regulators, is set for a fiery nomination hearing.
Hate speech in Myanmar continues to thrive on Facebook
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Years after coming under scrutiny for contributing to ethnic and religious violence in Myanmar, Facebook still has problems detecting and moderating hate speech and misinformation on its platform in the Southeast Asian nation, internal documents viewed by The Associated Pre
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Some firms thrived during Covid and then got their PPP Covid relief loans forgiven
One publicly traded Houston company quadrupled its earnings, doubled the pay of its three top executives — and got its $2.2 million PPP loan forgiven.
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Community bankers announce opposition to 'alarming' embattled Biden banking nominee
The Independent Community Bankers of America has taken the rare move of publicly opposing President Joe Biden’s nominee for comptroller of the currency ahead of her much-anticipated hearing.
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Murder prompts calls for Turkey to rejoin treaty protecting women
Brutal killing of Basak Cengiz renews demands for Ankara to rejoin the Istanbul Convention on violence against women.
GOP primary in NH House race draws national spotlight
The Republican primary in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District is attracting national endorsements from key players, raising the stakes for what is shaping up to be a competitive race to unse…
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Amid economic woes, Biden voters who see the economy as faltering speak out about who's to blame
ABC News conducted follow-up interviews with poll respondents who were Biden voters but expressed disappointment with the state of the economy.
Trump endorsement pushes David Perdue past Brian Kemp in Georgia primary: Poll
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp would be in deep trouble in a Republican primary should former Sen. David Perdue mount a campaign, according to a GOP poll obtained by the Washington Examiner.
www.washingtonexaminer.comOcasio-Cortez On Gosar: 'What Is So Hard About Saying That This Is Wrong?'
The New York lawmaker spoke out ahead of the House vote on whether to censure GOP Rep. Paul Gosar for his violent video.
Correction: Election Security-Colorado Searches story
In a story published November 17, 2021, about an election security probe, The Associated Press erroneously reported in the story summary the county where the elections clerk works.
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Beijing: Olympic snow demand won't affect water supply
Beijing Winter Olympics organizers say the high demand for artificial snow at the outdoor venues will have a minimal effect on the local water supply
Religious institutions say infrastructure funds will help model sustainability
A $50 million slice of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill will go toward making nonprofits and religious institutions more energy efficient, but community leaders think that this prog…
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Seattle shows power and limits of Jayapal's progressives
SEATTLE (AP) — When U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal returns home to Seattle, the Congressional Progressive Caucus chairwoman always goes for a walk along the Puget Sound. “Everything feels closed in sometimes in D.C., and so when I come home, I just like to ground myself in that spaciousness,” Jayapal...
apnews.comRupert Murdoch slams Trump for staying "focused on the past"
Rupert Murdoch took a dig at former President Trump Wednesday, telling investors that conservatives can't move forward while Trump stays focused on the past. Why it matters: Murdoch and Trump's relationship soured after the media titan, best known for his ownership of conservative-leaning...
Senators look to defense bill to move cybersecurity measures
The Senate is eyeing the annual defense bill as a vehicle to attach critical provisions to improve the nation’s cybersecurity following a devastating year in which major attacks left the government…
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Christian Hall, 19, had his hands up when police fatally shot him, videos show
Authorities obscured the last 4 seconds of Christian Hall’s life in publicly released videos. New footage shows he had his hands up when troopers killed him.
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Government has forgiven nearly $400 billion in Covid-relief PPP loans
More than a million of those forgiven loans were to companies with just one employee, at a cost of $12.8 billion, or an average of $11,497 per job.
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Call to remove Black pastors adds to agony in Arbery's town
BRUNSWICK. Ga. (AP) — Race was always going to be at the forefront of the trial of three white men charged with chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, in a coastal Georgia neighborhood.
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Mexico to deploy troops to Riviera Maya in wake of shootings
Mexico will deploy a battalion of National Guard troops to its Mayan Riviera in the wake of a spate of shootings that have put the crown jewel of the country’s tourism industry on edge
Democrats, facing party concerns over spending bill costs, shuffle debate and vote to later this week
House Democrats Wednesday postponed a plan to begin consideration of President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion social welfare spending bill in order to provide more time for congressional analysts to provide cost estimates.
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Hong Kong declares wild boars fair game after animal attacks
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities have had enough of wild boars. An increasing number of attacks by the animals, including one that bit a police officer last week, triggered an operation Wednesday night in a district less than half an hour’s drive from Hong Kong's financial center.
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Left-wing Midwest media outlet launching with backing from Dem donor
The outfit, called Heartland Signal, combines a new digital news site focused on election coverage with a progressive talk radio station.
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10-year Treasury yield inches lower after jobless claims data is about as expected
U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday morning, ahead of the release of weekly jobless claims data.
UN envoy says Afghanistan on brink of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’
The United Nations envoy for Afghanistan on Wednesday said the country is on the brink of “humanitarian catastrophe,” pointing to food scarcity and the country’s crumbling economy, and warned that …
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Cryptocurrency group to weigh into Constitution auction, plan to display publicly if they win
If the group succeeds in buying the Constitution, the people who've given money will vote on what to do with it, likely sending it somewhere free and open to the public.
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US warns pilots of weapon fire as war nears Ethiopia capital
The United States is warning pilots that planes operating at one of Africa’s busiest airports could be “directly or indirectly exposed to ground weapons fire and/or surface-to-air fire” as Ethiopia’s war nears the capital, Addis Ababa
Religious institutions say infrastructure funds will help model sustainability
A $50 million slice of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill will go toward making nonprofits and religious institutions more energy efficient, but community leaders think that this prog…
thehill.comWelcome To A True American Bloodsport: Redistricting
Congressional mapmaking used to be a sleepy affair. No longer.
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Anxiety builds waiting for verdicts in the Rittenhouse and McMichael-Bryan trials
Black people following high-profile trials are in familiar territory — and they are bracing themselves for outcomes that hit hard.
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Rittenhouse jury deliberates for third day without a verdict
The jury at Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial has completed a third day of deliberations without reaching a verdict. Meanwhile, the judge has banned MSNBC from the courthouse after a network freelancer was accused of following the jurors' bus. Two mistrial requests from the defense are hanging over the...
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Three Amigos summit: Awkward conversations for US with its neighbours
US, Canada and Mexico's leaders met in Washington, with plenty of differences to resolve.
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Louisiana inmate key to juvenile sentence reform is released from prison
“It’s wonderful. Everything has changed. It’s a whole new game,” Henry Montgomery, 75, said after he was freed.
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Biden praises Canada, Mexico as leaders discuss strains
President Joe Biden has joined with the leaders of Canada and Mexico to revive what used to be a North American tradition before the Trump presidency.
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Heavily criticised trial of activists adjourned in Greece
Two dozen humanitarian workers face espionage charges and possible jail sentences related to their work with refugees.
‘My baby was stolen’: Women search for children taken from them at abusive religious home
The Bethesda Home for Girls, founded by Baptist preacher Lester Roloff, made pregnant teens give up their babies for adoption. Now, women are trying to find their lost children.
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Maria Bartiromo says it's 'absurd' to think she lobbied Barr
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News' Maria Bartiromo says that it's “absurd” to think that she personally lobbied former Attorney General William Barr to aggressively investigate Donald Trump's charges of voter fraud during the 2020 election.
apnews.comBiden and Mexico's president are far apart on energy, but migration challenge could push that to the side
The Mexican president is visiting the White House for the first time since President Biden took office.
Say goodbye to swing districts. Lawmakers are drawing easy wins in dozens of states.
In states where legislators drew the lines this decade, nearly 90 percent of congressional races were easy wins for one party or the other.
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Asian shares press higher after Wall St record
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were mostly higher Friday after Wall Street hit a record and Japanese inflation eased. Market benchmarks in Shanghai, Tokyo and Sydney advanced. Hong Kong declined.
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Peng Shuai: Doubt cast on email from Chinese tennis star
Peng Shuai has not been heard from since she made sexual assault allegations against a top Chinese official.
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Parents sue Wisconsin school district over gender transition policy
The lawsuit by two sets of parents was filed in Waukesha County Circuit Court on Wednesday.
www.nbcnews.comAt least 10 Republicans who were at the rally that preceded the Capitol riot won elections earlier this month. 2 political experts explain how and why.
While most have denied breaching the Capitol, their victories offer insight into the state of the Republican party, and where it may be headed.
Travis McMichael says he felt threatened by Ahmaud Arbery before shooting
“This is a life-or-death situation, and I’m going to have to stop him from doing this, so I shot,” McMichael testified.
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Millionaire pooch selling Miami villa once owned by Madonna
A multimillionaire dog named Gunther VI is selling his Miami mansion that was once owned by Madonna
Official fired after giving law enforcement certificate to Warren Buffett's son
The director of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board was fired earlier this year after an internal investigation implicated a conflict of interest when the director gave a law enforcement certificate to a philanthropist, according to a report released Wednesday.
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Biden’s made-in-America push raises trade tensions at meeting with Canada, Mexico
The president’s biggest obstacles to improved relations may be his own policies to bolster American manufacturing.
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In Washington, the last employees at the Afghan Embassy work until the lights go off
The embassy in Washington, D.C., was once a symbol of a new Afghanistan. Now, the few staffers left refuse to serve the Taliban and are racing to help as many refugees as they can.
www.npr.orgAmazon stops accepting UK Visa credit cards, cites high fees
Amazon says it will stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the United Kingdom because of a dispute over fees
'Niblings': New gender-neutral term for nieces and nephews is raising eyebrows
A new gender-neutral term for nieces and nephews, "niblings," is drawing attention after a popular Twitter account posted an explanation of the term.
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Pentagon boosts housing money for troops, as hunger persists
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will increase housing payments for troops in key areas and look for ways to combat hunger across the force, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Wednesday, in the department's latest effort to address food insecurity among service members.
apnews.comConservative Pundit Points Out Everything Wrong With Sean Hannity's Attack On Liz Cheney
S.E. Cupp flipped the Fox News personality's dismissal of the Donald Trump-opposing Wyoming Republican back on him.
Philippines tells China to ‘back off’ after South China Sea clash
Philippines says Chinese coastguard blocked and fired water cannon on two of its supply ships inside its territory.
U.S. again presses OPEC+ as it weighs reserve release
The White House on Friday pressed the OPEC producer group again to maintain adequate global supply, days after U.S. discussions with some of the world's biggest economies over potentially releasing oil from strategic reserves to quell high energy prices. The Biden administration has asked a...
POLITICO Q&A: Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s ambassador to the U.S.
"Nothing can replace people sitting down together and having a free-flowing, honest conversation," the Washington envoy says ahead of the trilateral meeting at the White House.
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Medical research bill named for congressman’s late wife unanimously passes committee, paving way for full House vote
A medical research bill named for a congressman’s late wife unanimously passed through the House Energy and Commerce Committee, paving the way for a full House vote.
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OPEC member calls for calm after U.S. pressure to pump more oil
The UAE's energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei on Wednesday defended OPEC and its allies' decision not to increase oil supply to the market.
Why Mexico is not prepared for the migrant caravan
Thousands of migrants are travelling north, often expecting US entry will be easier than before.
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Deere & Co. workers approve the latest contract offer and will end their strike
The United Auto Workers union says 61% of the members approved the deal on their third vote, even though this offer was strikingly similar to one that 55% of workers rejected two weeks ago.
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New Delhi's air still 'very poor' despite emergency measures
NEW DELHI (AP) — Air pollution remained extremely high in the Indian capital on Thursday, a day after authorities closed schools indefinitely and shut some power stations to reduce smog that has blanketed the city for much of the month.
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Pakistan, India reopen Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims
Pilgrims arrive in Pakistan to visit one of Sikhism’s holiest shrines on the birth anniversary of religion’s founder.
Frida Kahlo just shattered an auction record, ousting her husband
"Diego y yo" depicts Kahlo's husband, Diego Rivera, on her forehead. It fetched $34.9 million in a Sotheby's auction — shattering a record set by Rivera.
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US national parks to offer look into green-friendly transit
Americans may soon get a better glimpse into a future of green-friendly transportation by visiting a U.S. national park. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg signed a joint pledge Wednesday to test some of the newest and most innovative travel technologies...
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San Diego lifeguards pull three Mexican citizens from ocean after report of large-scale crossing attempt
San Diego lifeguards rescued three Mexican nationals from the ocean Monday night after receiving a report that dozens of residents were trying to swim to the United States.
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After record low, monarch butterflies return to California
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (AP) — There is a ray of hope for the vanishing orange-and-black Western monarch butterflies. The number wintering along California's central coast is bouncing back after the population, whose presence is often a good indicator of ecosystem health, reached an all-time low...
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Rapper Young Dolph dies in Memphis shooting at age 36
Rapper Young Dolph died Wednesday in Memphis, Tennessee, after he was shot while purchasing cookies at a bakery, law enforcement officials confirmed to Memphis media.
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Colorado pilot fighting wildfire was making final pass before deadly crash, officials say
Marc Thor Olson was killed when the plane he was flying crashed while he was battling the Kruger Rock Fire.
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COVID-19 updates: Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico leading nation in cases
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.1 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 771,000 Americans.
Scientist claims first known COVID-19 case was Wuhan market vendor
A scientist claimed in a new report published Thursday that a female seafood vendor at the Huanan Market in Wuhan, China, was the first known case of COVID-19 instead of a …
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U.S. to buy 10 mln courses of Pfizer's COVID-19 pill for $5.3 bln
Pfizer Inc said on Thursday the U.S. government would pay $5.29 billion for 10 million courses of its experimental COVID-19 antiviral drug, as the country rushes to secure promising oral treatments for the disease.
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Opponents of Biden's vaccine mandate seek to ensure a majority of Republican-appointed judges hear case | CNN Politics
Two challengers to the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for large employers are trying to ensure that their case is decided as quickly as possible by a majority of judges appointed by Republican presidents.
www.cnn.comFlorida becomes 1st state with law imposing fines on companies requiring COVID vaccine
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Thursday four bills passed by Republicans that protect workers who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Why it matters: With the bills signed, Florida becomes the first state with a law imposing possible fines on companies that require a COVID-19...
Greece latest EU country to slap COVID curbs on unvaccinated
Unvaccinated people will be largely barred from indoor spaces even if they test negative for COVID-19.
DeSantis goes to Brandon, Fla., to sign anti-vaccination mandate bills
The governor signed the bill in Brandon in an apparent play on a right-wing anti-Joe Biden meme.
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White House tells businesses to move forward with vaccine mandate
For the second time in a month, the White House on Thursday urged large businesses to move forward with coronavirus vaccine mandates for their workforces despite court challenges to the Biden admin…
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Florida GOP limits vaccine mandates, flouting White House
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republicans approved a sweeping bill Wednesday to hobble coronavirus vaccine mandates in businesses, rejecting claims that they were sacrificing public health to hand Gov.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Thursday four bills passed by Republicans that protect workers who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Why it matters: With the bills signed, Florida becomes the first state with a law imposing possible fines on companies that require a COVID-19...
Canada, Mexico to announce vaccine donations as part of deal with US
The heads of Canada and Mexico on Thursday will pledge to share millions of vaccine doses with other countries in need at the first gathering of North American leaders at the White House since 2016…
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Germany approves new measures amid warnings of virus spike
BERLIN (AP) — Germany approved new measures Thursday to rein in record coronavirus infections as Chancellor Angela Merkel called the pandemic situation in the country “very serious” and said it was “high time” to contain the spread of the virus.
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New Mexico facing 'serious problems' amid latest COVID-19 surge, health officials warn
COVID-19 cases in New Mexico are "trending in a worrisome direction," health officials said this week, as they called on residents to get vaccinated amid the surge.
Disney cruises will require vaccines for all passengers over 5 years old
Disney Cruise Line on Wednesday announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all passengers ages 5 and up.The new requirement goes into effect on Jan. 13. Prior to that date, children ages 5 …
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Florida Republicans pass bills setting stage for clash with Biden over vaccine rules
Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has consistently opposed Covid restrictions, is expected to sign the measures into law.
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Conflicts mount on easing COVID-19 restrictions amid autumn case spikes
An uptick in COVID-19 cases as winter approaches is setting off a debate about if a new era of living with the virus has arrived or whether heightened restrictions and caution are still needed.
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