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NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that the risk of nuclear “Armageddon” is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine.
Inside McConnell and Murkowski’s battle over Trump’s impeachment
Tensions flared between Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and swing Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) during then-President Trump’s first impeachment trial in the Winter of 2020, accord…
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Biden pardons thousands for 'simple possession' of marijuana
President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.
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OPEC+ cuts prompt calls to reevaluate US-Saudi ties
The decision by OPEC+ nations to reduce oil production is a foreign policy black eye for President Biden after his July visit to Saudi Arabia. It’s also prompting calls from congressional Democrats…
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A bump and a miss: Saudi oil cut slaps down Biden's outreach
President Joe Biden is effectively acknowledging the failure of one of his biggest foreign policy gambles: a fist-bump with the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, the crown prince associated with human rights abuses.
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Plaintiffs argue Alex Jones should pay $500 million in damages in Sandy Hook defamation trial
An attorney representing plaintiffs in a Sandy Hook defamation trial against Alex Jones argued for $500 million in damages.
Biden invokes possibility of 'Armageddon' in Democratic fundraiser speech
President Biden told Democrats at a fundraiser the world hasn't been as close to "Armageddon" as it is now since John F. Kennedy and the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
Man gets 4 years for plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
Kaleb Franks pleaded guilty and testified at trials over the plan to abduct Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, in 2020.
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U.S. lawmakers question Saudi arms sales as Biden mulls OPEC response
Democratic members of the U.S. Congress called for a sharp reduction in military sales to Saudi Arabia, as President Joe Biden on Thursday considered how to respond to plans by OPEC+ nations to cut oil output.
Immigration, abortion dominate debate between Democrat Kelly, Republican Masters in Arizona Senate race: recap
Sen. Mark Kelly and GOP challenger Blake Masters debated Thursday in a closely watched Arizona race that could determine Senate control next year.
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Advocates cheer Biden marijuana decision, call for legalization
Marijuana legalization advocates cheered President Biden’s decision on Thursday to pardon prior federal simple weed convictions and set the stage for decriminalizing the drug at the federal level.&…
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Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War
The head of the U.S. Agency for International Development has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine’s humanitarian, economic and development needs.
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Walker sticks to abortion denial, blames stories on Dems
Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker is remaining defiant after reports alleging he encouraged and paid for a woman's 2009 abortion — and later fathered a child with her.
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October 6, 2020 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Kyiv’s forces continue to press ahead with territorial gains in the south and east of Ukraine, including in regions Russia claims it is annexing. Follow here for live updates.
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Riot plea: Proud Boys member admits to seditious conspiracy
A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty to plotting with other members of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group to violently stop the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election.
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Biden offers stark ‘Armageddon’ warning on the dangers of Putin’s nuclear threats | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered a stark warning about the dangers behind Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats as Moscow continues to face military setbacks in Ukraine.
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Five takeaways from the Kelly-Masters debate in Arizona
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Republican candidate Blake Masters offered viewers on Thursday night perhaps the only opportunity this fall to see both candidates side-by-side as they squared off in …
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Oath Keepers trial hears from members troubled by rhetoric before Jan. 6
The former leader of a North Carolina unit told jurors that he grew disturbed by comments made by the militia’s founder, Stewart Rhodes.
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'Right these wrongs': Inside Biden's history-making moves on marijuana
In addition to pardoning thousands convicted of simple pot possession, Biden moved to potentially remove marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug.
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Nebraska senator likely to resign for Fla. university job
Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse is the sole finalist to become president of the University of Florida, the school says, and the Republican senator has indicated he will take the job.
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Jurors begin deliberations in Alex Jones Sandy Hook defamation trial
A Connecticut jury began deliberating Thursday in a trial to decide how much conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company must pay families of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting for falsely claiming the massacre was a hoax.
Analysis: Biden’s marijuana move could change lives – and impact the midterms | CNN Politics
In granting pardons for federal marijuana possession convictions, President Joe Biden is taking a historic step that is likely to be widely popular and could energize core Democratic constituencies just over a month from the midterm elections.
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Asked about Herschel Walker controversy, Brian Kemp says: 'I'm supporting the ticket'
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said he supports the GOP ticket after Herschel Walker denied paying for an ex-girlfriend's abortion
North Korea flies warplanes near South Korea after missile launches
The military said South Korea responded by scrambling 30 fighter jets and other warplanes, though they didn’t engage in any clash with the North Korean aircraft.
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Herschel Walker says he is 'not deterred' after allegations he paid for girlfriend's abortion
Herschel Walker said in a statement on Thursday that he's "not deterred" after a report alleges that he paid for an ex-girlfriend's abortion.
OnPolitics: These billionaires are spending millions on 2022 elections
USA TODAY found billionaires contributed nearly $675M so far this election cycle – with almost all of that coming from the top 50 mega-rich givers.
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Biden warns of nuclear ‘Armageddon’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden spoke of nuclear "Armageddon" in a warning about escalation in Russia's war in Ukraine during a speech to Democrats on Thursday.At a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Biden said the risk has not been this high since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis...
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Biden warns of ‘armageddon’ amid Putin nuclear threats
President Biden on Thursday said Russian President Vladimir Putin was “not joking” in his references to using nuclear weapons, warning that the world was facing its greatest nuclear thr…
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Kelly breaks with Biden over 'dumb' decision on immigration in heated Arizona Senate debate
Incumbent Mark Kelly sought to draw contrasts with his party and GOP opponent Blake Masters, who was grilled about his views on abortion and the legitimacy of the 2020 election.
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Thailand massacre: ex-cop kills 24 children in knife and gun rampage
A former policeman killed 34 people, including 23 children, during a knife and gun rampage at a daycare centre in northeast Thailand on Thursday, police said, before later shooting dead his wife and child at home and turning his weapon on himself.
Immigration will vex Biden no matter who controls Congress
President Joe Biden says he is committed to “fixing our immigration system for good." He’s tackling near-term issues like reuniting migrant families separated during the previous administration and addressing clogs in the asylum system
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Biden approval remains underwater as 69% say US heading in wrong direction: poll
President Biden's approval rating continues to struggle among Republican and independent voters with 69% of Americans believing the U.S. is headed in the wrong direction.
Young women are trending liberal. Young men are not
Young women are more likely to identify as liberal now than at any time in the past two decades, a trend that puts them squarely at odds with young men. Forty-four percent of young women coun…
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Ukraine reclaims even more territory; 2 Russians seek asylum after reaching Alaskan island
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Russia it cannot win the war as Kyiv counts more gains on the battlefield, both in the south and the east.
Five takeaways from Arizona Senate debate between Mark Kelly and Blake Masters - Washington Examiner
Arizona Senate candidates Blake Masters (R) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D) met Thursday night for their first and only debate that saw abortion, voting, and the economy take center stage. The candidates grilled each other on their willingness to work across the aisle and accused one another of being...
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Former Oath Keepers member says leader Stewart Rhodes may have been in contact with Secret Service agent months before Jan. 6 attack
Rhodes and four codefendants are on trial for allegedly conspiring to resist the peaceful transfer of power from Donald Trump to Joe Biden
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At Herschel Walker campaign event, Ga. GOP candidate denies abortion report as supporters stick with him
GOP Senate candidate Walker sounded defiant at a campaign stop Thursday, calling a report that he'd paid for a former girlfriend's abortion 'a lie.'
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Biden invokes Cuban missile crisis in addressing Russia's nuclear threats
The president said that, amid the country's attempted annexation of Ukrainian territory, President Vladimir Putin's threats were not merely idle.
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Ten 2024 contenders facing big stakes in midterms
This year’s midterm elections are destined to shape the 2024 hopes of several leading figures in both parties. For some, the results will put a dent in their future ambitions. For others, they will…
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Anti-Trump Republican Sasse suggests he is ready to leave U.S. Senate
Senator Ben Sasse, who voted in 2021 to impeach Donald Trump, suggested on Thursday that he was likely to leave the U.S. Senate, the latest Republican critic of the former president set to leave or lose political office.
Kelly criticizes Biden, Masters backtracks in Senate debate
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly distanced himself from President Joe Biden during his first and only debate against Republican Blake Masters on Thursday.
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Poor Biden Florida approval rating 'creating headwinds' for Demings: pollsters
President Biden's approval rating is still underwater in Florida, and it's hurting Democratic Senate candidate Val Demings, according to Mason-Dixon pollsters.
FBI sends Hunter Biden tax, gun purchase evidence to U.S. Attorney
Agents months ago gathered what they believe is sufficient evidence to charge the president's son with crimes related to taxes and making a false statement when purchasing a gun, according to sources.
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Putin's defence minister should consider suicide, Russian-installed official says
A Russian-installed official in Ukraine on Thursday suggested President Vladimir Putin's defence minister should consider killing himself due to the shame of the defeats in the Ukraine war, an astonishing public insult to Russia's top brass.
U.S. pharmacies to offer hearing aids by mid-October under new govt rule
Major U.S. pharmacy operators Walgreens Boots Alliance and Walmart Inc said on Thursday that in mid-October they would start selling hearing aids over-the-counter without the need for a medical exam, prescription, or audiologist fitting.
Trump celebrates ‘Liddle’ Ben Sasse’ resigning from Senate - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump celebrated the "great news" that Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) is expected to resign from the Senate to lead the University of Florida. In two posts to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump blasted Sasse, saying the university "will soon regret their decision to...
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EXPLAINER: Russia's military woes mount amid Ukraine attacks
Even as the Kremlin moved to absorb parts of Ukraine in a sharp escalation of the conflict, the Russian military suffered new defeats that highlighted its deep problems on the battlefield and opened rifts at the top of the Russian government.
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OPEC+ cuts expected to inflict more pain at the US pump, spelling trouble for Democrats
Production cuts announced this week by a group of oil producing countries known as OPEC+ are expected to drive up U.S. gasoline prices, a development that could pose problems for the Democrats…
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Opinion | Elon Musk Isn’t About to Light $44 Billion on Fire
For all his bloviating, the tech billionaire will want Twitter to succeed.
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California offers to cut back Lake Mead water use amid drought
California is, for the first time in a series of negotiations, offering to cut back its use of water from Lake Mead next year. California on Wednesday offered to conserve 400,000 acre-feet, o…
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Hunter Biden could be charged with tax crimes
Federal agents investigating the US president's son believe they have evidence of tax crimes.
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U.S. will divert travelers who have been to Uganda to 5 airports as Ebola outbreak worsens
All passengers, including U.S. citizens and residents, who have been in Uganda in the last 21 days will be flown to airports in New York, Newark, Atlanta, Chicago or Washington.
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FBI finds US crime rate steady in 2021, but data incomplete
The FBI estimates violent crime rates didn’t increase substantially last year, though they remained above pre-pandemic levels, according to annual crime data.
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Morale is plummeting in Putin’s private army as Russia’s war in Ukraine falters | CNN
The Ukrainians’ bodies lay side-by-side on the grass, the earth beside them splayed open by a crater. Dragged to the spot by Russian mercenaries, the victims’ arms pointed to where they had died.
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Senator reveals why two Russians crossed into Alaska - Washington Examiner
Two Russian men who were detained after crossing the Bering Strait into Alaska claimed they were looking to seek asylum in the United States to avoid being drafted into the Russian military for the war in Ukraine, according to a senator representing the state. Karina Borger, a spokeswoman for...
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Federal investigators indicate they have enough to charge Hunter Biden: report
Federal investigators believe they have compiled enough evidence to charge President Biden’s son Hunter Biden with tax crimes and on allegations related to falsifying paperwork having to do with a …
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'Little kids who were still sleeping' - Thailand mourns victims of mass killing
Pink and white coffins adorned with gold and bearing the bodies of the 22 children killed in a were loaded onto a truck late on Thursday and driven away in the darkness.
Adams accuses Abbott of undermining Black mayor-led cities by busing migrants to NYC, DC and Chicago
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was undermining economies of cities run by Black mayors by busing migrants to Chicago, Washington, D.C., and the Big Apple.
Prince Harry, Elton John and others sue UK paper group over privacy breaches
Britain's Prince Harry, singer Elton John and other individuals have launched legal action against the publisher of the Daily Mail newspaper, alleging phone-tapping and other breaches of privacy, a law firm for some of the group said on Thursday.
Immigrant youth, allies rally in Washington following appeals court's ruling against DACA
Immigrant youth and their allies rallied in front of Capitol Hill in support of DACA.
OPEC+ move reignites Americans' top worry ahead of November midterms
A production cut by the OPEC+ oil cartel is reigniting U.S. voters' No. 1 fear - high inflation - and handing a potential boost to Republican candidates less than five weeks before the Nov. 8 midterm elections.
Hogan targets DeSantis over what he charges was ‘publicity stunt’ sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan charges that the move last month by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida to fly migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts was a “publicity stunt”
Judge halts Twitter-Musk trial to give deal a chance - Washington Examiner
The judge overseeing the Twitter-Elon Musk trial has agreed to delay the proceedings until the end of October amid a fight over the Tesla CEO's back-and-forth endeavor to purchase the social media company. Delaware Court of Chancery Judge Kathaleen McCormick ruled on Thursday that the trial is...
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Biden: IBM investment to help in tech competition with China
President Joe Biden says a $20 billion investment by IBM in New York’s Hudson River Valley will help give the United States a technological edge against China.
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Boutique law firm in Miami joins Trump’s legal fight after others steer clear
Trump's newly hired lawyer, Chris Kise, has joined the law firm Continental, which is positioning itself to represent certain causes and clients it says most firms won't touch.
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Biden pardoning all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession
President Biden on Thursday announced that he will pardon prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession.
Justice Department believes Trump still hasn’t returned all documents: Report - Washington Examiner
The Justice Department has reportedly told lawyers for former President Donald Trump that it thinks he has not returned all documents in his possession upon leaving the White House. Jay Bratt, the head of the Justice Department's counterintelligence section, reached out to Trump's lawyers to...
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Thailand attack: ‘I am full of pain and anger'
An ex-policeman killed 37 people, 23 of them children, at a nursery before killing himself and his family.
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U.S. reviewing 'response options' on Saudi relations after OPEC+ cuts, Blinken says
The United States is reviewing various options regarding its relationship with Saudi Arabia after Riyadh and other OPEC+ nations agreed this week to large cuts in oil production, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday.
2 Russians seek asylum after reaching remote Alaska island
Two Russians who said they fled the country to avoid military service have requested asylum in the U.S. after landing on a remote Alaska island in the Bering Sea.
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White House left looking for answers after OPEC+ announces oil production cuts | CNN Politics
The OPEC+ decision to dramatically cut its oil output targets has left the White House grappling with a complex – and potentially damaging – mix of geopolitical and domestic challenges with few easy answers.
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Ohio elections chief announces new public integrity unit
Ohio's Republican elections chief says he is responding to Americans’ “crisis of confidence” in the U.S. electoral system by creating a public integrity unit to consolidate his office's investigative work, including rare cases of voter fraud or voter suppression.
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No peace for India's rupee as mighty dollar thunders on: Reuters poll
India's rupee will trade near its record low against the mighty greenback beyond this year, buffeted by rising oil prices and an aggressive U.S. Federal Reserve rate-hiking campaign, according to a Reuters poll of FX strategists.
Wyoming ranch for troubled teens closes following abuse allegations
Trinity Teen Solutions abruptly paused its business following an NBC News investigation into allegations that teens were forced to perform heavy manual labor.
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Grassley takes Franken to task over women’s rights during Iowa midterm debate - Washington Examiner
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) told his Democratic opponent, Mike Franken, that he's in "no position to lecture" about women after moderators brought up Franken's assault allegations during a debate Thursday night. When questioned about a former staffer's claims that he forcibly kissed her, Franken...
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West Coast leaders sign agreement to expand regional climate collaboration
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story misstated the combined gross domestic product of the Pacific Coast region. The leaders of California, Oregon, Washington state and British Columbia have…
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Analysis: Iran protests persist, becoming threat for Tehran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Protests in Iran over the death of a 22-year-old woman detained by the country's morality police have stretched into a third week, even after authorities disrupted the internet, deployed riot troops and attacked perceived enemies abroad.
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Proud Boys leader pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy over Jan. 6 actions
He's the first member of the group to admit to the charge stemming from the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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FBI whistleblowers: Hundreds of agents have resigned to escape sexual misconduct allegations - Washington Examiner
A top Republican senator revealed whistleblower allegations and internal Justice Department records showing that, in an effort to avoid being held accountable, hundreds of employees at the FBI either resigned or retired from the bureau after being accused of sexual misconduct. Sen. Chuck...
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Hurricane Ian killed at least 125 people. Here are some of the victims | CNN
Mitch Pacyna loved entertaining so much that he earned the nickname “The Mayor of Fort Myers Beach,” because of his welcoming nature, his daughter said.
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US kills 3 Islamic State leaders in 2 Syria operations
U.S. officials say U.S. forces killed three senior Islamic State leaders in two separate military operations in Syria Thursday, including a rare ground raid in a portion of the northeast that is controlled by the Syrian regime.
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Dem-led border city outpaces GOP effort of sending migrants to NYC, Chicago
El Paso, a Texas city controlled by Democrats, is sending more illegal immigrants to New York and Chicago than Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who has received backlash for doing so.
Sen. Ben Sasse is sole finalist to be University of Florida's next president
The Nebraska Republican's term doesn't expire until 2027.
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Drug gang kills 20 in attack on city hall in southern Mexico
A drug gang has shot to death 20 people, including a mayor and his father in the mountains of southern Mexico.
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Herschel Walker denies paying for abortion, but says it's "nothing to be ashamed of" had that happened
Walker has said he opposes abortion and that "there's no exception in my mind."
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US hits Iran with more sanctions over Mahsa Amini death
The U.S. has imposed more sanctions on Iranian government officials in response to the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.
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Biden administration fears North Korea building up to a new nuclear test, but hampered by lack of intelligence | CNN Politics
A lack of hard intelligence inside North Korea is curtailing the United States’ ability to determine Kim Jong Un’s intentions as the hermit kingdom fires a barrage of powerful missile launches, according to senior administration officials.
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Trump-sanctioned super PAC makes first ad buys
The new super PAC launched by allies of former President Trump is making its first forays into U.S. Senate races. The group, MAGA Inc., has placed $276,000 in broadcast television reservations in …
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Biden issues federal pardons for 'simple possession' of marijuana
The move brings President Biden closer to his campaign pledge to decriminalise recreational cannabis.
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Biden to pardon prior federal simple marijuana possession offenses - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden announced he is pardoning all prior federal offenses regarding simple marijuana possession as a part of a flurry of executive action."As I’ve said before, no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana," Biden tweeted Thursday. "Sending people to jail for...
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Bus carrying migrants arrives outside Kamala Harris' residence in D.C., again
Busloads of undocumented migrants began arriving in liberal strongholds without warning earlier this year as GOP governors seek to call attention to what they say are the Biden administration’s failed border policies.
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Murkowski says federal response to Russians seeking asylum in Alaska ‘lacking’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Thursday criticized what she called a “lacking” federal government response to two Russians who landed in her state earlier this week claiming asylum. The two Russ…
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Analysis: North Korean missile launches are a test for Biden
A drumbeat of increasingly powerful North Korean missile launches has been met with a U.S. aircraft carrier floating off the Korean Peninsula.
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Opinion | Liberals Currently Control Twitter. That Needs to Change.
The panic over Elon Musk owning the social media platform underscores the need for reform.
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Power restored to over 2.1 million Florida Power & Light customers after Hurricane Ian
Power has been restored to over 2.1 million Florida Power & Light customers after Hurricane Ian.
Jan. 6 committee schedules next public hearing for Oct. 13
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has scheduled its next hearing for Oct. 13.
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After DACA defeat, Dems ramp up pressure on Senate Republicans to move on amnesty
Democrats in Congress and the White House are calling on Republicans to back amnesty for illegal immigrants, after a court found that an Obama-era program was unlawful.
U.S. bill pressuring OPEC+ after oil production cut gains momentum
Top U.S. senators from both parties on Thursday gave momentum to a bill pressuring OPEC+ after the group this week announced a deep cut in oil production despite lobbying by President Joe Biden's administration to keep the taps open.
Russia strikes Ukraine housing; detains refugees at border
Russian missile attacks have hit apartments in the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, killing at least seven people, with at least five other missing.
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‘He’s already lying’: Megyn Kelly reacts to Chris Cuomo’s NewsNation show - Washington Examiner
Media personality Megyn Kelly slammed NewsNation host Chris Cuomo, saying his claims of being humbled by his firing from CNN were unbelievable. Cuomo returned to prime-time cable news Monday night as the host of Cuomo on NewsNation, promising “to be different than what I’ve done in the past...
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Authorities arrest man, accusing him of threatening to hang Arizona official
The Justice Department said Mark A. Rissi of Iowa called the Maricopa County official three days after the Cyber Ninjas released their partisan review of the 2020 election results.
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Ian evacuees return to mud, rubble as death toll hits 101
Hurricane Ian’s death toll has climbed into the triple digits. The number of recorded storm-related deaths rose Thursday to at least 101 in the eight days since the storm made landfall in southwest Florida.
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Democrat in key midterm race silent on positions concerning teaching of CRT, gender identity in schools
Tina Kotek, Oregon's Democratic gubernatorial nominee, did not respond to Fox News Digital about her positions on the teaching of critical race theory and gender-related issues in schools.
Ukraine announces advances in Kherson as missiles kill civilians
Battlefield wins reported in south as officials report deaths after Russian strike on apartment building.
Fetterman breaks fundraising record in latest quarter
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman pulled in $22 million for his Senate bid over the last three months, doubling what he raised in the previous fundraising period. The haul — which came from 330,…
thehill.comThai police: More than 30 killed in child care center attack
Several media outlets identified the assailant as a former police lieutenant colonel from the region but there was no immediate official confirmation.
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UN rights body rejects Western bid to debate Xinjiang abuses
In a close diplomatic victory for China, the U.N.’s top human rights body has voted down a proposal from Britain, Turkey, the United States and other mostly Western countries to hold a debate on alleged rights abuses against Muslim Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in China’s western Xinjiang regi
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Cortez Masto to face $2M in Spanish-language attack ads in homestretch of tight Nevada Senate race
In spending plans first shared with NBC News, Club for Growth Action said its ad campaign is the "single largest investment in Hispanic media in the race by any Republican group."
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Defense & National Security — US, allies begin exercises over North Korean threats
The United States, South Korea and Japan have begun ballistic missile defense exercises in the Sea of Japan in response to a series of North Korean missile launches this week. We’ll shar…
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CNN anchor ordered to take a ‘personal leave’ - Washington Examiner
CNN Newsroom anchor Jim Sciutto has been placed on “personal leave” after the network told him to tend to a “personal situation.”Sciutto last appeared on the Newsroom Monday. The anchor’s leave is reportedly related to a “serious fall” he took in Amsterdam earlier this year. WATCH: TRUMP TOUTS...
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Sheriff: Killing of kidnapped California family 'pure evil'
Authorities say the suspect in the kidnapping and killing of a central California family was a former employee who had a longstanding dispute with them.
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GOP renews backing for Arizona Senate candidate Blake Masters
The top Senate super PAC had pulled out of Arizona last month.
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Soaring inflation, interest rates impacting holiday shopping
New signs that inflation is impacting the global shipping market, with U.S. companies citing a drop in ocean freight orders. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda brings us the latest on how a glut in retail inventory could mean good deals for shoppers this holiday season.
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Kemp leading Abrams in latest Georgia governor polling
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) holds the lead in his reelection bid over Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams, new polling shows. An InsiderAdvantage-Fox 5 poll released Thursday p…
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West Virginia Supreme Court strikes big win for school choice - Washington Examiner
The West Virginia Supreme Court reversed a lower court decision that blocked a public scholarship fund for use at private schools, holding that the Kanawha County Circuit Court erred when it said the school voucher law was unconstitutional.The court held that the program is indeed...
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Students at Purdue University residence hall say they were left in the dark about killing for hours
“I had to Google it to find out what happened and was shocked that it was in our building," one student said.
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Liz Cheney urges Arizona voters to reject GOP candidates for governor, secretary of state in November
The outcome of Arizona's election is "important for the nation and for the future functioning of our constitutional republic," Cheney said.
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Battle lines drawn in three-way race for House Republicans' No. 3 spot
GOP congressional campaign chief Tom Emmer's chances in the race for whip may be intertwined with how well the party does on election night. If the party falls short, his rivals could benefit.
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Republican support from this key voting group is in jeopardy. Abortion is to blame.
Democrats have struggled for years to appeal to white women without college degrees. Abortion "has given Democrats a second look" with them.
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Fired police sergeant attacks Thai day care center, kills 36
A former police officer facing a drug charge burst through a locked door at a day care center in northeastern Thailand, killing dozens of preschoolers and teachers and then shooting more people as he fled.
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Electric vehicles are exploding from water damage after Hurricane Ian, top Florida official warns
Florida's chief fire marshal warned Thursday that Hurricane Ian waterlogged a number of EVs and their sensitive batteries, creating a serious widespread danger of fires.
Opinion | Debates Are Dangerous. Time to Legislate Them.
If campaigns keep dodging debates, don’t give them a choice.
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What Congress can learn from country with youngest lawmakers
As part of a new series, we explore whether Norway has a solution for the US and its ageing leaders.
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Outrage as UN debate on China’s alleged Xinjiang abuses rejected
China claims ‘victory’ as UN Human Rights Council votes not to discuss allegations of abuses against minority Uighurs.
Judge grants Musk request to stay trial despite Twitter’s objection
A Delaware judge on Thursday granted Elon Musk’s request to stay an upcoming trial with Twitter, giving him until Oct. 28 to close a $44 billion merger deal with the company. Kathaleen McCorm…
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Woman at center of Herschel Walker abortion firestorm says she also had a child of his: report
Walker denies a report that he paid for an abortion she had in 2009. He also denies a report that she later gave birth to one of his children.
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US carrier, S. Korea warships start new drills amid tensions
The nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan has begun a new round of naval drills with South Korean warships.
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Saskatchewan suspect killed 11, including brother, police say
Police say the brothers planned the rampage together, but one killed the other for reasons that remain unclear.
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Braced to crush unrest, Iran's rulers heed lessons of Shah's fall
Iran's clerical rulers will likely contain the country's eruption of unrest for now, and prospects of the imminent dawn of a new political order are slim if history is any guide, four analysts said.
US to begin screening travelers coming from Uganda for Ebola
The Biden administration says the United States will begin screening travelers coming from Uganda for Ebola.
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Michigan police respond to active shooter situation in Dearborn - Washington Examiner
Police responded to an active shooter situation in downtown Dearborn, Michigan, on Thursday. After being called at around 1 p.m., officers arrived on the scene at the Hampton Inn hotel on Michigan Avenue and began engaging the shooter. DC DEPUTY MAYOR PLACED ON LEAVE FOLLOWING ALLEGED ASSAULT...
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Cheney would ‘absolutely’ vote for a Democrat in Arizona
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Wednesday said she would “absolutely” vote for Democrats running for governor and secretary of state in Arizona. The comments, which come in the final stretch before the…
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Explore The Ways Republicans Or Democrats Could Win The Midterms
Choose whether a Republican or Democrat will win each race in the 2022 midterm elections and we’ll recalculate each party’s chances of winning control of Congress.
Buckle up, Congress: A ‘very lame’ lame duck is coming after the election
This year’s winter session is jam-packed with minefields and postponed work. Get ready for a holiday session that could spill past Christmas.
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Biden scolds 'MAGA Republicans' after 5th Circuit Court strikes down DACA, orders no new applicants
Presiden Biden blamed Republicans in a statement after the Fifth Circuit Court determined the Obama administration lacked authority to implement the DACA program.
Hurricane hit areas led US with missing 2020 census data
Two Louisiana parishes devastated by two hurricanes and two rural Nebraska counties had among the highest rates of households with missing information about themselves during the 2020 census that required the U.S.
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Jan. 6 defendants held in D.C. jail request transfer to Guantanamo Bay
The Jan. 6 detainees also said in a complaint that they’ve been presented with critical race theory “propaganda" at the Washington jail, which has faced serious complaints for years.
www.nbcnews.comCDC, WHO, Uganda to host regional meeting as Ebola spreads
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Uganda next week will host a ministerial meeting on the outbreak of the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus which has no proven vaccine and has caused alarm in the East Africa region.
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US sanctions Myanmar businessmen over alleged Russian arms deals
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says sanctions take aim at Russia and Belarus’ support for Myanmar military.
Tyson Foods joins exodus from Chicago - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedTyson Foods announced Wednesday it will be moving corporate staff from offices in Chicago, Illinois, to Springdale, Arkansas.The move will affect about 1,000 corporate positions in Chicago; Downers Grove, Illinois; and Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. Phased relocation will begin early...
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Biden moves to pardon thousands convicted of marijuana possession
President Biden announced he will take executive action to pardon thousands of people convicted of marijuana possession under federal law. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell has more details on the president’s action.
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Munich Re to stop its backing for new oil, gas fields
Munich Re, one of the world’s biggest insurance companies, says it will stop backing new oil and gas fields beginning next April.
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Steve Scalise raises record $5.6M in Q3 to help GOP retake the House
Republican Whip Steve Scalise of Lousiana raised more than $5.6 million in the last three months for the GOP's efforts to retake the House of Representatives.
Philadelphia apologizes for experiments on Black inmates
The city of Philadelphia issued an apology more than four decades after unethical medical experiments were allowed to be performed on mostly Black inmates at the city's since closed Holmesburg Prison from the 1950s to the 1970s.
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Inflation: Why food prices matter for the US midterm elections
When will soaring food prices begin to fall, and what do they mean for the midterm elections?
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Police, fans clash outside Argentine soccer match; 1 dead
Police clashed with soccer fans trying to push into an Argentine league match, and the referee stopped the game as clouds of tear gas spread inside the stadium.
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Walker’s Christian fans unfazed by abortion revelations
The anti-abortion GOP Senate nominee's supporters say they care more about his policies than about his behavior.
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Australia moves to give Indigenous people a voice to parliament
A referendum is expected to be held as early as 2023, but campaigners say more needs to be done to tackle inequality.
Anthony Rapp felt 'frozen' during alleged assault by Kevin Spacey, lawyer says in opening of sex abuse trial
Rapp was one of the first people to level allegations against Spacey in the early days of the #MeToo movement. Spacey has denied the accusations, which brought an abrupt halt to his Oscar-winning career.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks part of NY's new gun law
The ruling is a temporary victory for six New York residents who said the new law is just as restrictive – and unconstitutional – as the one the Supreme Court overturned.
Diversity, equity, inclusion dominate Biden admin's policy priorities across agencies
The White House is leading a government-wide effort to implement policies aimed at boosting diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the government.
Hospital chain attack part of ongoing cybersecurity concerns
Diverted ambulances, cancer treatment delayed and electronic health records offline are just some of ripple effects of an apparent cyberattack on a major nonprofit health system that disrupted operations throughout the U.S.
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Killings of rappers are more than just a hip-hop problem, experts say
The fatal shootings of high-profile rappers are igniting familiar conversations about gun violence and corporate culpability.
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Thailand nursery attack: Witnesses describe shocking attack
There was terror and confusion as sleeping children were attacked by the former policeman.
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Drag queen featured in Marco Rubio campaign ad accuses him of bigotry
Lil Miss Hot Mess accused the Florida senator of spreading bigotry while Hurricane Ian was making landfall in his state.
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France fights winter shortages with new energy-saving drive
Under the watchword “Every gesture counts,” France's government has launched an energy-saving drive to get the country through the winter without gas from Russia.
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Graham, Cruz tell Mayorkas he's on notice for possible impeachment over border crisis
GOP senators tell Alejandro Mayorkas "lives are at stake" in Tuesday letter outlining "grounds for impeachment" if the DHS secretary fails to address crisis at the southern border.
New York man charged with smuggling pythons in his pants across Canadian border
The charge carries the potential for a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine as high as $250,000.
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Midterm election results live: Maricopa drop puts Kari Lake further behind in Arizona
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Marist College shooting: Hochul spox vows to 'combat violence,' Zeldin hammers NY 'pro-criminal' policies
Both candidates for New York governor weighed in on the killing of a Marist College father while he was visiting his freshman son for parents weekend.
Asian stock markets fall ahead of US employment update
Asian shares have followed Wall Street lower ahead of U.S. jobs data that investors hope will persuade the Federal Reserve to ease off plans for more interest rate hikes.
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ISIS infiltrated al-Hol refugee camp. Here's Biden's plan to stop it.
“This place is a literal breeding ground for the next generation of ISIS,” said Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command.
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Sara Lee, former WWE wrestler and ‘Tough Enough’ winner, dead at 30 | CNN
Sara Lee, a 2015 winner of the World Wrestling Entertainment reality competition series “Tough Enough,” has died, according to a statement from her mother shared on social media. She was 30.
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US puts Chinese drone giant DJI on military ties blacklist
Shenzhen-based firm is among 13 Chinese companies added to list that clears way for sanctions.
Man accused in parade deaths removes shirt, interrupts judge
A man defending himself against homicide charges for allegedly driving his SUV through a Christmas parade in Wisconsin last year is making a spectacle of himself in court.
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Judy Tenuta, brash 'Love Goddess' comedian, dies at 72
Judy Tenuta, a brash standup who cheekily styled herself as the “Love Goddess” and toured with George Carlin as she built her career in the 1980s golden age of comedy, has died
Loretta Lynn's songs resonate anew amid abortion debate
Loretta Lynn, the Grammy-winning country music icon who died Tuesday at 90, lived through — and sang about — decades of advancements for women's social movements, achievements now endangered. For some of those working in reproductive health care today in her home state of Kentucky, Lynn’s music...
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100-year-old runner breaking records and defying expectations
At the age of 100, Mike Fremont is defying expectations by running five to ten miles three times a week and holding four world records. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa shares his remarkable story.
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CDC to stop reporting daily COVID-19 cases, moving to weekly reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will stop reporting daily COVID-19 cases later this month and switch to weekly reports after more than two years of near constant daily updates.…
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Studies consistently find higher Covid death rates among Republicans than Democrats
Lower vaccination rates among Republicans could explain the partisan gap, but some researchers say mask use and social distancing were bigger factors.
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Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities
Homelessness is expected to be up when the federal government releases results from an annual count in coming months, the first full tally since the coronavirus pandemic began.
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Zero-Covid: How Xi's flagship policy is spoiling his party
Three years into the crisis, China's pandemic response is exhausting its population.
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China's vast Xinjiang hit with COVID-19 travel restrictions
Sprawling Xinjiang is the latest Chinese region to be hit with sweeping COVID-19 travel restrictions, as China further ratchets up control measures ahead of a key Communist Party congress later this month.
apnews.comAmid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities
Homelessness is expected to be up when the federal government releases results from an annual count in coming months, the first full tally since the coronavirus pandemic began.
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COVID wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start
A new COVID-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that vaccine fatigue and confusion over types of available vaccines will likely limit booster uptake.
How a Chinese Doctor Who Warned of Covid-19 Spent His Final Days (Published 2022)
A New York Times video investigation reveals new details about the death of Dr. Li Wenliang, a national hero who faced censorship after sounding an early alarm on Covid-19.
As China party congress looms, signals sought on easing COVID policy
Investors hope that Beijing may finally begin laying the groundwork for the tricky task of shifting course on COVID policy.
China bans residents from leaving Xinjiang, just weeks after its last Covid lockdown | CNN
China has banned residents from leaving Xinjiang over a Covid-19 outbreak – just weeks after the far-western region began relaxing restrictions from a stringent extended lockdown, fueling public frustration among those scarred by food shortages and plunging incomes.
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Rising UK Covid levels: what’s driving it and what will happen next?
NHS trusts highlight mounting pressures while experts warn of disruption across many different sectors
