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WASHINGTON (AP) — Stark repudiation by federal judges he appointed. Far-reaching fraud allegations by New York’s attorney general. It’s been a week of widening legal troubles for Donald Trump, laying bare the challenges piling up as the former president operates without the protections afforded by the White House.
Lavrov walks out of UN meeting as allies slam Russia over Ukraine war | CNN Politics
Russia’s foreign minister was absent from the chamber as his country faced wide rebuke from the United States and others for its war in Ukraine at a UN Security Council meeting, with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warning fellow diplomats “the very international order we’ve gathered here...
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US urges world to tell Russia to stop its nuclear threats
The United States is urging other nations to tell Russia to stop making nuclear threats and end “the horror” of its war in Ukraine.
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Trump claims presidents can declassify documents "even by thinking about it"
Trump's lawyers have resisted requests for information about whether records with classified markings seized from Mar-a-Lago were in fact declassified by Trump.
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Florida lawmaker sues DeSantis to block future migrant flights from the border | CNN Politics
A Democratic lawmaker in Florida filed a lawsuit Thursday evening asking a court to block Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis from transporting more migrants from the southern border, arguing last week’s flights to Martha’s Vineyard violated state law.
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House Democrats pass police funding bills despite divisions
House Democrats have pushed through a long-sought policing and public safety package after overcoming internal differences on legislation they plan to make central to their election-year pitch.
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Florida migrant-moving company gave GOP cash, has ties to DeSantis' immigration 'czar' and Rep. Matt Gaetz
Vertol Systems, which has lavished money on Republicans, was once represented by Gaetz and his former law partner, who now works for DeSantis.
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Zelensky: Putin troop mobilization ‘frank admission’ that Russian army has ‘crumbled’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a Thursday address that Russia’s mobilization of new troops represents a “frank admission” that its army has “crumbled” during its attack on Ukraine. …
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Analysis: Trump’s strategy in the classified documents case is quickly crumbling | CNN Politics
No judge would put it this crudely, but the court system is effectively telling Donald Trump to put up or shut up about his wild claims and outlandish defenses over his hoarding of classified information at his Florida resort.
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Michael Cohen: Fraud lawsuit will ‘put an end’ to Trump Organization
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen on Wednesday predicted New York Attorney General Letitia James’s (D) newly announced fraud investigation into former President Trump’s business will culminate in t…
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China 'ready for the fight' if Xinjiang motion is brought to UN rights body
A Chinese official said on Thursday that the country was readying "counter-measures" in case action is taken at a U.N. body against its human rights record in the western region of Xinjiang.
Tears and hugs for Russians called up to fight in Ukraine
Russia is escalating its military and political campaign to take over Ukrainian territory. Russian army reservists were rounded up to fight while pro-Moscow authorities prepared for voter referendums starting Friday that could lead to the annexation of four Russian-held regions of Ukraine.
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Special master sets timeline for review in Trump docs case, says he must explain claims of privilege
In a new court filing, the judge tasked with reviewing the FBI-seized materials from Mar-a-Lago has directed prosecutors to begin producing the recovered documents.
House homeland chairman asks DHS and DOJ to investigate DeSantis immigrant flights - Washington Examiner
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice asking them to investigate flights of immigrants from Florida to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, ordered by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL). DeSantis's move...
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GOP trashes Dem public safety bills as attempt to hide past support for ‘defund the police’
Republicans say the midterm elections prompted Democrats to create the appearance that they support local policing efforts.
Latino group: Ted Cruz blocked nomination based on ‘outright lie’
Hispanic advocates slammed Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz for blocking President Biden’s nomination of Leopoldo Martínez Nucete as United States executive director of the Inter-American Development …
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Democratic firms prevail in suit against Project Veritas
A jury returned a $120,000 verdict against purveyors of hidden-camera stings against liberals.
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In angry outburst, Infowars host Alex Jones says ‘he’s done being sorry’ during second defamation trial
“Is this a struggle session? Are we in China?” Jones exclaimed during his testimony after he was reminded about those killed in the 2012 mass shooting.
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Biden administration prepares for Abbott and DeSantis to send more migrants to Democratic cities | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is continuing to closely monitor the possibility of Republican governors transporting, without notice, groups of migrants to Democratic cities, an administration official told CNN on Thursday.
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Lawmakers push Pentagon to send advanced drones to Ukraine
A bipartisan group of 17 House lawmakers want the Pentagon to send advanced drones to Ukraine to help in its fight with Russia, arguing the technology could help Kyiv keep the territory it has rece…
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Republicans lining up against Manchin’s permitting reform bill
Senate Republicans are lining up against the permitting reform bill that centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) unveiled Wednesday evening, shortly before it is to be added to a must-pass government f…
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Poland distributes iodine pills as fears grow over Ukraine nuclear plant
Poland, concerned about fighting around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, has distributed iodine tablets to regional fire departments to give to people in the event of radioactive exposure, a deputy minister said on Thursday.
Special master in Mar-a-Lago case asks Trump to back up his allegation that FBI 'planted' evidence
Raymond Dearie has given the former president a "final opportunity" to identify the materials that he claims were "planted" by investigators by Sept. 30.
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Trump docs probe: Court lifts hold on Mar-a-Lago records
A federal appeals court is allowing the Justice Department to resume its use of classified records seized from Donald Trump’s Florida estate in its ongoing criminal investigation.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's profanity-laced hot mic criticism of U.S. goes viral
Political foes accused already-unpopular President Yoon Suk-yeol of causing "a major diplomatic mishap" with his "foul language tarnishing the U.S. Congress."
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China to blame for fentanyl crisis, covering up COVID says DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday blamed China for the amount of fentanyl making its way into the United States.
CNN's Christiane Amanpour says she pulled out of interview with Iran's president after he demanded she wear a headscarf
"I couldn’t agree to this unprecedented and unexpected condition," the veteran journalist wrote on Twitter.
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Republicans warn bank CEOs to steer clear of social, cultural issues
Heads of big banks faced criticism from Republicans complaining they are taking liberal stances on social and cultural issues.
QAnon fans celebrate Trump's latest embrace of the conspiracy
Supporters of QAnon on former President Donald Trump's social media platform have celebrated what they see as his renewed embrace of the conspiracy theory over the past week after he shared a meme that was viewed as one of his most brazen nods to QAnon yet.
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Majority of Texans, 40 percent of Hispanics and Latinos support migrant bussing: poll
A new poll shows that a majority of Texans and 40% of Hispanics approve of efforts led by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to send buses of illegal migrants to other areas of the country.
U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as warning to North
A U.S. aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Friday for the first time in about four years, set to join other military vessels in a show of force intended to send a message to North Korea.
Kushner criticizes DeSantis’s migrants flights: ‘Have to remember that these are human beings’
Former White House adviser Jared Kushner called the move by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to send migrants from the southern border to Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., in protest of Biden’s immigration po…
thehill.comZelensky: Putin troop mobilization ‘frank admission’ that Russian army has ‘crumbled’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a Thursday address that Russia’s mobilization of new troops represents a “frank admission” that its army has “crumbled” during its attack on Ukraine. …
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Georgia county verifies thousands of 2020 election voters disputed by Trumpworld - Washington Examiner
Gwinnett County, Georgia, has validated 15,000 to 20,000 voters after a voter campaign challenged the status of thousands of voters before the November midterm election. County officials announced at the meeting of the election board on Wednesday that they had approximately 16,000 voters left to...
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New lawsuit accuses DeSantis of flouting state law by flying migrants
It’s the second lawsuit filed this week seeking to scuttle the program that DeSantis has defended amid rising criticism from Democrats.
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Democratic El Paso mayor sending thousands of migrants by bus to major cities
In El Paso, Texas, city officials say their resources are being pushed to the brink by a record number of migrants. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley spoke with the Democratic mayor who is following some Republican governors' leads and sending thousands of migrants to cities such as New York and Chicago.
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EXPLAINER: Declassification in spotlight during Trump probe
In the weeks since the FBI searched Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate and seized about 100 documents with classification markings, the former president has insisted he had declassified the information.
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House GOP pulls ads from ‘toss-up’ race after Majewski controversy: Report - Washington Examiner
The National Republican Congressional Committee has reportedly withdrawn ad buys from the House race in Ohio between Republican J.R. Majewski and Democrat Marcy Kaptur over the former's recent controversies. The NRCC, which helps with House GOP campaigns, has canceled $1 million in advertisement...
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DOJ, DHS face request to investigate DeSantis migrant flights
The House Homeland Security Committee is asking both the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to open investigations into flights organized by Florida Gov. Ron …
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Trump's path to stall documents probe narrows after legal setbacks
Donald Trump's bid to impede a criminal investigation into his possession of documents taken from the White House has begun to unravel, legal experts said.
One aspect of Trump, DOJ saga 'a frolic and a detour,' former federal prosecutor says
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to ABC News contributor Kan Nawaday after a panel of judges granted a request from the DOJ to use classified documents seized at Mar-a-Lago.
Ukraine war: Russian-occupied areas hold 'referendums'
Four regions have been asked to vote on becoming part of Russia - a move condemned by the West.
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U.S. Civil Rights Commission finds disparities in disaster response after Harvey, Maria
The U.S. Civil Rights Commission, in a new report this week, found disparities in the federal government’s disaster responses to the 2017 hurricanes Harvey and Maria. The report noted not only ine…
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Jan. 6 hearing witness avoids jail time for Capitol riot
An Ohio man who testified at a congressional hearing about why he stormed the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to two years of probation for his role in the mob’s attack.
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Ukraine war: Russians flee to border after military call-up
Georgia's border sees large queues after flights sell out as some fighting-age men flee Russia.
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Mar-a-Lago special master gives Trump short deadline to prove planted evidence claims - Washington Examiner
The special master handling the Mar-a-Lago raid has given former President Donald Trump a short deadline to provide details that would bolster his claims about documents the FBI seized, a day after the Justice Department scored an appeals court win. Judge Raymond Dearie, who was appointed...
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Governors races take on new prominence, with higher stakes
Governors races often are overshadowed by the fight for control of Congress during midterm elections.
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Mike Lindell sues feds over seizure of his cell phone
The MyPillow CEO, an ardent backer of former President Trump, said FBI agents took his phone while he was sitting at the drive-thru window of a Hardee's in Mankato, Minnesota.
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Black lawmakers push DCCC to fund Lawson’s north Florida race
The old district was erased by Gov. Ron DeSantis' new maps, leaving him out of DCCC's midterm programing.
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What you need to know about the complex legal challenges to Ron DeSantis’s migrant flights
The incendiary issue of the transportation of migrants has flared once again — and it’s not going anywhere. The latest spark came when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) organized two flights of m…
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Democrats are focus-grouping Fetterman’s health. Swing voters think he’s getting sharper.
Four months after Fetterman’s stroke, his campaign still has not released his medical records. But Democrats say he would have no trouble in the Senate.
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NY probe found potential crimes. Why isn't Trump in cuffs?
New York’s attorney general isn’t arresting former President Donald Trump even though she says her three-year investigation uncovered potential crimes in the way he ran his real estate empire.
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Postal Service monitored protests in 2020 and 2021: Report - Washington Examiner
The Postal Service surveilled protests in 2020 and 2021, specifically ones that were pro-gun and against President Joe Biden, a new report alleges. The report from the Washington Times cites redacted documents obtained by Patrick Eddington, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute, from September...
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Raytheon $985 mln hypersonic award puts them far ahead in contracting race
The Pentagon on Thursday said it awarded Raytheon Technologies a $985 million dollar contract to develop prototypes for a hypersonic attack cruise missile, putting the firm well ahead of rivals in the race to become lead developer of the strategic weapons.
Democrat offers resolution marking Atlanta race massacre — 116 years ago today
Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) on Thursday offered a House resolution calling on Congress to condemn the actions of a white mob that attacked and murdered Black families in Atlanta more than a centur…
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School officials unknowingly gave Michigan shooting suspect his backpack with gun and magazines, lawyer says
The exchange happened during a meeting in the hours before the shooting, a lawyer for victims' families said.
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Sen. Paul, conservatives warn of ‘violent consequences’ of Biden rhetoric following death of North Dakota teen
Conservatives on social media are slamming President Biden's recent anti-MAGA speech in response to news of a teenager being killed in North Dakota in a political dispute.
Trump-backed GOP pick for Michigan AG has been a vocal supporter of election lies. Emails show just how far he's gone for the cause
Months after Joe Biden's 2020 victory over Donald Trump in Michigan had been certified, and confirmed by audits and voting reviews, a clerk in rural Barry County received an unusual and confusing request from Matthew DePerno, an attorney in Kalamazoo.
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Israeli PM Lapid backs two-state solution with Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid called on Thursday for a two-state solution to decades of Israeli-Palestinian conflict and reasserted that Israel would do "whatever it takes" to stop Iran from developing a nuclear bomb.
Dramatic video from inside Hurricane Fiona caught by Saildrone
An unmanned surface vehicle (USV) was directed into the midst of Hurricane Fiona on Thursday, capturing the first video from inside the now-Category 4 storm that devastated Puerto Rico this week, c…
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Alex Jones testifies in trial over his Sandy Hook hoax lies
More than a dozen relatives of the 26 shooting victims showed up to observe his often contentious testimony in Waterbury Superior Court.
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US sanctions Iranian morality police after woman's death
The U.S. government has imposed sanctions on Iran’s morality police after the death in custody of a woman who'd been accused of wearing her Islamic headgear too loosely.
apnews.comJudge asks Trump's lawyers if he declassified records in FBI search
The judge appointed to review the documents planned his first conference on the matter on Tuesday.
Arizona Republicans trailing in key Senate, gubernatorial races: New AARP poll
A new AARP poll shows Arizona Republicans trailing in the state's Senate and gubernatorial races ahead of November's general election.
GOP congressional candidate said US suffered from women’s suffrage and praised organization trying to repeal 19th Amendment | CNN Politics
A Michigan candidate for the US House backed by former President Donald Trump once railed against giving women the right to vote, arguing that America has “suffered” since women’s suffrage.
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Los Angeles DA Gascon handed another police prosecution defeat - Washington Examiner
For the second time in six weeks, Los Angeles prosecutors have failed to convince judges that sheriff’s deputies assaulted a gang member after he fled from a gunfight with law enforcement, court records show.District Attorney George Gascon has had back-to-back losses that are almost unheard of...
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Russia's Medvedev: new regions can be defended with strategic nuclear weapons
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday that any weapons in Moscow's arsenal, including strategic nuclear weapons, could be used to defend territories incorporated in Russia from Ukraine.
White House: GOP abortion ban would mean a nationwide crisis
The White House and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say a Republican-led proposal to ban abortion nationwide after 15 weeks would endanger the health of women and have severe consequences for physicians.
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Poll shows Fetterman up by 5 points, Shapiro up by 10 in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Gov. John Fetterman (D) holds a 5-point lead over Republican Mehmet Oz in their race for the Senate, according to a new poll from Muhlenberg College and Morning Call. The su…
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Child heard crying as mobilised Russian men leave to fight
A child can be heard crying 'Daddy, goodbye' in a video shared on Russian social media
www.bbc.com'Art of the steal': Trump accused of vast fraud in NY suit
New York’s attorney general has sued former President Donald Trump and his company, alleging business fraud involving some of their most prized assets, including properties in Manhattan, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
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Rubio edges Demings by 2 points in new Florida Senate poll
Incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) leads his Democratic challenger, Rep. Val Demings, by 2 percentage points, according to a Civiqs poll released on Thursday. The poll found 49 percent of likely v…
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Tish James fundraising appeal vows she will 'never be bullied' as attacks from Trump, Cuomo mount
James has not only vowed to fight against politicians' misdeeds, but she has also been the focal point of their own vindication tours.
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Stephen Ayres, Jan. 6 participant who testified before House panel, sentenced to 2 years probation
Ayres pleaded guilty to one count of disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building.
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With U.S. midterm elections approaching, Democrats score bipartisan win on public safety bills
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a series of bipartisan policing and public safety bills, as Democrats worked to burnish their crime-fighting credentials before the Nov. 8 midterm elections.
Kamala Harris talks abortion, appeals to voters in Milwaukee
Vice President Kamala Harris has met with college students and Latino leaders in Milwaukee during a visit meant to energize voters weeks before an election in which Wisconsin's Democratic governor, Tony Evers, and Republican U.S. senator, Ron Johnson, are on the ballot.
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Letitia James and Donald Trump's history of clashes
When she was elected, the New York attorney general warned Mr Trump: "We are not scared of you."
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Women and girls affected disproportionately by Russia-Ukraine war: UN report
Woman and girls in Ukraine have suffered disproportionately as the men of the country fight against the invasion by Russia, a new report by the United Nations has found.
Kelly narrowly leads Masters in new Arizona poll as analysts say Senate race favors Democrats - Washington Examiner
A new poll of the Arizona Senate race puts Republican Blake Masters 1 point behind incumbent Sen. Mark Kelly (D) as analysts say the political winds are blowing in Kelly's favor. The survey is one of three released Thursday by Data for Progress showing Republicans neck and neck with Democrats in...
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Yellen to visit North Carolina ahead of tight midterm races
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen heads to the Durham, North Carolina, area next Tuesday as part of her ongoing national tour to promote the Biden administration’s legislative agenda ahead of midterm elections.
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Has Trump embraced QAnon? Salute from crowd and music at rally may suggest closer ties
At a rally in Youngstown, Ohio, Trump addressed a crowd that appeared to give him a salute as he listed his concerns for the nation.
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Cook Report shifts Arizona Senate race toward Democrats
The Cook Political Report on Thursday shifted the Arizona Senate race, one of the key contests that could decide control of the upper chamber, from a “toss up” to “lean Democrat.&…
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In Pennsylvania, Oz needs to energize rural voters who spurned him in the primary | CNN Politics
When Mehmet Oz was vying for the GOP Senate nomination in Pennsylvania, his argument was simple: He could do better than any other Republican in the populous and politically moderate counties around Philadelphia in a general election.
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Lavrov walks out of U.N. Security Council meeting as West confronts Russia over war atrocities
The Security Council met a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin moved to annex swaths of Ukrainian territory and threatened to use nuclear weapons.
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Pentagon: Putin’s nuclear threat won’t deter US aid to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent threat to use nuclear weapons will not staunch U.S. aid to Ukraine, the Pentagon’s top spokesperson said Thursday. “In terms of the statements or the…
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Unification Church pledges reforms after Shinzo Abe’s assassination
The church, whose close ties with Japan’s ruling party have emerged since the death of the former prime minister, said it had taken “excessive” donations from the suspect’s mother.
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SEE IT: Mexico earthquake causes ‘desert tsunami’ 1,500 miles away in Death Valley - Washington Examiner
Officials at Death Valley National Park shared a video of a "desert tsunami" that occurred at Devils Hole after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Mexico on Monday. The earthquake, which had an epicenter 1,500 miles away, caused waves as high as 4 feet in the "water-filled limestone cave" in the...
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Blinken calls out Russia for "sham referenda" to annex parts of Ukraine and "reckless nuclear threats"
"If Russia stops fighting, the war ends. If Ukraine stops fighting, Ukraine ends," U.S. tells world leaders at the U.N.
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White House hosts local officials, touts impact of policies
The White House is reaching out to local governments. It hosted officials from North Carolina on Thursday to highlight funding opportunities and hear firsthand how coronavirus relief, infrastructure dollars and other policies are faring in communities.
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‘Deranged’ surgeon general baffles internet with ice cream cone choice - Washington Examiner
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy was deemed a conehead by many on social media for his confession that he orders ice cream cones without the ice cream.The revelation was made on Twitter alongside a picture of Murthy ordering an ice cream-free cone from a vendor on National Ice Cream Cone Day. "This...
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Arizona, Georgia Senate races remain close: poll
Closely watched Senate races in the swing states of Arizona and Georgia remain tight, according to two new polls released by progressive think tank Data for Progress Thursday. In Georgia, the race …
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NRCC pulls ads for Majewski after reports he didn't actually serve in Afghanistan after 9/11
The NRCC will reportedly pull their support from GOP congressional candidate running in Ohio J.R. Majewski, after he allegedly claimed to have falsely served in Afghanistan.
Atlantic Canada braces for Fiona: ‘It’s going to hit us in the face.’
Preparation for the coming storm has been underway for days.
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Analysis: As Putin escalates Ukraine war, China stands awkwardly by him
Xi Jinping is unlikely to abandon his "old friend" Vladimir Putin, even as the Russian leader's decision to send thousands more troops to Ukraine and his nuclear threats strain Beijing's "no limits" partnership with Moscow, experts said.
Federal judge denies Mike Lindell’s request to reclaim phone seized by FBI | CNN Politics
A federal judge denied Mike Lindell’s request to reclaim his phone from investigators after it was recently seized by the FBI at a Hardee’s drive-thru in Minnesota as he returned from a duck hunting trip.
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Iranian women drive protests targeting regime after suspicious death of Mahsa Amini
Mahsa Amini was arrested and detained for allegedly wearing a hijab improperly. She died in custody three days later.
NRA free speech lawsuit against New York regulator is dismissed
A federal appeals court on Thursday ordered the dismissal of a National Rifle Association lawsuit accusing a New York regulator of stifling its speech by pressuring banks and insurers to stop doing business with the gun rights group.
Family of Jan. 6 defendant ‘sad but relieved’ over four-year sentence - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — The family of Jan. 6 defendant Timothy Hale-Cusanelli is "sad but relieved" after he was jailed for four years, three less than what the government was seeking. Army reservist Cusanelli, 32, was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison, including time served. Although he didn't...
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Stacey Abrams spreading 'nonsense,' saying 6-week heartbeats are 'manufactured sound,' pro-life group says
Heartbeat International said Stacey Abrams is using her platform to spread "nonsense" when she said fetal heartbeats are "manufactured sound."
GOP lawmakers unifying around McCarthy’s ‘Commitment to America’ agenda - Washington Examiner
GOP lawmakers are rallying around House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's “Commitment to America” agenda after the California Republican previewed the plan during a closed-door conference meeting on Thursday, just ahead of its rollout slated to take place outside of Pittsburgh on Friday.The...
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Fiona bears down on northeast Canada as big, powerful storm
Hurricane Fiona has transformed into a post-tropical cyclone, but meteorologist warn it could still bring hurricane-strength wind, heavy rain and big waves to the Atlantic Canada region.
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Supreme Court's gun ruling opens door to next fight: Where can they be carried?
"That's going to be an important and interesting battlefield going forward for Second Amendment cases," said Joseph Blocher, an expert on the Second Amendment and professor at Duke Law School.
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Pentagon lays out new food, housing programs for troops
The Pentagon has announced a number of new programs aimed at helping service members who are struggling with housing shortages and steep food and living expenses as they move from base to base.
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U.S. House Democrats release framework for bill to restrict members trading stocks
U.S. House Democrats on Thursday released a framework for legislation that would restrict lawmakers and other senior government officials, including the Supreme Court, from trading in stocks.
In heated debate, Arizona secretary of state candidate Mark Finchem reveals he sat for Jan. 6, DOJ interview
Republican Arizona secretary of state candidate Mark Finchem said Thursday he's been interviewed by the Justice Department and Jan. 6 committee about the Capitol attack.
Australia seeks stable ties with 'great power' China, minister says
Australia is aiming for a stable relationship with China despite differences, especially on trade, Australia's foreign minister said, as she called on Beijing to use its influence as a great power to help end the war in Ukraine.
These 9 House Democrats bucked the party and voted against a policing bill
Nine House Democrats voted against a bill on Thursday that calls for providing federal grants to small law enforcement agencies, bucking the party on the highly anticipated vote. The House approved…
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Macron warns of ‘crisis of democracies,’ including in US, in exclusive US interview | CNN Politics
French President Emmanuel Macron is warning about a “crisis of democracies,” including in the United States, following years of “pressure” and “destabilization” efforts in an exclusive US interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper.
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Four occupied Ukraine regions begin vote on joining Russia
Referendums are due to get underway on Friday, in votes seen as paving the way for an escalation of the war.
Narcan to be supplied at LA school district after recent overdoses - Washington Examiner
A Los Angeles school district will supply Narcan at all of its K-12 schools in light of recent youth overdoses. Narcan, or naloxone, an anti-overdose drug that can save the life of a user if administered quickly enough, will be supplied to every school in Los Angeles Unified School District by...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden administration to cover Puerto Rico’s Fiona recovery costs for the next month
The new authorization will cover the costs for debris removal, power and water restoration and shelter and food.
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Biden seeks closer ties with Philippines after 'rocky' past
President Joe Biden has pledged in his first face-to-face meeting with new Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to work to strengthen relations with the key Pacific nation after what he acknowledged had been some “rocky times” in the past.
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Tesla ordered to recall more than a million US cars
The US car-safety watchdog says a window glitch is affecting all four Tesla models.
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Epic Massachusetts crime lab scandal may involve even broader wrongdoing, judge says
State authorities said for years that one rogue chemist was behind the compromised drug tests that led to tens of thousands of overturned cases. But a judge says there may be more.
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House Republicans sound alarm over report Venezuela is sending violent criminals to US border
House Republicans are quizzing DHS about a recent report that Venezuela is freeing prisoners and sending them to the U.S. southern border to gain entry.
Zelenskyy aide: Ukraine needs funds, expand Russia sanctions
A top Ukrainian government economist says the country's efforts to defend itself from Russia are placing a severe financial burden on the country that it can only bear with the help of outside support.
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Feds say $45.6 billion in pandemic unemployment aid was likely stolen
Government probe shows scammers used the Social Security numbers of more than 200,000 dead people to claim jobless benefits.
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Hungary PM Orban says EU's Russia sanctions should be scrapped
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told his ruling Fidesz party that sanctions against Russia imposed by the European Union should be scrapped, the pro-government daily Magyar Nemzet reported late on Wednesday.
Four occupied Ukraine regions begin vote on joining Russia
Referendums are due to get underway on Friday, in votes seen as paving the way for an escalation of the war.
Education takes an unusual back seat in Georgia election
Both Republican incumbent Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams are touting education proposals in Georgia's race for governor.
apnews.comOpinion | Trump Made N.Y. Attorney General’s Fraud Case Virtually Unbeatable
He should have settled early, but he got boxed into taking the Fifth — and that can be used against him now.
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New York City to open emergency centers to house migrants bused by Texas
The centers are to house migrants arriving on buses sent by the Republican governor of Texas in a political dispute over border security, Mayor Eric Adams said.
AOC says young people not having children because of 'burdens of capitalism,' more immigration is the answer
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said "burdens of capitalism" are keeping young people from having children and more immigration will help pay for welfare.
Uncovered evidence in Oklahoma death row case prompts calls for new hearing
Richard Glossip, who has maintained his innocence in a 1997 murder, was set to be executed this month. A new report says prosecutors failed to disclose evidence.
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US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea for joint drills
The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan has arrived in the South Korean port of Busan ahead of the two countries’ joint military exercise that aims to show their strength against growing North Korean threats.
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Kamala Harris praises Dem AGs for 'taking on' crisis pregnancy centers rocked by violence
Vice President Kamala Harris praised Democratic attorney general for 'taking on' crisis pregnancy centers but didn't mention the violence targeting them over the summer.
Czechs will not issue humanitarian visa to Russians fleeing mobilisation
The Czech Republic will not issue humanitarian visas to Russian citizens fleeing mobilisation orders, Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said on Thursday.
Iran: CNN cancels interview with Iranian president over headscarf demand
Christiane Amanpour refuses to cover her hair for an interview with Iran's leader in New York.
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Puerto Rico's power grid is struggling 5 years after Hurricane Maria. Here's why.
Days after Hurricane Fiona, electricity had not been restored for most customers in Puerto Rico.
Opinion | Why Does the Trump-Born Space Force Keep Stepping on Rakes?
The military branch’s new anthem is laugh-out-loud funny.
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At least 9 killed as Iran protests over woman's death spread
Clashes between Iranian security forces and protesters have killed at least nine people since the violence erupted over the weekend.
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Are Mar-a-Lago and other Trump-owned properties over-valued?
A closer look at the former president's real estate, and allegations he lied about its value.
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Alex Jones lashes out at critics at trial over Sandy Hook hoax claims
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ignited a courtroom shouting match on Thursday, railing against critics as he testified in a trial to determine how much he owes families of victims who died in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting, which he falsely claimed was a hoax.
US sanctions Iran officials, morality police over death of Mahsa Amini
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Thursday that the U.S. would impose sanctions on senior Iran security officials and Iran's morality police.
Mike Braun likely running for Indiana governor in 2024
The Republican senator said Thursday he plans to make a formal announcement sometime in November or December.
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Powell's stark message: Inflation fight may cause recession
The Federal Reserve delivered its bluntest reckoning Wednesday of what it will take to finally tame painfully high inflation: Slower growth, higher unemployment and potentially a recession.
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Alabama halts Alan Miller's execution, citing shortage of time before deadline and trouble accessing his veins
Officials said they had trouble accessing Alan Miller's veins to administer a lethal injection. He'd lost his attempt to be put to death with an untested method using nitrogen.
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'Knocking on famine's door': UN food chief wants action now
The U.N. food chief is warning that the world is facing “a perfect storm on top of a perfect storm" when it comes to hunger.
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Analysis: Reports of Putin’s problems are mounting | CNN Politics
The reports out of Russia suggest a military and a leader in desperate need. As world leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York and condemned him, Russian President Vladimir Putin was back home, scrambling to refill his depleted war machine.
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Ukraine war: US says it takes Putin nuclear threat seriously
Russia is "irresponsible" to threaten using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, a top US official tells the BBC.
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In Ukraine's retaken battlefields, soldiers recover bodies
Only now are Ukrainian soldiers able to retrieve the bodies of dead soldiers from a region near the Russian border that was the scene of fierce fighting for months over the summer.
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House passes policing and public safety package, boosting vulnerable Democrats
The Senate is not expected to vote on the legislation before the Nov. 8 midterm elections.
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Last seen in Lakeland: Is a husband responsible for his wife’s murder or is he imprisoned for the crime of another man?
The season premiere of "20/20" looks at the investigation into the murder of Michelle Scofield and the efforts to prove that her husband was wrongfully convicted.
Activists suing DeSantis over Martha's Vineyard flights received over $1.3M from George Soros network
Alianza Americas, a migrant group suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for flights to Martha's Vineyard, received nearly $1.4 million from George Soros’ network.
Dem strongholds beg the White House for help with migrants
Since the summer, mayors in Chicago, New York City and Washington, D.C., have faced massive strains on their shelters and health services.
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Prehistoric human jawbone found in Iowa River
The jawbone likely belonged to a prehistoric Native American man who was middle to older age, officials said.
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At UN, Russia's war in Ukraine is both text and subtext
After two years of discourse dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine has taken center stage at this year’s U.N. General Assembly.
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Opinion | The Other Scandal Revealed at Mar-a-Lago
The government’s addiction to excessive document classification undermines American democracy — and national security.
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Planned Parenthood edits fact sheet to say no heartbeat at 6 weeks of fetal development
Abortion provider Planned Parenthood has changed its gestation fact sheet to say that the heartbeat sound heard during an ultrasound is "not a fully formed heart."
Record flooding, drought part of range of weather extremes in US this summer
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 2022 Summer Climate Report outlines the extreme weather events from June to August.
Arizona GOP secretary of state nominee stands by election conspiracy theories in debate | CNN Politics
Arizona Republican secretary of state nominee Mark Finchem doubled down on the conspiracy theories that he has espoused about the 2020 presidential election in a debate against Democrat Adrian Fontes Thursday night, asserting that the votes in several key Arizona counties should have been “set...
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'Hitler moustache' Capitol rioter sentenced to four years
Timothy Hale-Cusanelli was working as a US Navy security contractor when he stormed Congress.
www.bbc.comTop Meta exec Clegg to decide whether to reinstate Trump on Facebook
Nick Clegg gave no indication which way he plans to decide — but said he will make the decision by Jan. 7, 2023.
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Locked Up: The prison labor that built business empires
More than 150 years ago, a prison complex known as the Lone Rock stockade operated at one of the biggest coal mines in Tennessee.
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Boeing to pay $200 million to settle charges it misled investors on 737 Max crashes
Aviation giant "put profits over people" in assuring the public that its plane was safe, SEC official said.
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NYC opening humanitarian relief centers for asylum-seekers, mayor announces
New York City plans to open humanitarian relief centers of hundreds of migrants coming from the southern border.
Drowning island nations: 'This is how a Pacific atoll dies'
Heads of state from Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands have launched a “Rising Nations Initiative” as they race toward solutions to a rising ocean level that will make their countries all but uninhabitable in the coming decades.
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Dem Senate candidates posted best online fundraising month in August
Mandela Barnes, John Fetterman and Val Demings all had a standout month, according to a POLITICO analysis of ActBlue data.
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Analysis: Two numbers that should worry Republicans about Trump 2024 | CNN Politics
It’s hard to find anyone these days who is a) paying attention to Republican politics and b) thinks Donald Trump is not going to run for president for a third time in 2024.
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Trump ally Tom Barrack dismisses foreign agent allegations as NYC trial opens: 'Nothing short of ridiculous'
The lawyer for California billionaire and former Trump campaign adviser Tom Barrack said claims his client acted as a foreign agent for the UAE were "nothing short of ridiculous."
Constitution stops Charles becoming Britain's 'green' king
Now that he's monarch, King Charles III — one of Britain's most prominent environmental voices — will have to be more careful with his words.
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Nazi sympathizer and Army reservist who stormed the Capitol sentenced to 4 years
Federal prosecutors sought 6½ years in prison for Timothy Hale-Cusanelli of New Jersey. A judge called his claim he didn’t know Congress met at the Capitol a "risible lie."
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Some school uniforms were found to have high levels of potentially harmful PFAS chemicals
Although the real health effects of PFAS are unclear, scientists and regulators are concerned about high exposure levels -- especially for children.
Judge falls just short of 61, Yanks clinch playoff berth
Aaron Judge fell a few feet short of a record-tying 61st homer, hitting a 404-foot drive caught just in front of the center field wall, and the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Josh Donaldson’s 10th-inning single to clinch their sixth straight playoff berth.
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House and Senate Democrats prepare resolutions to oppose local book bans
The moves represent urgent statements of concern from Biden’s party about ongoing controversies that affect as many as 4 million U.S. schoolchildren.
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Rep. Cammack bill would allow DHS to suspend migrant entry during surges, terror threats
Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., is introducing legislation to broaden DHS' ability to block the entry of migrants into the U.S. in the case of a border surge or pandemic.
Indiana abortion clinics reopening after judge blocks ban
An Indiana judge has blocked the state's abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker calls on Dem state senators to resign amid accusations of bribery, domestic abuse
Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called on Democratic state Sens. Emil Jones III and Michael Hastings to resign Thursday amid accusations of bribery and domestic abuse.
Boston Celtics suspend head coach Ime Udoka for entire 2022-23 season
The suspension is the result of "violations of team policies," the Celtics said in a statement.
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LIV Golf may need a mulligan on Capitol Hill
The Saudi government-backed competitor to the PGA Tour has Donald Trump's seal of approval. That doesn't mean every conservative lawmaker is supportive.
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Nicaragua’s press crackdown reaches CNN en Español | CNN
The government of Nicaragua abruptly took CNN en Español off the air this week, shortly after 10 p.m. local time on Wednesday.
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Passenger caught on video punching flight attendant during Mexico-to-L.A. flight
Alexander Tung Cuu Le, 33, was taken into custody after the American Airlines plane landed.
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Air Force Academy diversity training tells cadets to use words that 'include all genders,' drop 'mom and dad'
A diversity and inclusion training by the United States Air Force Academy tells cadets to stop using gendered language like "mom and dad" and "boyfriend and girlfriend."
Hurricane Fiona likely to be Canada’s strongest-ever storm | CNN
Canadians are bracing for what could be the strongest storm to ever hit their country’s coast.
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VA performs its first abortion weeks after saying it would in certain cases
The VA said it would provide the service in cases of incest or rape or when the life of the woman was in jeopardy.
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The third rail Republicans can’t stop touching
Social Security and Medicare are wildly popular. So why do GOP Senate candidates keep talking about privatizing them?
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‘Langley Files’: CIA launches podcast to ‘demystify’ its spy work
"Our job is to tell policymakers what they need to hear, not what they want to hear," CIA Director William Burns says on the new podcast.
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Don’t shower during a thunderstorm. Here’s why | CNN
You’re at risk from lightning during a thunderstorm even when you’re inside your home, including while showering or washing your hands. Read on to protect yourself and your family.
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‘Over My Dead Body’: Janet Yellen Refused to Take a Dive for Trump
Behind the scenes of Trump’s decision not to rename Yellen Fed chair, and what he really didn’t like about her.
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4.4M Americans roll up sleeves for omicron-targeted boosters
More than 4 million Americans have rolled up their sleeves for the new omicron-specific booster shots.
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CDC director weighs in on whether pandemic is over, says bivalent COVID shot is 'critically important'
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said that the U.S. is certainly in a "very different place" in terms of the pandemic, compared to one or two years ago.
Nearly 225,000 Americans have died of COVID-19 since the start of 2022 despite viral declines, data shows
Although the daily death rates have ticked down slightly from August, the U.S. is still losing hundreds of Americans to the virus every day.
Israel rolls out new omicron-tailored COVID-19 vaccines
Israel has started administering doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine tailored to fight the highly infectious omicron variant
Japan to lift restrictions on foreign tourists
After two-and-a-half years, the country will freely allow in international travellers next month.
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Japan to relax Covid travel restrictions and grant entry to independent tourists
Beginning Oct. 11, Japan will drop visa requirements and the cap on the number of tourists granted entry .
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