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US, allies clash with Russia, China over North Korea tests
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States and its allies on Monday strongly condemned North Korea’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile test and called for action to limit its nuclear and missile programs, but Russia and China opposed any new pressure and sanctions on Pyongyang.
GOP civil war: Here are the three House Republicans vowing not to back McCarthy as speaker
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is staring down an intensifying Republican mutiny threatening to derail his long-running quest to become speaker of the House.
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Special counsel in Mar-a-Lago and January 6 investigations begins work with no sign probes will slow down | CNN Politics
Newly appointed special counsel Jack Smith is getting to work with no signs yet that the two investigations he now oversees around Donald Trump will slow down – despite being stuck in the Netherlands due to a cycling injury.
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Ukraine civilian death toll from war tops 6,500; NATO assembly seeks special tribunal on Russian aggression
Ukraine's president said fierce battles are continuing along the front line, with the most intense in Donetsk, but wintry weather is changing Russia's tactics.
Correction: Colorado Springs Shooting-Heroes story
In a story published Nov. 22, 2022, about a shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, The Associated Press erroneously reported the rank of U.S.
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Why fewer states than ever could pick the next president | CNN Politics
The results of this month’s election point toward a 2024 presidential contest that will likely be decided by a tiny sliver of voters in a rapidly shrinking list of swing states realistically within reach for either party.
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'Toxic Twitter' activists ramp up pressure on brands after Trump account reinstated
Civil rights activists urged advertisers to make statements about pulling ads off the platform.
Copy of what's believed to be Hunter Biden's laptop data turned over by repair shop to FBI showed no tampering, analysis says
The laptop and its alleged contents will be a key part of the investigation into the Biden family that House Republicans plan to take up in January.
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McCarthy’s planned expulsions of Intel Democrats prompts howls
A GOP promise to expel two Democrats from the House Intelligence Committee would dramatically escalate partisan warfare over panel assignments, potentially ending the intelligence career of Rep. Ad…
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Georgia runoff: Why one Senate seat is crucial for Democrats
Democrats have secured their majority in the Senate for the next two years. But holding on to Democratic Sen.
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Potential 2024 rivals don’t look scared of Trump — for now
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Woman convicted of storming Pelosi's office in Jan. 6 attack
A Pennsylvania woman linked to the far-right “Groyper” extremist movement has been convicted of several federal charges.
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Prosecution against Trump Organization rests early, signaling trial could end soon
The prosecution in the Trump Organization trial rested its case early, signaling a likely much speedier conclusion than expected.
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Two Arizona counties delay certification of 2022 election results
Two rural Arizona counties have voted to delay certifying their ballot canvasses as some in the GOP claim voters were disenfranchised. Cochise County, a Republican-leaning area in the state’s south…
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USDA blames Russia for rising price of Thanksgiving dinner
USDA says Russia, bird flu and drought are all conspiring to raise prices on your annual Thanksgiving feast, but says there are plenty of turkeys for Americans.
A rail strike looms and impact on US economy could be broad
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month.
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Georgia early voting allowed to continue on Saturday after court denies state's appeal | CNN Politics
A Georgia appeals court on Monday left in place a lower court order allowing counties to offer early voting on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the state’s Senate runoff election.
www.cnn.comOregon's governor pardons thousands for pot convictions
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday she is pardoning an estimated 45,000 people convicted of simple possession of marijuana, a month after President Joe Biden did the same under federal law. “No one deserves to be forever saddled with the impacts of a conviction for simple possession of...
Vladimir Putin Forced To Borrow Nearly $12 BILLION To Fund War Against Ukraine As Russian Forces Continue To Struggle
Russia borrowing roughly $12 billion, which came in the form of debt bonds sold over the weekend, marks just the latest trouble for Putin's war against Ukraine.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sending tank-like vehicles to Mexico border amid 'invasion'
Fresh off declaring an “invasion” at the Texas-Mexico border, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s administration has directed the state’s military to send tank-like military vehicles to 10 spots on the international boundary, the Washington Examiner has learned.
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Trump's company kicks off defense case in criminal tax fraud trial
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's real estate company began mounting a defense on Monday in its criminal trial on charges including tax fraud after the prosecution rested its case, questioning an outside accountant who the Trump Organization contends should have caught a top executive...
Colorado club shooting: Army veteran who stopped suspected gunman says 'everybody was a hero'
An Army veteran who stopped a suspected gunman at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado told ABC News he's "just a dude who's trying to keep his kid alive."
Senior Democratic lawmakers demand answers on alleged Supreme Court leak
Whitehouse and Johnson warn chief justice that if he won’t investigate, Congress will.
Appeals court halts depositions of 3 Biden administration officials in social-media censorship suit
The 5th Circuit says judge failed to consider alternatives.
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Judge rules Jen Psaki must be deposed in lawsuit over alleged 'collusion' with Big Tech to censor speech
A federal judge ruled Monday that former White House press secretary Jen Psaki must offer deposition in lawsuit claiming she helped the WH collude with Big Tech to censor speech.
'Most dangerous person in the world': Pompeo bashes head of teachers union
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo bashed the head of the American Federation of Teachers union, describing her as the "most dangerous person in the world."
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Israeli woman sues Secret Service agent over alleged July assault in Israel ahead of Biden visit
An Israeli woman has sued an unnamed U.S. Secret Service agent, alleging the agent assaulted her while in Israel preparing for President Joe Biden's visit in July.
Club Q Colorado shooting: Police identify victims
Two transgender people and a mother are reportedly among the victims of the attack at the popular nightspot.
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At the Trump Org. trial, 3 jurors closed their eyes and appeared to briefly fall asleep during dense testimony about taxes
The people have rested in the tax-fraud trial of Donald Trump's company. After a morning of dense financial testimony on Monday, so have a few jurors.
U.S., China defence chiefs discussed need for improving crisis communication -Pentagon spokesperson
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday discussed with his Chinese counterpart the need to improve crisis communication between the two major powers, a Pentagon spokesperson said.
Wave of sex abuse lawsuits seen as NY opens door for victims
Sexual assault victims in New York are getting a one-time opportunity to sue their abusers under a new law expected to bring a wave of litigation against prison guards, middle managers, doctors and prominent figures including former President Donald Trump.
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Republican states seek to preserve Trump-era U.S. border curbs
A coalition of states with Republican attorneys general took legal steps on Monday to retain pandemic border curbs recently ruled unlawful by a U.S. judge, aiming to preserve a policy that lets the government expel hundreds of thousands of migrants.
Natalia Bryant, daughter of late Kobe Bryant, files restraining order request against alleged stalker
Natalia Bryant, the 19-year-old daughter of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, filed a temporary restraining order against a 32-year-old man on Monday in California.
Widow asks $55M from NCAA for ex-USC football player's death
An attorney for the widow of a former University of Southern California football player has asked a jury to award her more than $50 million in a lawsuit accusing the NCAA with failing to protect her husband from repetitive head trauma.
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Defense: Colorado gay club shooting suspect is nonbinary
The alleged gunman facing possible hate crime charges in the fatal shooting of five people at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub is nonbinary, the suspect’s defense team says in court filings In several standard motions filed on behalf of Anderson Lee Aldrich on Tuesday, public defenders refer to the
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Death of US Capitol Police officer by suicide qualifies for line of duty benefits, DOJ rules | CNN Politics
The Justice Department has determined that the death of a US Capitol Police officer by suicide in the days following the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol occurred in the line of duty and qualifies for line-of-duty death benefits, the officer’s family said in a statement Monday.
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Alabama governor orders temporary halt to executions after third failed lethal injection
The state did not complete the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith because officials couldn't find a suitable vein to inject the lethal drugs.
www.cbsnews.comBiden calls USMNT to wish them luck before their first World Cup match in 8 years: 'Coach, put me in — I'm ready to play'
"I know you're the underdog," Biden said to the USMNT. "I know you're going to play your hearts out — so let's go shock 'em all."
Seoul: Kim's daughter unveiled last week is his 2nd child
South Korea’s spy agency has told lawmakers that the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un who was recently seen in public for the first time at a missile launch site is his second child.
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David Valadao, California Republican who impeached Trump, wins reelection
Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) is projected to win in California’s 22nd congressional district, keeping his political life alive for another term despite voting to impeach former President Trump fol…
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Republican Rep. Valadao wins California Central Valley vote
Republican U.S. Rep. David Valadao has defeated Democrat Rudy Salas in a Central Valley district, overcoming a strong Democratic registration advantage and fallout from his vote to impeach then-President Donald Trump.
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World Cup could be targeted by Iran: reports
An Israeli Military Intelligence Major said Iran will target the World Cup in Qatar as tensions build over protests from the death of a woman in September.
Police task force busts Los Angeles train cargo theft rings
One year after gangs of thieves looted Western Pacific trains leaving Los Angeles, a police task force has brought down two cartels that stole $18 million in high-priced goods and sold them through online marketplaces.
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January 6 defendant who barged into Pelosi offices during attack found guilty of multiple counts | CNN Politics
Riley Williams, a Pennsylvania woman who barged into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s offices on January 6, 2021, was found guilty on Monday of multiple counts she faced over the Capitol attack.
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Mother, friends, performers among dead at Colorado gay club
The five people who were killed at a gay club in Colorado are being remembered as loving parents, enthusiastic performers and longtime patrons who cherished Club Q as a safe haven for members of the LGBTQ community.
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California Republican Rep. David Valadao elected to represent the state's 22nd Congressional District
Rep. Valadao represented the 21st district but defeats Democrat Rudy Salas in the California 22nd district, which he sought after lines were redrawn.
DeSantis, Pence, Haley, other potential 2024 Trump rivals mostly play it cool at donor confab
DeSantis told the Republican Jewish Coalition he is focusing on his day job but said: "we've got a lot more to do, and I have only begun to fight."
Live Nation, Ticketmaster may need breakup, some senators say
Ticketmaster and owner Live Nation Entertainment, the events ticketing giant behind the recently botched sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets, should be broken up by the Department of Justice if any misconduct is found in an ongoing investigation, Democratic senators said Monday.
Report: Welding sparked central China fire that killed 38
Investigators say welding work caused a fire that killed 38 people at an industrial wholesaler in central China's Henan province.
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How a Colorado Springs hospital treated victims of the Club Q shooting
A trauma surgeon at Centura Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs tells ABC News what it was like to treat victims of the Club Q shooting.
A bartender who found a place to shine. A non-profit worker with a 'huge heart.' These are the victims of the Colorado club shooting | CNN
As Colorado Springs residents and leaders wrap their arms around the 19 people injured and others traumatized in the Club Q shooting, loved ones are remembering the five who did not survive the attack on the beloved LGBTQ nightclub.
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Asian shares gain after earnings-fueled rally on Wall Street
Asian shares have risen after solid earnings pushed retailers higher on Wall Street ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S.
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WASHINGTON — When former President Donald Trump returned briefly last week to his office at Trump Tower in New York, he was joined by his son Eric Trump and the top executive of a Saudi Arabian real estate company to sign a deal that creates new conflict-of-interest questions for his...
Elon Musk holds off on Blue Verified Twitter launch until 'high confidence' of stopping impersonators
Elon Musk said Monday that Twitter would hold off on its relaunch of Blue Verified until there is high confidence of stopping impersonation accounts.
US Capitol Police assistant chief who oversaw intelligence operations for the department will retire | CNN Politics
US Capitol Police Assistant Chief Yogananda Pittman, who oversaw the department’s operations in the days leading up to the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, is retiring from the agency, according to an internal announcement shared with CNN.
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New York issues first licenses for legal pot dispensaries
New York has issued the state's first 36 cannabis dispensary licenses, taking a monumental step in establishing a legal and lucrative marketplace for recreational marijuana.
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'Everybody in that building experienced combat that night.' Army veteran Richard Fierro describes the moment he took down the Colorado nightclub gunman | CNN
Richard Fierro said he did what we had to do protect his family.
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First Lady Jill Biden receives the 2022 White House Christmas tree
The concolor fir tree for the Blue Room of the White House, is 18 and one half feet tall from the Evergreen Acres Christmas Tree Farm in Auburn, Pa.
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Canada: Why the country wants to bring in 1.5m immigrants by 2025
Some Canadians are concerned the country's aggressive immigration targets are too high.
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Ukraine’s not-so-secret prep to retake Crimea
Ukrainian Defense Minister Volorymyr Havrylov<b> </b>told Sky News it was “possible” Ukrainian troops would move on the annexed peninsula by the end of December.
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Dominican Republic rejects criticism of Haitian deportations
The Dominican Republic said it “profusely rejects” criticism of its crackdown on Haitian migrants from a growing number of countries and human rights agencies.
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Slow as 'molasses': Why five House races are uncalled two weeks after midterm elections
As Election Day threatens to turn into Election Weeks, a handful of House races are still waiting to be called that can determine how large a majority Republicans will have.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRep. Adam Schiff Says Elon Musk's Latest Move Is A 'Terrible Mistake'
The California Democrat slammed the billionaire's decision to reinstate Donald Trump on Twitter.
Jay Leno: Comedian released from hospital after being burned in fire
The US comedian spent 10 days receiving treatment after being burned in a fire at his garage.
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried donated $40 million to political campaigns leading into the midterms, leaving some concerned about crypto's place in Washington, report says
Ryan Salame, a fellow FTX senior executive, donated more than $23 million primarily to Republican candidates, according to OpenSecrets data.
Mom of missing Savannah toddler charged with his murder
The mother of missing Savannah, Georgia, toddler Quinton Simon has been charged with his murder, police announced on Monday.<li><li></li></li>
Voters 'Will Walk Barefoot Over Broken Glass' For Me, Boasts Ron DeSantis
"Florida is where 'woke' goes to die," he crowed to a meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition in what sounded like a presidential campaign speech.
Arizona election official in hiding after receiving death threats
An Arizona election official has been forced into hiding after receiving death threats for his handling of the 2022 midterm elections.
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Atlanta City Council approves $1 million settlement with widow of Rayshard Brooks
The City of Atlanta approved a $1 million settlement with the widow of Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by a police officer following a struggle.
Reality TV's Chrisleys get hefty sentences in fraud case
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms after being convicted earlier this year on charges including bank fraud and tax evasion
China’s rise casts shadow over Hong Kong’s teeming wetlands
Semi-autonomous city’s integration with southern China has sparked fears for rural areas known for their biodiversity.
Texas breaks all-time record for total jobs, leads nation in job growth
Gov. Abbott's Texas led the nation in annual job growth and broke the all-time record for job gains. Over 14 million Texans now employed in non-farm jobs.
Tongan volcano eruption 'largest ever recorded,' New Zealand scientists say
An underwater volcano that erupted on Jan. 15 in the Tongan archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean was the “largest ever recorded” with modern equipment.
The case for a Hunter Biden special counsel in wake of Trump investigation
Republicans led by Donald Trump are renewing their calls for Attorney General Merrick Garland to appoint a special counsel into Hunter Biden following a move to appoint one to investigate the former president.
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Jay Leno released from hospital after suffering burns from garage fire
Leno's doctor said he's "optimistic" he will make a full recovery.
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World Cup workers face alleged unfair working conditions despite Qatar promises
Soccer journalist Grant Wahl spoke with "Start Here" about his recent investigation into worker conditions in Qatar as the World Cup kicks off.
Woman convicted of Jan. 6 charges, but not in Pelosi laptop theft
A woman authorities say was a rioter on Jan. 6 was convicted on Monday of six charges related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol, but was found not guilty of stealing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D…
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Army veteran’s instincts kicked in as gunman opened fire inside Club Q: ‘I got into mode’
“I’m not a hero, I’m just some dude,” Richard Fierro said.
www.nbcnews.comWill the GOP House halt action on climate change?
Climate change activists and experts fear that the United States may lose its momentum on cutting climate-change-causing greenhouse gases once Republicans take control of the House of Representatives in January.
Club Q Colorado shooting: Attack was ended by dad and show performer
An army veteran describes flooring the suspect and urging a performer at the LGBT venue to kick him.
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For the third straight year, America hits grim milestone: 600-plus multiple victim shootings
The massacre at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub over the weekend continues the deadly and troubling trend.
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'Bondi Beast' serial rapist identified after almost 40 years
Police believe the Sydney man attacked 31 women, including a teenager, in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Liasson, Goldberg Dissect Midterms, Look Ahead to 2024
NPR political correspondent and conservative columnist join UMB President Bruce Jarrell at President’s Panel on Politics and Policy.
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What we know about the victims of the Colorado Springs Club Q shooting
The shooting at Club Q, a bastion for LGBTQ people in Colorado Springs, devastated families and left a community in mourning.
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Esa mulls Solaris plan to beam solar energy from space
The European Space Agency considers a plan to collect solar energy in orbit and beam it to Earth.
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'Golden billion,' Putin's favorite conspiracy, explains his worldview and strategy
The conspiracy theory claims global elites plot to hoard the world's wealth and resources, leaving the rest of the planet to starve — and it's gaining traction in Moscow amid the Ukraine war.
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Kosovo-Serbia flare-up fears over car number plate row
Kosovo agrees to delay issuing fines for Serbian licence plates, but there is no sign of a deal.
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Erdogan signals a Turkish ground offensive in Syria, Iraq
Russia and the US call for de-escalation amid Turkish cross-border raids on Kurdish positions in Syria and Iraq.
South Korea’s LG Chem to invest $3bn in US plant for EV parts
South Korean firm says facility will produce components to power 2 million electric vehicles by 2027.
Bob Iger moves fast to dismantle Chapek's reorganization of Disney | CNN Business
One day after the shock announcement of Bob Iger’s return to Disney, and the resulting ouster of his successor-turned-predecessor Bob Chapek, an astonished Hollywood is grappling with what exactly the move will mean for the entertainment behemoth’s short-term and long-term future.
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DPRK missile launch ‘latest in a series of alarming activities’ – UN political chief
Updating the Security Council on Monday, the head of UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) recalled that last Friday, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) test-fired what it described as a new-type of intercontinental ballistic missile.
Brett Favre helped an experimental drug maker get $2M in welfare money. Experts doubt the drug can work.
Favre has promoted the nasal spray, which is designed to quickly treat brain injuries from a concussion, on podcasts, radio interviews and national television.
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On this day in history, Nov. 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, 35th president, is assassinated
President John F. Kennedy, the nation's 35th president, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, on this day in history, Nov. 22, 1963, while riding in a motorcade during a campaign trip.
More than chest pain: Here are heart disease symptoms you may not know about.
In a review paper, the American Heart Association spells out how symptoms of heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular problems differ in women and men.
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Indonesian rescue workers race to find survivors after Java quake
Death toll is likely to rise as rescue efforts continue after Monday’s 5.6 magnitude earthquake in west of Java island.
Nicki Aycox, 'Supernatural' actress, dead at 47: 'She was definitely a fighter'
Nicki Aycox's sister-in-law confirmed the news on social media. "Supernatural" show creator, Eric Kripke, took to Twitter to share that he was "gutted" to learn about Aycox’s death.
Gareth Bale saves Wales to frustrate USMNT at Qatar 2022 | CNN
There was frustration for the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) in its opening game of Qatar 2022 as Gareth Bale scored a late penalty for Wales.
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Elton John rockets toward retirement at Dodger Stadium
Elton John rocketed toward retirement at Dodger Stadium. He played the last of a three-night stand in Los Angeles at a concert Sunday night, and emerged for his encores in a bedazzled, Dodger-themed bathrobe.
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/PRNewswire/ -- Using a special type of MRI, researchers have uncovered brain changes in patients up to six months after they recovered from COVID-19,...
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Pence bashes Fauci over COVID-19 response under Biden
Former Vice President Mike Pence is bashing Dr. Anthony Fauci and Democratic governors for their responses to COVID-19.
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HHS Releases Long COVID Report Providing Insights and Opportunities to Support Patient Community
HHS Releases Long COVID Report Providing Insights and Opportunities to Support Patient Community.
Hidden audits reveal millions in overcharges by Medicare Advantage plans
Taxpayers footed the bill for care that should have cost far less, according to records released under the Freedom of Information Act. The U.S. government may charge insurers $650 million as a result.
www.npr.orgVaccine Breakthrough Could Finally Bring COVID to Its Knees
Photo Illustration by Erin O'Flynn/The Daily Beast/GettyWith new COVID variants and subvariants evolving faster and faster, each chipping away at the effectiveness of the leading vaccines, the hunt is on for a new kind of vaccine—one that works equally well on current and future forms of the...
How infectious disease experts are responding to Covid nearly three years in
With Thanksgiving only days away, we asked infectious disease experts whether they are starting to lower their guard against Covid. Some of them are, a little.
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Hospitals at capacity as COVID, RSV, flu collide
Although this is not the first time during the pandemic that California hospitals have been at capacity, this time healthcare officials are noting intersecting surges of COVID, RSV (Respiratory Syncitial
From COVID tongue to COVID toes, the disease may cause weird symptoms
From head to COVID toe, doctors have seen a bevy of bizarre cases.
www.sciencenews.orgHow long Covid intersects with disability policy
The Social Security Administration told POLITICO that roughly 44,000 disability claims have referenced a prior Covid infection, though it is not necessarily the reason for the application.
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Tri-state schools close ahead of break with RSV, the flu and COVID-19 circulating
The combination punches of RSV, the flu and COVID-19 have knocked out classes at another school.
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US Supreme Court rejects nursing home’s bid to move COVID death lawsuit into federal court
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Glenhaven Healthcare’s bid to move a lawsuit into federal court. The case refers to a nursing home resident who died from COVID-19.
COVID cases are falling, but flu and RSV cases are rising ahead of holidays, Mendoza warns
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Monroe County Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza said that while COVID cases are declining in the region, flu and RSV cases are rising. The surge comes ahead of the holiday season. He says that community members can protect themselves by getting vaccinated for flu...
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