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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces showered Ukraine with more missiles and munition-carrying drones Tuesday after widespread strikes killed at least 19 people in an attack the U.N. human rights office described as “particularly shocking” and amounting to potential war crimes.
Smashing success: NASA asteroid strike results in big nudge
NASA says a spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away last month succeeded in shifting its orbit.
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Biden vows 'consequences' for Saudis after OPEC+ cuts output
President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.
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Trump lawyer who vouched for documents meets with FBI
A lawyer for former president Donald Trump who signed a letter stating that a “diligent search” for classified records had been conducted and that all such documents had been given back to the government has spoken with the FBI.
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National Archives appears to refute Trump statement about George H.W. Bush's White House records
Trump claimed Bush "took millions" of documents to "a former bowling alley pieced together with what was then an old and broken Chinese restaurant" with "a broken" front door and windows."
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Prosecutors drop charges against Adnan Syed in 'Serial' case
Prosecutors have dropped charges against Adnan Syed in the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee after additional DNA testing excluded him as a suspect in a case chronicled by the hit podcast “Serial.”
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GOP senators stump for Walker in Ga., seeking to pivot from abortion controversy to Biden and inflation
Tom Cotton and Rick Scott traveled to Carrollton, Georgia, on Tuesday to support the state's GOP Senate nominee, Herschel Walker
Biden doubles down on warning of nuclear ‘Armageddon’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden reiterated his belief that Russia’s use of a nuclear weapon against Ukraine could end in "Armageddon.”The president, who first used the word in this context last week, argued in an interview on CNN Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot continue with impunity...
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In unaired portions of Tucker Carlson interview, Ye made antisemitic remarks, spoke of ‘fake children’ infiltrating his home
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, made several antisemitic remarks and spoke of “fake children” infiltrating his home in unaired portions of his recent interview with Fox News host Tucke…
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Durham probe: Trial of dossier sub-source Igor Danchenko begins
The second trial out of Special Counsel John Durham’s years-long investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe begins this week.
Sirens sound across Ukraine as Russia strikes cities again; G-7 leaders vow to help for 'as long as it takes'
Ukraine is dusting itself off after a series of Russian attacks across the country which left at least 14 people dead and 97 injured.
Ruthless ‘General Armageddon’ appointed head of Russian army in Ukraine - Washington Examiner
A ruthless Russian commander known as "General Armageddon" has been appointed head of the Russian Army in Ukraine as Moscow looks to reverse a series of defeats on the battlefield. Sergei Surovikin, 56, was likely behind Monday's massive missile strikes, the largest since the beginning of the...
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California's opening bid won't solve the Colorado River crisis alone
Outside observers say the fact of a formal offer at all from the largest player on the river is an important move at a time when negotiations have been stalled.
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Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War
Covered head-to-toe in protective suits, forensic workers pulled several bodies wrapped in black plastic from a mass grave in Ukraine’s devastated city of Lyman.
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If there is a recession, it will be "very slight," Biden says
U.S. President Joe Biden said in an interview released on Tuesday that he did not think there would be a recession, but that if it happened it would only be "very slight."
www.reuters.comBiden: I don't think Putin will use nuclear weapons
The threat of a nuclear weapon could lead, the president said, "to just a horrible outcome."
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Biden: Middle East deal will boost gas extraction in Mediterranean, stabilize region
Months of U.S.-brokered negotiations have led to a major breakthrough in relations between Israel and Lebanon over a disputed maritime border.
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Four takeaways from Ohio's US Senate debate | CNN Politics
The debate between Democrat Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance in Ohio's closer-than-expected Senate contest began with a testy exchange on the economy and quickly devolved from there into a contentious -- and at times personal -- clash.
Nevada shows signs of growing red wave
Signs are emerging that Nevada could see a red wave in November, putting Democratic control of a critical state at risk and potentially costing the party its Senate majority. Recent polling has sho…
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Next Jan. 6 committee hearing will reveal 'pretty surprising' new material, Rep. Zoe Lofgren says
The Jan. 6 panel recently interviewed the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as part of the probe of the pro-Trump riot.
Trial begins for analyst who was source for Trump dossier
A federal jury in Virginia has heard opening statements in the trial of a think tank analyst who played a major role in the creation of a flawed dossier about former President Donald Trump.
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Biden says he has ‘great confidence’ in Hunter amid reports of possible charges
President Biden on Tuesday said he has confidence in his son, Hunter Biden, amid reports that federal agents believe there is enough evidence to charge Hunter with tax crimes and a false statement …
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California expands largest US illegal pot eradication effort
California’s four-year-old legal marijuana market is in disarray. So the state’s top prosecutor says he will try a new broader approach to disrupting the illegal pot farms that undercut the legal economy while sowing widespread environmental damage.
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Supreme Court seems conflicted over California regulation on pork from pregnant pigs
Oral arguments in National Pork Producers v. Ross were scheduled for 70 minutes but ran to nearly double that as the Supreme Court weighed California's Proposition 12
Los Angeles official takes leave of absence as racist comments roil city
A White House spokeswoman said U.S. President Joe Biden believed that all three officials heard on the recorded call should resign.
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Biden warns of ‘consequences’ for Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ oil production cut - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden vowed to hold Saudi Arabia accountable after OPEC+ decided to push up oil prices by cutting its production quotas amid Russia's war in Ukraine."I’m not going to get into what I’d consider and what I have in mind. But there will be, there will be consequences," Biden said...
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NATO warns Moscow against attacking allies' critical infrastructure
NATO told Moscow on Tuesday it would meet attacks on allies' critical infrastructure with a "united and determined response" and was monitoring Russia's nuclear forces closely as the country was "losing on the battlefield" in Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy urges G-7 to send more weapons and impose a price cap on Russian energy exports after Russian missile strikes rock Ukraine
The virtual emergency meeting was called after Russian missiles struck civilian infrastructure in a dozen Ukrainian cities.
Republicans silent as Tuberville's racist remarks on reparations spark outrage
Tuberville, a former NCAA football coach at Auburn University, said Democrats "want crime because they want to take over what you got."
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Trump appeals dismissal of Hillary Clinton-Russiagate lawsuit - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump filed an appeal to a decision by a federal judge dismissing a wide-ranging lawsuit in which he claims multiple political entities attempted to undermine his 2016 presidential campaign by claiming ties he had to Russia. Lawyers for the former president filed a notice...
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Voters in some key swing states to decide on voting access
Voters in some battleground states will be deciding ballot proposals this November that could reshape the way they vote in the 2024 presidential election.
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Did the Federal Reserve make an epic mistake by not hiking interest rates sooner?
If Fed raised rates sooner, inflation would be percentage point lower but unemployment would be two points higher, San Francisco Fed paper estimates.
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Tulsi Gabbard announces she's leaving the Democratic Party
The former congresswoman said the party is "now under the complete control of an elitist cabal of warmongers driven by cowardly wokeness."
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Poll: Most Americans back Biden's marijuana moves
Nearly two-thirds of voters indicated that they support issuing pardons to people with nonviolent federal marijuana convictions.
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Senate Dems target DACA reform in lame duck after appeals court setback for program
Two top Senate Democrats Tuesday said that Congress needs to address immigration reform during its lame duck session, after a federal appeals court ruling against DACA.
Graham asks appeals court to quash subpoena for his testimony before grand jury in Georgia 2020 election probe | CNN Politics
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham has asked the 11th Circuit US Court of Appeals to reverse a lower court ruling requiring him to testify before a Fulton County special grand jury investigating efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.
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Crowd demands resignations at chaotic L.A. city council meeting after leaked recording of racist remarks
Members of the public called for council members Nury Martinez, Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo to step down.
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Republicans eye Trump midterm spending with relief and concern
Republicans are breathing a little easier after former President Trump opened the financial spigot and began spending on behalf of GOP Senate candidates involved in tight battles that could determi…
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Secret Service gives Congress trove of electronic messages around Jan. 6: Report - Washington Examiner
The Secret Service reportedly gave Congress over 1 million electronic communications from its agents from the days surrounding the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. The communications, given to the Jan. 6 committee, included emails and other electronic messages but did not include text messages, per...
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G-7 leaders promise to back Ukraine against Russian aggression for 'as long as it takes'
Members of the G-7 reiterated their commitment to Ukraine following a virtual meeting Tuesday morning, vowing to back Ukraine for "as long as it takes."
Ex-Texas cop charged for shooting teen eating hamburger
A now-former San Antonio police officer has been charged for shooting and gravely wounding a teen eating a hamburger in his car in a McDonald's parking lot.
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House Jan. 6 committee votes to subpoena Trump, "the one person at the center" of what happened on Jan. 6
Committee vice chair Rep. Liz Cheney said a "key task" remained: "We must seek the testimony under oath of Jan. 6's central player."
www.cbsnews.comSenate Rs, stuck with Walker, flock to Georgia to salvage Senate hopes
Herschel Walker, the embattled GOP nominee for U.S. Senate in Georgia, on Tuesday reminded Republicans that they’re stuck with him by reciting a parable involving cows and a bull.
Fetterman says his stroke recovery 'changes everything' but that he’s fit to serve as senator
Fetterman, the Democratic nominee for the Senate in swing state Pennsylvania, sat down with NBC News for an interview touching on his health, crime, abortion and other issues.
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UK spy chief says rise of China world's top security issue
The head of Britain’s cyber-intelligence agency is accusing China of using its economic and technological clout to clamp down at home and exert control abroad.
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Biden addresses possible criminal charges against Hunter Biden and says he’s ‘proud’ of son’s fight against drug addiction | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Tuesday for the first time addressed his son’s exposure to possible criminal charges for allegedly lying on a gun-purchase application, but he said he was proud of Hunter Biden for confronting his struggles with drug addiction in an interview with Jake Tapper aired on “CNN...
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Sean Hannity rails against Mitch McConnell over Alaska Senate race - Washington Examiner
Fox News host Sean Hannity scolded Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) over his support for the Republican incumbent in the Senate race in Alaska.He did so during an interview Tuesday night with GOP candidate Kelly Tshibaka, whose race against Sen. Lisa Murkowski has become a proxy war...
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Sandy Hook jurors end second day of deliberations in Alex Jones defamation trial
A Connecticut jury on Tuesday ended its second full day of deliberations without a decision on how much conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay families of victims for falsely claiming the Sandy Hook mass shooting in 2012 was a hoax.
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White House signals willingness to ‘reassess’ US-Saudi relations
The Biden administration is rapidly shifting its rhetoric about relations with Saudi Arabia, indicating a willingness to “reassess” what is considered a strategic partnership with the Gulf nation i…
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IMF warns of slowing growth, rising market risks as finance officials meet
The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that colliding pressures from inflation, war-driven energy and food crises and sharply higher interest rates were pushing the world to the brink of recession and threatening financial market stability.
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Ukraine war: Zelensky calls for more sanctions after 'new wave of terror'
Ukraine's president calls for even tougher sanctions against Russia after heavy missile strikes.
www.bbc.comU.S. House lawmaker pushes Postal Service on $3 billion EV spending details
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The chair of a U.S. House of Representatives committee on Tuesday asked Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to detail how the Postal Service (USPS) will spend $3 billion awarded by Congress in August for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. In a letter seen by...
Justice Dept. asks court to deny Trump plea over FBI search
The Biden administration is urging the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate.
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Australia may provide military training to Ukraine forces: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government is considering a request from Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy.
Pharmaceutical company linked to Brett Favre made pitch for state welfare funds at quarterback's Mississippi home
New details emerge in an investigation that has been swirling around the famed quarterback, a Mississippi native, and former state officials.
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Deadly Russian strikes on Ukraine sign of weakness, not strength: Analysts
At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured in Monday's attack, officials said. Military experts said the latest strikes are a sign of weakness by Vladimir Putin.
U.S. Senate kicks off debate on massive defense bill, targets China, Russia
The U.S. Senate formally kicked off debate on Tuesday on the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, a must-pass $817 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon and including provisions to compete with China and Russia and boost Taiwan and Ukraine. The text of the latest version of the NDAA...
Herschel Walker stiff-arms ‘October surprise’: Senate race ‘too important for me to give up’ - Washington Examiner
Georgia Republican Senate hopeful Herschel Walker declared that he would not back down as a woman who claims she is the mother of one of his children came out with new allegations that she had to pressure him to pay for an abortion he wanted. The woman, speaking with the Washington Post, said...
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Biden believes all Los Angeles officials involved in racist conversation should resign
"He believes that they all should resign," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
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20 years after Bali bombings, 'the ache does not dim'
People affected by the 2002 Bali bombings gathered on the Indonesian resort island to commemorate 20 years since the twin bombing that killed 202 people.
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FBI offered Steele $1 million to prove dossier claims, senior FBI analyst testifies | CNN Politics
Shortly before the 2016 election, the FBI offered retired British spy Christopher Steele “up to $1 million” to prove the explosive allegations in his dossier about Donald Trump, a senior FBI analyst testified Tuesday.
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Fetterman helped release man convicted of murdering elderly woman
John Fetterman voted in December to release Edward Silvis, who was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1969 killing of an elderly woman in her home.
China's 'liberal' Wang Yang seen as possible premier as reshuffle looms
When Wang Yang was Chinese Communist Party boss of economic powerhouse Guangdong province, he displayed a liberal streak that has been less visible since Xi Jinping took power.
www.reuters.com‘They’re trying to f***ing kill me’: McCarthy made desperate plea to Trump on Jan. 6, new book reveals
The contentious phone call the House minority leader had with the president during the Capitol riot has been widely reported, but an upcoming book reveals Kevin McCarthy’s side of the expletive-laden exchange.
Zelenskyy asks for ‘air shield’ as G7 pledges continued support
Ukrainian president, G7 leaders meet a day after Russian missiles rain down on Ukrainian cities.
NATO pivots to sending Ukraine air defenses after Russian missile attacks
Defense ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss which weapons they can send to Kyiv.
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Poll: Majority in US see relations with adversaries souring
A majority of U.S. adults expect America's relations with foreign adversaries like Russia and North Korea to grow more hostile, according to a new poll.
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How latest strikes show Putin will stick with Russia’s hawks on Ukraine war
Russia’s air strikes on civilian targets across Ukraine this week are the latest sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin is inclined to escalate the war amid mounting losses on the battlefield a…
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SEE IT: Fetterman uses computer to understand reporter’s questions - Washington Examiner
NBC News agreed to allow the use of a computer monitor for Pennsylvania Senate hopeful Lt. Gov. John Fetterman to read the questions he was asked because of difficulties with his health.Fetterman spoke with correspondent Dasha Burns in what was billed as the Democrat's first TV interview since...
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Republican Adam Kinzinger endorses Democrats in key swing-state races
The House Jan. 6 committee member is supporting Democratic secretary of state candidates in Arizona, Nevada, Michigan and Minnesota.
Supreme Court rebuffs fetal personhood appeal
The justices declined to decide whether fetuses are entitled to constitutional rights in light of the court's June ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Bodies exhumed from mass grave in Ukraine's liberated Lyman
Covered head-to-toe in protective suits, forensic workers have pulled several bodies wrapped in black plastic from a mass grave in Ukraine’s devastated city of Lyman.
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Ohio U.S. Senate candidate Tim Ryan says "no," he won't be asking Biden or national Democrats to campaign with him
He also said that after his first debate against JD Vance, he hasn't heard from "anybody" in the Democratic Party "in a notable way."
www.cbsnews.comFlorida collectibles dealer connected to Gaetz probe sentenced to 15 months
Ellicott was one of several men, including Gaetz, listed on a December 2020 federal grand jury subpoena.
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Biden repeats exaggerated 2004 fire story at White House event - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden retold a story during the White House "Summit on Fire Prevention and Control" about a blaze at his Delaware home that has been criticized for being exaggerated.During the event, Biden praised firefighters for saving his two sons after a 1972 car crash, which killed his first...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMcCarthy Made GOP Colleague Cry After She Talked About His Jan. 6 Call, Book Says
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy reportedly yelled at Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler for confirming details about his call with Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021.
Analysis: Fearing war in Xi's next term, Taiwan bolsters defences
Taiwan is bolstering its defences and steeling itself for the possibility of war with China as leader Xi Jinping readies to assume a third term in power and tries to achieve what no predecessor has done by taking control of the island.
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Archives pushes back on Trump claims that other presidents mishandled records
The National Archives, without naming former President Trump, pushed back Tuesday on claims he made over the weekend that other past presidents had mishandled their White House records with the hel…
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Peru prosecutors lodge new complaint against President Castillo
The constitutional complaint is most serious legal development yet against embattled President Pedro Castillo.
Washington Post: Woman says she had to push Herschel Walker to pay for abortion he wanted her to have | CNN Politics
The woman who previously said she had an abortion paid for by Herschel Walker, the GOP Senate nominee in Georgia, said she had to repeatedly push him to fund the 2009 procedure that she said he wanted her to have, The Washington Post reported Tuesday.
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Federal judges join boycott on hiring Yale Law clerks over plague of 'cancel culture'
Two federal judges have publicly said they will not hire clerks from Yale Law School because of the school's pervasive “cancel culture."
Florida shrimpers race to get battered fleet back to sea
The seafood industry in southwest Florida is racing against time and the elements to save what’s left of both a major shrimping fleet and a lifestyle battered by Hurricane Ian.
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China could use digital currency to dodge US sanctions in Taiwan crisis - Washington Examiner
Chinese Communist Party officials see an emerging “digital currency” as a bulwark against Western economic sanctions in a crisis, according to a British spy chief.“Be in no doubt, the Chinese Communist Party is learning the lessons from that conflict,” GCHQ Director Jeremy Fleming told the Royal...
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Parkland gunman planned 'systematic massacre' - prosecutors
A Florida jury must decide whether he will be executed or spend the rest of his life in prison.
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson leaves the door open to future presidential run, but focusing on fatherhood right now | CNN Politics
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said he’s been “blown away” by the calls for him to launch a White House bid, but maintained that his focus at the moment is raising his family.
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Biden warns there will be 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia after oil production cut
The president did not specify what action the U.S. might take, but he indicated that Congress would be involved.
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High court weighs California law on pigs, pork prices
The Supreme Court is weighing a California animal cruelty law that pork producers say could upend their industry and raise the cost of pork products nationwide.
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Here's how Elon Musk would change Twitter, according to experts
Twitter would relax rules and end up dramatically different after Elon Musk takes over.
White House says Biden believes Saudi Arabia has sided with Russia after OPEC+ cut
President Biden believes that Saudi Arabia has sided with Russia's war aims i Ukraine following OPEC+'s decision to cut its oil production, the White House said Tuesday.
Biden calls Putin a 'rational actor' amid Russia's latest missile strikes in Ukraine and threat of nuclear warfare: CNN
In an interview with CNN"s Jake Tapper, President Joe Biden spoke about Russian President Vladimir Putin's "miscalculation" in invading Ukraine.
Tulsi Gabbard leaves Democratic Party, denounces ‘control of an elitist cabal of warmongers’ - Washington Examiner
Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announced she is leaving the Democratic Party, denouncing lawmakers on the Left for promoting policies that “[racialize] every issue & stoke anti-white racism.” OBAMA TELLS FOREIGN LEADERS 'SEXIST' AND 'RACIST' REPUBLICANS MUST BE BEATEN In a video announcement...
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Historic homes may prove to be more resilient against floods
Whenever historic homes get flooded, building contractors often feel compelled by government regulations to rip out the water-logged wood flooring, tear down the old plaster walls and install new, flood-resistant materials.
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Biden acknowledges a ‘slight recession’ is possible, even if he doesn’t think it’ll happen | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday that the prospect of a “slight recession” is possible but that he doesn’t anticipate it – even as experts are sounding the alarm about the future of the American and global economies.
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Federal court records users could see $100 million in refunds
A proposed settlement would end class action litigation over overcharging for court files.
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Woman in dog collar says she escaped captivity at Missouri home
"You have to help me, I’ve been raped. I’ve been held captive,” the woman pleaded, said a neighbor who responded to a knock on her front door .
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Biden says he has ‘no intention’ of meeting with Putin at G20 next month
President Biden on Tuesday said he has no intention of meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit, but that he would consider talking depending on the to…
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Democratic candidate for governor falling behind in polls, loses endorsement from top teachers union
Top Nevada teachers union not to endorse any midterm candidate in the governor's race while new polls find Gov. Steve Sisolak is trailing behind GOP opponent Joe Lombardo.
Attorneys: Inmate endured 'torture' during execution attempt
An Alabama inmate said prison staff poked him with needles for over an hour as they tried to find a vein during an aborted lethal injection last month.
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Herschel Walker claims ex-girlfriend, whose identity he says he knows, is lying about abortion
Herschel Walker claims ex-girlfriend, whose identity he knows, is lying about abortion.
Trump appeals judge’s decision to toss lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
Former President Trump on Tuesday appealed the dismissal of his lawsuit against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, according to a new filing. U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks l…
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NATO to hold nuclear deterrence exercise as Russia rages at Ukraine - Washington Examiner
An annual NATO exercise focused on nuclear weapons deterrence will take place next week in a regular show of force displayed against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine.“Now is the right time to be firm and to be clear that NATO is there to protect and defend all allies,” NATO Secretary-General...
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Supreme Court rejects appeal from Dylann Roof
Roof was convicted in 2016 of killing nine in a racist attack on a South Carolina church's Black congregation.
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Tropical Storm Karl forms off southern Mexico's Gulf Coast
Karl is forecast to meander in the Gulf of Mexico for a few days without reaching hurricane strength.
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U.S. charges British man with helping Russian oligarch evade sanctions
"It[’]s all good apart from banks keep shutting me down because of my affiliation to my boss Oleg Deripaska," Graham Bonham-Carter wrote in an email last year, the indictment says.
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Fetterman says stroke not 'going to have an impact' on duties if elected, insists campaign 'very transparent'
Democratic Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman claims his stroke and the challenges he has faced after will not impact his ability to serve in the Senate if elected.
New rule opens ObamaCare subsidies to more families seeking coverage
Nearly 1 million additional Americans will have access to ObamaCare subsidies next year under a final rule issued Tuesday by the Biden administration. The rule fixes the so-called family glitch, a …
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Give him a hand: Biden ditching lectern for handheld mics
Whenever the president travels, a special bullet-resistant lectern called the “blue goose" typically goes with him.
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Supreme Court throws out lower court ruling that allowed undated ballots to be counted in Pennsylvania judicial race | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out a lower court ruling that said undated mail-in ballots in a Pennsylvania judicial race had to be counted, a decision that could eventually impact the commonwealth’s closely watched US Senate race.
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Biden CBP chief claims GOP governor’s busing migrants is acting as ‘pull factor’ amid border crisis
The Customs and Border Protection commissioner says that Republican moves to transport migrants deeper into the U.S. are acting as a "pull factor" for more migration.
More polio detected in New York City wastewater, data shows
New York State Department of Health data shows polio was detected in wastewater in New York City, and it was genetically linked to the polio case from July.
Fetterman, Oz vie for Black voters in close Pa. Senate race
Pennsylvania Senate candidates Dr. Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman are fighting hard for Black voters who might make the difference in their close race.
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Nasa's Dart spacecraft 'changed path of asteroid'
Smashing a probe into threatening space rocks is a strategy to defend Earth, an experiment confirms.
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Durham probe: Government says US surveilled Carter Page for more than a year based on Danchenko lies
Russian national Igor Danchenko's trial — the second out of Special Counsel John Durham's years-long investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe — began Tuesday.
What to know about Herschel Walker's Senate campaign -- and mounting controversies
Herschel Walker has been running to replace Sen. Raphael Warnock for more than a year: He has faced multiple controversies and denied paying for an abortion
Top Dems silent after Katie Hobbs supports no legal limits on abortion
Top Democrats didn't respond when asked if they agree that there shouldn't be any limits on when during her pregnancy a woman can obtain an abortion.
‘Dubious at best’: Railroad workers’ rejection of new contracts revives strike fears
The threat alone carries hefty political ramifications for Democrats also grappling with inflation and a possible recession.
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Capitol Police investigate letter with 'concerning language' found near Jan. 6 committee Chair Bennie Thompson’s office
Authorities initially responded to reports of a suspicious substance. Police later said they found nothing dangerous in the envelope.
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Musk denies he talked to Putin ahead of controversial tweet
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is denying claims by Ian Bremmer, president of political risk research firm Eurasia Group, that he spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin before posting a controversial tweet…
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Karine Jean-Pierre reflects on coming out as gay: 'Wasn't an easy thing'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre marked National Coming Out Day by reflecting on her identity as a gay woman
Secret Service agents denied information on Jan. 6 content seized from phones: Report - Washington Examiner
After having their phones seized during an investigation into the Jan. 6 riot, multiple Secret Service agents requested a record of the material collected but were reportedly turned down. Requests were made in August amid internal concerns about the agency seizing the phones to give to the...
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Biden's student loan relief application offers sneak preview. Here's what to know.
Education Department is offering more details about its "short and simple" form to get up to $20,000 in debt wiped away.
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South Carolina councilman, family members shot and killed
A man in South Carolina was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing three family members, including a local councilman, the Horry County Police Department confirmed.
White House says all LA council members caught making racist remarks should resign
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said President Biden believes all LA City Council members on a leaked audio recording in which racist language was used should resign.
Biden approval holds near lowest level of his presidency -Reuters/Ipsos
U.S. President Joe Biden's approval rating stayed close to the lowest level of his presidency this week, a dark sign for his Democratic Party's prospects in the Nov. 8 midterm elections, a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll completed on Tuesday found. The two-day national poll found that 40% of...
Sen. Mark Kelly says he backs Roe v. Wade but can't name abortion limits he supports, even up until birth
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona continues to say he supports the abortion laws protected under Roe v. Wade but will not specify his position after a debate against Republican challenger Blake Masters.
Reparations: The US town paying its black residents
Evanston, Illinois is in the middle of an unusual experiment to redress racial injustice.
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Biden administration proposes new rule that could upend "gig" work
Rule would make it harder for companies to skirt minimum wage and overtime laws by classifying workers as contractors.
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King Charles III's coronation date announced by Buckingham Palace
Both Charles and his wife Queen Camilla will be crowned at the ceremony.
Fetterman puts up billboards calling Oz a Cowboys fan
Pennsylvania Senate hopeful John Fetterman’s (D) campaign announced on Tuesday that it would be putting up two billboards ahead of an NFL Sunday match-up between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas …
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Reporter's Notebook: The missiles of October
Russia's nuclear capabilities and Russian president Vladimir Putin's overreach remain lingering threats as America nears its November midterm elections.
Ukraine pushes allies for air defense help in the wake of deadly Russian strikes
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his plea for increased military assistance at an emergency meeting of the Group of Seven nations.
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Los Angeles staggers under cascade of scandals
A tape in which city officials make racist comments is only the latest controversy in California's biggest city.
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Ukrainian officials, tech companies to send more drones to the front line
Ukraine's military said they plan to further invest in drones, spending another $500,000 on about 1,000 consumer drones.
House Republicans will target Obama-era officials in Hunter Biden probe
Staffers in former President Barack Obama's administration will be at the center of congressional probes into Hunter Biden's business dealings under a GOP Congress.
Secret Service gave over 1 million electronic communications to Congress
While the communications do not include text messages, they do include emails and other electronic messages, according to a Secret Service spokesperson.
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Angela Lansbury, 'Murder She Wrote' star, dies at 96
Angela Lansbury, the scene-stealing British actor who kicked up her heels in the Broadway musicals “Mame” and “Gypsy” and solved endless murders as crime novelist Jessica Fletcher in the long-running TV series “Murder, She Wrote,” has died.
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Supreme Court turns away case of Black death row inmate who alleges jury bias
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, dissented from the denial of Andre Thomas's petition.
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Apartments owned by Warnock's church evict 'homeless' tenants while senator receives hefty housing stipend
An apartment complex in Atlanta largely owned by Sen. Raphael Warnock's Ebenezer Baptist Church has been evicting tenants while the church pays him a large housing stipend.
Damage from weather, climate disasters could exceed $100B in 2022, NOAA says
Damage from weather and climate disasters in 2022 could exceed $100 billion in the U.S. by the end of the year, according to NOAA.
Capitol Police investigating letter with 'concerning language' found in Rep. Bennie Thompson's office
U.S. Capitol Police investigated a letter at January 6 Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson's congressional office Tuesday, saying it contained "concerning language."
Student loan forgiveness process will be 'easy,' White House says as it releases sample application
Biden administration officials on Tuesday previewed the Department of Education's student loan forgiveness application process, which will be made public in October
Khloe Kardashian reveals she had tumor removed from her face
The “Kardashians” star explained that it was her second bout of skin cancer.
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NASA says asteroid mission was successful, altered orbit by 32 minutes
NASA on Tuesday said its historic planetary defense mission was successful after a spacecraft that purposefully smashed into a tiny asteroid called Dimorphos last month altered its orbit by 32 minu…
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New York psychiatrist sentenced in sledgehammer murder plot case
Former New York psychiatrist Pamela Buchbinder was handed a prison sentence for the November 2012 attack on her Michael Weiss.
Hurricane Ian exposed a flood insurance nightmare for homeowners in Florida
Residents on Sanibel Island, a small coastal community outside Fort Myers, suffered a direct hit. A lack of insurance could prove life-altering for them and many other Floridians.
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What are tactical nuclear weapons and how might Putin use them?
No one has ever used a tactical nuclear weapon in combat. Russia has stockpiled almost 2,000, some of which are about the size of a suitcase.
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GOP faces make-or-break realities in Georgia for Walker: The Note
The past week of Herschel Walker stories has been filled with what-ifs for Republicans.
Dem in key Senate race says there's 'great value' in dismantling justice system, wants to eliminate cash bail
North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Cheri Beasley is a supporter of eliminating cash bail and has suggested that there is "great value" in reconstructing the justice system.
Kevin Spacey's lawyer gets Anthony Rapp to admit discrepancy in his reason for coming forward
The apparent discrepancy in Rapp’s account came as the Spacey legal team seeks to discredit him. The defense argued on the first day of the trial that Rapp “created a story” about Spacey “for sympathy, for attention and to raise his profile.”
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University of Florida students protest, say Republican Sen. Ben Sasse poses 'threat' as president
Students at the University of Florida expressed their outrage at the university's nomination of a Republican senator to serve as the school's next president.
Kirby: Biden willing to reevaluate relationship with Saudi Arabia ‘right away’
White House national security spokesman John Kirby on Tuesday said President Biden is willing to immediately begin reevaluating the U.S.-Saudi alliance after the country and its oil-exporting allie…
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Danchenko trial opens, expected to be last of prosecutor's probe into origins of Trump-Russia investigation
John Durham is seeking the conviction of a Russian analyst who is charged with five counts of lying to the FBI as agents investigated potential collusion.
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Medical experts reject Florida surgeon general’s Covid-19 vaccine guidance
Ladapo said during a Tuesday night interview that he stands by his recommendation.
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White House: Get new booster by Halloween for safer holidays
The White House says eligible Americans should get the updated COVID-19 boosters by Halloween to have maximum protection against the coronavirus by Thanksgiving and the holidays, as it warns of a “challenging” virus season ahead.
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Illinois guaranteed income program to give thousands $500 a month
More than 90,000 people have applied for 3,250 slots in the nation's largest publicly funded basic income program.
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Scientists pan analysis Florida's surgeon general posted on COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccine experts say Florida's surgeon general's analysis that warns COVID-19 vaccines increase the risk of cardiac-related deaths in young men is misleading.
New rules fix 'flaw' for families seeking Obamacare coverage
More families who are offered expensive health insurance premiums from their employers will get a discount if they sign up instead for coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace this fall.
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Flu cases on the rise as US prepares for possibly severe season, data shows
Data from the CDC shows that cases of influenza are rising in the U.S. Health officials have previously warned the country could have a severe flu season.
Japan ditches COVID border restrictions to welcome back foreign tourists
After more than 2 years starved of travelers - and their money - Japan badly needs an influx, but one key group won't be back right away.
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Tourists flock to Japan after Covid restrictions are lifted
Travelers are expected to deliver a sorely needed $35 billion boost to the world’s third-largest economy.
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Julian Assange, WikiLeaks founder, has COVID in U.K. prison, wife says
Stella Assange is battling her husband's extradition to the U.S. to stand trial for divulging U.S. military secrets about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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China imposes new COVID-19 lockdowns as cases triple ahead of Communist Party congress
Leaders don't want a major outbreak to cast a pall over the once-in-5-years party gathering in Beijing, but their strict "zero-COVID" approach has taken a toll.
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