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McCarthy: No ‘blank check’ for Ukraine if GOP wins majority
WASHINGTON (AP) — House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy warned Tuesday that Republicans will not write a “blank check” for Ukraine if they win back the House majority, reflecting his party’s growing skepticism about financial support for Kyiv as it battles Russia’s invasion.
Trump attack leaves GOP wondering if he cares about Senate majority
Former President Trump’s Monday assault against Joe O’Dea, the GOP’s Senate nominee in Colorado, is angering Republicans while leaving them wondering if he cares about the party winning back the ma…
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Ukraine's power, water supplies under Russian attack again
Airstrikes cut power and water supplies to hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians. That's part of what the country’s president called an expanding Russian campaign to drive the nation into the cold and dark and make peace talks impossible.
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Many remain critical of state of US democracy: AP-NORC poll
A new poll shows that many adults remain pessimistic about the state of U.S. democracy and the way elected officials are chosen.
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Florida Senate: Marco Rubio and Val Demings take aim at one another on immigration, gun control
Florida Senate candidates Marco Rubio, the GOP incumbent, and Democrat Rep. Val Demings became heated as they discussed abortion, immigration, gun control, and rising prices.
Florida police cameras show August arrests for alleged voter fraud | CNN Politics
Newly obtained police body camera video shows Tampa Police officers arresting confused and stunned convicted felons for allegedly voting illegally in the 2020 election.
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Florida Democrat targeted by DeSantis struggles to stay in Congress
Al Lawson is trying to save his job after Gov. Ron DeSantis drew him out of his district this spring.
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Iran agrees to ship missiles, more drones to Russia
Iran has promised to provide Russia with surface to surface missiles and more drones, a move that is likely to infuriate the United States and other Western powers.
Biden to release 15M barrels from oil reserve, more possible
President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.
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Oath Keepers member testifies group was preparing "if need be ... to take up arms and fight back" on Jan. 6
Jason Dolan, who pleaded guilty to committing crimes on Jan. 6, testified as a cooperating witness in the government's case.
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North Korea fires artillery shells near border with S. Korea
South Korea says North Korea has fired artillery shells near the rivals’ sea boundary in its latest weapons test.
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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.
US midterm elections: Record turnout as early voting starts in Georgia
The state is home to some of the country's most closely-watched races ahead of November's midterms.
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Five takeaways from the fiery Demings-Rubio debate in Florida
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and his Democratic rival, Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.), faced off in a bitter debate on Tuesday that underscored the stakes of the U.S. Senate contest in one of the country’s…
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Warnock’s gloves come off against Walker in Georgia
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) is signaling that he’s ready to ditch his typically restrained persona in favor of more direct attacks on his Republican opponent Herschel Walker as the Georgia Senate …
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Demings goes on attack against Rubio in Fla. Senate debate
Democratic U.S. Rep. Val Demings of Florida went on the attack in her first debate against Republican Sen.
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Analyst acquitted at trial over discredited Trump dossier
A jury has acquitted on all counts a think tank analyst accused of lying to the FBI about his role in the creation of a discredited dossier about former President Donald Trump.
apnews.comDurham loses again in court, but trial airs FBI flaws
The Danchenko verdict is the latest setback for the Trump-appointed special counsel's investigation into the FBI and Russia inquiry.
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Oath Keeper wanted U.S. Congress to 'be afraid' of certifying Biden win
A Florida member of the far-right Oath Keepers testified on Tuesday that he had been ready to use violence to stop the U.S. Congress from certifying Republican Donald Trump's election defeat, saying he wanted lawmakers to "be afraid."
Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War
Gen. Sergei Surovikin, commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, told reporters in Moscow that the situation in the southern Kherson region was “very difficult,” and that civilians from some areas should be evacuated ahead of an expected Ukrainian offensive.
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Ukraine war: Russia admits Kherson 'tense' under shelling
In a rare admission of problems for Russia, its infamous army chief in Ukraine says residents should leave.
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Registration error affects up to 6,000 Arizona voters
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs says a voter registration error has caused some voters to get a mail ballot with only federal races.
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Australia to investigate reports pilots trained Chinese military - minister
Australia's defence minister said its military was investigating reports former pilots were accepting training roles in China, as Britain said it could take legal action on national security grounds to stop its pilots being similarly recruited.
Body camera footage reveals confusion over Florida Gov. DeSantis' voter fraud arrests
The Republican governor announced in August that 20 former felons had been arrested for breaking the state's voter laws.
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LA City Council unites around a new president after leaked tape exposed bitter divisions
Council unanimously chose veteran member and former state lawmaker Paul Krekorian.
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Georgia smashes record for early voting
Georgia voters turned out for the first day of early voting in record numbers, with ballots cast already exceeding one-day early voting results in the 2018 midterms. On Monday, 131,318 ballots were…
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Ukraine war: Blackouts in 1,162 towns and villages after Russia strikes
The capital Kyiv and other cities are hit again, and officials say rolling power cuts are possible.
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President Biden says the Constitution's Ninth Amendment contains 'right to privacy'
President Biden claimed during a speech on Tuesday that the Constitution's Ninth Amendment protects the "right to privacy."
How Utah's Evan McMullin could become a key U.S. Senate power broker
If U.S. Senate candidate Evan McMullin succeeds in unseating Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah, he could occupy a uniquely powerful role as an independent ready to work with either party in the narrowly divided chamber.
Religious polarization in India seeping into US diaspora
Clashes in India between Hindu nationalists and minority religious groups, particularly Muslims, have sparked tensions online and in person in the Indian American diaspora.
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Cheney: Work on Jan. 6 panel ‘probably the most important thing I’ve done professionally’
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Tuesday said her work on the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol is “probably the most important thing I’ve done professionally.…
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Primary source of Steele dossier Igor Danchenko acquitted of lying to FBI
The Steele dossier, based on unproven research, was filled with unproven, compromising personal and financial information about Trump.
www.cbsnews.comSuper PAC cavalry starts shoring up House Dem campaign chief amid GOP deluge
Our Hudson has already been a cash lifeline for Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.), and is expected to spend more as a Republican outside group pours in millions.
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Nevada's 'Reid Machine' staring down tough test in midterms
It’s been eight years since Harry Reid led the U.S. Senate, but if his Democratic Party can manage to keep its tenuous control of the chamber this year, he may be the man responsible.
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Three weeks out: Political insiders reveal what’s on the line in the top Senate races of the cycle
The midterm elections are three weeks away and analysis from political insiders suggests Senate races in four states could be much closer than many Americans expect.
Iranian rock climber who competed without hijab returns home
Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi has returned to Tehran after competing in South Korea without wearing a headscarf.
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Chinese diplomat involved in protester attack, says UK MP
It follows speculation that a man who fought UK protesters was China's consul-general.
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Japan securities association says data leaked from Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities
The Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA) said on Wednesday client data was leaked from brokerage Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, without specifying a time period for the leaks.
Exclusive: Bob Woodward releasing new audiobook ‘The Trump Tapes’ with eight hours of recorded interviews | CNN Politics
During a December 2019 Oval Office interview with then-President Donald Trump, Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward asked whether his bellicose rhetoric toward North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had been intended to drive Kim to the negotiating table.
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Biden vows abortion legislation as top priority next year
President Joe Biden is promising that the first bill he sends to Capitol Hill next year will be one that codifies Roe v.
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Biden border chief Chris Magnus fighting slew of accusations of incompetence, disinterest
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus is facing a number of accusations of incompetence and of being disinterested in the agency's operations.
Climate Questions: Who is most vulnerable to climate change?
Most of the world's population has been affected in some way by climate change — 85% of the world, in fact.
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The four sleeper races that may decide the Senate majority
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There is growing concern in Germany that the country’s critical infrastructure might be targeted by Russia.
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Kristin Smart murder trial: Paul Flores found guilty 26 years after disappearance
Smart, a 19-year-old college student, disappeared in 1996.
Biden approval stuck at 40%, a dark sign for Democrats in midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
Three weeks from the U.S. midterm elections, President Joe Biden's approval rating stayed close to the lowest level of his presidency as Americans worried about inflation, a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll completed on Tuesday found.
Dollar gains with Treasury yields, sterling tumbles on hot inflation
The dollar bounced from two-week lows on Wednesday as benchmark 10-year Treasury yields rose to 14-year highs, while sterling weakened after hotter-than-expected UK consumer price inflation fueled concerns about a deeper recession.
Biden admin officials weigh discouraging U.S. firms from expanding ties with Saudis
Officials said it's one option on the table as the administration weighs how to respond to OPEC's cut to oil production without undermining U.S. objectives in the Middle East.
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FDA pushes to remove pregnancy drug, company pushes back
The maker of a drug intended to reduce premature births is making a last-ditch effort to keep its medication on the market, even as health regulators insist that it doesn’t work.
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Biden vows that first bill of next Congress will legalize abortion if Democrats pick up seats
It's unlikely Democrats, who already hold House and Senate majorities, will win enough seats to do this.
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Inflation silver lining: Tax changes could fatten paychecks
The inflation adjustments, dictated by formulas carved into law, are usually modest, but rapidly raising prices are now translating into especially large adjustments.
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Analysis: Biden trains his focus on abortion and gas prices as GOP sees momentum | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will attempt to address Americans’ concerns about gas prices Wednesday, a reflection of the Democratic Party’s imperative to connect with voters’ rising anxiety about inflation, the specter of a looming recession and the havoc that the stock market is wreaking on their...
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Four non-nuclear ways Putin could escalate the Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin set off nuclear alarms last month with his bellicose rhetoric while announcing a series of moves to ramp up his war on Ukraine. However, military expert…
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Race gap seen in US infant deaths after fertility treatment
Black-white disparities exist in fertility medicine and are reflected in life-and-death outcomes for babies.
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Analyst who provided Trump-Russia dossier information is acquitted of lying to FBI
Analyst Igor Danchenko's acquittal is another blow to special counsel John Durham’s probe into the origins of the FBI's investigation of allegations of ties between former President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia.
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US: French cement firm admits Islamic State group payments
French cement company Lafarge has pleaded guilty to paying millions of dollars to the Islamic State group so a plant in Syria could remain open, a case the Justice Department describes as the first of its kind.
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Judge bans New Mexico militia blamed for protest violence
A New Mexico judge has outlawed a militia group blamed for sparking violence at a 2020 anti-statue demonstration in the southwestern U.S. state where a protester was shot.
Wisconsin Republican Michels: ‘I will never arrest a doctor’
But his campaign walked back his statement.
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Panel approves time extension on Alaska campaign complaint
The Alaska commission that oversees campaign finance rules has extended the deadline for staff to prepare an investigation report regarding Gov. Dunleavy and A Stronger Alaska.
Audiobook features talks between Trump and Bob Woodward
More than eight hours of conversations between Donald Trump and Bob Woodward will be released next week as an audiobook.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker, GOP challenger Bailey focus on crime during debate
The rivals also traded shots over education, teacher shortages, the troubled Department of Children and Family Services and who was too far to the left or right wings to be governor.
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Elnaz Rekabi: Iranian climber 'says hijab fell off accidentally' at competition
Elnaz Rekabi arrives back in Tehran after competing in a climbing competition without a hijab.
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Buffalo shooter ‘radicalized’ through fringe online platforms, report finds
New York Attorney General Tish James' office said it subpoenaed several platforms used by the shooter and other online platforms where graphic content of the shooting or the shooter’s manifesto appeared.
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Student loan forgiveness application is now open: How to apply
President Biden announces new college-debt forgiveness site, calling it a "game changer for millions of Americans."
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Rape allegations aired against '70s Show' actor Masterson
A Los Angeles prosecutor says rape allegations by three women against “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson contain some of the same disturbing elements.
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Rubio and Demings to spar in only debate matchup of under-the-radar Florida Senate race | CNN Politics
With three weeks until Election Day, Republican Sen. Marco Rubio and Democrat Rep. Val Demings will debate for the first and only time Tuesday, putting a spotlight, at least for an hour, on a US Senate race that has flown under the radar.
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Suspected Stockton serial killer charged with 3 counts of murder, more charges expected
The suspected Stockton, California, serial killer made his first court appearance Tuesday afternoon.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hand delivers $1,000 bonus to first responders working Hurricane Ian response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave $1,000 bonus checks to first responders who were working through the response to Hurricane Ian.
Explainer: Parler: what is the social media app Kanye West is buying?
U.S. rapper Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, has agreed in principle to , which is popular among U.S. conservatives, the app's parent company said on Monday.
Biden announces more steps to try to lower gas prices, including next oil release from reserve
Biden on Wednesday announced a series of steps that, administration officials say, will address the oil supply crunch and lower gas prices.
California jury finds man guilty in the 1996 murder of Kristin Smart | CNN
A California jury has found Paul Flores, the man accused of the 1996 murder of Kristin Smart, guilty of first-degree murder, according to a news release from the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office.
www.cnn.comBiden set to go to the mat with Big Oil over gas prices
The president’s team is ramping up the rhetoric and floating new regulations. But analysts say it’s largely scapegoating.
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Anti-Trump Republicans are down but not out this midterm season: The Note
Lisa Murkowski, Brad Raffensperger and more hope to provide proof that there's life in public office for Republicans who speak out against Trump
US midterm elections: Why Bolivia's lawmakers are 50% women
More than half of Bolivia's politicians are female, a lot more than in the US. Are there lessons to learn?
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DNC to launch bus tour in eight states where races are tight
The tour will make stops in the battleground states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and others in an effort to turn out voters in the last weeks before the midterm elections.
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Los Angeles City Council names new president amid controversy
The Los Angeles City Council elected Paul Krekorian as its new council president a week after the previous president resigned.
US to announce release of 15M barrels of oil from strategic reserve
The U.S. will release 15 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserve, Biden administration officials plan to announce Wednesday. The 15 million barrels are the final tranche of a disbursement…
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Son of US citizen detained in Saudi Arabia says his father is ‘nowhere near being dissident’ | CNN Politics
The son of an American citizen imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for criticizing the Saudi government said Tuesday evening that his father is “nowhere near being a dissident.”
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Ex-classmate convicted of murdering long-missing California student Kristin Smart
A former classmate of Kristin Smart, the California college freshman whose 1996 disappearance had long been one of the state's most sensational unsolved crimes, was found guilty on Tuesday of first-degree murder for her death.
Billboards, newspaper ads from conservative group mock progressive ideals
Citizens for Sanity, a conservative advocacy group, is using billboards and newspaper ads in big cities to satirize progressive ideals and grab voters' attention.
Biden administration seeks to expand 24/7 mental health care
The federal government wants to expand all-hours mental health and substance abuse care in communities around the country
Special master Dearie unhappy with Mar-a-Lago document progress: ‘Where’s the beef? I need some beef’ | CNN Politics
A court-appointed special master expressed frustration on Tuesday with the limited information he’s getting from the Justice Department and from defense lawyers for former President Donald Trump about disputes over documents seized from Mar-a-Lago.
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Trump-Russia Steele dossier source acquitted of lying to FBI
Igor Danchenko worked on a 2016 dossier that made unsubstantiated claims about Donald Trump.
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Rubio and Demings spar over inflation and abortion in fiery Florida Senate debate
The hourlong debate was punctuated by persistent interruptions as the candidates traded barbs over their records in Congress.
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Five takeaways from the Florida Senate debate | CNN Politics
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio and Democratic Rep. Val Demings demonstrated in Tuesday’s Florida Senate debate why they are considered two of the brightest stars by their respective parties.
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Cato Institute sues Education Department over student loan cancellation
Libertarian think tank the Cato Institute on Tuesday sued the Department of Education over the Biden administration’s plan to cancel some student loan debt. “Forcing taxpayers to pick u…
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Campaign signs found booby-trapped with razor blades in Pennsylvania
Political campaign signs for three Democratic candidates were discovered with razor blades taped around their perimeters, police said.
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Xi Jinping's rule will be extended with more authoritarianism at home and tension abroad to come
The Chinese leader, who has increased authoritarianism at home and his country’s influence abroad, is set to obtain an unprecedented third term in power.
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Amazon workers reject union in NY state in blow to organizing effort
Amazon.com Inc workers rejected organizing a New York state warehouse by a nearly two-to-one margin on Tuesday, handing another defeat to the fledgling labor union that had aimed to build momentum in its cross-country campaign.
"The armed rebellion wasn't over" — FBI agent details alleged Oath Keepers conspiracy ahead of Jan. 6 attack
Prosecutors described the arsenal of weapons the Oath Keepers amassed just outside of Washington, D.C. before the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Reporter confronts White House press secretary on abortion: 'What about the child's right to life?'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced a loud interjection from a reporter demanding to get an accounting for a child's right to life in the abortion issue Tuesday.
Cigna received millions of Medicare dollars based on invalid diagnoses, lawsuit claims
A new lawsuit claims health insurance company Cigna fraudulently received millions of dollars from Medicare by making false and invalid diagnoses.
EXCLUSIVE Looped in 'line by line', Hezbollah shows pragmatic side in Lebanon-Israel deal
Before Lebanon's government approved a U.S.-brokered deal settling a decades-long maritime boundary dispute with Israel, the powerful Hezbollah had scrutinized the final draft line by line and given a crucial nod of acceptance.
Captain indicted on new charge in boat fire that killed 34 off Southern California
A fire erupted on the Conception during a Labor Day weekend dive trip in 2019.
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Three weeks from Election Day, pre-election voting so far matches 2018’s high levels | CNN Politics
Three weeks from Election Day, nearly 2.5 million Americans have already cast their ballots in the midterm elections, according to data from election officials, Edison Research and Catalist.
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U.K. wonders if embattled Prime Minister Liz Truss can even outlast a lettuce
The prime minister's 6-week tenure has been defined by self-inflicted chaos, but with her party divided, it's unclear where Britain goes from here.
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Ex-Capitol Police officer 'betrayed' oath by warning Jan. 6 rioter about Facebook posts, prosecutor says
Michael Riley faces a jury trial on two felony counts of obstruction of justice in connection with his messages to a now-convicted Capitol rioter who posted about Jan. 6 on Facebook.
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Swalwell campaign spends thousands of dollars on luxury hotels
California Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign once again spent thousands of dollars on luxury hotels, transportation and restaurants amid sky-high inflation.
Saudis sentence U.S. citizen to 16 years in prison over tweets, his family says
The family of an American citizen arrested in Saudi Arabia says he was tortured and sentenced to 16 years in prison over tweets he sent while in the United States.
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Biden seeks to rally Democrats on abortion with call to codify Roe v. Wade
President Biden on Tuesday sought to refocus the upcoming midterm elections on the debate over abortion rights, pledging to push for a bill to codify abortion access if Democrats add to their major…
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Georgia debate: police, guns, voter suppression take center stage at fiery Stacey Abrams, Brian Kemp showdown
Incumbent Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams clashed in a fiery debate just weeks ahead of the general election.
Takeaways from the Igor Danchenko acquittal and what it means for John Durham | CNN Politics
Special counsel John Durham’s latest trial ended Tuesday with not guilty verdicts on all charges against Igor Danchenko, the primary source for the Trump-Russia dossier.
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US basketball star Griner, facing Russian jail term, sends thanks for support
American WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner, whose appeal against a Russian jail term is due to be heard next week, sent her supporters a message of thanks on Tuesday, her 32nd birthday.
8 people were trapped in a motel during Hurricane Ian. Then a wall of water swept the building away.
The wrecking of the Hideaway Village motel, pieced together through interviews with survivors, reveals how the storm’s death count could have easily been much higher than 135 people, according to an NBC News tally.
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IRS changed its tax brackets for 2023. Here's what it means for your taxes.
Taxpayers could save on taxes because of a higher standard deduction and more generous thresholds for each bracket.
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Biden pledges to codify Roe v. Wade as Democrats push toward midterms
As President Biden tries to amplify Democrats’ messaging around abortion rights, some worry the energy around the issue may be waning. A new poll shows 44 percent of likely voters cite the economy or inflation as the number one problem facing the country.
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NY voters put crime ahead of inflation in midterm election, boosting Zeldin to within 4 points of Hochul
Likely voters in New York believe the crime epidemic is the most pressing issue heading into the midterm elections, a Quinnipiac University poll finds.
Person of interest in quadruple Oklahoma murder arrested in Florida, police say
Salvage yard owner Joe Kennedy was arrested Tuesday in Florida in a vehicle that was reported stolen a day earlier to Oklahoma authorities.
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Garter snake causes stir aboard United Airlines jet in New Jersey
The unexpected appearance of a live snake on a plane caused some turbulence among business-class passengers aboard a United Airlines jet at the end of a flight from Florida to New Jersey.
Artist at center of Supreme Court fight ‘rocked’ by Colorado law that makes her cater to same-sex weddings
Meet the Denver-based graphic designer in a Supreme Court fight who sued the state of Colorado over a law she says censors her speech and forces her to violate her Christian faith.
Tax filers can keep more money in 2023 as IRS shifts brackets
The IRS on Tuesday announced rule adjustments to account for inflation for the 2023 tax year, including shifts for tax brackets and the standard deduction. The IRS releases inflation adjustm…
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Strange GOP bedfellows unite with the Senate and state control at stake | CNN Politics
After a bruising primary season, the Republican ticket in New Hampshire looks like an arranged marriage between a popular, moderate, governor in Chris Sununu running for reelection and a more right-wing, self-proclaimed outsider vying for US Senate.
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Bird flu kills close to a record number of poultry in the U.S.
A near-record number of U.S. chickens and turkeys have died in this year's outbreak of avian flu, as a different form of the virus than farmers battled before has infected more wild birds that then transmit the disease, officials said.
Reporter's Notebook: Journeys with Nancy – and her daughter
After footage of Nancy Pelosi on Jan. 6, 2021, was revealed, some said they had no idea Alexandra Pelosi was filming in the Capitol that day.
El Paso mayor says White House asked him to not declare an emergency over migrant uptick and he agreed it wasn’t necessary | CNN Politics
El Paso, Texas, Mayor Oscar Leeser said in a public meeting late last month that the White House asked the city to hold off on declaring a state of emergency over the increase in migrants at the US-Mexico border, but said he also didn’t think it was necessary at that time.
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Oath Keeper testifies he was ready to die on Jan. 6 to keep Trump in office
Jason Dolan testified in the trial of five Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy that he was ready to "take up arms" because he believed the election had been stolen.
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U.S. approves Delta, United bids to delay restart of Havana flights
The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) on Tuesday said it would allow Delta Air Lines and United Airlines to temporarily delay resuming flights to Cuba as they work to address logistical issues.
Iran has sent military trainers to Crimea to train Russian forces to use drones | CNN Politics
Iran has sent military personnel to Russian-occupied territory inside Crimea to train and advise the Russian military on the use of Iranian-built drones that Moscow has used to devastating effect in its war in Ukraine, according to two sources familiar with US intelligence.
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Opinion | What Critics of the Hottest Social Media App Don’t Get
A defense of TikTok.
www.politico.comBoris Epshteyn rises in Trump land
He's the target of criticism among other aides and allies to the former president. But he's also earned Trump’s ear and trust, which may be all he needs.
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Hair-straightening chemical products linked to increased uterine cancer risk in new study | CNN
Scientists are uncovering new details in the connection between using certain hair straightening products, such as chemical relaxers and pressing products, and an increased risk of cancer in women.
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Liberal dark money network quietly launches gun group to create 'narrative that guns make us less safe'
Project Unloaded, an anti-gun group, is housed at the country's largest liberal dark money network and works to shape young people's perception of firearms.
Oklahoma governor sets March election on recreational marijuana
Democrats were hoping to get the question on the November ballot to boost turnout among progressive voters.
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U.S. to provide aid to Cuba to help in Hurricane Ian recovery efforts
The $2 million in aid after a rare request from the Cuban government will go through the U.S. Agency for International Development, the State Department said.
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Biden's performance put to the test, Wisconsin voters zero in on inflation, border crisis
Ahead of the November's midterm elections, voters in Milwaukee and Green Bay graded President Biden's performance as his approval rating rises to 46%.
COVID subvariants: What to know and should you be concerned?
Newer subvariants, related to the BA.4 and BA.5 omicron subvariants, are making up an increasing number of COVID cases in the U.S., but experts say not to panic.
Biden admin unveils new pandemic preparedness and biodefense strategy
The president will sign a national security memo directing his administration to implement a plan to prepare for future viral and biological threats.
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Video Health officials concerned about potential COVID-19 surge
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has data that says new variants may be circulating and may be easily transmissible as the weather starts to get colder.
Boston University researchers’ testing of lab-made version of Covid virus draws government scrutiny
Research at Boston University that involved testing a lab-made hybrid version of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is garnering heated headlines alleging the scientists involved could have unleashed a new pathogen.
www.statnews.comCOVID subvariants: What to know and should you be concerned?
Newer subvariants, related to the BA.4 and BA.5 omicron subvariants, are making up an increasing number of COVID cases in the U.S., but experts say not to panic.
Biden administration touts "big update" to COVID vaccines in new ads for boosters
The daily pace of new shots administered is once again slowing, following an uptick last month.
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Boston University lab did not create deadly new COVID strain, experts say
The goal of the study was to determine why the Omicron variant of COVID-19 seems to cause less severe disease than the original strain.
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Harvard announces new bivalent COVID booster requirement
Harvard will require the new bivalent COVID-19 booster for students, the school announced Monday. Read more on Boston.com.
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