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Trump is "the elephant not in the room" for potential jurors in his company's criminal trial
Donald Trump isn't a defendant in the Trump Organization's New York state criminal fraud trial, but will potential jurors be able to separate the ex-president from the company that made him famous? 

Trump told Arizona GOP Senate nominee ‘you’ll lose if you go soft’ on election fraud claims | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump took Blake Masters to task after the Arizona Republican Senate nominee said in a debate this month that he hadn’t seen evidence of election fraud in Arizona.


White House warns of 'severe consequences' if Putin uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine; Russian court upholds Griner’s 9-year term
A "dirty bomb" would contaminate a large area with radioactivity, making it harmful or uninhabitable for residents there, without using a nuclear explosion.

Thomas? Kavanaugh? Roberts? Conservatives dominate Supreme Court but lack clear leader
The Supreme Court’s six Republican-appointed justices clearly dominate the bench, but as they reshape American law there is little consensus among court watchers over who is the conservative wing&#…


Florida judge rules against DeSantis over immigrant flight records - Washington Examiner
A Florida judge ruled against Gov Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in a legal fight over documents underlying migrant flights to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. The move Tuesday came in a legal challenge from the Florida Center for Government Accountability, which argued that the governor's office was not...


Pennsylvania Senate debate: Oz declares victory over Fetterman as the two clashed over abortion, fracking
Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz declared victory in the first and only debate against his Democratic opponent John Fetterman, as the two are running for the U.S. Senate.

Florida judge orders DeSantis to hand over migrant flights records
The governor’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but lawyers representing the Florida Center for Government Accountability said they anticipated there would be an appeal.


Russia's chaotic draft leaves some out in cold, without gear
Since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial troop mobilization for the war in Ukraine, independent media outlets, human rights activists and draftees themselves have painted a bleak picture.


Race for GOP whip turns nasty as Carlson and Trump Jr. angrily weigh in | CNN Politics
The competitive race for House GOP whip has turned nasty in the home stretch, with key allies of former President Donald Trump taking public swipes and placing angry private phone calls to one of the leading contenders for the No. 3 leadership position.


Exclusive: U.S. considers HAWK air defense equipment for Ukraine
The United States is considering sending older HAWK air defense equipment from storage to Ukraine to help it defend against Russian drone and cruise missile attacks, two U.S. officials told Reuters.

Russia scrambles to increase weapons production for Ukraine war
Putin has chaired a new committee focused on speeding up the production and delivery of weapons to Russian forces.

Oz, Fetterman clash on abortion, fracking and more in Pennsylvania Senate debate
Pennsylvania Senate Democratic hopeful John Fetterman and his Republican rival Dr. Mehmet Oz came out of the gate swinging in their only debate.

Fetterman’s stroke recovery mars debate with Oz - Washington Examiner
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D) opened his debate versus Dr. Mehmet Oz (R) with “goodnight, everybody,” delivering a heart-wrenching and, at times, hard-to-watch performance that raised more doubts about his fitness for the Senate than it satisfied amid his recovery from a...


Trump ally Tom Barrack testifies he briefed Trump, other campaign officials on foreign contacts
Tom Barrack, on trial for illegal lobbying, testified that he briefed Donald Trump on his UAE interactions as he tried to help Trump better understand Middle East issues.

How rising skepticism of US Ukraine aid plays into Putin's hands | CNN Politics
For months, Russian President Vladimir Putin has waited and watched, hoping for a fracturing of the remarkable Washington consensus built by President Joe Biden on the need to do everything it takes to defend democracy in Ukraine.

Seoul says allies agree 'unparalleled' response needed to a N. Korea nuclear test
South Korea said on in Wednesday it had agreed with the United States and Japan that a resumption of nuclear testing by North Korea would have to be met with an "unparalleled" response.

GOP eyes Indiana upset amid national push to diversify party
Air Force veteran Jennifer-Ruth Green is eyeing an upset in an Indiana U.S. House district that has been Democratically controlled for nearly a century.


Former Trump aide Mark Meadows asks South Carolina judge to block Georgia grand jury subpoena in election-meddling probe
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas temporarily blocked a similar Georgia grand jury subpoena to Sen. Lindsey Graham, an ally of Donald Trump.
5 takeaways from Pennsylvania's John Fetterman-Dr. Oz debate in key U.S. Senate race
Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidates John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz squared off Tuesday in the first and only debate of their hotly contested race.
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Fake billionaire, Harvard grad poseur Justin Costello denied bail after judge calls him 'economic danger' to public
Justin Costello posed as a billionaire, Harvard MBA and an Iraq War veteran to pull off a big securities fraud, prosecutors charge.

Russia notifies U.S. it will carry out expected nuclear drills
Russia has notified the United States about its plans to carry out annual exercises of its nuclear forces, the U.S. government said on Tuesday, a move that Washington said lowers the risk of miscalculation at a time of "reckless" Russian nuclear rhetoric.

Midterm elections outlook darkens for Biden's White House
The White House has lowered its earlier optimism about the midterm elections and is now worried that Democrats could lose control of both chambers of Congress, administration officials say.

In Michigan governor's debate, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer accuses Tudor Dixon of "stoking violence"
Whitmer accused GOP challenger Tudor Dixon of pushing conspiracy theories meant to divide people.


NotedDC — Progressives’ Ukraine plea sparks uproar, confusion
Progressive lawmakers are seeking to tamp down confusion and explain themselves after their names appeared on a letter this week urging President Biden to consider directly engaging with …


Debate night takeaways: Abortion, crime and inflation dominate clashes across 4 states
Big debates in Pennsylvania, Michigan and two more states featured similar fault lines.


5.1-magnitude earthquake strikes near San Jose, California
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck near San Jose, California, on Tuesday.

Gas crunch eases in Europe — but the respite might not last
Europe's sky-high natural gas prices have fallen thanks to unseasonably warm weather and efforts to fill up storage ahead of winter.


Trump on call pushes Masters to go harder on election fraud claims: documentary
Former President Trump pushed Arizona GOP Senate candidate Blake Masters to double down on election fraud claims on a call captured in a new documentary from Fox News’s Tucker Carlson. “If you want…


Five takeaways from the second Michigan governor’s debate - Washington Examiner
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon met Tuesday night for their second and final debate, in which topics relating to schools and infrastructure took center stage. Whitmer is running for her second term in office and has come under fire from Dixon for her...


Progressives go on damage control after Ukraine diplomacy letter
House progressives are doing damage control after retreating from a letter that stirred outrage among Democrats by questioning President Biden’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine war two weeks before …


Six takeaways from the Pennsylvania Senate debate between Fetterman and Oz | CNN Politics
The first and only debate between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz quickly devolved into a series of personal and biting attacks in what has become the highest stakes Senate race in the country.


Fetterman, Oz spar over crime, economy and abortion in heated Pennsylvania Senate debate
Pennsylvania Senate candidates John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz sparred over a number of issues in Tuesday's Senate debate, including the economy and abortion.

Liberal U.S. lawmakers withdraw Ukraine letter after blowback
A group of liberal U.S. Democrats withdrew a letter to the White House urging a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine, the group's chairperson, Democratic Representative Pramila Jayapal, said on Tuesday, after blowback from within their own party.

Vance calls Ryan's pledge to decriminalize 'all drug possession' a 'slap in the face' of victims' families
Ohio Senate candidate Tim Ryan introduced a resolution to label fentanyl a "weapon of mass destruction," but he made a pledge with the ACLU to decriminalize "all drug possession."

Police investigating if racist Los Angeles City Council tape was recorded illegally
The council president resigned in disgrace after a recording made last year that captured racist remarks was released earlier in October.


Arizona police monitoring ballot drop boxes after multiple voter intimidation complaints
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is monitoring ballot drop boxes after two men in tactical gear with weapons were seen near one in Mesa, Arizona.
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Hope Hicks, a longtime Trump aide, interviewing with Jan. 6 committee
Hicks served in senior roles at the White House for much of Donald Trump's presidency.


School gunman had AR-15-style weapon, 600 rounds of ammo
Tenth-grader Alexzandria Bell and 61-year-old physical education teacher Jean Kuczka died.


Five takeaways from the Fetterman-Oz debate in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. — John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz took part in Pennsylvania’s first and only Senate debate on Tuesday as polls show the race narrowing ahead of Election Day. The hourlong forum —…


Drowsy debate in sleeper Colorado Senate race that could determine upper chamber majority
Tuesday's sleepy Colorado Senate debate between incumbent Senator Michael Bennet and Republican challenger Joe O'Dea could be the sleeper race to determine control of the upper chamber.

Exhumations resume for DNA to ID Tulsa Race Massacre victims
At a cemetery in Tulsa, Oklahoma, work is underway to remove bodies from their graves for a second time in an effort to identify victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre.


Cook Political Report increases House GOP gains in latest projection - Washington Examiner
The Cook Political Report has upped its projection of the number of seats the Republican Party will gain in the House during the midterm elections. The GOP is projected to pick up 12-25 seats during the elections in two weeks, the Cook Political Report's David Wasserman said in his analysis, up...


Hochul, Zeldin both take swings in only debate in tightening governor's race
The Democratic governor seeking her first term and the Long Island congressmember hit on the themes that have defined their campaigns.


Superstorm Sandy legacy: Recovery far from equal on NY shore
NEW YORK (AP) — Even before Superstorm Sandy's floodwaters surged over New York City’s Rockaway Peninsula, there was an air of decay in Edgemere, a far-flung seaside neighborhood long pockmarked with boarded-up homes and vacant lots with waist-high weeds.


Why a top Democrat is concerned with the Fed’s rate hikes
The top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee warned Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday not to push the U.S. economy into recession with overzealous interest rate hikes meant to figh…


What time do polls close in your state for the 2022 election?
Poll closing times for the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 8, vary by state.


Political analysts react to PA Senate debate
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — So who won the debate? And will the debate have any impact on who voters will support on November 8? The debate covered a wide range of topics. However, with any debat…


Alito says leaked abortion opinion made conservative justices 'targets for assassination'
Justice Samuel Alito said in remarks at the Heritage Foundation that he and his colleagues "want things to get back to normal" in the Supreme Court term that started this month.


Arizona GOP governor candidate Kari Lake, who has spread election conspiracies, raises cash from business leaders
Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake is seeing an uptick in support from corporate leaders as she pushes false election conspiracies.

Pelosi pushes back on the left on Ukraine aid
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday vowed more aid for Ukraine when lawmakers wrap up must-pass government funding legislation later this year, the day after a group of House progressives ca…


Alito calls leak of Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe a ‘grave betrayal’ that endangered some justices | CNN Politics
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Tuesday called the leak of his draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade last spring a “grave betrayal” and “shock,” saying that it put the lives of some of the high court’s conservative justices at risk.


Pelosi, Schumer invite Israeli president to address Congress
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) invited Israeli President Isaac Herzog to address a joint meeting of Congress. Pelosi and Schumer said in …


Strong quake injures dozens, shuts north Philippine airport
Officials say a strong earthquake has rocked a large swath of the northern Philippines, injuring at least 36 people, forcing the closure of an international airport and prompting the evacuation of patients in a hospital.


4 takeaways from the New York governor debate | CNN Politics
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul squared off with Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin on Tuesday in their first and only pre-election debate, offering a series of tense and testy exchanges over crime, abortion rights, the 2020 presidential election and campaign finance ethics.


Adidas ends Ye deal over hate speech, costing rapper his billionaire status
Adidas AG terminated its partnership with rapper and fashion designer Ye on Tuesday after he made a series of antisemitic remarks, a move that knocked the musician off the Forbes list of the world's billionaires.
Hochul to Zeldin on crime: ‘I don’t know why that’s so important to you’ - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedGov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) appeared upset over Rep. Lee Zeldin's (R-NY) focus on crime during the New York gubernatorial debate Tuesday.Zeldin, who is a U.S. congressman, reiterated his belief that there is a crime emergency in the Empire State and pressed Hochul


Live Updates | Russia-Ukraine-War
Russian President Vladimir Putin has chaired the first meeting of a new committee tasked with boosting the delivery of weapons and supplies for his country's troops in Ukraine.


In debate, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul hits Lee Zeldin on Trump, vote to overturn 2020 election
Zeldin accused Hochul of focusing on Trump to distract from her administration's record on crime.


Prosecutor says star witness may be 'reluctant' in Trump company trial
A prosecutor in the tax fraud trial of Donald Trump's company told prospective jurors on Tuesday the government's star witness - a longtime Trump Organization executive - may be "reluctant" to answer questions, while some jury candidates were dismissed after expressing contempt for the former...

Politics increasingly a deal-breaker on US dating scene
With midterm elections looming, singles yearn more than ever to meet their ideological soulmate.


As midterms near, Trump shifts focus to 2024 and his own political future | CNN Politics
Donald Trump is accelerating his plans for another presidential campaign, buoyed by a belief that Republicans are on the precipice of significant gains in next month’s midterm elections and that many of his handpicked candidates will prevail.


In lawsuit over student loan forgiveness, 6 states slam Biden for overreach
In a legal challenge to President Joe Biden's plan to cancel student loan debt, 6 states argue they'll be financially damaged by loan forgiveness.
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Ukraine's defense minister ‘optimistic’ about new tanks, fighter jets from allies
When it comes to donating weapons, “if you hear it's impossible, it means it will be possible in the future,” Oleksii Reznikov said.


Months later, Jean-Pierre still playing dodgeball at White House briefing
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre regularly dodges questions from White House reporters, including on issues such as Biden's abortion stance or energy production.

Midterm election results live: Maricopa drop puts Kari Lake further behind in Arizona


Fetterman struggles during TV debate with Oz
The Democrat's speech and hearing problems were evident during a contentious debate with the celebrity physician that addressed abortion, the minimum wage and fracking.


Walmart, Disney among top 12 employers that laid off thousands during the pandemic, House inquiry finds
A survey by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis found the nation's largest employers laid off thousands between 2019 and 2021.

Arizona and Nevada counties plan to hand count ballots for midterms | CNN Politics
Two counties in Western battleground states are moving forward with plans to hand count ballots in this year’s consequential midterm elections – a sign of the deep distrust of electronic vote tallying machines in some pockets of the country.


Regulators propose $155M fine for PG&E for 2020 wildfire
California regulators have proposed fining Pacific Gas & Electric more than $155 million for sparking a 2020 wildfire in Northern California.


Biden authorizes another $18 million to help elect House and Senate Democrats
Biden has been playing a more muted public role in electing Democrats, compared to previous presidents crossing the two-year mark of their first term


What we know about today’s San Jose earthquake
An earthquake took place near San Jose, Calif., late Tuesday morning, causing ground shakes for Silicon Valley and Bay Area residents, though apparently not inflicting major damage. The U.S. Geolog…


UK's Rishi Sunak becomes richest ever occupant of Number 10
With his ascent to prime minister, Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy will become the richest ever occupants of Number 10 Downing Street just as the country struggles with an economic crisis and the government mulls painful spending cuts.

Tucker Carlson reveals Trump call with Blake Masters pushing ‘rigged’ election message - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump encouraged Arizona Republican Senate candidate Blake Masters to talk about election fraud in a phone call revealed as part of a new documentary from Fox News host Tucker Carlson.The conversation, shown in a Tucker Carlson Original streaming on Fox Nation, took place...


Progressives ‘didn’t consider election timing’ with letter on Biden’s Ukraine strategy
Progressives worked over the summer to get nearly three dozen House Democrats to sign off on a letter that would call into question President Biden’s handling of Ukraine and urge him to engage dipl…

The non-Trump 2024 field starts to make their moves
The former president is talking about campaign structure and staff. But others don’t seem content to wait for him to announce.


Analysis: The Senate playing field is shrinking | CNN Politics
Last week, a super PAC affiliated with Mitch McConnell announced it was pulling nearly $6 million out of the New Hampshire Senate race. On Tuesday, the group dumped an additional $6 million into the Pennsylvania Senate race.


Doctors say 'fossil fuel addiction' kills, starves millions
A new report from doctors and other health experts says the world's fossil fuel addiction is making the world sicker and is killing people.


Why Americans are concealing their true political beliefs
Perhaps this chilling environment helps explain why trust in American institutions has plummeted in recent years.


One hour with Fetterman and Oz: Key takeaways from their only debate
Fetterman’s performance reinforced questions about his recovery from a stroke in May, while Oz gave an answer on abortion that the Democrat immediately seized on for future attacks.


GOP groups spend $6.2 million in Oz-Fetterman Senate race in Pennsylvania as polls tighten in final two weeks
The GOP investment in the Pennsylvania Senate race came before John Fetterman and Trump-backed Dr. Oz were set to face off in their one and only debate.

Fetterman vows to "keep coming back" against Oz in high-stakes — and only — debate
Two weeks from Election Day, their race for Pennsylvania's Senate seat is a toss-up.


U.S. midterm outcome in certain states could affect approach to energy
Oregon’s cap-and-trade program, Maryland’s net-zero emissions targets, and Arizona’s solar subsidies all hang in the balance in upcoming midterm elections, and their fate could have an effect on U.S. climate performance.

Russia walks back risk of dirty bomb plot amid NATO warnings - Washington Examiner
Russia has downplayed the risk of a dirty bomb plot in Ukraine just days after claiming Ukrainian officials planned to stage such an attack following a chorus of NATO warnings rejecting the allegation.“We have got what we wanted,” Russian deputy ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy told reporters at the...


‘Everyone thinks we have magic powers’: Biden seeks a balance on Iran
Protests against the Islamist regime have put Biden in a tight spot, including on the fate of the Iran nuclear deal.


Woman testifies Harvey Weinstein rape filled her with guilt
A woman who says Harvey Weinstein raped her in 2013 has testified that for years she was filled with feelings of guilt and disgust.


U.S. basketball star Griner's 9-year drug sentence upheld in Russia
The Russian court's decision paves the way for U.S. WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner to be sent to a penal colony, in a court case that Washington has called "sham."

Poll workers feel a sense of duty despite growing pressure
In recent elections, poll workers have faced increasing pressure and many have personally experienced threats. NBC News’ Blayne Alexander spoke with one woman on the responsibility she feels being a poll manager.


Political, legal battle heats up over student loan forgiveness
The political and legal battle over President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan has hit its biggest roadblock yet with a temporary legal hold on the program leaving borrowers in further limbo. …


Inside the hospitals that concealed Russian casualties
As Putin sought to cover up the scale of troop losses in Ukraine, injured Russian soldiers were spirited across the border to Belarus.


Alito says Supreme Court leak made justices ‘targets for assassination’ - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said the leaked draft opinion in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case that went public in May made the justices "targets for assassination." The conservative member of the high court shared his assessment at an event hosted by the Heritage...


Biden approval dips to 39% as Democrats brace for midterms, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
President Joe Biden's approval rating edged closer to the lowest level of his presidency just two weeks before U.S. midterm elections that will shape the rest of this term, a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll completed on Tuesday found.

Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan announces march on capital
Leader ousted in a no-confidence vote in April calls on supporters to join Friday’s protest for early elections.

The hunt for habitable planets may have just gotten far more narrow, new study finds | CNN
In a new study of a world orbiting the most common type of star in universe — a type of system scientists have long theorized could support life — researchers found no indication such a planet could hold onto an atmosphere at all.


Australia’s inflation soars to 32-year high
Annual price growth hits 7.3 percent in the July-September period, the highest since 1990.

EPA: "All options are on the table" regarding a possible federal takeover of Jackson's water system
"It's hard to explain how and why government has failed the city of Jackson and the people of Jackson," EPA Administrator Michael Regan told CBS News.


Arizona county backs hand count of ballots in U.S. midterm elections
A Republican-controlled county in the presidential battleground state of Arizona voted to hand count ballots in next month's midterm congressional elections, a tallying method that has been called for by Republicans who claim voting machines are unreliable.

U.S. working to bring Griner home after 'sham' Russian hearing, Sullivan says
The United States will continue to engage with Russia to bring home jailed U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said, after a Russian court on Tuesday upheld her nine-year drug sentence.

GOP Senate campaign arm jumping back into New Hampshire
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) is jumping back into the New Hampshire Senate race after the GOP’s top Senate super PAC announced that it would bail on the state and Republican …


Under Dan Snyder, Washington sank from NFL elite to also-ran
Few NFL teams have managed to lose as much as Washington has since Daniel Snyder was part of a group that purchased the franchise for a then-record $800 million in 1999.


Woodward responds to Trump claim that he released tapes without permission - Washington Examiner
Watergate sleuth Bob Woodward responded to former President Donald Trump's accusations that he never gave permission to release audio recordings of himself. Woodward told anchor Wolf Blitzer the recordings "were done voluntarily" on CNN's The Situation Room on Tuesday. THE TRUMP TAPES: TRUMP...


Ohio city bans conversion therapy for minors
Akron, Ohio, adopted an emergency measure banning conversion therapy for minors on Monday, becoming the 11th city in the state to ban the practice. “I’m incredibly proud to add Akron to the growing…


China likely to ramp up diplomatic 'attacks' on Taiwan, island's foreign minister says
China is likely to ramp up its diplomatic "attacks" on Taiwan following last week's twice-a-decade congress, including snatching more of the island's few remaining diplomatic allies, Taiwan's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Ukraine urges refugees to remain abroad as winter power cuts loom
Ukrainian official urges refugees to stay abroad amid power cut fears as Russian attacks target energy infrastructure.

Crime dominates New York gubernatorial election debate as race tightens
Crime dominated the debate between New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Lee Zeldin on Tuesday, as polls indicate Zeldin has leveraged the issue to narrow the gap against the Democratic incumbent ahead of the Nov. 8 election.

Trump discussed nuclear weapon systems with Woodward
Former President Trump openly discussed nuclear weapons with veteran Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward, according to newly released audio of their interviews. “I have built a weapon sy…


Ukraine war: South Africa row over Russian superyacht's arrival
The government insists an oligarch's luxury yacht can dock, but Cape Town's mayor wants to block it.


Jayapal blames staff for retracted Ukraine diplomacy letter amid backlash - Washington Examiner
Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) faulted her staff for releasing a since-withdrawn letter to President Joe Biden calling on him to negotiate a settlement to end Russia’s war in Ukraine following a slew of internal backlash on Tuesday. The letter, which was...


High anxiety on the air: Midterms end with 2-front clash over rising crime
The campaign's closing message is bleak, with Republicans lobbing broader attacks on their rivals on top of outmoded "defund the police" ads against vulnerable incumbents.


UN envoy: Myanmar crisis deepens, taking 'catastrophic toll'
The U.N. special envoy for Myanmar is warning that the political, human rights and humanitarian crisis in the military-ruled Southeast Asian nation is deepening and taking “a catastrophic toll on the people.”


Amid intense backlash, progressive lawmakers retract letter pressing Biden to talk with Russia about Ukraine
The letter, which asked the president to take a more aggressive strategy to end the Ukraine war, prompted swift pushback from Democrats and some Ukrainians.


Amazon driver found dead near truck after possible dog attack | CNN Business
Authorities in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, have launched an investigation into the death of an Amazon delivery driver after he was found dead with possible dog bite injuries.


Musk promises to close Twitter deal by Friday - Washington Examiner
Elon Musk told the bankers funding his $44 billion purchase of Twitter that he intends to close the deal on Friday. Musk told the banks during a Monday video conference that he would close the transaction on Oct. 28, according to Bloomberg. The banks are cooperating with Musk to provide more...


Michigan Dem Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says GOP enflaming issue of explicit material in public schools
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan claimed that Republicans were enflaming for political gain the issue of of explicit material being allowed in public schools.

Amid oil spat, White House welcomes Saudi moves on Ukraine
The White House on Tuesday welcomed moves taken by Saudi Arabia to help Ukraine in its war with Russia as President Joe Biden ponders how tough to be against the Saudis for joining an oil output cut.

10 cases of alleged Arizona voter intimidation referred to DOJ
"We'll come and we'll babysit polling sites because people have to misbehave, if that's what we have to do to protect democracy," the Maricopa County sheriff said.

Fetterman ‘much worse’ than predicted, says reporter who lowered expectations before debate - Washington Examiner
The debate performance by Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the Democratic candidate for Senate, was "much worse" than expected, according to a journalist who said she recently spoke with him.Charlotte Alter, a senior correspondent for Time magazine, sent a now-viral tweet critiquing...


China accused of illegal police stations in the Netherlands
A Dutch media report says China is running an undeclared police operation to pressure dissidents.


UK's Sunak is first PM of color, but equality fight not over
The news that Rishi Sunak has become Britain’s first prime minister of color was welcomed by many among Britain's large Indian and South Asian communities.


Fetterman avoids pledging to release medical records during debate
Pennsylvania Democratic Senate hopeful John Fetterman would not commit to releasing his medical records during a televised debate with Republican candidate Mehmet Oz. During a debate hosted by WHTM…


New NASA instrument detects methane ‘super-emitters’ from space
The Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) identified more than 50 methane hotspots around the world.

Fetterman stumbles during debate when questioned about flip-flop on support for fracking
Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman stumbled during Tuesday's debate when asked about prior statements he made about fracking, a process he now says he supports.

Democratic group backing Ryan in Ohio Senate race targets GOP ticket-splitters
A new ad campaign attacks GOP nominee J.D. Vance for flip-flopping on Trump while aiming to win support for Rep. Tim Ryan from voters backing Republican Gov. Mike DeWine.


Chinese spy made demands of US double agent just days before Huawei hostage scandal - Washington Examiner
A Chinese intelligence officer sought information about the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Huawei from a U.S. double agent just days before the Biden DOJ’s controversial decision to drop its prosecution of a Huawei executive and allow her to return to China. Huawei's chief...

Democrats growing anxious — again — over Black turnout
Democratic strategists worry the party isn’t doing enough to motivate Black voters.


Karine Jean-Pierre says 'voter suppression' and 'high turnout' can take place 'at the same time'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that “voter suppression” and “high turnout” can take place at the same time.

GOP senator targets TikTok influencer with anti-transgender taunt
Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee joined right-wing activists' vitriol campaign against a 25-year-old trans woman who has been chronicling her gender transition on TikTok.


Biden speaks with British PM Sunak about Ukraine, Good Friday Agreement in first call
President Biden on Tuesday spoke for the first time with new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, with the two leaders coordinating on policy toward Ukraine and China. Biden spoke with Sunak hours a…


Chechen leader Kadyrov vows to conquer all of Ukraine - Washington Examiner
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov declared all of Ukraine to be Russian territory and vowed to conquer it. The announcement was made in a video posted on Telegram, which was translated by Trukha News. In an attached text, Kadyrov called for a Jihad against Western "Satanism," citing their...


Charlie Crist speaks about rival DeSantis, the fight to be Florida's governor: 'I'm a uniter'
Charlie Crist speaks with "GMA3" about the gubernatorial race against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the most important issues to his campaign.

Fetterman attempts to wrangle support from GOP voters after he said Republican base is xenophobic, homophobic
John Fetterman said in 2018 podcast discussion that the strategy used by the "Republican hard core base" is nationalism, xenophobia, and homophobia.

Man accused of driving a car through the Waukesha Christmas parade delivers tearful closing arguments | CNN
Darrell Brooks told jurors it was not his intent to drive an SUV through a crowd and kill six people.


‘Putin is using ethnic minorities to fight in Ukraine’
Russian minorities are much more likely to die in Ukraine, the Free Buryatia Foundation tells Al Jazeera.

Woman sues Fayetteville police, alleging they assaulted and unlawfully handcuffed her
Ja'Lana Dunlap announced the lawsuit at a Tuesday press conference.

Deals for democracy: How college athletes are helping turn out the vote
Top-tier collegiate sports have been transformed by new rules empowering athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness, allowing them to promote everything from deodorant and Kool-Aid to lo…


New York Gov. Hochul defends her record on crime, blames 'human emotion' for increased sense of fear
Gov. Kathy Hochul defended her track record on crime in New York on Monday as the issue has taken center stage ahead of the gubernatorial election in two weeks.

Charlie Crist’s former GOP colleagues pen open letter endorsing DeSantis - Washington Examiner
A group of former staffers and associates of Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist are opting to endorse GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis over the onetime Republican as he vies for another term as governor in the Sunshine State. In an open letter led by Crist’s former chief of staff...


Norway arrests man accused of being Russian spy
The man, who posed as a Brazilian academic, was believed to be researching "threats" to Arctic Norway.


Texas synagogue siege: US gun supplier jailed for almost eight years
Henry "Michael" Dwight Williams sold the gun to Faisal Akram just days before a siege at a synagogue.


Biden: Russia would be making ‘serious mistake’ to use tactical nuclear weapon
President Biden on Tuesday warned Russia against using a tactical nuclear weapon amid concerns Moscow may be creating a pretext to escalate its war in Ukraine. “Russia would be making an incredibly…


North Korea tensions: Why is Kim Jong-un upping the pressure?
As the Koreas trade warning shots, the situation on the peninsula is at its most volatile in years.


‘World’s dirtiest man’ dies shortly after taking first bath in over 60 years - Washington Examiner
Amou Haji, an Iranian recluse given the title "world's dirtiest man," died at age 94 shortly after taking his first bath in over 60 years. "Uncle Haji's" death on Sunday, in the village of Dejgah in the southern province of Fars, was reported by the Islamic Republic News Agency. Aside from...


Civil War relics found under Memphis bridge as Mississippi River water levels drop
The receding Mississippi River has led to a discovery of historical items in Memphis that date back to the Civil War.

Tens of thousands of migrants have cases thrown out of immigration court, as docs not filed
Tens of thousands of migrants have had cases thrown out by immigration judges this fiscal year after documents were not filed in time by DHS officials, new data shows.

Jayapal withdraws letter on Ukraine policy amid Democratic anger | CNN Politics
A House progressive leader abruptly withdrew a letter pushing the Biden administration to pursue diplomacy in Russia’s war with Ukraine, an about-face following furious internal backlash from Democrats who felt blindsided by the move just two weeks before the November midterms.


Why Republicans are avoiding TikTok this fall — and some Democrats aren't
While far from a broad embrace by the Democratic Party, the accounts add to a growing momentum on the app for news and politics.


At least 26 injured in magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Philippines
Tremor was felt as far away as the capital Manila, more than 330km (205 miles) to the south of the epicentre.

Biden mispronounces name of UK's new prime minister in remarks on the leadership change
During a White House event celebrating Diwali, President Biden stumbled when announcing the name of the U.K.'s new prime minister, Rishi Sunak.

Could a different method of teaching address low education scores?
A study from NYU found that major public school curricula lack effective cultural teaching methods. The study followed news about falling math and reading test scores.
Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter dead at 68
Carter served as secretary of Defense under President Barack Obama from February 2015 to January 2017.


If your COVID vaccine left you feeling terrible, it probably offered you better protection, new study suggests
Scientists said post-vaccination side effects could be reframed as "signals of vaccine effectiveness."


Biden gets latest COVID vaccine, urges Americans to do same
U.S. President Joe Biden rolled up his sleeve and received an updated COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, using the occasion to urge more Americans to get the booster before the upcoming holiday season, especially seniors.

Bali’s pandemic renters face rude awakening as prices skyrocket
The cost of accommodation on Indonesia’s popular resort island is soaring following the lifting of COVID curbs.

Workers lacking paid leave quit at higher rates during pandemic, report shows
Democrats renew calls for universal paid sick leave in a report linking low wages and scant paid leave to heightened attrition and recruiting challenges during the pandemic.


NYC's COVID vaccine mandate for municipal workers was 'arbitrary and capricious,' judge says
New York City's COVID vaccination mandate for municipal workers was "arbitrary and capricious," and those who were fired over it should be reinstated, a judge wrote.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signals opposition to COVID vaccine for children
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan announced her opposition to requiring school children to be vaccinated against coronavirus as the CDC has urged in recent weeks.

Covid: Wales autumn boosters reach more than half over-65s
Approaching 600,000 autumn boosters are delivered, but there are fears some are missing out.


Basingstoke hospital staff brace for Covid and flu 'twindemic'
A hospital in Basingstoke says its wards are already packed as it prepares for a busy winter.

Updated COVID boosters did not outperform original COVID vaccines – study (NYSE:PFE) | Seeking Alpha
Weeks after the U.S. rolled out updated COVID boosters, a newly-released study has indicated that the antibody response from the newly designed mRNA-based COVID-19 boosters was...


People who caught mild Covid had increased risk of blood clots, British study finds
Patients with mild Covid, defined as those not hospitalized, were 2.7 times more likely to develop blood clots, according to the U.K. journal study.

Biden warns most COVID-related deaths this year will be result of people not being updated on their vaccines
President Biden gave a press conference Tuesday urging Americans to get their updated COVID-19 vaccines and prevent more unnecessary deaths.

Covid-19 News | La Dept. of Health
The Louisiana Department of Health protects and promotes health and ensures access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.