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GOP’s McCarthy threatens to impeach Mayorkas over border
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday called on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign over management of the U.S. southern border with Mexico, warning that the new House GOP majority will open investigations that could lead to impeachment proceedings.
Supreme Court OKs handover of Trump tax returns to Congress
The last legal obstacle preventing Congress from obtaining Donald Trump's taxes has fallen. On Tuesday the Supreme Court rejected the former president's plea for an order to prevent the Treasury Department from giving six years of tax returns for Trump and some of his businesses to the Democratic-co
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Fake Facebook and Instagram accounts promoting US interests had ties to US military, Meta says | CNN Politics
People “associated with the US military” were likely behind a network of phony Facebook and Instagram accounts that promoted US interests abroad by targeting audiences in Afghanistan and Central Asia, Facebook parent firm Meta said Tuesday.
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Republican Kevin Kiley projected to win competitive, open House seat in California
Kevin Kiley, the Trump-endorsed GOP nominee, is projected to defeat his Democratic opponent in one of California's most competitive House races in the midterm elections.
'Bodies drop' as Walmart manager kills 6 in Virginia attack
Police and witnesses say a manager at a Virginia Walmart pulled out a handgun before a routine employee meeting and began firing wildly in the break room, killing six people and injuring at least six others.
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Kim Jong Un’s sister warns U.S. of ‘a more fatal security crisis’
The rebuke from Kim Yo Jong, who is seen as North Korea’s second most powerful person, came as Washington pushes for U.N. condemnation of the North’s recent intercontinental ballistic missile test.
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Appeals court appears poised to overturn special master appointment in Mar-a-Lago documents case
A federal appeals court seemed poised to grant a Justice Department request to rescind the appointment of a special master in the seizure of documents from Mar-a-Lago.
Pelosi retirement leaves Republicans searching for next boogeyman - Washington Examiner
Republicans will have to search for a new political "villain” after Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced that she would step down as the leader of House Democrats. The GOP spent tens of millions of dollars this election cycle tying vulnerable candidates to Pelosi, blaming the legislation she ushered...
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Court seems skeptical of Trump claims in Mar-a-Lago case
A federal appeals court appears deeply skeptical that former President Donald Trump was entitled to a review by an independent arbiter of documents seized in an FBI search of his Florida estate.
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Lindsey Graham appears before Georgia grand jury
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is investigating attempts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election results.
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Barr warns Trump ‘will burn the whole house down,’ calls for new GOP leader
Former Attorney General William Barr on Monday called for a new leader of the Republican Party, warning in a blistering rebuke that former President Trump “will burn the whole house down.” “Unless …
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Biden to extend student loan pause as court battle drags on
President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
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Scotland cannot hold an independence referendum without UK government approval, top court rules
The U.K.'s Supreme Court on Wednesday told the Scottish government it cannot hold a fresh independence referendum without the U.K. government's consent.
Russia turning ‘winter into a weapon of mass destruction,’ Zelensky says - Washington Examiner
Russia’s persistent bombardment of Ukraine's energy infrastructure has raised the specter of a calamitous winter for civilians, despite recent Ukrainian battlefield successes.“Now, on the eve of winter, we are facing one of the greatest threats since the beginning of all-out war,” Ukrainian...
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Judge sets Trump’s New York fraud trial date for October 2023
The New York attorney general’s fraud lawsuit against former President Trump will head to trial in October 2023, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday. Manhattan-based Judge Arthur Engoron set an Oc…
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Will Trump have to run against a crowded field of Republicans in 2024?
A whole lot of would-be presidents are making noises about challenging Donald Trump. Some will wind up not running. But for others, the waters seem just fine.
Woman who claims Hershel Walker pressured her into having abortion provides new evidence of affair - Washington Examiner
The second woman to accuse Herschel Walker of pressuring her to have an abortion challenged him Tuesday to meet her in a public setting and tell her to her face she was lying. "Herschel, I never thought you'd deny knowing me or our relationship," the woman, referred to as Jane Doe, said through...
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Britain says Russia has nearly exhausted current stock of Iran-made weapons
Russia has likely launched a number of Iranian manufactured un-crewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) against Ukraine since September, Britain's Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.
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Russians grow more critical as Putin’s military operation drags on and sanctions take a toll | CNN
November and December are known as the most depressing months in Moscow. The days are short and dark, and the weather is too cold and wet to be outdoors much but still too warm and rainy to enjoy the real Russian winter.
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6 killed, at least 6 injured in Virginia Walmart after employee opens fire on co-workers
The shooter was identified by the company as a night manager who'd been with the store since 2010. All of those killed were workers at the store.
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Woman challenges Republican Herschel Walker to face abortion claim in public
A woman who alleges that U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker pressured her into having an abortion in 1993 on Tuesday challenged the Republican, who has said he opposes abortion with no exceptions, to meet her publicly before next month's Georgia run-off election.
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Vending machines for anti-overdose drug Narcan gain support - Washington Examiner
Some local governments and nonprofit organizations are using vending machines to distribute Narcan, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses, in the hope of reducing drug overdose deaths. Vending machines with the lifesaving medication are being placed in cities across the country, including...
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Brazilian journalist at World Cup says regional flag mistaken for LGBTQ symbol
A journalist covering the soccer World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday said local police hassled him outside a stadium after a regional Brazilian flag was mistaken for an LGBTQ pride flag.
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Wife of Trump special counsel donated to Biden and produced Obama film - Washington Examiner
Fresh revelations that the wife of recently appointed Trump special counsel Jack Smith was a producer on a Michelle Obama documentary have fueled conservative misgivings about his impartiality. Katy Chevigny is listed as a producer for Becoming on IMDB and donated $1,000 to then-candidate Joe...
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Lawmakers fret over another holiday punt on government funding
With a split Congress bearing down on them next term, members are worried they'll have to scramble at the end of the year to avert a shutdown.
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Republicans try to stop Saturday voting in Georgia runoff
Republican groups have filed an appeal with Georgia’s highest court in an attempt to prohibit early voting this Saturday in the U.S.
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Iran says 40 foreigners arrested for taking part in anti-government protests
Iran's judiciary spokesperson reportedly said Tuesday that 40 foreign nationals have been detained for participating in anti-regime protests.
Ilhan Omar claims McCarthy is stoking ‘fear and hate against Somali-Americans’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) claimed House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is "ginning up fear and hate against Somali-Americans" with his threats to strip her of committee assignments over her past remarks, seen by many as antisemitic. McCarthy had previously promised to strip Omar of her...
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Ilhan Omar pushes back on House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy's vow to strip her of committee
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., hits back after House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy vows to strip her of her House committee assignments if elected speaker.
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Oath Keepers jury home for weekend after deliberations start
Jurors have gone home for the long Thanksgiving weekend after deliberating most of Tuesday in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot case accusing Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and four associates of a violent plot to stop the transfer of presidential power from Republican Donald Trump to Democrat Joe Biden.
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GOP Leader McCarthy calls on Homeland Security secretary to resign over border issues
McCarthy said that if Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas does not resign, the new House Republican majority will investigate him with an eye toward possible impeachment.
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Russia threatens to reduce gas supplies to Moldova; Ukrainians warned blackouts could last months
Ukraine's power shortages, resulting from Russia's repeated strikes on the country's energy infrastructure, are becoming more acute as colder weather sets in.
Teachers union head: Pompeo ‘desperate to be labeled as the extremist’ in GOP primary
Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), said in an interview that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is “desperate to be labeled as the extremist” in the upcomin…
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Texas Supreme Court allows Harris County to count 2,000 votes after Election Day extension
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Harris County can count more than 2,000 votes that were cast during an extended period of voting on Election Day.
U.S. appeals court grills Trump lawyer in seized documents dispute
Judges on an Atlanta-based federal appeals court signaled sympathy on Tuesday toward the U.S. Justice Department's bid to reverse the appointment of an independent arbiter to vet documents seized by the FBI from Donald Trump's Florida home as they posed tough questions to the former president's...
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Early voting kicks off in Georgia's Senate runoff as legal challenges on access mount
On Tuesday, national and statewide Republicans filed an emergency petition in the Georgia Supreme Court to block Democrat-led efforts to allow voting this Saturday.
McConnell fight with GOP opponent shifts to new battleground
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) defeated Sen. Rick Scott’s (Fla.) bid to take his job, but the battle isn’t over. McConnell now faces a fight with Scott and other Senate conservative…
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AP fires reporter behind retracted Russian missiles story
The Associated Press fired a reporter over a retracted story about Russian missiles amid ongoing tension in Europe and the war in Ukraine. In an alert sent shortly after a Nov. 15 explosion in Prze…
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Seven Republicans most likely to challenge Trump in 2024
All eyes are turning to a number of Republicans to see which rising stars and notable voices might decide to take on former President Trump in 2024. Though Trump formally announced a third run for …
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits northwest Turkey, 68 injured
Turkey's disaster management agency says an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 has hit a northwestern town, triggering panic and causing damage to some buildings.
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Inside the Syrian refugee camp where supplies are low and ISIS fears run high
“ISIS can plant a seed in one of those areas based on the conditions and try and grow and foment its radical ideology,” Maj. Gen. Matt McFarlane told NBC News at the camp.
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Black mayors are leading the nation's biggest cities for the first time
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston will all have Black leaders once Karen Bass is sworn in next month as the first woman to serve as chief executive in LA.
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Heritage launches $1M campaign to run ads against gay marriage bill during NFL, college football games
The Heritage Foundation is launching a $1.3 million ad campaign during Thanksgiving NFL and college football games to keep a same-sex marriage bill out of the end zone in the Senate.
Ohio school district sued for transgender bathroom policy that caused students to ‘hold their urine’ - Washington Examiner
An Ohio school district is facing a lawsuit from a group of Muslim and Christian parents after allowing students to use bathrooms corresponding to their stated gender identity rather than their biological sex.America First Legal filed the federal lawsuit Tuesday on behalf of the parents against...
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Alex Jones loses bid to slash $50 million Sandy Hook defamation verdict
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Tuesday failed in his bid to slash a nearly $50 million defamation verdict against him over his false claims that the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting was a hoax.
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Defense: Colorado gay club shooting suspect is nonbinary
The alleged gunman facing possible hate crime charges in the fatal shooting of five people at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub is nonbinary, the suspect’s defense team says in court filings In several standard motions filed on behalf of Anderson Lee Aldrich on Tuesday, public defenders refer to the
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Cannabis banking supporters scramble to reach lame-duck deal
The Senate is trying to get a package of cannabis-related legislation over the finish line in this Congress.
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Conservative appeals court skeptical of Trump’s bid to retain special master in documents case - Washington Examiner
A three-judge panel on an Atlanta-based appeals court appeared skeptical Tuesday of former President Donald Trump's efforts to maintain a special master overseeing the Department of Justice's investigation into sensitive documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago estate.The slate of judges, including...
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Republicans seize on early voting after disappointing midterms
A growing chorus of Republicans are pleading with the GOP to rebuild its once-robust early and mail voting programs, blaming the party’s reluctance to embrace such efforts for a lackluster showing …
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Trump would beat DeSantis in 2024, as Biden approval rate remains underwater, new poll finds
Donald Trump holds a 30 percentage point lead over his potential GOP primary opponent, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to new poll findings.
Todd and Julie Chrisley will appeal after 'difficult' prison sentencing, attorney says
Todd Chrisley was sentenced Monday to 12 years in prison, and Julie Chrisley to seven years.
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6 people killed by manager in Chesapeake, Virginia, Walmart shooting; suspect also dead
Walmart identified the gunman as an "overnight team lead" who started working for the company in 2010.
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Turkish strikes on Kurds stoke tensions with Syria as well
This weekend's Turkish airstrikes targeting Kurdish fighters in northern Syria also threaten to stoke tensions with the Syrian government.
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U.S. House Republicans press TikTok on Chinese data sharing
Republican members of Congress, who will set the agenda for the House next year, pressed short video app TikTok on Tuesday over concerns the company may have misled Congress about how much user data it shares with China, where owner ByteDance is headquartered.
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McCarthy demands DHS Secretary Mayorkas’ resignation over border issues and warns of potential impeachment inquiry | CNN Politics
Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and warned of potential impeachment proceedings if he doesn’t step down, marking the House Republican leader’s strongest comments on the matter to date as he scrambles to lock down the votes for...
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Taiwan firm halts business with Iran amid US scrutiny of drone program
A Taiwanese technology company has halted its business in Iran while it investigates whether it violated international sanctions, as the US ramps up scrutiny of Iran’s military and weapons pro…
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Colorado Springs shooting comes amid rise in anti-LGBTQ political rhetoric
Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Chair Rep. David Cicilline, a Rhode Island Democrat, condemned the "twin epidemics of hate and gun violence."
London stock indexes close higher on miners, industrials boost
UK's main stock indexes closed higher on Wednesday led by miners and industrials after a better-than-expected reading on business activity in November and as the country's top court ruled against a Scottish referendum vote.
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Biden's energy secretary took meeting with Bill Gates immediately after Senate confirmation
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm's first private-sector meeting of her tenure at the agency was with billionaire Bill Gates, a vocal proponent of the green transition.
Bolsonaro contests Brazil election loss, wants votes voided
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is contesting his defeat in the October election and calling on the electoral authority to annul votes cast on more than half of electronic voting machines used.
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Missouri teenager begs court to let her watch father’s execution - Washington Examiner
A Missouri teenager is petitioning a federal court to let her watch her father be executed via lethal injection. State law in Missouri bars anyone below the age of 21 from watching an execution be carried out, but 19-year-old Khorry Ramey wants to see her father, Kevin Johnson, executed on Nov...
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Virginia Walmart mass shooting: Survivors and witnesses speak out
Survivors and witnesses of a mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, share their stories.
Asian shares rise on Fed rate hopes despite China worries
Asian shares are higher, although optimism about the Federal Reserve holding back on aggressive interest rate hikes was countered by some uncertainty about coronavirus restrictions in China.
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'I should not be here': Injured Club Q survivors share details of the attack and their paths toward recovery
The harrowing accounts of their escape and the injuries they sustained provides some insight into the horrors they faced on Saturday night.
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In war-torn states hurt by climate, scant hope for new funds
For conflict-ravaged nations, climate change is an added disaster. In many Middle Eastern and African nations, climatic shocks killed hundreds and displaced thousands every year, causing worsening food shortages.
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Shanquella Robinson: Black social media is crucial for justice, experts say
The mother of Shanquella Robinson, the 25-year-old woman who was found dead in Mexico, said Black social media users are to thank for amplifying her daughter’s case.
www.nbcnews.comConservative appeals court skeptical of Trump’s bid to retain special master in documents case - Washington Examiner
A three-judge panel on an Atlanta-based appeals court appeared skeptical Tuesday of former President Donald Trump's efforts to maintain a special master overseeing the Department of Justice's investigation into sensitive documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago estate.The slate of judges, including...
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Supreme Court clears way for Trump tax records to be sent to Congress by IRS
The House Ways and Means Committee for three years had sought to obtain income tax returns of former President Donald Trump.
Huge age gap shows up in AARP poll of Warnock-Walker runoff
A poll released on Tuesday by AARP, an interest group for those aged 50 and older, found a significant age gap in voters’ preferences in the Georgia Senate runoff election between incumbent Sen. Ra…
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NCAA not liable in widow's $55 million concussion liability suit, jury says
The National Collegiate Athletic Association on Tuesday beat a $55 million lawsuit brought by the widow of a former University Southern California linebacker who said the organization failed to adequately protect her husband from concussions.
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Colorado LGBTQ club shooting: Suspect moved from hospital to jail
The 22-year-old suspected of gunning down multiple people at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado's second-largest city over the weekend could face murder, hate crime charges.
New CNN boss Licht: Idea I want network to be centrist is ‘bulls—‘
Chris Licht, CNN’s newly minted top boss, is pushing back on speculation that he wants the network to be more centrist in its reporting. “One of the biggest misconceptions about my visi…
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Most Ukrainians left without power after new Russian strikes
A punishing new barrage of Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure has caused power outages across large parts of the country as well as neighboring Moldova, piling more damage onto Ukraine’s already battered power network and adding to the misery for civilians as winter begins.
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A corporate landlord in Ohio pushes to evict tenants, critics say
VineBrook Homes has over 24,000 single-family homes in 18 states, including Ohio, Alabama, Indiana, Missouri and Mississippi, with mostly lower-income tenants.
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SEC poses next obstacle in quest to take Trump’s Truth Social public
The planned merger between Trump Media & Technology Group and Digital World Acquisition Corp. has attracted regulatory scrutiny because of concerns that it potentially violated rules designed to keep investors informed.
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Bank of England to raise Bank Rate by 50 bps in Dec, peak at 4.25% in Q1: Reuters poll
The Bank of England will press on with interest rate rises to battle inflation even though Britain is heading into a long albeit shallow recession, with consumers facing an extended cost of living crisis, a Reuters poll of economists found.
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Saudi Arabia declares national holiday after shocking victory over Argentina - Washington Examiner
Saudi Arabia has declared a national holiday to celebrate its national team's stunning 2-1 victory over Argentina in the World Cup in Qatar. The victory is being hailed by commentators as one of the greatest upsets in the tournament's history, and the kingdom is taking the victory to heart...
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Inside the battle for Kherson | CNN
This reconnaissance team includes some of the better-trained international volunteers that have arrived in Ukraine since the war began. Originally from the United States, Britain, New Zealand and Germany, alongside other European nations, these volunteers served their respective militaries in...
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EU top court sides with Russian patient needing cannabis
The European Union’s top court has backed a Russian who is seeking to stay in the Netherlands because he needs a medicinal cannabis treatment which is outlawed in his home country.
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Biden banned all press from Hunter’s daughter’s wedding — except Vogue. How much did it cost? - Washington Examiner
When reporters questioned why Joe Biden was banning his press corps from covering first granddaughter Naomi Biden's wedding, hosted last weekend at the White House, the president maintained that the event was a wholly private affair, paid for by the family. At least one of those proved to be...
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Prosecutors unseal charges against Michigan man for threatening FBI director and California congressman | CNN Politics
Prosecutors unsealed a criminal complaint against a Michigan man on Tuesday accused of threatening to kill a California congressman and FBI Director Christopher Wray, adding to the spate of recent alleged criminal threats against lawmakers.
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Kyiv’s critical infrastructure hit by Russian rocket attacks; Ukraine to set up winter shelters
The Kyiv city military administration said a two-story building was damaged as a result of the hit and advised residents to stay in shelters.
President Biden extends moratorium on student loan payments
The Biden administration will extend the pause on student loan payments through the summer.
Republican Kiley captures California US House seat
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Republican Kevin Kiley, a state legislator who became a conservative favorite for his pointed and relentless criticism of Democratic Gov.
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West Virginia GOP governor 'very seriously considering' running against Sen. Joe Manchin
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican, says he may run for Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin's Senate seat, one of the GOP's top pickup opportunities in 2024
UK top court rules against Scottish independence vote plan
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British government.
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What a looming rail strike could mean for the American economy
A strike could come shortly before the busy Christmas holiday.
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Polish president spoke with Russian prankster pretending to be Macron after missile blast
Polish President Andrzej Duda spoke via phone to a Russian prank caller who pretended to be French President Emmanuel Macron on the night a missile killed two people in a village near Poland’s bord…
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Gov. Jared Polis says Colorado will focus on red flag law after LGBTQ club shooting
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks out on what the state should do next in the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a LGBTQ club during his appearance on "The View."
Monsoon rains force halt in Indonesia quake rescue efforts
Searchers in Indonesia have rescued a 6-year-old boy who was trapped for two days under the rubble of his house, which collapsed in an earthquake that killed at least 271 people.
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Supreme Court rules Donald Trump must turn over taxes to House committee
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied former President Donald Trump's request to block an order that he surrender his tax returns to a House committee.
Cops investigating Idaho stabbings say stalker tips unproven
Authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students as they slept say detectives have looked extensively into information that one of the victims had a stalker and have not been able to verify it.
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Black, Mexican families forcibly evicted in '50s and '60s from Palm Springs seek restitution
Black and Mexican families evicted in '50s and '60s from Palm Springs, California, seek millions in restitution.
Flip of Michigan Legislature highlights role of fair maps
A Democratic swing in the Michigan Legislature highlights the role that redistricting can play in the outcome of elections.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with his Cuban counterpart in Moscow. The two unveiled a monument to Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro and hailed the “traditional friendship” between their sanctions-hit nations.
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Details are coming to light about the alleged gunman who killed five people at an LGBTQ nightclub | CNN
Details are coming to light about the alleged gunman who killed five people at an LGBTQ nightclub
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$3.5M gene therapy for hemophilia gets FDA approval
U.S. health regulators have approved the first gene therapy for hemophilia, a blood-clotting disorder with few treatment options.
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President Biden thanks Army vet for bravery in helping disarm Club Q gunman
President Biden offered his support Tuesday to Richard Fierro, an Army vet who helped disarm the Club Q gunman who killed his daughter's boyfriend.
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Oregon Gov. Brown pardons 45,000 marijuana convictions
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is pardoning 45,000 people convicted of possessing marijuana, eight years after state voters legalized cannabis use in 2014.
Ukraine searches monastic complex, prompts anger in Moscow
Ukraine’s counter-intelligence service, police and the National Guard have searched of one of the most famous Orthodox Christian sites in the capital, Kyiv.
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Jury to begin deliberating in Oath Keepers' Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy trial
Stewart Rhodes and four others associated with the far-right Oath Keepers are facing the first seditious conspiracy jury trial in more than a decade.
www.nbcnews.comTreasury releases more details of Russian oil price cap plan
The Treasury Department has released new details of its long-awaited plan to impose a price cap on Russian oil, but the U.S. and its allies are still finalizing how much they’ll pay for petroleum exports that have helped fund the war in Ukraine.
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Opinion | How Panic on the Left Could Spark a Constitutional Crisis
The Supreme Court may make a dreadful decision on the independent state legislature theory. Progressive misinformation might make it worse.
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Ukraine to protest over Orban scarf showing part of Ukraine as Hungarian territory
Ukraine will summon the Hungarian ambassador to protest that Prime Minister Viktor Orban went to a football match wearing a scarf depicting some Ukrainian territory as part of Hungary, the Ukrainian foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
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Biden extends student loan repayment freeze as forgiveness program is tied up in courts | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is yet again extending the pause on federal student loan payments, a benefit that began in March 2020 to help people who were struggling financially due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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News helicopter crash in North Carolina leaves pilot and meteorologist dead - Washington Examiner
A helicopter crash in Charlotte, North Carolina, killed two employees of the news department of the local CBS station WBTV. WBTV meteorologist Jason Myers and Sky3 helicopter pilot Chip Tayag were killed in the crash on Interstate 77, the station confirmed in a statement Tuesday. RALEIGH...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUkraine searches monastic complex, prompts anger in Moscow
Ukraine’s counter-intelligence service, police and the National Guard have searched of one of the most famous Orthodox Christian sites in the capital, Kyiv.
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Texas Rep. Gonzales blasts Mayorkas for border chaos in his district: 'Change is coming'
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales and other congressional leaders called for the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas at a press conference in Texas on Tuesday.
Michigan man arrested for alleged threats against FBI’s Wray, Rep. Garamendi
Authorities have arrested a Michigan man for allegedly making death threats against FBI Director Christopher Wray and Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.). Court filings show Neil Matthew Walter was char…
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Oklahoma police: Suspect nabbed in killings of 4 at pot farm
Police in Oklahoma say the suspect in the killings of four people at a marijuana farm has been arrested in South Florida.
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‘Offensive’ name of popular Grand Canyon camping ground to be changed
Story at a glance National Park Service officials announced this week a popular hiking spot in Grand Canyon National Park will be renamed. The spot will have its named switched from Indian G…
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Arizona GOP AG candidate, RNC file lawsuit over 2022 election
The GOP nominee for attorney general in Arizona and the Republican National Committee (RNC) filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that mismanagement by elections officials may have influenced the result…
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Mar-a-Lago probe: Procedural legal battle for documents continues in 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
The Department of Justice and former President Trump's legal team faced off in front of a three-judge appellate panel about documents seized at Mar-a-Lago.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal Twitter account reinstated: Who else has returned or left?
Marjorie Taylor Greene is among those including Trump and the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, whose accounts were disabled and recently restored.
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Correction: Colorado Springs Shooting-Heroes story
In a story published Nov. 22, 2022, about a shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, The Associated Press erroneously reported the rank of U.S.
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Supreme Court declines to shield Trump tax returns from Congress
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an emergency appeal from former President Trump seeking to shield his tax returns from House Democrats, capping a multiyear legal battle and paving the way for…
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Comedian Sinbad is learning to walk again 2 years after having a stroke, his family says
Sinbad, whose credits include TV shows and movies such as "A Different World" and "Jingle All the Way," had a stroke in 2020 as a result of a blood clot that went from his heart to his brain.
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Appeals court is dubious of Trump’s arguments for special master review of Mar-a-Lago search | CNN Politics
A panel of federal appeals court judges – all appointed by Republican presidents – on Tuesday were dubious of former President Donald Trump’s arguments for why the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago required a special master to review the materials that were seized.
www.cnn.comNY gov signs novel law that limits cryptomining, for now
New York is tapping the brakes on the spread of cryptocurrency mining. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a first-in-the-nation law Tuesday.
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WATCH: Warnock goes on the record about whether he wants Biden to join him on the campaign trail
Democratic Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock responded to questions from Fox News Digital about whether he would welcome President Biden on the campaign trail.
Feds battle Trump over outside review of seized Mar-a-Lago documents
Judges sound skeptical about court-imposed oversight on DOJ probe
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New Zealand hikes interest rate to 4.25% to fight inflation
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's central bank hiked interest rates Wednesday by a record amount as it tries to get inflation under control.
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Florida Legislature poised to change law to aid a DeSantis presidential run
While DeSantis has not yet said he will definitely run in 2024, he has emerged as a top potential contender for the job.
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President of largest rail union predicts congressional intervention after ‘no’ vote
“Everybody's ready to get it done; get it over,” SMART Transportation Division President Jeremy Ferguson said.
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Over half of Mississippi's rural hospitals risk closing
Mississippi's leading public health official says over half of the state's rural hospitals are at risk of closing immediately or in the near future
Iran expands uranium enrichment amid violent crackdown on protestors
“Enrichment to near-weapons grade levels ... is a serious escalation and raises the risk of a nuclear-armed Iran,” said one expert.
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New Biden rule allows socially conscious investing by retirement plans
President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday reversed restrictions imposed under his predecessor Donald Trump on retirement plans considering environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors such as climate change and racial justice when selecting investments.
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4 Chinese nationals killed on marijuana farm in Oklahoma: Police
Police have identified a suspect in a quadruple homicide outside a town in Oklahoma but won't release a name because doing so would put other people in danger.
What is collateral relief? Colorado Springs suspect had criminal record wiped before shooting
A new trend in criminal justice reform wipes the slate clean for some accused of crime. That happened for Anderson Aldrich, the suspect in the Colorado Springs attack.
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 125th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
Analysis: Developments in Trump’s galaxy of legal problems, explained | CNN Politics
Try to keep track of the galaxy of former President Donald Trump’s legal problems.
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New York becomes first state to restrict cryptocurrency mining
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Tuesday signed a law temporarily restricting cryptocurrency mining in the state over environmental concerns, making it the first state nationwide to implement such…
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Twin blasts shake Jerusalem, killing teen and wounding 18
Two blasts have gone off near bus stops in Jerusalem at the height of rush hour, killing a Canadian-Israeli teenager and injuring at least 18, in what Israeli police said were attacks by Palestinians.
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Donald Trump faces new lawsuit from E. Jean Carroll, who's already suing him for defamation
The new lawsuit takes advantage of a New York law that revives previously barred claims for sexual assault. Trump has denied Carroll's allegation.
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November 23, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Russia launched “massive shelling” in towns and villages on the eastern front line in the Donetsk region this week, according to a Ukrainian official. Follow for live news updates.
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Convenience store chain to offer gas for $1.99 a gallon - Washington Examiner
Travelers planning to hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday may be able to fill up their tanks for less. Sheetz, a family-owned convenience store chain, will be selling unleaded gasoline at $1.99 a gallon. SAUDI ARABIA DECLARES NATIONAL HOLIDAY AFTER SHOCKING VICTORY OVER ARGENTINA The...
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Neanderthals cooked meals with pulses 70,000 years ago | CNN
Stone Age cooks were surprisingly sophisticated, combining an array of ingredients and using different techniques to prepare and flavor their meals, analysis of some the earliest charred food remains has suggested.
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Ronaldo to leave Manchester United 'with immediate effect'
Manchester United says Cristiano Ronaldo will leave the Premier League club “with immediate effect.”
Former Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown dead at 88 - Washington Examiner
Former Democratic Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown Jr. died Tuesday at the age of 88. Brown served from 1979 until 1983 as governor of the Bluegrass State, but he was also known for his role in popularizing the fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken. VIRAL COAL MINER GETS VIP BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE...
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Justice Thurgood Marshall's wife 'Cissy' Marshall dies at 94
The Supreme Court says the wife of the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall has died. Cecilia “Cissy” Suyat Marshall was 94.
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Boosters would prevent 'essentially every COVID death,' White House official says
"If folks get their updated vaccines and they get treated if they have a breakthrough infection, we can prevent essentially every COVID death in America," Dr. Jha said.
In final White House briefing, Fauci urges Americans to get updated Covid booster
Fauci, 81, is expected to leave government at the end of the year.
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Protesting workers beaten at Chinese iPhone factory
Police beat workers protesting over a pay dispute at the biggest factory for Apple’s iPhone, whose new model is delayed by controls imposed as China tries to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases.
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Ohio Supreme Court dismisses suit over DeWine's COVID benefit cutoff
The Ohio Supreme Court has sided with Gov. Mike DeWine in dismissing a lawsuit questioning his authority to withdraw Ohio from participating in a pandemic unemployment benefit program.
US renews push for COVID boosters as data show they protect
Americans who have gotten the updated COVID-19 boosters appear better protected against symptomatic infection than those who haven't — at least for now.
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As measles outbreak sickens more than a dozen children in Ohio, local health officials seek help from CDC | CNN
A growing measles outbreak in Columbus, Ohio, has sickened more than a dozen unvaccinated children and hospitalized nine of them, and local public health officials are seeking assistance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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A third Covid winter and most have had it
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New Covid boosters work better against infection than previous shots, CDC finds
The omicron booster shots performed better in preventing infections in all adult age groups, with more protection for people who waited longer to get them.
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White House's Jha: Social media platform owners should consider role in COVID misinformation
Owners of social media platforms should consider their personal responsibility regarding health disinformation, and the public should choose reputable sources to trust, White House COVID-19 response coordinator Ashish Jha said on Tuesday.
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Children’s health leaders call for emergency response as respiratory viruses continue to spread across the US | CNN
Seasonal flu activity is “elevated across the country,” with “high” or “very high” respiratory virus activity in more than half of US states, according to an update published Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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WHO to rename monkeypox as ‘MPOX’
Move comes amid White House pressure on the global health organization to move quickly to reduce stigma around the virus’ name.
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White House launches year-end push to improve lagging COVID vaccinations
The White House on Tuesday launched a six week sprint aimed at convincing Americans to get their updated COVID-19 vaccine before the end of the year. The administration said the focus of the campai…
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Fauci bids farewell with a final plea: Get vaccinated
In last White House briefing, Fauci said he wants to be remembered for never leaving "anything on the field."
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China’s COVID cases to smash records as video shows workers rebel
Chinese authorities are introducing new restrictions across the country as infections look set to pass April’s peak.
California child under age 4 dies of RSV
Health officials in Riverside County, California, have reported the death of a child under age 4 due to RSV as cases rise across the U.S.
Unemployment assistance to millionaires soared during pandemic
Expanded benefits to stave off an economic disaster may be part of the reason.
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White House shuts down reporter's Fauci question on COVID origin: 'I'm done'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre shut down a reporter's questions for Dr. Anthony Fauci on the origins of COVID-19.
Shortages of antivirals, antibiotics compound stress of a rough season for viral illnesses in kids | CNN
Shortages of key medications used to treat common childhood illnesses like flu, ear infections and sore throats are adding to the misery of this year’s early and severe respiratory virus season.
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China widens COVID curbs, iPhone factory unrest adds to economy worries
Chinese cities imposed more curbs on Wednesday to rein in rising coronavirus cases, adding to investor worries about the economy, as fresh unrest at the world's largest iPhone plant highlighted the social and industrial toll of China's strict COVID-19 measures.
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Their preemie was already a fighter. Then at 3 weeks old, she caught the virus that’s packing hospitals across the US | CNN
The pediatric ER staff was already overwhelmed by the season’s crush of respiratory illnesses. But as tiny Ayra lay before them, they knew they had to act. Fast.
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