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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The reports of hateful and violent posts on Facebook started pouring in on the night of May 28 last year, soon after then-President Donald Trump sent a warning on social media that looters in Minneapolis would be shot. It had been three days since Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on the neck of George Floyd for more than eight minutes until the 46-year-old Black man lost consciousness, showing no signs of life. ...
White House tries to lock down deal with Manchin, Sinema
Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) met with White House officials for roughly two hours Wednesday as Democrats race to try to lock down a deal on their social spending package…
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US-China tensions evident as Biden heads to twin summits
For nine months under President Joe Biden, the U.S. has pursued a diplomatic strategy that could be characterized as about China, without China.
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McCain blasts Graham for refuting funeral remark about Kushner, Ivanka Trump
Conservative pundit Meghan McCain tore into Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Wednesday after he refuted assertions she made about who was invited to attend her father’s 2018 funeral. …
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Gen. Milley calls Chinese weapon test 'very concerning'
The top U.S. military officer says China recently conducted a test of a hypersonic weapon that was “very concerning.”
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Jan. 6 panel seeks interviews with Trump DHS officials Wolf, Cuccinelli: CNN
Two Trump-era leaders of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have been asked to sit down with the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, according to reporting from CNN.&nb…
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Trump urges judge to block IRS from giving his tax returns to Congress
The Biden administration has reversed course after the previous regime denied the congressional requests.
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Democratic billionaires tax on the rocks just hours after it was unveiled - Washington Examiner
A Democratic proposal to tax the unrealized gains of billionaires is in danger of dying the same day it was proposed. The plan, which Sen. Ron Wyden has worked on for three years, was first introduced on Wednesday as a Hail Mary to help fund Democrats’ infrastructure and social spending package...
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Biden expected to attend House Democrats' meeting, signaling a deal on spending bill is imminent
President Joe Biden will attend a House Democrats meeting Thursday, a strong sign that Democrats have a deal for the president to close on.
House depositions of people who helped plan rallies preceding Capitol attack are postponed | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating January 6 has granted short postponements of the scheduled depositions of individuals who helped plan the rallies and events leading up to the attack on the Capitol, a committee aide told CNN.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley says China's hypersonic weapons test was almost a "Sputnik moment"
The top U.S. military officer called China's suspected test "very concerning."
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‘Threats of violence’: School boards curb public comments to calm raucous meetings
School officials are finding ways to lower the temperature when parents and others fight over race and Covid restrictions.
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Paid family leave falls out of Biden bill as tempers rise
Top Democrats say a deal is within reach on President Joe Biden's big domestic bill. But tempers have flared as a paid family leave proposal fell out and a billionaires plan ended up scrapped, largely to satisfy one pivotal senator.
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Billionaires tax faces constitutional, political hurdles
The question for tax writers and party leaders is whether they can thread those needles in drafting the details.
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Texas National Guard have apprehended tens of thousands of illegal immigrants at Mexican border - Washington Examiner
AUSTIN, Texas — National Guard members deployed in Texas by Gov. Greg Abbott have apprehended more than 32,000 people as part of a highly unusual operation that has turned soldiers into law enforcement officers, the Washington Examiner has learned.Most of those apprehended are noncitizens who...
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With new nominations, Democrats lock down their telecom wish list
Congressional Democrats and the White House are making big moves in broadband land.
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35 percent of voters in new poll say 2020 election should be overturned
Thirty-five percent of registered voters said the results of the 2020 presidential election should be overturned, according to a new poll, nearly nine months after Congress certified President…
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Pelosi announces hearing on unfinished spending bill in bid to kick-start stalled Biden agenda - Washington Examiner
Speaker Nancy Pelosi told fellow House Democrats they’ll begin consideration of a massive social welfare package tomorrow, even as President Joe Biden and key Senate Democrats negotiate significant remaining differences in the legislation. Pelosi wrote to Democrats Wednesday that the House Rules...
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Pelosi sets Rules meeting on Biden agenda; no infrastructure vote in sight
The House Rules Committee will discuss portions of President Biden’s massive social spending package on Thursday, the same day the president is set to head to Europe for a high-stakes global …
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought shares of Trump SPAC Digital World Acquisition as stock skyrocketed
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday invested up to $50,000 in the SPAC stock linked to Donald Trump's planned social media platform.
Psaki acknowledges Biden and pope on different page on abortion, tangles with reporter
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday that President Biden and Pope Francis will discuss a range of issues on which they agree during their upcoming visit, and that abortion won’t be one of them.
Iran to return to nuclear deal talks next month
"We agree to start negotiations before the end of November," Ali Bagheri Kani wrote on Twitter.
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Cotton tells Garland: ‘Thank God you’re not on the Supreme Court’
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday clashed with Republican senators over the Justice Department’s efforts to crack down on violent threats against school boards, with one GOP membe…
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Family leave hangs in the balance as Democrats scramble to close social spending deal
Democrats are scrambling to close the deal on President Joe Biden's landmark social spending legislation on Wednesday before he leaves on an overseas trip Thursday.
Black Caucus chair says spending bill will fund top priorities, including HBCUs and housing
Congressional Democrats are trying to reach an agreement on the legislation’s framework before Biden heads to Europe this week.
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White House maintains reconciliation package will be ‘biggest investment in addressing the climate crisis in history’ - Washington Examiner
The White House shook off a Wednesday suggestion that President Joe Biden's climate agenda had been "watered down" throughout the budget reconciliation negotiations and maintained the package will be the "biggest investment in addressing the climate crisis in history by the United States.""The...
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The outstanding issues are still outstanding and a deal on Biden’s agenda needs to happen today | CNN Politics
Democrats seemed to move further apart over the course of the last 24 hours, laying bare the very real risk that President Joe Biden will fall short in his effort to secure an agreement before he arrives on the global stage later this week.
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Arctic ground ‘literally collapsing’ amid abrupt thaw
Experts say global emissions need to be cut now to limit the release of potent greenhouse gases from thawing permafrost.
Manchin dampens progressive hopes for billionaires tax
Democratic hopes of including a new tax on the super-wealthy to help pay for their social spending package were fading on Wednesday as centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said he was uncomfortable …
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Major business groups prepare to fight new Democratic tax proposals for Biden social bill
The Business Roundtable and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce oppose new tax plans proposed by Democrats for President Joe Biden's social spending bill.
GOP group uses IRS proposal to target vulnerable House Democrats - Washington Examiner
A Republican group aligned with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is launching fresh attack ads against two vulnerable Democrats, using a discarded Democratic proposal to increase government oversight of financial transactions to highlight their ethics woes.In fresh television spots shared...
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhat the Facebook papers say about sourcing health information
The Biden administration plans on Nov. 8 to lift a ban on vaccinated international travelers entering the U.S. without setting a federal standard for a digital verification system.
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US limits immigration arrests at schools, 'protected' areas
U.S. immigration authorities will limit arrests at schools, hospitals and other so-called protected areas under new guidelines issued by the Department of Homeland Security.
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Tribes accuse Mount Tabor Indian Community of making questionable historical claims
The Mount Tabor Indian Community and a statue it helped erect show a failure to vet claims to Indigenous nation status, federally recognized tribal leaders say.
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Democrats push for boost in wildland firefighter pay, increased mental health benefits
Democrats — and select Republicans — voiced their support for a bipartisan bill that would boost wildland firefighter pay and reclassify their job titles as firefighters during a House subcommittee…
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Merrick Garland repeatedly spars with Ted Cruz on whether he sought ethics review - Washington Examiner
Attorney General Merrick Garland repeatedly dodged whether he had sought an ethics review related to his controversial Justice Department school boards memo and his connections to his son-in-law’s left-wing education company. The top Biden DOJ official strongly suggested on Wednesday he hadn’t...
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Garland defends memo on violent threats to school boards
Garland testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee for an oversight hearing.
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Khalilzad urges US engage with Taliban to avert Afghan collapse
Former US envoy says Biden should pursue ‘normalcy’, defends peace deal he negotiated, blames Ghani for failures.
Georgia man who bought Epstein’s luxury jet fleet sues estate, says he can’t shake the ‘stigma’ - Washington Examiner
A Georgia man claims he was duped into buying a luxury charter jet company that belonged to Jeffrey Epstein and is suing the co-executors of the disgraced financier's estate to get his money back.Thomas Huff, a Cobb County aviator, met with Epstein a few weeks before the Manhattan millionaire...
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Biden administration pushing to include IRS proposal in spending bill despite criticism
The Biden administration is still working to include a version of its IRS bank-reporting proposal in Democrats’ social spending package, according to an administration official, followin…
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Iraq election body soon to announce final results after recount
More than 1,300 complaints were made following the elections by Shia groups alleging vote fraud.
Ben Sasse accuses Merrick Garland of ‘political hackery’ over school board memo - Washington Examiner
Sen. Ben Sasse called a Justice Department memo about threats toward school boards “political hackery” on Wednesday and said Attorney General Merrick Garland politicized the DOJ. Sen. Ben Sasse: "Why did the Ohio School Boards Association sever their relationship with the National School Boards...
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‘Parks and Recreation’ actor charged with vandalizing George Floyd statue
“This act of cowardice and hate is reprehensible.”
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Puerto Rico governor signs into law debt-restructuring bill
The federal control board overseeing the U.S. territory's finances had previously said it would not approve of the law, with the impasse threatening years of bondholder negotiations.
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Wikileaks: US begins legal appeal to extradite Assange
Lawyers for the US say a judge who blocked Julian Assange's extradition was misled by a psychiatrist.
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Hate campaign in India against Urdu for being a ‘Muslim’ language
Hindu nationalist groups target Indian-born language after clothing brand’s Diwali advertisement features Urdu words.
Florida judge sends Trump suit against Twitter to California
A federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump must pursue his lawsuit against Twitter in California, and not Florida, under a user agreement covering everyone on the social media platform
FTC goes after gig economy and multilevel marketers for pandemic exploitation - Washington Examiner
The Federal Trade Commission is calling out technology firms and gig-based companies such as Amazon and Uber for potentially deceiving or misleading those in financial distress with money-making pitches during the pandemic.The commission on Tuesday put over 1,100 businesses — including gig-based...
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Biden likely to head to COP26 without a final U.S. climate deal
President Joe Biden is expected to head to Europe without an agreement on measures to combat climate change as chances dimmed that deeply divided Democrats in Congress would agree on Wednesday on a broader spending deal.
Schumer ‘hopeful’ spending framework can be reached Wednesday
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he is “hopeful” that Democrats and the White House can reach a deal on a spending framework by the end of the day, though he acknowledged that s…
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White House not surprised Facebook knew about vaccine misinformation on its platform
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the White House is not surprised with reporting that shows Facebook is struggling to stay on top of coronavirus and vaccine misinformation on its platform.
Overdose deaths are so high that the Biden team is embracing ideas once seen as taboo
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra told NPR the U.S. has to do more to help people using illegal drugs survive. "If we want to keep people alive we've got to try everything the evidence says might work."
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Abbott tied their hands. But this Texas mayor is fighting back.
Sylvester Turner is running the country’s fourth most populous city and openly defying his state’s powerful Republican governor.
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Battle over ‘Beloved’: McAuliffe criticizes Youngkin for ad he calls ‘racist dog whistle’
The Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Toni Morrison is at the center of a raging argument in the closing days of the race for governor of Virginia.
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Dan Bongino radio show absent amid ‘ugly’ negotiations with distributor over vaccine mandate - Washington Examiner
Conservative TV and radio host Dan Bongino's standoff with Cumulus Media over the broadcast giant's vaccine mandate continued Wednesday with The Dan Bongino Show's third straight absence from the airwaves. Bongino said Tuesday and Wednesday on his podcast, which is separate from his live radio...
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Iran says Vienna nuclear talks to resume by end of November
Iran and world powers party to the 2015 nuclear deal will return to Vienna within weeks after months of delay.
Warner calls lack of Havana Syndrome intel ‘very, very problematic’
But the Senate Intelligence Committee chair insisted lawmakers are “absolutely on top of this.”
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What’s Kyrsten Sinema Up To? It’s Pretty Obvious.
Both allies and enemies say her time in the Arizona state Legislature showcased a commitment to personal ambition over party loyalty.
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Virginia House Democrats aim to protect their majority
Democratic control of Virginia state government over the past two years has allowed lawmakers to dramatically reshape public policy with legislation reforming the criminal justice system, loosening abortion restrictions and expanding voting access.
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Consumer bureau chief bashes FTC and pledges focus on tech giants, big firms
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra found rare common ground with Republicans on Wednesday over efforts to address market-shifting actions by tech giants.Chopra t…
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Democrats and Republicans each have one big advantage in close Virginia race
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
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In Haiti, the difficult relationship of gangs and business
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Youri Mevs knew that the call was coming, and she was terrified. Mevs is a member of one of the richest families in Haiti; she owns Shodecosa, Haiti’s largest industrial park, which warehouses 93 percent of the nation’s imported food.
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Accused U.S. Capitol rioter made false medical claims in jail, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors said on Wednesday that an accused participant in the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump made false claims about his medical needs while in jail awaiting trial.
Stacey Abrams group donates $1.34M to wipe out medical debts
The political organization led by prominent Democrat Stacey Abrams is branching out into paying off medical debts.
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Biden ‘open to’ Capitol Hill visit to push his agenda before Europe trip - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden could make a last-minute swing through Capitol Hill to press his legislative agenda before departing for Europe for a climate summit."The president remains open to going up to the Hill. We haven't made a decision to do that," press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on...
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Texas has banned most abortions after rape. Yet each year it solves fewer rapes.
A new Texas abortion law has no exception for rape. Supporters say the state can arrest more rapists. But Texas solves fewer cases than the U.S. average.
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Live bullet was in gun fired by Alec Baldwin in fatal movie-set shooting: Sheriff
Law enforcement officials in New Mexico said Wednesday that they suspect a real bullet was loaded in the gun used in a fatal movie-set shooting by actor Alec Baldwin.
Adam Schiff laments intelligence community bringing so many White males to testify before House committee
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on Thursday lamented that the intelligence community often brought White males to testify before his committee.
Manchin says everyone in U.S. who has been 'blessed and prospered' should pay 'patriotic tax'
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin said on Wednesday that people in the United States who have been "blessed and prospered" should pay a "patriotic tax" of 15% if they ended up with zero tax liability.
Merkley, Warren and Markey sound alarm over ‘dirty’ hydrogen provision in climate deal
A trio of Democratic senators are sounding an alarm over what they say is an effort to add language to the budget reconciliation bill that would create new incentives for hydrogen produced from fos…
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Saudi Arabia, UAE summon Lebanon envoys over Yemen war criticism
Gulf states angered by Lebanese information minister’s remarks about the Saudi-led war against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Renters face housing aftershocks following floods and fires
An influx of desperate home seekers overwhelms the housing stock in small cities, experts say, leaving renters in the lurch.
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Negotiators near agreement on key Biden priorities expanding child care and universal pre-K | CNN Politics
Democrats are within striking distance of securing agreement on two critical components of President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda, according to a source familiar with the negotiations, as they work through final language on the universal preschool and child care components of the package.
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U.S. says Assange could go to Australian prison if convicted
A judge had earlier ruled that the WikilLeaks founder was likely to kill himself if held under harsh U.S. prison conditions.
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Cigarette sales went up last year for the first time in 20 years
The Federal Trade Commission says sales in 2020 were up slightly, and analysts say the increase was due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the gain looks unlikely to represent a long-term trend.
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Authorities recover bullet believed to have been fired by Alec Baldwin from film director's shoulder
Investigators discussed their initial findings in the fatal movie-set shooting in which Alec Baldwin fired a gun used on set, killing a cinematographer and wounding the director.
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‘Rust’ assistant director says he neglected to do gun check before Alec Baldwin-related shooting
The assistant director on Alec Baldwin’s film, “Rust,” said he neglected to do a thorough check on a gun used before a fatal shooting on set.An affidavit from the Santa Fe Sheriff…
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Garland refuses to back away from DOJ memo after school board apology
Attorney General Merrick Garland doubled down on his memo to Department of Justice employees addressing a federal response to violence and intimidation of school board officials — despite the National School Boards Association apologizing for the letter that inspired the memo.
Pentagon favors U.S. sale of armed drones to Qatar, but diplomats are wary
Officials at the State Department are concerned the sale will anger some U.S. allies, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, officials say.
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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak unveils help for low paid, pubs and businesses
Pubs and high streets also get a boost - but Labour says Chancellor Rishi Sunak is ignoring the cost of living crisis.
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Raiders owner calls for release of full report on Washington Football Team investigation
Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis on Wednesday said he believes the NFL should release its full report on the Washington Football Team workplace misconduct investigation. “Probably. Yea…
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Energy crunch: Russia could reap windfalls as other nations reel
China, Europe and India are all looking to Russia to help alleviate energy shortages.
NJ Gov. Murphy's multiple controversies threaten chances to be first Dem reelected in over 40 years
Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is up for re-election next week, and his four years in the office have seen a handful of controversies that could turn voters away on Election Day.
Deadly Nor'easter's heavy rain and wind knocks out power to nearly 600,000
Nearly 600,000 customers are without power in New England in the wake of a powerful, record-breaking nor'easter.
Blinken says he ordered reviews of State Dept's evacuation efforts out of Afghanistan
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on Wednesday that he has ordered a series of internal reviews of the State Department's planning and execution of the U.S. evacuation of Afghanistan and the relocation efforts, operations that were widely criticized as chaotic.
What you need to know about the upcoming U.N. global climate summit
The United States rejoins the global conversation on climate change, not only looking to participate but to lead — a tricky task as climate negotiations in Washington drag on.
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Northern Virginia Republicans could sway governor's race in key blue state
The Virginia gubernatorial race may be swayed by Republicans in the suburbs of Northern Virginia who support candidate Glenn Youngkin
During the "Great Resignation," women are changing jobs like never before
The pandemic is leading many women around the U.S. to fundamentally rethink their careers and personal priorities.
www.cbsnews.comPOLITICO Playbook PM: Dem happy talk vs. reality
And early voting has surged in Virginia.
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Four Pakistani police killed in violence at far-right TLP protest
Clashes broke out at a rally of the banned TLP group which is demanding the release of its imprisoned leader.
Thai police: Woman cut rope holding painters 26 floors high
Thai police say a resident of a high-rise condominium near Bangkok cut the support rope for two painters, apparently angry she wasn’t told they would be doing work, and left them hanging above the 26th floor until a couple rescued them
Inside the rise of AR-15-style rifles in America
The use of assault weapons is on the rise. In the last three years, 67% of gun massacres were with assault weapons.
Horse patrol investigation slow moving despite DHS promise to conclude in ‘days’ | CNN Politics
An internal investigation into US Border Patrol agents on horseback who confronted migrants in Texas, remains ongoing, a month after Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas committed to concluding the probe within “days.”
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Devin Nunes worries about NatSec priorities: 'Better pronoun usage' won't counter hypersonic missiles
House Intelligence Ranking Member Devin Nunes, R-Calif., suggested Wednesday that the U.S. national security apparatus is spending too much time on "woke" initiatives while struggling to deal with a host of threats.
Former New York Times columnist Nick Kristof officially launches run for Oregon governor
He left his job earlier this month to prepare for the campaign.
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Oklahoma must postpone execution set for Thursday, court rules
Oklahoma must postpone the executions of condemned inmates John Grant and Julius Jones while a legal challenge to the state's lethal injection protocol is adjudicated, a U.S. appeals court panel ruled on Wednesday.
New lawsuits accuse Mark Zuckerberg companies of sexual harassment
Two former employees are suing Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, along with their family related corporate entities.Facebook itself is not involved in the lawsuits; the family businesses between …
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Democrats banking early-vote lead in Virginia governor's race - CBS News analysis
But Republicans are poised to narrow the gap, with most of their votes likely to come on Election Day.
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California man arrested in alleged Gaetz death threat
A California man will face a judge in Florida after allegedly threatening to kill Rep. Matt Gaetz after the U.S. Capitol riot
Airlines turn to facial recognition technology ahead of holiday rush
The travel industry is gearing up for what could be its since the coronavirus pandemic began, and at least one U.S. airline is aiming to make things easier and faster.
How many Americans are still in Afghanistan? State Department number is 'way off,' GOP lawmaker says
Some lawmakers say the Biden administration is undercounting the number of U.S. citizens who are still trying to flee Afghanistan.
OnPolitics: Will the billionaires income tax last?
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., proposed a new funding option for Biden's infrastructure plan: a billionaire income tax.
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NRA hit by Russian-linked ransomware attack: reports
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has been hit by a ransomware attack, becoming the latest victim of a massive spike in these attacks this year, according to multiple reports Wednesday.NBC News …
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Biden easily won Virginia. Why is McAuliffe struggling?
Democrat Terry McAuliffe walked into the Virginia governor’s race late last year as the overwhelming frontrunner in a state former President Donald Trump had just lost by 10 percentage points.
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Pope Francis to visit Canada for indigenous reconciliation
The visit follows renewed attention on indigenous children who died at residential schools.
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China says Taiwan ‘has no right’ to join UN, after US nod
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had previously called for Taiwan’s ‘meaningful participation’ at the organisation.
U.N. says national pledges failing to keep climate in check
All told, current pledges would send temperatures soaring 2.7 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, according to a report.
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Dem Sen. Markey claims Trump, McConnell 'stole two Supreme Court seats'
In an address from the Capitol on Wednesday, Massachusetts Democrat Sen. Ed Markey told onlookers that Donald Trump and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., "stole two Supreme Court seats."
Garland hopes ‘as much as possible’ of Durham report will be public | CNN Politics
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Wednesday that he wants “as much as possible” of special counsel Robert Durham’s eventual report to be released publicly.
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Former NFL safety Patrick Chung charged with assault
Former National Football League safety Patrick Chung was charged Tuesday with assault and battery on a family or household member, the Associated Press reported. Chung, who won …
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Putin's Russia today - Former Ambassador Michael McFaul on "Intelligence Matters"
Host Michael Morell talks with the former ambassador to Russia about Putin's geopolitical objectives and anxieties about the West.
www.cbsnews.comSolicitor general pick Elizabeth Prelogar poised for approval despite 'flip-flopping' charge
Elizabeth Prelogar, who President Biden nominated to be the federal government's top Supreme Court lawyer, has mostly sailed through her confirmation.
United States issues its 1st passport with 'X' gender marker
The United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation for people who don’t identify as male or female.
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McAuliffe busts out the big guns to motivate Black voters, a crucial Democratic constituency
Former Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe of Virginia tries to energize Black voters, a key Democratic Party constituency, in a deadlocked gubernatorial race
Putin signals additional natural gas may be bound for Europe
Putin ordered state-controlled energy giant Gazprom to start rebuilding European gas inventories next month.
Raiders owner: Team wasn't targeted in email investigation
Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis says he doesn’t believe the team was targeted in the leaking of emails that led to the resignation of coach Jon Gruden.
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Jury acquits man, 83, imprisoned 45 years for wife's death
A jury in Cleveland has acquitted an 83-year-old man who had spent 45 years in prison after being convicted at his first trial of killing his wife
Philadelphia arming all officers with stun guns following fatal shooting
Philadelphia will equip all its police officers with Tasers, which officers will be trained and required to use on the job.The move will cost $14 million and was announced on Tuesday, which ma…
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EXPLAINER: What's a 'wealth tax' and how would it work?
To help pay for his big economic and social agenda, President Joe Biden is looking to go where the big money is and that's billionaires.
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McConnell backs ex-football star Walker for Georgia Senate
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Herschel Walker for the Senate in Georgia. That lends the clout of the highest-ranking elected GOP official in the country to the candidacy of a former football star whose turbulent personal history could create problems for his general election ca
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Not a trick: No White House treats for Halloween this year
Ghosts and goblins can scratch the White House from their trick or treating routes this year. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will be in Europe on Halloween and won't be around to help hand out candy and other treats.
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ICE arrests dropped sharply in FY 2021 as Biden administration restricted enforcement
Interior arrests of illegal immigrants by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are expected to have dropped sharply in Fiscal Year 2021 to approximately 70,000 administrative arrests – coinciding with restrictive new rules placed on agents by the Biden administration.
Australian soccer star Josh Cavallo comes out as gay and says everyone "deserves the right to be their authentic self"
"All I want to do is play football and be treated equally," Cavallo said Wednesday.
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Clamorous students participate in government — by suing it
Students in Rhode Island are asking a federal appeals court to affirm that public school students have a constitutional right to a civics education.
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USA Today columnist won’t use Atlanta baseball team’s nickname
A prominent baseball columnist for USA Today says he refuses to use the Atlanta professional baseball team’s nickname when covering the club because he says it is offensive to Native Ame…
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Park in Pelosi's district slated to receive $200M probed by top GOP senator
Sen. John Barrasso sent a letter to Presidio Trust chair Lynne Benioff regarding the trust’s federal financial obligations. The national park is in Rep. Nancy Pelosi's district.
Half its original size, Biden's big plan in race to finish
President Joe Biden’s big domestic policy bill is now half its original size and being pulled apart and reconfigured as Democrats edge closer to satisfying their most reluctant lawmakers.
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Biden puts focus on Trump in homestretch of tight Virginia gubernatorial race
Biden joined Terry McAuliffe for a rally Tuesday night with the contest neck and neck in the final week of the campaign.
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Manchin speaks out about his tough bargaining with Biden, fellow Democrats
During an interview with Washington D.C. Economic Club Chairman David Rubenstein, Sen. Joe Manchin talked about his political affiliation and pushed for bipartisanship.
Biden ties Republican in race for Va. governor to Trump
President Joe Biden is framing the Virginia governor’s race as a repudiation of his predecessor, tying the Republican candidate to former President Donald Trump.
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White House sets climate spending at up to $555B
Passing legislation would help Biden make good on his pledge to cut U.S. planet-warming emissions 50 to 52 percent below 2005 levels this decade.
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Manchin: ‘I think we’ll get a framework’ deal
Sen. Joe Manchin (W.Va.), a key negotiator in Democratic talks on President Biden’s social spending bill, on Tuesday predicted “I think we’ll get a framework” but warned “the devil is in the …
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Pro-Trump group that helped organize Jan. 6 rally is raising money for its legal defense as it faces House probe
Women for America First is raising money through a platform that bills itself as the "#1 Free Christian Crowdfunding site."
US, China sparring over Taiwan heats up anew
The United States and China are stepping up their war of words over Taiwan in a long-simmering dispute that has significant implications for the power dynamic in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
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Analysis: Marjorie Taylor Greene is now trying to justify the January 6 riot | CNN Politics
There have been lots and lots of attempts by Republicans – from Donald Trump on down – to rewrite the history of what happened on January 6 at the US Capitol.
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Senate confirms Cindy McCain, Jeff Flake to ambassador posts
The Senate has confirmed two prominent anti-Trump Republicans to serve in the Biden administration. Senators on Tuesday confirmed former Sen.
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Democrats haggle as deal comes into focus
Disagreements among Democrats on several key issues, including ambitious proposals to expand Medicare benefits and lower the price of prescription drugs, are holding up a framework agreement on a m…
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Biden lays into Trump while campaigning for Terry McAuliffe in Virginia
The president tied the Republican gubernatorial challenger, Glenn Youngkin, to Trump during an event in Arlington.
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‘Climate catastrophe’: World faces 2.7C temperature rise
UN chief says latest report a ‘thundering wake-up call’ as leaders prepare for crucial Glasgow climate talks.
Trump issues endorsement for Bolsonaro
Former President Trump shared his endorsement for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s reelection amid backlash in Brazil over Bolsonaro’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.“President Jair Bo…
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Brazil senators recommend Bolsonaro face charges over COVID
A Brazilian Senate committee has recommended that President Jair Bolsonaro face a series of criminal indictments for actions and omissions related to the world’s second-highest COVID-19 death toll.
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Jan. 6 committee to seek testimony from Trump lawyer who drafted strategy to overturn election
John Eastman crafted a legal analysis to help the outgoing president try to overturn the 2020 results.
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The government is fixing the federal rental aid program, but funds are still slow to reach renters
Experts said renters continue to face major hurdles, including technology barriers, overcomplicated rules and long wait times.
www.nbcnews.comNew York's mayoral candidates trade barbs and compliments
The candidates running to become New York City's mayor lobbed accusations at each other about palling around with gangsters and acting like children or clowns, but their second debate ended on a surprisingly tender note involving cats and veganism. A week before the city of 8.8 million people...
Sinema backs corporate minimum tax proposal
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) voiced support for a proposal for a minimum tax on corporate profits as her party weighs the measure as a potential revenue raiser for its sweeping social spending pla…
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Twitter profits slump after settling long-running lawsuit
The social media giant paid out after it was accused of misleading investors in 2015.
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Elon Musk rips Democrats’ billionaire tax plan
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk ripped the Democratic proposal for an annual tax on billionaires’ investment gains on Monday as lawmakers consider the tax as a way to fund the party’s multitril…
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Corporate minimum tax proposal unveiled by key Senate Democrats as Biden social bill comes together
New details of a Democratic plan to enact a 15% minimum corporate tax on declared income of large corporations were released Tuesday by three senators.
White House enters ‘hand-to-hand’ combat stage of negotiations
The administration says they could finish it up when the president goes to Europe. But not everyone is convinced.
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Analysis: Democrats fight back as Republicans target education in push for suburbs | CNN Politics
America’s freshest and most emotive political battle is now raging over its schools as kids and teachers get drawn into the cultural and ideological fights dominating national and local politics.
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Moldova: Russia threatens gas supply in Europe's poorest state
Moldova has made history by buying gas from somewhere other than Russia. How will the Kremlin react?
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As activists plan nationwide protests, Cuba accuses U.S. of involvement
"We call on the Cuban government to respect these rights and see this not as an attack, but as an opportunity to listen to the Cuban people," the State Department said.
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'It's absolutely getting worse': Secretaries of state targeted by Trump election lies live in fear for their safety and are desperate for protection
"I am a hunter -- and I think you should be hunted," a woman can be heard saying in a voicemail left for Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs in September. "You will never be safe in Arizona again."
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Sinema steers Dems into uncharted territory on taxes
Until recently, Sinema didn’t appear to have much interest in the tax issues.
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Sheriff: Movie set showed 'some complacency' with weapons
Investigators say there was “some complacency” in how weapons were handled on a movie set where Alec Baldwin accidentally shot and killed a cinematographer and wounded another person.
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Biden echoes McAuliffe claim that Youngkin wants to ban books
President Biden echoed a common claim of Democratic Virginia gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe during an appearance at a McAuliffe campaign event, claiming Republican opponent Glenn Youngkin was seeking to ban certain books
Dem hopes for infrastructure vote hit brick wall
Democratic leaders scrambling for an infrastructure vote this week to boost two Democratic gubernatorial candidates hit a brick wall Tuesday, when the head of the Congressional Progressive Caucus s…
thehill.comTrump Jr. Gets A Reality Check After Comparing U.S. To Communist Czechoslovakia
Donald Trump Jr. claimed he "waited in breadlines" in Czechoslovakia in the 1980s.
Biden administration appoints GOP election chief to key security role
Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman was appointed on Tuesday to lead election security for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the agency announced.Why it matters: Wyman — who is the sole elected Republican state official and currently serving her third term —...
Group defends work in Haiti of 17 abducted missionaries
A religious organization whose 17 missionaries were kidnapped in Haiti almost a week ago is defending its work in dangerous places
Spanx CEO surprises every employee with 2 first-class plane tickets and $10,000
Sara Blakely, founder and CEO of the pioneering womenswear brand, made the announcement during a celebration of the company's recent sale to global investment firm Blackstone.
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Sudan strongman is seen as an insider with powerful allies
CAIRO (AP) — The general leading Sudan’s coup has vowed to usher the country to an elected government.
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Senate Democrats unveil corporate tax for Biden agenda
Leading Democratic senators unveiled legislation on Tuesday to impose a 15% minimum tax on the most profitable U.S. corporations, saying the levy would help finance President Joe Biden's social policy and climate change plans.
Biden makes 2 key, boundary-breaking FCC nominations
Jessica Rosenworcel has been the acting chair of the commission. Gigi Sohn, a former commission staffer, would be the first openly LGBTIQ+ member of the panel.
www.npr.orgGOP Distorts Virginia Bathroom Sexual Assault Case For Political Gain
Despite Republican rhetoric, the facts show it had absolutely nothing to do with transgender-inclusive bathroom policies.
Checking in with Republican voters ahead of the midterms. How do they view former President Trump?
In our series "County to County," NBC News' Ellison Barber and Dasha Burns check in with Republican voters from Georgia to Pennsylvania to Ohio for their views on their political party, the issues at stake in the midterm election, and former President Trump.
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House votes to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to 13 US service members killed in Kabul airport bombing | CNN Politics
The House of Representatives on Monday unanimously passed a bill that would posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 US service members killed in the August terrorist attack outside Kabul’s airport during the US evacuation from Afghanistan.
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McAuliffe dances onstage next to Biden and internet chimes in
Virginia gubernatorial hopeful Terry McAuliffe went viral Tuesday night after he broke out dancing at the end of an outdoor Arlington rally that included President Biden.
Huma Abedin: Clinton aide details unwanted kiss by US senator
In a new book, Huma Abedin says the senator made an unwelcome advance after inviting her into his home.
www.bbc.comRep. Mo Brooks Denies Planning Jan. 6 Rally, But Says He Would Be 'Proud' If Staff Did
The Alabama Republican told AL.com that he'd support his aides if they did help organize a "First Amendment rally to protest voter fraud and election theft."
McCarthy demands AG Garland retract memo urging FBI to investigate parents who threaten school boards
Three House Republicans have penned a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, demanding that he “immediately retract” a memo which instructed the DOJ to investigate certain parents concerned about their child's education.
Cruz pushes TikTok over company's ties to China in social media giant's first-ever Senate testimony
Lawmakers also heard from executives at Snapchat and YouTube.
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Border agents seen in controversial photos on horseback not yet questioned: Source
The U.S. Border Patrol agents at the center of controversy involving their use of horses to block Haitian migrants from entering the U.S. have not yet been questioned.
Police officers who killed 8-year-old at football game acted recklessly, alleges lawsuit
The family of an 8-year-old girl who was shot and killed by a police officer at a football game in Sharon Hill, Pa., in August is suing the borough and the police officers involved, according to th…
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Anti-telescope protesters oppose US attorney pick for Hawaii
Some Native Hawaiians are objecting to President Joe Biden’s choice for U.S. attorney in the 50th state, saying Clare Connors treated dozens of elders like criminals when her office prosecuted them for blocking a road while protesting the construction of a telescope in Hawaii.
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4 takeaways from the Senate child safety hearing with YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who chaired the hearing, said being distinct from Facebook isn't enough to cut it for the three tech giants. "That bar is in the gutter," he told the company officials.
www.npr.orgMany progressives grudgingly accepting smaller economic plan
Many progressives have started lining up behind an emerging social and environment bill that's neither as big nor bold as they wanted, constrained by an outnumbered but potent band of party moderates who've commanded disproportionate clout and curbed the measure's ambition. Democrats rolled...
Former Citgo executive detained in Venezuela suffers from heart attack
The former president of oil company Citgo suffered from a mild heart attack while in jail in Venezuela, a lawyer said Tuesday.Jose Pereira, a U.S. citizen, was detained several years ago along…
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Ron Wyden takes a buzzer-beating shot at billionaires
The jeering section for the Senate Finance chair’s bank-shot tax plan includes House Ways and Means Chair Richard Neal.
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Civil rights pioneer seeks expungement of '55 arrest record
An 82-year-old Black woman who became a civil rights pioneer when she was arrested for refusing to move to the back of an Alabama bus in 1955 wants to end the case once and for all.
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Opinion | Is Kyrsten Sinema bad for bisexuals?
Bisexual women are constantly told we’re untrustworthy, that our attraction to multiple genders means we’re more likely to cheat.
www.nbcnews.comInstagram's dangers to children unite liberal and conservative lawmakers who agree on little else
A top Democrat and Republican are going after one of the most ubiquitous forces on Earth: Facebook. Blumenthal and Blackburn are an unlikely pair.
Major issues unresolved as Democrats in U.S. Congress seek deal on spending bill
U.S. congressional Democrats struggledon Tuesday to reach agreement on a massive bill to expand social programs and tackle climate change, with disagreement on multiple major issues reducing the odds of a quick vote.
Brazil senators back criminal charges against Bolsonaro over Covid handling
Senators in Brazil vote to recommend charging the president over his handling of the pandemic.
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11 things about Trudeau’s new Cabinet
Prime minister overhauls front bench, adds new faces and portfolios.
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Latina pioneers new role at Treasury Department to advance racial equity
Janis Bowdler, former UnidosUS economic policy director, becomes the first counselor for racial equity to lead efforts serving underrepresented communities at the Treasury Dept.
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Opinion: The racist theory that is animating some Trump backers | CNN
In former President Donald Trump’s world, a high-speed cycle of influence can move radical ideas from the fringe to his personal agenda in short order, according to Michael D’Antonio and James Cohen. Pro-Trump opinion hosts and politicians are spreading the Great Replacement Theory to rally...
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Omar targeted by suspicious substance deemed not hazardous
A suspicious substance included in a package with a threatening note reported by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) wasn’t found to be hazardous, U.S. Capitol Police said Tuesday.“Today our office received …
thehill.comBiden’s confirmed ambassadors all have close Senate connections
It turns out the best way for any of President Biden's would-be ambassadors to get confirmed by the Senate is to have served in the Senate — or been married to a senator.Driving the news: Each of the four ambassadorial nominees confirmed Tuesday has a connection to the Senate. Their approval...
Biden Leans On Specter Of Trump, Jan. 6 In Stump Speech For Virginia Gov. Race
"I ran against Donald Trump, and Terry’s running against an acolyte of Donald Trump," President Joe Biden said Tuesday.
Siberia's permafrost melt is causing swamps, lakes, making land difficult to live on
The land affected becomes largely useless for agriculture and infrastructure.
Clinton running mate Tim Kaine compares Virginia's Youngkin to Jan. 6 rioters during McAuliffe rally
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., drew a close comparison between Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin and those who participated in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Iraq war veteran pleads guilty to attacking U.S. Capitol policeman on Jan. 6
A former National Guard member who served in Iraq pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a felony charge of assaulting a U.S. Capitol police officer during the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump.
Climate activists confront Manchin outside of Capitol
A small group of climate activists confronted Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) as he left the Capitol on Tuesday, urging him to support more robust climate provisions as part of Democrats’ sweeping…
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Julian Assange: The background to the WikiLeaks founder's extradition case
The UK's home secretary has approved the extradition of the WikiLeaks founder to the US.
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Internet infrastructure company RightForge to host Trump's TRUTH Social- Axios
Internet infrastructure firm RightForge will host former U.S. President Donald Trump's new social media platform, the hosting company's Chief Executive Officer Martin Avila told Axios.
US McDonald's workers strike to protest workplace harassment
McDonald’s workers in 12 U.S. cities have walked off the job to protest what they say is an ongoing problem of sexual harassment and violence in the company’s stores
Howard University President Condemns Sit-In By Students
"The occupation of the Blackburn center must end," Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick wrote in response to a two-week sit-in by students.
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Toni Morrison's "Beloved" at center of latest battle in Virginia governor's race
An ad being run by GOP candidate Glenn Youngkin features a parent upset that the book was being taught to her son, a high school senior.
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A lost hiker ignored rescuers' phone calls, thinking they were spam
A search and rescue unit in Colorado says a hiker spent the night in the forest after they "ignored repeated phone calls from us because they didn't recognize the number."
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Democrats race to finish social safety net bill, but key disputes persist
The party is grappling with uncertainty over a potential billionaires tax and progressive anxiety over trimming climate change provisions.
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Darknet drug operation nets 150 suspects, $32 million in cash, 4 million lethal fentanyl doses
'Operation Dark HunTor prevented countless lives from being lost to this dangerous trade in illicit and counterfeit drugs, because one pill can kill'
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American-Iranian man detained in Iran undergoes surgery
An 84-year-old American-Iranian man who has been detained in Iran for more than five years has undergone surgery to clear a blockage in an artery to the brain that his family and supporters have described as life-threatening.
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Men shot by Rittenhouse can't be called 'victims,' but 'rioters,' 'looters' OK, judge rules
The judge said using the word "victim" to describe the men shot by Rittenhouse, including two who died, would be loaded with prejudice.
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Turnout in Virginia next week will be lower than 2020 — but by how much?
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
www.nbcnews.comHarvard premedical student leaves program, cites ‘white supremacy’ after she couldn’t discuss Breonna Taylor case before exam - Washington Examiner
A black Harvard premedical student quit her track in what she called a "great act of resistance" spurred by her professors' refusal to discuss the Breonna Taylor case before an exam.Kyla Golding, who was a Harvard Crimson editorial editor, left the premedical track due to the "silence and...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBannon’s been cited for contempt of Congress. But will he ever be forced to cooperate with the Jan. 6 probe?
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol faces a major test of its subpoena powers as the Justice Department considers whether to prosecute former Trump aide Steve Bannon for criminal contempt of Congress.
Criminal charges 'on the table' in deadly shooting on 'Rust' set: District attorney
The producers behind the movie "Rust" say production has been paused as investigators probe the accidental prop gunfire that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
96-year-old woman on trial in Germany for suspected Nazi war crimes
In what could be the last trial of its kind, a 96-year-old woman is on trial in Germany for suspected Nazi war crimes.
www.cbsnews.comTrump could get big 'bonus' shares in new social media firm
Donald Trump's social media company will get tens of millions in special bonus shares in a new publicly traded entity if it performs well, handing the former president possibly billions of dollars in paper wealth based on current stock prices, according to a filing with security regulators...
2 on trial for stabbing of elderly French Holocaust survivor
Two men went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of killing an 85-year-old French Holocaust survivor
Apple Wallet now allows users to add COVID-19 vaccine card
Apple now allows users to add their COVID-19 vaccine card to the Wallet app to easily access their proof of inoculation.The new update came after Apple announced last month that it would soon roll …
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Florida police who were monitoring Brian Laundrie admit to mistake
Investigators said they were surprised when Laundrie's parents reported him missing. They thought they had seen him return home.
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DNA brings pain, closure to family of John Wayne Gacy victim
Siblings of the man identified as a victim of the notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy say their family is shocked but grateful to police who used DNA to confirm his fate.
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What to know about Jessica Rosenworcel, who was nominated to become 1st woman to lead FCC
Rosenworcel has been a fierce advocate of net neutrality.
Lawyer: Guantanamo case should be put on hold at high court
A lawyer for a Guantanamo Bay detainee says the Supreme Court should wait to decide a case involving his client until it’s clear what the Biden administration will let the man say about his torture abroad by the CIA.
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Confederate statue hiding in plain sight near trial of 3 white men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery
A Confederate statue in a park less than a mile from the courthouse where three white men are on trial for killing Ahmaud Arbery has been wrapped in plastic.
The UN skewers world leaders' handling of the climate crisis, saying countries are 'utterly failing' and 'way off track'
Biden has expressed concern that the 'prestige' of the US is in jeopardy after Democrats cut a major climate initiative from their spending plan.
Chicago Blackhawks GM steps down after investigation of handling of sexual assault allegation
An independent investigation found that team executives mishandled a 2010 allegation against a former coach, according to the 107-page report.
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Billionaires income tax could pose challenges for Democrats as they search for ways to pay for their social spending agenda
Democrats also proposed a 15% minimum tax on companies reporting more than $1 billion in profits each year.
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Hawley raises alarm on lack of vetting with Biden ‘orders’ to fill up Afghanistan evacuation flights - Washington Examiner
An email showing "orders" from the Biden administration to fill up planes to "excess" during the frantic evacuations from Afghanistan this summer raises concerns about a lack of vetting, according to a Republican senator.Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri shared an image of the email to Twitter on...
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Iran believed to be responsible for last week's attack on U.S. military base in Syria
Last week, five drones were launched from within Syria at al-Tanf, where approximately 200 U.S. troops are located.
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Removal of Golden Ray cargo ship off Georgia coast is largest in US history, Coast Guard commander says | CNN
An official providing an update on the Golden Ray wreck removal off the coast of Georgia said it is the largest in United States history and required more than 3 million collective man-hours.
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New York mother designs ‘accessible and safe’ lingerie for transgender women - Washington Examiner
A Staten Island mother is developing a lingerie brand for transgender women meant to solve issues surrounding "tucking," which she said can cause urinary tract infections. Karyn Bello's daughter Lily came out as transgender in 2014. Inspired by her daughter, Bello is designing a clothing line...
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Suspect in Boise mall shooting dies; injured victims expected to survive
It is not yet clear how the suspect died, though police said there was an "exchange of gunfire" before he was apprehended.
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‘Dangerous and delusional’: Critics denounce Saudi climate plan
The kingdom announces plans to tackle global warming but says it will continue extracting its vast hydrocarbon reserves.
Airlines brace for early 'long lines' when U.S. lifts travel restrictions
Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Ed Bastian said on Tuesday that travelers should be prepared for initial long lines when the United States lifts international travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers on Nov. 8. U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday signed an order...
Britney Spears tells her family she wants 'justice' after conservatorship ends
The "Toxic" singer told a judge in June she wanted to "sue" her family.
Clinton aide Huma Abedin claims she was sexually accosted by senator - Washington Examiner
Longtime Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin claims she was sexually accosted by a U.S. senator, according to a new report. In her memoir set to be released next week, an early copy of which was obtained by the Guardian, Abedin does not identify the senator but does say the encounter happened while...
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Coroner IDs suspect in Boise mall shooting that killed 2
Authorities have identified the suspect in a Boise, Idaho mall shooting as 27-year-old Jacob Bergquist. Police say Bergquist died at a hospital late Tuesday morning.
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NFL not planning to issue report on Washington Football Team, Goodell says
Roger Goodell said the league wanted to protect the roughly 150 former employees who spoke to outside counsel.
www.cbsnews.comWhite House: there is still an opportunity to resolve Iran issue diplomatically
The United States is alarmed by Iran's actions since leaving talks over its nuclear program, but the White House still believes there is an opportunity to resolve the situation diplomatically, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday. "We are alarmed and concerned by the...
Shares dive in blank-check company linked to Trump social venture
(Reuters) -Shares in Digital World Acquisition Corp, the blank-check company that plans to publicly list former U.S. President Donald Trump's new social media venture, lost almost a third of their value on Tuesday, a second straight daily decline after a steep rally last week. The stock closed...
US home prices surged in August at near-record pace
U.S. home prices jumped in August by a near-record amount from a year earlier, as Americans eager to buy a home drove up prices on a dwindling number of properties
Death toll in Idaho mall shooting rises to 3 as suspect dies
"This was an individual that acted cowardly and acted alone," Boise's police chief said.
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Staten Island Amazon workers file for union vote
Workers at a New York Amazon warehouse Monday filed a petition to hold a unionization vote, months after a first attempt at a similar vote in Bessemer, Ala., fell short.Organizers at the State…
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Kashmir could charge those who celebrated India's cricket loss under anti-terror law
Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir are investigating students and staff at two medical colleges for celebrating India's loss to archrival Pakistan in a T20 World Cup cricket game, officials said.
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Dozens arrested as Indigenous people lead mass Ecuador protests
Demonstrators are unhappy at the conservative president’s economic policies and want fuel price hikes reversed.
Shippers to be fined for leaving cargo at LA ports - Washington Examiner
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will begin charging shipping carriers a surcharge to store their containers in an effort to clear a backlog that threatens to derail the entire supply chain.For the past 20 years, the Los Angeles area has been the busiest shipping port in the Western...
www.washingtonexaminer.comWATCH: Sen. Kyrsten Sinema ignores a woman asking about her opposition to Biden's social spending bill: 'Your constituents are suffering'
"Sorry about this," Sen. Kyrsten Sinema told GOP. Sen. Tim Scott, who was walking alongside her at the airport, over the encounter.
Black men in 'Groveland Four' case may get rape convictions, indictments dismissed
The "Groveland Four" may soon be posthumously dismissed of their charges and convictions.
Baby white sharks can't tell difference between humans and seals: Study
Young white sharks, which are responsible for the majority of attacks on people, can't distinguish between humans and seals, according to new research.
Flake, Cindy McCain among latest Biden ambassadors confirmed after delay
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed four of President Biden’s ambassadors, slowly advancing a confirmation process that has stalled under protest from Republican senators. All four nominees …
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Intersex people have been challenging 'gender-normalizing surgery.' Doctors are starting to listen.
An increasing number of surgeons are giving parents of intersex children options, rather than recommending surgery as a default solution.
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Mort Sahl: Legendary comedian and satirist dies at age 94
His political satire spared no side and revolutionised how stand-up comedy is now performed.
www.bbc.comU.S. presses Gulf countries to help resolve Sudan coup crisis
The Biden administration has asked its partners in the Gulf and elsewhere to press the Sudanese generals who carried out a coup on Monday to release captives including Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and to reinstate the civilian government, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan...
Astronomers may have found planet beyond Milky Way for first time
Researchers say they detected evidence of a planet orbiting a pair of stars — one of which most likely underwent a supernova explosion — 23 million light-years from Earth.
www.nbcnews.comTed Cruz will lift his confirmation blockade for Biden’s ambassador to China
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) does not plan on stalling the confirmation of President Biden's ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, as he has done with dozens of other State Department nominees, according to a source familiar with the decision.Why it matters: Burns, a former career diplomat widely...
Facebook formula gave anger five times weight of likes, documents show
Facebook’s formula made it so posts that people reacted angrily to were given more weight in what users would see than posts that users reacted to with just a simple push of the “like” icon, accord…
thehill.comThe Washington DC resident who found a pipe bomb on January 6 initially thought it was something to recycle
The pipe bomb found January 6 near the Republican National Committee in DC remains a mystery. It's also a reminder the day could have been much worse.
Experimental Covid vaccine maker seeks authorization in the U.K.
Late-stage trial data shows the experimental vaccine was 96.4 percent effective against the original coronavirus strain.
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COVID-19 updates: White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 4.9 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 735,000 Americans.
Florida bucks Biden, strips federal aid from mask mandate schools
“I am appalled that the state would penalize the district by pulling funding we have not even received,” said the Alachua County Public Schools superintendent.
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Florida surgeon general defends not wearing mask in meeting with ill state senator
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo on Tuesday defended his decision to refuse to wear a mask during a meeting with a state senator who has breast cancer. “It is important to me t…
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The U.N.’s roadmap for navigating Covid and China’s rise
The United Nations is behind schedule to meet some of its highest priority goals, including COVAX and climate targets.
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States have placed orders of COVID-19 vaccine for children, says White House
U.S. states have placed initial orders of COVID-19 vaccines for children and millions of doses will be shipped as soon as health regulators authorize their use, the White House said on Wednesday.
Coronavirus infections at U.S. meat plants far higher than previous estimates -House subcommittee
Workers at the leading U.S. meatpacking plants experienced cases and death from COVID-19 that were up to three times previous estimates, according to a report by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis seen by Reuters.
Americas COVID cases are down, vaccine inequity still a problem
The Pan American Health Organization says only 44 percent of people in Americas are fully vaccinated.
Covid vaccine mandate led to 96 percent of Tyson workers getting the shot, company says
The company based in Springdale, Arkansas, said the number of its 120,000 workers who have been vaccinated has nearly doubled since it announced its mandate on Aug. 3.
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As booster shots roll out nationwide, scientists stress original vaccines are still working
Amid a nationwide campaign to promote COVID-19 booster shots, scientists say the original vaccines are still holding up remarkably well for most people.
Why even some vaccinated parents aren't planning to rush to give kids Covid shot
“I’m not opposed to vaccinating them in the future, maybe, but right now my husband and I are not comfortable with the data,” one parent said.
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FDA panel backs Pfizer’s low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids
U.S. health advisers have endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young children. The vote Tuesday by the Food and Drug Administration panel moves the nation closer to vaccinating children ages 5 to 11.
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FDA panel greenlights vaccines for kids, paving the way for authorization
An advisory panel at the Food and Drug Administration voted on Tuesday to move forward with the vaccine authorization process for children ages 5-11.
Covid: Australia to end ban on citizens leaving country
For the first time in 19 months, Australians will not need an exemption to travel overseas.
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Opinion: Why are cops fighting vaccine mandates? | CNN
Covid-19 is the leading cause of death among police officers in the US, yet many police officers have resisted the guidance of public health experts touting the importance of masks and Covid-19 vaccines. Retired police captain Sonia Pruitt writes that while the reasons officers are refusing to...
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Three people accidentally given COVID-19 vaccines at military base
The United States Army has launched an investigation into reports that three people were accidentally given the coronavirus vaccine at a Washington state base.
Louisiana to lift state mask mandate
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) announced Tuesday he is lifting the state’s mask mandate Wednesday.“After sustained improvement across the state in new cases, test positivity & hospitalizat…
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Enforcement of indoor vaccine mandates proves uneven in US
Go out for a night on the town in some U.S. cities and you might find yourself waiting while someone at the door of the restaurant or theater closely inspects your vaccination card and checks it against your photo ID
China doubles down on COVID-zero strategy
China has no plans to ease strict border controls even as other countries adopt new strategies.
Federal judge tosses out Southwest Airlines pilots' petition against vaccine mandate
Federal workers and government contractors, which includes major U.S. commercial airlines, must be vaccinated by Dec. 8.
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NJ Republicans outraged over video alleging Phil Murphy will mandate vaccines if reelected
New Jersey Republicans are demanding that Gov. Phil Murphy speak out about his stance on COVID-19 vaccine mandates following the release of footage from inside the Democrat's campaign that alleges "he will" require residents in the state to be vaccinated should he be elected to a second term.
Scott Atlas defends COVID work, slams Deborah Birx testimony as 'Orwellian attempt to rewrite history'
EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Scott Atlas slammed Dr. Deborah Birx's testimony to the congressional investigators as "an Orwellian attempt to rewrite history," while defending his work on the Trump COVID-19 task force, telling Fox News that history's "biggest failure of public health policy lies directly at...
COVID-19 updates: White House press secretary Jen Psaki tests positive
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 4.9 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 735,000 Americans.
Business lobby calls for administration to ‘pump the brakes’ on vaccine mandate
The Biden administration’s looming vaccine-or-test mandate has unsettled several business groups, who are calling for the rule to be postponed until after the holidays. These business groups,…
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Florida surgeon general says he can’t ‘communicate clearly’ with mask - Washington Examiner
Florida's surgeon general said he refused to wear a mask during a meeting last week with a state senator who is being treated for cancer because he is unable to "communicate clearly" otherwise. Dr. Joseph Lapado, who is facing backlash for declining a request by Florida state Sen. Tina Polsky to...
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Biden under pressure to drop vaccine mandates for federal defense contractors over national security concerns - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — Republican lawmakers are pressuring President Joe Biden to drop or pause his vaccine requirements for federal defense contractors over fears they will compromise national security supply chains.The Washington Examiner reviewed a letter Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville sent to...
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New Zealand to impose vaccine mandate on restaurant, salon workers
New Zealand’s government said Tuesday it will expand a vaccine mandate to thousands of workers who regularly come into close contact with their customers, the Associated Press reported. The ne…
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Opinion | How Covid Is Killing People Who Don’t Even Have the Virus
People turned away from overcrowded hospitals have died in places across the country. That’s why adding beds is a key to surviving the next pandemic.
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California In-N-Out shut down over vaccine mandate
An In-N-Out restaurant in Contra Costa County, Calif., has been shut down for violating the county’s coronavirus vaccine mandate.Health officials closed the restaurant Tuesday after it would not ch…
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When Tennessee fired its vaccine chief, officials were caught off guard, emails show
Michelle Fiscus was fired under pressure from GOP lawmakers angry over efforts to vaccinate children against COVID. Emails obtained by the AP show the health commissioner fumed over praise for Fiscus.
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Texans chairman apologizes for ‘China virus’ remark
Houston Texans Chairman and CEO Cal McNair is apologizing for calling the coronavirus the “China virus” at a charity golf tournament earlier this year. “My comments at the ev…
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Moderna to supply Africa with up to 110 million COVID doses
Moderna says it will make up to 110 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine available to African countries
United says vaccinated pilots and flight attendants could refuse to fly with unvaccinated coworkers | CNN Business
Almost all employees at United Airlines have complied with the company’s vaccine mandate – and they do not want to fly with unvaccinated co-workers, according to the airline.
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