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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the final papers Wednesday to annex four regions of Ukraine while his military struggled to control the new territory that was added in violation of international laws.
October 5, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
Ukraine's forces are pressing forward with territorial gains in the south and east, including in regions Russia claims it is annexing in violation of international law. Follow here for live updates.
N.Korea flies warplanes near S.Korea after missile launches
South Korea says North Korea flew 12 warplanes near their mutual border on Thursday, prompting South Korea to scramble 30 military planes in response.
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Sanibel residents return to an unrecognizable island a week after Hurricane Ian's devastation | CNN
Residents of Florida's Sanibel Island -- which remains cutoff from the mainland -- were allowed back for the first time Wednesday, with a warning that they could be shocked when they returned to their hard-hit community.
Experts: Russia finding new ways to spread propaganda videos
Russia's state-controlled media has devised a new way to spread its propaganda videos about the invasion of Ukraine. Researchers at the U.S.
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US midterms: The Trump voters who see a coming storm
Amid warnings of violence, the first vote since the Capitol riot will be a huge test of US democracy, says Katty Kay.
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Biden and DeSantis join together in Ian recovery effort
President Joe Biden has surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild.
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Ukraine war: Putin signs Ukraine annexation laws amid military setbacks
Ukraine continues to take back territory from Russia even as Moscow formalises taking over four regions.
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VEEP IMPACT: SUV carrying Harris crashes; Secret Service initially blames 'mechanical failure'
Vice President Kamala Harris was involved in a one-car crash on a closed roadway in Washington, D.C., which the Secret Service initially misreported as a "mechanical failure," according to a report.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTaiwan foresees more Chinese coercion, intimidation in Xi's next term
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan expects China to increase its coercion and intimidation to achieve its goal of bringing the island under Beijing's control once President Xi Jinping assumes a third term in office, a senior Taiwanese minister said on Thursday. Beijing's once-in-five years leadership...
Residents whose rentals were destroyed by Ian wonder what comes next
The state was already facing a shortage of affordable housing when the storm struck, forcing people who lost their homes to compete with those already trying to find homes.
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Ukraine takes back dozens of 'annexed' towns; Putin says Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant belongs to Russia
Ukraine's counteroffensives in the south and east continue to make headway, with President Zelenskyy announcing dozens of liberated settlements.
Federal appeals court rules 2012 DACA memo unlawful and sends case back to consider Biden administration version | CNN Politics
A federal appeals court largely upheld a district court ruling finding that the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is unlawful but sent the case back to the lower court to decide the legality of a new rule fortifying the program.
Woman fires back at Herschel Walker, claims she is mother of one of his children
The woman who made headlines by claiming that Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for her abortion is now coming forward with a claim that she also has a child with the Republican hopeful.
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OPEC+ makes big oil cut to boost prices; pump costs may rise
The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries has decided to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices.
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What to know about Georgia's Senate race and abortion allegations against Herschel Walker
The former University of Georgia football star and Heisman winner is in a tight race to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.
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Putin marks low-key birthday as Ukraine pressures mount
Russian President Vladimir Putin marked his 70th birthday with little fanfare and a decree targeting a crucial Western energy investment, as signs grew that key parts of his Ukraine invasion were unravelling to trigger unprecedented criticism at home.
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Biden juggles Iran nuke talks as Iranian repression grows
President Joe Biden has hit back at Iran over the government’s brutal crackdown on antigovernment protests and he's signaled that more sanctions may soon be announced.
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WATCH: Biden drops F-bomb while touring Hurricane Ian devastation in Florida
President Joe Biden dropped an F-bomb in a hot mic moment during a visit to hurricane-ravaged Florida on Wednesday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFor Pelosi and McCarthy, a Toxic Relationship Worsens as Elections Approach
WASHINGTON — She has called him a “moron.” He has mused publicly — purely in jest, his aides later insisted — about wanting to hit her with the oversized wooden gavel used to keep order in the House. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times The relationship between Speaker...
Trump says CNN should ‘prove the big lie’ in defamation case
Former President Trump on Wednesday said CNN should “prove the big lie” about the 2020 election in the defamation case he filed against the media company this week. Trump told Real Amer…
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Revised ‘Dreamers’ program to get another review by court
A federal appeals court has ordered a lower court to review an Obama-era program preventing the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought into the United States as children.
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Appeals court agrees to speed up Justice Department's appeal of order appointing outside arbiter in Trump documents dispute
The government argued for an expedited appeal because there's no need to "analyze an extensive factual record," it wrote Friday in its request to the 11th Circuit.
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US warns North Korea it could increase 'steps that are taken in response' if it continues missile launches | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that if North Korea continues "down this road" of provocation following its ballistic missile launch over Japan on Tuesday, "it will only increase the condemnation, increase the isolation and increase the steps that are taken in response to their...
Herschel Walker decries report that he paid for an abortion — and wants donors' money in a show of support and solidarity
Herschel Walker, GOP senate candidate of Georgia, has denied The Daily Beast story that alleged he reimbursed a woman for an abortion in 2009.
President Joe Biden praises GOP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' response to Hurricane Ian, promises to support rebuilding
President Joe Biden traveled to Fort Myers, Florida on Wednesday to address the aftermath of Hurricane Ian with GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Fugitive Justin Costello arrested in alleged $35 million fraud based on 'mirage' of being billionaire, Harvard MBA, Iraq veteran
Authorities said Justin Costello wove "tall tales" about Wall Street and Iraq war experience as he duped investors in penny stock companies.
Trump cries 'hoax' as Biden and DeSantis survey hurricane damage
Former President Donald Trump attacked the Biden administration Wednesday in Miami for "destroying the rule of law," just hours after President Joe Biden and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) surveyed the fallout from Hurricane Ian near Fort Myers, Florida.
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Russian-speaking hackers knock US state government websites offline | CNN Politics
Russian-speaking hackers on Wednesday claimed responsibility for knocking offline state government websites in Colorado, Kentucky and Mississippi, among other states -- the latest example of apparent politically motivated hacking following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Biden approves $625 million aid package for Kyiv; Ukraine pushes further into territory 'annexed' by Moscow
Ukraine's counteroffensive in the northeast and south continues to build momentum, with President Zelenskyy announcing newly liberated settlements.
Democratic candidate running in toss-up race called to end oil and gas 'immediately,' said 'shut it all down'
A Democratic New Mexico candidate for Congress previously said oil and gas production should end "immediately" while granting fossil fuel workers opportunities in renewable energy.
A cop put on a MAGA hat to save fellow officers on Jan. 6 — and an Oath Keeper helped
Exclusive: A man who assisted Capitol Police on Jan. 6 tells NBC News that he was not working with the Oath Keepers now on trial, as their lawyers point to his actions as a defense.
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Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia is taking ownership of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe’s largest.
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Republicans have edge on crime, immigration ahead of U.S. midterms -Reuters/Ipsos poll
U.S. voters prefer Republicans over Democrats for solving immigration and crime problems, suggesting the Republican emphasis on border security and fighting crime could help it in the Nov. 8 midterm elections, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed.
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Brian Robinson Jr. returns to Washington Commanders practice following shooting
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. will return to practice this week after being shot twice.
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UN Security Council splits, again, over North Korea missiles
Debate over how to handle a North Korean ballistic missile launch over Japanese territory has again split an already deeply fractured U.N. Security Council.
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Russia's Vladimir Putin at 70: Seven key moments that made him
As Vladimir Putin turns 70, we look back at a series of turning points that helped shape his worldview.
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Ukraine takes swaths of territory, despite Russia’s mobilisation
In week 32 of the war, Kyiv makes more advances in the east and south while Moscow pulls back forces from Crimea.
She Had an Abortion With Herschel Walker. She Also Had a Child With Him.
Photo Illustration by Erin O'Flynn/The Daily Beast/GettyAfter a woman revealed that Republican senatorial candidate Herschel Walker had urged her to have an abortion, Walker adamantly denied the story and claimed he had no idea who this woman could be.But there’s a good reason the woman finds...
New Roger Stone video sheds light on role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot, plot to undo 2020 election
The Jan. 6 panel revealed new evidence about Stone's alleged role in Trump's efforts to overturn the election thanks to 'A Storm Foretold' filmmakers.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning U.N. meeting, U.S. drills
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Thursday in the direction of Japan, after the return of a U.S. aircraft carrier to the region and a U.N. Security Council meeting in response to the North's recent launches.
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Herschel Walker ad accuses Warnock of running 'nasty, dishonest campaign' amid abortion scandal
Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker launched a statewide ad accusing Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of running a “nasty, dishonest campaign” shortly after a story broke alleging Walker encouraged and paid for a woman’s abortion.
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Ukraine reworks its weapons wish list as winter approaches
Kyiv wants to beef up its air defenses as it anticipates Russian missile attacks.
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Would N Korea really test a nuclear bomb during China Congress?
Expectations grow that Pyongyang may soon test a nuclear weapon — and its relations with its closest ally.
Five progressives who could be the next Sanders or Warren
Progressives love Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). But they are increasingly realizing the two senators, who are 81 and 73 years old, aren’t going to be their leaders fo…
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Twitter under Musk? Most of the plans are a mystery
A super app called X? A bot-free free speech haven? These are some of Elon Musk’s mysterious plans for Twitter, now that he may be moving toward buying the company after all.
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Ukraine vows to continue counteroffensive despite Russia's mobilization, annexation of territory
Putin’s annexation and mass mobilization won’t affect Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia, senior Ukranian officials told ABC News.
GOP optimistic about Senate chances despite Walker turmoil
A dramatic family fight has clouded the GOP’s hopes in Georgia’s high-stakes Senate contest. Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker is drawing criticism from his own son as Walker denies a report that he paid for a girlfriend’s abortion.
apnews.comJoe Biden and Ron DeSantis exchanged subtle political digs as they pledged to work 'hand in glove' in Hurricane Ian recovery
President Joe Biden met with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Fort Meyers, Florida, on Wednesday to survey the extensive damage after Hurricane Ian.
'We're in this together': Biden and DeSantis make peace in wake of hurricane
Despite a burgeoning political rivalry, President Joe Biden and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) stood side by side and thanked each other Wednesday for their work to provide emergency relief to the people of Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
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Move over Chick-fil-A, new drive-thru crowned the fastest
When it comes to speed, accuracy, and friendly service, which fast food chain is really the best? A new report shows it may not be who you think.
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US believes elements within Ukraine's government authorized assassination near Moscow, sources say | CNN Politics
The US intelligence community believes that the car bombing that killed Darya Dugina, the daughter of prominent Russian political figure Alexander Dugin, was authorized by elements within the Ukrainian government, sources briefed on the intelligence told CNN.
Federal appeals court rules against Obama-era DACA policy protecting 'Dreamers'
The appeals court also sent a Biden administration effort to shore up the program back down to a lower federal court for further consideration.
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Factbox: Near 200,000 still without power in Florida a week after Ian
Almost 200,000 homes and businesses still lacked power in Florida on Thursday, a week after Hurricane Ian crashed across the state.
www.reuters.comThree reasons Washington is freaking out about Elon Musk right now
A takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk could create headaches for Democrats and Republicans alike, with a potential return of Donald Trump and explosion of misinformation.
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Myanmar jails Japanese filmmaker for sedition
A court in military-ruled Myanmar has sentenced a Japanese documentary filmmaker to 10 years in prison for violating sedition and communications laws, a Japanese foreign ministry official said on Thursday.
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Trump sounds off about state and federal probes at conference for Latino conservatives
Trump spoke after a two-day conference hosted by the America First Policy Institute, a tax-exempt group run by former Trump administration officials.
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Clemency records, legal agreements and "the president's calls" among records separated by Justice Department filter team in Mar-a-Lago search
Detailed inventory lists of items seized from Mar-a-Lago that were prepared by a Justice Department privilege review team were inadvertently unsealed.
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Florida mayor laughs off Biden's hot mic f-bomb
Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy couldn't recall what he might have said to lead the president to "drop the bomb," as he put it, but he said he felt a kindred spirit when Biden did it.
www.nbcnews.comLouisiana Congressional Hopeful Gives Birth In Campaign Ad To Address State's Abortion Ban
“I wanted to share that this is real for me,” Democrat Katie Darling said of the ad, which has been viewed more than 1 million times on her social media pages.
US believes Ukraine behind Darya Dugina assassination in Moscow
The United States believes Ukraine was behind the August assassination of Darya Dugina, the daughter of right-wing Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin, according to officials speaking with the New York Times.
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‘Privileged’ Mar-a-Lago tranche include Trump legal docs, discussion on pardons
An inadvertently shared log of potentially privileged materials taken from former President Trump’s Florida home includes details of his calls as president, analyses of who should receive pardons a…
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Liz Cheney says Arizona GOP candidates threaten democracy
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney says the Republican candidates for Arizona governor and secretary of state pose a huge risk for democracy because both say they will refuse to certify election results if they don’t like the results.
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Biden administration working to crack down on scams ahead of student loan forgiveness application process | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is taking new steps to help protect borrowers from scams in the days before Americans can begin to apply for student loan forgiveness.
Ian is disrupting voting in a GOP region critical for Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio
Ian's greatest impacts are in four heavily Republican counties critical for GOP efforts to win elections for governor and U.S. Senate.
OPEC+ agrees deep oil production cuts, Biden calls it shortsighted
OPEC+ agreed steep oil production cuts on Wednesday, curbing supply in an already tight market, causing one of its biggest clashes with the West as the U.S. administration called the surprise decision shortsighted.
www.reuters.comIan destroyed parts of GOP-leaning Lee County. But Republicans are confident ahead of November.
The county provided 62,000 voters for Gov. Ron DeSantis four years ago, and neighboring Collier County delivered another 50,000.
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Herschel Walker has raised over $500,000 since abortion story
Despite the new fundraising surge, Walker still trails Warnock overall for the last two years.
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Last-minute changes to Biden’s student loan handout make it harder to challenge in court: Experts
The White House's decision to cut out certain borrowers from President Biden's student loan handout could wind up making legal challenges more difficult.
Senators call for stronger rules on off-the-books suspension
Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are urging the Education Department to strengthen regulations against excluding kids from class because of behaviors related to a disability — a practice known as informal removal.
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Mark Kelly has edge in Arizona Senate race that hinges on abortion, economy, immigration — CBS News Battleground Tracker
Voters want emphasis on these issues, not 2020. Arizona governor's race is deadlocked.
www.cbsnews.comNew data shows ATF gun store revocations at highest rate in 16 years
The Biden administration issued a zero tolerance guidance in June 2021 requiring the ATF to revoke the license of any gun dealers that break the law.
Tyson Foods moves corporate jobs to Arkansas in latest blow to Chicago
Tyson Foods Inc is joining other corporate heavyweights in moving jobs out of Illinois.
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Migrant-death suspect ran detention center accused of abuse
One of two Texas brothers who authorities say opened fire on a group of migrants getting water near the U.S.
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Legal challenge thrown by protester tackled on field at NFL game
A protester who ran onto the field during an NFL game Monday night filed a police report after two players with the Los Angeles Rams tackled him.
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US could ease Venezuela sanctions, allow Chevron to pump oil: WSJ
Biden administration preparing to ease sanctions if Caracas takes steps towards restoring democracy, report says.
US officials say Ukraine was behind car bomb that killed daughter of Russian nationalist: NYT
U.S. intelligence officials allege Ukraine was responsible for a car bomb that killed the daughter of a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, The New York Times reported on Wednesday…
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North Korea carries out sixth missile launch in two weeks
Pyongyang says the launch of short-range ballistic missiles is a response to US-South Korean drills.
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Pilots union opposes granting Boeing 737 MAX 7, 10 cockpit alerting extension
The union representing 15,000 American Airlines pilots said on Wednesday it strongly opposes an effort in Congress to extend an exemption from modern cockpit alerting requirements for the Boeing 737 MAX 7 and 10.
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Can Biden save democracy one US factory job at a time?
President Joe Biden is working to create a manufacturing revival. He's even helping to put factory jobs in Republican territory under the belief it can help restore faith in U.S. democracy.
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Maggie Hassan leads Republican Don Bolduc in New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race, poll finds
If N.H. U.S. Senate race were held tomorrow, 50% of voters would vote for Hassan, while 43% would vote for Bolduc, according to a recent poll.
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U.S. lawmakers slam U.S. corporate executives’ Hong Kong trip plans
The Wall Street bankers are accused of ignoring Treasury sanctions against territory’s leader.
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Mark Finchem, Arizona GOP secretary of state nominee, still won't say Biden was legitimately elected
Mark Finchem told CBS News that Joe Biden is "apparently" president.
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Russian parliament defense committee chief to military: 'Stop lying' about Ukraine losses
Russian forces are retreating on both the eastern and southern Ukrainian fronts. Russian forces around the southern city of Kherson, the Dnieper River-bordering gateway to Crimea and the Sea of Azov, face an especially critical situation. Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon have to choose…
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EXPLAINER: A look at famine and its toll as Somalia at risk
DOLLOW, Somalia (AP) — Within weeks, a famine could be declared in Somalia, affecting more than 850,000 people in two of the country's worst drought-affected areas plus thousands of people in displacement camps.
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FBI arrests pastor who wore his company jacket on Jan. 6 and pushed into police line
"Hallelujah," William Dunfee said after he pushed a metal barricade into officers and headed to the steps of the Capitol. "Mission accomplished!"
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Could Republicans lose a Senate race in deep-red Utah? | CNN Politics
Independent candidate Evan McMullin is confronting Utah GOP Sen. Mike Lee in an unusual campaign that will test whether there are enough Democrats, independents, and anti-Trump Republicans to elect a "Never Trump" conservative to the Senate.
U.S. appeals court sends DACA case back to lower court to consider new rule
The decision is a mixed one for U.S. President Joe Biden.
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White House expresses 'disappointment' with OPEC+ slashing oil production
The White House has slammed the decision by OPEC+ to slash the cartel's oil production by 2 million barrels a day as "shortsighted."
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Federal appeals court rules Obama-era DACA program illegal, buts says 600,000 already in US can stay
A federal court of appeals ruled the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was illegal but didn't cut its protection for more than 600,000 Dreamers.
Biden, DeSantis survey Hurricane Ian damage in Florida
President Biden and Governor DeSantis put aside their political differences and toured the aftermath of Hurricane Ian today in Florida. NBC News’ Sam Brock has more details on the aftermath of the storm which killed at least 115 people.
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Democrats excoriate Saudis over OPEC+ decision
Congressional Democrats and the Biden administration took aim at the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its lead producer, Saudi Arabia, following the announcement that the OPEC+ blo…
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Drug companies in opioid crisis donated $27K to Ohio's Ryan
A Democratic congressman who has made his opponent’s questionable record fighting the opioid epidemic a central theme of his campaign for Ohio’s open U.S.
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Republicans say they're 'full speed ahead' on Herschel Walker after he denies abortion claim
Republicans including Trump and Rick Scott voiced support for Herschel Walker after he denied an ex-girlfriend's claim that he paid for her to have an abortion in 2009
Court filing reveals more details about what FBI seized from Mar-a-Lago | CNN Politics
Among the items seized by the FBI at Mar-a-Lago were clemency requests, health care documents, IRS forms and paperwork that appears to be related to the 2020 election, according to a Justice Department list made public this week.
President Biden caught on hot mic in Florida: 'No one f---- with a Biden'
The president toured hurricane-ravaged Florida on Wednesday and got caught on a hot mic telling a local official, "No one f---- with a Biden."
POLITICO Playbook PM: Bad economic news comes in threes
And new polling shows how crime is impacting the midterms.
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California agencies float Colorado River water cuts proposal
California water agencies that rely on the parched Colorado River say they're willing to cut their use by about one-tenth.
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US, Japanese and South Korean warships perform missile defense exercise after North Korean tests | CNN
United States, South Korean and Japanese warships performed a missile defense exercise in the Sea of Japan on Thursday, two days after North Korean sent a ballistic missile over Japan, the US-Indo Pacific Command said in a statement.
Mexico to file new gun trafficking lawsuit in U.S., foreign minister says
Mexico will file a new lawsuit in the United States seeking responsibility for cross-border gun flows after a U.S. judge last week dismissed a separate $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers, Mexico's foreign minister said on Wednesday.
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Lawmakers question Luma Energy's ability to improve Puerto Rico's fragile power grid
Officials have asked why entire neighborhoods are still fully in the dark as residents and some mayors have been protesting in front of the power company's offices.
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A big chunk of Latino independent voters are undecided ahead of midterms, poll shows
The percentage of Hispanic independent voters who say they're not sure which party will get their vote is twice as high as in 2018, according to the latest NALEO tracking poll.
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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says she will pay city back for $30K spent on first-class flights
New Orleans Democratic Mayor LaToya Cantrell said she will reimburse the city and taxpayers the $30,000 she spent on first-class and international flight upgrades.
Court declares DACA program illegal, but leaves policy intact for nearly 600,000 immigrant "Dreamers"
As of June 30, 594,120 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children were enrolled in DACA, half of whom live in California, Texas and Illinois.
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Daily on Energy: What today’s oil market events mean for the war in Ukraine and the midterms
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Barges grounded by low water halt Mississippi River traffic
The unusually low water level in the lower Mississippi River is causing barges to get stuck in the mud and sand.
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Rivals Biden and DeSantis project unity over Hurricane Ian
The two political foes have only complimentary words for one another as they focus on hurricane relief.
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OPEC oil output cut fuels Dems’ gas price fears
After nearly 100 days of declining prices at the pump this summer, a handful of states are seeing an increase that is lifting the national average higher.
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Georgia's Warnock outraises Walker as giving to Kemp jumps
Democratic U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock is maintaining his cash lead in Georgia over Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Meanwhile, Georgia Gov.
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Exclusive: Dozens of CIA officers accuse intel agency of soft-pedaling its 'Havana Syndrome' investigation | CNN Politics
As many as three dozen current and former CIA officers have gone to the House and Senate Intelligence Committees over the past year to raise concerns that a CIA task force has been soft-pedaling its investigation into a mysterious illness impacting agency officers and diplomats known...
Alex Jones 'boycotts' defamation trial as Connecticut jury to soon hear closing arguments in damages phase
Infowars host Alex Jones declined to take the stand Wednesday in his defense, as the jury is now set to hear closing arguments in the defamation trial on Thursday.
Climate Migration: Floods displace villagers in Indonesia
For years, the tide would flood Asiyah's home along the northern coast of Java, Indonesia. Rising seas and stronger tides as an effect of climate change had destroyed her village's crops and washed away dirt paths people walked along.
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Biden contradicts his own top hurricane expert to push climate agenda
President Joe Biden blamed Hurricane Ian, the recent storm that pummeled Florida, on human-linked global warming during a speech about government relief efforts.
Hammering Democrats on crime, Pa. Republicans target a liberal prosecutor
A GOP-led investigation of Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner, which allies call politically motivated, has highlighted a rift between the Democratic nominees for Senate and governor.
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Florida beachfront paradise shattered by Hurricane Ian
Nearly a week after Hurricane Ian hammered southwest Florida, once tony Fort Myers Beach is a nearly deserted disaster zone where destroyed beach houses now mar the postcard views that made this stretch of the Gulf Coast famous.
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Young Black voters are dominating the Georgia midterms one student at a time
Black students are credited with helping turn Georgia into a swing state. Now they’re looking toward the midterms.
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American Medical Association asks DOJ to investigate 'disinformation' against gender surgeries for minors
The American Medical Association and others sent a letter to AG Merrick Garland asking DOJ to investigate alleged “disinformation campaigns” against transgender surgeries for minors.
Fan who caught Aaron Judge's 62nd HR offered $2M for ball
The owner of a sports memorabilia auction house says he has offered $2 million to the fan who caught Aaron Judge’s American League-record 62nd home run.
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4 shooting murders within 24 hours in Indiana likely not random, police say
Police in Gary, Indiana, are investigating four unrelated fatal shootings that occurred within 24 hours of each other.
US considering offering to analyze underwater audio recordings to aid Nord Stream pipeline sabotage investigations | CNN Politics
The US is considering offering to use its most advanced underwater sound reading capabilities to analyze audio recordings from around the time of the Nord Stream gas pipelines' apparent sabotage, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Ohio elections chief announces new public integrity unit
Ohio's Republican elections chief says he is responding to Americans’ “crisis of confidence” in the U.S. electoral system by creating a public integrity unit to consolidate his office's investigative work, including rare cases of voter fraud or voter suppression.
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Paula Overby, third-party congressional candidate in Minnesota, dies before election
This is the second consecutive congressional election in which the Marijuana Legal Now candidate died before the election.
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Albania weighed invoking NATO’s Article 5 over Iranian cyberattack
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama talks about the recent massive cyberattacks on his nation and when an attack warrants a NATO response.
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Herschel Walker hauls in $12 million the past three months in Georgia showdown with Democratic Sen. Warnock
Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker hauled in $12 million during the July through September third quarter of 2022, as he challenges Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia.
Michigan farm used human waste on produce sold at stores, officials say. 'Honest mistake' from outhouse, farm says.
The farm was using raw, untreated human waste on fields used to grow produce sold directly to consumers and local groceries, state officials said.
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At least 15 dead as 2 migrant boats sink in Greek waters
At least 15 people have died after two boats carrying migrants sank in Greek waters in separate incidents. Rescuers are looking for dozens still missing.
apnews.comRussian-speaking hackers knock US state government websites offline | CNN Politics
Russian-speaking hackers on Wednesday claimed responsibility for knocking offline state government websites in Colorado, Kentucky and Mississippi, among other states -- the latest example of apparent politically motivated hacking following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
A student was killed in a Purdue University residence hall. His roommate has been arrested.
Varun Manish Chheda, 20, of Indianapolis, died of “multiple sharp force traumatic injuries,” according to a preliminary autopsy. His roommate, Ji Min “Jimmy” Sha, is in custody.
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EXPLAINER: Tax cut trend reaches two-thirds of states
About two-thirds of U.S. states have adopted some sort of tax relief this year. The tax-cut trend has been fueled by record state surpluses and large growth in state revenues after an initial downturn during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Stockton serial killings timeline: 43-year-old suspect charged with 7 counts of murder
A suspected serial killer in Stockton, California, has been charged with seven counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.
More women are running against each other for governor this year than ever before | CNN Politics
It could be a record-breaking year for women seeking to become their state's top executive. There are five races this year where women are facing women -- Alabama, Arizona, Iowa, Michigan and Oregon. There have only been four total previously in all of history, according to the Center for...
U.S. seeks input on climate law's $270 billion in tax breaks
The U.S. Treasury Department said on Wednesday it is seeking public input on how to implement $270 billion in new federal tax breaks for electric vehicles, clean manufacturing, and energy efficiency.
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Lawsuit settled, film may resume after Alec Baldwin shooting
The family of a cinematographer who was shot and killed by Alec Baldwin on the set of the film “Rust” has agreed to settle a lawsuit against Baldwin and the movie's producers.
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Voters trust John Fetterman over Dr. Oz on the economy, crime and immigration: poll
A Monmouth University poll in Pennsylvania revealed that Democrats are leading in the state's Senate race as the economy remains the issue of top importance among voters.
North Korea launches missile toward South Korean waters after U.S. sends carrier to region
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff did not provide any further details on the launch, which they said occurred Thursday morning local time, according to The Associated Press.
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Crohn's disease may be triggered by norovirus infection in people with certain genetic mutations
For people with a genetic mutation, exposure to the virus could trigger development of the autoimmune bowel disorder.
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Climate change made summer drought 20 times more likely
Widespread drought that dried up large parts of Europe, the United States and China this past summer was made 20 times more likely by climate change, according to a new study
Report: Mom of Walker's child says he paid for her abortion
A new report says a woman who claims Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker paid for her 2009 abortion is the mother of one of his children.
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Homicides rose in 2021, but FBI data incomplete
Changes to the bureau's data collection program prevented nearly half of law enforcement agencies — including police in New York City and Los Angeles — from turning over their crime data.
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Prolonged drought brings famine, death and fear to Somalia
DOLLOW, Somalia (AP) — A man in a donkey cart comes wheeling through the dust, carrying two small, silent boys. The sky is overcast. It could rain. It won’t.
apnews.comMidterm voters key in on crime
Crime and public safety are proving to be a potent mix of issues in the midterm election.
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Texas executes inmate who fought prayer, touch rules
A Texas death row inmate whose case clarified the role of spiritual advisers in death chambers nationwide has been executed, despite the efforts of a district attorney to stop his lethal injection.
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Harris, Secret Service director concerned over Monday motorcade accident
Vice President Harris and the director of the Secret Service have reportedly expressed concerns over an accident on Monday involving the vehicle Harris was traveling in after the agency initially d…
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Nicole Mann: Astronaut becomes first Native American woman in space
Marine Colonel Nicole Mann tells the BBC she hopes her achievement will inspire future generations.
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Fort Myers Beach mayor talks about Ian recovery
ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy about ongoing search and rescue efforts after Hurricane Ian's direct hit on the city.
Democratic NY candidate Max Rose says Biden shouldn't run for re-election: 'We've got to move on'
New York Democratic congressional candidate Max Rose said he doesn't support President Biden running again for the White House in the 2024 presidential election.
Colorado baker fighting ruling over gender transition cake
The Colorado baker who won a partial Supreme Court victory after refusing on religious grounds to make a wedding cake for a gay couple a decade ago is challenging a separate ruling that he violated the state’s anti-discrimination law — this time over complaints he refused to make a birthday cake cel
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San Francisco voters weigh Nancy Pelosi's style and substance, share priorities as midterms draw near
San Francisco Bay Area voters are split over whether Speaker Nancy Pelosi should remain in office as Republicans look to take power of the House in November.
Suspect accused of fatally shooting professor was barred from campus: Complaint
The suspect in the fatal shooting of a University of Arizona professor is a former student who was banned from campus due to harassment complaints, court filings show.
Beto O’Rourke Is Making His Last Stand in Texas
The former congressman and Democratic sensation is still trying to prove he can win statewide in his home state.
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Louisiana Republican AG Jeff Landry launches bid for gov
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has officially launched his bid for governor in a highly-anticipated gubernatorial race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov.
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Walker cites mental health battle in new ad amid fallout from allegations
Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker discusses his past battle with mental health in an ad released Wednesday amid fallout over allegations that the GOP candidate paid for a forme…
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VP Harris says Americans don't need to 'abandon their faith' to support abortion
Vice President Kamala Harris says supporting abortion rights does have to contradict Americans' faith.
How did the Supreme Court become so polarized?
"Examined" looks at polarization on the U.S. Supreme Court after the decision to overrule Roe v. Wade, removing federal protections for abortion.
In Wisconsin, Michels' shift on abortion isn't 1st reversal
Republican Tim Michels’ recent reversal to support abortion ban exceptions for rape and incest isn't the first time he's shifted ground on a significant issue in his campaign against Wisconsin Gov.
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Biden-DeSantis Florida meeting previews possible 2024 contest
President Biden will meet with Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis to discuss the response to Hurricane Ian — a meeting that could foreshadow the 2024 White House contest.
Here’s the reason behind this week’s stock turnaround
Stock markets tried their best Wednesday to maintain a two-day rally that saw some of the biggest single-day gains since April 2020, when markets initially rebounded from shutdowns in the early day…
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Classical statue of Hercules nearly 2,000 years old found in Greece
Archaeologists have discovered the remnants of a classical statue dating back more than 1,800 years in the ancient metropolis of Philippi, in northeastern Greece.
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Slavery on the ballot this fall as voters decide whether to amend language to constitution in five states
Voters in five states will decide this November whether to remove language from their state constitution that permits slavery as a form of punishment for convicted criminals.
Detained Iranian-American, 85, leaves Iran for major surgery
An 85-year-old Iranian-American detained for six years in Iran on what the U.S. says were specious charges left the country and was flown to Oman and then to the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday for urgent medical treatment.
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Republicans gain ground in Senate races in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
Polls show the two contests tightening as ad buys increase and GOP attacks on Democrats gain traction.
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Kevin Spacey on trial over New York sex abuse claim
The actor denies inappropriately touching a 14-year-old boy at a Manhattan apartment party in 1986.
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Biden shows Puerto Rico he cares. It may not be enough.
The territory's residents want reliable electricity, a functioning healthcare system and long-promised recovery aid from their 2017 hurricane disaster.
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Trial begins in Spain over 2013 train crash that killed 80
A trial has opened in Spain over a 2013 train derailment that killed 80 passengers and injured 145 others.
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Oregon Democrat repeatedly used N-word in book
Jeff Golden, an Oregon Democrat running for re-election to the state Senate, repeatedly used the word "n-----" in a 1971 book he authored about his experience on a Georgia sharecropping farm.
The FBI released its crime report for 2021 - but it tells us less about the overall state of crime in the US than ever | CNN
The FBI just released its 2021 Crime in the Nation Report, which is typically the most comprehensive snapshot of crime in the United States. But only 63% of the nation's more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies submitted data for 2021 — the lowest level of participation the FBI has reported...
Detroit police fire 38 shots in 3 seconds, killing Black man
Detroit police shot and killed Porter Burks, a 20-year-old schizophrenic Black man while responding to a 911 call from his brother.
GOP wants to empower House Budget Committee to curb spending, $31T national debt
The House Budget Committee will be central to the GOP's efforts to curtail federal spending and cut the debt next Congress if they win the majority this November.
Senate Dems face brutal 2024 map with at least eight undecided incumbents
Of the 33 Senate seats up for election next term, 23 are held by Democrats. That makes for a tough cycle — and it gets even harder if incumbents choose not to run.
www.politico.comMexican man killed in shooting at US Border Patrol station
Authorities say a Mexican citizen who was shot at a U.S. Border Patrol station in Texas has died from his wounds
FEMA's secret weapon when disaster strikes? The IRS
Hurricane Ian is the latest emergency to put the tax collector's sprawling call center into service for disaster victims, though some question whether it's over extending agency resources.
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Over 60 clinics in 15 U.S. states ceased abortion care post-Roe - study
More than 60 abortion clinics across 15 states have stopped providing abortions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, according to a study by the Guttmacher Institute, a reproductive rights advocacy research group.
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Canada: Supreme Court weighs if US is 'safe' for migrants
A 'safe third country' pact between Canada and the US has been opposed by refugee advocates for years.
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Appeals court will expedite review of special master appointment in Trump documents case
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals will expedite DOJ's appeal of an order appointing a special master to review documents seized by the FBI at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
California family kidnapped on Monday found dead, Sheriff says
Four members of a California family, including an 8-month-old girl, were found dead in a rural area on Wednesday after they were abducted in the city of Merced on Monday, authorities said.
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One major difference between the trial for Alex Jones and the Oath Keepers revives court transparency question | CNN Business
On Wednesday morning, in a Connecticut superior court just 20 minutes from Newtown, where 26 people were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School, attorneys for the families of shooting victims rested their case against the right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Kansas gubernatorial battle: Democratic Gov. Kelly and GOP Atty. Gen. Schmidt face-off
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly of Kansas and Republican challenger and state Attorney General Derek Schmidt on Wednesday debate for the second and final time ahead of November’s election
4 out of 5 people with long COVID have trouble performing day-to-day activities: CDC
New data from the CDC found more than 80% of people with long COVID reported some trouble performing day-to-day activities.
4 out of 5 people with long COVID have trouble performing day-to-day activities: CDC
New data from the CDC found more than 80% of people with long COVID reported some trouble performing day-to-day activities.
Head Start educator says she went 'through hell' fighting to keep job due to state, federal vax mandates
Head Start staff in about half of U.S. must get COVID jab, even as CDC guidelines no longer differentiate between vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
Inside the CDC’s pandemic missteps — and how they tarnished the agency’s reputation
Frustrations still run high at the CDC, but staffers remain hopeful that the agency will regain its credibility with the public.
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Ivermectin does not reduce risk of hospitalization for COVID-19: Study
Ivermectin has been touted by many despite showing no success.
Will We See Another COVID Wave This Winter? What Experts Are Saying
Could another COVID wave be in store this winter? The seasonal shift has marked dramatic changes each year of the pandemic so far, but as a third winter approaches, experts are on edge for what could happen — and there’s one early sign they’re watching.
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The extent of long COVID and its characteristics among the older population
Researchers explored the characteristics of long COVID among older adults.
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What are the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and SARS-CoV-2 infection on mental health?
In a new study, researchers reviewed the direct and indirect effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the COVID-19-induced pandemic on mental health.
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Impact of COVID-19 on diabetic ketoacidosis prevalence among children with type 1 diabetes
In a new study, researchers evaluated trends in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) prevalence at pediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) diagnosis prior to and post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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