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WASHINGTON (AP) — Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Wednesday that it’s “possible” the United States will seek to coordinate with the Taliban on counterterrorism strikes in Afghanistan against Islamic State militants or others.
McConnell throws cold water on GOP calls to impeach Biden
Several prominent Republicans called on Biden to resign and raised the prospect of impeachment.
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What the Supreme Court's order means for the future of Roe v. Wade | CNN Politics
In a midnight order, a 5-4 Supreme Court green-lit Texas’ six-week abortion ban despite the fact that it violates Roe v. Wade, the landmark opinion – still on the books – that legalized abortion nationwide prior to viability, which can occur at around 24 weeks of pregnancy.
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After Ida, small recovery signs amid daunting destruction
Residents of Louisiana communities hit hard by Hurricane Ida are seeing small signs of progress amid the need for a monumental recovery.
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Biden blasts Texas' 6-week abortion ban as 'extreme' and violation of a constitutional right | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Wednesday blasted the Texas state law that bans abortion after as early as six weeks into pregnancy as “extreme” and said it “blatantly violates” a woman’s constitutional right to have an abortion, as affirmed by the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade.
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Biden to survey Ida's storm damage in Louisiana on Friday
The White House says President Joe Biden will visit Louisiana on Friday to survey storm damage from Hurricane Ida.
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Officers, medics indicted in 2019 death of Elijah McClain
Three suburban Denver officers and two paramedics have been indicted on manslaughter and other charges in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.
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6 questions answered after SCOTUS declines block Texas abortion law
The law is considered the most restrictive abortion law in the nation.
Opinion | McCarthy’s Threat to Telecoms Warrants Immediate Ethics Committee Inquiry
The House GOP leader’s conduct also suggests lawmakers’ investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection is on the right track.
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Biden administration has lost track of a third of released migrant kids: report
The U.S. government has reportedly lost touch with thousands of illegal immigrant children who they released from custody.
After Afghanistan withdrawal, questions intensify over who got it wrong | CNN Politics
With the US withdrawal from Afghanistan officially complete, the White House is set to begin the difficult process of reviewing the chaotic and deadly evacuation operation that lurched into high gear after Kabul fell to the Taliban, forcing Biden officials to confront how they got things wrong...
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Top U.S. general says he shares 'pain and anger' after Afghanistan withdrawal
The top U.S. general on Wednesday said he shared the "pain and anger" and mixed emotions of many in the military after the United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, which included an evacuation effort that cost the lives of 13 service members.
Another Trump Organization executive to appear before NY grand jury as prosecutors probe former President's business | CNN Politics
The Trump Organization’s corporate director of security is expected to appear before a grand jury on Thursday in Manhattan, where prosecutors are investigating former President Donald Trump’s business, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Biden vows to protect Roe v. Wade after Texas abortion law takes effect
President Joe Biden condemned the Texas law that went into effect on Wednesday which prohibts the vast majority of abortions in the state, and pledged his administration would fight to protect the constitutional right to abortion as laid out in the landmark Roe v. Wade case.
Texas is about to pass a new law Republicans say will stop censorship of conservatives on Facebook, Twitter
Texas is on the verge of passing a new law cracking down on social media companies Republicans say censor conservative speech, former President Trump.
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People stranded in Afghanistan will be provided 'tailored' evacuation routes: State Department
The State Department on Wednesday sought to reassure those stuck in Afghanistan that they will provide “tailored” evacuation plans to get them out of the Taliban-controlled nation.
White supremacist praise of the Taliban takeover concerns US officials | CNN Politics
As the United States-backed government in Afghanistan fell to the Taliban and US troops raced to leave the country, White supremacist and anti-government extremists have expressed admiration for what the Taliban accomplished, a worrying development for US officials who have been grappling with...
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Defense Secretary Austin will travel to the Gulf as more details about evacuations emerge
Kabul’s airport has been the center for evacuations, but with commercial flights stopped, sights have shifted to Afghanistan’s land borders.
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Far-right extremist groups planning to attend September rally at Capitol: AP
The Associated Press reported Wednesday that far-right extremist groups including members of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers are planning to attend a rally at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., later thi…
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Ida churns up tension on infrastructure vs. climate change
The Category 4 hurricane and its 150 mph winds are offering new ammunition to backers of the Senate-passed infrastructure bill.
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Biden criticizes Texas' severe new abortion law, vows to defend abortion rights
Biden said that his administration is “deeply committed” to protecting the constitutional right established under Roe v. Wade.
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Biden meets Ukraine leader in long-sought Oval Office visit
President Joe Biden used his first meeting with a foreign leader since ending the war in Afghanistan to send the message that the United States — unburdened of its “forever war”— is determined to become a more reliable ally to its friends.
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Effort underway to rescue girls soccer team from Afghanistan
An international effort is underway to evacuate members of Afghanistan's girls national soccer team and their families over fears of reprisal by the Taliban.
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Afghanistan crisis: Unclear if ruthless Taliban will change, says US general
General Mark Milley says it "remains to be seen" whether the Islamist group will change.
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Trump backs opponent of Republican House member who voted to impeach him
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday endorsed Army veteran Joe Kent's bid to unseat Republican U.S. Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington state, who was among the few in her party who voted to impeach Trump in January.
Texas emerges as new battleground in abortion fight
The nationwide battle over abortion is now focused squarely on Texas after the state’s “fetal heartbeat” law went into effect Wednesday.While opponents were hoping the Supreme Cou…
thehill.comTexas law immediately elevates abortion issue in Virginia governor's race
Abortion emerged as a front-burner issue in the Virginia governor’s race on Wednesday, as the impact of a new near-total ban on the practice in Texas reverberated in one of the year’s marquee political contests.
'Majority' of Afghans who worked for the US and applied for visas were likely left behind, State Department official says | CNN Politics
“The majority” of Afghans who worked for the United States during its two-decade military campaign were likely left behind in the chaotic and rushed evacuation from Afghanistan, a senior State Department official said Wednesday.
www.cnn.comBiden and Israeli PM renewed agreement on covert nuclear program
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reaffirmed the strategic understandings between the U.S. and Israel regarding Israel’s alleged undeclared military nuclear program during Bennett's White House visit, a senior Israeli official briefed on the meeting tells me.The big...
Inside State Department officials' scramble to rescue Americans, Afghan partners
An inside look at the efforts by State Department officials scrambling to rescue Americans in Afghanistan, and their Afghan partners.
New Orleans institutes curfew as power outages remain after Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida destroyed communities, turned streets into rivers and left almost 1 million without power and thousands without water in the South.
China's new ambassador to the U.S. goes full wolf in first major speech
Qin Gang warns of “disastrous consequences” if the U.S. seeks to suppress China using a “Cold War playbook.”
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Texas abortion ban could lead to stockpiling contraceptives and pregnancy tests
The Texas abortion law bans abortions at around six weeks, but also allows private citizens to sue those abetting abortions.
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House panel backs $24B Pentagon budget boost, defying Biden
The committee voted to boost the budget topline of the annual National Defense Authorization Act in a 42-17 vote during its marathon markup of the military policy legislation.
www.politico.comChuck Schumer Recommends 3 Progressive Women For Federal Judgeships
One of his picks for Biden, civil rights attorney Nusrat Choudhury, could become the second-ever Muslim American federal judge.
Biden pushed Afghanistan president to 'project a different picture' weeks before Taliban takeover
According to transcripts, neither leader discussed threat of an imminent Taliban takeover, but Biden had a message: 'perception' needed to improve.
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Amid turmoil and grief, Jill Biden travels to visit face-to-face with military families | CNN Politics
First lady Jill Biden on Wednesday traveled to the Marine Corps Base at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, a trip that, according to the White House, included meetings with military families.
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AOC defends Biden as president takes criticism for stranding Americans in Afghanistan
Ocasio-Cortez spoke out in support of the president as he deals with the fallout of his botched, deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan, sharing a video of her previous remarks blasting a military contractor over the profit margins of a certain type of vehicular disc.
DOJ issues warning to states ahead of redistricting
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday issued a warning to states ahead of a year of congressional mapmaking that it will pursue cases against jurisdictions that seek to dilute…
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'We're all ruined': Afghan family says U.S. drone strike killed 10, including 7 children
"We're all ruined," Ramin Yousuf, a relative of those killed, said. "The family is gone."
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Progressives push Senate Democrats to nix filibuster ahead of voting rights fight
Progressive groups are ramping up pressure on Senate Democrats to nix the legislative filibuster ahead of a voting rights fight set to come to a head in a matter of weeks. More than 100 progre…
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Abortion becomes a ‘huge motivator’ in governor races
Democrats in California and Virginia seized on a restrictive new law in Texas to motivate the party’s base voters in elections this fall.
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Afghanistan updates: US, Taliban hold first direct talks since withdrawal
The US and the Taliban held their first direct talks since the chaotic withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan at the end of August in Doha, Qatar, over the weekend.
AP FACT CHECK: Biden’s shaky claim of US readiness in Afghan
President Joe Biden made dubious assertions and glossed over broken promises when defending the steps he took to end the U.S. war in Afghanistan.
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Meghan McCain doesn't 'recognize' family friend Biden after deadly withdrawal
Meghan McCain said Tuesday she doesn't "recognize" longtime family friend President Joe Biden following his speech on the nation's Afghanistan withdrawal.
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International Space Station facing irreparable failures, Russia warns
The majority of in-flight systems on the ISS have passed their expiry date, an official warns.
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Crews save California town near Lake Tahoe; wildfire rages on
South Lake Tahoe stood smoke-filled and largely deserted on Wednesday after crews fought back a huge, wind-driven wildfire, leaving the California resort town unscathed as flames crept on toward Nevada.
New online site launched to help people get child tax credit
The government is collaborating on a new internet site to help more Americans apply for and receive the expanded child tax credit.
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‘I Love Him More Than I Hate Ted Cruz’
In Texas, the Democrats’ hope for the governorship, or a Senate seat, rests on the shoulders of Beto O’Rourke. But does he even have a shot?
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2 Bipartisan Senators Demand That Biden Protect Afghan Journalists
Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Mitt Romney issued a new call for Biden officials to protect Afghan journalists. Last month, the pair requested safe evacuation for those who wanted to leave.
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White House downplays 'leaked transcripts of phone calls' between Biden and Ghani
The White House refused to draw further attention to reports President Joe Biden and ousted Afghan President Ashraf Ghani were unprepared for Afghanistan's quick collapse and that Biden had encouraged his counterpart in Kabul, Afghanistan, to fix his "perception" problem by selling a military…
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Hurricane Ida could cost insurers almost $18BN
Ida pummeled Louisiana with some of the strongest winds ever to hit the US state, damaging homes, schools and hospitals.
How Texas' 6-week abortion ban will make accessing the procedure nearly impossible for some | CNN Politics
Access to abortion was curtailed significantly in Texas on Wednesday, with the state’s extreme and novel ban on abortions at six weeks going into effect.
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NBC News poll shows nation’s demographic divides on abortion
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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Advocates ‘demoralized’ as 100K allies remain stranded in Afghanistan
American and Afghan allies left behind in Afghanistan have entered a fraught and uncertain period of limbo following the definitive conclusion of U.S. military evacuations out of the country.Advoca…
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Biden faces crisis of confidence over Afghanistan
President Biden is facing a crisis of confidence in his ability to serve as commander in chief due to the overwhelming negative fallout he is receiving over the botched Afghanistan withdrawal, which left 13 U.S. service members dead and Americans and Afghan allies stranded.
Sackler family wins immunity from further opioid litigation
A US judge has approved a bankruptcy plan for the maker of OxyContin painkillers.
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McConnell: Biden ‘is not going to be removed from office’
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Wednesday shot down calls from within his own party to try to impeach President Biden, pointing to next year’s midterm election as a potential check…
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GoFundMe page for pregnant wife of Marine killed in Kabul raises over $560,000
A GoFundMe page established to help the pregnant wife of a Marine killed in Afghanistan last week has raised over half a million dollars.
DHS worried Taliban takeover could inspire extremist violence in US: report
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials are reportedly concerned that far-right extremist groups inspired by the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan could carry out violent attacks in the U.S.J…
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Biggs to call on McCarthy to boot Kinzinger and Cheney from GOP over January 6 probe | CNN Politics
The head of the conservative House Freedom Caucus is planning to send a letter to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy this week calling on him to change the rules in order to remove Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger from the Republican Conference for their roles on the January 6 select...
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How a Texas clinic raced to provide abortion care before law went into effect
Whole Woman's Health clinics in Texas scrambled to provide abortion care before the most restrictive law since Roe went into effect at midnight.
Texas' new abortion law could have huge consequences. Here's what comes next.
The law halting abortion when cardiac activity is detected, which occurs around six weeks of pregnancy, went into effect Wednesday.
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Will the Texas abortion law survive a court battle?
A Texas abortion law that critics have described as the most restrictive in the country is sparking controversy and a looming legal battle, just hours after taking effect on Wednesday.
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Epstein victim seeks US Supreme Court review of prosecutors' secret deal
A woman who was allegedly abused by Jeffrey Epstein is asking the Supreme Court to rule on her challenge to prosecutors' once-secret deal with the deceased sex offender.
Kevin McCarthy Has Gone From Backing Capitol Riot Probe To Suggesting It's Illegal
The House Republican leader has evolved quite a bit on whether Congress should investigate the attack.
Afghanistan: British passport delay blamed for baby stranded in Kabul
"We want to hug her, kiss her", say her parents, who had to return to the UK to replace travel documents.
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House committee moves to block private funds for National Guard deployments
A House committee on Wednesday adopted an amendment that would block the use of private funds for National Guard deployments across state lines.Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) introduced an amendme…
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Oklahoma Rep. Mullin, after reported Afghanistan evacuation effort, says he is 'heading home'
Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., whose whereabouts were unknown as he was on a reported trip to rescue Americans from Afghanistan, says he is safe and on his way back to the U.S.
Student killed in shooting at North Carolina high school, suspect in custody: Police
A North Carolina high school was locked down after a shooting on school property.
Judge conditionally approves Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
A federal bankruptcy judge has approved with conditions a historic opioid settlement between Purdue Pharma and thousands of local and state governments.
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Grand jury in Elijah McClain investigation indicts officers, medics in 2019 death
The announcement comes just over two years since the death of McClain, 23, who had told police, "I can't breathe," after they placed him in a chokehold.
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A flight they'll never forget: Afghan evacuation crews recount journey
U.S. airline crews say working an Afghan refugee flight will impact them forever.
Analysis: Biden hastens a slow-burn shift away from overreach overseas
Analysis: The president vowed to “turn the page” on U.S. overreach as the Afghanistan war ended. The page was already turning.
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GOP on verge of securing red seat in New Hampshire redistricting
The Republican Party’s good fortune in decennial redistricting extends to tiny New Hampshire, where the state’s two congressional districts are poised to be redrawn just enough to turn one of them red for the foreseeable future.
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Afghans face hunger crisis, adding to Taliban's challenges
An official says the United Nations’ stockpiles of food could run out this month in Afghanistan. That is threatening to add a hunger crisis to the challenges facing the country’s new Taliban rulers as they try to restore stability after decades of war.
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Bill to curb racial teaching goes to North Carolina governor
North Carolina House Republicans have given final legislative approval to a bill to limit how teachers can discuss certain racial concepts inside the classroom
Photos: Scenes From Hurricane Ida's Devastating Path
Photos: The Louisiana coast is left with serious damage after Hurricane Ida. Remnants of Ida brought historic flooding to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
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White House says it is still examining travel restrictions as European officials say they are damaging relations | CNN Politics
The White House said Wednesday it was continuing to examine a policy that would allow vaccinated foreigners into the United States as the US faces growing anger from European nations over apparently unmoving Covid-19 travel restrictions.
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29 Sacramento students stuck in Afghanistan, school district says
The last U.S. flight out of Kabul took off Monday, capping a bloody and chaotic end to America’s longest war.
www.nbcnews.comRematches heat up for Minnesota Legislature
The 2022 midterms are over a year away, but potential rematches are already heating up for some competitive state legislative races.Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.Driving the news: Democrat Aleta Borrud announced her second run for Senate District 26...
What to know about the new Texas laws on abortion, guns, race education and voting | CNN Politics
Texas is going vigilante in 2021, brushing aside law enforcement in favor of individuals to sue abortion providers and opening the streets to far more sidearms on hips, to the consternation of police.
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Firefighters Report Progress Against The Flames Near Lake Tahoe
High winds that were expected failed to materialize, giving firefighters a chance slow the spread of the Caldor Fire burning toward Lake Tahoe. At least 700 homes and structures have been destroyed.
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Weather slows California wildfire, but flames keep moving
Officials say they lucked out with favorable weather conditions that kept a huge forest fire out of the city of South Lake Tahoe, California.
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Zambian President Hichilema inherits 'empty treasury'
Corruption is at "horrifying" levels, Hakainde Hichilema tells the BBC, a week after being sworn in.
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Israel warns US over plan to reopen Jerusalem consulate
Palestinian official dismisses warning, says Israel trying block any political solution to Israel-Palestine conflict.
AOC slams Biden's Rahm Emanuel nomination as 'deeply shameful'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., forcefully came out against the nomination of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to be the next U.S. ambassador to Japan, calling the selection "deeply shameful."
GOP Operative Reportedly Caught Pretending To Be A Talk Radio Caller Named 'Josh'
The caller claimed he didn't work for Virginia GOP candidate Glenn Youngkin — but it appears he did.
Syed Ali Geelani: Kashmir's separatist leader dies aged 92
Syed Ali Geelani, a staunch critic of India, was under house arrest for much of the last decade.
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Taliban asked if women will be in new government
In a BBC Pashto interview, the leadership was questioned about how the group intend to govern the country.
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US extends ban on American passports for travel to NKorea
The Biden administration is extending for one year a Trump-era ban on the use of U.S. passports for travel to North Korea.
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First set of Justice Dept. agents now wearing body cams
The first set of federal agents working for the Justice Department began wearing body cameras under a new policy that reversed a yearslong ban.
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Britney Spears won't be charged in housekeeper confrontation, DA says
An investigation found “insufficient evidence that a crime had occurred,” the Ventura County district attorney said Wednesday.
www.nbcnews.comIsraeli leader surprised Biden hardly raised China during visit
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett had prepared for wide-ranging discussions on China with President Biden and other senior U.S. officials, but the issue hardly came up, an Israeli official who attended the Biden-Bennett meeting tells me.Why it matters: Chinese involvement in Israel became a...
Amazing video of grizzly bear and brown bear filmed in terrifying clash
A grizzly bear and brown bear fight in the woods.
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McCarthy warns telecom and social media companies that comply with January 6 committee records requests | CNN Politics
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday issued a veiled threat to companies that cooperate with the House select committee investigating the deadly January 6 riot at the US Capitol, warning that “a Republican majority will not forget.”
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Wealthy GOP donors flock to DeSantis as presidential speculation swirls
DeSantis has become the face of Republican efforts to fight anti-Covid mandates.
www.nbcnews.comAfter Ida, small recovery signs amid daunting destruction
Residents of Louisiana communities hit hard by Hurricane Ida are seeing small signs of progress amid the need for a monumental recovery.
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Lake Tahoe resort city faces critical hours as the Caldor Fire closes in, threatening 34,000 structures
The Caldor Fire, which has forced the evacuation of thousands of people from a popular California tourist town, is now threatening more than 34,000 structures after already destroying hundreds of homes, officials said.
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Capitol riot lawyer 'unresponsive,' possibly hospitalized with COVID, prosecutors say
John Pierce, an attorney for 17 criminal defendants in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases, is missing and "unresponsive," with prosecutors claiming he has been hospitalized due to COVID-19, according to court documents.
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Ida's devastation shocks, fuel shortages hinder recovery
Storm damage from Ida astounded officials on Wednesday three days after the powerful hurricane pounded southern Louisiana, as reconnaissance flights revealed entire communities devastated by winds and floods.
Biden admin tested by Afghanistan, coronavirus, Hurricane Ida – 3 crises with no easy solutions
At just over seven months in office, the Biden administration is facing three major crises, any one of which would be enough to deal with.
Capitol riot inquiry to investigate whether Trump’s White House was involved in attack
The committee has issued sweeping requests for Trump executive branch records related to the insurrection Donald Trump speaks at a rally on 6 January. Photograph: Jim Bourg/Reuters Congressman Bennie Thompson, chair of the House select committee investigating the Capitol attack, is preparing an...
Texas bans most abortions, with high court mum on appeal
The nation’s most far-reaching curb on abortions has taken effect in Texas, with the Supreme Court silent so far on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold.
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Absent Democrats give Republicans new opening on Afghanistan
House Republicans are seizing on the absence of their Democratic colleagues in Washington by launching a full-scale political attack on President Biden and his top aides after the deadly withdrawal…
thehill.comGOP Rep. Lauren Boebert says Biden and 'the rest of his incompetent administration' should all be fired over handling of Afghanistan
"It is time for action, impeach Biden, impeach Kamala Harris, and throw in the secretary of state if you could get him back from vacation," Boebert said.
Biden meets Ukraine leader in long-sought Oval Office visit
President Joe Biden used his first meeting with a foreign leader since ending the war in Afghanistan to send the message that the United States — unburdened of its “forever war”— is determined to become a more reliable ally to its friends.
apnews.comHouse Republicans Privately Beg Trump to Help Them Impeach Biden
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast / Photo GettyAs Republicans increasingly show willingness to call for President Joe Biden’s impeachment, there’s one GOP voice that’s notably absent: Donald Trump.At least, he’s been absent publicly.When he hasn’t been advocating for the re-invasion of...
'We'll endure': Ida leaves Gulf town of Houma in tatters
Main Street in the Louisiana town of Houma resembles a canyon of rubble after Hurricane Ida. Metal roofs peeled off buildings covered the sidewalks Tuesday, and red bricks from a collapsed building mingled with broken glass on a corner.
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Ron Klain doubts US will 'ever' recognize Taliban-led government
President Joe Biden's chief of staff cast doubt on the prospect of the United States establishing normal diplomatic relations with the Taliban in either the near or long term.
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America's price tag for two decades of war: $5.8 trillion
Including the long-term cost of care for U.S. veterans and the figure tops $8 trillion, Brown University analysis finds.
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Bill to help Americans returning from Afghanistan becomes law
The U.S. Senate passed legislation on Tuesday to provide aid for American civilians returning from Afghanistan, sending the bill to the White House where President Joe Biden signed it into law, as congressional Republicans criticized the president over the chaotic withdrawal from Kabul.
In Texas, 666 Laws Take Effect Wednesday, Including Many Conservative Priorities
Hundreds of bills passed in the 2021 regular legislative session in Texas become law, including abortion and voting restrictions, a ban on critical race theory, permitless carry and more.
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Texas Legislature passes sweeping election bill and sends to Governor Greg Abbott for signature
The legislation's passage ended a months-long standoff with Democrats, who stalled the bill by leaving the state.
www.cbsnews.comGOP sharpens attacks on Biden's Afghanistan exit as part of new midterm strategy
Republicans in Congress have begun coordinating their attacks on Afghanistan, with new plans to try to harness unease about the U.S. withdrawal in order to regain power in 2022.Why it matters: Biden's poll numbers have fallen as the Afghanistan exit was engulfed by chaos and tragedy. Now...
United Nations warns Afghanistan faces 'humanitarian catastrophe'
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned Tuesday of a looming “humanitarian catastrophe” following the U.S. withdrawal and urged the international community to provide aid to support its populace.
White House responds to plea of interpreter who helped rescue Biden but is still stuck in Afghanistan
In 2008, the interpreter drove through a blinding snowstorm after Biden's helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in a remote valley.
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White House: U.S. doesn't see terror threat to homeland from groups in Afghanistan
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said at a briefing Tuesday that the U.S. does not believe any terrorist group in Afghanistan has the capability to attack the homeland.Why it matters: President Biden earlier Tuesday defended his decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, despite worries...
Tapper presses top Biden aide on Afghanistan: ‘How are you going to get those Americans out?’
CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday pressed President Biden’s national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, on how the administration plans to help the numerous American citizens who remain in Afghanistan fol…
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Trump 2020 legal adviser Jenna Ellis endorses Republican Josh Mandel for Senate seat in Ohio
EXCLUSIVE — Jenna Ellis, a senior legal adviser to former President Donald Trump's 2020 campaign, is endorsing Ohio Republican candidate Josh Mandel for U.S. Senate.
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McCarthy says GOP ‘will not forget’ if firms hand records to Jan. 6 panel
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Tuesday that Republicans “will not forget” if telecommunications companies turn phone and email records over to the House committee investi…
thehill.comCrews save California town near Lake Tahoe; wildfire rages on
South Lake Tahoe stood smoke-filled and largely deserted on Wednesday after crews fought back a huge, wind-driven wildfire, leaving the California resort town unscathed as flames crept on toward Nevada.
White House quietly corrects Biden on number of US citizens stuck in Afghanistan after war-ending speech
The White House quietly corrected President Joe Biden after he said in a speech Tuesday that 90% of U.S. citizens who wanted to evacuate Afghanistan were able to leave.
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Qatar jet carrying technical team lands in Kabul
Group arrives in Afghanistan to discuss restarting Kabul airport operations after it was damaged in recent evacuations.
Florida man charged with attempting to defraud Rep. Matt Gaetz's family over sex-crimes investigation | CNN Politics
The Justice Department on Tuesday unveiled a grand jury indictment against a Florida man for his alleged role in a scheme to defraud the family of Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz out of $25 million.
www.cnn.comWhite House tackles housing shortage with plan for 100,000 affordable homes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration is taking steps to address a severe housing shortage in the United States by creating and selling 100,000 affordable homes over the next three years using existing funds, the White House said on Wednesday. The moves will focus on boosting home...
Veterans Affairs suicide hotline received more than 35,000 calls during Afghanistan evacuation
The Veterans Affairs suicide hotline received an increase in calls during the final two weeks of the U.S. military's withdrawal from Afghanistan.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAP FACT CHECK: Biden’s shaky claim of US readiness in Afghan
President Joe Biden made dubious assertions that the U.S. was well-prepared for the sudden collapse of Afghanistan’s government during the U.S. drawdown and glossed over his broken promise to keep U.S. troops there until the last Americans are out. In his remarks Tuesday declaring an end to...
Biden urged Ghani to fix 'perception' problem in last call before Taliban takeover: Report
During President Joe Biden's final call with now-deposed Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in the weeks leading up to the Taliban's control of Kabul, the U.S. president called on officials of the Afghan government to fix its public "perception" problem by backing a novel military strategy.
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One in three of world’s tree species face extinction, says report
At least 30 percent of tree species are at risk of extinction, while hundreds are on the brink of being wiped out.
Arrest warrants issued for man who accosted NBC reporter covering Hurricane Ida
The man who accosted an NBC reporter covering Hurricane Ida on Monday is now wanted for arrest.The arrest warrants issued Tuesday charge Benjamin Eugene Dagley, from Ohio, with two counts of s…
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Texas' 6-week abortion ban goes into effect after Supreme Court stays silent
The Texas law taking effect Wednesday prohibits virtually all abortions in the state.
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‘Majority’ of Afghan allies who wanted special visas still in Afghanistan
The Pentagon said Wednesday about 20,000 Afghans have arrived at eight U.S. military bases and another 40,000 were at bases in the Middle East and Europe.
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'It was time to end this war.' Transcript of President Biden's remarks on ending the war in Afghanistan
President Joe Biden on Tuesday addressed the end of the war in Afghanistan and the evacuation of Americans, Afghans and others.
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Satellite Photos Show Louisiana Coast Is Still Dealing With Major Flooding Post-Ida
Days after Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana, local officials are still wading through floodwaters and heavy debris in continued efforts to help residents who stayed behind.
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New report brings attention to threat of internet shutdowns
State actors across the world are increasingly resorting to shutting down access to the internet, according to a new report out Wednesday.
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Solar ‘boom’ times as Lebanon’s fossil fuels run dry
With electricity becoming a scarce commodity, thousands of well-off Lebanese rush to alternative energy.
'We will get you out': White House promises not to 'forget' stranded Afghan interpreter who helped Biden in snowstorm
President Joe Biden's message to a stranded Afghan interpreter who was critical in rescuing the then-senator during a snowstorm may not be what he wants to hear as he hides from the Taliban.
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Afghanistan: UK and Taliban in talks over further evacuations
A UK official is in Qatar for talks to secure the exit of both UK and Afghan nationals, No 10 says.
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Activists fought rounding up U.S. wild horses. Then came drought and climate change
Across the U.S. West this summer, helicopters buzz low, herding thousands of wild horses into gated areas.
GOP lawmaker threatened officials while trying to enter Afghanistan: report
Oklahoma Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R) allegedly threatened U.S. Embassy staffers in Tajikistan when requesting assistance in transporting a large amount of cash into the country in his attempt to…
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Tea party 2.0? Conservatives get organized in school battles
A loose network of conservative groups with ties to major Republican donors and party-aligned think tanks is quietly lending firepower to local activists engaged in the culture war fights in schools across the country.
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How the U.S. plans to run diplomacy in Afghanistan from afar
The “new diplomatic mission” in Afghanistan begins with no U.S. diplomats in the country.
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2024 GOP battleground takes shape in Iowa
A slew of potential 2024 Republican presidential candidates are descending on Iowa, testing the political waters three years out from the state’s next presidential caucuses. Former President T…
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Are frosty relations between Turkey and Armenia thawing?
Experts say both could benefit economically and geopolitically if they follow up on pledges towards normalisation.
The Memo: Defensive Biden tries to put Afghanistan behind him
A defensive President Biden sought to move on from the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan on Tuesday with a White House speech marking the end of the 20-year war.Biden insisted that the evacu…
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Woman testifies about R. Kelly prodding her to have sex
A woman testifying against R. Kelly at the R&B singer's racketeering trial said on Tuesday he pressured her to have sexual relations with him not long after they met, even though she was not ready.
‘Consequences’ of US withdrawal from Afghanistan ‘will reverberate for decades,’ retired military brass warn
Retired generals and other military veterans believe the Afghanistan withdrawal will have a lasting negative impact that could last "for decades.”
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Progressives breathe sigh of relief after Afghan withdrawal
Progressives are breathing a sigh of relief over the end of U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan, praising President Biden’s commitment to halting the forever war even as the chaotic with…
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McCarthy warns companies not to turn over private data of Jan. 6 rioters: GOP majority 'won't forget'
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy issued a statement Tuesday warning American telecommunication companies not to turn over records related to an investigation by House Democrats into the January 6 Capitol Hill riot.
"A very small number" of Afghans prompted security concerns during evacuation
DHS has deployed about 300 staffers to "lily pads" at transit points for Afghans for secondary screenings, which are being carried out with the help of the FBI.
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Organic food revolution in Sri Lanka threatens its tea industry
Island nation’s drive to become the world’s first 100 percent organic food producer threatens the prized tea industry.
Fact check: Prominent Republicans spread false claim about Taliban executing a man from a helicopter | CNN Politics
Numerous Republicans, including Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas, promoted a false claim on Monday and Tuesday that the Taliban had just executed a man by hanging him from a helicopter.
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Canada burns and the election heats up. Trudeau's still trying to figure out if he's a climate warrior.
The summer of 2021 is changing the way Canadians think about climate change, but both main parties are struggling to define their message — and uphold Canada's international commitments.
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Louisianans from two small bayou towns recall Ida’s wrath
The storm lashed a pair of towns southwest of New Orleans, leaving locals feeling dazed and rattled.
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Pollution ‘to cut 9 years of life expectancy’ of 40% of Indians
EPIC report says more than 480 million Indians endure significantly high pollution levels.
Hong Kong activists, ex-legislators jailed over 2019 protest
Court sentences seven activists and former legislators to jail over an unauthorised rally in October 2019.
Biden says al Qaeda is 'decimated.' Is that true?
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that al Qaeda has been decimated in Afghanistan after referring to the terrorist group as “gone” in a statement last week prompting pushback from some foreign policy experts who say the opposite is the case.
5 Questions Now After President Biden's Afghanistan Withdrawal
Among the questions: What happens to the Americans still in Afghanistan? And: What does the exit mean for Biden's approach to the world?
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Black women seeing guns as protection from rising crime
Experts in the firearms industry as well as gun-rights advocates say more and more Black women are considering gun ownership for personal protection.
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The top candidates running to replace Gov. Newsom in the California recall election | CNN Politics
A colorful cast of more than 40 candidates from all political persuasions are vying to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in California’s recall election, but only a handful have managed to break through the pack.
www.cnn.comNew Orleans institutes curfew as power outages remain after Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida destroyed communities, turned streets into rivers and left almost 1 million without power and thousands without water in the South.
Corporate America fights uphill battle against anti-China push
Companies are teaming up with untraditional allies out of fear that the fall legislative session will lead to restrictive laws.
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Man, 71, presumed dead after alligator attack in Louisiana floodwaters
After a man lost his arm in an alligator attack outside his home, authorities said his wife went to get help. When she returned, her husband was gone.
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Walgreens boosts minimum wage to $15 an hour
Walgreens on Tuesday became the latest major company to increase its starting pay for workers to $15 an hour amid a nationwide push among businesses to attract more employees. The company said…
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UN: Weather disasters soar in numbers, cost, but deaths fall
A new report from the United Nations weather agency finds the world is getting several times more weather disasters than in the 1970s.
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The Kabul airlift has ended, but a US operation to get 14,000 people off a base in Germany is far from over | CNN
From his office window, Brig. Gen. Joshua Olson can see a daily football match organized by the Afghan children who are temporarily calling his air base home.
www.cnn.comJudge conditionally approves Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
A federal bankruptcy judge has approved with conditions a historic opioid settlement between Purdue Pharma and thousands of local and state governments.
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US troops who fought in Afghanistan can hold ‘head up high,’ letter from top military officials says
The service members who fought in Afghanistan over the past 20 years can hold their “head up high” for preventing an attack on the U.S. homeland, according to a letter posted Tuesday on the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s Facebook page.
Police chief: Ida hit Louisiana town harder than Katrina did
Ida caused mass devastation on Grand Isle, a Louisiana town on a narrow barrier island that bore the full power of the Category 4 storm Sunday.
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Mutually Assured Destruction, Nancy Pelosi’s Plans and the Savviness of Bernie Sanders
In a wide-ranging conversation, Republican lobbyist Liam Donovan offers Democrats some friendly advice on how to avoid screwing up Biden’s agenda.
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Kerry warns nations are running out of time to decarbonize and challenges China to move away from coal | CNN Politics
US Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry said in remarks released Tuesday that he is confident the world’s largest fossil fuel emitters will ultimately decarbonize. But President Joe Biden’s top international climate official warned we’re quickly running out of time.
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Black US farmers awaiting billions in promised debt relief
BOYDTON, Va. (AP) — There was a time when Black farms prospered. Just two generations out of slavery, by 1910 Black farmers had amassed more than 16 million acres of land and made up about 14 percent of farmers.
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San Diego protest outside mayor's home sees gunfire incident; suspect arrested
Authorities in San Diego have arrested a man suspected of opening fire as a crowd protested Monday evening outside Mayor Todd Gloria’s home in the city, according to reports.
"Intelligence Matters" presents: Remembering 9/11 with Admiral James "Sandy" Winnefeld
Morell speaks with Admiral James "Sandy" Winnefeld, former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and commander of the USS Enterprise on September 11, 2001.
www.cbsnews.comWeather slows California wildfire, but flames keep moving
Officials say they lucked out with favorable weather conditions that kept a huge forest fire out of the city of South Lake Tahoe, California.
apnews.comAP FACT CHECK: Biden’s shaky claim of US readiness in Afghan
President Joe Biden made dubious assertions and glossed over broken promises when defending the steps he took to end the U.S. war in Afghanistan.
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WHO says ‘no evidence’ Ivory Coast patient had Ebola
New lab analysis shows Guinean woman who previously tested positive for virus did not have Ebola, UN health agency says.
Jamie Spears 'dragging feet' on conservatorship
The pop star's father has been accused of trying to extort his daughter before departing the role.
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These 7 Black Men Were Executed For An Alleged Rape. Now, They Have Been Pardoned
Gov. Ralph Northam said pardoning the "Martinsville Seven" was the state's way of acknowledging that the men were executed without due process.
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Hezbollah hammered with criticism amid Lebanon's crises
Many Lebanese are more openly criticizing the powerful Iran-backed Hezbollah group as the country sinks deeper into poverty and collapse.
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Even in backup role, federal government supports Ida victims
Response to disasters such as Hurricane Ida falls primarily to state and local officials, but the federal government is playing an important support role.
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US athletes dominate at Tokyo Paralympics
U.S. athletes are continuing to smash records at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games.
Lawyer: Britney Spears 'will not be extorted' by father
Britney Spears and her new attorney say her father is trying to get about $2 million in payments before stepping down from the conservatorship that controls her life and money.
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Illinois Democrats OK new legislative maps over criticism
Illinois Democrats were poised to set new legislative boundaries over objections from Republicans and some community groups that the process was rushed and maps were drawn behind closed doors to keep Democrats in power in the state Legislature.
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Ida's remains threaten once-in-a-century flood event in Northeast
Ida's intense rain and winds are partly fueled by climate change.
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Parents must pay $30,441 for getting rid of son's porn cache
A judge has ordered a western Michigan couple to pay $30,441 to their son for getting rid of his pornography collection.
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Non-fan of R. Kelly describes still falling prey to him
A woman who wasn’t a fan of R. Kelly says she ended up getting exposed to a sexually transmitted disease after he enticed her to join him on the road
5 missing after Navy helicopter crashes into sea off San Diego
The Coast Guard and the Navy were conducting search and rescue operations after the MH-60S crashed. One person had been rescued.
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1 rescued, 5 unaccounted for after Navy helicopter crashes off San Diego coast
One person has been rescued and five people are unaccounted for.
Texas abortion clinics turning away patients as strict new law takes effect
The law, which bans abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy, took effect at midnight.
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Biden DOJ seeks to preserve border officials' power to turn away asylum seekers
A federal attorney argued the government had the right to do so, even if it doesn’t intend to use numerical caps.
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'Rising star' bull rider killed by animal at California competition
Amadeu Campos Silva, 22, was at a California event when a spur caught on a strap and a bull stepped on his chest.
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Ohio officials investigate if high school football team that played on ESPN is from real school
"Like many Ohioans, I am concerned by the recent reports and questions raised about Bishop Sycamore," Gov. Mike DeWine said in announcing the probe.
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2 Tennessee school districts temporarily close due to COVID
Two Tennessee school districts have announced temporarily closures due to COVID-19 cases.
Moderna Has Asked The FDA To Authorize A Booster Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine
Moderna submitted data from 344 volunteers who got a third shot of the vaccine six months after their first two doses. The additional shot significantly boosted immunity, the company said.
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COVID-19 updates: 345 children currently hospitalized with coronavirus in Texas
The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads.
WHO warns new mu coronavirus variant could be more vaccine resistant
The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the mu SARS-CoV-2 strain, first detected in Colombia, as a “variant of interest” adding in its weekly bulletin that it will be monitor…
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Brazilian viper venom shows promise as drug to combat COVID-19
Brazilian scientists have discovered that a native viper’s venom can be used as a drug to help combat COVID-19, Reuters reported.In the scientific journal Molecules, scientists shared results …
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Joe Rogan says he has Covid, took widely discredited drug ivermectin
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month urged people to stop believing misinformation claiming the livestock treatment would help cure Covid-19.
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Joe Rogan says he 'feels great' after using 'all kinds of meds' to treat COVID-19
Joe Rogan says he tested positive for COVID-19 but is feeling better after treating himself with an assortment of remedies.
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Government watchdog finds pandemic relief fraud potentially worth billions
A new report from the federal watchdog found that several relief programs potentially disbursed nearly $100 billion in fraudulent relief money.
Illinois woman arrested in Hawaii with alleged fake 'Maderna' vaccine card
Chloe Mrozak of Oak Lawn, Illinois, was arrested as she tried to depart the Honolulu airport to return to the mainland.
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Pfizer launches later-stage study of pill to treat COVID-19
Pfizer on Wednesday announced that it had initiated a later-stage clinical trial for a pill that could potentially treat COVID-19.If proven to be safe and effective, the drug could fill an unm…
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WHO tracking new 'mu' coronavirus variant
The World Health Organization is monitoring another coronavirus variant, one that could be more resistant to vaccines.
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Largest study of masks yet details their importance in fighting Covid-19
Scientists conducted a randomized trial across 600 villages and more than 340,000 people in Bangladesh and found that even some adoption of surgical masks made a difference.
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Florida’s GOP strongholds buck DeSantis on virus measures
MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is facing resistance from a growing number of Republican-leaning counties over his handling of the recent surge in COVID-19 infections, in…
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Gunmen seize over 70 high-school students in northwest Nigeria
Zamfara state police say rescue operation is ongoing to free 73 pupils abducted from school in Kaya village.
GOP Governors Fight Mandates as Party's COVID Politics Harden
As a new coronavirus wave accelerated by the delta variant spreads across the United States, many Republican governors have taken sweeping action to combat what they see as an even more urgent danger posed by the pandemic: the threat to personal freedom. In Florida, Ron DeSantis has prevented...
88-year-old professor resigns during class after student refuses to wear mask: Report
A University of Georgia professor resigned Tuesday after a student in his class reportedly refused to wear a mask.
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Marine corporal discharged over military mask mandate
A Marine was discharged from the military after refusing to comply with its newly enforced mask mandate.
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Arizona governor allots $60M in federal funds for hospitals that use coronavirus antibody treatments
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) announced on Wednesday that millions of dollars would be allocated toward hospital staffing at different facilities on the condition that they offer monoclonal antibody …
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Progressive group seeks to shame GOP governors and their donors over lax pandemic leadership
314 Action is targeting Govs. Ron DeSantis of Florida, Greg Abbott of Texas and Mike DeWine of Ohio in a new text-message and digital media campaign.
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Map: State mask mandates are trickling back
After a rollback of mask mandates, some states, such as Louisiana, have reimplemented them, while others, such as Washington, have increased their reach.
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Risk of breakthrough infections remains very rare, 3 studies find
The vaccines continue to offer strong protection against severe illness and hospitalization.
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Evidence for vaccine booster shots isn't clear, but Biden moves ahead anyway
The U.S. will begin rolling out booster shots in a matter of weeks with one major sticking point to resolve: It’s not entirely clear yet that third shots are needed.
California recall contender Larry Elder makes misleading claim that young people don't need Covid-19 vaccines | CNN Politics
Larry Elder, the leading GOP candidate vying to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom, said he doesn’t think it’s necessary for young people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or for children to wear masks at school, and he vowed to repeal any mask or vaccine mandates for California’s state...
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Questioning a catchphrase: 'Pandemic of the unvaccinated'
This summer’s coronavirus surge has been labeled a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” by government officials from President Joe Biden on down.
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CDC asks the unvaccinated not to travel this weekend and says even vaccinated need to weigh the risk | CNN
Due to the surge of Covid-19 cases, the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking unvaccinated Americans not to travel during the Labor Day holiday weekend.
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Idaho governor and lieutenant feud over vaccinations
With hospitals strained due to unvaccinated patients, Little argued the solution to the crisis is having more Idahoans choose “to receive the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine," according to a release by his office.
EU reaches summer goal of 70% of adults getting COVID-19 vaccine
The European Union said it reached its goal of getting 70% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the end of summer.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFlorida’s GOP strongholds buck DeSantis on virus measures
MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is facing resistance from a growing number of Republican-leaning counties over his handling of the recent surge in COVID-19 infections, in…
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Micronesia's president says he mandated vaccines to protect
Micronesia's leader says he’ll continue to walk around his island nation without fear, despite an alleged assassination threat against him over his government’s vaccine mandate
Inside boarded houses and buildings, doctors fear the worst: Covid spreading
Louisiana was already reporting extremely high rates of Covid infections before the storm hit.
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To quarantine or not: The hard choices schools are leaving to parents and staff
Even as the delta variant surges, some school districts aren’t beefing up protocols to prevent infections, leaving decisions to parents.
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Vaccinations in rural India increase amid supply concerns
India has dramatically increased COVID-19 vaccination rates in its vast rural hinterland, where around 65% of its nearly 1.4 billion people live in villages served by fragile health care systems.
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‘It could’ve been worse’: Utah governor wrestles with Covid compromises
Gov. Spencer Cox didn’t support Donald Trump in 2016. While he backed Trump in the 2020 Republican primary, he didn’t vote for the president or Joe Biden in the general election.
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Grocery workers were on the front lines of the pandemic — so why do so many remain unvaccinated?
“I could see us doing [a vaccine mandate] if people were dying like crazy,” said one worker who has resisted calls from his employer to get vaccinated.
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Japan finds black particles in Moderna vaccine
It comes less than a week after the country suspended more than a million doses due to contamination.
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Oxygen supplies grow precarious amid COVID surge
The COVID-19 surge is stretching oxygen supplies tight and sending hospitals scrambling for more ventilators, even as there are glimmers of hope in some hotspots
From McDonald's to Goldman Sachs, here are the companies mandating vaccines for all or some employees
A nationwide spike in coronavirus cases is pushing companies to implement vaccine policies for some workers.
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