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CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Don Bolduc didn’t have much time to celebrate winning the Republican nomination for Senate in New Hampshire on Wednesday before he and other swing-state GOP candidates were on the defensive.
Pelosi confirms Manchin deal while downplaying clash with liberals
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) signaled Wednesday that she could back a side deal between Democratic leaders and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) if it is included in a Senate bill funding the governmen…
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U.S.-Taiwan bill sails through Senate panel despite White House misgivings
The legislation that cleared 17-5 incorporated Biden administration tweaks, but it also drew bipartisan pushback and faces a murky path to law.
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From carmakers to refiners, industries brace for rail strike
Car buyers might not get the vehicle they want on time, commuter rail lines could see service disrupted, and shipments from everything from oil to livestock feed could be snarled. Those are just a few of the wide-ranging impacts a walkout by U.S.
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Sanders blocks proposal to force rail unions to accept labor deal
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday blocked a Republican request to force railroad workers and companies to accept the recommendations of a nonpartisan panel to avoid a strike that would impac…
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U.S. Supreme Court risks its legitimacy by looking political, Justice Kagan says
The U.S. Supreme Court's legitimacy could be imperiled if Americans come to view its members as trying to impose personal preferences on society, liberal Justice Elena Kagan said on Wednesday in the wake of rulings powered by her conservative colleagues curtailing abortion access and widening...
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Ukrainian flag raised in retaken city after Russian retreat
IZIUM, Ukraine (AP) — Hand on heart, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy watched his country’s flag rise Wednesday above the recaptured city of Izium, making a rare foray outside the capital that highlights Moscow’s embarrassing retreat from a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
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Top FBI official accused of shutting down Hunter Biden investigation must testify: GOP
The top FBI official who left the bureau in the wake of explosive Hunter Biden whistleblower allegations should be forced to testify before the Senate, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) said.
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How an attendance policy brought the U.S. to the brink of a nationwide rail strike
Freight rail workers had threatened to strike Friday. The unions were unhappy about a policy that penalizes workers who take unscheduled time off, including for medical needs.
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Trump rules out Pence as 2024 running mate: 'Mike committed political suicide'
As former President Donald Trump mulls over prospective running mates for a 2024 run, he says he has already determined one person who won't make the cut.
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US mid-terms 2022: Tracking Trump's 'extraordinary' endorsement spree
A look at Donald Trump's midterms endorsements - who he backed, and the races he couldn't swing.
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Ukraine's military claims downing Iran drone used by Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's military claimed Tuesday for the first time that it encountered an Iranian-supplied suicide drone used by Russia on the battlefield, showing the deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran as the Islamic Republic's tattered nuclear deal with world powers hangs in the...
apnews.com"Where do I find a charger?": Electric car push fuels infrastructure concerns
President Biden has promised to make recharging more reliable, beginning with the construction of chargers along 53,000 miles of national highways.
Top Democrat says deal to avert rail strike ‘entirely possible’ before Friday deadline
The chairman of the House Transportation Committee said Wednesday that a deal to avert a railway strike remained “entirely possible” ahead of a midnight deadline Thursday. Failure to secure a new …
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Ron DeSantis sends two planes of illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two planes carrying illegal immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, his office has confirmed.
GOP hopefuls, lawmakers splinter over Lindsey Graham's proposed abortion ban
Sen. Lindsey Graham's proposal of a 15-week national abortion ban -- with limited exceptions -- has drawn mixed reaction from other conservatives
Moderates fleeing U.S. House, setting stage for more Washington gridlock
Moderate members of the U.S. House of Representatives are leaving office at twice the rate of their more partisan peers this year, a Reuters analysis found, likely deepening Washington gridlock during President Joe Biden's next two years in office.
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R. Kelly convicted of child porn, enticing girls for sex
CHICAGO (AP) — A federal jury in Chicago convicted R. Kelly on Wednesday of producing child pornography and enticing girls for sex after a monthlong trial in his hometown, delivering another legal blow to the Grammy Award winning singer who was once one of the world’s biggest R&B stars.
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Trump faces new legal problem in DOJ pressure allegations
Former President Trump is facing a new political quagmire as Senate Democrats open an investigation into allegations he pressured the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate his political oppone…
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Exclusive: As war began, Putin rejected a Ukraine peace deal recommended by aide
Putin's chief envoy on Ukraine told the Russian leader as the war began that he had struck a provisional deal with Kyiv that would satisfy Russia's demand that Ukraine stay out of NATO, but Putin rejected it and pressed ahead with his military campaign, according to three people close to the...
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Exclusive: Mark Meadows complied with DOJ subpoena in January 6 probe
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has complied with a subpoena from the Justice Department's investigation into events surrounding January 6, 2021, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN, making him the highest-ranking Trump official known to have responded to a subpoena in the...
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House GOP leaders hedge on 15-week abortion ban
House Republicans will not commit to bringing up a 15-week abortion ban legislation if the party wins control of the House next year. “First we’d need to see what our majority looks like,” House Mi…
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Swedish PM concedes election after right-wing bloc gets majority
Magdalena Andersson announced that she would resign after a close-fought polls saw right-wing bloc winning a majority.
Alex Jones knew Sandy Hook hoax claims could boost Infowars revenue, lawyer testifies
A lawyer who works for Alex Jones' Infowars testified from the witness stand on Wednesday that the conspiracy theorist who claimed the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting was a hoax knew that his words could drive followers to his empire.
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Critics question McConnell's leadership as GOP's Senate prospects dim
With just weeks to go before the midterm elections, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) detractors are criticizing his leadership as shifting forecasts suggest the party will have a more difficult time winning a majority in the upper chamber than previously expected.
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Texts: Mississippi ex-governor knew of Favre welfare money
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Newly revealed text messages show how deeply a Mississippi governor was involved in the state paying more than $1 million in welfare money to Brett Favre to help fund one of the retired NFL quarterback's pet projects.
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Doctored videos exaggerate Fetterman speech issues in viral social media posts
Numerous videos on TikTok and Twitter appeared to be edited to exaggerate the candidate's speech issues after his stroke. They’ve been viewed hundreds of thousands of times.
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Cruz clashes with Murphy on school safety, says if Dem 'just shut his mouth' both their bills would be law
Senators Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Chris Murphy, D-Conn., clashed on the Senate floor after the Connecticut Democrat blocked bringing Cruz's school safety bill up for a vote.
Russia’s reasons for invading Ukraine ‘nonsense’, says ex-soldier
Pavel Filatyev, an ex-Russian soldier seeking asylum in France, opens up about his experiences on the front lines.
New Senate bill ramps up fight over Russia terrorism label
A bipartisan Senate duo is escalating the ongoing battle with the Biden administration over whether to declare Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.
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3 Iranian citizens charged in broad hacking campaign in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that three Iranian citizens have been charged in the United States with ransomware attacks that targeted power companies, local governments and small businesses and nonprofits, including a domestic violence shelter.
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Ukraine war: Houses flooded after missiles hit major dam
Ukraine says the attack is revenge after it retook occupied territory from Russia in the east.
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Nearly half of US governors, all Republican, demand Biden withdraw student loan forgiveness
Twenty-two governors, all Republican, have signed a letter sent to President Joe Biden calling on him to withdraw his student loan forgiveness plan.
Boston authorities probe whether package explosion was staged, source says
Federal investigators are probing whether the employee who reported a package explosion this week at Boston's Northeastern University might have staged the incident, a law enforcement official told Reuters on Wednesday.
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1 rail union rejects deal, 2 accept ahead of strike deadline
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Members of one union rejected a tentative deal with the largest U.S. freight railroads Wednesday, while two ratified agreements and three others remained at the bargaining table just days ahead of a strike deadline, threatening to intensify snarls in the nation's supply chain...
apnews.comKagan repeats warning that Supreme Court is damaging its legitimacy
The justice's pointed comments follow Chief Justice John Roberts' recent lament that unpopular decisions shouldn't undercut the court.
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Q&A: Next steps for Iowa teen sentenced for killing rapist
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Donations are pouring in to help a 17-year-old sex trafficking victim who was ordered by a court to pay $150,000 to the family of a man she stabbed to death after he raped her.
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Justice Department criminal investigation now touches nearly all efforts to overturn 2020 election for Trump | CNN Politics
Justice Department criminal prosecutors are now examining nearly every aspect of former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election -- including the fraudulent electors plot, efforts to push baseless election fraud claims and how money flowed to support these various efforts...
As railroad strike grows closer, congressional Dems hope for compromise -- and not to have to act
As freight railroad carriers and a coalition of unions move ever closer to a potential strike, a clash has erupted in Congress over whether and how to intervene
Defense suddenly rests case in Florida school shooter trial
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys for Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz suddenly and surprisingly rested their case Wednesday after calling only a fraction of their expected witnesses, leading to a shouting match after the judge accused them of a lack of professionalism.
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Congress divided on how to stop rail strike as disruption looms
Lawmakers are divided on how to avert a national railroad strike that would devastate an economy already plagued by high inflation. After years of contentious contract negotiations, nearly 125,000 …
thehill.comHow a Spreader of Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theories Became a Star
In 2011, Catherine Engelbrecht appeared at a Tea Party Patriots convention in Phoenix to deliver a dire warning. While volunteering at her local polls in the Houston area two years earlier, she claimed, she witnessed voter fraud so rampant that it made her heart stop. People cast ballots without...
GOP expresses hostility to Manchin permitting reform campaign
Some Republicans are expressing hostility to Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-W.Va.) campaign to use a government funding bill to advance permitting reform, adding to doubts about the effort’s future.&n…
thehill.comU.S. House Democrats in the dark about Schumer-Manchin permitting deal, Hoyer says
U.S. House Democrats do not know the details of a deal between top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer and Senator Joe Manchin to include changes on permitting for energy projects in a stopgap government funding bill, Democratic House Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters on Wednesday. "But obviously...
Rubio is embracing Graham's federal abortion ban. Florida Dems see an opening.
Sen. Marco Rubio's decision to tie himself to a federal ban comes as he’s also trying to draw attention to Rep. Val Demings' stance on abortion.
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Trump to a tee: Reason revealed for mystery visit to Virginia golf course
President Donald Trump's surprise visit to Virginia Monday set tongues wagging Monday, but the mystery behind the hushed trip has reportedly been solved.
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Kharkiv triumph raises Ukrainian spirits – and victory hopes
Ukraine has reclaimed 8,000sq km of territory this month inflicting serious blow to Russian military ambitions.
Josh Hawley says he's got nothing against aging congressional leaders but wants to see Pelosi 'move on'
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley floats House Speaker Nancy Pelosi retiring as one way to chip away at America's gerontocracy.
US wholesale inflation declines in August to still-high 8.7%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation at the wholesale level jumped 8.7% in August from a year earlier, a slowdown from July yet still a painfully high level that suggests prices will keep spiking for months to come.
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Reality Winner, imprisoned for leaking classified report, calls case against Trump "incredibly ironic"
The former intelligence contractor spent more than 4 years in prison after pleading guilty to leaking classified information under the Espionage Act.
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Hidden hand involved in Stewart Rhodes’ bid to derail Oath Keepers Jan. 6 trial
A lawyer with past ties to white supremacist groups has helped author court filings for a key Jan. 6 defendant.
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WATCH: Florida Chick-fil-A worker saves day by tackling would-be carjacker
A Chick-fil-A worker served up a rescue by rushing in to intervene when a would-be carjacker targeted a woman with a baby Wednesday in Florida.
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Queen Elizabeth II lies in state as throngs pay respects
LONDON (AP) — The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II left Buckingham Palace for the last time Wednesday, borne on a horse-drawn carriage and saluted by cannons and the tolling of Big Ben, in a solemn procession through the flag-draped, crowd-lined streets of London to Westminster Hall.
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Senate advances $4.5B in aid to Taiwan as China threat intensifies
The vote could ramp up tensions between the U.S. and China, which has repeatedly urged America stay away from internal Chinese matters.
What is COLA and why does it matter to those on Social Security?
Story at a glance Around 70 million Americans who receive Social Security could get larger checks starting next year, one advocacy group estimates. The increase in benefits could be the result of a…
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How Kate, Meghan honored Queen Elizabeth II with jewelry
Kate and Meghan honored Queen Elizabeth II with their jewelry at a service for the queen at Westminster Hall.
Josh Hawley blasts credit card companies for threatening Second Amendment rights
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) blasted a recent move by major credit card companies to isolate and track gun purchases through the use of a special code.
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Election denier Bolduc wins New Hampshire GOP Senate race
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Retired Army Brig. Gen. Donald Bolduc won New Hampshire’s Senate Republican primary on Wednesday and will face potentially vulnerable Democratic incumbent Maggie Hassan in November — setting up another test of whether a fierce conservative can appeal to more moderate...
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Illinois governor, Chicago mayor blasted for 'hypocrisy' after sending migrants bussed from Texas to suburbs
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office is calling out Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker over what it calls "hypocrisy" after state officials sent migrants to suburban Chicago towns.
Amtrak canceling all long-distance trains starting Thursday
Amtrak will cancel all long-distance trains beginning on Thursday to avoid disruptions in advance of a potential rail worker strike later this week. An Amtrak spokesperson said the changes will ens…
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Hunter attacked by moose after attempting to bow-hunt it
A moose attacked a Colorado hunter Tuesday during his attempt to shoot the animal with a bow.
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Queen’s death accelerates ex-colonies’ push to ditch UK crown
Removing the British monarch as head of state would complete ‘decolonisation process’, Jamaican academic says.
An Iowa teenager who killed her accused rapist is sentenced and ordered to pay $150K
Teenage human trafficking victim Pieper Lewis was sentenced to five years of supervised probation and ordered to pay $150,000 to the man's family. She had pled guilty earlier to charges in his death.
www.npr.orgInvestigators search home of LA County official who's clashed with Sheriff Alex Villanueva
LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl says the sheriff's department's probe is politically motivated.
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Hal Rogers recognized as dean of House
Members of the House recognized Rep. Hal Rogers (R-KY) as dean of the lower chamber on Wednesday, with House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) honoring the longest-serving member in floor speeches.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThis one chart shows an unprecedented recent spike in age for Congress, posing a huge problem for American democracy
Half of America is 38 years old or younger. Just 4% of Congress is.
Ukraine leader promises victory during frontline town visit as Russia digs in
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy promised he would lead Ukraine to victory in its war against Russia as he visited recaptured towns on Wednesday, while pro-Russian officials claimed to have halted Kyiv's forces for now.
www.reuters.comRep. Glenn Thompson Stands By Vote Against Same-Sex Marriage Before Gay Son’s Wedding
The Pennsylvania Republican suggested his opposition to the federal Respect for Marriage Act was not hypocritical.
'Any other day': Fox's Jesse Watters confronts Lindsey Graham over timing of abortion bill
Fox News host Jesse Watters confronted Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on air over the timing of his bill to ban abortion nationwide after 15 weeks.
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Here's why food prices are so high and what you can do about it
The price of food has remained high even as gas expenses have gone down but experts offer ways to save on costs.
Senate panel advances bill to bolster US security assistance to Taiwan | CNN Politics
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a bill to bolster US security assistance to Taiwan, authorizing $6.5 billion over the next five years.
Senate panel considers Taiwan bill — to the discomfort of White House
A Senate panel is set to consider a major overhaul of U.S. policy toward Taiwan on Wednesday despite concerns from the Biden administration. The Taiwan Policy Act of 2022 — introduced by Senate For…
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‘Abbott Elementary’ creator visits Kimmel, collects apology
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Abbott Elementary” creator-star Quinta Brunson took revenge on Jimmy Kimmel's Emmy prank with one of her own, then collected an apology from the late-night host whose bit was criticized as rude and worse.
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Ukrainian flag raised in retaken city after Russian retreat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a rare foray outside Ukraine's capital and highlighted Moscow’s embarrassing retreat from a Ukrainian counteroffensive
Michelle Obama partners with climate organizations to mobilize young voters ahead of the midterms
Former first lady Michelle Obama's voting initiative announced a new effort spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act to boost voter participation ahead of the midterm elections.
Casey DeSantis slams Democratic lieutenant governor hopeful for 'disgusting' joke
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis did not hold back when criticizing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist's running mate for a "disgusting" joke at the expense of special needs children.
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Judge says Delaware vote-by-mail law is unconstitutional
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge ruled Wednesday that a new vote-by-mail law enacted earlier this year is unconstitutional and that voting by mail cannot be used in upcoming November election. Vice Chancellor Nathan Cook ruled that the law, the result of legislation that Democrats rammed...
apnews.comHow schools will treat sexual misconduct is changing. Who's saying what about Title IX?
The Biden administration is poised to change rules about how schools and colleges handle sexual misconduct allegations and gender-based discrimination.
Trump allies in Congress set their sights on Gen. Milley, seen as a fierce critic of the former president
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has been cast in books about the Trump administration as a critic of the ex-president. He has received death threats from Trump supporters.
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DeSantis sends two planes with migrants to Martha's Vineyard
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) sent two planeloads of migrants to Martha's Vinyard on Wednesday.
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Quinnipiac Georgia poll finds Warnock ahead, Abrams-Kemp too close to call
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) has opened up a 6-point lead over his Republican challenger Herschel Walker in the state’s Senate race while Gov. Brian Kemp (R) and his Democratic rival Stacey A…
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Republicans slam 'hypocritical' Biden for flying to Delaware on taxpayer dime to vote, Dems defend move
Congressional Republicans slammed President Biden for using taxpayer resources to fly to Delaware to vote this week, despite long advocating for vote-by-mail.
Live updates: Public views queen's coffin in ancient hall
LONDON — Members of the public who waited outside for many hours are filing through Westminster Hall to pay their respects at the queen’s coffin, which is lying in state there. People are filing past each side of the coffin, most pausing for a brief moment to bow their heads.
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Polls show inflation tops Latinos' minds and abortion concerns have spiked
Rising costs and inflation were mentioned by more Latinos as a top concern in a voter tracking poll; abortion was the next most mentioned.
www.nbcnews.comArizona GOP candidates appeal ruling against hand counts
The Republican candidates for Arizona governor and secretary of state on Wednesday appealed a federal judge's ruling that threw out a lawsuit they filed seeking to require the hand-counting of ballots in November's election. Lawyers representing governor candidate Kari Lake and secretary of...
Amtrak cancels long-distance routes in anticipation of rail strike
Amtrak is canceling all long-distance trains beginning Thursday in anticipation of a potential rail strike that could cut service across the country.
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Despite misgivings, GOP rallies behind MAGA Senate candidate in N.H.
Don Bolduc wasn’t the first choice of Senate Republicans. But they’re all-in now.
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William and Harry walk together behind a loved one's coffin, again
Princes William and Harry walked side by side behind their grandmother Queen Elizabeth's coffin on Wednesday, a scene reminiscent of when, as boys 25 years ago, they followed their mother Princess Diana's casket in the glare of global media.
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Depositors hold up two Lebanese banks to grab their own money
Two seemingly armed and desperate Lebanese depositors held up banks on Wednesday to force access to their own money, which has been blocked during a national financial meltdown.
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Paul clashes with Fauci over child vaccinations
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Wednesday clashed with White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci about whether children who were previously infected with COVID-19 need to be vaccinated, the latest in his…
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‘Facilitator role’ at heart of Qatar’s foreign policy, emir says
‘Our foreign policy aims to bring together different points of view,’ Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani tells Le Point.
Queen Elizabeth's funeral to delay formal rollout of House GOP agenda
Queen Elizabeth II's death is impacting American politics. House Republicans will delay the rollout of their agenda for the November election to avoid a conflict with her funeral.
House members roll out bipartisan election bill aimed at preventing future coups
Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Fred Upton, R-Mich., are introducing legislation aimed at preventing stolen elections in the wake of Jan. 6. A rival bill could be unveiled later this week.
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Hotel mogul, UFO believer spending in Nevada governor's race
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Robert Bigelow, a Las Vegas-based hotel magnate, has always had a cause. For decades, he invested his hotel profits into UFO research, creating his own aerospace company while lobbying senators to fund additional research.
apnews.comFormer top Obama aide accuses Biden of 'gaslighting' Cuba: 'Disappointed doesn't begin to scratch the surface'
The former Obama White House official who negotiated the reopening of relations with Cuba is sharply criticizing President Biden's policies toward that country, saying his administration is "gaslighting" Havana by maintaining and even expanding harsh sanctions imposed by former President Trump.
John Fetterman agrees to debate Dr. Mehmet Oz on Oct. 25
Oz has tried to push Fetterman to earlier debates, especially as Fetterman, the state's lieutenant governor, recovered after suffering from a stroke in May just days before the primary.
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California governor OKs mental health courts for homeless
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a first-of-its kind law to expand the ways in which people with severe mental health disorders can tap into court-ordered treatment
Ohio's six-week abortion ban temporarily blocked | CNN Politics
An Ohio judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a state law prohibiting abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, restoring abortion access in the state for now.
Biden's FAA nominee named in search warrant amid California political spat
The authorization for a search of LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl's home and office seeks correspondence among people who used to head the LA Metro.
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China's Xi visits Kazakhstan ahead of summit with Putin
NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday started his first foreign trip since the outbreak of the pandemic with a stop in Kazakhstan ahead of a summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and other leaders of a Central Asian security group.
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Biden touts funds for EV charging network: Will be as ‘easy to find as gas stations’
President Biden on Wednesday predicted a future in the U.S. where electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are as easy to find as gas stations while announcing the first round of funding to build a …
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California drought: On patrol with the celebrity 'water police'
In drought-stricken California, trouble brews for famous water hogs like Kevin Hart and the Kardashians.
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R. Kelly convicted on several child pornography charges, acquitted of trial fixing
Kelly, 55, was found guilty on three counts of child pornography and three counts of child enticement.
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EU chief Von der Leyen to visit Ukraine to stress support
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen announced a visit to Kyiv later Wednesday to show the bloc’s support for Ukraine as it fights back against the Russian invasion.
apnews.comDurham Inquiry Appears to Wind Down as Grand Jury Expires
WASHINGTON — When John Durham was assigned by the Justice Department in 2019 to examine the origins of the investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign’s ties to Russia, President Donald Trump and his supporters expressed a belief that the inquiry would prove that a “deep state” conspiracy...
Egypt to free Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Al Najdi, lawyer says
Al Jazeera Mubasher journalist Ahmed al-Najdi has been detained in Egypt since August 2020.
Pentagon in 'potential noncompliance' with law after denying vaccine religious accommodation requests: IG
The Pentagon's inspector general says that the agency is in "potential noncompliance" with standards for reviewing and denying service members' requests for religious accommodations to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Armenia reports truce after new clashes with Azerbaijan
A senior Armenian official said late on Wednesday that a truce had been agreed with Azerbaijan after two days of violence linked to a decades-old dispute between the ex-Soviet states over the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.
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Amtrak shuttering some lines, commuter rail to follow if strike hits
Many commuter rail networks, and Amtrak's long distance lines, wholly or partially operate on tracks owned by freight rail companies, which would become inoperable in the event of a freight rail strike.
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Japan set to waive some visa requirements in October to boost tourism- Nikkei
Japan is expected to waive visa requirements for certain tourists and remove a limit on daily arrivals in October as it aims to benefit from a rebound in global tourism, Nikkei reported on Thursday.
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Jen Psaki in MSNBC debut says Trump ‘energizing’ Democrats ahead of midterms
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki in her debut as an MSNBC commentator said former President Trump is “energizing” Democratic voters ahead of the November midterm elections. …
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EXPLAINER: Indiana's abortion ban becomes law Thursday
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An abortion ban is set to take effect in Indiana , which was the first state to pass one after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
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Woman's rape cries go unheard in unmonitored drug sting
ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) — A woman outfitted with a tiny microphone and hidden camera walked up to a dilapidated drug house on a chilly afternoon last year looking to buy meth from a dealer known on the streets as “Mississippi.”
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Magdalena Andersson: Swedish PM resigns as right-wing parties win vote
The nation's first elected female leader is narrowly defeated in a major shift for Sweden.
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Baltimore prosecutors ask court to toss murder conviction in 'Serial' case
Baltimore prosecutors asked a court to vacate the 2000 murder conviction of a man found guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend in a case that has drawn national attention when the podcast "Serial" raised doubts about his guilt, local media reported on Wednesday.
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Abortion is banned or severely limited in a number of states. Here's where things stand | CNN Politics
Laws that ban abortion or severely restrict the procedure have gone into effect in about a dozen states after the US Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion on June 24.
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House Dems won't say when Inflation Reduction Act will reduce inflation as US families struggle
A couple House Democrats would not answer questions from Fox News Digital on when the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed by President Biden, will reduce inflation.
Looming railroad strike could cripple US economy, transportation
A potential strike could begin ahead of the busy holiday season.
Craft touts UN role in promoting bid for Kentucky governor
GLASGOW, Ky. (AP) — Touting her time as United Nations ambassador for Donald Trump, Republican Kelly Craft told a hometown crowd Tuesday that her work on the world stage showed she's tough enough to “fight for Kentucky values” as she kicked off her 2023 campaign for governor.
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Yellen says inflation "remains a problem"
Inflation "obviously is of tremendous concern to Americans," the treasury secretary told CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes in an interview.
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Justices side with LGBTQ group at Jewish university, for now
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for an LGBTQ group to gain official recognition from a Jewish university in New York, though that may not last
25-year-old Karoline Leavitt becomes first Republican Gen Z congressional nominee after winning New Hampshire primary
Leavitt previously worked as a press aide in the Trump White House, and he congratulated her on her victory.
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Lucrative IRS program targeting wealthy tax cheats is withering from lack of funds
An IRS program with a 6-to-1 return on investment is withering from a lack of resources, lawmakers and tax experts told The Hill. The IRS whistleblower program rewards people for coming…
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'It's crushing': California cleans up mudslide damage
OAK GLEN, Calif. (AP) — Rescuers searched Wednesday for a person missing in a mudslide that swept boulders down fire-scarred slopes and damaged or destroyed 30 homes in the Southern California mountains as firefighters in the northern part of the state tried to contain an explosive week-old blaze.
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Xi and Putin to discuss Ukraine war at meeting - Kremlin
The Chinese leader Xi Jinping is on his first overseas trip since the start of the pandemic.
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New Hampshire Republicans pick far-right candidate to challenge U.S. Senator Hassan
New Hampshire Republicans chose far-right candidate Don Bolduc to take on Democratic U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan in November's election, Edison Research projected on Wednesday, potentially complicating Republican chances of winning a Senate majority.
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Princes William, Harry walk together in procession escorting Queen Elizabeth II's coffin
King Charles and his sons are among those joining the procession.
Zero arrests in at least 17 Jane's Revenge attacks on pro-life organizations
Jane's Revenge's wave of pro-abortion vandalism and threats against pro-life organizations across the country has resulted in zero arrests, Fox News Digital has found.
Increasing pressures on Colorado River water in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Colorado River tributaries in New Mexico bring water to the alfalfa fields in the Four Corners and the forested hills of the Gila wilderness in the southwestern part of the state.
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CBP chief announces probe of official Twitter account that retweeted criticism of Biden's border 'eradication'
CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus is promising an investigation into retweets of criticism of the Biden administration's border policies by an official CBP account.
Jeffrey Clark told DC Bar that DOJ search of his home linked to false statements, conspiracy, obstruction investigation | CNN Politics
The Justice Department is investigating felony violations of false statements, conspiracy and obstruction as part of its January 6, 2021, probe that led to a recent search of former Trump administration official Jeffrey Clark's home, according to an account of the criminal investigation made...
Supreme Court rejects Orthodox Jewish university's emergency request to deny official recognition to LGBTQ student group
Yeshiva University argued that it is a religious organization and therefore exempt from a New York anti-discrimination law.
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Right-wing bloc wins narrow majority in Swedish parliament
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A right-wing bloc that includes a nationalist anti-immigration party won a narrow majority in Sweden’s parliament Wednesday. It was a major political shift in the Scandinavian country that had a decades-long history of welcoming refugees, but is grappling with a crime...
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'You're blowing this': New book reveals Melania Trump criticized her husband's handling of Covid | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump's top general feared he would authorize a strike on Iran as his presidency ended. His intelligence chief wondered what Russia had on him. A billionaire friend convinced him to try buying Greenland. A half-dozen top officials considered resigning en masse.
Satellites now get full-year view of Arctic sea-ice
Meltwater used to befuddle satellites trying to measure sea-ice thickness in summer. Not anymore.
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California alleges Amazon stifled price competition in lawsuit
California filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com on Wednesday, alleging that the company violated antitrust law by blocking price competition and pushing up prices for consumers.
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House Oversight asks for information on federal employee threats
House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) sent a letter on Wednesday to the Federal Protective Service asking about the agency’s efforts to protect federal employees …
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Arizona police group calls on Dem Katie Hobbs to condemn pro-choice groups that support defunding the police
The Arizona Police Association is calling on Katie Hobbs to condemn two pro-choice organizations who have endorsed her over their support for defunding the police.
Energy crisis: EU chief wants to tap excess producer profits
BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official unveiled a plan Wednesday to cap the revenue of electricity producers that are making extraordinary profits because of the effects of Russia's war in Ukraine and climate change, saying the proposal could raise $140 billion to help people hit by...
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Biden speaks with King Charles III, offers condolences for queen's death
The president "conveyed his wish to continue a close relationship with the king," the White House said.
www.cbsnews.comAfter a Wave of Subpoenas, Notes of Caution About the Jan. 6 Investigation
WASHINGTON — From outside the walls of the Justice Department, the sprawling investigation into efforts to reverse the outcome of the 2020 election seems only to be accelerating, with prosecutors last week subpoenaing about 40 associates of former President Donald Trump and seizing phones from...
The MAGA-fication of the GOP is in overdrive | CNN Politics
The final 2022 primary elections, conducted Tuesday, saw more clear victories for the "Make America Great Again" wing of the GOP.
Univ. of Michigan’s ZEUS will be most powerful laser in US
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A newly constructed University of Michigan facility that will be home to the most powerful laser in the United States is hosting its first experiment this week as the nation seeks to become competitive again in the realm of high-power laser facilities.
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Sen. Marshall blasts CDC for not declaring emergency over fentanyl: 'What are we doing?'
Sen. Roger Marshall asked CDC Director Rochelle Walensky why the government does not declare a public health emergency for the rising number of fentanyl deaths in the U.S.
Queen's death prompts questions about Kohinoor, Great Star of Africa diamonds
There have been renewed calls on social media for the diamonds to be returned to their respective countries of origin
John Durham's investigation of the Trump-Russia probe enters final stages | CNN Politics
Special counsel John Durham's office is in the final stages of its closely watched investigation into potential criminal misconduct during the Trump-Russia probe, and his team is finishing up its written report, according to multiple people briefed on the matter.
US now urges away outside help while negotiating for Griner, Whelan's release from Russia
Members of the Biden administration are now urging Bill Richardson to take a back seat amid efforts to secure the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan from Russia
Round-up: Zelensky in freed city, while Scholz says Putin remains undaunted
Ukraine's president visits Izyum - while the German chancellor says President Putin does not think the invasion was a mistake.
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Buttigieg says railroads, unions need to move to reach deal
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urged railroads and unions to reach a deal ahead of a Friday deadline for a potential rail shutdown.
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Election chief on mounting threats to poll workers ahead of midterms
Top U.S. election official Kim Wyman told CBS News that they're hearing "threats like 'we're going to hang you,' and 'I hope someone puts a bullet in your head.'"
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Ex-Cuomo aide sues former governor, alleging gender discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation
Charlotte Bennett, a former aide who has accused ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, sued him Wednesday in federal court.
Mother of three children who drowned in Brooklyn arrested and charged with second-degree murder | CNN
The 30-year-old mother of three children found unresponsive on the Coney Island shoreline in Brooklyn has been arrested and charged in their deaths, a law enforcement official told CNN Wednesday.
California Gov. Newsom signs new social media transparency bill into state law
Gov. Newsom signed a bill into California law Tuesday that requires social media companies to post their terms of service on hate and discrimination publicly.
Biden announces $900 million for electric vehicle chargers at Detroit auto show
The president showcased his administration's efforts to promote electric vehicles during a visit to the Detroit auto show.
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Oath Keepers lawyer and federal judge in screaming match in court over US Capitol riot case | CNN Politics
A conversation between a federal judge and a lawyer for one of the Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy ended in a screaming match on Wednesday, when the lawyer suggested she would argue at trial that her client deleted evidence after the riot because he was directed to by another lawyer.
Illinois calls up National Guard to handle migrants, Chicago wants federal money diverted from Texas
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said National Guard troops will be activated to manage the migrants who are being sent to Chicago from Texas by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Economy, abortion shape Pennsylvania midterm races — CBS News Battleground Tracker
Democrats lead in key Senate and gubernatorial contests.
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‘You’re gonna die tonight’: Trump fan admits dragging cop down Capitol steps
Jack Wade Whitton, who was wearing a Trump 2020 hat on the Capitol steps, messaged an associate that he had "fed" a cop to the pro-Trump mob on Jan. 6.
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Ukraine President Zelensky has 'no serious injuries' after car accident | CNN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has emerged with "no serious injuries" from a car collision in Kyiv on Wednesday.
California wildfire threatens communities in Sierra Nevada foothills
A fast-growing California wildfire was threatening a string of small foothill communities northeast of Sacramento on Wednesday, even as firefighters made progress containing a flank that had grown rapidly the day before.
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Republicans push for delay on same-sex marriage vote
Sen. Rob Portman spoke for his fellow negotiators trying for a filibuster-breaking compromise: "Others have been more optimistic, but people need some time."
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William and Harry's show of unity for the Queen | CNN
The brothers will walk together behind the Queen's coffin on Wednesday.
"Santa came today": Favre texts show his role in Mississippi welfare scandal
Favre's text messages show he may have been more involved than previously known in pushing for millions in welfare money to pay for a volleyball facility at his daughter's school.
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Biden administration officials take bipartisan flak on monkeypox response
Senators on the HELP Committee said the vaccine rollout was too slow.
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WHO: COVID end 'in sight,' deaths at lowest since March 2020
GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that the number of coronavirus deaths worldwide last week was the lowest reported in the pandemic since March 2020, marking what could be a turning point in the years-long global outbreak.
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How Bill Gates and partners used their clout to control the global Covid response — with little oversight
Four health organizations, working closely together, spent almost $10 billion on responding to Covid across the world. But they lacked the scrutiny of governments, and fell short of their own goals, a POLITICO and WELT investigation found.
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As monkeypox drops in the West, still no vaccines for Africa
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — With monkeypox cases subsiding in Europe and parts of North America, many scientists say now is the time to prioritize stopping the virus in Africa.
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6 charts that show how money and influence shaped the world's Covid plan
Four leading health organizations played a major part in envisioning and founding critical programs to develop, secure and distribute Covid tests, vaccines and treatments.
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Senators press Biden administration on 'unacceptable' monkeypox response; officials defend their work
At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, senators on both sides of the aisle criticized the Biden administration's monkeypox response
Under COVID lockdown, Xinjiang residents complain of hunger
BEIJING (AP) — Residents of a city in China’s far western Xinjiang region say they are experiencing hunger, forced quarantines and dwindling supplies of medicine and daily necessities after more than 40 days in a virus lockdown.
apnews.comDoctors struggle to treat long COVID, Biden's inflation law praise premature?: 5 Things podcast
Doctors are still trying to crack the code of long COVID, Biden takes a victory lap on inflation but the danger is far from over: 5 Things podcast
House Republicans investigate Education Dept for allegedly using COVID relief to fund critical race theory
Republicans investigating allegations that Department of Education allegedly used federal funds to schools to help with reopening after COVID-19 in order to bolster far-left programs.
Behind the numbers: How we analyzed Gates' and partners' global influence
A team of journalists looked at how much four health organizations collectively raised, granted and invested for Covid and in preparation for the next pandemic.
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Exclusive: Biden urges Mexico to take migrants under COVID expulsion order he promised to end
As border crossings have soared to record highs, U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is quietly pressing Mexico to accept more migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela under a COVID-19 expulsion order that the White House has publicly sought to end, seven U.S. and three Mexican...
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End of COVID pandemic is 'in sight' -WHO chief
The world has never been in a better position to end the COVID-19 pandemic, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, his most optimistic outlook yet on the years-long health crisis which has killed over six million people.
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