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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a stark repudiation of Donald Trump’s legal arguments, a federal appeals court on Wednesday permitted the Justice Department to resume its use of classified records seized from the former president’s Florida estate as part of its ongoing criminal investigation.
Zelenskyy vows Ukraine will win as Russia redoubles effort
Ukraine’s president has implored the world to punish Russia for its invasion. He vowed his forces would win back every inch of territory despite Moscow’s decision to redouble its war effort.
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Putin's partial mobilization for Ukraine war fuels unease in Russia
For the first time, many draft-age Russian men and their families are contending with the prospect of fighting and dying in a conflict the Kremlin just intensified.
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Biden: Russia's Ukraine abuses 'make your blood run cold'
President Joe Biden has declared that Russia has “shamelessly violated the core tenets” of the United Nations charter with its “brutal, needless war” in Ukraine.
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Ukraine war: Russia arrests hundreds as call-up sparks protests
Russia's partial military call-up triggers protests - and a rush for flights to foreign destinations.
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‘Political hit job’: Bill Barr blasts Letitia James, predicts Trump suit will backfire - Washington Examiner
Former Attorney General William Barr slammed a lawsuit against his onetime boss, former President Donald Trump, highlighting its political undertones. Barr contended that it is hard not to conclude that the suit, announced Wednesday by New York Attorney General Letitia James, is a "political hit...
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Putin orders partial military call-up, sparking protests
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a partial mobilization of reservists in Russia. It's an unpopular step that sparked rare protests across the country and led to almost 1,200 arrests.
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North Korea denies sending arms to Russia amid Ukraine war
North Korea says it hasn’t exported any weapons supplies to Russia during the war in Ukraine and has no plans to do so in the future
House passes bill to prevent stolen elections, despite strong GOP opposition
The legislation now goes to the Senate, where a bipartisan working group has released a similar package that will be reviewed in committee next week.
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Fed’s Powell to America: Brace yourself for more pain ahead
Fed policymakers raised rates for the fifth time this year in a bid to kill the highest inflation in more than four decades.
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"Russia wants war": Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for peace and war crimes tribunal in speech to United Nations
"Russia will be forced to end this war. The war it has started," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
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What Putin’s war mobilization decree says and doesn’t say
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of Russian forces on Wednesday, marking a big escalation as Moscow faces a series of setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine. Putin annou…
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DOJ investigating Mike Lindell over potential identity theft, damage to protected computer
The Justice Department (DOJ) is investigating MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell over potential identity theft and damage to a protected computer in connection with a breach of a Colorado county’s voting sy…
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Trump sued: Family inflated net worth by billions, says lawsuit
Along with three of his children, the ex-president is accused of lying to "unjustly enrich himself".
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White House slams Ted Cruz for touting infrastructure project he voted against
The White House on Wednesday took to Twitter to slam Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) for highlighting his work advocating for a highway project he ultimately voted against in March. Cruz and Sen. Ben Ray L…
thehill.comHouse approves overhaul of vote counting law at heart of Trump attempt to overthrow 2020 election
The House voted to overhaul the Electoral Count Act, aiming to clarify the law at the heart of Donald Trump's attempt to overthrow the 2020 election.
With Ukraine nuke plant in peril, UN tries to broker safety
The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency says he'll meet with Ukraine’s and Russia’s foreign ministers in a bid to establish a safety and security zone around a nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine that is Europe’s largest.
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Leaders of S. Korea, Japan agree to strive to improve ties
The governments of South Korea and Japan say their leaders have agreed to accelerate efforts to mend ties frayed over Japan’s colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula
QAnon fans celebrate Trump's latest embrace of the conspiracy
Supporters of QAnon on former President Donald Trump's social media platform have celebrated what they see as his renewed embrace of the conspiracy theory over the past week after he shared a meme that was viewed as one of his most brazen nods to QAnon yet.
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Zelenskyy calls Russia a state sponsor of terrorism; Biden calls on U.N. to stand with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial military mobilization on Wednesday, again blaming the West for the conflict in Ukraine.
Texas Gov. Abbott signs executive order labeling drug cartels terrorists, urges same from Biden admin
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed an executive order classifying Mexican drug cartels as terrorists for importing fentanyl into the United States.
A peek inside the Trump real estate in Tish James' bombshell lawsuit
In a statement, Donald Trump's attorney Alina Habba repeated the former president's claim that the case is politically motivated.
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Putin’s losses in Asia are bigger than in Ukraine
A potentially more important setback to imperial Putinism is occurring in Central Asia.
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Trump, family members sued by New York AG Letitia James, accused of massive fraud
Letitia James said ex-president Donald Trump "falsely inflated his wealth by billions of dollars" to enrich his family and the Trump Organization.
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Watch live: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy address global leaders at the U.N. General Assembly
Zelenskyy is set to deliver dramatic remarks to world leaders, hours after Russia moved to mobilize hundreds of thousands of troops for its assault on Ukraine.
Trump’s legal bills are being footed by his donors
As he faces a major new lawsuit from the New York attorney general that could shut down his business, former President Donald Trump will have one advantage that is unavailable to most well-healed defendants: He won’t have to pay for much, if any, of his legal defense.
Ohio GOP House candidate has misrepresented military service
Republican J.R. Majewski has campaigned for a northwestern Ohio congressional seat by presenting himself as an Air Force combat veteran who deployed to Afghanistan after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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Russians rush for flights out amid partial reservist call-up
Large numbers of Russians have rushed to book one-way tickets out of the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of military reservists for the war in Ukraine.
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Jihadist who attacked NYPD sentenced to 30 years in prison, will be deported - Washington Examiner
A Bosnian national living in the United States illegally who attacked New York City Police Department officers was sentenced to 30 years in prison, followed by deportation. On June 3, 2020, Dzenan Camovic stabbed two officers before taking one's service weapon and firing at more, wounding...
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Cook Report shifts three more House races toward Democrats
Nonpartisan election analyst Cook Political Report shifted three House races toward Democrats on Wednesday. The group changed Rep. David Schweikert’s (R) reelection contest in Arizona’s newly drawn…
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5 juiciest takeaways from the Tish James lawsuit against Donald Trump
"James is playing hardball," but don't expect a showy Trump trial in this case.
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Trump: I could declassify documents by thinking about it
The former president insisted in an interview with Sean Hannity that the documents at issue in the Mar-a-Lago probe were all declassified. Evidence, he added, isn’t really needed.
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Glenn Youngkin meets with prominent GOP donor group amid 2024 speculation - Washington Examiner
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) was in Washington on Wednesday evening to participate in a Q&A with the American Opportunity Alliance, an exclusive group of wealthy Republican donors who provide millions of dollars in crucial funding to the party’s top presidential contenders.The session...
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Trump responds to Putin’s warning that nuclear threat ‘not a bluff’
Former President Trump responded Wednesday to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hinting at being willing to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, saying that the conflict should never have happened and …
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Russia, Ukraine exchange nearly 300 prisoners in surprise swap
Those exchanged include 10 foreign citizens and the Ukrainian commanders who defended Mariupol.
'A brutal, needless war ... by one man': Biden, at U.N., slams Putin's invasion of Ukraine
President Biden excoriates Russian President Vladimir Putin and calls for the rest of the world to stand together against the invasion of Ukraine.
Congress' China hawks start counting Biden as an ally
The president's latest public break from decades of U.S. "strategic ambiguity" toward Taiwan is emboldening lawmakers who've authored a muscular bill on the topic.
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Biden denounces Putin's 'overt' nuclear threats, urges UN allies to reject Russia's invasion of Ukraine
President Joe Biden harshly condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, saying the move was a direct violation of the United Nation's charter.
U.S. fugitive known as 'Fat Leonard' apprehended in Venezuela after weeks on the run
Leonard Glenn Francis, who pleaded guilty in 2015 to bribing Navy officials in a $35 million scandal, cut off his GPS monitor and fled weeks before he was to have been sentenced.
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New York’s lawsuit against Trump is different from his other legal troubles: It’s personal
The $250 million lawsuit aims directly at two things important to Trump, his children and his brand, although allies say it may make another presidential run even more likely.
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Former first lady of Honduras sentenced to 14 years for corruption - Washington Examiner
A Honduran court sentenced former first lady Rosa Bonilla to 14 years in prison on corruption charges. Bonilla spent the equivalent of $590,000 in funds meant for impoverished children on credit card payments, real estate, and her children's schooling during her husband Porfirio Lobo's term from...
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Some of Trump's fake electors could determine election outcomes in midterm swing states
In some cases, Trump’s fake electors could influence elections in midterm swing states, while others are running for office themselves.
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Five takeaways from Putin’s speech ramping up the Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a rare address to the nation on Wednesday, putting the West on nuclear notice and mobilizing hundreds of thousands of additional troops for his war in Ukr…
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Former Rhode Island mayor identified as one of two corpses in home - Washington Examiner
Authorities confirmed the body of a former Rhode Island mayor was found in her home Monday along with one other corpse. The identity of the body was revealed by a spokesman for the Rhode Island Department of Public Health to Fox News Digital. The mayor of Woonsocket from 1995 to 2009, Susan...
www.washingtonexaminer.comRepublican lawmakers introduce legislation to designate Mexican cartels terrorist organizations - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedRepublican lawmakers introduced legislation that would designate several Mexican drug cartels operating in the United States as foreign terrorist organizations.Sens. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Rick Scott (R-FL) announced the introduction of the Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act...
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Trump ally Tom Barrack used access to White House to help foreign government, prosecutor says
Barrack is charged with acting as a foreign agent during Donald Trump's presidency. His lawyer claims he "is an innocent man."
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TikTok to ban campaign fundraising, require "mandatory verification" for U.S. political accounts
TikTok, which already bans political advertising, will now also ban campaign fundraising.
www.cbsnews.comWATCH: Democratic official endorses DeSantis, says ‘there is too much on the line’ - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) received the endorsement of a longtime Democrat and Palm Beach County official on Tuesday, saying that "there is too much on the line" ahead of the November gubernatorial election. Dave Kerner is the county's Democratic commissioner, as well as the former two-term mayor...
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Biden declares major disaster in Puerto Rico to energize Fiona recovery
Federal funds are also now available to Puerto Rico on a cost-sharing basis for debris removal and emergency protective measures as well as hazard mitigation measures.
www.politico.com'Election denier playbook': Trump supporters seeking state office raise fears of 2nd insurrection
Supporters of former President Donald Trump seeking to control elections across the country have raised the specter of a second insurrection, akin to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, and fears that they will help try to rig the election results for Trump if he seeks the presidency again.
‘Heartbreaking’: Cuomo blasts Biden and Pelosi for abandoning him amid scandal - Washington Examiner
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted his onetime political allies, including President Joe Biden, for turning on him as he battled political scandal in 2021.Cuomo, who resigned last August amid pressure from Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and others within his party...
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House appropriators eye as much as $200M for Jackson water crisis
Democrats have accused the state of withholding resources from the majority Black state capital.
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Virginia Thomas agrees to interview with Jan. 6 panel
The wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, conservative activist Virginia Thomas, has agreed to participate in a voluntary interview with the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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House passes election law overhaul in response to Jan. 6
The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump’s failed attempt to remain in power.
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GOP ‘stunts’ with migrants sweep up those fleeing regimes they denounce
Republican governors’ determination to send newly arrived migrants to liberal-leaning parts of the U.S. is coinciding with another trend: an uptick in migration from countries led by authoritarian …
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Russia must be punished for its crime of invasion: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian president addressed UN meeting in video address just hours after Russia announced plans to call up 300,000.
Tesla struggles with Elon Musk’s strict return-to-office policy
The company is now surveilling employees' attendance, with Musk receiving detailed weekly reports on absenteeism.
Moderate and progressive Democrats strike a deal on policing bills ahead of midterm election
The House will vote on the legislation Thursday, helping vulnerable Democrats blunt GOP attacks that they want to "defund police" and are soft on crime.
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Biden denounces Russia at U.N., says Putin "shamelessly violated" charter
"This war is about extinguishing Ukraine's right to exist as a state, plain and simple, and Ukraine's right to exist as a people," the president said.
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Climate envoy declines to back World Bank chief as activists call for shake-up - Washington Examiner
A top adviser to President Joe Biden declined to say whether the World Bank chief appointed three years ago by former President Donald Trump has the administration’s confidence as climate activists lead a pressure campaign to replace him.U.S. climate envoy John Kerry declined to comment on...
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White House releases state-by-state student debt forgiveness estimates
Story at a glance Around 90 percent of the expected relief will go to Americans earning less than $75,000 per year. States with relatively large populations, like California and Texas, have t…
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Climate Migration: Indian kids find hope in a new language
A flood in 2019 in an Indian state started eight-year-old Jerifa, her brother Raju, 12, and their parents on a journey that led the family from their Himalayan village to a poor neighborhood in Bengaluru.
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Gavin Newsom says people left California because of Trump’s visa policies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently gave a talk in which he argued that the reason so many people have left California in recent years is because of President Trump's visa policies.
Perfectly Reasonable Question: Can We Trust the Polls?
On Sept. 12, I wrote about the early “warning signs” in this year’s Senate polling. Then three days later, I helped write up the results of a new national survey: a New York Times/Siena College poll showing Democrats up by 2 percentage points in the generic ballot among registered voters. If you...
Backlash grows in Russia following Putin’s order for partial military mobilization - Washington Examiner
Thousands of anti-war Russian protesters took to the streets on Wednesday as hundreds of others packed their bags and fled following President Vladimir Putin's announcement of a partial military mobilization.The move marks the biggest escalation since the invasion began seven months ago and was...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump attorney: 'We look forward' to defending against New York fraud claims
New York's attorney general announced a lawsuit against Trump, his three eldest children and the Trump Organization.
www.politico.comManchin sets up new Congress clash with release of energy permitting bill
Manchin has sought to downplay the personal stakes of his permitting push, describing it as a “balanced” effort to boost domestic fossil fuel projects.
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New Zealand sees greatest jump in adult wealth in world - Washington Examiner
New Zealand experienced the greatest increase in adult wealth in the world in 2021, according to a new report. Credit Suisse, an investment bank, found that between 2020 and 2021, the average wealth per adult jumped a whopping $114,289, or 32%, bringing the average wealth per adult to $472,153...
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The New York attorney general's lawsuit against the Trumps and their company — breaking it down
The state of New York accuses the Trump Organization of "grossly" inflating asset values affecting "most if not all of the real estate holdings in any given year."
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Hundreds arrested at anti-mobilisation protests in Russia
More than 1,300 arrested at rallies in cities including Moscow and St Petersburg, says monitoring group.
Virginia Thomas agrees to interview with Jan. 6 panel
The wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, conservative activist Virginia Thomas, has agreed to participate in a voluntary interview with the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Man convicted of shooting 2 Indiana judges in street dispute
A man who shot and wounded two southern Indiana judges outside an Indianapolis fast food restaurant in 2019 has been convicted on seven of eight felonies and one misdemeanor
DOJ can continue Trump classified docs investigation without special master: Appeals court
The three-judge panel ruled unanimously that the DOJ is no longer enjoined from using the documents with classifications recovered from Mar-a-Lago in its investigation.
Putin takes big risk by mobilizing greater force for Ukraine war
Vladimir Putin’s decision to mobilize 300,000 military reservists marks a major gamble in the Russian president’s war in Ukraine, which could be reaching a make-or-break stage as he faces rare and …
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Front line farming: Bombs disrupt critical Ukraine industry
Ukrainian farms near the front lines are facing constant shelling that is damaging fields, equipment and buildings and making it difficult to plant and harvest crops.
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Trump slams NYAG James' 'ridiculous' case, says she should 'focus on people who kill people' as crime spikes
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a complaint against former President Trump and his family Wednesday, alleging Trump "inflated his net worth by billions."
'They wont let me go,' a Georgia mom texted before she was found dead. There’s no evidence she was kidnapped, authorities say.
Deborrah Collier's partly burned naked body was found in the woods near a Georgia state road on Sept. 11.
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SEE IT: Jerry Nadler dismisses Rashida Tlaib’s claim on backing ‘apartheid’ Israel - Washington Examiner
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) on Wednesday contradicted his colleague Rep. Rashida Tlaib's (D-MI) claim that progressives cannot support "Israel's apartheid government." "I fundamentally reject the notion that one cannot support Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish and democratic state and be a...
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Adams admin's departures set off succession battles
Looming vacancies at top posts are exposing back-biting and disorganization.
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More Senate Democrats oppose Manchin push for permitting reform in stopgap funding
Additional Senate Democrats have come out in opposition of Sen. Joe Manchin’s push to change the approval process for energy projects. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) lead a letter calling for the…
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UK's new leader slams Putin, hails queen in debut UN speech
British Prime Minister Liz Truss has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of making “saber-rattling threats” to cover his failed invasion of Ukraine.
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Galvanized by Dobbs, more doctors are distributing abortion pills by mail
A new president could reverse an FDA rule change that made it possible.
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Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman offers new Jan. 6 details at trial of QAnon believer
The officer testified that he was bear sprayed and hit with tear gas before his viral encounter with Capitol rioter Doug Jensen outside the Senate chamber.
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Manchin releases details of energy permitting deal that could complicate passage of government spending bill | CNN Politics
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin released his plan Wednesday evening to expedite permits for energy projects, which Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer intends to add to the short-term spending bill that must pass by the end of the month to avert a government shutdown.
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Renowned author Joan Didion honored by hundreds at memorial
Joan Didion, a master of rhythm and of the meaning of the unsaid, was remembered Wednesday as an inspiring and fearless writer and valued, exacting and sometimes eccentric friend.
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Tropical Storm Gaston, 3 more systems form in Atlantic as Hurricane Fiona heads toward Bermuda
Regions along the Atlantic basin likely won't see relief once Hurricane Fiona passes, as four more systems follow in the Category 4 hurricane's wake.
Senate ratifies international climate deal on refrigerants
The Senate has taken major action to address climate change by ratifying an international agreement that compels the United States and other countries to limit use of hydrofluorocarbons.
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Ex-Congressman Denver Riggleman writes book about advising Jan. 6 committee
Denver Riggleman, a former senior adviser to the House Jan. 6 committee, sat down with "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker for interviews airing Sunday.
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Around 200 stranded whales die in pounding surf in Australia
A day after 230 whales were found stranded on the wild and remote west coast of Australia’s island state of Tasmania, only 35 are still alive despite rescue efforts that were to continue Thursday.
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What to know about the civil fraud lawsuit Donald Trump and family face in New York | CNN Politics
An intricately detailed, 200-plus page civil lawsuit lays out New York Attorney General Letitia James’ case that former President Donald Trump, three of his children, his companies and his business executives defrauded lenders, insurers and other entities.
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GOP senators sent letter to Homeland Security inquiring over immigrant destinations - Washington Examiner
A group of Republican senators is asking for information from the Department of Homeland Security on the destinations of immigrants that are processed and allowed into the United States, saying sanctuary cities are to blame for the "migrant crisis." Six senators, led by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC)...
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Brazil election: Why it matters so much to the US
The US has been taking a keen interest in who Brazil picks as its next president. Why?
www.bbc.comSenate approves first climate treaty in decades
While the Senate is badly divided on most climate issues, strong backing from the business community to eliminate hydrofluorocarbons.
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Craft selects Sen. Wise as 2023 GOP running mate in Kentucky
Kentucky Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft selected state Sen. Max Wise as her running mate Wednesday evening, making an early commitment to a political partnership with the conservative lawmaker that she hopes will boost her primary bid next spring.
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Congress approves student loan forgiveness fix for some divorced couples | CNN Politics
Congress passed a bill Wednesday that would allow divorced couples to separate their consolidated federal student loan debt, potentially making some of them eligible for President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program.
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Schakowsky predicts ‘tsunami’ of women in midterms: ‘We’re gonna win’
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) said on Tuesday that she is optimistic about Democrats’ chances in the midterms, owing in large part to the “tsunami” of women showing out in the lead-up to November’s …
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Heating bills to reach 10-year high this upcoming winter: NEADA report
Heating costs for the upcoming winter seasons are expected to increase by 17%, mainly impacting lower-income families, according to a new report from NEADA.
Trump inquiry: Court lifts judge's hold blocking DOJ from using classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago
An appeals court on Wednesday lifted a judge's ruling that blocked the Justice Department from using classified documents seized from resident Donald Trump’s Florida estate.
Heckler who slapped Giuliani on back can have charge dropped
NEW YORK (AP) — A man charged with assault after he was seen on a video slapping the back of former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani accepted a deal Wednesday to have the charges dismissed.
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Russia releases 2 Americans captured fighting in Ukraine
Alexander Drueke and Andy Huynh, two military veterans from Alabama who were captured while fighting in Ukraine, are now free, their families said.
Dashcam captures semitruck flipping off Texas overpass and bursting into flames - Washington Examiner
A car's dashcam caught the moment a semitruck flipped over the side of an interstate overpass, catching on fire as it crashed to the street below, in Allen, Texas, on Tuesday. The 18-wheel semitruck was heading northbound on a U.S. 75 overpass when suddenly it collided with another vehicle...
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House passes Liz Cheney-backed election reform bill in Dem push to prevent another Trump ‘insurrection’
The Presidential Election Reform Act is squarely aimed at former President Donald Trump's dispute of the 2020 election results, and would clarify that the vice president's role when counting election results is ministerial only.
GOP hits Kansas governor hard on trans athletes, her new ad
Kansas’ Democratic governor declares in a new television ad that she agrees men don’t belong in women’s sports. The ad for Gov.
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Analysis: Developments in Trump’s galaxy of legal problems, explained | CNN Politics
Try to keep track of the galaxy of former President Donald Trump’s legal problems.
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US, South Korea exchange ‘frank views’ amid EV subsidies dispute
Tensions over economic issues come as South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol makes first US trip.
Here are the 14 House Republicans who supported the spousal student loan bill
Fourteen House Republicans voted with Democrats on Wednesday to pass a bill that would allow spouses who merged their student debt under a federal program to separate their loans. The legislation, …
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Biden says Russia 'shamelessly violated' U.N. principles in Ukraine after Putin escalates conflict
Biden also hit on the wider issues of climate change, the need to better prepare for public health threats and the benefits of democracies over autocracies.
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Lebanese banks to remain shut indefinitely after economic crises
The Association of Banks said its branches had not been given enough security after recent raids.
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READ: Appeals court says DOJ can resume criminal probe of classified documents from Mar-a-Lago | CNN Politics
A federal appeals court is allowing the Justice Department to continue looking at documents marked as classified that were seized from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort and home, upending a trial judge’s order over those documents that had blocked federal investigators’ work on them.
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Montana law ending Election Day voter registration on hold
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Supreme Court, in a split ruling on Wednesday, upheld a temporary order blocking the enforcement of two election-related laws passed by the 2021 Montana Legislature while the laws are being challenged in court.
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Putin 'on the ropes' as Ukrainians continue counteroffensive
ABC News foreign correspondent Tom Soufi Burridge speaks with "Start Here" about the latest developments in the Ukraine-Russian conflict.
Trump's PAC spends over $3.8 million on legal fees in August
His "Save America" PAC has more than $92 million cash on hand.
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Russian separatists release 10, including 2 US veterans
Relatives say two U.S. military veterans who were captured while fighting alongside Ukrainian forces are among 10 people released by Russian-backed separatists in a prisoner exchange.
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Dems reject GOP investigation into safety of unaccompanied children at the border: ‘Completely unnecessary'
Republicans are looking for more information about the surge of migrant children across the border. Democrats are dismissing the necessity of a probe.
Fed rate hike: US interest rates hit 14-year high in inflation battle
The US unveils another sharp rate rise as it fights to bring soaring prices under control.
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Read: New York’s civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump and family members | CNN Politics
New York’s attorney general, Letitia James, filed a civil fraud lawsuit Wednesday against former President Donald Trump, some of his children and his business, according to court records.
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Ex-cop Lane gets 3 years for role in George Floyd's death
A former Minneapolis police officer who pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd has been sentenced to three years.
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Wisconsin governor calls special session to repeal 1849-era abortion ban
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said he is calling the state legislature to act on proposals that could "create a pathway" for voters to repeal an 1849-era abortion ban.
Reporter's Notebook: Democrats battle crime as pressing issue heading into midterms
House Democrats have struggled to get full support to impose police reforms from both moderate and progressive Democrats. Therefore, they battle a nationwide increase in crime.
European spyware investigators criticize Israel and Poland
European Parliament members investigating the use of surveillance spyware by European Union governments have sharply criticized Israel.
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Border Patrol ordered agents not to assign migrants registration numbers to clear over-crowded facilities
Border Patrol Headquarters directed agents not to assign A-numbers to migrants in some instances in an effort to clear over-crowded facilities and speed up processing.
Fed hikes benchmark rate 0.75% in significant escalation of inflation fight
The Federal Reserve rate hike arrives roughly one week after a higher-than-expected inflation report.
Iranians see widespread internet blackout amid mass protests
Iranians are experiencing a near-total internet blackout amid days of mass protests against the government.
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Here are the Trump properties at the center of the New York attorney general’s lawsuit against the former President and his family | CNN Politics
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday filed a civil fraud lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, three of his children and his business.
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Biden hammers Russia’s war in Ukraine in address to UN
President Biden warned that Moscow’s war in Ukraine is a threat to the foundations of the United Nations in an address Wednesday to its General Assembly, hours after Russian President Vladimir Puti…
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The next named storm could become a monster hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico | CNN
Hurricane Fiona is the strongest hurricane of the Atlantic season, and now forecast models show a developing storm could become a monstrous threat to the US Gulf Coast by next week.
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‘Sanctuary’ cities navigate migrant influx from GOP states
There are few places in the U.S. with a more deeply ingrained reputation as a refuge for immigrants than New York City.
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Manchin releases energy permitting bill, hopes GOP, Dems rally around it
Sen. Joe Manchin on Wednesday released his bill on energy permitting reform, which top Democrats plan to include on an upcoming continuing resolution vote.
Caruso and Bass duel over LA corruption, crime and homelessness in mayor debate
The billionaire developer is working to regain ground after falling behind the Congresswoman in the polls.
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House passes bill aimed at preventing another January 6 by changing the Electoral Count Act | CNN Politics
The House passed legislation Wednesday introduced by GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California to make it harder to overturn a certified presidential election in the future by proposing changes to the Electoral Count Act.
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What's in the House, Senate bills overhauling Jan. 6 count
The central idea behind House and Senate bills to reform an arcane federal election law is simple: Congress should not decide presidential elections.
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Britons held by Russian forces in Ukraine released
Three men captured while fighting with Ukraine's military are among the five released.
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Prince William, Kate's kids George, Charlotte and Louis use new last name after Queen Elizabeth II's death
George, Charlotte and Louis have a new last name as they start at a new school.
Fetterman looks to quell concerns over health
Democratic Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman is stepping up his public appearances after weeks of heavy scrutiny over his health — including from Republican opponent Mehmet Oz. Ov…
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US urges UN court to toss out Iranian frozen assets case
The United States has urged the International Court of Justice to throw out a case brought by Iran seeking to claw back some $2 billion worth of frozen Iranian assets that the U.S.
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GOP senators grill Biden judicial nominee over past abortion advocacy
Republican senators on Wednesday went after Biden judicial nominee Julie Rikelman over her past work at a leading abortion advocacy organization. Rikelman, who has been nominated to serve on t…
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James Webb Space Telescope captures Neptune's rings in new images
NASA released newly captured images of Neptune from the James Webb Space Telescope on Wednesday, showing off some of the planet's rings.
House Dems reach deal on policing bills ahead of midterms
A deal has been struck by the progressive and centrist factions of the Democratic caucus to bring a long-awaited policing bill to the House floor just weeks before the midterm elections.
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Dem Sen. Michael Bennet won't define the word 'woman’ after selling 'women with Bennet' tote bags
Sen. Michael Bennet, the Democratic nominee running in Colorado senate race, refused to define the term "woman" after selling handbags with "Women for Bennet" on his campaign website
Cancer deaths in US declined by 2% every year since 2016, report says
There has been a 32% reduction in the U.S. cancer death rate overall since 1991, the report says.
Iran’s morality police have terrorized women for decades. Who are they? | CNN
The death of Mahsa Amini has galvanized thousands of Iranian women who have for decades faced the wrath of the Islamic Republic’s morality enforcers firsthand.
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Jury hears opening statements at NYC trial of Trump ally
A close ally of Donald Trump is in court fighting charges he secretly worked as an agent for the United Arab Emirates.
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Humanitarian program for Central American children is slow moving under Biden, report finds | CNN Politics
A humanitarian program aimed at helping Central American children reunite with family members in the United States has gotten off to a slow start under the Biden administration despite an attempt to revive the program from its Trump-era cancellation, according to a new report from the...
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Ukraine war: James Cleverly confronts Russia over atrocities at UN meeting
There is "mounting evidence" of war crimes against citizens in Ukraine, the foreign secretary says.
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GOP feeling better about Walker’s chances in Georgia
Republicans are experiencing a jolt of optimism in Georgia’s hotly contested Senate race amid signs that their candidate, former football star Herschel Walker, is starting to close the gap with Sen…
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GOP raises Mar-a-Lago search at Archives nominee's hearing
President Joe Biden’s pick to head the National Archives is pledging to be a nonpartisan leader as she tries to allay concerns by Republicans considering her nomination.
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House approves overhaul of vote counting law at heart of Trump attempt to overthrow 2020 election
The House voted to overhaul the Electoral Count Act, aiming to clarify the law at the heart of Donald Trump's attempt to overthrow the 2020 election.
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How a zombie apocalypse is informing a new wave of Dem ads
Wide Angle Research, a nonprofit firm, has conducted extensive, cutting-edge research on voter behavior. And they're turning it into animated ads for the close of the midterms.
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Trial opens for QAnon follower who chased officer at Capitol
A trial is underway for an Iowa man whose confrontation with police created some of the most memorable images from a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Russia’s dangerous mobilization
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Former Pakistani government minister meets with Israeli Foreign Ministry officials in Jerusalem
A delegation of Pakistanis and Israeli officials met in Jerusalem this week to discuss diplomatic relations between the two countries and interfaith harmony between Jews and Muslims.
Sri Lanka: Inflation rate jumps to 70.2% in August
The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from the UK in 1948.
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OnPolitics: Is Trump fading? DeSantis rising as 2024 prospect in USA TODAY/Suffolk poll
In early-voting state of Florida, some GOP voters are drifting toward DeSantis
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2 claim $1.34 billion Mega Millions lottery prize | CNN
Almost eight weeks after the drawing in one of the largest-ever Mega Millions jackpots, two people – who agreed to split the prize, if won – have come forward to claim the $1.34 billion prize, the Illinois Lottery said.
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Twitch announces slots and roulette gambling ban
The livestreaming site will prohibit streams of slots, roulette or dice games from many jurisdictions.
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Inside the Forecast: How the Senate GOP lost its edge
POLITICO’s Steve Shepard demystifies this week’s election data in a video series.
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María Belén Bernal: Ecuadorian authorities find body of missing lawyer
María Belén Bernal went missing after visiting her husband - police say he is on the run.
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Updated boosters for elementary school-aged children 'weeks' from authorization: FDA vaccine chief
Dr. Peter Marks, the vaccine chief at the Food and Drug Administration, said new boosters for 5- to 11-year-olds are just weeks away from authorization.
Why it's easier to find Pfizer's updated COVID boosters than Moderna's
Providers have reported delays in shipments of Moderna's new shots, which make up some 20% of doses around the country.
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October the best time to get COVID boosters, flu shots, experts say
Experts say October may be an ideal window to boost immunity, they are also emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated, period -- whenever you are able.
The Covid-19 emergency may end, but there’s no rule to say when the pandemic is over | CNN
President Joe Biden lit a firestorm of controversy this week when he said “the pandemic is over” during an interview: Is it really over? How do we know? Who gets to decide?
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FDA warns against 'very unsafe' social media trends targeted at teenagers
The FDA is warning parents and teens about "very unsafe" social media trends, including a recent one that has begun trending online involving cooking chicken in NyQuil.
Two former Minneapolis officials charged by DOJ for taking millions from child nutrition program
Two former Minneapolis officials were among the 49 indicted this week by the Justice Department for a “massive scheme” to embezzle over $250 million in Covid relief funds from the Federal Child Nutrition Program.
October the best time to get COVID boosters, flu shots, experts say
Experts say October may be an ideal window to boost immunity, they are also emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated, period -- whenever you are able.
New York City to lift vaccine mandate for private employers on Nov. 1
New York City remains the largest place in the U.S. to have made vaccines mandatory as a workplace safety measure.
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Unvaccinated Americans face job loss, no pay while seeking exemptions from state and local COVID mandates
Unvaccinated Americans are fighting to get their jobs back after being fired due to COVID mandates, even after President Biden's statement that the pandemic is "over."
Five reasons Biden might be wrong about the pandemic being over
President Biden boldly claimed in an interview over the weekend that the pandemic is over, but public health experts — and U.S. statistics — put those remarks in serious doubt. Coronavirus cases an…
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Federal judge strikes down Biden administration’s Head Start vaccine, mask mandate
A federal judge in Louisiana on Wednesday struck down a mandate from the Biden administration that required staffers at Head Start child care facilities to be vaccinated and to wear masks. U.S. Dis…
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