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Hurricane Ian pummeled Florida after making landfall Wednesday afternoon, bringing life-threatening storm surges to the coast and extreme wind and rain that knocked out power for more than a million people and spurred evacuation orders for some 2.5 million.
Putin seen as more dangerous as Russia-Ukraine war turns sour
Russian President Vladimir Putin is becoming more dangerous and desperate as he faces growing pressure at home over the flailing war effort in Ukraine, observers of the conflict and Moscow say. Put…
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Hurricane Ian updates: Florida death toll climbs
The remnants of Ian are charging up the East Coast on Saturday after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in South Carolina on Friday afternoon.
Ian moves across Florida as a tropical storm after slamming coast as a Category 4 hurricane
It made landfall over southwestern Florida as a major Category 4 hurricane and, while downgraded, was still packing a powerful punch overnight.
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MT, hold the G: Marjorie Taylor Greene's husband files for divorce
The husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) filed for divorce Tuesday, claiming the marriage was “irretrievably broken,” according to court documents.
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Hurricane Ian tracker: Latest maps, projections and possible paths as storm hits South Carolina
Hurricane Ian made its first U.S. landfall Wednesday along the southwestern coast of Florida around 3:05 p.m. ET as a Category 4 storm, with sustained winds near 150 mph.
The pound collapses as Britain's new prime minister gambles on tax cuts for the rich
New Prime Minister Liz Truss proposed tax cuts that sent shock waves through financial markets, causing the pound to plummet and putting her political future in sudden doubt.
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Trump avoids Friday deposition in lawsuit by being in Mar-a-Lago during hurricane | CNN Politics
There's a reason Donald Trump is riding out Hurricane Ian at his Florida beach club: He was scheduled to be deposed at Mar-a-Lago on Friday as a defendant in a class-action lawsuit.
White House: Nord Stream gas pipeline leaks 'apparent sabotage'
The White House said this week that large leaks in undersea gas pipelines running from Russia to Germany were the result of "apparent sabotage."
McConnell downplays impact of abortion politics on battle for the Senate
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Wednesday downplayed the impact of abortion politics on the battle for the Senate majority, predicting that the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. …
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First on CNN: European security officials observed Russian Navy ships in vicinity of Nord Stream pipeline leaks | CNN Politics
European security officials on Monday and Tuesday observed Russian Navy support ships in the vicinity of leaks in the Nord Stream pipelines likely caused by underwater explosions, according two Western intelligence officials and one other source familiar with the matter.
Judge tosses Sidney Powell’s countersuit against Dominion Voting Systems
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday agreed to dismiss a lawsuit that pro-Trump lawyer Sidney Powell filed against Dominion Voting Systems as the voting machine company pursues a $1.3 …
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Homeland Security mothers its employees: ‘Eat healthy,’ ‘Get plenty of sleep’
DHS routinely offers lifestyle advice to the tens of thousands of employees who deal with border security and other national security matters.
US: Focus new Russia sanctions on oil revenue, arms supplies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Future sanctions over President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine must focus on depriving Putin of what he needs to fund and fight the war: revenue from Russia’s oil and gas sales and access to global supply networks to replenish his military, two architects of the Biden...
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States of emergency: Executive disaster efforts enacted in five states over Hurricane Ian
Five states have declared states of emergency over Hurricane Ian as of Wednesday as the hurricane's trajectory sends the storm up the East Coast this week.
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US scrambles F-15 jet to shoot down Iranian drone that appeared to threaten US forces in Iraq | CNN Politics
The US scrambled an F-15 jet to shoot down an Iranian drone that appeared to be heading towards US forces in Erbil, Iraq, on Wednesday, a US official told CNN.
McConnell suggests better odds of Republicans taking Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that he believes his party now has a “50-50 shot” of getting the chamber back less than six weeks away from the midterm elections .
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Putin’s Central Asian allies embrace Russians fleeing draft
Moscow’s traditional allies in Central Asia are quietly making moves that are likely to upset the Russian leader.
India's military relationship with Russia isn't going away — it'll 'endure for decades,' analyst says
Modi may have publicly rebuked Putin over the war in Ukraine, but the longstanding friendship between India and Russia isn't going away, analysts said.
Flooding, power cuts as Hurricane Ian crashes ashore in Florida
One of the most powerful storms to hit the US in years makes landfall in heavily-populated Gulf Coast region.
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s husband files for divorce
Correction: Perry Greene filed for divorce in the Floyd County Superior Court. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) husband filed for divorce Wednesday on the grounds that the marr…
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Biden, DeSantis put politics aside with Hurricane Ian bearing down
President Biden and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) put politics aside Tuesday night and spoke about Hurricane Ian hitting Florida, a shift after Biden hadn’t spoken directly with his potential 2024 politica…
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Smith & Wesson sued over link to July 4 parade mass shooting
“What happened in Highland Park on July 4 was the result of deliberate choices made by certain members of the industry,” one attorney said.
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Nord Stream leak: West shores up pipeline security, blaming 'sabotage'
The EU, US and Nato say the Nord Stream pipeline leaks appear to have been caused by sabotage.
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3 people rescued, 20 missing after migrant boat sinks off Florida during Hurricane Ian, officials say
Four people on the boat were able to swim to shore, officials said.
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IG identifies 'concerns' with Defense Department phone messaging apps in probe of missing January 6 texts | CNN Politics
The Defense Department's inspector general said in a letter to Congress this week that his office has identified "concerns" with the department's use of phone messaging apps that were related to calls for an investigation into the department's failure to preserve texts from January 6, 2021.
Republican Tim Michels puts another $5 million into governor's race against Evers
Republican GOP candidate Tim Michels has put another $5 million in his race for governor. Michels faces Gov. Tony Evers in the Nov. 8 election.
WATCH: New Jan. 6 footage shows mob using enormous Trump sign as battering ram
Shocking new body camera footage shows a mob of Trump supporters using a battering ram against police officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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Those who didn't evacuate Hurricane Ian describe what it's like to ride out storm
Some Floridians have decided to ignore the state’s evacuation orders and ride out Hurricane Ian at home, which made landfall on Wednesday as a Category 4 storm.
Biden on ending hunger in US: 'I know we can do this'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday his administration's goal of ending hunger in the U.S. by the end of the decade was ambitious but doable, if only the nation would work together toward achieving it.
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Jan. 6 committee chairman announces Ginni Thomas will be deposed this week
Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, will sit for a deposition this week, Jan. 6 committee Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) announced Wednesday.
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Flying into Hurricane Ian: 'The roughest flight ever'
The crew of this hurricane hunting plane is used to bumpy rides - but this flight was the worst.
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Biden to oil industry: Don't raise prices due to hurricane
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday warned oil and gas companies against increasing prices for consumers as Hurricane Ian lashed Florida’s southwest coast.
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Biased much? Media ‘fact checkers’ find no Biden lies
On a day when President Joe Biden’s mental faculties are being questioned again, a new report suggests the media is covering for the 79-year-old president in a way it never did for former President Donald Trump.
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House GOP calls for ‘no’ vote on CR
House Republican leadership is urging its members to oppose a stopgap funding bill to avoid a shutdown in Washington. Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) sent a memo to House GOP offices Tuesday ni…
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January 6 rioter who formed his own militia sentenced to more than 4 years for assaulting officer | CNN Politics
A Capitol rioter who created his own militia, raised funds, and worked to recruit others to join him in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021, was sentenced on Wednesday to 52 months behind bars for assaulting a police officer during the attack.
Majority of Texas voters support migrant busing, Hispanics list border as top election issue: poll
A new poll shows Texas voters favor incumbent GOP Gov. Greg Abbott over Beto O'Rourke for governor and that their top concern is the situation at the border.
Russia poised to annex Ukraine regions after ‘sham’ referendum
Moscow-backed officials will ask Russian President Vladimir Putin to incorporate the areas into Russia following votes.
Sharkicane: Hurricane Ian storm surge turns shark hurricane hoax into reality
The storm surge resulting from Hurricane Ian is so intense that it seems to be bringing to life a long-running hoax about sharks being sent into residential areas by storms.
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Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to start political action committee and launch podcast | CNN Politics
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced plans to create a new political action committee dedicated to helping "elect the right people to office." He also revealed plans to form an organization focused on gun violence issues.
Records contradict Majewski's account of military punishment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican J.R. Majewski has centered his campaign for a competitive Ohio congressional seat around his biography as an Air Force veteran .
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Biden approves $1.1 billion more in military aid to Ukraine; Russia denies Nord Stream sabotage allegations
After a set of sham referendums in four Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine, the results have come in. Unsurprisingly, they show a majority voting to join Russia.
Massachusetts lawmakers ask Buttigieg to investigate DeSantis migrant flights
Sen. Ed Markey invoked a charter-broker rule issued during the Trump administration that prohibits charter operators from “misrepresenting” information.
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Sebastian Gorka vying for role next year in House GOP's Hunter Biden investigation
EXCLUSIVE — Former Trump adviser Sebastian Gorka is looking to get involved with the House Republicans’ expected investigation into Hunter Biden if the party takes back the lower chamber.
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Hidden Epidemic: Schools, parents, police scramble as US fentanyl crisis worsens
Law enforcement, students and parents present dire warnings as the nation continues to see a rise in fentanyl overdose deaths.
How low could stocks go? Much further, say Wall Street analysts
In the midst of a bear market and with the Federal Reserve expected to hike interest rates even further, leading Wall Street analysts are eyeing one question with increasing concern: Just how much …
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Markets up after Bank of England bond-buying pledge
The central bank said it will buy £65bn of government bonds after the mini-budget sparked market turmoil.
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Majority of Democrats in key midterm state oppose banning noncitizens from voting in local elections: new poll
A new poll shows a majority of Democrats in Ohio would oppose a planned ballot initiative banning noncitizens from voting in local elections in the state.
US military says it was 'absolutely not involved' in Nord Stream pipeline leaks
The United States denied responsibility for the Nord Stream pipeline leaks near the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea.
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 9/28/2022
Stocks on Wall Street soared to their first gain in more than a week as some calm returns to financial markets around the world. The S&P 500 jumped 2% Wednesday for its best day in seven weeks.
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Mike Pompeo says 'wokeness' is spreading through military and killing it
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo slammed "wokeness" in the military Wednesday, as the Air Force Academy recently came under fire for telling cadets to avoid using gendered terms.
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Biden asks if deceased congresswoman is present at White House food insecurity conference | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Wednesday asked if a congresswoman who died last month was present at a White House food insecurity conference.
Supreme Court keeping live audio as it opens again to public
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it will continue providing live audio broadcasts of arguments in cases, even as it welcomes the public back to its courtroom for a new term that begins Monday.
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'She was on top of mind': White House explains Biden asking for dead congresswoman
President Joe Biden was thinking about the late Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN) before he meets with her family this week when he mistakenly asked whether she was at the White House's Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
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Republicans push DOJ to investigate cyberattacks against Christian, pro-life websites
House Republicans want the Justice Department to investigate cyberattacks against pro-life and Christian websites after the Supreme Court's overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Calls grow for China and India to talk sense into Putin
“They could let Mr. Putin know what a disastrously bad idea any use of nuclear weapons would be,” one U.S. official said.
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Republican challenger in Nevada Senate race refuses to back FBI, calls it 'far too political'
Adam Laxalt, the state's former attorney general, criticized Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto for what he called a lack of support for police.
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Lula’s lead over Bolsonaro widens days before Brazil election
Brazil remains tense before October 2 vote, as polls show former left-wing leader ahead of incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
Georgia state elections board seeks FBI help in criminal investigation of voting system breach after 2020 election | CNN Politics
The Georgia State Elections Board revealed Wednesday that the board has asked the FBI to participate in an ongoing criminal investigation into the voting system breach in Coffee County because of similarities between what happened there and incidents in other states.
Famed American extreme skier Hilaree Nelson found dead after falling from world's eighth-highest mountain in Nepal
Hilaree Nelson was skiing down from the 8,163-meter summit of Mount Manaslu with her partner, Jim Morrison, when she fell off the mountain.
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Biden administration smooths Pacific Island Summit frictions
Antony Blinken touts partnership agreement as a “shared vision of the future.”
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Representative bitten by fox introduces bill to lower cost of rabies shot
Five months after being attacked and bitten by a fox near the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) is introducing legislation that would reduce the costs of rabies treatment for uninsured people.
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UK central bank intervenes in market to halt economic crisis
LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England took emergency action Wednesday to stabilize U.K. financial markets and head off a crisis in the broader economy after the government spooked investors with a program of unfunded tax cuts , sending the pound tumbling and the cost of government debt soaring.
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Trump Jr. to campaign with Vance in Ohio
Donald Trump Jr. will hit the campaign trail with Republican Senate candidate J.D. Vance in Ohio next week, according to details first shared with The Hill on Wednesday. The eldest son of former Pr…
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Biden looks to win over Pacific Island leaders at summit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is hosting Pacific Island leaders for a two-day summit as the U.S.
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Six people were shot near an Oakland, California, school campus. Authorities are looking for the shooter | CNN
Six people were injured in a Wednesday shooting at an East Oakland, California, school campus, and authorities are looking for those responsible, police said Wednesday.
Why 'Category 4' doesn't begin to explain Hurricane Ian's dangers
The category system used to describe hurricanes doesn't convey some of the elements that climate change has intensified. Some experts are floating new systems.
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CNN exodus continues as 20 staffers from doomed CNN+ laid off: Report
Cable news giant CNN is reportedly parting ways with staffers on one of the last remaining leftovers of its CNN+ streaming service that it axed earlier this year.
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Randy Cox, paralyzed following arrest, sues for $100M
The family and attorneys of Randy Cox announced a $100 million lawsuit against the New Haven Police Department. Cox became partially paralyzed while in police custody.
Pay gap: Will Gen Z salary-sharing on TikTok make a difference?
Shifting views are tackling the taboo of talking salary - will this help improve pay equity?
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Rapping Utah grandma state Senate candidate: 'There's going to be haters'
Utah state Senate candidate Linda Paulson responds to the haters of her recent campaign ad in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital.
Romance novel model pleads guilty to dragging officer down Capitol steps on Jan. 6
Bodybuilder Logan Barnhart, who was identified with the help of online sleuths, admitted that he fought police officers on the western front of the U.S. Capitol.
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California to solve housing crunch by utilizing vacant commercial properties
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed historic legislation Wednesday that will allow builders to turn vacant retail property into millions of new homes, bypassing much of the red tape that paralyzes California’s ability to solve its housing crisis.
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Water receded out of Tampa Bay during Hurricane Ian. But it will come back – and it will be dangerous.
Images show the body of water looked like it had been drained and dried out.
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Ian threatens Florida's already unstable insurance market
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's property insurance market was already in peril. Now comes Hurricane Ian. The massive storm that barreled into southwest Florida delivering catastrophic winds, rain and flooding is likely to further damage the insurance market in the state, which has strained...
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12 GOP senators demand explanation for FBI arrest of pro-life activist
12 Senate Judiciary members sent a letter to Attorney General Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray asking for an explanation of "the extraordinary fact pattern" of the prosecution and arrest of pro-life activist, Mark Houck.
Rapper Coolio dies at 59
"Gangsta's Paradise" singer Coolio has died at age 59, according to new reports.
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Pro-military group aims to bring stability to Congress by working to elect GOP veterans
A pro-military group called Frontline Patriots PAC is looking to bring stability to a chaotic Congress as it works to elect Republican veterans to serve
Pennsylvania State Troopers Association endorses Democrat Shapiro, Republican Oz
The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association on Wednesday threw its support behind Republican Senate candidate Mehmet Oz and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Josh Shapiro in a midterm election cycle…
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US and Europe condemn 'sabotage' as suspicion mounts that Russia was behind pipeline leaks | CNN Politics
The US and Europe are closing ranks, signaling to Moscow their unity over the war in Ukraine won't be shattered by what they say is the "sabotage" of dual undersea gas pipelines that could represent a possible new front in energy warfare.
Feds want psychological tests for parents of separated kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is asking that parents of children separated at the U.S.-Mexico border undergo another round of psychological evaluations to measure how traumatized they were by the Trump-era policy , court documents show.
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Optus: How a massive data breach has exposed Australia
Anger rises after 40% of Australians had details stolen in possibly the nation's worst-ever breach.
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All-American swimmer who raced Lia Thomas says Rand Paul 'stood up for me,' launches new ad
All-American swimmer Riley Gaines is supporting Sen. Rand Paul’s re-election bid, stating he is “not afraid to fight for fairness” in a new campaign ad.
Treasury's Yellen is not part of post-midterm transition plans, White House says
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and White House economic adviser Brian Deese are not part of a planned shake-up after the November elections, the White House said.
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Biden asks whether deceased congresswoman is at White House event
Speaking at the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health, Biden asked whether Rep. Jackie Walorski, who died in early August, was in the audience.
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Coolio, iconic rapper best known for '90s hit 'Gangsta's Paradise,' dies at 59
Los Angeles rapper Coolio, who rose to the national spotlight in the '90s with his Grammy-winning hit "Gangsta's Paradise," died at 59, his manager confirmed to ABC News.
Hurricane Ian knocks out power to 2 million on destructive path across Florida
Ian was expected to dump 12 to 18 inches of rain on much of central and northeast Florida, with some locations being hit with as much as 2 feet of rain.
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Democrats in competitive House races flip-flop on criminal justice provisions they once championed
Democrats facing tough elections for seats in the House have seemingly abandoned their support for criminal justice provision they once championed.
North Korea fires missiles after Harris leaves South Korea
PANMUNJOM, Korea (AP) — In a show of defiance, North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Thursday, hours after U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris flew home from a visit to South Korea during which she traveled to the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas and...
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Dr. Oz's crime 'diagnosis' places blame on 'radical' John Fetterman: 'We have got to take our cities back'
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Mehmet Oz said his "diagnosis" for the rising crime in Pennsylvania placed blame squarely on Democrat John Fetterman's lax attitude toward crime.
Youngkin on potential 2024 run: ‘Long way between here and there’
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) on Wednesday tempered talks of a White House bid, saying there is a long way between now and the 2024 presidential election. “I have to say, there is a long w…
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Chinese tycoon Richard Liu faces civil trial in alleged rape
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A Chinese billionaire, one of the richest people in the world, is heading to trial in Minneapolis to defend himself against allegations that he raped a former University of Minnesota student after a night of dinner and drinks in 2018.
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Manchin learns about 'paying the fiddler' as his pipeline plan collapses in the Senate
Voters keep track and journalists document events. All politicians need to "pay the fiddler" eventually and this week was Senator Joe Manchin's turn.
US seeks united front in Asia despite Korea, Japan tensions
YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — Standing on the deck of an American destroyer at a naval base here on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris directly challenged China by accusing it of “disturbing behavior” and “provocations” around Taiwan.
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Over 1,700 environment activists killed in decade - report
Brazil and Colombia have recorded the highest number of deaths, a report finds.
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Georgia lawmaker comes out as nonmonogamous: 'I'm in love with two wonderful people'
Atlanta City Council member Liliana Bakhtiari, the first queer Muslim person to be elected in Georgia, has two partners, and the three of them plan to build a family.
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Alzheimer's drug shows promise in early results of study
Shares of Biogen and other drugmakers researching Alzheimer’s disease soared Wednesday after Japan’s Eisai Co. said its potential treatment appeared to slow the fatal disease in a late-stage study.
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VP Harris condemns ‘disturbing’ Chinese actions in the Pacific
Harris made her remarks on the deck on the USS Howard destroyer during a visit to the largest overseas U.S. Navy installation in the world at Yokosuka, near the Japanese capital.
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300K barrels of diesel arriving to help power Puerto Rico after Fiona, Biden admin says
A ship is bringing 300,000 barrels of diesel to Puerto Rico days after Hurricane Fiona battered the U.S. territory, the Biden administration said on Wednesday
Senators push new oversight to combat federal prison crises
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday to overhaul oversight and bring greater transparency to the crisis-plagued federal Bureau of Prisons following reporting from The Associated Press that exposed systemic corruption in the federal prison system...
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Ohio minors sought abortions out of state after being sexually assaulted, affidavits say
At least two health providers said they had cases in which girls had to travel to another state to get access after Ohio's abortion ban went into effect.
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Ryan leading Vance by 3 points in Ohio Senate race: poll
Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) is leading Republican J.D. Vance by 3 percentage points in Ohio’s closely watched Senate race, according to a new Spectrum News-Siena College poll. Forty-six percent of likel…
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Top Pakistan diplomat urges flood aid, patience with Taliban
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pakistan's foreign minister says the international community should work with Afghanistan's ruling Taliban , not against them, when it comes to combatting foreign extremist groups and the economic and humanitarian crises in that country — even as many U.S.
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Family gets reprieve from $2,700 ambulance bill after report spotlights the charges
After a car wreck, Peggy Dula was charged far more than her two siblings who were transported to the same hospital.
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Ninth Circuit says California's ban on private ICE detention facilities is unconstitutional
The Ninth Circuit appeals court this week reaffirmed its decision to overrule a California law that that would have outlawed private immigration facilities.
Progressive Democrats frustrated with 2022 primary losses
NEW YORK (AP) — With less than two months until the midterm elections , progressive Democrats are facing a test of their power. Their party is heading into the final stretch of the campaign with a robust set of legislative accomplishments that include long-term progressive priorities on issues...
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Biden admin to propose nutrition labels on front of food packaging in push to improve health
The announcement comes ahead of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health — the first of its kind since a similar event during the Nixon administration.
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Report urges improvements in US approach to hostage cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration should create an additional senior-level position at the White House National Security Council to focus on cases of Americans who are wrongfully detained in foreign countries, and give more power and funding to an FBI-led interagency office tasked with...
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Here are 10 of the worst hurricanes to hit the US
Story at a glance Ian is set to make landfall Wednesday afternoon between Sarasota and Fort Myers. More than 2.5 million people are under mandatory evacuation orders in Florida. Here’s a look back …
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Hurricane Ian's path echoes destructive 2004 Hurricane Charley
When he saw the latest track for Hurricane Ian, bar owner Kevin Doyle said his heart sank and he had a flashback to Hurricane Charley.
States send National Guard troops to Florida
Multiple states are sending National Guard troops to Florida as the state grapples with responding to Hurricane Ian. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) office on Tuesday said 2,000 total guardsmen fro…
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Kansas race tests which matters more: Economy or abortion?
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Republicans redrew Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids ' suburban Kansas City, Kansas-area district this year to make a third term harder for her to win, adding rural areas where former President Donald Trump did well and removing urban areas that Davids had carried handily.
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200M pounds of toxic chemicals dumped into US waterways in 2020: analysis
Polluters in just 10 states were responsible for more than half of the 193.6 million pounds of contaminants released into U.S. waterways in 2020, a new report has found. Toxic discharge flowed into…
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The most high-profile Jan. 6 trial has the most D.C. jury selection process possible
Voir Dire meets This Town.
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Katie Couric says she's been treated for breast cancer
NEW YORK (AP) — Katie Couric said Wednesday that she'd been diagnosed with breast cancer, and underwent surgery and radiation treatment this summer to treat the tumor. Couric, who memorably was tested for colon cancer on the “Today” show in 2000, announced her diagnosis in an essay on her...
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White House won't say why Biden more confident in midterms now than when he said they could be 'illegitimate''
Karine Jean-Pierre wouldn't say why President Biden has more confidence in the midterm election results now than when he said they could be "illegitimate" in January.
Uganda is racing to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak
Officials say the current outbreak of Sudan ebolavirus may be to blame for at least 23 deaths, and one expert tells CBS News he sees it "getting worse before it gets better."
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Texas girl, 12, accused of making murder pact and shooting father, died by suicide, authorities say
The girl died in a Parker County hospital on Sept. 22, authorities said.
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Bill Plante, legendary CBS News White House correspondent, has died at 84
The award-winning CBS News correspondent was one of the longest-serving White House broadcast journalists in history.
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Aaron Judge slams 61st home run of 2022, tying single-season AL record
The New York Yankees slugger equaled the mark of fellow Bronx Bomber Roger Maris, who did it in 1961.
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New guidance released on diagnosing, treating long COVID symptoms
First of its kind guidance for diagnosing and treating long COVID was released this week.
Supreme Court confirms public can attend hearings in October for first time since Covid lockdown of March 2020
The Supreme Court shut down public access to hearings in early 2020 at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC no longer recommends universal masking in health facilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends universal masking in health care settings, unless the facilities are in areas of high COVID-19 transmission. The agency quietly i…
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New study confirms that COVID-19 vaccines can temporarily affect menstruation
The study looked at nearly 20,000 women around the world.
Vaccine appears to protect against monkeypox, CDC says
WASHINGTON (AP) — At-risk people who received a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine in U.S. efforts against the virus appeared to be significantly less likely to get sick, public health officials announced Wednesday, even as they urged a second dose for full protection.
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Why COVID cases are not rising dramatically despite schools being open
COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have not dramatically risen since students returned to school, but experts said testing has also declined, which could be masking infections.
Study tries to see whether child vaccines and asthma are linked
The researchers found a possible link between aluminum in vaccines and asthma, but experts caution that more work is needed to confirm the findings.
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Unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to get monkeypox, data from eligible shot recipients shows
Monkeypox vaccine data from the CDC found that people who haven't been vaccinated against monkeypox were 14 times more likely to get infected than vaccinated people
Mounting evidence shows autoimmune responses play a significant role in long Covid
Recent research suggests people with long Covid are more likely to have markers of autoimmune disease in their blood a year after infection.
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Monkeypox vaccine data from the CDC found that people who haven't been vaccinated against monkeypox were 14 times more likely to get infected than vaccinated people
Pandemic may have made young adults more neurotic and less agreeable
The pandemic may have altered adults’ personalities over time, according to new survey results.
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