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Steve Bannon expects to face new criminal charge in NY
NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, said Tuesday that he expects to be charged soon in a state criminal case in New York City.
Official: Suspect in Canada stab rampage died after arrest
ROSTHERN, Saskatchewan (AP) — The final suspect in a stabbing rampage that killed 10 people in and around a Canadian Indigenous reserve died after being arrested by police Wednesday following a manhunt that stretched more than three days, authorities said.
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Republicans move to block federal funding for abortion travel expenses
New Republican legislation aims to prevent federal funding for out-of-state travel abortion expenses, serving as a rebuttal to Democrat efforts to fund out-of-state travel post-Dobbs.
Ukraine celebrates counterattack, Russia retaliates
Russia appears to be on the defensive as Ukraine slowly but surely gains ground.
Ukraine's top general warns of Russian nuclear strike risk
In rare public comments Ukraine's military chief warned on Wednesday of the threat of Russia using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, which would create the risk of a "limited" nuclear conflict with other powers.
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Obamas return to the White House, unveil official portraits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, returned to the White House Wednesday, unveiling official portraits with a modern vibe in an event that set humor and nostalgia over his presidency against the current harsh political talk about the survival of democracy.
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Zelensky hails 'good news' as settlements recaptured from Russia
Ukraine's president says his troops have recaptured several settlements from Russian forces.
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Most Americans see Trump's MAGA as threat to democracy: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Days after Democratic President Joe Biden gave a fiery speech attacking former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies as an extremist threat, a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Wednesday found a majority of Americans believe Trump's movement is undermining democracy.
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Judge signals quick ruling in Mark Meadows's challenge to Jan. 6 committee
A federal judge signaled his intent to issue a quick ruling in former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows's challenge of Jan. 6 committee subpoenas against him.
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Trump controversy sparks scramble for McConnell, Senate GOP
Senate Republicans are scrambling to play defense two months before Election Day because of the embarrassing revelation that the FBI seized dozens of classified documents from former President Trum…
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Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians forced to Russia, U.S. claims
Russia immediately dismissed the allegation as “fantasy."
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Trump adviser William Russell subpoenaed in Justice Department investigation into Jan. 6
Russell continued working for former President Donald Trump after his presidency.
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Elected officials, police chiefs on leaked Oath Keepers list
The names of hundreds of U.S. law enforcement officers, elected officials and military members appear on the leaked membership rolls of a far-right extremist group that's accused of playing a key role in the Jan.
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Trump aide subpoenaed, FBI seeks interview related to Jan. 6 investigations: Sources
The FBI sought to interview Trump adviser William Russell related to investigations into the events leading up to and on Jan. 6, 2021, sources familiar said.
Georgia Democrats worried Stacey Abrams can’t beat Brian Kemp: Report
Georgia Democrats have grown more pessimistic over the electoral prospects of gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, who's running to unseat incumbent Gov. Brian Kemp (R), according to a media report.
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Schumer pledges to pass Manchin deal despite Democratic opposition
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) promised on Wednesday to pass a side deal on permitting reform with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) to the massive tax, climate and health care bill despi…
thehill.comPoll: Biden now leads Trump by widest margin in 6 months
As President Biden’s approval rating continues to bounce back from its summertime lows, a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll now shows him leading former President Donald Trump in a 2024 rematch by the widest margin since March.
Putin says sanctions are a 'danger' to the world; Ukraine counterattacks in Kharkiv while Russian troops are occupied in the south
Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed the West again on Wednesday, while Ukraine appears to have launched a counterattack in the Kharkiv region.
Senate Democrats back Biden's portrayal of 'MAGA Republicans' as threats to democracy
Democratic senators this week are defending President Biden's recent comments saying "MAGA Republicans" are a threat to democracy, amid GOP criticism.
EU plans to cap Russian gas price as Putin warns West of winter freeze
The European Union proposed a price cap on Russian gas on Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin threatened to cut off all energy supplies if it took such a step, raising the risk of rationing in some of the world's richest countries this winter.
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Ukrainian general says huge gains made in lightning counteroffensive
Ukraine has recaptured more than 700 sq km (270 sq miles) of its territory in the east and south during a lightning counteroffensive, a Ukrainian general said on Thursday, offering the first official assessment of the operation.
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Barr says DOJ ‘getting very close’ to having enough evidence to indict Trump
Former Attorney General William Barr said on Wednesday that he believes the Justice Department is “getting very close” to having enough evidence to indict former President Trump. He said on F…
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Biden to channel Kennedy in his push for a cancer 'moonshot'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden next week will highlight his plans for drastically reducing cancer deaths and boosting treatments for the disease in what he has called “this generation’s moonshot," the White House announced Wednesday.
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Elected official who was subject of Las Vegas reporter's stories arrested in his stabbing death
Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German was found stabbed to death outside his home Saturday.
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U.N. nuclear watchdog has "serious concern" about North Korea
The U.N. nuclear watchdog has "serious concern" about North Korea's atomic programme, it said in an annual report to members on Wednesday, urging the country to comply with Security Council resolutions.
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Which governments could Trump have had nuclear info on at Mar-a-Lago?
Federal agents reportedly recovered a document describing a foreign government's nuclear capabilities from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence last month.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIn Voter Fraud, Penalties Often Depend on Who's Voting
WASHINGTON — After 15 years of scrapes with police, the last thing that 33-year-old Therris L. Conney needed was another run-in with the law. He got one anyway two years ago, after election officials held a presentation on voting rights for inmates of the county jail in Gainesville, Florida...
Florida judge throws Trump, DOJ curveball with special master decision
The decision by a federal judge in Florida to grant former President Trump’s request for a special master is poised to shake up the investigation into his handling of highly classified documents wh…
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FBI found nuclear document at Mar-a-Lago: report
FBI agents found “a document describing a foreign government’s military defenses, including its nuclear capabilities” at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, according to the Washington Post. The Post also reported that some of the documents “detail top-secret U.S. operations so closely...
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New UK leader Liz Truss finalizes huge power subsidy plan
Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss on Wednesday readied the final details of a plan to tackle soaring energy bills, which looks likely to cool inflation but add more than 100 billion pounds ($115 billion) to the country's borrowing.
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Republicans dodge national security implications of Trump having classified documents at Mar-a-Lago | CNN Politics
Republican defenders of Donald Trump won't or can't answer the questions that are at the root of the intrigue over why classified documents were at Mar-a-Lago and the troubling question of whether national security was put at risk.
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Miami-Dade school board rejects LGBTQ history month over fears it violates ‘Don’t Say Gay’
Miami school board members passed a similar resolution acknowledging LGBTQ history month in 2021 by a 7-1 vote.
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Michael Flynn: From government insider to holy warrior
BATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) — The crowd swayed on its feet, arms pumping, the beat of Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It” thumping in their chests. The people under the revival tent hooted as Michael Flynn strode across the stage, bopping and laughing, singing the refrain into his microphone and...
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GOP accuses Biden of requesting new round of nearly $12B in Ukraine aid to benefit Democrats ahead of midterms
Republicans say that President Biden's request for nearly $12 billion in Ukraine aid ahead of the midterm elections is meant to benefit Democrats.
U.S. backs students claiming Harvard ignored professor's sexual harassment
The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday threw its support behind a lawsuit by three graduate students accusing Harvard University of ignoring sexual harassment by a professor who they said threatened their academic careers if they reported him.
www.reuters.comCuba says US is acting immorally by keeping it on blacklist
Cuba’s deputy foreign minister accused the Biden administration of acting immorally, illegitimately and unfairly by keeping Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, claiming it has been a victim of state-sponsored terrorism by the United States for more than 60 years. Carlos Fernandez...
Abortion floor debate splits South Carolina Republicans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate's three Republican women all said Wednesday that they could not support an abortion ban that did not include exceptions for pregnancies caused by rape or incest.
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Who is Steve Bannon, the former Trump advisor facing charges he duped donors on border wall project?
Bannon is expected to surrender Thursday on charges he deceived donors who gave to a non-profit he controlled that pledged to build a border wall.
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GOP gives thumbs down to Biden's $47B emergency request
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s request for more than $47 billion in emergency funding to help Ukraine and tackle COVID-19, monkeypox and natural disasters is encountering deep skepticism from Senate Republicans, signaling a showdown ahead.
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Trump investigation: Where do things stand and what happens next?
An FBI raid, seized documents, and a court-ordered ‘special master’ review: Here’s what it all means.
Michelle Obama digs at Trump: ‘Once our time is up, we move on’
Former first lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday took an apparent dig at former President Trump, highlighting the significance of a peaceful transition of power once a presidency comes to an end. “You…
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Canada stabbing attack: These are the victims who died in the massacre
Officials have released the identities of the 10 victims killed in a string of stabbings across Canada's Saskatchewan province over the weekend.
McCarthy to unveil 'Commitment to America' policy agenda ahead of midterm elections
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will unveil his policy agenda on Sept. 19 in the Pittsburgh area as the GOP looks to sway voters ahead of the midterm election cycle.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBannon Got a Pardon. Now He Gets His Comeuppance.
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyIf Steve Bannon surrenders to the Manhattan District Attorney’s office on Thursday as expected, he will be one block from the federal court where he and a triple amputee war veteran were charged with siphoning huge sums from a...
Federal lawsuit challenges Oklahoma anti-transgender bathroom law
Oklahoma is among about a dozen conservative states that have passed laws this year targeting trans people over bathroom use, sports participation and health care.
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Turkey's Erdogan says West's 'provocative' policies towards Russia not correct
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he did not think the West's "provocative" policies towards Russia were correct, after the European Union and Group of Seven nations proposed a price cap on Russian gas.
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UN says ‘credible’ reports Ukraine children transferred to Russia
US ambassador tells UN Security Council more than 1,800 Ukrainian children transferred to Russia in July alone.
DeSantis and Rubio lead midterm races in Florida, inflation top issue to voters in the state
A new AARP poll finds that both Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., and Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., are beating their midterm opponents, with just two months until Election Day.
Warnock, Walker creep toward debating in Georgia Senate race
EMERSON, Ga. (AP) — Georgia Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker may be getting closer to debating in the state's U.S. Senate race. Warnock said Wednesday that he will participate in the debate Walker prefers if Walker agrees to another forum Warnock wants...
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Local official arrested in Nevada reporter's slaying
Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German was found dead outside his home.
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Delaware court rejects Elon Musk's request to delay Twitter trial
A chancellor for the Delaware Court of Chancery denied Tesla CEO Elon Musk's attempt to delay a trial over his acquisition of Twitter on Wednesday, according to court documents.
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Michigan court rules 1931 abortion ban is unconstitutional
A Michigan Court of Claims judge ruled that the state's 1931 abortion ban is unconstitutional, banning the attorney general and county prosecutors from enforcing it.
Finding special master in Trump classified documents case no easy task, legal experts say
A federal judge has given the U.S. Justice Department and Donald Trump's lawyers until Friday to come up with a list of potential candidates to serve as a special master to review records the FBI seized from the former president's Florida estate.
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OnPolitics: Massachusetts AG wins Dem primary, Trump favorite gets GOP nomination
Massachusetts is the latest blue state this cycle to nominate a Trump loyalist in a high-profile race, potentially dooming the party’s winning chances.
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Saky airfield: Ukraine claims Crimea blasts responsibility after denial
Ukraine had previously suggested discarded Russian cigarettes caused the explosions.
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Five things to know about the brutal California heat wave
Story at a glance Much of California has been hit with triple-digit temperatures since the heat wave kicked off just before Labor Day weekend. The severe September heat wave prompted state energy o…
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An intense marine heat wave is setting ocean temperature records in the North Atlantic
As climate change causes the pace of warming to accelerate, scientists are concerned about the potential consequences for marine ecosystems, sea-level rise and extreme weather.
www.nbcnews.comGavin Newsom encounters an unexpected antagonist: Joe Biden
California's governor seethes after Biden jumps into debate on contentious farmworker bill.
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Ex-Trump ambassador Kelly Craft enters Kentucky gubernatorial race
Kelly Craft, an ambassador under former President Donald Trump, is joining the fleet of Republican candidates trying to flip the Kentucky governorship in 2023.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRep. Katie Porter's university housing deal draws scrutiny
In Orange County, California, where the typical house sells for $1 million, Rep. Katie Porter’s four-bedroom, three-bath residence in a leafy subdivision on the University of California Irvine campus is a bargain. For Porter, this version of subsidized housing has outlasted her time in the...
DHS OIG faults Afghan evacuee vetting, warns national security threats may have entered US
A DHS Office of Inspector General report found that the agency did not always have "critical data" to screen and vet Afghan evacuees after the U.S. withdrawal.
Judge nixes Oath Keepers leader's bid to delay Jan. 6 trial
The high-profile seditious conspiracy trial for the leader of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group will begin this month after a judge on Wednesday rejected a last-minute bid by Stewart Rhodes to replace his lawyers and delay his Capitol riot case.
apnews.comMitch McConnell refuses to comment on the investigation into Trump taking classified documents to Mar-a-Lago
McConnell has refused to comment on the matter before — seemingly upsetting some of his Republican counterparts.
Fairview Fire continues 'burning in all directions on all flanks,' scorching nearly 20,000 acres, fire officials say | CNN
The fire is 5% contained, said Cal Fire Chief Josh Janssen.
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RBG's fashion collar highlights children's charity auction
WASHINGTON (AP) — A gold judicial collar made of glass beads that belonged to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is being auctioned to benefit a charity, the first time any of the her signature neckwear will be available for purchase.
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Hillary Clinton: Trump's classified Mar-a-Lago docs 'should concern every American'
On "The View," Hillary Clinton discusses the classified documents seized from Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate and why she won't "prejudge" him amid the ongoing investigation.
Iran deal breakthrough hopes continue to fade | CNN Politics
Efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal have again hit a snag as US officials charge that Tehran's latest response signals that it is not ready to return to an agreement in the immediate future as it has failed to cooperate on a probe into traces of undeclared nuclear material.
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‘We spent early’: Rick Scott defends NRSC as GOP frets over dwindling war chest
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) defended his stewardship of the GOP Senate campaign arm amid a flurry of reports about dwindling cash reserves as the midterm elections enter the home stretch.
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Iran has enough uranium near weapons-grade for a bomb, IAEA report shows
Iran's stock of uranium enriched to up to 60%, close to weapons-grade, has grown to enough, if enriched further, for a nuclear bomb, a report by the United Nations nuclear watchdog showed on Wednesday.
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Teens were sent to the ranches for therapy. They say they found a nightmare of hard labor and humiliation.
Two Christian programs are accused of forcing troubled teens to do heavy farm work. One man says he was branded with a cross. Three women say they were tied to a goat as a punishment.
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Judge rejects trial delay for Oath Keepers’ leader in Jan. 6 case
Defendant Stewart Rhodes, facing seditious conspiracy charge, had asked for postponement to replace lawyers.
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Jan. 6 panel urges judge to allow ex-Trump aide Meadows' testimony
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows' conversations with then-President Donald Trump during last year's siege on the U.S. Capitol should not be shielded from lawmakers, a lawyer for the congressional committee probing the riots told a judge in Washington on Wednesday.
www.reuters.comSenators Who Have Had Strokes Say John Fetterman Can Do The Job
Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) rejected insinuations from GOP rival Mehmet Oz that Fetterman is not healthy enough for a Senate seat.
GOP infighting 'doesn't ever make sense,' Sen. Tillis says amid public McConnell, Scott disagreement
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina called to move on from the "disagreement" between Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Rick Scott.
Ex-president on ‘stunning’ Michelle Obama portrait: Artist captured ‘fact that she is fine’
Former President Obama quipped that former first lady Michelle Obama’s official portrait captured her looking “fine” during an unveiling at the White House on Wednesday. “I want to thank [art…
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US: Dozens of Islamic State fighters arrested in Syria camp
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish fighters arrested dozens of Islamic State militants and rescued four women who were being held chained in tunnels at the massive al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria that houses IS families, the U.S.
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Man charged with threatening to kill member of Congress
A Maryland man has been charged with making an online threat to kill a U.S. representative from Texas.
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DC residents pick up Amazon packages from police after rampant porch theft
Porch bandits have notoriously swindled packages under very daring conditions, but now, Washington, D.C., package poachers may have an even more daunting doorstep to brave: the police.
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Suspect who allegedly killed 10 in Saskatchewan stabbings dies after arrest
The Sandersons are accused of killing 10 people in Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan on Sunday.
Senate to vote on same-sex marriage in coming weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed Wednesday that the Senate will vote on legislation to protect same-sex marriage “in the coming weeks” as a bipartisan group backing the bill negotiates changes to gain more Republican support.
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UN sees life expectancy, education and income fall
The UN's Human Development Index, a measure of global well-being, drops for the second year in a row.
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Massage parlors with listings on illicit website operate on properties owned by Nevada GOP candidate's family
A GOP candidate who listed herself as executive director of a company owned by her family leases property to massage parlors that are advertised on RubMaps.
Defense slams chief for calling suspect in jogger slaying case a 'dangerous predator'
An attorney for the suspect in the fatal kidnapping of jogger Eliza Fletcher objected to the local police chief describing the defendant as a "dangerous predator."
N.Korea's parliament meets in effort to build 'socialist fairyland'
North Korea's rubber-stamp parliament convened this week to pass legislation aimed at turning the country into a "beautiful and civilized socialist fairyland," state media reported on Thursday.
www.reuters.comRepublicans Say They Would Never Store Classified Documents At Home
But they suggested it might be OK for Donald Trump to do that.
Ron Johnson won’t back same-sex marriage bill in current form
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) in new comments said he will not support the Senate’s marriage equality bill in its current form — a reversal from July, when he said he had “no reason to oppose” the…
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Suspect in decades-old murder of sheriff arrested
A suspect in the murder of a Maryland sheriff 51 years ago was arrested in New York, officials confirmed Wednesday.
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Groups sue Florida over Medicaid ban on gender-affirming care
Florida is one of at least 10 states in the country that block Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care.
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Fetterman agrees to 1 debate against Oz in Pa. Senate race
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman of Pennsylvania will participate in just one debate, his campaign said Wednesday, after weeks of his Republican rival, Dr.
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Decision to block California ban on under-21 rifle sales vacated
A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday set aside its decision that California's ban on selling semiautomatic weapons to adults under 21 was unconstitutional, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling that changed how judges must evaluate firearms laws.
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Trump endorses DeWine in Ohio governor's race in marked shift | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Ohio GOP Gov. Mike DeWine ahead of a rally in Youngstown next week.
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Paul Urey: Captured Briton possibly suffered 'unspeakable' torture, says Ukraine
Aid worker Paul Urey's body has "signs of possible unspeakable torture", says Ukraine.
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Israeli PM opposes prosecuting soldier who likely shot Abu Akleh
Soldiers have ‘full backing’ of Israeli government,’ Yair Lapid says regarding the killing of Al Jazeera journalist.
Judge rules against required coverage of HIV prevention drug
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that required coverage of an HIV prevention drug under the Affordable Care Act violates a Texas employer's religious beliefs and undercut the broader system that determines which preventive drugs are covered in the U.S.
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4 dead, 3 wounded in 'murder rampage' that shut down Memphis
The 19-year-old man arrested in connection with the shooting spree recorded one of the attacks on Facebook Live, police said.
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HIV drug mandate violates religious freedom, judge rules
A lawsuit in Texas claimed the HIV prevention drug PrEP may "encourage homosexual behaviour".
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Wisconsin judge sides with GOP in absentee ballot fight
A Wisconsin judge on Wednesday ruled that state law does not allow election clerks to fill in missing information on witness certification envelopes that contain absentee ballots, delivering a victory to Republicans nine weeks before the election in the battleground state. The lawsuit, backed...
South Korea offers talks with North on reunion of war-torn families
South Korea on Thursday offered to hold talks with North Korea on reunions of families separated by the 1950-53 Korean War, in its first direct overture under President Yoon Suk-yeol despite strained cross-border ties.
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Biden administration jumps into rail, union talks hoping to avert strike
A work stoppage threatens more snarls in the country’s supply chain and fuel for inflation.
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Alarm grows as more election workers leave their posts ahead of Election Day | CNN Politics
State and federal officials, along with voting rights advocates, are sounding the alarm about a growing exodus of local election officials as the November midterms draw closer and workers face continued threats and harassment.
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FDA panel backs much-debated ALS drug in rare, 2nd review
WASHINGTON (AP) — A panel of federal health advisers voted Wednesday to recommend approval for an experimental drug to treat Lou Gehrig’s disease, a remarkable turnaround for the much-debated medication that was previously rejected by the same group earlier this year.
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‘Ruthless’ smugglers abandon 4-year-old boy at southern border
Border Patrol agents in New Mexico have rescued a four-year-old Ecuadorian boy abandoned by smugglers at the southern border -- the latest child rescue by agents.
Uvalde students greeted by comfort dogs following massacre
Comfort dogs are available to the students of Robb Elementary School as they return to class for the first time since the grisly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, rocked the nation.
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Judge rankled by Jan. 6 committee push for executive privilege ruling in Meadows case
The select committee has unfurled large swaths of its evidence in recent months, underscoring the crucial information that only Mark Meadows can provide.
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Senate Republicans point fingers as majority hopes slip
Republicans are playing the blame game as they watch their chances of winning back control of the Senate shrink two months before Election Day. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is cit…
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Top state court judges defend their election oversight at U.S. Supreme Court
A group representing the top judges in all 50 states is urging the U.S. Supreme Court not to shield actions taken by state legislatures affecting federal elections - such as reconfiguring electoral districts and imposing voting restrictions - from the scrutiny of state courts.
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County official to be held without bail following death of Las Vegas journalist, judge rules
Robert Telles was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder.
Takeaways from the AP/Frontline Michael Flynn investigation
Michael Flynn, a retired Army lieutenant general and onetime national security adviser to President Donald Trump, has been systematically building a political movement based on Christian nationalist ideas. Flynn was a leader of the “Stop the Steal” effort to overturn the results of the 2020...
U.S. State Dept OKs possible sale of F-16 equipment to Pakistan -Pentagon
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of F-16 aircraft sustainment and related equipment to Pakistan in a deal valued at up to $450 million, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
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Obama quips about infamous tan suit during portrait unveiling | CNN Politics
When artist Robert McCurdy was taking the high-resolution photograph he would use to paint President Barack Obama's official portrait, he had some instructions: No smile, no gestures and look directly into the camera.
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Biden’s request for $22B in COVID-19 relief sticking point for Republicans in government funding bill
President Biden’s push for $22.4 billion in new COVID-19 spending included in the must-pass government funding bill may be an issue for Democrats due to Republican opposition.
Harris to lead US delegation to Japan for Abe's funeral
The White House says Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the U.S. delegation to the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later this month
Machine failure may have caused deadly California wildfire, wood products company says
A water-spraying machine used to cool ash at its veneer mill may have ignited the Sept. 2 Mill Fire, Roseburg Forest Products Co. said.
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Apple reveals iPhone 14 Pro and Watch Ultra
The tech company presented a range of new devices at an event held at its California headquarters.
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Biden administration ‘reviewing’ Texas judge’s decision on HIV drug coverage
The Biden administration announced Wednesday night it was reviewing a Texas judge’s ruling that declared a part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requiring that health care employers provide H…
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Ohio Senate Democrat nominee Tim Ryan called for a ban of 'gas vehicles' in 2019
Tim Ryan, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Ohio, called for a ban of gas-powered vehicles and insisted Americans are "doing something terribly wrong" by waiting until 2040 to do so.
Hustle culture is out. 'Quiet quitters' make up half U.S. workforce
A Gallup survey suggests workers are increasingly bothered by a lack of clarity about expectations, fewer opportunities to grow and not feeling cared about.
www.nbcnews.comU.S. mediation board meeting with railroads, unions ahead of possible strike
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The National Mediation Board was meeting with unions and freight railroads on Wednesday, joined by U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh in hopes of heading off a potential strike, the department and a railroad group told Reuters. Unions and freight railroads have so far struck...
DHS expected to unveil final rule unwinding Trump’s public charge policy
The Biden administration is expected on Thursday to publish its final rule unwinding a Trump-era policy that sought to limit immigration of those it feared may rely on social services. The Departme…
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Trump ally Steve Bannon to surrender Thursday to face new N.Y. indictment -source
Steve Bannon is expected to surrender to New York authorities on Thursday to face a new indictment, a person familiar with the matter said.
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Colorado clerk Tina Peters pleads not guilty in election system breach
Tina Peters is accused of allowing an unauthorized person to make a copy of the hard drive of election equipment in May 2021.
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Taiwan confident it can sign 'high standard' U.S. trade deal
Taiwan is confident it can sign a "high standard" trade deal with the United States under a new framework, President Tsai Ing-wen told a visiting group of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday.
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Pentagon suspends F-35 deliveries after discovering materials from China
The issue does not affect flight operations of F-35s already in service.
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Michelle Obama is the latest American woman to speak truth to power | CNN Politics
As Michelle Obama challenged the conduct of former President Donald Trump on Wednesday, it was yet another example of a woman speaking up about the importance of rectifying the country's broken politics and the dangers to democracy his election lies pose.
www.cnn.comHealey inches toward historic first in Massachusetts as progressives get steamrolled
Although progressive activists are cheering the likelihood of shattering several glass ceilings in November, their candidates for secretary of state, attorney general and lieutenant governor lost.
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Cancers in adults below 50 have 'dramatically increased': Report
Early onset cancers defined as or cancers discovered in adults younger than 50 years old, have “dramatically increased” around the world over the last few decade.
Albania cuts diplomatic ties with Iran over July cyberattack
The Biden administration said it had concluded Iran was behind the "reckless" cyberattack on Albania and vowed unspecified retaliation against Tehran.
Unsealed FBI docs reveal a flurry of calls and stock trades by Sen. Burr in early 2020
The documents reveal Burr had nonpublic information when he abruptly sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in stock and bought T-bills before the market tanked.
EXCLUSIVE: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says New York Times story shows Stacey Abrams losing support of her base
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said the New York Times' story concerning Stacey Abrams showed she was losing support from her party's base.
Young Yazidi woman rescued after 8 years of forced marriage, rape and captivity at the hands of ISIS
Wafaa Ali Abbas was just 9 years old when ISIS militants stormed her village and sold her into nearly a decade of abuse and captivity.
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Married couple allegedly killed by off-duty sheriff's deputy in their home
A sheriff's deputy has turned himself in after allegedly fatally shooting a married couple at a home in California, authorities said.
Biden and British PM Truss talk Northern Ireland Protocol in congratulatory call
British Prime Minister Liz Truss and President Joe Biden spoke Tuesday via a congratulatory call, on a range of issues including the contentious Northern Ireland Protocol.
People dressed in angel wings shielded LGBTQ students attending BYU from protesters | CNN
Classes at Brigham Young University have just begun, and queer students are already being reminded of the complicated relationship they have with the private religious school.
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Nevada could cost Democrats their Senate majority
Democrats are bracing for a nail-biter in Nevada’s Senate race, a true toss-up that could determine whether the party retains the majority in the upper chamber. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (…
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Scientists find evidence of oldest known surgical limb amputation that occurred 31,000 years ago
Scientists have discovered remarkable evidence to show that the first known successful limb amputation on a human occurred about 31,000 years ago.
Republicans look to avert a complicating primary result in New Hampshire | CNN Politics
Republicans are pouring money into next week's GOP Senate primary in New Hampshire, fearing that the leading candidate could jeopardize their chances of unseating first-term Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan.
www.cnn.comKevin McCarthy and the Republicans are looking to counter recent Democratic wins by proposing an agenda for next year that harkens back to the Trump era
House GOP leaders are hoping the midterm agenda scheduled for release September 19 will be the vibe shift they need to cruise to victory in November.
An off-duty California sheriff's deputy surrendered after he fatally shot a married couple, authorities say
“Our agency is in shock,” an official said. "We had no idea that this could happen.”
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Shark attack kills US cruise passenger in Bahamas
The 58-year-old woman was reportedly attacked by a bull shark in a rare fatal attack.
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GOP group releases 'Biden Survival Kit' to 'help American’s cope' while Biden hits the campaign trail
The RSLC released a new set of merchandise as part of their "Biden Survival Kit," in an effort to raise money to elect state-level candidates in this year's midterm elections.
Baltimore residents urged to boil water after E. coli bacteria found in samples
Baltimore officials are encouraging residents to boil water used for drinking or cooking after E. coli bacteria was detected in some samples of the water supply.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg's fashion collar to be auctioned for children's charity
A gold judicial collar made of glass beads that belonged to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is being auctioned to benefit a charity.
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Fat Leonard left ankle monitor in water cooler before making his escape
Leonard Glenn Francis, who was about to be sentenced in one of the military's worst corruption scandals, is alleged to have fled over the weekend.
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Herschel Walker, Sen. Raphael Warnock squabble over debates in Georgia Senate race
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia and Republican challenger Herschel Walker may be closer to resolving their debate over debates in the crucial Senate showdown
First on CNN: Harris to lead funeral delegation for Japan's former Prime Minister Abe | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the US presidential delegation to Japan for the state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a White House official told CNN.
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Pentagon pauses accepting new F-35s because of metal part made in China
F-35 fighter jets already in service are not affected by the temporary pause.
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Democratic attorneys general candidates rake in donations post-Roe
Republicans are pledging to enforce state abortion bans if they win, but are also redirecting the conversation to areas of perceived Democratic weakness.
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Obama to campaign for 2022 candidates, including those for secretary of state | CNN Politics
Former President Barack Obama plans to campaign for a variety of candidates this fall as the 2022 midterms approach, a source familiar with his plans tells CNN.
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Congressional spending threatens Fed policy to curb inflation
The Federal Reserve has limited ability to dent inflation if Congress continues to spend freely, with tools such as interest rate hikes less likely to curb inflation, a report says.
In reversal, FDA panel votes to recommend experimental ALS drug
In an unusual move, the FDA advisory panel convened for the second time in less than a year to review Amylyx's drug for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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Hillary Clinton's nonprofit funneled $75,000 to far-left defund the police group
Hillary Clinton's Onward Together nonprofit pushed $75,000 to the Alliance for Youth Justice, a Washington, D.C.-based progressive group that supports defunding police.
Super PAC spends in bid to elect Rhode Island’s first Latina governor
Nellie Gorbea currently serves as Rhode Island’s secretary of state, and she would be the first Latina governor in the region if she wins the Sept. 13 primary.
www.politico.comLatest U.S. lawmaker delegation arrives in Taiwan
TAIPEI (Reuters) -A delegation of U.S. lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday on a previously unannounced trip, the latest group of senior officials from the country to visit the island and defy Beijing, which has reacted with anger to such exchanges. The de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan said...
Midterms 2022: Here are the issues Pennsylvania voters care about the most
As the country inches closer toward Election Day, voters are homing in on specific issues that may decide the fate of Congress in November.
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WHO: COVID cases drop everywhere, but pandemic not over
GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases fell everywhere in the world last week by about 12%, according to the World Health Organization's latest weekly review of the pandemic issued Wednesday.
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New Omicron offshoot BA.4.6 evades protection of Evusheld's antibodies, study finds | CNN
The antibodies in Evusheld, the only therapy available to protect people with reduced immune function against Covid-19, may lose their punch against the BA.4.6 subvariant, a new study shows.
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Philippines ending compulsory mask wearing outdoors
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a recommendation to end the mandatory wearing of face masks outdoors across the country more than two years after it was imposed at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, top officials said Wednesday.
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Covid-19 cases among children increase as school starts
White House Covid-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha spoke with Lester Holt about the uptick in juvenile Covid-19 cases as students head back to school. Dr. Jha said the number one goal to keep children protected is to get them vaccinated. He also explained that people who are not boosted...
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Vitamin D won't protect you from Covid or respiratory infections, studies say | CNN
Boosting vitamin D levels in adults during the pandemic was not associated with protection against Covid-19 or respiratory tract infections such as colds or the flu, according to two large clinical trials.
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Monkeypox cases dropping, but racial disparities growing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Wednesday it's optimistic about a decline in monkeypox cases and an uptick in vaccinations against the infectious virus, despite worsening racial disparities in reported cases .
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New York state ends 28-month mask mandate on public transport
Masks will no longer be required on public transport, in airports or ride-share vehicles.
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People experiencing psychological distress are more likely to develop long Covid after an infection, study finds
People who were experiencing psychological distress before getting Covid were more likely to have long-lasting symptoms than those who were not, according to new research.
www.nbcnews.comDoctors are taking it on themselves to figure out long Covid
Absent more guidance from the government, physicians are sharing ideas for treating the mysterious condition.
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Millions in China's Chengdu thrown into extended COVID lockdown
Chengdu extended a lockdown for a majority of its more than 21 million residents to prevent further transmission of COVID while millions more in other parts of China were told to shun holiday travel.
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Dr. Oz owns shares of companies that supply hydroxychloroquine, a drug he has backed as a Covid treatment
Dr. Mehmet Oz has financial ties to suppliers of hydroxychloroquine as he backs the possible use of the anti-malaria drug to fight Covid-19.
