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President Biden will announce on Thursday new steps in his administration's COVID-19 response that involves testing, mandates, and school measures depending on a person's vaccination status, the White House said.
China threatens to send warships inside US territorial waters
China, on Wednesday, threatened to send warships into U.S. territorial waters.
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Yellen triggers alarm bells over debt ceiling cliff
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is setting off alarm bells over a looming brawl about the nation’s borrowing limit that could spark a global economic crisis if Congress fails to take act…
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Biden ousts 18 Trump military academy board appointees including Spicer, Conway
White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that the former Trump officials were asked to resign or face firing.
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Schumer rejects Manchin’s call for pause on Biden plan
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is rejecting a call for Democrats to hit pause on President Biden’s spending plan, indicating that they are sticking to an ambitious timeline.&…
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Top Dems leave door open to trimming Biden's $3.5T price tag
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress' two top Democrats seemed to leave the door open Wednesday to ultimately reducing the $3.5 trillion price tag of President Joe Biden's plan to boost social and environment programs, illustrating party divisions they will spend weeks trying to resolve.
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Republicans stir up voting fraud fears
Conservatives are cautioning about election malfeasance as we race through the closing days of California’s recall campaign
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Democrats hit the gas on Biden's multitrillion-dollar safety net bill
"The rubber is hitting the road in terms of shaping the policy and fine-tuning everything," said one senior Democratic aide, with the party hoping to vote on the bill this month.
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White House moves to sharper, populist message to keep Democrats together in make-or-break agenda moment | CNN Politics
As the President Joe Biden enters a make-or-break moment for his legislative agenda, the White House has moved toward a clear message for the Democrats it can't afford to lose: This is a simple choice.
Texas abortion law: White House responds to Gov. Abbott saying Texas will 'eliminate rape'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday his state would "eliminate rape" in response to criticism of the state's abortion ban.
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Harris assails Texas governor over abortion comments
Vice President Harris on Wednesday tore into Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) for comments he made about rape and the state’s new restrictive abortion law as she campaigned for California Gov. …
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Fighting Texas abortion law could be tough for federal gov't
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foes of the new Texas law that bans most abortions have been looking to the Democratic-run federal government to swoop in and knock down the most restrictive abortion law in effect in the country.
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Death toll from Ida in Louisiana jumps to 26
Louisiana’s death toll from Hurricane Ida has risen to 26 more than a week after the storm swept across the state.In a statement on Wednesday, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) shared that t…
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September is set to be a defining month for Biden, congressional Democrats
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
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Manchin lays out long list of demands as key Senate chairs move to win his vote | CNN Politics
In the Senate, all roads lead to Joe Manchin.
Biden administration wants solar power to increase tenfold in 15 years
Solar could provide as much as 40% of U.S. electricity by 2035 under aggressive clean-energy laws.
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Kellyanne Conway, Sean Spicer fire back after Biden boots Trump appointees from military panels
President Biden is facing backlash after asking for resignations from multiple members of military academies’ advisory boards who were appointed by former President Trump.
AP FACT CHECK: Biden overstates UAW support of electric cars
DETROIT (AP) — President Joe Biden glossed over important details and oversimplified the facts in his boast about support from the United Auto Workers union for his effort to dramatically increase sales of electric vehicles by decade's end.
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Democrats to make pitch Friday for pathway to citizenship in spending bill
Senate Democrats will meet with the parliamentarian on Friday to make their pitch for including a pathway to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants in their $3.5 trillion spending package, tw…
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FBI releases new footage of Jan. 6 eve pipe bomb suspect eight months into search
The FBI released a new video Wednesday showing the person suspected of placing pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican headquarters on the night before the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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Oath Keepers had ‘corrupt’ intent when they stormed Capitol, DOJ says as defendants seek case dismissal
Members of the loosely organized anti-government militia group are facing charges including conspiracy for Jan. 6. At least four have pleaded guilty.
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Obama wades deeply into politics, backing Newsom and touting Biden's agenda
Former President Barack Obama waded into the political arena Wednesday touting the work of the Biden administration and issuing support for California Gov. Gavin Newsom who is facing a recall effort.
The pandemic released a wave of anti-Asian hate. Now they're fighting bias in their own pews.
In the past year and a half, Asian American Christians across denominations have been calling out the anti-Asian bias they see in their own church congregations.
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Hurricane Ida death toll jumps to 82
Louisiana health officials announced an additional 11 storm-related deaths on Wednesday, bringing the total number of deaths from Hurricane Ida to 82.
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Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, Virginia, taken down, cut into pieces
Crews hoisted the statue off a giant pedestal where it had towered over Virginia’s capital city for more than a century.
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Afghan Women Will Be Banned From Playing Sports, A Taliban Official Says
"Islam and the Islamic Emirate do not allow women to play cricket or play the kind of sports where they get exposed," a senior Taliban official reportedly said.
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The budget battles begin
Biden’s budget request will increase the political pain for any lawmaker planning to oppose the funding patch.
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US troops killed in Afghan bombing awarded Purple Hearts
WASHINGTON (AP) — The sailor killed in the suicide bomber attack during the evacuation mission in Afghanistan late last month has been posthumously promoted, according to the Navy. And he and the other 12 service members who died during the attack have been awarded Purple Hearts.
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RNC hammers Harris for campaigning for Newsom while Californians are stranded in Afghanistan
The ads hold nothing back ripping into the vice president as she galavants around California with the embattled governor.
Ida curfew lifted in New Orleans; 11 new deaths in Louisiana reported
The deaths occurred Aug. 30 to Monday but were just confirmed to have been storm-related by the Orleans Parish coroner, the state Health Department said.
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Meet Afghanistan’s new leaders, who are not unlike its old leaders
"The Taliban never gave any hint that they wanted to include people other than themselves in the government," one expert said.
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Critics slam Texas governor for 'disgusting' comments about rape and abortion: ANALYSIS
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made comments about rape and the state's new abortion law that prompted backlash.
Fort Hood shooter congratulates Taliban from death row
Nidal Hasan, the radical Islamic terrorist who murdered 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, wrote a letter from death row, congratulating the Taliban as the terrorist group took control of Afghanistan.
Tropical Storm Mindy makes landfall on Florida Panhandle
MIAMI (AP) — A swath of the Florida Panhandle was under a tropical storm warning after Tropical Storm Mindy made landfall Wednesday night. The storm touched down over St. Vincent Island, about 10 miles (15 km) west southwest of Apalachicola, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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Trump rips removal of Robert E. Lee statue: ‘Complete desecration’
Former President Trump on Wednesday blasted the decision to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Va., saying it would result in a “complete desecration.”Trump ha…
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Biden's firing of Trump military academy holdovers creates new precedent, experts say
Critics say President Biden's moves to clean house at America's military service academies creates a precedent that politicizes a traditionally nonpartisan — if patronage-heavy — system.Driving the news: The White House's personnel office today sent letters to all six members of each of the...
Schwarzenegger says atmosphere of this year's California recall looks 'exactly the same' as when he won in 2003 | CNN Politics
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger -- the only person in California history to win a gubernatorial race in a recall election -- is aggressively neutral on the one coming up on September 14.
Louisiana televangelist Jesse Duplantis criticized for response to hurricane victims
"Outside of your podcasts and Facebook staged videos I've not seen nor heard from you or your church staff," one critic wrote on Facebook.
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Conway refuses Biden request for Trump appointees to leave military academy advisory boards
The president wants people who are "qualified" and aligned with his administration's values, the White House press secretary says.
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Opinion | The Real Biden Presidency Emerges
It is not a colossus bestriding the political universe, rather a middling administration, at best, that will have trouble imposing its will even on its own party in Congress.
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A day that will never leave you: 20 years later, 60 Minutes recounts FDNY stories of heroism on 9/11
"It's always a sad place to be for me," FDNY Commissioner Dan Nigro tells Scott Pelley. "And I think this year will be particularly difficult." This Sunday, 60 Minutes remembers 9/11 through the stories of firefighters at the World Trade Center that day.
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When Will Trump Answer the Big 2024 Question?
Last week, during a 51-minute interview on “The John Fredericks Show,” a radio program syndicated across Virginia, former President Donald Trump dodged a half-dozen opportunities to say whether he is planning to run for president once again in 2024. Fredericks, who alongside his radio gig also...
Texas Republicans plan expanded election audits
Texas Republican legislators coming off a successful effort to overhaul the state’s election procedures are preparing new legislation that would dramatically expand the rights of candidates and pol…
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Nearly half of U.S. electricity could come from solar by 2050, Biden administration says
Just 3 percent of the current electricity supply comes from solar power.
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CBS News Analysis: Early ballot returns point to healthy turnout in California recall
But don't read too much into ballot partisanship yet.
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Chartered evacuation flights 'need to move,' says Blinken, but US facing 'limits' in pressing Taliban
Chartered evacuation flights from Afghanistan 'need to move,' Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, but he added the U.S. is facing 'limits' in pressing the Taliban.
California recall candidate Larry Elder targeted by egg-throwing hostile crowd
At least one egg was thrown at Larry Elder, the Republican front-runner in the California gubernatorial recall election, during a confrontation with a hostile crowd while walking with his team on Wednesday.
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Head of new Afghan government calls on ex-officials to return
Speaking to Al Jazeera, acting PM Akhund says Taliban leaders face ‘great responsibility and test’.
Racing to restore Louisiana power, Entergy faces new questions about grid
With ever-increasing risks from climate-enhanced wildfires, floods and storms, building resilience into the power system is likely to be both difficult and expensive.
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Tropical Storm Mindy threatens flooding in Florida panhandle
Tropical Storm Mindy formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, and threatens flooding in the Florida panhandle. The storm formed in the Northeast Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center twee…
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Richest Americans fail to pay $163 billion in taxes, Treasury estimates
The so-called "tax gap" could total $7 trillion over the next decade.
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POLITICO Playbook PM: Pelosi’s debt ceiling warning to McConnell
And Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says it's 'full speed ahead' on reconciliation.
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Supreme Court justices returning to the courtroom for first time since pandemic began
The justices have not met together since the pandemic shut down the court building in March 2020.
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Pelosi to hold security briefing ahead of Sept. 18 rally planned by Trump supporters
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger will provide the briefing Monday in Pelosi's office at the Capitol.
Sanders insists Dems' spending package remain at $3.5 trillion
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), chair of the Senate Budget Committee, on Wednesday insisted that the Democrats' budget proposal should remain at $3.5 trillion, dismissing calls from Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) for a lower number.Driving the news: Manchin has warned the White House and Congress...
A look at the men leading Taliban's 'caretaker' government in Afghanistan
Here's a look at who's who in the new Taliban "caretaker" government in Afghanistan -- including men designated by the U.S. and U.N. as terrorists -- and no women.
Biden faces pivotal moment with COVID-19 speech
President Biden is facing rising COVID-19 challenges as he prepares to lay out new steps in the pandemic fight on Thursday. The president will use a speech on Thursday to try to demonstrate he…
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House Republicans investigating Hunter Biden art sale
Republicans want documents and communications between a gallerist, the White House and Hunter Biden.
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Far-right terror poses bigger threat to US than Islamist extremism post-9/11
Since the 9/11 attack, far-right extremists killed more people in the US than did American-based Islamist fundamentalists Proud Boys organizer recites the Pledge of Allegiance during a Proud Boys rally at Delta Park in Portland, Oregon on 26 September 2020. Photograph: Maranie R Staab/AFP/Getty...
Harris accuses Texas Gov. Abbott of 'arrogantly' dismissing rape victims
Vice President Kamala Harris opened up a speech supporting California Gov. Gavin Newsom against a recall effort by slamming Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his state’s newly enacted law restricting abortions.
A $3 Million Deal Is Reached In The Rough Arrest Of A 73-Year-Old Woman With Dementia
The Colorado city of Loveland has agreed to pay a settlement to Karen Garner after police grabbed her arm, pushed her to the ground and dislocated her shoulder, according to a federal lawsuit.
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Larry Elder cuts short Venice homeless encampment tour after hostile confrontation
Someone threw what appeared to be an egg at GOP recall candidate Larry Elder during a tour of homeless encampments in Venice.
'Varsity Blues' trial promises fresh insights in old scandal
The first trial of “Operation Varsity Blues” will begin this week with the potential to shed light on investigators’ tactics and brighten the spotlight on a college admissions process many complain favors the rich
Washington Post: Trump to endorse Wyoming lawyer in effort to primary Cheney | CNN Politics
Donald Trump is planning to endorse a lawyer and former Republican Party official in Wyoming in an effort to primary GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, an outspoken critic of the former President who has drawn his ire for rejecting his claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election, The Washington Post reported...
Supreme Court returning to courtroom for arguments
The justices will return to the Supreme Court next month to hold their first in-person oral arguments since the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic.Courtroom access will be limited to the just…
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Taliban must allow departures from Afghanistan, Blinken says
Top US diplomat criticises new Afghan government but says administration’s engagement with the Taliban will continue.
Christian leaders issue first joint statement on climate change
For the first time, the heads of the Catholic, Anglican, and Eastern Orthodox churches came together to draw attention to the "climate crisis." They called on all people to look beyond their immediate interests in order to care for the poor and preserve natural resources for future generations.
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Prosecutors Call Theranos Ex-CEO Elizabeth Holmes A Liar And A Cheat As Trial Opens
Defense lawyers say Holmes believed the company could screen for hundreds of diseases with just a finger meanie of blood, a pledge that attracted millions of dollars in investment.
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Ethics Committee probes four lawmakers
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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes 'lied and cheated', trial hears
Elizabeth Holmes pretended her blood-testing technology worked in order to enrich herself, prosecutors say.
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Democrats lean into candidates of color to win back state legislatures
Democrats are leaning into efforts to raise their numbers in state legislatures — with an emphasis on candidates of color — as red states like Texas and Georgia pass restrictive voting and abortion laws.Why it matters: States are responsible for many of the laws with the greatest direct impact...
Senate candidate reveals Trump-endorsed primary rival’s wife sought protective order
The Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary took a bitter and personal turn Wednesday when businessman Jeff Bartos released protective orders sought by the wife of Sean Parnell, his Trump-backed primary ri…
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Job openings hit record high as pandemic-battered Americans reassess work
The number of job openings hit a record high on the last day of July, the Department of Labor said, as businesses struggle to lure back workers amid COVID-19.
Afghanistan: Women beaten for demanding their rights
Women in Afghanistan demanding their rights say they have been beaten by the Taliban.
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Former CIA officer announces candidacy for Stefanik’s House seat
Former CIA officer Matt Castelli announced his candidacy for the U.S. House on Wednesday, seeking to oust Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) from her post.Castelli, who is running as a Democrat…
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Former Trump officials like Kellyanne Conway and Sean Spicer are getting kicked off military-academy boards
The Biden administration is asking numerous Trump-era holdovers on advisory boards at academies like West Point to resign or be removed.
Democrats reopen old health care wounds with $3.5T mega-bill on the line
As a critical Thursday markup looms for the party's social spending plan, it's locked in a familiar split.
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Fact Check: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's Misleading Remarks On The State's Abortion Law
Abbott suggested victims of rape have "at least six weeks" to get an abortion if they choose under his state's new law. But the timeline is actually much shorter than that for most people.
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Elder warns of ‘shenanigans’ in California recall election
California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder issued unsubstantiated warnings of “shenanigans” ahead of the state’s Sept. 14 recall election. Elder made the latest comments after c…
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Portland professor resigns, saying university turned into 'social justice factory'
A professor at Portland State University resigned after he said the campus became a "social justice factory" and a place that made "intellectual exploration impossible."
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Conway and Spicer fire back at White House over board resignation requests
Former White House officials Kellyanne Conway and Sean Spicer fired back at the Biden administration on Wednesday over its request that they resign from military academy boards.White House press se…
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Conway refuses Biden request for Trump appointees to leave military academy advisory boards
The president wants people who are "qualified" and aligned with his administration's values, the White House press secretary says.
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Yellen warns of likely October debt cliff and incoming 'irreparable damage'
The Treasury secretary again called on Congress to take swift action to address the debt limit, cautioning that uncertainty in the meantime could hurt the global economy.
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Afghanistan: A new order begins under the Taliban's governance
The Taliban's new ministers have taken office - but are they any different this time around?
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John Pierce, former attorney for Kyle Rittenhouse defending Capitol rioters, says he's not missing
Kyle Rittenhouse's former lawyer, who now represents 15 people charged in the Jan. 6 insurrection, has notified judges he's out of the hospital.
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GOP lawmakers urge Cardona against executive student loan wipeout
Four House Republicans are pressuring Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to rule out a potential mass forgiveness of federal student loan debt without congressional approval.In a Wednesday letter t…
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Election Workers Are Under Attack. A Group Of Lawyers Plans To Defend Them
A bipartisan group is hoping to support voting workers who have faced unprecedented scrutiny and pressure for more than a year now.
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Researchers complete first-ever detailed map of global coral
Researchers have completed a comprehensive online map of the world’s coral reefs by using more than 2 million satellite images
Police expect Capitol fencing reinstalled for Sept. 18 rally
Police are expected to reinstall fencing around the Capitol building ahead of a Sept. 18 rally amid fears of renewed violence, according to a source familiar with the request.The Associated Pr…
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Several civilians killed in Syrian government attacks in Idlib
Syrian Civil Defence says a medical centre in rebel-held Idlib province was targeted by government shelling.
Biden economic adviser: rising food prices normal if you don't count beef, pork, and poultry
One of President Joe Biden’s top economists told reporters at a White House briefing on Wednesday that grocery prices are normal if you exclude beef, pork, and poultry.
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With Robert E. Lee's Statue Gone, Virginia Reveals Some New Plans For Its Pedestal
A 133-year-old time capsule that was placed at the pedestal of the Confederate monument in Richmond, Va. in 1887 will be replaced by a new time capsule filled with modern-day artifacts.
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‘What next?’: Experts in Canada alarmed by anti-Trudeau protests
Angry protests at Canadian PM’s election campaign stops prompt extremism experts to warn of possible rising violence.
Climate change: Fossil fuels must stay underground, scientists say
Almost 60% of oil and gas and 90% of coal must stay in the ground to keep global warming below 1.5C.
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Ways and Means to begin marking up $3.5T package
The House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday will begin marking up parts of President Biden’s $3.5 trillion budget plan, as the party continues its race against the clock to craft its …
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Dems to make the case for immigration reform in $3.5T spending bill
The chamber's rules referee will hear reasoning on whether Democrats can include a legal path to citizenship for certain immigrant groups in their partisan spending bill.
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Co-founder of sex cult Nxivm sentenced to 42 months in prison
The former president and co-founder of the sex cult Nxivm was sentenced to 42 months in prison on Wednesday for her involvement in the group, according to the Justice Department.Prosecutors said th…
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Gitmo judge opens up over own experience on 9/11 and reveals his thoughts on Islam
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba — The judge presiding over the death penalty case against five al Qaeda members who played key roles in 9/11 said he wasn’t “shocked” the terrorist attack happened but was stunned by its massive “scope” as he recounted his personal experience while grilled by defense lawyers…
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Reps. Greene, Roy fined for not wearing masks on House floor
GOP Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.) and Chip Roy (Texas) have been fined for not wearing masks on the House floor, the Ethics Committee disclosed Wednesday.Roy has been fined $500, since it is h…
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Letitia James issues subpoena in investigation into Andrew Cuomo's book: Report
Attorney General Letitia James has issued at least one subpoena relating to an investigation into the alleged use of state resources to promote former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's book on leadership during the pandemic, a new report says.
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Palestinian families of escaped prisoners targeted by Israelis
Frustrated by their inability to track down six escapees, Israeli soldiers are arresting their relatives.
A Deputy Mayor Is Charged With Amassing 16 Assault Weapons And Fake FBI IDs
Airmont, N.Y., Deputy Mayor Brian Downey faces more than 30 state and federal charges. "Our community is without a doubt safer today than it was yesterday," the local district attorney says.
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Former Trump NEC official will lobby for Coinbase
House Ways and Means Chair Richard Neal faces pressure on international taxes
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Oscar De La Hoya released from hospital, says Covid 'hit me really hard'
De La Hoya withdrew from his boxing match against Vitor Belfort, who will now fight Evander Holyfield in Florida.
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Dozens of women have domestic violence complaints ignored by U.S. military: report
Dozens of women have had claims of domestic and sexual violence by intimate partners ignored by military commanders, according to a new report. A CBS News investigation, conducted over two yea…
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Obama cuts ad in support of Newsom ahead of California recall
Former President Obama is appearing in a TV ad backing California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) as part of his campaign’s final efforts to boost Democratic turnout in next Tuesday’s recall election. A…
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United Airlines warns of unpaid leave for staff given religious vaccine exemptions
United Airlines told its staff on Wednesday that those who are granted religious exemptions from getting vaccinated against the coronavirus will be placed on a temporary unpaid leave, CNBC rep…
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Abbott signs Texas elections bill, Democrats file suit
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Tuesday signed a sweeping overhaul of his state’s election procedures after months of delay caused by Democrats who sought to block the bill they say will disenfr…
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Congress fumes over latest Afghanistan chaos
Republicans are furious and some Democrats are seething over the ongoing chaos to evacuate Americans and allies from Afghanistan.Lawmakers, advocates and ad hoc teams of evacuation task forces are …
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'A train wreck': Congress faces a daunting September as deadlines pile up
Democrats are grappling with how to avert a government shutdown while advancing infrastructure and budget bills at the heart of President Joe Biden's agenda.
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Texas governor says new law won't force rape victims to give birth because they'll have 6 weeks to get an abortion
Governor Greg Abbott said that the state will "eliminate all rapists from the streets of Texas by aggressively going out and arresting them."
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9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed back in court as military commission hits speed bump at Guantanamo
The judge dismissed the court several hours ahead of schedule to allow both sides to regroup and strategize.
South Dakota governor issues executive order restricting access to abortion medicine
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Tuesday issued an executive order restricting abortion medications, requiring that they be picked up in person at a do…
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Hundreds of Afghans take to Kabul’s streets calling for ‘freedom’
Protests erupt in the Afghan capital, with chanting of anti-Pakistan slogans, as the Taliban cements power.
The new Texas voting law includes these 7 major changes | CNN Politics
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Tuesday a bill that imposes a raft of new restrictions on voting in one of the nation's fastest-growing and diversifying states.
Carnival docks ship in New Orleans as emergency housing for Ida response crews
Carnival's Glory cruise ship will provide "critical housing support to address emergency needs and to get power restored to the region," the company said.
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Blinken denies Taliban holding Americans 'hostage' as US struggles to help those left behind
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday denied a GOP congressman's claim the Taliban was holding Americans "hostage," keeping them from leaving on chartered planes.
Trump to offer commentary at heavyweight fight on 9/11
Former President Trump is set to offer live commentary at a boxing event from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla., that falls on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terro…
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Pandemic safety net shrinking as unemployment benefits expire for millions of Americans
About 8.9 million Americans lost unemployment benefits as a federal program meant to help weather the pandemic expired on Sept. 5.
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Biden to address pandemic-weary nation
In a speech Thursday, President Biden will lay out a “six-pronged strategy” to combat the coronavirus pandemic throughout the fall.
Manchin would support spending plan of at most $1.5T: report
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) has reportedly told the White House and congressional leaders that he would be open to supporting at most $1.5 trillion of President Biden’s $3.5 trillion social spending…
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Local, federal police brace for upcoming rally supporting Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendants
Experts say the failure to predict and prevent the violence on Jan. 6 means officials should prepare for the worst this time around.
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State Department obstruction of private rescue flights from Afghanistan revealed in leaked email
The State Department refused to grant official approval for private evacuation flights from Afghanistan to land in third countries, even though the department conceded that that approval would likely be needed for planes to land in those countries, an email reviewed by Fox News shows.
Capitol rioter from Idaho pleads guilty to assaulting police
An Idaho man charged with assaulting police in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has pleaded guilty
Afghanistan: Don't recognise Taliban regime, resistance urges
The all-men interim cabinet includes names of people on the US and UN most-wanted lists.
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U.S. conundrum: How should officials deal with the Taliban?
In Afghanistan, the Biden administration must figure out how to deal diplomatically and politically with what will be a Taliban-led government.
Donald Trump and his son set to do boxing commentary for Saturday's Evander Holyfield vs. Vitor Belfort fight
The Trumps have signed a contract to do a live "gamecast" of a total of four boxing matches at a Saturday event organized by Triller.
Potential Cheney challenger steps down from RNC post
Wyoming attorney Harriet Hageman resigned from her role on the Republican National Committee, potentially foreshadowing a campaign launch.
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‘MyPillow Guy’ becomes a nightmare for a Jan. 6 rioter — and for justice
If Jan. 6 defendant did not renounce the views of figures like Mike Lindell, he would be left to wallow in jail.
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Trump blasts GOP Sen. Pat Toomey
Former President Trump hammered Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) on Tuesday, calling him a “terrible representative for both Pennsylvania and the United States” while doubling down on his support for Republ…
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Fighting continues in Afghanistan's Panjshir Valley as anti-Taliban resistance vows to hold out
A complete Taliban victory over the holdout Panjshir Valley would be a devastating and symbolic blow, regional experts say.
Manchin privately warns he won’t support more than $1.5T of Biden’s $3.5T plan
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) has privately warned the White House and congressional leaders that he has specific policy concerns with President Biden's $3.5 trillion social spending dream — and he'll support as little as $1 trillion of it — Axios' Hans Nichols scoops.At most, he's open to...
Texas man gets execution delay over pastor’s touch request
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas death row inmate won a reprieve Wednesday evening from execution for killing a convenience store worker during a 2004 robbery that garnered $1.25 after claiming the state was violating his religious freedom by not letting his pastor lay hands on him at the time...
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Texas abortion law roils businesses
The new abortion law in Texas is roiling the business community, prompting some firms to directly interfere with the controversial enforcement mechanism and putting pressure on others to publicly d…
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'This is everybody's crisis': Biden highlights climate change as he tours Hurricane Ida damage in NY, NJ
Biden used the trip to highlight climate change and underscore his infrastructure bill, which will help communities prepare for extreme weather.
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'Climate change is here': Biden tours deadly flood damage in the Northeast
President Joe Biden announced "climate change is here" while touring areas devastated by the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Ida.
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EXPLAINER: How a new GOP law in Texas makes voting harder
The sweeping changes to Texas' election code that GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Tuesday make it harder — sometimes even legally riskier — to cast a ballot in the state, which already has some of the nation's most restrictive voting laws. Democrats gridlocked the state Capitol for 38...
Taliban announces new government in Afghanistan
Taliban spokesman says new caretaker government will be led by Mohammad Hasan Akhund.
Trump loses weight post-presidency, ditches spray tan for Florida sun
Leaving the White House may be a weight off former President Donald Trump's shoulders in more ways than one, with observers noting that physical changes in the former president's appearance may demonstrate the physical toll the presidency took while also signaling future ambitions.
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Anxious staffers mute Biden's remarks: Report
Some staffers in the Biden White House would rather miss their boss speak in public than endure another gaffe, according to a new report.
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GOP pressure to block bipartisan infrastructure bill builds in the House | CNN Politics
House Republicans could face increased pressure to vote against a bipartisan infrastructure package when they return to Washington later this month with outside groups and conservatives already ramping up the campaign against a $1.2 trillion package they say would be akin to writing Democrats a...
U.S. Congress stuck between a rock and a hard place on raising debt limit
Democrats and Republicans will start what could become a monumental game of chicken this month over raising the limit on U.S. government borrowing, as Congress attempts to avert an historic debt default.
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Gov. Whitmer calls on Michigan state legislature to repeal anti-abortion law
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on the state legislature to repeal a state law criminalizing abortion that could go into effect if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Flooding hits Mexico hospital, killing 17 patients
A river bursts its banks in the town of Tula, cutting power and oxygen at the facility, officials say.
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Ethel Kennedy opposes parole for husband RFK's assassin, Sirhan Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy's widow, Ethel Kennedy, voiced opposition on Tuesday to a California review panel's recommendation that the man serving a life term for assassinating her husband during his 1968 presidential campaign be released from prison on parole.
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House Ethics panel reviewing Rep. Malinowski’s stock trades
The House Ethics Committee publicly acknowledged for the first time on Tuesday that it is reviewing whether Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.), one of the most vulnerable House Democrats heading into nex…
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Biden administration adjusts processing guidance for Afghan children arriving without a parent | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is adjusting guidance for Afghan children who arrived in the US without a parent to allow them to stay with the adult they traveled with, according to guidance obtained by CNN.
So long, sound of silence: Teams adapt again to noisy crowds
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — College football teams spent the first big weekend of the season getting reacquainted with an unfamiliar sound. Authentic crowd noise. After playing in empty stadiums throughout the pandemic-delayed 2020 season, teams across the country welcomed spectators back and many...
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Afghan convicted of rape in U.S. was able to catch evacuation flight from Afghanistan
Ghader Heydari was convicted of felony rape in Idaho in 2010 and served part of an 18-year prison sentence before he was released and deported to Afghanistan in 2017.
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NRCC reshuffles fundraiser schedule, Trump to get top billing
The GOP's House campaign arm is shuffling its winter fundraising schedule, putting Donald Trump in front of its top financial backers for its annual dinner.Driving the news: The National Republican Congressional Committee told donors on Tuesday afternoon that "circumstances beyond our control"...
State Department voices concerns over all-male Taliban government
The State Department on Tuesday expressed concerns over the makeup of the new interim Afghan government announced by the Taliban, including the lack of female leaders and the past actions…
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DeSantis: 2024 presidential bid speculation 'purely manufactured'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dispelled rumors that he may be running for president in 2024, saying the rumors are “purely manufactured.”
Biden asks for funding to help bring 95,000 Afghans to US
The Biden administration is planning to ask Congress for funding to bring some 95,000 Afghans to America and assist in resettling them — a sign both of U.S. commitments to allies and the likelihood…
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White House proposes stopgap bill with disaster aid as Congress hashes out trillions in spending
The White House proposed a stopgap measure to fund the government as lawmakers haggle over a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and a $3.5 trillion budget package.
Biden escalates shutdown stare-down with hurricane aid, Afghan resettlement plea
Those special requests will increase the political pain for any lawmaker planning to oppose the funding patch Congress needs to pass this month to keep government agencies open beyond Sept. 30.
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Theranos' blockbuster trial starts Wednesday. Whose story will the jury believe?
At the heart of the matter are thousands of patients: a mother misled about her pregnancy, a patient told to stop taking heart medication, and people who received false HIV-positive results.
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Sanders pushes back at Manchin on $3.5T spending plan
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Democrats can’t afford to slow down progress on a $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package after Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said the …
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Democrats propose new funding for climate, weather research
House Democrats on a key congressional panel are hoping to secure at least $2.6 billion in government funding for weather and climate change research at federal agencies.The eff…
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Biden dismisses Northeast protesters who heckled him as he toured storm damage: 'They don't understand'
President Biden addressed hecklers who shouted at him about his chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, claiming that they don’t actually live in the area he was touring and suggesting that they were upset about his climate change position.
Wall Street's hottest investor is betting big on a handful of stocks. Critics say she's playing with fire | CNN Business
At a time when many investors are content to follow the crowd and buy top techs like Apple, Amazon and Microsoft, Cathie Wood is looking for the next big innovators in buzzy fields like robotics, fintech and space exploration.
What K Street is paying attention to this month
The steel industry is lobbying the Biden administration
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Chinese exile Guo Wengui uses misinformation network to push unproven drugs to treat Covid
Wealthy Chinese exile Guo Wengui is using his online misinformation network to promote the use of unproven treatments for Covid.
Georgia state officials interviewed in Trump criminal investigation
Georgia officials were interviewed as part of a criminal investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and his allies broke state law with phone calls about the 2020 election results.
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20 years later, 9/11's mastermind still awaits trial at Guantanamo
It's all about how the justice system at Guantanamo was set up, says one national security expert: "The system is set up to fail."
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Indonesia prison fire: Tangerang jail blaze kills 41 inmates
All of the dead, including two foreigners, were inmates, with guards unable to unlock doors in time.
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Amid confusion over California's two-question recall ballot, Newsom's strategy frustrates some other Democratic candidates | CNN Politics
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies have spent the past few weeks ahead of Tuesday's recall making one direct pitch to Democratic voters -- "Vote no and go" -- asking them to vote "no" on ousting Newsom and send their ballots back without bothering to answer the second question about...
Activists focus on tip site in protesting Texas abortion law
DALLAS (AP) — Young people on social media have found a way to protest Texas’ new law banning most abortions by focusing on a website established by the state's largest anti-abortion group that takes in tips on violations.
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Tiananmen vigil group leaders arrested in Hong Kong raids
Police had demanded the group hand over information on finances, supporters as part of national security investigation.
Fox News confirms: Trump to hold rally next month at Iowa State Fairgrounds
Donald Trump is set to return to Iowa next month where he will hold a rally in Des Moines, a source familiar with the former president's political operation has confirmed to Fox News.
Flu season is coming fast and could be miserable, studies warn
The potential combination of influenza, Covid-19 and other circulating viruses may be too much for hospitals to handle this winter, experts said.
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Trump backs challenger to third House Republican who voted to impeach
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Michigan state lawmaker Steve Carra's bid to unseat U.S. Representative Fred Upton, his third endorsement of a challenger to a Republican who voted to impeach him on a charge of sparking the Capitol riot.
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Former Trump adviser Jason Miller briefly detained in Brazil | CNN Politics
Jason Miller, a former senior adviser to Donald Trump, said he was briefly detained and questioned by Brazilian authorities in the country's capital on Tuesday.
U.S. House panel sets debate on its portion of $3.5 trillion bill
A U.S. House of Representatives committee this week will attempt to advance sweeping legislation to expand healthcare benefits for the elderly and other social services as part of Democrats' $3.5 trillion domestic investment plan.
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New York US House candidate found dead after dropping out of race
A former New York congressional candidate died in an apparent suicide on Tuesday – less than two weeks after he dropped his bid for U.S. House, government officials and reports said.
Trial of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed set to resume at Guantanamo Bay
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other 9/11 defendants are set for pretrial hearings.
Security high in Paris as biggest trial begins over 2015 attacks
French trial scheduled to last nine months with about 1,800 plaintiffs in what is described as a judicial marathon.
Caldor Fire nearly 50% contained as new wildfires emerge in California
More than a dozen new fires ignited Monday near Sonoma County, California, as firefighters worked to contain nearly 50% of the Caldor Fire that threatened South Lake Tahoe and forced many to evacuate the region last week.
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California bill seeks to halt prison-to-ICE deportation pipeline
Leonel Sanchez thought he was about to go home to his family after serving three-and-a-half years for assault and other crimes in California, saying he felt redeemed after he started reading the Bible, attending Alcoholics Anonymous and even fighting wildfires as a prisoner.
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Mystery fever in India identified as 2 separate pathogens as death toll tops 100
More than 100 people have died, including 40 kids, in just a couple weeks, but at least now authorities know what they're battling.
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Biden twisted inside out as he claims people don't say 'tornado' anymore
President Joe Biden stumbled through parts of his Tuesday briefing on Hurricane Ida, leaving the definition of a tornado unclear.
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‘Only God will take me out of Brasilia’, defiant Bolsonaro says
Brazil’s far-right president riles up hundreds of thousands of his supporters at mass rallies denouncing Supreme Court.
Ukraine spies tried to ensnare alleged Russian war criminals with a fake website, promises of riches and an international sting | CNN
Ukrainian intelligence set up a recruitment website to ensnare Russian mercenaries but their plan ended with arrests in Belarus.
Howard University cancels classes due to ransomware attack
The historically Black university said it noticed "unusual activity" on its network last week.
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Biden blames Northeast storm damage on climate change, calls on Congress to pass infrastructure bill
President Joe Biden toured storm-ravaged areas of New York and New Jersey on Tuesday, blaming the devastation on climate change.
Why the Texas election law is only the tip of the iceberg | CNN Politics
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed the nation's most restrictive voting law on Tuesday, ending a saga that began in July when state House Democrats fled Texas in an attempt to stop the measure.
Earthquake causes buildings to sway in Mexico City
Earthquake causes buildings to sway in Mexico City
Exclusive: Pro-Biden group launches Hispanic ad campaign
A political advocacy group created to support President Biden’s agenda launched an ad campaign on Tuesday that targets Hispanic voters in Pennsylvania, Arizona and Nevada.The Building Back Be…
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Climate change: Vulnerable nations call for 'emergency pact'
The countries at greatest risk say all nations must take bigger steps to avoid climate catastrophe.
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One woman reported domestic violence to the Air Force. This is how its investigation unfolded.
Emily Brearley says the military didn't keep her safe — they promoted her partner instead.
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Rapidly-intensifying Typhoon Chanthu headed for Taiwan and southern China | CNN
A typhoon headed toward Taiwan and the southern coast of China is rapidly gaining in speed and strength ahead of an expected landfall later this week.
Former Sen. Adlai Stevenson III dead at 90
The former senator of Illinois died at his home on Chicago’s North Side.
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Here are the key reasons to get a flu shot — now
A mild flu season last year means fewer folks are immune to strains starting to circulate now. Scientists predict 100,000 to 400,000 extra U.S. hospitalizations with the deadly flu virus this year.
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Michael K. Williams had been open about his struggle with drug addiction
"Addiction doesn't go away," Michael K. Williams told The New York Times in 2017. "It's an everyday struggle for me, but I'm fighting."
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Fort McCoy hit by case of measles amid Afghan refugee resettlement effort
Fort McCoy Army Base in Wisconsin identified a case of the measles this week as it brings in thousands of Afghan refugees as part of the mass evacuation effort in the wake of the Taliban takeover of Kabul.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Texas GOP governor's 'deep ignorance' on abortion | CNN Politics
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Tuesday slammed Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's "deep ignorance" on abortion after he defended the state's new six-week abortion ban earlier in the day.
Britney Spears' father Jamie files to end 13-year conservatorship
Jamie Spears has overseen his daughter's affairs since 2008.
Dem Senate candidate hit with 4 felony charges for allegedly stealing $21,000 from campaign, lying about it
Milwaukee city council member Chantia Lewis, a Democrat running for the Senate seat currently held by Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, was hit with the charges and given a court date at the end of September.
U.S. Coast Guard investigating nearly 350 reported oil spills after Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida shut down nearly 95% of the region's crude oil and gas production.
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New Jersey's largest dairy farm nearly destroyed in tornado
The morning after one of the most intense tornadoes recorded in New Jersey history all but demolished the largest dairy farm in the state, owners Marianne and Wally Eachus looked at each other and just cried
Democrats' free tuition plan could save community colleges at a critical time | CNN Politics
Democrats are planning to include free community college, a priority for President Joe Biden, in a massive spending plan that party leaders are hoping to pass by the end of the month -- and such a major federal investment could provide a much needed jolt to the nation's two-year colleges after...
Former NFL running back Clinton Portis pleads guilty in scheme to defraud league health plan
The nationwide fraud involving multiple former NFL players resulted in payouts of about $2.5 million from June 2017 to April 2018, federal officials said.
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Two 9/11 victims identified nearly 20 years after the attacks
Overall, 2,753 people died in New York City that day. Just over 40% of those who died have not been officially identified.
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Astronomers are still looking for the elusive ‘Planet 9’
A new study narrows down where to find a hypothetical ninth planet in the dark outer limits of our solar system.
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COVID-19 surge in the US: The summer of hope ends in gloom
WASHINGTON (AP) — The summer that was supposed to mark America’s independence from COVID-19 is instead drawing to a close with the U.S. more firmly under the tyranny of the virus, with deaths per day back up to where they were in March.
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Biden to call for global summit on Covid response
The Biden administration has notified some countries that it plans to propose the conference, one person familiar with the matter said, but has yet to send out formal invitations.
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Number of workers saying employer is requiring vaccines doubled in last month: poll
Nearly one-fifth of U.S. workers said their employer is requiring staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as of last month, according to a Gallup survey released Wednesday.The percentage of worker…
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Covid-19 testing system struggles to keep up with Delta demand
Biden will address the testing situation Thursday afternoon, in what the White House is billing as a major speech laying out the next phase of the federal pandemic response.
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Mandates and testing among Biden's plans to combat Delta surge | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden, entering autumn with coronavirus still wreaking havoc on the nation's health and economy, will push for new vaccine mandates and testing programs as part of a revamped approach to ending the pandemic.
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene fined $2,500 for failing to wear mask on House floor
This is Greene's second fine for not complying with the House mask requirement.
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College football season is here. And so is the delta variant.
Outdoor events are not as risky as indoor events, but few Covid precautions mean the games are still a risk — particularly as people congregate before and after.
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White House calls WHO criticism on COVID booster shots a 'false choice'
Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, took issue Wednesday with a plea from the World Health Organization for wealthy nations to issue a moratorium on COVID-19 booster vaccines until more of the developing world has received its first doses.
Rep. Gallagher demands Fauci resign, saying he 'lied to the American people' about Wuhan lab
Gallagher is calling on Dr. Anthony Fauci to resign, arguing newly released documents show the nation's top infectious disease expert lied
Florida Can't Enforce Its Ban On Mask Mandates During An Appeal, A Judge Says
Since Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the ban, school boards representing nearly 1.4 million students have adopted some kind of mask requirements with an opt-out only for medical reasons.
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New Covid-19 variants renew push for collective bargaining rights for TSA employees
The union representing thousands of TSA employees has renewed its call for expanded bargaining rights amid growing threats from the Delta variant and other emergent Covid-19 strains.
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Libertarian student organization fighting 'unreasonable' campus vaccine mandates
A libertarian youth organization announced their fight against COVID-19 vaccine mandates on 23 college campuses.
Overnight Health Care — Biden to redouble on pandemic efforts
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How Covid changed the California recall
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Nearly 74% of eligible Americans have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
The United States is facing a COVID-19 surge this summer as the more contagious delta variant spreads.
Children make up more than a quarter of the weekly US Covid-19 cases, pediatricians' group says | CNN
The country's Covid-19 case rates have generally soared since the start of the summer as the highly contagious Delta variant spread -- and the current average is more than three times higher than it was a year ago.
COVID-19 at school? 2 in 3 parents support mask mandates as many worry kids will get very sick
Most parents are eager for kids to go back to school, despite COVID-19's delta surge. But they want mask and vaccine mandates, a new poll shows.
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Fauci Says DeSantis Is 'Completely Incorrect' To Call Vaccine A Mere Personal Choice
"It really doesn't impact me or anyone else," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said about whether a person gets vaccinated. "Yeah, that's not true at all," Fauci said in response on Tuesday.
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Biden to lay out new strategy against delta variant of COVID-19
President Joe Biden will lay out a new effort to combat the delta variant of COVID-19 on Thursday, the White House said Tuesday.
An Ohio Judge Reverses An Earlier Order Forcing A Hospital To Administer Ivermectin
Doctors at West Chester Hospital were forced to give ivermectin to a COVID-19 patient after his wife went to court. A judge has reversed the order, citing lack of medical support for the treatment.
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Louisiana revokes nursing home licenses after 7 residents die in Ida evacuation to warehouse
The seven homes, which all appear to be under the same ownership, failed to have "an evacuation plan that upheld residents' human dignity," the state said.
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What we know about the new C.1.2 coronavirus variant
New variant found in South Africa getting attention for the number and types of mutations and speed at which they occur.
Nearly 252,000 children in US test positive for COVID-19 amid back-to-school season
As millions of students return to classrooms, the U.S. is now facing its most significant pediatric COVID-19 surge yet.
Fauci says DeSantis is 'completely incorrect' for asserting one's vaccination doesn't affect others
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is "completely incorrect" for asserting the effects of someone's COVID-19 vaccination status does not extend to others.
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New Studies Find Evidence Of 'Superhuman' Immunity To COVID-19 In Some Individuals
That's how some scientists describe the findings of a series of studies looking at the antibodies created by individuals who were infected by the coronavirus and then had an mRNA vaccine.
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CDC adds two popular island getaways to 'very high' Covid-19 travel risk list | CNN
Two tropical islands half a world apart and popular with tourists -- Jamaica in the Caribbean and Sri Lanka in South Asia -- are now among the highest-risk destinations for travelers.
USDA to provide $700M in COVID-19 relief for farm and food workers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday announced $700 million in grants to help farm and food workers with costs related to COVID-19.”The program will provide relief to far…
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75% of U.S. adults have taken at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine - CDC
75% of adults in the United States have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday morning, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
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Rand Paul says Fauci 'lied again' after release of documents on Wuhan coronavirus research
Sen. Rand Paul said newly disclosed documents providing fresh details on the extent of U.S. funding of coronavirus research in China lends credence to his assertions that Dr. Anthony Fauci lied in testimony before Congress.
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Fact-checking the misinformation about Oklahoma hospitals and ivermectin | CNN Politics
A story went viral last week about Oklahoma hospitals and ivermectin, an anti-parasitic drug some Americans are taking to treat Covid-19 even though it is not approved or proven for that purpose.
Seattle Seahawks latest NFL team to require Covid vaccination or negative test for fans
Similar to rules at stadiums for the Las Vegas Raiders and the New Orleans Saints, Seattle will require proof of vaccination as the regular season kicks off.
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ACLU denounced pandemic mandates before COVID-19
The American Civil Liberties Union published an op-ed in support of vaccine mandates taking the position that the mandates actually “further civil liberties” despite having publicly opposed such mandates before the coronavirus pandemic.
Idaho enacts plan to ration care as COVID-19 cases surge
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare announced on Tuesday a plan to ration healthcare to patients in a bid to help hospitals keep up with a surge in COVID-19 cases.
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Leisure travel falls alongside business travel as delta sweeps country
More than two-thirds of people looking to travel for leisure are planning to scale back their plans because of surging cases of COVID-19, according to new industry research.
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Overnight Health Care — US hits new vaccine milestone
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Nurses detail horrific conditions at warehouse where patients were evacuated ahead of Hurricane Ida | CNN
Two nurses who helped evacuate residents from seven nursing homes to a Louisiana warehouse told CNN on Tuesday that some health care workers spent days trying to keep patients alive while enduring supply shortages, electricity cuts and what they described as a negligent nursing home administration.
Spanish-language Covid disinformation is aimed at Latinos as delta surges
Radio shows and social media continue to spread dangerous disinformation about Covid, claiming that masks don't work and the vaccines are dangerous and part of the “global reset.”
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Democrats make vaccine mandates their closing issue in California recall
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
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The Latest: N. Carolina has 170 clusters in schools, centers
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina health officials on Tuesday released a report showing 170 ongoing COVID-19 clusters in K-12 schools or child care settings. While the state Department of Health and Human Services said it does not have data on the number of pupils quarantined statewide or the...
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U.S. CDC warns against travel to Sri Lanka, Jamaica, and Brunei
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday warned against travel to Sri Lanka, Jamaica and Brunei because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
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A new Covid-19 struggle: How to treat the unvaccinated | CNN Politics
As the US reached another major vaccine milestone -- more than 75% of adults have gotten at least one shot, according to the White House -- there's a growing question of how to deal with the unreachable vaccine opponents who won't get the shot no matter how dangerous that is for their families...
3 Vermont state troopers under federal investigation for creating fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
Three Vermont state troopers are under federal investigation for allegedly creating fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
NFLPA calls for daily COVID-19 testing for all players
The NFL Players Association wants daily COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated players
Efforts grow to stamp out use of parasite drug for COVID-19
Health experts and medical groups are pushing to stamp out the growing use of a decades-old parasite drug to treat COVID-19
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