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MOSCOW (AP) — The daughter of an influential Russian political theorist often referred to as “Putin’s brain” was killed in a car bombing on the outskirts of Moscow, authorities said Sunday. The Moscow branch of the Russian Investigative Committee said preliminary information indicated 29-year-old TV commentator Daria Dugina was killed by an explosive planted in the SUV she was driving Saturday night.
Liz Cheney on stopping Trump, Pence testifying on Jan. 6: 'This Week' exclusive
GOP Rep. Liz Cheney told ABC News’ Jonathan Karl that she has no regrets about her political career including her primary election loss in Wyoming on Tuesday.
Liz Cheney Lashes Out at Election Deniers DeSantis, Hawley, and Cruz After Primary Loss
ABCRep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) publicly shamed some of her congressional colleagues —and potential electoral opponents—after her landslide loss in Wyoming’s primary this week, arguing their brand of election denialism will be their fatal flaw.“If you look at somebody like Josh Hawley or somebody like...
NBC News poll: 57% of voters say investigations into Trump should continue
Ahead of the midterm elections, the GOP leads in congressional preference, but Democrats catch up in enthusiasm.
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Federal appeals court delays Sen. Lindsey Graham's testimony in Georgia election probe
A federal appeals court agreed to temporarily put on hold a lower court's order requiring that Sen. Lindsey Graham testify before a special grand jury.
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Ukraine war: Allies seek more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Britain, France, Germany and the US stress the need for nuclear safety as fighting rages in Ukraine.
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Adam Schiff blames Trump’s ‘incendiary rhetoric’ on Mar-a-Lago raid for recent threat at FBI Ohio field office
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., member of House select committee investigating Jan. 6, said that former President Trump's "incendiary rhetoric" prompted threat at FBI Cincinnati office.
Two new memoirs show the imbalance destabilizing American democracy | CNN Politics
Tim Miller and Lis Smith built formidable reputations by speaking for important politicians. Now, speaking for themselves, they’ve illuminated the imbalance destabilizing American democracy.
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Trump accuses ‘crazy’ former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao of trying to ‘get rich on China’
Former President Trump on Saturday called his former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao “crazy” and accused her and her family of working to “get rich on China.” Trump’s attack came in a Tr…
thehill.com'We Don't Want DeSantis to Just Walk Into the White House'
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — On the first day of early voting in Broward County, Florida’s Democratic mecca, Jared Brown, a 41-year-old lawyer who until recently had never attended a Democratic Party meeting, drove to the polls in suburban Hollywood, slipped on a party T-shirt and grabbed a clipboard to go...
Russia's war at 6 months: A global economy in growing danger
It's almost six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, and the consequences are posing a devastating threat to the global economy.
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Trump’s long shadow keeps 2024 hopefuls from Iowa State Fair
Potential White House hopefuls from both parties often swing by Iowa’s legendary state fair during a midterm election year.
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Jared Kushner: Trump 'drives his enemies so crazy, they always over-pursue him'
Jared Kushner made his first comments on the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate over the weekend, saying the raid was because Trump's enemies "over-pursue" him.
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Kansas recount confirms results in favor of abortion rights
Voters on Aug. 2 rejected a ballot measure that would have removed protections for abortion rights from the state's constitution.
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CNN’s Acosta clashes with Trump’s former DHS chief over election ‘lies’
CNN anchor Jim Acosta clashed with former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf on Sunday over his claims of election fraud. The exchange quickly became heated as Acosta pushed Wolf, who ser…
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Mitt Romney says Liz Cheney 'would not' win the GOP nomination 'if she were to run' in 2024
Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said Rep. Liz Cheney, who has teased a White House run in 2024, would not win the GOP nomination. Romney won the nomination in 2012.
Who is Daria Dugina, the Russian woman killed by a car bomb in Moscow?
A car bomb exploded in Moscow on Saturday night, killing Russian commentator Daria Dugina, the daughter of nationalist philosopher Aleksandr Dugin, according to Russian authorities. Investiga…
thehill.comA former federal prosecutor says Donald Trump may have committed 'treason' by launching 'an armed attack on the Capitol'
Ex-prosecutor Glenn Kirschner said that Trump's action on Jan. 6 last year forced Congress to 'stop the peaceful transfer of presidential power.'
GOP Gov. Sununu calls Biden and Garland 'morons' over handling of Mar-a-Lago raid
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu called President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland "morons" for not responding to Republican outrage over the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
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Abrams aims to win back Dems who voted in Ga.'s GOP primary
Georgia's Republican governor, Brian Kemp, and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams have little wiggle room in their rematch this fall in the closely contested state.
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Biden moves to show off wins in the shadow of inflation, Trump probe
President Biden is finally set to take his show on the road. Biden and administration officials are set to tour the country to promote the sweeping climate, tax and health care bill that the presid…
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Biden aides 'talking daily' about student loans, expect decision soon: Education Secretary Cardona
The Biden administration will announce in "the next week or so" a decision on student loan payments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said.
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Biden Energy Secretary Granholm mocked for touting 30% tax credit on solar panels for middle-class Americans
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was mocked as out of touch after she touted the Inflation Reduction Act as providing tax rebates for Americans to weatherize their homes.
Rep. Liz Cheney said she's seen 'no evidence' the Mar-a-Lago raid was politically motivated despite some Republicans 'reflexively' attacking the FBI
Rep. Liz Cheney said it was a "sad day" for the GOP as other Republicans criticized federal law enforcement over the raid on Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.
Stelter says CNN must hold media accountable as show ends
‘Reliable Sources’ host Brian Stelter insists he's still rooting for CNN, even as the network canceled the 30-year show on the media this week, and he's exiting.
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Bellingcat: The online investigators tracking alleged Russian war crimes in Ukraine
Scott Pelley reports on the innovative group that's been exposing Vladimir Putin since 2014.
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Midterm elections to put misinformation policies to the test
Social media platforms’ plans to tackle election-related misinformation will be put to the test as congressional candidates ramp up online activity in the final months of midterm campaigns. S…
thehill.comLiz Cheney on Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence testifying to Jan. 6 panel and her own future
In an interview just days after her Wyoming GOP primary loss, Rep. Liz Cheney said she is focused on making sure election deniers aren't elected.
Democrats Fetterman and Shapiro hold slim leads in Pennsylvania: poll
Pennsylvania Democrats are holding on to slim leads in the state’s closely watched gubernatorial and Senate races, according to new polling. A Trafalgar Group poll found that Lt. Gov. John Fe…
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Trump pushes for un-redacted affidavit’s release, despite the risks
Former President Trump is pushing for the full, unredacted release of the affidavit that led to the search warrant for his Mar-a-Lago estate, a move that carries risks for both Trump and the Justic…
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Finland, Sweden offer NATO an edge as rivalry warms up north
President Joe Biden calls Finland and Sweden “our allies of the high north.” And their addition to NATO could bring military and territorial advantages to the Western defense alliance.
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Russiagate binder has unreleased messages between Peter Strzok and Lisa Page: Report
A cache of Russiagate documents President Donald Trump wanted released during his final days in office contained information about a pair of former leading FBI officials infamous for their private exchanges disparaging Trump, according to a new report.
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Indiana Republican governor is latest US official to visit Taiwan | CNN Politics
Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb of Indiana on Sunday announced that he arrived in Taiwan, becoming the latest US official to visit the self-governing island amid its escalating tensions with China.
www.cnn.comThe Final Days of the Trump White House: Chaos and Scattered Papers
Four days before the end of the Trump presidency, a White House aide peered into the Oval Office and was startled, if not exactly surprised, to see all of the president’s personal photos still arrayed behind the Resolute Desk as if nothing had changed — guaranteeing that the final hours would be...
Senator Graham wins temporary reprieve from testifying in Trump Georgia probe
An appeals court put on hold U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham's scheduled testimony for Tuesday before a grand jury in Georgia probing efforts by Donald Trump to overturn the former president's 2020 election defeat, with the case returning to a lower court for another look. A federal judge on Monday...
Biden discusses Iran, Ukrainian nuclear power plant with UK, French, and German leaders
President Joe Biden met with his counterparts in the U.K., France, and Germany to discuss the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, held by Russian forces.
Trump indictment: Notable investigations, lawsuits he is dealing with
Donald Trump, his family and his businesses are the target of several ongoing probes spanning from New York to Georgia.
Cardona says Biden administration will announce decision on student loan payments in the next week
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Sunday said the Biden administration will announce a decision on whether to extend a pause on federal student loan debt in the next week, butting up again…
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Military families' housing benefits lag as rents explode
Housing has long been a major benefit for service members, a subsidy to salaries that trail the private sector.
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‘All of you will pay’: Texas ‘incel’ planned attack at Tampa political event, FBI says
A Texas man with ties to the ‘incel’ and white nationalist movements was arrested after federal agents were tipped off to a social media post indicating he planned to attack an event for conservati…
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Cheney vows to oppose Republican candidates who deny Trump's election loss
Rep.Liz Cheney told ABC's "This Week" that a broad movement of election denial could undermine the U.S. constitutional order if left unchecked.
Schiff suggests Justice Department share Trump affidavit details with Congress
Rep Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said on Sunday that some information from the affidavit for a warrant to search former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence should be shared with Congress, even if the document remains under seal. The Justice Department (DOJ) has expressed concern that releasing the...
Education Sec. Cardona slams lack of ‘respect’ for teachers who ‘bent over backwards’ during pandemic
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Sunday blamed the nationwide teacher shortage on a "teacher respect issue" that started during the COVID-19 pandemic when schools were locked down.
Dennis Rodman says he's going to Russia to seek release of Brittney Griner
The former NBA player has tried to cultivate an image as an informal U.S. diplomat to North Korea and Russia.
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Jan. 6 witness Rusty Bowers says Constitution ‘hanging by a thread’ after election loss
Arizona state House Speaker Rusty Bowers (R), who testified before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, said that the Constitution is “hanging by a thre…
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DC's pioneering 'Baby Bonds' plan aims to narrow wealth gap
A landmark social program is being pioneered in the nation’s capital. The program is called “Baby Bonds” and it's designed to narrow the wealth gap.
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Pence's comments are encouraging, says Jan. 6 panel lawmaker
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he would consider testifying before the committee if asked, but added that he considered the panel to have "a partisan butt area."
Rep. Andy Barr says voters don't care about 2020 election or Jan 6th; slams 'massive disconnect' in DC
Rep. Andy Barr, R-KY, says Democrats in Congress are out of touch with voters when they try to highlight the 2020 election and January 6th, saying DC has a "disconnect."
Daughter of Putin ally killed in car bombing in Moscow
Darya Dugina’s father, Alexander Dugin, is believed to have influenced President Vladimir Putin’s approach to Ukraine.
Mar-a-Lago mess: How Merrick Garland can regain the public’s trust
Garland’s comments had all of the substance of a Hallmark card that read, “Trust us, we’re the government.”
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Education secretary says announcement on student loans coming in 'next week or so'
The federal government is preparing to make a decision on student loans in the "next week or so," Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Sunday as an Aug. 31 deadline approaches for when a moratorium on federal student loan payments expires.
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Indiana GOP chooses replacement for Rep. Walorksi after fatal car crash
Businessman Rudy Yakym will replace late Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-IN, on the ballot in November after Walorski's tragic death in an early August traffic accident.
Election risk could soon take center stage for the stock market - and investors should reduce risk as equities historically underperform going into mid-terms, Barclays says
Voters will determine if the Democrats will hold onto their majority in Congress when mid-term elections are held on Tuesday, November 8.
Republicans attack $80bn funding boost for US tax collection agency
White House on defensive over how Internal Revenue Service will use additional resources
Polio in US, UK and Israel reveals rare risk of oral vaccine
Polio viruses recently found in Jerusalem, New York and London were mutated versions of viruses that first originated in vaccines meant to stamp out the paralytic disease.
apnews.comRNC Rules Do Not Allow It To Block Liz Cheney From Running As A Republican
Despite its censure of Cheney for investigating Trump earlier this year, there’s little the party could do if she decides to run for president as a Republican.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw says Trump FBI raid is ‘automatically political', DOJ 'hasn't acted responsibly'
Rep. Dan Crenshaw suggested that the extent to which the Department of Justice went to seize the alleged classified documents from Trump's home has frustrated Republicans.
'Can I count on you?' Trump revs up fundraising pitches after FBI's Mar-a-Lago search
After the FBI searched ex-President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, several PACs have begun flooding supporters with aggressive fundraising tactics.
Former Pakistan PM Khan charged under antiterrorism act after fiery speech
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was charged under Pakistan’s antiterrorism law on Sunday after delivering a speech on Saturday threatening senior police officers and a judge, according t…
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Russia launches murder investigation after car bomb kills daughter of key Putin ally
“The investigation believes that the crime was planned in advance and is of a contract nature,” Russia’s Investigative Committee said in a statement.
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Devin Nunes: Expect Mar-a-Lago affidavit leaks
Former House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA) is raising expectations for leaks about the affidavit underlying the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago.
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Zelenskyy warns world is on 'verge of nuclear disaster'; More explosions reported at Russian military sites
The international community is increasingly worried about the risk of a catastrophe at the nuclear power plant, which is Europe's largest.
Lindsey Graham's Atlanta grand jury testimony in Trump criminal probe delayed for now by appeals court order
A panel of federal appeals judges temporarily postponed Sen. Lindsey Graham’s testimony before a Fulton County special grand jury related to a probe into former President Donald Trump.
Liz Cheney ends 75 years of modern political dynasties
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney’s GOP primary defeat this week did more than just end her family’s dominance in U.S. politics dating back to her father’s role as President Gerald Ford’s chief of staff in 1974.
www.washingtonexaminer.comVietnam says homosexuality ‘not a disease’ in win for gay rights
Announcement from Health Ministry also bans conversion therapy but lacks enforcement powers.
Mark Kelly: ‘So important that the other states step up’ in Southwest drought
“It's also about food security for our entire nation,” the Arizona senator said.
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Capitol sergeant who survived Jan. 6 fears another attack over Trump’s election lies
“I live with the fear of another attack happening due to the rhetoric that is currently discussed ad nauseum on social media, radio, and the news," the officer told a court.
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DCCC’s Maloney admits boosting pro-Trump candidate raises ‘difficult moral questions’
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) chair, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, admitted there could moral questions surrounding his meddling in GOP primaries.
Mar-a-Lago raid live updates: Federal officials released a heavily redacted version of the affidavit used to search Trump's home
The US Department of Justice on Friday released a heavily-redacted version of the affidavit supporting the Mar-a-Lago search.
3 Arkansas officers suspended after video captures beating
Three Arkansas law enforcement officers have been suspended following social media outrage over a video that shows a suspect being held on the ground and beaten.
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On Ukraine’s front line, a fight to save premature babies
Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February, three hospitals in government-controlled areas of the country’s war-torn Donetsk region had facilities to care for premature babies.
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‘Unfaithful’ McCarthy should not be House speaker, Cheney says
“He's been completely unfaithful to the Constitution,” Rep. Liz Cheney said of the minority leader.
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After legislative success, positive economic news, bump in polls, Democrats' midterm chances appear to improve
President Joe Biden has maintained a low approval rating, prices have soared, and the economy entered into a technical recession. Democrats have had a successful few weeks, passing major legislation and winning on the ballot in Kansas, leading some to believe that they have better chances of...
Companies bringing back record number of jobs to US soil: Report
U.S. businesses are on pace to bring back a record number of jobs from overseas this year.
www.washingtonexaminer.comProfessor writing book about Rep. Liz Cheney says her loss is a microcosm of a battle that is 'raging' beyond Wyoming and throughout the GOP
Professor Stephanie Muravchik told CBC the term "conservative" no longer implies an ideology but rather allegiance to former President Donald Trump.
Gas prices are down, but Biden's problem at the pump isn't going away
Many of the fundamental issues that drove gas prices to record levels in the summer remain as the White House searches for ways to keep them in check.
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South Korea, U.S. begin largest military drills in years amid North Korea backlash
South Korea and the United States began their largest joint military drills in years on Monday with a resumption of field training, officials said, as the allies seek to tighten readiness over North Korea's potential weapons tests.
Singapore will decriminalise sex between men, says prime minister
Lee says Singapore will repeal law criminalising sex between men, but will uphold traditional definition of marriage.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw responds to 'defund FBI' calls after Mar-a-Lago raid: Dems 'also want to defund the police'
Rep. Dan Crenshaw said the FBI raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago home was unjust and "clearly a political move," but he criticized Republicans who want to dismantle the agency
Monsoon rains contributing to looming flash flooding threat for millions
Monsoon rains are causing a flash flooding threat to linger over a large swath of the Western U.S. following several flooding events overnight.
Electric vehicles are coming fast and furious. Here's how the new models stack up
Consumers have more than 70 electric vehicles to choose from in the U.S.
Opinion | The biggest mistake fans can make while watching HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel
And though it makes a few vital errors, 'House of the Dragon' just might be able to resuscitate a franchise that seemed ready to burn itself out.
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U.S., Germany salute ‘courage’ of jailed Russia critic Navalny
Alexei Navalny was poisoned two years ago.
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Social Security payments: First half of $1,682 direct payment to be sent in just 11 days
Supplemental Security Income recipients are set to receive the first of two September payments in less than two weeks.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAfter legislative success, positive economic news, bump in polls, Democrats' midterm chances appear to improve
President Joe Biden has maintained a low approval rating, prices have soared, and the economy entered into a technical recession. Democrats have had a successful few weeks, passing major legislation and winning on the ballot in Kansas, leading some to believe that they have better chances of...
Biden speaks with world leaders about need for Ukraine nuclear plant inspection
President Joe Biden spoke to the leaders of close allies about the tense situation surrounding the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine, according to the White House.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFor Republican governors, all economic success is local
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott often knocks President Biden for the country's high rate of inflation and fears of a looming recession, but takes credit for job gains that Biden's policies are credited with creating.
Flash flooding at a national park in New Mexico forced the evacuation of about 160 people | CNN
About 160 people had to shelter in place for hours at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico due to flash flooding before they were evacuated Saturday, authorities said.
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House Democrats urge Twitter, TikTok, Meta and others to address spike in threats against law enforcement after FBI search of Trump home Mar-a-Lago
Statements from GOP leaders including Trump, Kevin McCarthy and Mike Pence "coincided" with a rise in belligerent online rhetoric, Maloney and Lynch wrote.
Donald Trump says Mitch McConnell should do more to help Republicans get elected: 'Broken down political hack'
Former President Donald Trump said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell should do more to help Republicans get elected and to reclaim majorities in the U.S. Senate.
Cortez Masto maintains 7-point lead in Nevada Senate race: poll
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D) leads her challenger by 7 points in the closely watched Nevada Senate race, according to a new Suffolk University-Reno Gazette-Journal poll. Forty-five percent of re…
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Lowering standards for teachers is 'unfortunate,' Education secretary says
The educator shortage could be addressed with more competitive pay and better working conditions, Miguel Cardona said.
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Steve Jobs' Apple-1 computer prototype auctioned for nearly $700K
“There is no Apple-1 without this board — it’s the holy grail of Steve Jobs and Apple memorabilia,” said an executive of the auction house.
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Congress ordered agencies to use tech that works for people with disabilities 24 years ago. Many still haven't.
The Senate Aging Committee is conducting oversight to get agencies to comply with the rules.
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Dog, missing 2 months, found alive inside Missouri cave
Jeff Bohnert had all but given up on seeing his poodle-hound mix again after she went missing in early June. Two months later, he got a text from a neighbor: People exploring a nearby cave found a dog.
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Biden Energy Secretary Granholm: Clean energy is 'best peace plan the world has ever known'
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm suggested on Friday that clean energy in the United States is the "greatest peace plan" that the "world has ever known."
Nadler called 'general counsel of the Resistance' in campaign's waning days
NEW YORK — Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) is leaning heavily into his high national profile, selling himself in the final days of his campaign as the prosecutor who pursued former President Donald Trump's impeachment.
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Can shaming help mitigate the climate crisis? Experts offer mixed views
Celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Taylor Swift and Drake have been getting flack for their use of private jets.
Biden ally accuses Democrats snubbing president of ‘political malpractice’
Former senior White House adviser Cedric Richmond knocked Democrats reluctant to have President Biden campaign with them ahead of the midterms. “If they are reluctant, I think it’s political …
thehill.comGOP candidate and anti-abortion advocate running for Michigan governor said rape victims find 'healing' by being forced to have a baby
Tudor Dixon, Michigan's Republican gubernatorial nominee, suggested she wouldn't back a 14-year-old rape victim getting an abortion.
Analysis: Mitch McConnell is right. Senate Republicans have a candidate problem.
We've become used to displays of braggadocio by politicians (see former President Donald Trump). That's why it's notable when a politician admits that the political winds might not be going their way.
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McConnell complains about 'candidate quality' while investing in Senate races for GOP contenders
Despite concerns over "candidate quality" in Senate races across the country, McConnell continues investing in GOP candidates, many of whom have criticized his leadership.
DeSantis uses cash and clout to reshape Florida school races
Jacqueline Rosario is one of more than two dozen conservative school board candidates Gov. DeSantis endorsed this election cycle, a move that came with $1,000 donations.
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Pakistan regulator bans live telecast of Imran Khan’s speeches
The former prime minister has been holding a series of rallies to protest arrest of his ex-chief of staff, alleged bias.
WATCH: CNN's Brian Stelter delivers on-air farewell addressing 'super strange situation'
Brian Stelter delivered an on-air farewell during the final episode of CNN's Reliable Sources on Sunday, calling attention to what he called the "super strange situation" as the network canceled the long-running show while allowing it to produce one more segment afterward.
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How to survive a lightning strike -- or, better yet, avoid one | CNN
There are undoubtedly more pressing dangers than being hit by lightning, with the chance of being hit at less than one in a million. But lightning does occasionally strike humans, as a few recent high-profile cases made clear.
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Republicans wage war on environmental investing rules
A groundswell of Republicans in states across the U.S. are waging a war against environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, framing the fight against the economic strategy as a stance aga…
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Whitey Bulger, 89, was killed hours after transferring to a violent prison. Why was he moved there?
The federal government still hasn’t explained how the former mob boss and FBI informant ended up in the general population of a prison like USP Hazelton.
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Article on 'fat' Arab women sparks uproar over body-shaming
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — To Enas Taleb, the headline felt like a spiteful punch line. “Why women are fatter than men in the Arab world,” it read in bold, above a photograph of the Iraqi actress waving onstage at an arts festival.
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Russian navy base hit by Ukrainian 'kamikaze drone' as video shows huge explosion
The Russian naval headquarters in Crimea was blasted by a suspected Ukrainian "kamikaze drone," a Russia-linked official said.
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Texas border crackdown is disproportionately targeting Latino drivers, data show
NBC News data analysis shows big jumps in citations in Latino-heavy border counties where troops have been deployed.
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Texas GOP congressman says Mar-a-Lago search reflects 'long history of loss of credibility' at DOJ under Democrats | CNN Politics
Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas on Sunday criticized the Department of Justice for executing a search warrant on former President Donald Trump’s Florida home earlier this month, calling it “a very unprecedented measure.”
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Hot deals: A consumer’s guide to the new climate law
Electric vehicles. Solar panels. Even farm improvements. Here's a tip sheet on how to take advantage of the incentives and tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Texas man accused of threatening conservative convention
A Texas man remains jailed after being accused by authorities of making threats against a convention of young conservative activists held last month in Florida
Record percentage says US headed in wrong direction: NBC poll
Nearly three-quarters of voters in a new poll said they believed things in the U.S. were headed in the wrong direction. An NBC News poll revealed just 21 percent of voters feel the nation is headed…
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Defense in Parkland school shooter's trial set to present its sentencing case
Attorneys for Nikolas Cruz, the gunman who murdered 17 people at a Florida high school four years ago, will present opening statement Monday.
www.nbcnews.com2 Russians, 1 Ukrainian arrested as alleged spies in Albania
The Albanian Defense Ministry says two Russians and a Ukrainian were arrested for alleged espionage at a military plant in southern Albania.
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Democratic race for governor highlights Florida primary
MIAMI (AP) — GOVERNOR The Democratic primary pits U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, a former governor as a Republican, against Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who is currently Florida’s only statewide elected Democrat.
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Dozens dead in flash floods in Afghanistan and Pakistan
"The exact number is not clear for the time being, and the people have gone to remove the dead bodies," said the head of an Afghan province's natural disaster response authority.
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DACA 2.0: Biden releases 250,000 unaccompanied migrant children into US
The United States is facing the prospect of a major, long-term immigration headache due to the Biden administration's resettling of more than a quarter of a million unaccompanied children who came across the border from Mexico.
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Workers begin strike at UK’s largest shipping container port
The strike is the latest action by workers in an array of industries calling for higher pay amid sky-high inflation.
Sen. Mark Kelly 'not at all' concerned about Democrats' 2024 chances in Arizona if Biden runs
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona on Sunday said he is "not at all" concerned about Democrats winning Arizona in 2024 if President Joe Biden runs for reelection.
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Transcript: David Laufman and Rikki Klieman on "Face the Nation," Aug. 21, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Justice Department official David Laufman and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman that aired Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation," Aug. 21, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation," Aug. 21, 2022
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Dr. Deborah Birx, former President Donald Trump's COVID-19 response coordinator, that aired Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on "Face the Nation," Aug. 21, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona that aired Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Aug. 21, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Dr. Deborah Birx joined Margaret Brennan.
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Consumption of ultra-processed foods increases risk of COVID-19
Researchers explore the association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
www.news-medical.netCardona calls on states to use COVID-19 relief funds to address teacher shortages
"The dollars are there to make sure that we can open up our schools with sufficient educators," the education secretary said.
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Omicron-specific Covid booster shots are just weeks away. Here's who will—and won't—be eligible
Updated Covid booster shots designed to target omicron's BA.5 subvariant will be available in the next three weeks or so. Here's who's going to be eligible.
First lady Jill Biden tests negative for COVID-19, leaves isolation
First lady has tested negative for COVID-19 twice and left isolation five days after first testing positive, her office said Sunday.
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Birx says early pandemic warnings came from Europe: ‘That in itself should be an indictment of our system’
Dr. Deborah Birx, who served as White House coronavirus response coordinator during the Trump administration, said on Sunday that the fact that early data on the COVID-19 pandemic came from Europe …
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Jill Biden rejoins president after negative COVID-19 tests
First lady Jill Biden has left COVID-19 isolation after twice testing negative for the coronavirus and has reunited with President Joe Biden at their Delaware beach home.
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FDA authorizes Novavax Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use in ages 12-17 | CNN
The US Food and Drug Administration authorized Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine on Friday for emergency use in adolescents. It is the fourth coronavirus vaccine available in the United States and, unlike the others, it uses a protein-based technology.
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Is your expired COVID-19 test kit still good? Here’s how to check
If you check your test kit and find its expired, don’t be so quick to toss it out because it still may be good to use. But it depends on the brand.
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‘Covid is over’ idea may threaten booster uptake in England, scientists warn
Concern that mixed messages over risks of virus could cause people not to come forward for autumn jabs
China Covid Cases Jump By 2,200 on Tourist-Spot Flare Ups
China reported 2,181 new Covid-19 cases, as conditions worsen in the country’s biggest outbreak since the lockdown of Shanghai earlier this year.
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WHO alert on ‘new' Covid variants amid rise in hospitalisation, deaths. 5 points
Future COVID variants will be more transmissible, may have further immune escape but we do not know if they will be more or less severe, WHO official said
www.livemint.comJ.J. Watt To Miss Tennessee Trip After Testing Positive For Covid
Defensive end won't be at Ravens game Sunday night
