
(Inna Varenytsia/AP)

Ukraine said it had retaken full control of a key eastern city on Sunday, handing the Kremlin another stinging setback just days after Russian President Vladimir Putin proclaimed that the area would belong to his country forever. The recapture of Lyman represents a symbolic and strategic victory for Kyiv, which vowed its forces would push deeper into occupied territory after forcing Moscow's military into its latest bloody and humiliating retreat.

Frustration and desperation mount as Ian's effects linger
Days after Hurricane Ian carved a path of destruction from Florida to the Carolinas, the dangers persisted, and even worsened in some places.


Russia smuggling Ukrainian grain to help pay for Putin's war
BEIRUT (AP) — When the bulk cargo ship Laodicea docked in Lebanon last summer, Ukrainian diplomats said the vessel was carrying grain stolen by Russia and urged Lebanese officials to impound the ship.


The toll of Russia's war on the children of Ukraine
Three Ukrainian children were among those sheltering in public schools when they became victims of Russian bomb attacks. They share their stories — and their song — with 60 Minutes.


"They cheat like hell, these people": Trump airs 2020 grievances in Michigan, weeks before midterm elections
Over half the statewide and federal GOP candidates in Michigan have perpetuated Trump's false claims of a stolen 2020 election.


By boat and jet ski, volunteers assist in Ian rescue efforts
As authorities in Florida try to reach people who have been trapped by floodwaters or isolated on barrier islands since Hurricane Ian came ashore last week, concerned members of the public have been springing into action to aid the official rescue efforts.


Hurricane Ian death toll now more than 100 after storm slams into Florida, North Carolina
At least 127 people in Florida have been reported dead due to Hurricane Ian, ABC News has found.

Search-and-rescue continues as Ian's death toll reaches 87
The White House announced late Saturday that the president and the first lady will visit Puerto Rico on Monday and Florida on Wednesday.


Australia CPAC stage rushed by far-left activists reportedly targeting UK's Nigel Farage
Around 100 activists rushed the entrance of the International Convention Center, but police intervened, leaving the protesters to confront attendees as they entered.

Ukraine presses on with counteroffensive; Russia uses drones
Russia has attacked the Ukrainian president’s hometown with suicide drones. This comes as Ukraine has pushed ahead with its counteroffensive that has embarrassed the Kremlin.


Oath Keepers trial: Jan. 6 was 'rebellion,' prosecutor says
Prosecutors are saying at the opening of the most serious case to reach trial in the attack on the U.S.


Analysis: Politics of rebuilding intensify as Florida’s devastation is laid bare | CNN Politics
Political aftershocks of Hurricane Ian’s rampage through Florida are escalating over huge federal aid needed to restore devastated communities and the question of whether those most vulnerable to extreme weather should be rebuilt at all.


Putin faces 'irreversible' reality in Ukraine invasion despite latest moves: Petraeus
Putin is "losing" in Ukraine and faces an "irreversible" situation, retired Army general and former CIA chief David Petraeus said Sunday

Rubio vows to oppose potential Hurricane Ian aid package if lawmakers ‘load it up with stuff that’s unrelated to the storm’ | CNN Politics
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said Sunday that he will vote against any potential congressional disaster aid for victims of Hurricane Ian if lawmakers “load it up with stuff that’s unrelated to the storm.”


Nevada Democrats see signs of nightmare scenario: Latino voters staying home
“It’s what’s keeping me up at night,” said Melissa Morales, president of Somos PAC, which backs Cortez Masto. The state’s ultra-competitive contest could be key to Senate control.


Biden thanks Coast Guard rescuer for hurricane heroics days before firing over vaccine policy
U.S. Coast Guard Technician Second Class Zach Loesch says he is due to be discharged over his COVID-19 vaccine stance even after getting a call from President Biden.

Putin puts US officials on edge with nuclear saber-rattling
U.S. officials are on edge over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent threat to use nuclear weapons, ahead of his illegal and contested move to claim huge swathes of Ukrainian territory. Curren…


Sen. Rubio and FEMA chief on recovery from Ian's devastation: 'I don't think it has a comparison'
Hurricane Ian's damage in Florida has no comparison to past hurricanes, Sen. Marco Rubio said Sunday along with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell

Bolsonaro, Lula headed to runoff after tight Brazil election
Brazil’s top two presidential candidates will face each other in a runoff vote after neither got enough support to win outright in an election to decide if the country returns a leftist to the helm of the world’s fourth-largest democracy or keeps the far-right incumbent in office.


Abortion ranks 7th as most important issue to Latino voters, behind economy and border: poll
Only 5% of Latino voters said abortion is the "most important issue facing the country," according to a poll released less than six weeks ahead of the midterm elections.

Biden tells Puerto Ricans he's 'committed to this island'
President Joe Biden promises to “rebuild it all” after visiting Puerto Rico on Monday to survey damage from Hurricane Fiona, as tens of thousands of people remain without power two weeks after the storm hit.


Ukraine is ‘making progress’ on the battlefield thanks to skill of soldiers and strategic use of supplied weapons, Defense secretary says | CNN Politics
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said in a new interview he believes Ukraine is “making progress,” in the Kherson region of the country as they continue to counter Russia’s invasion, adding there has been a “kind of change in the battlefield dynamics.”


Bolsonaro, Lula start fight for support before Brazil runoff
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, two diametrically opposed candidates for Brazil's presidency, have started a four-week race to pursue votes ahead of a winner-take-all runoff.


Ian is long gone but water keeps rising in central Florida
Residents living in parts of central Florida donned fishing waders, boots and bug spray and canoed or kayaked their way to their homes on streets where floodwaters continued rising Sunday despite it being four days since Hurricane Ian tore through the state.


Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska on Russia's war, educating Ukraine's children and her country's future
"We have thousands of dead. Hundreds of children are dead," Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska told Scott Pelley.

Collins says she ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if a lawmaker is killed amid rise in threats
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) told The New York Times the country has seen an “erosion of any boundaries” that now enables political violence. “I wouldn’t be surprised if a senator or House member were killed,” Collins told the newspaper. “What started with abusive phone calls is now translating...

When will the Social Security Administration announce the COLA increase for 2023?
The Social Security Administration is getting ready to announce the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in 2023, and it’s expected to be a sizable increase.


Orlene weakens to a tropical storm after making landfall in Mexico
"Rapid weakening is expected through tonight," the National Hurricane Center said of Tropical Storm Orlene, which started out as a Category 4 Hurricane on Sunday.


McMaster on Putin threat: ‘If you use a nuclear weapon, it’s a suicide weapon’
Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster on Sunday cautioned Russian President Vladimir Putin against carrying out his threat of a nuclear attack, saying it would be a “suicide weapon.&…


Trump cheers on Ginni Thomas at campaign rally for repeating false election claims
In an email to supporters, Trump congratulated Ginni Thomas for 'having the courage of her convictions' as she testified to Jan. 6 committee.
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Austin stops short of endorsing Biden’s vow to defend Taiwan
“We're committed to helping Taiwan develop the capability to defend itself,” he said.


Supreme Court welcomes the public again, and a new justice
The Supreme Court began its new term Monday with a new justice on the bench, the public back in the courtroom and a spirited debate in a case that pits environmental protections against property rights.


Border officials count 599,000 'gotaway' migrants in Fiscal Year 2022: source
There were at least 599,000 migrants who crossed the southern border but were not apprehended by U.S. officials, a Customs and Border Protection source told Fox News.

Brazil voters: 'Our candidate isn't perfect, but he beats the alternative'
For many voters in Brazil, the election is as much about who they want to keep out as who they want in.


Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Fort Myers mayor says county acted "appropriately" with evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Ian
"The thing is that a certain percentage of people will not heed the warnings regardless," Anderson said.


Republicans abandon Obamacare repeal
On Capitol Hill and the 2022 campaign trail, the party's appetite for undoing former President Obama's signature law has faded, lawmakers and candidates say.


CPAC deletes tweet that used pro-Putin language
The conservative political organization referred to the tweet as “unapproved.”


Why Democrats face big test with Black women in 2022
Advocates are calling on Democrats to step up their messaging on voting rights and abortion to Black women specifically, arguing it is critical that the party turn out the key constituency to hold …


‘Dilemma for the Russians’ after surrendering key Ukraine city
The recapture of Lyman raises questions on how Russia can hold surrounding areas with supply routes cut.

Petraeus predicts US would lead NATO response to ‘take out’ Russian forces if Putin uses nuclear weapon
Retired Gen. David Petraeus predicted Sunday that the U.S., along with NATO allies, would “take out” Russian forces if Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to use nuclear weapons in his war aga…


Feds vow major aid for Hurricane Ian victims amid rescues
U.S. officials are vowing to unleash a massive amount of federal aid in response to Hurricane Ian as the death toll rises amid recovery efforts.


Iran protests: Security forces crack down on Tehran university students
The violence at a top university in Tehran comes as anti-government protests continue nationwide.

Dem lead with Latinos halved in past decade, poll says
The results of the NBC/Telemundo survey results come after Republicans made gains with Latino voters in the 2020 election.


Biden pledge to make federal fleet electric faces slow start
President Joe Biden, a self-described “car guy,″ often promises to lead by example on climate change by moving swiftly to convert the sprawling U.S. government fleet to zero-emission electric vehicles.


Maggie Haberman on Donald Trump: "He saw the presidency as the ultimate vehicle to fame"
The New York Times correspondent, who has been covering the world of Donald Trump since the late 1990s, talks about her new book, "Confidence Man," and about how the real estate developer's "playbook" has not changed since he entered politics.


Nevada gubernatorial candidates seek distance from Trump and Biden | CNN Politics
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak and his Republican challenger Joe Lombardo both sought to distance themselves from the leaders of their respective parties in a Sunday debate.


Terry Bradshaw says he’s been treated for 2 kinds of cancer
The Hall of Fame Steelers quarterback and sports broadcaster, 74, says he's now cancer free and "I feel like my old self.”


Weighty U.S. Supreme Court term dawns with environmental and race cases
The U.S. Supreme Court's nine justices are poised on Monday to open a new nine-month term including disputes centered on race that give members of its conservative majority fresh opportunities to flex their muscles, with an environmental case up first.

Here are key ballot measures to watch for in November
Voters in several states are set to make decisions in November on some of the biggest policy questions facing the country. At stake is everything from the way certain states conduct elections…


Amid crises, rural roots anchor Southern Baptists’ president
The new president of the Southern Baptist Convention is a staunchly conservative small-town preacher who touts biblical inerrancy, opposes women serving as pastors and supports abortion bans.


Yemen’s warring sides fail to agree extension to UN-backed truce
UN Envoy Hans Grundberg urges both sides to continue efforts to try and extend ceasefire first accepted in April.

SEE IT: Harris confronted over ‘equity’ comments at Congressional Black Caucus gala - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris was seen ignoring what appears to be a rogue reporter at a gala over the weekend after he asked her to clarify her comments on "equity" affecting the Biden administration's distribution of Hurricane Ian relief. The video, released Saturday evening by the Republican...


Officials detail dire impacts from Hurricane Ian, call for more assistance
Local, state and federal officials painted a dire description of Hurricane Ian’s impacts during appearances on the Sunday morning talk shows, with many of them calling for more federal assistance. …


Republicans, pro-lifers victimized by political violence since Biden called Trump supporters ‘threat’ to U.S.
Multiple incidents of political violence involving victims supporting conservative causes have occurred since President Biden warned of the threat MAGA extremism poses.

Liu Jingyao and Liu Qiangdong: Chinese billionaire sexual assault case settled in US
A closely-watched case where business titan Richard Liu was accused of rape was settled hours before trial.
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Scott declines to rebuke Trump's comments attacking McConnell
Trump claimed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has a "death wish" after he backed a stopgap government funding bill.


Scott declines to condemn Trump statement about McConnell’s ‘death wish’
Rick Scott, the leader of Senate Republicans’ campaign arm, repeatedly deflected questions on the attack from one member of his party against another.


Killings of 5 men in California are related, police say
Rewards totaling $85,000 have been offered for information leading to an arrest in five fatal shootings since July in Stockton, California, that investigators believe are related.


Zelenskiy says Ukraine forces liberated Arkhanhelske, Myrolyubivka in Kherson region
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that Ukraine's forces have liberated the small settlements of Arkhanhelske and Myrolyubivka in the Kherson region.

Left in 'dire straits' by Hurricane Ian, Floridians find comfort in a local chef's free meals
Fritz Caraher set up in a distribution center almost immediately after the storm and began cooking. By Sunday, he was making about 1,000 meals, and hopes to be able to do more.


A rare glimpse of daily life in occupied Ukraine
Post-apocalyptic is how one resident describes his city, from which many people have fled.
www.bbc.co.uk

Hurricane Ian’s remnants sweep through Virginia, with flooding expected - Washington Examiner
Three areas in Virginia are under a state of emergency order ahead of expected flooding from what remains of Hurricane Ian. Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chincoteague have declared states of emergency in response to a nor'easter that is forming from Ian's remnants. Flooding and strong winds from...


EXPLAINER: 3 more on trial in Michigan governor kidnap plot
A scheme to kidnap Michigan’s governor in 2020 will get yet another airing in court. Three men face trial Monday in Jackson County, Michigan, just weeks before voters consider whether to reelect Gretchen Whitmer to a second term.


Cat. 3 Hurricane Orlene heads for Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Orlene is at Category 3 strength as it heads for a collision with Mexico’s northwest Pacific coast between the tourist towns of Mazatlan and San Blas

Pentagon chief warns ‘no checks on Mr. Putin’ amid nuclear threats
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday condemned Vladimir Putin’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions, warning there is no one to stop the Russian president from following through on his recent …


Stadium tragedy exposes Indonesia's troubled soccer history
Gaining the right to host next year’s Under-20 World Cup was a major milestone in Indonesia’s soccer development that raised hopes of a turnaround to long-standing problems that have blighted the sport in this country of 277 million people.


Colorado police shoot and kill robbery suspect near Denver airport
Aurora police fatally shot a male robbery suspect they said threatened them with a gun, following a vehicle chase that ended by Denver International Airport on Saturday.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court's chief justice Max Baer dead at 74
Max Baer, the chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, died at his home near Pittsburgh at age 74, the court confirmed Saturday.
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It’s not impossible that Putin could use nuclear weapons, Austin says
“There are no checks on Mr. Putin,” he said.


Democrats are lagging among Black voters, and that could cost them in November | CNN Politics
The 2022 midterm elections have already begun, with voters casting early ballots in some states. With Americans so closely divided – see the tight Senate races and the tied generic congressional ballot – even the slightest change in voter sentiment can make a big difference.


‘4-alarm blaze’: New York’s public health crises converge
A look inside the state health department’s battle against three simultaneous disease outbreaks


Feinstein overheard getting frustrated with aides over routine vote: Report - Washington Examiner
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) became frustrated with her aides when they were prepping her for a routine Senate vote last Thursday, saying she didn't know about the recent stopgap funding bill, according to a report. Feinstein was having a discussion with her staff in the Senate basement — a...


Beto O'Rourke says Biden admin 'certainly' needs 'to do more' to find solutions on border crisis
Texas gubernatorial nominee Beto O'Rourke said the Biden administration should "certainly" be doing more to help with the border crisis and said Gov. Abbott should work with them.

Black representation in Alabama tested before Supreme Court
Congressional districts that a federal court panel said were unconstitutional because they dilute representation for Black voters in Alabama are nevertheless being used for the November election after the U.S.


Swiss police violently disperse anti-Iran protest at embassy
Swiss police have used rubber bullets to disperse protesters in front of the Iranian Embassy in Bern after two men climbed over the embassy’s fence and pulled down the Iranian flag from a flagpole in the yard

Georgia Gov. Kemp refuses to say whether he'll campaign with Trump
Republican Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, who is up for reelection, would not say Sunday whether he would appear at an event with former President Donald Trump.

NYC human rights officials are 'closely monitoring' allegations against the owner of a gay bar
NBC News previously reported that Michael J. Cohen was accused of unwanted sexual conduct and discrimination. Cohen’s attorney said he is not under investigation.


Senate battle may come down to final four: Nevada, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
The battle for control of the Senate increasingly is coming down to four key states: Nevada and Georgia, where two Democrats are seeking to hold on; and Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, where Republican…


Texas AG Paxton fled home in a truck driven by his wife to avoid subpoena, process server alleges
Paxton was being subpoenaed to testify at a hearing Tuesday in a lawsuit brought by abortion rights groups aimed at preventing state prosecutors from going after them for providing financial and other aid to Texans seeking abortion services out of state.


10 torture sites in 1 town: Russia sowed pain, fear in Izium
IZIUM, Ukraine (AP) — The first time the Russian soldiers caught him, they tossed him bound and blindfolded into a trench covered with wooden boards for days on end.


Curtain lifts on another historic Supreme Court term in the new normal | CNN Politics
Chief Justice John Roberts is looking forward to the start of the Supreme Court’s new term on Monday, especially now that the public will be able to attend oral arguments in person and the metal barricades erected to ward off protestors on the plaza have been removed.


Hurricane Ian’s destruction — by the numbers
Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas were battered this week as after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida and surged north, impacting millions with strong winds, flooding and power outages. Ian mo…


Maggie Haberman: Trump ‘backed himself into a corner,’ must run in 2024 - Washington Examiner
Reporter Maggie Haberman shared her thoughts on the possibility of former President Donald Trump running for reelection in 2024. Haberman has covered Trump for at least 11 years, accumulating in a new book she's releasing soon on the former president called Confidence Man: The Making of Donald...


VP Kamala Harris dodges question asking about dispersing Hurricane Ian relief based on 'equity'
Vice President Kamala Harris didn't answer a question asking her to clarify comments she made on Friday when she said that "equity" will be taken into account for hurricane relief.

Top Iran official warns protests could destabilize country
Iran’s parliamentary speaker has warned that protests over the death of a young woman in police custody could destabilize the country

The war against superbugs caught in congressional quagmire
The push to heed warning from public health experts faces buzzsaw of end-of-year budgeting.


‘Very tough job’: Ex-Biden adviser defends press secretary on ‘unfortunate’ Walorski gaffe - Washington Examiner
Symone Sanders-Townsend, a top Biden campaign surrogate who was the chief spokeswoman for Vice President Kamala Harris, defended White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's response to President Joe Biden's "unfortunate" gaffe involving the late Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN)...


Man accused of killing 22 older women goes on trial again
A man who has been charged with killing 22 women in the Dallas area is set to go on trial in the death of an 87-year-old woman.


FEMA head defends Lee County, Florida officials' Hurricane Ian prep: Storm was 'very unpredictable'
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell reacted to a report that Lee County, Florida officials delayed Hurricane Ian evacuations, calling the storm "very unpredictable."

Russia withdraws troops after Ukraine encircles key city
After being encircled by Ukrainian forces, Russia has pulled troops out from an eastern Ukrainian city that it had been using as a front-line hub.


Ian slows down as death toll from hurricane grows in Florida
Authorities confirm 77 dead as power outages complicate rescue efforts. Many in affected communities continue to struggle without access to cell phone service or electricity.


Archives: Records from Trump WH staffers remain missing
The National Archives has informed congressional lawmakers that a number of electronic communications from Trump White House staffers remain missing, nearly two years since the administration was required to turn them over.


Ticket-splitting voters were going extinct. Now they may decide 2022's biggest races.
Nowhere is the dynamic clearer than in Pennsylvania, though there are signs voters favor both a Republican and a Democrat in swing states from Georgia to New Hampshire to Ohio.


Trump at center of Oath Keepers novel defense in Jan. 6 case
The defense team in the Capitol riot trial of the Oath Keepers leader is relying on an unusual strategy with Donald Trump at the center.


174 dead after fans stampede to exit Indonesian soccer match
Panic at an Indonesian soccer match left 174 dead, most of whom were trampled to death after police fired tear gas to dispel riots

Ukrainian intel shows Russian nuclear threat is ‘very high’: top Zelensky aide
A top aide of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine’s intelligence community believes the threat of Russian forces using nuclear weapons is “very high” following a s…


GOP attacks Georgia's Abrams on voting as judge rejects suit
Republicans are using the defeat of a voting suit brought by a group founded by Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams to attack her legitimacy as a voting rights advocate.


Supreme Court looks ahead to new term amid internal upheaval, shaky public confidence
The Supreme Court's nine justices look ahead to their new term after a controversial abortion ruling earlier this year that led protest and scrutiny.

Zelensky advisor: Putin’s mobilization announcement ‘actually to our advantage’
An advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia’s recently declared mobilization of additional troops is “actually to our advantage.” “This may sound paradoxical, but it’s actually…


Death toll soars to 76 in Florida after Hurricane Ian demolished entire communities | CNN
Newly homeless Floridians are struggling to restart their lives while rescuers scramble to find any remaining signs of life among the wreckage of Hurricane Ian.


Biden to visit hurricane-ravaged Florida and Puerto Rico
The president and first lady Jill Biden will visit Puerto Rico on Monday and then Florida on Wednesday.


Trump administration staffer crammed pictures of Hunter Biden into White House AC unit: book
A Trump administration staff member crammed pictures of President Biden’s son Hunter Biden into the White House’s air conditioning unit during the presidential transition, breaking it, according to…


Venezuela swaps 7 jailed Americans for Maduro relatives
Venezuela’s government has freed seven Americans imprisoned in the South American country in exchange for the release of two nephews of President Nicolás Maduro’s wife who had been jailed for years by the United States on drug smuggling convictions.


NYC police investigate after Russian consulate vandalized
As of Saturday, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing, an NYPD spokesperson said.


Sanibel Island, Fort Myers severely damaged by Hurricane Ian in Lee County
Sanibel Island, Fort Myers and Lee County generally were severely damaged by Hurricane Ian.

Abbott 'effectively' tied Beto O'Rourke to Biden in Texas gubernatorial debate, campaign strategist says
Incumbent Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tied Beto O’Rourke to President Biden's policies in a debate Friday, according to an expert in campaign debate preparation.

Trump defends ‘great woman’ Ginni Thomas after Jan. 6 testimony | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump praised the “courage and strength” of Ginni Thomas at a rally Saturday, days after the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas met with congressional investigators about her efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.


Feds vow major aid for Hurricane Ian victims amid rescues
U.S. officials are vowing to unleash a massive amount of federal aid in response to Hurricane Ian as the death toll rises amid recovery efforts.


Summaries of high-profile Supreme Court cases
The Supreme Court is scheduled to make decisions on a number of cases including affirmative action, immigration, workforce speech, LGBTQ rights and election redistricting.

LePage avoids Trump as he tries to reclaim Maine governor’s mansion - Washington Examiner
Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, a once-controversial Republican, is campaigning as a moderate figure as he seeks his old job back in what is expected to be an extremely competitive race. The two-term governor, who described himself as "Trump before there was Trump" when endorsing him in 2016...


Ukraine hails ‘next step towards liberation’ as Russia retreats
Moscow says troops withdrawn from key city of Lyman to ‘advantageous lines’ following encirclement by Ukrainian forces.

DeSantis defends early hurricane response as questions mount over evacuations
More than 1.3 million homes and businesses remained without power on Saturday.


Federal judge rules against Abrams-founded voting rights group in Georgia | CNN Politics
A federal judge ruled against a voting rights group founded by Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams Friday in a challenge to the state’s voting laws.


Supreme Court poised to keep marching to right in new term
The Supreme Court begins a new term on Monday at a time of diminished public confidence and justices sparring openly over the institution’s legitimacy.


Supreme Court's top cases for new term, new Justice Jackson
The Supreme Court opens its new term on Monday and will hear arguments for the first time after a summer break and with new Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson among its nine members

Tudor Dixon seeks a culture war in campaign against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer | CNN Politics
Tudor Dixon, the Republican taking on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in November’s midterm election, is turning to tactics that have worked for other Republican winners in competitive governor’s races as she seeks to turn the race into a cultural battle over education, transgender athletes and more.


125 die as tear gas triggers crush at Indonesia soccer match
Police firing tear gas after an Indonesian soccer match in an attempt to stop violence triggered a disastrous crush of fans that has left at least 125 people dead.


Rescuers continue search for Hurricane Ian survivors in Florida
FEMA and U.S. Coast Guard officials said about 4,000 people have been rescued in Florida by local, state and federal authorities.


Rex Tillerson to be called as witness in trial of Trump confidant Thomas Barrack, defense says
Tillerson would be the first Cabinet official from the Trump administration to testify in the trial, which is entering its third week.


Soaring interest rates mean debt reckoning could come years sooner than thought - Washington Examiner
Interest rates have exploded over the past several months, threatening to raise dramatically the cost of servicing the federal debt and accelerate a fiscal reckoning. Yields on 10-year Treasury securities soared to above 3.8% as of Friday evening, up from about 1.5% at the start of the year and...


Hurricane Ian leads to political whiplash for Ron DeSantis
It’s been a week of political whiplash for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), who in a matter of days has gone from top foil to the Biden White House to a willing partner with the president and his tea…


US Army misses recruiting goal; other services squeak by
The Army fell about 15,000 soldiers — or 25% — short of its recruitment goal this year, despite a frantic effort to make up the widely expected gap in a year when all the military services struggled in a tight jobs market to find young people willing and fit to enlist.


Ukraine celebrates recapturing key town, Putin ally raises nuclear jitters
Ukrainian troops said they had retaken the key bastion of Lyman in occupied eastern Ukraine, a stinging defeat that prompted a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin to call for the possible use of low-grade nuclear weapons.

The region where Democrats aren’t going all in on the fall of Roe
The campaigns in heavily Latino and religious South Texas are shaping up along different lines than elsewhere in the country.

Georgia substitute teacher suing for religious discrimination after firing - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedA substitute teacher in Georgia is suing her former employer for firing her after she asked for a religious exemption for her children.Lindsey Barr worked at Bryan County Schools, where her children attended, when she asked that her children be excused from


Hurricane Ian updates: Florida death toll climbs
The remnants of Ian are charging up the East Coast on Saturday after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in South Carolina on Friday afternoon.

Russian forces retreat from strategic Donetsk city a day after Moscow’s annexation of the region | CNN
Russian forces retreated from Lyman, a strategic city for its operations in the east, the Russian defense ministry said Saturday, just a day after Moscow’s annexation of the region that’s been declared illegal by the West.


In Brazil’s election, democracy and the future of our planet are on the ballot
Radical political polarization within Brazil makes this election particularly important.


Allies aim for risky Russian oil price cap as winter nears
U.S. officials celebrated at the start of September when top allies agreed to back an audacious, never-before-tried plan to clamp down on Vladimir Putin’s access to cash.


National Archives says it hasn't received some Trump administration records
The National Archives said in a letter to Congress that it is still missing records from the Trump administration that were sent on unofficial accounts.

Florida hospital without running water faces a sanitation crisis in the wake of Hurricane Ian
"Without the water, we can't flush the toilets, we can't wash our hands," one hospital worker told NBC News.


Burkina coup-makers accuse France of supporting counterattack
France ‘firmly denies’ any involvement of its army in an alleged counteroffensive plan by toppled leader Damiba.

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Sunday shows preview: Florida, Carolinas begin recovery after Hurricane Ian; Putin annexes 4 Ukraine regions
Hurricane Ian’s devastation of the southeastern U.S. and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s formal annexation of four Ukrainian regions are expected to dominate this week’s Sunday talk show circuit…


Pressure mounts on Fetterman as Pennsylvania Senate race tightens
Democratic nominee John Fetterman is facing new pressure amid signs the Pennsylvania Senate race is tightening a little more than a month before Election Day. Two new polls this week have shown Fet…


How one New York county went from fighting measles to battling polio
Since July, Rockland County has administered more than 5,000 polio vaccines.


Cha-ching! Biden embraces his election-year fundraising role
President Joe Biden is picking up the pace of his high-dollar fundraisers for Democratic candidates and party committees in the closing weeks before Election Day in November.


Supreme Court's new term brings fresh opportunity for conservative majority to flex its muscle
The Supreme Court begins its new term Monday, Oct. 3.


Trump goes after Gretchen Whitmer, thanks Ginni Thomas at Michigan rally - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump took repeated aim at Democratic political foes and heaped praise on loyal Republicans as he stumped for GOP candidates in Michigan on Saturday evening. The 45th president held one of his signature "Save America" rallies in Warren, Michigan, located just north of...


Obama judge slaps down Stacey Abrams' election lawsuit in state Biden labeled ‘Jim Crow 2.0’
A federal judge has ruled against a Stacey Abrams group and sided with the state of Georgia saying the state's voting practices are constitutional.

Bosnia election: Growing ethnic tensions dominate polls
Voters are choosing the members of the shared Bosnian presidency, parliament deputies, and Republika Srpska’s president.

UN says detained Iranian-American was allowed to leave Iran
The United Nations says an 85-year-old Iranian-American who formerly worked for the U.N. children’s agency and was detained in Iran in 2016 has been permitted to leave the country for medical treatment abroad.


Hurricane Ian wrecked a mobile home park, but spared another across the street
On one side of Ortiz Avenue in Fort Myers, residents returned to find that their trailers largely intact. On the other side, residents were trying to salvage what they could.


Five independent candidates most likely to run in 2024
As the 2022 midterm elections are quickly approaching, the 2024 presidential election season will follow soon after. Candidates will likely start announcing their intentions to run for presid…


American citizen held in Iran for more than six years released to seek medical treatment, UN spokesperson says | CNN Politics
An elderly American wrongfully held in Iran for more than six years has been permitted to leave the country “to seek medical treatment abroad,” according to a statement from UN Secretary General spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.


Ron DeSantis pivots from political battles in aftermath of Hurricane Ian | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had just delivered sobering details of Hurricane Ian’s destruction Friday evening at his third news conference of the day, this time in flood-ravaged St. Augustine.


Ian shows the risks and costs of living on barrier islands
Experts say that Hurricane Ian is shining a spotlight once again on the vulnerability of the nation’s barrier islands and the increasing cost of people living on them.


Democrats worry polls showing them as Senate favorites are wrong
Political handicappers are labeling Senate Democrats as the favorites to keep their majority, but Democratic senators themselves are worried the polls may be flawed in their favor just as they were…


National Archives still missing some Trump administration records
The National Archives is still missing some records from the Trump administration that were supposed to be turned over after his term.

Pine Island residents recount horror, fear as Ian bore down
Emergency responders are seeking to evacuate residents from the largest barrier island off Florida's Gulf Coast, and survivors there spoke of the terror of riding out Hurricane Ian in flooded homes and howling winds.


Arizona signature referendum attempt to thwart school choice fails to get signatures needed for ballot
An Arizona organization failed to gather enough signatures to freeze a school choice program from taking effect and putting it on the 2024 ballot.

19 killed, including four elite IRGC members, in Iran attack
IRNA news says 32 IRGC members, including volunteer Basiji forces, were also wounded in the clashes.

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrates his 98th birthday | CNN Politics
Jimmy Carter, the oldest living former US president, turns 98 on Saturday.


DC firefighter charged with assault, banned from Nationals Park - Washington Examiner
A firefighter has been charged with assault and banned from Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., after a video went viral of him getting into a physical altercation with a stadium employee. Christopher Sullivan, who was already on paid administrative leave from his job with the District of...


Here are the upcoming Senate debates in key races
The fight for control of the Senate will likely come down to a handful of key races in battleground states. In states from Georgia to Ohio, just a few points separate the Republican and Democ…


7 Americans released from detention in Venezuela, Biden says
"Today, we celebrate that seven families will be whole once more," President Joe Biden said in a statement.

Stampede, riot at Indonesia football match kill 174, league suspended
After the match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya had ended, supporters from the losing team invaded the pitch and police fired tear gas, triggering a stampede and cases of suffocation.

Chinese billionaire Richard Liu settles US rape allegation
JD.com founder Richard Liu has agreed to settle a lawsuit from a former University of Minnesota student who alleges he raped her after a night of dinner and drinks in 2018.


College costs keep snowballing despite Biden’s efforts to ease student debt burden
Some student loan advisers anticipate that rates for federal and private loans will shoot up even more next year as a result of rising interest rates.


UK PM Liz Truss already engulfed in turmoil amid economic storm, plunging poll numbers
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss has hit a rocky opening few weeks in the role, with a new economic storm and plummeting poll numbers after an economic pivot.

Ian leaves dozens dead as focus turns to rescue, recovery
Dozens of Florida residents have evacuated from their flooded and splintered homes by boat and air as rescuers search for survivors after Hurricane Ian.


How inflation could impact the cost of rebuilding after Hurricane Ian
“If the hurricane had hit two months or three months earlier, it would have been so much worse than now,” one contractor said.


Former Trump staffer denounces him for ‘despicable’ attacks on Elaine Chao - Washington Examiner
Alyssa Farah Griffin, a political commentator and onetime White House director of strategic communications for Donald Trump, denounced the former president for his attacks on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and his wife, claiming “he is not even trying to hide the racism at this...


Fox News reporter carries elderly man to safety while reporting in Florida
A Fox News correspondent dispatched to Florida carried an elderly man from a boat to dry land following the mass floods that resulted from Hurricane Ian. Steve Harrigan pitched in on Friday to carr…


Russia-Ukraine war by the numbers: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 219th day, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.

Hurricane Ian survivors: They stayed for the storm - what happens now?
Florida residents face tough choices about whether to stay or leave in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.


U.S. captives 'prayed for death' on brutal ride from Ukraine
One of two American veterans released from Russian captivity after being captured in Ukraine says they both prayed for death during the brutal ride to freedom.


Next steps for victims of Hurricane Ian, from insurance claims to FEMA aid
As those impacted by Hurricane Ian begin the long recovery process, they may be able to rely on insurance, or a combination of insurance and federal aid.

Coast Guard plans major rescue effort for stranded residents of Pine Island, Florida
The largest barrier island off Florida's Gulf Coast has no power or running water.


Norwegian Cruise Line says NYC reached out to house migrants on cruise ship, final deal not yet made
Norwegian Cruise Line says it has been approached by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to house illegal immigrants but a final agreement has not been reached.

Churches defend clergy loophole in child sex abuse reporting
Clergy in 33 states are exempt from laws requiring professionals such as teachers, physicians and psychotherapists to report information about alleged child abuse to police or child welfare officials.


Fetterman addresses stroke, targets Dr. Oz at Pittsburgh rally: 'Every now and then I might miss a word'
John Fetterman, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Pennsylvania, used his stroke recovery to target GOP opponent Mehmet Oz, saying he has lingering auditory processing issues.

Britain has 'too many' low-skilled migrants, interior minister says
The UK also has high numbers of international students, who often bring dependents, the Suella Braverman told The Sun.

Ukraine war: Russian troops forced out of eastern town Lyman
The retreat came amid fears thousands of soldiers would be encircled in Lyman, and is seen as a significant blow.


Brazil votes in tense, historic election with Lula against Bolsonaro
Bolsonaro’s far-right administration has been marked by his testing of democratic institutions, his widely criticized handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and the worst deforestation in the Amazon rainforest in 15 years.


United Airlines cutting 12 routes from several major air hubs
A spokesperson for United Airlines claimed that most of the dropped routes would be resumed at some point in the future.


Tennessee GOP urges pediatric clinic to stop providing gender-affirming surgeries
A letter signed by the Legislature's House Republican Caucus was prompted by a viral blog post from a far-right website.


Worst Brazil forest fires in a decade, yet election silence
September has come and gone, marking another painful milestone for the world's largest rainforest. It’s the worst month in a decade for fire in the Brazil's Amazon region.


Danes: Nord Stream 2 pipeline seems to have stopped leaking
The Danish Energy Agency says one of two ruptured natural gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea appears to have stopped leaking natural gas

Germany says it will supply Ukraine with air defence system in days
Germany will deliver the first of four advanced IRIS-T air defence systems to Ukraine in the coming days to help ward off drone attacks, its defence minister Christine Lambrecht said during an unannounced visit to Odessa on Saturday.

King Charles will not attend climate summit on Truss advice
The monarch and prime minister agreed the King would not go after he sought government advice.


Texas girl who shot her father and then herself has died, authorities say | CNN
A 12-year-old Texas girl accused of shooting her father and then herself as a part of a murder plot with another child died two days following the incident, the Parker County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post Wednesday.


Shying from Trump, ex-Maine Gov. Paul LePage seeks job back
When then-Gov. Paul LePage endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2016, LePage credited himself as a prototype for the insurgent candidate.


Putin ally recommends Russia use low-yield nuclear weapons in Ukraine
Chechen leader and Putin ally Ramzan Kadyrov said Saturday that Russia should consider using low-yield nuclear weapons in its war against Ukraine.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls out stalled housing program aimed to help hurricane survivors
Sen. Elizabeth Warren pressed the administration for details about a much-delayed housing program that was intended to be up-and-running by this hurricane season.

The turning points in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Seven months into the invasion of Ukraine, Russia controls less land than it did in the initial days of the war. See how the advances stalled.


Michigan women fight to preserve abortion, 1 chat at a time
Women are gathering across Michigan to strategize how to preserve abortion rights in their state. The small, personal conversations are playing out alongside more traditional get-out-the-vote efforts, with major stakes for both abortion rights and the mostly Democratic candidates who support them.


At least 174 fans dead after stampede at an Indonesian soccer match
Brawls between supporters of two rival soccer teams in Indonesia were reported. The fights prompted riot police to fire tear gas, which caused panic.


Ukraine war: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant chief detained by Russians - Kyiv
The boss of Europe's biggest nuclear plant was blindfolded and led away by Russian troops, Ukraine says.


Hurricane-ravaged Florida, Carolinas face daunting recovery
The largely innocuous but soggy remnants of Hurricane Ian drifted through Virginia early on Sunday, leaving in their wake storm-ravaged residents in Florida and the Carolinas facing a disaster recovery expected to cost tens of billions of dollars.

Vegas survivors signal hope even as mass shootings persist
Saturday marks five years since a gunman rained bullets into an outdoor country music festival crowd on the Las Vegas Strip.


Russia loses U.N. aviation council seat in rebuke
Russia failed to win enough votes for re-election to the United Nation's aviation agency's governing council on Saturday, in a rebuke of Moscow for aviation-related actions taken after its invasion of Ukraine.

How Hawaii brought its population of girls in prison to zero
A focus on rehabilitation and building a support system, including addressing past traumas, led to the success — and could be a model for other states, experts say.


U.S. cheers Ukraine's "significant" battlefield success at Lyman
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday cheered Ukraine's capture of the key bastion of Lyman from Russia in eastern Ukraine, saying it was an encouraging battlefield success that would create new dilemmas for Russia's military.

AP PHOTOS: Ukraine bakery supplies bread for the front lines
KOSTIANTYNIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — Seemingly abandoned during the day, the damaged factory building in eastern Ukraine comes to life at night, when the smell of fresh bread emanates from its broken windows.


Russia withdraws its troops from a key city encircled by Ukrainian forces
Russia pulled troops out Saturday from the eastern Ukrainian city of Lyman, which it had been using as a front-line hub. It was the latest victory for the Ukrainian counteroffensive.


Brazil polarised as Bolsonaro seeks re-election and Lula aims for comeback
Stakes are high as the far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro could be unseated by left-wing rival Lula.


Amid nationwide abortion debate, American Cancer Society warns fertility preservation for cancer patients could be at risk in the future
In the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, the American Cancer Society is warning that their fertility preservation options could be at risk in the future.

The CIA honors Harriet Tubman as a model spy with a new statue
The move is part of an effort by the CIA to bolster diversity at an agency where minorities have long been underrepresented.


Rebel violence in eastern Congo causes hunger to soar
Humanitarian workers say hunger is now soaring in eastern Congo after months of fighting between M23 rebels and the army.


Abbott and O'Rourke clash as gun reform takes center stage in Texas gubernatorial race
Gun laws are proving to be a prominent issue in the Texas gubernatorial race between Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O'Rourke.
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NIH to fund unproven ALS drugs under patient-backed law
The U.S. government will soon spend $25 million to help patients access experimental drugs for the incurable illness known as Lou Gehrig's disease

IAEA head seeks release of Ukrainian nuclear plant head
The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog called for the release of the director-general of Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, saying his detention posed a threat to safety and security.

What the war in Ukraine means for Asia's climate goals
Most Asian countries are prioritizing keeping the country running, no matter the energy source. For rich countries like South Korea or Japan, this means a foray into nuclear energy as an option.


GOP Gov. Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O'Rourke square off in Texas gubernatorial debate: recap
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke face off in a gubernatorial debate as the November elections near.
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Elon Musk to provide Florida with Starlink satellites in response to Hurricane Ian
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk agreed to provide the company's satellite internet service, Starlink, for help in response to Hurricane Ian in areas of Southwest Florida still without connectivity.
Jan. 6 and Mar-a-Lago Inquiries Converge in Fights Over Executive Privilege
WASHINGTON — Two high-profile criminal investigations involving Donald Trump are converging on a single, highly consequential question: How much residual executive privilege can a former president invoke after leaving office? As the Justice Department investigates Trump’s attempt to overturn the...

Nobel Prize season arrives amid war, nuclear fears, hunger
This year’s Nobel Prize season approaches as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shattered decades of almost uninterrupted peace in Europe and raised the risks of a nuclear disaster.


Ebola kills doctor in Uganda, first health worker killed in latest outbreak
A Tanzanian doctor working in Uganda who contracted Ebola has died, the first health worker killed by the disease in the latest outbreak in the country, Uganda's health minister said on Saturday.
Trump — who ran his own airline into the ground — used his big rally finale to bash the industry in a bizarre rant: 'They don't know what the hell they're doing'
Former President Donald Trump criticized the airline industry at a campaign rally for Republican candidates in Michigan.

Meta board approves personal security to outgoing executive Sheryl Sandberg
Meta Platforms Inc said on Friday its board had approved providing personal security services to former Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, citing "continuing threats to her safety".

Ruptured oil pipeline off California approved for repairs
A federal agency has given a Texas oil company approval to repair a pipeline that ruptured a year ago and spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude off the Southern California coast.

Mary Trump believes her uncle will 'take revenge' on DeSantis if he ever returns to the Oval Office
Recent reports suggest former President Donald Trump may be looking to stifle Gov. Ron DeSantis' potential 2024 presidential run.

Violence, mismanagement plague volatile Indonesian scene
Volatile crowds and violent fan groups have long been a hallmark of Indonesian soccer, left reeling from Saturday's rioting in East Java in which following Arema FC's defeat by Persebaya Surabaya.
Man Behind Sketchy ‘Audit’ of Pennsylvania’s Voting Machines Has Ties to Failed Arizona Recount
Photo Illustration by Erin O'Flynn/The Daily Beast/GettyPennsylvania counties are still mired in dubious election “audits” two years after Joe Biden’s presidential win, and new disinformation about 2020 voting machines is circulating ahead of the midterms. Now, officials tell The Daily Beast...

Cat. 3 Hurricane Orlene heads for Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Orlene is at Category 3 strength as it heads for a collision with Mexico’s northwest Pacific coast between the tourist towns of Mazatlan and San Blas.


'You’re going to die': Jan. 6 rioter who filmed himself assaulting officers pleads guilty
Ronald Sandlin's video footage from the attack on the Capitol includes him celebrating with a selfie and smoking marijuana.

Former federal prosecutor scoffs at Trump's lawyer reportedly trying to keep him from attacking DOJ in Mar-a-Lago probe: 'Bless you, good luck'
"Donald Trump has one mode, it is all offense all the time," Barbara McQuade told MSNBC on Saturday.

Untested rape kits plagued Memphis long before jogger case
Memphis' long-held problems with testing rape kits quickly have come under renewed scrutiny with Cleotha Henderson's arrest last month in the killing of Eliza Fletcher, a mother and kindergarten teacher who was abducted while jogging

Opponents pile on Republican Rosendale in US House debate
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale was slammed over his opposition to aid for Ukraine and votes against federal projects that could benefit Montana, during a live Saturday night debate in eastern Montana's U.S.

Uvalde families stand with Beto O’Rourke amid Republican silence on gun reform
Families of those killed in May school shooting support Democrat in race against Texas governor Greg Abbott

Death toll rises from Post-Tropical Cyclone Ian; storm crawls across Carolinas, Virginia
A weakened Ian continues traveling north through the Carolinas, where it is expected to dissipate over Virginia late Saturday. Fox News is updating with the latest news surrounding the storm, its impact, travel and emergency updates.


White House meets oil industry over Hurricane Ian price-gouging concerns
Top White House officials met on Friday with oil executives to discuss Hurricane Ian and low gasoline inventories as President Joe Biden warned the industry not to price-gouge consumers, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

AP source: Union fires consultant who evaluated Tagovailoa
A person familiar with the decision says the NFL Players Association has fired the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant who evaluated Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after he stumbled off the field against Buffalo last Sunday.

Fact check: Biden's comment about hurricane preparedness, vaccination predates Hurricane Ian
President Joe Biden spoke about the importance of getting vaccinated in preparation for hurricane season in 2021, not recently.

Amylyx prices newly approved ALS drug at $158,000 per year
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc on Friday set the list price of its newly approved drug to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at about $158,000 per year in the United States, a discount to its most recently approved competitor.

Nobel season is here: 5 things to know about the prizes
The beginning of October means Nobel Prize season. Six days, six prizes, new faces from around the globe added to the world’s most elite roster of scientists, writers, economists and human rights leaders.


Trump intensifies attacks on McConnell with 'death wish' remark on his social media platform
The former president also went after McConnell's wife, who resigned from Trump's Cabinet immediately after the Jan. 6 riot.

Biden's Student Debt Plan Attracts Lawsuits, Scams and Confusion
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s program to erase large amounts of student loan debt attracted criticism immediately after it was announced in August and, more recently, several lawsuits. Scammers have targeted borrowers. The administration has reduced the number of people eligible for...

Charleston, South Carolina, dodges a big bullet named Ian
'Charleston really was largely spared by just 20 or 25 miles,' says state senator.


Transcript: H.R. McMaster on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser in the Trump White House and a CBS News contributor, that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.


Transcript: Chris Krebs on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst Chris Krebs that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.


Transcript: Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Fort Myers, Florida, Mayor Kevin Anderson that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.


Transcript: FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.


Transcript: Sen. Rick Scott on "Face the Nation," Oct. 2, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida that aired on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.



Inside the CDC’s pandemic missteps — and how they tarnished the agency’s reputation
Frustrations still run high at the CDC, but staffers remain hopeful that the agency will regain its credibility with the public.


Philippines extending state of calamity for virus pandemic
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is extending a state of calamity declared by his predecessor more than two years ago to deal with continuing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic

Covid infections rise by 14% in UK and now top a million
But there is no clear evidence of an autumn wave starting, says the Office for National Statistics.


Moderna turns down China request for vaccine technology: report
Moderna has so far refused to make a deal for its COVID-19 vaccine with China, due to Beijing wanting the intellectual property behind it.

New York’s private schools are gaming vaccine exemptions in ‘obvious’ fraud
After rarely crossing the 1 percent mark, some private schools suddenly reported 5, 10 or 20 percent of students claiming medical exceptions.


A Chinese mRNA COVID vaccine is approved for the first time - in Indonesia
Indonesia said it has granted emergency use approval to an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine developed by a Chinese company, becoming the first country, ahead of even China, to do so.

9 New York Counties Back at ‘High' Risk, Masking Advised Amid COVID Uptick
For the first time in months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending masks in Central New York because of an uptick in COVID-19 cases and patients hospitalized with the virus. As of Thursday, the CDC identified nine counties in New York state that met the criteria, w...


Chinese artist records era of COVID, one test at a time
For most of China's 1.4 billion people, regular COVID-19 tests have become a way of life. Siyuan Zhuji is trying to turn them into a work of art.

Study Reveals Main Target of COVID-19 in Brain and Describes Effects of Virus on Nervous System - Neuroscience News
SARS_CoV_2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 infects and replicates in astrocytes, reducing neural viability.


Top Chicago Doctor Breaks Down Common Side Effects for New Bivalent COVID Boosters
As many Americans are starting to get inoculated with the new bivalent COVID-19 boosters, aimed to combat both the novel strain and the omicron variant, many are wondering if side effects may be different at all.


COVID vaccination may trigger thyroid eye disease flare
CHICAGO — Ophthalmologists should monitor patients with thyroid eye disease when they receive their COVID-19 vaccinations, according to a small case study presented at the ASOPRS Fall Scientific Symposium.“It stands to reason that the immune response that you may get from a COVID vaccine or any...

Doctor facing discipline for spreading COVID-19 misinformation in B.C., college says
A doctor is facing discipline in B.C. for spreading COVID-19 and anti-vaccine misinformation – including on one occasion when he allegedly did so against a backdrop of provincial officials hanging in effigy.
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