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Lula defeats Bolsonaro to again become Brazil’s president
SAO PAULO (AP) — Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has done it again: Twenty years after first winning the Brazilian presidency, the leftist defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro Sunday in an extremely tight election that marks an about-face for the country after four years of far-right politics.
Republicans head into final week with lead in seats, voters feel things are "out of control" — CBS News Battleground Tracker poll
CBS News modeling shows a range of possibilities on election night.
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Seoul Halloween crowd crush: At least 153 dead in crowd surge, officials say
At least 153 people were also injured in the crowd crush, South Korean officials said.
January 6 committee obtains eight emails showing possible planning of post-election crime | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol has obtained eight emails from late 2020 that a judge determined show Donald Trump and his lawyers planning to defraud courts and obstruct the congressional vote on the presidency.
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Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack had list of targets, law enforcement sources say
The suspect allegedly broke into the couple's home around 2 a.m. on Friday, shouting "Where is Nancy?"
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Concerns rise as Russia resumes grain blockade of Ukraine
Russia has resumed its blockade of Ukrainian ports, cutting off urgently needed grain exports to hungry parts of the world. U.S.
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With election deniers running for office, our right to vote is on the ballot
More than 300 GOP candidates for state and national office have been identified by CBS News as "election deniers" for having refused to accept the 2020 presidential results as legitimate. Experts say the midterms' outcome could impact our right to vote.
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Zip ties found at the scene of Pelosi home invasion, police say
State charges in the criminal investigation of suspect David DePape could come as early as Monday or Tuesday, according to a federal law enforcement source.
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‘Let's not pretend’ that Republicans and Democrats share equal blame for election denial, DCCC chair says
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney said Democrats “always have, always will” accept the outcome of elections.
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Five takeaways from the final Georgia governor debate between Kemp and Abrams - Washington Examiner
Gov. Brian Kemp (R) and Stacey Abrams (D) had one last debate to persuade Georgia voters still undecided about whom to support in the governor's race, and the pair used the platform to criticize one another on everything from abortion to guns, with Abrams also attacking Georgia Senate candidate...
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Five takeaways from the second Georgia gubernatorial debate | CNN Politics
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic nominee Stacey Abrams faced off in their second and final gubernatorial debate Sunday night, with a little more than a week to go before Election Day amid record high early voting in the state.
www.cnn.comElection deniers could win vital races in the midterms. Experts worry that some could refuse to certify the 2024 election if the GOP candidate loses.
Kari Lake and Mark Finchem are two Republican nominees in Arizona that have previously questioned the legitimacy of the 2020 election.
Pelosi alleged attacker's ex stalked teen, 14 ,told him 'dating is not illegal as long as there is no sex'
Oxane "Gypsy" Taub, the former partner of David DePape, who allegedly attacked Pelosi, is in prison for stalking and attempting to abduct a 14-year-old boy from his school in Berkeley, California.
Stephen Miller group’s radio ads accuses Biden of ‘racism’ towards white Americans
The ad, a recording of which was obtained by POLITICO, is running in Georgia.
www.politico.comWill the GOP rally around a 15-week abortion ban? Republicans debate their options
Conservatives say it's imperative Republicans take a position GOP lawmakers and presidential candidates can coalesce around.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of creating 'artificial famine' after Moscow suspends crucial grain deal
“How can Russia be among the G-20 if it is deliberately working for starvation on several continents?” the Ukrainian president said.
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Confident GOP unifies behind candidates once seen as risky
Republicans are increasingly confident in Senate candidates who party leaders had once believed were essentially unelectable or at least seriously flawed.
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79 percent of voters describe the US as ‘out of control’
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans describe the current state of affairs in the U.S. as “out of control,” according to a new CBS News-YouGov poll. The poll, published on Sunday, found that 79 percent of resp…
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Jack Dorsey’s new social media platform sees 30K sign-ups after Musk’s Twitter takeover - Washington Examiner
Some users are leaving Twitter in light of Elon Musk's acquisition of the platform for founder Jack Dorsey's newest platform. Dorsey's Bluesky Social received a reported 30,000 sign-ups in two days following Musk's takeover. Bluesky was founded in 2019 while Dorsey was still Twitter's CEO and...
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Biden congratulates Lula on victory over Trump-backed Bolsonaro in Brazil
President Biden on Sunday congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for his victory in Brazil’s presidential election, beating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, who was backed by former President Donal…
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Democrats ramp up spending in blue districts as GOP sees red wave forming
Republicans are making gains in districts where voters favored President Joe Biden by big margins in 2020.
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Crime takes spotlight in final Georgia gubernatorial race debate
Gov. Brian Kemp sought to link Stacey Abrams to the "defund the police" movement, while the Democratic candidate blamed the incumbent for rising crime rates in the state.
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Will the GOP rally around a 15-week abortion ban? Republicans debate their options
Conservatives say it's imperative Republicans take a position GOP lawmakers and presidential candidates can coalesce around.
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RNC chairwoman won’t apologize for mocking Fetterman, Biden speech issues
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel on Sunday sidestepped a question about whether she regrets mocking President Biden and Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman (D)…
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Top Republicans reject any link between GOP rhetoric and Paul Pelosi assault
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel lamented the “unfair” Democratic argument that the yearslong villainization of Nancy Pelosi contributed to the attack on her husband as the investigation continues.
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Poll workers train for conflict: 'A little nervous? I am.'
America is getting ready to vote in the midterm election, and poll workers around the country are bracing for possible conflict in an era of polarization and misinformation.
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Trio of Trump-related trials to be heard in New York on Monday
The cases range from civil to criminal, state and federal.
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Musk tweets at Hillary Clinton, suggesting conspiracy surrounding Paul Pelosi attack
Elon Musk on Sunday responded to a tweet by Hillary Clinton tying an assault on Paul Pelosi to Republican rhetoric by espousing a conspiracy theory surrounding the circumstances of the incident. A …
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Stacey Abrams slams Georgia sheriffs as ‘good ol’ boys club’ while claiming to support law enforcement
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams on Sunday claimed that most sheriffs across the state wanted to want to be able to take Black people off the streets.
CISA chief sees no "specific or credible threats" to election infrastructure
More than 20 million people have voted early so far, with nine days to go before Election Day.
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Split-ticket voters could be Senate savior for Democrats - Washington Examiner
Democrats could get a lifeline from split-ticket voters, part of a prevailing swing-state phenomenon from the last midterm election, who could help them hold on to their Senate majority this November.In 2018, the last midterm election, 13 of the 18 states that had Senate and gubernatorial...
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Witnesses describe 'a hell' inside South Korean crowd surge
A stunned Seoul is beginning to unearth the extent of a Halloween crowd surge that killed more than 150 mostly young people out enjoying festivities in the party neighborhood of Itaewon on Saturday.
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Elon Musk tweets and deletes link to article pushing unfounded conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi attack
The tweet from Musk, who now owns Twitter, raised concerns about the type of content that will be allowed on the social media site under his control.
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Trouble ahead? Most Republicans don't trust midterm election count to be fair, poll finds
USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll findings portray a political landscape primed for lawsuits, recounts and conspiracy theories after next week's Election Day.
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Members of Congress express support for Paul Pelosi following violent attack
Members of Congress expressed support for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband after he was violently attacked by an intruder with a hammer on Friday.
Senate Republicans want the SEC to explain why staff are quitting
Senate Republicans want the SEC to explain why staff are leaving the nation's corporate watchdog at the highest rate in 10 years amid a flurry of proposed rules, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Sunday. The private letter dated Oct. 27 from Senate Republicans to the chair of the...
Belief in the Ballot: Republicans in Arizona running on claims of election fraud
Arizona's Republican Attorney General has called denialism a "giant grift," but some Republican nominees still claim the 2020 election was stolen.
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RNC’s McDaniel rejects ‘unfair’ links between GOP rhetoric, political violence after Pelosi attack - Washington Examiner
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel pushed back on “unfair” efforts to link GOP candidate’s heated rhetoric ahead of next week’s midterm elections to the vicious assault on Paul Pelosi. McDaniel made the comments after being asked on Fox News Sunday to respond to accusations...
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Affirmative action in jeopardy after justices raise doubts
Members of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority are questioning the continued use of affirmative action in higher education.
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S. Korea in shock, grief as 153 die in Halloween crowd surge
South Koreans mourned and searched for relatives lost in the “hell-like” chaos that killed more than 150 people, mostly in their 20s and 30s, when a huge Halloween party crowd surged into a narrow alley in a nightlife district in Seoul.
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Elon Musk says Twitter blue tick to be revamped
Reports suggest the firm could charge users almost $20 per month to be verified.
www.bbc.comWhy Gavin Newsom isn't even bothering to campaign for reelection
The California governor has such a surefire shot at reelection he’s directing his efforts elsewhere.
www.politico.comWorld leaders offer condolences to South Korea after Halloween tragedy
President Joe Biden was among several world leaders to send his condolences to South Korea after at least 153 people were killed and 82 injured on Halloween.
Despite Eastman appeal, Jan. 6 committee accesses 8 disputed emails
A federal judge had ruled they were evidence of a likely crime.
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Justices’ past affirmative action views, in their own words
A Supreme Court that is the most diverse in history will hear two cases Monday challenging the use of affirmative action in higher education.
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Will he or won’t he? Pressure mounts on Biden for post-midterm decision
President Biden will face mounting pressure to announce his intentions about whether he will run for reelection immediately after the midterm elections — pretty much regardless of the outcome. …
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro loses bid for second term in fiercely contested presidential vote | CNN
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is now set to become the next president of Brazil. The leftist former President, widely known as “Lula,” has 50.66% of the votes, with 95%of the votes counted.
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Rick Scott says Democrats will get a ‘rude awakening’ on Election Day
National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Sunday predicted Democrats will get a “rude awakening” on Election Day, anticipating Republicans cruising to a majority…
thehill.comMusk mocks ‘Managing @Twitter 101’ reminder
Elon Musk on Sunday shared that he received a tutorial email from Twitter just days after his takeover of the social media platform. In a Twitter thread, the Tesla founder and CEO shared a photo t…
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Obama takes shot at Trump over ‘birther’ attacks while stumping in Wisconsin - Washington Examiner
Former President Barack Obama mocked his successor, former President Donald Trump, during a visit to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Saturday to rally for Mandela Barnes, the Democrats' Senate candidate in the state.Obama took aim at Trump and other Republicans for "birther" attacks levied against Obama...
www.washingtonexaminer.comArizona GOP Attorney General Calls Out Kari Lake, Election-Denying 'Clowns'
Mark Brnovich's comments come months after he lost a GOP primary for a U.S. Senate seat to Blake Masters, a Trump-endorsed Republican.
Lack of immigration reform hurts businesses and farmers, puts nation’s food supply at risk
The Republicans calls for closing the southern border are resonating with voters but businesses, farmers say immigration more complicated than that.
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Democrats criticize GOP after attack on Pelosi's husband: ‘Many people have stayed silent’
"The Republican Party’s response is to either ignore it or belittle it," said Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.
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Washington state school district appoints board director who once labeled cops ‘pigs,’ encouraged riots
A Washington state woman who once railed against police during a speech and seemed to be encouraging a riot has been appointed to a position on a city school board.
Pelosi attack: Both sides condemn violence but differ on where to put responsibility
While members of both parties on Sunday condemned the attack on the House speaker's husband, they differed on who was to blame for extremist rhetoric.
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The ground game that flipped the Senate is kicking back into gear
In Georgia, Sen. Jon Ossoff is reactivating the door-to-door network that helped elect him and fellow Democrat Raphael Warnock two years ago.
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US cybersecurity official warns of ‘complex threat environment’ going into midterm elections
U.S. cybersecurity officials say election organizers must be on guard going into the midterms amid a "very complex threat environment."
Lavrov draws parallels between Ukraine war, Cuban missile crisis
Russian foreign minister says he hopes Biden will deal wisely with Ukraine like JFK did with the Cuban crisis.
Late push by Dixon helps tighten Michigan governor's race
In one of the country's premier battleground states, a last-ditch effort from Michigan Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon has helped her pull closer with incumbent Gov.
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Affirmative action’s use in higher ed hangs in balance at Supreme Court
The future of affirmative action in higher education hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court on Monday hears arguments over race-conscious admissions policies at two prestigious universities. Har…
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This is the late message some Democrats believe could make a difference in close elections | CNN Politics
With just over a week to go until Election Day, a collection of Democratic candidates and supportive groups are willing to try a strategy that several party strategists acknowledge has not been very successful so far.
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DeSantis is on the ballot in Florida, but he was still in NY last night for Lee Zeldin - Washington Examiner
With just a week to go before he's up for reelection on Nov. 8, Gov. Ron DeSantis was on Long Island last night stumping for the Republican nominee for governor of New York, Rep. Lee Zeldin. "I think it's great in politics when you don't have to choose between the lesser of two evils," DeSantis
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Rick Scott: Paul Pelosi assault is 'despicable' and 'unacceptable'
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, condemned the assault on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's, D-Calif., husband Paul Pelosi.
Arizona GOP Attorney General Calls Out Kari Lake, Election-Denying 'Clowns'
Mark Brnovich's comments come months after he lost a GOP primary for a U.S. Senate seat to Blake Masters, a Trump-endorsed Republican.
Far-right leader Bolsonaro loses to leftist Lula in Brazilian election
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva edged out President Jair Bolsonaro to secure the Brazilian presidency in a highly polarizing election rife with misinformation.
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‘Saturday Night Live’ targets Republican candidates in latest episode
“Saturday Night Live” poked fun at three Republican Senate and gubernatorial nominees in the show’s cold open after rising momentum in their battleground races. The show parodied an episode “PBS Ne…
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U.K. politicians call for "urgent independent investigation" into Liz Truss phone hack claim
The British government said Sunday that it has "robust systems in place to protect against cyber threats."
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US plans to deploy B-52 bombers to northern Australia: Report
US tells ABC its ability to deploy nuclear-capable bombers to Australia ‘sends a strong message to our adversaries’.
Men exonerated in Malcolm X killing to receive $36 million
The city of New York will settle lawsuits filed on behalf of two men who were exonerated last year for the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X.
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Brazil election: Lula makes stunning comeback
The country swings back to the left, four years after electing a far-right leader.
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Abortion access could hinge on state election results
Abortion access in several states could hinge on the outcome of November elections of lawmakers, governors, supreme court justices and attorneys general.
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WATCH: Mark Cuban says GOP doesn’t care about ‘woke capitalism,’ slams pandering - Washington Examiner
According to billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, Republican politicians "don't give a s*** about "woke capitalism" or the implementation of environmental, social, and corporate governance metrics. The only reason politicians on the Right espouse concern over these things is because "that's what...
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With a possible surge of Haitian migrants ahead, the Biden admin weighs holding them in a third country or Guantánamo
The U.S. has long had a temporary holding facility for migrants at the U.S. Navy base in Cuba separate from the prison for terrorist suspects.
www.nbcnews.comS. Korea in shock, grief as 153 die in Halloween crowd surge
South Koreans mourned and searched for relatives lost in the “hell-like” chaos that killed more than 150 people, mostly in their 20s and 30s, when a huge Halloween party crowd surged into a narrow alley in a nightlife district in Seoul.
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Devin Nunes believes reports of Durham probe’s demise are greatly exaggerated - Washington Examiner
Reports signaling the demise of John Durham's special counsel investigation are greatly exaggerated, says Devin Nunes, who believes Republicans winning back power in the midterm elections will provide the prosecutor's endeavor a new lease on life.After two high-profile defeats in court and no...
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Seriously low diesel supply threatens to worsen inflation
A seriously low U.S. and global diesel supply is likely to drive up fuel costs and worsen inflation, raising concerns as the cold weather months approach. “The national numbers for…
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Physical restraints, emotional abuse and ‘waterboarding’ children: A 7-year-old's death exposes allegations at youth facility
There had been allegations of wrongdoing at Brooklawn, a foster care facility in Louisville, Kentucky, and its sister campus for several years before Ja’Ceon Terry suffocated to death.
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Antisemitic message referencing Kanye West displayed outside Florida v. Georgia football game
An antisemitic message referencing Kanye West appeared on an electronic video board at TIAA Bank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday.
US midterm elections: Why five states have slavery on the ballot in 2022
The 1865 US slavery ban doesn't cover everyone. Voters will decide whether to keep the exemptions.
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Sen. Rick Scott predicts GOP will end up with at least 52 Senate seats after midterms: 'This is our year'
National Republican Senatorial Committee chair Sen. Rick Scott predicted GOP candidates will hold the Senate majority once November's midterm elections are over.
As fentanyl drives overdose deaths, mistaken beliefs persist
Fentanyl and other potent synthetic opioids ingrained in the nation's illicit drug supply are killing more people in the U.S. than any other drug has.
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2 U.S. college students among at least 153 dead in Seoul crush
Officials and family identified the known American victims as Anne Gieske of the University of Kentucky and Steven Blesi of Kennesaw State University in Georgia.
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Israel's Haredi voters drift hard right in leadership vacuum
One of Israel’s most extremist politicians, known for his inflammatory anti-Arab speeches and stunts, is attracting new supporters from a previously untapped demographic.
apnews.comPolice in California conduct home raids with redacted search warrants: Report - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedPolice in San Diego County, California, and FBI agents reportedly coordinated to conduct several early-morning raids on homes with redacted search warrants.The redactions included the location and the people being searched by the warrants, according to a CBS affiliate in San Diego.ONLY
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Biden faces 'unpredictable' era with China's empowered Xi
President Joe Biden’s administration is taking stock of a newly empowered Xi Jinping as the Chinese president begins a third, norm-breaking term as Communist Party leader.
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Colorado GOP official dies suddenly at 55
Colorado House Minority Leader Hugh McKean died at his home in Loveland Sunday at the age of 55, according to a statement from his party.
Democrats scramble to push Fetterman over the finish in Pennsylvania
Democrats in Pennsylvania are scrambling to flip the script on a less-than-stellar performance from Senate candidate John Fetterman during the state’s first and only televised debate and throwing t…
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Affirmative action: What to know about the Supreme Court cases
The court has rolled back the use of race in college admissions.
The crowds in Seoul were so thick the disaster wasn’t clear until bodies were lined up, witness says
“We saw a young lady on the ground, blood splattered,” Benedict Manlapaz said.
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WATCH: SNL roasts Herschel Walker ‘Texas Ranger,’ Dr. Oz, and Kari Lake - Washington Examiner
Saturday Night Live this week took aim at a trio of Trump-backed candidates in a midterm election-themed cold opening. Senate candidates Herschel Walker of Georgia and Dr. Mehmet Oz of Pennsylvania, as well as Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, were the butt of the jokes. Cast member...
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Leavitt, 25, cites youth in bid to be youngest congresswoman
A former Trump White House staffer from New Hampshire could make history as the youngest woman ever elected to Congress.
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In southern France, drought, rising seas threaten traditions
For centuries people in southern France have observed Camarguaise bull festivities in the Rhone delta, where the Rhone river and the Mediterranean sea meet.
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Pharmacies are reporting shortages of the widely used antibiotic amoxicillin
Pharmacists are worried that the medication will still be in short supply come winter, when infections can surge and antibiotic use typically increases.
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How Brazil's election campaign turned ugly
From disputed polls to "conspirituality", Brazil's presidential run-off has split society.
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Uvalde superintendent speaks out for 1st time since announcing retirement
Hal Harrell announced his retirement earlier this month.
DCCC Chair Maloney defends boosting Trump-backed Gibbs, declares ‘we're going to win that race’
DCCC chairman Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney declared Sunday that Democrats are "going to win" Michigan's 3rd Congressional District after meddling in the Republican primary.
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High stakes in N. Carolina court races with majority on line
The stakes in elections for a pair of North Carolina Supreme Court seats this fall are high. Outcomes could flip the court’s partisan makeup during a period of political polarization.
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Brazil election: Winner Lula thanks the Brazilian people
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returns to power after narrowly winning the country's presidential election.
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Elon Musk, new owner of Twitter, tweets unfounded anti-LGBTQ conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi attack
Musk sent the since-deleted tweet, which linked to a story on a website that has a history of publishing false information, to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Musk’s tweet had more than 24,000 retweets and 86,000 likes late Sunday morning before he deleted it.
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‘We need to make America Godly again.’ The growing political influence of Latino evangelicals | CNN Politics
Pastor Luis Cabrera has spent weeks traveling across Texas to meet with other Latinos in the faith community. He is preaching a different kind of gospel: Vote.
www.cnn.comWho Is the Man Accused of Attacking Pelosi's Husband?
SAN FRANCISCO — A trail of strained relationships. An itinerant life that included a stint living in a storage unit. A personality that was “consumed by darkness.” Accounts from people who know the man accused of the break-in and violent attack Friday on Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker...
S Korea promises ‘thorough’ investigation after fatal crowd crush
Mourners pay respects as 154 people confirmed dead in the disaster, which took place as Seoul celebrated Halloween.
Novel leukemia therapy aims to treat sick kids before time runs out
Highly personalized treatments for aggressive pediatric leukemia are available and have proved effective for those who can wait for them. What about those who can't?
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Powerball grand prize climbs to $1 billion without a jackpot winner
The Powerball jackpot keeps getting larger because players keep losing.
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Transcript: Rep. Sean Maloney on "Face the Nation," Oct. 30, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Sean Maloney of New York that aired Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: CISA Director Jen Easterly on "Face the Nation," Oct. 30, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Jen Easterly, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, that aired Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Rep. Tom Emmer on "Face the Nation," Oct. 30, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota that aired Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Rep. Tom Emmer on "Face the Nation," Oct. 30, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota that aired Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Oct. 30, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, CISA Director Jen Easterly and Reps. Tom Emmer and Sean Maloney join Margaret Brennan.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has faced verbal, written threats in the past
Verbal and written threats against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have resulted in several arrests and convictions in recent years.
Crush kills at least 151 at Halloween festivities in Seoul
A mass of mostly young people among tens of thousands who gathered to celebrate Halloween in Seoul became trapped and crushed as the crowd surged into a narrow alley, killing at least 151 people and injuring 82 others in South Korea’s worst disaster in years.
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Is Iran facing a revolutionary moment?
Analysis: The protests in Iran transcend class or geography, and show no sign of abating.
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Itaewon crowd crush: Horror as more than 150 die in Seoul district
Halloween revellers pour into a narrow street in South Korea's capital, causing a deadly crush.
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GOP gives mixed messages on Paul Pelosi attack
Republicans have responded to the recent attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), with a mix of messages, some of which have prompted sharp criticism from Democrats. M…
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Democrats lash out at GOP after Pelosi assault
Some are accusing Republican leaders of sidestepping the rising threat of political violence for years.
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In 5 key battlegrounds, most GOP state legislative nominees are election deniers, report finds
Experts warn that if enough are elected, Republican majorities in the state houses of these crucial battlegrounds could have the power to rewrite election laws.
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Pelosi attack shocks country on edge about democracy threats
At times these days, it can feel like the United States is on edge about threats to American democracy.
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'Massive' drone attack on Black Sea Fleet - Russia
Russia also accuses the UK of helping Ukrainians in their attacks - a claim the UK dismisses as "false".
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Blue wall falls: How Democrats’ dreams of a House majority collapsed in a New York minute - Washington Examiner
Democrats are racing to New York to fortify what was once supposed to be the blue firewall safeguarding their slim House majority.But after a redistricting plan that went awry and a national political climate in which Republicans are reaching into the blue states for potential gains, New York...
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Conservative conspiracy theory about 'ballot mules' inspires Truth Social users to take action
At an Arizona ballot drop box, pro-Trump volunteers are circling, inspired at least in part by months of conspiracy-driven online discussion.
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Nancy Pelosi says family "heartbroken and traumatized" after violent attack on husband
The House speaker wrote that 82-year-old Paul Pelosi's "condition continues to improve."
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You've got mail voting? Donald Trump and other election deniers target mail balloting system
Trump and many Republican office-seekers are pushing a variety of plans to restrict or even eliminate mail-in voting, from lawsuits to legislation.
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Obama rallies electric Atlanta crowd in push for Raphael Warnock and Stacey Abrams
The former president sought to use his star power to motivate Democrats to turn out in several high-stakes races, saying: “You can vote right now.”
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Russia says British forces blew up Nord Stream; UK denies claim
British naval ‘specialists’ sabotaged the critical gas pipelines last month, Russian defence ministry claims.
Trump card: Forecast predicts Donald Trump is set to be the big winner on election night - Washington Examiner
Senate candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump are largely faring well in their races, with most projected to prevail on election night, according to a new analysis by Newsweek released Friday. The former president has thrown his support behind 22 candidates, with “more than 60...
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Russia suspends Ukraine grain deal over ship attack claim
Russia says it will immediately suspend a U.N.-brokered grain export deal that has seen more than 9 million tons of grain exported from Ukraine and brought down global food prices.
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HOUSE DIVIDED: Democrats turn on party leadership as midterm hopes fade despite supportive voting records
Democrats at risk of losing their races in the November midterm elections are turning on Democratic Party leadership, and calling for them to be replaced.
Pelosi's status as GOP campaign-ad villain faces new scrutiny after violent home invasion
The speaker has headlined Republican attacks for almost as long as she's led House Democrats — a political truism her party is lamenting after her husband's assault.
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Herschel Walker hits back after Obama attack and calls himself ‘a warrior for God’ - Washington Examiner
Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker swung back at former President Barack Obama’s accusation that he is "a celebrity that wants to be a politician,” arguing that the former president doesn’t have sway with voters in the Peach State and “got with the wrong horse” by backing Democratic...
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Musk took over Twitter. Then some users began testing chaos
Shortly after Elon Musk took control of Twitter, some conservative personalities wasted no time to jump on the platform and recirculate long-debunked conspiracy theories in a tongue-in-cheek attempt to “test” whether Twitter’s policies on misinformation were still being enforced.
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Trump silent on Paul Pelosi attack
Former President Trump has remained silent on the recent attack of Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), even as fellow members of the Republican Party have condem…
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Biden admin weighed slow-rolling military aid to Saudis as payback for oil production cut
Some military officials back the idea, said sources, but others want the military relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia to be kept separate from any punishment.
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What polls show about the undecided voters who could swing the Senate
Our latest weekly polling tracker shows Republicans making gains in the final days of the campaign.
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Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape posted about QAnon conspiracy theories ahead of assault - Washington Examiner
David DePape, the man accused of beating Paul Pelosi over the head with a hammer, appears to have made a number of online posts referencing the QAnon conspiracy theory. DePape, 42, broke into the Pelosi home in San Francisco while House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was in Washington DC. called 911 and...
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What causes armies to lose the will to fight? Here’s what history tells us – and what Putin may soon find out | CNN
History is full of examples of dispirited armies that “quiet quit” — stopped attacking the enemy and essentially disengaged from battle. Here’s why that happens, and what it could mean for the weary Russian army in Ukraine.
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Germany sees unexpected growth in 3rd quarter; inflation up
The German economy grew in the third quarter, an unexpectedly positive performance powered largely by private spending.
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Pelosi's San Francisco home has long-drawn unwanted attention
A pig's head. Graffiti. Dayslong protests. Nancy Pelosi's critics have often gone straight to her house.
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Florida medical board votes to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors
The Florida Board of Medicine voted to start drafting a rule that will ban puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries for trans youths under 18.
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Vice President Kamala Harris wishes Paul Pelosi speedy recovery, calls for civil discourse rather than hate
The vice president said "so-called leaders" have used their position to preserve "their personal power" and "divide our country."
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Pelosi attack rattles an already skittish campaign trail
With 10 days until the election, Democrats are warning of threats and Republicans are trying to tamp down rhetoric.
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Biden leads Democrats to a sad ending, even though he’s seen this movie before - Washington Examiner
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) doesn’t remember when inflation and crime undid the last period of Democratic dominance and sustained liberal governance. She was born in 1989.Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is old enough to remember, but he was also a socialist at the height of the Cold War. He...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 248
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 248th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Candidates for Minnesota governor argue over abortion, COVID-19 mitigation and taxes
Tim Walz and Scott Jensen disagreed on how to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, taxes and abortion during a Friday gubernatorial debate in Minnesota.
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Russian official: US reducing ‘nuclear threshold’ by deploying modernized weapons
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko on Saturday accused the U.S. of reducing the “nuclear threshold” by deploying modernized tactical nuclear weapons to NATO bases in Europe. “We can…
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What is known about the attack on Speaker Pelosi's husband
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says her husband Paul's condition “continues to improve." Paul Pelosi is being treated for injuries he suffered after a man broke into their home in San Francisco and severely beat him with a hammer.
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Head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns that Saturday is ‘last day’ of protests | CNN
The head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards has told Iranians to end the weeks-long demonstrations that have gripped the country, warning that Saturday would be their “last day” of protest.
www.cnn.comBiden administration sued for allegedly hiding documents on baby formula investigation - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — President Joe Biden's Federal Trade Commission is being sued for allegedly blocking the release of records related to its investigation of the nationwide baby formula shortage. The Functional Government Initiative, an ethics watchdog, sent a Freedom of Information Act request in...
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Obama makes last-minute push to get Democrats to vote in midterms, some supporters 'wish he’d come more often'
Former President Barack Obama's on a mission to motivate fellow Democrats to vote in the midterm elections as the party tries to hold onto its congressional majorities
Eight election night surprises to watch for
This year’s midterms have already proven to be among the most unpredictable in recent history — and there could be more surprises in store for the country when results start coming in Nov. 8. From …
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Democrats condemn Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin for Pelosi dig following husband's attack
The GOP Virginia governor's initial comment stood out among other Republicans, many of whom forcefully condemned the attack against Pelosi's husband.
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Permitless carry laws raise new dilemmas for police officers
Permitless carry laws in states including Kentucky, Idaho and Texas are creating a dilemma for police officers working the streets: They now have to decide, sometimes in seconds, if someone with the right to carry a gun is a danger.
apnews.comItaewon crowd crush: Horror as more than 150 die in Seoul district
Halloween revellers pour into a narrow street in South Korea's capital, causing a deadly crush.
www.bbc.comLaw enforcement agencies rush to assess new threats to lawmakers
Local law enforcement officials are trying to understand the scale of potential threats to the physical safety of high-profile politicians and election workers before the midterms.
www.politico.comSeoul Halloween crowd crush: At least 153 dead in crowd surge, officials say
At least 153 people were also injured in the crowd crush, South Korean officials said.
Biden votes early in Delaware for November midterms
President Biden voted alongside his granddaughter Natalie, who is 18 years old and a first-time voter.
www.cbsnews.comPaul Pelosi made cryptic ‘life-saving’ 911 call from bathroom while attacker was in home - Washington Examiner
Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), called 911 and spoke in code to a dispatcher while an intruder was inside his house Friday morning, law enforcement officials said. Paul Pelosi, who was attacked with a hammer by a man who was looking for the speaker, allegedly told...
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Musk moves quickly to remodel Twitter
Elon Musk wasted no time beginning to remodel Twitter after closing his deal to acquire the company Thursday night, quickly cutting key staff, doubling down on plans t…
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Affirmative action under threat as high court hears UNC case
The University of North Carolina was once a bastion of segregation. Today, the school takes account of race to make up for that history and to increase the number of Black students and other underrepresented minorities on campus.
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Doug Emhoff on being the second gentleman: ‘I want to be in a world where this is not unique’ | CNN Politics
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff wants to change what it means to be the “Second Spouse” – or, for that matter, the supportive partner of any woman in America.
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Federal judge rules in favor of bikini baristas over dress
A Washington city's dress code ordinance that says “bikini baristas” must cover their bodies at work has been ruled unconstitutional by a federal court
At least 153 dead following crowd surge in Seoul during Halloween festivities
Dozens were also injured after a massive crowd surge in a narrow alley near Hamilton Hotel, a major party spot in Seoul's Itaewon neighborhood.
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Oz-Mastriano: An awkward pair atop Pennsylvania's GOP ticket
Republicans have political winds at their back, but the party's nominees in Pennsylvania for governor and Senate are running dramatically different campaigns and targeting two very different types of voters.
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What we know and still don’t know about the attack on Paul Pelosi | CNN Politics
The man who is alleged to have attacked Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in the couple’s San Francisco home on Friday is expected to be charged with multiple felonies Monday, according San Francisco law enforcement officials.
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California man who spent 38 years in prison for murder is freed after DNA evidence points to different person
Maurice Hastings, who has maintained he was innocent since the time of his arrest, said he "prayed for many years that this day would come."
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‘Little individual dictators’: Texas AG calls out prosecutors who ignore abortion laws
Elected prosecutors operating outside the rule of law threaten the country's safety as a constitutional republic, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says.
US storm survivors: We need money faster, less red tape
Survivors of storms that pounded several U.S. states say the nation’s disaster aid system is broken and they want less red tape to get relief money.
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Native Americans, white farmers join forces to oppose pipeline in Dakotas
"Maybe the Native Americans weren't all wrong," said Ed Fischbach, a South Dakota farmer who's against the Summit carbon capture pipeline, which would cross five states.
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Women powered a blue wave in 2018. Now the tables appear to have turned | CNN Politics
Republicans are bullish that this could the year of the “security mom” – the moment when women who abandoned the GOP during Donald Trump’s presidency gravitate back toward Republican nominees who are speaking to their worries about the economic and physical security of their families.
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WATCH: Pro-trans protesters resort to vandalism, eating Bible pages - Washington Examiner
Protests erupted at the University of Wisconsin-Madison when groups clashed over transgender issues. Documentarian Matt Walsh was on campus that day to attend a showing of his latest film, What is a Woman?, when counterprotesters crowded campus to voice their opposition to the film. The...
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Oil companies rake in huge profits amid consumer squeeze
Major oil companies saw profits soar in the third quarter of 2022, continuing a trend of massive industry profits even as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causes soaring prices for consumers. Ex…
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A look at some of the world's major crowd disasters
At least 146 people were killed and 150 more were injured when they were crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in the capital of Seoul, South Korea
Russian official: US reducing ‘nuclear threshold’ by deploying modernized weapons
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko on Saturday accused the U.S. of reducing the “nuclear threshold” by deploying modernized tactical nuclear weapons to NATO bases in Europe. “We can…
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DeSantis stumps for Zeldin, painting Florida as New York's future
DeSantis is no friend to New York’s leaders and his part in sending migrants as political statements to large cities is causing grief for elected officials in New York.
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Obama campaign blitz in full swing as Biden backs off days before midterms: 'They don't want him'
Republican strategists are saying that many Democrats want President Biden to stay away from the campaign trail as midterm elections are on Nov. 8.
Val Demings reveals ups and downs of running for Senate in Florida
Congresswoman Val Demings speaks with ABC News' Linsey Davis about her Senate campaign, her career and what motivates her.
Oz campaign aired debate with Fetterman on mobile billboard outside of Biden event in PA
Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Mehmet Oz’s campaign aired Tuesday’s debate with his Democratic opponent, John Fetterman, on a mobile billboard outside of a Democratic fundraiser with President B…
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Analysis: Kanye West’s antisemitism did what his anti-Blackness did not. And some people have a problem with that | CNN
Kanye West’s history of inflammatory statements were met with consquences this week. Some are asking what took so long.
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Ron John owns the left — yet again — in Wisconsin
Democrats are spending big for Mandela Barnes. But the MAGA-friendly conservative up for a third term could end up with a better record than Aaron Rodgers.
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Undecided deciders: How 11% of the country could seal the House and Senate - Washington Examiner
With less than two weeks until the midterm elections, 11% of voters remain undecided in how they plan to vote, according to a new Politico/Morning Consult poll. The survey indicates that Republicans may have an edge over those who remain undecided, with 83% stating that they think the country...
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Inside the world of real-life vampires in New Orleans and Atlanta | CNN
Human vampires exist, and they’re fairly different from the fictional ones we know. Their definitions of vampirism vary, but they ultimately subvert social norms while also finding community. Self-identified vampires in New Orleans and Atlanta open up about the communities they’ve built and what...
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Supplemental Security Income payment: Monthly $841 check to be sent to millions in just four days - Washington Examiner
Recipients of the Supplemental Security Income are slated to receive their monthly $841 payment for November in just four days. Due to a scheduling quirk, recipients did not receive a check this month and instead got two payments in September because October first was on a weekend. The...
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Midterm GOP victories could bring new abortion restrictions in 6 states
The states include Pennsylvania, Kansas, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Zelensky accuses Russia of trying to ‘return the threat of large-scale famine to Africa and Asia’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday called on the international community to push back on what he characterized as a Russian attempt to “return the threat of large-scale famine to Af…
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A guide to the election deniers in midterm races | CNN Politics
Election deniers are running for important offices around the country in the November 8 midterms. And some of them will win.
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Ocasio-Cortez slams McCarthy for saying ‘nothing’ following Paul Pelosi’s attack
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Saturday hit House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) over his silence following an attack carried out on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) hu…
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Pelosi says husband improving after violent attack at their California home
In the House speaker's first public remarks on the attack, which seriously injured her husband, Paul, Nancy Pelosi says she is 'heartbroken' and 'traumatized.'
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Poland chooses US to build its first nuclear power plant
Poland says it has chosen the U.S. government and Westinghouse to build its first nuclear power plant.
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Are US supply chain problems over?
Snarled supply chains that helped fuel red-hot inflation are slowly disentangling, offering hope for relief for cash-strapped consumers. But the U.S. faces geopolitical tensions, a shortage o…
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Nancy Pelosi breaks silence on husband Paul's attack: 'Heartbroken and traumatized'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent a "Dear Colleague" letter to members of Congress, writing that her family is "heartbroken" after Paul Pelosi was attacked.
Attempted attack on Pelosi raises questions on motive, family protections
The assailant who attacked Paul Pelosi is expected to be arraigned in court on Tuesday, though law enforcement has still not disclosed a motive.
www.politico.comAs fentanyl drives overdose deaths, mistaken beliefs persist
Fentanyl and other potent synthetic opioids ingrained in the nation's illicit drug supply are killing more people in the U.S. than any other drug has.
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Here's what happens to Twitter's stock now that it's a private company
Most Twitter shareholders need only sit back and wait to get paid, one expert said.
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Trump White House gathered intel on Black Lives Matter protesters arrested in Oregon - Washington Examiner
U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials in the Trump administration compiled extensive intelligence dossiers on people who were arrested, even for minor offenses, during Black Lives Matter protests in Oregon. Initial drafts of the dossiers even included friends of the subjects as well as...
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Mississippi governor extends Jackson water crisis state of emergency | CNN
Mississippi’s state of emergency order for the city of Jackson’s water crisis has been extended to November 22, according to a release from Gov. Tate Reeves office on Friday.
www.cnn.comNo-show Joe: Biden leaves Trudeau, Canada hanging
Secretary of State Antony Blinken just made a two-day visit north, but still no sign of the president. There’s always 2023.
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Tennessee death row inmate slices off penis after being placed on suicide watch for slitting wrists
Henry Hodges, a man on Tennessee's death row, sliced off own penis with a razor over a disagreement with jail officials over a food package.
Energy stocks get oil price support as recession looms
NEW YORK (AP) — Surging oil prices charged energy stocks through 2022 and could keep supporting the sector despite a looming recession and stubbornly hot inflation squeezing consumers.
apnews.comCoastal barriers finally begin to rise around NYC — but can they stop the next Hurricane Sandy?
For the communities that will be shielded by these new coastal defenses, they offer an extension on life. Yet for some residents, these walls and levees are not a welcome addition.
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Is the ‘secret majority’ about to make a powerful statement on Nov. 8?
Over the past few years, I have lost count as to how many Republicans, conservatives, independents and libertarians have told me that they have learned the art of self-censorship when it comes to d…
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Daylight saving time: When do we turn back the clocks?
Ready or not, here it comes. The time to turn back your clocks an hour is right around the corner.
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Biden administration ignores demands from Congress, watchdogs for voting executive order documents
Ten days from the midterm elections, the Biden administration still has not released detailed plans for its 'all-of-government' effort to increase voter turnout.
Stimulus update: $3,200 direct one-time payments to be sent out — see deadline to apply for cash - Washington Examiner
Millions of taxpayers are still eligible for COVID-19 relief stimulus payments, with the deadline to claim the financial relief fast approaching. Between 8 million and 9 million people could be eligible for additional COVID-19 relief through either a stimulus payment or the Child Tax Credit...
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Greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere hit record high in 2021
The U.N. weather agency published the alarming report less than two weeks before world leaders gather for the U.N. Climate Change Conference.
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NY fitfully counts absentee ballots amid legal challenge
Republican election officials around New York refused to process absentee ballots amid a court challenge earlier this week.
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‘Scores of casualties’ after twin blasts in Somalia’s capital
Vehicle loaded with explosives drove into the education ministry compound in Mogadishu and detonated.
Biden says Fetterman is 'my kind of guy,' who 'just keeps getting better and better'
President Biden said that Pennsylvania Democrat U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman is "my kind of guy" after voting in Delaware on Saturday.
Pakistan: Oldest prisoner freed from Guantanamo, back home
Pakistan's foreign ministry says that a 75-year-old from Pakistan who was the oldest prisoner at the Guantanamo Bay detention center has been released and returned to his home country.
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Climate protesters campaign by throwing food at art, but does that work?
Masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh and Vermeer were all targeted by climate campaigners this month.
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Potential 2024 GOP candidates descend upon New York to stump in battleground race for governor
As the race for New York governor has tightened in recent weeks, big names in the Republican and Democrat parties are touching down to stump in the Empire State.
Drought snarls Mississippi River transit in blow to farmers
Nearly the entire stretch of the Mississippi River has experienced below average rainfall over the past two months, reducing water levels on the river to near record lows.
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Russian navy ‘repels’ drone attack on Crimea’s Sevastopol
Russia blames UK, Ukraine for the attack on Sevastopol, Moscow’s Black Sea Fleet HQ, as battle rages in the east.
WHO: Tuberculosis cases rise for the first time in years
The World Health Organization says the number of people infected with tuberculosis, including the kind resistant to drugs, rose globally for the first time in years in 2021.
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‘Our king’: Ramaphosa recognises South Africa’s new Zulu ruler
King Misuzulu officially recognised by South Africa’s president, after a legal dispute over the succession.
Paul Pelosi Jr. updates on father's condition outside San Francisco hospital after hammer attack
Paul Pelosi Jr., son of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and husband Paul, said "so far so good" when asked about the status of his father who was attacked with a hammer Friday.
Feds unveil plan to grow wind power while sparing rare whale
The federal government has outlined a strategy to try to protect an endangered species of whale while also developing offshore wind power off the East Coast.
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120,000 parade at Taiwan Pride celebration despite rain
Some 120,000 people paraded in the streets of Taipei despite the rainy weather in the city’s 20th annual Pride event celebrating the LGBTQ community Saturday
The Memo: Republicans gain momentum in midterms’ final stretch
The midterm elections are tilting in Republicans’ favor with just one full week of campaigning left. Polling in key Senate races has edged toward the GOP, with once-endangered Republican incumbents…
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African health official: Ebola in Uganda is under control
Uganda’s Ebola outbreak is under control, a top public health official in Africa said Thursday, noting that local health authorities are doing well in tracing most contacts.
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Obama cuts radio ad for New York Gov. Hochul as gubernatorial race tightens
Former President Barack Obama was featured in a campaign ad for New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul as the race with her GOP challenger tightens.
Looming elections in US, Brazil pose test for Musk's Twitter
Pivotal elections in Brazil and the United States are likely to pose the first big challenges to Elon Musk and his promise to relax content moderation on Twitter.
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All you need to know about most divisive vote in Brazil’s history
Jair Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva face off amid concerns over political violence, disinformation and future of democracy.
Tapper: Elected officials, TV anchors creating a ‘permission structure’ for political violence
CNN anchor Jake Tapper said some elected officials and TV anchors are to blame for creating a “permission structure” that has opened the door for political violence, after news broke that Speaker N…
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Obama comments on Pelosi attack, says 'dangerous climate' is created when people begin 'demonizing' others
Former President Barack Obama said "more people can get hurt" if elected officials don't do more to reject dangerous rhetoric in America.
Gerald Stern, prize-winning and lyrical poet, dies at 97
Prize-winning poet Gerald Stern has died. Stern's partner says he died at age 97 in New York City. Stern was one of the country’s most loved and respected poets.
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Photos: Halloween crowd chaos kills more than 150 in South Korea
Thousands of people were caught in the crush when they entered a narrow alley in an entertainment district in Seoul.
Iran and US set for UN confrontation over weeks-long protests
An Iranian intelligence report claims arrested journalists who reported on Mahsa Amini’s death were trained by the US.
Paul Pelosi Jr. says 'Thank you for your prayers' after hammer assault on father
Paul Pelosi Jr., son of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and husband, Paul, was photographed outside his parents' house Friday, speaking with FBI agents at the scene of his father's assault.
Seoul Halloween crowd crush: What we know so far
At least 151 killed and 82 others injured in a crowd crush during Halloween festivities in the South Korean capital.
Favorable outcomes of infants born after maternal COVID-19 during pregnancy
Researchers assess the outcomes of children born to mothers infected during pregnancy with SARS-CoV-2.
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Republican nominee for governor Geoff Diehl weighs in on Trump endorsement, COVID restrictions
Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Geoff Diehl sat down with WBZ-TV to discuss the upcoming election.
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What you should know about bivalent COVID-19 boosters, including the difference between Moderna and Pfizer
Canadians are being urged by the country's federal, provincial and territorial governments to get one of two approved bivalent COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they're eligible. CTVNews.ca has the answers to some of the questions you might have about the new vaccines.
EXCLUSIVE Output of Apple iPhones at major China plant could fall 30% amid COVID curbs -source
Production of Apple Inc's iPhones could slump by as much as 30% at one of the world's biggest factories next month due to tightening COVID-19 curbs in China, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Monday.
Experts divided on mask mandates amid COVID resurgence
As hospitals across Canada face a resurgence of respiratory viruses, medical experts do not all agree that mask mandates are necessary to curb COVID-19 transmission in public settings.
China braces for wave of workers fleeing iPhone factory in Covid-hit Zhengzhou
Cities near Foxconn plant draw up plans to isolate migrant workers who are returning to home towns
Washington state's COVID-19 state of emergency ends Monday
Washington state's COVID state of emergency order was originally declared on Feb. 29, 2020.
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As New COVID Variants Emerge at a Faster Pace, Here's What You Need to Know
During a coronavirus update Friday, Chicago’s top doctor said that new COVID variants are emerging “more quickly right now,” potentially marking a turning point in the pandemic as it enters its third winter.
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Will we see a winter COVID surge?
Despite widespread vaccine availability last winter, we still saw a massive spike in COVID-19 cases, driven by the highly contagious omicron variant. Will this year be different?
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Women face increased costs as more companies return to office this fall
As more offices ask corporate employees to return to physical offices, women are taking on increased costs.
Flu season in the US hasn’t been this bad this early in more than a decade | CNN
Flu season has ramped up early in the United States, and flu hospitalizations are worse than usual for this time of year, according to data published Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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COVID-19 an 'intentional release' from Wuhan lab: Dr Li-Meng Yan | Fox News Video
Chinese Virologist Dr. Li-Meng Yan discusses a senate report that COVID-19 "most likely" leaked from Wuhan lab on 'Fox & Friends Weekend.'
Shanghai district orders mass COVID-19 testing, lockdown
China's largest city of Shanghai is ordering mass testing of all 1.3 million residents of its downtown Yangpu district and confining them to their homes at least until results are known.
apnews.comHow the race gap in COVID-19 deaths flipped
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with reporter Akilah Johnson about the racial disparities in deaths from COVID-19.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Overview
COVID-19 is a new type of coronavirus that causes mild to severe cases. Here’s a quick guide on how to spot symptoms, risk factors, prevent spread of the disease, and find out what to do if you think you have it.
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