Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump isn’t the first to face criticism for flouting rules and traditions around the safeguarding of sensitive government records, but national security experts say recent revelations point to an unprecedented disregard of post-presidency norms established after the Watergate era.
California’s electric car mandate could spread to over a dozen states
California's push to ban new gas vehicles by 2035 could spread to 17 states across the country. The measure faces firm opposition in several states, however.
US election conspiracies find fertile ground in conferences
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — On a quiet Saturday in an Omaha hotel, about 50 people gathered in a ballroom to learn about elections. The subject wasn't voter registration drives or poll worker volunteer training.
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Trump claims FBI search at Mar-a-Lago is going to produce backlash
Former President Donald Trump held his first rally since the FBI search at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
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Trump says Fox News pushing ‘Democrat agenda,’ offers to help CNN go ‘Conservative’
Former President Trump on Sunday accused Fox News of pushing a Democratic agenda while offering to help rival network CNN become a “gold mine” by going conservative. “Wow! Fox News is r…
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Donald Trump has repeatedly called for lengthy jail sentences for those who he claimed mishandled classified information
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the lengthy jailing of opponents of his who he claimed mishandled classified materials.
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US ambassador to Russia leaves post as Ukraine war drags on
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Russia, John Sullivan , ended his tenure as America’s top diplomat in Moscow on Sunday after nearly three years, spanning the Trump and Biden administrations, and will retire from a lengthy career in government service.
apnews.comColumn: The GOP hopes to take control of Congress, but Trump is in the way
The former president's rantings interfere with the message his party wants to convey to voters. He doesn't understand that; Biden does.
Former GOP rep: Trump gave Democrats ‘major gift’ with speech in Pennsylvania
Former Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Charlie Dent on Saturday said former President Trump’s speech at a rally on Saturday night in the Keystone State was a “major gift” for Democrats. “Most Republi…
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Raskin wants Gingrich, Ginni Thomas and Pence to testify to Jan. 6 committee
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Raskin said the panel wants to speak with "anyone who has relevant evidence."
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GOP escalates fight against citizen-led ballot initiatives
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people signed petitions this year backing proposed ballot initiatives to expand voting access, ensure abortion rights and legalize recreational marijuana in Arizona, Arkansas and Michigan.
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Biden believes ‘extreme’ MAGA ideology has ‘taken over’ Republican party, Jean-Pierre says
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Sunday that President Biden believes there is a difference between "mainstream" Republicans and "MAGA" Republicans.
Marjorie Taylor Greene said Biden's speech condemning MAGA Republicans was a 'dog whistle of violence' against her
Biden said in the speech that the GOP is "dominated, driven, and intimidated by MAGA Republicans" who "promote authoritarian leaders."
Lofgren says Trump’s Saturday rally ‘proving’ Biden’s case on MAGA Republicans
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) on Sunday called former President Trump’s rally the day prior “bizarre,” saying he was proving right President Biden’s warnings about “MAGA Republicans.” Trump on Saturd…
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Trump suggests the Mar-a-Lago documents were bound for his library. But advisers say he's rarely talked about it.
As an ex-president bent on being a future president, Trump hasn’t wanted to leave an impression that his focus has shifted to his legacy, some close to him say.
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Michigan sec of state says election officials most worried about ‘violence and disruption on Election Day’
Michigan Sec. of State Jocelyn Benson said officials are worried about violence at the polls on Election Day but that voters can be assured the election will be free and fair.
Trump: John Fetterman 'dresses like a teenager getting high in his parents' basement'
Former President Donald Trump said he takes serious issue with Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's uniquely casual fashion choices, accusing the Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee of dressing "like a teenager getting high in his parents basement" at his Saturday rally.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe seeds of Biden’s democracy speech sprouted long before the Mar-a-Lago search
But the actions of Trump and his supporters, along with threats of violence, sped up Biden’s need to address the nation.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine takes three settlements in south, east
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday marked progress in a counter-offensive Ukraine that began last week, thanking his forces for taking two settlements in the south, a third in the east, as well as additional territory in the east of the country.
Graham defends ‘riots in the streets’ comment, says he tried to ‘state the obvious’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Saturday defended his recent warning of “riots in the streets” if former President Trump is prosecuted for his handling of classified materials. “What I tried to do …
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Why the US is becoming more brazen with its Ukraine support
The Biden administration is arming Ukraine with weapons that can do serious damage to Russian forces, and, unlike early in the war, U.S. officials don’t appear worried about Moscow’s reaction. …
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DeSantis' election police charged 20 with voter fraud. Advocates say there's more to the story.
They blamed what they describe as a confusing process that makes it difficult for either the suspects or election officials to tell whether they’re eligible to vote.
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Plane safely lands after pilot threatened to crash into Mississippi Walmart
The pilot of a small plane who threatened to crash it into a Walmart in Mississippi landed without any injuries, local officials said on Saturday.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy accuses Russia of 'preparing for a decisive energy attack on all Europeans' this winter
A shutdown of the critical Nord Stream 1 pipeline this week threatened to exacerbate electricity and natural gas shortfalls ahead of the winter months.
Former Atlanta mayor, now White House adviser, defends Biden's remarks calling out MAGA as threat to democracy
Former Atlanta mayor, now White House adviser, Keisha Lance Bottoms, defended President Biden's remarks calling out MAGA as a threat to democracy
Liz Truss vows tax cuts after winning vote to be next British prime minister
She vowed to press ahead with promised tax cuts and action to tackle a deepening energy and cost of living crisis.
Raskin: Ginni Thomas has ‘relevant’ testimony for Jan. 6 panel
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Sunday said Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has “relevant testimony” to share with the House committee investigating the Jan…
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Americans see politicized election system in U.S. — CBS News poll
This is part of an ongoing look at views on democracy in America.
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Networks refused to air Biden's primetime address live because it was too political
Several major news networks opted not to air President Joe Biden's "soul of the nation" address on Thursday night, due in part to the contents of the speech and for how close the speech was given ahead of the midterm elections.
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Republicans have ‘distrust, but verify’ view on DOJ, former Homeland Security chair says
“I hate to see people's faith in our institutions being weakened,” Rep. Michael McCaul said on ABC.
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Raskin says January 6 committee will release its report 'by the end of the year' | CNN Politics
A Democratic member of the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol said Sunday that he expects the panel's final report to come out "by the end of the year."
Some states could tax Biden's student loan debt relief
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan could lift crushing debt burdens from millions of borrowers, but the tax man may demand a cut of the relief in some states.
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Exclusive: Zelenskyy tells David Muir 'Russians using Zaporizhzhia as nuclear weapon'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the Russian military of using the massive Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as a "weapon" in Moscow's invasion.
Doug Mastriano touts endorsement from ultra-orthodox rabbi who expresses sympathy for Capitol rioters and believes Hitler was part lizard
The Republican gubernatorial candidate shared a story from a far-right publication with his supporters on social media, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Lindsey Graham defends predicting 'riots in the streets' over Trump prosecution
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is defending his controversial prediction that former President Donald Trump being prosecuted over his handling of classified documents would spark "riots in the streets."
www.washingtonexaminer.comAt Pennsylvania rally, Trump calls Biden an 'enemy of the state' after 'vicious, hateful, and divisive' speech condemning MAGA ideology
Speaking at his first rally since the FBI search of his home, Trump responded to Biden's remarks that MAGA ideology is creating "threats to American democracy."
‘Afraid for our lives’: Ukraine nuclear plant loses power
Constant artillery fire has prompted fears of a radiation disaster in the Zaporizhzhia area.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy warns of hard winter, reports war progress
European leaders on Sunday sought to ease the impact of high energy prices across the continent, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned of a difficult winter, even as he reported progress in a counter-offensive against Russian troops.
California ISO says power demand reaching record levels amid heat wave
Demand for power is approaching record levels in California amid soaring temperatures, prompting the state grid operator to step up its calls for consumers to reduce electricity use in the afternoons and evenings to avoid outages.
Donald Trump: What we learned from his rally in Pennsylvania
The ex-president spoke for two hours at his first rally since the search - here is what we learned.
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Claims of voter fraud, old as the republic, still work as weapons for Trump
The prevalence or importance of voter fraud seems less a matter of fact than of faith. Those who accept Trump's claims are exercising their beliefs to push back against experts, courts and academics.
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City of Jackson ‘will be in an emergency even after water is restored,’ mayor says
The end of the Mississippi city’s crisis requires not just that facilities be fixed, but there be an equitable distribution of resources, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said.
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What Liz Cheney told Republicans about Trump attacking law enforcement
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) is placing the responsibility on Republicans to rein in former President Donald Trump as he lashes out at the Department of Justice and FBI over the raid of his Mar-a-Lago resort.
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These are the key governor's races to watch this fall
From the early days of Donald Trump's presidency, through the Covid-19 pandemic and following the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the power of governors has been increasingly clear for Americans to see.
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IAEA visit to Ukraine nuclear plant highlights risks
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency are used to risky missions — from the radioactive aftermath of the Fukushima disaster in Japan to the politically charged Iranian nuclear program.
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Biden's use of Marines during Philadelphia speech adds to debate over politicization of the military
As President Joe Biden stood outside Philadelphia's Independence Hall on Thursday night, making the case ahead of the midterm elections that "equality and democracy are under assault," he wasn't standing alone.
www.cnn.comControl of the Senate is now a coin flip: These are the 7 midterm election races to watch
The midterms are almost here and control of the Senate is looking like a coin flip. Come November, here are seven Senate races to keep an eye on.
Zelenskiy aide posts photo of Ukraine soldiers taking back southern village
A senior aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday posted an image of soldiers raising the Ukrainian flag over a village he labeled as being in a southern region Kyiv has been targeting in a new counter-offensive.
'I personally wouldn't do that': McCaul on Trump taking classified documents
Donald Trump acted under a "different set of rules" as former president, Rep. Michael McCaul told Martha Raddatz on "This Week."
Sources doing damage control as Leonardo DiCaprio's recent breakup goes viral
As fans of actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone speculated that the pair broke up due to her age, an apparent pattern of DiCaprio's, sources close to the pair have attempted to set the story straight.
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California temperatures soar to new records, adding strain to power grid
Record high temperatures were expected in California's Central Valley from Sacramento to outside of Los Angeles on Sunday, with officials warning that the dangerous heat wave could afflict the state through the end of the week and test the limits of the electric grid.
The FBI found dozens of empty classified folders at Trump's Mar-a-Lago. What was in them?
A new court filing Friday revealed "top secret" documents were mixed with magazines, news clippings and clothes at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
Top Biden official says anti-MAGA speech's 'optimism' calls 'out to all of us' regardless of party
White House senior adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms defended President Biden's anti-MAGA speech in Philadelphia as one that spoke to all Americans regardless of political party.
Stabbings in Canada kill 10, wound 15; suspects at large
REGINA, Saskatchewan (AP) — A series of stabbings at an Indigenous community and at another town nearby in Saskatchewan left 10 people dead and 15 wounded, Canadian police said Sunday as they searched across the expansive province for two suspects.
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Dueling Northern California wildfires, high temperatures challenge fire crews
As firefighters appeared to be getting a handle Sunday on one Northern California wildfire, another blaze burning in the same county was giving them new challenges.
Republican campaign chair: Trump has been ‘fantastic ally’
Has the National Republican Congressional Committee suggested any candidates distance themselves from the former president? "Absolutely not," Chair Tom Emmer said Sunday.
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How Archives went from 'National Treasure' to political prey
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was the setting for “National Treasure,” the movie in which Nicolas Cage's character tries to steal the Declaration of Independence .
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House GOP campaign chief defends candidates toning down anti-abortion stance
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) on Sunday defended GOP candidates who appear to have distanced themselves from former President Trump and their stances on abortion, saying he trusts them to know their dis…
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GOP Senate nominee in blue Washington says she supports state law guaranteeing abortion up to fetal viability | CNN Politics
The GOP nominee for US Senate in Washington said Sunday that she supports a law in her state guaranteeing the right to an abortion up to fetal viability, a rare Republican to take a stance supportive of abortion rights as her party navigates the delicate issue ahead of the November midterms.
DCCC chair says Democratic candidates ready to campaign with Biden after legislative victories
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (N.Y.), who serves as chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), on Sunday said Democratic candidates are ready to campaign with President Biden a…
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Eliza Fletcher abduction: Man charged in case of missing billionaire heiress
Police made an arrest in connection to the disappearance of Eliza Fletcher, a Tennessee teacher and heiress to a billion-dollar company who was kidnapped while jogging early Friday.
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Sheriff: 2 dead in Northern California wildfire
WEED, Calif. (AP) — Two people have died in a blaze that ripped through a Northern California town, said Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue. LaRue shared the news of the fatalities Sunday afternoon during a community meeting held at an elementary school north of Weed, the rural Northern...
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Trump is back in the headlines, and it may cost Republicans in November
Midterm elections tend to follow a predictable script. The party in the White House loses seats in the Senate, and especially in the House. Political scientists call this a "presidential penalty."
www.cnn.comSenate Candidate Dr. Oz Gets Tax Break For His Mansion ... In Palm Beach
Democratic rival John Fetterman bashes Donald Trump-endorsed TV personality — again — for being a wealthy "carpetbagger."
WATCH: DeSantis calls Biden 'American Nero' over anti-Republican address
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has gone after President Joe Biden again, referring to the president as "the American Nero" on Friday.
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Here are the House races to watch in Tuesday's midterm election
Keep up with these critical midterm election races in the House of Representatives as Democrats fight to keep their majority in the House.
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These GOP figures have knocked Trump over Mar-a-Lago docs
Many Republicans have rallied to former President Trump’s defense over the FBI’s search of his Mar-a-Lago home, echoing his claims that the move was politically motivated and unjustifie…
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Alaska Rep.-elect ‘optimistic’ about November following historic special election
Mary Peltola also said she feels “a sense of camaraderie” with the opposing candidates, including former Gov. Sarah Palin.
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Six Israeli soldiers wounded in bus shooting attack in West Bank
The incident took place just days after the Israeli army killed two Palestinians during raids in the West Bank.
Mike Pence expected to testify before Jan. 6 committee, member says
A member of the Jan. 6 committee said he expects that former Vice President Mike Pence will speak with investigators.
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President Biden ‘does not care’ that his border policies victimize children, argues Rep. Beth Van Duyne
During an exclusive interview, Rep. Beth Van Duyne slammed the Biden administration for their "hypocritical" commentary on the persistent border crisis.
Democratic lawmaker who just won Senate primary resigns
PHOENIX (AP) — A Democratic member of the state House of Representatives who just won his primary for state Senate announced Friday that he is resigning, leaving no one on the ballot in his southwest Phoenix district.
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NRCC chair Emmer: Midterms all about ‘security’ problems caused by ‘failed Democrat policies’
In a "Fox News Sunday" interview, National Republican Congressional Committee chair Rep. Tom Emmer said the midterm elections are about "security," both economic and physical.
Survivor of Holocaust, Munich attack heads back to Germany
BERGEN-BELSEN, Germany (AP) — They call him the ultimate survivor: Shaul Ladany lived through a Nazi concentration camp and escaped the massacre of 11 fellow Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.
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Black Lives Matter executive accused of 'syphoning' $10M from BLM donors, suit says
An executive at Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation (GNF), is accused of "syphoning" more than $10 million from donors, the grassroots arm of the BLM organization said a court filing this week.
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Violence and disruptions biggest threats to U.S. election - Michigan official
U.S. election officials see potential violence and disruptions as the biggest threats to midterm elections in November, with misinformation fueling those concerns, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said on Sunday.
GOP Consultant Says Biden's Anti-MAGA Speech Made Her Cry, Gave Her Hope
"To be very honest with you, it made me cry like a child," Rina Shah said of the president's speech condemning Republican extremism.
EU nations announce measures to curb soaring energy prices
Several EU nations announce emergency plans to combat skyrocketing energy prices in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Raskin says he expects Pence to testify before Jan. 6 committee
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Sunday said he expects former Vice President Mike Pence to testify before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. “Vice President …
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Video shows violent abduction of missing Memphis jogger: Criminal complaint
A man has been arrested in connection with the abduction of a Memphis woman who never returned from her early morning jog, police said.
U.S. Treasury tells Republican that committee request needed for Hunter Biden data
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Treasury on Friday issued a formal response to a Republican lawmaker who has been requesting financial "suspicious activity reports" on President Joe Biden's son Hunter, saying that it would consider only official requests from relevant congressional committees...
Kansas governor lauds abortion vote but focuses on economy
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly wasted little time after a decisive victory in Kansas for abortion rights before sending out a national fundraising email warning that access to the procedure would be “on the chopping block” if her party did not win in the November elections.
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Man charged in connection to Memphis jogger Eliza Fletcher's disappearance
Police in Tennessee say a man has been charged in the disappearance of a woman who was abducted while jogging.
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GOP Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley declines to acknowledge Biden legitimately elected
Smiley, a former nurse who is challenging Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, steered around the question during an interview on CNN's State of the Union.
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Chileans resoundingly reject new progressive constitution
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chileans resoundingly rejected a new constitution to replace a charter imposed by the dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet 41 years ago, dealing a stinging setback to President Gabriel Boric who argued the document would have ushered in a new progressive era.
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Dem election committee chair: ‘We’re on a roll’ despite country facing ‘serious problems’
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chair Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney said Democrats are "on a roll," even with the party facing problems like high inflation and crime.
Judge tosses ‘child pornography’ suit over Nirvana album cover
A federal judge on Friday tossed out a “child pornography” lawsuit filed by the man who appeared as the naked baby on the cover of Nirvana’s iconic 1991 album “Nevermind,” handing…
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Explainer: Will capping Russian oil prices actually work?
Such a move would be unprecedented and one some analysts say could backfire.
Chileans resoundingly reject new progressive constitution
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chileans resoundingly rejected a new constitution to replace a charter imposed by the dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet 41 years ago, dealing a stinging setback to President Gabriel Boric who argued the document would have ushered in a new progressive era.
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Senate health and education chair defends decisions to keep children home from school during pandemic
Sen. Patty Murray would not say it was wrong to close schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, after the Department of Education showed declines in test scores.
Italy's Meloni warns of broader risks posed by Ukraine conflict
Giorgia Meloni, set to lead a new Italian government with two parties once close to Moscow, warned on Sunday of the risk posed to Western nations by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling it the "tip of the iceberg" in a struggle for influence.
McCaul: A lot of Republicans were ‘very offended’ by Biden speech
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said many Republicans were “very offended” by President Biden’s primetime speech last week that called out former President Trump and MAGA Republican…
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Hillary Clinton describes the moment she decided to switch to her famous pantsuits
Hillary Clinton revealed that the origins of her trademark penchant for pantsuits trace back to "suggestive" photos from a public appearance in Brazil that ultimately led to her photo being used in lingerie advertisements.
www.cnn.comFewer Democrats are calling for Biden to forgo a 2024 reelection campaign, buoyed by his legislative victories and falling gas prices: report
The diminished chatter surrounding a 2024 Biden primary challenge — at least for now — allows the White House to focus on the upcoming midterms.
Zelenskyy claims Ukraine forces gain territory in east, south
Ukraine updates from September 4: Ukrainian president claims his forces have taken three settlements in the country.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy announces probe after grenade explosion injures 15
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday said a criminal investigation was opened into an explosion of a grenade launcher at a children's event in Chernihiv that wounded several people.
Mississippi capital's Black business owners decry water woes
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — When John Tierre launched his restaurant in Jackson’s neglected Farish Street Historic District, he was drawn by the neighborhood’s past as an economically independent cultural hub for Black Mississippians, and the prospect of helping usher in an era of renewed prosperity.
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Jackson, Mississippi water crisis: FEMA administrator says its unclear when water will be safe to drink
More than 150,000 residents of Jackson, Mississippi don't have access to clean drinking water, after severe flooding caused problems at the city's two water treatment plants.
Trump claims FBI searched teenage son Barron's room
Former President Donald Trump added another grievance to his list of gripes against the FBI after its raid of his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida last month, saying agents searched his teenage son Barron's room.
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Manhunt underway for 2 suspects in connection with a mass stabbing that left at least 10 dead in Saskatchewan, Canada
Canadian authorities say there are 13 crime scenes where victims were found in Saskatchewan.
www.cnn.comHarriet Hageman said Trump was 'very sweet' when they talked after she beat Liz Cheney in Wyoming
"He was really happy, and he was fun," said Hageman, a local natural resources attorney and former Republican National Committeewoman.
Turkish warship docks in Israel as bilateral ties warm
A Turkish warship has docked in Israel for the first such visit in more than a decade as relations between the U.S. allies improve following fierce feuding over the Palestinian cause.
Texas governor says rape victims can prevent pregnancy by taking Plan B
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said rape victims in the state can prevent pregnancies by using emergency contraception pills such as Plan B, The Dallas Morning News reported Friday. In Texas,…
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As teachers worry, kids at Ukraine cadet school wait for war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The heavy rubber gas masks placed atop small wooden desks are nothing strange to these children as they file past the bomb shelter's iron door to attend classes in weapons theory.
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Pope who served 33 days before stunning death is beatified
“With a smile, Pope John Paul managed to communicate the goodness of the Lord,” Pope Francis said.
www.politico.comDueling Northern California wildfires, high temperatures challenge fire crews
As firefighters appeared to be getting a handle Sunday on one Northern California wildfire, another blaze burning in the same county was giving them new challenges.
10 dead in stabbing attacks, some apparently random, in Saskatchewan
Two suspects are at large. 15 people are known to be hospitalized. Some victims may have been targeted, Royal Mounted Canadian Police say.
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Cloudflare blocks forum Kiwi Farms due to increase in threats that pose an "immediate threat to human life"
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince called it an "extraordinary decision."
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Most dissatisfied with K-12 education system: Poll
Satisfaction with the education system in the United States is at its lowest since the turn of the century, according to a poll.
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No longer young, 'dreamers' uneasily watch a legal challenge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Juliana Macedo do Nascimento signed up for an Obama-era program to shield immigrants who came to the country as young children from deportation, she enrolled at California State University, Los Angeles, transitioning from jobs in housekeeping, child care, auto repair and...
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US ambassador to Russia leaves Moscow, will retire | CNN Politics
John Sullivan, the United States' ambassador to Russia, has left his post and will retire, the US Embassy announced Sunday.
Hamas authorities execute five Palestinians in Gaza
Gaza's ruling Hamas Islamists executed five Palestinians on Sunday, two of them on charges of espionage for Israel that dated back to 2015 and 2009, the enclave's Hamas-run Interior Ministry said.
1 dead, 9 unaccounted for in float plane crash: US Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a report of a float plane crash in Puget Sound with nine adults and one child onboard, the USCG Pacific Northwest said.
Tropical Storm Earl could dump heavy rain on Puerto Rico, northeastern Caribbean
The storm, which had 50 mph winds as of 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, is turning northward and is expected to pass to the north of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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Chile says emphatic no to proposed new constitution in referendum
Chileans reject proposed progressive constitution that would have replaced the charter dating from the Pinochet era.
Flood-hit Pakistan breaches lake to avert overflow
Authorities in flood-hit Pakistan breached the country's largest freshwater lake on Sunday, displacing up to 100,000 people from their homes but saving more densely populated areas from gathering flood water, a minister said.
Trump moves to general election mode with Pennsylvania rally
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — Larry Mitko voted for Donald Trump in 2016. But the Republican from Beaver County in western Pennsylvania says he has no plans to back his party's nominee for Senate, Dr.
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Canada stabbings leave 10 dead, over a dozen wounded: police
Canadian police are looking for two suspects in connection with a stabbing spree that led to at least 10 people killed and more than a dozen injured.
Chinese motorcyclists join wildfire battle
The south-western city of Chongqing was one of the areas hit worst by the flames in August's heatwave.
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'A travesty of justice': Trump erupts at Democrats at first rally after FBI raid
Former President Donald Trump pulled no punches at his first rally since the FBI search of his Mar-a-Lago estate, targeting President Joe Biden, other top Democrats, and the Justice Department in a nearly two-hour speech Saturday evening.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump floats 'full pardons' for Jan. 6 rioters while Biden emphasizes 'rule of law'
Hours before President Biden delivered a combative speech decrying former President Donald Trump and his "MAGA" followers who he said "do not believe in the rule of law," Trump said that he would look to pardon his supporters convicted for crimes committed during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the...
Liz Truss, frontrunner to become Britain's next prime minister, vows fast action on cost of living
Truss is facing Rishi Sunak, the government's former Treasury chief, in the contest to become Conservative Party leader.
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DeSantis seeks dismissal of suit by suspended prosecutor
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a federal judge to throw out a free speech lawsuit filed by a Democratic prosecutor he suspended from office over statements about not pursuing criminal charges in abortion, transgender rights and certain low-level cases.
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Jackson water crisis: A legacy of environmental racism?
Experts say the crisis in the US city is the result of generations of discrimination and segregation.
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Study suggests posting on social media makes users overconfident
A new study from the University of Texas at Austin found that people who share articles online tend to be overly confident in the subject matter, even if they hadn't read the article.
2 killed, 5 injured at party in Norfolk, Virginia
A shooting in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday has left two people dead and five others injured, authorities confirmed.
The Iran nuclear deal worked for Obama and it can work for Biden — but only if Congress doesn't stand in the way
Opinion: Reviving the Iran nuclear deal would improve security in the Gulf region and avoid a worse alternative, so Congress needs to get on board.
The gold rush for travel nurses is over. Now what will they do?
During the Covid pandemic, nurses tripled their pay by moving from job to job. But the short-lived boom was a temporary fix for a long-term decline in the nursing profession.
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Uvalde's 1972 state champ football team reunites to relive 'magical' season 50 years later
As cheers roared through the stands of the Honey Bowl Stadium in Uvalde, Texas, on Friday night, it was a flashback 50 years in the making for some men on the sidelines.
Police: Las Vegas journalist dies in stabbing outside home
Authorities say a Las Vegas investigative reporter has been stabbed to death outside his home and police are searching for a suspect
Search for missing Native artifacts led to the discovery of bodies stored in ‘the most inhumane way possible’
What started as a search for artifacts once on display at the University of North Dakota library resulted in the discovery of remains in cardboard boxes — and sparked a reckoning.
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Sullivan concludes tenure as U.S. ambassador to Russia, leaves Moscow
John Sullivan, a Trump appointee who told Reuters earlier this year it would take "a crowbar" to get him out of Moscow, has left Russia after finishing his tenure as U.S. ambassador there, the U.S. embassy in the country said on Sunday.
Israel announces new rules for foreigners in West Bank
An Israeli military body has released a list of rules and restriction for foreigners wanting to enter Palestinian areas of the West Bank, extending its control of daily life and movement in and out of the occupied territory
21-year-old Canadian TikTok influencer falls to death while skydiving
Tanya Pardazi, a philosophy student at the University of Toronto who ran a TikTok account with more than 100,000 followers, died Aug. 27.
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India’s Gandhi slams PM Modi over price rise, Hindu-Muslim divide
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi blames PM Modi for soaring unemployment and inflation as he rallies supporters in Delhi.
Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating national parks series
Barack Obama has an Emmy Award to go with his two Grammys
GOP Rep. McCaul on classified documents at Mar-a-Lago: 'I personally wouldn’t do that'
Rep. Michael McCaul's remarks came as some in the GOP, such as former attorney general Bill Barr, criticized Trump's handling of the classified docs.
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Why weed companies can't make any money
High taxes, siloed state markets and lack of access to capital make it very difficult to turn a profit.
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Cyrus Mistry: Billionaire former Tata chairman dies in car crash
The death of Cyrus Mistry is a big loss for the business world, the Indian prime minister says.
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Eight die climbing Russian volcano as icy winds delay rescue
Eight people have died climbing the Klyuchevskaya Sopka volcano in Russia's far east, Interfax news agency quoted a local official as saying, after freezing winds halted a rescue attempt.
Float plane carrying 9 people, including a child, crashes into Washington's Mutiny Bay, Coast Guard says
The US Coast Guard is responding to reports of a float plane that crashed in Mutiny Bay in Washington, USCG Pacific Northwest tweeted Sunday.
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Biden misses 125K legal refugee pledge while breaking illegal immigration record
The Biden administration is on track to admit fewer refugees this year than the Trump administration did in 2019, prompting complaints from Democratic politicians and immigrant advocacy groups ahead of the midterm elections.
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"I felt so alone": Rising rates of suicide, depression accelerated by pandemic among U.S. kids
Sharyn Alfonsi reports from Wisconsin where rates of adolescent self-harm and attempted suicide have nearly doubled since 2019.
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Deadly attack targets Somalia food convoy
Al-Shabab militants claim to have carried out the attack in the country's central region.
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Several Norfolk State students among injured in Virginia mass shooting early Sunday
Two of the seven victims have life- threatening injuries, police said.
www.nbcnews.comFactbox: Canada's worst mass killing incidents
Canadian police on Sunday said they were on the hunt for two suspects believed to have killed 10 people and injured at least 15 others in stabbings in the Saskatchewan province.
Son of the late Taylor Hawkins takes his dad’s place behind the drums in tribute concert
Foo Fighters were joined Saturday by dozens of performers for the first of two tribute concerts honoring the late Taylor Hawkins.
www.nbcnews.comTens of thousands protest in Prague against Czech government, EU and NATO
An estimated 70,000 people protested in Prague against the Czech government on Saturday, calling on the ruling coalition to do more to control soaring energy prices and voicing opposition to the European Union and NATO.
Heavy rain, flash flooding hits parts of northwest Georgia
The National Weather Service said rain of up to 1 inch per hour was causing creeks, streams, roadways and urban areas to experience unusually high levels of water.
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 110th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
White House defends Biden’s fiery Philadelphia speech, says it was not political
After President Biden delivered a combative speech in Philadelphia on the threat the nation faces from “MAGA Republicans,” the White House defended his message – and the unsparing tones with which it was delivered – as a necessary reminder that former President Trump and his supporters were...
Trump was nonchalant with intelligence reports of UFOs, but captivated when the CIA discovered his international colleagues' extramarital affairs: NYT
Donald Trump's intelligence briefings were more about presidential assassinations and other world leaders' affairs than secret weapons programs.
CNN Exclusive: Scientists make major breakthrough in race to save Caribbean coral
Elkhorn coral once dominated the Caribbean. But, just as other vital coral ecosystems are degrading around the world, elkhorn are now rarely seen alive in the wild.
www.cnn.comDoes Biden risk a backlash after going on offense against MAGA Republicans in Pa. speech?
As heavy as the backdrop may have been Thursday, with Biden standing in front of the birthplace of freedom, the message may be taken lightly.
Ohio man admits leaving his infant son in hot car to die, police say
Landon Parrott, 19, confessed to leaving his one-year-old in the car so he "would not be a disturbance while in the house," police said in a Facebook post.
www.nbcnews.comFDA still skeptical of ALS drug ahead of high-stakes meeting
Federal health regulators remain unconvinced about the benefits of a closely watched experimental drug for the debilitating illness known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, even as they prepare to give its drugmaker a rare second opportunity to make a public case for the treatment. Amylyx...
Bed Bath & Beyond CFO falls to death days after company announces massive closures and layoffs
Gustavo Arnal, 52, died from a fall from the luxury skyscraper where he lived in downtown Manhattan, according to police and multiple media reports.
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Transcript: Deval Patrick on "Face the Nation," Sept. 4, 2022
The following is the transcript of an interview with former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick that aired Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Jared Holt and Karen Kornbluh on "Face the Nation," Sept. 4, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Jared Holt of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and Karen Kornbluh of the German Marshall Fund that aired Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin on "Face the Nation," Sept. 4, 2022
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland that aired Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on "Face the Nation," Sept. 4, 2022
The following is the transcript of an interview with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson that aired Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Sept. 4, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Jamie Raskin and Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined Major Garrett.
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Omicron subvariant-specific boosters are coming: Who can get one and when?
Updated omicron-specific boosters are becoming available across the country after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention greenlit the shots by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech Thursday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUK to begin rollout of new COVID-19 vaccination campaign
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. will begin its autumn COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the coming weeks after authorizing booster shots made by Pfizer and Moderna that have been modified to target both the original virus and the widely circulating omicron variant.
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Colleges burn through Covid cash trying to soften inflation for students
Several state university systems, including those in California, Hawaii, Massachusetts and New Jersey, are offering students free bus passes, gas cards and clothes.
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China's Shenzhen to adopt tiered COVID measures; Chengdu extends lockdown
China's southern tech hub of Shenzhen said it will adopt tiered anti-virus restriction measures starting on Monday, while the southwestern metropolis of Chengdu announced an extension of lockdown curbs, as the country grapples with fresh outbreaks.
Disease expert says COVID testing not as important as immunity - WTOP News
A program for ordering free COVID-19 tests from the federal government was suspended on Friday, as funding for the program ended. But an infectious disease expert says mass testing isn’t as necessary as immunity.
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CanSino's inhaled COVID-19 vaccine gets emergency use approval in China
China's CanSino Biologics Inc said on Sunday that its recently developed COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the country's drug regulator for emergency use as a booster, potentially benefiting its business.
COVID cases climb among Louisiana schoolchildren after schools return from summer
As students in Louisiana have returned to school from summer break so has COVID, with cases among school-age children nearly quadrupling while other age groups show little change.
The good news and bad news about COVID-19 vaccines and boosters - Santa Barbara News-Press
A doctor explains what people need to know about their immune system Dr. Bradley Allen The…
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COVID caution fine, but don’t go overboard
Under the headline “Some still isolate as COVID-19 cases decline,” the Wall Street Journal Tuesday reported that “with imperfect insight into the risks of infection as the virus mutates and immunity shifts, people are setting their own boundaries for safe behavior.” Obviously, the more people...
Murphy says review of how state handled COVID will start ‘soon,’ addresses speculation on presidential run
During a TV interview Sunday, Gov. Phil Murphy was asked if New Jersey closed schools for too long during the coronavirus pandemic.
