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Abortion debate creates ‘new era’ for state supreme court races in 2024, with big spending expected
CHICAGO (AP) — The 2024 elections will be dominated by the presidential contest and the battle for control of Congress, but another series of races is shaping up to be just as consequential. Crucial battles over abortion, gerrymandering, voting rights and other issues will take center stage in next year’s elections for state supreme court seats — 80 of them in 33 states.
Authorities beef up security for New Years Eve celebrations across US after FBI warnings
The FBI advised police across the US this month about potential threats to New Years Eve gatherings due to tensions from the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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What the framers said about the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause: Analysis
An analysis of what the framers meant when they created the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause.
Trump doesn't have immunity from Jan. 6 civil suit brought by U.S. Capitol Police officers, appeals court says
The case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit was brought by seven U.S. Capitol Police officers against former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen others.
www.cbsnews.comThe Biden administration once again bypasses Congress on an emergency weapons sale to Israel
For the second time this month, the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel.
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Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis on possible Trump pardon; Christie hits Haley over Civil War remarks
Nikki Haley said this week she would pardon Trump even if he's convicted, while Ron DeSantis avoided a straight answer on the topic.
What to know about the 14th Amendment and efforts to remove Trump from the 2024 ballot | CNN Politics
Anti-Trump challengers have succeeded at using the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban” to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot in Colorado and Maine, though those decisions have been paused pending potential appeals.
www.cnn.comTrump legal news brief: Trump loses presidential immunity appeal to block Jan. 6 lawsuits from Capitol Police officers
A three-judge panel at the United States District Court for the District of Columbia affirms a lower court’s ruling that former President Donald Trump can be sued by U.S. Capitol Police officers seeking to hold Trump financially liable for the Washington riot that took place on Jan. 6, 2021.
Biden urges Congress to pass additional aid following Russia’s aerial assault on Ukraine
President Joe Biden urges Congress to pass additional aid following Russia’s aerial assault on Ukraine overnight.
Maine secretary of state who opted to keep Trump off primary ballot is facing threat of impeachment
Maine's top election official could face an impeachment attempt in the state Legislature over her decision to keep former President Donald Trump off the primary ballot.
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With more 14th Amendment challenges to Trump expected, will US Supreme Court step in?
Amid conflicting rulings on keeping Trump off 2024 GOP primary ballots, his eligibility under Section 3 is still being challenged in more than a dozen states.
'I must be better than Trump': Why California's elections chief is keeping the former president on the ballot
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said state law does not allow her to remove Donald Trump from the March 5 ballot and leaves the decision up to the courts.
What comes next for Trump in the Maine ballot dispute
Maine courts have less than a month to decide whether Trump should be on the state's ballot, but experts say it will ultimately be up to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Trump's eligibility for the ballot is being challenged under the 14th Amendment. Here are the notable cases.
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is the first election official to unilaterally declare former President Donald Trump ineligible for the presidency under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
www.cbsnews.comTrump's lawyers say he may testify at January trial over defamation damages in sex abuse case
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump say he may testify at a mid-January trial set to decide how much he owes a columnist for defaming her after she said he sexually abused her three decades ago in a Manhattan department store.
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Russia launches the biggest aerial barrage of the war and kills 30 civilians, Ukraine says
Ukrainian officials said at least 144 people were wounded in the roughly 18-hour onslaught.
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Why Trump's critics are citing Justice Gorsuch in fight over ballots, insurrection
Trump's opponents have focused on a short opinion Gorsuch wrote in 2012 when he was a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.
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Border numbers for December break monthly record, as Biden admin talks amnesty with Mexico
Migrant numbers at the southern border have hit a new monthly record in December, CBP sources tell Fox News, capping a historic year for the migrant crisis.
Former Trump officials warn of a White House return
Three women who served in the Trump White House are warning what could happen if he's reelected.
Trump survives challenge to remove him from Wisconsin ballot
Former President Donald Trump has triumphed over an attempt to remove him from Wisconsin's primary ballot.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMichael Cohen Used Artificial Intelligence to Feed Lawyer Bogus Cases
NEW YORK — Michael Cohen, the onetime fixer for former President Donald Trump, said in newly unsealed court papers that he had mistakenly given his lawyer bogus legal citations after the artificial intelligence program Google Bard cooked them up for him. The fictitious citations were then used...
Ukraine war: At least 30 killed in biggest Russian bombardment yet
Moscow takes its tactic of hitting cities and suppressing Ukraine's population to a deadly new level.
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California becomes first state to offer health insurance to all undocumented immigrants
On Jan. 1, California will become the first state to offer health insurance to all undocumented adults by expanding access to the state-run insurance plan, Medi-Cal.
Chinese spy balloon used US internet provider to communicate its location | CNN Politics
US intelligence agencies found that the Chinese surveillance balloon that transited the United States in early 2023 used an American internet service provider to send short periodic transmissions of data related to navigation and location back to China, according to a US official.
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Thomas Massie says House will have final say over Trump 2024 election ballots
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) reminded states that are trying to remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot that Congress has the final say over whether electors from those states are certified in 2025.
www.washingtonexaminer.comEverything you need to know about Trump and the 14th Amendment
It’s ok to feel confused. It’s confusing. But we’ve got you covered.
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Biden admin unveils string of eco regulations in latest appliance crackdown targeting fridges, freezers
The Department of Energy issued its final home appliance crackdown of 2023 on Friday, this time targeting residential refrigerators and freezers, and commercial products.
Will Republicans push a House floor vote and then a Senate trial of Biden?
The White House will try to spin GOP ouster efforts to their advantage, but it's never a good position to be in.
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Maine Republicans threaten to impeach secretary of state for kicking Trump off the ballot - Washington Examiner
Maine Republicans are threatening to impeach Secretary of State Shenna Bellows following her decision to bar former President Donald Trump from the state's 2024 ballot, vowing to take the matter to court. Bellows, a Democrat, said on Thursday that Trump is not qualified to appear on the state's...
www.washingtonexaminer.comRisks of US electoral chaos deepen after Trump is barred from another state ballot | CNN Politics
Maine pitched the 2024 election into deeper chaos and constitutional confusion Thursday by becoming the second state to throw Donald Trump off the ballot over the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot.
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Feds to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on his new immigration law: Enforce it and we'll sue
The new state law gives local police authority to arrest people they suspect of having crossed the border illegally.
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Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs states' authority to block former president
Maine’s Democratic secretary of state became the first election official to take action unilaterally as the Supreme Court is set to rule if Trump remains eligible to run.
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No border deal yet, Murphy says, as senators prepare to return in a week
"The chances of our success have never been never been astronomically high since the two issues got tied together,” Murphy said, referring to Ukraine aid and migration policies.
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Maine's secretary of state explains her reasons for barring Trump from primary ballot
In an interview with CBS News, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Trump engaged in an insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, and the U.S. Constitution bars him from holding office again.
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Ukraine says at least 30 killed in massive Russian air assault
Cities across the country hit with Russian drones and missiles in one of the largest aerial barrages of the war.
Russia launches the biggest aerial barrage of the war and kills 30 civilians, Ukraine says
At least seven civilians were killed in what appeared to be one of the biggest aerial barrages of the 22-month war.
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Freedom Caucus warns GOP leaders against spending 'agreement' with Dems as shutdown deadline looms
The ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus is warning Republican leadership not to blow past the $1.59 trillion government spending topline set by the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
RFK Jr. meets signature threshold in Utah to qualify for ballot
Utah is the first state that Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running for president as an independent, has met the qualifications to be on the ballot.
www.cbsnews.comWhat to Know About the Efforts to Remove Trump From the 2024 Ballot
The campaign to have former President Donald Trump removed from the ballot over his efforts to remain in power after the 2020 election has kicked into high gear, with decisions in two states, Maine and Colorado, barring him from the primary ballots. Challenges are still underway in many more...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors | CNN Politics
Ohio’s Republican governor has vetoed legislation that would have barred transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming care, he said Friday.
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US experiences record drop in homicides in 2023 - Washington Examiner
The United States experienced a record drop in homicides in 2023, following a spike after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 riots. According to data compiled by the FBI and independent criminologists, the U.S. is set to experience a massive drop in homicides compared to the...
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Russia-Ukraine war outlook for 2024: Arrogant Putin smells blood, seeking Ukraine’s full capitulation
Moscow’s overwhelming military and economic advantage over Kyiv, coupled with President Biden’s thinking, means more bloodshed, death and destruction in Ukraine in 2024.
Trump is blocked from the GOP primary ballot in two states. Can he still run for president?
The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the Supreme Court.
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California secretary of state leaves Donald Trump on presidential primary ballot
Dr. Shirley Weber made her decision despite a call from California's lieutenant governor and some other top Democrats to remove Trump.
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California keeps Trump on ballot after Colorado and Maine use 14th Amendment to say 'No'
California Secretary of State Shirley Weber included former President Donald Trump on the state’s primary ballot.
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Shenna Bellows: Top Maine election official defends taking Trump off ballot
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows says it was her "sacred obligation" to follow evidence in the case.
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A tumultuous last 2023 swing through New Hampshire for Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley is walking back comments she made about the Civil War on Wednesday as the campaign year comes to an end.
www.cbsnews.comBiden mulls border crackdown in face of Trump’s migrant-bashing rhetoric
President faces pressure from Republican critics and Democratic allies as he struggles to address what both sides agree is a crisis
Why Trump's critics are citing Justice Gorsuch in fight over ballots, insurrection
Trump's opponents have focused on a short opinion Gorsuch wrote in 2012 when he was a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.
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The year the Australian Dream died
The land of a "fair go" has become one of the least affordable places on Earth to find a home.
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California’s legislature keeps driving the state leftward - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) made waves in his debate with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) by wielding an unlikely exhibit: a map of San Francisco showing how to avoid human fecal matter on the streets. It’s an unsightly picture but reflective of California as a state, once the envy of the country but now...
www.washingtonexaminer.comPalestinians stream into a southern Gaza town as Israel expands its offensive in the center
Israel’s unprecedented air and ground offensive against Hamas has displaced some 85% of the Gaza Strip’s 2.3 million residents.
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Christie says Haley is not racist after Civil War comments. Here's the problem he sees
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie condemned former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for failing to mention that slavery caused the Civil War.
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DeSantis’ 2023: More Than $160 Million Spent To Buy A Collapse In The Polls
The Florida governor has already started blaming Democrats for indicting Donald Trump too much and thereby boosting his campaign.
Don Lemon hits Haley walking back slavery comment after previous clash: 'Didn't offer me that same grace'
Don Lemon said Nikki Haley was asking for "grace" for her verbal miscue but didn't offer it to him after he "misspoke" in suggesting she wasn't "in her prime."
She removed Trump from the ballot. Now, she's defending her decision.
“I do not have the discretion to choose, or decline to do, my duty,” Shenna Bellows said.
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Don Lemon blasts Haley for Civil War response, says she wants grace and he wasn't offered the same
Don Lemon blasted former Gov. Nikki Haley for wanting grace after her Civil War response, saying he wasn’t offered the same.
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Ohio’s GOP governor vetoes ban on gender-affirming care and transgender athletes in girls' sports
Ohio's GOP Gov. Mike DeWine broke from his party by vetoing the bill that would have banned gender-affirming care for minors and trans athletes in women’s sports.
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DeSantis slams Democratic Jacksonville mayor for removing statue - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) expressed his disagreement with a Florida mayor's decision to remove a Confederate statue. DeSantis was in Ankeny, Iowa, on Thursday at a campaign event for his 2024 presidential bid when he reacted to the news that Democratic Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan removed the...
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Pressure on Netanyahu amid row over Israel’s plan for ‘day after’ Gaza war
As Israeli military pounds Gaza, raids occupied West Bank, Hamas says no deal on captives until ‘aggression’ stops.
Why 2023 was an uncomfortable year for the West
This year has seen a series of setbacks, writes Frank Gardner, but there are also glimmers of hope.
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Democrats in Biden's home state switch to GOP: I didn't vote for 'Bernie Sanders lite'
Former Pennsylvania Democrat Steve Kochanowski explains why he became a Republican during 'Fox & Friends' as Democrats in Biden's home state flock to the GOP in droves.
Poland says 'everything indicates' a Russian missile briefly entered its airspace and left
Poland's defense forces say an unknown object entered its airspace from direction of Ukraine then vanished, and that all indications point to it being a Russian missile.
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Playbook: What everyone got wrong in 2023
And Maine boots Donald Trump off the state's 2024 ballot.
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Trump to rally with Roseanne Barr in Iowa one week before caucuses
Comedian Roseanne Barr will join former President Donald Trump at a rally in Boone, Iowa, less than one week before the state's Republican caucuses.
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Poland says Russian missile entered airspace then went into Ukraine
Poland's air defence system initially detected the object but subsequently lost track of it.
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'Devil comet' barreling toward Earth to explode in coming days
A horned "devil comet" barreling toward Earth is set to explode in the coming days.
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Chris Christie says Nikki Haley’s Civil War answer warns about something that could be worse than racism - Washington Examiner
Former Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie slammed former Republican South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for failing to mention slavery in her response to a question about the cause of the Civil War. Christie, while speaking at a town hall in New Hampshire on Thursday, said he doesn't believe...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump foes hope Constitution's 'insurrection' ban will keep him off 2024 ballot
(Reuters) -Maine on Thursday became the second U.S. state to bar Donald Trump from a Republican presidential primary ballot, part of a flurry of legal challenges to his eligibility to run for president in 2024. The challenges are being filed under a provision in the U.S. Constitution banning...
Biden condemns Russian aerial assault against Ukraine: Putin ‘must be stopped’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden condemned the Friday morning Russian airstrike against Ukraine, calling it a "massive bombardment" that must be stopped. Russia shot rockets and drones throughout Ukraine early in the day, hitting schools, hospitals, and homes in one of the largest air strikes since the war...
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Ukraine drives Russia back at sea and in the air, but concedes land
Russia lost a landing ship and five planes this week, but took a flattened suburb.
Biden was 'not certain' about Carter's re-election chances, floated replacing him: 'That man's in trouble'
President Biden once said he was "not certain" that President Jimmy Carter could win a second term in the White House, according to The Wall Street Journal.
5 twists that could upend Democrats' best-laid plans for the 2024 election
From a sudden candidate exit to foreign interference, there are several unpredictable dynamics that would jolt the presidential race in the new year.
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Ukraine war: Russia says 14 dead after Ukraine strikes Belgorod - BBC News
Officials say two children are among the dead in Belgorod; Ukraine blames Russian air defences for falling fragments.
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Vivek Ramaswamy reveals his 'ideal' VP pick: 'That's the mold you want'
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy told voters at a campaign stop in Iowa on Friday that CEO Elon Musk would be the "mold" from which he would pick a vice presidential candidate.
Russian influencer Ivleeva fined for hosting 'almost naked' party
TV presenter and influencer Nastya Ivleeva organised a Moscow party that has sparked a moral backlash.
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Republicans bash Maine secretary of state for Trump ballot decision
Maine became the second state to declare the former president ineligible to serve as president.
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'It’s an act of resistance:' Groups ramp up efforts in the fight to stop book bans
With book-banning efforts on the rise, some activists, teacher advocates and parents are launching campaigns to put books back in schools and libraries.
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The Air Force said its nuclear missile capsules were safe. But toxic dangers lurked, documents show
Documents show the risks toxic substances posed in the underground capsules and silos where Air Force nuclear missile crews have worked since the 1960s.
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California 14-year-old arrested in parents' deaths, tried to kill sister, sheriff says
The attacks took place Wednesday in a rural, mountainous area of Fresno County, authorities said.
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Democratic Rep. Jared Golden disagrees with Trump’s removal from ballot - Washington Examiner
Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) called for former President Donald Trump to be allowed on the Maine ballot despite the secretary of state's decision. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows blocked Trump from the 2024 ballot because she alleged Trump violated Section 3 of the 14th Amendment through his...
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What is 'swatting,' the 'criminal harassment' hoax that's hit 3 GOP lawmakers since Christmas?
Fox News Digital explores what "swatting" is after three GOP lawmakers were targeted by people who called SWAT teams to their house via false police reports.
'State of resistance' no more: California on sidelines of Trump ballot fight
Trump will appear on the March 5 primary ballot, the California Secretary of State announced late Thursday.
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Can Donald Trump still run for president after Maine and Colorado rulings?
The states' rulings could have implications for his 2024 bid, but the Supreme Court will now weigh in.
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States give over $250 million to anti-abortion pregnancy centers after Dobbs
Pregnancy centers that help women seek alternatives to abortion have been promised over $250 million from state governments since the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNorth Korea's new reactor at nuclear site likely to be formally operational next summer, Seoul says
South Korea's Defense Minister Shin Wonsik has said that a light-water reactor at North Korea’s main nuclear complex will likely be formally operational by next summer.
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Nikki Haley hits speed bump after backlash to Civil War comments - Washington Examiner
Just 18 days ahead of the Jan. 15 Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was headed into the contest bolstered by increasing poll numbers, high-profile endorsements, and a campaign narrative that she is the only Republican who can defeat President Joe Biden during the 2024...
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Migrant crossings at U.S. southern border reach record monthly high in December
U.S. Border Patrol agents processed more than 225,000 migrants in the first 27 days of December, a tally that eclipses the previous monthly record.
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Record number of anti-LGBTQ legislation filed in 2023
State legislators introduced and passed a record-breaking number of legislative efforts targeting the LGBTQ community.
Identifying Jan. 6 suspects, military failures and harassment campaigns: Extremism in 2023
A USA TODAY investigation examined why so many suspects remained free more than two years after the insurrection.
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READ: Maine’s secretary of state removes Trump from 2024 primary ballot | CNN Politics
Maine’s top election official has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 primary ballot based on the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.”
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Blinken mocked for taking pride in Biden State Department's work to 'strengthen global peace and security'
Social media users tore in U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken after he touted the State Department's work to "strengthen global peace" this year.
What Biden’s rough 2023 in the polls means — and doesn’t mean — for 2024
Biden's numbers show he's in trouble now. Democratic strategists see several ways out of that trouble in 2024 — but none of those routes is guaranteed.
www.nbcnews.comAn associate of Russian opposition leader Navalny is sentenced to 9 years in prison
An associate of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been sentenced to nine years in prison, the latest move in a relentless Kremlin crackdown on dissent.
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Tens of thousands flee central Gaza as Israel's offensive expands
Arriving in southern Gaza in trucks, in carts and on foot, those who haven't found space in the already overwhelmed shelters have built tents on the roadsides.
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What is the ‘zombie deer disease’ that experts warn may spread to humans?
A case of the chronic wasting disease in Yellowstone National Park has raised concerns of spread to humans.
Iran executes 4 people for alleged links with Israel’s Mossad
Iranian media says four people were executed and several others sentenced to prison for having alleged links with Israel’s Mossad security service
December migrant surge at Southern border largest in more than two decades as mayors call for action | CNN
A new surge of migrants at the US-Mexico border is overwhelming already-stretched resources and prompting urgent talks with Mexican officials as December border crossings reached a record monthly high.
www.cnn.comMaine House Dem: Trump 'should be allowed on the ballot'
Rep. Jared Golden represents a competitive House district that Trump won in 2016 and 2020.
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A look at Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian targets since the war began in February 2022
Russia's military has repeatedly used to blast civilian targets since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with devastating consequences.
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‘Enormous mistake': Business leaders, residents fed up with blue state drug laws issue 2024 ultimatum
Three years after decriminalizing drug possession, polling suggests a majority of Oregon voters are growing tired of the first-in-the-nation experiment. Will 2024 see reform?
Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on LGBTQ+ issues
Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on LGBTQ+ issues
All but one of Maine's congressional delegation condemn Trump's 2024 ballot removal
Maine’s leading congressional lawmakers are condemning their state’s secretary of state for removing former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot.
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Ukraine war: Three ways the conflict could go in 2024
We asked three military analysts how they think events may unfold in the coming 12 months.
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Will Donald Trump go to trial in 2024? Will his support hold? Questions the former president faces next year
A dozen months from now, Donald Trump could be on his way back to the White House. He could also be a convicted felon facing a prison sentence.
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How a challenger candidate can defy the political odds and beat an incumbent
Advice from a political consulting pro who has worked around the world.
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Israel accused of firing on Gaza aid convoy as military pushes south
Follow NBC News for the latest live updates on the Israel-Hamas war as Israel is accused of firing on an aid convoy by UNRWA and tens of thousands move to Rafah.
www.nbcnews.comFrance heightens security for New Year’s Eve, with 90,000 police officers to be mobilized
French officials say security will be tight across the country on New Year’s Eve, with 90,000 law enforcement officers set to be deployed.
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Gaza has two choices, ‘death or displacement’: Palestine UN envoy
Addressing the Security Council, Majed Bamya says that Israel’s destruction of Gaza is meant to drive out Palestinians.
Judge denies bail for activists known as the 'Justice 8'
Multiple street vendor activists of the 'Justice 8' remain in jail, bail denied
Analysis: Trump dominates GOP primary as challengers crash into the rules of political gravity | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidates are diving back into campaigning with time running out to show they can answer the critical question of the 2024 primary race — whether they have a chance of taking down Donald Trump.
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Strong waves pound California coast, injuring at least 8
Cities along the California coast were warning residents that the rough waters caused by a Pacific storm this week can turn quickly into dangerous waves.
Iowa GOP chair predicts 'potential for a record turnout' in 2024 caucuses as new voters 'surge'
The longtime chair of the Iowa GOP says there's a chance for a "record turnout" when his state's caucuses on January 15, 2024 lead off the Republican presidential nominating calendar.
Live updates | UN warns of deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Gaza, desperate need for aid
More than 20,000 Palestinians, two-thirds of them women and children, have been killed since the start of the war, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza.
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San Antonio police release video of persons of interest in killing of pregnant Texas teen Savanah Soto and boyfriend Matthew Guerra
Savanah Nicole Soto, 18, and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, 22, were both reported missing last week before they were found shot to death in Guerra's car.
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Waves of Russian missiles strike civilian targets across Ukraine in deadly overnight attack
The attack began at about 11 p.m. on Thursday and lasted for several hours. Civilian hubs, including Kyiv, were among the targets, Ukraine officials said.
More monster waves will collide with the California coast after injuring onlookers and causing serious flooding | CNN
A series of powerful storms in the Pacific Ocean are driving towering waves into the California coastline, triggering flooding and posing a significant risk to people and structures along the coast.
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122 anglers rescued from ice floe in northern Minnesota lake, no injuries reported | CNN
A total of 122 anglers were successfully rescued from an ice floe that detached from the main ice on a northern Minnesota lake Friday evening, and no injuries were reported.
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India formally asks Pakistan to extradite Mumbai attacks suspect
Saeed is accused by India and the US of being involved in the 2008 attacks, which killed 166 people.
Stock market today: Asian markets mostly slip on the first trading day of 2024
Asian markets opened the year on a downward trend after Wall Street benchmarks ticked lower on the last trading day of 2023.
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Why U.S. restaurants and eateries have become a flashpoint in the Gaza conflict
"We've received messages from people saying they would never come to our restaurant because of our support for Israel," one New York City deli owner said.
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How Wall Street reckoned with climate change in 2023
Extreme weather this year carried life-or-death stakes but also economic risks.
Boeing urges 737 Max inspections for possible loose bolt
The airplane maker is urging airlines to inspect rudder control systems on the planes.
www.bbc.comWhy U.S. restaurants and eateries have become a flashpoint in the Gaza conflict
"We've received messages from people saying they would never come to our restaurant because of our support for Israel," one New York City deli owner said.
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No, Marines didn't arrest Colorado Supreme Court justice who ruled against Trump | Fact check
A spokesperson for Colorado's state courts said the claim that U.S. Marines arrested Justice Monica Marquez is false.
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Maui's economy needs tourists. Can they visit without compounding wildfire trauma?
Hawaii’s governor and mayor are welcoming tourists back to the west side of Maui months after August wildfires killed at least 100 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings.
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Retired military working dog reunites with former handler
A military working dog and his former handler were reunited after two years apart, after the aging dog was retired from service.
When is Super Tuesday? Here's what to know about the day that could shape the 2024 election
Super Tuesday is when the greatest number of states hold their primaries and caucuses. Here's a look at which states will be holding elections that day.
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The biggest medical breakthroughs in 2023
From the first-ever RSV vaccines to the first drug fully approved to treat Alzheimer's disease, here are seven of the biggest medical breakthroughs in 2023.
Russia unleashes biggest air attack on Ukraine since start of full-scale invasion | CNN
Russia has launched the biggest air attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian military told CNN, with an unprecedented number of drones and missiles fired at targets across the country, killing at least 31 people and injuring more than 150 others.
www.cnn.comStock market today: U.S. futures are little changed as Wall Street wraps up surprisingly good year
U.S. stock futures are little changed Friday as the market puts the wraps on a year of surprisingly robust gains.
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Public Christian schools? Leonard Leo’s allies advance a new cause
A tight-knit group of activists tied to Leo’s non-profit network are rallying around an Oklahoma effort to create a public Catholic school.
www.politico.comTurkey reportedly detains 32 IS militants, foils possible attacks
Turkey's state-run news agency says security forces have detained 32 people suspected of links to the Islamic State extremist group
One dead after E. coli outbreak linked to cheese
Investigations are continuing into any links between the illness and recalled cheese, officials say.
www.bbc.comWhat stores are open and closed for New Year’s Eve 2023? See hours for Walmart, Target, CVS and more
A rundown of New Year’s Eve hours for stores like Walmart, Target and CVS.
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Asthma inhaler switch to cause major disruption as Biden rules come into effect - Washington Examiner
Many users of a common asthma inhaler are poised to lose it in the new year, possibly due to changes to Medicaid rebate rules from the Biden administration. GSK, manufacturer of the popular branded asthma treatment Flovent, announced in June that it would begin making only an "authorized...
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For transgender youth in crisis, hospitals sometimes compound the trauma
North Carolina is one of at least 22 states that have passed laws restricting or banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors. Most face legal challenges.
www.nbcnews.comA tax increase, LGBTQ+ youth protections and more sick leave highlight California's new laws in 2024
A new year brings new laws in California. Most of the new laws Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed in 2023 take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
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Federal judge accepts redrawn Georgia congressional and legislative districts that will favor GOP
The judge said the creation of new majority-Black voting districts fixed illegal minority vote dilution that led him to order maps be redrawn.
New Jersey man motivated by Hamas threatened attack on US: Feds
Karrem Nasr, 23, was arrested in Kenya and brought back to New York for allegedly trying to support terror group al-Shabab.
US population growth on pace to be smaller than during the Great Depression - Washington Examiner
The United States is experiencing record-low population growth, on pace to be even lower than during the Great Depression. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population growth rate for the U.S. in the past year was 0.53% — roughly half of the worldwide figure, the Associated Press...
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Alabama aims to get medical marijuana program started in 2024
Members of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission say they are aiming to get the state’s medical marijuana program underway in 2024.
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Artificial intelligence stirs privacy challenges for schools
State and local leaders are navigating protections for students despite a lag in federal support.
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Transgender athletes face greater restrictions ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics - Washington Examiner
Transgender New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made waves at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics after the athlete became the first biological male to compete against biological females in the Olympics, but the athlete is now ineligible to compete in the 2024 Paris Games. Restrictions...
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China appoints Dong Jun as new defence minister
Dong Jun replaces Li Shangfu, who was last seen in public in August.
www.bbc.comNew Hampshire casino to shut down for 6 months, could re-open if sold by owner accused of fraud
The New Hampshire Lottery Commission says it is shutting down a casino owned by a former state senator accused of buying luxury cars with a fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief loan.
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The latest tool for preventing overdoses? It’s your local vending machine
Vending machines with free overdose-reversal drugs are being embraced across US, but misconceptions remain a hurdle.
Biden has only himself to blame for infrastructure delays - Washington Examiner
It has been over 13 years since then-President Barack Obama complained about the lack of “shovel-ready” projects on which to spend the hundreds of billions of dollars appropriated for his 2009 stimulus bill. But President Joe Biden is apparently just now relearning the lesson. Biden has...
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A slew of new conflicts could erupt in 2024, analysts say — while the world is watching Gaza and Ukraine
With the eyes of the world on the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, an unprecedented number of potentially "catastrophic" conflicts are going under the radar, analysts have warned.
Independent lawyers begin prosecuting cases of sexual assault and other crimes in the US military
The U.S. military is now putting independent lawyers in charge of its investigations of sexual assault and other major crimes, what Secretary of Defense Lloyd J.
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Republicans pitch donors on ’24 convention: It’s not about Trump
Selling donors on the convention that looks likely to renominate Trump takes finesse.
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Man allegedly killed his mother then led Las Vegas police on chase as he carjacked bystanders, killing father of 7
Authorities haven’t identified the suspect, his slain mother or a motive for the shooting.
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Maine secretary of state disqualifies Trump from primary ballot
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled Trump is disqualified from appearing on the state's primary ballot for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
www.cbsnews.com2023's problems and peeves are bid a symbolic farewell at pre-New Year's Times Square event
People hoping to leave problems and bad memories behind with the waning year have converged on Times Square for “Good Riddance Day.”
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Who is Shenna Bellows, the Maine official who removed Trump from primary ballots - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump was removed from Maine's 2024 presidential primary ballot by Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Thursday, declaring him ineligible under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Bellows's decision means Maine will join Colorado in not having the former president on...
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December 29, 2023 Israel-Hamas war
The Israeli military has urged more residents to evacuate parts of central Gaza as it presses on with its offensive against Hamas.
RSV in winter 2023: Everything you need to know about symptoms, treatments, shots
As the U.S. heads into colder weather months, when RSV cases tend to be higher, here's what you need to know about the virus including symptoms, treatments and vaccines.
X loses attempt to block California law requiring disclosure of content moderation - Washington Examiner
Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, lost a bid to block a California law requiring the platform to disclose how it moderates content. A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California rejected a suit filed by X that alleged that A.B. 587, a law designed to combat...
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These were 2023’s worst destinations for overtourism. Here’s how to avoid the crowds | CNN
A post-pandemic travel surge has inundated destinations with visitors at the height of summer. Here’s what you need to know enjoy crowd-free vacations in 2024.
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Armed man fatally shoots would-be carjacker in self-defense: Report - Washington Examiner
A man in Philadelphia fatally shot a would-be criminal Tuesday after the suspect attempted to carjack him in the city's Pennsport area. Authorities were called to the scene around 5 a.m., and when police got there, they were met with the body of the would-be carjacker, identified as an 18- to...
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Colorado police searching for mother who is accused of killing two of her young children
An arrest warrant has been issued for Kimberlee Singler, 35, in connection with the slayings of her daughter, 9, and son, 7.
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10 top-trending health questions you had for Dr. Google in 2023 | CNN
This year, Google users in the United States wanted to know more about strep throat, how to lower cholesterol and what helps with bloating.
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Gas prices expected to fall in 2024 as domestic production grows - Washington Examiner
Gasoline prices are expected to fall further in 2024 as domestic production continues to grow, according to two new reports, giving drivers and their wallets relief after two years of above-average prices. According to a new projection from gas price tracking company GasBuddy, United States...
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