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'Really worried': Meta decision allowing 2020 election-denial ads risks distrust, extremism, experts say
Less than a year out from the next presidential election, former President Donald Trump and some Republican allies continue to falsely deny the results of the previous one. Three in 10 adults believe that President Joe Biden only won the 2020 contest because of election fraud, a Monmouth poll in June found. More than two-thirds of Republicans espouse the debunked claim, the survey showed.
Hamas chief says close to truce agreement with Israel
The chief of Hamas told Reuters on Tuesday that the Palestinian militant group was near a truce agreement with Israel, even as the deadly assault on Gaza continued and rockets were being fired into Israel.
Three general election debates are scheduled for 2024. Neither party has committed to attending
Three debates for next year’s presidential general election are set to be held in college towns in Texas, Virginia and Utah between Sept. 16 and Oct. 9.
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Trump co-defendant says Georgia prosecutors are retaliating against him for rejecting a plea deal | CNN Politics
Harrison Floyd, one of Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the election subversion case in Georgia, claimed in a court filing Monday that prosecutors are seeking to revoke his bond as retaliation after he rejected a plea deal.
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Defense Secretary Austin makes unannounced visit to Kyiv for high-level talks on US support
He's expected "to meet with Ukrainian leaders and reinforce the staunch support of the United States for Ukraine's fight for freedom."
Court seems inclined to keep restricting Trump's trial speech. But gag order could be narrowed
A federal appeals court appears inclined to reimpose at least some restrictions on Donald Trump’s speech in his election subversion case.
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Texas attorney general opens investigation into Media Matters for 'potential fraudulent activity'
The investigation comes after Elon Musk accused the liberal watchdog group of manipulating data to mislead advertisers.
Appeals court strikes down key tool used to enforce Voting Rights Act | CNN Politics
A federal appeals court on Monday ruled against a key tool used to enforce the Voting Rights Act – possibly setting up another Supreme Court showdown over one of the nation’s landmark civil rights laws.
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Trump civil fraud case: Judge fines Trump $354 million, says frauds 'shock the conscience'
Get updates from the trial of former President Trump in the civil fraud suit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
'They will pay': Trump shares social media threat as his lawyer argues gag order is unfair
A judge's gag order on former President Donald Trump was issued in his case for crimes related to his attempt to undo his election loss to Joe Biden.
A Montana farmer with a flattop and ample lobbyist cash stands between the GOP and Senate control
Republicans two seats short of U.S. Senate control are expected to spend tens of millions of dollars on ads attacking Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester as a Washington insider tainted by lobbyist cash.
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OpenAI staff demand board resign over Sam Altman sacking
Almost all of the company's 770 staff have signed a letter calling on board members to go.
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Rosalynn Carter's funeral service to be held next week in Georgia
Rosalynn Carter, who died Sunday, will be celebrated next week with memorials and a funeral service in Georgia
US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv to show steadfast support for Ukraine
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made an unannounced visit to Ukraine, traveling to Kyiv by train from Poland.
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14th Amendment cases challenging Trump's eligibility thrust courts into unknown territory
Cases brought by voters and advocacy groups that seek to disqualify Trump from the presidential ballot in 2024, citing the 14th Amendment, have been brought in more than half of the states.
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Polling shows a huge age gap divides the Democratic Party on Israel | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden has a problem with the Democratic base when it comes to the Israel-Hamas War. It’s not just that his approval rating on the conflict is lower among Democrats than his overall approval rating. It’s that his base is divided – by age.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opens investigation into Media Matters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he opened an investigation into Media Matters for alleged fraudulent activity.
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Appeals court, after hearing arguments, will mull limited gag order in Trump's federal election interference case
An appeals court heard arguments from both sides Monday over a limited gag order in Donald Trump's federal election interference case, but did not issue a ruling.
Lawsuit filed over North Carolina redistricting map: 'Deprives' black voters
Two North Carolina voters filed a lawsuit against a new redistricting map in the state, arguing that it "deprives" black voters.
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Presidential debates commission announces dates and locations for 2024
Texas State University will host the first general election debate on Sept. 16, 2024.
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WATCH: White House issues stern defense of Biden's 'stamina' on 81st birthday amid growing age concerns
The White House jumped to the defense of President Biden over concerns about his age, praising him for his "stamina," and said there was "no alarm" behind the scenes regarding 2024.
ABC’s Jonathan Karl says he wrote book to warn voters away from Trump
For this week’s Liberal Media Scream, we feature the latest example of the legacy media going from self-appointed instant fact-checkers on former President Donald Trump to out-and-out enemies.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSupreme Court rejects appeal of former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd
The Supreme Court has rejected former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s appeal of his conviction for second-degree murder in the killing of George Floyd.
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Biden turns 81 as questions about age continue to dominate 2024 race
President Joe Biden is celebrating his 81st birthday on Monday, as questions about age continue to dominate the 2024 election.
GOP presidential hopefuls use Trump's COVID record to court vaccine skeptics
Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis and other Republican contenders have made statements appealing to the anti-vaccine leanings of the party's base.
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Sununu teams up with Haley, DeSantis, Christie as he decides on 2024 presidential endorsement
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu teams up with Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis and Chris Christie on the GOP presidential campaign trail in New Hampshire ahead of making an endorsement
Thanksgiving dinner is slightly cheaper than last year according to American Farm Bureau
Thanksgiving dinner won't be as expensive as last year, but shoppers can expect to pay a steep price compared to pre-pandemic years.
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Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkeys while marking his 81st birthday with jokes about his age
President Joe Biden has spent part of his 81st birthday observing the White House tradition of pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys. Gobblers Liberty and Bell received executive clemency Monday at a White House ceremony.
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The View is worried young people and minorities won't vote for Biden as Trump gains support
The View hosts spent President Joe Biden's 81st birthday expressing concern over his 2024 reelection chances and how some demographics could choose not to vote for him.
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Waning enthusiasm from Black voters presents an inflection point for Biden's campaign
One Black voter from Ohio says it’s concerning that even he isn’t considering a vote for Biden to be a “no-brainer.”
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Biden believes deal for Hamas to release hostages is close
The US president replies "I believe so", when asked if an agreement could soon see hostages freed from Gaza.
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Hamas officials and medic say Israel surrounding 2nd Gaza hospital as babies from Al-Shifa reach Egypt
Gaza's Hamas-run Health Ministry says Israeli forces are closing in on second facility in the Palestinian enclave as thousands evacuate Al-Shifa hospital.
www.cbsnews.comCourt upholds NYC law banning the types of police restraints that killed George Floyd, Eric Garner
New York’s highest court has upheld a New York City law that forbids police from using chokeholds or compressing a person’s diaphragm during an arrest.
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WATCH: White House issues brutal response to Biden's 'inappropriate' nickname given by anti-Israel critics
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby blasted the "inappropriate" nickname "Genocide Joe" to describe President Biden and his support for Israel.
Elon Musk doesn't need to ban antisemites, but X must stop promoting them
After facing allegations of antisemitism, Elon Musk rolled out a new rule that X, formerly known as Twitter, would suspend accounts that used the terms "decolonization" and "from the river to the sea," as the billionaire considers them "clear calls for extreme violence" that violate the social…
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White House slams Musk 'antisemitic rhetoric,' says 'foolish' to drop SpaceX contracts
The Pentagon has hired SpaceX's Starlink to provide internet coverage to Ukraine, and its Starshield to develop a military specific satellite version.
Israel says new videos show Hamas hostages and a tunnel at Al-Shifa Hospital
The footage is Israel’s latest effort to link Hamas to medical facilities, following condemnation of Israeli attacks that have killed doctors, patients and civilians who had sought shelter there.
www.nbcnews.comChristian conservatives flock to former telenovela star in Mexico’s presidential race
While most Mexican politicians refrain from clarifying where they stand on religion, abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, former telenovela actor and right-wing activist Eduardo Verástegui prays on TikTok and claims that getting closer to God changed the course of his life.
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Sam Altman hired by Microsoft, 600 OpenAI employees threaten to quit in protest of his ouster
Altman stepped down from his role as CEO at OpenAI on Friday.
Snoop Dogg reveals his 'giving up smoke' announcement was for an ad
Iconic rapper Snoop Dogg revealed Monday that his initial announcement of "giving up smoke" was merely a marketing stunt for Solo Stoves, smokeless outdoor fire pits.
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Biden turns 81 as worries about his age weigh on re-election prospects
U.S. President Joe Biden turned 81 on Monday, a milestone that drew attention to his status as the oldest person ever to occupy the Oval Office, with opinion polls showing Americans worried he is too old for the post he is seeking re-election to.
With the world's eyes on Gaza, attacks are on the rise in the West Bank, which faces its own war
When Israeli warplanes swooped over the Gaza Strip following Hamas militants’ brutal attack on southern Israel, Palestinians say a different kind of war took hold in the occupied West Bank.
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, tunnel videos
Negotiations are "getting close to the end" on the release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, a White House official said Monday. Follow live updates.
Solar panels will cut water loss from canals in Gila River Indian Community
In a move that may soon be replicated elsewhere, the Gila River Indian Community recently signed an agreement with the U.S.
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Sobering climate change report says we're falling well short of promises made in Paris Climate Agreement
At our current rate of progress, the U.N. predicts that the earth's average temperature will rise to nearly double the goal by 2030. Even if every country slashed their emissions by 42% overnight, the U.N. says there's still no guarantee we'd limit warming enough to prevent the worst of natural...
www.cbsnews.comIsrael battles Hamas near another Gaza hospital sheltering thousands
Israeli forces are battling Hamas militants around a hospital in northern Gaza where thousands of patients and displaced people have been sheltering for weeks. The fighting has raised Palestinian fears of another painful standoff and evacuation of a medical facility after recent clashes near...
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Elon Musk's X sues Media Matters over antisemitism analysis
The lawsuit says Media Matters "manipulated" data in an attempt to "destroy" the social media site.
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US threatens sanctions over Israeli settler violence against West Bank Palestinians
Israeli officials could face targeted sanctions in response to a surge in violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, U.S. officials have warned.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNo more Thanksgiving 'food orgy'? New obesity medications change how users think of holiday meals
Holiday meals may be changing for millions of Americans struggling with obesity and taking a new generation of weight-loss drugs.
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Trump medical report released as Biden faces concerns over age, health
Former President Donald Trump's personal physician has released an updated medical report as President Biden faces concern over his age and health.
Takeaways from the tense appeals court hearing over the Donald Trump gag order | CNN Politics
A federal appeals panel appears inclined to restore the limited gag order in former President Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case, but may loosen some restrictions so he can more directly criticize special counsel Jack Smith.
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Senate committee subpoenas Live Nation, Ticketmaster after months-long probe
Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary are being investigated after concerns about issues of sales of Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen concert tickets.
Christian conservatives flock to former telenovela star in Mexico’s presidential race
While most Mexican politicians refrain from clarifying where they stand on religion, abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, former telenovela actor and right-wing activist Eduardo Verástegui prays on TikTok and claims that getting closer to God changed the course of his life.
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Arnold and Jerry: What two ex-California governors can teach Washington
Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger and Democrat Jerry Brown, who showed rare willingness to buck their own parties, reflect on the current state of democracy.=
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Russia puts Ukrainian winner of Eurovision Song Contest on wanted list
Russia has placed a Ukrainian singer who won the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest on its wanted list
X sues Media Matters after report about ads next to antisemitic content
Social media company X on Monday sued media watchdog group Media Matters, alleging the organization defamed the platform after it published a report that said ads for major brands had appeared next to posts touting Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party.
Commission investigating Lewiston mass shooting seeks to subpoena shooter's military records
An independent commission investigating the mass shooting that killed 18 people in Maine last month moved Monday to seek subpoena power so it can obtain the military service records of the shooter.
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Republicans are sleepwalking into another embarrassing election
The Republican Party’s lackadaisical attitude toward the 2024 elections is going to cost the party dearly when it matters, just as it has in every election cycle going back to 2018.
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Yellen says high food and rent prices key factors in voters' negative economic outlook
As overall inflation rates have come down over the past year, food and rent prices have consistently risen higher than other costs.
What Israel’s video of ‘Hamas tunnel’ under al-Shifa tells us
The structure of the tunnel raises questions about whether it is indeed a Hamas-built pathway.
Zimbabwe cholera outbreak suspected of killing more than 150, leaving many terrified
A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe is suspected of killing more than 150 people and infecting more than 8,000
Biden skipping public birthday celebration to not call attention to age, NY Times reporter says
New York Times journalist Peter Baker said the White House doesn't want to "call attention" to President Biden's age by lavishly celebrating his 81st birthday.
'Queen of Thanksgiving' Martha Stewart is 'turkeyed out' and canceling her dinner this year
Martha Stewart, known for her domestic goddess expertise in managing a home and hospitality, made a surprising announcement about her Thanksgiving plans.
www.washingtonexaminer.comJen Psaki Exposes Mike Johnson’s Glaring Hypocrisy On Donald Trump
The MSNBC anchor slammed the new House speaker's condemnation of one Republican as being totally at odds with his praise of the former president.
Right-wing populist Milei set to take Argentina down uncharted path: 'No room for lukewarm measures'
What many deemed impossible just months ago is reality: Right-wing populist Javier Milei resoundingly won Argentina’s presidency.
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‘No end in sight’: Gaza’s traumatised children need psychological aid
Doctors at Al-Aqsa hospital say children showing signs of trauma and distress after seeing parents, relatives killed.
Senate panel investigates US airline baggage, seat selection fees
A U.S. Senate panel on Monday announced an investigation into airline fees for baggage, seat selection, ticket changes and other services, demanding justifications from the CEOs of five major carriers for these charges that generate billions of dollars in annual revenue for them.
Escalating violence in Gaza increasing chatter of possible terror attack in New York, intelligence report says
A new threat assessment obtained by CBS News points to "an increasing terror threat" to New York state amid escalating violence in the Middle East.
www.cbsnews.comThe lion, the wig and the warrior. Who is Javier Milei, Argentina's president-elect?
His legions of fans call him “the madman” and “the wig” due to his ferocity and unruly mop of hair. Javier Milei refers to himself as “the lion.”
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House Speaker Mike Johnson meets with Trump after giving 2024 endorsement
Johnson met with the former president at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
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Far-right conspiracy theorists accused a 22-year-old Jewish man of being a neo-Nazi. Then Elon Musk got involved | CNN Business
Ben Brody says his life was going fine. He had just finished college, stayed out of trouble, and was prepping for law school. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, Elon Musk used his considerable social media clout to amplify an online mob’s misguided rants accusing the 22-year-old from California of...
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Trump releases note from personal physician stating his ‘overall health is excellent’
Former President Donald Trump released a doctor’s note Monday saying his physical exams are “well within the normal range” and his cognitive tests “exceptional,” also praising his recent weight loss.
www.washingtonexaminer.comLive updates | WHO official says Gaza hospital situation 'catastrophic'
A top World Health Organization official described the hospital situation in Gaza as ‘catastrophic’ on Monday, saying most are no longer functioning and what remains will likely be overwhelmed by thousands of births expected in the next month.
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‘Don’t yell at me, yell at DC': Adams blames NYC budget crisis on feds
As New York City faces an increasingly expensive migrant crisis, Mayor Eric Adams is calling for billions in budget cuts to city services. He also continuing to call for more support from the federal government.
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Toyota financing arm fined $60 million by consumer watchdog for car loan scam
Toyota's U.S.-based financing arm was found to have violated federal law in its lending practices, according to the CFPB.
Democrats could easily lose the White House and Senate next year
Democrats chances of keeping the Senate are dwindling at the same time Biden's falling behind in national polls.
Fact check: Trump keeps saying he’s been indicted more than Al Capone. It’s not true | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump has claimed in speech after speech this fall that he has been indicted three more times than the infamous gangster Al Capone.
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Abortion support reaches a high as topic holds more weight post-Roe v. Wade
Support for abortion reached near-record heights in a recent poll, which further showcased the partisan divide over the issue.
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Dexter Wade, buried alone in Mississippi, finally gets the funeral he was denied
Civil rights leaders called for justice for Dexter Wade, 37, who was run over by an off-duty police officer in Jackson, Mississippi, and buried in a pauper's field.
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China accuses Israel of ignoring Palestinian ‘survival and right of return’
A top Chinese Communist Party official said that Israel has flouted the Palestinian rights of “survival and their right of return” to the territory of the Jewish state.
www.washingtonexaminer.comCyprus' president says his country is ready to ship aid to Gaza once a go-ahead is given
The president of Cyprus says his country is ready to “immediately” begin shipping large quantities of humanitarian aid to Gaza in vessels that can navigate shallow water once conditions on the ground allow for it.
apnews.comTakeaways from the tense appeals court hearing over the Donald Trump gag order | CNN Politics
A federal appeals panel appears inclined to restore the limited gag order in former President Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case, but may loosen some restrictions so he can more directly criticize special counsel Jack Smith.
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Uncertainty hangs over 2024 presidential debates after schedule announced
The Commission on Presidential Debates announced the dates and locations for three general election presidential debates on Monday, yet it remains to be seen whether the eventual nominees will participate.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump has big plans for a second term. Critics say they pose a threat to democracy.
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is developing plans to use the federal government to punish his political opponents if he wins a second term next year, and critics — including some prominent Republicans, even some staffers from his first term — say these plans would imperil American...
What do the keffiyeh, watermelon and other Palestinian symbols mean?
Al Jazeera visually showcases eight symbols that represent Palestinian identity and resistance to Israeli occupation.
Appeals court grapples with Trump gag order in special counsel's election interference case
Trump's legal team and federal prosecutors faced off over a ruling last month that limited aspects of his speech ahead of his D.C. criminal trial.
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'Did we die?'
How a journalist in Gaza fights to report and survive. It's Monday's news.
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Exclusive: OpenAI investors considering suing the board after CEO's abrupt firing
Some investors in OpenAI, makers of ChatGPT, are exploring legal recourse against the company's board, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday, after the directors ousted CEO Sam Altman and sparked a potential mass exodus of employees.
SEN. JOHN KENNEDY: Biden embraced the woke wing of the Democratic Party
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., calls out President Biden's leadership and says voters think he is "old and needs soup" on "The Story."
UK PM Sunak reportedly said 'just let people die', COVID inquiry hears
Senior government officials have repeatedly said the government was unprepared for the pandemic.
More than 200 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial involving the 'ndrangheta crime syndicate
An Italian tribunal has convicted 207 people and sentenced them to a combined 2,100 years in prison on charges related to their membership in Italy’s ’ndrangheta organized crime syndicate.
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Funeral held for Dexter Wade, Jackson man struck, killed by police vehicle, as family alleges 'cover up'
Dexter Wade was fatally struck by an off-duty police officer in Jackson, Mississippi, and buried in a potter’s field for months before his family was given notice.
Israel war: John Kirby calls 'genocide' accusations against Israel 'pretty inappropriate'
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby rejected accusations that Israel was committing genocide in Gaza and called the label "pretty inappropriate."
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Cross-country storm over next several days could disrupt Thanksgiving travel
Americans are bracing for inclement weather during one of the busiest holiday travel weeks of the year.
China committee Republicans: Biden's request for Taiwan aid is 'wholly inadequate'
“The Indo-Pacific, our priority theater, must not be an afterthought,” Gallagher's letter reads.
www.politico.comExperts say a wall that collapsed and killed 9 in the Dominican Republic capital was poorly built
Experts say a concrete wall along an avenue in the Dominican Republic's capital that collapsed over the weekend and killed nine people amid heavy rains was poorly designed.
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Yellen says Biden, Xi remain far apart on Taiwan's independence post-APEC
The status of Taiwan is part of the reason that U.S.-China relations have been on shaky ground this year.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 636
As the war enters its 636th day, these are the main developments.
German security officials say they foiled alleged far-right attack by 18-year-old
An 18-year-old right-wing extremist has been arrested by special forces in central Germany on suspicion that he was planning a “serious act of violence endangering the state.”
Conservative consumer group warns of 'woke' companies to avoid this Black Friday
Consumers' Research, a nonprofit consumer watchdog, published its latest "Woke Alert" to warn customers about the activities of five major corporations: Best Buy, Activision, Target, Nordstrom, and Home Depot.
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Driving or flying before feasting? Here are some tips for Thanksgiving travelers
More than 55 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving this year, and there's no Butterball hotline to help them with any bumps along the way
Claim of Stormy Daniels, Mike Johnson 'business relationship' began as satire | Fact check
Spokespeople for Johnson and Fox News both say the claim is false. It originated on a social media account that regularly makes satirical posts.
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Feds are flooding California’s water market
Billions of IRA dollars may set the bar too high for future water conservation.
www.politico.comCompany that created ChatGPT is thrown into turmoil after Microsoft hires its ousted CEO
The company that created ChatGPT is in turmoil after Microsoft hired its ousted CEO and many more employees threatened to follow him in a conflict that centered in part oin part on how to build artificial intelligence that’s smarter than humans.
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Democratic Rep. Tony Cardenas won’t seek reelection | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Tony Cardenas of California won’t seek reelection in 2024.
www.cnn.com‘Deliberate and anti-democratic’: Wisconsin grapples with partisan gerrymandering
State supreme court will hear challenge to district maps that have cemented Republican legislative power
Trump's team requests file-sharing between Jack Smith and Fani Willis over election cases
Former President Donald Trump's counsel asked a judge in Georgia to contact a separate judge presiding over his federal criminal case in Washington, D.C., to arrange for the sharing of evidence that will "make clear his innocence" in the Fulton County racketeering case.
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How Taylor Swift transcends America's political divides — barely
Pop stars Taylor Swift and Beyoncé notch the high ratings of all the people tested in the latest NBC News poll.
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Palestinians take shelter at Nasser Hospital
Israel's bombardment has flattened swathes of northern Gaza, while some two-thirds of the enclave's population of 2.3 million have been displaced to the south.
Why Singapore is ‘friend of all, enemy of none’ in Israel-Gaza war
The tightly-controlled city-state has turned down protest requests and urged people not to display political symbols.
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street rally led by Microsoft gains
Asian shares are mostly higher after a rally on Wall Street led by gains in Microsoft after it announced it was hiring Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI, the ChatGPT maker.
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Asian stocks hit 2-month high on Wall St rally, Fed view
Asian shares climbed to fresh two-month highs on Tuesday, boosted by a rally on Wall Street.
Humanitarian groups tell White House ceasefire is only viable aid option
Six groups met with Jake Sullivan to outline more ways the administration can help Palestinians in Gaza.
www.politico.comJury acquits Catholic priest in Tennessee who was charged with sexual battery
A jury has found a Catholic priest in Tennessee not guilty of sexual battery against a woman who was a church member
Why Americans feel gloomy about the economy despite falling inflation and low unemployment
Inflation has reached its lowest point in 2 1/2 years. The unemployment rate has stayed below 4% for the longest stretch since the 1960s.
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Biden does not have 'cognitive ability' to serve another term, says former WH doctor
Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, joined "FOX & Friends" to express concerns with President Biden's health as the president turns 81 and Gov. Greg Abbott endorses former President Trump.
Senate Democratic campaign chairman seeks to defy odds amid Manchin retirement and sets sights on Cruz and Scott | CNN Politics
Sen. Gary Peters already had what seemed like an impossible task for his party: Holding the razor-thin Democratic majority while defending twice as many incumbents as Republicans – all with limited pickup opportunities and endangered Democrats hailing from states Donald Trump carried.
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False claim Ukrainian officials were arrested while meeting with US officials | Fact check
Ukrainian officials Andriy Yermak and Yulia Svyrydenko spent three days meeting with United States officials and think tanks. They were not arrested.
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US Defense Secretary Austin makes surprise visit to Kyiv to reemphasize support for Ukraine | CNN Politics
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv on Monday to engage in high-level talks with Ukrainian leadership,
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OnPolitics: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter reflect on their historic marriage
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's historic love story.
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US auto safety regulators reviewing some Hyundai, Kia recalls
U.S. auto safety regulators say they are reviewing some Hyundai and Kia recalls related to brake safety units to determine if they should have been done sooner.
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Microsoft CEO says OpenAI governance needs to change no matter where Sam Altman ends up
The comments come after the OpenAI board kicked off days of drama by dismissing co-founder Sam Altman as CEO.
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US imposes visa restrictions on two Russian military officials for human rights violations in Ukraine | CNN Politics
The United States imposed visa sanctions on two Russian military officials due to their “involvement in gross violations of human rights” in Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday.
www.cnn.comLoans pave way for Abu Dhabi-backed fund to take over UK's Telegraph newspaper
An Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund has paved the way to take ownership of Britain’s Telegraph newspaper and The Spectator magazine.
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California’s Looming Power Outage
The recent spate of House retirements is another signal that California is losing influence in Washington.
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New York Dem backtracks after calling for Trump to be 'eliminated'
Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman walked back a controversial statement he made on Sunday saying that former President Trump needs to bee "eliminated" for his "dangerous rhetoric."
Biden's 2024 reelection depends on young voters. They absolutely hate how he's handling the war.
A key reason for Biden's 2020 victory was a higher-than-ever turnout from younger voters. They may not stick around for him in 2024.
What to know about the Education Department’s antisemitism, Islamophobia investigations
Five of the complaints filed with the Office for Civil Rights allege antisemitic harassment and two allege anti-Muslim harassment.
www.politico.comCyprus president has invited foreign experts to help with Russian sanction evasion investigations
The president of Cyprus says he personally asked an unnamed “third country” to send an experienced team of financial crime experts to help the east Mediterranean island nation with investigations into old and new allegations that Cypriot financial service providers helped Russian oligarchs skirt int
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Two ships divert course away from Red Sea area after vessel seized by Houthis
Two commercial ships that diverted their course in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden were connected to the same maritime group whose vessel was seized by Yemen's Houthis, according to shipping data and British maritime security company Ambrey.
Biden’s birthday prompts debate about age and wisdom of America’s oldest president | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is marking his 81st birthday milestone Monday with a low-key family celebration as he braces for a strenuous election year ahead.
www.cnn.comAfter trying to buck trend, newspaper founded with Ralph Nader's help succumbs to financial woes
A small Connecticut newspaper founded earlier this year with Ralph Nader's help has succumbed to financial problems and will be shutting down.
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Victims of the deadly druggings that terrorized NYC's gay bars are haunted by unknowns
One of the six defendants was sentenced to nine years in prison Monday. Authorities say the yearslong crime ring victimized 16 people and led to two deaths.
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Kamala Harris reacts to rough Biden polls: 'We're going to have to earn our re-elect'
Vice President Kamala Harris said that she and President Biden would have to "earn" their re-election during a phone interview published on Sunday.
Biden urged to go big on Social Security as a way to beat Trump
Progressive groups have been pitching the white House on the idea. Whether the reelection campaign uses it is another matter.
www.politico.comA Canadian mining company at the center of Panama protests says it may have to suspend operations
The Canadian mining company whose contract with Panama’s government has triggered weeks of protests says it has reduced operations and may soon have to suspend them due to a blockade of its mine’s power plant.
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Trump's friendly interview sparks outrage as former president steps up courting Latino voters
Univision, the largest provider of Spanish-language content in the United States, is facing backlash over a seemingly positive shift toward former President Donald Trump following its recent interview with him from his Mar-a-Lago residence.
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A mysterious respiratory illness is spreading among dogs and baffling veterinarians. Here’s what owners can do | CNN
From New Hampshire to Oregon, researchers are trying to figure out what’s causing an infectious respiratory disease among dogs that has turned deadly in rare cases.
www.cnn.comMarlo Thomas celebrates Thanks and Giving's 20th year and $1 billion raised for St. Jude hospital
Actress and activist Marlo Thomas is proud that this year St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Thanks and Giving campaign celebrates its 20th anniversary and passes the fundraising milestone of $1 billion to support the hospital’s efforts to provide free medical care to children with cancer.
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Taiwan election about choosing whether to embrace China, frontrunner says
Taiwan's people have to make a choice at next year's election about whether the island keeps moving forward on the road to democracy or "walks into the embrace of China", the frontrunner to be the next president said on Tuesday.
Utah man charged with threatening pro-Palestinian group in Washington, DC | CNN Politics
A Utah man was arrested after allegedly making threats against a pro-Palestinian group in the US, the Justice Department announced Monday.
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Houthi rebels release video showing seizure of cargo ship in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi rebels have released video footage the group said is of their successful attempt to seize an Israeli-linked cargo ship in the Red Sea over the weekend.
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Joe Namath accused of allowing sexual abuse at his football camp
Philip Lyle Smith, 64, says he was sexually abused by a high school football coach at Namath's camps in the 1970s, according to the lawsuit.
www.nbcnews.comDisneyland's $60 billion expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting bigger
Hong Kong Disneyland has opened its first Frozen-themed attraction, with thousands of eager visitors turning up to experience the new rides.
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MSNBC’s Al Sharpton urges Biden campaign to take lack of Black voter enthusiasm seriously
MSNBC's Al Sharpton urged the Biden campaign to take a lack of Black voter enthusiasm seriously or risk losing to former President Donald Trump in 2024.
4 more free COVID tests will be available to each household ahead of the holidays
Starting Monday, every household can order another round of at-home COVID tests for free from covidtests.gov
‘Did Trump Change, or Did You?’: We Asked a Pro-Impeachment Republican Why He’d Back Trump
In a new Q&A, former GOP Rep. Peter Meijer defends his decision to back Donald Trump if he’s the Republican nominee.
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After promise of free college tuition, this Kansas town isn't just growing. It's booming.
Announced in fall 2019, the Neodesha Promise Scholarship, funded by an alum, aimed to turn the tide for the Kansas town. Here's what happened.
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Probe of 'massive' fentanyl ring leads to 23 in custody and 250K pills seized: Officials
New details of a federal investigation into a "massive" fentanyl ring in D.C. and elsewhere were released Monday with 11 additional arrests -- out of 23 total
House Democrat slams Bernie Sanders' call for barriers to Israel aid: 'Let's not play this game'
Israel continues to be a topic that divides the left after a Florida House Democrat called out Sen. Bernie Sanders for urging conditions to Israel aid.
Republicans launch new ad branding Sinema a 'liberal Democrat' who is tied to Biden
The Senate GOP campaign arm's new spot signals a strategy to damage Sen. Kyrsten Sinema with Republicans after their own polling found that she's relatively strong with their voters.
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Why are 2024 candidates mimicking Instagram influencers?
Vivek Ramaswamy’s shirtless workouts and rap covers helped him build a beachhead in the 2024 campaign. Is his content-focused strategy a replicable playbook for future candidates?
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Torso and legs found on NYC beach may be remains of missing Irish filmmaker
Police discovered a human torso with legs attached at Breezy Point Beach in Queens on Friday. The remains are pending official identification.
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US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson arrives in South Korea port
The U.S. aircraft carrier Carl Vinson arrived at a port in the South Korean city of Busan on Tuesday, in a show of extended deterrence against North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, South Korea's navy said.
President Joe Biden remembers Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's 'great integrity'
President Joe Biden spoke about former first lady Rosalynn Carter after her death.
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New York House GOP sees fundraising void without McCarthy cash
Vulnerable Republicans say others will step up to help ahead of their reelection bids
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Sheetz offering gas for under $2 per gallon to travelers this Thanksgiving weekend
One of the most popular gas station chains in the United States is offering a steep discount on its gas for the week of Thanksgiving, providing some financial relief to those traveling for the holiday.
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China's carbon emissions set to peak before 2030 - expert poll
China is on track to meet a goal to bring its climate-warming carbon dioxide emissions to a peak before 2030, according to a poll of 89 experts from industry and academia published on Tuesday, though questions remain over how high the top will be.
How a crypto super PAC is trying to swing 2024
A new crypto-focused super PAC has pumped over $1.2 million into television ads supporting House candidates over the last two months.
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Advice from dogs. A chainsaw to the system. Javier Milei, far-right libertarian, is Argentina's new leader
Javier Milei, dubbed "El Loco" (the madman) by his critics, was elected Argentina's new president. He has drawn comparisons to Donald Trump,
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Texas AG sues Pfizer over quality-control lapses in kids' ADHD drug
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Pfizer and its supplier Tris Pharma of providing children's ADHD medicine that it knew might be ineffective to the state's Medicaid insurance program for low-income people, in a lawsuit unsealed on Monday.
Biden celebrates birthday as polls show struggles against Trump
Voters concerned that Biden, who turns 81 on Monday, is too old for second term while Trump, 77, makes headway among key groups
