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Botox, Ferragamo and OnlyFans: How George Santos allegedly spent his campaign funds
The scathing House Ethics Committee report on embattled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., alleges he was a cash-strapped candidate who used campaign contributions to live a life of luxury — including spending donors' money on trips to casinos, shopping at high-end retailers and even Botox treatments and OnlyFans payments.The Supreme Court won't allow Florida to enforce its new law targeting drag shows during appeal
The Supreme Court will not allow Florida to enforce its new law targeting drag shows, while a court case proceeds.
apnews.comBiden tells Asia-Pacific leaders US 'not going anywhere' as he looks to build economic ties
President Joe Biden has made America's case to CEOs attending the Asia-Pacific summit in San Francisco that the United States is committed to high standards in trade that will benefit economies across the Pacific.
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Botox, Ferragamo and OnlyFans: How George Santos allegedly spent his campaign funds
The House Ethics Committee found the financially struggling candidate was living the high life with the help of campaign funds. Santos called the report a "smear."
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Iranian proxies continue targeting US troops in Syria and Iraq, with a total of 58 since Oct. 17: Pentagon
The Pentagon confirmed during a press briefing Thursday that there have been 58 attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria since Oct. 17, by Iranian proxies.
New York judge lifts the gag order that barred Trump from maligning court staff in fraud trial
A New York appeals court judge has paused a gag order that barred Donald Trump from commenting on court staffers in his civil fraud trial. The trial judge had imposed the gag order last month and later fined Trump $15,000 for violations after the former president made a disparaging social media...
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Sen. Graham proposes legal route to overturn Pentagon abortion policy as military promotions remain in limbo
Sen. Lindsey Graham is seeking legal action against the Pentagon's abortion policy during Tuberville's promotions blockade, citing Hyde Amendment violations.
Sen. Joe Manchin says Donald Trump would destroy US democracy if he wins a second term as president
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says if U.S. voters give former President Donald Trump another term in the White House, “he will destroy democracy in America.” The comments come amid speculation that the West Virginia Democrat is eyeing his own third-party run for the nation’s high office.
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Judge in Trump classified docs case reserves judgment on moving May 2024 trial date
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon said Thursday she won't consider scheduling such deadlines until a March 1, 2024, conference meeting.
'It reminded me of January 6': Democratic lawmaker describes clash outside the DNC
The lawmaker, who asked not to be identified by name, said 50 people were inside the DNC headquarters in Washington for an event when pro-Palestinian protests erupted outside.
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GOP senators rail against Tuberville's military holds nearly all night
Senate colleagues implored Tuberville to relent, seeking approval for military promotions held up for months. Despite support, objections persisted, delaying nominations.
China's agreement expected to slow flow of fentanyl into US, but not solve overdose epidemic
China has agreed to curtail shipments of the chemicals used to make fentanyl, the drug at the heart of the U.S. overdose epidemic.
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George Santos faces calls to 'resign immediately' after damning ethics report
Embattled GOP Rep. George Santos of New York is facing calls to resign after the release of his damning House Ethics Committee report on Thursday.
Hamas tunnel found at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital, says Israel; UN aid halted
Israeli soldiers found a tunnel shaft used by Hamas militants at Gaza's Al Shifa hospital, the army said, while the U.N. voiced concern no aid would be delivered to Palestinians on Friday via the Rafah crossing with Egypt.
David DePape found guilty of federal charges in Paul Pelosi assault
David DePape, accused of bludgeoning former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul Pelosi with a hammer at the couple's San Francisco mansion last year, was found guilty of the charges in a federal court Thursday.
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CNN Exclusive: Special counsel using California grand jury in Hunter Biden probe, subpoenas his uncle James Biden | CNN Politics
Special counsel prosecutors are using a Los Angeles grand jury to seek documents and possible testimony from multiple witnesses as part of the ongoing federal investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings, according to people familiar with the probe.
www.cnn.comThe protests outside DNC headquarters signal the divides in Biden's base over Israel-Hamas war
National Democrats this year have insisted the party is united and ready to rally around President Joe Biden heading into next year’s election.
apnews.comChinese President Xi's ‘siren call’ to US business hits great wall of skepticism
U.S. investors and businesses remain wary of the business climate in China amid an economic slowdown and crackdown on the private sector.
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Christie says Trump poll numbers in GOP would be 'five-alarm fire' for any other 'incumbent'
Former Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said former President Donald Trump's poll numbers among GOP voters would "be sounding the five-alarm fire bell" for any other "incumbent" presidential nominee.
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In a New York court, Democrats seek a redo after their bungled gerrymander
After a spate of wins in the South, a new map in New York could help Democrats take the House next year.
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Police, cease-fire protesters blame each other for violent clash outside DNC
Protesters said they "nonviolently blocked" an entrance to the DNC headquarters, but U.S. Capitol Police disputed the claim the demonstration had been peaceful.
Trump is trying to use campaign to dodge criminal consequences, Manhattan DA says
Prosecutors in Trump's hush money case shot back against Trump's bid to get the charges dismissed.
www.politico.comCNN Exclusive: Special counsel using California grand jury in Hunter Biden probe, subpoenas his uncle James Biden | CNN Politics
Special counsel prosecutors are using a Los Angeles grand jury to seek documents and possible testimony from multiple witnesses as part of the ongoing federal investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings, according to people familiar with the probe.
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Joe Biden not expected to face charges in classified documents investigation: Reports
President Joe Biden is not expected to face charges over his mishandling of classified documents after a yearlong investigation, according to reports.
www.washingtonexaminer.comColorado case using 'insurrection' argument to bar Trump from the ballot goes to the judge
A Colorado judge heard closing arguments on whether Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is barred from the ballot by a provision of the U.S. Constitution that forbids those who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office.
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Judge denies Jack Smith's deadline request, leaving classified document trial date in doubt
A federal judge in Florida denied a key deadline request on Thursday from special counsel Jack Smith in the case against Donald Trump, alleging the former president unlawfully retained classified documents.
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Dem Senate hopeful urges Biden to drop out of 2024 race amid party infighting over Gaza
A pro-Palestinian Michigan Democrat running for the Senate is calling for President Biden to drop his re-election bid, saying his support for Israel has lost him votes.
False claim video shows Turkey sending military support to Palestinians | Fact check
The video is from a parade that marked the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic. There are no reputable reports of Turkey joining the war.
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Supreme Court leaves in place pause on Florida law banning kids from drag shows
Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch said they would have granted Florida's request to allow the law to take effect against other establishments in the state.
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Trump dominates while Nikki Haley moves into second place in New Hampshire poll
Former President Donald Trump continued to steamroll his GOP rivals in a new poll from CNN conducted by the University of New Hampshire released on Thursday. However, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley firmly overtook all other 2024 rivals for second place, further cementing her…
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How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 11/16/2023
Stocks drifted to a mixed close as momentum stalled following Wall Street’s hot first half of November. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Thursday.
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Kennedy's super PAC aims to woo voters with 30-minute "infomercial"
American Values 2024 sees its role to guard against "1984 level brainwashing" attacking the third-party candidate.
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Federal jury convicts man in hammer attack on Pelosi's husband
A federal jury on Thursday convicted a right-wing conspiracy theorist of a hammer attack on the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, prosecutors said.
81 arrested as APEC summit protest shuts down the Bay Bridge in San Francisco
Authorities say 81 people arrested as pro-Palestinian protesters blocked lanes of the Bay Bridge heading into San Francisco, site of the APEC summit.
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White House denounces TikTok users lionizing Osama bin Laden
The White House forcefully denounced Thursday a growing number of American TikTok users voicing support for the ideas outlined in Osama bin Laden's "Letter to America."
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Iowa's evangelical voters have propelled candidates to victory in Iowa in the past. Will they stick with Trump?
Ron DeSantis could receive a key endorsement, though evangelical leader Bob Vanderplaats says "the jury's still out" on his decision.
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US 'still convinced' Hamas used Al-Shifa Hospital as command center as Israeli raid continues
The White House remains convinced that Hamas used Al-Shifa Hospital, which has been raided by the Israel Defense Forces, as a command center.
Grim discovery near Gaza hospital
Israeli forces said the body of a woman abducted during Hamas' brutal rampage was discovered in Gaza. It's Thursday's news.
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Kamala Harris confused by questions about Biden picking her as running mate in part because of her race
Vice President Kamala Harris seemed perplexed during an interview by multiple questions about the "narrative" surrounding President Biden's decision to choose her, a Black woman, as his running mate in 2020.
The Least Productive Congress Since The Great Depression
Congress has only written 21 laws this year, on pace to be the least productive gathering of lawmakers since the Great Depression, as members draw more headlines for confrontations than for public policy-making.
Nearly 450 patients at a Massachusetts hospital were possibly exposed to HIV and hepatitis
The potential exposure occurred when IV medications were administered improperly, but there are no reported infections yet, the hospital said.
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Special counsel David Weiss issuing subpoenas in Hunter Biden tax investigation: Report
A yearslong investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes may be entering a new phase as prosecutors for special counsel David Weiss gather evidence in California.
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Trump doesn't deserve 'special treatment' in New York hush money case: Prosecutors
Donald Trump is seeking undeserved "special treatment," Manhattan prosecutors said in a court filing opposing Trump's attempt to dismiss the hush money case against him.
Prestigious universities plagued by antisemitism receive billions in taxpayer-backed cash, analysis finds
Universities with rising antisemitic incidents on campus have received billions in taxpayer-backed funds in recent years, with Columbia and Stanford leading the pack in an analysis.
Jordan says it won’t sign energy and water exchange deal with Israel
Top diplomat says Amman’s priority is to end ‘Israel’s barbarism in Gaza’, which can no longer be seen as self-defence.
Netanyahu says there were "strong indications" Hamas hostages were held in Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital
"If they were [there], they were taken out," Netanyahu told CBS News.
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'Squad' signals strategy for fending off pro-Israel Democrats: Look to Jeffries
House "Squad" Democrats are turning to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to protect them against attacks from pro-Israel Democrats.
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Iran on 'execution spree' since start of Israel-Hamas war, killing 107 anti-regime activists, ethnic minority
Iran has allegedly targeted political dissidents and ethnic minorities, with the Baluchi ethnic minority group accounting for 20% of executions while making up only 5% of the population.
Mistrial declared in federal case against former Louisville cop over Breonna Taylor raid
The federal indictment came after Hankison was acquitted of state charges in the death of Breonna Taylor.
TikTok to prohibit videos promoting bin Laden's 'Letter to America'
TikTok will prohibit content that promotes Osama bin Laden's 2002 letter detailing the former al Qaeda leader's justifications for attacks against Americans, the short-form video app said on Thursday.
New York appeals court temporarily lifts Trump gag order in civil fraud trial
Judge David Friedman issued a stay of the gag order, in view of the "constitutional and statutory rights at issue."
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Biden skips saying tech firm's name during APEC speech: 'Not gonna even try'
President Joe Biden refused to attempt naming an unknown tech firm during a San Francisco speech.
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63 Asian American groups slam potential reauthorization of controversial surveillance measure
The statute, Section 703, gives U.S. intelligence agencies the authority to acquire communications of non-Americans who use American platforms without a warrant.
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Bay Bridge reopens: What to know about the protest that stalled San Francisco traffic for hours
Hundreds of San Francisco and Oakland commuters were stalled by a protest that shut down the Bay Bridge for four hours, affecting those heading into San Francisco on Thursday morning.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPro-Palestinian student group in Florida sues DeSantis
“Instead of securely advancing its mission to advocate for the rights of Palestinians, UF SJP now finds its very existence in jeopardy,” the group alleges in the lawsuit.
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Biden's first student loan forgiveness plan had a fraud problem, watchdog says
President Joe Biden’s first failed student loan forgiveness plan had a fraud problem, according to an independent watchdog.
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GOP senators' latest effort to end Tuberville's military nominee blockade goes through the night -- and fails
In another long night of Republican infighting, a group of senators again failed to maneuver around GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockade of military nominations.
Read: House Ethics Committee report on Rep. George Santos | CNN Politics
The House Ethics Committee on Thursday released its report on its investigation into New York Republican Rep. George Santos.
www.cnn.comRep. George Santos won't seek reelection after a scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking
The House Ethics committee in a scathing report said it has amassed “overwhelming evidence” of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos.
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Schumer blasts Supreme Court's new ethics code for one 'glaring omission'
Top Senate Democrats appear dissatisfied with the Supreme Court's unprecedented announcement of a new Code of Conduct, saying it may still need legislative enforcement.
The judge in Trump's Georgia election case limits the disclosure of evidence after videos' release
The judge overseeing the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others in Georgia has issued an order that prohibits the release of certain evidence.
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New York lawmakers demand Rep. George Santos resign immediately
It comes after the release of a scathing House Ethics Committee report, and Santos announcing he would not seek reelection.
www.cbsnews.comBiden tells Asia-Pacific leaders US 'not going anywhere' as he looks to build economic ties
President Joe Biden has made America's case to CEOs attending the Asia-Pacific summit in San Francisco that the United States is committed to high standards in trade that will benefit economies across the Pacific.
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Botox and OnlyFans: George Santos won't run for re-election after damning ethics report
In a damning report, the House ethics committee says George Santos' conduct "warrants public condemnation".
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House Intelligence calls for 45 reforms to FISA 702 to stop 'disturbing abuses' as deadline nears
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence released its report on FISA 702 reauthorization, and it laid out the necessary reforms for the reauthorization of the program that is set to expire in just over one month.
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Biden says 'real progress' was made after meeting with China's Xi Jinping
The two leaders hadn't spoken for a year before Wednesday's summit, with relations between Washington and Beijing at their lowest point in decades.
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Elon Musk expresses support for antisemitic post on X, calling it "the actual truth"
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, said he agreed with an X post that claims that Jews are pushing "hatred against whites."
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Biden signs funding bill, averting a government shutdown
President Joe Biden signed the bill, which will fund the government through early next year to buy time for spending negotiations.
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Elon Musk drops out of government forum, replaced by John Kerry - Washington Examiner
Elon Musk was taken off the schedule to speak at a high-profile government forum on Thursday and replaced with climate envoy John Kerry. Musk was scheduled to speak at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on Thursday on artificial intelligence alongside Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. The...
www.washingtonexaminer.comFacebook, Instagram will allow political ads that claim the 2020 election was stolen
Meta will allow political ads on their platforms to question the outcome of the 2020 US Presidential election, part of a rollback in election-related content moderation among major social media platforms over the past year as campaign season for the 2024 US Presidential election heats up.
Biden, Xi met for hours and agreed to 'pick up the phone' for any urgent concerns: 'That's progress'
Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping emerged from their first face-to-face meeting in a year with vows to stabilize their fraught relationship.
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Biden reveals who he thinks 'could have the job' he's running for as 2024 'shadow campaign' rumors swirl
President Biden suggested California Gov. Gavin Newsom "could have the job I'm looking for," as Biden seeks re-election in 2024 with a record-high disapproval rating.
‘Clown car’ caucus: House Republicans don’t have faith new leader is up to the task - Washington Examiner
House Republicans have had a messy few months: A motion to vacate the speaker, a lack of consensus over appropriations bills, and infighting leading to physical altercations in the halls of the Capitol. While House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is the new leader in the speaker's chair, his...
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US House Speaker Johnson's 'honeymoon' ends as hardline Republicans rebel
A group of hardline Republicans has put new U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson on notice that he can no longer count on their support for legislation, signaling a possible early end to his "honeymoon" period.
Biden and Xi try to calm tensions: 3 takeaways from the high-stakes U.S.-China meeting in California
President Biden told reporters that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping had made “important progress” during a four-hour meeting in Northern California on Wednesday, their first face-to-face encounter in a year.
Russia loads missile with nuclear-capable glide vehicle into launch silo
Russia's rocket forces loaded an intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with the nuclear-capable "Avangard" hypersonic glide vehicle into a launch silo in southern Russia, according to a defence ministry TV channel broadcast on Thursday.
Xi says U.S. and China can only be adversaries or partners, with no middle ground
Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. business executives Wednesday the two countries have to choose between being adversaries or partners.
US Congress averts government shutdown threat with stopgap bill
Congress has passed a stopgap bill, delaying a government funding crisis until the new year.
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Biden admin facing congressional probe over proposed ban on menthol cigarettes
FIRST ON FOX: House Republican leaders are probing the Biden administration over its forthcoming ban on menthol cigarettes, a move they warned would harm small businesses.
Ronna McDaniel is under siege — and, her critics concede, likely to survive
The RNC chair faces criticism from lawmakers, candidates and activists. But the committee members themselves don’t have much appetite for a change at this juncture.
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Tim Cook, Elon Musk, Steve Schwarzman spotted at Xi Jinping dinner with U.S. CEOs
The Xi dinner was a hot ticket for CEOs of America's most prominent companies, and a chance to rub elbows with high-ranking Chinese government ministers.
Key GOP lawmaker calls for renewal of surveillance tool as he proposes changes to protect privacy
The Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee is calling for the renewal of a key U.S. government surveillance tool while also proposing a series of changes aimed at safeguarding privacy.
apnews.comGOP fighting in Congress could hurt Republican election chances in 2024, some conservatives worry
“They’ve learned from [Donald] Trump,” one conservative commentator said of today’s Republican lawmakers.
House Ethics Committee head to move to expel George Santos after release of damning report
The chairman of the House Ethics Committee will move to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress after the release of a damning report into the embattled lawmaker.
China 'strongly opposes' Biden's dictator remark
“This statement is extremely wrong and irresponsible political manipulation," foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said.
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CNN Poll: Trump holds significant lead in New Hampshire GOP primary, while Haley moves into second place | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump maintains a significant lead among likely voters in New Hampshire’s Republican presidential primary, but former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has moved ahead of Trump’s other rivals and holds second place, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by the University of...
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Israel-Hamas war updates: Gaza hospitals buckle under Israeli attacks
These were the updates on the Israel-Hamas war for Thursday, November 16.
Russian artist who protested Ukraine war gets 7 years in prison in latest crackdown on free speech
A Russian court has convicted an artist and musician for replacing supermarket price tags with antiwar slogans and sentenced her to seven years in prison.
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Defendant in attack on Rep. Angie Craig, Kendrid Hamlin, sentenced to 27 months in prison
Kendrid Hamlin pleaded guilty to assaulting Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota in the elevator of her apartment building in February.
www.cbsnews.comPolice and protesters clash outside Democratic HQ during a demonstration over the Israel-Hamas war
Police and protesters clashed outside DNC headquarters on Wednesday during a demonstration for a cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas.
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BBC goes inside Al-Shifa hospital with the Israeli army
The BBC enters hospital with Israeli forces and views small cache of weapons and other items they say were found there.
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Army vet who reported phone call that led to Trump impeachment runs for Congress
Former Army Col. Yevgeny "Eugene" Vindman will run to succeed Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who announced this week that she would run for governor.
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Trump requests pause in 2020 elections case until ‘final resolution’ of immunity claim - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump is asking the judge presiding over his criminal case in Washington, D.C., to pause all proceedings until she rules on whether he has presidential immunity from prosecution.Defense lawyers in the election subversion case issued a seven-page filing Wednesday evening...
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Wealthy Republican donors throw their support behind Nikki Haley - Washington Examiner
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential candidate, has picked up support from various GOP megadonors, including prominent fundraising operative Spencer Zwick. Multiple wealthy GOP donors are looking to back Haley, seeking a fresh face for the Republican Party in...
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Black voters showed their power in 2023 elections. Here’s why they could pick the president in 2024.
Black voters showed their power in the 2023 races from Virginia to Ohio. Here's why they could pick the next president in 2024.
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UN warns of 'widespread hunger' as food, water and fuel run out in Gaza; Israel says tunnel shaft found
Israel Defense Forces confirmed Thursday that its military operations at the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza are ongoing.
Under a communication blackout, Gaza’s 2.3 million people are cut off from each other and the world
Internet and telephone services collapsed across the Gaza Strip on Thursday for lack of fuel, the main Palestinian provider said.
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Top House Democrats evacuated from DNC headquarters as police clash with protesters calling for Gaza ceasefire | CNN Politics
Law enforcement clashed with protesters calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war outside of the Washington headquarters of the Democratic National Committee Wednesday night after authorities said the demonstration turned violent and lawmakers were evacuated from the building.
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Medics fear for patients inside main Gaza hospital, Israel says tunnel shaft found
Palestinian medics said on Thursday they are increasingly afraid for the lives of hundreds of patients and medical staff at Gaza's biggest hospital, cut off from all links to the outside world for more than a day after Israeli forces entered.
Florida touts record tourism numbers in third quarter despite travel warnings
The Sunshine State has remained a popular destination for tourists despite activist groups issuing travel warnings trying to dissuade people from heading to the state for vacation.
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Mike Gallagher argues it’s time to ban TikTok as app ignites sympathy for Osama bin Laden - Washington Examiner
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) argued it's time to ban TikTok after 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden's "Letter to the American People" went viral and stoked sympathy with younger users. The former leader of al Qaeda sent an open letter to the United States in 2002 explaining the ideology that led to...
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Republicans blast pro-Palestinian protests at DNC: 'Nation's capital is under siege'
Republicans weighed in on the pro-Palestinian protests at the DNC headquarters on Wednesday, with one asking if "anyone else" notices "how violent the so-called 'ceasefire' crowd is."
Biden and Xi, meeting in Silicon Valley, promise to work to avoid U.S.-China conflict
Biden sought to smooth over tensions with China's Xi, who said conflict with the U.S. has 'unbearable consequences' for both countries.
Cassie accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sex trafficking, sexual assault in lawsuit
Cassie has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of sex trafficking and sexual assault in a new lawsuit.
Biden removes sanctions from Chinese institute in push for fentanyl help
The Chinese Ministry of Public Security's Institute of Forensic Science was removed from a trade sanction list to convince Beijing to do more to halt the flow of the synthetic opioid fentanyl into the US.
Georgia judge issues order to prevent future leaks of sensitive evidence in Trump racketeering case | CNN Politics
The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s racketeering case over efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia has issued a protective order on sensitive discovery materials in the case.
www.cnn.comCongress approves temporary funding and pushes the fight over the federal budget into the new year
The Senate gave final approval to a temporary government funding package and sent it to President Joe Biden for his signature.
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Biden-Xi summit: House Republicans slam ‘fruitless’ meeting and lavish CEO dinner - Washington Examiner
The fallout from Chinese President Xi Jinping's high-profile meetings with President Joe Biden and American business leaders continues. House GOP leaders are speaking out and asking tough questions after Biden met with Xi in San Francisco, after which powerful CEOs and Chamber of Commerce...
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Israel-Gaza updates: Al-Shifa hospital a ‘death zone,’ WHO says after visit
Updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
US labor market loosening as weekly jobless claims hit three-month high
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased to a three-month high last week, suggesting that the labor market was gradually cooling in another boost to the Federal Reserve's fight against inflation.
Body of Israeli abducted in Hamas' brutal rampage found near Gaza hospital: Live updates
Yehudit Weiss was abducted from a kibbutz on Oct. 7. Her cadaver was identified by forensic experts and her family was notified, officials said.
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Nikki Haley draws growing interest from deep-pocketed donors as GOP presidential field shrinks | CNN Politics
Tim Scott’s loss appears to be Nikki Haley’s gain.
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House Intel Committee defends FISA but suggests reforms amid debate over controversial surveillance program
The House Intelligence Committee is proposing a series of reforms to a controversial surveillance program known as Section 702.
We Have a UFO Problem. What We Don’t Have (Yet) Is a Serious Answer.
It’s time to take this out of the hands of the military and give it to scientists equipped to ask and answer the biggest questions.
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France calls West Bank Israeli settler violence 'policy of terror'
France on Thursday condemned violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, calling it a "policy of terror" aimed at displacing Palestinians and urging Israeli authorities to protect Palestinians from the violence.
Israel-Gaza updates: Al-Shifa hospital a ‘death zone,’ WHO says after visit
Updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
Morgan Stanley fined for putting customer personal data at risk in computer purge: New York AG
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the settlement with Morgan Stanley over its disposal of computers containing customer personal data.
Capitol Police releases name of pro-Palestinian protester arrested at DNC headquarters - Washington Examiner
The United States Capitol Police released the name of a protester arrested outside of the Democratic National Committee headquarters on Wednesday night during a pro-Palestinian demonstration they characterized as "not peaceful." Authorities took Ruben Arthur Camacho, 24, of Woodbridge, New York...
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How Biden's message to Israel has evolved since Hamas attacks
The president is walking a tightrope on the issue, and how he chooses to do so could have major consequences.
www.bbc.comUS ignores Israeli 'war crimes' for domestic politics: ex-official
Domestic policy concerns are leading US officials willfully to ignore Israeli "war crimes" -- and to stifle dissent over arming the country -- a former senior State Department staffer who quit in protest told AFP Wednesday.Protests and acrimonious debates have flared across the country over the...
Biden says he still believes Xi Jinping is a dictator | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden told MJ Lee he still believes Chinese President Xi Jinping is a dictator, but that the two leaders made progress in their relationship after today’s meeting outside San Francisco.
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Hawaii fire: Maui police report death toll hits 100 in Lahaina wildfire
The Maui Police Department announced Tuesday the death toll from the Lahaina wildfire rose to 100 after an elderly woman hurt in the disaster died last month.
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Kaitlin Armstrong found guilty in murder of professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson
A jury found Texas yoga instructor Kaitlin Armstrong guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of romantic rival Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson.
Tough border negotiations endanger Ukraine aid
Republicans won't let Ukraine aid pass without a deal on the border. And those negotiations are stuck over a dispute on asylum claims.
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Sweden's NATO bid delayed in Turkish parliament
The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs commission delayed a vote on Sweden's NATO membership bid on Thursday in a further setback to the Nordic country's hopes of joining the Western alliance after 18 months of waiting.
13-year-old satirical story about Netanyahu's psychiatrist resurfaces online | Fact check
There aren't any credible reports of such a death occurring. The claim was created as satire in 2010.
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AP Election Brief | What to expect in Louisiana's general election
Louisiana voters will return to the polls to decide runoff elections in which no candidate received a majority of the vote in the October primary.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook pressed by Congress on whether China influenced cancellation of Jon Stewart’s show
House lawmakers have penned a bipartisan letter asking Apple CEO Tim Cook whether China had an impact on the cancelation of Jon Stewart's AppleTV+ show.
Former patients file complaints against Army amid sexual assault investigation of military doctor
The accused Army physician, Maj. Michael Stockin, is raising questions about the military justice process.
www.cbsnews.comSee Chinese President Xi Jinping's luxurious 18-foot sedan — and how it compares to Biden's 'Beast' Cadillac
China's Xi Jinping travels in more retro style than President Joe Biden's custom — and expensive — Cadillac.
Longtime Israeli policy foes are leading US protests against Israel's action in Gaza. Who are they?
As the Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza, there’s a bitter battle for public opinion flaring in the United States.
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Opinion | What I Got Wrong About Vivek Ramaswamy
Republicans aren’t buying his cynical shtick.
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Rep. George Santos hit with scathing ethics report, says he won't seek reelection
The House Ethics Committee has issued a scathing report on Rep. George Santos.
President Biden says Gov. Newsom 'could have the job I'm looking for' | Fox News Video
President Joe Biden suggested that Governor Gavin Newsom "could have the job I'm looking for" while speaking at the APEC 2023 welcome reception in San Francisco, California.
New Hampshire Democratic office is vandalized with antisemitic and white supremacist symbols
The vandalism included swastikas and an antisemitic slur spray-painted on the side of the Belknap County Democrats' office.
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National debt exceeds $33 trillion; claim it was paid off in 2017 is baseless | Fact check
The U.S. Treasury Department says the national debt exceeds $33.7 trillion. There is no credible evidence that it has been paid off.
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Biden promises a better economic relationship with Asia, but he's specifically avoiding a trade deal
The United States and 13 partners in the Indo-Pacific region are announcing a signed deal on supply chains and agreements in principle on climate and anti-corruption efforts.
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Ohio legislature considers tax credits for donations to crisis pregnancy centers - Washington Examiner
Members of the Ohio legislature are considering a new bill that would give tax credits to anti-abortion pregnancy resource centers, only one week after the Buckeye State enshrined abortion rights into the state constitution. State Sen. Sandra O'Brien (R) on Tuesday proposed legislation to add...
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House Ethics Committee report on George Santos finds "substantial evidence" of wrongdoing
The House Ethics Committee found the GOP congressman violated federal law and engaged in a "complex web" of illegal activity involving his finances.
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Chinese propaganda frames Xi's US pivot
What a difference eight months makes: In March, shortly after the U.S. shot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, President Xi Jinping blamed it for challenges faced by China's economy, complaining of "all-round containment".
New York Republicans press for Santos’ expulsion
George Santos not seeking re-election isn’t enough for N.Y. House Republicans.
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Five things we learned from the Biden-Xi meeting
The rival presidents found common ground on climate change, military communications and fentanyl.
www.bbc.comCalifornia's first lesbian Senate leader could make history again if she runs for governor
The first lesbian leader of the California Senate is thinking about trying to make history again — with a run for the governor's office.
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Iceland volcano: Peninsula faces 'decades' of instability
Eruptions on the south-western Reykjanes Peninsula may mark a new cycle, warn Icelandic meteorologists.
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GOP senators’ late night effort to approve military nominations fails to overcome Tuberville and Lee hold | CNN Politics
Republican Senators Tommy Tuberville and Mike Lee maintained the Alabama Republican’s hold on military nominations despite a group of Republican senators who attempted to push through nominations when they returned to the Senate floor in the wee hours of Thursday morning.
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Daily Briefing: The US can call China
Progress from President Joe Biden’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and more news to know Thursday.
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Pandas, fentanyl and Taiwan — takeaways from Biden's long-awaited meeting with Xi
Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping sat down together just outside of San Francisco, where Asian leaders gathered for an annual summit.
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‘He’s a big part of the problem’: Is the end near for Justin Trudeau?
Eight years in, the prime minister insists he’s staying put. But he’s on the ropes and the speculation swirls.
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The Implosion of Nikki Haley’s Social Media Crusade
Her call to ban anonymous posting is foolish, impractical and downright unpatriotic.
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Protesters shut down Bay Bridge with ‘die-in’ to call for ceasefire in Gaza during Biden’s visit - Washington Examiner
The California Highway Patrol arrested 50 pro-Palestinian protesters on Thursday who shut down San Francisco's Bay Bridge with a "die-in" to call for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas as President Joe Biden visits the city. The protesters blocked the westbound lanes on the bridge's...
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Apple says it will get rid of green text bubbles for non-iPhone users in 2024
Apple intends to adopt a popular encryption standard promoted by Google, which may finally eliminate green bubbles on the iPhone.
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Explainer: What Turkey gained in delaying Sweden's NATO bid
A Turkish parliament commission put off a vote on Sweden's NATO membership bid on Thursday, again holding up expansion of the Western bloc after 18 months of delays that frustrated some allies and extracted some concessions.
Justice Department launches hub to help jails improve conditions and safety
The Jails and Justice Support Center will help facilities "saddled" with some of society's most difficult issues, DOJ's Vanita Gupta told NBC News.
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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.
Biden says 'vermin' rhetoric by Trump echoes Nazis
The president argues such language evokes 1930s Germany. A Trump aide says the Biden claim is "despicable".
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What has Israel ‘found’ in Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital?
The Israeli military claims it has found rifles, grenades and military vests — but so far, no Hamas command centre.
US imposes new sanctions over Russian oil price cap violations, Kremlin influence in the Balkans
The U.S. Treasury has levied a new round of sanctions on firms and ships that used U.S. service providers to carry Russian crude oil in violation of the multinational price cap — and imposed another set of sanctions on a group of Balkan people and firms tied to Kremlin influence in the region.
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AOC leads two dozen Democrats calling for Israel cease-fire over 'violations against children' in Gaza
Twenty-four Democrats, led by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, wrote to President Biden urging him to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Hamas.
White House denies US OK'd Israeli raid on Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza
The White House denies that the U.S. intel assessment of Al Shifa Hospital is connected to the timing of Israel's Tuesday raid of the hospital.
Their families wiped out, grieving Palestinians in Gaza ask why
Entire generations of Palestinian families in the besieged Gaza Strip have been killed in airstrikes in the ongoing Hamas-Israel war.
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Putin 2024: Why he will almost certainly win another term, retaining presidency till 2030
Why Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely win another six-year term if and when he decides to run for re-election in 2024. According to recent polls, Putin is still popular with the Russian people.
What Eric Adams left out of his campaign donor disclosures
The New York City mayor listed less about his so-called bundlers than his rivals did.
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Police arrest suspect in death of elderly pro-Israel protester in California - Washington Examiner
Police in California have arrested a suspect in connection to the death of a pro-Israel protester last week. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on Thursday that authorities arrested Loay Alnaji in Moorpark and charged him with involuntary manslaughter. His bail is set at $1...
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U.S. and China vie for dominance in new 'a la carte' world order, survey finds
Rare talks between U.S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping fall against the backdrop of a more fractured world, a new study finds.
US applications for jobless claims rise in a labor market that remains very healthy
More Americans filed for jobless claims last week, and while the labor market remains broadly healthy, there have been recent signs that it may finally be cooling
Heavily armed Haitian gang surrounds hospital in capital and traps people inside
A heavily armed gang surrounded a hospital in Haiti, trapping women, children and newborns inside until police rescued them, the director said.
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Police and pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash at DNC headquarters
U.S. Capitol Police said about 150 people were illegally and violently protesting outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington.
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More Myanmar troops fleeing rebel attacks enter India
At least 29 more Myanmar soldiers entered India on Thursday fleeing an attack by insurgents on their military base close to the Indian border, an Indian police official said, as rebels step up their assaults against the ruling junta .
Largest Starbucks strike in history is planned for Thursday. It shows US labor unrest isn’t over yet | CNN Business
Thousands of Starbucks workers at hundreds of stores will be on strike, as they protest the lack of their first contract despite a nearly two-years long organizing drive at the coffee chain.
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Jewish people in US overwhelmingly support Biden and oppose Trump: Poll - Washington Examiner
A new poll found that Jewish people overwhelmingly support President Joe Biden and oppose former President Donald Trump. The results of the recent National Survey of Jewish Voters from the Jewish Electorate Institute found strong liberal attitudes among Jews, support for Israel, and support for...
www.washingtonexaminer.comFederal charges added for Georgia jail escapee and woman accused of helping him
Federal prosecutors have filed new charges against one of four men who escaped from a central Georgia jail last month and a woman accused of helping him.
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U.S. business leaders meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Hundreds of executives from varying sectors including banking and technology are expected to attend, and Xi is also expected to speak at the dinner.
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The Republican presidential primary campaign is heavy on bloodlust
The candidates have talked about heads on stakes, slit throats and executions.
www.nbcnews.com‘The tech version of a flag burning amendment’
As the 2024 campaign gets rolling, social media companies come in for another political drubbing. But they’re under little real pressure from Washington.
www.politico.comTake heart, it looks like China could send new pandas to the US
Xi Jinping signaled that China will send new pandas to the U.S., calling them “envoys of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples.”
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Iowa teen convicted in beating death of Spanish teacher gets life in prison: "I wish I could go back and stop myself"
Jeremy Goodale was sentenced for his role in killing Nohema Graber, a 66-year-old teacher at Fairfield High School.
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Man with fake FBI badge and BB gun arrested after shooting at motorist in road rage incident
A man who allegedly had a fake FBI badge and a BB gun has been arrested after a road rage incident involving shots being fired at a passing vehicle, police said.
Hamas terror aftermath fueled new rise in global ‘Jew hatred,’ human rights lawyer says
A leading human rights lawyer who marched at the Stand for Israel rally in D.C. says she has never seen "such a rise in Jew hatred" across the globe since Hamas' terror attacks on Oct. 7.
The odyssey of asylum-seekers and the failure of EU regulations
More than 236,000 people have entered European Union borders irregularly so far this year, according to International Organization for Migration figures, up 60% from the same time last year.
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Israeli defense minister says ‘next phase’ of war is underway - Washington Examiner
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Thursday the "next phase" of the war in Gaza "has begun."His comments came as the Israel Defense Forces completed its capture of western Gaza City, in addition to the Gaza harbor, the latter of which Israeli officials said was a Hamas training...
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Judge issues protective order in Trump's Georgia election interference case
The judge in the Georgia election interference case has issued a protective order following the publication of proffer interview videos by ABC News and others.
Drilling resumes to rescue 40 men trapped in Indian tunnel for fifth day
Rescue workers renewed efforts on Thursday to reach 40 men trapped for a fifth day inside a collapsed highway tunnel in India, though progress was slow as they began drilling through rock and soil debris.
Embattled FDIC Chair Gruenberg faces GOP pressure to resign
There are reports of a toxic workplace culture at the agency.
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Amazon to stop selling 7 brands of eyedrops following FDA warning
The FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research sent a letter to Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy to stop the sale of 7 eyedrops brands.
Climate change is hastening the demise of Pacific Northwest forests
Iconic red cedars — known as the “Tree of Life” — and other tree species in the Pacific Northwest have been dying because of climate-induced drought, researchers say.
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SpaceX Starship: World’s most powerful rocket ready for takeoff | CNN
SpaceX’s Starship rocket system is on the launchpad once again, preparing for its second test flight after a fiery explosion ended its first attempt in April.
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Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear faces ethics complaint over event - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — The office of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) and a senior adviser to him appear to have flouted state law in connection to taxpayer-backed awards to counties, a watchdog group says. Senior adviser to the governor Rocky Adkins was pictured on Oct. 31, 2023, at an official event to...
www.washingtonexaminer.comPedro Sánchez reelected Spain's prime minister despite controversy over amnesty for separatists
Spain’s acting Socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has won a parliamentary vote to form a new leftist coalition government.
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Biden supporters' New Hampshire write-in campaign risks underscoring the president's vulnerability
Some Democrats worry the effort will fail, either with Biden falling short of a convincing win or with Rep. Dean Phillips, who's challenging the president, scoring an outright victory.
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China says Biden's 'dictator' rhetoric is 'extremely wrong' following leaders' California meeting
China condemned Biden's words, with Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning saying this kind of speech is "irresponsible political manipulation."
Nicaragua’s exiled clergy and faithful in Miami keep up struggle for human rights at Mass
For the auxiliary bishop of Managua, fellow priests and many in the pews who have had to flee or were exiled from Nicaragua recently, the Sunday afternoon Mass at a Miami parish is not only a way to find solace in community.
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Santos says he won't run for reelection. GOP members want to expel him first.
The chair of the House Ethics Committee plans to introduce another effort to boot the New York Republican from the House, following the panel's explosive report.
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Schumer says 'good night for American people' after Senate passes bill averting government shutdown
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown Wednesday night by a vote of 87-11. The nays came from 10 GOP senators and one Democrat.
Xi told Biden Taiwan is biggest, most dangerous issue in bilateral ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Joe Biden during their four-hour meeting on Wednesday that Taiwan was the biggest, most dangerous issue in U.S.-China ties, a senior U.S. official told reporters.
Texas governor expected to sign border bill that would create new state crime for entering state illegally | CNN Politics
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign a bill that would make it a new state crime for entering Texas illegally and gives law enforcement the power to arrest and order migrants to leave the United States.
www.cnn.comNew York will automatically seal old criminal records under law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul
New Yorkers who've committed crimes in the past will get their criminal records automatically sealed if they stay out of trouble for a certain period of time under a long-awaited bill signed into law by Gov.
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Family of four found dead at Fort Stewart Army base in Georgia
Law enforcement at the base said the victims are a female soldier, her spouse and their two children.
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Russia court convicts woman for replacing supermarket price tags with antiwar slogans
A Russian court has convicted an artist and musician for replacing supermarket price tags with antiwar slogans and sentenced her to seven years in prison
Capitol Police confront fallout from violent protest at Democratic headquarters
The Hill’s police force has been on edge after recent assaults on lawmakers and the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s husband to judicial commission prompts ethics concerns: Lawyer - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's husband has been nominated to a commission in Washington, D.C., that has the power to remove judges in the district, prompting questions by a former Trump administration attorney about whether any conflicts of interest could arise.Jackson's husband...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMan accused of abducting and beating woman over 4-day period pleads not guilty
An Ohio man accused of abducting and beating a woman while she was confined for four days in a residential garage last month has pleaded not guilty.
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Florida flooding closes schools, knocks out power
More than 80,000 customers are without power in Florida Thursday morning after torrential, record-breaking rain slammed the state.
What war crimes laws apply to the Israel-Palestinian conflict?
War between Israel and Palestinian militants since the cross-border attack by Gaza's ruling Islamist group Hamas on Oct. 7 has caused a large civilian death toll.
Wall St rally takes breather as Cisco, Walmart drop
A drop in Treasury yields cushioned some megacap stocks.
Can a Democrat not named Katie Porter win her congressional swing seat?
Democrats Dave Min and Joanna Weiss are waging a heated battle over who is more electable in a purpling Orange County.
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Man arrested in connection to the death of Jewish protester in Los Angeles area
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office have arrested a man in connection to the death of a 69-year-old pro-Israel protester.
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Not panda-less for long: Xi Jinping hints China will send more giant pandas to US zoos - Washington Examiner
The United States may not be without the presence of giant pandas for long after Chinese President Xi Jinping indicated on Wednesday that he is open to continuing the conservation program. Xi suggested that Beijing will send new pandas to U.S. zoos, calling the bears “envoys of friendship...
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Analysis: Takeaways from the Biden-Xi summit, where low expectations were met | CNN Politics
It happened, therefore it was a success.
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NYC carriage driver shown in video flogging collapsed horse is charged with animal cruelty
The horse was euthanized two months later because of its poor health.
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Germany raids properties linked to group suspected of promoting Iranian ideology
The German government says police have raided 54 locations across the country in an investigation of a Hamburg-based organization suspected of promoting the Iranian leadership's ideology and possibly supporting activities of Hezbollah in Germany
Demonstrators demanding a cease-fire in Gaza shut down bridges in Boston and San Francisco
Demonstrators seeking a cease-fire in Gaza blocked bridges on both sides of the U.S,, including in San Francisco and Boston.
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DeSantis trolls Nikki Haley with new campaign merch mocking her comments about social media verification
Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign is trolling Nikki Haley with new campaign merch over her proposal to require all social media users be verified.
Israel-Hamas war is 'deadliest conflict for journalists' since at least 1992, CPJ says
The Committee to Protect Journalists has confirmed that 42 journalists have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, the majority of which were Palestinian.
Middle East Roundup: Is Shifa Hospital really a Hamas ops hub?
Raiding Gaza’s largest hospital, another communications blackout, Israel’s goals in Gaza – the Middle East this week.
GM union workers ratify UAW deal following contentious vote
Ratification of the deal previously came under doubt Wednesday morning, after seven of GM’s 11 U.S. assembly plants rejected the pact.
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US sanctions three UAE-based shippers as it tightens Russian oil price cap enforcement - Washington Examiner
The United States imposed new sanctions on several entities on Thursday for violating the terms of the Russian oil price cap, furthering its plan to crack down on shipments of oil above the price set by G7 leaders in December. Treasury Department officials said Thursday that the three entities...
www.washingtonexaminer.comStock market today: Asian stocks pulled lower by profit warnings and signs the US economy is slowing
Asian stocks are mostly lower after Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish as momentum slowed following a strong rally in the first half of November.
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Opinion: We defeated ‘Moms for Liberty’ in our small Ohio community. Here’s how | CNN
Could a couple of grassroots, nonpartisan school board candidates in Ohio defeat a pair of contenders backed by the conservative Moms for Liberty group?” asks Judi Ketteler. The answer is a resounding yes.
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Israel shows photos of weapons and a tunnel shaft at Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital as search for Hamas command center continues
Israel said the weapons and other items at Al-Shifa hospital were evidence of Hamas militants using Gaza's largest health facility for military purposes.
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Police arrest anti-Israel war protesters on San Francisco bridge
San Francisco police began arresting protesters calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war on Thursday after demonstrations blocked the Bay Bridge, a key commuter route into the city which is hosting the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
Thousands of Starbucks workers go on a one-day strike on one of the chain's busiest days of year
Workers at more than 200 U.S. Starbucks walked off the job Thursday, on Red Cup Day, in what organizers said was the largest strike yet.
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4 Social Security mistakes that can cost you thousands of dollars. Here's what to know.
A Boston University economist says that people often don't understand the complexity of the system and the pitfalls that await them.
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Getting flu and COVID shot together still reasonable amid safety review of potential stroke risk: Experts
Older adults who got a COVID booster and a high-dose version of the flu vaccine together may have an increased risk of stroke, according to a new FDA-funded study.
Live on TikTok: Cousin of Palestinian activist beaten by Israeli soldiers
Soldiers were filmed violently assaulting cousin of killed activist, Nizar Banat, in front of his screaming children.
Top Anheuser-Busch marketing executive is leaving after collapse in Bud Light sales
U.S. marketing chief Benoit Garbe is leaving at the end of a year that saw Bud Light lose its sales title to Modelo Especial, capping a long slump for the brand.
www.nbcnews.comTexas man executed for 2001 killing of 5-year-old girl abducted from a store
A Texas man has been executed for abducting a 5-year-old girl from a Walmart store in 2001, strangling her and setting her body on fire.
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Senate passes temporary plan to avoid brutal government shutdown before Thanksgiving
The move wasn't immediately celebrated by all lawmakers: “The bar is pretty much on the ground," Republican Sen. John Neely Kennedy said.
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About 36M American adults have received the updated COVID vaccine: CDC
Newly released survey data from the CDC shows 36 million American adults, about 13.9% of the U.S. adult population, has received the updated COVID vaccine.
Dexter Wade, buried without his family’s knowledge, had ID on him with his home address, lawyer says
Wade, 37, was run over by a police cruiser in March and buried in a pauper's grave. His mother searched for him for months before learning what happened.
www.nbcnews.comAlabama inmate executed for the shooting death of man in 1993 robbery
Alabama has executed an inmate for the shooting death of a man during a 1993 robbery. Officials say 49-year-old Casey McWhorter was executed Thursday by lethal injection at a southwest Alabama prison.
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Biden’s Xi Jinping dictator reference ‘extremely wrong and irresponsible,’ China says - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's reiteration that Chinese leader Xi Jinping is "a dictator" has been rebuked by a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson.The two leaders spoke for about four hours in a highly anticipated meeting, their first in a year, in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday during the...
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Biden again calls Xi Jinping a 'dictator' as China vows to be 'unstoppable' in retaking Taiwan
Joe Biden again called Xi Jinping a "dictator" at the conclusion of the U.S.-China summit, amid which a Chinese official said the country's goal of retaking Taiwan was "unstoppable."
Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas has been approved by MLB owners, AP sources says
The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas was unanimously approved Thursday by Major League Baseball team owners
Long-lost $26 million masterpiece found in kitchen heads to the Louvre after 4-year campaign | CNN
The Louvre Museum in Paris has added a “national treasure” to its collection four years after it was discovered during a house clearance.
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Mortgage rates are slipping after a rapid rise
More people are applying for mortgages as rates start to decrease, thanks to signs inflation is cooling off.
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World's first gene therapy for sickle cell and thalassemia approved in the U.K.
The first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease has been approved in the U.K., a move that could offer relief to thousands of people with the disease.
www.cbsnews.comBiden and China's Xi agree to fight fentanyl, open military communication, look at A.I.
President Joe Biden addressed the nation after his meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, touting a resumption of military communication.
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How abortion access in Florida could be impacted by proposed constitutional amendment
A proposed amendment in Florida would protect the right to abortion until fetal viability. Here's how abortion access could be affected,
Senate rejects bid to repeal Biden’s income-driven student loan repayment rule - Washington Examiner
The Democratic-controlled Senate rejected a resolution Wednesday that sought to overturn the Biden administration's regulation on income-driven repayment for student loans. The upper chamber shot down the Congressional Review Act resolution on a near party-line 50-49 vote, with centrist Sen. Joe...
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New videos show Alec Baldwin with prop gun days before fatal gunfire on movie set | CNN
A series of videos exclusively obtained by NBC News shows actor Alec Baldwin handling at least one prop gun during filming of the movie “Rust,” days before a deadly on-set shooting.
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Infant mortality rate increases 3% in 2022, rising for 1st time in 2 decades: CDC
A new CDC report published Wednesday found infant mortality rates in the U.S. rose 3% from 2021 to 2022, a small rise but the first year-over-year seen in two decades.
Western donors cut off funding to Arab groups amid Israel’s war
Western silence on Israel’s assault on Gaza and violence in West Bank also risks rift with Arab groups, activists say
Two former NBA players convicted over roles in health care fraud
Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney in Manhattan, said “no one is exempt from criminal charges if they engage in fraud."
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Opinion: The 6% real estate commission is doomed | CNN
The verdict in the NAR lawsuit has made it likely the real estate industry won’t be able to charge 5%-6% commission rates across the board, writes Stephen Brobeck.
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Walmart sounds a note of caution on consumers ahead of holidays, shares fall
Walmart on Thursday said U.S. consumers are acting more cautious with spending as the holiday season gets underway, even as the largest U.S. retailer raised its forecast for sales and profit for the year.
Walgreens to close nearly all pharmacies on Thanksgiving for first time
Walgreens Boots Alliance will close nearly all of its stores and pharmacies on Thanksgiving Day for the first time in the chain's history to give staff "time with their loved ones", the company said on Thursday.
New York authorities make largest-ever seizure of knock-off goods, worth more than $1B
Photographs released by prosecutors showed shelves stacked with counterfeit wallets and bags.
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Protesters in San Francisco attempted to shut down APEC summit: 'We can have a better society'
Hundreds of protesters descend on downtown San Francisco Wednesday, attempting to shut down APEC and block attendees access to the summit.
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Appeals court mulls reviving Felicia Sonmez’s lawsuit against Washington Post
The former Post journalist claims she was banned from #MeToo reporting because she’d experienced sexual assault.
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China's not-so-special economic zone embodies a harsh new reality
Tony Xiong is among the latest arrivals to the glitzy office towers in the newest part of Shenzhen, built to showcase China's economic miracle. He won't spend any personal time in the area.
Nikki Haley calls Biden meeting with Xi Jinping ‘embarrassing’ - Washington Examiner
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley called the meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping “embarrassing.” The two presidents met in San Francisco for more than four hours Wednesday as Biden sought to establish an agreement regarding disrupting the flow of...
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