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Bombed, not beaten: Ukraine’s capital flips to survival mode
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Residents of Ukraine’s bombed capital clutched empty bottles in search of water and crowded into cafés for power and warmth Thursday, switching defiantly into survival mode after new Russian missile strikes a day earlier plunged the city and much of the country into the dark.
There is a growing shadow campaign to defend Joe Biden from House Republicans
The president hasn’t said if he's running for office again yet, but Democrats are already preparing efforts to defend him ahead of an expected rematch with Donald Trump.
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Biden calls for more gun control before GOP takes House, says 'sick' to allow semi-automatic weapon sales
President Biden wants Congress to enact new gun control laws, including an assault weapons ban, before the GOP takes control of the House in January.
Biden reiterates call for assault weapons ban after mass shootings
President Joe Biden reiterated his call to pursue a ban on assault weapons following the latest mass shooting at a Walmart in Virginia.
UN rights council votes to investigate Iran’s brutal response to protests
The United Nations’s Human Rights Council on Thursday voted to create a new fact-finding mission to investigate alleged human rights violations in Iran amid weeks of protests and Tehran’…
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US aid to Ukraine puts pressure on Pentagon's arms stockpile
The intense firefight over Ukraine has the Pentagon rethinking its weapons stockpiles. If another major war broke out today, would the U.S. have enough ammunition to fight?
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Donald Trump sued as New York Adult Survivors Act takes effect
Writer E Jean Carroll takes action under the act, which temporarily allows old cases to be pursued.
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2024 Tracker: Here’s who is running for the GOP nomination
The 2024 Republican presidential primary has already drawn in one huge name — former President Trump — and several other major candidates are expected to follow. GOP White House hopefuls see an unu…
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Red flag warning issued in Southern California due to high winds, brush fire danger
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Thursday lasting until Friday morning.
Jeffrey Epstein victims sue several major banks
Two women have claimed JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank "facilitated" the late sex offender's crimes.
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Alaska's Tshibaka: McConnell's millions 'would have been better spent in other states'
Trump-backed Kelly Tshibaka partially blamed her loss to centrist Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Mitch McConnell spending heavily to boost the incumbent.
Europe has labelled Russia a state sponsor of terror. What next?
Experts say the European Parliament’s move is largely symbolic and unlikely to be applied to other aggressor nations.
Musk says granting 'amnesty' to suspended Twitter accounts
New Twitter owner Elon Musk says he is granting “amnesty” for suspended accounts, which online safety experts predict will spur a rise in harassment, hate speech and misinformation.
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Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders
President Joe Biden has delivered pumpkin pies to Massachusetts firefighters for Thanksgiving. The president, first lady Jill Biden and their nearly 3-year-old grandson Beau visited with emergency personnel at fire department headquarters on Nantucket island.
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Russia passes 'Answer to Blinken' gay propaganda law
Extending its controversial law, any mention of LGBT people in books, films and online will be banned.
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Insight: Weapons industry booms as Eastern Europe arms Ukraine
Eastern Europe's arms industry is churning out guns, artillery shells and other military supplies at a pace not seen since the Cold War as governments in the region lead efforts to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
Kyiv’s critical infrastructure hit by Russian rocket attacks; Ukraine to set up winter shelters
The Kyiv city military administration said a two-story building was damaged as a result of the hit and advised residents to stay in shelters.
Arizona becomes epicenter of GOP challenges to 2022 election
Arizona is now ground zero for GOP efforts to challenge the 2022 midterm results as the party seizes on allegations of voter disenfranchisement. On Tuesday, Republican attorney general candid…
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EXPLAINER: What's the effect of Russian oil price cap, ban?
The U.S., Europe and the Group of 7 democracies have agreed to put a price cap on Russian oil exports to other countries. The cap proposed by U.S.
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RCMP use of spyware warrants update to Canada's privacy laws, MPs say
The federal ethics committee says Ottawa should make a list of banned spyware vendors and set export controls.
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Ukraine war: Ukraine struggles to restore power after Russian strikes
Ukraine says 50% of the country's electricity needs are not being met, and water supplies are affected.
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Russian forces in Kherson alert as Ukraine plans next move
Ukraine has kept Russian forces guessing about their next move, pinning down occupying troops in defensive positions.
American family welcomes Ukrainians to Thanksgiving table
A Ukrainian family that resettled in America amid the war in Ukraine celebrated their first Thanksgiving in the U.S.
Biden, 80, dogged by questions about physical health during Nantucket Thanksgiving - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden spent Thanksgiving surrounded by family members in Nantucket, Massachusetts, as questions loom about the president's political future.The Bidens have been spending Thanksgivings on the island since their marriage nearly 50 years ago. However, this...
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EXCLUSIVE: Former Warnock opponent implores high turnout in Georgia Senate runoff to propel Walker to victory
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, former Republican Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler urged Georgians to turn out in high numbers to propel Herschel Walker to victory.
Holiday shopping kicks off with inflation dampening spirits
While Black Friday will mark a return to familiar holiday shopping patterns, uncertainty still remains.
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Biden says his administration is engaged in talks to avert railroad strike
President Joe Biden said on Thursday that his administration was involved in negotiations to avert a looming U.S. railroad strike that could shut down supply chains across the country but added that he has not directly engaged on the matter yet.
Musk changes Twitter suspension policy
Only accounts that are pushing spam or breaking the law will remain banned.
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Bidens speak with military members on Thanksgiving: ‘You’re the best of America’
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden spoke with members of the U.S. Armed Forces on Thursday afternoon, thanking them for their service on the Thanksgiving holiday. “You gave up your seat at t…
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Next act for Palin unclear after Alaska House losses
Republican Sarah Palin re-emerged in Alaska politics over a decade after resigning as governor with hopes of winning the state’s U.S. House seat.
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Group files emergency motion to stop Oregon gun control law
A gun rights group, sheriff and gun store owner filed an emergency motion in federal court late Wednesday seeking to stop enforcement of one of the strictest gun control laws in the nation
Twitter slipped on removing hate speech even before Elon Musk takeover, E.U. says
European regulators released data Thursday showing that Twitter and some other social media platforms did worse this year than in 2021 in removing posts that are illegal there.
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Voters more thankful for DeSantis than Trump this year: Poll - Washington Examiner
A poll released just ahead of Thanksgiving shows voters favoring Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) over former President Donald Trump as the pair careen toward a possible 2024 presidential showdown.Trump became the first top-tier candidate to announce his 2024 candidacy on Nov. 15, but DeSantis has seen...
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Algeria fires: Dozens sentenced to death for lynching
The victim had gone to help fight rampant forest fires but was falsely accused of arson.
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Progressives urge supporters to see Thanksgiving as 'Indigenous Day of Mourning'
Progressive groups and advocates urged supporters on Thursday to recognize the Thanksgiving holiday as also an "Indigenous Day of Mourning" for Native Americans.
GOP beat Democrats by 3 million midterm votes but barely secured House majority - Washington Examiner
Republicans won over 3 million more votes than Democrats during this year's midterm elections, but it did not stop them from losing key Senate, House, and gubernatorial races over the last two weeks. Numbers from the Cook Political Report show that the GOP leads Democrats by roughly 3.5 million...
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Democrats should nominate a Republican successor to Pelosi
Looking outside the House for a successor whom Democrats can propose in good faith could prove the culmination of Pelosi’s distinguished public service
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Islamic State: Kurdish forces threaten to stop guarding camps
The SDF's head tells the BBC Turkish-led air strikes are harming the fight against the terror group.
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Americans celebrate Thanksgiving under shadow of two more mass shootings
The United States marked the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday with traditional feasts, parades and American football, taking a moment to celebrate in a week shadowed by gun violence.
'It feels surreal': New Yorkers with pot convictions prepare to launch state's first legal sales
The regulations look to get right what other states that legalized marijuana may have failed: making sure underserved communities and minority businesses benefit from the industry.
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Amazon workers in 30 other countries protest on Black Friday
Activists rallied in front of Bezos' Manhattan penthouse and walked out of St. Louis warehouse to protest working conditions.
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Bidens call owners of Club Q, site of Colorado mass shooting
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden called the owners of Club Q, the LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs where a gunman opened fire on Saturday night, to express their condolences in the wake…
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Atlético Madrid: Top Spanish football medic to treat Pope Francis
Atlético Madrid's chief medic hopes to ease the Pope's mobility problem - but surgery is ruled out.
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After the Colorado Springs attack, LGBTQ people are furious at the rhetoric targeting them
Colorado Springs locals and national activists said rising anti-LGBTQ rhetoric made the shooting at Club Q feel horribly predictable.
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Here's what you'll pay for gas in every state in the U.S.
Drivers traveling for Thanksgiving Day face lower fuel costs than a month ago, but prices still top $5 per gallon in two states.
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E. Jean Carroll files fresh lawsuit against Trump on heels of new state law - Washington Examiner
E. Jean Carroll, who has accused former President Donald Trump of raping her in the mid-1990s, filed a fresh lawsuit Thursday as a law temporarily lifting the state’s deadlines for suing over sexual assault went into effect. Carroll “intends to hold Donald Trump accountable not only for defaming...
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Owner of gay club: Shooting comes amid a new 'type of hate'
The co-owner of Colorado Springs’ Club Q said that anti-LGBTQ hate has evolved from prejudice to incitement.
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Chaotic scenes as Sierra Leone lawmakers brawl
The fight came during a parliamentary debate about proposed electoral reforms.
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Climate advocates see a path forward in the farm bill: Lining farmers’ pockets
Republicans are skeptical of making the farm bill a climate bill, but a group of lobbyists thinks they’ve struck gold with a message even the most skeptical can't hate: Regenerative agriculture will make farmers richer.
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Adidas to launch investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior made against Kanye West | CNN Business
Adidas will begin an investigation into allegations of misconduct against Kanye West, with whom the company had a partnership that it ended in October.
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Majority of Kyiv region is without power; Ukraine says 50 mass grave sites found in liberated cities
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pleaded with the U.N. Security Council to act against Russia.
Vatican court hears cardinal's secretly taped phone call with pope
A court at a Vatican corruption trial on Thursday heard a secretly recorded telephone call between the main defendant, embattled Cardinal Angelo Becciu, and Pope Francis.
Biden mulls 2024 plans as Democrats weigh generational shift
President Biden plans to use some time over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays to decide whether he wants to run for reelection, surrounding himself with family as he assesses his political fu…
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Federal judge rejects request for DeSantis testimony over suspended prosecutor - Washington Examiner
A federal judge ruled Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) won't have to testify over his decision to suspend a Hillsborough County prosecutor for violating the state's abortion law, though the ruling may be reexamined during the trial set to begin next week.The Florida governor suspended Andrew Warren...
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Schumer looking to shake up Democratic leadership in Senate - Washington Examiner
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is looking to change up Democratic leadership for the next session of Congress after the Democrats were able to hold on to their majority in the upper chamber in a close midterm election. Schumer is likely to promote Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and...
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Particle politics revisited
Republicans nominated House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to become Speaker of the House but it’s far from clear that he can attain the votes.
US passes 600 mass shootings for third straight year
The U.S. has seen more than 600 mass shootings for three straight years. According to the nonprofit Gun Violence Archive, there have been 609 incidents in 2022 in which four or more people, other t…
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Four students injured in drive-by shooting near Philadelphia high school, police say
The students were standing outside near the school when a silver SUV drove up and started shooting at them, police said. All students were said to be in stable condition Wednesday.
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WATCH: Joy Reid slams Thanksgiving as ‘fairy tale’ GOP uses to erase genocide - Washington Examiner
Thanksgiving is a "simplistic fairy tale" based on a GOP lie that "erases the genocide" of Native Americans, MSNBC's Joy Reid said Wednesday. Reid's assault on the holiday came as part of her show the ReidOut. NHL RESPONDS TO BACKLASH AFTER DECLARING 'TRANS WOMEN ARE WOMEN' "It is a holiday...
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Witness: Walmart shooter seemed to target certain people
A witness says that the Walmart supervisor who shot and killed six coworkers in Virginia seemed to target people and shot some victims after they were already hit and appeared to be dead.
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Writer E. Jean Carroll files upgraded lawsuit alleging Trump "forcibly raped and groped her" in the 1990s
As president, Trump responded to the columnist's allegations by saying it could ever have happened because she was "not my type."
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Shoppers hunt for deals but inflation makes bargains elusive
NEW YORK (AP) — Consumers holding out for big deals — and some much-needed relief from soaring costs on just about everything — may be disappointed as they head into the busiest shopping season of the year.
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The Crown: Queen's friend says Netflix show 'makes me so angry'
Lady Glenconner, who was a maid of honour at the Queen's coronation, is herself portrayed on screen.
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Ukraine battles to restore power as millions face blackouts
With temperatures falling below zero, authorities struggle to restore power and water as millions cut off from grid.
There Is No War On Christmas — But There Is One On Thanksgiving
“Happy holidays” doesn’t hurt anyone, but robbing workers of time off does.
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Musk set to grant ‘amnesty’ to nearly all suspended Twitter accounts next week - Washington Examiner
Twitter owner Elon Musk tweeted Thursday that he would be granting "general amnesty" to suspended accounts beginning next week after he issued a poll over whether the social media platform should restore impacted accounts.“Should Twitter offer a general amnesty to suspended accounts, provided...
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Ford recalls over 634K SUVs due to fuel leaks and fire risk
Ford is recalling over 634,000 SUVs worldwide because a cracked fuel injector can spill fuel or leak vapors onto a hot engine and cause fires
17-year-old shot in McDonald’s parking lot by San Antonio officer released from hospital
Erik Cantu, who has been hospitalized since the Oct. 2 shooting, is back home but "still has a long road to recovery ahead of him," his parents said Wednesday.
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18 people rescued after spending 5 days stranded at sea, U.S. Coast Guard says
The group was found about 16 miles southwest of San Diego in a broken motorboat, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
www.cbsnews.com2 killed, 8 hospitalized in fiery, wrong-way Chicago crash
Police say a speeding driver in a stolen car went the wrong way down a Chicago street and caused a fiery, multi-car wreck in which two people were killed and at least eight others hospitalized
Trump is sued again by writer for defamation, and battery, over alleged rape
Donald Trump was sued for defamation a second time on Thursday by a writer who accused the former U.S. president of lying by denying that he raped her 27 years ago.
Liberal magazine writer 'thankful' for abortions on Thanksgiving
A liberal magazine shared testimonies on Thanksgiving from women who say they are thankful for their abortions, which allowed them to have opportunities.
WATCH: Gabbard says ‘cancel culture’ is attacking freedom in Thanksgiving message - Washington Examiner
Former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard shared what she is not thankful for on Thursday, criticizing the media and government leadership for “directly” threatening freedoms of expression put forth in the Constitution. “Unfortunately, this vision that our founders had for us, a lot of our leaders have...
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Don’t blame the turkey. Here’s what experts say is really behind your food coma | CNN
If you think holiday turkey is responsible for the afternoon sleepiness you feel, you’d be wrong, experts say. Here’s the real gobble.
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Adidas investigating claims Kanye West ‘bullied’ employees and forced them to watch pornography - Washington Examiner
Adidas announced Thursday it would investigate allegations of inappropriate conduct by rapper and designer Kanye West after the German clothing and sporting goods company ended its partnership with him last month.The company said it began looking into such claims after an anonymous letter...
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Hakeem Jeffries, Pelosi's likely replacement, supports commission to study slavery reparations
New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the top candidate to replace Nancy Pelosi as House Democratic leader, supports studying the feasibility of slavery reparations.
Kelsey Grammer explains why David Hyde Pierce won’t be in the ‘Frasier’ revival | CNN
Kelsey Grammer is bringing Dr. Frasier Crane back.
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11-year-old runs inside burning home to save toddler sister - Washington Examiner
An 11-year-old boy in Maryland is being hailed as a hero after he ran into a burning apartment Tuesday to save his 2-year-old sister. The incident took place around 6 p.m. as a blaze erupted at the two-story Salisbury residential building, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal...
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Donald Trump reported losses of nearly $1 billion over 2-year period, accountant says
Donald Trump reported nearly $1 billion in operating losses over a two-year period about a decade ago.
Witness: Walmart shooter seemed to target certain people
A witness says that the Walmart supervisor who shot and killed six coworkers in Virginia seemed to target people and shot some victims after they were already hit and appeared to be dead.
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House Democrat group claims party 'will retake the majority in 2024,' reveals GOP seats it hopes to flip
The House Majority PAC on Tuesday released a report that looked back on the Democrats' 2022 performance and put several newly elected GOP candidates on notice.
Doubts about candidates tipped the scales in tightest races
Voters deciding to split their tickets or buck their party altogether may have helped Democrats mount a stronger-than-expected performance in the recent midterm elections.
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Walmart suspect Andre Bing was longtime employee who was 'a little off'
"He put tape on his phone, on the camera. Always used to tell us the government was watching," a former co-worker said. "He was just weird."
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Most Ukrainians left without power after new Russian strikes
A punishing new barrage of Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure has caused power outages across large parts of the country as well as neighboring Moldova, piling more damage onto Ukraine’s already battered power network and adding to the misery for civilians as winter begins.
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Watchdog group questions legality of Special Counsel appointment to investigate Trump
A legal watchdog says the special counsel appointed to investigate issues related to Donald Trump's alleged storing of classified documents in Mar-a-Lago may not be qualified.
Sarah Palin loses election for Alaska House seat to Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola, ending comeback, NBC News projects
Palin's loss was her second defeat in an election for Alaska's at-large House seat in less than three months.
US sending Ukraine $400 million in ammunition, generators
The United States is sending an additional $400 million in ammunition and generators to Ukraine. The White House made the announcement Wednesday.
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Could Merrick Garland use the Fourteenth Amendment to bar Trump from the presidency?
I don’t think Trump should run again, but an attorney general has no business trying to ensure he can’t.
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Rockets rain down on Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks; newborn becomes one of war's youngest victims
Plumes of smoke are seen rising over the capital, Kyiv, while swaths of Lviv lose power.
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GOP's Lisa Murkowski wins reelection in Alaska Senate race
Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has won reelection, defeating a fellow Republican who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
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He is seeking to eliminate the No. 3 spot in his team.
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Georgia’s Herschel Walker getting ‘homestead’ tax break in Texas
Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker benefits from a tax exemption on his Texas home even though the GOP candidate lives in Georgia. The tax exemption is meant for primary residents in…
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US military says American troops were at risk from Turkish strike on base in Syria this week | CNN Politics
The US military says American troops were put at risk from a Turkish drone strike Tuesday on a base in Syria.
www.cnn.comE. Jean Carroll files fresh lawsuit against Trump on heels of new state law - Washington Examiner
E. Jean Carroll, who has accused former President Donald Trump of raping her in the mid-1990s, filed a fresh lawsuit Thursday as a law temporarily lifting the state’s deadlines for suing over sexual assault went into effect. Carroll “intends to hold Donald Trump accountable not only for defaming...
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Battered Colorado Springs shooting suspect appears in wheelchair at hearing
The suspect in a mass shooting that killed five people and wounded 17 at a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub appeared in a court hearing on Wednesday with obvious facial injuries, mumbling their name while slumped to the side in a wheelchair.
Virginia Walmart mass shooting: What we know about the victims
Six people were gunned down in a mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, Tuesday night.
Trump attacks Cheney over WaPo report Jan. 6 panel staff frustration
Former President Trump attacked outgoing Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), the vice chairwoman of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, over a recent Washin…
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Trump's long-teased White House bid is low key in 1st week
Donald Trump has teased a third presidential campaign from the moment he left the White House. But in the week since Trump officially declared his candidacy, the Republican former president has been uncharacteristically low key.
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'There's blood on your hands': Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric surged ahead of Club Q shooting
LGBTQ activists and allies say inflammatory language by politicians and other public figures creates environment for violence.
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Democrats scramble to investigate Trump’s tax returns before losing power - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for the Treasury Department to release former President Donald Trump's tax returns to Congress, but the Democrats who have worked for five years to obtain them may not have enough time to do anything before they lose control of the House in January. A...
www.washingtonexaminer.comGOP questions impartiality of new Trump special counsel
Republicans are worried about the impartiality of DOJ special counsel Jack Smith, citing his role in the IRS' targeting of conservatives and his wife's political donations.
‘Formula of terror’: Ukraine leader implores UN to punish Russia
Zelenskyy urges the UN to act against Russia over air attacks on civilian infrastructure amid widespread power outages.
Justice Department asks Mike Pence to sit for questioning in Jan. 6 probe
Mike Pence has been contacted by the Justice Department, which is seeking to question him in connection with DOJ's probe into former President Donald Trump.
Republican House majority climbs to 220 with win in California
Republicans’ House majority in the next Congress climbed to 220 on Tuesday, when Republican Kevin Kiley defeated his Democratic opponent, Kermit Jones, in the tight race for California’s 3rd Congre…
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A lawsuit would be the FTC’s biggest merger challenge to date under Chair Lina Khan.
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Black voters in Louisiana ‘embarrassed’ by state’s failure to pass anti-slavery amendment
“Are they trying to trick us into voting for slavery?” asked John Miles, a 41-year-old Black truck driver in Monroe.
www.nbcnews.comKyiv’s critical infrastructure hit by Russian rocket attacks; Ukraine to set up winter shelters
The Kyiv city military administration said a two-story building was damaged as a result of the hit and advised residents to stay in shelters.
GOP Gov Ducey welcomes Dem Hobbs though no Lake concession
Outgoing Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says his Republican administration will ensure an orderly transition to Democrat Katie Hobbs.
apnews.comFederal judge rejects push for DeSantis testimony
The case has already unlocked details of how DeSantis and his inner circle operate.
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Jan. 6 staff angry with Cheney for overfixation on Trump: Report - Washington Examiner
The Jan. 6 committee's staff is reportedly angry with Rep. Liz Cheney's (R-WY) apparent overfixation on former President Donald Trump, particularly in the commission's final report. Staffers speaking with the Washington Post voiced their frustrations over Cheney's handling of the committee...
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With an eye on 2024, Pence beefs up political staffing
The former vice president is expanding his fundraising and communications teams.
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From financiers to UFO believers, scores of GOP megadonors are flocking to DeSantis
Based on recent donations, Bigelow Aerospace founder Robert Bigelow is one of a long list of GOP megadonors that could support Ron DeSantis if he runs for president.
Dollar nears 3-mth low, shares climb after Fed tests the brakes
Shares hit a two-month high and the dollar swooped towards a three-month low on Thursday, after Federal Reserve signals of smaller interest rate rises from next month were followed by the message from Frankfurt that the ECB will plough on.
Suspect in killing of 5 at Colorado club held without bail
The alleged shooter facing possible hate crime charges in the fatal shooting of five people at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub has been ordered held without bail in an initial court appearance.
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Murkowski, Peltola reelected in Alaska's ranked-choice voting, ABC News reports
None of the candidates in the Alaska Senate or House race received 50% of the vote on Nov. 8, triggering ranked choice voting to determine winners.
UN report details horrifying Ukrainian accounts of abuse and torture in Russian prisons
In some cases, the investigators found that Ukrainian forces tortured Russian troops, though those incidents were less frequent.
Opinion | If Twitter Dies, Democracy Won’t Go With It
If Twitter dies, Americans will survive. Even the journalists who depend on it the most will adapt.
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Top Georgia court orders the U.S. state's abortion law back into effect
Georgia can enforce a law banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy while the state appeals a lower court order striking it down, the state's highest court ruled on Wednesday.
A record number of women will serve in the next Congress | CNN Politics
The 149 women who will serve in the 118th Congress will expand the ranks of female representation by just two members. There will be a record number of Black and Latina women in the House, as well as a record number of Republican women.
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Venezuelan migrant is emotional before boarding city-sponsored bus from Texas to New York
Katiuska Leal Moreno sold everything to migrate to the U.S. Her family was among the last to ride a city-sponsored bus from El Paso to New York.
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Democrats weigh options after Supreme Court decision on Trump taxes
U.S. congressional Democrats grappled with the daunting task of reviewing six years of former President Trump's tax returns as Republicans prepared to take control of the House of Representatives in less than six weeks.
US sanctions more Iranian officials as crackdowns continue
The United States has imposed sanctions against three more Iranian security officials in response to the Tehran government’s continued crackdown on protests after the death of Mahsa Amini.
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Ukraine war: How Germany ended reliance on Russian gas
Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced Germany to cut its dependence on gas from the east - and fast.
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Midterm results: Lisa Murkowski wins Alaska Senate seat, defeating Trump-backed challenger - Washington Examiner
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a Republican senator who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, beat challenger Kelly Tshibaka to secure her fourth full Senate term. Murkowski is considered to be one of the more centrist Republican voices in Congress, and her win could help President Joe...
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Opinion | Trump Can’t Quit the Victim Act
The former president has turned it into his one real superpower.
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Brazil election agency rejects Bolsonaro push to void votes
The head of Brazil’s electoral authority has rejected the request from President Jair Bolsonaro's Liberal Party to annul ballots cast on most electronic voting machines, which would have overturned the Oct. 30 election.
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GOP-led states press Supreme Court to keep Biden student debt forgiveness on hold | CNN Politics
A collection of Republican-led states argued on Wednesday that the Supreme Court should keep President Joe Biden’s student debt forgiveness policy on hold while the litigation around it plays out, pointing to fact that the Biden administration has extended its pause on student loan payments.
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Georgia high court reinstates ban on abortions after 6 weeks
The Georgia Supreme Court has reinstated the state’s ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.
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Russia advances anti-LGBTQ, anti-gender surgery bill, cites US gender debate as justification
Russia's lower house advanced a bill that would ban information and goods that either promote LGBTQ rights or might cause a child to seek gender reassignment surgery.
Sarah Palin defeated by Mary Peltola in Alaska comeback bid
The Republican suffers her second loss in three months to Mary Peltola, the first Alaskan Native elected to Congress.
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U.S. concerned Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine
Officials do not believe there is an imminent threat, but they say Moscow could use the weapons if it continues to lose ground in Ukraine.
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Adult sex-abuse victims in New York can sue over decades-old incidents
Adult sexual abuse victims in New York will get an opportunity to sue over decades-old allegations beginning Thursday when a law revives a range of cases including ones against hospitals, Wall Street banks and former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Arizona’s GOP governor congratulates Hobbs on victory as Lake refuses to concede
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) on Wednesday congratulated Katie Hobbs (D) on her victory to succeed him after Republican nominee Kari Lake declined to concede the race. Hobbs was declared the winner o…
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DHS takes shot at McCarthy over call for Mayorkas to resign - Washington Examiner
The Department of Homeland Security said Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has no plans to step down after Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) called for him to resign and threatened that a Republican-led House may impeach him next year if he doesn't. The agency defended its record, saying Mayorkas...
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Mike Dunleavy is 1st Alaska governor reelected since '98
Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has won reelection, becoming the first governor in the state to win back-to-back terms since 1998.
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Senators press Buttigieg to increase airline passenger compensation for canceled and delayed flights | CNN Politics
Three Democratic senators urged the Department of Transportation on Wednesday to increase airline passengers’ compensation for canceled and delayed flights when the airline is at fault.
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‘They grab their lunches and sit alone’: Russians shunned at global cyber confabs
The frosty situation gives the world even less visibility into Russian cyber operations at a time when it is launching repeated digital strikes in Ukraine.
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Peltola, 1st Alaska Native in Congress, wins full term
Alaska U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola has been elected to a full term in the House. The win comes months after the Democrat won a special election to the seat following the death of longtime Republican Rep.
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Republicans rip Biden’s talking points for ‘chatting with your Uncle at Thanksgiving’: Sounds ‘miserable’
The White House said Wednesday that President Biden's accomplishments include "10 million jobs created" and "no taxes on people making above $400K."
South Korea’s Yoon eyes arms exports as ‘future growth engine’
South Korean leader is aiming to build country’s weapons industry into the world’s fourth-largest arms exporter.
10 days in, no suspect, no weapon in Idaho student slayings
Ten days after four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their rooms, police said Wednesday they still have not identified a suspect or found a murder weapon, and they continued asking for tips and surveillance video.
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Colorado club shooting suspect Anderson Aldrich makes first court appearance
Anderson Lee Aldrich, the alleged gunman in the deadly shooting at Colorado Springs' Club Q, made their first court appearance virtually on Wednesday.
Virginia Walmart mass shooting: Survivors and witnesses speak out
Survivors and witnesses of a mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, share their stories.
GOP lawmakers accuse TikTok of providing ‘false or misleading’ info
House Republicans are accusing TikTok of providing congressional staff with “false or misleading” information about the app’s use of user data during a September briefing. “We still have unanswered…
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Treasury Department releases guidelines for Russian oil transport ahead of planned price cap
The Treasury Department released guidance on the safe transport of oil of Russian origin before the price gap on the product activates on Dec. 5.
Chechens fighting for Ukraine see chance to 'free' their homeland
Speaking amid the boom of artillery on Ukraine's frontlines, the masked soldier said his ultimate goal was to liberate a land farther east - the Russian republic of Chechnya.
Student loan forgiveness approval letters are going out. Here's what they mean.
U.S. has told millions of people with student loans that their applications for relief were approved — but there's a hitch.
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Canada paramedic unknowingly treated daughter in fatal crash
A Canadian paramedic who unknowingly treated her own daughter after a fatal crash brushed away tears as she remembered a beautiful girl who fought until the end
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Georgia Supreme Court reinstates law allowing abortions up to six weeks
The Georgia Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily reinstated the state's law that allows abortion up to six weeks of pregnancy while the court considers an appeal in the case.
On 40-hour bus ride, migrant family recounts journey to US
On a 40-hour bus ride from Texas to New York, one migrant family recounts a harrowing story of nearly missing death in Central America.
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Workers to decide whether to unionize Ohio GM-LG battery joint venture
Workers next month will decide whether to unionize at a General Motors -LG Energy battery cell manufacturing joint venture in Ohio, a U.S. government agency said.
Kansas court blocks state ban on prescribing abortion pills via telemedicine - Washington Examiner
A Kansas judge has blocked the state's ban on prescribing abortion pills via telemedicine, a move that could expand access to abortion. Shawnee County District Court Judge Teresa Watson granted a temporary injunction barring the enforcement of a state law that requires physicians to administer...
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Georgia Supreme Court hands Warnock legal win on Saturday early voting - Washington Examiner
The Georgia Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by the state Republican Party to shut down early voting on Saturday, effectively handing incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) a legal win ahead of his Dec. 6 runoff against Herschel Walker."Upon consideration, the emergency petition for...
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Here's how McCarthy can block Schiff, Omar, Swalwell from House committees
GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy is poised to wield the power of the House speaker to block Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff, Ilhan Omar and Eric Swalwell from serving on committees.
Gone in 9 minutes: How Celtic gold heist unfolded in Germany
Officials say thieves who broke into a southern German museum and stole hundreds of ancient gold coins got in and out in nine minutes.
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Shanquella Robinson death: Arrest warrant issued for femicide, prosecutor says
Shanquella Robinson may have been alive and received care from a medical professional for several hours before authorities arrived.
Commander of Syrian Kurds calls on Biden to prevent Turkish invasion
Turkey launched a series of deadly airstrikes across Iraq and northern Syria on Tuesday, in retaliation for last week’s bomb attack in Istanbul.
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Tumultuous past surrounds the suspect in Colorado Springs Club Q shooting
A motive in the shooting that claimed five lives remains unclear. Anderson Lee Aldrich had a fractured family life, according to the suspect's father.
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Kansas judge allows telemedicine for abortion pills
A Kansas judge on Wednesday blocked a state law that banned doctors from prescribing abortion pills via telemedicine. Shawnee County District Court Judge Teresa Watson granted a Wichita reproductiv…
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Pakistan PM names Lt Gen Asim Munir as new army chief: Minister
Information minister announces the appointment on Twitter, ending weeks of speculation over the powerful post.
Walker blasts Sen. Warnock in new ad with female athlete who 'was forced to compete against a biological male'
Hershel Walker's new runoff ad with Riley Gaines, the female athlete who lost a swimming competition to trans swimmer Lia Thomas, slams Senator Warnock in new ad.
US World Cup return vs Wales viewed by 11.7 million
NEW YORK (AP) — The United States’ opening 1-1 draw with Wales at the World Cup was viewed by 11.7 million for its English- and Spanish-language broadcasts.
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Analysis: The nation’s hope for a Thanksgiving reprieve is shattered by another tragic spate of gun violence | CNN Politics
As the nation’s psyche was shattered by yet another mass shooting in Chesapeake, Virginia, the moments of terror recounted by Walmart employee Jessie Wilczewski – who survived a Tuesday night attack that killed at least six people – reflected the position of hopelessness where America once again...
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Todd and Julie Chrisley plan to appeal convictions - Washington Examiner
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley will be appealing their respective convictions in an attempt to get out of their sentences. Judge Eleanor Ross sentenced Todd to 12 years and Julie to seven years, in addition to a 16-month probation, on Monday after the pair were found guilty in June of...
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For Anwar, at last: New Malaysian leader went from prisoner to PM
As Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim prepares on Thursday to take over as prime minister, one of his recent comments serves to sum up the persistence that secured him the job he has eyed for three decades.
Three women among dozen publicly flogged in Afghanistan - Taliban official
A crowd of about 5000 people watched the lashings, a punishment for "moral crimes".
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'I-told-you-so moment': Young voter advocates urge parties to take them seriously after midterms
Youth voter experts and advocates on both sides of the aisle say the midterm elections prove political parties can't keep discounting the nation's youngest voters.
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White House condemns twin Jerusalem bombings
Wednesday’s incident marks the first return to bomb attacks against Israeli citizens in years.
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Harris dives into Asian diplomacy amid questions back home about her political future | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris is sticking close to her script when responding to what Democrats hope will once again be their greatest electoral mobilizer: Donald Trump and his third White House bid.
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Pope links plight of Ukrainians today to Stalin's 'genocide'
Pope Francis is linking the suffering of Ukrainians now to the 1930s “genocide" by starvation that the country experienced under Josef Stalin.
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DeSantis unlikely to testify in case of suspended county prosecutor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) will not likely have to testify at trial in the case of the county prosecutor he suspended earlier this year for refusing to pursue abortion cases, according to report…
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Unemployment claims rise to 240,000, highest since August
Number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose to a 3-month high amid rise in layoffs.
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CNN asks judge to dismiss Trump defamation claim
CNN is asking a judge in Florida to toss a lawsuit filed by former President Trump against the network earlier this fall on First Amendment grounds. The cable news network and Trump’s lawyers…
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Pentagon unveils ‘zero trust’ strategy to guide cybersecurity - Washington Examiner
The Department of Defense unveiled its "zero trust" cybersecurity strategy and road map in order to thwart current and future cyberthreats.This plan, which the department released on Tuesday, is “a framework for moving beyond relying on perimeter based cybersecurity defense tools alone,” and...
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Malaysia's Anwar becomes prime minister, ending decades-long wait
Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as prime minister on Thursday, capping a three-decade political journey from a protege of veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad to protest leader, a prisoner convicted of sodomy and opposition leader.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski wins re-election to US Senate over challenger Kelly Tshibaka
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has defeated challenger and fellow Republican Kelly Tshibaka, who was endorsed by former President Trump.
Detention of Russian dissident Yashin extended by 6 months
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Wednesday extended by six months the pretrial detention of Ilya Yashin, one of the few prominent opposition figures to have remained in the country amid an intensifying crackdown on dissent.
apnews.comAirlines face their first big holiday test — and Congress is watching
Lawmakers, federal regulators and consumer groups are still wary of any sign of backsliding by the airlines, which canceled flights in droves last summer.
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Georgia Supreme Court allows early voting Saturday in US Senate runoff election
The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled in favor of approving early voting this Saturday for the U.S. Senate election between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker.
Kemp cuts ad for Walker in Georgia Senate runoff
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R), who just won reelection by nearly 8 percentage points, has cut a new ad for Senate candidate Herschel Walker that will begin airing throughout his state on Thanksgiving…
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Flight attendants share their air travel secrets | CNN
Amid the annual holidays air travel scramble, veteran cabin crew share some of their tips and tricks for handling holiday travel and share what they really think of passengers.
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What it takes to work at the CIA: "Intelligence Matters"
Host Michael Morell talks with CIA operations director Dave Marlowe and analysis director Linda Weissgold about their careers in the agency.
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Some adult content creators are worried about losing their community if Twitter dies
Few social media platforms are as tolerant of explicit content as Twitter, which has become a centralized network for sex workers to share resources and support each other.
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Fourteen people publicly lashed by Taliban in soccer stadium - Washington Examiner
Fourteen people were publicly lashed by the Taliban in a soccer stadium in another apparent sign that the group is returning to its old ways of rule. Public lashings in stadiums were a hallmark of Taliban rule in the 1990s. Some had hoped that the new reign would see them moderate their harsh...
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With searches, Ukraine focuses suspicions on Orthodox clergy
Ukrainian counter-intelligence services have turned their sights on some Orthodox clergy whom they suspect of pro-Russian sentiment and activity.
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Alaska incumbent Rep. Mary Peltola wins full term to represent state's at-large congressional district
Alaska Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola defeated her general election challengers to represent Alaska's at-large congressional district.
North Korea slams South Korea's Yoon, warns sanctions will fuel more hostility
North Korea on Thursday denounced Seoul's push to impose additional sanctions on Pyongyang after its missile launches, calling South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and his administration "idiots" parroting the United States, state media KCNA reported.
Murkowski defeats Trump-backed challenger in Alaska Senate race
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is projected to win her bid for reelection to the U.S. Senate, defeating fellow Republican Kelly Tshibaka. The Associated Press called the race just af…
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Senators alarmed over potential Chinese drone spy threat
Lawmakers who were briefed on hundreds of intrusions over the White House, Capitol and Pentagon worry about possible espionage.
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Pro-choice activists see abortion as 'winning issue' in GA Senate runoff despite pro-life gov's landslide win
Despite Georgia's pro-life governor cruising to re-election, pro-choice activists say the issue will define the Senate runoff between Warnock and Walker. Pro life groups say not so fast.
'Missing my baby': Six killed in Virginia Walmart shooting
Family and loved ones are mourning the six people killed in a mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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Biden extends student loan payment pause as debt relief plan remains on hold
The federal student loan payment moratorium will be extended no later than June 30 while the courts consider legal challenges, the president said.
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San Francisco to boot election director after 20-year career so city can 'take action' on 'racial equity plan'
The San Francisco Elections Commission has voted not to renew its election director's contract despite his successful 20-year tenure in order to 'take action' on its 'racial equity plan.'
Indiana doctor who provided abortion to 10-year-old seeks to bar AG access to patient records
Two Indiana physicians have asked a court to limit the state's attorney general from being able to subpoena abortion patients' medical records.
IRS says your tax refund may be smaller this year
Your refund for the 2022 tax year may be smaller than in years past, the Internal Revenue Service said Wednesday.
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Fears in Syria’s Azaz as threat of conflict rises once again
Five civilians were killed in a missile attack in Azaz on Tuesday as Turkey and the YPG exchange attacks.
Trump allies shed fear of former boss as they eye 2024
Former Vice President Mike Pence inspired memes and mockery at times with his devotion to former President Trump during their four years in the White House together. But last week, Pence told a tow…
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Georgia Supreme Court denies Republicans' bid to stop Saturday voting in Georgia runoff
Early voting starts this Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker.
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The Memo: Can any Republican defeat Trump and DeSantis?
The 2024 election is almost two years away, but it’s already an open question whether anyone other than former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis can become the GOP’s nominee. Trump and …
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$740M in crypto assets recovered in FTX bankruptcy so far
The company tasked with locking down the assets in the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX says it has managed to recover and secure $740 million in assets so far.
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Heritage launches $1M campaign to run ads against gay marriage bill during NFL, college football games
The Heritage Foundation is launching a $1.3 million ad campaign during Thanksgiving NFL and college football games to keep a same-sex marriage bill out of the end zone in the Senate.
The next abortion fight could be over wastewater regulation
Abortion opponents plan to use environmental laws to curb access to pills used to terminate an early pregnancy.
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Emergencies Act: US was 'worried' over Canada Freedom Convoy protests
Economic concerns, bickering and power struggles laid bare in inquiry into handling of the protests.
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Donald Trump reacts after Supreme Court orders release of tax returns to House Democrats
Former President Trump has responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of his attempts to block the handing over of his tax records to House Democrats.
South Korea in demographic crisis as many stop having babies
Many young people in South Korea have chosen not to marry or have children, citing a change of views toward a marriage and family life and uncertainty of their future.
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Police are investigating "hundreds" of tips that one of the Idaho stabbings victims had a stalker
Moscow Police said that despite extensive probing, officers have not been able to verify tips suggesting Kaylee Concalves was being stalked.
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Accountant testifies Trump reported significant tax losses for a decade
An accountant for former President Trump has testified that the former president reported major losses on his tax returns every year for a decade, including a $700 million loss in 2009. The A…
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Gold coin proves 'fake' Roman emperor was real
The coin bearing the name of Sponsian was considered apocryphal and had been locked away in a museum cupboard.
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'GEORGIA MATTERS': Ted Cruz issues warning over possible Warnock victory, says Dem lies about voting record
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, warned Americans about what could happen with a Democrat Senate majority should Warnock win the Georgia runoff.
Most Fed officials at last meeting backed slower rate hikes
Most Federal Reserve officials at their last meeting favored reducing the size of their interest rate hikes “soon’’— just before raising their benchmark rate by a substantial three-quarters of a point for a fourth straight time.
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11-year-old British boy beats Einstein and Hawking on Mensa IQ test
Yusuf Shah placed in the top 2% of the population and has been invited to join the exclusive high-IQ society.
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An employee had a gun to her forehead; others ran for their lives: Witnesses describe the Chesapeake Walmart shooting | CNN
Though Jessie Wilczewski had been working at the Chesapeake, Virginia, Walmart for only a few days, her Tuesday night shift started like all the rest, with a routine team meeting in the break room.
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FBI probing suspicious death of Shanquella Robinson at Mexican resort
The FBI has launched an investigation into the suspicious death of American woman Shanquella Robinson, who died under suspicious circumstances last month while on vacation with her friends at a Mex…
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Afghanistan: 'I drug my hungry children to help them sleep'
Afghans say they are also forced to sell kidneys and their daughters to get money for food.
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Photos show Colorado Springs shooting suspect bruised and battered after arrest
The images of Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, were released the same day the suspect in the Club Q shooting looked lethargic and was barely audible during a very brief virtual hearing.
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Officers avoid charges in fatal shooting of Detroit man suffering mental health crisis
Detroit officers involved in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Porter Burks will not face any charges.
Oklahoma mother found guilty of child abuse after faking son's illnesses for years
A jury found Kasie Keys guilty of two counts of child abuse, in what experts testified was likely a case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
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Zero-Covid China asks: Is World Cup on another planet?
Scenes of maskless crowds in Qatar anger viewers in China, where many face strict Covid measures.
www.bbc.comBiden's generation is ceding the stage as he plots his next act
When Nancy Pelosi stepped down, she had a successor in mind. The field that follows President Biden is far less certain.
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World Cup 2022: Germany players cover their mouths in silent protest as LGBT armband row grows - Washington Examiner
The German men's soccer team made a statement before their first World Cup match Wednesday by covering their mouths in the team photo. The gesture by the team appears to be a protest against FIFA, who threatened to penalize teams who wore a rainbow armband at the tournament in Qatar. WORLD CUP...
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Father and son indicted for attempted murder after allegedly chasing and shooting at Black FedEx driver in Mississippi
Gibson and his attorney said they pushed prosecutors to secure an indictment for nearly 10 months.
www.cbsnews.comSeven Michigan St football players charged in tunnel melee
Charges have been filed against seven Michigan State football players stemming from a melee in Michigan Stadium’s tunnel last month
In Mexico, Aztec dig sets new records as royal mystery deepens
An extensive cache of Aztec ritual offerings found underneath downtown Mexico City, off the steps of what would have been the empire's holiest shrine, provides new insight into pre-Hispanic religious rites and political propaganda.
Pentagon refuses to detail request for $37.7B in additional Ukraine assistance
The Biden administration wants $37.7 billion in new funding for Ukraine, but so far is refusing to explain how much of that would be used to replenish U.S. munitions stocks.
What we know about the Chesapeake Walmart shooting that left seven dead
A gunman opened fire at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Va., on Tuesday night, killing six people and injuring at least six others before turning the gun on himself. Authorities are still investigating th…
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Former 'detransitioner' fights anti-transgender movement she once backed
Ky Schevers is fighting back against the anti-trans movement she once took part in.
Violent protests take place near iPhone factory in China
Footage taken near a Foxconn factory in the central city of Zhengzhou showed large groups of people blocking roads.
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Buffett donates over $750 million to his family charities
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett donated more than $750 million in Berkshire Hathaway stock to the four foundations run by his family Wednesday
California's illegal pot business is booming
Ever since California legalized pot in 2016, it has been a disaster for the pot industry and for law enforcement, which continues to bust illegal growers and dispensaries.
World Cup updates: Team USA looks forward to 2026
The World Cup is underway in Qatar.
Wilko Johnson, 'Game of Thrones' actor and Dr. Feelgood guitarist, dies at 75
In 2012, Johnson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was told it was terminal. The prospect of death unexpectedly revived his creative energies.
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Former Olympic boxer arrested in South Florida for threatening mass shooting | CNN
A former Olympic boxer from North Miami has been arrested and accused of threatening to shoot up a gym in South Florida, according to an arrest affidavit.
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7 Michigan State football players charged in tunnel assault of University of Michigan players
The postgame incident occurred on Oct. 29 when multiple members of Michigan State’s football team roughed up two Michigan players.
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Germany players cover mouths in protest against FIFA clampdown on free speech in ‘OneLove’ armband row | CNN
It was a moment so brief that the thousands of fans inside the Khalifa International Stadium on Wednesday could easily have missed it.
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On The Money — Senators turn up the heat on FTX
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is facing calls for a criminal investigation from Congress. We’ll also look at the rising unemployment claim numbers, higher new home sales and the U.N.’s most recent …
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Here’s what’s open on Thanksgiving - Washington Examiner
The Thanksgiving holiday will see some stores closed and limited hours for others. While every location can vary in its holiday schedule, there are still a few places that will remain open during the holiday. The following are open, in some cases for limited hours, on Thanksgiving Day...
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New subvariants, family gatherings may bring more Covid-19 after holiday, but experts don’t expect severe surge | CNN
As millions of Americans travel to gather with friends and family over the next few days, there’s a good chance that Covid-19 will follow.
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Major Chinese city in near-lockdown after record Covid cases and iPhone worker protests
The new restrictions in Zhengzhou came as Foxconn, Apple’s main supplier, apologized to workers in the city who clashed with security personnel this week in a pay dispute.
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Taking an at-home COVID test? A new NIH website offers a way to report your results.
The site could be a key early step in a "paradigm shift" for home testing for medical conditions beyond COVID, an NIH official hopes.
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What you need to know about measles after Ohio outbreak sickens 19 children
Public health experts tell ABC News what people need to know about measles after an outbreak of the virus in Ohio sickened 19 children.
Is it Covid, flu or RSV? A chart compares the most common symptoms of each virus
The three viruses have been driving a national wave of infections, and they share many common symptoms.
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Fauci to be grilled for hours under oath by GOP AGs in Wednesday deposition
Attorneys General Eric Schmitt and Jeff Landry will question Dr. Anthony Fauci Wednesday under oath about his alleged role in colluding with Big Tech to control the COVID narrative.
China expands lockdowns as COVID-19 cases hit daily record
China is expanding pandemic lockdowns, including in a city where factory workers clashed with police this week, as its number of COVID-19 cases hits a daily record.
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China Covid: Record number of cases as virus surges nationwide
Residents in thousands of Beijing tower blocks are ordered to remain indoors as workplaces shut down.
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WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
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Protesting workers beaten at Chinese iPhone factory
Police beat workers protesting over a pay dispute at the biggest factory for Apple’s iPhone, whose new model is delayed by controls imposed as China tries to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases
Foxconn apologises for pay-related error at China iPhone plant after worker unrest
Foxconn said on Thursday a pay-related "technical error" occurred when hiring new recruits at a COVID-hit iPhone factory in China and apologised to workers after the company was rocked by fresh labour unrest.
NIH launches website for reporting at-home COVID test results
The NIH has launched a website that will allow people to anonymously report the results of their at-home COVID-19 test results.
UN: Children in Haiti hit by cholera as malnutrition rises
UNICEF officials say a cholera outbreak sweeping through Haiti is claiming a growing number of children amid a surge in malnutrition.
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Number of US abortions declined in 2020, CDC report finds
A new CDC report found the number of abortions performed in 2020 fell compared to the year before and declines over the last decade have been most dramatic among teens.
They died suddenly - then the anti-vax trolling started
A new "documentary" falsely blames Covid vaccines for deaths of young people.
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Measles is an 'imminent threat' worldwide, CDC and WHO report finds
A new report from the CDC and the WHO says measles is an "imminent threat" globally after nearly 40 million children missed at least one dose of the vaccine in 2021.
Measles is now an imminent global threat, WHO and CDC say in a new report
Measles is highly contagious and almost entirely preventable through vaccination. But the Covid pandemic led to a decline in vaccine coverage for the disease.
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