Republican Steve Scalise has ended his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win the gavel. (Oct. 12). AP Photo
GOP’s Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker after failing to secure the votes to win gavel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Steve Scalise ended his bid to become House speaker late Thursday after hardline holdouts refused to back the party’s nominee, throwing the GOP majority into deeper chaos with the chamber unable to function.
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war news
Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepened Thursday, with warnings people are at risk of starvation, amid Israel's bombardment in response to Hamas' brutal terror attack. Follow live updates here.
Gaza humanitarian crisis worsens, but Biden says Israelis "have to go after Hamas"
The war between Israel and Hamas sparked by the Palestinian faction's brutal terror attack has claimed more than 4,000 lives — and the toll continues to climb.
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Israel-Gaza conflict stokes tensions as violent incidents arise in the US
The deadly Israel-Gaza conflict has heightened tensions around the globe, with U.S. authorities warning of increased antisemitic and anti-Palestinian activity.
Israel war: Iran seeks to rally 'all Arab and Islamic countries' to back Palestinian terrorists
Iran wants “all Arab and Islamic countries” to unite against Israel in the wake of the Hamas terrorist attack that ignited a war in Gaza.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS and Qatar agree to prevent disbursal of recently unfrozen Iranian funds as Israel-Hamas war rages
The U.S. and Qatar have reached an agreement that the Qataris will not act on any request from Tehran for the time being to access $6 billion in Iranian funds that were unblocked as part of a prisoner swap last month.
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Trump sharply criticizes Netanyahu over intelligence failure in latest sign of soured relationship | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the Israeli prime minister was caught unprepared by Hamas’ attack and praising the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah as “very smart.”
www.cnn.comNorth Korea raises specter of nuclear strike over US aircraft carrier's arrival in South Korea
North Korea is lashing out at the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier battle group in South Korea, calling it a provocation and again raising the specter of using nuclear weapons to defend itself.
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Israeli official says 'shameful' Trump comments on Netanyahu 'wound the spirit' of those fighting Hamas
Israeli Minister of Communications Shlomo Karhi ripped former President Trump's comments criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "shameful."
DeSantis hits Trump's 'pathetic cleanup attempt' after comments on Hezbollah
Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) campaign is hitting former President Donald Trump for his "pathetic cleanup attempt" regarding comments he made that some claim complimented Hezbollah.
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Judge in classified docs case slams prosecutors before dismissing hearing on potential conflicts of interest
The judge overseeing the special counsel's classified documents case chastised prosecutors before she dismissed a hearing on potential conflicts of interest Thursday.
DeSantis jab at Trump over Israel may be a hard sell to Florida Jewish Republicans
“We didn’t have wars when Donald Trump was president,” said one Florida Jewish lawmaker.
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Trump's Netanyahu diss becoming major 2024 lightning rod as rivals blast comments on 'smart' terror group
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, in Fox News exclusive interviews, criticize Trump's recent comments about Hezbollah and Israel's Netanyahu
Trump's criticism of Israel's Netanyahu draws strong condemnation from GOP rivals
Several of former President Donald Trump’s Republican rivals are denouncing him for lashing out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days after Hamas’ deadly attack.
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Trump Media's funding partner says it's returning $1 billion to investors, with many asking for money back
Digital World Acquisition Corp. said it's still planning to merge with Trump's media group, which runs Truth Social.
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Blinken says no 'direct evidence' that Iran was involved in the Hamas attack on Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken made his comments in an interview with "NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
www.nbcnews.com‘Wasting the court’s time’: Judge Cannon chastises prosecutors during hearing for Trump co-defendants
The case, one of four separate criminal cases Trump is facing, centers on allegations that the former president illegally hoarded classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and obstructed authorities who were investigating the matter.
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Republicans slam Trump’s comments on Netanyahu and Hezbollah
“This is a fight of good versus evil,” one GOP lawmaker said in response.
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Israel targets Hamas’s labyrinth of tunnels under Gaza
Palestinian militants are thought to have built hundreds of kilometres of tunnels underneath Gaza.
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Biden edges out Trump in Fox News poll, loses to DeSantis or Haley
President Biden edged out former President Trump in a poll released this week, leading by just 1 point. Biden’s support is between 45 percent and 49 percent against each Republican running for the White House, including the narrow lead over Trump. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), however, has a...
Pence will skip the Nevada GOP caucus and instead run in the primary, giving up chance for delegates
Former Vice President Mike Pence will skip the Nevada caucuses run by the state Republican Party and will instead compete in a state-run primary contest.
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Republicans Gaetz, Greene blast party's closed-door speaker discussions
Some House Republicans are criticizing the conference's closed-door meetings to choose a new speaker, even though that is typically the norm for leadership discussions.
Blinken says US exploring all options to bring Americans taken by Hamas home
David Muir spoke with the Secretary of State about the latest developments in the Israeli-Gaza conflict and the U.S.'s response to the violence.
DeSantis makes way for 'evacuation operations' for Floridians stranded in Israel
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) declared a state of emergency in Florida in light of his state's residents trapped in Israel.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHamas practiced in plain sight, posting video of mock attack weeks before border breach
Less than a month before Hamas fighters blew through Israel's “Iron Wall” in an attack that would leave more than 1,200 Israelis dead, they practiced in a very public dress rehearsal.
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Israel releases images of slain children to rally support after Hamas attack
Israel's government showed U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and NATO defence ministers graphic images of dead children and civilians on Thursday, saying they were killed by Palestinian group Hamas as it builds support for its response.
U.S. reopening facility near southern border to house unaccompanied migrant children
The number of unaccompanied children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border began to increase sharply this summer.
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Can Jim Jordan become the next Republican House Speaker?
Trump-endorsed Jim Jordan appeared to inch closer to the job on Monday after securing key endorsements.
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Trump’s Claim That He Can’t Be Prosecuted Collides With Precedents
WASHINGTON — Among the bold claims in the motion filed last week by former President Donald Trump seeking to dismiss the federal indictment accusing him of conspiring to undermine the 2020 election, there was a significant concession. The key Supreme Court precedent the motion relied on for...
Sen. Menendez is accused of being an unregistered agent of Egypt's government in updated indictment
Federal prosecutors in New York City have rewritten their indictment against U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife to charge them with conspiring to have him act as an agent of Egypt and Egyptian officials.
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Israel war: Hamas surprised and 'worried' by how successful attack two years in the making was
Last weekend's devastating attack on southern Israel was two years in the making, according to a senior Hamas official, who admitted the terrorist group was surprised by how successful it had been.
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The generational rift that explains Democrats' angst over Israel
Age and ideology appear to be driving the split among Democrats.
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'They're opportunistic and adaptive': How Hamas is using cryptocurrency to raise funds | CNN
Iran has loomed large as one of Hamas’ most generous financial backers, providing the militant group crucial resources it needs to carry out acts of terrorism. But investigators in the US and across the globe have identified another revenue source being exploited by Hamas: Far-flung online...
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The deadly Hamas rampage across southern Israel
Under a barrage of rockets, hundreds of Hamas gunmen stormed into southern Israel, unleashing death, destruction and despair on towns and villages.
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Big names and perennial candidates mix at New Hampshire’s presidential filing
Filing the paperwork to appear on New Hampshire's primary ballot is a history-laden rite of passage for presidential hopefuls.
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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Britain orders deployment of military assets to Mediterranean; at least 27 Americans killed
The death toll continues to mount in Israel and the Gaza Strip, as sirens blare and war wages.
Federal judge addresses web of connections in Trump legal world at hearing in classified documents case | CNN Politics
One of Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the classified documents case told a federal judge Thursday that he’s not concerned his defense lawyer previously represented three witnesses who could testify against him.
www.cnn.comFetterman: America ‘not sending their best and brightest’ to Congress
Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday that America “is not sending their best and brightest” to represent them in Congress. “Sometimes you literally just can’t believe like, these people are making the decisions that are determining the government here. It’s actually scary,” the Pennsylvania...
Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis duke it out for donors — but it may not matter against Trump
Ahead of a megadonor conference in Dallas, Republicans say money won't turn Trump's rivals into contenders.
www.nbcnews.comEU asks Musk's X for information on hate speech and 'illegal content' related to Israel-Hamas war
The European Commission has made a formal, legally binding request for information from Elon Musk’s social media platform X over its handling of hate speech, misinformation and violent terrorist content related to the Israel-Hamas war.
apnews.comDonald Trump returning to civil trial next week with fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen set to testify
Donald Trump will be back in court next week for his New York civil fraud trial. That's according to a person familiar with the former president’s plans who spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on condition of anonymity before an official announcement.
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Egypt warned Israel days before Hamas struck, US committee chairman says
But Israel's PM describes any claim it received a specific warning as "totally fake news".
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Ticket sold in California wins Powerball jackpot of $1.73 billion
Winning Powerball numbers were drawn on Wednesday for $1.73 billion jackpot.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker tries to turn Biden's age into an asset
While many voters are concerned about the president's age, Pritzker argued that Biden has aged well and turned into a "gem," while Trump has become a "coward."
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John Fetterman roasted for saying America isn't sending 'best and brightest' to DC: 'Pot met kettle'
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., faced widespread mockery on social media Thursday after commenting that America is failing to send its "best and brightest" to Washington, D.C.
Israel-Hamas updates: Thousands flee as Israel starts ground raids in Gaza
Here are the updates from the Israel-Hamas war on Friday October 13, 2023.
An Israeli team begins a tour against NBA teams, believing games provide hope during a war at home
Yehu Orland wore a shirt honoring a close friend who was killed two days earlier defending Israel, and cried a little when his country’s national anthem played before a game in Brooklyn.
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U.S. cities bolster security as Israel-Hamas war continues
CBS News has reviewed internal law enforcement bulletins and security assessments sent in the last 48 hours warning domestic violent extremists are likely to mobilize in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Sam Bankman-Fried trial: Ex Caroline Ellison airs dirty laundry during cross-examination
When you sleep with the boss, break up, and then go on to help him orchestrate one of the biggest financial frauds in U.S. history, things can get a little awkward around the water cooler, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, testified Thursday.
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Will US efforts to deescalate the Israel-Hamas conflict be effective? Experts weigh in
Following Hamas' attack on Israel, the United States has sent a clear message of deterrence to prevent the conflict from spreading.
In its quest to crush Hamas, Israel will confront the bitter, familiar dilemmas of Mideast wars
As Israel escalates its war on Hamas, it will confront many of the same dilemmas it has grappled with over decades of conflict with the Palestinians.
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Israel and Hamas at war: Latest News
Israel said on Thursday there would be no humanitarian exceptions to its siege of the Gaza Strip until all its hostages were freed.
Israel-Gaza updates: Israeli forces preparing for 'wide range of offensive plans'
Updates on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
GOP lawmaker complains House speaker race is distracting from Israel-Hamas war
Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, expressed frustration that Republicans haven’t elected a speaker at a time when he said the House should be focusing on the Middle East.
www.nbcnews.comSteve Scalise's cancer becomes 'the elephant in the room' as House Republicans struggle to unify behind their speaker nominee
Scalise tackled concerns about his cancer during a closed-door GOP meeting after Marjorie Taylor Greene said she wouldn't vote for him because of it.
US must be ready for simultaneous wars with China, Russia, report says
The United States must prepare for possible simultaneous wars with Russia and China by expanding its conventional forces, strengthening alliances and enhancing its nuclear weapons modernization program, a congressionally appointed bipartisan panel said on Thursday.
Biden to push for government standards on AI
A long-awaited White House executive order on AI is expected to target government procurement of the technology, as well as tightening some standards for industry.
www.politico.comTrump's Netanyahu diss becoming major 2024 lightning rod as rivals blast comments on 'smart' terror group
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, in Fox News exclusive interviews, criticize Trump's recent comments about Hezbollah and Israel's Netanyahu
Steve Scalise withdraws bid for House speaker
Rep. Steve Scalise and Rep. Jim Jordan last week had both announced they were running for the post vacated by Rep. Kevin McCarthy.
www.cbsnews.comEx-IRS contractor pleads guilty in leak of tax return information of Trump, wealthy people
A former contractor for the Internal Revenue Service charged with leaking tax information to news outlets about former President Donald Trump and thousands of the country’s wealthiest people pleaded guilty Thursday in an agreement with prosecutors.
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‘I can’t save them’: Time running out at Gaza hospitals amid power blackout
Life-saving machines running on generators will soon stop working, amid Israel’s refusal to allow fuel supplies.
These House Republicans say they won't vote for Steve Scalise as House speaker
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, selected by his party to be House speaker, can only afford to lose four Republican votes in the House floor election.
www.cbsnews.comNancy Mace Won’t Vote For Scalise Because He ‘Attended A White Supremacist Conference’
Yet, the South Carolina Republican touted the House speaker nominee’s endorsement during her 2020 campaign.
Human Rights Watch says Israel used white phosphorus in Gaza, Lebanon
Human Rights Watch on Thursday accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, saying the use of such weapons puts civilians at risk of serious and long-term injury.
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville refers former CIA head Michael Hayden to Capitol Police
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., responded to comments made by former CIA and NSA director Gen. Michael Hayden, claiming the statements are a 'politically motivated assassination.'
French police are probing possible poisoning of Russian journalist who denounced Ukraine war on TV
French prosecutors are investigating a suspected poisoning of a Russian journalist who fled Russia after denouncing the war in Ukraine on live TV.
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GOP Rep. Mike Lawler won't support Scalise and thinks McCarthy may yet return as speaker candidate — "The Takeout"
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler says he won't support Steve Scalise, and he thinks "it's a reasonable possibility" that McCarthy could re-emerge as a candidate for speaker.
www.cbsnews.comFrance has banned pro-Palestinian protests and vowed to protect Jews from resurgent antisemitism
France’s interior minister ordered local authorities to ban all pro-Palestinian demonstrations amid a rise in antisemitic acts since Hamas attacked Israel over the weekend.
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NEW YORK (Reuters) -Digital World Acquisition Corp, the SPAC that plans to merge with former U.S. President Donald Trump's media and technology company, said this week it would return to investors $533 million raised for the deal, after some have already backtracked on $467 million of...
Rep. Steve Scalise drops out of House speaker race
Rep. Steve Scalise has announced he has dropped out of the race to become speaker of the House.
U.S. Supreme Court puts temporary stay on Florida sports betting case
Florida’s gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe was approved by the GOP-led Legislature in May 2021 and later signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
www.politico.comTrump legal news brief: Willis tells Rep. Jim Jordan, 'You are abusing your authority'
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis offers another harsh rebuke of House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan, who has launched an investigation into her indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Thousands of Israelis return home to answer call for military reserve duty
Thousands of Israeli men and women have volunteered to go home and fight Hamas following last weekend's attack.
Arkansas lawmakers OK plan to audit purchase of $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Arkansas lawmakers are delving into the unusual controversy over the purchase a $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
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Katie Porter falls behind Adam Schiff in third-quarter fundraising in California Senate race
Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) brought in over $3 million in fundraising for the third quarter of the 2024 California Senate race, falling behind Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) despite polling neck and neck with him recently.
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New Hampshire man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Matt Gaetz after scrolling TikTok | CNN Politics
A New Hampshire college student on Thursday pleaded guilty to federal charges of threatening to kill a member of Congress after he became angry while drunkenly scrolling on TikTok.
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France uses teargas on banned pro-Palestinian rally as Macron calls for calm
French police used teargas and water cannon to break up a banned rally in support of the Palestinian people in Paris on Thursday, as President Emmanuel Macron urged the French to remain united and refrain from bringing the Israel-Hamas conflict home.
Jury convicts 1 officer in connection with Elijah McClain's death
The jury has convicted one officer in the first trial connected to 2019 death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain.
Israel-Hamas war sparks south Lebanon exodus, as people flee border areas
The fear of Israeli missiles is making thousands in south Lebanon rush northwards as the war’s impact spreads.
A mess, or how preventing one shutdown caused the House to shut down
A house divided cannot stand, including the People's House. Speaker Designate and staunch Republican Steve Scalise had a steep climb to the gavel.
Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel
It is thought 103 hostages remain unaccounted for after the 7 October attacks.
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Alabama commission aims to award medical marijuana licenses by the end of 2023
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is aiming to award licenses to growers and distributors by the end of the year after a bumpy roll out of the state’s medical marijuana program that has included multiple lawsuits over the selection process.
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Israel war: El Al Airlines will break 40-year policy of not flying on Jewish Sabbath to get citizens home
For the first time in 40 years, Israel's El Al Airlines will fly on the Jewish Sabbath in an effort to bring back Israeli army reservists to fight against the Hamas terrorist group, which carried out deadly attacks in Israel over the weekend.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNancy Mace won't support Steve Scalise as speaker because of past 'David Duke' comments despite touting his endorsement in 2020
GOP Rep. Nancy Mace said she "cannot in good conscience" endorse Rep. Steve Scalise as speaker, but publicly touted his endorsement in 2020.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 597
As the war enters its 597th day, these are the main developments.
France investigates suspected poisoning of Russian journalist who staged on-air protest against Ukraine war
Marina Ovsiannikova reportedly told police that she felt unwell when she opened the door to her Paris apartment and noticed a powder substance.
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A detailed look at how Hamas secretly crossed into Israel
Videos paint a picture of the movements of Hamas militants on Oct. 7.
U.S. Pentagon chief to travel to Israel
Visit comes as conflict between Hamas and Israel continues to escalate.
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In Gaza crisis, Biden faces little pressure to rein in Israel - for now
Despite Israeli bombardment that has brought Gaza to the brink of a humanitarian meltdown, U.S. President Joe Biden is facing little pressure at home to rein in Israel's military retaliation for an unprecedented attack by Palestinian Hamas militants.
'I don't really have any other choice': Young Israelis around the world return home after Hamas attacks | CNN
When he heard that Hamas militants were attacking a music festival his family was attending, Ben Ovadia said Kaddish, the Jewish prayer for the dead, for his mother.
www.cnn.comPentagon's 'FrankenSAM' program cobbles together air defense weapons for Ukraine
The Pentagon calls it FrankenSAM. It's a project that cobbles together air defense weapons for Ukraine from an array of parts from around the world.
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Kissinger says it was 'grave mistake' for Germany to take in so many migrants amid pro-Hamas protests
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger says Germany made a "grave mistake" by allowing in so many foreigners as the nation now sees support for Palestine and Hamas in the streets.
Steve Scalise drops out of speaker's race as House GOP faces leadership crisis | CNN Politics
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announced he was dropping out of the speaker’s race Thursday after House Republicans failed to coalesce behind him in the aftermath of Kevin McCarthy’s historic ouster.
www.cnn.comThe approved multistate wind-power transmission line will increase energy capacity for Missouri
Missouri regulators are allowing a multistate wind-energy power line to increase the amount of power to the state's consumers.
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Nikki Haley tells N.H. voters why Trump shouldn't be the president: 'Leave the negativity and chaos'
Nikki Haley, who served under Trump, went after her former boss for his comments on Israel and said Republicans need a new generation of leaders.
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US scrambles to get Americans stranded in Israel back home | CNN Politics
The Biden administration said they’ll begin chartering flights on Friday from Israel to destinations in Europe, as officials scramble to get Americans stranded in the war-ravaged country back home to the US.
www.cnn.comCalifornia governor signs 2 major proposals for mental health reform to go before voters in 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed two major pieces of legislation to transform the state’s mental health system and to address the state’s worsening homelessness crisis.
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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.
Fox News Poll: Half say US support for Ukraine should have time limit
Fox News Polling reveals that the majority of Americans believe there should be a time limit on support to Ukraine, amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.
Child, 9, sues North Carolina for blocking medical gender transition
A 9-year-old filed a lawsuit against North Carolina because the state made medical gender transition interventions illegal for children.
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NYC vowed to close one of the nation’s worst jails. It isn’t going very well.
The effort to comply with a 2019 law mandating the closure of Rikers Island is in jeopardy — and with it the reputation of the city’s public-safety mayor.
www.politico.comColumn: The FCC's move to restore net neutrality is overdue, and possibly too late
Trump's FCC killed network neutrality, giving internet firms free rein to strong-arm consumers — even first responders. Thankfully, Biden's FCC wants to revive it.
Palestinian-American family stuck in Gaza despite pleas to US officials: 'We feel abandoned'
The Biden administration says it is seeking safe passage for civilians in Gaza.
Exclusive: Hamas attack would fall under jurisdiction of war crimes court, prosecutor says
The International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over potential war crimes carried out by Hamas militants in Israel and Israelis in the Gaza Strip, even though Israel is not a member state, the ICC's top prosecutor told Reuters on Thursday.
Haiti refuses to open key border crossing with Dominican Republic in spat over canal
Haiti has declined to join neighboring Dominican Republic in reopening a key border crossing for trade.
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Ex-IRS contractor pleads guilty to illegally disclosing Trump's tax returns
Investigators said he obtained the tax information and gave it to news organizations.
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Brink's armored truck driver shot outside South Philadelphia Bank of America
A Brink's truck driver was shot outside a Bank of America in South Philadelphia Thursday, police said.
www.cbsnews.comUS inflation eased slightly last month as price increases extend slow descent
Measures of U.S. inflation barely declined in September, evidence that consumer price increases are grinding lower at a gradual pace.
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Colorado officer found guilty in Elijah McClain death
The unarmed black man died after he was pinned down before a medic injected him with ketamine.
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What Kevin McCarthy has been up to: Holding court in speaker's office and not going out of his way to help Scalise | CNN Politics
While Steve Scalise scrambles to secure the House speakership, the man who previously held the job has taken a back seat.
www.cnn.comWhy the White House decided not to put ‘boots on the ground’ to rescue American hostages
The determination was made that the situation in Gaza presented too many risks and variables for U.S. forces to be involved. But it could be revisited.
www.politico.comMexico takes mining company to court seeking new remediation effort for Sonora river pollution
Mexico is pursuing a criminal complaint against the country’s largest copper producer seeking to force a new remediation program for river pollution in the northern state of Sonora.
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Israel war: See the recapture of the Sufa Military Outpost in southern Israel
The Israel Defense Forces published footage of their Shayetet 13 Special Forces Unit recapturing the Sufa Military Outpost, located in southern Israel, from Hamas.
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Presidential candidate Nikki Haley responds to Trump's comments on Israel and Hezbollah
"I don't think he's the right president now." Nikki Haley slams Trump for comments on Israel and Hezbollah.
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Medicare monthly Part B premiums to rise nearly $10 for 2024 | CNN Politics
Medicare enrollees will shell out about $10 more next year for their monthly Part B premiums, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Thursday.
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Democrats won't throw Scalise a lifeline as GOP defections mount
As intraparty disagreements continue to stall House Republicans from choosing its next speaker, Democrats are choosing to remain uninvolved, insisting the deadlock must be solved by the majority party alone.
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Iran says crimes against Palestinians to receive response from axis
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Thursday that the continuation of crimes against Palestinians will receive a response from "the rest of the axis" and Israel will be responsible for the consequences.
Liberal writer Jonathan Chait panics over Biden's re-election hopes: 'Anything but a safe choice'
New York Magazine columnist Jonathan Chait sounded the alarm on the Democratic Party's support for President Biden in a column published on Thursday.
One officer who arrested Elijah McClain convicted of criminally negligent homicide; second officer acquitted | CNN
Randy Roedema, one of the Aurora, Colorado, police officers who arrested Elijah McClain, an unarmed 23-year-old Black man who died after he was subdued by police and injected with ketamine by paramedics in 2019, was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide and assault by a jury on Thursday.
www.cnn.comSocial Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
The acting Social Security commissioner says a 3.2% increase in benefits next year “will help millions of people keep up with expenses." The increase announced Thursday is far less than this year’s historic boost and reflects moderating consumer prices.
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US, Qatar have quiet agreement to block Iran from accessing $6B in funds amid Hamas' terror attacks on Israel
The U.S. has reached an agreement with Qatar to block Iran from accessing $6 billion in humanitarian aid amid the Israel-Hamas war, Fox News Digital has confirmed.
11 high school students arrested over massive brawl in middle of school day
Eleven students have been arrested following a massive high school brawl that took place in the middle of the school day.
Donald Trump questions Steve Scalise's health as House remains without a speaker
Donald Trump called into question Steve Scalise's health amid his speakership bid as he attempts to rally House Republicans.
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'Day of Resistance' prompts House GOP to demand protection for Jewish students
A group of House Republicans are demanding the Department of Education ensure universities are providing a safe environment for Jewish students amid a wave of anti-Israel student activism.
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Under Israeli bombs, Gaza’s Palestinians worry they may die of hunger
‘Is there enough food for the day? Can we drink or wash? Will we be able to reach our loved ones?’
Republicans tweak Brewers stadium repair plan to cut the total public contribution by $54 million
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have tweaked their plan to help fund repairs at the Milwaukee Brewers' stadium to scale back the total public contribution by $54 million.
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Sen. Bob Menendez hit with new charge of conspiring to act as foreign agent
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, have been accused by the Justice Department of conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Egypt.
www.cbsnews.comSan Francisco man, 31, identified as driver who rammed vehicle into Chinese consulate
A 31-year-old San Francisco man has been identified as the driver who was shot and killed by police after crashing a car into the Chinese consulate.
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France bans all pro-Palestinian demonstrations
The move comes as European governments fear a rise in antisemitism triggered by the Israel-Hamas war.
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New York rejects offshore wind, onshore renewables request for larger subsidies
The state Public Service Commission balked at efforts by renewable energy projects to land more subsidies from New York ratepayers.
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New Zealand election: Disillusioned voters eye shift away from the left
Three years on from Jacinda Ardern's sweeping victory, polls indicate voters will desert Labour.
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Israel, White House condemn Trump for remarks about Hamas attack, 'smart' Hezbollah
Israel and the White House on Thursday condemned remarks by Donald Trump in which he praised the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over an attack by Palestinian Hamas militants that killed more than 1,300 people in Israel.
El Salvador is gradually filling its new mega prison with alleged gang members
With tattoo-covered faces, wearing white shirts and shorts, gang members captured during El Salvador’s state of exception are gradually filling the country’s new mega prison.
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Israeli village miraculously unscathed by Hamas terrorist carnage: 'Hand of God'
Kibbutz Urim was miraculosly missed by Hamas terrorists during Saturday's prolonged attack on southern Israel. Two American-Israelis tell their story of survival.
Ron DeSantis blasts Trump for Israel comments: 'Now is not the time to be attacking our ally'
The Florida governor is pursuing a revamped campaign strategy: Amped-up criticism of the front-running Trump.
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Zimbabwe opposition leader demands the reinstatement of party lawmakers kicked out of Parliament
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader has urged the Parliament speaker to reinstate 15 of his party’s lawmakers and says they were removed from their positions because of a fradulent letter.
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House Republican bill backed by over 100 lawmakers would refreeze $6 billion in Iranian funds
Over 100 House lawmakers are introducing a bill to rescind the waiver authority used to unfreeze $6 billion in funds to Iran as part of a prisoner swap.
Israel war: Netanyahu's office publishes graphic photos of 'babies murdered' by Hamas
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared photos purportedly showing the burnt remains of children who were killed in last week's terrorist attacks.
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Hollywood strike: Talks between actors and studios break down
The suspension of negotiations means production will remain paused for some shows and movies.
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Israel war: Capitol Police 'enhancing security' for Congress amid Hamas calls to action
The U.S. Capitol Police is enhancing security throughout the Capitol on Friday after the leaders of Hamas, a terrorist group that attacked Israel, called for a global day of protests.
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US arranging evacuation flights from Israel starting Friday, Kirby says
The U.S., starting on Friday, will arrange charter flights allowing Americans to evacuate from Israel for sites in Europe, during its war with Hamas.
‘A message’: Why has Biden dispatched a US strike group during Gaza war?
Experts say direct US involvement in conflict is unlikely despite sending an aircraft carrier to Eastern Mediterranean.
Residents sue Mississippi city for declaring their properties blighted in redevelopment plan
Some residents in a Mississippi city argue local officials failed to properly inform property owners that their homes could be targeted for eminent domain under a new redevelopment plan.
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'Only the beginning' says Netanyahu as Israel makes first raids into Gaza
Israeli infantry made their first raids into the Gaza Strip on Friday since Hamas fighters rampaged through southern Israel, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a campaign of retaliation had only just begun.
He stopped at a gas station for a chocolate bar and Gatorade. Then he was gunned down | CNN
Alexander Lara Delgado’s mother lost her only child on the early morning of January 7, awoken by a phone call that her son had been shot after his car was struck by another at the gas station and an altercation ensued. The happy, lovable and outgoing teen left behind both parents, four...
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Ukraine war: Russia attacks Avdiivka stronghold in eastern Ukraine
Some 2,000 troops are reportedly involved in what is described as the largest-scale attack in the area.
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Playbook PM: The tide turns on Scalise
And federal prosecutors hit Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and his wife with more charges.
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Putin makes first known trip abroad since arrest warrant issued; Kyiv's counteroffensive off schedule
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, making the first foreign visit since he was issued with an international arrest warrant.
Hundreds of US families stranded in war-torn Israel plead with State Dept for safe return: 'We're scared'
U.S. families in Israel plead with the State Department to help them evacuate the region as persisting flight cancellations have left many of them stranded in a warzone.
No basis for claim that Romney, Pelosi sons are being investigated over Ukraine | Fact check
It's a new take on a previously-debunked claim the two men were on the board of Ukrainian energy companies. That claim is only true of Hunter Biden.
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Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away
Electrical items such as vapes, fans, cables and USB sticks can all be recycled .
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House speaker race highlights: Steve Scalise drops out and what happens next
The latest news and updates on the chaotic House speaker's race after Republican nominee Steve Scalise drops out following the ousting of Rep. Kevin McCarthy.
www.nbcnews.comEcuadorians are picking a new president, but their demands for safety will be hard to meet
Voters in Ecuador are getting ready to pick a new president. Their choices in Sunday's runoff election are an heir to a banana empire and an attorney.
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Scalise drops out of race for House speaker
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has dropped out of the race for House speaker.
US oil production rises to all-time high
U.S. crude oil production soared last week to an all-time high of more than 13 million barrels per day, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Thursday, exceeding analysts’ forecasts and boosting the nation’s oil inventories.
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‘Revenge porn’ lawsuit against fighter Dillon Danis overshadows major influencer boxing event | CNN
Involving internet stars Olajide “KSI” Olatunji, Logan Paul, Tommy Fury and Dillon Danis, it’s an event that’s widely viewed as the most highly-anticipated bill ever involving non-traditional boxing stars.
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Hamas brutality against Israeli innocents shocks the world’s conscience
The shared hope for a two-state solution in the Middle East has been shattered this week during what many in the media are calling Israel's own 9/11.
Gap between US income taxes owed and paid is set to keep growing, IRS says
The amount of tax money owed but not paid to the IRS is set to keep growing. For tax years 2021 and 2020, the projected gross “tax gap” soared to $688 billion and $601 billion, respectively.
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Will the United States Be the Next Israel?
War in the Middle East is a warning of what can happen when politicians put their own ends above national security.
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What’s behind Trump’s lashing out at Netanyahu after Hamas’ attack on Israel
Trump has said he was angered when Netanyahu congratulated Biden the day after the 2020 election was called for the Democrat.
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Senior Hamas official admits Israel attacks had been planned for years under guise of governing Gaza
Hamas planned attacks on Israel for at least two years under the guise of governing Palestinians in Gaza, a senior Hamas official told Russian media.
Israel-Hamas war: Canadian Jews mobilize through private planes and challah sales
Toronto community members started a bread-baking drive, selling traditional Jewish challah to help raise more than C$12,000 in 48 hours for Israel.
Ukraine's Zelensky seeks to rally Western support as attention shifts to Middle East | CNN
As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was ushered in front of the press by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Brussels on Wednesday, his smile quickly faded and his look turned somber. It was Zelensky’s first time at the alliance’s headquarters in the Belgian capital since the...
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Nearly 25 years after his wife was found dead in her bed, a Wisconsin man was convicted of poisoning her — again
Nearly 25 years after his wife was found dead in her bed, a Wisconsin man was convicted of poisoning her — again.
www.nbcnews.comAt Colorado funeral home where 115 decaying bodies found, troubles went unnoticed by regulators
Colorado has some of the weakest rules for funeral homes in the nation with no routine inspections or qualification requirements for funeral home operators.
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WATCH: White House shuts down question on authenticity of photos showing dead Israeli children
White House official John Kirby dismissed a reporter's question about the authenticity of photos showing dead Israeli children murdered by Hamas.
Video shows 2021 march in Chicago, unrelated to ongoing Israel-Hamas war | Fact check
The video shows a 2021 march in Chicago. It's unrelated to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
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FTX thief cashes out millions during Bankman-Fried trial
Chunks of the stolen $470m in cryptocurrency have been laundered every day since the trial began.
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‘This is no time’: Rivals rip Trump for criticizing Netanyahu
In remarks on Israel on Wednesday, Trump said Netanyahu “let us down.”
www.politico.comSam Bankman-Fried's lawyer fails to hurt credibility of the government's star witness at fraud trial
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer did little to dent the credibility of the government’s key witness in the former crypto mogul’s fraud trial Thursday, meandering through a cross-examination of Caroline Ellison that at times left even the judge puzzled and impatient.
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'We're bracing ourselves': Inside the White House as it grapples with the attack on Israel
The attack has shaken an administration — from the president on down — that feels an emotional bond with Israel and the Jewish community.
www.nbcnews.comNew Hampshire man pleads guilty to making threatening call to U.S. House member
A New Hampshire man has pleaded guilty to making a threatening phone call to a member of Congress. Allan Poller was a Keene State College student when he was accused of calling the office of a U.S.
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From Hamas brutality to Israeli retaliation, the Mideast is again engulfed by war
The Middle East has been thrown into war after terrorist organization Hamas launched a horrifying attack on Israel Saturday that has since left over 900 Israeli citizens dead.
Exercise or medication: Which is best for depression? | CNN
New research has found running may be just as effective as an antidepressant for treating depression and anxiety, but experts say what’s best depends on multiple factors.
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Families remember the Americans killed in the Israel-Hamas war
A mother protecting her son, a recent transplant to Salt Lake City and a 66-year-old former 'California hippie' are among the 27 dead.
www.nbcnews.comStock market today: Wall Street falls as the vise tightens from rising yields in the bond market
U.S. stocks slipped as the clamps tightened on Wall Street from rising yields in the bond market. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% Thursday to break a four-day winning streak.
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Timeline: How a night of dancing turned into the worst civilian massacre in Israel's history
ABC News talked to survivors and families of the missing, and analyzed and verified witness video and security footage to piece together how the brutal killings unfolded.
Republican Chaos Has Conservative Media Fuming. It’s Their Fault It Happened.
Talk radio and Fox News hosts created the political incentives that fueled Kevin McCarthy’s ouster and today’s speakership drama.
www.politico.comIMF outlook worsens for a 'limping' world economy. Mideast war poses new uncertainty
The International Monetary Fund warns that the world economy has lost momentum from the impact of higher interest rates, the invasion in Ukraine and widening geopolitical rifts.
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5 Things podcast: White nationalism is surging. How can it be stopped?
Kathleen Belew, an Associate Professor of History at Northwestern University, joins the podcast to discuss what to know about this disturbing trend.
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The Fed’s latest inflation risk: War
Higher energy costs could push up prices elsewhere, from plane fares to industries heavily reliant on shipping.
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NYC officials beef up police presence for Friday 'global day of Jihad' despite 'no specific, credible threats'
A “global day of Jihad" called by Hamas leaders to protest and join the fight against Israel on Friday has New York City and other cities beefing up police presence and security despite no specific threats.
UFC creates its own drug-testing program in wake of split with USADA over McGregor
The UFC is moving on from the United States Anti-Doping Agency and is creating its own drug-testing program in a feud that involves former champion Conor McGregor.
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NBA player Miles Bridges accused of throwing billiard balls at car, shattering windshield, while his kids were in it
A criminal summons accused the Charlotte Hornets forward of violating a domestic violence protective order, misdemeanor child abuse and injury to personal property.
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Blinken in Israel: We will always have your back
Blinken emphasized the U.S.'s support for Israel during a press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Years of war, rise in terrorism led to the current Israel-Hamas conflict, experts say
The current conflict between Hamas and Israel has been another chapter in the decades-long conflict over the Gaza strip, according to historical experts.
US $6bn deal with Iran under scrutiny in wake of Hamas attack on Israel
President Biden has faced pressure to hold the funds amid claims Tehran instigated the Hamas attack.
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California considers stepping in to manage groundwater basin in farm country
California officials are faulting communities in a stretch of the crop-rich San Joaquin Valley for failing to develop a plan to adequately protect groundwater.
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It’s Not Me, It's You: Cornel West’s Messy Breakup
The presidential candidate’s last-minute decision to ghost the Green Party is just the latest rift within the perennially squabbling American left.
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Steve Scalise does not appear to have votes to become speaker as GOP remains divided
The House GOP nominated Scalise as the party's speaker candidate after he defeated Rep. Jim Jordan in a closed-door vote.
TikTok latest firm after X and Meta to be warned by EU over Hamas videos
The platform follows X and Meta to be urged to step up efforts to stop the spread of disinformation.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger blasts Democrats: They 'want to f--- up every city in America'
Hollywood legend and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told Rob Lowe that Democrats "want to f--- up every city in America" in a podcast episode on Thursday.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 10/12/2023
U.S. stocks slipped as the clamps tightened on Wall Street from rising yields in the bond market. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% Thursday, breaking a four-day winning streak.
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Judge refutes claims that 80% of Trump civil fraud case was dismissed | Fact check
The judge presiding over the trial said all claims are allowable under the statute of limitations. No part of the case has been dropped.
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Five officers shot in Minnesota confrontation, authorities say; suspect arrested
Authorities say five drug task force officers and a 64-year-old man have been injured in an exchange of gunfire as the officers served a search warrant at a property in rural Minnesota
Airstrike in Gaza refugee camp kills 45, may stoke violence, protests: Live updates
Americans traveling home from Israel are weighing agonizing choices days after the militant group's deadly attack on Israeli communities.
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Jada Pinkett Smith says Chris Rock asked her out during previous Will Smith divorce rumors
Jada Pinkett Smith said that during a previous round of divorce rumors about her and Will Smith, Chris Rock asked her out.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for November delivery fell 58 cents to $82.51 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for December delivery rose 18 cents to $86 a barrel.
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Harvard student groups doxxed after signing letter blaming Israel for Hamas attack
On Wednesday, a truck drove near Harvard's campus displaying the names and faces of students part of groups that signed letter solely blaming Israel.
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Ohio begins voting on amendment that would guarantee abortion rights
Ohio residents this week began voting on a constitutional amendment whose fate will ultimately determine abortion access in the state
A doctors group calls its 'excited delirium' paper outdated and withdraws its approval
A leading doctors group is formally withdrawing approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium.” Critics say the document has been used to justify excessive force by police.
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Bipartisan Senate group proposes protections from artificial intelligence replicas
A bipartisan group of senators circulated draft legislation that would prevent unauthorized artificial intelligence replicas of personal images or likenesses, a policy that could offer protections to creative workers such as artists and actors.
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Daily Briefing: Americans are missing in the Gaza Strip
US moves quickly to boost Israel's defense against Hamas and more news to know Thursday.
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Pharmacist shortages and heavy workloads challenge drugstores heading into their busy season
Customers may need a dose of patience at U.S. pharmacy counters as those businesses start their busiest season. Drug and staffing shortages haven’t gone away.
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TransUnion settles with the FTC, CFPB for $23 million for impeding tenants' ability to obtain housing
The CFPB and FTC said TransUnion and a subsidiary failed to report accurate eviction records in background screenings.
Indigenous leader of Guatemala protests: Defending democracy after election
One of the leaders of the nationwide protests that have paralyzed much of Guatemalan commerce for nearly two weeks is a young one-time law student who is now leader of one of the country’s most important Indigenous organizations
Wisconsin DOJ asks judge to block GOP from removing election official while lawsuit unfolds
Assistant Attorney General at the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Charlotte Gibson, filed a request to a judge asking for an order to block Republicans from removing Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe from her post as a lawsuit plays out.
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Chaos in House GOP intensifies with Scalise's speakership bid in peril | CNN Politics
The House Republican Party is sliding even deeper into disarray as it feuds over its next speaker, apparently oblivious to the picture of US government dysfunction it is sending at a moment of worsening global crises.
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The 'ring of fire' solar eclipse is coming. Here's how to watch this weekend
Here's how to watch the "ring of fire" solar eclipse on Oct. 14, 2023.
Trump still has his Boeing 757; viral video mischaracterizes impact of lawsuit | Fact check
The specifics of former President Donald Trump's ongoing civil trial in New York should ground rumors that a bank took away his plane.
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75 years of US support for Israel, briefly explained | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s promise for the US to “stand with Israel” continues a special relationship that dates back to 1948, when President Harry Truman became the first world leader to recognize the Jewish state, moments after its creation.
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Lake Mead officials warn of rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba found present in hot springs
Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials warned visitors that the amoeba has been found in hot springs.
Thai, Filipino workers filling labor gap in Israel get caught up in war
The first group of Thai workers evacuated from Israel after the past few days’ bloody events in southern Israel and Gaza have arrived in Bangkok, greeted by anxious relatives and senior officials
Ocasio-Cortez Slams Israel For Cutting Gaza's Power And Water Supply
This response to the Hamas attacks is a "collective punishment and a violation of international law," the New York Democrat said.
House GOP launches inquiry into Biden ATF gun sales rule: 'Universal gun registry'
EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX), chairman of the House Small Business Committee, is launching an investigation into a new rule from the Biden administration making single-sale gun sellers subject to gun dealing licenses.
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Dollar General stock jumps after it brings back former CEO to jolt slowing sales growth
Dollar General fired CEO Jeff Owen and replaced him with the retailer's former chief executive Todd Vasos.
Delta posts $1.11 billion profit for third quarter and sees strong holiday bookings
Delta Air Lines says it made $1.11 billion in the third quarter, thanks to planes that were packed with travelers this summer
Rudolph Isley, founding member of The Isley Brothers, dies at 84
Rudolph Isley, a founding member of The Isley Brothers, passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 84.
