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Biden meets with new Speaker Mike Johnson at the White House to discuss aid for Israel and Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden met with new House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries at the White House on Thursday to discuss his request for nearly $106 billion for Israel, Ukraine and other national security needs.White House says Russia is executing its own soldiers for not following orders
The White House says that Russia is executing soldiers who have failed to follow orders and threatening entire units with death if they retreat from Ukrainian artillery fire.
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New House speaker's views on LGBTQ issues under fresh scrutiny
Rep. Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, has called same-sex marriage a “dark harbinger of chaos” and suggested it could lead to people wedding their pets.
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Gaza goes dark as Israel says ground forces ‘expanding operations’
UN General Assembly passes resolution calling for humanitarian truce in Gaza, despite US and Israeli objections.
So the House took three weeks to elect a Speaker... just so members could try to punish or expel each other
The House floor was closed for most of October because it was without a duly elected Speaker. What is the value of a parade of House Representatives after-the-fact?
What Kind of Political Creature is Mike Johnson?
The speaker has skated to reelection three times in a one-party state — which isn’t the best preparation for defending 221 seats spread across nearly every region of the nation.
www.politico.comJudge in Trump's NY civil fraud case stands by $10,000 fine despite fresh objections from lawyers
A New York judge has reaffirmed a $10,000 fine he imposed on Donald Trump over an out-of-court comment that the former president made during his civil business fraud trial.
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Who is Robert Card? Confirmed details on Maine shooting suspect
Robert Card, a petroleum specialist in the U.S. Army Reserve, is at large and the suspect in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine. Here's what to know.
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Mike Johnson pushed the ‘Big Lie.’ But Biden world sees thornier issues ahead.
The White House has begun envisioning life with a new speaker — and the path to keeping the government's lights on.
www.politico.comMany Israelis are furious at their government's chaotic recovery efforts after Hamas attack
More than two weeks after Hamas' attack, many Israelis are furious at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, not just for failing to prevent the initial attack, but for failing to come to their aid afterward.
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At UN, Iran warns US will 'not be spared' if war in Gaza continues
Iran's Foreign Minster Hossein Amirabdollahian warned at the United Nations on Thursday that if Israel's retaliation against Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip doesn't end then the United States will "not be spared from this fire."
Jack Smith says Trump is 'threatening' witness, asks judge in DC case to reimpose gag order
Smith accuses Trump of trying to intimidate witnesses, including his former chief of staff Mark Meadows.
Biden warns Iran against targeting US troops in Middle East
President Joe Biden has sent a rare message to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warning Tehran against targeting U.S. personnel in the Middle East, the White House said on Thursday after a spate of attacks on American forces in the region.
ACLU backs Trump in fight against DC judge's gag order
The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday said it will file an amicus brief opposing a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his Washington, D.C., election interference case.
Special counsel urges judge to reinstate limited gag order against Trump
Prosecutors urged Judge Tanya Chutkan to consider making the gag order a permanent condition of his pretrial release.
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Trump attacks judge in NY fraud case who fined him $15,000
The latest attacks show Trump turning to the court of public opinion to fight his mounting legal challenges.
Speaker Mike Johnson has a plan to avoid a shutdown, and the far-right is fine with it
With three weeks until the deadline, even the ultraconservative Republicans who overthrew Kevin McCarthy say they're willing to give the new speaker room on a short-term bill.
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'Ensure our security': Former military officials plead with Congress to pass Israel, Ukraine aid
A group of former military officials urged lawmakers to support a national security emergency package to counter rising authoritarian threats and confront humanitarian crises.
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The Hamas tunnel city beneath Gaza: a hidden frontline for Israel
What lies in wait for Israeli troops, sources say, is a network hundreds of kilometers long and up to 80 meters deep, described by a freed hostage as "a spider's web" and by an expert as the "Viet Cong times 10."
China's top diplomat raises hopes for improving US ties as he starts three-day visit to Washington
China’s top diplomat says dialogue between Beijing and Washington should not only be resumed but deepened.
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Biden hails hot GDP report, but voters don't see the rosy picture Wall Street does
"I never believed we would need a recession to bring inflation down," said President Joe Biden, after a new GDP report showed 5% growth last quarter.
House Speaker Mike Johnson once referred to abortion as "a holocaust"
In a 2005 op-ed piece in the Shreveport Times, Johnson also compared the judicial philosophy that legalized the right to an abortion to Hitler's.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene moves to censure Rashida Tlaib over 'sympathizing with terrorist' orgs
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., on Thursday introduced her resolution to censure "Squad" member Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., the day after the House elected its new speaker.
Senate Democrats seek loophole around Tuberville’s military promotions blockade
Senate Democrats are preparing to send a resolution to the Rules Committee that could potentially get around Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-AL) monthslong blockade of military promotions.
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The Texas GOP is at war with itself. The outcome could signal the national party’s future.
After a meeting between a white supremacist and influential conservative operatives, a long-simmering fight within the Texas GOP has exploded into open warfare.
www.nbcnews.comAbortion rights supporters far outraise opponents and rake in out-of-state money in Ohio election
Supporters of a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution are far outraising their anti-abortion opponents in the months leading up to the November election.
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Ukraine war: Russia goes back to prisons to feed its war machine
Russia's defence ministry has taken over from Wagner in recruiting inmates to fight in Ukraine.
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Maine shooting: Law enforcement swarms the home of suspect Robert Card
Law enforcement and media swarmed a residence associated with the suspected Maine shooter, 40-year-old Robert Card, Thursday evening in Bowdoin, Maine. Instructions could be heard over a loudspeaker as a helicopter circled overhead.
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Live updates: Massive search for Maine shooting suspect continues as residents warned to stay indoors
At least 18 people were killed in mass shootings at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine.
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US economy grew at blistering pace in 3rd quarter
U.S. GDP grew at a 4.9% annualized rate over three months ending in September.
Russia hosts Hamas and Iran for Moscow meetings
A pair of delegations from Iran and Hamas have descended on Moscow, where Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s subordinates are huddling with Israel’s enemies as the war in Gaza threatens to expand.
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Playbook: What’s in store for Speaker Johnson
And at least 16 people were killed in multiple shootings in Lewiston, Maine.
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Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers reveal his planned testimony in FTX fraud trial
Bankman-Fried faces seven criminal counts, including wire fraud, securities fraud and money laundering, that could land him in prison for more than 100 years.
A few things to know about Rep. Mike Johnson, who won the House speaker spot
The House of Representatives has chosen Mike Johnson as the next speaker. Here's what to know about the first House speaker from Louisiana.
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George Santos faces expulsion vote next week
New York Republicans are forcing a vote on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos (R-NY) next week, just days after Rep. Mike Johnson's (R-LA) election as speaker.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe average long-term US mortgage rate rises for 7th straight week, 30-year loan reaches 7.79%
The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose for the seventh straight week, making a significant hurdle for prospective homebuyers.
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‘Painful’: Ministry releases names of Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza
Health Ministry says ‘behind every number is a story of a person’ after US raises scepticism over Gaza death toll.
18 killed, 13 injured in Maine mass shootings as police hunt for gunman
Authorities said they identified a suspect after the gunfire in Lewiston and asked people in at least three communities to shelter in place.
www.cbsnews.comDeSantis administration claims it helped send weapons to Israel — but provides few details
The moves come as the governor slammed the Biden administration — as well as former President Donald Trump — over Israel.
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Maine shooting victims: A father and son out for a bowling night, a bar employee
A father and his teenage son out for a night of bowling and a bar employee at his place of work were among those killed in shooting attacks in Lewiston, Maine, family members said on Thursday.
'Reconnaissance by fire' - What Israel's Gaza raid tells us
Israel's manoeuvre has been described as "a tactical operation", meaning it was limited in scope.
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Prosecutor vetting Hunter Biden case dealt with 'very unusual' hurdles
Former U.S. Attorney Scott Brady found the Department of Justice's process in 2020 for investigating public information about Hunter Biden's involvement in Ukraine "very unusual" and heavily bureaucratic, he told Congress in closed-door testimony this week.
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Comer demands White House provide records to prove $200K payment to Biden from brother was a loan
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., is demanding the White House provide documents “clarifying the nature" of a $200,000 payment to Joe Biden in 2018.
Marjorie Taylor Greene files censure resolution accusing Rashida Tlaib of inciting an insurrection
Greene’s resolution cites a number of statements Tlaib has tweeted or retweeted in support of Palestinians and critical of the Israeli government.
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Analysis: What does Israel’s Gaza incursion propaganda video reveal?
It’s a message to Israelis and the world about Israel’s military preparations, but includes clues Hamas will have noted.
Speaker Johnson’s Ukraine views have been ‘evolving’
Mike Johnson’s voting record also doesn’t bode well for Ukraine.
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Arkansas court upholds judge's ruling voiding Cherokee Nation's license to build casino
The Arkansas Supreme Court has upheld a judge's decision to void the casino license a panel issued to the Cherokee Nation.
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Why a stellar economic report may spell peak 'Bidenomics'
The 4.9 percent increase in GDP is a great headline for “Bidenomics” at a time when voters just aren’t buying what the president has done for their bank accounts.
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Clarence Thomas loan report spurs new ethics criticism of US Supreme Court
New findings that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas apparently failed to repay at least a "significant portion" of a $267,230 loan he received from a wealthy benefactor prompted Senate Democrats on Thursday to step up their criticism of the court's lack of an ethics code.
Rep. Jared Golden reverses on assault weapons ban
The Maine Democrat says he must take responsibility following the mass shooting in his state and now opposes the weapons.
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Israel Gaza live news: EU calls for pauses in fighting as UN warns barely any aid reaching Gaza - BBC News
Leaders from 27 EU nations say "rapid, safe and unhindered" access to Gaza is needed as the UN says aid is "barely trickling in".
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‘Appalling’: Why has Biden cast doubt on the Palestinian death count?
Rights advocates condemn the US president for denying Palestinian suffering ‘even in death’ during the Israel-Hamas war.
Maine hunts for Army reservist suspected of killing 18 in Lewiston
Police on Thursday searched the woods, waterways and towns of Maine for a U.S. Army reservist wanted in connection with the mass shootings that killed 18 people and wounded 13 more the previous night at a bowling alley and a bar in Lewiston.
Chinese warplane flies 'within 10 feet' of US B-52 bomber over South China Sea
A Chinese fighter pilot flew "within 10 feet” of a nuclear-capable U.S. B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, where a territorial dispute between China and a key U.S. ally threatens to flare into a crisis.
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‘Pure anger’: McHenry vents after acting speaker run
The North Carolina Republican described an attempt to stay above the fray as he held the House together.
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Federal judge rules Georgia's district lines violated Voting Rights Act and must be redrawn
The judge said some of Georgia's congressional, state Senate and state House districts are racially discriminatory and ordered the state to draw another Black-majority congressional district.
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Witnesses recount scramble to survive when gunman opened fire in Lewiston, Maine, bowling alley
At least 18 people are dead and 13 more have been injured in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.
Republicans move to intervene in Democrat-backed lawsuit challenging North Carolina election law
Republicans intervene in Democrat-backed lawsuit challenging North Carolina voting law
Intruder arrested twice in same day outside Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s California home
The Secret Service has not assigned protection to Kennedy, who is an independent candidate for president.
www.politico.comRadio host Larry Elder ends Republican presidential campaign and endorses Donald Trump
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder says he is ending his 2024 Republican campaign for president. Elder said in a statement Thursday that he was endorsing former President Donald Trump.
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Inside the Maine hospital that treated shooting victims
Dr. Richard King was driving home from the Central Maine Medical Center on Wednesday night when he received an urgent call from a fellow trauma surgeon alerting him that victims of a mass casualty event were flooding the hospital.
New House Speaker Mike Johnson's appeal to 'God,' 'the Bible’ on House floor sparks debate online
Social media users clashed over new House Speaker Mike Johnson's, R-La., appeal to God and Scripture during a speech on the House floor following his election to the role.
Chinese fighter jet nearly collides with American B-52 bomber over South China Sea: US officials
The fighter got within just 10 feet of the US aircraft, according to officials.
Gaza hospital blast: What does new analysis tell us?
The BBC Verify team examines the latest evidence and assessments about what may have caused the explosion.
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It was youth night at a Maine bowling alley when gunfire erupted
One man hid in bowling pin machinery before the shooter moved on to a nearby bar, where deaf cornhole players were holding a competition.
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Arab world speaks out on killing of Al Jazeera journalist’s family
Grief has poured out across the region following the shocking slaughter of wife and children in southern Gaza.
Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down new law giving participants right to change venue
Kentucky’s Supreme Court has struck down a state law allowing participants in constitutional challenges to get the cases switched to randomly selected counties.
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Maine shooting: Who were the victims killed in the Lewiston attack?
Police are still working to identify the 18 people who were killed in mass shootings in two locations in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday. The gunman remains at large.
www.washingtonexaminer.comOne-way plane tickets: NYC offers migrants free travel anywhere to move
New York City is moving migrants out of shelters and offering them plane tickets to anywhere in the world.
www.politico.comDonald Trump Jr. goes after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Iowa appearance
Donald Trump Jr. said Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 2024 candidacy was a ploy by the Democrats when he was asked about the independent’s campaign.
House Republicans file resolution to expel George Santos from Congress
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is facing a resolution that would expel him from Congress, which was filed by fellow Republicans after the latest slate of federal charges against him.
Missile strikes Egyptian Red Sea town near Israeli border
A missile struck a medical facility in an Egyptian Red Sea resort town near the Israeli border early on Friday, injuring six people, Egypt's Al Qahera News reported, and Israel's military said it was aware of a security incident in the area.
Fire, other ravages jeopardize California’s prized forests
Forest in California may be disappearing. Scientists say repeated fires, drought and beetle infestations are altering the Sierra Nevada.
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Colo. judge rejects Trump's bid to toss lawsuit aimed at keeping him off 2024 ballot
The lawsuit seeks to bar the former president from the state's 2024 ballot over his connection to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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Abortions in the U.S. rose slightly after states began imposing bans and restrictions post-Roe, study finds
The number of abortions in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them, according to a report from the Society of Family Planning.
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New Speaker Johnson faces major health policy decisions in government funding bills
Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) will be facing significant challenges in healthcare policy as he leads the lower chamber through spending negotiations as fiscal tensions mount.
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Satellite images show scale of destruction in Israel’s assault on Gaza
According to the UN, at least 45 percent of all housing units in the Gaza Strip have been damaged or destroyed.
OnPolitics: Congress wants answers on a spike in child labor
The country has seen a 69% increase in child labor law violations since 2018.
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Suspect in killing of Maryland judge is found dead, officials say
The body of suspect Pedro Argote was found Thursday morning during a search in a heavily wooded area in Williamsport, Maryland, authorities said.
www.nbcnews.comAn Idaho woman sues her fertility doctor, says he used his own sperm to impregnate her 34 years ago
An Idaho woman is suing her one-time fertility doctor, saying he secretly used his own sperm to inseminate her 34 years ago.
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A courts committee says it lacks authority to modify a broadcasting ban in time for the historic criminal cases against the former president.
www.politico.comHouse Republicans file resolution to expel George Santos from Congress
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is facing a resolution that would expel him from Congress, which was filed by fellow Republicans after the latest slate of federal charges against him.
China's Wang to Blinken: 'In-depth' dialogue can steady ties
The United States and China have disagreements and need "in-depth" and "comprehensive" dialogue to reduce misunderstandings and stabilize ties, China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said on Thursday, kicking off a long-anticipated visit to Washington.
Lewiston Maine shooting latest: 'Armed and dangerous' suspect still at large as 18 killed in shooting - BBC News
The shootings in Lewiston, a small city in the north-east US, happened in a restaurant and bowling alley.
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DeSantis says China is using Israel-Hamas war to dethrone the US ahead of major speech
EXCLUSIVE — Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said China remains a top U.S. adversary and is attempting to use the Israel-Hamas war to topple American dominance one day before he unveils his foreign policy agenda during a speech in Washington, D.C.
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White House battles reporters as it rejects Hamas' Gaza death count: We won't cite a 'terrorist organization'
NSC spokesman John Kirby clashed with reporters after President Biden said he had "no confidence" in believing the death toll stats from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Ministry of Health.
Democratic US Rep. John Sarbanes of Maryland says he will not seek reelection in 2024
Democratic U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes of Maryland will not seek reelection in 2024, choosing to depart his seat after 18 years.
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DeSantis administration moves to disband Pro-Palestinian student groups at colleges
Florida Education Chancellor Ray Rodrigues told university officials chapters of National Students for Justice in Palestine "must be deactivated."
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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.
House passes energy and water appropriations bill, with several controversial riders
The House passed a nearly $57 billion appropriations bill Thursday to fund the departments of Energy and Interior along with other agencies, setting up a testy funding battle with the White House ahead of a Nov. 17 government shutdown.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRetribution or 'remarkably vindictive'? Why Trump's push for more presidential power alarms his foes
Donald Trump has proposed measures that would give presidents authority to hire and fire more government officials.
Israel conducts ground incursion in Gaza tanks roll through border area
Israeli forces conducted "brief" ground incursions into the Gaza Strip as the war with Hamas enters its 20th day. The Hamas-run Health Ministry claims at least 6,546 Palestinians have been killed and 17,439 wounded. More than 1,400 Israelis have been killed since the Oct. 7 surprise attack by...
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Israel-Gaza live updates: US making progress toward escape for Americans in Gaza
Live updates on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Bowman removed warning signs before pulling fire alarm: Video
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) can be seen on video removing warning signs from an emergency exit before pulling a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building last month.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMassachusetts cannabis businesses challenge constitutionality of federal drug laws
The legal landscape for state-regulated marijuana markets has changed dramatically since the U.S. Supreme Court last weighed in on the issue in 2005.
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Guterres, Gaza and the consequences of countering ‘Israelspeak’
As we’ve just seen with the UN chief, not even the slightest diversion from Israel’s counter-reality is permissible.
UN chief appoints 39-member panel to advise on international governance of artificial intelligence
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the appointment of a 39-member global advisory panel to report on international governance of artificial intelligence and its risks, challenges and key opportunities.
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Larry Elder ends his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination | CNN Politics
Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder on Thursday ended his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump.
www.cnn.comWhite House battles reporters as it rejects Hamas' Gaza death count: We won't cite a 'terrorist organization'
NSC spokesman John Kirby clashed with reporters after President Biden said he had "no confidence" in believing the death toll stats from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Ministry of Health.
FTX: 'Crypto King' tells judge he acted on legal advice
Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried testifies to fraud trial judge after jury sent home.
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Voting begins in a Virginia county still recovering from election conspiracies
It's a rocky path forward, with one election worker recently resigning and poll workers expressing anxiety.
www.nbcnews.comQatar court hands down death penalty verdict for eight Indians - India govt
A Qatar court has announced the death penalty for eight Indians arrested in the country last year, the Indian government said on Thursday, adding it was "deeply shocked" by the verdict.
Senate overwhelmingly votes down bill pulling US troops from Niger despite coup
The Senate overwhelmingly voted down a bill mandating the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Niger on Thursday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMenendez job approval drops to single digits in New Jersey
Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D-N.J.) approval rating dropped to single digits among New Jersey residents, according to a new poll. The poll by Stockton University, released Thursday, found only 8 percent of New Jersey residents were favorable of Menendez, while 72 percent had an unfavorable opinion of...
Vermont police say bodies found off rural Vermont road are those of 2 missing Massachusetts men
Vermont State Police say autopsies have confirmed that the two bodies found in a wooded area off a rural road in northern Vermont are those of two missing Massachusetts men, who were shot to death.
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Republicans put faith in Speaker Johnson with busy schedule ahead
Before Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was a relatively obscure member of Congress, even among some of his Democratic colleagues.
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‘Fly the flag for Palestine’: Celtic fans defy club in show of solidarity
Fans displayed banners and held up thousands of Palestine flags during their team’s UEFA Champions League match.
Republicans float a quiet conspiracy theory that Biden won't be on the ballot
The mostly unfounded chatter includes talk that Democrats secretly want to replace him with former first lady Michelle Obama or California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Heroes of Maine mass shooting: Retired cop helped shield people in bowling alley
Riley Dumont said her father, a retired police officer, helped hide parents and children during a shooting at a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night.
Power grid's future hinges on permitting and natural gas: Takeaways from POLITICO’s Grid Reliability event
Power industry officials painted a bleak picture of the grid’s ability to keep up with the rising demand of electricity.
www.politico.comIn the Amazon, communities next to the world's most voluminous river are queuing for water
As the Amazon drought rages on, public authorities in Brazil are scrambling to deliver food and water to thousands of isolated communities throughout a vast and roadless territory, where boats are the only means of transportation.
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900 US troops have deployed or are deploying to Middle East amid heightened tensions | CNN Politics
Roughly 900 US troops have deployed or are deploying to the Middle East to bolster US force protection in the region amid heighten threats in the region, Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said Thursday.
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Bear captured after attacking security guard in luxury hotel: Wildlife officials
Wildlife officers captured a bear they determined had entered a luxury hotel before attacking an on-duty security guard in the resort's kitchen.
As strikes flatten Gaza, furious protests and settler violence rock the West Bank
“It’s important to keep in mind that this process of dehumanizing Palestinians isn’t just affecting the population in Gaza but also in the West Bank,” a lawyer told NBC News.
www.nbcnews.comGeorgia must redraw maps to give Black voters fair shot, federal judge rules
Decision regarding congressional and state legislative maps could result in an additional Democratic seat in Congress
Maine mass shooting: What we know about suspect Robert Card
A manhunt is underway for the suspect in a mass shooting in Maine that killed at least 18 people and wounded 13 others, officials said.
Georgia lieutenant governor wants to pay teachers $10,000 to carry guns
Georgia Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is getting behind an idea to pay teachers $10,000 annually to carry firearms at school.
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George Santos faces House expulsion vote next week
A fellow Republican forced the vote after submitting a resolution that cited Mr Santos' federal indictments.
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Gavin Newsom slams Maine Republicans over gun control after mass shooting
Maine lawmakers rejected a bill that would have required a 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases earlier this year.
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China says US has no right to get involved in its problems with Philippines
The United States does not have the right to get involved in problems between China and the Philippines, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday, as tensions simmer over conflicts in disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Kamala Harris praises gun laws in Australia which confiscated hundreds of thousands of guns
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared to call for gun buyback program similar to the one implemented in Australia in response to the most recent U.S. mass shooting.
Q&A: NUG’s first Rohingya minister says Myanmar in ‘unified revolution’
Aung Kyaw Moe says the civilian government working to remove the military has a vision of a more inclusive Myanmar.
Downticket Mississippi candidates discuss state's economy ahead of Election Day
With Election Day drawing near, Mississippi candidates have offered competing visions for managing the state’s economy in speeches.
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Netanyahu has weathered many political storms, but the October 7 attacks is the strongest one yet
While atrocities such as the Hamas attacks sometimes produce a rally-round-the-flag effect for those in power, there has been no such boon for Netanyahu.
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UK woman threatened with fine for praying within abortion facility's 'buffer zone:' 'Grossly Orwellian'
Pro-life activist Isabel Vaughn-Spruce was threatened with a fine for praying outside an abortion facility near Birmingham, UK, earlier this month.
US announces $150 million aid package to Ukraine
The Biden administration announced a new military aid package for Ukraine on Thursday valued at up to $150 million.
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10-year-old girl, mom barricaded themselves inside room to survive Maine shooting
Zoey Levesque was practicing with her youth bowling league in Lewiston, Maine when a gunman opened fire.
23 days of chaos: The winding road to electing a House speaker | CNN Politics
Rep. Mike Johnson landed the job of House speaker without losing any Republican votes – a feat that until now seemed out of reach.
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Maine shootings: Timeline of the fatal Lewiston attacks
Hours after gunfire erupted in a bowling alley and a nearby restaurant, shelter-in-place orders were issued for multiple Maine towns and cities. The suspect, Robert Card, 40, has not been found.
www.nbcnews.comFormer Arizona GOP Senate candidate Blake Masters is running for Congress
Republican Blake Masters is jumping into an already crowded Arizona congressional race. Masters lost to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly in last year’s midterm election.
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What to know on Maine gun laws after the Lewiston shootings: No background checks or red flag laws
Residents have voted down some attempts to tighten gun laws in the state.
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US economy grows at fastest pace in nearly two years
Higher wages seen in a tight jobs market have helped power consumer spending and the economy in the US.
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Israel-Gaza war in maps and charts: Live tracker
The latest death toll stands at 34,794 Palestinians and 1,139 people killed in Israel since October 7.
Sudan's army and rival paramilitary force resume peace talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia says
Saudi Arabia say the Sudanese army and its rival paramilitary force have resumed peace talks
Family of Maine shooting suspect says his mental health had deteriorated rapidly
Robert Card’s sister-in-law said relatives contacted his Army Reserve unit and police after he began hearing voices.
www.nbcnews.comNorthwestern State cancels its football season in the wake of a player's shooting death
Northwestern State has canceled the remainder of its football season. University President Marcus Jones says the decision stems from its need to attend to the mental health of its players in the wake of the shooting death of safety Ronnie Caldwell.
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Report card shows Youngkin a match for centrist Virginia
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) and a large chunk of commonwealth lawmakers have been graded as political centrists in a new report card, staying in line with the state’s change from a bastion of conservatism to one that has chosen Democratic presidential candidates since 2008.
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Lewiston, Maine mass shootings leave 18 dead as manhunt underway for suspect Robert Card
The Lewiston Police Department said they are searching for suspect Robert Card, who is wanted for multiple counts of murder, following two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, that left 18 dead Wednesday.
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Blinken meets with China’s top diplomat as specter of war in Middle East looms | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday with global tensions extremely high as the Israel/Hamas war continues and the US seeks to avoid it spreading to the wider Middle East. the specter of a wider regional war in the Middle East looms.
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France sends helicopter carrier to support Gaza's hospitals
The French assault vessel Tonnerre was on Thursday heading to the eastern Mediterranean to support hospitals in Gaza that are struggling to cope with the high number of victims of Israeli air strikes as fuel and medical supplies run low.
27 confirmed dead, 4 missing after Hurricane Otis hits Mexico, Acapulco mayor says
Damage to Acapulco’s General Hospital forced 200 patients to be transferred to other medical facilities, an official said.
www.nbcnews.comDefense contractor RTX to build $33 million production facility in south Arkansas
A $33 million facility in south Arkansas will manufacture missiles to be used in U.S. and Israeli air defense systems. Gov.
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The videotaped confessions of Hamas militants who kidnapped and killed civilians
Israeli officials released the videos, which NBC News could not independently verify, as part of a range of materials to apparently show the cruelty and cynicism of Hamas and its leaders.
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Georgia congressional maps violate the Voting Rights Act, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Steve C. Jones gave the state until Dec. 8 to come up with new congressional and legislative maps ahead of the 2024 elections.
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Exiled Russian journalist discusses new book, falling ill after alleged poisoning attempt
When the invasion of Ukraine began, Russian dissident journalist Elena Kostyuchenko was reporting at the time for a Moscow-based opposition newspaper.
Ramaswamy suggests 'Big Stick' diplomacy in Israel or risk Iraq-style quagmire
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential candidate from Ohio, joined 'The Story' to offer his plan to return U.S. hostages taken by Hamas and defend Israel.
Gavin Newsom’s meeting with Chinese president could strengthen U.S.-China ties
Climate change opened the door for Gov. Gavin Newsom to engage with China this week on a host of other topics.
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Acapulco plunges into chaos as Hurricane Otis’ toll remains uncertain
Looters wrestled everything from packs of hot dogs to flat-screen TVs out of one muddy store. Meanwhile, residents in the resort city have no electricity a day after the Category 5 storm toppled trees and power lines.
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Maryland judge update: Police announce suspect in Andrew Wilkinson murder found dead
The man whom Maryland police suspected in the death of a circuit court judge has been found dead.
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Palestinian ambassador urges UN to ‘stop the killing’ as Israel pounds Gaza
Riyad Mansour says certain nations that he did not name were applying a double standard on the war.
In closing days of Mississippi governor's race, candidates clash over how to fund health care
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves says he is working to ease financial problems for struggling hospitals.
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GOP senators urge Biden to crack down on China's maritime militia after incidents with Philippines coast guard
Republican senators are calling on the Biden administration to boost support for the Philippines due to escalating Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman pleads guilty to misdemeanor for falsely pulling fire alarm in House office building | CNN Politics
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a New York Democrat, pleaded guilty Thursday to a misdemeanor charge for falsely triggering a fire alarm in a House office building.
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Installation underway of 15 acres of 3D-printed artificial reefs in coastal North Carolina
Several acres of 3D-printed artificial reefs are currently being planted in coastal North Carolina to bolster the region's biodiversity.
Jeff Jackson running for N.C. attorney general after being gerrymandered out of House seat
Jackson’s entry makes him the immediate frontrunner in the open-seat race.
www.politico.comFormer Albanian prime minister accused of corruption told to report to prosecutors, stay in country
An Albanian court has ruled that former prime minister Sali Berisha, who is accused of corruption, must report to prosecutors and not leave the country while his case is under investigation.
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Death and trauma stalk Palestinian children
The staggering rate of deaths and injuries of children in Gaza “is a growing stain on our collective conscience,” UNICEF said.
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Chinese fighter jet got within 10 feet of US bomber over South China Sea, US military says | CNN Politics
A Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of a US Air Force B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea on Tuesday, according to US Indo-Pacific Command.
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UK adopts law forcing Big Tech to rein in child pornography and deepfakes
The United Kingdom has turned one of its wide-ranging pieces of legislation regulating how Big Tech firms manage privacy and youth access to the internet into law.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump legal news brief: Jack Smith's team cites Trump's 'threatening' message to Meadows in requesting stricter gag order
Judge Arthur Engoron stands by his decision to fine former President Donald Trump $10,000 for violating a gag order in his New York financial fraud trial.
China's youngest-ever crew of astronauts heads to space station
The youngest-ever crew of Chinese astronauts departed for China's space station on Thursday, paving the way for a new generation of "taikonauts" to advance the country's space ambitions in the future.
Nineteen-year-old acquaintance charged with murder in the death of a Philadelphia journalist
An acquaintance has been charged in the death of a Philadelphia journalist who went from sleeping on the street to working for the mayor to writing columns on the city’s most pressing social issues
Trump-skeptical GOP rainmakers are taking another look at Trump
“Why? It is easy, I want to win,” one donor told NBC News.
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WH defends approving visa for Iranian foreign minister to attend UN meeting
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby defended the White House after Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian was permitted to enter the country to attend a UN meeting.
Man accused of drunken driving can sue Michigan police officer who misread a breath test
A man wrongly accused of drunken driving can sue a Michigan police officer who grossly misread a breath test. That's the decision of a federal appeals court.
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Brazil's Finance Ministry is preparing a decree that nearly doubles the tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition, arguing that the measure is necessary to boost revenue and reduce crime, according to a draft document seen by Reuters.
Voting begins in a Virginia county still recovering from election conspiracies
It's a rocky path forward, with one election worker recently resigning and poll workers expressing anxiety.
www.nbcnews.comFDA warns about giving probiotics to preterm babies after infant death, other injuries
Federal officials are warning health care providers and the public about injuries and at least one death in premature infants who were given probiotic products in the hospital.
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‘Complete censorship’: Germany’s Palestinian diaspora fights crackdown
From bans on rallies and flags to arrests and police profiling, Germany’s Palestinian community says it is under attack.
Republicans skeptical as Democrats eye rules change to overcome Tuberville’s hold on military nominations | CNN Politics
As Democrats eye a potential rules change to pass hundreds of military promotions en bloc, many Republicans – including the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee – say they are opposed to the move, casting doubt on whether it’s a viable option as Tuberville’s holds enter their...
www.cnn.comUniversity of Louisiana System's board appoints Grambling State's leader as new president
The board that runs the University of Louisiana System has unanimously appointed Grambling State University President Rick Gallot as its next leader.
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Can the GOP ever come to grips with the lies of 2020?
Mike Johnson’s election, and the process getting there, showed a party not willing to address the fundamental question facing it.
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Israeli troops raid Gaza as Arab nations condemn bombardment
Israeli forces carried out their biggest Gaza ground attack in their 20-day-old war with Hamas overnight as anger grew in the Arab world over Israel's relentless bombardment of the besieged Palestinian territory.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for December delivery fell $2.18 to $83.21 a barrel Thursday. Brent crude for December delivery fell $2.20 to $87.93 a barrel.
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More than 1.6 million displaced in Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon due to war
More than 1.6 million people have been displaced in Gaza, Israel, and Lebanon during the 2 1/2 weeks since Hamas's terrorist attacks prompted the latest war in the region.
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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Israel launches large 'targeted raid' inside Gaza
Follow NBC News' coverage for live updates and developments about the Israel-Hamas war where a "targeted raid" was launched in Gaza.
www.nbcnews.comSenegalese opposition leader Sonko regains consciousness but remains on hunger strike, lawyer says
A lawyer for Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko says he's regained consciousness after reports earlier this week he had fallen into a coma while on hunger strike.
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At UN podium, Israel's envoy plays gruesome Hamas attack video
Israel's United Nations envoy showed the 193-member General Assembly a brief video on Thursday that he said showed a Hamas fighter trying to decapitate a man with a garden tool during the Palestinian militants' Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai to testify Monday in US Google antitrust trial
Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Alphabet and its subsidiary Google, will testify on Monday in the once-in-a generation antitrust fight over Google's dominance of search and some parts of search advertising.
5 found shot to death at southeast North Carolina home, sheriff says
A sheriff in southeast North Carolina says five people have been found fatally shot at a home
Machado formally wins Venezuela primary, government warns against foreign interference
Former lawmaker Maria Corina Machado was formally declared the victor of the Venezuelan opposition's weekend presidential primary on Thursday, as a government official warned foreign diplomats not to interfere in the electoral process.
What is Gaza's Ministry of Health and how does it calculate the war's death toll?
As the Israel-Hamas war rages, international and local monitoring groups in Gaza have been unable to keep up. The only source reporting how many people have been killed in Hamas-ruled Gaza is the Ministry of Health.
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Johnson faces legislative landmines as Republicans let untested speaker chart new course | CNN Politics
Mike Johnson swiftly ascended to the speakership with unanimous support from his party. Now comes the hard part.
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 10/26/2023
Wall Street fell in mixed trading after some big-name companies warned about an uncertain global economy hitting their upcoming profits.
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The Take: Ukraine and Gaza wars – is there a double standard at play?
The Take takes a step back from daily coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza with an update on Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Sen Ernst urges Biden admin to protect Jewish college students from 'flood of antisemitic attacks'
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is calling for increased protection for Jewish students on college campuses, emphasizing the need to combat antisemitism.
Prominent British lawmaker Crispin Blunt reveals he was arrested in connection with rape allegation
A prominent lawmaker within Britain’s governing Conservative Party has revealed that he has been arrested in connection with a rape allegation.
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Taiwan reports 15 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone
Taiwan's defence ministry said that it had detected 15 Chinese air force planes entering Taiwan's air defence zone on Thursday morning, including fighter jets and drones, accompanying Chinese warships carrying out "combat readiness patrols" and drills.
Police identify 40-year-old man as person of interest in mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine
He “should be considered armed and dangerous,” the Lewiston, Maine, police department said.
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Murthy v. Missouri could have major ramifications for Big Tech and free speech
The Supreme Court's decision to hear a case involving free speech, government agencies, and social media could have monumental implications for content moderation.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNew York taxpayers will cover costs of governor's trip to wartime Israel
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office says taxpayers will cover the costs of her recent visit to wartime Israel.
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Javier Milei: The Argentine presidential candidate wants to abolish the country's central bank and move to the U.S. dollar
Javier Milei has seen surprising levels of support in his campaign.
Live updates: Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting; Robert Card identified as suspect
A manhunt is underway after a shooting rampage occurred in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday night, according to multiple law enforcement sources. Follow here for live news updates.
South Korean court upholds ban on gay sex within armed forces
South Korea's constitutional court on Thursday narrowly upheld a law banning same-sex relations within the armed forces, citing a possible risk to the military's combat readiness in a ruling criticised by activists as a setback for gay rights.
Maine passed a law to try to prevent mass shootings. Some say more is needed after Lewiston killings
Barely four years before a gunman’s deadly rampage in Maine, the state’s governor signed a law to prevent mass shootings. It was called a “yellow flag” law, different from the “red flag” laws designed to seize guns from people viewed as threats.
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Ex-US attorney tasked with investigating Biden-Ukraine information was 'limited' by DOJ: Transcript
Former U.S. attorney Scott Brady told the House Judiciary Committee that he was “limited" by the Justice Department in his 2020 investigation into Biden family business dealings
A ‘new turning point’: Patients could soon have a new shot to protect them from deadly meningitis | CNN
Pfizer’s new meningococcal vaccine, Penbraya, protects against five kinds of bacteria and could soon be an option that offers people broad protection from meningococcal disease with fewer shots.
www.cnn.comSoil removal from Ohio train derailment site is nearly done, but cleanup isn't over
The removal of contaminated soil from the site of February's fiery Norfolk Southern derailment in eastern Ohio is expected to be completed sometime this weekend although the larger cleanup will continue.
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Sam Bankman-Fried testifies lawyers were involved in key FTX decisions
He said lawyers were involved in key decisions at the heart of the case, as he sought to distance himself from responsibility for any wrongdoing.
Police in Texas could arrest migrants under a bill that is moving closer to approval by the governor
Texas is moving closer to giving police broad new authority to arrest migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Nine Arab countries condemn the targeting of civilians in Gaza; Israel launches overnight raid
The Israel Defense Forces said they conducted an overnight raid in northern Gaza, "as part of preparations for the next stages of combat."
Pakistan gives last warning to undocumented immigrants, many Afghan refugees, to leave
Pakistan on Thursday gave a last warning to all immigrants in the country illegally, including hundreds of thousands of Afghan nationals, to leave voluntarily before a Nov. 1 deadline, the country's caretaker interior minister said on Thursday.
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war rages, Gaza deaths mount, US passes resolution
Israel's military said it carried out a "targeted raid" overnight in northern Gaza using tanks. The move came hours after Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was preparing for a ground operation following the deadly October 7 Hamas attacks. Follow here for live news updates.
Sen. Kennedy skewers Biden's 'peace through weakness' strategy on Iran: They think 'love is the answer'
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., joined "Kudlow" to discuss why he believes that foreign policy under President Biden demonstrates weakness rather than strength.
General Motors and Stellantis in talks with United Auto Workers to reach deals that mirror Ford's
General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis are meeting with United Auto Workers bargainers to see if they can reach a contract agreement that mirrors a deal signed with crosstown rival Ford.
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Russian billionaire Fridman loses challenge over mansion upkeep
Sanctioned Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman cannot spend thousands of pounds a month on the upkeep of his London mansion, containing a 44 million-pound ($53.2 million) art collection, London's High Court ruled on Thursday.
Judge defends fining Trump $10,000 for breaking gag order | CNN Politics
Judge Arthur Engoron on Thursday defended his $10,000 sanction against Donald Trump after the former president violated the gag order barring public comments about members of the judge’s staff, rejecting another appeal by Trump’s attorneys to drop the fine.
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Why Trump's Fulton County co-defendants keep taking plea agreements
Former President Donald Trump's co-defendants in the sweeping Fulton County, Georgia, racketeering case keep negotiating deals with prosecutors, agreements that not only keep them out of jail but may save their future careers.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGrandpa Google? Tech giant begins antitrust defense by poking fun at its status among youth
Google is beginning its defense against a federal lawsuit accusing it of illegally thwarting competition for its ubiquitous search engine.
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Ukraine says its Black Sea grain corridor is working
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov denied on Thursday reports by Ukrainian and British firms that the new Black Sea export corridor had been suspended.
Putin aims to have Russian space station by 2027
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the first segment of Russia's new orbital station, which Moscow sees as the next logical development in space exploration after the International Space Station (ISS), should be put into operation by 2027.
US economic growth accelerated to strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed hikes
The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied higher prices, rising interest rates and widespread forecasts of a recession to spend at a brisk pace.
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Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, has died at 68
As the top economic official, Li promised to improve conditions for entrepreneurs who generate jobs and wealth.
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Taylor Swift is now a billionaire, Bloomberg says | CNN Business
Taylor Swift has another accolade to add to her already impressive resume this year: America’s favorite pop star is now a billionaire, according to a Bloomberg analysis.
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