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As Trump and Republicans target Georgia’s Fani Willis for retribution, the state’s governor opts out
ATLANTA (AP) — Some Republicans in Washington and Georgia began attacking Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis immediately after she announced the Aug. 14 indictment of former President Donald Trump for conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. But others, including Gov. Brian Kemp, have been conspicuous in their unwillingness to pile on.
Willis seeks to have all 19 defendants in Georgia election interference case tried together
Fulton County DA Fani Willis has reiterated in a court filing her desire for all 19 defendants charged in her Georgia election interference case to stand trial together.
N.H. attorney general 'carefully reviewing' arguments that could keep Trump off state's ballot
It's the latest development in a long-shot effort by some Republicans to use the 14th Amendment to prevent the former president from appearing on the 2024 ballot.
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Idalia updates: Damaging tornadoes, severe flooding from Florida to Carolinas
Live updates on Idalia, which made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in Florida on Wednesday morning.
Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio to be sentenced for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack
Former Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday for orchestrating the far-right extremist group’s attack on the U.S. Capitol.
apnews.comHurricane heads for state still recovering from 2022 storm
An "extremely dangerous" Hurricane Idalia is projected to bring lethal flooding and winds to a low-income, poorly insured region of Florida.
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GOP anger grows over Biden admin's potential plea deal for suspected 9/11 architects
More GOP lawmakers are demanding answers from the Pentagon about a potential plea deal that might shield 9/11 terrorist attack orchestrators from the death penalty.
2 found dead in eastern Washington wildfires identified, more than 350 homes confirmed destroyed
The two men found dead earlier this month in wildfires around Spokane, Washington, have been identified.
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Trump legal challenges: Where the former president's 7 cases stand right now
Donald Trump is facing trials involving claims of election interference and fraud, a porn star, a writer accusing him of rape, and classified documents.
Trump may not attend arraignment in Fulton County
It would be the only time former President Donald Trump did not appear in-person for his arraignment in the four criminal cases against him.
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Special session ends with altercation between Tennessee House Speaker, Rep. Justin Pearson
The apparent physical altercation between Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Dem. Rep. Justin Pearson happened after the House was adjourned.
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10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations as Biden pitches cost reductions
President Joe Biden is touting his administration's efforts to lower medical costs. Officials on Tuesday announced the first 10 drugs that would be targeted for Medicare price negotiations.
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John Eastman defends 2020 election conduct in interview ahead of arraignment
Former Trump attorney John Eastman defended his conduct around the 2020 presidential election in an interview ahead of his arraignment.
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Exclusive: Smuggler with ties to ISIS helped migrants enter US from Mexico, raising alarm bells across government | CNN Politics
The FBI is investigating more than a dozen migrants from Uzbekistan and other countries allowed into the US after they sought asylum at the southern border with Mexico earlier this year, a scramble set off when US intelligence officials found that the migrants traveled with the help of a...
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International ransomware network that victimized over 200,000 American computers this year taken down, FBI announces
"Operation Duck Hunt" took down a botnet system that likely caused hundreds of millions in damage and seized nearly $9 million in cryptocurrency ransoms.
www.cbsnews.comLawyers indicted with Trump say they were doing their jobs. But that may be a tough argument to make
The 18 defendants charged alongside former President Donald Trump in this month’s racketeering indictment in Fulton County, Georgia, include more than a half-dozen lawyers.
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DOJ tells Jordan FBI subpoenas can't 'be enforced,' warns Hunter Biden inquiry 'ongoing'
EXCLUSIVE — The Department of Justice informed the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday night that it would not cooperate with subpoenas for two FBI agents involved in the department's investigation of Hunter Biden because of the committee's stipulations for their depositions.
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White House insists there's 'no sign' ISIS sympathizer's smuggling ring brought terrorists into US
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre insisted there is "no sign" that the ISIS sympathizer's smuggling ring over the southern border brought terrorists into the U.S.
Russia claims Ukrainian special forces boats destroyed in Black Sea
Russian defence ministry says four boats carrying up to 50 Ukrainian special forces members were hit in the attack.
Alabama lawmaker arrested on voter fraud charge
An Alabama legislator was arrested Tuesday on felony voter fraud charges accusing him of voting in a district where he did not live.
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Chris Christie warns if Trump wins the GOP nomination 'we're going to lose this election'
“And if we lose to Joe Biden, Republicans need to understand that we’re going to be looking at a packed Supreme Court, we’re going to be looking at the end of the filibuster," Christie said.
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Hurricane Idalia: Live updates as storm makes landfall in Florida and continues into Georgia
Hurricane Idalia is now a Category 1 storm as it travels into Georgia from northern Florida, lashing the Southeast with heavy rain and sustained winds of 75 mph. Follow here for live updates.
U.S. to send $250 million in weapons to Ukraine
The Biden administration will send an additional $250 million in weapons and ammunition to Ukraine as part of its ongoing support of Kyiv's counteroffensive.
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Former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pleads not guilty in Georgia election interference case
Lawyers for Powell and Trevian Kutti entered not guilty pleas and waived formal arraignments in court filings Tuesday.
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Federal officials tell New York City to improve its handling of migrant crisis, raise questions about local response
New York City has struggled to house nearly 60,000 migrants, setting up makeshift shelters at hotels, tent facilities and an airport hangar to house the new arrivals.
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No. 2 House Republican Steve Scalise is diagnosed with blood cancer and undergoing treatment
The second ranking House Republican says he has been diagnosed with blood cancer. Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana said Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
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Tennessee special session ends in altercation between lawmakers
The Tennessee state Capitol saw excitement after lawmakers appeared to engage in a short physical dispute as the special session on public safety closed on Tuesday without passing significant gun control reforms Democrats have pushed for.
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‘Go after it’: GOP strategists say Republicans need to hit Biden on drug pricing
Republicans are working to persuade Americans that the Biden plan will stifle innovation and lead to price controls.
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Standing down: Ramaswamy agrees to stop performing Eminem's work
Eminem sent a cease-and-desist letter to Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign last Wednesday demanding the candidate stop performing his music.
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Over 100 former clerks of Justice Thomas sign open letter defending his integrity, independence
Dozens of former clerks to Justice Clarence Thomas penned an open letter saying the jurist's "integrity is unimpeachable" in pushback against recent negative press.
Biden welcomes Costa Rica's president as migration in the Western Hemisphere reaches new records | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden hosted Costa Rica’s President Rodrigo Chaves Robles Tuesday at a critical time for a region grappling with a record number of migrants heading to the United States.
www.cnn.com2 killed in Kyiv as Russia accuses Ukraine of biggest drone attack on its soil since fighting began
Ukrainian officials say a Russian attack on Kyiv killed two people. Russia, meanwhile, has accused Ukraine of launching what appeared to be the biggest drone attack on Russian soil since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine 18 months ago.
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Who's running for president in 2024? Meet the candidates — and the ones who've dropped out
With the Republican and Democratic nominating conventions over, the 2024 race for president is officially set.
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Maui wildfire victims search on land ends, moves to the ocean
Maui officials continue their search for wildfire victims in ocean as the land search ends.
Could Trump pick Ramaswamy for vice president? 'I think he'd be very good'
Former President Donald Trump responded to a question about fellow 2024 candidate Vivek Ramaswamy as a running mate, saying, "I think he'd be very good."
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Ukraine blasts Pope Francis' address to Russian youth as 'imperialist propaganda' | CNN
Ukrainian officials have criticized Pope Francis’ recent address to Russian youth, calling his remarks “imperialist propaganda.”
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 553
As the war enters its 553rd day, these are the main developments.
Indonesia’s Chinese-built bullet train delayed amid cost overruns
Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail service has been beset by cost overruns and delays since launch of the project in 2015.
Defendant in Georgia election interference case asks judge to unseal records
Attorney Kenneth Chesebro, one of the 19 defendants in the Georgia election interference case, has asked a judge to unseal a host of underlying records in the case.
India lodges protest with China over map claiming border territory
Diplomatic protest follows map showing Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin plateau as Chinese territory.
Texas National Guard launches probe after member fires across border, reportedly wounding Mexican national
Texas National Guard opened an investigation after a member "discharged a weapon in a border-related incident," reportedly wounding a man in Mexico.
A North Carolina court justice wants to block an ethics panel probe, citing her free speech
A Democratic justice on North Carolina’s Republican-majority Supreme Court want to block a state ethics panel from investigating her public comments about state courts and colleagues, saying her free-speech rights are being violated.
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Judge sets bond for only Trump co-defendant jailed in Georgia case
Harrison Floyd, who’s charged with racketeering, conspiracy and influencing a witness, turned himself in Thursday afternoon. His initial bond request was denied.
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University of Michigan shuts down school's internet connections following 'significant' cybersecurity incident | CNN Politics
The University of Michigan has been without full internet access for two days after staff shut the school’s connections down in response to a “significant [cyber]security concern” on the eve of the new school year.
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Russian military repelling drone attack in Pskov, four planes damaged -officials
Russia's military is repelling a drone attack at an airport in the airport in the city of Pskov in western Russia, where four transport aircraft were damaged, officials said early on Wednesday.
Biden plan for mass student loan forgiveness will get input from experts and borrowers
The negotiated rulemaking process now underway could take months or years to result in a policy that leads to widespread student loan forgiveness.
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Video How climate change creates supercharged storms like Idalia, Franklin
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains how climate change can impact ocean temperatures and storm strength.
After Supreme Court curtails federal power, Biden administration weakens water protections
The ruling was the second decision in as many years in which a conservative majority on the high court narrowed the reach of environmental regulations.
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Gabon military officers claim power, say election lacked credibility
Television announcement came shortly after incumbent Ali Bongo was declared president for a third term.
UNC shooting update: Professor fatally shot named by university as suspect is charged with murder
The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, released the name of the professor killed during a shooting at the campus on Monday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFormer Republican congressman Mike Rogers expected to run for US Senate in Michigan, AP sources say
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers is expected to soon announce a bid for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat next year.
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‘Where did that guy come from?’ Pence nets post-debate fundraising bump
The former vice president raised $250,000 at a Monday fundraiser, one of his largest single-event fundraising hauls.
www.politico.comTrump's 4 indictments in detail: A quick-look guide to charges, trial dates and key players for each case
A brief overview of the key players and allegations in each of Donald Trump's four criminal cases.
www.cbsnews.comNeed to know about lifesaving CPR? A new study says it's probably wise not to ask Alexa or Siri
A new study says Alexa, Siri and other voice assistants could do a better job giving instructions on CPR to help bystanders respond in emergencies.
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National Archives says it has 5,000 emails potentially linked to alleged Biden pseudonyms: Lawsuit
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) said it’s in possession of over 5,300 emails and documents potentially containing pseudonyms that President Biden reportedly used during his vice presidency, a new lawsuit reveals.
Who's running for president? See a rundown of the 2024 candidates
With more than a year until the 2024 presidential election, a candidate has dropped out of the crowded Republican field.
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Families of service members killed in 2021 Kabul airport attack demand accountability from Biden
"I identify as a father, a husband, a pissed-off, fed-up American patriot and now thanks to this administration, a Gold Star dad," Mark Schmitz said at a roundtable Tuesday.
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Families of troops killed in Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan demand accountability in emotional testimony | CNN Politics
Family members of the 13 US service members killed two years ago in the Abbey Gate bombing during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan demanded accountability and answers from the Biden administration on Tuesday in emotional testimony about the withdrawal and their losses.
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 8/29/2023
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as two economic reports suggested the economy is cooling enough for the Federal Reserve to pause hiking interest rates.
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Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel come together for strike-focused podcast | CNN
The creme de la creme of late night is teaming up for a good cause while their shows remain on hold due to the ongoing writers’ strike.
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Biden administration sends $250 million military aid for Ukraine as counteroffensive grinds on
The Pentagon's latest aid package for Ukraine includes mine-clearing equipment.
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California moves closer to historic caste discrimination ban
California moved closer to becoming the first U.S. state to ban caste discrimination after a bill to outlaw the practise passed the California Assembly late on Monday.
Maui fire update: House Oversight to launch inquiry into Biden handling of situation
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee announced plans to investigate President Joe Biden's handling of the recent Maui, Hawaii, wildfires.
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Upcoming Biden book recounts untold timeline of Afghanistan withdrawal
Atlantic staff writer Franklin Foer recounts an unflinching look at the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in his upcoming book.
www.politico.comMiami Mayor Francis Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential bid after failing to qualify for debate
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is ending his bid for the presidency, dropping out of the 2024 race after failing to qualify for the first Republican debate.
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Biden administration shells out additional $250M weapons package for Ukraine
The Biden administration announced plans to shell out an additional $250 million in aid to Ukraine to help fight off Russian forces invading Kyiv.
Unclear how many in Lahaina lost lives as Hawaii authorities near the end of their search for dead
Crews in Hawaii have all but finished searching for victims of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, and it is unclear how many people perished.
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Medicare pricing deal set to play a key role in Biden's 2024 campaign pitch
President Joe Biden is placing a priority on reducing individual health-care costs as he seeks reelection.
Hurricane Idalia forecast to be 'extremely dangerous' - live updates - BBC News
Dangerous winds, lashing rain and a life-threatening storm surge are all forecast to hit Florida.
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Trump pollster sees Nikki Haley's star rising as DeSantis support 'flatlines'
A pollster for the super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump says ex-U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is surging in Iowa and New Hampshire after last week's first presidential debate while Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) holds steady in a distant second place.
www.washingtonexaminer.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery rose $1.06 to $81.16 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for October delivery $1.07 to $85.49 a barrel.
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DeSantis faces new leadership test as Hurricane Idalia barrels toward Florida | CNN Politics
With the eyes of the country on Hurricane Idalia as it spins toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential ambitions are also under the spotlight as he puts his campaign on hold to manage the crisis at home.
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Ramaswamy is proud of being an outsider. A 20-year-old video shows him questioning Al Sharpton's experience
It's not the first clip from Ramaswamy's past that has spread during his presidential campaign.
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Convicted rapist who escaped from Arkansas prison using jet ski in 2022 is captured, authorities say
A convicted rapist who authorities say used a jet ski during an escape from an Arkansas prison has been arrested in West Virginia. The U.S.
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Canada warns LGBTQ travelers to be cautious of U.S. laws
An advisory recommends that LGBTQ Canadians check recently passed state laws that could affect them.
www.nbcnews.com'Breaking Bad' stars reunite on picket line to call for studios to resume negotiations with actors
The cast of “Breaking Bad” has reunited to call upon Hollywood studios to resume negotiations with striking screen actors.
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Abortion rights backers sue Ohio officials for adding "unborn child" to ballot language and other changes
The Ohio Ballot Board added the words "unborn child" and made other changes to ballot language describing a measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.
www.cbsnews.comA man is arrested months after finding a bag full of $5,000 in cash in a parking lot
A Connecticut man says he didn't steal the $5,000 in cash he found in a bag, lying in a parking lot in May. But police disagree and have charged him with larceny.
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Adams condemns Hochul’s handling of New York migrant crisis as ‘wrong’
Hochul has faced pressure from municipal leaders, including in the political battleground in the Hudson Valley, to curb the busing of migrants into their communities.
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No, Cannon did not quit as judge in Donald Trump classified documents case | Fact check
Court documents show U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is still the judge in the case. There is no credible evidence to suggest she recused herself.
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New Mexico AG vows to proceed with Native education lawsuit
Democratic New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has vowed to take over ongoing litigation over the quality of education provided to Native American residents.
Trump Georgia prosecutor wants 'speedy trials' done together
Former President Donald Trump and 18 others are accused of conspiring to illegally seek to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden in Georgia.
Yevgeny Prigozhin buried in hometown after plane crash death
Former Russia paramilitary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was buried in his hometown of St. Petersburg on Tuesday, less than a week after a plane crash killed him and other top leaders of the Wagner group.
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Cannabis use disorder is common in one state where marijuana is legal | CNN
Marijuana use disorder is common in Washington, where weed is legal, and more severe in people who use both medical and recreational marijuana.
www.cnn.comAnti-abortion activists, including one who kept fetuses, convicted of illegally blocking DC clinic
Five anti-abortion activists, including a woman who was discovered to have five fetuses in her home, have been convicted of illegally blocking a reproductive clinic in Washington, D.C., The Washington Post reports.
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Congress must end 'severe' prescription drug shortage, GOP governors tell McCarthy and Schumer
Republican governors from 11 states sent a letter to leaders in Congress demanding bipartisan action on the pervasive drug shortages touching a variety of medical conditions and sectors of the healthcare industry.
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Camp Lejeune water contamination cases increasingly becoming wrongful death claims as lawsuits proceed at a crawl | CNN Politics
Last year, Eddie Peterson lost consciousness at his home in Memphis and stopped breathing.
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Ukraine war: 'Drone attack' on airport damages Russian transport planes
Two transport planes were set on fire at Pskov airport by a drone attack, Russian state media say.
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Medicare to start negotiating prices for 10 drugs. Here are the medications.
The Inflation Reduction Act allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices. It's starting with insulin and other commonly used medications.
www.cbsnews.comUN chief warns that rise in global distrust and improvements in nukes are `recipe for annihilation'
The U.N. chief is warning that an alarming rise in global distrust and division coupled with efforts by countries to improve the accuracy and destructive power of nuclear weapons is “a recipe for annihilation.”
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Proud Boys could get record sentences this week in Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case
Sentencing is set to move forward Wednesday after a federal judge oversaw an all-day hearing that included the reading of victim impact statements.
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Widely used diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune drugs for Medicare price negotiation
The first drug prices targeted include Eliquis, Jardiance, Xarelto, Januvia, Farxiga, Entresto, Enbrel, Imbruvica, Stelara and versions of Fiasp.
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Stock market today: Asian shares boosted by Wall Street rise on consumer confidence and jobs
Asian shares are trading higher, boosted by a Wall Street rally that came on positive reports on consumer confidence and job openings.
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Amy Coney Barrett says she welcomes public scrutiny of Supreme Court
Ethics issues have dogged some justices — including fellow conservatives Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito and liberal Sonia Sotomayor.
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Trump's scheduled trial dates and where they fall in the presidential primary calendar
Former President Trump has a busy 2024. Track all the key dates here.
www.cbsnews.comA judge told Kansas authorities to destroy electronic copies of newspaper's files taken during raid
A judge ordered Kansas authorities to destroy all the electronic copies they made of a small newspaper’s files when police raided its office this month.
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Ukrainian drones hit city of Pskov in likely largest drone attack against Russia in war
Ukrainian drones hit the Russian city of Pskov and attempted attacks elsewhere in what appears to be the largest drone attack against Russia so far in its war against Ukraine.
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Biden admin backs down on key eco regulations after Supreme Court ruling
The Environmental Protection Agency rescinded a portion of its regulations impacting bodies of water nationwide following a high-profile Supreme Court ruling.
Steve Scalise announces he has "very treatable" blood cancer
Rep. Steve Scalise, the number-two Republican in the House, announced he's been diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
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Climate change activists who blockaded Burning Man accuse police of excessive force
A coalition of individual activists said a tribal ranger who responded to the scene told them “I’m going to take you all out” while pointing a gun. The tribe said the ranger’s conduct is under review.
www.nbcnews.comYoungkin calls lawmakers back to Richmond for special session on long-delayed budget
Virginia lawmakers will reconvene in Richmond next week to consider a compromise General Assembly negotiators recently reached on the long-delayed state budget. Gov.
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The testimony from Trump's White House chief of staff could change everything | CNN Politics
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows rolled the dice on Monday with his opening move in the sprawling Fulton County election subversion trial: he took the stand himself.
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Afghans who fought in secret CIA-trained force face legal limbo
Fighters from the "Zero Units" got work permits when they escaped to the U.S. Those permits expire soon, and now some fighters worry their CIA pasts might be working against them.
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Covid fraud: Street gang in Milwaukee allegedly stole millions to pay for murder, guns and drugs
A Milwaukee street gang called the "Wild 100s" allegedly stole millions of dollars in Covid unemployment benefits.
Prigozhin buried in private funeral - Wagner chief's press service
The mercenary group boss, who led June's aborted armed rebellion, was killed in a plane crash last week.
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‘Knee-deep in bulls***’: Abbey Gate Gold Star families demand answers on Capitol Hill
The 13 Gold Star families who lost loved ones roughly two years ago in a bombing at the end of the U.S. military's 20 yearslong war in Afghanistan pushed for accountability from the Biden administration and Department of Defense on Tuesday.
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Vivek Ramaswamy hit Mike Pence over Jan. 6. He still dodged saying what he would have done differently.
Vivek Ramaswamy said in an interview on Sunday that he would have handled Jan. 6, 2021, differently compared to former Mike Pence.
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Biden's NIH pick gives Elizabeth Warren a major concession
Monica Bertagnolli reaches an agreement with Warren for a spot without a permanent director since December 2021.
www.politico.comUS says a smuggler with terrorist ties helped get migrants from Uzbekistan into the country
The Biden administration says it has detected and stopped a network attempting to smuggle people from Uzbekistan into the United States and says at least one member of the network had links to a foreign terrorist group.
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Ukrainian drones strike six Russian regions, destroy planes at airfield
Ukrainian drones struck targets in at least six regions deep within Russia on Wednesday, including an airfield where they destroyed military transport planes, in one of the broadest volleys yet of Kyiv's campaign to turn the tables on Moscow.
Job vacancies, quits plunge in July in stark sign of cooling trend in the US labor market
Businesses posted far fewer open jobs in July and the number of Americans quitting their jobs fell sharply for the second straight month, clear signs that the labor market is cooling in a way that could reduce inflation.
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Drugmakers, trade groups push back against Medicare drug price negotiations
Here are summaries of the cases and where they stand.
www.politico.comEPA head says he's 'proud' of decision to block Alaska mine and protect salmon-rich Bristol Bay
The nation’s top environmental official said he fully supports his agency’s decision to block a proposed gold and copper mine in Alaska’s salmon-rich Bristol Bay, even as the state of Alaska has asked the U.S.
apnews.comWhite House punts on 'yes or no answer' to transgender athletes playing female sports
The Biden White House declined comment Tuesday on transgender athletes in athletics, with press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre calling it a "complicated issue."
For travelers who want to avoid babies and kids, one airline will test an adults-only section
One airline is betting that passengers will pay extra to sit away from babies and young children
A shutdown wouldn't halt Trump's trials, so Republicans seek to rein in his prosecutors
Federal criminal proceedings are exempt from shutdowns. But GOP House members want to use a must-pass funding bill to defund or limit law enforcement from investigating Trump.
www.nbcnews.comNew Mexico's top prosecutor vows to move ahead with Native education litigation
A landmark court ruling in 2018 determined New Mexico wasn’t meeting its responsibilities when it came to providing an adequate education to Native American students and many others, but tribal leaders say change has been slow.
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Pro-China influence campaign pushed talking points across more than 50 websites
Meta said it had uncovered a sizable online influence campaign but noted that it struggled to gain traction.
www.nbcnews.comUS consumer confidence wanes with prices still high and signs of a cooling job market
American consumers are feeling less confident as summer comes to a close as high prices and interest rates weigh on their willingness to spend.
apnews.comHow the first 10 drugs set for Medicare negotiations were chosen
While the IRA requires CMS to select the drugs on which Medicare spends the most, experts said calculating annual expenditures is not a cut-and-dried process.
www.politico.com$5.6 million bid for one offshore tract marks modest start for Gulf of Mexico wind energy
A company has bid $5.6 million to lease federal waters off the Louisiana coast for wind energy generation.
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FBI launches 'Operation Duck Hunt' to disrupt Qakbot malware network
The FBI announced that it had organized a multinational operation to crack down on a malware and botnet network known as Qakbot, making it one of the agency's largest cyber crackdowns to date.
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A major development in the fight against prescription drug costs | CNN Politics
While much of the oxygen in the US political conversation is sucked up by former President Donald Trump’s forthcoming trials, there is other news to report.
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Federal judge says New Jersey law banning immigrant detention contract with private operator unconstitutional
The legal challenge put Phil Murphy — a progressive who once proclaimed New Jersey a “sanctuary” state for immigrants — at odds with the Biden administration.
www.politico.comA new Titanic expedition is planned. The US is fighting it, says wreck is a grave site
The U.S. government is trying to stop a planned expedition to the sunken Titanic shipwreck that could recover items of historic interest.
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Biden's FEMA director says extreme weather 'new normal' after Hawaii county blames fires on power line
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said the U.S. is seeing more extreme weather than it has in the past, adding that greater investment in mitigation is needed.
Dad who killed daughter by stuffing baby wipe down her throat is arrested: Police
A dad has been arrested following a more than two-year investigation when police determined he killed his two-month old daughter by stuffing a baby wipe down her throat.
Vaccine exemptions for kindergartners growing nationally as skepticism increases
Kindergartners across the country were granted exemptions to required vaccines at a higher rate last school year than pre-pandemic numbers.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMuslim call to prayer can now be broadcast publicly in New York City without a permit
The Muslim call to prayer will ring out more freely in New York City under guidelines announced by Mayor Eric Adams.
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Burger King must face lawsuit claiming its Whoppers are too small
A U.S. judge has rejected Burger King's bid to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that it cheated hungry customers by making its Whopper sandwich appear larger than it actually is.
Hurricane Idalia: Florida hunkers down for 'unprecedented' storm
Idalia is projected to hit part of the Gulf coast that has not seen such a major hurricane since the mid-1800s.
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Canada detects first case of highly mutated coronavirus variant BA.2.86
Canada has detected its first case of COVID-19 from the BA.2.86 variant of Omicron in a person in British Columbia who had not traveled outside the Pacific province, health officials said on Tuesday.
What does Florida's red flag law say, and could it have thwarted the Jacksonville shooter?
A young, white gunman’s killing of three Black people over the weekend in Jacksonville, Florida, is again raising questions about so-called red flag laws.
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Is the bride 25 or younger? Couples get cash reward to promote earlier marriage in China
Local officials trying to increase the birth rate are offering about $130 to young couples who get married while the bride is 25 or younger.
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What to know about Disney World, airport closures as Hurricane Idalia targets Florida
Hurricane Idalia is forecast to make landfall Wednesday morning north of Tampa. Here's what to know about Disney World schedules and airport closures.
No, Ohio Is Not in Play
The talk about its reemergence as a key presidential battleground is misplaced.
www.politico.comBreaking impasse, Tennessee lawmakers adjourn tumultuous session spurred by school shooting
Tennessee lawmakers have ended a special session initially touted to improve public safety in the wake of a deadly school shooting.
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Ukrainian drones attack Russian airport in large-scale raid on six regions
Kyiv officials say 2 people killed, one wounded in largest Russian missile and drone raid on Ukraine capital in months.
US commerce secretary rejects Chinese appeal to ease export controls
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says she rebuffed an appeal by Chinese leaders to reduce U.S. export controls on technology with possible military uses.
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What happened to shut down Toyota's production in Japan?
Toyota Motor was ramping back production at its Japan-based factories on Wednesday after a computer system processing orders for vehicle parts broke down on Tuesday, forcing the closure of 14 assembly plants.
GOP salivates at the biggest campaign finance win since Citizens United
It could be a seismic shift in how tens of millions of campaign dollars are spent.
www.politico.comEU Commission president will propose Dutch foreign minister as successor for climate czar Timmermans
The EU’s top official will nominate the Dutch foreign minister as the next commissioner in charge of climate action to fill the void left by the departure of Green Deal czar Frans Timmermans.
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How Florida law could trip up Trump if he's convicted before the 2024 election | CNN Politics
No one may have been more surprised by the decisive moment in last week’s first GOP presidential debate than Desmond Meade.
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Remembering the victims of the racially motivated Jacksonville Dollar General shooting
The victims of the racist Jacksonville, Florida, shooting are being remembered by their loved ones as a devoted father, a loving mother and a recent high school grad.
Hurricane Idalia strengthens en route to Florida, expected to land as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Idalia gained fury on Tuesday as it crawled toward Florida's Gulf Coast, forcing mass evacuations in low-lying areas expected to be swamped when the powerful storm, forecast to reach Category 4 intensity, strikes on Wednesday morning.
Israeli PM orders ministries to get his OK before secret talks, as drama over Libya meeting persists
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued an order mandating that his office approve all secret diplomatic meetings in advance, as officials scrambled to contain the growing diplomatic firestorm over Israel’s disclosure that its top diplomat had met with his Libyan counterpart.
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Live worm plucked from woman’s brain in Australia, a world first
Surgeon Hari Priya Bandi said she "picked it up and just went, ‘Look at it, what is that?’" after she found the worm on a patient's brain during a biopsy.
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Paul Whelan: US ex-marine seen in Russian labour camp video
It is the first time that ex-US marine Paul Whelan is seen on video since his conviction in Russia.
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Country Garden's cash flow in focus as troubled firm set to report $7.5 bln loss
Just how cash-strapped embattled Country Garden Holdings is will be the focus when China's largest private property developer is due to report its first-half results on Wednesday.
Fears over Florida immigration law as people brace for Hurricane Idalia
Groups are reminding residents that anyone can request shelter regardless of immigration status amid concern over a new restrictive law's fallout.
www.nbcnews.comZimbabwe opposition party calls for fresh elections supervised by neighboring countries
Zimbabwe’s main opposition party has demanded fresh elections supervised by neighboring countries. The Citizens Coalition for Change party dug in on its rejection of last week’s election that saw President Emmerson Mnangagwa win re-election and his ZANU-PF party retain its majority in a vote heavily
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GOP lawmakers in Wisconsin scheme to remove elections chief
The nonpartisan official says she has been put in an "impossible, untenable spot."
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'Dying by the dozens every day' - Ukraine losses climb
Ukraine will not disclose its death count, but the BBC’s Quentin Sommerville witnesses the mounting toll.
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Republicans demand answers from Garland on Covid relief fraud
The Labor Department's latest estimate of unsupported payments in the unemployment program from March 2020 to September 2021 is nearly 40%, or $47 billion.
www.nbcnews.comSwitzerland indicts Algerian ex-minister for alleged crimes against humanity during 1990s insurgency
Swiss federal prosecutors say they've indicted a former Algerian defense minister for his alleged role in crimes against humanity during the insurrection in the North African country some three decades ago.
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Killer in nearly 50-year-old 'Lady of the Dunes' case identified as victim's husband
The mutilated body of Ruth Marie Terry, 37, was discovered on a Cape Cod beach in 1974. Her husband, Guy Muldavin, who died in 2002, was responsible for her slaying, prosecutors said.
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11 hospitalized after Delta flight hits severe turbulence en route to Atlanta
The Airbus A350, which took off from Milan, Italy, landed safely after hitting turbulence about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
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China says easing market access in response to 'uninvestible' comment from US
China has defended its business practices after U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said American firms had told her that China had become "uninvestible" and "too risky."
Oklahoma bank and the Justice Department propose settlement of redlining allegations around Tulsa
The U.S. Department of Justice and an Oklahoma bank have announced a proposed agreement to settle claims that the bank discriminated in lending to Black and Hispanic people.
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Exclusive: Russia will not probe Prigozhin plane crash under international rules
Russia has informed Brazil's aircraft investigation authority that it will not probe the crash of the Brazilian-made Embraer jet that killed mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin under international rules "at the moment."
First attack ad with Trump’s mug shot hits the airwaves
The super PAC backing Chris Christie is launching the spot as part of a statewide ad buy in New Hampshire.
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