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Democratic Sen. Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker
ATLANTA (AP) — Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s term and helping cap an underwhelming midterm cycle for the GOP in the last major vote of the year.
Trump Organization convicted in executive tax dodge scheme
Donald Trump’s company has been convicted of tax fraud for a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on perks such as apartments and luxury cars.
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Warnock fends off Republican Herschel Walker in Georgia, handing Democrats outright majority in Senate - Washington Examiner
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) won reelection Tuesday, fending off a spirited challenge from Republican Herschel Walker while helping Democrats grow their thin Senate majority in the midterm elections after a bruising four-week runoff campaign.Warnock was leading Walker 50.4% to 49.6% when the race...
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DOJ subpoenas election officials in states Trump disputed
Special counsel Jack Smith has subpoenaed local election officials in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona and Pennsylvania.
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Jury finds Trump Organization guilty of tax fraud on all counts
A Manhattan jury has found former President Trump's namesake real estate company guilty of criminal tax fraud, three weeks after Trump announced a third presidential run.
Jan. 6 committee to issue criminal referrals, chairman says
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department.
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Ga. Senate runoff live updates: Warnock celebrates win, Walker admits defeat
The Georgia Senate runoff between Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker was Tuesday
Arizona Republican announces run for House speaker, complicating McCarthy’s path | CNN Politics
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy’s bid for the speakership grew more complicated on Tuesday after a hard-right Republican announced his bid for the gavel next month, a move that could set off a messy floor fight and leave their party without a candidate who can win the 218 votes needed to become...
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Ukraine leader defiant as drone strikes hit Russia again
Drones struck inside Russia’s border with Ukraine Tuesday in the second day of attacks exposing the vulnerability of some of Moscow’s important military sites, observers said.
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What to know about Moore v. Harper, the high-stakes elections case before the Supreme Court
The justices will test the "independent state legislature theory" in a case that could have far-reaching consequences for elections.
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Elon Musk fires Twitter’s general counsel for suppression of Hunter Biden story - Washington Examiner
Elon Musk fired Twitter's general counsel Tuesday following revelations about his alleged role in suppressing the Hunter Biden laptop story on the platform. Musk claimed that James Baker, the former deputy general counsel for the social media platform, gave "unconvincing" answers when questioned...
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White House fires back at Biden critics, says border visit would be a 'political stunt'
The White House struck back at critics attacking President Biden for stating he had "more important things" to do than visit the U.S.-Mexico border while in Arizona on Tuesday.
Donald Trump says it's hard to be a 'Trump' in New York City in reaction to his organization's tax fraud conviction
Donald Trump said he plans to appeal a Manhattan jury's decision to convict the Trump Organization of tax fraud on Tuesday.
Progressives, GOP succeed in blocking Manchin's pipeline deal from national defense bill
Sen. Joe Manchin's legislation to spur oil and gas drilling was blocked from being included in the national defense bill by Republicans and progressive Democrats.
Trump's Constitution remarks put McConnell, GOP on defense
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has delivered another rebuke of Donald Trump, saying anyone who thinks the Constitution can be suspended would have a “very hard time” becoming president in the United States.
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What a 51-49 Senate majority means for Democrats | CNN Politics
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock will win Georgia’s Senate runoff, CNN projects, allowing Democrats to secure a slim 51-49 majority over Republicans in the chamber. Democrats will have significant governing advantages compared to the 50-50 split in the current Congress, during which a power...
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Trump complicates GOP position as party of the Constitution
Former President Trump’s suggestion that the country do away with parts of the Constitution to redo the 2020 election has put Republicans — many of whom want to wrap themselves in the founding docu…
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Rail workers warn of exodus after Congress forces through deal
Railroad workers could leave the industry after Congress forced through a contract that does not provide them any paid sick days, an exodus that would ripple through an economy reliant on freight r…
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
McCarthy or bust? House GOP stuck in ‘burning building’ over speaker's gavel
The Republican conference is tying itself in knots as members agonize over a Jan. 3 vote that could span multiple ballots — and possibly multiple days.
Jan. 6 'heroes' honored for defending Capitol from Trump mob
Top House and Senate leaders have bestowed Congress' highest honor on law enforcement officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Attacks, plots similar to sabotage of North Carolina power grid have threatened infrastructure nationwide
Days before the North Carolina power outage, federal officials warned the nation's critical infrastructure was being targeted by extremists.
ATF set to destroy guns associated with Obama-era Fast and Furious scandal
The ATF is set to destroy firearms associated with the Obama-era Operation Fast and Furious scandal, sparking a rebuke from GOP Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio.
Trump Organization found guilty on multiple counts of criminal tax fraud | CNN Politics
A Manhattan jury has found two Trump Organization companies guilty on multiple charges of criminal tax fraud and falsifying business records connected to a 15-year scheme to defraud tax authorities by failing to report and pay taxes on compensation for top executives.
Idaho murders: Moscow police chief breaks down in tears over student homicide investigation - Washington Examiner
The chief of police in Moscow, Idaho, broke down in tears on Tuesday while discussing the mental toll a murder investigation takes on all those involved. Moscow Police Chief James Fry got emotional during an interview with Fox News, claiming that the force does not turn off their emotions when...
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Rubio confirms he met with indicted ex-Florida lawmaker over Venezuela
Rubio’s dealings with ex-Rep. David Rivera emerged Monday night after federal authorities arrested and charged the former Miami lawmaker.
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US approves $4B sale of Abrams tanks to NATO ally Poland
The Biden administration has approved a nearly $4 billion sale of advanced tanks, other combat vehicles and a large amount of assorted weaponry to NATO ally Poland amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Major Russian bank faces 'unprecedented' cyber attack; Russian airfield hit in suspected drone strike
Parts of southern Ukraine faced continuing missile attacks. Elsewhere, Russia's Kursk region governor said there was a drone attack near an airfield there.
McConnell: Trump would have hard time becoming president given Constitution comments
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday said anyone who suggests the Constitution could be suspended “would have a very hard time being sworn in as president of the United States.…
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Sen. Raphael Warnock wins Georgia Senate runoff, defeating GOP challenger Herschel Walker
The Associated Press projects that Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeats Republican challenger Herschel Walker in Georgia's high stakes Senate runoff election
Ukrainian civilians facing test of survival: UN
UN humanitarian chief tells Security Council Russian attacks on infrastructure have created a ‘new level of need’.
US approves $425 million in arms sales to Taiwan
The Biden administration has signed off on two new significant arms sales to Taiwan in approvals that are sure to rankle China.
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RNC chair defends mail-in voting, even as Trump trashes the practice
Without naming names in a TV interview, Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel took aim at those who oppose voting by mail.
www.nbcnews.comChristian conservative group denied service at Virginia restaurant as staff felt ‘unsafe’ - Washington Examiner
A Christian and conservative nonprofit organization based in Richmond, Virginia, was rejected service at a restaurant due to its political beliefs.The Family Foundation had scheduled an event at the Metzger Bar and Butchery on Wednesday but had its reservation canceled by the restaurant less...
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Family of deceased Capitol police officer spurns Republican leaders at ceremony
The mother and brother of police officer Brian Sicknick, who died in the days following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, declined to shake the hand of top Republicans Kevin McCarthy and Mitch McConnell at a medal ceremony on Tuesday.
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‘I always liked him’: Tucker Carlson discusses relationship with Hunter Biden - Washington Examiner
Fox News host Tucker Carlson discussed his onetime friendship with Hunter Biden while promoting a documentary about alleged corruption surrounding the Biden family. Carlson, who used to live in the Washington, D.C., area, said he would get dinner with the embattled son of President Joe Biden...
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Georgia Senate runoff result: Democrats solidify Senate control after Warnock victory
Raphael Warnock fights off Republican challenger Herschel Walker to hold his Georgia Senate seat.
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Tesla offers additional discount to Chinese buyers on some models
Tesla is offering a limited time discount of 6,000 yuan ($859.20) to Chinese buyers on some models from Wednesday through to the end of 2022, a company representative said on Wednesday.
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Biden went to Arizona and skipped visiting the border. But in DC, a bipartisan immigration bill is brewing
President Joe Biden has repeatedly called on Congress to pass immigration reform. This might be his last chance to do so before the next Congress.
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Why AP called the Georgia Senate runoff for Warnock
There weren't enough uncounted votes in Republican-leaning areas for Republican challenger Herschel Walker to make up his runoff election night gap with incumbent Democratic Sen.
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Jan. 6 committee will make criminal referrals, chair Bennie Thompson says
But a House select committee in a statement later Tuesday did not say that criminal referrals were a certainty.
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McConnell says 'time is ticking' for Congress to pass a budget bill
The Dec. 16 deadline for Congress to pass a new spending agreement to avoid a government shutdown is quickly approaching, but lawmakers are still at a “pretty significant impasse."
Garland: Justice Dept.'s civil rights work is key priority
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland says the early work of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division meant confronting white supremacists who were intimidating Black voters, and the division's work remains urgent 65 years later amid a surge of hate crimes.
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Same-sex marriage bill pits Biden against Catholic bishops — again
President Biden is butting heads with Catholic bishops again, this time over same-sex marriage protections expected to reach his desk this week. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) oppo…
thehill.comMcCarthy, McConnell snubbed by Capitol police and their families at medal ceremony
At a ceremony Tuesday commemorating Capitol Police officers for their heroic actions on Jan. 6, 2021, police officers and their family members refused to shake hands with two high-ranking Republican lawmakers, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
Los Angeles County DA Gascon issues directives to avoid ‘adverse immigration consequences’
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon issued a new directive this week affecting how immigrants will be prosecuted.
U.S. House poised to pass same-sex marriage bill, showing shift in attitudes
A bill protecting federal recognition of same-sex marriages that has the support of both LGBT advocates and religious groups is expected to pass the U.S. House of Representatives this week with bipartisan support, a sign of a significant cultural shift in a divided nation.
www.reuters.comBiden went to Arizona and skipped visiting the border. But in DC, a bipartisan immigration bill is brewing
President Joe Biden has repeatedly called on Congress to pass immigration reform. This might be his last chance to do so before the next Congress.
Midterms deliver one last Trump loss: 3 takeaways from Georgia’s Senate runoff
“Georgia may be remembered as the state that broke Trump once and for all,” said one GOP operative.
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Factbox: G7 price cap on Russian oil: what are the main elements
The Group of Seven nations, Australia and the 27 European Union countries imposed on Dec. 5 a price cap on Russian crude oil transported by ships, aiming to reduce Moscow's ability to finance its war in Ukraine and preserve stability on the global oil market.
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Court dismisses lawsuit against Saudi leader after Biden backs immunity claim - Washington Examiner
A U.S. federal court dismissed a civil lawsuit against Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi after the Biden administration moved to shield the crown prince from prosecution.The case stirred controversy after the administration stated that...
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U.S. Republican hardliner Biggs to challenge McCarthy for House speaker
A hardline Republican U.S. lawmaker on Tuesday announced he will challenge House of Representatives party chief Kevin McCarthy for the House speakership, a prospect that could lead to party turmoil when the Republican-led chamber convenes in January.
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Family of fallen Capitol Police officer refuses to shake hands with McCarthy, McConnell at medal ceremony
Deceased Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick's brother said of Republican leaders that "they have no idea what integrity is."
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Idaho police zero in on movements of 2 victims who went to frat house before killings
Police are continuing to investigate "what occurred" when Idaho students Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were believed to be at a frat house before they were killed.
Obama: I still consider Sandy Hook 'single darkest day of my presidency'
At an event marking the upcoming 10th anniversary of the 2012 school shooting in Newtown, Conn., former President Barack Obama reflected on what he still considers the worst day he spent in office.
Iranian patrol boat tried to temporarily blind US Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz, US says | CNN Politics
An Iranian patrol boat tried to temporarily blind US Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz by shining a spotlight toward the vessels and crossing within 150 yards of them on Monday night, US Central Command said in a statement.
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Inside the White House gun violence initiative they say is actually working
The Community Violence Intervention Collaborative is a success story few have heard about — and it could be years before it has measured results its backers can tout.
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Takeaways from the 2022 Georgia runoff: Warnock's win expands Democratic power in the Senate as his own star rises
His victory ends Democrats' reliance on Vice President Kamala Harris for tie-breaking votes and means smoother sailing on executive nominees and judges.
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US court dismisses suit against Saudi prince in killing
A federal judge has dismissed a U.S. lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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US Postal Service alleged spying on conservatives goes unchecked by House Democrats
A controversial surveillance program run by the U.S. Postal Service came under fire Tuesday as Republicans pushed for a vote to give Congress more information.
Texas governor picks veteran GOP lawmaker for elections job
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday tapped a longtime Republican lawmaker to be Texas' new elections chief, a pick who could enjoy a smoother confirmation process following the blowback and scrutiny his two previous picks faced. Jane Nelson, a state senator who didn't seek reelection last month, hasn't...
Walmart could close stores and hike prices because of scourge of shoplifting - Washington Examiner
Walmart is eyeing store closings as the megaretailer grapples with an uptick in theft. CEO Doug McMillon said on CNBC's Squawk Box on Tuesday that shoplifting is "higher than what it has historically been" and could lead to higher prices and ultimately closed stores. McMillon said a lax approach...
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Jan. 6 officers awarded Congressional Gold Medals; some family seem to snub Republican leaders
Top lawmakers on Tuesday presented officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with Congressional Gold Medals -- the highest honor that Congress can bestow
Fight over officer testimony roils Proud Boys sedition case
A legal fight has erupted over a Washington D.C. police officer who was communicating with Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio before the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection that could shape the outcome of the upcoming trial of Tarrio and other far-right extremists.
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Trump Organization found guilty of tax crimes after New York trial
The business is synonymous with the former president, but neither he or his family were on trial.
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Russia's war on Ukraine latest news: Fighting rages in east, G7 considers air defence
Russian forces pounded targets in eastern and southern Ukraine with missiles, drones and artillery, Ukraine's General Staff said on Monday, as millions remained without power in subzero cold after further Russian strikes on key infrastructure.
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Give Ukraine long-range missiles: Lithuania’s PM
It’s well past time for the United States or a European country to give Ukraine long-range missiles, Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė<b> </b>told NatSec Daily.
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State election officials subpoenaed in special counsel's probe into 2020 election
The special counsel probing efforts to overturn the 2020 election has issued subpoenas to state election officials that were targeted by former President Trump.
Georgia Senate runoff results: Raphael Warnock projected as winner over Herschel Walker
Democrats will now have 51 seats in the U.S. Senate.
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Lawmakers seeking information from Ticketmaster over Taylor Swift debacle - Washington Examiner
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on the House Energy and Commerce Committee is expressing worry over "potentially unfair or deceptive practices" by Ticketmaster for their handling of the sale of tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras concert tour. The lawmakers sent a letter to Ticketmaster's parent...
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Biden visits Arizona computer chip site, highlights jobs
President Joe Biden has visited the building site for an Arizona computer chip plant to emphasize how his policies are fostering job growth in what could be a challenge to the incoming Republican House majority.
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Lingering Jan. 6 divisions on full display during ceremony honoring law enforcement
Lingering divisions from the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot were on full display Tuesday when legislative leaders presented the Congressional Gold Medal to law enforcement personnel who protected the Ca…
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Maryland bans use of TikTok, other products by state agencies
In announcing the emergency directive, the state said the products “present an unacceptable level of cybersecurity risk to the state."
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Idaho student murders: Mystery four-hour gap in timeline of killings puzzles police - Washington Examiner
Moscow detectives are looking for any information regarding a four-hour timeline gap during which two murdered University of Idaho students are unaccounted for. Ethan Chapin, 20, and Xana Kernodle, 20, are two of the four students that were murdered in their beds on Nov. 13 with a large knife...
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Georgia Senate runoff vote: What Warnock's win means for him, the Senate and Georgia
Raphael Warnock's re-election gives Democrats total Senate control - and some breathing room.
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Minnesota sues weed edibles company it alleges sold products 50-times more powerful than permitted
State inspectors said Moorhead, Minn.-based Northland Vapor sold edible cannabinoid products that contained as much as 100 milligrams of THC per serving.
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Outgoing elections head in key Nevada county details threats
The elections director in the largest county in one of the nation’s most important battleground states details the threats he and his co-workers have received since the 2020 presidential election and how he responded to protect his staff.
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McCarthy or bust? House GOP stuck in ‘burning building’ over speaker's gavel
The Republican conference is tying itself in knots as members agonize over a Jan. 3 vote that could span multiple ballots — and possibly multiple days.
www.politico.comNew York jury finds Trump Org. guilty on 17 counts of tax fraud
A jury convicted former President Donald Trump’s company on multiple tax fraud charges on Tuesday in a New York court.
Minnesota nurses reach tentative deal with hospitals to avoid strike
The union representing thousands of Minnesota nurses said on Tuesday it had reached a tentative agreement with hospitals on a new contract that, if approved by members, would resolve a labor dispute without a threatened strike.
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Khamenei calls for overhaul of Iran's cultural system
Iran has been rocked by unrest since the death of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini.
www.reuters.comTrump Organization’s Tax Fraud ‘Not That Serious,’ Says Ex-Trump AG
NewsmaxThe Trump Organization was found guilty Tuesday on nine criminal counts of tax fraud, falsifying business records, and engaging in a conspiracy, and could be hit with a fine of $1.6 million for those crimes—but Matthew Whitaker, Donald Trump’s former acting attorney general, doesn’t seem...
Trump Organization found guilty on all charges in tax fraud trial in New York
Two Trump Organization companies faced a total of 17 criminal counts, including conspiracy and tax fraud.
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McConnell again casts doubt on Trump's 2024 prospects after his call to terminate Constitution
Mitch McConnell on Tuesday cast serious doubt on Trump's ability to be reelected, reacting to Trump floating the termination of the Constitution
Schumer open to reforming tech liability protections amid rising hate speech on Twitter
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) told reporters Tuesday that he is open to revising Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act in response to rising hate speech on Twitter directe…
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Georgia runoff: New Black Panther Party deploys armed guards to some polling locations - Washington Examiner
Leaders of the New Black Panther Party announced they would be deploying armed guards to a number of polling places in the Atlanta area to monitor "white supremacist violence" as voters cast their ballots in the Georgia Senate runoff election. "No one will come and touch, harm, threaten, do...
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17 workers arrested at sit-in as University of California strike enters 4th week
The arrests took place while 2,000 striking workers gathered outside for a march and rally at the state capitol building.
EXPLAINER: How Supreme Court case could alter US House seats
A U.S. Supreme Court case involving North Carolina's congressional districts could have ramifications for the way voting districts are drawn in other states.
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‘Constant turmoil’ at FDA’s food regulatory agency, report says
Report recommends increased focus on nutrition, internal structural and cultural changes.
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China’s Xi arrives in Saudi Arabia to ‘bolster ties’
Initial agreements worth $29bn will be signed at a Saudi Arabian-Chinese summit this week, official news agency says.
Congress faces time crunch on government funding and sweeping defense policy bill | CNN Politics
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are scrambling to try to fund the government and pass a sweeping defense policy bill before a new Congress is sworn in, but there are signs that both sides have struggled to reach agreement over these key outstanding issues.
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New York Times union members set to walk out on Thursday after talks fail
More than 1,100 union employees at the New York Times Co are set to walk out on Thursday for 24 hours as negotiations with the news publisher for a "complete and equitable contract" failed on Tuesday, the union said in a tweet.
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House Ethics Committee admonishes Rep. Madison Cawthorn over crypto promotion, failure to disclose stake
Madison Cawthorn was ordered to pay over $15,000 for his improper promotion of a cryptocurrency and failure to disclose transactions in a timely manner.
Bill Cosby sued by 5 women in new sexual assault allegations
Actor Bill Cosby is facing new accusations of sexual assault and battery from five women under New York's new Adult Survivors Act, according to a lawsuit filed Monday.
The five people with most at stake in Georgia’s Senate runoff
Incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) and Republican challenger Herschel Walker are gearing up for Tuesday’s runoff election in Georgia, the last remaining Senate race to be called almost a month afte…
thehill.comWarnock's decisive victory in Georgia is the final blow to once-hopeful Republicans in 2022
2022 was supposed to be the year of Republicans. Now, the GOP will take solace in its slim House majority and wait for better days.
2 women sue Apple, alleging stalkers used AirTags to track them
Lawsuit claims the bluetooth devices have "revolutionized the scope, breadth and ease of location-based stalking."
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'Never stop dreaming': Herschel Walker speaks after defeat in Georgia Senate race
Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker thanked his supporters after his defeat in the runoff race to Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock.
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House GOP seeks testimony from Twitter employees | CNN Politics
House Republicans say they will seek congressional testimony from top Twitter employees who oversaw the company’s handling of a New York Post report on Hunter Biden’s laptop in public hearings when Republicans officially reclaim control of the House in the next Congress, indicating that probes...
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Youngkin's early shine faces test as he eyes White House bid
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin swept into office as a Republican revelation with a fresh formula for victory as the GOP contemplated its future beyond Donald Trump.
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Ethics panel directs Madison Cawthorn to donate $15K for improperly promoting Let's Go Brandon cryptocurrency
The House Ethics Committee report said the North Carolina Republican touted a cryptocurrency in which he had a financial interest.
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$75K reward offered in NC power grid attacks that caused major blackout
A $75,000 reward is being offered in the search for the gun-wielding suspects who attacked vital infrastructure equipment in a North Carolina county.
U.S. Congress could punt funding bill into 2023, McConnell says
The U.S. Congress may be forced to delay until early 2023 final agreement on funding the government through the end of its fiscal year, instead relying on a stopgap measure to keep the lights on, the top Senate Republican said on Tuesday.
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Lawmakers labor to break impasses stalling massive spending bill
At the moment, Democrats are asking for about $26 billion overall more than GOP lawmakers are willing to give.
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A warning for the FBI and hope for the nation - Washington Examiner
The FBI has one last chance to reform itself. The Republican minority on the House Judiciary Committee released a report on Friday, Nov. 4, which runs over 1,000 pages. It damningly details cultural rot within the FBI. Its opening statement asserts the rot emanates from the top of the Bureau and...
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45% of public schools had at least one teacher vacancy this fall | CNN Politics
Nearly half, or 45%, of public K-12 schools had at least one teacher vacancy as of October, according to government data released Tuesday.
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White House invites in state lawmakers before 2023 sessions
The White House is playing host to roughly 50 Democratic state legislators from 31 states this week as legislatures prepare for their upcoming sessions.
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Former FTX engineer quietly became multimillion-dollar Democratic donor after new role at cryptocurrency exchange
Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh quietly became a Democratic megadonor after becoming a leader at the now-defunct crypto exchange.
Trump’s Save America PAC paying legal bills for witnesses in Mar-a-Lago probe | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s Save America PAC has been footing the legal bills for additional Trump aides and allies whom federal investigators have subpoenaed for grand jury testimony as part of investigations surrounding the former president, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit against Saudi prince over Khashoggi killing
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. U.S. District Judge John Bates ruled tha…
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Putin says Russia could be fighting in Ukraine for a long time
Russia's president said he saw no sense in expanding a call-up of 300,000 reservists after setbacks.
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California state senator says anti-LGBT rhetoric responsible for bomb threat
California state Sen. Scott Wiener (D) is blaming inflammatory rhetoric and hate speech spread by right-wing officials and media personalities for violence against the LGBTQ community that included…
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Herschel Walker’s loss is just more bad news for Trump
From falling short in Georgia to the dinner with Ye and Nick Fuentes, the Trump campaign has had to beat back controversies. But will it matter?
www.nbcnews.comU.S. lawmakers authorize $800 million more for Ukraine in defense bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. lawmakers agreed to provide Ukraine at least $800 million in additional security assistance next year and to boost Taiwan with billions in aid over the next several years, according to an $858 billion defense policy bill unveiled on Tuesday. The Fiscal 2023 National...
Trump-backed Walker loses: Three takeaways from Georgia U.S. Senate runoff
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock beat Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election that fortified Democrats' Senate majority and handed the Republican Party another bitter loss to cap a disappointing midterm election season.
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Firearm deaths among Black men at 28-year high, doctors are taking steps to reframe gun violence as one of America's major health crisis
Gun deaths among Black men at 28-year high, doctors cite gun violence as a major health crisis.
Inhaling fumes, dust in workplace may increase rheumatoid arthritis risk: study
Inhaling certain workplace dusts and fumes may heighten the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study has found. Breathing in such particles — from agents such as vapors, gasses and solv…
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Biden not scheduled for first border visit despite being just 100 miles away
President Biden will not make his first official visit to the southern border when he goes to Arizona on Tuesday, which sparked criticism from conservatives and progressives.
Fernández de Kirchner: Argentina vice-president found guilty of corruption
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is found guilty of fraud over the award of public work contracts to a friend.
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U.N. biodiversity conference opens with a warning: "We are committing suicide by proxy"
World leaders appear to be in agreement that the world's land and ocean ecosystems are in trouble, but divided on how to address it.
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Coast Guard faults pilot in Chesapeake Bay ship grounding
A Coast Guard investigation into the grounding in March of a cargo ship in the Chesapeake Bay is faulting the pilot tasked with helping the ship navigate the waterway.
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Fellow officer says Aaron Dean did not mention gun before fatal shooting of Black woman
The officer testified that Dean never said the word “gun” or said that he saw someone with a firearm before he shot Atatiana Jefferson in her home.
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Video shows Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha being punched in the face during anti-government protest
Sali Berisha, 78, was seen with a black eye following the incident, during which his assailant was quickly subdued and beaten.
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Trump Organization convicted in New York criminal tax fraud case
The convictions come weeks after former President Donald Trump declared his candidacy for the White House in the 2024 election.
Factbox-What legal problems does U.S. presidential candidate Trump face?
Donald Trump's legal woes deepened on Tuesday when his real estate company was found guilty of carrying out a 15-year-long criminal scheme to defraud tax authorities, further coloring the former U.S. president's 2024 re-election campaign. The Trump Organization - which operates hotels, golf...
U.S. lawmakers decline to add Boeing 737 MAX exemption in defense bill
U.S. lawmakers late on Tuesday declined to add an extension to an annual defense bill of a looming deadline that would impose a new safety standard for modern cockpit alerts for two new versions of Boeing's best-selling 737 MAX aircraft.
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Argentina's VP Fernández guilty in $1B fraud, gets 6 years
Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernández has been found guilty of committing a $1 billion fraud involving public works contracts during her presidency.
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Feds charge 12 with violent scheme to 'monopolize' business at border
The Justice Department charged the group under the Sherman Act of 1890, an antitrust regulation used to break up American monopolies Standard Oil and AT&T.
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Iran protests: Ex-president Khatami says rulers must heed protesters' demands
A former Iranian president makes rare public comments praising anti-government protesters.
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Jan. 6 rioter who warned of 'siege' is sentenced to 3 years
George Amos Tenney III, of South Carolina, was the first rioter to open a set of doors to the Capitol Rotunda from inside, allowing others to enter, prosecutors said.
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Jan. 6 committee to make criminal referrals to Justice Department - Washington Examiner
The Jan. 6 committee will make criminal referrals to the Department of Justice as the panel wraps up its investigation into the events that led up to the deadly riot. “We have made decisions on criminal referrals,” Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), the chairman of the committee, told reporters...
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Judge dismisses Khashoggi lawsuit against Saudi prince; Biden granted him immunity
A federal judge in Washington on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the fiance of slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi against Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, citing President Biden's grant of immunity.
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Trump digs deeper hole with Constitution comments
Former President Trump keeps digging a deeper hole for himself in just the first few weeks of his latest bid for the White House. Trump, who last week drew condemnation from several high-profile co…
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Greek Orthodox church at World Trade Center reopens at last
More than two decades after a tiny Greek Orthodox church in lower Manhattan was destroyed by the falling south tower of the World Trade Center, that church’s far grander replacement opened to the public this week in an elevated park overlooking the rebuilt trade center’s memorial plaza.
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Polygamous leader in Arizona had more than 20 ‘wives,’ including children, feds say
Samuel Bateman, who was arrested in September on federal charges, said it was the "Heavenly Father's will" he participate in sex acts with minors, an FBI affidavit alleges.
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Why people whiten their skin: Understanding the pressure to be whiter
Hundreds of CNN readers shared stories about the pressure to be lighter-skinned in their part of the world and how this fuels the use of skin whitening products. Here’s what they had to say.
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Stunning necklace found at burial site of powerful Anglo-Saxon woman | CNN
A 1,300-year-old necklace made of gold, garnets and other semiprecious stones has been discovered by archaeologists excavating a site in central England earmarked for a housing development.
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‘Next mass killer’: Dropped case foretold Colorado bloodbath
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Anderson Lee Aldrich loaded bullets into a Glock pistol and chugged vodka, ominously warning frightened grandparents not to stand in the way of an elaborate plan to stockpile guns, ammo, body armor and a homemade bomb to become “the next mass killer.”
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'What am I doing in the Democratic Party?': NY Councilman announces exit from Democratic Party to join GOP
New York Councilman Ari Kagan made the decision to leave the Democratic Party for the GOP after claiming the party was not properly tackling the crime crisis in his state.
Former Trump campaign legal adviser announces challenge to Ronna McDaniel for RNC chair
A former Trump campaign attorney announced on Monday that she would challenge Ronna McDaniel for head of the Republican National Committee (RNC), citing GOP losses requiring an overhaul of party le…
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San Francisco makes U-turn on 'killer robots' plan
San Francisco reverses its decision to allow police to use robots equipped with lethal weapons.
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‘Do you know who I am?’ New details emerge in Chris Christie niece plane meltdown - Washington Examiner
The released police report of former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's niece's plane meltdown revealed salacious details of the incident. The report, filed by officers immediately after the incident and obtained by the New York Post, claimed that Shannon Epstein was foaming at the mouth and...
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North Carolina county enters 3rd day of outages as FBI probes motive
"With around 10,000 customers restored so far, Duke Energy anticipates having nearly all customers restored by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday," the utility said.
www.nbcnews.comHow the ‘independent legislature’ case before SCOTUS could upend elections
Arguments in a major case Wednesday could have significant ramifications for how the 2024 election is conducted.
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Fmr West Virginia delegate Derrick Evans, convicted in Jan 6 Capitol protest, considers run for Congress
Derrick Evans, a former West Virginia state delegate who served a federal prison sentence for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, is considering running for Congress.
AP's top 2022 photos capture a planet bursting at the seams
Taken together, they can convey the feeling of a world convulsing — 150 Associated Press images from across 2022, showing the fragments that make up our lives and freezing in time the moments that somehow, these days, seem to pass faster than ever.
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The New York Times is bracing for a historic mass walkout as union negotiations go down to the wire | CNN Business
The New York Times is preparing for more than 1,100 of its union staffers to go on strike for a full day Thursday — an act of protest that has not been staged by employees at the paper of record since the late 1970s.
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 12/6/2022
Stocks fell again on Wall Street, extending the market's recent string of losses. Investors are worried that the Federal Reserve will need to keep applying the brakes to the economy in order to get inflation under control, raising the risk of a sharp recession.
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Democrats outspend Republicans two-to-one in Georgia Senate runoff ad wars
In Georgia's Senate runoff election, Sen. Warnock and allied Democratic outside groups outspent Herschel Walker and GOP aligned groups by a roughly two-to-one margin
Indonesian suicide bomber leaves note criticising new criminal code
A suspected Islamist militant, angered by Indonesia's new criminal code, killed one other person and wounded at least 10 in a suicide bomb attack at a police station in the city of Bandung on Wednesday, authorities said.
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EU, Western Balkans boost partnership amid Ukraine war
EU leaders and their counterparts in the Western Balkans have worked to strengthen their partnership during a summit in Albania as Russia's war in Ukraine threatens to reshape the geopolitical balance in the region.
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Georgia enters 2024 presidential contest a no-holds-barred battleground - Washington Examiner
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) was reelected in a hard-fought runoff election over Republican Herschel Walker, cementing Georgia’s status as a toss-up battleground heading into 2024.For the past two years, Republicans everywhere were comforting themselves with the supposition that now-President Joe...
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Police officers receive Congressional Gold Medals for defending the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6
Officers from the Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police departments are being awarded medals for their conduct.
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DOJ pursues unusual case of car shipping price-fixing and extortion
An unsealed indictment targets organized crime with drug cartel ties in Southern Texas.
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Special counsel Jack Smith subpoenas local officials in Trump investigation
Subpoenas were issued to top elections officials in Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
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Stocks decline in Asia, extending losses on Wall Street
Shares are lower in Asia after benchmarks fell again on Wall Street on fears the Federal Reserve will need to keep the brakes on the economy to get inflation under control, risking a sharp recession.
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Family of fallen officer Brian Sicknick snubs McConnell, McCarthy at Jan. 6 event
The family of fallen Capitol Hill Police Officer Brian Sicknick refused to shake hands with Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Kevin McCarthy at a Jan. 6 event Tuesday.
Democratic Sen. Warnock defeats Republican Walker in Georgia runoff
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock successfully fended off a challenge from Republican football star Herschel Walker Tuesday, NBC News projects.
www.nbcnews.comTurkey says Finland must end arms embargo to join NATO
Turkey’s foreign minister says Finland must publicly declare that it's lifting an arms embargo on Turkey to win Ankara’s approval for its membership into NATO.
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Former CBP agent accused of sexually assaulting a minor was caught on video threatening his accuser
"She better hope I don’t get out of here," the suspect said, according to court papers.
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Nebraska Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts to seek appointment to Senate after Ben Sasse retires
Nebraska Republican Governor Pete Ricketts on Tuesday tossed his hat into the ring to be appointed as the state's next U.S. Senator, following Sen. Ben Sasse's retirement.
Amber Heard appeals defamation case loss to ex-husband Johnny Depp | CNN
Lawyers for Amber Heard officially appealed her loss in a defamation case brought by Johnny Depp, arguing there were several errors in the trial, according to a copy of the appeal obtained by CNN.
www.cnn.comLatvia revokes license of independent Russian TV channel
Latvian media authorities have revoked the license of an independent Russian TV channel exiled in the Baltic country for, among other things, voicing support for the Russian military and including Crimea in its map of Russia.
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Life sentence recommended for alleged leader of plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer
Federal prosecutors recommended a life sentence for Adam Fox, the alleged ringleader of a foiled 2020 plot to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Club Q shooting: Colorado suspect faces 305 criminal counts
The attacker, armed with a rifle and wearing body armour, killed five in an LGBT nightclub.
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FBI training academy plagued by sexist culture, watchdog report says
The review was launched after several women filed a class-action lawsuit in 2019 alleging gender discrimination and sexual harassment at the FBI Academy in Virginia.
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Meta oversight board urges changes to VIP moderation system
Facebook’s quasi-independent oversight board says an internal system that exempted high-profile users, including former U.S.
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FBI asking about videos and racist website in connection with Colorado shooting
A former neighbor said the suspect wanted “a platform where people could go and post pretty much whatever they want.”
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Eco activists Prince Harry, Meghan pictured leaving private jet on way to gala giving sustainability award
Royal couple Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, two outspoken environmental activists, were photographed departing a private jet in New York City this week.
Brendan Fraser is back. But to him, 'I was never far away'
NEW YORK (AP) — In a darkened hotel room in New York's Soho neighborhood, Brendan Fraser kindly greets a reporter with an open plastic bag in his hand.
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Five takeaways from the Georgia Senate runoff
Sen. Raphael Warnock’s (D) victory over Republican Herschel Walker in Georgia’s Senate runoff Tuesday night wrapped up the 2022 midterm election season and set the stage for the 2024 presidential e…
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DNA analysis helps Philadelphia Police identify a child found dead inside a box 65 years ago | CNN
More than six decades after a boy was found dead in a box in Philadelphia, investigators have identified the child with the help of DNA, police announced Tuesday.
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Top Republicans snubbed by family of deceased Capitol police officer
The family of deceased Capitol officer refuses to shake hands with top Republicans at an awards ceremony.
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Ye's online fan communities reckon with rapper's praise of Hitler in recent Infowars interview
Moderators of the subreddit /r/WestSubEver, one of the biggest Reddit pages about Ye, told their 119,000 members in a post that they were “closing the sub for the foreseeable future.”
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Indonesia's new sex laws and what they could mean for tourism
Officials insist visitors are unlikely to be affected but rights groups say "it will be a problem".
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NM House Speaker Brian Egolf resigns to avoid ethics hearing
New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf has resigned to avoid a hearing by the ethics board. The hearing was going to address Egolf’s self-appointment to a nominating committee.
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress.
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Some schools close to stem flu outbreaks -- but is it a good long-term solution?
Some schools across the United States are temporarily closing to stem flu outbreaks, but public health experts said this is not a sustainable long-term solution.
Ex-FDA vaccine inspectors call for better training
The level of training in the Food and Drug Administration’s office that oversees licensed vaccines has decreased dramatically in recent years.
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China trade shrinks amid virus pressure, interest rate hikes
China’s imports and exports shrank in November under pressure from weakening global demand and anti-virus controls at home.
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Democrats make major concession on vaccine mandate
Congress is poised to use the annual defense policy bill to eliminate the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate — a major concession by President Biden’s Democratic allies that helps clear the way to…
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'We're going to be free': Chinese cheer as COVID curbs are loosened
China announced sweeping changes to its resolute anti-COVID regime since the pandemic began three years ago, loosening rules that curbed its spread but sparked protests and hobbled its economy.
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Fauci doesn't remember that study he based hydroxychloroquine COVID treatment claims on was retracted
Anthony Fauci couldn't recall the studies that said hydroxychloroquine is an ineffective COVID-19 treatment or that a major medical journal retracted its study on the subject.
Speedier drug approvals hit slowdown as FDA faces scrutiny
The Food and Drug Administration is slowing its use of a pathway that expedites the approval of promising drugs.
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Family blocks "urgent operation" for infant as authorities won't guarantee blood without COVID-19 vaccine
Authorities want to take partial custody of the child, leaving the parents in charge of non-medical care, but allowing the procedure to go ahead.
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Kirstie Alley died of colon cancer. These are the disease's early signs.
Colorectal cancer is the fourth-most common cancer in the U.S. Doctors recommend a colonoscopy every 10 years for people ages 45 and up.
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China’s trade plunges to lowest level since 2020 amid COVID curbs
Imports fell 10.6 percent in November while exports dropped 8.7 percent, according to customs data.
Panel calls for stronger leadership of FDA foods program
A panel is calling for changes at the federal agency that oversees most of the nation's food supply, saying revamped leadership, a clear mission and more urgency are needed to prevent illness outbreaks and to promote good health.
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What the Tiananmen Protest Can Tell Us About China’s Zero-Covid Unrest
The country’s first anti-government protests in 30 years might be fading, but that doesn’t mean they failed.
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US to send more troops to Australia, invite Japan to joint drills
US to increase rotational presence of air, land and sea forces in Australia amid shared concerns over China.
Young man's death leads to questions about an Adderall prescription obtained online
Elijah Hanson told online provider Cerebral he needed help for ADHD, despite never having been previously diagnosed.
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Pandemic lockdowns linked to decline in U.S. twin births, study suggests
Reduced access to infertility treatments early in the pandemic may have contributed to a drop in twin births, data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest.
www.reuters.comThe flu season’s no-good, very bad start
The CDC estimates there have been 8.7 million cases of flu this season, 78,000 hospitalizations and 4,500 deaths, including 14 pediatric deaths. Flu-related hospitalizations doubled over the past week.
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China's trade suffers worst slump in 2-1/2 yrs as COVID woes, feeble demand take toll
China's exports and imports shrank at their steepest pace in at least 2-1/2 years in November, as feeble global and domestic demand, COVID-led production disruptions and a property slump at home piled pressure on the world's second-biggest economy.
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Narcan maker says anti-opioid nasal spray will soon be available over the counter
FDA to give priority review to nonprescription form of naloxone, a life-saving drug used to treat suspected drug overdoses.
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