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The White House is concerned Iran may provide ballistic missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House voiced concern Tuesday that Iran may provide Russia with ballistic missiles for use in its war against Ukraine, a development that likely would be disastrous for the Ukrainian people, a U.S. national security official said.Qatar announces Israel-Hamas truce-for-hostages deal that would pause Gaza fighting, bring more aid
Qatar has announced a truce-for-hostages deal between Israel and Hamas that would bring a four-day halt in fighting in a devastating six-week war. The deal would win freedom for 50 hostages held in the Gaza Strip and also lead to the release of what Hamas said would be 150 Palestinian prisoners.
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US fires on and kills hostile forces, launches precision airstrikes after attack in Iraq | CNN Politics
The US military has taken a number of retaliatory actions after multiple close-range ballistic missiles were launched against US and coalition forces at Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq on Monday evening.
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US retaliates against Iran-backed militants after ballistic missile strike, officials say
A U.S. gunship has struck back at Iran-linked militants who injured several U.S. troops in Iraq.
Why Altman and Musk pose a problem for Washington
www.politico.comTrump has long praised autocrats and populists. He's now embracing Argentina's new president
Donald Trump has long praised a particular type of foreign leader — men he describes as tough and strong, even if they're accused of chipping away at democracy.
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Trump accuses Biden and Democrats of ‘destroying our democracy’
Former President Donald Trump bashed President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party, accusing them of "destroying our democracy."
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U.S. forces carry out series of strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq
The United States carried out two series of strikes in Iraq against Iranian-backed militants, U.S. officials said on Tuesday, in the first publicly reported U.S. responses in Iraq to dozens of recent attacks against troops in the region.
Iran-backed militia hits US forces at Iraq air base, injuring 8, prompting retaliation
An attack by an Iran-backed militia on U.S. forces stationed at Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq early Tuesday prompted retaliation from an AC 130 aircraft.
Colorado Supreme Court to hear appeal in Trump ballot case
The Colorado Supreme Court will be hearing appeals in the effort to keep former President Donald Trump off the state ballot.
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Federal appeals court rules private plaintiffs can't sue in blow to Voting Rights Act
A divided federal appeals court has found that private individuals and groups such as the NAACP do not have the ability to sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act.
www.cbsnews.comHouse Republicans issue a subpoena to federal prosecutor in Hunter Biden's case
House Republicans have issued a subpoena to a federal prosecutor involved in the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden. House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan is calling on the assistant U.S. attorney for Delaware, Lesley Wolf, to appear before the committee by Dec. 7 to respond to...
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Sam Altman in talks to rejoin OpenAI board, say reports
Reports say negotiations aimed at his possible reinstatement are ongoing, as pressure from staff grows.
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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Israeli government agrees to hostage deal
Follow NBC News' coverage for live updates about the Israel-Hamas war: Indonesian Hospital faces heavy fighting; hostage deal close, sources say.
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Ex-Trump Organization executive Jeffrey McConney chokes up on stand at fraud trial, says he's "very proud" of work
"I'm very proud of the work I did for 35 years," Jeffrey McConney, the Trump Organization's former controller, said on the stand.
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Why Trump’s rivals in Iowa still think they can win
Despite trailing far behind in the polls, the former president's rivals are spending millions. Why?
www.bbc.comHow a secret cell got Hamas to release 50 hostages
The deal announced Tuesday by both sides sees Hamas release 50 hostages, including three Americans, and agree to a four- to five-day pause in fighting with Israel.
www.politico.comRussia says co-existence not possible with Ukraine's current 'regime'
Russia cannot co-exist with the present "regime" in Kyiv, a senior Russian official said on Tuesday, reaffirming the goals of what President Vladimir Putin calls a special military operation to "demilitarise" Ukraine.
Kari Lake digs in on 'rigged' election claims in court despite pivot in Senate campaign
Senate candidate Kari Lake has backed away from her efforts to sow doubt in elections. Her court filings tell a different story.
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US launches strikes targeting Iranian proxy facilities in Iraq following ballistic missile attack
The United States conducted airstrikes against two facilities used by Iran and Iranian-supported proxies in Iraq on Wednesday morning local time.
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Ron DeSantis' team was going after Nikki Haley. They turned on each other instead.
Haley's rise has posed an existential threat to DeSantis' candidacy, and his team has struggled with how to counter it.
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Biden proposes ban on cable cord cutting fees
The Federal Communications Commission introduced a rule proposal to eliminate early termination fees, increase competition among cable and satellite providers.
Maryland attorney general suspends hate crime task force member claiming babies murdered by Hamas were 'fake'
An anti-Israel activist was suspended from a hate crime task force by Democrat Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown after making numerous antisemitic social media posts.
Judge imposes stricter bond conditions on Trump co-defendant in Georgia election subversion case
The Georgia judge overseeing the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump and others imposed stricter bond conditions for one of the defendants after prosecutors complained about his social media posts that mentioned witnesses and co-defendants.
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Inside the painstaking negotiations between Israel, Hamas, the US and Qatar to free 50 hostages | CNN Politics
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu grabbed Brett McGurk’s arm as he walked out of a tense meeting of the Israeli Cabinet over securing the release of hostages Hamas was holding in Gaza.
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Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel
It is thought 103 hostages remain unaccounted for after the 7 October attacks.
www.bbc.comAnalysis: Iran-backed Yemen rebels' helicopter-borne attack on ship raises risks in crucial Red Sea
The helicopter-borne Houthi attack on an Israel-linked ship in the Red Sea highlights the danger now lurking in one of the world’s key shipping routes as the Israel-Hamas war rages, as well as the rebels’ tactics mirroring those of its chief sponsor, Iran.
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Elon Musk's X is 'profiting off violent content' by Hamas, House Democrats allege
As Elon Musk and X fend off accusations of promoting antisemitic content, House Democrats want to know how they plan to rein in Hamas-related content.
Donald Trump slams Iowa Gov. Reynolds as 'most unpopular governor' in continued feud
"I wonder what position Kim was promised in order to back someone who is so far down in the polls," Trump said of Reynolds' endorsement of DeSantis.
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Argentine election winner Milei greeted globally by mix of hostility and support
The victory of Argentina's libertarian President-elect Javier Milei at the weekend has sparked mixed reactions worldwide - including hostility from some Latin American leftists, tentative support from others, and a pledge from China to work with him despite his critical comments.
DeSantis PAC operatives nearly come to blows amid slide in the polls: Report
Two advisers for the main super PAC supporting Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) presidential bid reportedly almost came to blows during a strategy meeting last week as the Florida governor tries to counter former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's rise in the polls.
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Former GOP congressional aide Celeste Maloy wins Utah House seat
A special election took place on Tuesday to replace former Republican Rep. Chris Stewart.
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Trump’s gag order appeal previews America’s grave election year stress test | CNN Politics
Donald Trump may have found his “heads-I-win, tails-you-lose” legal challenge.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 637
As the war enters its 637th day, these are the main developments.
Judge finds evidence that Tesla, Musk knew about Autopilot defect
A Florida judge found "reasonable evidence" that Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk and other managers knew the automaker's vehicles had a defective Autopilot system but still allowed the cars to be driven unsafely, according to a ruling.
Hamas says Israel truce will bring in aid, free prisoners
Hamas said on Wednesday it agreed with Israel to a four-day ceasefire that will see the release of hostages in Gaza in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli jails and allow humanitarian aid and fuel to enter the besieged enclave.
Republican megadonor Mercer family weighs backing Trump as they maintain massive war chest
One of the most influential donors in politics may come back to support Donald Trump's latest White House run, after years of distancing themselves from him.
Capitol rioter who berated a judge and insulted a prosecutor is sentenced to 3 months in jail
A New York massage therapist who joined the mob of Trump supporters attacking the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to three months in jail. Frank Rocco Giustino's sentencing caps a case in which he skipped court hearings, profanely insulted a prosecutor and berated the judge.
apnews.comCuomo weighs run for NYC mayor amid Adams’ woes
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo wouldn't try to compete in a primary against Eric Adams
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Harrison Floyd: Georgia judge declines to send Trump co-defendant in election fraud case to jail over social media posts | CNN Politics
A Georgia judge will consider Tuesday afternoon whether one of Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the sprawling election subversion racketeering case should be jailed over recent social media posts and other statements targeting witnesses.
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Speaker Mike Johnson meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago after going 'all in' on former president
Mike Johnson met with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida Monday night
IRS delays tax-reporting rule on Venmo, PayPal payments over $600
A controversial new tax-reporting policy involving payments over $600 on e-commerce platforms like eBay and Etsy will be delayed by one year, the IRS said.
Elon Musk boosts antisemitic tweet, claims ADL and other groups push 'anti-white' messaging
Musk agreed with a tweet that said Jewish people have been pushing "dialectical hatred" against whites, and later criticized the Anti-Defamation League.
As 2023 draws to close, Biden's promised visit to Africa shows no signs of happening yet
President Joe Biden promised to visit Africa this year, but 2023 is drawing to a close with no trip in sight so far.
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Ford to scale back planned $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan
Ford said Tuesday it is scaling back a planned $3.5 billion investment in an electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan. The news comes as U.S. automakers look to scale down their aggressive production targets for the vehicles amid slower-than-expected consumer demand.
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The Washington Post is suing to overturn a Florida law shielding Gov. Ron DeSantis' travel records
The Washington Post argues in a lawsuit that a new law violates Florida's own Constitution that gives the public's right to access government records.
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Indian rescuers close in on workers trapped in Himalayan tunnel
Rescuers hope to drill through the last third of the debris blocking a collapsed tunnel in the Indian Himalayas by early on Thursday to reach 41 workers trapped for ten days, an official said, so long as there are no new hurdles.
Anti-abortion groups shrug off election losses, look to courts, statehouses for path forward
Voters have turned out in support of abortion rights initiatives, most recently in Ohio, but anti-abortion activists are not giving up.
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Sam Altman ouster spotlights rift over extinction threat posed by AI
Industry leaders warn of major risk while others balk.
Several U.S. service members injured in missile attack at Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq, Pentagon says
Monday's strike was the 66th attack against American-affiliated bases in Iraq and Syria since Oct. 17, Pentagon officials said.
www.cbsnews.comDemocratic Rep. Anna Eshoo announces retirement after three decades in Congress
Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo is not running for reelection next year. Eshoo's announcement on Tuesday marks the end of her more than three decades in Congress representing California’s Silicon Valley.
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Adams keeps blaming Washington for budget woes amid his own troubles
The federal investigation hasn’t kept Adams from asking for federal money
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Gaza hostage release will not start before Friday, Israel says
The release of hostages under a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas militants will not happen before Friday, Israel's national security adviser said on Wednesday night.
Feds push for FISA Section 702 wiretapping reauthorization amid heightened potential for violence
The government Section 702 authority allows it to collect communications of certain foreigners abroad without a warrant. It will expire on Dec. 31 if Congress does not renew it.
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Colorado Supreme Court to take up appeals in Trump ballot case
A state judge ruled last week that Trump "engaged in insurrection" but that the U.S. Constitution’s ban on insurrectionists' holding office didn't apply to presidents.
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US court rolls back key voting rights protection
Only the US attorney general, not individuals, can appeal racist voting practices, a federal court finds.
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Arizona task force made no mention of Katie Hobbs interfering in election | Fact check
The bipartisan task force developed policy recommendations to improve Arizona's elections; it didn't present any proof Hobbs interfered.
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In tears, ex-Trump exec testifies he gave up company job because he was tired of legal woes
Donald Trump’s former corporate controller has teared up while testifying that he “gave up” on his longtime job because he was worn out by the company’s legal woes.
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South African lawmakers vote to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel, shut embassy
South African lawmakers voted on Tuesday in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and suspending all diplomatic relations until a ceasefire is agreed in its war with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza.
Republican Celeste Maloy will win House special election in Utah, CNN projects | CNN Politics
Republican Celeste Maloy will win the special election Tuesday for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, CNN projects, filling the only remaining vacancy in the US House of Representatives.
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PhRMA gave big to dark money groups boosting drug pricing critics
In addition to the $7.5 million it gave to the American Action Network, PhRMA also contributed $200,000 to the American Action Forum, AAN’s charitable arm, which is allowed to conduct some lobbying.
www.politico.comInfluential Iowa evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats endorses Ron DeSantis
An influential Iowa evangelical leader is endorsing Ron DeSantis for president before the leadoff Republican caucuses.
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Israel, Hamas agree to temporary cease-fire, hostage release deal including freeing 3 Americans
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary cease-fire and a hostage swap, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday.
Can Joe Biden's plan stop the flow of fentanyl to the US?
The US president has a new plan to take on the illegal drug that is killing tens of thousands.
www.bbc.comDonald Trump will be in South Carolina for the Palmetto Bowl football matchup after Thanksgiving
Former President Donald Trump is set to attend South Carolina's biggest athletic event of the year. Trump's campaign said Tuesday that he will be at the Nov. 25 matchup between the University of South Carolina and Clemson University.
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University of Tampa is the seventh college facing a Department of Education investigation in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war | CNN Politics
The University of Tampa and a Florida school district, Hillsborough County Schools, are the latest schools to face an investigation by the Department of Education related to alleged incidents of discrimination.
www.cnn.comEPA offers $2B to clean up pollution, develop clean energy in poor and minority communities
The Biden administration is making $2 billion available to community groups, states and tribes to clean up pollution and develop clean energy in disadvantaged communities in what officials called the largest-ever investment in environmental justice.
apnews.comUniversity of Tampa is the seventh college facing a Department of Education investigation in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war | CNN Politics
The University of Tampa and a Florida school district, Hillsborough County Schools, are the latest schools to face an investigation by the Department of Education related to alleged incidents of discrimination.
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House Republicans subpoena prosecutor in Hunter Biden case
Delaware Assistant U.S. Attorney Lesley Wolf was asked to appear for testimony on Dec. 7 as part of the House GOP's impeachment inquiry into the president.
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Canada QAnon 'queen' leaves village, but she hasn't gone far
Romana Didulo and her band of followers have left a Canadian village that wanted them out.
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Recognizing fake news: Media literacy now required subject in California schools
Media literacy in California schools will be incorporated into standards for English, science, math and history.
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President Joe Biden orders US flags lowered in memory of former first lady Rosalynn Carter
President Joe Biden has ordered that U.S. flags on federal government buildings and property will be lowered to half staff in recognition of former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died Sunday.
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NASA releases new photo of star-forming region from Webb telescope
NASA released a new image of a star forming region with significant detail of the thousands of stars in the area. The image was captured with the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Russia deploys new nuclear missile in Kaluga region - RIA
Russia has deployed a new Yars intercontinental ballistic missile at the Kozelsk base in the Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow, the RIA news agency cited the defence ministry as saying on Wednesday.
The chaos at OpenAI and a new era of personal rule in Silicon Valley
The collision of Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover and the chaos at OpenAI reveals the extent of the society-shaping power wielded by a very small cadre of Silicon Valley titans.
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DeSantis lands endorsement from influential Iowa evangelical leader in race for GOP nomination
The influential evangelical leader of a top social conservative organization in Iowa is expected to endorse Ron DeSantis for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Judge says Pennsylvania mail-in ballots should still count if dated incorrectly
Republicans have fought to get such ballots thrown out after then-President Donald Trump baselessly claimed in 2020 that mail balloting was rife with fraud.
www.nbcnews.comBrawling fans in stands delay start of Argentina-Brazil World Cup qualifying match for 27 minutes
A brawl between fans at Maracana Stadium delayed the start of the South American World Cup qualifying match between Argentina and Brazil for 27 minutes. Lionel Messi led his Argentina squad off the field and into the locker rooms after the players called for calm.
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Second senator calls for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, a Democrat, on Monday became the second senator to call for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, warning that the Israel is losing international support
Republican Celeste Maloy wins Utah special election to replace her former boss US Rep. Chris Stewart
Republican Celeste Maloy has won a special election in Utah to replace her former boss, U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart. Maloy’s win puts a woman in Utah’s congressional delegation for the first time since 2019.
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Two more House lawmakers announce they won’t run for reelection | CNN Politics
Two House lawmakers announced on Tuesday that they won’t run for reelection, the latest in a string of members of Congress heading for the exits.
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China: Human Rights Watch accuses Beijing of closing and destroying mosques
The crackdown is part of a "systematic effort" to curb the practice of Islam, Human Rights Watch says.
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With Peru port project, China gains a foothold in America’s backyard
The $3.6 billion deep-water port is set to transform a fishing town and connect South America more directly to Asia, but it has raised concerns about national security implications.
www.nbcnews.comIRS delays reporting rules for users of Venmo, Cash App and other payment apps
Users of Venmo, Cash App and other payment apps will get a bit of a tax reprieve this year. The IRS announced on Tuesday that it will delay implementing its $600 tax reporting requirement that was to take effect for the 2023 tax filing season.
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Florida Republican Rep. Salazar praises Argentina as having 'one race'
Salazar's comments appeared to refer to an oft-criticized perception that Argentina is a country of white European descendants, erasing its Black and Indigenous culture.
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Fears grow in Congress over Ukraine and Israel aid amid dispute over immigration and spending cuts | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden made an urgent plea over the weekend for US support to bolster Ukraine and Israel at a time of war, saying the world faces “an inflection point” that could set the course for the next generation.
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FDIC opens review into 'sexual harrassment' and 'toxic workplace' allegations
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's board of directors announced the creation of a special committee on Tuesday to help investigate allegations of a "toxic" workplace culture and sexual harassment.
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GOP senators raise concerns over 'suddenly' reassigned director at the Department of Energy
Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, led a group of GOP lawmakers in a letter to the Department of Energy raising concerns of a "sudden" reassignment within the department.
Largest crypto exchange Binance fined $4 billion, CEO pleads guilty to not stopping money laundering
The U.S. government has dealt a massive blow to Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The company agreed to a roughly $4 billion settlement with the U.S. over violations of the Bank Secrecy Act and apparent violations of sanctions programs.
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Taiwan ruling party powers ahead as chaos engulfs opposition campaign
Taiwan cannot afford chaos or "experiments" when it comes to being president, the front-runner to be the island's next leader said on Wednesday as the opposition remained mired in a bitter dispute on mounting a joint presidential challenge.
Biden has serious border problem as Democrats increasingly sound like Trump immigration hawks in polls
A New Washington Post report described how new polls show Democratic Party voters are becoming hawkish on immigration and see the migrant crisis as "very serious."
Susan Sarandon dropped by talent agency following pro-Palestinian rally appearance, reports say
Following her remarks at a recent pro-Palestinian rally in New York City, Susan Sarandon has reportedly been dropped by her talent agency.
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Newly released Jan. 6 footage does not show a federal agent flashing his badge while undercover
CLAIM: Security camera footage from Jan. 6, 2021, shows a federal agent disguised as a supporter of then-President Donald Trump during the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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House GOP's Biden impeachment effort heads into final stage
The conference plans to depose Hunter Biden in December and is working to tie up other threads before January — when advocates hope they can start moving toward a vote.
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North Philadelphia shooting leaves 2 men dead, 5 injured: police
A shooting in North Philadelphia has left two men dead and five others injured on Tuesday night, police said.
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United Nations chief slammed as Gaza death comparison fact-checked by social media: 'lost any moral standing'
The United Nations has stood by the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry's reported deaths count, arguing that such reports have stood up to scrutiny in past conflicts.
Accuser sues Bill Cosby for alleged abuse dating to 1980s under expiring New York survivors law
A woman who worked as a stand-in at “The Cosby Show” in the 1980s is suing Bill Cosby, saying he drugged and sexually abused her.
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NRSC lobs attacks against Arizona lawmakers Sinema, Gallego: 'We are going to keep exposing the truth'
The National Republican Senatorial Committee lobbed fresh attacks against Sen. Krysten Sinema and Rep. Ruben Gallego in a new 30-second ad.
Opinion: Why Biden won’t do more to restrain Netanyahu | CNN
Why Biden hasn’t done more to restrain the Netanyahu government and address the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, per Aaron David Miller.
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Georgia judge denies bid to revoke Trump co-defendant Harrison Floyd's bond over social media posts
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis cited Floyd’s posts on X about Georgia elections worker Ruby Freeman and state officials Brad Raffensperger and Gabriel Sterling.
www.nbcnews.comBodies of 4 teenage boys who disappeared on a camping trip in Wales found in their overturned car
British police say the bodies of four teenage boys who had been missing since they left for a weekend camping trip have been found inside their overturned car.
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Which crypto bosses besides Binance's CZ are in US authorities' crosshairs?
Binance chief Changpeng Zhao will step down and plead guilty to breaking criminal U.S. anti-money laundering laws as part of a settlement resolving a years-long probe into the world's largest crypto exchange, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Historic fine on Binance over alleged Hamas financing signals new era in crypto crackdown
Most of the transactions alleged to have violated U.S. sanctions programs involved Iran, according to a senior Treasury official.
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Republicans raise alarm over 'sudden' reassignment of DOE intelligence official
A number of Republican senators are raising alarm over a recent personnel decision reassigning a high-ranking intelligence official within a Department of Energy office.
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‘Hope is hard to come by’: In the Red Sea resort of Eilat, Israeli survivors from October 7 face a new threat | CNN
As the red alert alarm sounded in the busy hotel dining hall, many of the children scattered in fear, as the horrors of the Hamas massacre on October 7 came flooding back.
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Woman involved in death of 5-year-old boy found in suitcase is sentenced to 25 years
A judge sentenced Dawn Elaine Coleman, 41, after she pleaded guilty to a Level 1 felony charge of conspiracy to commit murder in connection with Cairo Ammar Jordan’s death.
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White House receives the official 2023 Christmas tree
First lady Jill Biden received the official 2023 White House Christmas tree at the White House Monday. (Nov.20)
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'Bubble Wrap' strategy needed to protect Biden from age concerns, some Democrats admit
Some current and former White House officials admitted to the New York Times that Biden may have to be insulated ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Jimmy Kimmel pokes fun at Biden's age, quizzes audience on which products are 'older or younger' than him
Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel contrasted President Biden's age with various well known products that Americans have used for decades, from Tupperware to cornflakes.
Suspect captured in shooting in Colorado over property dispute that left 3 dead
Authorities arrested a suspect in a shooting in southern Colorado over a property dispute killed three people and critically injured another.
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How a massive all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple ended up on Hawaii's lush Kauai Island
The island of Kauai is home to the only all-stone, hand-carved Hindu temple in the West, built without power tools or electricity.
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Armed suspects crash into vehicle and carjack victims in DC
Four armed suspects stole a car and high-priced jewelry in an armed carjacking in Washington on Saturday.
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House GOP subpoenas DOJ prosecutor who allegedly tried to shield Biden during federal probe into son Hunter
House Republicans have issued a subpoena for Assistant U.S. Attorney Lesley Wolf, who allegedly tried to shield President Biden from aspects of the investigation into his son, Hunter.
Adams' standing plummets in NYC in latest Marist poll amid federal probe
Gov. Kathy Hochul also struggled in the poll. Only 43 percent of registered voters approved of the job she is doing as governor, while 44 percent disapproved.
www.politico.comGeorgia deputy who shot absolved man had been fired for excessive force. Critics blame the sheriff
A Georgia sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a driver in a roadside struggle has been involved in other traffic stops that spiraled into violence.
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Hochul announces development of K-12 media literacy tools to spot conspiracy theories
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) announced Tuesday the development of media literacy tools aimed to teach kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Empire State how to spot conspiracy theories and hate.
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Pro-Trump candidate beats moderate Dem in Utah special election to fill last seat in US House
Voters in Utah's 2nd Congressional District selected pro-Trump Republican Celeste Maloy in Tuesday's special election to fill the last open seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Jan. 6 rioter who used sovereign citizen 'gobbledygook' at trial is found guilty
A jury convicted Taylor James Johnatakis on multiple charges, including assaulting officers. The federal judge overseeing his trial grew frustrated with his arguments.
www.nbcnews.com3 dead and 3 missing after landslide rips through remote Alaska fishing community
Three people have been killed and three more are missing after a landslide ripped through a remote Alaskan fishing community. The landslide late Monday smashed into three homes in the Alaska Panhandle town of Wrangell.
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Nvidia outlook beats expectations but China worries linger
Chip designer Nvidia said on Tuesday it expects a steep drop in fourth-quarter sales in China - a key revenue generator - in the wake of new U.S. rules, but forecast overall revenue above Wall Street targets as supply-chain issues ease.
How Uyghur Forced Labor Makes Seafood That Ends Up in School Lunches
Uyghurs and North Koreans are forced to work in Chinese seafood processing plants. But the federal government purchases millions of dollars of this seafood for the military and school lunches.
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Mysterious dog respiratory illness: What to know
Scientists at the University of New Hampshire may have identified a pathogen that has sickened possibly thousands of dogs and killed some of them across the country.
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Biden's birthday blues: White House appears to downplay special day, critics say age is more than a number
President Biden celebrated his 81st birthday on Monday, reaching a milestone no other president has, which has led to continued criticism of his job.
Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving
Millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Philippines launches joint sea, air patrols with US military
The militaries of the Philippines and the United States launched joint patrols on Tuesday in waters near Taiwan, officials of the Southeast Asian nation said, a move likely to fan further tension with China.
Body camera footage shows police tasing death of Atlanta deacon Johnny Hollman
The Fulton County District Attorney's office released body camera footage that shows the incident that led to the tasing death of Atlanta deacon Johnny Hollman.
Sanders and Democrats set hearing to grill pharmaceutical company CEOs
Senate Democrats intend to grill the executives of three major pharmaceutical companies at a hearing at the start of next year's legislative session, setting an aggressive prescription drug price agenda for 2024.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFederal Reserve minutes: Officials saw inflation slowing but will monitor data to ensure progress
Federal Reserve officials concluded earlier this month that inflation was steadily falling and agreed to closely monitor incoming data to ensure that the pace of price increases would continue slowing toward their 2% target, according to the minutes of their meeting.
apnews.comThe FTC puts your lunch on its plate
Feds probe $10B deal for sandwich chain that would put Subway, Jimmy John’s and Arby’s under the same roof.
www.politico.comKansas officials blame 5-week disruption of court system on 'sophisticated foreign cyberattack'
Officials say cybercriminals hacked into the Kansas court system, stole sensitive data and threatened to post it on the dark web in a ransomware attack that has hobbled access to records for more than five weeks.
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Christian school suing officials after being barred from events for forfeiting game against trans player
A Christian school in Vermont has filed a lawsuit against state officials after being barred from competing against other institutions for forfeiting a game against a trans player.
Stock market today: Asian shares slip following a weak close on Wall Street
Shares are mostly lower in Asia after Wall Street’s rally ran out of momentum. Tokyo and Mumbai advanced while most other major markets declined.
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Vivek Ramaswamy really wants voters to ask him about foreign policy
The Republican presidential candidate took some hits on his lack of international experience on the debate stage. Now, he's pressing voters to let him talk about his views.
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Thanksgiving storm updates: Severe weather threatens travel
A severe storm is forecast to sweep across the United States as Americans gather for Thanksgiving during one of the busiest holiday travel weeks of the year.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to whole peaches, nectarines and plums
One person died and 10 other people were hospitalized in several states, including California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan and Ohio.
www.nbcnews.comStock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street rally led by Microsoft gains
Asian shares are mostly higher after a rally on Wall Street led by gains in Microsoft after it announced it was hiring Sam Altman, former CEO of OpenAI, the ChatGPT maker.
apnews.comAfter OpenAI's stunning ouster, policymakers are warning that AI could turn the economy on its head
AI’s future will likely rest with a handful of very large companies and their boards, the Consumer Bureau's director says.
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Susan Sarandon dropped by talent agency after anti-Jewish comments
Actress Susan Sarandon was dropped by top Hollywood agency UTA on Tuesday following her statements appearing to attack Jewish Americans at a pro-Palestinian rally on Friday.
Comedian Matt Rife responds to Netflix special backlash with link to ‘special needs helmets’
Rife was criticized for opening his comedy special with a joke about domestic violence.
www.nbcnews.comFund to compensate developing nations for climate change is unfinished business at COP28
A fund to compensate developing nations for the impacts of climate change was the supposed big breakthrough at last year's United Nations-led climate talks in Egypt.
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Evergrande chairman's two luxury mansions seized by creditor - local media
Two luxury homes in Hong Kong owned by the chairman of embattled property developer China Evergrande Group , Hui Ka Yan, have been seized by a creditor, local media outlet HK01 reported on Wednesday.
Zelenskyy talks Israel, US elections with Fox's Benjamin Hall, and Ukraine's place among 'global risks'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the U.S.' continued support for Ukraine in light of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
White House launches social media accounts on Threads for Biden and Harris
The White House last week condemned Elon Musk’s post on X that supported an antisemitic claim.
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 11/21/2023
Wall Street drifted to a lower close following a strong rally that had vaulted it to its highest level since the start of August.
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Analysis: How Israel could gain from a pause in the Gaza war
A break in hostilities could benefit Israel militarily, even though it could hurt Prime Minister Netanyahu politically.
Groom secretly learned Korean for over a year to surprise wife and family at wedding
“To everyone from Sohee’s family, as a show of respect, I have been secretly taking Korean lessons so I can finally speak to you in Korean," the groom said in a video on TikTok.
www.nbcnews.comPro-Palestinian staffers ask progressive Chicago mayor to back a cease-fire
The move follows other staffers calling on the White House and members of Congress to back a cease-fire as well.
www.politico.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery fell 6 cents to $77.77 per barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for January delivery rose 13 cents to $82.45 per barrel.
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BOJ to end negative interest rates in 2024, over 80% of economists say: Reuters poll
The Bank of Japan will end its negative interest rate policy next year, more than 80% of economists in a Reuters poll said, with more convinced the central bank is getting closer to exiting its controversial monetary settings.
Judge declines to jail Trump co-defendant Harrison Floyd in Georgia election interference case
Fulton County prosecutors in former President Trump's Georgia election interference case are seeking to revoke the bond of co-defendant Harrison Floyd.
Palestinian terror-linked fundraiser slashed by PayPal amid legal scrutiny
EXCLUSIVE — PayPal quietly closed a Gaza fundraising account benefiting an Israeli-designated terrorist organization after facing pressure from a legal watchdog group, while the credit card processor Stripe launched an internal investigation into the same campaign, the Washington Examiner has…
www.washingtonexaminer.comSearch is on for pipeline leak after as much as 1.1 million gallons of oil sullies Gulf of Mexico
As much as 1.1 million gallons of oil may have been discharged into the Gulf of Mexico from a pipeline system off Louisiana’s southeast coast.
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Talking turkey: Thanksgiving travelers set to clog skies and roads in historically busy travel season
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year in the United States as families across the country gather to celebrate the holiday.
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Author looks back at former first lady Rosalynn Carter's legacy
ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Kate Andersen Brower, author of "First Women: The Grace and Power of America's Modern First Ladies," on the legacy of Rosalynn Carter.
Barbara Lee is down, but definitely
Several Democrats told POLITICO that Lee might shift course if she didn't get the party nomination at the state convention, and perhaps even leave the race and run for reelection to the House.
www.politico.comNew Jersey banning sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035
New Jersey is prohibiting the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 as part of an effort to improve air quality and reduce planet-warming pollutants.
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Thousands of flights delayed as holiday travel gets underway
A storm system is expected to bring rain, snow and ice to parts of the Northeast and heavy rain and thunderstorms to the South in the coming days.
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Liberals are peeved at Univision for offering Trump a platform: ‘A major meltdown’
Univision face backlash over a recent interview with former President Trump but Media Research Center news analyst Jorge Bonilla felt the interview was "totally normal."
Israel-Hamas war updates: Palestinians buried in mass grave as truce nears
Israeli bombardments continue across Gaza ahead of expected four-day truce, including in Khan Younis in the south.
DHS 'concerned' drones being used for 'malicious purposes'
The Department of Homeland Security is "concerned" about drones being used for "malicious purposes."
Food aid for low-income mothers, babies becomes spending flashpoint
Advocates and state administrators fear they may have to begin putting people on waitlists to receive WIC benefits if Congress doesn't increase funding in January.
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Mapping destruction from space shows about half of northern Gaza's buildings are damaged, researchers say
Researchers analyzing the destruction of northern Gaza compare the widespread damage seen from space to the decimated cities of Mariupol in Ukraine and Aleppo in Syria.
Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments in redistricting case that could have widespread implications
The case regarding the future of the heavily gerrymandered legislative maps has emerged as a political flashpoint in the closely watched swing state.
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Exclusive: China government advisers call for steady growth target in 2024, more stimulus
Chinese government advisers will recommend economic growth targets for next year ranging from 4.5% to 5.5% to an annual policymakers' meeting, as Beijing seeks to create jobs and keep long-term development goals on track.
US officials warn against dangers of deep-frying turkeys
Firefighters and other agencies have published videos showing the hazards ahead of Thanksgiving.
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People need to stop worrying about getting a perfect eight hours of sleep, experts say
Experts stress that stressing over sleep and pushing to get a perfect eight hours of rest a night may actually lead to worse slumber for tired Americans.
Hamas Is Not ISIS — and the Comparison Itself Is Counterproductive
Pretending the two terrorist groups are the same will only make it harder to protect Israel and end the war.
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Climate change: The villagers building 100ft ice towers
The people of Ladakh in the Indian Himalayas have used maths to solve a water shortage.
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Ex-DNC chair criticized for appearing to intentionally mispronounce Vivek Ramaswamy's name
Political strategist Donna Brazile is being called out online for her viral appearance on Bill Maher's show last week.
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