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Trump embraces the Jan. 6 rioters on the trail. In court, his lawyers hope to distance him from them
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has embraced the rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 as patriots, vowed to pardon a large portion of them if he wins a second term and even collaborated on a song with a group of jailed defendants.
Judge key to Jan. 6 cases warns US faces 'authoritarian' threat
Judge Beryl Howell sees “time of testing” for nation as facts are denied and disputed.
www.politico.comLawmakers move to force a vote this week on expelling Rep. George Santos from the House
House lawmakers from both parties are moving to force a vote this week on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York. Santos has responded by asking colleagues to think about what kind of precedent it would set for him to be removed before federal charges against him are...
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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Gaza cease-fire to end but extension talks ongoing
Follow NBC News' latest coverage of the Israel-Hamas war: Truce extension talks in Qatar as more hostages to be released.
www.nbcnews.comConservative Supreme Court justices seem open to an attack on the Securities and Exchange Commission
Conservative Supreme Court justices seem open to a challenge to how the Securities and Exchange Commission fights fraud, in a case that could have far-reaching effects on other regulatory agencies.
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Dozens of senators view harrowing video of Hamas attack on Israel
Israel has shown the 46-minute recording featuring raw video from Hamas to lawmakers, journalists and other groups around the world since Oct. 7.
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Exclusive: Liz Cheney’s new book blasts GOP as ‘enablers and collaborators’ of Trump, whom one member called ‘Orange Jesus’ | CNN Politics
In her new book, former Rep Liz Cheney paints a scathing portrait of the Republican Party, condemning her former colleagues and party leaders as “enablers and collaborators,” who after the 2020 election were “willing to violate their oath to the Constitution out of political expediency and...
www.cnn.comNikki Haley wins backing from powerful Koch network as she aims to take on Trump
The political arm of the powerful Koch network has endorsed Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign. Americans for Prosperity promises to commit its nationwide army of activists and virtually unlimited funds to help Haley defeat former President Donald Trump in the GOP primary contest.
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How California is leading the push to take Trump off ballots in 2024
California is leading the effort to kick former President Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot.
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Ukraine war live updates: Russia slams Finland's border closure, warns that tensions could arise if troops are deployed
As NATO foreign ministers and Ukrainian officials meet in Brussels on Wednesday, it'll be hard to ignore deep divisions in Europe over Russia and Ukraine.
Biden campaign readies health care fight in latest attack on Trump | CNN Politics
The Biden campaign is seizing on former President Donald Trump’s recent threat to repeal Obamacare, marking their latest effort to sound the alarm on the GOP frontrunner’s policy vision.
www.cnn.comHunter Biden tells Congress he'd testify publicly, but Republicans demand closed-door session
Hunter Biden has offered to testify publicly before Congress, striking a defiant note in response to a subpoena from Republicans. President Joe Biden's son slammed the subpoena’s request for closed-door testimony, saying it can be manipulated.
apnews.comBiden campaign: Twitter, er X, is ‘an increasingly hostile place'
The president’s aides aren’t ready to quit the site they love to trash.
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Whitmer infuriates GOP with massive green energy bill slammed as government overreach
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) has earned further ire from Republicans by signing an ambitious new green energy bill.
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Israel-Gaza updates: Israel says ground operation underway in southern Gaza
Updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
'Rip away health insurance': Joe Biden and Donald Trump reignite Obamacare debate ahead of 2024
The incumbent president and ex-president are already running against each other, starting with the old issue of health care.
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‘Keep fighting Russia’: Ukraine vows it won’t stop as Western support wanes
Goal of securing 1991 internationally recognised borders remains unchanged and ‘nothing will stop us’, FM says.
The US tells Israel any ground campaign in southern Gaza must limit further civilian displacement
The Biden administration has told Israel it must operate with far greater precision in southern Gaza if it renews a ground campaign aimed at eradicating the Hamas militant group.
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Texas Supreme Court hears arguments to clarify abortion ban
Supreme Court Justice Brett Busby said the job of the court is to "decide cases," and not to "elaborate and expand laws in order to make them easier to understand or enforce."
www.cbsnews.comLive updates | Mediators try to extend Gaza truce, which could expire within a day
With hours left to go before a truce in Gaza expires, international mediators are working to extend it to facilitate the release of militant-held hostages and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
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Internal docs show Biden admin waived taxpayer safeguards to boost offshore wind project
EXCLUSIVE: The Biden administration quietly reversed a Trump administration ruling, granting a offshore wind developer's request to waive a significant fee.
States thought fast work permits would solve their migrant problems. It hasn’t.
The problem has been particularly pronounced in New York, which has drawn more than 140,000 migrants since spring 2022.
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Israel-Hamas war updates: Israel-Hamas truce nears end; six-truck convoy reaches north Gaza
The current cease-fire, which started Friday and has since had a two-day extension, is set to expire within a day.
Why a Mike Johnson campaign ad is running on an Iranian website
A new report shows political ads popping up in places politicians would never want their names.
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Supreme Court to examine the power of agencies and the president | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court returns to the so-called “administrative state” Wednesday, in a case that offers the conservative majority a fresh chance to pare back the authority of regulatory agencies and could potentially enhance presidential power.
www.cnn.comWinning the presidential nomination is all about delegates. But how does the process work?
By now, Americans should be well aware that the process of electing a president isn’t like electing a senator or governor.
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The Israel-Hamas war has college campuses on edge. How some are tackling the issue.
Colleges and universities across the United States are struggling to handle the ongoing debate over the Israel-Hamas war.
Senate Democrats debate conditioning Israel aid as Palestinian casualties surge
Senate Democrats debated placing conditions on aid to Israel after a group of members demanded the U.S. ally change how it prosecutes its war to dismantle Hamas inside Gaza.
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Biden to take on Boebert, House GOP’s economic vision in Colorado remarks | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Wednesday will seek to contrast his economic vision with that of so-called “MAGA” Republicans, including Republican firebrand Rep. Lauren Boebert, during a visit to her Colorado district, according to an administration official.
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Congress feeling heat from groups demanding ban on contracts with Chinese firm taking Americans' DNA
Congress is feeling the heat from 16 conservative groups who are calling on lawmakers to pass an NDAA provision to ban U.S. government contracts with a CCP-linked firm stealing DNA.
Argentina's president-elect tells top Biden officials that he's committed to freedom
Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei met Tuesday with senior Biden administration officials at the White House.
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White House puts corporate 'price gouging' front and center: 'We see American families hurting'
The Biden administration has a strong incentive to keep up the pressure on companies to lower consumer prices.
'Depressed' Trump wasn't eating after 2020 loss, according to new book from top foe Cheney
Three weeks after the events of Jan. 6, 2021, then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) visited former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
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‘Won’t join farcical vote’: Bangladesh opposition leader ahead of election
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party will boycott January elections amid a deepening crisis for the country’s democracy.
Chris Christie says he wouldn’t sign 6-week federal abortion ban | CNN Politics
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday he would not sign a six-week federal abortion ban as president because he does not believe such legislation aligns with the views of the American public.
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Gavin Newsom is picking up where Ronald Reagn left off on mental health reform
California Democrats are remaking the state’s mental health care system.
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Trump civil fraud case: Judge fines Trump $354 million, says frauds 'shock the conscience'
Get updates from the trial of former President Trump in the civil fraud suit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Anti-Trump network backed by Charles Koch endorses Nikki Haley in loss for Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had strong ties to the group when he ran for governor of Florida.
www.nbcnews.comFake babies, real horror: Deepfakes from the Gaza war increase fears about AI's power to mislead
The war in Gaza is highlighting the latest advances in artificial intelligence as a way to spread fake images and disinformation. The fake videos and photos are intended to stoke horror and outrage, and mislead people about atrocities or responsibility for casualties.
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Black Voters Are Drifting Away from Democrats. Will That Hurt Biden in SC?
“It seems like people are looking elsewhere,” one party official said.
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The Biden-Obama divide over how closely to support Israel
The current president believes his close embrace of Israel, which he called for as vice president, gives him greater influence with Israeli leaders and the public.
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CIA warns staff about social media posts after senior officer shares pro-Palestinian image
The agency’s associate deputy director for analysis had posted an image depicting a man waving a Palestinian flag that is sometimes used in commentary critical of Israel.
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Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy sworn into Congress, bringing House back to full capacity — for now
The House gained its newest Republican member on Tuesday evening, filling the final vacant seat in the lower chamber and bringing the total number of lawmakers back to 435 for the first time in six months.
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Deutsche Bank official says large changes to net worth like Trump’s isn’t unusual | CNN Politics
A Deutsche Bank wealth management group managing director testified Tuesday that the bank anticipates that the net worth of high-wealth clients like Donald Trump can be elevated on self-reported financial statements, but it wouldn’t necessarily stop the bank from issuing the loan – and didn’t...
www.cnn.comUkraine says spy chief's wife is being treated for poisoning with heavy metals
A spokesperson for Ukraine's spy agency says the wife of Ukraine's intelligence chief has been diagnosed with heavy metals poisoning. The spokesman for the Ukrainian military intelligence agency known as GUR says that Marianna Budanova is undergoing treatment in a hospital for the suspected...
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Paul Whelan attacked by fellow prisoner at Russian labor camp, family says
Paul Whelan's family said a fellow prisoner hit him in the face and broke his glasses after he asked him to move out of the way.
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Haines and Trump official set to brief House panel on spy powers
The current director of National Intelligence and former Trump DNI John Ratcliffe will separately brief the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday night on Section 702, which is set to expire at the end of the year.
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House GOP denies Hunter Biden demand on impeachment inquiry testimony
The Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the president's son to appear for a private deposition on Dec. 13.
www.politico.comLawmaker helping lead impeachment of Philadelphia's prosecutor will run for state attorney general
A state lawmaker who's helping lead the effort to impeach Philadelphia’s elected prosecutor is the newest candidate for Pennsylvania attorney general. Rep.
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How rat miners rescued workers from Indian tunnel after 17 days
After machines broke down, rat miners successfully rescued 41 workers trapped in India’s Uttarakhand tunnel.
House to advance election security overhaul as 2024 heats up
The House Administration Committee is meeting this week to advance several election integrity bills as the 2024 presidential election heats up, Rep. Bryan Steil tells Fox News Digital.
Florida elections security chief lay dead for 24 minutes without help outside Gov. DeSantis' office
Pete Antonacci, 74, died after a meeting in Gov. Ron DeSantis' office in September 2022, according to new records released by state law enforcement.
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Senate votes down Biden's long-stalled Labor Department nominee
The Senate on Tuesday voted against advancing President Joe Biden’s nominee for a top Labor Department position.
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Opinion | The 3 Fantasies That Keep Congress Dysfunctional
Lawmakers will have to give up these illusions if they want to get the House and Senate back on track.
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Man using wheelchair dies from injuries after being attacked by 62-year-old suspect
A 68-year-old man is dead after police say he was attacked by a 62-year-old man which left him with injuries that ultimately led to his death.
Mavs' Mark Cuban working on $3.5B sale to family that runs Las Vegas Sands casino, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the talks says Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is working on a deal to sell a majority stake in the NBA franchise to the family that runs the Las Vegas Sands casino.
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Sen. Rick Scott says Schumer likely doesn't have votes to pass supplemental without tighter border security
Sen. Schumer may lack the votes needed for President Biden's proposed $106 billion security package as GOP lawmakers push for stricter border measures.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says top fundraiser Brianna Suggs has been reassigned following FBI raid
Twenty-five-year-old Brianna Suggs is no longer raising money for his re-election bid.
www.cbsnews.comFormer Google executive ends longshot bid for Dianne Feinstein's US Senate seat in California
A former California tech executive has announced she is ending her longshot campaign for the U.S. Senate seat once held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
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Activists wanted a Middle East cease-fire. They got something else from Dems.
Hill Democrats, staring down an influential young bloc of their base voters infuriated by the party’s handling of the war, have no clear consensus on how to respond.
www.politico.com41 rescued workers emerge dazed and smiling after 17 days trapped in collapsed road tunnel in India
Forty-one construction workers have been rescued from a collapsed tunnel in northern India where they had been stranded the last 17 days. The rescue on Tuesday was a happy ending to an ordeal that had gripped the country and required a massive rescue operation that overcame several setbacks.
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Network founded by Koch brothers endorses Nikki Haley for president
Americans for Prosperity Action plans to spend millions to try to unite Republicans behind Nikki Haley's presidential bid.
www.cbsnews.comStock market today: Asia trading mixed after strong US consumer confidence data push Wall St higher
Asian shares are mixed after a strong report on U.S. consumer confidence and hopes the Federal Reserve is finished with its aggressive interest rate hikes sent shares higher on Wall Street.
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Sununu plans to crown his New Hampshire Trump alternative in the 'next few weeks'
EXCLUSIVE — Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) is preparing to issue his coveted endorsement in the Republican presidential primary in the coming weeks, which could give his selected candidate the boost necessary to compete with former President Donald Trump in New Hampshire.
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Analysis: There will be no pause in Biden’s headache over the Israel-Hamas war | CNN Politics
A 48-hour extension to the Israel-Hamas truce will not pause the strategic dilemmas and political headaches wracking the Biden administration over the war.
www.cnn.comHow the Kremlin keeps dodging tough sanctions
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Melania Trump takes her place in the former first ladies club with Rosalynn Carter memorial service appearance | CNN Politics
Former first lady Melania Trump is expected to make a rare public appearance Tuesday as an attendee of the tribute service for Rosalynn Carter in Georgia.
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Pro-Palestine Facebook post sparks CIA warning
The incident illustrates the deep divisions that the war in Gaza has opened up within US government institutions.
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher ahead of consumer confidence and price data
Shares are mixed in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks edged lower as investors looked ahead to updates on inflation and how American consumers are feeling about the economy.
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Global growth to slow but avoid a hard landing -OECD
The global economy will slow slightly next year but the risk of a hard landing has subsided despite high levels of debt and uncertainty over interest rates, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development said on Wednesday.
Longtime Democrats offer sigh of relief in party's efforts to reclaim House by bucking retirement trend
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) filed for reelection for her California House seat on Monday, completing the paperwork needed to appear on the 2024 ballot just a little over a week before the state deadline.
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BLM leader endorses Trump for 2024, accuses Dems of 'racist' policies: 'We're not stupid'
Mark Fisher, who is the co-founder of Black Lives Matter Rhode Island, endorsed Donald Trump in 2024 as Biden's support among Black voters dwindles ahead of the presidential election
While U.S. pushes to extend the cease-fire, Israel remains focused on crushing Hamas
Government rhetoric and public opinion in Israel seem unequivocal: Sooner or later the intense military campaign in the Gaza Strip must and will resume.
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Donations to Hamas-linked charities spike 70% since Oct. 7 attack, Israeli officials say
Israeli officials said they are tracking a sharp increase in funding for charities with links to Hamas.
Hunter Biden wants to go public, House Republicans say not so fast
Hunter Biden is willing to testify for a GOP-controlled House committee only if it is made public. Many object to that bold move ahead of his father's 2024 race.
US mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American Airlines
There will be no strike by American Airlines flight attendants around the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
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Koch network endorsement is latest sign of Haley’s rise, but it’s far from a game ender | CNN Politics
An endorsement by a powerful conservative political advocacy group of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has created an opening for the 2024 candidate to elevate her position as she tries to become the leading Trump alternative in the Republican presidential primary.
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Israel arrests almost as many Palestinians as it has released during truce
Over the first four days of Israel-Hamas prisoner exchange, Israel arrests 133 Palestinians while releasing 150.
Actor Jonathan Majors' trial on domestic violence charges set to begin Wednesday
Marvel actor Jonathan Majors' trial on domestic violence charges is set to begin Wednesday in New York.
GOP-led committee to ask three college presidents what they're doing about antisemitism
Presidents of Harvard, University of Pennsylvania and MIT to testify before a congressional committee about their campus' response to antisemitism.
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US gas prices have fallen or remained steady for 10 weeks straight. Here's why
It’s not just you. Across the U.S., prices at the pump have felt milder in recent months. Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since September 19 — marking about a 70-day trajectory of decline.
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New York Sen. Schumer to give major address on rise of antisemitism in US: 'crisis'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he will give a speech on Wednesday addressing the steep rise in antisemitism since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
'A remarkable woman': Rosalynn Carter to be laid to rest in her longtime Georgia home
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter will be honored by her loved ones and laid to rest on Wednesday in her longtime home of Plains, Georgia.
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Sherrod Brown focuses on abortion access in Ohio Senate reelection race
"I support abortion access for all women," Brown said in a recent text to voters, adding that his three GOP opponents "would overturn the will of Ohioans by voting for a national abortion ban."
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Senate stumbles into new border security stalemate holding up Israel and Ukraine aid
As lawmakers race to strike a deal before the end of the year that could unlock billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, they are struggling to find consensus on U.S. border and immigration policies, a critical piece of the bill in order to gain Republican support in both chambers.
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Israel Gaza live news: Hopes of Gaza truce extension as more hostages set to be freed - BBC News
Intelligence chiefs from Israel, the US and Egypt are holding talks in Qatar on a possible new deal.
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 11/28/2023
Stocks drifted to a mostly higher close following a strong report on consumer confidence and growing hopes that the Federal Reserve is finished with its aggressive interest rate hikes.
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President Biden is on a dangerous path negotiating for Hamas hostages
The modern world was introduced to hostage terrorism when Iran held 66 Americans in Teheran for 444 days
Walmart shifts to India from China for cheaper imports
Walmart is importing more goods to the United States from India and reducing its reliance upon China as it looks to cut costs and diversify its supply chain, data seen by Reuters shows.
Former Tim Scott adviser is running new pro-DeSantis effort in Iowa
A new super PAC is attacking Nikki Haley to help Ron DeSantis in the first caucus state.
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CIA Director William Burns returns to Qatar in push for broader hostage deal
The CIA director is visiting Doha, hoping to build on an existing agreement between Israel and Hamas that resulted in the release of dozens of hostages.
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Presidents, celebrities attended Rosalynn Carter's tribute service, but her faith, dedication took center stage
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's tribute service featured tributes by family members, her longtime aide and friend Kathryn Cade and journalist Judy Woodruff.
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose $1.55 to $76.41 per barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for January delivery rose $1.70 to $81.68 per barrel.
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North Korea makes rare admission after local polls: Dissenting votes
Analysts dismissed it as an attempt to portray an image of a normal society rather than signaling any meaningful increase of rights in the authoritarian state.
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US military aircraft crashes off coast of Japan
The Osprey aircraft has a troubled history, with a string of fatal crashes over recent years.
Bank of America fined $12 million for mortgage disclosure violations by federal watchdog
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau slapped Bank of America with a $12 million fine for falsely reporting demographic data on mortgage applications.
US Supreme Court weighs legality of SEC in-house enforcement
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised on Wednesday to consider the legality of the Securities and Exchange Commission's in-house proceedings to enforce investor-protection laws and impose penalties in a case that could broadly undercut the power of federal agencies.
Rosalynn Carter is eulogized before family and friends as husband Jimmy bears silent witness
With her husband Jimmy Carter as a silent witness, Rosalynn Carter was celebrated by her family and closest friends Wednesday at her funeral.
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Tim Kaine plans to run on Biden’s accomplishments despite president sinking in the polls
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) said Tuesday that he will promote the Biden administration’s accomplishments as part of his campaign for a third term in 2024.
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Jewish groups sue University of California over ‘unchecked’ antisemitism
The 36-page lawsuit argues that UC Berkeley and its law school’s inaction on discrimination against Jewish students has led to a spread of antisemitism.
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Burlington, Vermont, shootings leave one troubling question: Why?
Investigators are looking for clues on whether the attack on three Palestinian students was a hate crime.
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National Christmas Tree toppled by strong wind; officials hopeful to still hold lighting ceremony
The National Christmas Tree was toppled on Tuesday by a gust of strong wind, officials said, though they were optimistic the lighting could still be held in a few days
OPEC+ talks continue, no meeting delay currently expected, sources say
OPEC+ is continuing to hold talks on 2024 oil policy, with no delay to a meeting scheduled for Thursday currently expected, two sources from the producer group said on Wednesday.
Montana man accused of threatening Biden and US senator agrees to plea bargain, court records show | CNN Politics
A Montana man accused of threatening President Joe Biden and Democratic Sen. Jon Tester has agreed to a plea bargain, according to a court document filed Monday.
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Intensive talks to extend Hamas-Israel truce as deadline looms
Negotiations have now entered a ‘pragmatic’ phase involving various mediators and stakeholders, according to analysts.
Hamas invites Elon Musk to Gaza to witness ‘massacres and destruction’
As Palestinians take stock of the devastation wreaked by Israel’s military, Hamas says the world should do the same.
Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years for financial fraud after victims angrily confront him in court
Disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for stealing $12 million from his clients and family law firm. Tuesday's sentencing came after several of his 18 victims let Murdaugh know just how much he had harmed them.
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Poorer areas have seen the bulk of clean energy funds in the Inflation Reduction Act’s wake, Treasury finds
A new analysis shows that 81% of investments in greener energy are in counties with below-average wages, and former coal towns have been at the forefront of the influx.
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Democratic lawmaker puts forward resolution to expel Santos in bid to force vote this week | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of California has put forward a resolution to expel indicted Rep. George Santos in the wake of a damning House Ethics committee investigation into the New York Republican.
www.cnn.comOpening statements to begin in the final trial in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain
Opening statements are scheduled to begin in the third and final trial over the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, who died after he was stopped by police in suburban Denver.
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NYC's code blue alert set to make migrant crisis in the city even worse
Millions of New Yorkers are under a "code blue" weather alert in New York City on Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of the season's first major snowstorm in the region, which could worsen the city's homeless and migrant crisis.
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Santos says he will stand for expulsion vote after talking options with House Speaker Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he spoke with Rep. George Santos about his options as the New York Republican could face a third expulsion vote.
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Kidnapped Israeli teen's chilling texts revealed: 'Terrorists in my house'
A 16-year-old Israeli teen's family shared texts translated from Hebrew that he sent on October 7 when he was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists from his kibbutz.
U.S. military flight with critical aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt
The first of three U.S. military flights arrived in Egypt with much-needed humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza.
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Why Senate Dems are prepared to swallow a border policy compromise
In addition to helping embattled US allies, Senate Dems believe changes could help cool border politics in battleground states ahead of 2024.
www.politico.comSports Illustrated is the latest media company damaged by an AI experiment gone wrong
Sports Illustrated is the latest media company damaged by being less than forthcoming about who or what is writing its stories at the dawn of the artificial intelligence age.
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US life expectancy rose in 2022 due to fewer deaths linked to COVID-19: CDC
A new report from the CDC published Wednesday found life expectancy in the U.S. increased to 77.5 years in 2022 due to fewer deaths linked to COVID-19.
New Zealand plans to ban cellphone use in schools
New Zealand’s new prime minister plans to ban cellphone use in schools and repeal tobacco controls in the agenda for his first three months in office
Under judge's order, Georgia proposes map with two new Black-majority districts
The move comes after a judge said the current voter district map illegally dilutes Black votes.
www.nbcnews.comStaff reassigned at Florida school after allegations that transgender student played on girls' team
Dozens of students participated in a walkout at a South Florida high school, a day after their principal and four other staff members were removed from their positions as officials investigate allegations of a transgender student being allowed to play on a girls’ volleyball team, in violation of sta
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Two lawmakers report office vandalism over their pro-Israel stances
"Peaceful protests can be powerful, but vandalism and dangerous rhetoric are wrong, and ineffective," said Rep. Greg Landsman.
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Trump wants to use Jan. 6 rioter cases to fight the special counsel’s case against him
As members of Congress spread Capitol attack conspiracies, Trump's legal team also wants information about any "undercovers and informants who infiltrated the crowd."
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Chicago's Brandon Johnson blames Lori Lightfoot for 'international crisis' he inherited
Mayor Brandon Johnson is blaming the growing migrant crisis in Chicago on his predecessor Lori Lightfoot, saying he "inherited" the influx of immigrants from the previous administration.
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Medicaid ‘unwinding’ clogs call centers, blocking access to other safety-net programs
The bottleneck caused by states’ reevaluation of Medicaid enrollees has swept up low-income families that rely on other public assistance programs.
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Watch: Tribute service for former first lady Rosalynn Carter continues
Scheduled observances honoring former first lady Rosalynn Carter began with a wreath laying at her alma mater Georgia Southwestern State University.
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Texas city approves $3.5 million for child who witnessed aunt's fatal shooting by officer
A Texas city has approved a $3.5 million settlement for a child who witnessed his aunt being fatally shot through a window of her home by a police officer four years ago.
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Muslim woman attacked in suspected hate crime on NYC subway had Palestinian flag broken
The 23-year-old said police initially dismissed her report. They made an arrest days later after a video of the incident went viral.
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'Squad' Democrats join the rest of Congress in condemning Oct. 7 Hamas attack
Nearly all of the House "Squad" Democrats voted with the rest of Congress to condemn Hamas's Oct. 7 attack against Israel and demand the immediate release of all hostages held by the group.
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Thalidomide: Australia gives national apology to survivors and families
PM Anthony Albanese calls the birth defects scandal one of Australia's "darkest" medical chapters.
www.bbc.comThe world economy will slow next year because of inflation, high rates and war, OECD says
The global economy, which has proved surprisingly resilient this year, is expected to falter next year under the strain of wars, still-elevated inflation and continued high interest rates.
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US military delivers first round of humanitarian aid for Gaza via Egypt
The Pentagon says the U.S. military has delivered its first of three rounds of humanitarian aid to Gaza civilians who have been displaced amid Israel's war against Hamas.
Cher to headline Rockefeller tree lighting as ‘flood’ of pro-Palestinian protesters expected
Musician Cher is set to headline the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting Wednesday in New York City.
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Dean Phillips on Joe Biden: I think he should smoke weed
President Biden has a couple main vulnerabilities. His newest primary opponent is moving to exploit them.
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Fifth group of hostages released after Israel and Hamas agree to extend cease-fire
Twelve more hostages who were held in Gaza were released on Tuesday, according to the Red Cross and the IDF, as a temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas continued into a fifth day.
www.cbsnews.comUS military Osprey aircraft with 6 aboard crashes off southern Japan, at least 1 dead
A crew member who was recovered from the ocean after a U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying six people crashed Wednesday off southern Japan has been pronounced dead.
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Federal hate crime charges brought against South Carolina men accused of robbing Latinos
The men are accused of forcibly taking cash, cellphones and, in one instance, a car after following shoppers to their homes and holding them at gunpoint in 2021.
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Decision looms for landmark gene-editing therapy
The FDA is expected to decide by the end of next week whether to approve the first gene-editing therapy in the U.S., just weeks after the treatment for a rare genetic blood disorder received regulatory backing in the U.K.
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Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents — including husband Jimmy
“He never wants to be very far from her,” Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander said of Jimmy Carter.
www.politico.comStock market today: Asian shares mostly higher ahead of US price update, OPEC+ meeting
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday ahead of an update on U.S. consumer inflation and a meeting of oil producers in Vienna.
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Number of suicides in the US in 2022 reaches record level: CDC
A new CDC report published Wednesday found the number of people in the U.S. who died by suicide in 2022 was 49,449, which is higher than 2021 and a record high.
US Navy removes fuel from jet that overshot runway into water off Hawaii | CNN Politics
The US Navy said it removed fuel from a reconnaissance jet that overshot a runway in Hawaii and went into an environmentally sensitive bay last week as it works to recover the plane.
www.cnn.comAn ailing Pope Francis tells the public he's better than a day earlier but has aides read speeches
Pope Francis has presided at his weekly audience with the public at the Vatican. But the pontiff said that he’s still unwell and asked aides to read speeches for him on Wednesday, a day after canceling an overseas trip.
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Impeaching Biden would be 'political disaster' for Republicans: Mike Huckabee
Former Republican Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said Monday that it would be a “huge mistake” for Republicans to impeach President Joe Biden.
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The Nikki Haley Boomlet Is Proof of a Bored Press Corps
Why else would the media feast on a fight for second place behind Trump?
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Israeli hostage briefly escaped Hamas before locals handed him back to terrorists: family
Hamas have released 51 hostages since Israel agreed to a cease-fire conditional on the release of at least 10 hostages per day, with many foreign nationals also released at the same time.
A Hong Kong court hears final arguments in the subversion trial of pro-democracy activists
A Hong Kong court has started hearing the final arguments of some of the city’s best-known pro-democracy activists tried under a law imposed by China’s ruling Communist Party to crush dissent.
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Senate and House to negotiate military spending budget this week with several diversity initiatives gutted
The Senate passed a $886 billion defense bill that steers clear of abortion and transgender service issues but acknowledges GOP concerns about progressive influence in the Pentagon.
House begins latest effort to expel George Santos after damning ethics probe
The House will try for a third time this year to expel New York Rep. George Santos after the Ethics Committee released a scathing report detailing his alleged lawbreaking.
www.cbsnews.comPanama's Supreme Court declares 20-year contract for Canadian copper mine unconstitutional
Panama's Supreme Court has unanimously declared a 20-year concession for a Canadian copper mine that had sparked weeks of protests as unconstitutional.
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What to know about the Tesla Cybertruck ahead of its delivery event
The company will make the first deliveries of the Cybertruck on Thursday.
Wife of Ukraine’s top military intelligence official hospitalized with apparent heavy metals poisoning | CNN Politics
The wife of Ukraine’s top military intelligence official has been hospitalized with apparent heavy metals poisoning, according to Ukrainian and western officials.
www.cnn.comKuwait's ruling emir, 86, was hospitalized due to emergency health problem but is reportedly stable
The ruling emir of oil-rich Kuwait has been hospitalized “due to an emergency health problem” but later was in stable condition.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs steps aside at Revolt TV network
The news comes after the hip hop mogul faced three sexual assault lawsuits in recent weeks.
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France arrests yoga guru Gregorian Bivolaru on suspicion of indoctrinating followers for sexual exploitation
A man identified as international yoga guru Gregorian Bivolaru is accused of exploiting followers and is facing charges of trafficking, kidnap and rape in France.
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Newsom announces efforts to sweep homeless encampments near state roads: ‘I’m fed up’
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announced millions in grant money to help local and state agencies clean up homeless encampments near California roads.
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Trump, Ramaswamy campaigns clap back after Romney says he wouldn't vote for them in 2024
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, said he would vote for a "number of Democrats" over former President Trump, the current frontrunner in the 2024 presidential election.
Rubber bands from sex offender's braces used to link him to woman's alleged kidnapping from Baltimore park
Charles Avon Taylor, 46, is accused of abducting a woman in Leakin Park on Nov. 7 and dragging her to his tent, according to court records.
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‘We’re taking it out of hide’: Pentagon says it has no money for Middle East buildup
Under the temporary budget, funding is frozen at the previous year’s levels.
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