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Biden tells GOP his hopes, gets stiff response from McCarthy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Tuesday he hopes both parties’ lawmakers can work together to keep the government open, boost spending for Ukraine and avert a crippling rail strike. But the Republicans’ pick to be the next House speaker shrugged off the sunny talk, serving notice that things are “going to be different” once the GOP takes control of the chamber.
Senate passes bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage over GOP opposition
The bill now goes back to the House for a final vote before it heads to Biden's desk.
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Republicans to conduct review after disappointing midterms
The Republican National Committee is moving forward with a new post-election audit designed to examine the GOP’s underwhelming performance in the recent midterms and the party’s broader struggles since former President Donald Trump rose to power.
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McConnell skewers Trump for dinner with Kanye, Fuentes, says he's 'highly unlikely' to be elected president
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell condemned former President Trump for his dinner with Kanye West and white nationalist Nick Fuentes, saying anyone who meets with anti-semitic individuals are "highly unlikely" to be elected president.
McCarthy: Democrats could pick Speaker if Republicans ‘play games’ on House floor
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) warned his skeptics in the House Republican Conference against opposing him for Speaker on the House floor. “We have to speak as one voice. We will o…
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Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages. It's an extraordinary sign of shifting national politics on the issue and a measure of relief for the hundreds of thousands of same-sex couples who have married since the Supreme Court’s 2015 decision that legalized
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Judge rejects Trump's "absolute immunity" claim in suit stemming from 2020 election
Civil rights groups and three Michigan asked the judge to allow them to file an amended complaint against Trump.
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Torture allegations mount in aftermath of Kherson occupation
Ukrainian authorities are investigating sites where torture allegedly took place in the city of Kherson.
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Ukraine war: Nato pledges to provide more weapons and fix power grid
Millions of Ukrainians remain without power and water in freezing temperatures after Russian strikes.
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More than 100 US lawmakers pledge support for affordable housing legislation
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has pledged support for an affordable housing bill that could lead to the development of 500,000 starter homes in struggling communities over the next decade. …
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GOP's new committee leaders prepare blitz of investigations
House Republicans are promising aggressive oversight of the Biden administration once they assume the majority next year.
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Pulisic goal advances US in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran
Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper late in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran.
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Biden says Ukraine, COVID are priorities; Senate Democrats push for spending bill
Top U.S. Democrats said on Tuesday that securing more funding for Ukraine and COVID-19 and passing a full-year spending bill are priorities before Republicans take control of the House of Representatives early next year.
Russia warns U.S. that its deeper involvement in Ukraine brings growing risks
Russia is trying to make the United States understand that Washington's increasing involvement in the Ukraine conflict carries growing risks, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday, according to Russian news agencies.
Where the Warnock-Walker race stands with early voting underway in Georgia
Correction: An AARP poll released last week had Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) leading GOP candidate Herschel Walker by 4 percentage points. Early voting is underway in Georgia in what promises to be an …
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USMNT advances to World Cup knockout rounds as Christian Pulisic goal secures win vs. Iran
As the second-place finisher in the World Cup Group B, the USMNT will play the Netherlands on Saturday.
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Biden ‘confident’ rail strike will be avoided though congressional hurdles loom | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden said Tuesday he is “confident” a rail strike will be avoided while meeting with the top four congressional leaders, though any one senator could slow down the process of approving legislation that would avert such a strike – and at least one said he was planning to do so.
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U.S. will help repair decimated Ukraine electric grid; rumors of Russian mobilization in Kherson grow
Temperatures are plummeting in Ukraine and its energy infrastructure is heavily damaged. The U.S. announced $53 million in aid to help restore transmission.
‘Joe Biden blew it’: Rail workers union lashes out at the White House - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden is facing heat from one of his most loyal constituencies as Congress prepares a vote that could avoid a painful railroad strike ahead of the holidays. Biden celebrated in September a deal that would end negotiations between railway workers and their bosses, averting a strike...
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McConnell casts doubt on Trump getting elected after dinner with white nationalist
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said Donald Trump associating with white nationalist Nick Fuentes could keep him from being again elected president.
Progressives cool on finding an alternative to Biden
Progressives have cooled on the idea of finding a new leader to seek the party’s presidential nomination in 2024, marveling at the successes of the midterms and crediting President Biden for once a…
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Romney compares Trump to a gargoyle, calls him ‘disgusting’ for dinner with Kanye West - Washington Examiner
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) compared former President Donald Trump to a gargoyle, calling him "disgusting" over his dinner with rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, and far-right personality Nick Fuentes. Romney, a longtime rival and critic of Trump, took his denouncements to a new level on Tuesday...
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A Flood of Venezuelan Migrants Is Angering Other Venezuelans
Longtime residents resent the new arrivals’ illegal entry, but they’re not happy with Biden’s attempts to stem the flow.
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The inside story of Trump’s explosive dinner with Ye and Nick Fuentes
What was supposed to be a private dinner ended up being a political nightmare.
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Exclusive: U.S. weighs sending 100-mile strike weapon to Ukraine
The Pentagon is considering a Boeing proposal to supply Ukraine with cheap, small precision bombs fitted onto abundantly available rockets, allowing Kyiv to strike far behind Russian lines as the West struggles to meet demand for more arms.
Trump faces new trial date in rape accuser's lawsuit
A U.S. judge on Tuesday delayed by two months the scheduled defamation trial of Donald Trump by a writer who accused the former U.S. president of rape.
Mitch McConnell joins Republicans to denounce Donald Trump's dinner with white supremacist
A rising number of Republicans are calling on Donald Trump to express regret for a dinner with white nationalist and antisemitic guests.
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Democrats plan major shake-up to voting rules before 2024 election - Washington Examiner
The Democratic National Committee will vote on a flurry of voting rules ahead of the 2024 elections this week, with party leaders set to consider changes to the presidential primary calendar that could boot Iowa from its coveted first-in-the-nation voting slot. Democrats are set to meet this...
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Iran-US World Cup clash rife with political tension
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The last World Cup clash between the United States and Iran 24 years ago is considered one of the most politically charged matches in soccer history.
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McCarthy slams White House for 'keeping a close eye' on Twitter under Elon Musk: 'That is offensive to me'
Kevin McCarthy, after a meeting Tuesday with President Biden and congressional leaders, said it is “offensive” that the White House plans to monitor Elon Musk’s Twitter.
Lawmakers say Supreme Court response on alleged 2014 leak ‘did not substantively answer any of our questions’
Two Democratic lawmakers said the Supreme Court “did not substantively answer” their questions about an alleged 2014 leak of a ruling in its response to a letter they sent earlier this month.…
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‘Woke’ military provisions are sticking points for GOP as vote on defense policy bill looms
Republicans are worried about "woke" provisions included in the NDAA, including service members' vaccination mandate, women in the draft and other controversial policies.
Russia blames nuclear talks pullout on 'toxic' U.S. behaviour
Russia accused the United States on Tuesday of toxic anti-Russian behaviour that it said had prompted it to pull out of nuclear arms talks with U.S. officials in Cairo this week.
Supreme Court wrestles with Biden's deportation policy
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a politically tinged dispute over a Biden administration policy that would prioritize deportation of people in the country illegally who pose the greatest public safety risk.
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Biden cranks up his courtship of top donors ahead of the 2024 presidential election
The outreach comes after high-dollar supporters grumbled they weren't getting the invites and attention they were used to.
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Senate approves historic legislation to protect same-sex marriages
The Senate on Tuesday approved the Respect for Marriage Act to codify protections for lawful same-sex and interracial marriages
RNC commissions ‘review’ of party tactics after disappointing midterm
The party also launched a new advisory commission in response to the election results.
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US, allies announce plans for second democracy summit
The Biden administration has announced plans for a second Summit for Democracy next year, this time to be co-hosted by the governments of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, South Korea and Zambia.
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What is delaying Turkey’s ground operation in northern Syria?
Turkish President Erdogan has said that his country will force the YPG away from the Turkey-Syria border.
Alabama man charged in alleged scheme to violate U.S. sanctions on Iran
The Justice Department indicted Ray Hunt of Madison County, Ala., on 15 counts, including sanctions violations, alleging he planned to ship goods to Iran.
Judiciary Democrats accuse Supreme Court of dodging questions about alleged 2014 leak - Washington Examiner
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA), chairmen of the Senate and House Judiciary Courts Subcommittees respectively, accused the Supreme Court's attorney of failing to "substantively answer" their questions about allegations of a 2014 high court leak.The lawmakers said the...
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Democrats succumb to political reality on same-sex marriage bill
The Senate’s Respect for Marriage Act has progressives arguing that efforts to safeguard same-sex unions remain unfinished after concessions were made to Republican demands for bolstered religious …
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Pelosi, Schumer agree to move railroad union bill 'ASAP' after White House meeting
President Biden is set to meet with congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday morning to discuss legislative priorities for the final weeks of the year.
Russia firing unarmed missiles to deplete Ukraine air defense, says U.S. military official
Russia is firing unarmed cruise missiles that were designed to carry nuclear warheads at targets in Ukraine to try to deplete Kyiv's stocks of air defenses, a senior U.S. military official said on Tuesday.
Jan. 6 panel interviews ex-Secret Service agent Tony Ornato
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has interviewed former Secret Service agent Tony Ornato about Donald Trump’s actions on the day of the insurrection.
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Houston lifts boil-water order affecting more than 2 million
The city of Houston has lifted an order that called for more than 2 million people to boil their tap water before drinking or using it.
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Biden faces fresh tests of influence before 2023: The Note
And what happens before 2023 begins could have significant implications for 2024 -- all while the question hangs of President Joe Biden's own reelection candidacy
Congress poised to avoid crippling rail strike, enraging workers
Congress is poised to end the threat of a rail strike after President Biden called on lawmakers to force through a tentative contract agreement that some railroad workers rejected. The move w…
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Conservative Republicans are stepping up efforts to fight for changes in legislation that would codify same-sex marriage rights in federal law.The growing opposition comes months after talk of a same-sex marriage bill began on Capitol Hill, with little in the way of coordinated messaging from...
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McConnell condemns Trump dinner with white supremacist Nick Fuentes
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday condemned former President Trump’s dinner with Nick Fuentes, an outspoken white supremacist and antisemitic organizer. McConnell usua…
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Kyiv says it ‘won’t let Putin steal Christmas’ as Russian attacks threaten bleak winter in Ukraine | CNN
The mayor of Kyiv has said the city “cannot let Putin steal our Christmas” as Ukrainians prepare to tentatively celebrate the festive season with darkened trees while Russian airstrikes knock out power and wreak havoc on critical infrastructure.
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McConnell suggests Trump is 'highly unlikely' to win presidential election due to Ye, Fuentes dinner
Donald Trump has received criticism for dining with the rapper once known as Kanye West and white supremacist Nick Fuentes at his Mar-a-Lago club.
Uneasy calm grips Ukraine as West prepares winter aid
An uneasy calm is hanging over Kyiv as residents of the Ukrainian capital prepare for Russian missile attacks aiming to take out more energy infrastructure as winter approaches.
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US rail strike 2022: What would be affected if it happens?
President Biden has urged Congress to take steps to avert a strike as it would devastate the economy.
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Biden's fumbled Afghanistan withdrawal was a propaganda gift to China, Defense Department finds
A Department of Defense report found that China has highlighted the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in attempts to undermine American influence in the world.
Ukraine's 'Invincibility' centers offer refuge, resilience
Ukraine has rolled out hundreds of “Points of Invincibility” — a defiant name for makeshift centers often no larger than an executive's conference room where beleaguered citizens can warm up, charge up, feed and drink up, and entertain themselves as they hunker down to wait out Russian President Vla
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Warnock’s former church repeatedly hosted antisemitic, Black supremacist professor
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., worked as a youth and assistant pastor of a Harlem church that hosted an antisemitic and Black supremacist speaker at least three times.
China to increase nuclear warheads to 1,500, Pentagon warns
A new Pentagon report warns that China continues to rapidly modernize its nuclear force and is on track to have 1,500 active warheads by 2035.
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Delphi murders: Suspect's gun matched bullet found by girls, according to newly released document
A judge presiding over the Delphi, Indiana, double murder case issued an order Tuesday unsealing the probable cause affidavit related to suspect Richard Allen's arrest.
Virginia Walmart mass shooting survivor files $50M lawsuit
A Walmart employee who survived the mass shooting at a store in Virginia has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the company.
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Walker, Warnock tied in Georgia Senate runoff: poll
Republican Georgia Senate nominee Herschel Walker is tied with Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) in a new poll with their runoff election now just a week away. The survey from FrederickPolls, COMPETE Di…
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S. Carolina's US House maps under scrutiny because of race
A federal trial to determine whether South Carolina’s congressional maps are legal is closing with arguments over whether the state Legislature diluted Black voting power.
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U.S. House to vote to block rail strike despite labor objections
The U.S. House of Representatives was set to vote Wednesday to block a rail strike that could potentially happen as early as Dec. 9, after President Joe Biden warned of dire economic consequences and massive job losses.
DeSantis super PAC founder says he still likes Trump but likes winning more - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — Veteran Republican strategist John Thomas backed former President Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 elections, but he's thrown his weight behind Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) ahead of the 2024 cycle for a simple reason: He wants to win.Thomas, the founder of the Ron to the Rescue super...
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US bat species devastated by fungus now listed as endangered
The Biden administration is designating the northern long-eared bat as an endangered species. Officials say that the bat's situation has worsened since it was classified as threatened in 2015.
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McConnell says there’s ‘widespread agreement’ among leaders on need for omnibus
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced Tuesday that there is “widespread agreement” among leaders in Washington about the need to pass an omnibus spending package next month, desp…
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World Cup updates: Team USA looks forward to 2026
The World Cup is underway in Qatar.
Mexico's planned GM corn ban 'deep concern' for US
The US has warned it will take legal action if Mexico presses ahead with an import ban on GM corn.
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EXPLAINER: How could allies help Netanyahu beat charges?
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return to office, from where he could try to make his yearslong legal troubles disappear through new legislation advanced by his far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies.
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Energy Department’s head of spent nuclear fuel on leave after alleged felony theft at airport
The Energy Department’s official in charge of spent nuclear fuel is on leave after being charged with the felony theft of a fellow airline passenger’s luggage, the department confirmed Tuesday. Sam…
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Thanksgiving weekend sales signal strong demand for toys, electronics
Deal-hungry Americans snapped up everything from toys to electronics during the five-day long Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday shopping bonanza lured by steep discounts, sales data showed.
Competitors chip away at Tesla's US electric vehicle share
New electric vehicle models from multiple automakers are starting to chip away at Tesla’s dominance of the U.S.
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Exclusive: India asked by sanctions-hit Russia for parts for key sectors
Moscow has sent India a list of more than 500 products for potential delivery including parts for cars, aircraft and trains, as sanctions squeeze Russia's ability to keep vital industries running.
Nonbinary Biden official Sam Brinton charged after stealing luggage at airport, using it for a month - Washington Examiner
A senior official in the Biden administration’s Department of Energy has been charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing a piece of luggage from the baggage claim at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Sam Brinton, a biological male who identifies as nonbinary, is accused of...
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OR lawmakers rescind security measure placed on state Sen. Boquist who made threatening statements
A security measure that was placed on Oregon Sen. Brian Boquist who made threatening statements was rescinded by state lawmakers. Boquist said the measure violated the First Amendment.
Ukrainian soldiers face a new adversary: muddy trenches
Conditions are now even grimmer along the frontlines.
Georgia Power steadfast as decision nears in $2.9B rate case
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Power Co.'s message to regulators Tuesday was clear: Despite attacks that its proposed 12% rate hike is padded with profit, unneeded spending and consumer harm, the utility still wants $2.9 billion more over the next three years.
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Biden’s Secret Service rental vehicles burst into flames after he left Nantucket vacation
The vehicles that President Biden's Secret Service rented for his Nantucket vacation burst into flames in a parking lot just one day after Biden left the island on Monday.
Missing daughter reunited with family after 51 years
A DNA test and an ancestry website have helped end a family's agonising search for answers.
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Over 1 million people in US have been killed by firearms over past 30 years, data show
Gun-related deaths in the United States are the highest they have ever been in nearly 30 years, new research shows. The findings of a new study published in JAMA Network Open on Tuesday show…
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Mine opponents to ask Minnesota Supreme Court to void permit
The Minnesota Supreme Court hears oral arguments Wednesday on an attempt by environmental groups to cancel a key permit for the long-stalled PolyMet copper-nickel mine.
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Supreme Court hears challenge to Biden rules narrowing ICE immigration arrests
The rules instruct ICE agents to prioritize the arrest of immigrants with serious criminal records, those deemed to pose a national security risk and migrants who recently entered the U.S. illegally.
www.cbsnews.comEmails reveal school board association coordinated with White House over domestic terrorists letter - Washington Examiner
The National School Boards Association notified the Biden administration that the group would ask the Department of Justice to devote federal anti-terrorism resources to investigate threats against school board members, internal emails show.The emails, obtained through a Freedom of Information...
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Beto O'Rourke quietly returned $1M donation from FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried days before Election Day loss
Defeated candidate for Texas governor, Democrat Beto O'Rourke, returned a $1 million donation to embattled FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried before Election Day, his campaign says.
Philippines sees a pandemic boom in child sex abuse
Lockdowns and school closures left children at home with poor parents, desperate to make money.
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McConnell won't say if he’d back Trump in 2024
The Senate GOP leader spoke after House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy condemned Trump's dinner with Nick Fuentes, the antisemite, without naming him.
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Maine Supreme Court upholds lease for $1B power line project
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s highest court on Tuesday upheld the lease for a small section of state land for a $1 billion electric transmission corridor, a victory for developers who hope to complete the project.
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What Virginia Rep. Donald McEachin's death means for the new Congress
After Virginia Rep. Donald McEachin died Monday following a battle with cancer, the new Congress will begin with a vacancy until there is a special election.
Will Erdogan finally deliver on his vow to invade northern Syria? | CNN
Analysts have said that Erdogan had stopped short of acting on his vow to invade because he hadn’t secured a green light from Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose country has a large military presence in Syria.
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Severe weather updates: Mother, son killed after dozens of tornadoes rip through South
A severe weather outbreak struck the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee River Valley on Tuesday, impacting Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.
Congress lines up behind Biden's strike plan — but it might not be quick
On Monday, Biden urged Congress to pass legislation to force the tentative agreement into effect.
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EXPLAINER: What hazards are posed by Hawaii's Mauna Loa?
Lava is shooting into the air and flowing downhill as Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano erupts for the first time in nearly 40 years.
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Analysis: Kevin McCarthy just tried to explain away Donald Trump’s dinner with a White nationalist | CNN Politics
A week after Donald Trump dined with White nationalist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy finally addressed the controversy.
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Special consideration: Why the Trump special master could be entering final days - Washington Examiner
The special master granted by a judge at former President Donald Trump’s request may be entering his last days entangled in the Mar-a-Lago raid saga as an appeals court strongly considers overturning his appointment. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon appointed Judge Raymond Dearie in September...
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces new initiative that will involuntarily hospitalize more mentally ill people
Concerns about crime have put the city's mental health crisis in the spotlight.
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DeSantis says Chinese people 'right' to protest 'zero COVID' lockdowns that belong in 'ash heap of history'
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis condemned China's "zero COVID" strategy and praised the ongoing protests against lockdown policies.
UK waters down internet rules plan after free speech outcry
The British government has abandoned a plan to force tech firms to remove internet content that is harmful but legal, a proposal that drew strong criticism from lawmakers and civil liberties groups.
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Senate panel deadlocks on long-delayed Biden EPA nomination
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee tied on the frequently postponed nomination of a key Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official Tuesday, sending the nomination to the Senate f…
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Three people found sitting on ship’s rudder survived an 11-day voyage from Nigeria | CNN
The Spanish coast guard has rescued three people who were stowed on top of the rudder of a ship that arrived in the Canary Islands from Nigeria.
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Trump’s ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ moment
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McCarthy warns hard-line Republicans not to ‘play games’ with speakership vote - Washington Examiner
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) warned that the Democrats could wind up picking the speaker of the House if the Republican conference doesn't coalesce behind his speakership bid. McCarthy said House Republicans could find themselves in a "fragile" position if certain factions "play...
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At Mich. chip plant, Biden says unions 'built middle class'
President Joe Biden is telling Americans he is a “pro-union” president, just a day after he sided with business leaders in asking Congress to pass legislation to stave off a crippling rail strike.
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Ben Carson: Left's attacks on Black conservative Herschel Walker an 'attempt to divide the Black community'
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Ben Carson accused the left of trying to divide the Black community by attacking Black conservatives like Herschel Walker.
Connecticut state lawmakers vote to revamp "hero pay" program for essential workers during pandemic
Greater-than-expected demand for promised bonus checks for frontline workers who worked during the pandemic has forced the Connecticut General Assembly to figure out how to cover the higher cost.
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China’s security apparatus swings into action to smother Covid protests | CNN
China’s vast security apparatus has moved swiftly to smother mass protests that swept the country, with police patrolling streets, checking cell phones and even calling some demonstrators to warn them against a repeat.
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Chinese spaceship with 3 aboard docks with space station
Three Chinese astronauts have docked with their country's space station where they will overlap for several days with the three-member crew already onboard and expand the facility to its maximum size.
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Here is where the last uncalled House races stand three weeks from Election Day
Three weeks after Election Day, House races in California and Colorado are still too close to call, and Golden State voters could be waiting as late as Dec. 9 for a final result.
White House to host second democracy summit in March
The White House announced Tuesday it will host a second summit on democracy next year, following up on efforts to push back on authoritarianism and present a united front among democratic nations. …
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US consumer confidence falls in November for 2nd month
U.S. consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in November amid ongoing high inflation, rising interest rates, and layoff announcements by several large tech companies.
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US mulls sending Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine
The U.S. government is mulling sending the Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine to help bolster its air defenses against an ongoing barrage of Russian strikes, a senior U.S. defense official t…
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2 dead after storms fueled by record high temperatures hit South, leaving thousands without power
More than 50,000 customers in Mississippi and Alabama were without electricity Wednesday morning, according to poweroutage.us, which tracks utility outages.
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New York mayor offers national Dems a hand in 2024
“I want to make sure the party retains the White House," Eric Adams said in a sit-down with POLITICO.
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Mauna Loa eruption: Hawaii volcano spews lava 200 feet into the sky - Washington Examiner
Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, was seen spewing hot lava nearly 200 feet into the air on Monday, just one day after it began erupting late Sunday night and prompted warnings from officials to residents who live nearby. The eruption on Sunday marks the first time the volcano has...
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World Cup Iran-US: Why Iran gave the US players flowers in 1998
Tensions were high again as Iran and the US headed towards their latest showdown at the World Cup.
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China ready for 'closer partnership' with Russia in energy
President Xi Jinping says China is ready to “forge closer partnership” with Russia in energy. A state news agency says Xi made the comment in a letter to a China-Russia business forum.
apnews.comHow telehealth turned rural medicine upside down
From obstetrics check-ins or surgery follow-ups to oncologist visits or primary care needs, virtual care meant residents in places with few providers had new access — not just to nearby doctors but also to specialists that may have been hours away.
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House conservatives draw red lines on must-pass defense spending bill
Conservative House lawmakers have sent a letter demanding that rank-and-file members be allowed to remove "woke" military policies from the National Defense Authorization Act.
Latino candidates for Congress missed their moment in midterm elections - Washington Examiner
Roughly 50 Latinos serve in the current Congress and, come January, that number will slightly increase, but it falls short of the big projections for pick-ups that Democrats and Republicans had anticipated.The midterm elections were a missed opportunity for overall Latino representation on...
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Top U.S. Democrats cite possible continuing resolution to fund government
U.S. congressional leaders agreed to seek a long-term government funding bill rather than stop gap measure, but may need to seek a year-long continuing resolution bill, the Democratic leaders of the U.S. House and Senate said on Tuesday following a White House meeting.
Mayor says NYC will treat mentally ill, even if they refuse
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a new initiative that would allow authorities to more aggressively intervene to help people in need of mental health treatment.
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Two California congressmen are vying to replace outgoing DCCC chair after Maloney's historic midterm loss
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is set to vote on the next chair on Nov. 30, after current Chair Sean Patrick Maloney was unseated by his GOP challenger in the midterms.
America’s gun epidemic is deadlier than ever, and there are vast disparities in who’s dying | CNN
Firearm deaths surged in the US during the Covid-19 pandemic, killing a record number of people in 2021. But as America’s gun epidemic gets worse, its burden is not equal.
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Former DC deputy mayor cleared of assault charge
Chris Geldart, the former deputy mayor for public safety and justice in Washington, D.C., was cleared of an assault allegation Tuesday after prosecutors dropped the charge.
Dad of slain Idaho student pleads with public for help: 'I have to have my justice'
The father of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the four University of Idaho students mysteriously stabbed to death in an off-campus house, speaks to ABC News.
Schumer, McConnell working on yearlong government funding deal
Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell are working on a yearlong government funding bill ahead of the next Congress taking session in January.
U.S.-Iran World Cup tensions culminates in key match as Americans must win to advance
This is the first time the countries have faced each other at the World Cup since 1998. This year's tournament takes place as anti-regime protests rock Iran.
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Chicago's longest serving alderman won't seek re-election with federal corruption trial looming: reports
Chicago Democratic Ald. Ed Burke, who's served for more than half a century, will not seek a record 15th term, as a looming federal corruption trial is set to begin next year.
Discounts and holiday deals are driving enthusiastic shoppers to spend
Shoppers found websites offering as much as 34% off toys, 25% off electronics and 18% off apparel.
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Clarence Gilyard, ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star, dead at 66 | CNN
Clarence Gilyard, the actor best known for playing computer hacker Theo in “Die Hard” and naval flight officer Marcus “Sundown” Williams in “Top Gun,” has died at the age of 66.
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U.S. consumer confidence at four-month low; house price inflation slows
U.S. consumer confidence slipped to a four-month low in November, with households less keen to spend on big-ticket items over the next six months amid high inflation and rising borrowing costs, heightening the risks of a recession next year.
Losing WI GOP candidate claims Trump assured him no campaign visit was needed
Wisconsin Republican Tim Michels claimed former President Donald Trump refused to campaign for him out of certainty that Michels would defeat Gov. Tony Evers. Instead, he lost by 3.4%.
Clarence Gilyard, the tech genius from "Die Hard" and star of "Walker, Texas Ranger," dies at 66
The actor and fine arts professor's death was announced Monday by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he taught film and theater classes.
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Capito’s son announces run for West Virginia governor
Moore Capito, the son of Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), announced his candidacy Tuesday to become governor of West Virginia, running as a Republican to lead the same state his mother represen…
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Dwayne Johnson returns to store he shoplifted from as a teenager: ‘Right this wrong’ - Washington Examiner
Actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson returned to a convenience store he frequented as a teenager to clear his conscience. Johnson, also known by his ring name “The Rock,” shared in an Instagram video that he went back to a 7-Eleven store in Hawaii he shoplifted from in a...
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Qatar acknowledges "between 400 and 500" workers died preparing for World Cup
The comment by a top Qatari official marks a drastically higher number than any other previously offered by Doha.
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Mike Pence says Trump must apologize for dinner with white supremacist Nick Fuentes
Former VP Mike Pence urged former President Donald Trump to apologize for hosting white supremacist Nick Fuentes for dinner this weekend, calling it 'poor judgement.'
Warnock enlists Michelle Obama in latest ad
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) has enlisted former first lady Michelle Obama in his runoff election against GOP candidate Herschel Walker. In two recorded messages, one for early voting and…
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Family of 16-year-old basketball player who died of heatstroke agrees to $10 million settlement with school district
Imani Bell collapsed on Aug. 13, 2019, after running up the football stadium steps during required conditioning drills for the girls' basketball team, her family said.
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Brett Favre files motion to dismiss lawsuit in Mississippi welfare fraud case
"Mr. Favre never had any control over how Mississippi spent its welfare funds," one of the attorneys for the ex-NFL star said. "He never made any misrepresentations to anyone."
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Parties in lawsuit accusing former ‘SNL’ star Horatio Sanz of sexual assault agree to dismiss | CNN
The parties involved in a lawsuit brought by an undisclosed woman accusing former “Saturday Night Live” star Horatio Sanz of sexual assault two decades ago have agreed to dismiss the case, according to court records from the Supreme Court of New York.
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Rick Scott defends releasing 'Rescue America' plan ahead of midterms: 'I don't regret it one bit'
Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott defended his 31-page plan outlining a GOP agenda in a blistering op-ed criticizing Democrats and Republican leadership.
U.S. house annual prices slow again in September
U.S. single-family home prices slowed further in September as higher mortgage rates eroded demand, closely watched surveys showed on Tuesday.
'Armed force' must deploy to Haiti to stop 'biblical' migration event, top Biden officials say: Report
Top U.S. officials are pushing for allies to deploy a "multinational armed force" to stabilize Haiti amid gang violence. Officials say the chaos could cause mass migration.
Singapore repeals gay sex ban but limits prospect of legalizing same-sex marriage
The changes do, however, leave room for a future parliament to expand the definition of marriage to include same-sex relationships.
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Flu season intensifies with 6M infected in US: CDC
Correction: Approximately 2,900 Americans have died from the flu so far this season. The data was incorrect in an earlier version of this story. Flu season is intensifying in the U.S. with more tha…
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China sends students home, police patrol to curb protests
Chinese universities are sending students home and police are fanning out in Beijing and Shanghai to prevent more protests.
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The Memo: Republicans’ fervor to go after Fauci could backfire
Anthony Fauci is set to retire from public service, but Republicans have no intention of letting him leave the spotlight. GOP lawmakers plan to seek testimony from the outgoing director of the Nati…
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EXPLAINER: Why are China's COVID rules so strict?
At the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China set out its “zero-COVID” measures. China has stuck steadfastly to its strategy, prompting protests.
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China vows to accelerate vaccinations, while cracking down on protests
Streets that had swelled with protests were walled off and guarded by security personnel, some of whom searched phones for images or messaging apps that could link them to the demonstrations.
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Twitter stops enforcing COVID misinformation policy
Twitter is no longer enforcing its policy about COVID-19 misinformation as part of changes made under new CEO Elon Musk. Twitter did not formally announce the change, but a note was added to …
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CDC awards over $3 bln to strengthen U.S. public health infrastructure
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Tuesday it is awarding more than $3 billion to help strengthen public health workforce and infrastructure across the United States after the COVID-19 pandemic put severe stress on them.
The AP Interview: IMF head urges China to end mass lockdowns
The head of the International Monetary Fund says it’s time for China to move away from mass lockdowns under its “zero-COVID” approach.
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How China's zero-COVID policy threatens the US economy
Civil unrest in China over the weekend battered U.S. stocks.
China plans 'crackdown' after Covid protests
Warnings of a crackdown come as Chinese health officials vow to reduce the inconvenience caused by Covid.
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Two-thirds of states reporting 'very high' or 'high' levels of flu-like activity: CDC
New CDC data shows two-thirds of U.S. states are reporting either "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like activity, compared to just two states last year.
These five graphics explain the zero-Covid protests in China
Demonstrations have been reported in nearly two-thirds of the country’s regions.
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White House criticizes China COVID policy, says people have 'right to peacefully protest'
The White House on Monday criticized China's coronavirus containment strategy and said people there have a "right to peacefully protest."
Medical tech company partners with Google to improve breast cancer screenings
Medical technology company iCAD Inc. announced on Monday it has signed a commercialization agreement with Google Health to utilize its artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the improvement of…
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Australia retracts 33,000 fines over COVID-19 rule violations deemed too vague by court
The legal aid organization that brought the court challenge hailed the ruling as a "momentous" victory for the rule of law.
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