Supporters of Issue 1 cheer at a watch party, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Columbus Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Democrats win in several states on abortion rights and other highlights from Tuesday’s elections
Democrats have a lot to be happy about after winning major races in Tuesday’s election. Abortion rights supporters won big in an Ohio ballot measure and Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear was reelected in Kentucky after running television ads painting his challenger as extremist on abortion.
Why Democrats’ big Virginia win is also a victory for Biden
The fight for control of the Virginia state legislature mirrors next year’s presidential battle.
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Election results live: Democrats prevail in Kentucky, Virginia. Ohio protects abortion rights
It is Election Day in America. Abortion rights have shaped several key races, including control of Virginia's legislature.
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Virginia 2023 election results: Dems projected to flip General Assembly, in Youngkin defeat
The Virginia election results will show if Democrats or Republicans can win control of the General Assembly and set the direction on abortion access, education and more
Democrats regain control of Virginia House of Delegates in rebuke to Youngkin - Washington Examiner
Virginia Democrats regained their majority in the House of Delegates, flipping control of the state’s lower chamber in a stunning rebuke to Republicans who sought to defend their slim majority and continue pushing their conservative agenda in the commonwealth. Democrats managed to regain control...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTuberville under pressure from Republicans over military holds, says he is reviewing options
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville said he’s open to negotiating an end to his blockade of almost 400 military nominees after meeting with fellow Republican senators, signaling a shift after he has dug in on his protest of a Pentagon abortion policy for more than nine months.
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Special counsel David Weiss tells lawmakers he had full authority to pursue criminal charges against Hunter Biden
Special counsel David Weiss testified before the GOP-led House Judiciary Committee in a closed-door session Tuesday.
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Election 2023 results and analysis: Democrats excel in Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia
Tracking the key races on Election Day 2023, including Virginia's state legislature, governorships in Kentucky and Mississippi, and Ohio's abortion referendum.
Americans divided over Israel response to Hamas attacks, AP-NORC poll shows
Americans are divided over Israel's response to Hamas' attack one month ago. That is according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
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Russia, Iran, China likely to engage in new election interference efforts, Microsoft analysis finds
The analysis found Russia remains "the most committed and capable threat" to the upcoming 2024 American federal elections.
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New Jersey Democrats notch big legislative wins after bracing for losses
Facing Republican attacks on cultural issues, Democrats stuck to pocketbook issues in statewide elections.
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New Jersey elections: Assembly remains blue in Democratic clean sweep - Washington Examiner
Democrats held on to the New Jersey General Assembly early Wednesday morning, sealing a clean sweep of both chambers after fending off a spirited Republican challenge. New Jersey's Democratic Party capitalized on the topic of abortion access to combat motivating areas for Republicans, such as...
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House censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib amid bipartisan backlash over Israel comments
Rep. Rashida Tlaib has been one of the most vocal critics of Israel in Congress, but her latest comments went too far for some of her colleagues.
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Democrat Andy Beshear wins governor race in deep-red Kentucky, a major blow to Republican hopes ahead of 2024
Democrat Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has won re-election over Republican challenger Attorney General Daniel Cameron in a major blow to the GOP ahead of the 2024 elections.
Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest statewide win for reproductive rights
Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that ensures access to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care.
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Will Mike Johnson try to cut Social Security or Medicare? Where the new speaker stands
Mike Johnson has called for a bipartisan commission on the national debt. Here's a look at what that could mean for Social Security and Medicare.
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Maine ‘right to repair’ initiative passes after voters accept Question 4 - Washington Examiner
Maine Question 4 passed on Tuesday after voters approved the "right to repair" initiative that will benefit small auto shops and owners now and in the future as more electric vehicles enter the market. The approved ballot measure will require vehicle manufacturers to standardize diagnostic...
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Election 2023 results: Democrats pick up wins on Ohio abortion ballot measure, Kentucky governor's race and Virginia Legislature
CBS News projected that Ohio Issue 1 will pass, enshrining the right to abortion in the state's constitution.
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What the results of the November 2023 elections will mean for Republicans and Democrats
Voters across the country head to the polls Tuesday in off-year elections in what political pundits see as an appetizer ahead of the 2024 presidential showdown.
Ohio voters approve amendment enshrining abortion access into state constitution
Voters in Ohio, a state Trump carried by 8 points in 2020, have approved a constitutional amendment that enshrines abortion access into the state's Constitution.
Democrats will retain Virginia Senate, CNN projects, in blow to GOP Gov. Youngkin | CNN Politics
Democrats will retain control of the Virginia Senate, CNN projects, maintaining their foothold in state government and effectively ending Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s hopes of governing with Republican majorities and enacting his conservative agenda.
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Exclusive: House Oversight Dems call for investigation into loan Clarence Thomas used to buy luxury RV
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are calling for an investigation into a loan Clarence Thomas used to buy a luxury RV.
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House approves bill slashing Pete Buttigieg's salary to $1
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's government salary would be slashed to just $1 under a bill introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and which passed Tuesday.
House Republicans advance proposal slashing Pete Buttigieg’s salary to $1 - Washington Examiner
The House pushed through an amendment to slash Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's salary to $1 on Tuesday evening. Introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), the amendment would be added to the 2024 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development spending bill if passed. The...
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Upstate voters stick with incumbents; GOP gets win in Suffolk
Republicans did continue to make gains in the politically crucial suburbs on Long Island.
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Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections, delivering a blow Gov. Glenn Youngkin's plan for a GOP trifecta
The outcome is a sharp loss for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who exerted a great deal of energy, money and political capital on an effort to secure a GOP trifecta.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court: Democrat Daniel McCaffery defeats Republican Carolyn Carluccio - Washington Examiner
Democrat Daniel McCaffery defeated Republican Carolyn Carluccio in Pennsylvania's Supreme Court race on Tuesday, increasing the Democrats' majority on the court ahead of the 2024 election. McCaffery, a superior court judge, defeated Carluccio, the Montgomery County of Common Pleas judge, to...
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Live updates: Election Day 2023 | CNN Politics
Voters in several states headed to the polls Tuesday to decide key races that shed light on what’s fueling the American electorate ahead of 2024. Follow here for the latest live news updates, results and analysis.
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Trump’s Recipe for a Shockingly Raw Power Grab
The former president and his allies are reportedly planning to lay siege to the rule of law.
www.politico.comVoters elect Democrat Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor — and the 1st woman
Cherelle Parker was elected Tuesday as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
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Virginia elections: Democrat Schuyler VanValkenburg unseats Siobhan Dunnavant in Senate upset - Washington Examiner
Democratic Del. Schuyler VanValkenburg unseated Republican incumbent state Sen. Siobhan Dunnavant in a major upset for Republicans, who had hoped to gain control of the Virginia Senate. VanValkenburg, a high school civics teacher who serves in the Old Dominion's lower chamber, defeated...
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Florida CFO suggests public funding for Trump's legal defense to fight 'liberal prosecutors'
Florida's CFO floated the idea of publicly funding former President Trump's legal defense fund to fight "liberal prosecutors" as he battles fraud allegations in a civil trial.
Pennsylvania District Attorney Stephen Zappala fends off progressive challenger after party switch - Washington Examiner
An acrimonious district attorney race in Pennsylvania's Allegheny County ended with victory for incumbent Stephen Zappala over Matt Dugan, Allegheny's former top public defender, after the former ran as a Republican after he lost the primary.Conceding the race down around 11,000 votes, Dugan...
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City Council races: GOP's Marmorato leads in Bronx; Brannan cruises in Brooklyn
Republican Kristy Marmorato upsets incumbent while Democrat Justin Brannan prevails.
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Thousands more flee northern Gaza as Israeli forces push on Gaza City
A route south was opened for five hours - but Hamas-run authorities say air strikes continue in all areas.
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A Republican senator said 'nobody's buying' Tuberville's claims that blocking hundreds of promotions hasn't impacted military readiness
Sen. Dan Sullivan's comments come less than a week after he and other GOP senators tore into Tuberville on the Senate floor.
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear reelected to second term in Kentucky, overcoming state's GOP dominance
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear won reelection to a second term Tuesday, notching another significant statewide victory in an increasingly red state.
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Election results: Ohio voters approve abortion protections; Kentucky re-elects Democrat
The latest news and results on Election Day 2023, including who is winning in key states, what issues are being voted on, which races to pay attention to and more.
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White House says Israel should not reoccupy Gaza, after Netanyahu remarks
The White House repeated its opposition to an Israeli reoccupation of Gaza after Prime Minister Netanyahu told ABC News Israel may manage Gaza's security indefinitely.
Biden campaign pressed on polls while trying to undercut GOP debate - Washington Examiner
MIAMI — President Joe Biden’s campaign came to Miami to counterprogram the third Republican primary debate but ended up being pushed on his poor polling numbers.Biden campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez defended the president after this week’s New York Times-Siena College poll found the...
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US election day 2023: Three takeaways after Americans went to the polls
The abortion issue drove voters to the polls in a handful of states, giving Democrats some big wins.
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Ohio voters approve abortion rights amendment to state constitution - Washington Examiner
Ohioans voted on Tuesday to adopt abortion and reproductive health rights into their state constitution, with a majority voting yes on Issue 1. The amendment takes effect immediately to enshrine the right to "make and carry out one's own reproductive decisions," which includes fertility...
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Chaos as Optus outage disconnects half of Australia
For one talkback radio caller, the first sign something was wrong with Australia's second-largest internet provider, Optus, came when her cat's wifi-powered food dispenser failed to serve breakfast at 6:10 a.m. and her pet woke her.
Netanyahu floats plan to control Gaza security 'indefinitely' after Hamas war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has floated a plan in which Israel would control Gaza's security for an "indefinite period" following Israel's war on Hamas on Tuesday. President Biden has previously stated that an Israeli occupation of Gaza would be a "mistake," though Netanyahu's...
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Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, wins reelection, CBS News projects
Gov. Tate Reeves fended off a challenge from Democrat Brandon Presley, a second cousin of Elvis.
www.cbsnews.comTuesday's elections will be shaped by the politics of abortion. Here are the major races to watch
The most-watched races in Tuesday’s off-year general election have all been dominated by the ongoing debate over abortion rights.
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Rep. James Comer expected to subpoena Biden family members this week: Sources
Rep. James Comer is planning to issue multiple subpoenas aimed at President Joe Biden's family, which could be issued as soon as Wednesday, sources tell ABC News.
Top Pentagon UFO investigator to step down by end of the year: report
Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, the director of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office in the Pentagon, plans to retire from his role by the end of the year, according to a recent report.
Abortion rights backers extend post-Dobbs winning streak in Ohio
The results show the continuing resonance of the issue more than a year after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
www.politico.comJust 10 days before another government shutdown, Congress expands to-do list with Ukraine, border
There are just 10 days before another potential government shutdown. Congress faces a Nov. 17 deadline to fund the federal government but is no closer to resolving the standoff — and in fact is complicating matters.
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Israel-Hamas war updates: Israeli leaders vow to keep up Gaza bombardments
These were the updates on the Israel-Hamas war for Tuesday, November 7.
The new GOP coalition has a donor dilemma and a turnout crisis - Washington Examiner
After promising in 2016 that "for every blue-collar Democrat we lose in western Pennsylvania, we will pick up two centrist Republicans in the suburbs in Philadelphia," Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has had the last laugh repeatedly, and election night 2023 is no exception. Although...
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Election lessons: Abortion delivers for Democrats from Ohio to Virginia to Kentucky
The success of Republicans last year in overturning a constitutional right to abortion continues to be, politically speaking, a very costly victory.
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What caused the WeWork bankruptcy, and why does it matter?
Shares of WeWork's stock plummeted more than 98% this year ahead of the company recently declaring bankruptcy.
Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights
Virginia Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights swept Tuesday’s legislative elections.
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Ohio becomes 24th state to legalize marijuana - Washington Examiner
Ohioans voted on Tuesday to make their state the 24th to legalize recreational marijuana by voting yes on Issue 2. The law will take effect Dec. 7 to allow Ohioans over 21 to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and up to 15 grams of marijuana concentrates. The ballot-initiated statute also...
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Fetterman says he 'can't fully understand' protester: 'Joke is on you. I had a stroke'
Sen. John Fetterman did not directly answer a heckler who told him he has "blood" on his hands, citing his verbal struggles since having a stroke on the campaign trail last year.
November 8, 2023 Israel-Hamas war | CNN
Thousands of Palestinians are fleeing northern Gaza as Israel continues its offensive in the war against Hamas. Follow for live news updates.
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House censures Rashida Tlaib as she defends comments over Israel: 'Palestinian people are not disposable'
The House censured the only Palestinian American in Congress, Rashida Tlaib, over her remarks on Israel and Palestine.
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Biden says he asked Netanyahu for a pause in fighting on Monday
"I did ask him for a pause," President Biden told reporters on Tuesday.
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Trump widens lead over Biden in new CNN poll
Just 28 percent said things are currently going very or fairly well in the country under Biden’s presidency.
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Poet Rupi Kaur declines invitation to White House Diwali celebration over U.S. response to Israel-Hamas war
Rupi Kaur is skipping a White House Diwali celebration, saying the Biden administration is justifying "genocide against Palestinians."
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Netanyahu signals affinity for Zelensky as Israel’s ties with Russia worsen - Washington Examiner
Israel intends to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a visit to show solidarity in response to the Hamas terrorist attack last month despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s careful management of ties with Russia.“If President Zelensky comes, he will be welcomed with open...
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Russia says Israeli nuclear remark raises 'huge number of questions'
Russia's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that a remark by an Israeli junior minister who appeared to express openness to the idea of Israel carrying out a nuclear strike on Gaza had raised a huge number of questions.
The Supreme Court seems likely to preserve a gun law that protects domestic violence victims
It's the court's first guns case since last year’s expansion of gun rights.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear survives challenge from Republican Daniel Cameron - Washington Examiner
Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) has won reelection in the Kentucky governor's race, scoring a huge win for his party and likely launching himself into the national spotlight as a rising Democratic star. The contest between Beshear and 37-year-old Republican challenger Daniel Cameron was thought to be...
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Tuesday's elections will be 'fascinating test' of whether Biden's sinking popularity 'depressed' Dem vote
Former GOP Speaker Newt Gingrich says that Tuesday's elections will serve as a "fascinating test" of whether President Biden's low approval ratings sink Democrat turnout.
'It's very challenging': Inside the fentanyl fight at the border
Senior government officials are concerned that Congress may not pass enough funding to secure the border, as federal authorities work to stop illegal narcotics smuggling.
Nikki Haley slams Ron DeSantis for ‘lying’ ahead of GOP debate - Washington Examiner
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley previewed a strategy of how she will likely attack her chief rival, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), during Wednesday's third GOP primary debate. Haley's campaign released a new "DeSantis Debate Preview: These Boots Are Made for Lying" video Tuesday that...
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Turkish parliament dumps Coke, Nestle from menus over alleged Israel support
Turkey's parliament removed Coca-Cola and Nestle products from its restaurants on Tuesday over their alleged support for Israel amid the conflict in Gaza, according to an official statement and a source who named the two companies.
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear reelected to second term in Kentucky, overcoming state's GOP dominance
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear won reelection to a second term Tuesday, notching another significant statewide victory in an increasingly red state.
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Youngkin falls short in his mission to win total GOP control of Virginia state legislature
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has come up short in Tuesday's elections in his bid for the GOP to capture total control of Virginia's state's legislature.
What Trump’s volatile courtroom conduct means for his future criminal trials
His conduct during his civil fraud case has been volatile. His upcoming criminal trials will carry greater restrictions on what he can do and say.
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Tlaib again faces censure resolutions over Israel comments | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib is again facing Republican-led efforts to censure her over comments critical of Israel and in support of Palestinians amid Israel’s war against Hamas.
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Indiana candidate dies after collapsing outside polling station
David “Red” Worrall was a former councilman who was trying to make a comeback for an at-large seat in Clarksville
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Exonerated ‘Central Park Five’ member Yusef Salaam wins New York City Council seat
Exonerated “Central Park Five” member Yusef Salaam won a seat Tuesday evening on the New York City Council.
apnews.comVoters Are Dreading a Trump-Biden Rematch. Enter RFK Jr.
A looming rematch next year between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump has left voters deeply dissatisfied with their options, longing for alternatives and curious about independent candidates such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., according to new polls of six battleground states...
How Ohio vote on Issue 1 could impact abortion access in the state
Ohio voters are casting their ballots on Issue 1, which could decide whether to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution, and affect access to the procedure.
Mexican Congress holds second UFO session featuring Peruvian mummies
Mexico's Congress heard from researchers on Tuesday who declared authentic a set of three-fingered Peruvian mummies recently presented as potential evidence of non-human life forms, while declining to certify that the remains were extraterrestrial.
House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke
The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion.
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Special Counsel Weiss tells lawmakers politics 'played no part' in Hunter Biden probe
Special Counsel David Weiss said he was not “prevented from pursuing charges" against Hunter Biden in a years-long probe and that he's been “the decision-maker on this case."
Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar condemn ‘anti-Palestinian hate’ in US politics - Washington Examiner
Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released a joint statement condemning anti-Palestinian sentiment in U.S. politics. Along with the third Muslim in Congress, Andre Carson (D-IN), the two condemned the "growing tide of bigoted anti-Muslim, anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian hate...
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Newsom to host Biden, Harris for ‘super event’ in San Francisco
The fundraiser coincides with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference next week in San Francisco and is expected to bring in at least $3 million.
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‘Russia looks stronger and has a four-fold advantage in manpower’
Ukraine hoped to unleash punishing counterattacks on Russian troops. Experts explain why the push fell short.
Biden will meet with United Auto Workers president in Illinois on Thursday
President Joe Biden will meet Thursday in Belvidere, Illinois, with the head of the United Auto Workers union.
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GOP rep temporarily closes district office over 'serious threats'
Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., did not elaborate on the cause of the threats.
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Photos: Jewish activists occupy Statue of Liberty to demand Gaza ceasefire
Activists from Jewish Voice for Peace unfurl banners reading ‘Palestinians should be free’ at base of New York landmark.
Takeaways from election in Ohio, Kentucky and more | CNN Politics
The battle for control of the Virginia legislature is still hanging in the balance, but the first round of returns from Tuesday’s off-year elections delivered one clear message: abortion rights are popular, no matter when or where they are on the ballot.
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Virginia Democrat hopes of regaining control of State House are tied to candidate mired in sex scandal
Virginia Democrats attempting to take control of the state's House of Delegates are banking on a Democrat candidate who was caught filming sex acts online.
4 charged after fully functional solid gold toilet called 'America' stolen from Winston Churchill's birthplace
Four men have been charged after a solid gold toilet worth nearly $6 million was stolen from Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of former Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Zelenskyy rules out elections while Ukraine-Russia war drags on
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that no elections will take place in the country so long as the country's war with Ukraine battles on.
The Air Force asks Congress to protect its nuclear launch sites from encroaching wind turbines
The Air Force is asking Congress to restrict further construction of the towering wind turbines that have edged closer to its nuclear missile sites in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, Nebraska and Colorado.
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Supreme Court wary of striking down 1994 law protecting domestic violence victims in high-stakes gun case
The case before the Supreme Court involves a gun law enacted by Congress nearly 30 years ago that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having firearms.
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A construction firm rarely made campaign contributions. Then Adams ran.
About $14,000 in donations by executives and staff at the firm are part of a public corruption investigation into Adams' 2021 campaign.
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Optus network outage affects millions of Australians | CNN Business
Millions of Australians were left without a phone or internet connection on Wednesday after the country’s second-largest telecommunications provider experienced an unexplained nationwide outage.
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Supreme Court gun case could reverse protections for domestic violence survivors. One woman has a message for the justices.
The case before the Supreme Court, United States v. Rahimi, puts a 30-year-old federal gun law designed to protect survivors of domestic violence in the spotlight.
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Donald Trump will ditch third debate to hold rally in nearby Florida town with Hispanic majority
Donald Trump will hold a rally Wednesday night at a stadium in Hialeah, Florida, just about a half-hour drive from the third GOP debate in Miami.
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FCC commissioner blasts Biden’s ‘digital equity’ plan as 'unlawful power grab'
Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Brendan Carr issued a press release Monday blasting President Biden's new plan to achieve “digital equity."
President Joe Biden to host Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the White House Nov. 13
President Joe Biden will host Joko Widodo, the president of Indonesia, for a meeting at the White House on Nov. 13.
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Biden allies look for silver linings in panic sparked by lackluster polls | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s poll numbers may be showing stark warning signs over his reelection, but top Democrats see a possible silver lining amid the panic: The sooner they can jolt voters from dismissing the chances that Donald Trump could return to the White House, the better.
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AI: Fears hundreds of children globally used in naked images
Indecent artificial intelligence-generated pictures are believed to have swept across the globe.
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US says does not support Israeli ‘reoccupation’ of Gaza after war
National Security Council spokesperson says Biden believes Israeli occupation of Gaza ‘not the the right thing to do’.
The US sanctions Mexican Sinaloa cartel members and firms over fentanyl trafficking
The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 13 members of Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel and four Mexico-based firms accused of trafficking fentanyl into the United States.
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Anti-Trump Dem allegedly claimed Maryland home as primary residence despite running for Senate in California
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., allegedly claimed a primary residence in Maryland for years despite his desire to represent Golden State residents in the Senate.
Exonerated Central Park Five member Yusef Salaam wins New York City Council seat
Salaam, a Democrat, will represent a central Harlem district on the City Council, having run unopposed for the seat.
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Israeli commanders must make 'tough decisions' tackling Hamas bases in hospitals, schools: John Kirby
Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council John Kirby said Israeli commanders are forced to make a "touch choice" choosing the targets of military strikes.
Wall Street execs, Spielberg, 'dark money' groups quietly back Democrat running for Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Billionaire wealthy donors quietly backed a Democrat running for Pennsylvania's Supreme Court seat.
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore formally announces bid for Congress in 2024
North Carolina state House Speaker Tim Moore has formally announced his bid for the U.S. House. The Cleveland County Republican released a video on Tuesday revealing his plan to run in 2024 in a reconfigured 14th Congressional District.
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Why Michigan Democrats have 2 Tlaib hurdles
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Ivanka takes the stand: What to expect as Trump daughter heads to court for fraud trial
Ivanka Trump will likely be asked about her father's financial statements, and his assets and net worth. She testifies Wednesday in the New York trial.
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George Stephanopoulos grilled a GOP congressman on the 2020 election. Here’s why he said it had to be done | CNN Business
How do you interview election deniers? George Stephanopoulos offered an example on Sunday.
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Israeli archeologists help uncover remains of missing people in burnt homes after Hamas attack
Israeli archeologists have been called on to help uncover the remains of at least 10 people considered missing after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on settlement communities near Gaza.
Cherelle Parker wins Philadelphia mayoral election, will be first woman to lead city
Cherelle Parker will be Philadelphia's 100th mayor and the first woman to lead the city. Parker won the city's mayoral general election, CBS News projects Tuesday night.
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‘Virtually certain’ that 2023 will be warmest year after October record
Climate scientists say it is now "virtually certain" year will be the warmest on record.
www.bbc.comDeSantis argues Iowa governor's support may help him stop Trump and he labels his rivals as spoilers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is campaigning in Iowa with his newest major endorser, Gov. Kim Reynolds. Iowa voter Julie Troyer says Reynolds’ support of DeSantis prompted her to come see the Iowa governor introduce him Tuesday to more than 200 people at a restaurant in Davenport.
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Congress weighs ban on government contracts for 'adversarial biotech companies' like China’s BGI
The Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act could include a House-authored provision that prohibits government contracts with “adversarial biotech companies."
Tuberville signals new willingness to cut a deal amid GOP tensions over Pentagon blockade | CNN Politics
Sen. Tommy Tuberville for the first time began to crack the door open to a deal that would lift his one-man blockade stalling more than 450 military nominees over his demand that the Pentagon eliminate its abortion policy.
www.cnn.comThese 22 House Democrats voted to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib for her rhetoric on Israel — while these 4 Republicans voted against it
Tlaib, the sole Palestinian American member of Congress, was censured by the House after a failed attempt by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Why the U.S. isn’t stopping this war, and other Middle East realities
The U.S. has many reasons for not pushing Israel to accept a ceasefire, including a common desire to destroy Hamas.
www.politico.comMan involved in confrontation with Jewish protester who died called 911 and cooperated with police
California authorities are seeking help as they investigate the death of a 69-year-old Jewish man after a confrontation at a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
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China warns against maritime 'camp' confrontations but stops short of naming US
China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said maritime disputes should be resolved through talks and warned against "camp" confrontations, but stopped short of naming the United States, days before an expected meeting between the countries' leaders.
House Republicans say US needs to avoid government shutdown — but agree on little else
House Republicans emerged from a closed-door conference meeting on Monday agreeing that a government shutdown must be avoided but on little else.
Ex-CIA officer accused of sexually abusing dozens of women pleads guilty to federal charges
A former CIA officer accused of drugging and sexually assaulting at least two dozen women has pleaded guilty to federal sex abuse charges.
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Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for recreational use
It's the 24th state to approve the use of recreational marijuana as the legalization push expands to some more traditionally conservative places.
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New postpartum depression drug gets almost $16,000 price tag, raising questions about access | CNN
A newly approved medication to treat postpartum depression will cost $15,900 per 14-day course, before insurance, when it reaches the market later this year, raising concerns among doctors and researchers that some patients may have trouble paying for the drug.
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Trump campaign mocks DeSantis argument that Haley, other GOP rivals are playing 'spoiler' in 2024 contest
Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign argues in a new memo that GOP rival Nikki Haley and other non-Trump Republican candidates are playing spoiler in the 2024 primary contest.
5 years after California's deadliest wildfire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery
Paradise is still recovering five years after a wildfire destroyed most of the northern California town.
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Off-year Election Day, big implications
Did you cast a ballot today? It's Election Day. And this is Tuesday's news.
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Israel-Hamas war updates: UN rights chief warns of Gaza ‘living nightmare’
These were the Israel-Hamas war updates for Wednesday, November 8.
Exit poll: Most Ohio voters still large favor legal abortion | CNN Politics
A year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, voters in Ohio who turned out for Tuesday’s election are still feeling the sting, according to the preliminary results of CNN’s Ohio exit poll.
www.cnn.comUS confident Israel is inching toward its view on humanitarian pause
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s qualified support for “tactical little pauses” is seen as a slight shift within the Biden administration.
www.politico.comHow are people supposed to rebuild Paradise, California, when nobody can afford home insurance?
Efforts to rebuild a California town nearly wiped out by wildfire five years ago are being stymied by high home insurance costs.
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Playbook: Four big Election Day questions
And Joe Biden's reelection campaign is taking a hard look at where it stands among voters.
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House censures Rashida Tlaib over anti-Israel comments - Washington Examiner
The House censured Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) over her pro-Palestinian comments concerning the conflict in Israel, making her the second Democratic lawmaker this year to be condemned by her colleagues. Lawmakers voted 234-188 to censure Tlaib, punishing the Michigan Democrat for “promoting false...
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Behind closed doors, senators pitch options to solve Tuberville’s blockade
"Hopefully we can work through this and get something done in a short period of time," the Alabama senator said.
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Threats against election workers driving exodus of veteran staff, experts say
The workforce for polling officials is rapidly shrinking ahead of the 2024 general election, according to a survey.
Man killed after pointing gun at Baltimore police, officials say
Baltimore police officers shot and killed a man who pointed a gun at them following a foot pursuit Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
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4 current or former Los Angeles sheriff's officials die in apparent suicides in 2 days
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said he was stunned by the deaths, which are said to be unrelated.
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Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear wins reelection over challenger backed by Trump
Beshear has a high approval rating despite governing a conservative state that overwhelmingly voted for former President Donald Trump twice.
Biden administration guidance on abortion to save mother's life argued at appeals court
The Biden administration has asked a federal appeals court to uphold health care guidance issued last year that says hospitals must provide abortions for women whose lives are at risk due to pregnancy.
apnews.comSenate confirms Monica Bertagnolli as NIH director
Sen. Bernie Sanders held up the vote for months in a failed effort to push President Joe Biden to do more on drug pricing.
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Republican senator calls for TikTok ban, cites influence on Israel-Hamas war opinions
He called for the ban in a letter addressed to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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6 things we're watching on Election Day
This election season features phantom candidates, overhauled campaign finance rules and a huge question mark.
www.politico.comMigration experts say Italy's deal to have Albania house asylum-seekers follows worrying trend
Migration experts and activists are planning an agreement between Italy and Albania that would direct thousands of migrants to the Balkan nation while their asylum applications are under review.
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Axelrod on Biden: I didn’t tell him to drop out
Still, the comments from the longtime Democratic operative is the latest element of friction between the Obama-Biden camps.
www.politico.comVirginia Democrats Keep Control Of Senate, Promise Continued Abortion Protections
Democrats in the state have again thwarted Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s pursuit of a 15-week abortion ban.
How Sinema is moving to defuse Tuberville's military blockade
The Arizona independent has worked for months to craft an emergency solution that would break Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s holds on military nominees.
www.politico.comDonald Trump once called for his execution. Now Yusef Salaam will be on the New York City Council.
Yusef Salaam, one of the "Central Park Five" who was exonerated for a 1989 attack on a jogger, won election Tuesday without opposition.
Serbian police say some 3,400 migrants, weapons, ammunition found in week-long raids
Serbian police say they have found some 3,400 migrants and seized automatic and other weapons during a days-long crackdown on irregular migration after a shooting last week near the border with Hungary that killed three migrants and wounded one.
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Israel hunts Hamas in tunnels after encircling Gaza City
Israel's ground forces in the Gaza Strip aimed on Wednesday to locate and disable Hamas militants' vast tunnel network beneath the enclave, the next phase in an Israeli offensive that has killed thousands of Palestinians.
'Trump is political and electoral poison': Christie blames GOP losses on former president
Chris Christie, who is challenging Donald Trump in 2024, has repeatedly pinned GOP losses on the former president.
California unveils Native American monument at Capitol, replacing missionary statue toppled in 2020
California lawmakers and tribes have unveiled a monument outside of the state Capitol commemorating the contributions of Native Americans.
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Private schools rethink China future after flunking growth test
Three years of the pandemic and slowing economic growth have exacerbated challenges.
Political divisions haunt local school board elections
Local school board elections have become the place where America’s deep political divisions are on full display.
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Jewish man who died after dueling protests wasn't afraid to make his voice heard
Paul Kessler, 69, was "an ardent Democrat" with "a sharp wit" who "loved a good takedown," said Kyle Jorrey, a former editor at the Thousand Oaks Acorn. He was also one of the newspaper’s "longest active letter writers."
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Peace Corps agrees to pay $750,000 to family of dead volunteer
A law firm says the Peace Corps has agreed to pay $750,000 to the family of a 24-year-old volunteer from Illinois who died in 2018 in East Africa after the agency’s doctors misdiagnosed a case of malaria.
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Election results today could forecast 2024: Three critical races for Joe Biden to watch
Will abortion access continue to motivate the left? Or will President Biden's struggling poll numbers hurt Democrats down ballot?
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White House condemns demonstrators ripping down posters of Israeli hostages
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre denounced the actions after she avoided questions from NBC News about them at a White House news briefing.
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Ukraine-Russia war is ongoing; viral claim of Zelenskyy surrender is baseless | Fact check
As of Nov. 6, Zelenskyy has not surrendered and Ukraine remains autonomous. Its war with Russia is ongoing, according to numerous news outlets.
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Senator proposes plan that lifts nuclear moratorium and requires new oversight rules
Fresh legislation to lift a moratorium on new nuclear plants in Illinois has surfaced in the state General Assembly. Morris Republican Sen.
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Dems relish Johnson’s funding crusade as 2024 ammo
The new speaker has leaned into the right flank's spending crusade, giving House Democrats plenty of election messaging on cuts to education, Amtrak, LGBTQ policies and abortion rights.
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Jeremy Renner details stem cell, hyperbaric chamber therapies since snowplow accident
After trying a variety of treatments, including oxygen chambers and red light masks, the "Avengers" star emphasized the power of mental fortitude in his healing process above all.
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White House warns Israel against reoccupying Gaza as Netanyahu signals what a post-war strip could look like | CNN Politics
White House warns Israel against reoccupying Gaza as Netanyahu signals what a post-war strip could look like
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Ukraine cities take worst beating from Russia yet while world watches Gaza: Live updates
Russia pounded the port city of Kherson with at least 87 bombs in one day, the city's worst bombing of the war, Ukraine says.
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Highlights of Donald Trump's hours on the witness stand at his New York civil fraud trial
Donald Trump went off. Again and again. Making the witness stand at his civil fraud trial his podium.
apnews.comAbortion haunts Republicans as Democrats win big in Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky
Conservatives spent decades seeking to overturn Roe v. Wade. But in its wake, they've alienated themselves from many voters who fueled the GOP's rise.
Analysis: Trump’s day in court paints a dark preview of the national ordeal ahead | CNN Politics
The judge in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial despairingly posed the question that defines the former president’s place in history.
www.cnn.comYellen says Republicans' IRS funding cut would hurt customer service goals
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that the Internal Revenue Service will be able to electronically accept 20 additional tax forms by early 2024, but warned its progress in modernizing systems and improving customer service would be hurt if Congress cuts the tax agency's...
Portuguese PM quits over lithium, hydrogen corruption probe
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa resigned, hours after prosecutors detained his chief of staff in an investigation into alleged corruption in the handling of lithium mining and hydrogen projects.
Upping revenue likely the least disruptive way to address future deficits, state budget expert says
A leading Maryland budget expert says raising revenues would likely be the least disruptive way of addressing projected budget deficits in future years.
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Gun rights and domestic violence collide at Supreme Court — but justices will be looking to the past
History will take center stage as the court hears arguments on the constitutionality of a federal law aimed at keeping guns out of the hands of domestic abusers.
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This geographic shift may decide Tuesday’s elections | CNN Politics
The biggest question in Tuesday’s elections may be whether Democrats can maintain their advantages in the nation’s biggest places – despite all the headwinds buffeting the party.
www.cnn.comJust 10 days before another government shutdown, Congress expands to-do list with Ukraine, border
Ten days before a potential government shutdown, Congress is no closer to resolving the standoff and is even complicating the issue with Republican demands for border security changes as a condition for further support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. New House Speaker Mike Johnson...
Louisiana police chief facing charge of aggravated battery involving 2022 arrest, state police say
Louisiana State Police say a police chief is facing charges, accused of using excessive force during an arrest last December.
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Sole Palestinian American in US Congress defends her criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza and urges lawmakers to call for ceasefire
Takeaways from the Supreme Court oral arguments on the Second Amendment and domestic violence | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court seemed poised Tuesday after oral arguments to rule in favor of a federal law that bars individuals subject to certain domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms.
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Democrat Gabe Amo projected to win open House seat in Rhode Island
Amo defeated Republican Gerry Leonard, a Naval War college graduate who served in the Marines for three decades.
With electric vehicle sales growth slowing, Stellantis Ram brand has an answer: An onboard charger
One of the biggest reasons people cite when saying they won’t buy an electric vehicle is range anxiety.
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Syphilis cases in US newborns rise 10-fold over a decade
The number of newborns with syphilis in the United States surged more than 10-fold in the last decade, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Tuesday.
Hunter Biden Special Counsel to testify behind closed doors before House Judiciary Committee | CNN Politics
The special counsel overseeing the Hunter Biden federal criminal investigation, David Weiss, is scheduled to testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee for a highly anticipated voluntary interview on Tuesday, as House Republicans continue to allege there was political interference in the...
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Saudi Arabia says will host Arab and Islamic summits to discuss Gaza conflict
Saudi Arabia will host summits of Arab and Islamic nations in coming days to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Saudi Arabia's investment minister said on Wednesday.
South Korea's Kia halts assembly plant after fatal supplier accident
Operations at Kia Corp's assembly plant in South Korea have been suspended due to disruptions in parts supplies, the carmaker said on Wednesday.
How a Republican victory in Virginia could lead to abortion restrictions in every Southern state | CNN Politics
In the 16 months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, all states across the South have restricted or banned abortions except one: Virginia.
www.cnn.comBiden, Xi set to steal APEC spotlight with talks to steady ties
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold summit talks in San Francisco next week as they seek to stabilize tense ties by meeting in-person for just the second time in nearly three years, but little bonhomie and no grand bargains appear in the offing. The...
Morning Bid: Waiting for word from the Fed chief
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland
In Virginia, Youngkin looks to prove that non-MAGA politics can be a winning Republican strategy | CNN Politics
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin isn’t on the ballot this year, but his push for a new conservative direction for the Republican Party is.
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