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US launches airstrike on site in Syria in response to attacks by Iranian-backed militias
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. launched an airstrike on a facility in eastern Syria used by Iranian-backed militias, in retaliation for what has been a growing number of attacks on bases housing U.S. troops in the region for the past several weeks, the Pentagon said.
2023 Election Fallout: 2024 rivals DeSantis, Haley, Christie blame Trump for GOP's rough night
A bad night for Republicans in the 2023 elections gives some of former President Donald Trump's rivals fresh ammunition to target the commanding front-runner for the 2024 GOP nomination.
Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses ‘insurrection clause’ challenge and allows Trump on primary ballot
The Minnesota Supreme Court is refusing to bar former President Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot under the rarely used “insurrection” clause in the U.S.
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Live updates: Ivanka Trump testifies in New York civil fraud trial
Ivanka Trump testified in the New York civil fraud trial Wednesday after her father, former President Donald, took the stand earlier this week. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
The third GOP debate will focus on Israel and foreign policy but also on who could beat Donald Trump
The third Republican debate will prominently feature foreign policy and Israel's offensive in response to Hamas' attack.
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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.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Egypt border crossing closed; Israel says it has destroyed 130 Hamas tunnels in Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed that the consensus of Group of Seven ministers was that a humanitarian pause in the Israel-Hamas war would fulfil "key" objectives.
Emotions are running high at the White House as some aides’ frustration with Israel is growing | CNN Politics
Angst, unease and outrage are spreading through corners of the Biden administration as Israeli forces show no signs of letting up their relentless attacks inside Gaza and the civilian death toll in the besieged enclave – already in the thousands – continues to climb.
www.cnn.comLive updates | More Palestinians fleeing combat zone in northern Gaza, UN says
The pace of Palestinian civilians fleeing the combat zone in northern Gaza has picked up as Israel’s air and ground campaign there intensifies. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Wednesday that about 15,000 people fled on Tuesday, compared to 5,000 on Monday and...
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Hunter Biden 'eager' to testify in 'public forum' after Comer subpoena for testimony, lawyer says
Hunter Biden's attorney said the president's son is “eager to have the opportunity" to testify “in a public forum," after House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer subpoenaed the president's son Wednesday.
Election Day 2023: Local problems fuel baseless Maga 'fraud' allegations
Local problems on election day were spun into viral online rumours.
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The DeSantis-Haley cagematch for second place is about to begin
The real reason to tune into the third Republican debate.
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Opinion | Twitter Gave Us an Indispensable Real-Time News Platform. X Took It Away.
The Arab Spring cemented Twitter’s indispensable role in fast-moving international stories. Elon Musk has destroyed that and given us something useless — and dangerous.
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Trump facing blame for Republican statewide losses in off-year elections
In statewide off-year elections across the country on Tuesday night, Republicans saw significant losses while Democratic candidates exceeded expectations.
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Minnesota Supreme Court: Trump can remain on the ballot — for now
The court dismissed a lawsuit that would bar Trump from the primary ballot under a provision of the 14th Amendment.
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Ivanka Trump testifies she doesn’t know much about financial documents in N.Y. fraud trial: Takeaways
Takeaways from Ivanka Trump's testimony in the civil fraud trial in New York. The former president appeared Monday, and his sons spoke last week.
www.nbcnews.comDemocrats see abortion wins as a springboard for 2024 as GOP struggles to find a winning message
Voters have thrown their support behind abortion rights in races in Ohio, Virginia and elsewhere. And now, Democrats look to springboard off those wins by using the issue to drive turnout and shape next year’s races for the White House, Congress and other elections.
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Republican debate live updates: DeSantis and Haley poised to attack one another
A smaller field of GOP presidential contenders will debate in Miami, while Donald Trump hosts a rally nearby.
Nikki Haley surges in polls which could draw undecided wealthy donors
Nikki Haley could see a wave of undecided wealthy donors get off the sidelines and support her after the third Republican debate.
CBS News poll finds Republican voters want to hear about lowering inflation, not abortion or Trump
Most GOP voters prefer a candidate who supports aid to Israel but are divided on Ukraine.
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Takeaways from Ivanka Trump’s testimony in the New York fraud trial | CNN Politics
Ivanka Trump’s appearance Wednesday was the highly anticipated conclusion to an unprecedented eight days of witness testimony that included Donald Trump and three of his adult children in the civil fraud trial brought by the New York attorney general’s office.
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US launches 2nd round of airstrikes on Iran-backed groups it says attacked American troops
Iran-backed militants launched at least 40 attacks on U.S. forces since Oct. 27.
Why are US Republicans pushing for aid to Israel but not Ukraine?
Experts say a fractured Republican Party is increasingly turning away from Ukraine in favour of support for Israel.
Democrats romp, Youngkin flops: 4 takeaways from Tuesday’s election
Joe Biden’s party has had a very strong year at the ballot box. Whether it extends to the president in 2024 is another matter.
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DOJ announces arrests in ‘high-end brothel network’ used by elected officials, military officers and others | CNN Politics
Three individuals have been arrested on charges of operating a “high-end brothel network” in Massachusetts and Virginia with a clientele that included elected officials, military officers and government contractors with security clearances, the Justice Department announced Wednesday.
www.cnn.comHouse Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back up
Hunter Biden's attorney says subpoenas issued by House Republicans to members of President Joe Biden’s family are a “political stunt." Wednesday's subpoenas are the most aggressive step yet by Republicans in an impeachment inquiry bitterly opposed by Democrats.
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Tech giant battle means doom for small news outlets, Trudeau was warned
Letters to Canada's prime minister detail collateral damage in fight over news sharing.
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'Catastrophe looming' in Gaza as hospitals appear close to collapse, doctor says
A doctor inside Gaza has warned the health sector is on the brink of total collapse.
Hunter Biden special counsel was 'ducking, dodging and weaving' before House investigators, says Rep. Biggs
Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., sounds off on Special Counsel David Weiss following his closed-door testimony before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday.
Gambino family Mafia crackdown: 16 arrests by New York feds and Italian authorities
The Gambino organized crime family is one of five Mafia families in New York. Ten alleged Gambino members and associates were charged in Brooklyn federal court.
Fact-checking the 3rd GOP debate: What Haley, DeSantis, others got right (and wrong)
The USA TODAY Fact Check Team digs into statements made during the Nov. 8 Republican presidential debate in Miami.
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With Israeli troops in Gaza City, Palestinian civilians flee on foot
An Israel Defense Forces spokesperson says “time is running out” for civilians to leave northern Gaza and move south, but even there, residents have faced bombing.
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New Jersey Republicans’ vote-by-mail fail cost them legislative seats Tuesday
Between mail-in voting and an abortion firewall, Democrats benefited on Election Day.
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Analysis: 5 takeaways from new polls that reveal Biden’s challenges and Trump’s potential victory path | CNN Politics
A big night for Democrats Tuesday in state races only highlighted the struggles Joe Biden faces in 2024 following polls suggesting he’s far less popular than his party.
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Putin insists Russia and China are not building Cold War-like alliances as defense officials meet
Moscow and Beijing are not forming any military alliances reminiscent of "Cold War associations," Russian President Vladimir Putin insisted Wednesday.
Ivanka Trump’s testimony: She worked on dad’s deals, not financial documents key to civil fraud case
Ivanka Trump has testified that her family's business has “overdelivered,” though she can't shed light on the financial documents central to her father's civil fraud trial.
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Top Biden adviser Mitch Landrieu expected to leave the White House
Landrieu, a senior adviser to the president, was brought on two years ago to implement the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law.
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New York attorney general tells Trump judge to block expert witnesses from testifying
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed an objection on Wednesday against four expert witnesses former President Donald Trump plans to call as part of his defense in a civil fraud trial.
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House Republicans don't want a government shutdown, but there's still no plan
With nine days left before the Nov. 17 deadline, neither the House nor the Senate have settled on a path forward, and Speaker Mike Johnson is considering an array of GOP ideas.
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Trucker who stunned New Jersey ousted after 1 term
John Burzichelli criticized Ed Durr for focusing on pro-gun and anti-abortion legislation at the expense of resources for the district.
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Hezbollah's anti-ship missiles bolster its threat to US navy
Powerful Russian anti-ship missiles acquired by Hezbollah give it the means to deliver on its leader's veiled threat against U.S. warships and underline the grave risks of any regional war, sources familiar with the group's arsenal say.
Big red state wins for Dems
Democrats scored some big red state wins in this year's election. It's Wednesday's news.
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How Abortion Lifted Democrats, and More Takeaways From Tuesday’s Elections
The political potency of abortion rights proved more powerful than the drag of President Joe Biden’s approval ratings in Tuesday’s off-year elections, as Ohioans enshrined a right to abortion in their state’s constitution, and Democrats took control of both chambers of the Virginia General...
U.S. strikes Iran-linked facility after attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria continued
The Pentagon announced the U.S. military carried out retaliatory strikes against an Iran-linked facility in eastern Syria after rocket and drone attacks against U.S. forces continued.
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Trump says the primary's over. But he's still fighting his rivals like it's not.
As the rest of the Republican field gathers for an NBC News-sponsored debate in Miami on Wednesday, the former president hasn't taken his eye off them.
www.nbcnews.comAfter Ohio vote, advocates in a dozen states are trying to put abortion on 2024 ballots
After voters in Ohio approved a constitutional amendment protecting the right to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care, advocates in at least a dozen states are hoping to take abortion questions to voters in 2024.
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Speaker Johnson’s grace period is over
www.politico.comHouse Republicans Toil for a Spending Strategy With a Shutdown Close at Hand
WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Tuesday grasped for a way to avert a government shutdown amid deep divides in their ranks over federal spending, debating how to strike a compromise with the Democratic-led Senate and President Joe Biden just 10 days away from the funding deadline. There was...
Ocasio-Cortez warns concern ‘growing’ among young voters over the White House’s handling of Israel | CNN Politics
Amid deep divisions among Democrats over the US response to the Israel-Hamas war, progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned that the White House’s position on Israel could impact President Joe Biden’s standing among young voters – a key bloc that helped propel him to the presidency in 2020.
www.cnn.comBlinken urges united future Palestinian government for Gaza and West Bank, widening gulf with Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for a united and Palestinian-led government for Gaza and the West Bank after the war ends, as a step toward Palestinian statehood.
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Third Republican debate: Five candidates take to stage in Miami
Five candidates are sparring in Miami, but frontrunner Donald Trump is once again absent.
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Abortion, Trump and the ‘Triangle of Doom’: The GOP Brain Trust on Why the Party Lost So Big
We surveyed a group of Republican operatives about how the party can regain its footing before the 2024 election.
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Rashida Tlaib censured by Congress. What does censure mean?
Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib was censured in a bipartisan House vote late Tuesday night.
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Texas voters overwhelmingly approve measure greenlighting more fossil fuel development
Texans voted overwhelmingly in favor of a ballot measure greenlighting a billion-dollar program to ensure the state develops more fossil fuel power generation.
Massive surge in the buying of Israel Bonds from the United States
Israel has raised $1 billion dollars from U.S. bond sales since the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack
Israel says it will maintain 'overall security responsibility' for Gaza. What might that look like?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not elaborate when he said that Israel would maintain indefinite “overall security responsibility” in Gaza once it removes Hamas from power in response to the Islamic militant group's cross-border raid.
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Ivanka Trump denies familiarity with key documents in Donald Trump's New York fraud case: 6 takeaways
Ivanka Trump's calm testimony contrasted sharply with her father's combative appearance, but she said she was unfamiliar with key documents.
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Republican debate live updates: Candidates pounce on Trump's absence
The Republican debate began Wednesday night in Miami where five candidates, including DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy, are facing off without Trump
A new survey of wealthy nations finds favorable views rising for the US while declining for China
A new poll finds public opinions in 24 countries growing more favorable of the United States than of China.
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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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Nashville Police Department places seven officers on administrative assignment after release of Covenant School shooter manifesto
Seven Metropolitan Nashville Police Department officers have been placed on administrative assignment following the release of photos of writings of the Covenant School shooter.
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Thousands walk for hours to flee Israeli attacks on northern Gaza
No ceasefire in sight as 70 percent of Palestinians in Gaza are displaced, overwhelming UNRWA shelters.
Abortion rights and historic wins: key takeaways from the US’s off-year elections
Virginia Democrats frustrated the Republican agenda as Philadelphia got its first female mayor
Trump civil fraud case: Judge fines Trump $354 million, says frauds 'shock the conscience'
Get updates from the trial of former President Trump in the civil fraud suit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Senate votes to overturn Biden waiver of 'buy in America' rules for EV chargers
The Senate passed a disapproval resolution overturning the Biden administration’s decision to waive “Buy America” requirements for government-funded electric chargers, the latest attempt to complicate the White House’s plan to electrify cars. Although the measure is expected to pass the…
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'With all due respect': Kirby confronted over 'inconsequential' retaliation against Iran for US base attacks
NSC coordinator for strategic communications Adm. John Kirby [Ret.] was challenged on 'The Story' over Biden's response to Iranian aggression.
Why New York could be the next abortion battleground
Democrats see potential turnout boost with proposed amendment.
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Chuck Todd: Elections lay bare the party blind spots the rest of us see
Analysis: Tuesday's election results once again showed how Republicans are struggling on abortion. But they didn't erase Democrats' problems, either.
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White House emphasizes Biden's impact on election night victories for abortion rights
The Biden administration commented on voter turnout for abortion rights in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Kentucky.
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Minnesota court dismisses bid to block Trump on primary ballot; leaves door open for general election challenge
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled against a petition seeking to keep former President Donald Trump off the state's 2024 primary ballot, but did not outright reject a subsequent challenge regarding the general election.
www.cbsnews.comBiden-Xi meeting in San Francisco still on track but no major breakthroughs expected
Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping remain on track to meet during next week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
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Nikki Haley is running for president as a China hawk -- but her record suggests a different picture
Presidential hopeful Nikki Haley is running as a tough-on-China candidate -- but an ABC News review of her record as governor suggest a contrast to that image.
Danica Roem makes history as first openly transgender person elected to Virginia state Senate
Danica Roem, the first openly trans state senator in Virginia, campaigned on raising teacher pay, increasing access to health care and preventing gun violence.
www.cbsnews.comVoters in Ohio backed a measure protecting abortion rights. Here's how Republicans helped
Tuesday’s result followed a similar path as an August ballot measure election that would have raised the threshold to amend the state Constitution from a simple majority to 60% of the statewide vote.
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Democrats troll GOP Miami debate with mobile billboard attacking Trump, Republican candidates
The Democratic National Committee deployed a bilingual mobile billboard Wednesday outside the GOP primary debate in Miami to condemn Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin indicates he won't run for president in 2024
Youngkin said Wednesday that he's "not going anywhere," speaking after Republicans narrowly lost both state legislative chambers in Tuesday's elections.
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Donald Trump appeals federal gag order in election fraud case, calling it a 'heckler's veto'
Donald Trump appealed the gag order in his federal election conspiracy case as a "heckler's veto" that would silence him while fighting the charges.
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White House says 5.5M borrowers enrolled in Biden’s new student loan plan
About 2.9 million of the borrowers enrolled in the plan have incomes that are low enough that they are not required to make a monthly payment this year.
www.politico.comFuneral home stored bodies for 4 years, deceived families about loved ones' ashes, prosecutors say
The owners of a Colorado funeral home have been arrested on charges linked to the discovery of 190 sets of decaying remains at one of their facilities. Some apparently had been languishing there for four years.
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Latino group teases non-Trump GOP endorsement: 'Turn the page'
MIAMI — A prominent Latino advocacy group promised its 2024 presidential endorsement would encourage the Republican Party to look past former President Donald Trump as its nominee.
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'We walked into a wasteland' - BBC in Gaza with Israeli forces
IDF soldiers showed the BBC what they called a Hamas weapons factory, under a home where children lived.
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Democrats urge Biden to protect Palestinians in the U.S. from deportation amid Gaza war
More than 100 Democratic lawmakers asked President Biden to allow Palestinians living in the U.S. without permanent legal status to gain deportation protections.
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Americans say the economy stinks. But they’re spending like it’s great | CNN Business
There’s a conundrum that economists and political strategists have been chewing on for more than a year: The economy is good, but Americans say it’s lousy.
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House Oversight subpoenas Hunter Biden, James Biden, Rob Walker for testimony amid impeachment inquiry
FIRST ON FOX: The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed Hunter Biden, James Biden and business associate Rob Walker for testimony.
Israel-Hamas fight heats up in Gaza City, accelerating exodus of Palestinians to the south
Over 70% of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million have already left their homes, but the number making their way south has quickened recently as Israeli troops battle militants inside Gaza City.
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Prosecutors charge 16 alleged Gambino mafia members in US and Italy
The suspects, arrested on racketeering and other charges, are allegedly part of the Gambino crime family.
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Vatican says it's permissible for transgender Catholics to be baptized
In the United States, the national conference of Catholic bishops rejects the concept of gender transition, leaving many transgender Catholics feeling excluded.
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Former Israeli PM Bennett rejects pitch for three-day pause in Israel-Hamas war: 'Very bad idea'
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell sparred over the idea of Israel implementing a "three-day pause" in its war with Hamas.
Is Glenn Youngkin running for president? Virginia governor says he's 'not going anywhere.'
The Virginia governor said in a post-election news conference that he is still focused on his state after Republicans suffered major losses Tuesday.
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Rod Blagojevich has thoughts about the Trump trials
The former Illinois governor lauded Trump for “the kind of chutzpah he shows … right there in the lion’s den.”
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US carries out airstrikes in eastern Syria targeting IRGC and Iranian-backed groups weapons storage facility | CNN Politics
Two US F-15 fighter jets conducted an airstrike on a weapons storage facility in eastern Syria used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups, the Pentagon announced Wednesday.
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Philadelphia voters elect city's first female mayor in historic vote
Cherelle Parker is literally one in a hundred after being the first woman elected mayor of Philadelphia.
Supporters celebrate opening of Gay Games in Hong Kong, first in Asia, despite lawmakers' opposition
Scores of athletes have celebrated the opening of the Gay Games in Hong Kong despite opposition from anti-LGBTQ lawmakers, marking the first time the international sporting event to be held in Asia.
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Hunter Biden's attorney asks House Speaker Johnson to stop 'partisan' probes into his client, Biden family
Hunter Biden’s attorney asked House Speaker Mike Johnson to stop GOP lawmakers from “continuing their partisan political games" in their impeachment inquiry against President Biden.
Armed Los Angeles homeowner opens fire on intruders, and the firefight is caught on camera
A person wearing a ski mask and dressed in black came up from behind, put a gun into the homeowner’s back and demanded money, police said.
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WATCH LIVE: Donald Trump holds rally in Florida opposite GOP debate
Former President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Florida on the same night as the third GOP debate.
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The third Republican debate's biggest highlights: 5 GOP candidates face off in Miami
The third Republican debate in 2023 features a narrower field of GOP candidates facing off Wednesday in Miami tonight.
www.cbsnews.comThe Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting was the first test of Biden's new gun violence prevention office
The deputy director of the new gun violence prevention office at the White House has been in Lewiston, Maine, helping the community recover from a mass shooting.
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Ivanka Trump testifies to New York fraud trial she cannot recall loan details
The 42-year-old's responses in a fraud trial against her father frustrate a lawyer questioning her.
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Trump keeps skipping the Republican debates and keeps dominating in primary polls
Trump will skip the Republican debate in Miami and instead hold separate campaign rally in Hialeah, Florida, as he continues to lead in primary polls
Republican debate: Candidates take the stage at third GOP event in Miami
www.washingtonexaminer.comVictories for abortion rights, NIH nominee
Ohio voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to enshrine protections for reproductive health services, including abortion, in the state constitution.
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Hamas billionaires: Lifestyles of the rich and terrorists
The leaders of the Hamas terrorist group are worth billions, making them one of the richest terrorist organizations in the world and able to afford luxurious lifestyles.
Hezbollah warns of regional war if Gaza bombing goes on
The BBC's Orla Guerin spoke with Sheikh Naim Qassem, second-in-command of the Lebanese Shia Islamist group.
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FDA approves new version of diabetes drug Mounjaro for weight loss
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug.
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Virginia Democrat embroiled in online sex scandal loses House of Delegates election
A Virginia Democrat has lost her race in the House of Delegates after becoming mired in an online sex scandal where she livestreamed sex acts with her husband for tips.
Ukraine gets good news about its EU membership quest as Balkans countries slip back in the queue
Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia are moving forward in their quests to join the European Union. But countries in the volatile Balkans that have waited years longer to become members appeared to slip back in the queue.
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Russia turns to buybacks to resupply forces deployed in Ukraine: WSJ
Russia is engaging in export requisitions and buybacks to boost its depleting arsenal, US newspaper reports.
Suspect taken into custody in murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll, police say
A suspect in the murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has been taken into custody, the Detroit Police Department said Wednesday.
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‘Is the fat lady warming up? Yes’: Trump chokes off his rivals’ last lines of attack
Donald Trump’s opponents rested their case against him on the argument he can’t beat Joe Biden. Now polls suggest he can.
www.politico.comMilk carton shortage hits school lunchrooms in New York, California and other states, USDA says
A shortage of half-pint milk cartons is affecting school meals in cafeterias across the U.S. School officials from New York to California are scrambling for backup options after a main supplier of cartons said demand has outstripped supply.
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Russia strikes civilian ship in Black Sea port of Odesa - Ukraine
At least one person is said to have been killed when a missile hit a ship entering the port of Odesa.
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Youngkin PAC claims 2023 elections show road map for 'Republican success' despite losses
Gov. Glenn Youngkin's (R-VA) PAC, Spirit of Virginia, attributed Republican losses in the commonwealth's off-year elections in a memo Wednesday to the significant amount of money poured into the state by Democrats.
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Former Jill Biden spox explodes at Biden's team amid crumbling poll numbers: 'This is inexcusable'
A former spokesperson for first lady Jill Biden ripped into President Biden's team after a poll showed voters viewed him more unfavorable than former President Donald Trump.
Ukraine says Russian missile hits civilian vessel in Black Sea, kills one
A Russian missile damaged a Liberia-flagged civilian vessel entering a Black Sea port in Odesa region, killing one and injuring four people, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday.
US Reaper drone shot down near Yemen by Iranian-backed Houthi militants, defense official says
The U.S. says it was shot down in international airspace.
US soldier arrested for allegedly cyberstalking local judges | CNN Politics
A US Army soldier at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, was arrested on Wednesday on charges of cyberstalking after allegedly making threatening social media posts targeting judges, including one involved in his divorce and child custody court proceedings.
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Israel war: Hamas plans to maintain a 'permanent state of war' with Israel
Hamas revealed its plan for a "permanent state of war" with the Jewish state of Israel as the Israel Defense Forces seek to eradicate Hamas from the Gaza Strip.
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 11/8/2023
Stocks drifted to another mixed close as Wall Street continues to recalibrate following its sharp recent swings.
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Democrats target 10 GOP districts they say will be ‘incredibly competitive’ after 2023 showing
Democrats are targeting a handful of Republican lawmakers who they believe are now at risk heading into the 2024 cycle in the aftermath of the party's powerful showing on Tuesday night.
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FDA approves the active ingredient in Mounjaro to help people with obesity lose weight, named Zepbound
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the drug Zepbound for obesity to help people lose weight on Wednesday.
Jean-Pierre spikes football on GOP after election night, cites 'extreme' policy that gave Dems an edge
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spiked the football on Republicans following Democrats' largely positive election night results, citing abortion as a major factor.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for December delivery fell $2.04 to $75.33 per barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for January delivery fell $2.07 to $79.54 per barrel.
apnews.comCampaign fundraisers are hitting high notes at Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concerts
Congressional candidates are getting creative, and having fun, as they raise cash (Taylor’s Version).
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Minnesota Supreme Court won’t remove Trump from GOP primary ballot in 14th Amendment challenge | CNN Politics
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an attempt to block Donald Trump from the state’s GOP primary ballot next year based on the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban” but said the challengers can try again to block him from the general election ballot if the former president wins...
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Search underway for man wanted in connection with Jan. 6 attack: FBI
A search is underway in central New Jersey for a man wanted in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, authorities said.
Atlanta man arrested with gun near U.S. Capitol faces numerous charges
The suspect, 21-year-old Ahmir Lavon Merrell, was arrested near the U.S. Capitol with an AR-style pistol, according to court documents.
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Rep. Cori Bush shouts down colleagues in racially charged rant over Tlaib censure: 'She will not stop!'
"Squad" Democrats rallied around Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., on Tuesday, as she faced a House vote censuring her anti-Israel comments amid the Hamas-Israel war.
Robert De Niro attends closing arguments in civil trial over claims by ex-VP, personal assistant
Robert De Niro looked on as a lawyer for a woman who worked for him for over a decade urged a jury in closing arguments to award damages because the actor discriminated and retaliated against her.
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Xolidayboy: Russian TikTok star collapses on stage after draft notice
Xolidayboy is the latest internet celebrity to be targeted for alleged unpatriotic views.
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8 dead after suspected human smuggler crashes in Texas
The fatal crash took place as the suspected smuggler, driving from Houston in a Honda vehicle, attempted to evade arrest from the Zavala County Sherriff's Office, an official said.
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WeWork urges landlords to negotiate in bankruptcy
Shared office space provider WeWork called on Wednesday for its landlords to make concessions on their leases during its first appearance in U.S. bankruptcy court, seeking to advance a restructuring proposal that could cut $3 billion in debt and shrink its real estate footprint.
Investigation disproves Israel claim of Hamas tunnel under Gaza hospital
The hatch Israel claimed was a Hamas tunnel is only a water reservoir for the hospital
Schumer artificial intelligence forums address elections and privacy
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-NY) latest "Insight Forums," held Wednesday, explored protecting elections from the influence of artificial intelligence and ensuring user data is kept private.
www.washingtonexaminer.com3 charged with running sex ring that catered to elected officials, other wealthy clients
Three people have been charged with running a sophisticated commercial sex ring in Massachusetts and Virginia that catered to well-connected clients such as elected officials and military officers.
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Was Biden a winner or a loser in the Democrats' big election night 2023 victories?
The Democrats' big wins on Election Day 2023 give President Biden a booster shot ahead of the 2024 White House showdown. But suffering from negative polls, he still faces headwinds.
Houston's mayoral race heads to runoff between Sheila Jackson Lee and John Whitmire
About two weeks before the election, Jackson Lee's campaign had to contend with the release of an unverified audio recording, which is purported to capture her berating staff members with a barrage of expletives.
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U.S., Israel and Qatar discussing pause in Gaza fighting of up to 3 days, diplomats say
A senior Arab source familiar with the discussions said there was hope that a deal could still be reached. “We are at a critical stage of the negotiations," the source said.
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Australian farmer Colin Deveraux survives crocodile attack by biting back
Colin Deveraux has spent a month in an Australian hospital and admits he is lucky to be alive.
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Buck and Aikman are now the longest-tenured broadcast crew in NFL history
Joe Buck and Troy Aikman were nicknamed “The A Team” when they joined Cris Collinsworth to form Fox’s top NFL broadcast crew in 2002.
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Hillary Clinton compares Trump to Hitler while warning he could win again: 'Hitler was duly elected'
Hillary Clinton went there on "The View" Wednesday, comparing former President Donald Trump to Hitler since the Nazi dictator was also "duly elected."
Several GOP presidential candidates vow to punish colleges, students protesting against Israel or for Hamas
Multiple GOP candidates say they'd take punitive action, including canceling visas for international students who demonstrate in support of Hamas.
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US Reaper drone shot down near Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, official says | CNN Politics
An unmanned US military drone was shot down off the coast of Yemen by Houthi forces, a defense official tells CNN.
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7 killed in head-on crash involving suspected migrant-smuggling vehicle: Texas DPS
Seven people were killed after a car suspected of smuggling migrants crashed head-on into another vehicle while allegedly evading local authorities, officials said.
Ryan Zinke latest target for House condemnation over bill to expel Palestinians from US
A House Democrat is drafting a measure to condemn Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT) over his bill to expel Palestinians from the United States, decrying the effort as dangerous rhetoric that could lead to violence.
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Tim Scott invites Jewish students to third Republican debate
Sen. Tim Scott's invitation to 20 students to the debate comes following weeks of highlighting an increase in antisemitism on the campaign trail.
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Kate drives armoured vehicle in role as Colonel-in-Chief
The Princess of Wales also met regimental mascot Emrys Jones, a Welsh Mountain Pony.
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Air monitoring ongoing following large fire at chemical plant near Houston: Official
A massive fire at a chemical plant near Houston prompted a school evacuation, according to authorities.
Federal staffers recommend major design changes to infant loungers after the deaths of dozens of babies
An NBC News investigation found that at least 25 deaths have been linked to baby loungers since 2015.
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White House slams Oversight subpoenas of Hunter and James Biden
The White House pushed back on the House Oversight Committee after it subpoenaed two Biden family members.
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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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Senate Republicans press DHS chief on attaching policy changes to border money | CNN Politics
Multiple Senate Republicans pressed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Wednesday to attach policy changes to the White House border supplemental request.
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UN chief slams Israeli offensive, says Gaza deaths show something is 'clearly wrong'
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres slammed Israel's military actions in Gaza, stating the number of civilian casualties shows something is "clearly wrong."
US Commercial fishing groups sue tire manufacturers over fish-killing chemical
U.S. commercial fishing groups on Wednesday sued 13 tire manufacturers in California, saying a chemical used in their tires is poisoning West Coast watersheds and killing rare trout and salmon.
Israel helps Brazil thwart domestic attack by Hezbollah cell
Israel's spy agency Mossad worked with Brazilian security services and other international agencies to foil an attack on Jews in Brazil planned by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Wednesday.
Gas prices are plunging below $3 a gallon in some states. Here's what experts predict for the holidays.
Gas prices are now below $3 a gallon in eight states, and drivers in other parts of the country could also see cheaper fuel costs.
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Washington Post cartoon slammed as ‘racist, vile’, ignites controversy
The image apparently refers to Western allegations that Hamas uses Palestinian children and women as human shields.
Tensions boil over as Democrats’ Israel divide deepens | CNN Politics
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz set off an uproar in the House Democratic Caucus when she bluntly described her view of members who didn’t back a resolution affirming support for Israel in its war against Hamas.
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UAW to 'pull out all stops' organizing nonunion automakers
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said on Wednesday the union will "pull out all stops" in working to organize non-union U.S. auto plants after winning new contracts with the Detroit Three automakers.
‘No running water’: War-displaced Gaza families bathe, wash in polluted sea
Escaping overcrowded schools, families displaced by Israeli bombs are bathing in ocean polluted with untreated sewage.
Virginia county stumbles in the first election after its conspiracy-fueled staff exodus
Buckingham County started Wednesday morning as the only county in Virginia that had not reported unofficial election night results to the public.
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Biden sees sharp drop in support in Democratic stronghold of California: Poll
President Joe Biden is losing ground with Democratic-aligned voting groups in California, one of America's bluest states.
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GOP strategists urge congressional candidates to campaign against a national abortion ban
Disturbed by tough election losses on Tuesday, Republicans say the party needs to make clear to voters, in speeches and TV ads, that it doesn't favor banning all abortions.
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Gregory Yetman was never arrested after the Capitol riot. Now an FBI search is under way
FBI is hunting for Gregory Yetman in Helmetta, New Jersey. He was subject of a USA TODAY story about the hundreds of people who could be identified in photos of the Jan. 6 riot.
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‘It’s not reoccupation’: Ex-UN expert on Israel’s continued Gaza occupation
Al Jazeera speaks to former UN special rapporteur Michael Lynk about reality of Israel’s control over besieged enclave.
Watch Republican debate live on NBC: Presidential candidates spar over Trump and Israel-Hamas war
The latest news and live updates on the third GOP primary debate. Get up-to-date information on the 2024 election event moderated by Lester Holt and Kristen Welker.
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US Senate votes to reject 'Buy America' EV charging waiver
The U.S. Senate voted 50-48 to overturn President Joe Biden's decision to waive some "Buy America" requirements for government-funded electric vehicle charging stations but the White House said he would veto the measure.
In India, transgender beggars use digital apps to avoid discrimination
The rise in digital transactions has helped marginalised communities like transgender people to manage their finances.
‘We Live in a Land of Idiots’
A large legislature in a small state offers some tough lessons on the limits of government reform.
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Israel war: WHO chief accused of backing pro-Hamas ‘disinformation campaign’
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is stoking a “disinformation campaign” that benefits Hamas, a senior Republican lawmaker argued amid a general critique of the United Nations posture toward Israel.
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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.
Newly issued subpoenas - including to Hunter Biden - ramp up Biden impeachment inquiry
House Republicans took a significant step in their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, issuing subpoenas to his close family.
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National Zoo's giant pandas fly home amid uncertainty about future panda exchanges
The day that panda lovers have been dreading has finally come.
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Hunter Biden's lawyer urges House Speaker Johnson to call off GOP subpoenas for him, business associates
Hunter Biden's lawyer asked House Speaker Mike Johnson to call off GOP probe of the president's son, but a spokesperson says inquiry will continue.
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Meet Blake Moore, Speaker Johnson's successor as 'behind-the-scenes' GOP message leader
The House Republican Conference on Wednesday elected Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) to be its next vice chairman, replacing Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), who vacated the position when he won the gavel.
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Pressure grows on US Treasury to salvage trucking giant Yellow
Congressional pressure is growing on the U.S. Treasury to help salvage trucking giant Yellow from bankruptcy, from Republicans and Democrats alike, letters viewed by Reuters show.
Against the tide: India bars protests that support the Palestinians
Analysts see a pro-Israel shift.
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