Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary showdown, a first in U.S. history, The 216-210 vote, forced by a contingent
of hard-right conservatives, throws the House and its Republican leadership into chaos. (October 3) AP Photo
House speaker chaos stuns lawmakers, frays relationships and roils Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers who had been sitting in stunned silence gasped at the declaration: The office of speaker “is hereby declared vacant. ” For the first time ever, a House speaker had been voted out of the position, plunging Congress into a new degree of turmoil. “Now what?” someone in the chamber yelled out.Speaker McCarthy ousted in historic House vote, as scramble begins for a Republican leader
Kevin McCarthy was ousted as the Speaker of the House. Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida forced the vote on the “motion to vacate.”
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Analysis: McCarthy became the latest victim of Trump’s extreme GOP revolution | CNN Politics
Kevin McCarthy’s big mistake was trying to govern.
www.cnn.comNew York judge issues limited gag order after Trump sends disparaging post about court clerk
A New York judge has imposed a limited gag order with a stern warning after Donald Trump disparaged a key court staffer during his civil business fraud trial.
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MAGA-inspired House rebellion against McCarthy leaves chaos on Capitol Hill: ANALYSIS
The vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker -- launched by Republican hard-line Rep. Matt Gaetz -- was a long time coming
'Shell shocked' Kevin McCarthy will not run for House speaker again following removal
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will not run again for the role after being ousted in a narrow vote on Tuesday.
Pence calls Trump's attacks on Milley 'utterly inexcusable' at AP-Georgetown foreign policy forum
Former Vice President Mike Pence is criticizing his boss-turned-rival, Donald Trump, for calling retired Gen.
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Kevin McCarthy won't run for speaker again
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
www.cbsnews.comRussia says it has foiled a major Ukrainian drone attack as concerns grow about weapons supplies
Russia says its air defenses shot down 31 Ukrainian drones in a nighttime attack on border regions. The Russian Defense Ministry reported the attack Wednesday.
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McCarthy behind move to kick Pelosi out of her office, sources say – so he can move into it | CNN Politics
Kevin McCarthy was behind interim Speaker Patrick McHenry’s move to kick former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Majority Leader Steny Hoyer out of their office spaces, two Republican sources told CNN.
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Why oust McCarthy? What Matt Gaetz has said about his motivations to remove the speaker of the House
There are a number of reasons Rep. Matt Gaetz has offered for ousting Kevin McCarthy as speaker.
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Gaetz claps back at McCarthy saying he’s not conservative: ‘McCarthy wanted us to surrender every other fight’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said he “absolutely” does not have any regret over spearheading the ousting of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Following the historic 216-210 vote to toss him from the speaker’s chair, McCarthy addressed the media, specifically calling out Gaetz for not being a...
www.washingtonexaminer.comGaetz ousted McCarthy. Now other Republicans want to come after him.
Rep. Matt Gaetz is drawing scrutiny from fellow GOP members after Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker of the House.
The House GOP Is a Failed State
Kevin McCarthy’s ouster is dramatic evidence, if redundant, about the state of the modern GOP.
www.politico.comGOP at odds over how McCarthy’s ouster will impact Biden impeachment efforts
House Republicans leading the impeachment inquiry into President Biden gave conflicting assessments of how the vote ousting former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) would impact their sprawling investigation. For House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) the vote “doesn’t change anything,”...
GOP lawmakers float Trump for House speaker after McCarthy's ousting
After McCarthy's ousting, Rep. Matt Gaetz's motion, an unlikely nominee emerges: former President Trump for speaker
Speaker Kevin McCarthy: US House of Representatives votes to oust Republican leader
The Republican says the vote was "personal", lashing out at his political nemesis, Matt Gaetz.
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Exclusive: John Kelly goes on the record to confirm several disturbing stories about Trump | CNN Politics
John Kelly, the longest-serving White House chief of staff for Donald Trump, offered his harshest criticism yet of the former president in an exclusive statement to CNN.
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'Institution fell today.' McCarthy ousted as speaker by right-wing rebellion: 5 takeaways
Kevin McCarthy made history as the first House speaker to be removed from the seat after hard-line conservatives joined Democrats.
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Nancy Pelosi evicted from her private office in the Capitol by interim House speaker
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was evicted from her private Capitol office by the new speaker pro-tempore, Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C.
Factbox-Who could succeed Republican Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the US House?
Representative Matt Gaetz, the lawmaker who spearheaded the push to oust McCarthy, has said he would support Steve Scalise taking over the role. Scalise is the No. 2 House Republican and has long been favored to take over the head of the Republican Party in the chamber after McCarthy's tenure...
Kevin McCarthy's 'original sin': What drove the House speaker's historic downfall
When McCarthy worked with Democrats on a debt ceiling deal, it was the beginning of the end for his party hard-liners. Doing it again to avoid a shutdown was the final straw.
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Top takeaways from Kevin McCarthy’s farewell speech - Washington Examiner
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who was ousted as House speaker on Tuesday, said he does not regret any of his actions that rank-and-file conservatives say led to the historic vote to vacate the speakership. “I don’t regret standing up for choosing governance over grievance. It is my responsibility...
www.washingtonexaminer.comKevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House. Here's what's next
The House is entering uncharted territory after an effort to remove Republican Kevin McCarthy from the speaker succeeded. Here's what's next.
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'They're just meat': Russia deploys punishment battalions in echo of Stalin
Drunk recruits, insubordinate soldiers and convicts are among hundreds of military and civilian offenders pressed into Russian penal units known as "Storm-Z" squads and sent to the frontlines in Ukraine this year. Few live to tell their tale.
Who is Patrick McHenry, the interim House speaker? | CNN Politics
The congressman temporarily leading the House of Representatives as it searches for a new speaker was selected for the job by Rep. Kevin McCarthy before he was ousted from the speaker’s chair, and some lawmakers want to expand his power beyond the limited portfolio of the interim speaker.
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What to know about Kevin McCarthy's rise and fall from power
The California Republican had said he wanted to be a "check" on Democrats.
These 8 Republicans stood apart to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
Kevin McCarthy had support from 208 members of his conference to remain speaker. But it took only eight dissenters in his party to boot him.
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McCarthy fumes at Nancy Mace after ouster vote: ‘I can’t sit there and write your entire bill’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) took a shot at Rep. Nancy Mace's (R-SC) bills for not meeting the mark after Mace said she voted to vacate McCarthy as speaker due to broken promises. Lawmakers voted 216-210 to remove McCarthy from his position. Eight Republicans joined all Democrats in a historic...
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McCarthy rips 'chaotic' GOP rebels led by Gaetz: 'They are not conservatives'
After his ouster, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy slams hard-line Republicans, saying they're not real conservatives.
Kevin McCarthy ousted as speaker, throwing Washington into chaos
Hard-line Republicans joined with Democrats to remove the Bakersfield Republican from the speaker's chair.
Matt Gaetz sat alone but still won his fight with Kevin McCarthy
At times it seemed like the Florida rebel versus the rest of the Republican party as he brought down the Speaker.
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Mexico begins busing immigrants from Guatemala to US border - Washington Examiner
The Mexican government has begun busing immigrants in the southern part of the country north toward the United States, a move that will complicate the Biden administration's efforts to reduce illegal immigration.Under a new Mexican government initiative, transportation from north of the...
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House ousts Kevin McCarthy as speaker in historic vote
Rep. Matt Gaetz forced the vote after McCarthy helped pass a bill to keep the government funded. Gaetz and seven other Republicans, along with all Democrats, voted to remove McCarthy.
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N.Y. judge orders Trump to delete 'disparaging' post about his law clerk and threatens sanctions
The judge said he was issuing a partial gag order after Trump posted the clerk's name and picture, suggesting she had a relationship with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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Who voted to oust McCarthy as speaker? See the final tally of the House roll call
Eight House Republicans and 208 House Democrats voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Here's what the roll call looked like.
www.cbsnews.comUS announces sweeping action against Chinese fentanyl supply chain producers
The Biden administration is taking aim at the fentanyl trafficking threat, announcing a series of indictments and sanctions against Chinese companies and executives blamed for importing the chemicals used to make the deadly drug.
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Trump, DeSantis and more balk at debates, with competing calls to change or cancel them
The RNC is facing a series of tests of its ability to wrangle Trump, DeSantis, Ramaswamy and other 2024 candidates into complying with Republican debate rules
An early look at possible successors to McCarthy for House speaker | CNN Politics
Following Kevin McCarthy’s historic ouster as House speaker, names have started to emerge as possible successors to take over the gavel.
www.cnn.comAfter skipping the first two, Trump's campaign calls on the RNC to cancel 'all future debates'
Despite his repeated absences, Trump is still the leading GOP presidential candidate.
Social media users share false claim that Arizona governor was indicted | Fact check
Not only has the Arizona governor not been indicted, but the state Senate doesn't hold the power to do so, according to state officials.
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Kari Lake formally files for Senate bid
The Trump-backing Arizona Republican enters an already complicated race.
www.politico.comUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rallies his Conservatives by saying he's ready to take tough decisions
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to tell his Conservative Party he's not afraid to make tough decisions for long-term change.
apnews.comThe US warns of a Chinese global disinformation campaign that could undermine peace and stability
The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so.
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House GOP has 72 hours to pick speaker or face disaster: Advisers - Washington Examiner
Key GOP advisers are pressing House Republicans to choose a new speaker and fast or face a political and public relations disaster that could upend expectations of a winning 2024 election.Following the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) by a tiny and angry minority led by Republican...
www.washingtonexaminer.comHow Trump Turned an Oval Office Fantasy Into GOP Doctrine
The first time Donald Trump talked privately about shooting missiles into Mexico to take out drug labs, as far as his former aides can recall, was in early 2020. And the first time those comments became public was when his second defense secretary, Mark Esper, wrote in his memoir that Trump had...
Biden administration announces charges, sanctions to crack down on China-based fentanyl traffickers | CNN Politics
The Biden administration announced Tuesday multiple indictments in Florida against China-based companies and Chinese nationals for allegedly manufacturing and selling fentanyl and related chemicals.
www.cnn.comMike Pence says he is 'deeply disappointed' in vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
GOP presidential candidate Mike Pence, the former vice president, chastised a group of hard-right Republicans who ousted Kevin McCarthy from his role as House speaker Tuesday, saying that “chaos is never America’s friend.”
apnews.comGaetz torches McCarthy after successful ouster: 'Yellow Brick Road' of working with Dems begins with Kevin
Now-former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., had the gavel stripped from him following a motion brought forward by conservative Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.
Trial day 2 highlights: Trump says he’ll testify in New York civil trial
Latest news and updates on Trump’s fraud trial in New York. The former president is sued for $250 million for allegedly lying about the value of his properties.
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Kari Lake files paperwork to run for Senate in Arizona | CNN Politics
Republican Kari Lake, who lost the 2022 race for Arizona governor but has repeatedly claimed without proof that she won, has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission to run for the US Senate in Arizona.
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As Congress weighs Ukraine aid, Biden reassures G7, NATO leaders of U.S. commitment
Biden convened a call with allies to stress the commitment of the United States to Ukraine as hardline House Republicans resist more aid.
Leader of gun safety group Giffords to step down
Peter Ambler, who has helmed Giffords for 10 years, will leave around the end of the year.
www.politico.comIndian police arrest editor, administrator of independent news site after conducting raids
Police in New Delhi have arrested the editor of a news website and one of its administrators after raiding the homes of journalists working for the site, which has been critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist-led government.
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Canada grizzly bear attack victims were on permitted hike, carrying bear spray
The two people killed by a grizzly bear in Alberta's Banff National Park last week were on a permitted hiking and camping trip and there was no active bear warning at the time incident, Canadian park officials said on Tuesday.
Biden calls on House Republicans to elect a new speaker ‘quickly’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden implored House Republicans to elect a new speaker after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was pushed out of the post."President Biden has demonstrated that he is always eager to work with both parties in Congress in good faith on behalf of the American people," White House press...
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Trump's Manhattan fraud trial enters day 5
Presiding Judge Arthur Engoron rejected former President Donald Trump’s request to delay a civil trial last week. James sued Trump, his children and the Trump Organization, alleging that Trump "inflated his net worth by billions of dollars" and said his children helped him to do so.
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House speaker shakeup
For the first time in U.S. history, a speaker of the House has been fired. It's Tuesday's news.
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Multiple Trump co-defendants approached about plea deals in Fulton County: Sources
A number of former President Donald Trump's co-defendants in the Fulton County election interference case have received plea deal offers.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is face of new USPS Forever stamp in celebration of ‘values she fought for’ - Washington Examiner
The United States Postal Service announced the release of its new Forever stamp, featuring late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The stamp, which displays an oil painting of Ginsburg by Michael J. Deas, was unveiled at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in Washington by USPS...
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Kevin McCarthy's replacement will inherit a poisoned chalice too
Whichever Republican succeeds Kevin McCarthy will face the same internal rifts that brought him down.
www.bbc.comTaiwan indicts 2 communist party members accused of colluding with China to influence elections
Prosecutors in Taiwan have indicted two leaders of the island's tiny Taiwan People's Communist Party on accusations they colluded with China in an effort to influence next year's elections for president and members of the legislative assembly.
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Trump civil fraud case: Judge fines Trump $354 million, says frauds 'shock the conscience'
Get updates from the trial of former President Trump in the civil fraud suit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Fulton County DA opens plea deal talks with several defendants in Georgia election interference case | CNN Politics
Several defendants in the Georgia election interference case have been approached about their interest in accepting plea deals, as the Fulton County district attorney seeks to pare back the pool of defendants and pick up cooperators ahead of potential trials, according to sources familiar with...
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Kevin McCarthy not running for House speaker again - Washington Examiner
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) will not run for speaker again after being ousted from the position on Tuesday. McCarthy will not seek to regain the speakership, two sources tell the Washington Examiner. The California Republican is set to inform a closed-door meeting of House GOP lawmakers of his...
www.washingtonexaminer.comFormer US military pilot's lawyer tells Sydney court that extradition hearing should be delayed
A lawyer for a former U.S. military pilot accused of illegally training Chinese aviators has told a Sydney court that an extradition hearing scheduled for next month should be postponed due to delays in government agencies handing over crucial material.
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House Democratic leaders say they will vote to oust Speaker McCarthy
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told colleagues that Democratic leadership would not be saving McCarthy.
Christie says RNC blocked planned joint discussion with Ramaswamy on Fox | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie said Tuesday that the Republican National Committee had blocked a planned joint appearance with rival Vivek Ramaswamy on Fox News.
www.cnn.comKevin McCarthy Reached The Limit Of His Transactional Politics
The California Republican could have drawn support from Democrats, but their goodwill reserves were empty.
India asks Canada to withdraw dozens of diplomatic staff - reports
It marks an escalation of a crisis sparked by Canada linking India to the fatal shooting of a Sikh separatist.
www.bbc.comTrial day 2 highlights: Trump says he’ll testify in New York civil trial
Latest news and updates on Trump’s fraud trial in New York. The former president is sued for $250 million for allegedly lying about the value of his properties.
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Army plans to overhaul recruiting to attract more young Americans after falling short last year
The Army's recruiting improved last fiscal year but still fell short of its goals by about 10,000 enlistments.
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Biden campaign targets black and Hispanic voters in first 2024 radio ad buy - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's reelection campaign made its first radio ad buy of the 2024 cycle Tuesday, specifically targeting black and Hispanic voters. This purchase is earlier and larger than those of past Democratic reelection campaigns, as Biden seeks to maintain his vote share among these key...
www.washingtonexaminer.comCleanup from Maui fires complicated by island's logistical challenges, cultural significance
Federal authorities have started removing hazardous materials from the Maui wildfires and laying the groundwork to dispose of burnt cars, buildings and other debris.
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Caltrans official says she was demoted for objecting to highway expansion
Jeanie Ward-Waller was removed last month from her position overseeing California's transportation planning.
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California Sen. Laphonza Butler becomes the first out Black lesbian to serve in Congress
Butler's swearing-in took place after California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed her to fill the remainder of former Sen. Dianne Feinstein's term.
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House speaker contender Steve Scalise reportedly called himself ‘David Duke without the baggage’
Republican, who some say could replace Kevin McCarthy, has had reported associations with ex-Ku Klux Klan grand wizard
House Democrats celebrate Republican chaos after helping GOP rebels oust speaker McCarthy
House Democrats, unanimously voting to oust Speaker McCarthy, deem it a solemn day — while other House progressives do a victory dance.
Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
www.cbsnews.comThe Supreme Court seems likely to side with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Supreme Court seems likely to preserve the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against a conservative-led challenge.
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College president accused of sexting former student at Coast Guard Academy resigns | CNN Politics
A retired US Coast Guard captain stepped down as president of a college in Massachusetts on Tuesday after CNN revealed that he had been accused of sexual misconduct involving several students he taught at the prestigious Coast Guard Academy a decade ago.
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Donald Trump: Judge issues gag order on former president in NY fraud case
The ex-president attacked the judge's clerk in a social media post which was removed after the order.
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Judge issues gag order and rebukes Trump after social media post attacking his clerk | CNN Politics
Judge Arthur Engoron rebuked Donald Trump after the former president attacked his clerk in a social media post on Tuesday and forbade the parties from making any future comments about his staff.
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Floods in India's Sikkim state leave 10 dead, 82 missing
At least ten people were killed in India's state of Sikkim and 82 others, including 23 army personnel, were missing after heavy rainfall caused the glacial Lhonak lake to overflow, spurring catastrophic flooding in the region on Wednesday, officials said.
Sam Bankman-Fried: Trial of 'Crypto King' begins
The former crypto billionaire is accused of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".
www.bbc.comRep. Matt Gaetz files motion to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy, throwing House into new turmoil
Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a resolution to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker, setting up a likely showdown vote in the House in the days ahead.
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Border security and Ukraine aid should not be tied together, White House says - Washington Examiner
The White House says that border funding is important but shouldn't be tied to Ukraine funding. As a budget battle rages in Washington, some congressional Republicans have suggested tying money for the war in Ukraine to money to secure the southern border. The former has become a more popular...
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5 shot at Morgan State University campus in Baltimore
No one was in custody early Wednesday in the shooting, Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said.
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Why this effort to remove a House speaker made history
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz forced a Tuesday vote on a so-called motion to vacate -- an effort to take away Speaker Kevin McCarthy's gavel.
Philippines says Marshall islands-registered vessel may have been involved in sea collision
An oil tanker registered under the flag of the Marshall Islands was suspected to have been involved in an 'accidental collision' with a Philippine boat in the South China Sea that killed three fishermen, the Philippine coast guard said on Wednesday.
More states requiring 'In God we trust' in schools, but not all 'red states' | Fact check
The post was shared by a satirical Facebook page. Not all "red states" have such mandates, though some do.
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As the president pushes gun safety, Hunter Biden will mount a Second Amendment defense
The president's son, who pleaded not guilty Tuesday to three federal gun charges, plans to raise a constitutional challenge to a decades-old gun restriction.
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Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal gun charges out of Special Counsel David Weiss' probe
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to federal gun charges in U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware Tuesday morning after being charged out of Special Counsel David Weiss' years-long investigation.
Trump’s incendiary rhetoric comes to the courthouse | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump spent the last two days in a Manhattan courtroom, listening intently to the civil trial where the fate of his business and his brand is at stake.
www.cnn.comTearful mourners line up at San Francisco City Hall to thank, pay last respects to Dianne Feinstein
Mourners are streaming into San Francisco City Hall to pay their respects to the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, whose casket is on display.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin's PAC raises over $4 million in 48 hours from billionaire donors
Several billionaires poured money into the race to win a Republican majority in the Virginia state Senate and defend the GOP majority in the House of Delegates.
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Swiss LGBTQ groups praise jail sentence for commentator who called journalist a ‘fat lesbian’
Writer and commentator Alain Soral lashed out at journalist Catherine Macherel in a Facebook video two years ago, calling her a “fat lesbian” who was "unhinged."
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Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal gun charges
Hunter Biden is expected to plead not guilty Tuesday when he is arraigned on three gun charges that were originally part of a federal plea deal that fell apart in July.
Gaetz takes victory lap after historic vote to boot McCarthy from House speakership
Rep. Matt Gaetz applauds historic vote to boot Speaker McCarthy and floats several representatives who he'd support for the job.
Dalio says China-US relations are 'on the brink of red lines'
Ray Dalio, founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, said on Tuesday that the relationship between China and the United States is "on the brink of red lines," although he does not see a war on the way.
Spain's king asks Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez to try to form a government
Spain’s King Felipe VI asked Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday to try to form a new coalition government following talks with political party leaders to determine which of them had the best chance of securing majority support in parliament. Spain's equivalent of House speaker...
McCarthy ally reveals why he is voting to remove his ‘friend’ from the speakership - Washington Examiner
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) addressed his decision to support the resolution ousting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his leadership post ahead of Tuesday's vote. Burchett expressed his disappointment that McCarthy relied on Democratic votes to pass a temporary 45-day funding measure over...
www.washingtonexaminer.comColombia's government issues long awaited apology for extrajudicial killings during armed conflict
Colombia’s government has issued a long awaited public apology for the extrajudicial killings of 19 civilians who were slain by the military and registered as rebel fighters during one of the most violent periods of the nation’s civil war.
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8 Florida indictments charged Chinese companies and nationals with fentanyl crimes: DOJ
The Justice Department announced eight indictments against Chinese companies and nationals for fentanyl-related crimes.
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Judge in fraud trial imposes gag order after Trump attacks judge’s aide
In a social media post that was quickly deleted, Trump attacked the judge’s law clerk on the second day of his civil trial for business fraud.
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House votes to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker in historic first
Votes by Democrats and GOP rebels led by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., combine to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., from his leadership position in a historic first.
Florida man in viral arrest video is in ‘excruciating pain’ after police beating, lawyers say
Le’Keian Woods was beaten and Tasered by several Florida sheriff’s officers as he fled from a traffic stop Friday night.
www.nbcnews.comNorth Korea vows strong response to Pentagon report that calls it a 'persistent' threat
North Korea has slammed the United States over a Pentagon report that labeled it a “persistent" threat because of weapons of mass destruction, saying it will strongly counter what it called U.S. plans for aggression.
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India's spies infiltrated West long before Canada's murder claim
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation last month that Indian government agents were involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader has thrust the secretive Research and Analysis Wing into the global spotlight.
US increases pressure on Ukraine to do more to counter corruption | CNN Politics
The US is increasingly urging Ukraine to do more to combat governmental corruption, issuing several notices to Kyiv in the last few weeks indicating that certain kinds of US economic aid will be linked to Ukraine’s progress in reforming its institutions, multiple US officials told CNN.
www.cnn.comBiden says that all 10 drugs targeted for the first Medicare price negotiations will participate
President Joe Biden has announced that the manufacturers of all of the first 10 prescription drugs selected for Medicare’s first price negotiations have agreed to participate.
apnews.comYoung People Left in Limbo as Battle Over Transgender Care Shifts to Court
BOZEMAN, Mont. — When the summer started, transgender-rights supporters were riding a courtroom winning streak. In state after state — Indiana, Florida, Kentucky and Tennessee — civil rights lawyers persuaded judges to block limits on transition care for minors. They won in front of judges...
Top Republican Rep. Steve Scalise working behind the scenes to replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is already making calls to shore up support for him to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as speaker of the House of Representatives.
El Chapo's sons bar fentanyl production in Sinaloa, according to banners
While it is unclear who put up the banners, they appeared at a time when the U.S. is ramping up pressure on Mexico to take action against crime groups involved in fentanyl production.
What to know about Elijah McClain's death and the criminal trial of two officers
Defense attorneys for two Denver-area police officers charged in the 2019 killing of Elijah McClain are trying to cast doubt on whether a neck hold by police contributed to his death.
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Feds target international fentanyl supply chain with ties to China
Prosecutors unsealed eight separate indictments in Florida that targeted mostly chemical companies and executives based in China.
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4 students among 5 shot at Morgan State University in Baltimore, police searching for suspect
Five people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore on Tuesday night, authorities said.
'We're pretty much done': 'Unwavering' support for Ukraine starts to waver
Congress is haggling over funding, and Slovakia, one of Ukraine's staunchest allies, could get a pro-Russian PM. What does this mean for Ukraine?
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Refugees who died off Italy 10 years ago remembered as new crisis flares
A decade after two tragic shipwrecks that shook Europe, Lampedusa is at the centre of a humanitarian crisis again.
Real estate insiders question how Trump fraud judge valued Mar-a-Lago | CNN Business
A New York judge ruled last week that former President Donald Trump inflated the value of his Mar-a-Lago estate by an eye-popping 2,300%.
www.cnn.comBus crash across lagoon from Venice's historic center kills 21 people, including Ukrainian tourists
The bus was carrying foreign tourists, including Ukrainians, when it fell from an elevated street.
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Pro-Christie groups urge New Hampshire Dems to switch parties and back him
The former New Jersey Governor has not personally urged party switching. But his super PAC now is.
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Judge in Trump's New York civil trial issues gag order after Trump posts about clerk
"Consider this statement a gag order forbidding all parties from posting" on social media about members of the court staff, Judge Arthur Engoron said.
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What to know about Trump’s fraud trial | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump showed up at a Manhattan courtroom for the opening day of the New York civil case against him and his namesake company attacking the judge in the case and the New York attorney general at every possible moment.
www.cnn.comCanada's House of Commons elects first Black speaker
Canada’s House of Commons has elected a Black Canadian as its new speaker, a first. Liberal lawmaker Greg Fergus is the new speaker after a secret ballot by lawmakers.
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Morgan State University mass shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
www.cbsnews.comUS adds another option for fall COVID vaccination with updated Novavax shots
U.S. regulators have added another option for fall COVID-19 vaccination, updated shots made by Novavax. Already updated vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are rolling out.
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Hunter Biden arraignment highlights: President’s son enters not guilty plea
The latest news and live updates on Hunter Biden. The President’s son is set to be arraigned in Delaware following a recent federal indictment on gun charges.
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Detroit-area mayor indicted on bribery charge alleging he took $50,000 to facilitate property sale
A suburban Detroit mayor has been indicted on a federal bribery charge for allegedly demanding $50,000 in bribes to facilitate the sale of a city property to an outside party.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 588
As the war enters its 588th day, these are the main development.
Breakingviews - Asia’s breakup party is happening under duress
Anil Agarwal is Asia’s latest unconvincing new believer in shareholder value. The Indian tycoon and perennial restructurer plans to split his $10 billion Mumbai-listed mining company Vedanta into six separately listed units spanning aluminium to copper. It will create businesses that are easier...
Watch: Iconic Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio turns pink
The 40-metre (130ft) monument is lit bright pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
www.bbc.comBiden tries to reassure allies of continued US support for Ukraine after Congress drops aid request
The White House says President Joe Biden has been in touch with U.S. allies and partners to discuss continued support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia.
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FDA authorizes Novavax's updated COVID vaccine for fall 2023
Many previously vaccinated Americans will be eligible to get Novavax for the first time.
www.cbsnews.comJews spitting on the ground beside Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land sparks outrage
A video that shows ultra-Orthodox Jews spitting on the ground beside a procession of foreign Christian worshipers carrying a wooden cross in the holy city of Jerusalem has ignited intense outrage and a flurry of condemnation in the Holy Land.
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Defense attorney claims 'wrong man' on trial in slayings of New Hampshire couple
The murder trial of a 27-year-old drifter charged with fatally shooting a retired couple on a New Hampshire hiking trail began Tuesday.
Supreme Court skeptical of CFPB case, which could add 'chaos' to US economy
Even some of the Supreme Court's conservatives balked at the idea that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding is unconstitutional.
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That blaring noise you heard? It was a test of the federal government's emergency alert system
“THIS IS A TEST": You should have seen that message flash across your screen as the federal government tested its emergency alert system.
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Weeks after approval, parents of young children say Covid boosters are scarce
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended an updated round of Covid-19 boosters three weeks ago, but doses for young children are hard to find.
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2 US soldiers killed after Army transport vehicle flips over in Alaska | CNN Politics
Two US soldiers were killed and twelve were injured when an Army transport vehicle flipped over in a training accident near Salcha, Alaska, on Monday, the Army said.
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Lawsuit: Man claims he was improperly arrested because of misuse of facial recognition technology
ACLU: false detainment from the software is more likely to affect Black people.
Justices voice doubts about challenge to consumer protection agency funding
Critics of the funding arrangement, which lawmakers adopted when they created the bureau more than a decade ago, say it effectively takes future Congresses out of the loop.
www.politico.comOklahoma's Republican governor wants to cut taxes. His GOP colleagues aren't sold on the idea.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt is again making his pitch to reduce the state's individual income tax rate.
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Eight Republicans sided with all House Democrats to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the gavel Tuesday in an unprecedented vote.
FEMA will test cellphone emergency alert system Wednesday
Americans' cellphones will get an alert from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday.
Suspect in kidnapping of 9-year-old girl wrote a ransom note to try to get money, court documents state | CNN
The 46-year-old man accused of kidnapping 9-year-old Charlotte Sena in upstate New York wrote a ransom note with intent to get money, according to an arraignment memorandum released Tuesday.
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Mom seen being attacked by gun-toting biker in Philadelphia: ‘Glad that video is not me dying’
A "person of interest" caught on video vandalizing a car and pointing a gun at the woman has been identified but not arrested, police said.
www.nbcnews.comNew York City mayor heads to Latin America with message for asylum seekers: 'We are at capacity'
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he's traveling to Latin America to discourage people from seeking asylum in the city as it struggles to handle a massive influx of migrants.
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Lady Gaga doesn't have to pay $500,000 to woman charged in connection to stealing her dogs
A judge spared Lady Gaga from paying the reward to Jennifer McBride, who returned her stolen dogs, citing McBride’s involvement with stolen property.
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Biden calls allies amid concerns over support for Ukraine
Several world leaders joined the call Tuesday, according to the White House.
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Will the Supreme Court’s conservatives bring out the ‘bulldozer’ on the consumer protection agency? | CNN Politics
When the Supreme Court ruled against the federal agency that protects consumers from financial scams in 2020, it let the agency keep operating, opting for “a scalpel rather than a bulldozer in curing the constitutional defect.”
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Todd Chrisley teaching finance classes in prison to reduce sentence after fraud conviction, daughter says
Todd and Julie Chrisley are working toward reducing their sentences by teaching classes in prison, their daughter Savannah revealed this week.
Fatal shooting by police draws protests and raises questions in north Alabama
Family members of a Black man fatally shot outside his home by Alabama police are seeking more information and access to body camera footage of the shooting.
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Drugmakers agree to negotiate prices in Medicare even as they sue to stop the program | CNN Politics
The manufacturers of the 10 initial drugs chosen for Medicare’s price negotiation program have agreed to participate in the historic initiative, the Biden administration said Tuesday.
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Canada wants private talks with India to resolve diplomatic spat
India suspended new visas for Canadians on Sept 22 and asked Ottawa to reduce its diplomatic presence in the country.
Laphonza Butler sworn in as California’s newest senator | CNN Politics
Democratic Sen. Laphonza Butler made history Tuesday when she was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris as the first out Black lesbian to enter Congress and the only Black woman presently serving in the Senate.
www.cnn.comDiversity numbers among delegates trigger alarm at DNC meeting
Officials say there's still time, but the concern comes as Biden sees softening support among voters of color.
www.politico.comWisconsin Senate Republicans vote to reject commissioner who backed disputed top elections official
Republicans who control the Wisconsin Senate's elections committee are retaliating against one of the three Democratic elections commissioners who tried to block them from voting to fire the state’s nonpartisan top elections official earlier this year.
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Powerball jackpot hits $1.4B as prize continues to grow – and so do the taxes the winner will owe
The Powerball jackpot now sits at $1.4 billion – the third largest in the game’s history – after no single ticket matched all six numbers to claim the grand prize Wednesday night.
Jean-Pierre snaps at reporter who waited four months to ask a question: 'You're wasting our time, sir'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre snapped that a reporter was wasting time on Tuesday after he stated that he hadn’t gotten a question in four months.
Grimes sues Elon Musk over parental rights
Grimes, whose legal name is Claire Boucher, filed a petition to establish a parental relationship Friday in San Francisco Superior Court.
www.nbcnews.com'Tennessee Three' Democrat sues over expulsion and House rules that temporarily silenced him
Tennessee Democratic Rep. Justin Jones filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging his expulsion in April.
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Trump’s decision to show up in New York for start of his civil trial was as personal as it was political | CNN Politics
For former President Donald Trump, showing up in New York for the start of his civil trial Monday was more than a political stop to boost his 2024 campaign. It was also deeply personal.
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Teen athlete has hands, legs amputated after rare complication from the flu
Mathias Uribe, 14, was an otherwise healthy kid who became sick with the flu, his parents say.
Judge imposes partial gag order in Trump Org trial, blocking parties from verbal attacks against court staff
The New York judge presiding over the Trump Organization trial imposed a partial gag order preventing all parties from engaging in any verbal attacks against court staff, after former President Trump criticized a member of the judge’s office on social media.
Longtime state Rep. Jerry Torr won't seek reelection, will retire after 28 years in Indiana House
Longtime state Rep. Jerry Torr has announced that he will not seek reelection next year to his central Indiana seat and will retire at the end of his current term after 28 years in the Indiana House.
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Rep. Henry Cuellar unharmed after armed carjacking in DC | CNN Politics
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar was carjacked in Washington, DC, Monday evening, the congressman said. He was physically unharmed.
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Matthew McConaughey's wife 'wasn't wounded' by his mom calling her an ex-girlfriend's name
Matthew McConaughey's wife Camila Alves "wasn't wounded" when the actor's mom called her by an ex-girlfriend's name as a test. The couple married in 2012 and share three kids.
North Carolina retiree group sues to block 30-day voter residency requirement
A federal lawsuit has been filed by a union-affiliated group that challenges North Carolina laws requiring citizens to reside in the state and within a precinct at least 30 days before an election date to be eligible to vote.
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Florida man executed for killing 2 women he met at beach bars, denies last meal: 'I love you all'
A Florida man who killed two women he met at local bars during a multi-day crime spree was put to death Tuesday by lethal injection, officials said.
Hunter Biden arraignment: President’s son pleads not guilty to gun charges | CNN Politics
Hunter Biden, the president’s son, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in a Wilmington, Delaware, federal court to three firearms charges brought by special counsel David Weiss.
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Why a rout in government bonds is worrying
The world's biggest bond markets are in the throes of another rout as a new era of higher for longer interest rates takes hold.
Democratic Gov. Beshear's budget proposal seeks to improve drinking water, affordable housing, roads
Gov. Andy Beshear unveiled a portion of his state budget proposal Tuesday that deals with infrastructure.
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Kevin McCarthy ousted as House Speaker in historic vote
A handful of Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday ousted Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy, as party infighting plunged Congress into further chaos just days after it narrowly averted a government shutdown.
17-year-old Ohio homecoming queen candidate dies after collapsing on high school football field
Breanne McKean collapsed shortly after she was announced as a contender for homecoming queen Friday, according to the school district.
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In fresh line of attack, DeSantis warns voters that Trump will ‘sell you out’ | CNN Politics
After declaring Donald Trump “missing in action” at last week’s Republican presidential primary debate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis followed up by taking shot after shot at the former president. He challenged Trump to a one-on-one debate, asserted the GOP front-runner’s political shortcomings...
www.cnn.comWhat Newsom’s relationship with labor says about his Senate pick
The governor tapped a labor champion in the midst of high-profile vetoes of union priorities.
www.politico.comSouth Carolina speaker creates committee to scrutinize how state chooses its judges
A special committee has been created in the South Carolina House to study how the state chooses its judges.
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US aid to Ukraine may hinge partly on who takes over as House speaker
Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster on Tuesday could signal a shift in the U.S. House of Representatives on aid to Ukraine, with some of his possible successors strongly in favor of assisting Kyiv but others staunchly opposed.
Rep. Henry Cuellar speaks out after carjacking: DC 'more dangerous' than my border district
Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, spoke out on FOX News' "Jesse Watters Primetime" after he was carjacked Monday evening outside his residence.
Russia says 335,000 sign up to fight, no plans for new mobilisation
Russia has no plans for an additional mobilisation of men to fight in Ukraine as more than 335,000 have signed up so far this year to fight in the armed forces or voluntary units, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
Azerbaijan arrests several former top separatist leaders of Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijani authorities have arrested several former separatist leaders of Nagorno-Karabakh after reclaiming control of the Armenian-populated breakaway region in a lightning military operation last month.
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Two earthquakes rocked western Nepal on Tuesday, injuring 17 people, damaging homes and triggering a landslide that blocked a major highway, authorities said.
What to know about the looming health care workers strike at Kaiser Permanente
About 75,000 workers at Kaiser Permanente locations across the U.S. are ready to strike on Wednesday over staffing shortages and other concerns.
Flights cancelled, work suspended as typhoon Koinu grinds towards Taiwan
Typhoon Koinu headed towards southern Taiwan on Wednesday bringing heavy rain and winds and causing the cancellation of more than 100 flights as well as the suspension of work and schools.
A foreign armed force to fight gangs makes many in Haiti celebrate, while others worry
Foreigners with guns are met with hostility in most countries in the world. But the departure of armed soldiers and police from Haiti in 2017 after nearly two decades on the streets helped criminals seize control of much of the country.
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Exclusive: Meta to lay off employees in metaverse silicon unit on Wednesday
Meta is planning to lay off employees on Wednesday in the unit of its metaverse-oriented Reality Labs division focused on creating custom silicon, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
Kevin McCarthy is 'confident' he will keep speakership after Gaetz files motion to vacate
Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he is "confident" Rep. Matt Gaetz's motion to vacate will not be successful.
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Self-driving car runs over pedestrian hit by human driver in San Francisco
The woman was in critical condition Tuesday, and police said they were looking into what led to the collision.
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Japan keeps markets guessing on yen intervention, warns against sharp falls
Japanese authorities refrained on Wednesday from disclosing whether they had stepped into the market to prop up the yen and stressed their resolve to act against excess volatility, keeping markets on alert for the chance of yen-buying intervention.
Before a North Dakota lawmaker was killed in Utah plane crash, he told his sister: 'Stay safe'
A North Dakota lawmaker who had recently received his commercial pilot’s license was flying his own plane home from a family celebration in Arizona when it crashed in Utah, killing him, his wife and their two young sons.
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Bill Maher promotes 'Ruth Bader Biden' merch amid push to bench Biden: 'Doesn't know when to quit'
Bill Maher is selling merchandise pushing for President Biden to step aside as he predicts the Democratic incumbent would lose to former President Trump in 2024.
Global bond rout deepens before receding on relief rally
Benchmark U.S. yields hit fresh 16-year highs as investors bet that persistently high interest rates will slow world growth.
EU announces plans to better protect its sensitive technologies from foreign snooping
The European Union has announced plans to better protect its cutting-edge technologies from foreign snooping that might threaten its economy and security.
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Man who killed two women he met a day apart in north Florida bars in 1996 is executed
Man who killed two women he met a day apart in north Florida bars in 1996 is executed
Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted. Here are some possible successors.
The list of possibilities include members of his leadership team and some top conservative allies.
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