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Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Gen. CQ Brown as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, putting him in place to succeed Gen. Mark Milley when he retires at the end of the month. Brown’s confirmation on a 83-11 vote, months after President Joe Biden nominated him for the post, comes as Democrats try to maneuver around holds placed on hundreds of nominations by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville over the Pentagon’s abortion policy.House Republicans clash with Attorney General Garland, accusing him of favoring Hunter Biden
House Republicans are using a routine oversight hearing to interrogate Garland about what they claim is the “weaponization” of the Justice Department under President Joe Biden.
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville tries to flip political pressure of his anti-abortion crusade
Tuberville, R-Ala., tried force a vote on Gen. Eric Smith’s promotion to Marine Corps commandant — but Majority Leader Schumer appeared to beat him to the punch.
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What is a government shutdown? Here's what happens if funding runs out
The government could shut down in October. Here's what that means and who would be affected.
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Fox News Power Rankings: The 2024 GOP presidential frontrunner, challengers and second place candidates
The Fox News Power Rankings reveals who the frontrunner and challengers are, along with who is currently in second place, ahead of the upcoming second 2024 GOP presidential debate.
Under pressure over border, Biden administration to protect hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans
Under intense political pressure from fellow Democrats, the Biden administration has announced it is granting protection to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who are already in the country.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland says "no one" has told him to indict Trump
Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House for the first time since former President Donald Trump's indictments.
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Schumer takes on Tuberville's blockade, teeing up votes on top military picks
The move marks a reversal after the Democratic leader said for months he wouldn’t hold standalone votes on promotions.
www.politico.comMerrick Garland Says GOP Allegations About Hunter Biden Case Have No Basis In Reality
The U.S. attorney general faced Republican accusations that the Justice Department has gone easy on the president's son.
Senate braces for possibility of stiffing Zelenskyy
As Congress is set to meet with the Ukrainian president Thursday, some GOP senators are worried they'll have nothing but bad news.
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Chip Roy furious at fellow Republicans over spending debacle: 'Eat a s--- sandwich'
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, on Wednesday vented his frustration at his Republican colleagues who are opposing a stopgap proposal to avert a government shutdown.
Judge sets trial date to decide how much Giuliani owes 2 election workers for defaming them
A judge has ordered a Dec. 11 trial date to determine what damages Rudy Giuliani will have to pay two former Georgia election workers he was found liable for defaming.
Biden warns Netanyahu about the health of Israel's democracy and urges compromise on court overhaul
President Joe Biden raised “hard issues,” including protecting the “checks and balances” in a democracy, in a Wednesday meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York.
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Sage Steele not commenting on reports Republican leaders want her to run for Congress
"Unnamed Republican leaders and donors in Washington and Connecticut” are trying to persuade Steele to run, according to reports.
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As Congress limps toward government shutdown, some members champion punitive legislation to prevent future impasses
Some members of Congress are proposing legislation to make government shutdowns more painful — for Congress.
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Trump gets hit from all sides for testing a softer abortion message 'in order to win'
The Republican candidate faces heavy criticism from GOP rivals and conservative activists for bashing six-week abortion laws. Democrats say he's lying and would sign federal bans.
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DeSantis talks Trump, Black history, Disney, state of GOP primary and more
DeSantis sought to contrast himself with Trump while defending against criticism of his campaign and speaking about his plan for the southern border and other issues
Republicans resigned to being the villains in the inevitable government shutdown
“We always get the blame,” said Rep. Mike Simpson.
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Ukraine strikes Russian ships, state-of-the-art aerial defences in Crimea
Ukraine’s forces also capture two towns in the east as they flank Bakhmut city, erode Russian defences in the south.
Former prosecutor who quit Trump-Russia probe says she left over concerns with Barr
Nora Dannehy had been part of the investigation led by John Durham.
www.politico.comWhy the power of a US attorney has become a flashpoint in the Hunter Biden case
House Republicans grilled Attorney General Merrick Garland about the Justice Department investigation of Hunter Biden. While the Hunter Biden case is far from typical, it touches on some of the more mundane but less-well-understood aspects of the criminal justice system.
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Former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson claims Rudy Giuliani groped her on day of attack on Capitol | CNN Politics
Cassidy Hutchinson, the former Trump White House aide, claims in a new book that Rudy Giuliani groped her backstage at the rally that preceded the former president’s supporters’ insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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Merrick Garland hearing: Six takeaways on Hunter Biden investigation
Attorney General Merrick Garland’s testimony to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday left Republicans unsatisfied and failed to clarify most of the questions surrounding the Justice Department’s high-profile investigation of Hunter Biden.
www.washingtonexaminer.comCould Ukraine aid fuel a government shutdown? Zelenskyy visits a bitterly divided Congress
Congress is feuding over continued U.S. aid for Ukraine ahead of Volodomyr Zelenskyy's visit and a looming government shutdown.
LA councilman who rebuffed Biden's call to resign after racism scandal is running for reelection
A Los Angeles councilman who was entangled in a City Hall racism scandal but resisted President Joe Biden's call to resign is running for reelection.
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The anti-vaccine movement is on the rise. The White House is at a loss over what to do about it.
“They keep just hoping it’ll go away.”
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Fani Willis outlines part of her trial strategy in Georgia election subversion case with witness list | CNN Politics
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has revealed parts of her trial strategy for the Georgia election subversion case in a new court filing Wednesday that identified some of her key witnesses.
www.cnn.comHunter Biden’s prosecutor worried about lack of help from other federal prosecutors, IRS official says
In closed-door testimony, the IRS official described how jurisdictional friction complicated the decision of whether to charge the president’s son with tax crimes.
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Netanyahu says Israel and Saudi Arabia 'can forge a historic peace' with Biden's help
Biden met with Netanyahu on the sidelines of the U.N. summit and agreed to work toward establishing diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Armenia protesters demand PM resign after Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has come under fire after Armenian separatists in Nagorno-Karabakh agreed to disarm.
Meet the Fox News defamation suit lawyer now advising No Labels on its 2024 campaign
Attorney Dan Webb keeps mum about the ‘completely confidential’ process.
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Tim Scott and Nikki Haley attack unions as UAW strike threatens to escalate ahead of GOP debate
The United Auto Workers strike could escalate ahead of the Republican primary debate next week at the Reagan presidential library in Simi Valley, California.
Who's in, who's out: 6 candidates are expected to be at the 2nd GOP debate
The campaigns of Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Mike Pence, Tim Scott, Nikki Haley and Chris Christie have told ABC News that they’ll be at the second debate.
Voting machine companies use cybersecurity stress tests to take on conspiracy theorists | CNN Politics
Major US voting equipment manufacturers are enlisting cybersecurity experts to provide additional stress-tests of their systems as the 2024 election looms and misinformation remains rife with American voters.
www.cnn.comSaudi crown prince says in rare interview 'every day we get closer' to normalization with Israel
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says in an interview with Fox News that aired Wednesday that ongoing negotiations over Israel means the prospects of normalized relations between both countries “get closer” every day but that treatment of Palestinians is “very important.”
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DeSantis ‘on life support’ in N.H., plummets in new poll
The Florida governor is down 32 percentage points from January in a new poll.
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'We knew the numbers were bad': Law enforcement staff raised concerns about Ron DeSantis' top crime talking point
Three former staffers in Florida's top law enforcement agency told NBC News they could not get behind the statement that state crime was at "a 50-year low."
www.nbcnews.comKari Lake, Who Lost Arizona Governor's Race, To Announce GOP Senate Bid: Reports
The Donald Trump ally will reportedly announce her candidacy as early as next month.
Poland to stop supplying weapons to Ukraine over grain row
It comes as tensions rapidly escalate between the two countries - historically close allies.
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Vance sees legislative path for ban on federal mask mandates: 'We're going to keep working at this'
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) expressed confidence on Wednesday that he’ll be able to pass legislation banning federal mask mandates despite Democratic control of the Senate.
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No, video does not show Tucker Carlson 'in tears' about Antarctic secret | Fact check
While clips of Carlson are shown in the video, he is always shown muted and does not appear to be crying.
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As Libya reels from disastrous floods, a new threat emerges
Health officials warn of the danger of water contamination in the aftermath of catastrophic floods in Libya’s east.
Why the White House is letting McCarthy flail
The administration has no plans to help as Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans inch closer to a government shutdown.
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Claim that Missouri senators participated in book burning goes up in smoke | Fact check
There was symbolism behind two politicians torching boxes with flamethrowers, but this wasn't a book burning.
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Federal appeals court reverses ruling that found Mississippi discriminated in mental health care
A federal appeals court has overturned a lower court ruling that found Mississippi relies too much on institutionalizing people with mental health conditions rather than providing care in their communities.
apnews.comGOP Rep. Ken Buck Goes Rogue Again, Praises Merrick Garland
The conservative Colorado Republican has repeatedly spoken out against his party’s push to impeach Joe Biden.
Three "fake" electors and Trump co-defendants ask judge to move their cases to federal court
The three Georgia politicians are accused of being so-called "fake" electors.
www.cbsnews.comDeSantis calls out Trump's abortion comment as 'mistake': 'He's a different candidate' than in 2016
DeSantis criticized Trump for calling Florida's six-week abortion ban "terrible," with DeSantis accusing his 2024 rival of being "a different candidate" than 2016
‘Thank you very much’: Biden praises Hochul, but stays clear of Adams
Both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams have criticized the federal government’s migrant response. Only one seems to have maintained a relationship with the president.
www.politico.comRay Epps, Trump supporter targeted by Jan. 6 conspiracy theory, pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge
Ray Epps, a onetime Donald Trump supporter who was the target of a conspiracy theory about the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for his role in the riot.
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Zelenskyy says UN Security Council ‘ineffective’ due to Russian veto
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy tells special Security Council meeting that the only way to peace is full Russian withdrawal.
Centrist Dems and McCarthy's allies are in secret talks to strike a deal
Any Democratic participation in a plan to stop a shutdown — let alone save the speaker's gavel — would have huge conditions attached.
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'Stop the war' and Zelenskiy need not speak, UN Security Council chair tells Russia
It was to be Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's first in-person appearance at a U.N. Security Council meeting on Moscow's invasion of his country when Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia objected to him taking the floor at the start of the meeting.
House GOP leaders signal possible funding breakthrough with conservative holdouts
Republican leaders in the House are expressing optimism about a possible breakthrough within their conference over government spending after Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) spent two and a half hours in a closed-door meeting with rank-and-file lawmakers to continue negotiations.
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Jim Jordan grills AG Garland over allowing Hunter Biden's potential Burisma charges to 'lapse'
Attorney General Merrick Garland deflected questions from House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan regarding Hunter Biden's alleged crimes related to Burisma during a Wednesday hearing.
Sheriff says 9 deputies charged in death of man beaten in Memphis jail
A sheriff says nine Memphis jail deputies have been indicted in the death of a Black man who was having a psychotic episode and died in custody last fall after jailers punched, kicked and kneeled on his back during a confrontation.
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DeSantis unveils energy plan in Texas, aims to lower price of gas to $2 per gallon
Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis says he would eliminate several federal regulations on fossil fuels.
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Biden’s campaign set to counterpunch on misinformation
With social-media platforms pulling back from policing false political claims, and Trump gearing up for a fight, Biden’s 2024 campaign is rebooting its online defenses.
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Ray Epps, man at center of right-wing Jan. 6 conspiracy, pleads guilty
Under federal sentencing guidelines, Ray Epps will face between zero and six months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of disorderly conduct.
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Another piece in the Fed's inflation puzzle
The Federal Reserve is standing pat amid its mission to stop inflation. It's Wednesday's news.
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Ohio redistricting panel adopts GOP-drawn Statehouse maps for public discussion, as Democrats object
The Ohio Redistricting Commission has adopted new Republican-drawn Statehouse maps for public discussion. Several public meetings are expected over the next week.
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Senate confirms Brown to lead Joint Chiefs, blowing past Tuberville’s blockade
Yet hundreds of other senior military officers remain in limbo.
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Tuberville stalemate thaws: Senate confirms Joint Chiefs chairman caught in Pentagon blockade
The United States has a new confirmed leader of the Joint Chiefs after the Senate worked around Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-AL) hold on Pentagon nominees on Wednesday.
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U.S. senators ask Biden admin to push for release of Princeton grad student held by Iran-backed militia
Elizabeth Tsurkov, who has Israeli and Russian citizenship, was abducted in March while doing research in Iraq “simply because she is Jewish and Israeli,” the two senators said.
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How Chile’s stolen children are finding their way home
Thousands of overseas adoptions during the Pinochet dictatorship have come under scrutiny amid quest for justice.
Trump legal news brief: Pro-Trump lawyer Lin Wood to testify for prosecution in Georgia election interference case
Lawyer Lin Wood will testify in the Georgia case against Donald Trump. Three “fake electors” there seek to have their cases moved to federal court, and the judge handling the indictment says Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell can interview members of the grand jury that voted to indict them.
How Norway outstrips US on Ukraine spending
As Zelensky lobbies for more funding from sceptical US politicians, we take a closer look at the cost of war.
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Beshear drops new ad featuring story of girl raped by stepdad
Beshear has placed abortion front and center in the campaign’s final weeks.
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Did Sen. Bob Menendez and wife improperly take gold bars from corrupt bank exec?
Investigators want to know if the New Jersey Democrat offered to contact the Justice Department to try to help a man who was accused of banking crimes.
www.nbcnews.comBehind all the speechmaking at the UN lies a basic, unspoken question: Is the world governable?
At the United Nations, “multilateralism” is always the goal, however fragmented and complex. Yet so is the quest for a coherent storyline that unites all 193 member states and their ideas.
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Donald Trump: Hackers claim ex-president dead on son's X account
The post was among a string of now-deleted messages on his son's account.
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Zelenskyy to meet U.S. military leaders in first visit to the Pentagon since war
The Ukrainian president will meet with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Mark Milley.
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House Democrats weigh risky strategy: Whether to save McCarthy | CNN Politics
House Democrats have begun internal discussions about how to deal with the prospects of a chaotic situation: The possibility that Speaker Kevin McCarthy could lose his job in an unprecedented vote on the floor.
www.cnn.comUkraine, Russia and the tense UN encounter that almost happened — but didn't
It was a moment the diplomatic world was watching for — but didn’t get. In the end, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov avoided staring each other down at the U.N.
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Stefanik and other New York Republicans sue against Gov. Hochul early voting bill
A coalition of New York Republican lawmakers is contesting legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) on Wednesday that expands early voting by mail.
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Blinken says decisions like Iran prisoner swap are "hard" ones to make, amid concerns it encourages hostage-taking
Five U.S. citizens detained by Iran were freed Monday in exchange for the transfer of $6 billion in unfrozen Iranian oil assets and the release of five Iranians facing charges in the U.S.
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OnPolitics: What you need to know about Joe Biden's trip to the UN
Catch up with the news out of New York, where world leaders gathered for the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.
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Tim Scott campaign to donors: Stay calm, carry on, write checks
Debates are a mere “moment in time,” Scott’s campaign manager tells donors.
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Swiss parliament approves ban on full-face coverings like burqas, and sets fine for violators
The lower house of Switzerland's parliament has given final legislative approval to a ban on face coverings, such as the burqas worn by some Muslim women.
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Top IRS official latest witness to dispute allegations from whistleblower on Hunter Biden tax case | CNN Politics
A high-ranking Internal Revenue Service official has disputed claims by a whistleblower whose allegations about political interference into the Hunter Biden tax investigation are central to House Republican impeachment inquiries against President Joe Biden.
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'Weak,' 'Lying like a dead dog': McCarthy faces Republican attacks amid looming shutdown
The attacks are likely to continue as the Sept. 30 deadline approaches.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 575
As the war enters its 575th day, these are the main developments.
McCarthy privately outlines new GOP plan to avert shutdown, setting up clash with Senate | CNN Politics
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy privately outlined to members a new GOP plan to keep the government open on Wednesday after a marathon two-and-a-half-hour GOP conference meeting.
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Rishi Sunak delays petrol car ban in major shift on green policies
The prime minister claims the changes will support "hard-pressed families" but opponents accuse him of "selling out".
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Problem Solvers Caucus would fund government through January and include Ukraine aid
EXCLUSIVE — The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus is working to avoid a government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution that would last until January and would implement border security provisions and provide funding to Ukraine.
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US Republicans push for security review of China-linked battery company
Republican lawmakers on Wednesday urged the U.S. Treasury Department to conduct a security review over China-linked ownership of Gotion Inc, which plans to build electric vehicle battery plants in Michigan and Illinois, arguing its management is under Beijing's sway.
IRS official says he was frustrated DOJ did not bring charges against Hunter Biden for 2014, 2015 tax years
A director within the IRS’ criminal investigations division told House lawmakers that he was frustrated that the Justice Department did not charge Hunter Biden for failing to pay federal income tax for 2014 and 2015, while defending IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley as a “bulldog" and a “fantastic"...
UNGA Briefing: Permanent observers, more Security Council and what else is going on at the UN
It’s Day 3 of the U.N. General Assembly high-level meeting that brings world leaders together at U.N. headquarters in New York.
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Bears deny rumors of FBI raid amid resignation of defensive coordinator
Alan Williams "resigned today because of personal health challenges and personal family issues. There was no raid on Halas Hall, and no raid on his home," his attorney said.
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Special Counsel Weiss opposes Hunter Biden appearing virtually in court on 'serious' felony charges
Special counsel David Weiss said he opposes Hunter Biden's request to appear for his arraignment virtually, citing the “serious felony gun charges at issue" in the case.
Bipartisan group of Wisconsin lawmakers propose ranked-choice voting and top-five primaries
A bipartisan group of Wisconsin lawmakers is reviving a proposal to implement ranked-choice voting and nonpartisan blanket primaries in the battleground state.
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US offers work permits to half million Venezuelans already in country
The U.S. will grant temporary deportation relief and access to work permits to nearly half a million Venezuelans already in the country, U.S. officials said on Wednesday, a move that follows calls by Democrats to help newly arrived migrants work legally.
Biden signs executive to 'hold Norfolk Southern accountable' for Ohio train derailment: 'Overdue but welcomed'
In a move to continue to hold railroad operator Norfolk Southern accountable, President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday to assist the people of East Palestine, Ohio, more than seven months after a massive train derailment there.
After leaving bipartisan voting information group, Virginia announces new data-sharing agreements
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration says it has taken a series of recent steps to improve the accuracy of the state’s voter rolls, including entering into new data-sharing agreements with five states and Washington, D.C.
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Saudi Arabia needs a nuclear weapon if Iran gets one, crown prince says
Saudi Arabia would seek to develop a nuclear weapon if its rival Iran was able to acquire or build one, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said.
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Speaker Kevin McCarthy previews meeting on Capitol Hill with Zelenskyy
The Republican House speaker said he wants to know what the Ukrainian president's strategy is for defeating Russia in a war that's lasted more than 18 months.
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S Korea’s Yoon tells UN that Russia helping N Korea would be ‘provocation’
The president’s comments came just as Kim Jong Un returned to Pyongyang from a six-day trip to Russia.
The Republican linchpin between Mitch McConnell, Donald Trump and the Senate majority
Sen. Steve Daines is trying to forge a productive relationship with the most erratic man in politics. And the Senate GOP's fortunes may depend on it.
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Georgia fake electors indicted with Donald Trump ask to move their cases to federal court
Three fake electors indicted with Donald Trump -- David Shafer, Shawn Still and Cathy Latham -- asked a judge to move their cases to federal court.
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Minnesota murder suspect still on the run 1 week after being accidentally released from Indiana jail
A manhunt is underway for Kevin Mason after he walked out of jail on Sept. 13 due to a clerical error. His girlfriend, who picked him up and gave him a phone, was arrested Wednesday.
www.cbsnews.comPentagon to review cases of troops kicked out of the military due to sexual orientation
The DOD estimates that roughly 2,000 troops were separated and denied honorable discharges while "don't ask, don't tell" was in effect.
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Biden cancels $37 million in student loan debt for former University of Phoenix students | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is canceling nearly $37 million of federal student loan debt for more than 1,200 borrowers who attended the University of Phoenix because it found that the for-profit school misled students about job prospects.
www.cnn.comBill for preserving site of Wounded Knee massacre in South Dakota passes U.S. House
Legislation to preserve the site of the Wounded Knee massacre has cleared the U.S. House of Representatives. Republican U.S. Rep.
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Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson says Rudy Giuliani groped her before Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson accused Donald Trump's ex-attorney Rudy Giuliani of groping her on the day of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
DeSantis unveils energy agenda while downplaying threats of climate change | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday shared a vision for America’s energy sector, leading with a pledge to unravel President Joe Biden’s ongoing efforts to fight climate change while dismissing threats from intensifying weather events as “fear tactics.”
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Would Trump pick a vice president from his primary opponents?
Will Donald Trump choose one of his primary opponents to be his running mate or vice president?
Trump declares 2024 'final battle' against enemies in Washington
Former President Donald Trump declared 2024 the "final battle" against an array of forces ailing the United States.
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Woman accused of killing bride in DUI golf cart crash indicted by South Carolina grand jury
Samantha Miller, 34, died on the evening of her wedding after a vehicle crashed into a golf cart carrying her and her new husband.
www.nbcnews.comSeattle City Council OKs law to prosecute for having and using drugs such as fentanyl in public
The Seattle City Council has adopted an ordinance that makes illegal drug use and possession a gross misdemeanor, after rejecting a similar measure earlier this summer.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott accuses Biden administration of cutting razor wire at border: 'Opening the floodgates'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that he ordered the National Guard to install more razor wire along the border after he accused the Biden administration of cutting it.
Canada rejects Indian travel advisory amid probe of Sikh leader killing
Canada is investigating possible links between the killing of a Sikh leader and India’s government, tanking relations.
Azerbaijan halts Karabakh offensive after ceasefire deal with Armenian separatists
Ethnic Armenian separatists agree to disband and give up their weapons as part of a ceasefire.
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Fetterman says he'll wear a suit if House GOP avoids a shutdown
The Pennsylvania Democrat issued the statement after Republicans expressed outrage about the Senate dress code being loosened.
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Pete Buttigieg addresses flight delays, train derailments in heated hearing: 5 takeaways
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg faced criticism from lawmakers, addressing questions on railway accidents, immigration and more.
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Gates Foundation commits $200 million to pay for medical supplies and contraception
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $200 million to help save the lives of mothers and children during childbirth.
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Trump barnstorms Iowa, where GOP rivals hope to upend him in next year's caucuses
Former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign headed to Maquoketa, Iowa, on Wednesday in an attempt to shore up support ahead of the Hawkeye state's first-in-the-nation caucuses next year.
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Poland summons Ukrainian ambassador over Zelenskiy remarks, Kyiv calls for calm
Poland summoned Kyiv's envoy to the foreign ministry on Wednesday, after comments by Ukraine's president on a ban on grain imports angered the government in Warsaw, which is toughening its stance ahead of October elections.
Senate votes to confirm C.Q. Brown as chairman of Joint Chiefs | CNN Politics
The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm the nomination of Gen. C.Q. Brown to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, following a monthslong hold of over more than 300 military promotions by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama.
www.cnn.comThe Fed’s surprise ally in the fight against inflation
Millions of people — predominantly foreign-born — have joined the workforce to help fill the number of job openings far exceeding available workers.
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Fentanyl, guns found at another New York City home with child after death at day care
New York City police recovered fentanyl, a kilo press and guns on Wednesday following a search of a location in Queens.
Biden discusses democratic values with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu
The bilateral meeting comes amid tensions between the two leaders over Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul plan.
www.nbcnews.comIn Kentucky governor's race, Democrat presses the case on GOP challenger's abortion stance
Kentucky’s debate over abortion access is heating up the governor's race. Democrat Gov. Andy Beshear continues to criticize Republican Daniel Cameron's support for the state’s existing abortion ban.
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Freedom Caucus Chairman Scott Perry accuses Pete Buttigieg of trying to 'kill' auto industry
Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) slammed Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in a House hearing Wednesday, saying the Biden administration is attempting to "kill the auto industry" with electric vehicles.
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DHS to offer work permits, deportation protection to over 470,000 Venezuelans amid new border surge
The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday announced a redesignation of Temporary Protect Status for Venezuela, protecting hundreds of thousands from deportation.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
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Ravaged by floods and fires, Greece struggles on the front lines of our climate reality
“After the year 2050, 2060, all of the Mediterranean will be in bad shape in terms of extreme events,” the country's leading climate scientist said. “They would happen more often and with larger intensity.”
www.nbcnews.comGOP state Rep. Richard Nelson withdraws from Louisiana governor's race
Louisiana Rep. Richard Nelson announced Wednesday that he's withdrawing from the governor's race and endorsing GOP frontrunner, Attorney General Jeff Landry.
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How the anti-vax movement went mainstream
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New Hampshire's 2024 primary will be a crucial early test of Trump's comeback bid | CNN Politics
First mate Andrew Konchek uses a dockside crane to lower the last giant chest of ice onto the stern of the Alanna Renee. Moments later, the fishing boat eases off the dock and heads out of Portsmouth Harbor in the moonlight.
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Toshiba says $14 bln takeover bid by JIP has succeeded
Toshiba said on Thursday that a $14 billion tender offer from private equity firm Japan Industrial Partners (JIP) had ended in success - a deal which paves the way for the embattled industrial conglomerate to go private.
Venezuela sends 11,000 troops to retake prison
Since being taken over by a mega-gang, the prison reportedly had a pool, nightclub and even a zoo.
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Inside Dems' shutdown strategy
As House Republicans flail, those across the aisle are convinced a shutdown is inevitable — and that they will benefit politically.
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Hunter Biden's in-person arraignment on federal gun charges set Oct. 3: judge
Hunter Biden asked to enter his plea by video, but the prosecutor insisted on an in-person hearing to avoid giving special treatment. The judge agreed
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White House told U.S. ambassador to Japan to stop taunting China on social media
Rahm Emanuel has mocked Chinese President Xi Jinping, speculating about the recent disappearance of a top official.
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Trump stands firm in belief that abortion cost Republicans ‘dearly’ in 2022 despite backlash
Former President Donald Trump stood firm in his belief that the issue of abortion cost Republicans "dearly" in the 2022 elections. The comments came in his first public remarks on abortion since receiving criticism from conservatives.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTop US Air Force official in Mideast worried over possible Russia-Iran 'cooperation and collusion'
Iran’s supplying of bomb-carrying drones to Russia could see Moscow help Tehran’s program become more lethal, raising risks across the wider Middle East.
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California Democrat DA sues Sacramento over years of 'Third World' homeless conditions: 'Groundhog’s Day'
Democrat Sacramento County district attorney's lawsuit alleges homelessness exploded by 250% in past seven years despite city spending millions to stop it.
Child fentanyl death: Police seek husband of NYC nursery owner
Video footage shows the man removing full shopping bags and fleeing before police arrived.
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Woman who lived with quadruple-homicide suspect called him a 'very dangerous man'
Cristiana Espinoza said the suspect in the slayings of a Romeoville, Illinois, family had access to weapons and had been acting erratically for months.
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Senate confirms Air Force Gen. Charles Brown as Chairmain of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, 83-11
The Senate confirmed late Wednesday the appointment of Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., to take over as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in an 83-11 vote.
India moves toward reserving 33% of the seats in Parliament and state legislatures for women
India’s Parliament has taken a major step toward reserving 33% of the seats in its powerful lower house and in state legislatures for women to ensure more equal representation, an issue that languished for nearly three decades because of a lack of consensus among political parties.
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Biden administration announces $4.6B grant program to reduce planet-warming pollution | CNN Politics
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced new competitive grants totaling $4.6 billion that states, cities and tribes can apply for to reduce the planet-warming pollution that is fueling the climate crisis.
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India warns citizens in Canada to be cautious
The advisory comes a day after tensions escalated over the killing of a Sikh separatist.
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Blinken highlights the human toll of Ukraine war as Biden admin seeks to maintain support for Kyiv in Washington | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken opened his remarks at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday recounting his recent trip to Yahidne – a Ukrainian town roughly two hours north of Kyiv that had been occupied by Russian soldiers.
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Susanna Gibson, Virginia sex cam Democrat, raised $600K for campaign before videos exposed
Democratic Virginia delegate candidate Susanna Gibson hauled in hundreds of thousands of dollars through her campaign from liberal advocacy groups and individual donors just before news broke that she had sex with her husband for cash on camera, records show.
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Armenian protesters demand Pashinyan ouster after Karabakh surrender
Thousands of protesters gathered in the Armenian capital on Wednesday to denounce the Armenian government's perceived failure to support Armenian separatists in Karabkh, after the breakaway region was forced into a humiliating surrender by Azerbaijan.
UK leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years in contentious climate shift
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he’s delaying by five years a ban on new gas and diesel cars that had been due to take effect in 2030.
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White House launches American Climate Corps
The move comes as Democratic lawmakers and activists call on President Joe Biden to take bigger steps to fight climate change.
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U.S. offers nearly half-a-million Venezuelan migrants legal status and work permits following demands from strained cities
The Biden administration will make hundreds of thousands of migrants from Venezuela eligible for work permits and deportation protections under an expansion of the Temporary Protected Status policy.
www.cbsnews.comFed keeps rates unchanged and signals optimism about a potential 'soft landing'
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the second time in its past three meetings, a sign that it’s moderating its fight against inflation as price pressures have eased.
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Marion, Kansas, vice mayor wants police chief suspended following 'illegal' raid at her home
Marion, Kansas, Vice Mayor Ruth Herbel accused Police Chief Gideon Cody of falsifying the documents used to obtain the search warrants.
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Boston College suspends swimming and diving program due to hazing
Boston College announced Wednesday it has suspended its men's and women's swimming and diving program indefinitely due to hazing.
Fetterman says he will wear a suit if Republican 'jagoffs' prevent government shutdown
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has taken another shot at Republican lawmakers criticizing him over his choice of clothing, saying he will wear a suit if House Republicans prevent a government shutdown.
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Former Trump aide alleges Rudy Giuliani groped her on Jan. 6
In excerpts of her book set to be released next week, Hutchinson said the alleged incident occurred backstage at an event on Jan. 6 when Trump was speaking to supporters.
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McCarthy unveils new plan to avoid shutdown at closed-door House GOP meeting
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy presented GOP lawmakers with a new plan to avoid a government shutdown at their closed-door meeting on Thursday evening, multiple people told Fox News Digital.
Stock market today: Wall Street falls after the Federal Reserve warns rates may stay higher in 2024
U.S. stocks slumped after the Federal Reserve said it may not cut interest rates next year by as much as it earlier thought, regardless of how much Wall Street wants it.
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A grad student 'full of dreams and hopes' was fatally struck by a police car. What an officer said about her later has sparked outrage from Seattle to Capitol Hill | CNN
An effervescent young woman with a bubbly laugh and a radiant smile. A stellar student on the cusp of earning her master’s degree. A beloved daughter making her mark thousands of miles from home.
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Chester County prison officials had 'concerns about the leadership' a year before Danelo Cavalcante's escape
Chester County prison officials had 'concerns about the leadership' a year before convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante's escape.
Hunter Biden to appear in court in October on three gun charges
The US president's son is ordered to appear in person on 3 October to face three felony gun charges.
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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 9/20/2023
U.S. stocks slumped after the Federal Reserve said it may not cut interest rates next year by as much as it earlier thought, regardless of how much Wall Street wants it.
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White House issues a stark warning over looming government shutdown | CNN Politics
The White House issued a stark warning Wednesday that a looming government shutdown could threaten crucial federal programs, blasting “extreme House Republicans” as lawmakers struggle to reach consensus on a funding plan.
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Husband charged with killing wife, throwing body into lake
Omar Drabick was arrested and charged with killing his wife, Hadeel Ghadhanfer Hikmat, and throwing her body in Jordan Lake in North Carolina.
CNN Poll: Trump leads in New Hampshire while Ramaswamy, Haley, Christie and DeSantis battle for second | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump holds a sizable lead in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination in New Hampshire, but a close contest for second place has emerged among four candidates seeking to gain traction as an alternative to the front-runner, according to a new...
www.cnn.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery fell 92 cents to $90.28 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for November delivery fell 81 cents to $93.53 a barrel.
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Ramaswamy unveils plan to 'declare economic independence from China' in upcoming policy speech
GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy calls for "decoupling from China" by bolstering trade partnerships with other nations, according to a preview of his speech obtained by Fox News Digital.
Patriots fan's death after 'scuffle' at Gillette Stadium didn't suggest traumatic injury: DA
A man died Sunday night after the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins game at Gillette Stadium.
Illinois shooting: Everything to know about the quadruple murders in Romeoville
Illinois officials are investigating what appears to be a quadruple homicide in a small, quiet neighborhood outside of Chicago after police discovered the bodies of a family of four in their home.
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On Hurricane Maria anniversary, Puerto Rican groups push Congress on tax breaks, food security
Advocates ask for policy changes as they commemorate the 6th anniversary of the devastating hurricane that killed more than 3,000 people.
www.nbcnews.comIconic Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened
Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday that its iconic Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists.
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Merrick Garland rebukes congressional Republicans at House Judiciary Committee hearing | CNN Politics
Attorney General Merrick Garland forcefully rebuked congressional Republicans who have accused the Justice Department of political bias as he opened a contentious House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington on Wednesday.
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Biden administration announces relief for Venezuelans in the US, likely appeasing New York City officials | CNN Politics
The Biden administration announced Wednesday the expansion of a form of humanitarian relief to Venezuelans already in the United States, making hundreds of thousands more people eligible for work permits and likely appeasing calls by New York City officials to provide work authorization to...
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Ultraprocessed foods linked to depression, study finds
Women who consumed nine servings of ultraprocessed food each day were more likely to develop depression than those who consumed no more than four servings.
www.nbcnews.comStanford says it will return all gifts from FTX following suit against Sam Bankman-Fried's parents
Following a lawsuit that alleges Stanford University received millions of dollars in donations from FTX Trading, the school says it will return the funds of all gifts collected from the now-collapsed cryptocurrency exchange.
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Suppressing negative thoughts may improve mental health, contrary to popular belief, study finds
New research suggests that blocking out fearful thoughts could reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Biden appointing federal coordinator to oversee long-term recovery in East Palestine following train derailment | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Wednesday ordered the appointment of a federal coordinator to oversee long-term recovery efforts in East Palestine, Ohio, following the February derailment of a Norfolk Southern train hauling toxic chemicals.
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The ‘results’ of our climate champion poll
Which California lawmaker is doing the most on climate? Readers chimed in.
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Highway traffic pollution puts communities of color at greater health risk, data analysis shows
An ABC News data analysis found pollution from daily vehicle traffic is associated with higher health risks for people living near interstates, expressways and freeways.
Fed keeps rates steady, toughens policy stance as 'soft landing' hopes grow
The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but stiffened a hawkish monetary policy stance that its officials increasingly believe can succeed in lowering inflation without wrecking the economy or leading to large job losses.
John Grisham and George RR Martin sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
A collection of bestselling authors, including Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin and legal drama writer John Grisham, has sued ChatGPT developer OpenAI for using their writing to train the artificial intelligence without paying.
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Elijah McClain said 'I can't breathe' 7 times as he lay handcuffed, prosecutor says
In opening statements in the joint trial of a current and a former police officer in Aurora, Colorado, defense attorneys said the two followed department protocol.
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Senate Republicans urge Schumer to enforce more formal dress code | CNN Politics
Nearly every Senate Republican signed a letter sent to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday asking him to continue enforcing the Senate’s previous, more formal unwritten dress code.
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AFP Action backs 5 GOP House candidates in primaries
Republicans have blamed candidate quality issues for the party underperforming in 2022.
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Man formerly on death row gets murder case dismissed after 48 years
Glynn Simmons, who was wrongfully convicted of murder, has officially had his case dismissed after 48 years.
Michael Bloomberg pumps $500 million into bid to close all US coal plants
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced on Wednesday he will pump $500 million into the next phase of his energy transition campaign, aiming to shut down "every last" coal plant in the United States and slash gas-fired capacity in half by 2030.
Iranian president says humanitarian motives prompted release of 5 Americans | CNN Politics
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said the five Americans freed this week from Iranian detention were released with “purely humanitarian motives.”
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Mexican singer Peso Pluma cancels concert after death threats
The Mexican singer known as Peso Pluma has called off an October concert in Tijuana, a city on the border with the United States, after receiving death threats, his record label said on Wednesday.
Abdullah Hammoud is the first Arab American, Muslim mayor of Michigan's fastest-growing city
Dearborn’s Abdullah Hammoud discusses city power, policing and how the Democratic party can avoid blowing the Midwest in 2024.
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Budweiser won't cut off the tails of its famous Clydesdale horses | CNN Business
PETA said it’s “cracking open some cold ones” after Anheuser-Busch said it’s ending the practice of cutting the tails of Budweiser’s iconic Clydesdale horses.
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Missing F-35 jet was flying 'inverted' before crash, eyewitnesses say
Military investigators are determining what led a pilot to eject before the aircraft went undetected and crashed in a rural stretch of South Carolina.
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Man moving bag of potting soil dies after being stung by swarm of yellow jackets and bees
The 59-year-old was stung between fifteen to twenty times by a swarm of bees found in a bag of potting soil on his front porch, according to the local coroner's office.
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Striking writers, Hollywood studios to meet again Thursday
Negotiators for the striking Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Hollywood studios will meet again on Thursday to try to resolve a nearly five-month standoff that has disrupted film and television production.
Pence hits Trump for skipping second GOP debate
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized his one-time running mate, now 2024 rival, former President Donald Trump, for snubbing the second Republican National Committee primary debate scheduled for next week.
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Why Hasan Minhaj’s fabrications could invalidate real accounts of racism and Islamophobia
“He’s not just trying to entertain people. He wants to be seen as someone who’s speaking to social justice issues. He has this moral platform,” one expert said.
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LSU safety Greg Brooks has emergency surgery to remove a large brain tumor, family says
On Monday, coach Brian Kelly said Brooks had a “medical emergency” and could not estimate when he might return to football.
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Australia tribunal makes recommendations for Chevron, LNG unions to end dispute
Australia's industrial arbitrator on Thursday made recommendations for Chevron and unions to resolve their dispute on pay and working conditions at the energy giant's two liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Western Australia.
Maui fire lawsuit blames landowners for wild grass growth
The father of a woman who died in the Hawaii wildfires last month has launched a novel lawsuit against three major landowners.
Bipartisan lawmakers introduce resolution to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
Reps. Zach Nunn (R-IA) and Steve Cohen (D-TN) filed a bipartisan resolution to seize frozen Russian assets and use that money instead of U.S. taxpayer dollars to aid Ukraine in its reconstruction efforts from Russia’s invasion of their country.
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