
(Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Monday its recent barrage of missile launches were tests of its tactical nuclear weapons to “hit and wipe out” potential South Korean and U.S. targets, state media reported Monday. Leader Kim Jong Un signaled he would conduct more provocative tests in coming weeks.

Putin calls Kerch Bridge attack "a terrorist act" by Kyiv
Russia President Vladimir Putin is calling the attack on the Kerch Bridge to Crimea a terrorist act carried out by Ukrainian special services.


New York GOP gov. candidate Lee Zeldin says crime crisis 'hits really close' after shooting outside home
New York Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., who's also running for governor in the state, said the state's crime crisis is hitting home after two men were shot outside of his home on Sunday.

Analysis: Senate control is the biggest unknown with four weeks until the midterms | CNN Politics
A white knuckle midterm election is racing into its last four weeks with the Senate on a knife-edge and with a strong prospect of a Donald Trump-aligned Republican majority in the House.


New life for Musk-Twitter deal raises the Trump question
Elon Musk’s renewed interest in purchasing Twitter is again raising the prospect that its most famously banned user could be allowed back. Former President Trump has been adamant that he will stick…


'Nothing's left': Hurricane Ian leaves emotional toll behind
Survivors of Hurricane Ian face a long emotional road to recover from one of the most damaging storms to hit the U.S. mainland.


Trump speaks via video at rally of global far-right in Spain
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Spain’s far-right in a video shown at a rally in Madrid

GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville promotes racist narrative about Black people, crime at Trump rally
Alabama GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville said at a campaign rally that Democrats back reparations because "they think the people who do crime are owed that."
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Trump campaigns for Arizona election deniers in a state that will test his power in 2022 and beyond | CNN Politics
There is perhaps nowhere in the country where former President Donald Trump had more success elevating his slate of “Make American Great Again” candidates into formidable 2022 contenders than Arizona.


G-7 leaders to hold emergency meeting on Ukraine; Russian missile strikes draw angry condemnation
Multiple explosions hit the center of Ukraine's capital Kyiv Monday, with reports of dead and injured, according to the city's emergency services.

DeSantis' Martha's Vineyard migrant relocation plan: inside the records, inconsistencies
When Gov. DeSantis sent nearly 50 migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard last month, it appears to have gone against program guidelines.
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Russian troops moving closer to eastern Ukrainian town of Bakhmut, UK says
Russian troops are coming closer to the strategically important eastern town of Bakhmut, having advanced up to 2 km (1.24 miles)towards the town over the last week, a British intelligence update said on Monday.

'A time bomb': Anger rising in a hot spot of Iran protests
SULIMANIYAH, Iraq (AP) — Growing up under a repressive system, Sharo, a 35-year-old university graduate, never thought she would hear words of open rebellion spoken out loud.


Crimea bridge: Putin accuses Ukraine of 'terrorism'
Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking the bridge to Crimea, saying it was an "act of terrorism".


Trump warns US ‘saying exactly the wrong thing’ to Russia after Biden’s ‘Armageddon’ remarks
Former President Trump on Sunday said the U.S. is “saying exactly the wrong thing” to Russia after President Biden this week raised the “prospect of Armageddon” amid Russian President Vladimir Puti…


Biden preaches patience to voters spooked by economic tumult
When it comes to reassuring Americans about an economy that's an election-year challenge to his party, President Joe Biden is telling the country to hold on.


China tech shares sink as U.S. export curbs raise chip sector hurdles
By Josh Horwitz and Jason Xue
Judge Narrows Trial of Analyst Who Reported Salacious Claims About Trump
WASHINGTON — John H. Durham, the Trump-era special counsel, set off political reverberations last year when he unveiled a lengthy indictment of an analyst he accused of lying to the FBI about sources for the so-called Steele dossier, a discredited compendium of political opposition research...

Arizona gubernatorial candidates Kari Lake and Katie Hobbs on abortion, immigration and the economy
A CBS News poll of likely voters found Hobbs and Lake deadlocked at 49%.


Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene rises from GOP fringe to front
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene once was shunned as a political pariah for her extremist rhetoric.


Ukraine war: Liberating towns is a shot in the arm for Ukrainian troops
The BBC's defence correspondent meets the people of a retaken town - and the soldiers who freed it.

Michigan GOP statewide candidates stick to far-right message
With voting underway in Michigan's general election, the Republican nominee for secretary of state stepped on stage as a warm-up act for former President Donald Trump and hit hard on the main theme of her campaign. Kristina Karamo repeated unfounded assertions about the 2020 presidential...

Thai town struggles with sudden loss of so many of its young
Paweenuch Supholwong sits on her mother’s lap and fidgets with her pigtails as her mother tells the remarkable story of how the 3-year-old wisp of a girl survived Thailand’s worst mass killing.


Murphy and other Democrats call for 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia over oil production cut
Chris Murphy and other Democrats are calling for changes in U.S. ties to Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ decided to significantly cut oil production later this year

Indian minister says Ukraine war serves no one's interests
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Russia’s war on Ukraine “does not serve the interests of anybody,” but declined to say whether his government would support a United Nations General Assembly motion condemning Moscow’s annexation of Ukrainian t


Five reasons why the Crimean bridge explosion is significant
An explosion Saturday caused the partial collapse of Kerch Bridge, which connects Russia to the Crimean Peninsula, an apparent attack that struck both Russia’s supply lines and a symbol of Ru…


Crimean bridge: Who - or what - caused the explosion?
Russia has blamed a truck bomb - but examination of the footage seems to contradict that.


Ukraine updates: US slams ‘utter brutality’ of Russian attacks
Ukraine news from October 10: Moscow says raids were a response to an attack on a bridge linking Russia and Crimea.

CNN apologizes for entering Thai massacre site, pulls video
CNN has pulled a story on the massacre of Thai preschoolers and has apologized over criticism its journalists entered the day care where the children were slain and filmed the crime scene without permission.


US grapples with fraught Russia, global challenges
Foreign policy rose to the forefront of the major Sunday talk shows, with lawmakers and White House officials alike expressing economic and national security concerns emanating from adversaries suc…

In Trump Case, Texas Creates a Headache for Georgia Prosecutors
ATLANTA — Witnesses called to testify in a Georgia criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump and his allies have not always come willingly. A number of them have fought their subpoenas in their home-state courts, only to have local judges order them to cooperate. That was the...

Arizona Dem gov nominee Katie Hobbs appears to support abortion up to birth
During a Sunday TV appearance, Democratic Arizona gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs evaded answering whether she was in favor of placing no bans on abortion.

Arizona's Dem governor candidate steadfast against debate
The race is between Kari Lake, who has denied the results of the 2020 election, and Katie Hobbs, who was secretary of state at the time.


Why Ukraine’s battlefield wins are raising fresh questions for Biden
Ukraine’s success on the battlefield in recent weeks has led to a ripple of fresh decisions facing the Biden administration around how to best support the country as its war against Russia shifts, …


Rep. Schiff, DCCC chairman Maloney fundraise on swanky Paris balcony a month out from election
Reps. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., attended an event seeking donations for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) in Paris last week.

The persistent threat of China invading Taiwan
In August, China surrounded the island with warships in a show of force, but some in Taiwan say it's just more of what China's been doing for 70 years.


'War crime:' Industrial-scale destruction of Ukraine culture
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is being accompanied by the destruction, damaging and pillaging of historical sites and treasures on an industrial scale.


Kerch Bridge explosion is personal for Putin: UK intelligence
(VIENNA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely personally affected by the explosion on a crucial bridge linking Russia and the Ukrainian Crimean Peninsula it occupies, which occurred hours a…

Explainer-The ways China's Xi Jinping amassed power over a decade
China's Xi Jinping became the country's top leader a decade ago when he was named general secretary of the Communist Party and chairman of the Central Military Commission at the party's 18th congress. At the 20th Party Congress, set to begin on Oct. 16, Xi is widely expected to secure a third...

Slotkin calls for ‘new blood’ in Democratic Party but says she will support Biden if he runs in 2024 | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan said Sunday the Democratic Party needs “new blood” in Washington, but emphasized her support for President Joe Biden if he decides to run for reelection.


Russian ally cancels Russian-led military drill on its land
The Central Asian nation of Kyrgyzstan did not explain why.


Battle for House: Democrats aiming to flip these GOP held seats from red to blue November's midterm elections
GOP Rep. Steve Chabot’s Ohio district is one of a handful controlled by Republicans that Democrats aim to turn blue as they try to hold onto their razor thin majority in the House

Battle for Senate majority remains a nail-biter
The 50-50 Senate is still finely balanced a month out from Election Day, the latest surveys show.


Japan reopens to tourists with shuttered souvenir shops, hotel staff shortage
As Japan throws open its doors to visitors this week after more than two years of pandemic isolation, hopes for a tourism boom face tough headwinds amid shuttered shops and a shortage of hospitality workers.

Kanye West’s Twitter account locked after offensive tweet aimed at Jewish community
Kanye West, now known as Ye, is facing controversy again after Twitter locked his account over a tweet he wrote aimed at the Jewish community.

Southern Baptist Convention President Bart Barber on Trump, abortion, sex abuse in the church and more
Barber speaks with Anderson Cooper about addressing sexual abuse in SBC churches, his hardline views on gay marriage and abortion and how he feels about former President Trump.


Nebraska lawmaker backs states rights but also supports federal abortion ban 'on principle'
Rep. Don Bacon also expressed support for Herschel Walker's candidacy.


Analysis: Biden has a big oil problem. Here’s what you need to know. | CNN Politics
With just weeks to go until the November midterms, four letters are haunting President Joe Biden and the Democrats: OPEC.


These potential October surprises could upend midterm elections
Political insiders are weighing whether an October surprise could have the potential to upend the November midterm elections in America.

Ian leaves scenes of recovery, despair on Florida coast
A few miles meant the difference between life and death on the Florida coast when Hurricane Ian struck.


Defiant Taiwan's identity is moving away from China
More people than ever say they are "Taiwanese" and not "Chinese" - and Beijing is not happy about it.


Taiwan says war with China 'absolutely' not an option, but bolstering defences
War between Taiwan and China is "absolutely not an option", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday, as she reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and also pledged to boost the island's defences including with precision missiles.

Stacey Abrams' campaign has spent over $1.2M on private security since December
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams paid over $1.2 million to a private security firm despite her past opposition to the "privatization of justice."

Russian strike kills at least 17 in Ukraine following bridge attack
The multiple strikes came after an explosion Saturday caused the partial collapse of a bridge linking the Crimean Peninsula with Russia.


UN mulls quick foreign troop deployment to ease Haiti crisis
The United Nations Security Council is evaluating options including the immediate activation of foreign troops to help free Haiti from the grip of gangs that has caused a scarcity of fuel, water and other basic supplies.


What it was like covering Herschel Walker's week of controversy in Georgia: Reporter's notebook
Lalee Ibssa was at the center of last week's major political news as GOP Senate nominee Herschel Walker denied paying for an ex-girlfriend's abortion

Former San Antonio cop charged with aggravated assault in shooting of 17-year-old in McDonald's parking lot
A former San Antonio cop was charged with two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant on Tuesday in the shooting of a teenager last week.

‘Republicans win on pocketbook issues’: DeSantis’ migrant flights aren’t rousing voters nationally
Immigration isn't leapfrogging abortion or the economy on lists of voters' top concerns in national polls and surveys in key battleground states.

Haiti activists rally at White House seeking end of U.S. support for Henry
Activists on Sunday rallied at the White House to call on the Biden administration to end support for the government of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, as the Caribbean nation faces a humanitarian crisis due to gangs blocking the distribution of fuel. Haiti's dire situation has gotten...

Chief economist says US headed to recession that was ‘totally avoidable’
Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz’s chief economic adviser, said on Sunday that the U.S. is heading toward a recession that was “totally avoidable” amid ongoing concerns about inflation and economic s…


New York GOP gov. candidate Lee Zeldin says crime crisis 'hits really close' after shooting outside home
New York Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., who's also running for governor in the state, said the state's crime crisis is hitting home after two men were shot outside of his home on Sunday.

Musk thanked by Chinese ambassador, reprimanded by Taiwanese diplomat over Taiwan plan
China's ambassador to the United States thanked Elon Musk for proposing a special administration zone for Taiwan, while Taiwan's de facto ambassador to Washington reprimanded the billionaire saying its "freedom and democracy are not for sale."

Trump knocks Pelosi over stalled stock trading ban
Former President Trump on Sunday knocked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) over Democrats’ failure to bring a bill that would ban lawmakers from trading stocks to the floor before the midterm e…


North Carolina governor pushes to legalize marijuana possession after Biden pardons: 'End this stigma'
Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and his attorney general are urging the Republican-controlled state legislature to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Why the GOP can’t count on Joe Biden’s low ratings to sink Democrats | CNN Politics
We are now under a month until Election Day, and you can feel the midterm campaign really taking hold. From Herschel Walker generating headlines for his troubles in Georgia to the Senate GOP campaign arm cutting bait in New Hampshire, we’re getting down to crunch time.


Ron Johnson and Mandela Barnes in tight Senate race in Wisconsin — CBS News Battleground Tracker poll
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer leads Tudor Dixon in race for governor in Michigan.


Nikki Haley: OPEC wanted to 'stick it to Biden' after Saudi remarks, Iran deal efforts
Nikki Haley, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN, suggested that OPEC may have decided to cut oil production in response to President Biden's words and actions.

A New Documentary Gives Us a Glimpse Into the Lincoln Project’s Hypocrisy
Like many ends-driven Trump voters, the Lincoln Project head honchos have made moral compromises, too.

Pentagon spokesperson tamps down concerns over nuclear ‘Armageddon’
John Kirby says Biden’s warning about threat of a nuclear attack from Russia were not based on specific new information

As suicides rise, US military seeks to address mental health
Rising suicide rates among active service members have forced the Pentagon to review the military's mental health protocols.


Iran protests: Germany calls for sanctions over violent crackdown
Annalena Baerbock says Germany will ensure the European Union freezes assets and imposes entry bans.


North Korea says missile tests simulate striking South with nuclear weapons
The two ballistic missiles sent on Sunday were the seventh such launch since late last month.

Biden's warning of nuclear 'Armageddon' reflects the 'stakes' with Russia, not an imminent threat: Kirby
Biden's warning of possible nuclear "Armageddon" with Russia reflected the stakes amid Putin's invasion of Ukraine not an imminent threat, John Kirby said on "This Week"

Nevada Senate race tests potency of abortion focus for Dems
Democrats predicted abortion would be Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s saving grace. But on the ground in Nevada, there are signs that the backlash against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v.


Why the GOP can’t count on Joe Biden’s low ratings to sink Democrats | CNN Politics
We are now under a month until Election Day, and you can feel the midterm campaign really taking hold. From Herschel Walker generating headlines for his troubles in Georgia to the Senate GOP campaign arm cutting bait in New Hampshire, we’re getting down to crunch time.


Abrams says it's 'fallacy we know exactly when a pregnancy starts'
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams declared during a "Fox News Sunday" interview that "it is a fallacy we know exactly when a pregnancy starts."

Civilians in firing line as conflict returns to Myanmar’s Rakhine
A truce in the troubled western region appears to have crumbled with the military in open warfare against rebel groups.

A personal reckoning, and the truth comes out of the closet
As a journalist, his job is to report about the truth. But personally, for many years, he had been purposely hiding it to protect himself.


Pulling back the veil of secrecy surrounding McKinsey
In their new book, "When McKinsey Comes to Town," New York Times investigative reporters Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe dig inside the consulting firm that, they say, has been a major force for spreading ideas globally, both good and bad.

Gov. Larry Hogan says he's a 'commonsense conservative' who wants to 'be in position' for a 2024 presidential run
"I think there are 10 people who want to be the next Donald Trump, and I think there may be a different lane," Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said.

Former Gov. Bill Richardson suggests Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan may be released by end of year | CNN Politics
Former Gov. Bill Richardson said Sunday he is “cautiously optimistic” that two Americans wrongfully detained by Russia will be released and suggested they could be freed by the end of the year.


Some Arizona Republicans gather with Hobbs ahead of Trump rally for Lake
Ahead of former President Trump’s Arizona rally for Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake on Sunday, a group of Republicans appeared with Democratic candidate Katie Hobbs on Sunday to pull s…


Germany's cybersecurity chief faces dismissal, reports say
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser wants to dismiss the country's cybersecurity chief due to possible contacts with people involved with Russian security services, German media reported late on Sunday, citing government sources.

Pope rips treatment of migrants
Pope Francis ripped the treatment of migrants arriving in Europe as “disgusting, sinful and criminal” on Sunday. The pope’s remark, which occurred during the canonization of a bishop known as “the …


Sarah Silverman, Jamie Lee Curtis lead Hollywood reaction to Ye tweet labeled antisemitic: 'Your words hurt'
Hollywood stars slammed Ye, or Kanye West, for tweets viewed as antisemitic. The rapper previously sparked controversy over "White Lives Matter" T-shirts.

Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant subpoenaed for his texts with Brett Favre about a drug company linked to the ex-NFL quarterback | CNN
Former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has again been subpoenaed amid an ongoing civil suit in a multimillion-dollar welfare fraud scandal, and this time attorneys want to see communications between the ex-governor and former NFL and Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre.


Indonesia mulls introduction of a ‘probationary’ death penalty
New version of criminal code says execution should be considered a ‘last resort’ but could delayed sentence be abusive?

Japan eager to welcome tourists from abroad amid cheap yen
TOKYO (AP) — It's hard to tell from his serious demeanor, but Akky International Corp. Chief Executive Hideyuki Abe can barely contain his excitement.

Democrats try to pre-empt the GOP's 'soft on crime' attacks. It may not work.
Some Democrats in tough re-election campaigns have tried to inoculate themselves on crime ahead of the midterm elections, hoping to counter Republican attacks.

Florida school shooter may have been his own worst witness
A jury will likely decide Nikolas Cruz’s fate this week.


Protests grip Iran as rights group says 19 children killed
The demonstrations are one of the biggest challenges to Iran's clerical leaders in years.

Sens. Rick Scott and Tom Cotton to campaign for Herschel Walker in Georgia
Scott, the Senate GOP campaign chair, and Cotton will travel to the battleground state on Tuesday to rally for the Republican nominee.


Floridians adamant about rebuilding in areas devastated by Hurricane Ian
Floridians whose homes and businesses were destroyed during Hurricane Ian are adamant about rebuilding the communities that were destroyed during Hurricane Ian.

Japan eager to welcome tourists from abroad amid cheap yen
TOKYO (AP) — It's hard to tell from his serious demeanor, but Akky International Corp. Chief Executive Hideyuki Abe can barely contain his excitement.


US immigration: Why Indians are fleeing halfway around the world
Facing danger at home, a record number of Indian migrants have crossed from Mexico into the US.


October 9, 2022 Russia-Ukraine News | CNN
A huge explosion caused parts of the bridge connecting Crimea and the Russian mainland to collapse, and missile strikes in Zaporizhzhia left at least 13 people dead and dozens more hurt.


Pompeo rips Biden's 'reckless' Armageddon remark: 'One of the greatest foreign policy failures'
Trump administration Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticized President Biden's Armageddon comment as "reckless" and exhibiting a "failure to deter" Russian President Vladimir Putin.

NY Rep. Lee Zeldin says 2 people shot in front of his home
New York congressman and Republican candidate for governor Lee Zeldin says his family is safe after two teenagers were shot outside his Long Island home

Musk’s Taiwan remarks draw ire from Taipei, thanks from Beijing
Days after weighing in on the Ukraine war, tech billionaire Elon Musk suggested establishing a “special administrative zone” around the self-governing island of Taiwan in a new intervie…


Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 153rd week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.

Morning Bid: Jobs growth, Fed indigestion
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Anshuman Daga

Rain-fueled landslide sweeps through Venezuela town; 22 dead
Authorities say a landslide fueled by flooding and days of torrential rain has swept through a town in central Venezuela, leaving at least 22 people dead as it dragged mud, rocks and trees through neighborhoods.


Tiger that killed nine people in India shot dead
Elephants are used in the operation to hunt down the man-eater in Bihar state.


Dem city council member says Blue Angels should be banned from flying over San Francisco
A San Francisco Democrat city council member said Sunday that the U.S. Navy Blue Angels should not be allowed in the city's airspace. The squadron's performance was canceled due to fog.

Youngkin defends support of election denier Kari Lake in Arizona | CNN Politics
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Sunday defended his support for fellow Republican Kari Lake, an election denier running for governor in Arizona, arguing that their party needs to be inclusive of a wide range of members in order to be successful.


Tropical Storm Julia emerges over Pacific after crossing Nicaragua
Tropical storm Julia emerged over the Eastern Pacific on Sunday evening after pummelling Nicaragua with rain and winds that damaged hundreds of homes but left no reported casualties in that country, according to government officials.

Former NATO commander says Kerch Bridge explosion ‘very significant psychologically’
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark on Sunday said the explosion that partially collapsed part of the Kerch Bridge, which connects Russia to Crimea, is “very significant psychological…


Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson confirms presidential run now 'off the table'
Actor and former WWE superstar Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson previously said he was interested in running for president, but now says he is too focused on family for the job.

Transcript: Kari Lake, Arizona gubernatorial candidate, on "Face the Nation," Oct. 9, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Kari Lake, Republican candidate for governor in Arizona, that aired on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022 on "Face the Nation."


Transcript: Mohamed El-Erian on "Face the Nation, Oct. 9, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Mohamed El-Erian, Allianz Chief Economic Adviser, that aired on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022.


Transcript: Katie Hobbs, Arizona gubernatorial candidate, on "Face the Nation, Oct. 9, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Katie Hobbs, Democratic candidate for governor in Arizona, that aired on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022.


Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Oct. 9, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Arizona gubernatorial candidates Kari Lake and Katie Hobbs joined Major Garrett.


Kari Lake was booted from Arizona town hall audience before Hobbs took the stage
The scene, which took place at a forum that has yet to air, is emblematic of the contrasting styles of the two candidates in Arizona's tight race for governor.


These Florida Republicans requested Hurricane Ian funding after opposing disaster relief
A handful of Florida lawmakers requested emergency funding in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian but opposed legislation last month that included billions of dollars in disaster relief. Twelve Ho…


Blast on bridge to Crimea hurts Russian supply lines, pride
Russian President Vladimir Putin is moving to tighten security along a key bridge to Crimea after an explosion caused part of the bridge to collapse.


As Mar-a-Lago case advances, Trump’s initial success could fade
Former President Trump’s battle against the Justice Department investigation into the mishandling of government records at Mar-a-Lago has now reached the highest court, but legal experts say he may…


Opinion | The dangerous consequences of Trump's doomed defamation threats
Threatening a libel suit is fast becoming a go-to tool for politicians hoping to influence public narratives, if not right wrongs.


Trump wanted to swap Mar-a-Lago documents for Russia investigation files: Report - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump tried to cut a deal with the National Archives and Records Administration to exchange boxes of material held at Mar-a-Lago for documents related to the FBI's investigation of his ties to Russia, according to a report. Although they never pursued it, Trump floated an...

How Trump Deflected Demands for Documents, Enmeshing Aides
Late last year, as the National Archives ratcheted up the pressure on former President Donald Trump to return boxes of records he had taken from the White House to his Mar-a-Lago club, he came up with an idea to resolve the looming showdown: cut a deal. Trump, still determined to show he had...

Treasures to trash: The personal belongings Hurricane Ian turned into debris | CNN
Nearly two weeks since Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida’s southwestern coast, battered communities are slowly beginning to sort through the damage the storm left. Families that were chin-deep in water in their homes have found there is little left to salvage.


Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

Trump’s visit to small Nevada town highlights importance of rural voters to state Republicans | CNN Politics
When former President Donald Trump touched down in Minden, Nevada, on Saturday to campaign for a slate of Republican candidates, he landed in a town of just under 3,500 people – about 0.1% of the state’s population.


Thousands rally for abortion rights in D.C., nationwide
The rallies come about a month before the midterm elections, with the abortion issue expected to be high on the minds of voters.


Stacey Abrams says she's 'been in conversations' with White House, wants Biden to join her on campaign trail
Stacey Abrams told Fox News Digital that she's "been in conversations" with the Biden administration about its officials, as well as President Biden, joining her on the campaign trail.

Dr. Oz delivers a campaign speech — in front of Hitler’s car - Washington Examiner
Dr. Mehmet Oz suffered an unusual mishap during an appearance in southern California when he delivered a speech in front of Adolf Hitler's car. The incident happened Thursday during a fundraiser held at the Lyon Air Museum, which is home to a collection of World War II memorabilia. A group...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: No Pardons For Marijuana Convictions
After President Joe Biden asked governors to consider pardons for low-level marijuana offenses, the Republican governor said that won't happen in Texas.

The Justice Department's sex trafficking investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz seems stalled, attorneys say
The sex-crimes probe federal officials launched against Gaetz has been hampered by one major issue, experts say: the perceived credibility of key witnesses.


Arizona Democrats join Women's March for abortion rights: 'We are on a razor's edge'
"Let's fight like women's lives are on the line, because they are," Katie Hobbs, the Democratic nominee for governor, told the crowd.

Trump’s message to Republicans on abortion - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump says Republicans need to do a better job explaining their position on abortion ahead of the midterm elections.In an interview that aired Saturday, Trump spoke with conservative talk show host Wayne Allyn Root, who talked about how Democrats are flooding the zone...


Inside the grim, politicized task of examining bodies after Hurricane Ian
Investigators have pinned more than 100 deaths on the historic storm that devastated southwest Florida.


Crimea bridge: Russia ramps up security after blast
Moscow moves to secure the key crossing and repair it as soon as possible after the explosion.


CDC, FDA investigating multistate E. coli outbreak linked to frozen falafel
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are conducting an investigation into a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections that may be linked t…


Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Russian divers will that hit a prestigious symbol of Moscow's annexation of the peninsula and a key supply route to forces battling in southern Ukraine.

UN: Ukraine nuclear power plant loses external power link
The U.N. nuclear watchdog says that Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the biggest in Europe, has lost its last remaining external power source as a result of renewed shelling and is now relying on emergency diesel generators.

Fetterman's Blue-Collar Allure Is Tested as Pennsylvania Race Tightens
MURRYSVILLE, Pa. — “I don’t have to tell you that it is hard to be a Democrat in Westmoreland County.” So began the chair of the Westmoreland Democratic Party, Michelle McFall, as she introduced Lt. Gov. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to supporters this week in the deep-red exurbs of Pittsburgh...

F-35 jet deliveries can resume following waiver for Chinese-origin alloy, Pentagon says
Deliveries can resume for Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 jet under a waiver allowing Chinese-origin alloy to go into an engine part, the Pentagon said on Saturday.
Illinois Democrats carved up their state — and may still lose a seat
Outgoing Rep. Cheri Bustos’ campaign message in 2020 was “Illinois is worth fighting for.” Now, her one-time Republican challenger is running a similar message: “America is worth the fight.”


Biden administration says it has reunited 500 migrant families separated under Trump - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration has reunified more than 500 migrant families separated at the southern border under former President Donald Trump, it revealed. The news came through a statement released Friday by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who celebrated the family reunifications...


In her own words: Justice Jackson speaks volumes from bench
Ketanji Brown Jackson said before the Supreme Court's term began that she was “ready to work.” The first Black woman on the high court and its newest justice made that clear during arguments in the opening cases this past week.


Text messages reveal what, exactly, the Jan. 6 crowd wanted Trump to do
The Oath Keepers’ trial has placed a brighter light on the hopes and expectations of those who showed up on the Capitol to stop the certification of Biden’s election.


Ukrainian authorities take stock of ruins in liberated Lyman
Ukrainian authorities are just beginning to sift through the wreckage of the devastated city of Lyman in eastern Ukraine.


POLITICO Playbook: The shoes keep dropping in Georgia
And an explosion hits a key Crimea bridge.


Thirteen killed, dozens hurt in Zaporizhzhia city missile attack, Ukraine officials say
A Russian missile attack early on Sunday struck an apartment block and other residential buildings in Ukraine’s southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, killing at least 13 people and injuring 87 others, including 10 children, Ukrainian officials said.
Documents: Florida migrant transport planning began in July
Florida officials began planning to transport migrants to other states in July and told potential contractors their task would be to relocate them on a voluntary basis, according to state documents. The documents released Friday night to The Associated Press and other news organizations provide...

Top US officials hold first in-person meeting with Taliban since US killed al Qaeda leader - Washington Examiner
Top Biden administration officials held an in-person meeting with the Taliban on Saturday, the first such summit since the United States killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri in a missile strike on his safe house in Kabul over the summer. David Cohen, deputy director of the CIA, and Tom West...


Breonna Taylor warrant details deepen mistrust in police
Revelations about the warrant that led to the police shooting death of Breonna Taylor are scratching old wounds in Louisville, Kentucky.


Critics sound alarm over ‘Twitter troll’ Elon Musk’s company takeover
Elon Musk’s looming Twitter takeover has triggered warnings on the left that under his leadership the platform will be flooded with hate speech and misinformation, especially ah…


Republican Sen. Rick Scott to campaign for Herschel Walker in Georgia this week | CNN Politics
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida will travel to Georgia on Tuesday to support GOP Senate nominee Herschel Walker, whose campaign has been reeling following reports Walker asked a woman to terminate two pregnancies.


Town employee quietly lowered fluoride in water for years
Residents of a small community in Vermont were blindsided last month by news that one official in their water department quietly lowered fluoride levels nearly four years ago.


Crimean bridge: Excitement and fear in Ukraine after bridge blast
The sight of the crippled bridge is a morale boost - but fear remains, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.


Video Cheating allegations for Miss USA pageant
The moment contestants walked off stage while Miss Texas was crowned and why they said cheating was involved.

Putin's dream of Russian victory slips away in Ukraine
While Russia's president annexes large areas of Ukraine, the truth on the ground looks very different.


Experts say Trump, election deniers eroding trust in democracy. Can it be restored?
"It's a very hard problem," one elections observer told ABC News.
Herschel Walker's Baggage Is Hurting Him With A Key Group Of Voters
Focus group participants in Georgia who voted for Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020 were fond of Gov. Brian Kemp but cooler on the GOP Senate nominee.

Report: Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker pressed woman to have second abortion
Opponents have slammed Walker for hypocrisy given his staunch opposition to abortion access. Walker has denied asking the woman to get an abortion.
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Taiwan signals its chip firms will follow new U.S. rules on China
Taiwanese semiconductor companies attach "great importance" to complying with the law, the island's government said on Saturday, signalling they would comply with new U.S. that aim to hobble China's chip industry.

Harvey Weinstein goes on trial in LA, where he once reigned
Five years after women’s stories about him made the #MeToo movement explode, Harvey Weinstein is going on trial in Los Angeles, where he once was king of the Oscars.


GOP shows signs of coming home for Oz as Fetterman lead shrinks
CORRECTION: An earlier version incorrectly described the previous analysis of the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania by the Cook Political Report. It took a while, but Republicans are finally coming …


Opinion | If Hunter Biden Gets Indicted, There’s an Upside for Joe
Prosecuting the president’s son would be concrete proof of the Justice Department’s non-partisanship.


New Hampshire Democrat’s lead prompts NRSC to pull plug on Senate ad buys - Washington Examiner
Sen. Maggie Hassan's (D-NH) commanding lead over Republican challenger Don Bolduc is prompting the National Republican Senatorial Committee to cancel nearly $3 million in scheduled ad buys in the state.Hassan leads Bolduc by 6.6 percentage points in the RealClearPolitics polling average, while...


‘Not afraid anymore’: Iran protests enter fourth week
Workers went on strike and street clashes erupted across the country over the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.

Breonna Taylor warrant details deepen mistrust in police
Revelations about the warrant that led to the police shooting death of Breonna Taylor are scratching old wounds in Louisville, Kentucky

First on CNN: Top US officials hold first in-person meeting with the Taliban since the US killed al Qaeda’s leader in July | CNN Politics
Top Biden administration officials met in-person with the Taliban on Saturday for the first time since al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by the US in his apartment in Kabul in late July, two officials familiar with the talks said.


Vegas showgirls describe shock of stabbings that left 2 dead
Victims of a quick series of stabbings on the Las Vegas Strip are describing the shock and horror of the unexpected attack on a group of showgirls and others outside a casino that left two people dead and six injured.


Russia names army general as commander of all its forces in Ukraine
Russia has appointed an army general as the commander for all its forces in Ukraine as it tries to halt Ukrainian momentum and turn the tide of the war. The state-run news agency Tass reported on …


Democrats were already struggling in Florida. Then came Hurricane Ian. | CNN Politics
Charlie Crist, whose career as a Republican ended with a hug from a Democratic president (Barack Obama) may have seen his political fate sealed by another Democratic president (Joe Biden) complimenting his Republican rival (Ron DeSantis).

There’s A Dishonest Right-Wing Furor Over Recent Arrests Of Anti-Abortion Activists
Prominent conservatives are claiming the Biden administration launched a "war on pro-lifers" after the Justice Department arrested several protesters for blocking access to abortion clinics.

‘Absolute evil’: 12 killed in Zaporizhzhia city shelling
Ukrainian officials say overnight shelling caused severe damage to dozens of residential buildings in the city.

NFL's concussion protocol modified after Tagovailoa review
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to make changes to the league’s concussion protocol following a joint investigation into the procedures after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered what was described as a back injury against the Buffalo Bills last month.


Midterm campaign updates: GOP's Cheney endorses Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan for Senate
Live updates from the 2022 midterm election campaign trail. Stay up-to-date on breaking news and analysis for the Senate, House and governor races.

Protests in Iran: State-run live TV hacked by protesters
A live news broadcast in Iran was interrupted by messages targeting the country's supreme leader.

Lindsey Graham Told Cops They Should Have Shot Jan. 6 Rioters In The Head: Book
The South Carolina Republican also snapped at the bereaved mother of a police officer for speaking ill of Donald Trump, according to writer Michael Fanone.

Ireland 'numb' as 10 die in gas station explosion
No more casualties were expected from the explosion at the Applegreen gas station on the outskirts of the village of Creeslough, which police said appeared to be a 'tragic accident.'

Zelensky: Russian officials starting to ‘prepare their society’ for use of nuclear weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that Russia has begun to prepare its people for the possibility of the use of nuclear weapons against Ukraine. “They begin to prepare their …


Russia adds popular rapper, writer to "foreign agent" list
Russian authorities on Friday declared a popular rapper and writer, as well as one of Russia's most prominent feminists, to be “foreign agents”, a legal designation widely seen as part of the Kremlin's efforts to stifle critical voices.


Jill Biden targets GOP with story of helping friend after abortion when it was illegal: 'Devastating'
First lady Jill Biden said she helped a friend during the aftermath of an abortion when it was illegal in Pennsylvania in the 1960s

Presidential hopeful Newsom outmaneuvering Biden on gas prices - Washington Examiner
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) announced Friday his plan to call a special session of the state legislature to consider implementing new taxes on oil companies in the face of historically high gas prices.Newsom's action comes as the Biden administration is mulling its own response to the 2 million...


October 9, 2022 Russia-Ukraine News | CNN
A huge explosion caused parts of the bridge connecting Crimea and the Russian mainland to collapse, and missile strikes in Zaporizhzhia left at least 13 people dead and dozens more hurt.


Homes are crumbling into the Gulf at the foot of temporary new Pine Island bridge
Residents of Pine Island, the largest island along Florida's Gulf Coast where Hurricane Ian, have said their homes are now crumbling.

Nevada Democrats sound alarm as election denier leads secretary of state race
Jim Marchant, the GOP nominee, continues to poll ahead of his Democratic opponent despite a much smaller presence on the trail.


Some Ukrainians voice mixed reactions to Nobel prize winners
A day after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize with fellow human rights campaigners from Belarus and Russia, the head of the Ukrainian Center for Civil Liberties praised the work of her fellow laureates but cautioned against lumping the three together in a Cold War-like narrative.

Help or hindrance? Biden takes a back seat as Trump goes all in on midterms
The president, beset by low poll ratings, has been focusing on fundraising, while his predecessor swoops in for campaign rallies, whether Republican candidates like it or not

Death toll rises to 10 in blast at gas station in Ireland
Authorities say 10 people have been killed in an explosion that destroyed a gas station in a small village in northwest Ireland.


Hong Kong detains first teenagers under national security law
The national security law was introduced by Beijing in 2020 to clamp down on protesters.


Breakaway church gives gay ex-monk what Vatican would deny him: a holy wedding
Anselm Bilgri, a former monk and prior at one of Germany's most famous monasteries, had to leave the Roman Catholic Church to wed his long-term male partner. Now he hopes their wedding within a breakaway church will normalise such unions.

Chris Christie reveals he is considering 2024 bid - Washington Examiner
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie kept no secrets on Friday night when asked if he was considering a 2024 presidential run, responding with a simple "sure." Christie, who tried to earn the Republican nomination in the 2016 presidential election, made his statement during an appearance on...


Biden admin says it has reunited 500 migrant families separated at US border during Trump era
The Biden administration has reunited at least 500 families who were separated under the Trump-era "zero tolerance policy" -- and says there is still more work to do.

Once hopeful Iowa Democrats running uphill vs. Sen. Grassley
Iowa Democrats had high hopes earlier in the campaign season of unseating seven-term Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, but they seem to be fading.


Somalia warns media not to publish al-Shabab propaganda
President Mohamud has launched a counterinsurgency campaign against the al-Qaeda-linked group.

The Memo: Biden’s ‘armageddon’ warning raises fresh questions
President Biden’s warning about the possibility of ‘armageddon’ rumbling from the battlefields of Ukraine has scrambled an already complicated picture in the eight-month conflict. Biden made the sh…


A drug mule moving enough fentanyl to kill millions got busted, then slipped the DEA
David Maldonado managed to drive away from federal drug agents after he agreed to cooperate with them. “This is a fiasco for the DEA,” one policing expert said.


Climate change: World aviation agrees 'aspirational' net zero plan
UN member states pledge to decarbonise air travel, but green groups say the deal is weak and non-binding.


Delaware Supreme Court rules vote-by-mail, same-day registration laws are unconstitutional
The Delaware Supreme Court on Friday struck down laws implementing universal vote-by-mail and same-day registration, ruling that they are unconstitutional.

GOP looks for veto-proof majorities in Wisconsin Legislature
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans are hoping Tim Michels will defeat Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in November, but even if Evers prevails they could still reshape the battleground state by winning enough seats in the Legislature to override vetoes.


Crimea bridge partly reopens after huge explosion - Russia
The explosion wrecked one section of Europe's longest bridge, reportedly killing three people.


WATCH: Jon Stewart apologizes for old ‘reductive’ transgender jokes - Washington Examiner
Talk show host Jon Stewart apologized Friday for making fun of transgender people in the past. Stewart referred to the jokes he made as a host of "The Daily Show on Comedy Central from 1999 to 2015 as "s***ty and reductive" during an episode of his program The Problem with Jon Stewart. The...

GOP Candidate Critical Of Mail-In Voting Used Mail To Vote: Report
Mark Finchem, a Trump-endorsed GOP nominee for Arizona secretary of state, said he did "not care for mail-in voting" in September.

Democrats were already struggling in Florida. Then came Hurricane Ian. | CNN Politics
Charlie Crist, whose career as a Republican ended with a hug from a Democratic president (Barack Obama) may have seen his political fate sealed by another Democratic president (Joe Biden) complimenting his Republican rival (Ron DeSantis).


Disasters like Ian pose extra risk for fragile older people
Older people with limited mobility and those with chronic health conditions requiring the use of electrically powered medical devices were especially vulnerable when Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida.


Texas woman dead after teens allegedly fired 100 rounds and 'hit the wrong house' in drive-by shooting, sheriff says
The woman was in her bedroom doing some work when the two suspects, 14 and 15, allegedly shot at her house.


Sens Rick Scott, Tom Cotton to stump for Walker after abortion payment accusation: 'I'm on Herschel's team'
GOP Sens. Rick Scott and Tom Cotton will stump for Georgia Senate nominee Herschel Walker, after the Republican candidate has faced accusations he paid for a girlfriend's abortion.

Illinois Rep. Sean Casten reveals teenage daughter died from cardiac arrhythmia
Illinois Democratic Congressman Sean Casten on Friday revealed the cause of death of his 17-year-old daughter, who died in June. The family released a statement.

‘Sabotage’ to blame for major German rail disruption
NATO has stressed the need to protect critical infrastructure after what it called acts of gas pipeline sabotage.

Residents allowed to return to Florida island slammed by Ian
Residents are being allowed to return to a coastal Florida island that was decimated by Hurricane Ian.


These Florida Republicans requested Hurricane Ian funding after opposing disaster relief
A handful of Florida lawmakers requested emergency funding in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian but opposed legislation last month that included billions of dollars in disaster relief. Twelve Ho…


Hurricane Julia makes landfall in Nicaragua as a Category 1 storm | CNN
Tropical Storm Julia is now categorized as a hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center on Saturday.

High prices, economic volatility resurface as threat to Democrats
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - With a month to go before critical midterm elections, inflation continues to be a top issue for voters and a potential liability for the White House, denting the confidence many Democrats felt just days ago that abortion rights and other issues would power them to a strong...

Why short-sightedness is on the rise
Soaring rates of short-sightedness in children are alarming parents and doctors around the world. Can we turn the tide?


AP PHOTOS: In Delhi, migrants battered repeatedly by floods
NEW DELHI (AP) — For Bhagwan Devi, 38, and Shivakumar, 40, and their four children, a flood follows unseasonal rain so often now they have less and less time to pick up the pieces and start over again.


Florida authorities arrest six suspected looters after Hurricane Ian
Six people face charges after allegedly being caught stealing sneakers and other items from an outlet mall in Fort Meyers, Florida.

NYC Mayor Adams says migrant influx will cost city over $1 billion this fiscal year
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says that the city will fork out more than $1 billion to deal with the enormous surge in migrants the city is currently facing.

1 dead, 3 injured in shootout near Merced City Hall in California's Central Valley
Three people, including two juveniles, were arrested. The area was already rocked by the kidnapping and killing of four family members.


Racial equity in marijuana pardons requires states’ action
President Joe Biden’s executive action pardoning Americans with federal convictions for simple marijuana possession will benefit thousands of people by making it easier for them to find housing, get a job or apply to college.


Blast damages Crimea bridge, key supply route in Russia's war in Ukraine
One military analyst called it a punch in the face for Putin on his 70th birthday, CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.


Russia names air force general to lead its forces in Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry on Saturday named Air Force General Sergei Surovikin as the overall commander of Russian forces fighting in Ukraine, Moscow's third senior military appointment in the space of a week.

Urgent imperative: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant on auxiliary power
Power source needed for cooling reactors lost because of shelling; IAEA chief calls it ‘tremendously irresponsible’.

2 killed as demonstrations around Iran enter 4th week
Anti-government demonstrations have erupted in several areas across Iran as the most sustained protests in years against a deeply entrenched theocracy entered their fourth week
Biden's marijuana order is big, but far from the largest mass pardon in history
Biden's marijuana pardon impacts thousands of people, but when Jimmy Carter pardoned Vietnam Draft dodgers it affected at least tens of thousands.

New England Patriots sign pizza shop employee to practice squad - Washington Examiner
There is always redemption, even in the pizza shop. The New England Patriots have pulled 24-year-old Sebastian Gutierrez out of a North Dakota pizza restaurant in order to join the practice squad as an offensive lineman. OPINION: DEATH, TAXES, AND WHY THE JETS LOSE Gutierrez starred at North...


Sabotage hits trains in north Germany, forcing 3-hour halt
Authorities in Germany say a key train communications system has been targeted by sabotage. That forced both passenger and cargo trains to halt for nearly three hours across a swath of northwestern Germany on Saturday.


UN nuclear watchdog head: Establishing safety zone around Ukraine nuclear plant an ‘urgent imperative’
The UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) released a statement on Saturday warning of unsafe conditions at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). The power plant, located in so…


The U.S. is getting serious about space junk
The FCC will force satellites to deorbit after five years, and a growing private industry around space junk is picking up steam.


Ian made landfall 20 miles from their mobile home community. Left with scraps and debris, these longtime neighbors wonder what’s next | CNN
There’s an eerie silence inside the Picketts’ living room Wednesday evening as the couple packs up to leave.


Families leave offerings for children slain at Thai day care
Families offered flowers and dolls, popcorn and juice boxes to the children massacred at a day care center in Thailand.


Texas highway renamed after late Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen
A section of Highway 3 in Houston was dedicated on Saturday to Fort Hood Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen, who was murdered in 2020. State Sen. Carol Alvarado (D) and state Rep. Christina Morales (D) held…

Pardons, descheduling and the DEA: Making sense of Biden's weed actions
Here’s a look at what Joe Biden’s executive actions do — and don’t do — and what it could mean for America’s burgeoning multibillion-dollar marijuana markets.

Tacoma Mall shooting erupts in parking lot, suspects flee
Police in Tacoma, Washington say two groups of people opened fire on each other outside of the Tacoma Mall before fleeing from the location and said no injuries were reported.
Biden Asked Governors To Pardon Low-Level Marijuana Offenders. Many Already Have.
Most states run by Democrats have a process to expunge marijuana convictions, while others are reviewing Biden’s request.

North Korea launches 2 missiles toward sea after U.S.-South Korea drills
The launches came hours after the U.S. and South Korea wrapped a new round of naval drills off the Korean Peninsula's east coast.


Philippine ex-senator briefly held hostage in jail rampage
Philippine police have killed three detained militants linked to the Islamic State group after they stabbed a jail officer and briefly held a detained former opposition senator in a failed escape attempt at the police headquarters in the capital region.


Midterm election results live: Maricopa drop puts Kari Lake further behind in Arizona


San José Fire Department investigating video of bikini-clad woman exiting fire truck outside strip club
A California fire department is investigating an Instagram video showing a bikini-clad woman exiting a fire truck and walking toward a strip club.

Sasse’s expected exit shrinks Senate’s anti-Trump wing
Sen. Ben Sasse’s (R-Neb.) expected retirement from the Senate is the latest sign that is it harder to be a Republican critic of former President Trump in Congress than a loyal ally. Sasse is one of…


Trump’s visit to small Nevada town highlights importance of rural voters to state Republicans | CNN Politics
When former President Donald Trump touched down in Minden, Nevada, on Saturday to campaign for a slate of Republican candidates, he landed in a town of just under 3,500 people – about 0.1% of the state’s population.


Hurricane Julia near Nicaragua after lashing Colombia island
Hurricane Julia is closing in on Nicaragua’s central Caribbean coast after lashing Colombia’s San Andres island in a near pass soon after strengthening from a tropical storm.


Russia launches biggest air strikes since start of Ukraine war
Russia rained cruise missiles on busy Ukrainian cities on Monday in what the United States called "horrific strikes", killing civilians and knocking out power and heat with its most widespread air attacks since the start of the war.

Biden takes victory lap on Inflation Reduction Act's insulin cap, blames Republicans for not backing it
President Joe Biden blamed Republicans for not supporting the Inflation Reduction Act, specifically the insulin price cap, ahead of November's midterm elections.
How old is Trump? Former president's age has been a subject of the 2024 election
Donald Trump turned another year older on June 14 this year. Here's how old he is, plus how his age compares to Biden and other presidents.

France's Emmanuel Macron criticizes Biden's 'Armageddon' warning: We must 'speak with prudence'
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized President Joe Biden for warning of "Armageddon" as Russia threatens to use nuclear weapons.

Fetterman and Oz at odds over natural gas, environmental concerns
Story at a glance Since the early 2000s, natural gas development rapidly expanded across Pennsylvania, but its extraction and processing poses environmental and health harms. Throughout their campa…


Avondale Shipyard rebranded, reopened after several setbacks
AVONDALE, La. (AP) — The former Avondale Shipyards, where thousands of people once worked to build warships for the U.S.


Hurricane Julia bears down on Central America, could bring heavy rain, flooding
Julia could bring "life-threatening flash floods and mudslides" to several Central American countries and Southern Mexico, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.


Swedish lawmaker cuts her hair in solidarity with Iranian women in EU speech
A Swedish lawmaker cut her hair during a speech before the European Union in solidarity with Iranians protesting the death of a woman in the custody of Iran’s morality police. Abir al-Sahlani…


Man allegedly on magic mushrooms arrested after assaulting crew members on United Airlines flight
About one hour into the Miami to Washington D.C. flight, the passenger yelled profanities, assaulted at least two flight attendants and opened a locked bathroom door while someone else was inside, according to court documents.


Gisele Bündchen steps out without her wedding ring amid reports that she and Tom Brady hired divorce lawyers
Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady's marital troubles have been "going on forever," according to People magazine. Bündchen was seen without her wedding ring Thursday.


Telemedicine was made easy during COVID-19. Not any more
Restrictions are returning to telemedicine, an area of medicine that exploded in popularity early in the pandemic.


Twitter blocks — and then restores — Covid-19 vaccination post from Florida's surgeon general
Joe Ladapo is an outspoken skeptic of Covid-19 vaccines.


New study suggests COVID vaccines saved thousands of lives in 2021
A study found vaccinations led to up to 370,000 fewer coronavirus deaths last year, as well as nearly 700,000 fewer hospitalizations.


Top 4 symptoms of new COVID subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1
Subvariants BA.5 and BA.4.6 made most of the reported cases in the U.S., but this is changing


How Many COVID Tests Should You Take Before Determining You Don't Have the Virus? Here's What Experts Say
COVID testing is the first line of defense against the virus, and the key to its effectiveness may be taking multiple.


COVID in California: Fox News drove down vaccination rates, study shows
Viewers of the conservative broadcast hesitated to receive the life-saving shots.


Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In California’s capital, massive tent encampments have risen along the American River and highway overpasses have become havens for homeless people, whose numb…

Street co-named after first city teacher who died of COVID-19
Sandra Santos-Vizcaino worked 25 years as an educator.

Boston officials report elevated COVID levels in wastewater
Boston health officials said Friday they’re concerned about elevated levels of the coronavirus in the city’s wastewater. The concentration of the virus increased by 3.1% over the past week and

The creative hospitality of post-COVID churches
Desperate or creative or a mission from God, it’s sometimes hard to tell. Inching out of the pandemic, these days churches are finding new ways to draw people...
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Legendary Georgia football coach Vince Dooley hospitalized with COVID-19
Vince Dooley, who guided the University of Georgia to a national title and six Southeastern Conference football titles, has been hospitalized with a mild case of COVID-19, a school spokesperson
Autumn COVID variants look shockingly similar and powerful for these 2 reasons
Omicron variants are becoming increasingly similar. It could make them easier to fight—or harder to control.


China ‘began stockpiling PPE months before Covid outbreak’
China also started to buy up global PPE stocks in Europe, Australia and the US around the same time, experts say


Doctors warn COVID-delayed mammograms could mean missing early-stage cancer
Doctors say improved research, better treatments and screenings add up to fewer people dying of breast cancer.
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