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Trump’s plans if he returns to the White House include deportation raids, tariffs and mass firings
NEW YORK (AP) — A mass deportation operation. A new Muslim ban. Tariffs on all imported goods and “freedom cities” built on federal land. Much of the 2024 presidential campaign has been dominated by the myriad investigations into former President Donald Trump and the subsequent charges against him. But with less than a year until Election Day, Trump is dominating the race for the Republican nomination and has already laid out a sweeping set of policy goals should he win a second term.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Netanyahu rejects days-long humanitarian pause; Israel military says it will help evacuate hospital babies
Health officials and aid groups have reported multiple attacks on hospitals. The WHO said it has lost communications with its contacts inside Al-Shifa.
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina says he is dropping out of the 2024 GOP presidential race
Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott has announced that he was dropping out of the 2024 race, about two months before the start of voting in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avert shutdown draws criticism from conservatives
The current spending plan expires at midnight Friday. House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a plan to avoid a shutdown with a two-step spending plan.
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Joe Biden wants to complete his goals on civil rights, taxes, and social services if he's reelected
President Joe Biden has a lot of unfinished business from his first term that he intends to continue if he's reelected next year.
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Are Aliens Real? We Asked the Pentagon’s Outgoing UFO Chief.
“That is a great question. I love that question,” Sean Kirkpatrick says in an interview.
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Raskin predicts Trump's second term would look 'a lot like' Putin's Russia
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) has predicted that a second presidential term of former President Donald Trump would look "a lot like" Russian President Vladimir Putin's leadership in Russia.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHeavy fighting rages near main Gaza hospital and people trapped inside say they cannot flee
Health officials and people trapped inside Gaza’s largest hospital are rejecting Israel's claims that it is helping babies and others evacuate, saying fighting continues just outside the facility where incubators lay idle without electricity and critical supplies are running out.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes 2-step stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown
The approach is unusual for a stopgap spending bill. Usually, lawmakers extend funding until a certain date for all programs.
www.cbsnews.comUS conducts airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria, retaliating for attacks on US troops
The Pentagon and U.S. officials say the U.S. military conducted airstrikes on two locations in eastern Syria involving Iranian-backed groups, hitting a training location and a weapons facility.
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The Fed is terrified Americans could get used to high inflation. It may already be happening | CNN Business
A worrisome sign for the Federal Reserve is starting to emerge.
www.cnn.comWhat they want: Biden and Xi are looking for clarity in an increasingly difficult relationship
President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping’s have no shortage of difficult issues to discuss when they meet Wednesday in the San Francisco area.
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RNC's Ronna McDaniel says GOP must talk about abortion following election losses
The issue of abortion dealt a blow to Republicans in last week's elections, with results in several states showing the issue remains a liability for the party heading into 2024.
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Republican Sen. Tim Scott suspends presidential campaign | CNN Politics
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is ending his presidential campaign, he announced in an interview with Fox News on Sunday.
www.cnn.comRussia ramps up attacks on key cities in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine says Russian forces have ramped up attacks in eastern Ukraine in an attempt to gain ground near two key frontline cities.
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Donald Trump Jr. to headline defense's case in $250 million civil fraud trial
After the New York AG rested her civil fraud case against Donald Trump last week, the defense will present its case beginning Monday with testimony from Donald Trump Jr.
GOP hopeful Chris Christie visits Israel, says the US must show solidarity in war against Hamas
Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie is visiting Israel on a mission to express solidarity in its war against Hamas.
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Iranian dissidents say they face intimidation, abductions, assassination attempts around the world
Iranian dissidents living abroad say they're spied on, as intelligence agencies worldwide accuse Iran of a global campaign to intimidate, abduct, and assassinate its critics and perceived enemies.
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The McDaniel v. Ramaswamy battle continues
“This circular firing squad, this attacking other Republicans like we saw with Kevin McCarthy, like we've been seeing over and over again, it is hurting us,” Ronna McDaniel said.
www.politico.comMilitary training efforts for Ukraine hit major milestones even as attention shifts to Gaza
Combat training programs provided by Ukraine’s allies are hitting major milestones even as global attention shifts to the Israel-Hamas war.
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In Joe Biden's world, the US is a beacon of democracy. Has his vision fallen out of step with voters?
Negative polling and a potential government shutdown hang over a San Francisco summit where President Joe Biden plans to meet China's Xi Jinping.
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Ronna McDaniel skirts responsibility for election losses: 'Some people don't understand'
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel skirted responsibility for last week's election losses, dismissing critics as not understanding what her role was.
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Netanyahu: Israeli ground invasion ‘the one thing’ that might lead to a hostage deal
“I can say that we weren't close at all until we started the ground operation,” Netanyahu said.
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Netanyahu says Hamas refused Israeli fuel offer for Gaza's Shifa hospital
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Israel had offered fuel to Gaza's Al Shifa hospital, which suspended operations after running out of fuel, but that the militants had refused to receive it.
Zelenskiy tells Ukrainians to prepare for Russian winter onslaught
Ukraine would have enough energy resources to get through the winter, its energy minister said. Russia last winter attacked power stations and other plants linked to the energy network, prompting rolling blackouts.
GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie vows to relay ‘atrocities’ he saw in Israel upon return to US | CNN Politics
GOP presidential hopeful Chris Christie promised on Sunday to tell Americans of the devastation he saw in Israel after becoming the first Republican presidential candidate to visit the country following the October 7 Hamas attacks.
www.cnn.comA fragile global economy is at stake as US and China seek to cool tensions at APEC summit
The United States and China are the two global economic heavyweights. Combined, they produce more than 40% of the world’s goods and services.
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Trump was privately enthralled by baseless theory he could be reinstated as president: New book
Trump came to believe a fringe conspiracy theory that he could be reinstated as president before the next election, a new book by ABC's Jonathan Karl reveals
The US minimum wage has been $7.25 since 2009. What that means for the economy | CNN Business
The federal minimum wage is paid to a shrinking number of US workers – and a growing chorus of economists and employers agree it’s out of step with today’s reality.
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36-hour shifts, 80-hour weeks: Workers are being burned out by overtime
Americans say they are being required to work an exorbitant amount of overtime to compensate for staffing shortages that have plagued the economy.
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Fueling electric vehicles costs roughly the equivalent of $17 a gallon: Study
A new study found that fueling electric vehicles costs roughly $17 per gallon.
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'Party of losers'? RNC chair hits back at Ramaswamy for slamming GOP and calling for her to resign
Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel brushed off Vivek Ramaswamy's criticism of her and said he was "looking for headlines."
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Israel's president denies it is striking Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital
Isaac Herzog told the BBC "everything is operating" at Al-Shifa, despite reports of no power.
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Progressive Minnesota US Rep. Ilhan Omar draws prominent primary challenger
Progressive U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has drawn a prominent Democratic primary challenger. Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels announced Sunday that he’ll try once again to unseat her after coming close in 2022.
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Eric Adams under investigation for allegedly pressuring officials on behalf of Turkish government: Report
Federal officials are investigating New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) over allegations that he pressured New York Fire Department officials on behalf of the Turkish government, according to a new report.
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Stocks gain, bonds calm as Fed outlook trumps Moody's downgrade
The focus remains on upcoming economic data, with readings of U.S. consumer prices and retail sales.
9 Americans still missing after Hamas attack as hostage negotiations continue: Sullivan
The U.S. is in "ongoing negotiations" for the release of Hamas' hostages in Gaza as officials work to find nine Americans who are still missing, Jake Sullivan said
Nikki Haley scoffs at Trump's lead in 2024 GOP primary: 'Drama and chaos follows him'
Nikki Haley suggested Trump was partly to blame for the GOP’s losses and said Republicans have to “pay the price” for his presence in the party.
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California farmers are reeling from loss of powerful congressional allies
Despite hailing from opposing parties, Feinstein and McCarthy worked together to pass crucial legislation providing water access to California farms.
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China's high-tech manufacturing loans raise fears of wave of cheap exports
China's leaders, determined to upgrade manufacturing, are steering money toward makers of high-tech products, raising fears that overcapacity will fuel a new wave of cheap exports.
Chris Christie visits Israel to meet with families of hostages held by Hamas
"I want the people of Israel to know that there are hundreds of millions of Americans who stand with them," former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said to reporters during his visit to Israel.
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Israeli jets strike south Lebanon after Hezbollah attack
Hezbollah says it fired on an Israeli team installing ‘eavesdropping and spying devices’ near the border.
Rep. Michael McCaul warns not to 'play political games with this, to support' Israel
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) warned against 'political games' in a call to fund Israel as the deadline to fund the government approaches.
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Sniper fire targets those trapped in Al-Shifa Hospital
About 650 patients, including children, at besieged hospital face ‘inevitable death’ from forced evictions.
GOP election losses in Virginia are likely to quiet the presidential speculation about Gov. Youngkin
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia had made clear his Election Day expectations. He was pushing for a Republican majority in the Virginia House and Senate to come out of last week's closely watched legislative elections.
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More than 100,000 people march in Paris against soaring antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war
France, which has largely banned pro-Palestinian demonstrations, has registered more than 1,000 antisemitic acts since Hamas attacked Israel last month.
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World Health Organisation says Gaza's main hospital no longer functioning - BBC News
WHO head says the "situation is dire and perilous" after re-establishing contact with those inside Al-Shifa.
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'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansely files paperwork for 2024 congressional bid
Jacob Chansley, the "QAnon Shaman" who wore patriotic face paint with animal fur and horns in the United States Capitol riot on Jan. 6, is running for Congress.
www.washingtonexaminer.comLongtime Democrat from New York, Brian Higgins, to leave Congress early next year
New York Congressman Brian Higgins says he will leave office before the end of his current term early next year, after 19 years.
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Kevin McCarthy accuses Matt Gaetz of pushing for his ouster as revenge over ethics probe
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the Republican Party would benefit "tremendously" without Matt Gaetz in Congress.
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Mike Johnson stares down the first real test of his speakership
To avoid a shutdown, the Republican speaker likely needs Democratic votes. But every Democrat he relies on endangers his standing with the GOP.
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Ukrainian officer coordinated Nord Stream attack: Washington Post
A Ukrainian military officer coordinated last year's attack on the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline, the Washington Post reported on Saturday, citing anonymous sources in Ukraine and Europe.
U.S. "does not want to see firefights in hospitals" as bombardment in Gaza continues, Jake Sullivan says
The White House national security adviser said the U.S. has conveyed that message to Israel.
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Critics say a fumbled rollout of the brand-new RSV shot for babies has pediatricians worried and frustrated
What factors led up to the fumbled rollout of the brand-new RSV shot for babies that has pediatricians worried and frustrated.
Jim Jordan teases possible subpoena to Hollywood lawyer who 'paid Hunter Biden's taxes'
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) wants to further the House GOP's impeachment investigation of President Joe Biden by talking "to the guy who paid Hunter Biden's taxes."
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Spain's confusing cannabis policies spark similar problems faced by US states
Legal confusion over the drug’s status in regions like Catalonia and open European borders are allowing the illicit market to flourish.
www.politico.comProtesters demonstrate against world leaders, Israel-Hamas war as APEC comes to San Francisco
Activists protesting environmental abuses, poor working conditions and the Israel-Hamas war are protesting a global trade summit.
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French march against antisemitism shakes up far right and far left
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen takes part, alongside major parties but the far left refuses.
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US conducts more strikes in eastern Syria, defense secretary says | CNN Politics
The US carried out another set of strikes against targets affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in eastern Syria, according to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, following continued attacks on US forces in the region.
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Man grabs Thunberg's mic after pro-Palestinian chants
The stage invader says he "came here for a climate demonstration, not a political view".
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Funerals for Maine shooting victims near an end with service for man who died trying to save others
Funerals for the 18 victims of the mass shooting in Maine last month are nearing a conclusion with a service for a husband and father of two sons who was slain at a bowling alley.
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Israel-Hamas war updates: Palestinians killed in Israeli attack on Jabalia
Hospitals in Gaza continue to be surrounded by Israeli forces, tens of thousands of civilians remain in northern Gaza.
Taylor Swift changes lyrics to ‘Karma’ in nod to ‘guy on the Chiefs’ Travis Kelce | CNN
Taylor Swift winked at her romance with Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce during her “Eras Tour” concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Saturday when she changed the lyrics to a line in her hit song “Karma,” and Kelce was in the audience to catch it.
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Travis Kelce reacts to Taylor Swift's changing 'Karma' lyrics to refer to the Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs player got a surprise shoutout from the singer during her Eras Tour performance in Argentina on Saturday.
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Montreal Jewish school targeted in shooting for 2nd time in less than a week, police say
A Jewish school in Montreal was shot at early Sunday, the second time in under a week the school has been targeted with gunfire, officials said.
U.S. military conducts third round of airstrikes against Iran-linked sites
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes in Eastern Syria on Sunday, targeting facilities used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Tehran proxies.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNewly empowered Virginia Democrats nominate the state's first Black House speaker, Don Scott
Virginia’s state House will soon have its first Black speaker in its more than 400-year history, Del. Don Scott.
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New York Mayor Eric Adams says he’ll continue to work with investigators as NYT reports new details on FBI probe | CNN Politics
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the City Hall legal team “are continuing to work with investigators and cooperate,” his chief counsel told CNN on Sunday, after the New York Times reported federal authorities are investigating whether Adams successfully pressed city officials to allow the...
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Philadelphia 76ers player Kelly Oubre Jr. hurt in hit-and-run incident
Philadelphia 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. was injured when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver Saturday night while walking near his home, police and team officials said.
5 US service members killed in military helicopter crash over the Mediterranean
U.S. officials say five U.S. service members were killed when a military helicopter crashed during training over the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
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‘He’s like the backup quarterback that comes in in the fourth quarter’
Rep. Jamie Raskin says Speaker Mike Johnson has a decent shot to weather the shutdown situation.
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FBI headquarters feud intensifies after Wray raises 'conflict of interest' concern
A former federal government official who had outsize influence over the decision to move the FBI’s headquarters to Maryland is drawing scrutiny after Director Christopher Wray said the official had a “potential conflict of interest” with the process. Nina Albert, who worked as a top...
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Kevin McCarthy won't commit to running again
“I will talk to my family about the ideas of what is going forward, and then I will make a decision,” McCarthy said.
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Transcript: Rep. Michael McCaul, chair of House Foreign Affairs committee, on "Face the Nation, Nov. 12, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Michael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, that aired on Nov. 12, 2023.
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Transcript: National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation," Nov. 12, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan that aired on Nov. 12, 2023.
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Transcript: Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, on "Face the Nation," Nov. 12, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, that aired on Nov. 12, 2023.
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Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner, chair of Senate Intelligence committee, on "Face the Nation," Nov. 12, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Warner, chair of Senate Intelligence committee, that aired on Nov. 12, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Nov. 12, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Israeli President Isaac Herzog and U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan join Margaret Brennan.
www.cbsnews.comSaturday, November 11, 2023
Trump joins media outlets in pushing for his federal election interference case to be televised
Donald Trump is pushing for his federal election interference trial in Washington to be televised, joining media outlets.
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Trump civil fraud case: Judge fines Trump $354 million, says frauds 'shock the conscience'
Get updates from the trial of former President Trump in the civil fraud suit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
One year after liberation, Ukrainians in Kherson hold on to hope amid constant shelling
One year since Ukraine retook the city of Kherson from occupying Russian forces, residents have grown accustomed to the sounds of bombs reminding them that the war is far from over.
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Biden campaign slams 'extreme' and 'racist' Trump immigration plans
While Biden’s denouncement of Trump administration policies was central to his 2020 message, it’s not yet clear how often the president will talk about immigration this go-around.
www.politico.comJim Biden's last name has helped open doors. It also has made him a target of House Republicans
Republicans are increasingly focused on President Joe Biden's brother Jim as they dig for evidence that could be used for impeachment proceedings.
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Johnson leans into conservative demands on plan to avert shutdown
It already seems unlikely the spending plan could pass the House, with the new speaker saying they would need Democrats to support it.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams' phones, iPad seized by FBI in campaign fundraising investigation
Adams' campaign confirmed his electronic devices were taken by FBI agents.
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Weekly Report Card: Election wins offset terrible polls - Washington Examiner
This week’s White House Report Card finds President Joe Biden under fire by Democrats for not doing more to counter bad 2024 polls, unable to free up more billions for Ukraine, and flip-flopping on his Israel support.But it wasn’t a totally bad week. In a series of state elections in...
www.washingtonexaminer.comDeclining GOP debate ratings won’t help candidates catch Trump
Fewer and fewer people are watching the GOP’s presidential debates, raising sharper questions about their relevance in a cycle where the party’s front-runner, former President Donald Trump, is skipping them. Fewer than 7 million people tuned in for this week’s debate, where Nikki Haley and Ron...
Moody's cuts U.S. outlook to negative, citing deficits and political polarization
The ratings agency cut its outlook on the U.S. government to negative from stable.
‘Extreme panic and fear’: Israeli tanks 20 metres from al-Quds hospital
Israeli forces target another health facility with 14,000 displaced people sheltering from strikes.
Sen. Manchin is the last in a line of formidable West Virginia Democrats who promoted coal interests
Joe Manchin’s impending departure from the U.S. Senate marks the end of an era for West Virginia’s conservative Democrats.
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Man in custody in slaying of Detroit Jewish community leader Samantha Woll released without charges
The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue’s board president was found fatally stabbed in Detroit’s Lafayette Park neighborhood on Oct. 21.
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Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters march to Biden's Delaware home as president returns from DC
Hundreds of protesters are gathered near President Biden's Delaware residence, pressuring him to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and accusing him of genocide.
Netanyahu rejects growing calls for a cease-fire as Israel battles Hamas outside main Gaza hospital
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back Saturday against growing international calls for a cease-fire.
apnews.comSweeping Raids, Giant Camps and Mass Deportations: Inside Trump’s 2025 Immigration Plans
Former President Donald Trump is planning an extreme expansion of his first-term crackdown on immigration if he returns to power in 2025 — including preparing to round up people living in the United States without legal permission on a vast scale and detain them in sprawling camps while they...
Anti-Israel post purportedly from Mel Gibson is not real; he's not on social media | Fact check
Gibson's publicist said the actor did not share the post and has no social media accounts. There is no evidence he has made such a statement.
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California city removes homeless in beautification before Biden's summit with Chinese President Xi
The San Francisco economy has struggled to regain its pre-pandemic level due to a shift away from commuting office work toward work-from-home and lack of tourism.
Israel's war on Hamas homes in on Gaza hospitals
Palestinian officials said a baby died and dozens more patients were at risk from Israeli fire around Gaza's largest hospital, while Israel said it had killed a Hamas militant who had stopped another hospital from being evacuated.
Biden and Xi are set to meet next week at the APEC summit. No detail is too small to sweat
When President Joe Biden meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Wednesday, there will be no such thing as a small detail.
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'Life was pretty good': Why Trump voters are sticking with him after indictments
The former president visited New Hampshire on Saturday to give a Veterans Day speech and tend to his political base.
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Trump plans sweeping undocumented immigrant roundups, detention camps, New York Times reports
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, if re-elected in 2024, would expand his first-term immigration crackdown to include sweeping roundups of people who would be held in large camps to await deportation, the New York Times reported on Saturday.
House GOP pursuing two-step plan to avert government shutdown | CNN Politics
House Republicans are pursuing a two-step plan for funding the government, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
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'QAnon shaman' from Jan. 6 Capitol attack could run as Libertarian for Congress
The Arizona "QAnon shaman" who was part of the attack on the U.S. Capitol, Jacob Chansley, may run for Congress in Arizona's 8th District.
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Main Gaza hospital goes dark during intense fighting; Netanyahu says no cease-fire possible until all hostages released
A cease-fire would be possible only if the more than 200 hostages held by militants in Gaza are released, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address.
www.cbsnews.comLouisiana lawmakers have until Jan. 15 to enact new congressional map, court says
The Louisiana Legislature has until Jan. 15 to enact a new congressional map after a lower court last year ruled that the current political boundaries dilute the power of the state’s Black voters.
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Shutdown standoff: White House preps for Johnson to fail
Biden aides are betting that Johnson won't be able to figure this out and are preparing along two tracks.
www.politico.com‘A revenge term’: what would another four years of Trump look like?
Opinion polls show the twice impeached, quadruply indicted ex-president narrowly leading Biden – and experts say ‘it would be a disaster for America’
The Betting on the Presidential Election Has Begun
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Arab-Islamic summit rejects justifying Gaza war as Israeli self-defence
Leaders meeting in Saudi Arabia demanded aid be allowed to enter Gaza, called for cessation of arms exports to Israel.
Speaker Johnson proposes ‘two-part’ continuing resolution to keep government funded - Washington Examiner
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) unveiled his plan to avoid a government shutdown on Saturday, revealing that he has chosen to try and pass a “two-part” continuing resolution where some appropriations bills will be extended to mid-January and the rest into February. The new approach, which Johnson...
www.washingtonexaminer.comDozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally
As a U.S. Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels.
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Israel-Hamas war updates: 'Catastrophic' situation at Gaza hospital as attacks ramp up; Pro-Palestinian march due in London
The hospitals of Gaza City appear to have become a focal point in the conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas.
RNC, Iowa Christian group agree on format for candidate forum after party’s warning | CNN Politics
The RNC and the Family Leader, an Iowa Christian group, have agreed on the format of a GOP presidential candidate forum, after the party warned candidates they would be disqualified if they attended the event.
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Trump could face new charges for auctioning off ‘priceless gun’ at Mar-a-Lago event - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump could find himself in more legal trouble after a priceless gun was reportedly auctioned off from his Mar-a-Lago collection, possibly violating the conditions of his federal indictment. During a charity event at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home last weekend, a gun described...
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Israel-Gaza live updates: 3 premature babies die at Al-Shifa Hospital, doctor says
Live updates on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
London pro-Palestinian march passes off peacefully but police clash with far-right protesters
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched peacefully through central London on Saturday, even as right-wing counter-protesters clashed with police.
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How one election official is trying to stop 2024 conspiracy theories before they start
Stephen Richer, the recorder in Maricopa County, Arizona, is already preparing for 2024 vote counting in the biggest battleground county in the nation.
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Top Republican wants to ban universities enabling 'antisemitism' from collecting taxpayer cash: 'Abhorrent'
House GOP conference chair Elise Stefanik said she wants to prohibit her alma mater Harvard and other universities enabling 'antisemitism' from collecting taxpayer money.
Wegovy's heart benefits due to more than weight loss, Novo says
Early trial data demonstrated that Wegovy, which has been shown to help patients lose an average of 15% of their weight, also reduced incidence of heart attack, stroke or death from heart disease by 20%.
'They're clearing out the homeless people': San Francisco gets ready for arrival of world leaders
President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are to meet next week at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. San Francisco will be in the spotlight.
Analysis: Why Biden is pressuring Israel on Gaza ‘humanitarian pauses’
The US counts Israel as its closest ally in the Middle East. But it needs Arab partners, too.
How did Democrats win big despite Biden’s bad polls? What it means for 2024
Democrats' strong off-year elections generated another debate: How much credit does Biden deserve and should Democrats feel better about 2024?
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Trump admits ‘various people’ saw ‘papers and boxes’ brought from White House
Former President Donald Trump faces the prospect of multiple, separate criminal trials in 2024, as he seeks the GOP presidential nomination.
RNC threatens to ban candidates from debates if they attend Iowa group’s forum
Several candidates have been invited by the Family Leader Foundation to participate in an event that will include a “moderated, friendly and open discussion.”
Trump urges Republicans to ‘get smart’ and ‘get unified’ in New Hampshire rally - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump issued a warning to his fellow Republicans that they need to “get unified” and “get smart” if they want to win big in the 2024 elections. The comments come during Trump’s latest campaign rally in New Hampshire on Saturday, just days after the third Republican...
www.washingtonexaminer.comDanica Roem breaks through in Virginia Senate by focusing on road rage and not only anti-trans hate
Danica Roem is accustomed to opponents using her transgender identity as a cudgel in Virginia legislative races.
apnews.comUN sounds alarm on Darfur, warns world not to repeat history
At least 800 people were killed within 72 hours this week as part of the ethnic cleansing of minorities conducted by the RSF and its allies in West Darfur.
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House ends week behind schedule with days until possible government shutdown
Lawmakers in the House and Senate must reach an agreement on how to move forward on spending to keep the government open by Friday, Nov. 17.
Somber bugles and bells mark Armistice Day around the globe as wars drown out peace messages
People around the globe are remembering the slaughter and losses from four years of fighting during World War I just over a century ago that was supposed to amount to “the war to end all wars.”
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A missile strike targets Kyiv as an improvised explosive derails Russian freight cars
Ukrainian officials say Russian forces targeted Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, as part of an overnight bombardment felt across the country
Biden says America's veterans are 'the steel spine of this nation' as he pays tribute at Arlington
Joe Biden said America’s veterans are “the steel spine of this nation” as he marked Veterans Day during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery.
apnews.comHouse Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avert shutdown draws criticism from conservatives
The current spending plan expires at midnight Friday. House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a plan to avoid a shutdown with a two-step spending plan.
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Playbook: White House preps for a spending showdown
And Donald Trump wants to let the cameras into the courtroom.
www.politico.comOutrage grows after ‘chilling call for genocide’ by Florida Republican
Calls to censure Michelle Salzman, who said, ‘All of them’ when Democrat asked: ‘How many [dead Palestinians] will be enough?’
DeSantis accuses RNC of doing Trump's 'bidding' with threats to punish 2024 candidates
The RNC is facing blowback after it warned GOP candidates they would not be allowed to participate in future debates if they take part in an open-press event in Iowa next week.
‘Disproportionate’: Top Belgium officials criticise Israeli bombing of Gaza
The PM describes Israel’s bloody campaign as disproportionate’ as a left-wing politician calls for sanctions.
Trump returns to New Hampshire with eyes on primary and potential Biden rematch | CNN Politics
When former President Donald Trump returns to New Hampshire on Saturday, he’ll be doing so eager to continue leveraging the Israel-Hamas war to draw a contrast with President Joe Biden, his likely 2024 general election opponent.
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Manchin causes yet another headache for Democrats with 2024 Senate retirement
Senator Joe Manchin's retirement is another setback for Democrats after he has dealt blows to their progressive agenda for much of the last two years.
McDaniel defends RNC record, fires back at Ramaswamy
The RNC chair addressed the biotech entrepreneur’s calls for her to resign during Wednesday’s primary debate after the party's performance in Tuesday's election.
www.politico.comBiden's movable wall is criticized by environmentalists and those who want more border security
The Biden administration’s plan to build new barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas calls for a “movable” design that frustrates both environmentalists and advocates of stronger border enforcement.
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Dozens of Chinese ships chase Philippine vessels as US renews warning it will defend its treaty ally
As a U.S. Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in the South China Sea
Bill Gates didn't write article on forced vaccinations and depopulation | Fact check
Bill Gates' words are taken out of context in an article on forced vaccinations. He did not author it, contrary to online claims.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by first air attack in 52 days, say authorities
Elsewhere, near the Black Sea port of Odesa, there were reports of at least two missile attacks.
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Vivek Ramaswamy's approach in business and politics is the same: Confidence, no matter the scenario
Vivek Ramaswamy's Republican presidential campaign has seemingly mirrored his meteoric rise as a biotech entrepreneur.
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Charity works to help military families whose relationships have been strained by service
Operation Healing Forces helps special forces soldiers and families whose relationships have been impacted by the call of duty.
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Macron calls on Israel to stop killing Gaza's women and babies
In an exclusive BBC interview, the French president said a ceasefire would be in Israel's interest.
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Australian arms exports to Israel in focus amid court case, port protests
Legal action and protests at Australian ports put spotlight on Australian weapons exports to Israel.
ChatGPT use for wedding vows, eulogies stokes dispute over authenticity
AI could reshape life's most intimate moments, experts said.
Listen Now: SpaceX employees say they’re paying the price for Musk’s push to colonize Mars
Correspondent Marisa Taylor documented more than 600 injuries of SpaceX workers since 2014. Employees say they’re paying the price for Elon Musk’s relentless push to colonize Mars
House ends week behind schedule with days until possible government shutdown
Lawmakers in the House and Senate must reach an agreement on how to move forward on spending to keep the government open by Friday, Nov. 17.
Letitia James remarks on Donald Trump misrepresented as critique of Joe Biden | Fact check
New York Attorney General Letitia James offered blunt criticism of 'the president,' but a social media video misrepresents which one she spoke about.
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The GOP congressman who leads the House's probe of COVID-19's origins says he won't seek reelection
The Republican congressman who leads the House GOP's investigation of the origins of COVID-19 says he won't seek reelection next year. Rep.
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Ramaswamy ditching Ohio headquarters, sending staff to Iowa and N.H.
The Republican presidential candidate has spent the fall mired in single digits.
www.politico.comBiden's infrastructure law has begun 40,000 projects. Will it help him in 2024?
Two years after President Joe Biden signed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law, his administration has launched 40,000 projects aimed at rebuilding America, according to his infrastructure czar, Mitch Landrieu. The White House wants Biden to gain maximum credit for the projects to help...
Biden hammered for seeming confused during Veterans Day wreath laying: ‘Just so embarrassing’
Social media users ripped President Biden for appearing confused during the Veterans Day memorial at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday.
Suspect released in murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll
A suspect in the murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has been released, the suspect's attorney confirmed Saturday.
www.cbsnews.comNewly empowered Virginia Democrats nominate the state's first Black House speaker, Don Scott
Virginia’s state House will soon have its first Black speaker in its more than 400-year history, Del. Don Scott.
apnews.comUS military aircraft crashes over eastern Mediterranean Sea
A U.S. military aircraft has gone down over the eastern Mediterranean Sea, U.S. European Command said Saturday.
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Trump’s legal team asks for federal election subversion trial to be televised | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team has formally told the court that he would like his federal election subversion trial in Washington, DC, to be televised.
www.cnn.comWorld Health Organisation says Gaza's main hospital no longer functioning - BBC News
WHO head says the "situation is dire and perilous" after re-establishing contact with those inside Al-Shifa.
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RNC warns candidates that attending Iowa Christian group’s forum will disqualify them from debates | CNN Politics
The Republican National Committee has warned some of the 2024 GOP presidential candidates about attending an Iowa Christian organization’s Thanksgiving forum, saying it would disqualify them from participating in future RNC presidential debates.
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‘Travesty in darkness’: Trump backs drive to televise his D.C. election subversion trial
Trump, who is facing four criminal prosecutions as well as several civil lawsuits, has been trying in recent weeks to leverage those proceedings to amplify his message to voters.
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MTG takes swipe at Speaker Johnson over slowed pace of Biden impeachment proceedings - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) aired her frustrations against Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) over the weekend, lamenting the newly elected leader has slowed progress on impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden. “Not long ago we had a Speaker that believed in impeachment so much that...
www.washingtonexaminer.comConstitutional challenge to Georgia voting machines set for trial early next year
The question of whether Georgia’s electronic voting system has major cybersecurity flaws that amount to a violation of voters’ constitutional rights to cast their votes and have those votes accurately counted is set to be decided at trial early next year.
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How the GOP muzzled the quiet coalition that fought foreign propaganda
The FBI put a pause on briefings with tech companies due to an ongoing lawsuit, adding to a broader breakdown in a system meant to guard against influence operations and to ensure election integrity.
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A missile strike targets Kyiv as an improvised explosive derails Russian freight cars
Ukrainian officials say Russian forces targeted Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, as part of an overnight bombardment felt across the country.
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Federal government begins initial communications to agencies on possible shutdown | CNN Politics
The White House Office of Management and Budget on Thursday began its initial communications to agencies on how to prepare for a possible government shutdown, a source familiar with the plans said, as lawmakers on Capitol Hill have yet to settle on a plan to avoid a shutdown by November 17.
www.cnn.comPro-Palestinian protest draws 300,000 in London, as police make counter-protest arrests - BBC News
Huge crowds marched through central London amid a major policing operation in the capital.
www.bbc.comLocal election workers have been under siege since 2020. Now they face fentanyl-laced letters
Threatening letters sent to local election offices in at least five states, some including fentanyl, are the latest concern for local election workers around the country.
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One year after liberation, Ukrainians in Kherson hold on to hope amid constant shelling
Marking the anniversary of Russia’s defeat on Nov. 11 is a bittersweet occasion, many residents say, as Ukraine’s counteroffensive grinds on.
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She led the National School Walkout after the Parkland mass shooting. Then she left America | CNN
Lane Murdock sometimes finds herself preemptively looking for emergency exits even though she now lives and studies in Scotland, where mass shootings are rare.
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Groundbreaking sickle cell fitness program pioneers new way to treat disease
The blood disorder that mostly affects people of color is under-researched.
Croatia's defense minister sacked after causing a fatal car crash that also left him hospitalized
Croatia’s defense minister has been sacked after he apparently caused a traffic collision in which one person died and he was also seriously injured.
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Israel’s military failed the nation, but that won’t end Israeli militarism
The October 7 attack was a shock to the system in Israel that made clear there is no military solution in Palestine.
Pope removes outspoken conservative Texas bishop after investigation | CNN
Pope Francis has removed Bishop Joseph E. Strickland from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, after an apostolic visitation conducted by two bishops, according to a statement from the diocese and Cardinal Daniel Nicholas DiNardo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Galveston-Houston.
www.cnn.comPolish nationalists hold Independence Day march in Warsaw after voters reject their worldview
Tens of thousands of people have marched through Warsaw in an event organized by nationalist groups as Poland celebrates its Independence Day holiday.
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Police officer, 2 hostages killed overnight in Austin
First responders received a call around 3:00 a.m. Saturday with a victim screaming that she was being stabbed.
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FBI seizes New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ phones as part of federal investigation into fundraising | CNN Politics
FBI agents seized the cell phones of New York City Mayor Eric Adams as part of a federal investigation into campaign fundraising, a person familiar with the matter told CNN on Friday.
www.cnn.com'We want her back:' The husband of a US journalist detained in Russia appeals for her release
The husband of a Russian-American journalist working for a U.S. government-funded media company who is detained in Russia has called for her speedy release.
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DeSantis campaign slams RNC warning not to participate in Iowa Thanksgiving event - Washington Examiner
Ron DeSantis’s campaign team is hitting out against a warning from the Republican National Committee not to participate in an outside event hosted by an Iowa Christian organization, arguing the group is unfairly limiting GOP candidates while not extending those restrictions to former President...
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Former Houston football star, ex-NFL player DJ Hayden killed in car crash
Ex-NFL player D.J. Hayden, along with his former Houston Cougars teammate Zach McMillian, died in a car wreck in Houston early Saturday morning, according to the Houston Chronicle.
'After the Blast' details Bob Woodruff's return to Iraq, 17 years after roadside attack
ABC News’ Bob Woodruff has dreamed of revisiting the country where he nearly lost everything.
House Republicans unveil their plan to avert a government shutdown next week
Congress has until Friday night to keep the government funded. The House plans to vote on its short-term funding bill as early as Tuesday.
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Photos: Israeli attacks hit Rafah as tens of thousands flee to south Gaza
No place is safe in Gaza, as continuous bombardment triggers mass evacuations in the besieged enclave.
Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds
The popular weight-loss drug Wegovy reduced the risk of serious heart problems by 20% in a large, international study.
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The power grabs that will determine control of Congress
Partisan gerrymandering isn’t new, but what’s happening right now is far from normal.
www.politico.comSaving Brazil's golden monkey, one green corridor at a time
Volunteers are taking part in an effort to extend the habitat of the most emblematic and endangered species of Rio de Janeiro’s rural interior — the golden lion tamarin.
apnews.comFormer NFL cornerback D.J. Hayden and 5 others killed in crash in downtown Houston
A crash at a red light killed six people including former NFL cornerback D.J. Hayden in downtown Houston early Saturday.
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Spanberger’s House seat in Virginia in the spotlight as rumors about gubernatorial bid swirl - Washington Examiner
All eyes are on the competitive House seat currently held by Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) in Virginia as the Democratic incumbent fuels rumors she may forgo reelection next year to instead run for governor. Reports first circulated that Spanberger would retire from her Virginia seat earlier...
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Taylor Swift cancels show in Buenos Aires as Travis Kelce arrives in Argentina
Swift called off Friday's show because of intense rain in the city. It has been rescheduled to Sunday night.
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How researchers, farmers and brewers want to safeguard beer against climate change
In the face of human-caused climate change impacting water access and weather patterns in the Willamette Valley — a region known for hops growing — farmers are using all the new strategies they can get to stay afloat and provide for large and small bre...
North Korea closing embassies around the world amid suspected financial crisis
North Korea continues to end diplomatic missions around the world, with the latest closure being their embassy in Nepal, according to the latest reports.
AP PHOTOS: Anxiety, grief and despair grip Gaza and Israel on week 5 of the Israel-Hamas war
A little girl lies prone, her face barely recognizable under a blanket of dust, as gloved hands scrape away the mounds of pulverized concrete under which she’s been buried alive.
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Ohio GOP lawmakers vow to target state judiciary after passage of Issue 1 abortion measure
A group of four state Republican lawmakers threatened to strip the state judiciary of its jurisdiction to hear cases related to Issue 1, the ballot measure approved by voters Tuesday.
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"Today I am going blind": Many Americans say health insurance doesn't keep them healthy
A retired teacher with diabetes struggles to afford her medication despite having health coverage. "I have to decide between eating" and paying for drugs, she said.
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Blinken brings a notable shift in US language toward Israel as pressure mounts at home and abroad | CNN Politics
When US Secretary of State Antony Blinken lamented the civilian death toll in Gaza on Friday, it marked a subtle but notable shift in US language toward the Israeli government.
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‘He Lost Our Votes’: How Biden’s Israel Policy Is Costing Him Dearly in This Critical Swing State
In the battleground state of Michigan, the Israel/Hamas conflict, with its resulting pileup of atrocities, will likely play an outsized role in next year’s presidential election.
www.politico.comHezbollah says it is introducing new weapons in ongoing battles with Israeli troops
The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group said Saturday his fighters have introduced new weapons.
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Netanyahu says Israel will control Gaza security after war; Gaza’s biggest hospital ‘out of service’
Follow NBC News' coverage for live updates about the Israel-Hamas war: Gaza hospitals begin to shutter services amid loss of power and nearby fighting.
www.nbcnews.comMind-altering ketamine becomes latest pain treatment, despite little research or regulation
The decades-old surgical drug ketamine has found a new use — as an alternative to opioids for patients with chronic pain.
apnews.comRon DeSantis looked 'like he's having a colonoscopy live on stage' at the 3rd debate, 2012 GOP candidate says
Jon Huntsman, a 2012 GOP presidential candidate and former Utah governor, also said DeSantis came off as "totally patronizing."
Treasure-hunting divers seek mother lode of riches from 400-year-old shipwreck
A shipwreck off Florida has brought salvage ships to the waters looking for the mother lode as archaeologist accuse them of destroying artifacts for financial gain.
Manchin sends message to Democrats and Biden with carefully timed Senate retirement - Washington Examiner
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced he would not be running for reelection to the Senate next year, raising eyebrows about what the West Virginia Democrat might do next — all the while reigniting fears among Democrats that his entry into the presidential race could cost President Joe Biden the...
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Netherlands euthanizing autistic and intellectually handicapped people, researcher finds
Dutch assisted suicide programs have euthanized an increasing amount of autistic and mentally handicapped youths, a British study found.
Mexico's ruling party names gubernatorial candidates, but questions remain about unity
Mexico’s ruling party on Saturday named its candidates for eight governorships and the mayorship of Mexico City.
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Portland plots ban on gas-powered leaf blowers as green restrictions inch into another city - Washington Examiner
Portland, Oregon, is reportedly looking to become the latest city to ban gas-powered leaf blowers as part of another green push for the liberal city. Portland Commissioner Carmen Rubio is working to "start developing a path forward toward banning gas-powered leaf blowers in Portland," according...
www.washingtonexaminer.comA Wisconsin judge orders the former chief justice to turn over records related to impeachment advice
A Wisconsin judge ordered the former chief justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to produce records related to her work.
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Analysis: Joe Manchin wants to mobilize the middle of the country. What does that even look like? | CNN Politics
Days after celebrating the reelection of a moderate governor in the red state of Kentucky, Democrats experienced hopelessness at the news that Sen. Joe Manchin would not run for reelection in neighboring West Virginia, all but handing that Senate seat to Republicans after next year’s elections.
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At least 6 dead, 1 in critical condition after 'major' collision in Houston: Police
At least six people were killed and another is in critical condition after a "major crash" in downtown Houston early Saturday, police said.
Biden commemorates Veterans Day as conflicts escalate abroad
Although Biden did not explicitly mention the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, his speech focused on American forces rising to the occasion to defeat darkness and evil.
www.politico.comPope Francis removes a leading US conservative critic as bishop of Tyler, Texas
Pope Francis removed Joseph Strickland, the bishop of Tyler, Texas, who is active on social media and has been a fierce critic of the pontiff.
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Meet Washington’s shadow diplomat. Spoiler ... it's NASA
The president of Argentina “crawled across” the table in her excitement to see what the space agency could do for her.
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Wars in Israel and Ukraine complicate APEC summit as Biden prepares to meet with China's Xi Jinping
President Biden is traveling to San Francisco for the 30th annual APEC summit, and the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine will figure prominently in the global agenda.
Why buying a house is still financially beneficial even with sky-high prices and interest rates
Part of the reason is your net worth as a homeowner increases as your home’s value rises, and that’s gone up significantly from 2019 to 2022.
www.nbcnews.comMore than 800 Sudanese reportedly killed in attack on Darfur town, UN says
Fighters from a paramilitary force and their allied Arab militias reportedly killed more than 800 people, doctors and the U.N. said.
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Electric vehicles see value depreciate by nearly 50% in five-year span: Report - Washington Examiner
Electric vehicles have depreciated in value more in a five-year span than other major vehicle types, but all vehicle types have been able to hold their value better than four years ago, according to a new report. A report from iSeeCars looked at 1.1 million vehicles sold in the last year, from...
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Hostage negotiators discussing days-long fighting pause between Israel and Hamas in exchange for freeing large group | CNN Politics
The parties involved in the ongoing negotiations to secure the release of hostages that Hamas is holding in Gaza are working toward a deal that would entail a sustained, days-long pause in fighting in exchange for a large group of hostages being freed, a senior US official familiar with the...
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Why Virginia Republicans’ razor-thin losses might be bad for Biden — and Trump - Washington Examiner
Virginia Republicans lost control of the House of Delegates and failed to gain control of the state Senate on Tuesday, despite a spirited campaign by Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA). But the razor-thin losses by the GOP in the Old Dominion may be a bad indicator for President Joe Biden — and former...
www.washingtonexaminer.comA military jet crashes in eastern Myanmar. Ethnic resistance groups claim they shot it down
Reports from Myanmar say one of the military government's jet fighters has crashed in a combat zone in the eastern state of Kayah.
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Ramaswamy claims RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel ‘flat out lied on national TV’ - Washington Examiner
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy continued to point to Ronna McDaniel's actions as "automatically disqualifying for the RNC." Ramaswamy appeared on Fox News Live on Saturday to react to the RNC chairwoman's recent statements in a television interview. McDaniel was asked about...
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FBI seizes electronic devices of NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Mayor Eric Adam's office confirmed that an FBI seizure took place earlier this week.
Muslim students feel abandoned by U. of Texas after Israelis disrupt Palestinian event
One of the men called members of a pro-Palestinian student group “f-----g terrorists” and boasted that he was going to Israel to kill Arabs.
www.nbcnews.comMyanmar military court sentences general ousted from ruling council to 5 years for corruption
A military court in Myanmar has sentenced a general who until recently was a senior member of the country’s ruling council to five years in prison for abusing his authority and taking bribes.
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UN formally condemns Israel but stays mum on Hamas terrorist attacks: watchdog
One critic accused the United Nations of engaging in "blood libel," which falsely accuses Israel of inciting violence as a means of justifying antisemitic behavior.
The recalled cantaloupes are sold with the "Malichita" label.
Sofia Produce, which does business under the name "Trufresh", is recalling fresh cantaloupes sold with the "Malichita" label due to potential salmonella contamination.
Saints receiver Michael Thomas arrested after confrontation with construction worker
Police say New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas is facing simple battery and criminal mischief charges following a confrontation with a construction worker
Yellen says her talks with Chinese finance chief laid groundwork for Biden's meeting with Xi
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she and her Chinese counterpart have agreed to work toward a “healthy economic relationship,” during two days of talks that she said helped lay the groundwork for a productive meeting next week between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Feminist consumers in China push back against the ‘pink tax’
Women in the world’s second-largest economy are sharing their experiences of rejecting higher prices for products that are aimed at them.
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Education Department will use ‘secret shoppers’ to detect student loan servicer errors | CNN Politics
The Department of Education announced it will use “secret shoppers” to help monitor the student loan repayment process, as payments for millions of borrowers restarted last month following a pause during the Covid-19 pandemic that lasted more than three years.
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New York Democrats take page out of GOP playbook in effort to flip House - Washington Examiner
A string of House seats in New York that Republicans managed to flip during the 2022 midterm elections were key to the GOP seizing control of the lower chamber earlier this year. Now, Democrats are plotting a path to steal those districts back. A panel of New York judges is set to hear arguments...
www.washingtonexaminer.com5.0 magnitude quake strikes Dominican Republic near border with Haiti
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake has struck the northwest Dominican Republic near the border with Haiti. The U.S.
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Endangered egg-laying mammal seen for the first time in over 60 years
An expedition through a perilous mountain range in Indonesia captured the first-ever photographic evidence of the species, which has a unique and fragile evolutionary history.
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How a nullified election in Connecticut became a rallying cry for Trump supporters | CNN Politics
An illegal voting scheme in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has become a rallying cry for former President Donald Trump and his supporters who are still pushing false claims about 2020 election security
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Rep. Andy Kim launches Senate campaign against indicted Bob Menendez - Washington Examiner
Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) launched his campaign against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) Friday. Kim hosted his first official campaign event at a brewery in South Jersey in front of some 250 supporters. Menendez was indicted in September on bribery charges in connection with New Jersey businessmen and the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMexico's governing party's big test is trying to hold together without its charismatic president
Mexico’s immensely powerful governing party may face its biggest test yet as it announces its candidates for the 2024 gubernatorial elections.
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After debate clash, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley turn back to the battle for Iowa
Both candidates have a slate of events planned in Iowa as they try to turn good developments this week into a bigger swing of momentum.
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Several children with cancer and serious blood disorders evacuated from Gaza
Their evacuation comes on the heels of weeks of difficult negotiations involving the U.S., Egypt, Israel and Hamas. Dozens more remain.
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Bill Maher says Obama ‘disappointed me’ for ‘moral equivalency’ claims about Israel and Hamas - Washington Examiner
Talk show host Bill Maher said he disagreed with former President Barack Obama's characterization of the war between Israel and Hamas. Maher said he was disappointed with Biden and is "struggling with people's moral equivalency still" during a panel discussion on his show Real Time with Bill...
www.washingtonexaminer.comA UK judge decries the legal tactics used by a sick child's parents as he refuses to let her die at home
A British judge has expressed profound concerns about the tactics of the parents of a terminally ill infant as he refused to allow them to take her home from the hospital to die.
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Sylvester Stallone left California for Florida to ‘jump-start’ his creative process
In his new documentary, "Sly," Sylvester Stallone shared the personal reasons for his move from Los Angeles to the East Coast.
Wynn Resorts workers in Las Vegas avert strike, reach tentative deal hours before deadline
Wynn Resorts workers in Las Vegas avert strike, reach tentative deal hours before deadline
Turkey allows decades-old mothers' vigil after five-year ban
Members of a group of relatives of victims of enforced disappearances in Turkey held a vigil on Saturday in central Istanbul without police intervention for the first time since 2018.
Suspected Islamic extremists holding about 30 ethnic Dogon men hostage after bus raid, leader says
A community leader in central Mali says that suspected Islamic extremists are holding about 30 men hostage after an attack on several buses earlier this week.
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Iceland evacuates town and raises aviation alert as concerns rise a volcano may erupt
Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland have left their homes after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defense authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region
SAG-AFTRA reveals details of tentative deal made with studios
SAG-AFTRA reveals details of tentative deal made with studios, which the union has valued at over $1 billion.
Hungary asks EU to take action against Bulgaria's transit tax on Russian gas
Hungary has asked the European Union’s executive to open a legal procedure against Bulgaria over a tax it recently imposed on Russian natural gas passing through its territory.
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Trump says cameras will prevent Biden’s ‘media allies’ from carrying out ‘travesty in darkness’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump is in favor of an attempt by media outlets to have cameras in the federal courtroom for his Washington, D.C., trial in March. Trump's lawyers, in a filing on Friday, argued in favor of allowing the media to provide live coverage from within the courtroom, in his...
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Anchorage adds to record homeless death total amid winter storm
Four homeless people have died in the last week on the streets of Anchorage as a major winter storm dropped more than 2 feet on snow on Alaska’s largest city
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