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Biden says he’s an optimist. But his dire warnings about Trump have become central to his campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden ends nearly every speech by saying he’s “never been more optimistic” about the country’s direction. But lately he also has begun painting a vision of a catastrophic future for the United States — that is, if Donald Trump returns to the presidency.
Israel-Hamas hostage deal could come this week — here's what we know
Hamas is currently holding roughly 240 hostages, many of whom are believed to be from foreign countries.
Donald Trump mocks Jimmy Carter's presidency day after Rosalynn Carter entered hospice care
Former President Donald Trump mocked former President Jimmy Carter one day after it was confirmed former first lady Rosalynn Carter entered hospice care.
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Dissent over US policy in the Israel-Hamas war stirs unusual public protests from federal employees
President Joe Biden and Congress are facing some unusually public challenges over their support for Israel’s offensive against Hamas.
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Poll: Biden’s standing hits new lows amid Israel-Hamas war
Young voters are breaking from Biden, helping give Trump a narrow lead for the first time in NBC News polling, though the gap is within the margin of error.
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Gaetz could face same expulsion threat as Santos once House Ethics drops report: McCarthy
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) suggested on Sunday that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) could face the same expulsion threat as Rep. George Santos (R-NY) once the House Ethics Committee released its report on him.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump is returning to the US-Mexico border as he lays out a set of hard-line immigration proposals
Donald Trump is returning to the U.S.-Mexico border for a visit as he promotes a hard-line immigration agenda.
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Everyone recognizes there’s an issue. Not everyone thinks it’s critical. And there is no consensus on the best way to approach it.
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Axelrod doubles down on criticism after Biden reportedly calls him 'pr---': 'Thinks he can cheat nature'
David Axelrod doubled down after President Biden reportedly called him a "pr---" and told the NYT's Maureen Dowd that the president thinks he can "cheat nature."
DeSantis won't condemn Musk for endorsing an antisemitic post. 'I did not see the comment,' he says
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is refusing to condemn Elon Musk’s post endorsing an antisemitic conspiracy theory.
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Christie insists antisemitism in US not a 'rise' but 'unmasking': 'It's been there'
Republican presidential hopeful and former NJ Gov. Chris Christie said there's been an "unmasking" of antisemitism in the U.S. since the Israel-Hamas war.
31 babies evacuated from Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital as some 250 patients remain
Health officials said several premature infants died at Al-Shifa hospital over the past week as Israel continued its offensive in northern Gaza, with forces raiding the hospital multiple times in recent days.
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MTG joins Sen. Mike Lee’s call for J6 probe, ‘MAGA did not do this’
One of Capitol Hill’s longest doubters about the spark that fired the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots joined Utah Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) today in calling for an investigation into the bias of the anti-Trump House Jan. 6 committee.
www.washingtonexaminer.comVoters back abortion rights, but some opponents won’t relent. Is the commitment to democracy in question?
The statewide battles over abortion rights since the Supreme Court overturned a constitutional right to abortion have exposed another fault line across the country.
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More than a million Palestinians in Gaza are now displaced; why are Arab countries not opening their doors?
A recent summit of Arab and Muslim states condemned Israel’s war against Hamas but stopped short of offering shelter, even temporarily, to Gaza’s civilian population.
Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dies at 96
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at the age of 96. The Carter Center in Atlanta announced that the wife of former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday afternoon at her home in Plains, Georgia, with her family at her side.
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Israel-Gaza updates: Al-Shifa hospital a ‘death zone,’ WHO says after visit
Updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
The Bidens start Thanksgiving early by serving dinner and showing 'Wonka' to service members
President Joe Biden is visiting naval installations in Virginia for an early kickoff to the Thanksgiving holiday week.
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Tributes for Rosalynn Carter pour in from Washington, D.C., and around the country
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter died on Sunday. She was remembered for her life of service, especially her work supporting mental health awareness.
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‘Father Time is undefeated’: DeSantis hits Trump on age
“This is not the same guy as the Trump in 2015 and '16," he said of his Republican primary foe.
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Jimmy Carter remains in hospice care after Rosalynn Carter's death: Explaining end-of-life care
Former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice care in February while Rosalynn Carter entered hospice care on Friday.
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Trump celebrates win in Colorado election case during return visit to Iowa
Former President Donald Trump celebrated a win in a closely watched election case during a return visit to Iowa. He also blasted his political foes and encouraged supporters to not move past their grievances with President Joe Biden.
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McCarthy makes stunning admission on Biden impeachment inquiry: The facts have led 'even closer'
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy discusses Republicans' ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Biden regarding his alleged business dealings.
K-12 schools improve protection against online attacks, but many are vulnerable to ransomware gangs
Some K-12 public schools are racing to improve protection against the threat of online attacks. But lax cybersecurity means thousands of others are vulnerable to ransomware gangs that can steal confidential data and disrupt operations.
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Netanyahu war cabinet stifles revolt from far right over sending Gazans fuel without hostage deal: report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to send two trucks of fuel per day into Gaza, without a hostage deal, drawing outcry from the far right.
Rosalynn Carter, former first lady who championed mental health and humanitarian causes, dies at 96
Rosalynn Carter was Jimmy Carter's biggest fan. As first lady, and in the years after the White House, she fought for human freedom and dignity.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels hijack an Israeli-linked ship in the Red Sea and take 25 crew members hostage
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have seized an Israeli-linked ship in a crucial Red Sea shipping route and taken the 25-member crew hostage.
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Rosalynn and Jimmy: A close White House partnership redefined the role of first lady
The word in Carter's circles was that Rosalynn had sharper political instincts than Jimmy did, and she took his landslide loss to Reagan harder.
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Rosalynn Carter: Advocate for Jimmy Carter and many others, always leveraging her love of politics
Rosalynn Carter drew the nickname “Steel Magnolia” when she arrived in Washington as first lady. But that almost certainly undersold how vital her role was alongside the 39th president and how much of an impact she made in her own right as Jimmy Carter's political partner and fellow global humanitar
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Speaker Johnson commends Rosalynn Carter: ‘Outstanding example of love and devotion’ - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) sent prayers to former President Jimmy Carter and his family after the death of his wife, Rosalynn Carter, on Sunday. Rosalynn Carter died at the age of 96 on Sunday, and an outpouring of support flooded the internet over the course of the evening. Johnson was...
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Powerhouse football colleges rack up millions in buyouts for fired head coaches - Washington Examiner
The firing of Texas A&M University football coach Jimbo Fisher earlier this month sent shock waves across the college football landscape, but equally surprising was the $76 million contract buyout he received with his pink slip. Fisher was hired to coach Texas A&M in 2018 and had a moderately...
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Negotiators near deal with Hamas to release hostages
At this stage, there is no firm deal in hand but rather a written draft agreement that is being passed between parties.
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'Sticking points' hold up Israel-Hamas hostage deal; talks reach 'sensitive' stage
Reports of various deals for the release of women and children have been circulating for weeks, but thus far only four hostages have been released.
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"Closer than we have been" to deal between Hamas and Israel on hostage release, White House official says
"Many areas of difference that previously existed have been narrowed," a top national security adviser to President Biden said Sunday.
www.cbsnews.comFiery right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidency and promises 'drastic' changes
With 97.6% of votes tallied in Sunday’s presidential runoff vote, Milei had 55.8% and Economy Minister Sergio Massa 44.2%, according to Argentina’s electoral authority.
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Israel-Hamas war updates: US says captive release deal ‘closer than ever’
These were the updates on the Israel-Hamas war for Monday, November 20.
An orphaned teenager who was taken to Russia early in the Ukraine war is back home with relatives
An orphaned Ukrainian teenager who was taken to Russia last year during the war in his country returned home on his 18th birthday.
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Cease-fire is "the only way forward to stop" the Israel-Hamas war, Jordanian ambassador says
"We're just wondering how far is this going to go? We're calling for a cease-fire," Jordanian Ambassador Dina Kawar told "Face the Nation."
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Holiday travelers can expect cheaper flights, packed hotels and lots of boomers
Airlines say they’re prepared to handle record volumes during the busy year-end season as consumers see some key travel costs fall.
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Electric vehicles have dealers stumped on how to make convincing sales pitch - Washington Examiner
Car dealers are struggling to convince the public to purchase electric vehicles as the price tags seemingly only entice the upper class. "People know what electric vehicles are. They know the pluses and the minuses — we're past that," Ohio car dealer Rhett Ricart told Business Insider. "What...
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Ukrainians accuse Russia of kidnapping, indoctrinating Ukrainian children
Ukraine's government says about 20,000 children have been taken by Russia, but adds it could be closer to 300,000. Ukrainian moms are traveling behind enemy lines to rescue their abducted children.
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Militants believed to be Houthi rebels seize Japanese tanker in Red Sea
The attack off Yemen comes just days after the Houthis issued a graphic with captions in Hebrew, Arabic and English that said, “We will sink your ships.”
www.nbcnews.comRussian drones target Kyiv as UK Defense Ministry says little chance of front-line change
Russian drones targeted the Ukrainian capital Sunday as the British Defense Ministry said there were “few immediate prospects” for change along the Ukrainian front line as the war enters its second winter.
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San Francisco mayor defends city's reputation, argues 'hard decisions' must be made for progress
While San Francisco's struggles to rebound after the COVID pandemic are well known, Mayor London Breed says she has not lost hope and progress is being made
Methodist Church approves split of 261 Georgia congregations after LGBTQ+ divide
The denomination forbids the marriage or ordination of “self-avowed, practicing homosexuals,” but some U.S. churches and clergy have defied the bans.
www.nbcnews.comMarcos says China showing interest in South China Sea atolls closer to coast of the Philippines
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the situation for his nation in the South China Sea “has become more dire.”
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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the Palestinian Authority for claiming that Hamas was not responsible for the Oct. 7 massacre.
Rosalynn Carter remained her husband's rock of support to the end
He was the president of the United States and the governor of Georgia, but Jimmy Carter often said the "pinnacle" of his life was marrying Eleanor Rosalynn Smith.
Rosalynn Carter: A life in photos
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter died on Sunday, Nov. 19, at her home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96.
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Cross-country storm over next several days could disrupt Thanksgiving travel
Americans are bracing for inclement weather during one of the busiest holiday travel weeks of the year.
Biden approval rating hits new low amid foreign policy challenges: Poll - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden’s approval rating is at an all-time low as the Israel-Hamas war and foreign policy weigh on voters' minds a year out from the 2024 election. Criticism of Biden’s foreign policy decisions and handling of the war comes after the United States hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic...
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize cargo ship in Red Sea
Houthi spokesperson says the group’s fighters have hijacked the ship, reportedly owned by an Israeli businessman.
French performers lead a silent Paris march for peace between Israelis and Palestinians
French performers from different religious and ethnic backgrounds have led thousands of people on a silent march through Paris to call for peace between Israelis and Palestinians and unity in France.
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Cotton slams Biden for saying it ‘was an honor and pleasure’ to welcome ‘communist dictator’ Xi - Washington Examiner
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) criticized President Joe Biden for his recent meet-up with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Cotton's criticism of the president comes after Biden attended the APEC summit with Xi, during which Biden claimed it was "a great honor...
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DeSantis says Trump is ‘high risk,’ ‘low reward’ GOP presidential nominee
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said former President Donald Trump's one-term limit and age would prevent him from being an effective president.
A Kansas school allegedly forced a Native American child to cut his hair, ACLU says in letter
After an 8-year-old Native American boy was allegedly forced to cut his hair, the ACLU is demanding that an elementary school rescind a hair-length policy it says constitutes religious- and sex-based discrimination.
www.nbcnews.comFires in Brazil threaten jaguars, houses and plants in the world's largest tropical wetlands
In the first two weeks of November, fires fueled by unusually dry and hot weather destroyed nearly 770,000 hectares (1.9 million acres) of the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetlands.
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Manchin slams Biden for being pulled to the ‘extreme Left’ and pledges to mobilize the ‘radical middle’ - Washington Examiner
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) slammed President Joe Biden for being pulled to the "extreme Left" and pledged to mobilize the "radical middle" in the latest indication that Manchin may carry out a third-party presidential run in 2024. In an interview with radio host John Catsimatidis Sunday on The Cats...
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Iran unveils upgraded hypersonic missile as Khamenei touts Israel ‘failure’
The Iranian show of force comes amid heightened US military presence in the region after Israel began bombing Gaza.
Argentina’s economy minister concedes defeat to populist Javier Milei in presidential runoff
With the result, the country will swing to the right amid discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty and empower a freshman lawmaker who describes himself as an anarcho-capitalist.
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Tom Cotton: Biden campaign is 'desperate,' might use 'Chinese propaganda app' for votes
Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton discussed national security threats to the U.S., including China's TikTok app that he warns the Biden campaign is considering using.
Pompeo ‘surprised’ Biden administration is retaining Pentagon worker with Iran sympathies - Washington Examiner
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that he was "most surprised" that a Pentagon worker who has shown sympathy for Iran has not been let go of her job in the wake of the Hamas attack on Israel. Pompeo was asked about recent reports regarding Ariane Tabatabai, an Iranian-born Pentagon...
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How a Ukrainian grandmother traveled to Russian-occupied territory to find her abducted grandson
Desperate Ukrainian women are going behind enemy lines in Russian-occupied territory to rescue their abducted children. A grandmother spent months trying to bring her 9-year-old grandson back after he was taken.
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Ron DeSantis defends Elon Musk amid backlash to antisemitic post - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) defended billionaire Elon Musk from allegations of antisemitism, saying while he had not seen a recent post from Musk that critics have decried as antisemitic, he has never seen the tech mogul "indulge in any of that." Musk has come under fire for endorsing a...
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French emperor Napoleon’s hat goes for $2.1 million at auction - Washington Examiner
A hat that French leader Napoleon Bonaparte wore himself sold for $2.1 million at an auction Sunday. The final price also includes a commission of 28.8% charged by the Osenat auction house, which anticipated the hat would sell for anywhere between $650,000 to $850,000. Additionally, more...
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'Extraordinary': Tributes and remembrances for Rosalynn Carter after her death
Reactions, tributes and grief quickly began pouring in after Rosalynn Carter died Sunday at the age of 96
A year after a mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub, community feels supported but says work remains
After the mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub, the conservative community was forced to reckon with its reputation for being unwelcoming to gay, lesbian and transgender people.
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Macron tells Netanyahu ‘too many civilian losses’ in Gaza bombardment
French president spoke to Israeli prime minister as Paris prepared more humanitarian aid for Gaza.
Suzanne Shepherd, 'Sopranos' and 'Goodfellas' actor, dies at 89
The actor, director and teacher died Friday at her home in New York City. She was 89.
www.nbcnews.comTranscript: Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer on "Face the Nation," Nov. 19, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer that aired on Nov. 19, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comFrench performers lead a silent Paris march for peace between Israelis and Palestinians
French performers from different religious and ethnic backgrounds have led thousands of people on a silent march through Paris to call for peace between Israelis and Palestinians and unity in France.
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Transcript: Reps. Mike Gallagher, Republican of Wisconsin, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, Democrat of Illinois, on "Face the Nation," Nov. 19, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Mike Gallagher, Republican of Wisconsin, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, Democrat of Illinois, that aired on Nov. 19, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Dina Kawar, Jordanian Ambassador to the U.S., on "Face the Nation," Nov. 19, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dina Kawar, Jordanian Ambassador to the U.S., that aired on Nov. 19, 2023.
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Transcript: House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation," Nov. 19, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on Nov. 19, 2023.
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Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, on "Face the Nation," Nov. 19, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on Nov. 19, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Nov. 19, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer and House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner join Margaret Brennan.
www.cbsnews.comSaturday, November 18, 2023
Fears of political violence are growing as the 2024 campaign heats up and conspiracy theories evolve
As the 2024 presidential campaign heats up, experts on extremism fear the threat of politically motivated violence will intensify.
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'Totally dysfunctional': Congress leaves town with chaos in its wake, but little actual legislation
The GOP infighting, legislative paralysis and long weeks away from loved ones are driving some lawmakers to call it quits.
www.nbcnews.comTempers flare and bills languish as Speaker Johnson confronts the same problems that vexed McCarthy
By most accounts, Speaker Mike Johnson inherited a House Republican majority in disarray after the sudden ouster of his predecessor last month.
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GOP rebels send warning to Speaker Johnson after blowing up vote last week: 'We're going to get cuts'
House conservatives are warning Speaker Mike Johnson to stay focused on cutting government spending, but they suggest his job is not on the line just yet.
Trump receives endorsement from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at border as both Republicans outline hardline immigration agenda
Former President Donald Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott have both made hardline immigration policies essential issues to their political careers.
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Biden threatens visa bans for ‘extremists’ who attack Palestinians in the West Bank, calls again for two-state solution | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden took aim at violence against Palestinians in the West Bank in an op-ed published Saturday, signaling that the US is prepared to issue visa bans.
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'Vermin:' Donald Trump is escalating his rhetoric into extreme territory
Trump's rhetoric now bounces around from confusion to rodent-like terms once used by fascist leaders Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
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X ad boycott gathers pace amid antisemitism storm
US firms, including Apple and Disney, are reportedly suspending ads on the Elon Musk-owned site.
www.bbc.comBiden says 'revitalized Palestinian Authority' should eventually govern Gaza and the West Bank
President Joe Biden says that achieving a cease-fire amid Israel’s war with Hamas “is not peace” and that an important key to lasting stability is a reunited Gaza Strip and West Bank that can be governed under “a revitalized Palestinian Authority.”
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US denies report Israel and Hamas have agreed to hostage deal - Washington Examiner
The National Security Council pushed back on a report that Israel and Hamas, along with the United States, are reportedly on the verge of a deal that would see dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza released in exchange for a five-day pause in fighting.Adrienne Watson, spokesperson...
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US considering tactical recovery plans for hostages in Gaza
U.S. officials are pursuing diplomacy and tactical recovery plans in an effort to rescue hostages in Gaza.
GOP secures all elected statewide offices in Louisiana, after Republican victories Saturday
Republicans swept three runoff races for powerful statewide offices in Louisiana — attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer.
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Heavy fighting in north Gaza after hostage deal report denied
Fighting raged on Sunday between Hamas militants and Israeli forces in parts of north Gaza and Israeli air strikes killed dozens of Palestinians in the enclave's centre, witnesses said, as a report of a tentative hostage release deal was denied.
WHO says Gaza's al-Shifa hospital a death zone, as hundreds leave
The UN health agency examines al-Shifa after last week's raid by Israeli troops looking for a Hamas bunker.
www.bbc.comHow the US strikes a delicate balance in responding to attacks on its forces by Iran-backed militias
The Biden administration is balancing efforts to deter militants in the Middle East without triggering a broader regional conflict.
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Why GOP senators frustrated by Tuberville blockade on military promotions may go against one of their own
The Alabama senator is wearing down the patience of many of his colleagues, who have stalled on accepting Democrats’ solution.
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Newsom TV ad hits DeSantis on abortion as Fox debate looms
California’s Democratic governor is airing a new ad in Florida and Washington criticizing his Florida Republican nemesis over his state’s six-week abortion ban.
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Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv second night in row, Ukraine says
Russia launched several waves of drone attacks on Kyiv early on Sunday for the second night in row, stepping up its assaults on the Ukrainian capital after several weeks of pause, the city's military administration said.
In Africa, Trump saw 'huts.' Biden sees opportunity to curb President Xi's growing influence
President Joe Biden looks to Africa as an opportunity to curb China's influence in the world
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Trump vows to kill Asia trade deal being pursued by Biden if elected
Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, said on Saturday that he would kill off a Pacific trade pact being advanced by U.S. President Biden if he were to win the 2024 election.
Jailed Russian nationalist Girkin warns of 'sham' presidential election
Pro-war Russian nationalist Igor Girkin, who is in custody awaiting trial for inciting extremism, said on Sunday he wanted to run for president even though he understood the March election would be "sham" with the winner already clear.
Information missteps have led to questions about Israel’s credibility
Israel has released several pieces of incorrect or disputed information, leading to weakened credibility and online ridicule.
www.nbcnews.comIsrael-Gaza updates: Al-Shifa hospital a ‘death zone,’ WHO says after visit
Updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
Ukraine says it has evidence of 109,000 Russian war crimes
Top prosecutor says Kyiv wants to document and prosecute “each and every incident.”
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Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down part of California Democratic convention - Washington Examiner
SACRAMENTO, California — Pro-Palestinian protesters partially succeeded in their attempts to shut down a California Democratic Party convention Saturday evening."Due to circumstances beyond our control, and for the safety and security of our delegates and convention participants, we are...
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Trump returns to Iowa in the wake of blockbuster ‘insurrectionist ban’ ruling | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump returned to Iowa on Saturday, a day after a Colorado court rejected efforts to ban him from the state’s 2024 ballot.
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AIDS conspiracies to antisemitism: Inside Bin Laden's deranged letter picking up new support online
Usama bin Laden's "Letter to America" has seen a swell of support online from certain influencers, but they are glossing over its offensive content.
Biden and López Obrador have talked fentanyl and US-Mexico migration. They pledged solidarity
President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador have pledged to work side-by-side to confront illicit fentanyl trafficking into the U.S. and to manage a growing number of migrants traveling to the border between their nations.
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China navy used sonar pulses against divers, Australia says
Canberra says naval divers suffered injuries following a high-seas encounter with a Chinese warship.
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Violence fears grow as 2024 campaign heats up and conspiracy theories evolve
Experts on extremism fear that the threat of politically motivated violence will intensify as the 2024 presidential campaign heats up
Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show, citing record heat a day after fan dies during concert
Taylor Swift postponed an Eras Tour concert in Brazil Saturday after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show in Rio de Janeiro.
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Biden tells two different stories about the Israel-Hamas war in letters to Americans
The White House is sending different messages to pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel Americans, according to letters shared with NBC News.
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Biden believes deal for Hamas to release hostages is close
The US president replies "I believe so", when asked if an agreement could soon see hostages freed from Gaza.
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Phillips takes tentative first steps on Biden’s turf
A Charleston crowd warmed to the longshot Democratic candidate on his first campaign visit to South Carolina.
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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers condemns neo-Nazis as they surround capitol - Washington Examiner
Gov. Tony Evers (R-WI) assured neo-Nazi protesters they "have no home in Wisconsin" as they marched to the state's capitol Saturday. Protesters donning red shirts marched to the statehouse, the former synagogue Gates of Heaven, the fourth-oldest surviving synagogue building in the United States...
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Coping with "Parkinson's on steroids," Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton navigates exhausting and gridlocked Congress
Rep. Jennifer Wexton was diagnosed with a severe variant of Parkinson's Disease earlier this year, forcing her to retire at the end of her term.
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Dozens of migrants wait at Finland-Russia border after Helsinki blocks crossings
Dozens of migrants stood behind barriers at two crossings on Finland's border with Russia on Saturday, the Finnish Border Guard said, after Helsinki erected barricades to halt a flow of asylum seekers it says was instigated by Moscow.
This man fudged his income to put his family on food stamps. Should he be denied a gun?
A series of Second Amendment appeals at the Supreme Court could be affected by how the justices decide a case dealing with guns and domestic abuse.
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Donald Trump and son ask NY appeals court to pause gag order | CNN Politics
A New York appeals court judge on Thursday temporarily lifted the gag order placed on Donald Trump and his attorneys in the civil fraud trial following an emergency hearing.
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Security guard killed at N.H. psychiatric hospital recalled as 'hero' who died protecting patients and staff
John Madore, 33, who was transient, fired a 9 mm handgun inside the lobby of the New Hampshire Hospital and killed security guard Bradley Haas, authorities said.
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Ukraine's troops work to advance on Russian-held side of key river
Ukraine's military says its troops are working to push back Russian forces positioned on the east bank of the Dnieper River
GOP lawmakers renew calls to ban TikTok after Usama bin Laden's 'Letter to America' trend went viral
GOP lawmakers are sounding the alarm on TikTok's impact on American youth and its national security risks after Usama bin Laden's 2002 "Letter to America" went viral.
Biden’s war on energy: President invokes wartime powers to speed up end to gas-powered home appliance - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden allotted $169 million for electric heat pump projects with his emergency authority on the basis of climate change. This is the first time a president classified climate change as an emergency by utilizing the Defense Production Act, which was established during the Cold War...
www.washingtonexaminer.com31 premature babies are evacuated from Gaza's largest hospital, but scores of trauma patients remain
The World Health Organization says 31 premature babies in “extremely critical condition” have been evacuated from Gaza’s largest hospital and will be transferred to Egypt for specialized care.
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Ukraine war: The Russians snitching on colleagues and strangers
In Soviet Russia it was common for people to report others to the authorities - now the practice is back.
www.bbc.comFrench Holocaust survivors are recoiling at new antisemitism, and activists are pleading for peace
Survivors of Nazi atrocities have joined young Jewish activists in Paris to sound the alarm about resurgent antisemitic hate speech, graffiti and abuse linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Biden advisers doubt Manchin will actually run after toying with third-party presidential campaign
The centrist Democrat has criticized Biden’s lack of salesmanship for his agenda and argued the president has had an ideological drift to the left.
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Kim Reynolds helps Ron DeSantis open new headquarters, says Trump not earning Iowans' votes
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Iowans expect Donald Trump "to earn their votes, and he's just not doing it."
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Pro-ceasefire protests take over building at California Democratic convention
Despite enhanced security measures, pro-Palestinian activists were able to upend the party gathering.
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Argentina votes in nail-biter election with libertarian slight favorite
One candidate offers continuity, the other pledges shock therapy from shutting the central bank to ditching the peso.
Amid Israel-Hamas war, scarce supplies and disease outbreaks threaten thousands of civilian lives in Gaza: Experts
The conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has led to scarce access to food, water, sanitation and medical supplies.
Judge rules former President Donald Trump is eligible for Colorado's primary ballot
A Denver judge has issued a ruling that former President Donald Trump can appear on the Colorado primary ballot. At issue was whether he was barred from the ballot by a provision of the U.S. Constitution that forbids those who "engaged in insurrection" from holding office.
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'Waves' of Russian drones attack Kyiv for second night in a row
The latest raids have revived fears Moscow is targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure as winter begins.
www.bbc.comConnecticut judge sets new primary date for mayor's race tainted by alleged ballot box stuffing
A Connecticut judge has set Jan. 23 as the date for a new Democratic primary in the Bridgeport mayor’s race after having tossed out the September election results because of alleged ballot box stuffing.
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DeSantis claims Haley’s comments on abortion did not ‘go well with the crowd’ - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) slammed former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's usage of the phrase "my truth" in regard to abortion. Haley and DeSantis appeared for a panel discussion at the Thanksgiving Family Forum Friday moderated by Family Leader President and CEO Bob Vander Plaats. The four...
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Thousands more doses of RSV shot for infants expedited for release amid shortage | CNN
Amid an ongoing shortage of nirsevimab, an RSV immunization for young children, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that more than 77,000 additional doses will be distributed “immediately.”
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Texas county will dissolve treasurer's office — with the help of the elected treasurer
Galveston County will become the 10th Texas county without a treasurer.
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Biden orders top aides to prepare reprimands for violent Israeli settlers in West Bank
The directive seeks “options for expeditious action against those responsible” for violence, according to a memo read to POLITICO.
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Covid-19 not a concern for most US adults, who are split on the latest vaccine and other precautions, KFF survey finds | CNN
Most adults in the United States are not worried about getting sick with Covid-19 or spreading it over the holidays, a new survey from KFF found. Only about half say they plan to get the latest vaccine, and there’s a similar split around plans to take other precautions.
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Maldives new president asks India to withdraw its military
Maldives new President Mohamed Muizzu has campaigned on altering the tiny Indian Ocean archipelago's "India first" policy.
Donations have surged to groups linked to conservative Project 2025
The advisory board for Project 2025 includes representatives from conservative groups led by veterans of the Trump administration.
www.nbcnews.comCalifornia Democrats cancel some convention events amid large Gaza cease-fire demonstration
California Democratic Party leaders have canceled a portion of their state convention following a large demonstration calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
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Are the U.S. and China on a collision course? Where things stand after the Biden-Xi summit
President Joe Biden had a frank discussion with China’s Xi Jinping. His next challenge? Steer the U.S. away from a military conflict over Taiwan.
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Biden loses ground with black and women voters in Michigan: Poll - Washington Examiner
New polling data released on Saturday shows that President Joe Biden is losing ground among key demographic groups in the swing state of Michigan less than a year out from the 2024 presidential election. The poll, conducted by EPIC-MRA, found former President Donald Trump leading Biden among...
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With three major recent losses, is the effort to knock Trump off ballots in 2024 over?
Courts in four states have now knocked down claims that Trump should be kicked off the ballot. But experts say the legal fight is far from over.
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Israeli police say extreme sexual violence, rape by Hamas terrorists was systematic
While no victims of sex crimes by Hamas Oct. 7 have come forward, police say they have documented multiple cases and are investigating brutal crimes against women.
Poll: Jewish voters back Biden in Israel-Hamas war, trust president to fight antisemitism
A poll shows Jewish voters approve of President Joe Biden's approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict but are increasingly concerned about antisemitism.
Tension over Israel-Hamas war simmers inside the Democratic Party
Heated conversations about Israel are following Dean Phillips around New Hampshire — illustrating how the war is dividing the party.
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Axelrod: Biden has ‘no better’ than a 50-50 shot at reelection
The Democratic strategist's unsolicited advice followed a poll that showed Biden trailing former president Donald Trump among voters in five key battleground states.
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Israel-Hamas war updates: Dozens killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza schools
Al-Fakhoora school in Jabalia refugee camp bombed followed by another UN shelter in Tall az-Zataar.
3 decades after teen's murder, DNA helps ID killer with a history of crimes against women
"One thing the detectives kept telling us was … eventually technology's gonna solve this case. … I trusted that, and they turned out that they were right," Sarah Yarborough's mother tells "48 Hours."
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams sets up legal defense fund amid FBI investigation | CNN Politics
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is setting up a legal defense fund as the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Southern District of New York continue a wide-ranging public corruption investigation into his 2021 campaign.
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Trans people fight 'tragic' narrative by building community
Support groups have been a lifeline for many in the transgender community, who may face isolation and discrimination in other circles.
Japanese troops drill on island seen as vulnerable to China
Japanese marines in amphibious assault vehicles stormed an island beach at the edge of the East China Sea on Sunday in a simulated attack to dislodge invaders from territory that Tokyo worries is vulnerable to attack from China.
Judge shoots down Trump's mistrial request in New York fraud case, calling claims 'nonsensical'
A New York judge rejected Donald Trump's criticisms of the role of a law clerk in his civil fraud case, and said a mistrial request lacked merit.
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Democratic Socialist members of Congress have not condemned violent anti-Israel protest targeting own party HQ
Members of Congress belonging to the Democratic Socialists of America did not condemn a violent anti-Israel protest targeting the Democratic National Committee.
Hundreds leave Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza as Israeli forces take control of facility
Patients, staff and displaced people left Gaza's largest hospital, health officials said, leaving behind only a skeleton crew to care for those too sick to move.
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Mike Lee asks what Jan. 6 committee ‘deliberately hid from us’ and calls for investigation - Washington Examiner
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) is questioning what members of the former House select committee investigating Jan. 6 hid about the riot after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) began releasing security footage from the day to the public. Lee, in a series of posts on X (formerly known as Twitter), questioned the...
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Sam Altman: The extraordinary firing of an AI superstar
Sam Altman, one of the biggest names in tech, was sacked from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI without warning.
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Sanders calls for conditioning US aid to Israel
Under Sanders’ proposal, the U.S. would withhold further aid “unless there is a fundamental change in their military and political positions.”
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261 Georgia congregations leave the United Methodist Church over a divide on LGBTQ issues | CNN
The North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church voted Saturday to accept the decision of 261 congregations to leave the denomination over a divide on LGBTQ issues.
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The Arctic permafrost is 1,000 years old. As it thaws, scientists worry what it might unleash
Scientists, medical professionals and officials at the Pentagon are increasingly concerned about the potential organisms that have sat in permafrost.
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How well-off Brits still buy Ozempic online for weight loss
Britain prevents Ozempic reaching people who want to lose weight because of a national semaglutide shortage. But some pay thousands online to stockpile it, while diabetics who depend on the National Health Service struggle to get prescriptions filled.
Mixed results for SpaceX's Super Heavy-Starship rocket on 2nd test flight
Seven months after a catastrophic failure, SpaceX launched its Super Heavy-Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, but once again ran into problems.
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‘Giving up is not an option’: Volunteer doctors at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital
Volunteers are experiencing gruelling hours, lack of medical supplies and the collapse of the healthcare system in Gaza.
Don Walsh: The man who made the deepest ever dive
The remarkable story of Captain Don Walsh and his 11km journey to the bottom of the Mariana Trench.
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Back pain? Bum knee? Be prepared to wait for a physical therapist
While universities try to boost their physical therapist training programs to increase the number of graduates, patients seeking pain relief are left to wait.
Texas: Republican-controlled school board votes against climate textbooks
Republican board member condemns photos in some textbooks for being unfairly critical of oil and gas industry
How ‘Squad’ Democrats and Republican Thomas Massie united for years in Israel opposition - Washington Examiner
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has come under sharp criticism in recent weeks after having consistently stepped out of line with the Republican Party on votes condemning antisemitism and supporting Israel since the Hamas terrorist attack against Israel on Oct. 7. The self-identified libertarian...
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Colorado to release gray wolves: Here's when, where and why.
Wolves have long been a divisive species, particularly in rural areas where they can be a risk to both humans and livestock.
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Biden says Palestinians 'deserve a state of their own' in call for two-state solution 'free from Hamas'
President Biden on Saturday proposed a two-state solution "free from Hamas" as his solution to the ongoing violence in the Middle East, while standing firm with Israel.
Takeaways from the blockbuster Trump ‘insurrectionist ban’ ruling | CNN Politics
A Colorado judge on Friday issued a stunning ruling that fell just short of removing former Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot based on the 14th Amendment’s insurrectionist ban.
www.cnn.comFor this group of trans women, the pope and his message of inclusivity are a welcome change
Pope Francis is hosting a special lunch for more than 1,000 poor people to mark the Catholic Church's World Day of the Poor.
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Democrats in Senate, House discuss conditioning military aid to Israel
Conversations in Congress are preliminary and it’s unclear if lawmakers will actually pressure the White House to change course.
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Labor activist Dolores Huerta tells California Democrats schools should not graduate white supremacists - Washington Examiner
SACRAMENTO, California — Labor activist Dolores Huerta urged schools to reevaluate their curricula so they do not graduate white supremacists."I don't think that any public school in America should ever graduate a person who is going to be a neo-Nazi or a white supremacist," Huerta said Saturday...
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‘Bloodbath.’ Extreme weather and falling demand are pushing wineries into the red | CNN Business
Global wine production is expected to fall to its lowest level in more than six decades this year as winemakers grapple with extreme weather events. Many wineries, which are also battling high input costs and declining consumption, are struggling to survive.
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With tears and a lullaby, a rural Alabama hospital stops delivering babies
The staff at Monroe County Hospital in Alabama said goodbye and played Brahms' "Lullaby" on the labor and delivery ward's final day.
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Many killed in Israeli attacks on two schools in northern Gaza
Hundreds of Palestinians sought shelter at schools, survivors use shovels and hands to extricate people from rubble.
Sugar prices are rising worldwide after bad weather tied to El Nino damaged crops in Asia
Sugar prices are soaring in many places. That's largely due to production shortfalls in key exporters India and Thailand that are partly blamed on the El Nino.
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Argentina election showdown as libertarian outsider looks to take down establishment candidate
Libertarian outsider economist Javier Milei and establishment candidate and current Economy Minister Sergio Massa will face off this weekend in the most consequential Argentine election in decades.
Bartender beats woman to death with fire extinguisher, leaves body with sandbag over head on construction site: Police
A bartender has been charged with murder after a woman was beaten to death with a fire extinguisher and her body left on a construction site with a sandbag over her head.
Indian officials consider five new plans to rescue men trapped in tunnel
Indian authorities were exploring five new plans to rescue workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in the Indian Himalayas after a week of failed attempts.
Ahead of Dutch elections, food banks highlight the cost-of-living crisis, a major campaign theme
Thousands of families are lining up for free handouts at food banks across the Netherlands. The queues underscore how poverty is taking root even in lower middle class families and why tackling it has become a major theme in next Wednesday’s parliamentary election.
apnews.comWhite House Report Card: Bad polls closer to pushing Biden out of the race - Washington Examiner
This week’s White House Report Card finds President Joe Biden suffering 2024 poll humiliation that now former President Donald Trump and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley would beat him in key states if the election were held today.The polling is the latest drop in confidence in...
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DeSantis and Ramaswamy share personal stories on campaign trail of their wives’ miscarriages | CNN Politics
GOP presidential candidates Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy shared their wives’ experiences with miscarriages at the Family Leader Thanksgiving forum on Friday.
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School of second chances: Adult learners get a shot at earning high school diploma
A new program is offering adults who dropped out of high school classes at no cost.
Analysis: Despite the House passing a stopgap funding bill, representatives acted out a farce | CNN Politics
Sometimes it feels like Congress is trying to parody itself.
www.cnn.com41 workers in India are stuck in a tunnel for an 8th day. Officials consider alternate rescue plans
Officials have so far drilled 79 feet, but it would require up to 197 feet to allow escape of 41 workers who have been trapped in a collapsed tunnel in northern India for eight days.
apnews.comDonald Trump did engage in 'insurrection' on January 6, Colorado judge rules, but can still run for president
A Colorado court ruled Friday that Donald Trump "engaged in an insurrection on January 6, 2021, through incitement" but can still run for president.
Former Trump adviser O’Brien slams Biden for attacks on US troops in Syria, Iraq
Robert O’Brien says “more needs to be done” to protect bases after dozens of strikes.
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Oregon Dem House candidate looks to 'reclaim her sexuality' after being outed as a Manhattan dominatrix
An Oregon Democratic congressional candidate is looking to "reclaim her sexuality" after she was outed for working at a Manhattan BDSM dungeon earlier this year.
Climate change is hurting coral worldwide. But these reefs off the Texas coast are thriving
Far off the Texas coast there is a beautiful surprise in the Gulf of Mexico that draws divers from around the world: a stunning amount of coral coverage on undersea mountains.
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Warmer winters mean ticks crawling and biting all year
Being bitten by an adult tick in winter could mean you or your precious pet are at a higher risk of being infected with Lyme disease, experts say.
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Hamas had not planned to attack music festival, Israeli report says
First police investigation of Supernova festival also found Israeli forces responsible for some deaths.
Man accused of kidnapping 9-year-old girl from New York park now charged with raping her
In addition to kidnapping, Craig N. Ross Jr. is also charged with counts of sexual assault and abuse.
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Bill Maher suggests California reveals why Trump is beating Biden - Washington Examiner
Talk show host Bill Maher is not surprised former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden in several recent 2024 presidential polls, suggesting that the commander-in-chief's visit to San Francisco this week reveals why. Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this week...
www.washingtonexaminer.comKansas to appeal ruling blocking abortion rules, including a medication restriction
The Republican attorney general in Kansas is appealing a state judge’s ruling that has blocked enforcement of multiple abortion restrictions.
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Scams targeting older Americans, many using AI, caused over $1 billion in losses in 2022
According to the annual Senate Committee on Aging report released this month, older Americans reportedly lost over $1 billion to fraud in 2022, with many due to sophisticated AI-generated scams.
Milei echoes Trump with fraud claims that inject uncertainty into Argentina’s presidential runoff
Argentine presidential candidate Javier Milei is the latest politician to follow the former president’s playbook.
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Kansas school forced 8-year-old Native American boy to cut his hair, ACLU says
The American Civil Liberties Union says a Kansas grade school forced an 8-year-old Native American boy to cut off his hair after he grew it out for cultural reasons
Trump ‘engaged in an insurrection,’ judge says, but should remain on Colorado ballot | CNN Politics
A Colorado judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump “engaged in an insurrection” on January 6, 2021, but rejected an attempt to remove him from the state’s 2024 primary ballot, finding that the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban” doesn’t apply to presidents.
www.cnn.comA suspect in the killings of four people is found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
The Memphis Police Department says a suspect believed to have fatally shot three women and a teenage girl and critically wounded another teenager at three separate locations in Tennessee has died of a self-inflicted gunshot.
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2024 battle for Senate majority: These five seats held by Democrats are most likely to flip
Democrats control the U.S. Senate with a 51-49 majority, but Republicans are looking at a very favorable Senate map in 2024, with Democrats defending 23 of 34 seats up for grabs.
Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah says attacks aim to 'drain' US, sanctions 'ridiculous'
Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah (KH) militia, a powerful armed faction with close ties to Iran, brushed off U.S. sanctions on the group over attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria and said on Saturday such strikes aimed to "drain the enemy".
Biden challenger Dean Phillips recruits hardcore ‘defund the police’ figure to his campaign - Washington Examiner
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), the long-shot Democratic challenger to President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential election, has hired a former Minneapolis lawmaker who staunchly supported efforts to defund the city's police department. The 54-year-old representative brought Alondra Cano, 42, on to...
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Israel-Hamas war updates: Houthi vessel seizure in Red Sea ups the stakes
Houthi commandos repelled down from a helicopter to capture the Israel-linked ship on a major shipping route.
A law that launched 2,500 sex abuse suits is expiring. It’s left a trail of claims vs. celebs, jails
A year-long suspension of the legal time limit to sue over sexual assaults against adults in New York has led to a tidal wave of claims on behalf of women who were incarcerated
International backlash grows after move to strip Guatemalan president-elect's immunity
International rebuke swelled on Saturday over what observers say are efforts to use a politicized justice system to keep Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arevalo out of office.
Denver spends millions on transporting migrants to other parts of US
Denver has spent $4.5 million transporting migrants to other parts of the country, city officials said this week, as cities struggle to deal with the crisis.
Donald Trump takes credit for Chuck Grassley’s reelection during Iowa stop - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump claimed he personally helped Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IO) win his eighth election. Trump was in Iowa on Saturday, speaking at Fort Dodge Senior High School for his Team Trump Iowa Commit to Caucus Event. This was the candidate's event instead of attending Friday's...
www.washingtonexaminer.comDo snitches net fishes? Scientists turn invasive carp into traitors to slow their Great Lakes push
State and federal wildlife agencies have developed a new weapon to slow down invasive carp across the Great Lakes region: traitor fish.
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Does Novavax's Covid vaccine cause fewer side effects?
People with special medical considerations are hoping the Novavax shot will bring fewer side effects than have been reported by those taking mRNA vaccines.
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Joe Biden is facing a near-historic deficit for an incumbent | CNN Politics
Donald Trump has a small, but clear, advantage over Joe Biden right now. This makes Biden just the second president since scientific polling began to trail in his reelection bid at this point in the campaign.
www.cnn.comFord and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes
The United Auto Workers union has overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with Ford and Stellantis, a pact that, along with similar deals with General Motors, will raise pay across the industry.
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OpenAI exec addresses CEO Sam Altman’s firing in note to employees
He wrote the discussions and options regarding the path forward are ongoing but that the company remains strong and Microsoft is a fully committed partner.
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Analysis: This Christian movement is making a comeback and changing American politics | CNN
The UAW’s recent deal with the Big Three automakers wasn’t just a victory for labor. It also marked the revival of an overlooked Christian movement that’s changing our politics.
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Investigators found fire, safety hazards under LA freeway before arson fire
State investigators repeatedly identified fire and safety hazards at a leased storage space under an elevated Los Angeles freeway before it burned in an arson fire last weekend
Analysis: Protests encapsulate progressive angst that could imperil Biden’s 2024 campaign | CNN Politics
Israel could not have asked for a better friend than President Joe Biden.
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Jordan doubts Israel can destroy Hamas as Gaza war rages
Jordan's foreign minister voiced doubt on Saturday that Israel could reach its goal of obliterating Hamas with its heavy bombardment and invasion of the Gaza Strip long dominated by the Palestinian Islamist movement.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warns Congress of ‘evil’ crisis at southern border - Washington Examiner
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton visited Washington, D.C., earlier this week to meet with federal legislators as part of the Republican official’s efforts to address the rise of illegal immigration at the southern border largely happening in his home state. The conversations build on months of...
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Texas Gov. Abbott to endorse Trump for 2024 GOP nomination when they team up Sunday near US-Mexico border
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas will endorse former President Donald Trump for their party's 2024 nomination when the two team-up Sunday near the U.S.-Mexico border, sources say.
Gripped by drought, this island is running out of drinking water | CNN
Racha Mousdikoudine opens the tap of her kitchen sink and waits. “Maybe I won’t get any water at all,” she tells CNN, “Maybe I’ll get 30 minutes of water. Maybe the water will only come after hours of waiting.”
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Pakistan military says four fighters killed near Afghanistan border
Troops are continuing to search the Khaisoor area of North Waziristan district for fighters in hiding.
Stacey Abrams’s brother-in-law charged with human trafficking - Washington Examiner
Jimmie Gardner, the brother-in-law of two-time failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, was arrested on charges of human trafficking in Tampa, Florida. Tampa police told reporters with local news outlet WFLA that they arrested the 57-year-old Gardner on Friday for allegedly...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBuffalo shooting survivor’s mother elected to city council in landslide win
Democrat Zeneta Everhart, mother of Zaire Goodman, who was wounded in the 2022 mass shooting, won 90.8% of the vote
SpaceX's Starship achieves liftoff and separation, but 'mishap' results in loss of rocket
The rocket successfully lifted off and achieved separation, but it's not yet clear what may have triggered the spacecraft's automated termination system.
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Shifa Hospital patients, staff and displaced leave the compound as Israel strikes targets in south
Israel continued to expand its offensive in Gaza City.
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APEC over, Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity
Taiwan reported renewed Chinese military activity around the island on Sunday, with nine aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait and warships carrying out "combat readiness patrols".
Rural hospitals struggle to maintain operations after COVID funds cease
Many rural hospitals were at risk of closing before the pandemic, and stayed open with the help of COVID-19 funds.
Georgia murder suspect captured after monthlong manhunt
Joey Travis Fournier, 52, was captured Saturday. He was one of four prisoners to escape the Georgia jail on Oct. 16.
www.nbcnews.comThe flood of congressional retirements is rocking the 2024 elections
Nine incumbents have already announced this month they aren’t running for reelection next year.
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Biggest protest in Spain against Catalan amnesty law draws 170,000
About 170,000 people marched through Madrid on Saturday in the largest protest yet against an amnesty law which Spain's Socialists agreed over Catalonia's 2017 separatist bid in order to form a government.
Sean Combs, Cassie settle her bombshell rape, sex trafficking lawsuit day after filing
Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, had strongly denied the rape, and sex trafficking claims lodged by the singer Cassie when she filed a New York federal lawsuit.
John Cleese says he ‘killed a man’ with hit comedy A Fish Called Wanda - Washington Examiner
John Cleese made a startling revelation on a talk show set to air Sunday that he and his co-stars in the popular movie A Fish Called Wanda accidentally killed a man who died while watching the film. "We killed a man," Cleese said, referring to his co-stars Kevin Kline and Jamie Lee Curtis. "[We]...
www.washingtonexaminer.comGeorge Santos faces new move to expel him from Congress after ethics report
Bill introduced to expel New York Republican as committee suggests federal prosecutors should bring more charges
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