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Republicans want to pair border security with aid for Ukraine. Here’s why that makes a deal so tough
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress returns to session this week, lawmakers will be trying to forge an agreement on sending a new round of wartime assistance to Ukraine. But to succeed, they will have to find agreement on an issue that has confounded them for decades.Hamas releases third group of hostages as part of truce, and says it will seek to extend the deal
The fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is back on track as the militants freed 17 more hostages, including 14 Israelis and the first American, a 4-year-old girl with dual Israeli citizenship.
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Sen. Cotton: 'Massive retaliation' against Iran needed to end attacks on US assets
Two U.S. members of Congress appeared on Fox News Sunday to discuss their opposing views on what the Biden administration is doing in regards to Iran.
Many voters are weary about a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024. Third parties hope they can fill the gap
The 2024 presidential election is drawing a robust field of independent, third party and long shot candidates.
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Politics and the pulpit: How white evangelicals' support of Trump is creating schisms in the church
In his new book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory," journalist Tim Alberta, son of a born-again Christian pastor, writes of an "age of extremism" in which white evangelicals have become embroiled by politics and their support of Donald Trump.
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Ken Buck blasts his party's hardliners for ‘lying to America’
“Everybody who thinks that the election was stolen or talks about the election being stolen is lying to America,” Buck said.
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DeSantis is relying on a "full Grassley" approach to win Iowa, catch up to Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to complete his tour of all 99 counties in Iowa in early December, while Trump has only held 17 events in the state.
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Mitt Romney says he would vote for a Democrat in 2024, calling it 'an upgrade' from Donald Trump
Romney also appeared to take a swipe at entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in a new interview.
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The debate over Ukraine aid was already complicated. Then it became tangled up in US border security
President Joe Biden’s nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other needs is sitting idle in Congress.
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George Santos and the lesson of what happens when lying becomes a way of life
Journalist Mark Chiusano, author of "The Fabulist," says the N.Y. Republican won - and kept - his seat in Congress because the weakness of America's institutions allowed Santos' lies to go undetected.
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Hamas seeks to extend truce with Israel with some conditions
Hamas announced in a statement on Sunday that it is seeking to extend its four-day truce with Israel should serious efforts be made to increase the number of Palestinian detainees released from Israel.
Chris Christie plays down risk to Republicans if Trump loses primary but won't leave the race
Chris Christie on Sunday sought to play down the potential consequences if Trump loses the 2024 Republican primary but refuses to concede -- or even runs third-party
China and US dispute over US warship in South China Sea
The United States and Chinese military have engaged in a verbal dispute regarding a U.S. naval vessel that sailed through the South China Sea over the weekend.
www.washingtonexaminer.comDonald Trump draws cheers, some boos in Haley's backyard at Clemson-South Carolina football game
Donald Trump used college football rivalry weekend to bask among his supporters in a state and region that are key to his presidential fortunes, while trying to upstage his Republican opponent Nikki Haley on her home turf at the Clemson-South Carolina football game.
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Chris Christie does not expect Trump to concede even if he loses GOP primary
Former Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie does not believe that former President Donald Trump will concede if he loses any of the Republican presidential primaries.
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Among the 17 hostages released, kids who love music and sisters described as joyful
The group was released on Sunday. In exchange, Israel freed 39 Palestinians, all of whom are minors, from its prisons.
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'Four-time loser': Chris Christie predicts voters will ignore Donald Trump if he loses 2024 GOP nomination
2024 Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie said voters would ignore Donald Trump he fails to secure the GOP nomination.
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Christie: Trump deserves blame for rise in antisemitism
“Intolerance toward anyone encourages intolerance toward everyone," Christie said.
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Fierce DeSantis-Newsom rivalry heads to prime-time showdown with 'Hannity' debate
Govs. Gavin Newsom of California and Ron DeSantis of Florida - who's running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination - debatee Thursday on Fox News' 'Hannity'
Voters want control of the border. Their willingness could test how far hard-liners can go in 2024.
Groups warn former President Trump's draconian proposals threaten to affect many Americans, especially Latinos, as laws in places like Arizona have shown.
www.nbcnews.comPlaybook: Biden faces Gaza pressure near and far
And Donald Trump encroaches on Nikki Haley's home turf.
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4-year-old American freed by Hamas can now get love, healing 'she so badly deserves': White House
One American hostage could be released from Gaza on Sunday as part of a cease-fire between Hamas and Israel, Jake Sullivan said
Attackers seize an Israel-linked tanker off Yemen in a third such assault during the Israel-Hamas war
Aden is held by forces allied to Yemen’s internationally recognized government and a Saudi-led coalition that has battled Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels for years.
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3 Palestinian students shot in Burlington, Vermont, police say
Three college students described as being of Palestinian descent were shot Saturday evening in Burlington, Vermont while visiting for Thanksgiving.
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Christie says he plans to stay in GOP race through convention | CNN Politics
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said he’s not discouraged by a recent CNN poll that shows him trailing Trump and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, and dismissed the possibility of working with Haley or dropping out early to consolidate support behind a candidate who can mount...
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President Biden says 4-year-old American girl among 17 hostages released by Hamas
President Joe Biden said he would continue working to free more hostages following a third round of releases that included a 4-year-old American girl.
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Burlington, Vermont, shooting live updates: Three Palestinian college students shot on their way to dinner
Follow NBC News' coverage for live updates about the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Burlington, Vermont.
www.nbcnews.comIntercepted calls from the front lines in Ukraine show a growing number of Russian soldiers want out
In audio intercepts from the front lines in Ukraine, Russian soldiers speak in shorthand. They describe 200s to mean dead, 300s to mean wounded, and 500s to describe people who refuse to fight.
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The challenges Matt Gaetz faces after leading House into uncertainty
Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-FL) recent success in leading the ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has catapulted him further into the national spotlight, but the path ahead is fraught with challenges as voters in Florida appear to be scaling back their support.
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Fights over the IRS, border security stall wartime aid to Israel and Ukraine
Congress is aiming to pass a foreign aid package by year's end for key U.S. allies, including Israel and Ukraine.
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Eric Swalwell asks for people to be 'aggressive listener' amid Israel-Hamas conflict
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has stated that people need to be an "aggressive listener" amid the conflict between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group in Gaza.
www.washingtonexaminer.comChinese fighter jets 'orbit' Philippine patrol aircraft, Manila says
Two Chinese fighter jets were monitored "orbiting" a Philippine aircraft participating in patrols with Australia in the South China Sea but did not cause any untoward incident, Manila said on Sunday.
Senator presses Army over backpay, religious freedoms for soldiers discharged for COVID vaccine refusal
Republican Senator Eric Schmitt sent a letter to Army demanding answers over the recent letter sent to former service members discharged for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
'You’ll die in this pit': Takeaways from secret recordings of Russian soldiers in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine grinds into its second winter, audio intercepts obtained and verified by The Associated Press, indicate that a growing number of Russian soldiers want out.
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Iowa GOP voters weigh DeSantis’ Florida record as caucuses near: 'Time to stand up'
Voters in both Florida and Iowa shared with Fox News Digital the differences in why they are supporting Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2024.
Indian rescuers, two weeks after tunnel collapse, try new tack to reach 41 workers
Indian rescuers began drilling vertically on Sunday from the top of a mountain under which 41 workers became trapped two weeks ago while working on a highway tunnel in the Himalayas, government officials said.
Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas hands over 17 hostages - BBC News
Hamas earlier released 14 Israeli hostages - including a four-year-old girl - and three foreign nationals.
www.bbc.comSyria says an Israeli airstrike hit the Damascus airport and put it out of service
Syrian state media say an Israeli airstrike has hit the international airport in the Syrian capital and put it out of commission.
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Attackers seize an Israel-linked tanker off Yemen
It is the third such assault during the Israel-Hamas war.
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Biden admin accused of aiding Palestinian 'pay for slay' as terrorists profit in Hamas deal, experts claim
Amid a cease-fire deal between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist entity Hamas, scores of convicted Palestinian terrorists and criminals were released and will embolden more terrorism, say experts.
International leaders who brokered Israel-Hamas ceasefire hostage deal hopeful about extension
International leaders involved in the brokering of the agreement between Israel and Hamas for a temporary ceasefire are hopeful that it could be extended.
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4 found dead near North Carolina homeless camp; 3 shot before shooter killed self, police say
Deputies responding to a call about shots fired in North Carolina on Sunday found four people shot to death in what they say appears to be a campsite for homeless people
Zelenskiy praises Ukrainians for battles with Russia and the weather
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday thanked Ukraine's military for fighting Russian attacks and its rescue services for tackling the consequences of extreme winter weather that has deprived about 400 settlements in 10 regions of power.
DeSantis Faces Critical Decision on Cruise Ships in Key West
KEY WEST, Fla. — Since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, when cruise ships filled with sickened passengers were blocked from U.S. ports, residents in Key West, Florida, have been trying to limit the size and number of vacation vessels on the tiny island, using the momentum created...
Chicago scrambles to house migrants as winter approaches
City and state officials are looking to get migrants off the streets and out of shelters more quickly, but advocates say new restrictions will only make things harder.
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North Korea satellite launch portends new era of Russia giving tech to rogue regimes
North Korea has placed a satellite into orbit, according to South Korea's military officials, an achievement that stokes Western suspicions that the rogue regime has a new patron in Russia.
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'Immense relief' as UN deliveries to northern Gaza ramp up
A U.N. official who took part in a humanitarian aid convoy to northern Gaza said on Sunday aid groups were on track to deliver the biggest shipment in over a month, describing thin, gaunt residents slaking their thirst as soon as water arrived.
Biden seeks to lift restrictions on Israeli access to US weapons
If White House request granted, it would enable Israel to access US weapons with less congressional oversight.
House incumbents stepping down to run for state or higher office in 2024
Several House incumbents are forgoing reelection to the lower chamber to either run for a different national office or take a job within their state in 2024.
www.washingtonexaminer.comCurfew in Sierra Leone after gunmen attacked the main military barracks and detention centers
Sierra Leone’s president has declared a nationwide curfew after gunmen attacked the West African country's main military barracks in the capital and then broke into detention centers and abducted or freed the occupants.
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Jake Sullivan doesn’t rule out extension of 4-day ceasefire
One American is expected to be released by Hamas.
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, Gaza truce, hostages and prisoners released
A third set of hostages was released by Hamas on Sunday, including the first American to be successfully freed, according to Israeli and US officials. Follow for live updates.
LA Nike store pillaged by flash mob for $12,000 in product
A Nike store in Los Angeles lost nearly $12,000 in products after a flash mob of over a dozen people pillaged it.
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Top diplomats of South Korea, Japan and China meet to restart trilateral summit
The top diplomats from South Korea, Japan and China have agreed to revive cooperation among the Asian neighbors and resume their leaders’ trilateral summit
Dutch politician Wilders vows 'I will be prime minister' on X
Veteran Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders on Saturday vowed to be prime minister of the Netherlands eventually, following an election in which his party won the most seats.
Israeli settlers steal Palestinian farmers’ land in occupied West Bank
Emboldened by curfews and raids on Palestinians, illegal settlers have stepped up violence and property theft.
Obama-era deal to allow Hamas office in Qatar backfired on US: experts
The U.S. supported the establishment of an office for Hamas in Doha in an effort to pry the group away from Iran, but the terrorists merely took advantage and festered in Gaza.
Sierra Leone president says calm restored, most leaders of barracks attack detained
The government said security forces repelled "renegade soldiers" who tried to break into a military armory in Freetown. A nationwide curfew was imposed and gunshots were heard across the city as the assailants attacked a prison and a police station.
An alliance of Myanmar ethnic groups claim capture of another big trade crossing at Chinese border
An alliance of armed ethnic minority groups that launched a surprise offensive last month against Myanmar’s military has seized a major trading gate on the country’s northeastern border with China.
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American spending has kept the economy going since the pandemic. They may finally be stopping. | CNN Business
The combination of high housing costs, rising credit card debt and shrinking savings could mean the end of post-Covid splurges for American consumers.
www.cnn.comThree Palestinian students shot in Vermont, families demand hate crime probe
The families of three Palestinian students attending U.S. colleges who were shot on Saturday in Vermont called on U.S. officials to investigate the incident as a hate crime, as they awaited updates on their children's recovery on Sunday.
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Families face agonising wait after rescue delay
"I pray to God... please don't take this son away from me," says Chaudhary, whose son is trapped.
www.bbc.comChina says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens
China’s health ministry says a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country that has drawn the attention of the World Health Organization is caused by the flu and other known pathogens and not by a novel virus.
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The government said security forces repelled "renegade soldiers" who tried to break into a military armory in Freetown. A nationwide curfew was imposed and gunshots were heard across the city as the assailants attacked a prison and a police station.
4-year-old American Abigail Mor Edan among third group of hostages released by Hamas
Seventeen hostages were released — 14 Israeli citizens, which includes Abigail, who is a joint Israeli-American citizen, and three foreign nationals, Israeli officials said.
www.cbsnews.comRussia says it downed dozens of Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow, following a mass strike on Kyiv
Russian authorities say that Ukraine tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones. That's just a day after Ukrainian officials said Russia launched its most intense drone attack on Kyiv since the beginning of its full-scale war in 2022.
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Israeli forces kill eight Palestinians in occupied West Bank raids
Five Palestinians were shot dead in Jenin, while three others were killed elsewhere in the occupied West Bank on Sunday.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan doesn’t rule out conditions on aid to Israel
Sullivan also said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that the U.S. is “hopeful” more American hostages will be released in the coming days.
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Snow, rain could disrupt busiest travel day of the year in US, forecasts show
A massive winter storm containing snow and heavy rain could disrupt travel for millions of Americans who will be returning home from the Thanksgiving holiday on Sunday.
Election officials want to avoid a repeat of 2020’s slow vote count
Several battleground states have made changes to quicken the vote count — but some, most notably Pennsylvania, still lag behind.
www.politico.comIsraeli-linked chemical tanker seized in Gulf of Aden, US official, vessel company say
Unidentified armed individuals have seized a tanker carrying a cargo of phosphoric acid in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday, the vessel's managing company and a U.S. defence official said.
Thousands rally in Italy over violence against women after slaying of 22-year-old
Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Italy’s main cities to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The homeless handyman and the wealthy widow: Love or something darker?
When a drifter moves in with an older rich woman they say they are in love - but a family is torn apart.
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No one’s promising you can keep your doctor anymore
Democrats and Republicans agree that the primary care system needs an overhaul. They’re encouraging nurses to do more and embracing virtual care.
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Famed Hollywood TV producer Marty Krofft dies at 86
Marty Krofft, the producer behind "Land of the Lost," "H.R. Pufnstuf" and "Donny and Marie," has died at 86.
He Was Thrown in Jail for a Crime He Didn’t Commit. Now He’s in Politics.
Yusef Salaam was wrongfully convicted as a member of the “Central Park Five.” Now he’s joining the New York City Council.
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Repressions grow in Algeria, is freedom of speech in danger?
The government, say its opponents, is even banning pro-Gaza protests, worried the spirit of the Hirak will rise again.
Sierra Leone under curfew after inmates freed from Freetown's Pademba Road Prison
Gunmen attacked a military barracks then broke into a number of prisons, officials say.
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Shoppers click 'buy' as retailers slash prices ahead of Cyber Monday
Holiday shoppers in the U.S. are seeking out the best deals and strategically nabbing the deepest discounts ahead of Cyber Monday, according to data from retailer websites aggregated by third parties.
Transcript: Rep. Ken Buck on "Face the Nation," Nov. 26, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Ken Buck, Republican of Colorado, that aired on Nov. 26, 2023.
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Transcript: Sen. Michael Bennet on "Face the Nation," Nov. 26, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Michael Bennet, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on Nov. 26, 2023.
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Transcript: Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, on "Face the Nation," Nov. 26, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Cindy McCain, World Food Programme executive director, that aired on Nov. 26, 2023.
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Transcript: National security adviser Jake Sullivan on "Face the Nation," Nov. 26, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with national security adviser Jake Sullivan that aired on Nov. 26, 2023.
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Transcript: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on "Face the Nation," Nov. 26, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, that aired on Nov. 26, 2023.
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Transcript: Phillippe Lazzarini, UNRWA commissioner general, on "Face the Nation," Nov. 26, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Phillippe Lazzarini, UNRWA commissioner general, that aired on Nov. 26, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Nov. 26, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and national security adviser Jake Sullivan join Margaret Brennan.
www.cbsnews.comSaturday, November 25, 2023
One way Trump is fighting history: Election losers usually lose the rematch, too
NBC News analysis: Fewer than a quarter of rematches for the Senate and governor since 1950 have gone the way of the candidates who lost the first races.
www.nbcnews.com5 biggest questions around third-party and independent bids in 2024
Democrats have little patience for Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate who evokes unsettling flashbacks to the 2016 race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton — and who dismisses her role as a wrench-thrower eight years ago. But while Stein, running again in 2024, could send similar...
Former police officer Derek Chauvin stabbed in federal prison, sources say
Former Police Officer Derk Chauvin was stabbed in federal prison, sources told ABC News.
Dean Phillips says polls show Biden not ‘positioned to defeat’ Trump: ‘It’s delusional’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) claimed that it is "delusional" to believe President Joe Biden would be able to defeat former President Donald Trump in 2024 based on the current polls. Phillips, a long-shot Democratic presidential candidate, cited a Politico article discussing Biden's sagging poll...
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe debate over Ukraine aid was already complicated. Then it became tangled up in US border security
President Joe Biden’s nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other needs is sitting idle in Congress.
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Officials say the issue did not affect the outcome of the votes, but are nonetheless racing to restore voter confidence ahead of next year’s election.
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Second group of Hamas-held hostages released after hours-long delay; temporary cease-fire holds
Following a lengthy delay, a second group of Hamas-held hostages were freed following the release of an initial group of 24 hostages on Friday.
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An Israeli-owned ship was targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, US official tells AP
A container ship owned by an Israeli billionaire has come under attack by a suspected Iranian drone in the Indian Ocean as Israel wages war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip
Derek Chauvin's family has received no updates after prison stabbing, attorney says
An attorney for Derek Chauvin said his family has been kept in the dark by federal prison officials after he was stabbed.
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November 25, 2023 Israel-Hamas war | CNN
A second group of hostages released from Gaza — comprising 13 Israelis and four foreign nationals — arrived in Israel late Saturday.
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Will the Senate become the House?
The House this year has been mired in chaos. Next year's elections could determine if the Senate follows suit.
Trump alleges ‘cheating’ in Wisconsin redistricting case: ‘Republicans must do something’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump responded to the Wisconsin State Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in a case that would upend the state’s election maps. Wisconsin’s state legislature’s district maps are considered by many Democrats to be the most aggressively gerrymandered in the country. They...
www.washingtonexaminer.com‘The poison continues to spread’: legal losses fail to quell election denial hotbed
Cochise county, Arizona, has been convulsed by the actions of two Republican supervisors who questioned the integrity of elections and faces huge legal costs
Trump alleges ‘cheating’ in Wisconsin redistricting case: ‘Republicans must do something’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump responded to the Wisconsin State Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in a case that would upend the state’s election maps. Wisconsin’s state legislature’s district maps are considered by many Democrats to be the most aggressively gerrymandered in the country. They...
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Rep. George Santos says he expects to be kicked out of Congress as expulsion vote looms
Rep. George Santos has said he expects to be expelled from Congress following a scathing report by the House Ethics Committee.
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Derek Chauvin, officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, expected to survive prison stabbing
Chauvin was hospitalized Friday following an assault at the medium-security Federal Correctional Institution at Tucson.
www.nbcnews.comThe debate over Ukraine aid was already complicated. Then it became tangled up in US border security
President Joe Biden’s nearly $106 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other needs is sitting idle in Congress.
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If Manchin runs for president, will he be a spoiler and throw the election to Trump?
If Joe Manchin launches a third party run for the White House, will he serve as a spoiler by hurting President Biden's chances to win re-election and helping Donald Trump win?
Israel and Hamas complete 2nd day of swaps after tense delay, as Gaza cease-fire holds
Hamas released 17 hostages, including 13 Israelis, from captivity in the Gaza Strip, while Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners.
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Chip Roy details difference between DeSantis and Trump, explains his 2024 endorsement - Washington Examiner
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) has reiterated his endorsement of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) instead of Donald Trump. Roy took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to explain his endorsement of the Florida governor. The Texas representative had already previously endorsed DeSantis before the Florida governor...
www.washingtonexaminer.com5 states where the abortion fight is likely to play out next
A handful of purple and red states are poised to be the next battlegrounds in the abortion rights fight after advocates won a major victory in Ohio this month. Ohioans passed a proposed constitutional amendment earlier this month that enshrines abortion rights protections — seen as a major feat...
Over 10 million Americans under winter weather alerts due to post-Thanksgiving storm
Over 10 million Americans are under winter weather alerts, as a cross-country storm continues to bring snow to parts of the country over the holiday travel weekend.
Hamas hostages torn by competing emotions upon return
Initial images show joyous reunions between freed hostages and their families, but what follows can be complicated.
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Emily Hand, Israeli-Irish 9-year-old girl who was believed killed by Hamas, among hostages freed from Gaza
Emily Hand, 9, was released with the second batch of hostages to Israel on Saturday after 50 days of captivity in Gaza.
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Trump attends football game on Haley's home turf and other trail takeaways
Former President Donald Trump attended a football game on former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's home turf Saturday night and other trail takeaways
Biden tries to hide away in Nantucket but can't escape pro-Palestinian protesters
The Biden family has stayed at the property of billionaire David Rubenstein since 2021, visiting downtown Nantucket on Thanksgiving Friday to interact with locals and support businesses.
Opinion: How Trump is planning to build an authoritarian state | CNN
As the 2024 presidential election nears, voters should pay close attention to former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric when he says he’ll use the presidential position to regain control, writes Julian Zelizer.
www.cnn.comUkraine's military says Russia launched its largest drone attack since the start of the invasion
Ukrainian military officials say Russia has launched its most intense drone attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion last year.
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Biden compares Russia’s actions in Ukraine to Holodomor famine
“Putin is hurting the world’s most vulnerable communities, for Russia’s profit,” Biden said.
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Retailer’s mistake leads to man winning $25,000 a year for life | CNN
Michael Sopejstal, who lives in Illinois, said he takes a drive through Indiana over to Michigan every few weeks to eat at his favorite restaurant. He also makes sure to buy a Lucky for Life ticket for 10 or 20 draws, according to the Michigan Lottery.
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Director of Shifa Hospital still in Israeli custody, WHO says - Washington Examiner
The director of Shifa Hospital in Gaza, along with three other health workers, are still being detained by Israeli forces, the World Health Organization said in a statement. According to the WHO, on Wednesday, when they were attempting to evacuate 151 patients from the hospital, “three medical...
www.washingtonexaminer.com'We're not here to talk about fights': Drama in Congress is starting to spill over
Tensions in Congress are rising to the point that lawmakers are close to throwing hands.
Tiffany Haddish arrested for DUI after allegedly falling asleep at the wheel
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested at around 5:45 a.m. Friday in Beverly Hills for DUI, according to police.
USDA is giving some farmers an ultimatum: Grow hemp or marijuana
Regulatory inconsistency has forced farmers in several states out of the industry
www.politico.comPalestinian families rejoice over release of minors and women in wartime prisoner swap
Over three dozen Palestinian prisoners returned home after their release from Israeli prisons as part of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.
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CDC warns of salmonella outbreak in cantaloupes as two dead, dozens hospitalized - Washington Examiner
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the public avoid cantaloupes due to a salmonella outbreak. Two people have died, and 45 have been hospitalized as a result of coming into contact with the salmonella bacteria found in the melon. Those affected hail from as many as 32...
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17 hostages released in second group amid temporary cease-fire in Gaza
Thirteen Israelis and four Thai nationals were freed Saturday. Thirty-nine Palestinians were also released on the second day of a four-day truce .
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Cruz, White House trade barbs over Biden administration’s Israel response: ‘That is a lie’
Sen. Cruz challenged a FactCheck.org post disputing his claim about Biden's stance on an Israel-Hamas cease-fire, which prompted a response from the White House.
The trendiest Honda is a 15 mph electric scooter called the Motocompacto
Honda's Motocompacto scooter gets 12 miles of electric range.
Ohio AG's 'don't buy sex' statement after arrest of sex worker charged with 4 deaths outrages victim's family
Rebecca Auborn has been charged with fatally drugging four people and attempting to kill a fifth.
www.nbcnews.comBiden's clean energy agenda faces mounting headwinds
Canceled offshore wind projects, imperiled solar factories, fading demand for electric vehicles. A year after passage of the largest climate change legislation in U.S. history, meant to touch off a boom in American clean energy development, economic realities are fraying President Joe Biden’s...
More addictive and harder to quit: Health groups want Black menthol smokers to know support groups can help
A ban on menthols has long been sought by public health experts and advocacy groups, and it would have a disproportionate effect on Black smokers.
www.nbcnews.comWhy Finland is blaming Russia for a sudden influx of migrants on its eastern border
When Finland joined NATO earlier this year, Russia threatened retaliation. Now, hundreds of migrants have appeared at Finland’s border from Russia.
apnews.comGlobal Media Access To Gaza During Cease-Fire Under Question
Some Biden administration officials are reportedly worried about the effect broader press access might have on the public's opinion of Israel.
Israel-Hamas war updates: Joy on Ramallah’s streets as prisoners freed
Third batch of 39 Palestinians freed by Israel after Hamas releases 13 Israelis and four foreigners under truce deal.
Trump attends college football game in key early-voting state of South Carolina | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump attended a highly anticipated rivalry football game in South Carolina on Saturday as he campaigns in the key early-nominating state ahead of next year’s Republican presidential primary.
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An anti-European Union billboard campaign in Hungary turns up tensions
A countrywide billboard campaign that flooded the streets of Hungary this week takes aim at the head of the European Union’s executive, Ursula von der Leyen
Israel-Hamas war: Identities of 13 recently-released Israeli hostages revealed
Officials have released the identities of the 13 Israeli hostages who were taken by Hamas and released on Saturday. Four non-Israeli captives of Thai origin were also released.
Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas hands over 17 hostages - BBC News
Hamas earlier released 14 Israeli hostages - including a four-year-old girl - and three foreign nationals.
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Ecuador president ditches guidelines allowing people to carry small amounts of drugs - Washington Examiner
Less than 48 hours into his term, Ecuador President Daniel Noboa on Friday repealed controversial guidelines established by the country's left a decade ago that eliminated penalties for people found carrying illegal drugs under certain amounts.Noboa's decision fulfilled a campaign promise to...
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These maps show where snowfall is changing. The consequences of losing snow could be dire | CNN
Snowfall is declining across the globe, which also illustrates an alarming trend for global freshwater supply, as temperatures rise because of human-caused climate change.
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Inside the northern Ukraine training center where units learn to fight Russian drones
In the large open-air area, soldiers train to shoot drones with machine and anti-aircraft guns mounted on pick-up trucks.
Trump-DeSantis war of words heats up as Roger Stone appears to curse Casey DeSantis - Washington Examiner
The verbal battle between allies of former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) reached a new level after longtime Trump ally Roger Stone appeared to use a derogatory term to describe DeSantis's wife, Casey. Stone, in a post responding to a former House candidate mocking Casey...
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Trump blasts American leaders as no US citizens are among Hamas hostages recently released
Former President Trump took a hit at American leaders as no U.S. citizens were among those recently released by Hamas terrorists in recent days.
Why Dean Phillips is not running for reelection to Congress in 2024: 'Time to pass the torch'
Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., is not seeking reelection to Congress in 2024, saying after three terms it's "time to pass the torch."
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Pentagon's AI initiatives accelerate hard decisions on lethal autonomous weapons
Artificial intelligence employed by the U.S. military has piloted pint-sized surveillance drones in special operations forces’ missions.
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Trudeau blames 'right-wing, American MAGA' after Canadian Conservative Party votes against Ukraine bill
Trudeau said a 'rise of right-wing rhetoric' from the US caused conservative Canadians to vote against a trade agreement with Ukraine
Amid Israel-Hamas conflict, 'information war' plays out on social media, experts say
As Israel and Hamas wage war on the streets of Gaza with guns and tanks, at the same time, another clash is taking place -- one using tweets and shares.
North Korea’s Kim inspects spy satellite photos of 'target regions'
Kim examined photos of Seoul and other cities of Mokpo, Kunsan, Pyeongtaek and Osan, where U.S. and South Korean military bases are located.
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Experts recommend isolating dogs amid respiratory 'mystery illness'
Experts believe the unidentified condition, which leads to severe antibiotic-resistant pneumonia, is contagious and contracted by dogs in group settings.
Canada, EU agree to new partnerships as Trudeau welcomes European leaders
Canada and the European Union say they are making strides toward new partnerships on green energy, digital transformation and research funding, as a Canada-EU Summit got underway in the Atlantic coast province of Newfoundland.
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Israel’s appetite for high-tech weapons highlights a Biden policy gap
The Israel-Hamas war has brought a boom in cutting-edge military technology from U.S. makers — and a brewing diplomatic headache for the White House.
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British food: 20 best dishes | CNN
British food isn’t bad, be it English or from any of the other three corners of the UK. It’s just misunderstood. It’s time to reevaluate our assumptions with 20 classic dishes – from Yorkshire pudding to jellied eels.
www.cnn.comBuyers worldwide go for bigger cars, erasing gains from cleaner tech. EVs would help
The energy used by cars and their CO2 emissions could have dropped by over 30% in the past decade if not for the world’s growing taste for SUVs, a new report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative suggests.
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California jogger charged with voluntary manslaughter after filming himself shooting a homeless man, authorities say | CNN
A California man accused of killing a homeless man he woke up for blocking a sidewalk while sleeping captured the shooting on video, according to Orange County’s district attorney.
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'I will be haunted forever’: Israel’s horrific video of Hamas atrocities leaves viewers shocked and sickened
Video of the attack by Hamas terrorists Oct. 7 is being shown to audiences in the U.S. and the world. The footage is a compilation of Hamas body cameras and other sources.
At least 10 people killed in Syrian government shelling of a rebel-held village, the opposition says
Syrian opposition activists say government forces shelled a northwestern village killing at least 10 people, including seven children.
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'I went through hell': What we know about the Hamas hostages released from Gaza
Fifty hostages taken by Hamas and 150 Palestinian women and teenagers held in Israeli jails are expected to be released in total as part of the deal.
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Israel's Palestinian prisoner release a 'window of hope' in West Bank
The return of 39 women and teenagers is being seen by some as a symbolic victory over Israel.
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The artificial glacier growing in the desert | CNN
Using nothing but physics, Indian engineer Sonam Wangchuk is creating giant ‘ice stupas’ in the Tibetan plateau to counteract the effects of climate change.
www.cnn.comBiden insiders brush off threat of a Joe Manchin presidential run - Washington Examiner
Top Democrats and allies of President Joe Biden are not voicing alarm about a potential presidential run from Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), even as speculation about a possible challenge dominates the media landscape.A number of Democratic lawmakers have warned against a Manchin bid after he...
www.washingtonexaminer.comEcuador's newly sworn-in president repeals guidelines allowing people to carry limited drug amounts
Ecuador President Daniel Noboa — less than 48 hours into his term — has repealed controversial guidelines that eliminated penalties for people found carrying illegal drugs under certain amounts.
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This Gen Z Investigative Reporter Is Rocking Conservative Media
Aaron Sibarium says he's providing Old School, shoe-leather reporting from a conservative point of view. Except he's not conservative.
www.politico.comPalestinian militants kill 2 alleged informers for Israel and mob drags bodies through camp alleys
Palestinian officials say militants in a northern West Bank refugee camp have shot and killed two suspected collaborators with Israel.
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Overturning of Roe v. Wade led to 32,000 additional births, study finds
A study finds at least 30,000 babies have been born that wouldn't have been since the landmark Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade last year.
Harvard under fire for helping elite skip the queue
Children of past students are favoured in admissions - now state legislators are calling for this to end.
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World’s ‘most sought-after’ whisky fetches $2.7 million at auction - Washington Examiner
What is considered to be a bottle of the world's "most sought-after" Scotch whisky fetched more than $2.7 million when it sold at an auction Saturday. The bottle of Macallan 1926 sold at Sotheby’s in London was one of 40 that had been aged in sherry casks for six decades, according to a report...
www.washingtonexaminer.comCongolese Nobel laureate kicks off presidential campaign with a promise to end violence, corruption
Congolese Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege has kicked off his campaign for next month’s presidential election.
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Ozzy Osbourne reveals tumor discovery: ‘Just want to be well enough to do one show’
Ozzy Osbourne opened up about his health struggles, revealing surgical complications led to the discovery of a vertebral tumor.
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Taking selfies is now considered a 'public health problem,' requires 'safety messaging,' say researchers
A new review has classified selfie-taking as a "public health problem" based on selfie-related incidents in the U.S. and Australia. Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in on the risks.
UN confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the 1st time as country sees a record outbreak
The World Health Organization said it has confirmed sexual transmission of mpox in Congo for the first time as the country experiences its biggest-ever outbreak.
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Breakingviews - OpenAI’s boardroom drama is far from over
In this Viewsroom podcast, Breakingviews columnists explain how the saga of Sam Altman has raised concerns about governance, the future of artificial intelligence and the cult of the CEO.
This Israel has no future in the Middle East
The Gaza war may turn out to be the beginning of the end, but not for Palestine.
Cargo pilot unable to rein in escaped horse on plane, forcing return flight to JFK airport
An Air Atlanta Icelandic pilot was forced to dump 20 tons of fuel and circle back to John F. Kennedy Airport after an onboard horse broke free midflight.
A stampede during a music festival at a southern India university has killed at least 4 students
A stampede during a music festival at a university in southern India on Saturday killed at least four students and injured 60 others.
apnews.comPutin's first prime minister and later his opponent has been added to Russia's 'foreign agent' list
Russia’s Justice Ministry has added President Vladimir Putin’s first prime minister who later became an opponent to its register of “foreign agents.”
apnews.comOne of the world's largest icebergs is drifting beyond Antarctic waters after it was grounded for 3 decades
One of the world’s largest icebergs is drifting beyond Antarctic waters, after being grounded for more than three decades.
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Slow Acapulco recovery after hurricane fans fears over livelihoods
One month since Hurricane Otis devastated Acapulco, fears for the local economy stalk the Mexican beach resort with businesses saying efforts to repair the damage have been too slow to save a vital part of the tourist season: December.
RFK Jr. to visit Utah as he eyes path to 2024 nomination - Washington Examiner
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his plans to visit Utah in the coming week. Kennedy launched his campaign as a Democrat initially but switched to be an independent candidate last month. His team is in the process of collecting signatures from states in order to...
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Ukraine war: Kyiv hit by biggest drone attack since war began
Thousands of homes are without power after Russia bombarded the capital over six hours.
www.bbc.comMilitants with ties to the Islamic State group kill at least 14 farmers in an attack in east Congo
A local official in Congo says militants from a shadowy extremist organization with ties to the Islamic State Group killed at least 14 farmers in Congo’s hard-hit eastern region.
apnews.comCould Haley Really Beat Trump? Big Donors Are Daring to Dream.
Late last month, Nikki Haley, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, got an unexpected call from Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase. Dimon said he was impressed by Haley’s knowledge of policy details and her open-minded approach to complex issues raised in the Republican presidential...
Black voters reveal to the NY Times reasons they’re hesitant to re-elect Biden in 2024: ‘He’s too old’
Several Black voters described to a New York Times podcast why they're reluctant to vote for President Biden and the Democratic Party in 2024.
FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week
The number of people sickened by salmonella from cut and whole cantaloupes has more than doubled in a week.
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Fighting the good fight against ALS
Brian Wallach has beaten the odds after being diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease) six years ago. Since then, he and his wife, Sandra, have successfully lobbied Congress for funds for promising drugs and treatments.
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Indian tunnel rescue set to take much longer after drill damaged
Rescuing 41 workers trapped in a highway tunnel in the Indian Himalayas for two weeks will take much longer than previously hoped as rescuers are switching to manual drilling following damage to machinery, officials said on Saturday.
France warns people off Black Friday clothes deals
The French government has launched a campaign encouraging people not to buy new clothes during festive sales.
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Honda recalls more than 300,000 Accords and HR-Vs over missing seat belt piece
Notification letters will be sent via mail to registered owners of the affected vehicles starting Jan. 8, 2024.
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Death toll from flooding in Somalia climbs to nearly 100
The number of people killed by floods from heavy rains in Somalia has climbed to 96, state news agency SONNA said on Saturday.
Israel and Hamas complete second hostage-prisoner exchange
Truce deal remains on track after U.S., Qatar and Egypt raced to break an impasse and end swap delay.
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OnlyFans emerges as cultural phenomenon with everyone from teachers to celebs profiting off risqué content
OnlyFans has served as a point of contention, with proponents arguing it is a way for women monetize online content, while others argue the sexually explicit platform is degrading or taboo.
One Ivy League school took a unique approach to easing tensions sparked by the Gaza war
"What we did is our job," said one Dartmouth professor. "And our job is to teach, our job is not to advocate."
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Ukraine needs more air defences to protect grain exports, Zelenskiy says
The Ukrainian president was speaking after Russia attacked Ukraine with 75 drones overnight, the biggest drone assault of the war. The joint press conference of the three leaders was cut short by another air raid siren.
Brazilian delivery driver called "real Irish hero" for intervening in Dublin knife attack
The aid of Caio Benicio, 43, and interventions by other passers-by were praised by Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar.
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2 more women file lawsuits accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual abuse
Two more women have come forward to accuse Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual abuse, a week after the music mogul settled a separate lawsuit with the singer Cassie.
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