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Hamas attack on Israel thrusts Biden into Mideast crisis and has him fending off GOP criticism
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Hamas militant attack on Israel and the massive retaliation it provoked from Jerusalem have thrust President Joe Biden into a Middle East crisis that risks expanding into a broader conflict and has left him fending off criticism from GOP presidential rivals that his administration’s policies led to this moment.
'Unmitigated s---show': House Republicans fume over speaker vacancy amid Israel crisis
The crisis in Israel has put renewed scrutiny on the power vacuum within the House of Representatives that's ground most of Congress' daily duties to a halt.
Israel-Gaza updates: Israeli forces preparing for 'wide range of offensive plans'
Updates on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Tel Aviv resident on Israelis uniting amid Hamas attacks: 'We just need to survive and to protect our country'
Israeli business owner Veronika Solovjanova told Fox News Digital that Israelis are uniting together to support the IDF in their fight against Hamas terrorists.
Some GOP candidates propose acts of war against Mexico to stop fentanyl. Experts say that won't work
Many of the GOP candidates running for president say they would carry out acts of war against Mexico in response to the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.
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Putin banks on wavering support for Ukraine, amid a race against time | CNN
How does the war in Ukraine end? Earlier this year, former President Donald Trump boasted that if he were re-elected, he’d “have that war settled in one day, 24 hours.”
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U.S. leaders vow support for Israel after deadly Hamas attacks: "There is never any justification for terrorism"
The attack has killed at least 700 people in Israel so far, with hundreds more injured and an unknown number of people taken hostage by Hamas.
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Interim Speaker McHenry effectively powerless on Israel matters, experts say
The global crisis unfolding in Israel puts renewed scrutiny on Congress.
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Republican Senators bash Biden's $6B Iran deal in push to support Israel
Senate GOP members lob attacks against the Biden administration's $6 billion deal with Iran in exchange for American prisoners and slam calls from the "Squad" for a cease-fire.
How third-party and independent candidates could threaten Democrats and Republicans in 2024
Over the past week alone, two political outsiders have taken steps to launch independent or third-party presidential bids.
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Liberal NY Dem puts media on notice about Hamas terrorists
New York Democrat Rep. Ritchie Torres slammed the media for calling Hamas terrorists attacking Israel as "militants," according to messages on social media.
US still seeking to determine Iran's connection to Israel attack | CNN Politics
The Biden administration has yet to find a smoking gun linking Iran directly to planning and executing the attack on Israel this weekend, US officials told CNN on Sunday.
www.cnn.comHamas, Hezbollah say Iran helped plan deadly attack on Israel: report
Iran security officials allegedly had been helping Hamas plan its attacks against Israel for weeks, according to senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah.
Majority of GOP voters want the new House speaker to show loyalty to Trump
Most Republican voters are rooting for the next speaker of the House to be loyal to former President Donald Trump.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSome in Congress want to cut Ukraine aid and boost Taiwan's. But Taiwan sees its fate tied to Kyiv's
For some Republicans in Congress, Taiwan and Ukraine are effectively rivals for a limited pool of U.S. military assistance.
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Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks, deaths pass 1,100
Hamas' assault on Israel drove oil prices higher on Monday as markets priced in fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, a day after Israel pounded the Palestinian enclave of Gaza in retaliation for one of the bloodiest attacks in its history.
America's political turmoil hampers its capacity to lead through yet another global crisis | CNN Politics
A weekend of terror in Israel has sharpened already grave questions about the capacity of the politically fractured United States to lay out a unified and coherent response to a world spinning out of its control.
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Ousting McCarthy will have been worth it, Gaetz says, even if it costs him his job
“The voters of Florida's First Congressional District sent me here with about 70% of the vote," Gaetz said Sunday.
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Israeli woman recounts defending family against Hamas terrorists trying to break into 'safe room'
Kibbutz Nirim resident Michal Ravav recounted how she and her police officer husband defended their home and children from Hamas terrorists at the start of the war.
‘Where do we go?’: Gaza residents as Israel declares war, bombs homes
Residential buildings in besieged strip bombed by Israel forces, killing hundreds, after Hamas’s unprecedented attack.
'The world should be revolted' by Hamas' surprise attack on Israel: Blinken
Antony Blinken pushed back on Republican criticism that the transfer of $6 billion in oil revenue to Iran was a sign of "appeasement" ahead of Hamas' attack on Israel
Should the next House speaker work across the aisle? Be loyal to Trump?
Most Republicans say yes to both and split over "MAGA," as Americans look for bipartisanship.
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Motion to vacate measure becomes a lightning rod in stormy House speaker's race
The 200-year-old rule used to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy is now a hot-button issue in the ensuing race to replace him.
Congressional leaders get unclassified briefing on Israel
Leaders in the House of Representatives got an unclassified briefing on the developing situation in Israel at 8 p.m. Sunday night, per a source familiar. Just one hour later, Senate leaders got their own briefing from the Biden administration.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhat went wrong? Questions emerge over Israel's intelligence prowess after Hamas attack
Israel’s intelligence agencies have gained an aura of invincibility over the decades because of a string of intelligence achievements against its enemies both near and far.
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At least 130 Israelis held hostage in Gaza
The numbers come from Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
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Nancy Mace says she supports Jim Jordan for House speaker
"I am going to be supporting Jim Jordan for speaker," Rep. Nancy Mace said after voting to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the role.
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Hawaii's 'overtourism' becomes growing debate as West Maui reopens for visitors
West Maui is in the midst of a tourism debate as it reopens for visitors just two months after a wildfire devastated the town of Lahaina.
Israel-Hamas war updates: Death toll rises as Israeli jets pound Gaza
These are the updates for the escalation between Palestinian fighters and Israel military on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
What is Hamas? A simple guide to the armed Palestinian group
The group’s audacious Saturday attack on Israel has triggered a bloody bombing campaign in the Gaza Strip.
Quakes kill over 2,000 in Afghanistan
People were freeing the dead and injured with their hands.
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Haley slams Blinken as ‘irresponsible’ for saying no link between Israel attack and $6B released to Iran
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said she believes the $6 billion in frozen funds returned to Iran had a role in the Hamas attack in Israel.
US demands condemnation of Hamas at UN meeting, but Security Council takes no immediate action
The U.N. Security Council has held an emergency meeting behind closed doors with the United States demanding that all 15 members strongly condemn “these heinous terrorist attacks committed by Hamas.”
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Israel's annihilation of Hamas is the proportionate response
Hamas murdered more than 700 people and wounded many thousands during its invasion of Israel on Saturday. The casualty numbers keep rising. Even for a society that has so long suffered terrorist persecution, this attack was extreme and catastrophic.
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How Hamas duped Israel as it planned devastating attack
While Israel was led to believe it was containing a war-weary Hamas by providing economic incentives to Gazan workers, the group's fighters were being trained and drilled, often in plain sight, a source close to Hamas said.
Videos show new details on how Hamas launched surprise assault on Israel | CNN
Armed militants from Gaza launched a surprise attack on Israel at dawn on Saturday, blasting holes in the border fence, killing an unknown number of Israeli soldiers and taking hostages, propaganda videos geolocated and authenticated by CNN show.
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Republicans must quickly 'make sure we get the job done' and pick a new speaker: Buck
Reps. Ken Buck and Pete Aguilar weighed in on the chaos in the House of Representatives after Republicans booted Speaker Kevin McCarthy last week
Gaetz in 2018: Replacing Paul Ryan as speaker before his term is up would ‘shatter’ GOP
In 2018, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said replacing then-Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) before his term finished would "shatter [the GOP] into a bunch of factions." On Meet the Press, he tells Kristen Welker the party is in a "very different position today."
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Four Americans killed in Israel attacks, with death toll expected to rise, sources say | CNN Politics
Four Americans have been killed in the attacks in Israel close to the Gaza border and the death toll is expected to rise, sources familiar with a Sunday briefing to key House committees told CNN.
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Cori Bush becomes latest Dem calling for peace on both sides as Hamas attack on Israel continues
More Democratic lawmakers and organizations are reacting to the ongoing battle between Israel and Hamas, calling for peace on both sides after the Palestinian terrorist group launched rockets from Gaza into Israel.
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How big is this going to get? What to watch for in the Israel-Hamas battle.
From the threat of a regional war to China’s strange diplomacy, there’s no end to the dilemmas ahead.
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib, critic of Israel, breaks silence on Hamas attacks as Israeli death toll climbs over 600
Israel critic Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., released a response more than 24 hours after hundreds of Israelis were killed in a Hamas terrorist attack.
NYC pro-Palestine rally splits Democrats over Israel
Gov. Kathy Hochul and other leading Democrats blasted the rally as “abhorrent and morally repugnant.”
www.politico.comUK Supreme Court weighs if it's lawful for Britain to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda
The U.K. Supreme Court will start hearing arguments over whether the British government’s contentious policy to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda is lawful.
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Several airlines suspend Tel Aviv flights until safety conditions improve
Several international air carriers have suspended flight services with Tel Aviv in light of the Hamas militant attack on Israel, saying they were waiting for safety conditions to improve before resuming.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville won't lift his military blockade amid Israel-Hamas conflict
For months, the Alabama Republican has held up more than 300 military nominees, including top officers who would command forces in the Middle East.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin
Byron Donalds slams Biden for weakness on world stage: ‘Master of Disaster’
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) blasted President Joe Biden, calling him a “Master of Disaster.”
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'Nobody could help us' - Shock and anger in Israel's Ashkelon
Many people are shocked at how their powerful security forces were overwhelmed by Hamas.
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War in Israel tests Biden's foreign policy case for 2024
Republican candidates hoping to unseat President Joe Biden quickly blamed him for the crisis.
www.nbcnews.comImpeachments and forced removals from office emerge as partisan weapons in the states
Impeachments are supposed to be for crimes committed in office while recalls are intended to remove elected officials suspected of corruption or gross negligence.
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Nikki Haley: Attack on Israel should be wake-up call for America
“We don't need to wait for another 9/11," Haley said.
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Israel attacks spark outrage from GOP presidential candidates
Several Republican candidates criticized President Biden for a recent prisoner swap with Iran.
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Hezbollah bombards Israeli positions in disputed area along border with Syria's Golan Heights
Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group has fired dozens of rockets and shells at three Israeli positions in a disputed area along the country’s border with Syria’s Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
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Afghan earthquakes kill 2,445, Taliban say, as deaths mount
The earthquakes hit 20 miles northwest of the city of Herat, with one of 6.3 magnitude. They were among the world's deadliest quakes in a year when tremors in Turkey and Syria killed an estimated 50,000 in February.
Oil prices rally on fear of Middle East supply disruptions
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude prices jumped by 4% in Asian trading.
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Illinois governor says White House has ‘heard’ him on migrants
Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing for a centralized authority.
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'That’s not going to happen': GOP lawmaker says Donald Trump won't be speaker of the House
Republican Rep. Ken Buck, who voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, vowed that former President Donald Trump won't become the new speaker.
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Israel-Palestine escalation updates: Gaza under bombardment
These are the updates for the escalation between Palestinian fighters and Israel military on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Israel UN envoy decries 'war crimes,' UN Security Council meets
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations on Sunday accused Palestinian Islamist group Hamas of war crimes, vowing that it was time to "obliterate Hamas terror infrastructure," as the U.N. Security Council met to discuss the conflict.
Pence hits Trump, Ramaswamy, and DeSantis on foreign policy following Israel terror attack
Former Vice President Mike Pence called out several of his Republican opponents in the 2024 presidential primary on Sunday, hitting them for what he claimed is "signaling retreat from America's role as leader of the free world" following the fatal Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel Saturday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAttack on Israel divides California’s 3 leading candidates for Senate
Only one candidate expressed unequivocal support for Israel.
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Videos of Hamas brutality toward Israelis eerily reminiscent of ISIS tactics
Hamas terrorists uploaded videos onto social media showing the terrorists taking woman and children, among others, hostage while screaming "God is great."
After years in opposition, Britain's Labour Party senses it's on the verge of regaining power
Members of Britain’s opposition Labour Party are gathering for their annual conference with an unfamiliar feeling: optimism.
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Blinken says U.S. has 'not yet seen' evidence of Iran involvement in Hamas attack on Israel
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the potential role of Iran in the Hamas attack on Israel on Sunday.
Who will actually vote for Robert F Kennedy Jr as an independent candidate?
Part of a Democratic dynasty, Mr Kennedy is expected to announce an independent bid for president.
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Israeli hostage crisis in Hamas-ruled Gaza becomes a political trap for Netanyahu
The capture of dozens of Israeli soldiers and civilians by Hamas militants has stirred Israeli emotions more viscerally than any crisis in the country’s recent memory.
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US Navy moves carrier strike group to eastern Mediterranean Sea with Israel at war
Israel has declared war on Hamas after the group launched a devastating surprise attack from Gaza. Hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians have died in the fighting since. Follow here for live updates.
Historic terror attack on Israel threatens to shake up Republican 2024 field
As Republicans grapple with a populist and isolationist shift within their party, the fatal terrorist attack in Israel Saturday threatens to change attitudes toward foreign policy, particularly regarding America's commitment to the Middle Eastern country. A surge in support for Israel and United…
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No winner as Powerball jackpot soars to at least $1.55 billion
There was no winner on Saturday night which means the Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.55 billion for the next drawing.
Jim Jordan feels 'very good' about his odds of being elected the next House speaker. Here's why
From conservative hardliners to moderates to former President Donald Trump, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, says he has a lot of support to be House speaker.
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Top House Republican calls for action on Israel — with or without a speaker
This weekend's attack on Israel has highlighted issues surrounding Kevin McCarthy's ouster.
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Biden's promise to restore US leadership tested by fresh outbreak of war abroad | CNN Politics
With the outbreak of war in Israel, President Joe Biden is contending with conflicts in two parts of the world at a moment of paralysis in Washington and increasing polarization over the direction of America’s involvement abroad.
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Porter comes out swinging in Senate labor forum
Feinstein’s death has lit a fire under the Democratic frontrunners.
www.politico.comSchools' pandemic spending boosted tech companies. Did it help US students?
An infusion of federal pandemic relief to America's schools sparked a boom in the education technology sector, an industry where research and evidence are scarce.
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White House slammed for hosting BBQ with live band as war rages in Israel
The White House is coming under fire after a pool report noted President Biden and the first lady are hosting a BBQ with live music while the war in Israel rages.
White House: Biden administration fully supporting and coordinating with Israel amid terror attack
The White House provided a readout of President Joe Biden's Sunday morning phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he promised the United States's "full support" amid "unprecedented" terror attacks on the country carried out by Hamas.
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Islamic jihad faction holding over 30 Israelis captive, its chief says
Islamic Jihad chief Ziad al-Nakhala said on Sunday that his faction was holding captive more than 30 of the Israelis who were abducted in the Gaza Strip since Saturday after Hamas launched attacks on Israel.
Biden's support of labor has imperiled support from the business world
Advisers have urged Biden to state bluntly that he wants to help business succeed.
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Biden plans to send additional aid to Israel
Tel Aviv has asked Washington for specific weapons systems.
www.politico.comA surge in rail traffic on North Korea-Russia border suggests arms supply to Russia, think tank says
A U.S. think tank says recent satellite photos show a sharp increase in rail traffic along the North Korea-Russia border, indicating the North is supplying munitions to Russia.
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Israeli and Palestinian supporters rally across US after Hamas attack: 'This is a moment to not be alone'
Israel and Palestinian backers held competing rallies in the U.S., with some expressing eagerness to return home and help out any way they could.
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U.S. working to verify reports of Americans dead or taken hostage in Israel attack, Blinken says
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog said he is under the impression that Americans are among those taken hostage by Hamas militants.
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We should unify in private behind a speaker candidate, Colorado Republican says
“It makes a lot more sense to do this behind closed doors,” Ken Buck said.
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Iran prisoner swap for $6 billion in spotlight after Hamas attacks Israel
The Palestinian group Hamas's surprise assault on Israel Saturday and Israel's retaliation have killed more than 1,100 people and focused attention on the Iran-backed Islamist group.
Hezbollah watches on as Gaza war sparks fear of additional fronts for Israel to defend
Iran terror proxy Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets and shells at Israeli positions along the border Sunday morning as fears grow of a potential attack on Israel from the group.
Opinion polls show Australians likely to reject Indigenous Voice to Parliament at referendum
Australians appear likely to reject a proposal that would create an advocate for the Indigenous population in a referendum outcome that some see as a victory for racism.
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Israelis desperately seek word on missing kin from Hamas attack
Hundreds of stunned Israelis filed into a central police station on Sunday hoping for word on the fate of loved ones lost in the wake of a mass Palestinian infiltration from the Gaza Strip.
RFK Jr. is polling high for an independent. But it may not last | CNN Politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to announce Monday that he is dropping out of the Democratic presidential primary and will run as an independent. The move would come after Kennedy’s calls for a debate with President Joe Biden went nowhere and with Biden continuing to hold a 50-point advantage...
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Nevada lithium mine leads to 'green colonialism' accusations
The rush to mine lithium for car batteries is dividing environmental and native American communities.
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Pro-Palestine rally occurs outside White House following Hamas attack in Israel
A pro-Palestine rally occurred outside the White House in Washington, D.C., and speakers called the attack on Israel from Hamas a "revolution."
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These women say their babies were stillborn. Courts convicted them of homicide in a country with harsh abortion laws | CNN
Teodora Vásquez says she struggled to rejoin society after El Salvador’s Supreme Court commuted her 30-year aggravated homicide sentence. Now Mujeres Libres, an organization she founded, is working to help others in similar circumstances.
www.cnn.comCalifornia governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made free condoms available to all public high school students.
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Cory Booker "able to safely depart" Israel after surprise Hamas attack in Gaza
Sen. Cory Booker and his staff were in Jerusalem when Hamas began carrying out its large-scale offensive against Israel "and sheltered in place for their safety," his office said.
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Israel battles Hamas for second day after mass incursion as its death toll rises sharply
The death toll in Israel stands at 600, according to several Israeli media outlets.
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U.S. Virgin Islands caucuses will be 3rd GOP primary contest, along with Nevada
So far, eight candidates will be listed on the U.S. Virgin Islands ballot. Former Vice President Mike Pence is not yet on the islands' ballot.
www.cbsnews.comAn Israeli airstrike kills 19 members of the same family in a southern Gaza refugee camp
Nasser Abu Quta lost 19 members of his family in an instant when an Israeli airstrike blew up his home in a crowded refugee camp in the southern Gaza Strip.
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New York governor condemns pro-Palestinian rally
Gov. Kathy Hochul called the rally “abhorrent and morally repugnant” in a statement.
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What is the Gaza Strip? Who controls it? Here’s what to know
The Hamas attack that has killed hundreds was launched from one of the most densely populated and impoverished strips of land in the world.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls for aid to address migrant influx: "We need help from the White House"
Places like Chicago and New York City have struggled to meet the needs of a historic influx of asylum seekers arriving in sanctuary cities.
www.cbsnews.comAzerbaijan's leader says his country is ready to hold peace treaty talks with Armenia
Azerbaijan’s president says that that his country is ready to hold talks with Armenia on a prospective peace treaty after reclaiming the breakaway Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
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Americans may be among the dead and those taken hostage in Israel-Hamas war, Blinken says
The State Department is working to confirm reports that "several" Americans may be among the dead or those taken hostage in Israel.
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Third-party candidates who have derailed past presidential campaigns
The presidency is typically won by either the Democratic Party or Republican Party nominee, but third-party candidates running can sometimes take away enough votes from one of those candidates to be a spoiler.
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Music festival revelers in the Israeli desert were massacred by Hamas militants
A spokesperson for ZAKA, an Israeli nongovernmental rescue and recovery organization, said Hamas killed 260 people at the event.
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UAE calls Hamas attacks on Israel a 'serious and grave escalation'
The United Arab Emirates on Sunday described attacks carried out by Palestinian Islamist faction Hamas against Israeli towns as a "serious and grave escalation."
People who’ve had Covid at least 5 times describe how the illness changed with each reinfection
Three people interviewed said their later infections were less severe than their first ones. Even so, getting Covid over and over takes a mental toll.
www.nbcnews.comA policeman in Egypt killed 2 Israelis and 1 Egyptian at a tourist site in Alexandria
Egyptian authorities say a policeman opened fire on Israeli tourists in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, killing at least two Israelis and one Egyptian.
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Attack on Israel boosts appeal of gold, safe-haven assets
Rising geopolitical risk could see buying assets like gold and the dollar, and potentially boost demand for U.S. Treasuries, which have been sold off aggressively. Analysts also were focused on the impact on energy prices.
U.S. is sending a carrier strike group closer to Israel and will begin supplying munitions starting Sunday
The U.S. is also looking at options for a possible evacuation of Americans from Israel. Nothing has been decided, but one option involves putting some Americans on Navy ships.
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Israel reels from shock Hamas attack and warns of long, difficult war
Fears of broader violence were fueled by an exchange of fire at Israel's border with Lebanon and a deadly shooting of Israeli tourists in Egypt.
www.nbcnews.comDesperate people dig out dead and injured from Afghanistan earthquakes that killed at least 2,000
Men dug through rubble with their bare hands and shovels in western Afghanistan on Sunday in desperate attempts to pull victims from the wreckage of earthquakes that killed at least 2,000 people.
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RFK Jr.’s Ultimate Vanity Project
How a deep sense of persecution and a taste for conspiracy have coalesced into a campaign about censorship that matters to almost no Democratic voters.
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Gaetz cites strong base and says he's not worried about retribution from McCarthy ouster
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) scoffed at the idea that ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as speaker would negatively impact him.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTranscript: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on "Face the Nation," Oct. 8. 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken that aired on "Face the Nation" on Oct. 8, 2023.
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Transcript: Sen. Tim Scott on "Face the Nation," Oct. 8, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Tim Scott, Republican of South Carolina and 2024 GOP presidential hopeful, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Oct. 8, 2023.
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Transcript: Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on "Face the Nation," Oct. 8, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates that aired on "Face the Nation" on Oct. 8, 2023.
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Transcript: Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog on "Face the Nation," Oct. 8, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog that aired on "Face the Nation" on Oct. 8, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Rep. Nancy Mace on "Face the Nation," Oct. 8. 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Nancy Mace, Republican of South Carolina, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Oct. 8, 2023.
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Transcript: New York City Mayor Eric Adams on "Face the Nation," Oct. 8, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with New York City Mayor Eric Adams that aired on "Face the Nation" on Oct. 8, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on "Face the Nation," Oct. 8, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker that aired on "Face the Nation" on Oct. 8, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Oct. 8, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Rep. Nancy Mace, Republican of South Carolina, join Margaret Brennan.
www.cbsnews.comSaturday, October 7, 2023
Hundreds dead, thousands injured in Israel and Gaza after Hamas launches rockets; Israel declares war
Rockets have been fired from Gaza "across southern and central Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and the infiltration of Hamas militants."
At least 250 killed in unprecedented Hamas attack in Israel; prime minister says country is "at war"
Israel's national emergency services agency says at least 1,500 more have been wounded in the Hamas military incursion.
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October 7, 2023: Israel says it is ‘at war’ after Hamas surprise attack | CNN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is “at war” following a surprise attack from Gaza by Hamas militants.
www.cnn.comTrump is inserting himself into the messy race to become the next House speaker. Will it matter?
Donald Trump’s decision to insert himself into the chaotic race to replace Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker will serve as a test of the former president’s sway with lawmakers as he works to win a second term.
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House lawmakers discuss how to address intelligence briefings on Israel without speaker | CNN Politics
House lawmakers are scrambling to determine whether acting Speaker Patrick McHenry can participate in a so-called Gang of Eight intelligence briefing on the unfolding crisis in Israel, a source familiar with the active discussions told CNN.
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Hamas attack shocks Israel, but what comes next?
Tensions had recently risen in Gaza - but this attack was unexpected on a Jewish holiday.
www.bbc.comBiden faces more criticism about the US-Mexico border, one of his biggest problems heading into 2024
The U.S.-Mexico border and immigration are creating political and security challenges for President Joe Biden.
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Republican candidates confront Trump’s enduring popularity in Iowa with 100 days to go until caucuses | CNN Politics
On Saturday – 100 days before Iowa Republicans head to their caucuses – Iowa once again became the focal point of the GOP presidential race, with the ambitions of much of the field colliding in the Hawkeye State.
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Israel's military says force is 'at war' with Hamas as IDF hits back at terror targets
The Israel Defense Forces announced the start of "Operations Swords of Iron" as it sends forces to the Gaza border and aims to clear out all Hamas soldiers from southern Israel.
Drop boxes have become key to election conspiracy theories. Two Democrats just fueled those claims
Ballot drop boxes have been a prime target for those pushing right-wing conspiracy theories that the 2020 presidential election was rigged and that voting results can’t be trusted.
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Updates on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
GOP presidential candidates declare support for Israel after Hamas assault: 'Joe Biden funded these attacks'
GOP presidential candidates offered their support Saturday for Israel after Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists invaded southern portions of the country and killed at least 100 people.
Three points on Israel-Hamas war: scaled threat, intelligence failure, political ramifications - Washington Examiner
The ramifications of Hamas's surprise attack on Israel are profound. This invasion has shredded both Israel's security and its assessments of the Palestinian terrorist group/political party. As I see it, there are three immediate points of consideration. First off, there's the scaled threat that...
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Fears of a ground invasion of Gaza grow as Israel vows ‘mighty vengeance’
The Israeli military is still fighting with Hamas in parts of southern Israel after it launched an attack there.
Biden administration trying to ‘disconnect the dots’ on Iranian assets and attack on Israel - Washington Examiner
The White House is trying to knock down any suggestion that $6 billion in Iranian assets it unfroze as part of a prisoner swap last month has anything to do with the terror attack Hamas carried out on Israel. Several Republican presidential candidates and other officials pinned part of the blame...
www.washingtonexaminer.comU.S. leaders vow support for Israel after deadly Hamas attacks: "There is never any justification for terrorism"
The attack has killed at least 700 people in Israel so far, with hundreds more injured and an unknown number of people taken hostage by Hamas.
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What happened in Israel? A breakdown of how Hamas attack unfolded
Hamas launched Operation Al-Aqsa Flood inside Israel, killing dozens and taking hostages in a shocking assault.
Israel vows 'mighty vengeance' after surprise attack
The worst attack on Israel for decades unleashed a war that both sides vowed to escalate. Hundreds were reported killed and thousands wounded on both sides after Israel responded with massive air strikes.
Iran-funded terror proxies launch war against Israel amid surprise invasion against Jewish state
Amid Biden’s infusion of $6 billion into Iran’s coffers, Tehran’s terror proxies launch war against the Jewish state.
Iran praises Hamas as attack reverberates around Middle East
High-level Iranian officials were also reported to have met with members of Hamas leadership in Lebanon last month.
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How the Hamas attack on Israel unfolded
A surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, which combined gunmen breaching security barriers with a barrage of rockets fired from Gaza, was launched at dawn on Saturday during the Jewish high holiday of Simchat Torah.
Robert F. Kennedy is headed for a breakup with the Democratic Party
Kennedy's expected independent presidential campaign is based on the conspiracy theory that the party has "rigged" the primaries against him.
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No end in sight for GOP chaos ahead of divisive speaker’s race | CNN Politics
A band of House Republicans made a historic move this week to punish their own leader, sending the House into chaos by ousting Kevin McCarthy as speaker. The unprecedented vote to oust McCarthy has only led to more turmoil in the days since as Republicans have grappled with the fallout of the...
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Hamas says it has enough Israeli captives to free all Palestinian prisoners
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Hamas deputy chief Saleh al-Arouri says group expects fighting with Israel to continue.
How will America respond to the attack against Israel?
As the United States reacts to the Hamas attack on Israel, Americans are left to chart out next steps and reverse engineer the factors that allowed the attack to occur.
Why this Israel-Gaza conflict is so complicated for Biden | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and his top aides are contending with an exceedingly complicated diplomatic situation unlike any previous conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians.
www.cnn.comAs war broke out, Trump focused on Tish James, N.Y. fraud trial
In comparison, his tone on Israel was muted.
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Trump blames Biden for allegedly ‘funding’ Hamas attack in Israel - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump blamed the Saturday attack by Hamas on Israel on President Joe Biden and his prisoner exchange with Iran, which also allowed funding to flow to the isolated Islamic republic. Trump appeared at one of two stops on Saturday speaking before a crowd in Waterloo, Iowa...
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Photos: Israel pummels Gaza after Hamas’s unprecedented attack
The attack by the armed group running the besieged Gaza Strip took Israel by surprise.
Dems want Israel envoy confirmed ‘instantaneously’ after attack
The confirmation of Biden's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Israel suddenly takes on new urgency.
www.politico.comHow $6 billion in Ukraine aid collapsed in a government funding bill despite big support in Congress
The recent collapse of Ukraine aid in Congress was months in the making. A small but vocal contingent of fellow Republican lawmakers intensified their efforts against sending U.S. money overseas for the fight against Russia.
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Timeline of conflict between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza
The Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas launched its biggest assault on Israel in years early on Saturday, firing a barrage of rockets from Gaza and sending fighters across the border.
Gallagher tells Pope Francis to ‘be not afraid’ of Chinese Communist Party - Washington Examiner
One of the House's leading politicians in challenging China called on Pope Francis to take a stronger stand against the Chinese Communist Party over its treatment of religious minorities. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), the chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between...
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‘There’s Going to Be a Lot of Soul-Searching in Israel When This Is Over’
Former U.S. peace negotiator Dennis Ross weighs in on Hamas’ attack on Israel and the “missed opportunities” that led to the war.
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What does a change in House speaker mean for Ukraine aid?
The future of aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance as House Republicans debate who will be their next speaker.
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Why the Palestinian group Hamas launched an attack on Israel? All to know
Hundreds killed as Israel bombards Gaza after Hamas launched surprise attack by land, air and sea.
What is Hamas and why is it fighting with Israel in Gaza?
Why did Hamas attack Israel, and what has happened in Gaza since the 7 October raid?
www.bbc.comThe Republican field is blaming Joe Biden for dealing with Iran after Hamas' attack on Israel
Former President Donald Trump and other GOP contenders tried to lay blame on the Biden administration after Hamas militants launched the deadliest attack on Israel in decades, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare the country at war.
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Absence of House speaker could have serious impact on US handling of terror attacks in Israel
The absence of a House speaker amid the crisis in the Middle East brings into question whether Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., could or should receive an intelligence briefing.
Why Biden has ‘no alternative’ to Netanyahu
The two men are refocused on something that has always united them: ensuring Israel’s security and long-term survival.
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Rockets launched from Gaza streak across sky towards Israel
Video footage shows rockets fired from Gaza, and the aftermath of strikes on Ashkelon, Israel.
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'Squad' Dems face backlash calling for 'ceasefire' after Israel attacks: 'Can’t merely condemn terrorism'
"Squad" Democrats were blasted online over their statements in the wake of the deadly surprise Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.
Biden decries the 'unconscionable' Hamas attack and warns Israel's enemies not to exploit the crisis
The Biden administration is pledging to ensure that Israel has “what it needs to defend itself” after the surprise attack that's drawn worldwide condemnation and anger from Israel’s allies.
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Recording raises new questions about police response to fatal crash involving Sen. Bob Menendez's wife
Multiple sources are asking why a retired chief of detectives for the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office showed up at the crash scene to apparently assist Nadine Menendez.
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Political forces begin to move on new California Sen. Butler as she mulls a run | CNN Politics
The first step for the candidates running in next year’s California Senate race is to quietly try to spook newly appointed Sen. Laphonza Butler into not running at all.
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Israeli military reveals details about fight to push Hamas out of Israel - Washington Examiner
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed plans to push the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas out of their territory after Hamas fired thousands of rockets and armed fighters poured into several Israeli towns. Daniel Hagari, an IDF spokesman, outlined in detail to the Washington Examiner that they are...
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Russia calls on Israel and Palestinians to cease fire
Russia expresses its most serious concern at the sharp aggravation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.
New Hampshire Democratic Party chair says Biden likely not on state primary ballot, amid conflict with DNC
New Hampshire Democratic Party chair says Biden likely not on state primary ballot, amidst conflict between state party and DNC.
Hamas says it has taken ‘dozens’ of Israelis hostage
An Israeli military spokesperson confirmed that there were “hostage situations” in the southern city of Ofakim and the nearby kibbutz of Beeri.
www.nbcnews.comMcCarthy stands by averting shutdown in light of Israel attacks: 'Think if we were shut down right now'
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is standing by his efforts to keep government open amid a crisis in the Middle East, questioning what would have happened if things were different.
World reaction to surprise attack by Palestinian Hamas on Israel
International response after Hamas launches the biggest attack on Israel in decades with hostages taken and many killed.
Newsom signs first-in-the-nation corporate climate disclosure bills
The laws will require large corporations operating in the state to disclose both their carbon footprints and their climate-related financial risks.
www.politico.comNevada must hold a GOP presidential primary, despite a party-run caucus occurring 2 days later
The Nevada secretary of state’s office will hold a presidential primary for Republican voters, despite the Nevada GOP saying they’ll only honor the results of their party-run caucus to choose the GOP presidential nominee two days later.
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Major airlines halt flights to Israel after Hamas attack
Delta, United and American airlines have all temporarily suspended flights to and from the Ben Gurion International Airport.
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Israel-Gaza: More than 250 bodies found at site of Supernova festival - BBC News
The victims are among at least 700 people killed on the Israeli side - with more than 400 also dead in Gaza.
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Trump’s anti-immigrant comments draw rebuke | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump said in a recent interview that undocumented immigrants were “poisoning the blood of our country,” using language that is often employed by White supremacists and nativists in comments that have drawn rebuke from one prominent civil rights group.
www.cnn.comA seventh man accused in killing of an Ecuador presidential candidate is slain inside prison
Ecuadorian authorities say a seventh man accused in the assassination of a presidential candidate in August has been killed inside a prison.
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Biden admin 'unequivocally' condemns terror group Hamas, says US 'stands with Israel'
The Biden administration “unequivocally" condemned terrorist organization Hamas on Saturday amid its unprecedented and “appalling" assaults against Israel.
Major airlines halt flights to Israel after Hamas attack
Delta, United and American airlines have all temporarily suspended flights to and from the Ben Gurion International Airport.
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Hamas captures hostages as Israelis share photos of those missing | CNN
Hamas captured a number of Israelis during its deadly attack on Israel on Saturday, the Israeli military said, as videos emerged of Israeli soldiers and civilians being taken away by fighters from the Palestinian militant group.
www.cnn.comCalifornia governor signs several laws, including a ban on certain chemicals in food and drinks
California becomes the first state to ban four chemicals from food and drinks. Among the ingredients the law bans is red dye No. 3, a food coloring used in candy like Peeps.
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From hubris to humiliation: The 10 hours that shocked Israel
The Palestinian blitzkrieg is a military failure and a political catastrophe for Israel of colossal proportions.
GOP Rep. Kevin Hern steps back from heated race for House Speaker
Republican Study Committee Chair Kevin Hern is stepping away from the race for House Speaker, he said on Saturday
World leaders issue condemnations of Hamas attack on Israel - Washington Examiner
Leaders from around the world reacted to the attack on Israel by Hamas Saturday that killed at least 100 people. Hamas fired thousands of rockets and also sent dozens of fighters into Israel on Simchat Torah, a Jewish holiday celebrating the annual cycle of the Torah scroll reading. Some 35...
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How did Israel and the U.S. miss what Hamas was planning?
“This is Israel’s 9/11. Not since 1973 has there been such a catastrophic intelligence failure in Israel," said one U.S. intelligence expert. A senior U.S. official said, "We were not tracking this."
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'The only option': Migrants say NYC remains best choice amid Adams' discouragement
The New York City mayor is in Latin America to dissuade migrants from coming to New York. Migrants say he’s disconnected from reality.
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Ron DeSantis amps up attacks on Trump
The governor’s swipes at the former president have grown more direct over the course of the campaign. Now, they’re flying faster than ever.
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Afghanistan earthquake: Hundreds dead in powerful quake
Rescuers try to reach survivors after the quake reduced villages to rubble in western Afghanistan.
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'Clearly a number of failures': Lawmakers asking what went wrong following Hamas' surprise attack
One lawmaker wants to withhold judgment, but the attack "raises lots of questions about who knew what."
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What was the Yom Kippur War? Why Saturday surprise attack on Israel is reminiscent of 1973
As Israel and Gaza were at war Saturday, many were reminded of a surprise attack 50 years and one day earlier.
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Israel music festival goers heard rockets, then Gaza militants fired on them and took hostages | CNN
The rockets began around 6:30 a.m., Tal Gibly told CNN. Thirty minutes later, she and hundreds of others attending an Israeli music festival were running as Gaza militants fired at them.
www.cnn.comSmith & Wesson celebrates new headquarters opening in gun-friendly Tennessee
Smith & Wesson has opened its new Tennessee headquarters. The gun manufacturer celebrated its grand opening Saturday after it moved from its longtime home in Massachusetts to a more gun-friendly state.
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Republican candidates hoping to unseat President Joe Biden quickly blamed him for the crisis.
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Supreme Court’s second week heats up with Nancy Mace gerrymandering case - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court is heading into its second week of its term and will hear major cases, including a racial gerrymandering challenge to South Carolina's 1st Congressional District and a whistleblower retaliation case.Justices will return to the high court on Tuesday following the Monday holiday...
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The significance of why Hamas chose to attack Israel now
Former U.S. officials say the group and its Iranian backers tried to exploit Israeli political divisions and derail historic negotiations among Saudi Arabia, Israel and the U.S.
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Hotels canceled Army-Navy game room reservations due to migrant crisis. Now, some are calling for changes to Massachusetts’ right-to-shelter law | CNN
Nearly two months before the march of Cadets and Midshipmen into Gillette Stadium for the annual Army-Navy game, another battle is brewing in Massachusetts.
www.cnn.comGunmen in homes, captives abducted leave Israelis in shock
Bloodied bodies in the streets, gunmen raiding door-to-door and news of captives taken to Gaza left Israelis terrified and in shock after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack that was unprecedented in audacity and scale.
Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett declares it's time to 'eradicate' Hamas after devastating terror attacks
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says it's time for Israel to ‘destroy’ Hamas after they attacked Israel and took hostages on Saturday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill that would have decriminalized psychedelic mushrooms
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at decriminalizing the possession and use of some hallucinogens, including psychedelic mushrooms.
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‘They miscalculated’: Ukraine turns the tables on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet
Russia relocates ships from Sevastopol while the UK lauds Kyiv’s ‘functional defeat of the Black Sea Fleet’.
Commander Biden is getting the short end of the stick: Dog trainer
An expert dog trainer is calling out the Biden administration for its treatment of Commander, the president's German shepherd, on "America Reports."
Walgreens walkout: Your pharmacy might be closed next week | CNN Business
Employees at two of the largest drugstore chains in the United States say harsh working conditions make it difficult to safely fill prescriptions, which could put the health of their customers at risk. Now, they’re demanding change by staging a series of walkouts across the country.
www.cnn.com'Rock solid and unwavering': Biden pledges support for Israel after Hamas attacks
The president speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after unprecedented escalation leaves at least 250 dead.
www.politico.comCalifornia governor vetoes bill that would have banned caste discrimination
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made California the first state in the nation to outlaw discrimination based on caste.
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Presidential candidates weigh in on historic speaker ousting, who they'd like to see fill the chair
Republican presidential candidates reveal who should be elected as the next GOP Speaker of the House, after the controversial ousting of former Speaker Rep. Kevin McCarthy.
Mike Lindell’s legal fees unpaid as My Pillow ‘decimated’ by court battles - Washington Examiner
Attorneys for My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell claim their client owes them fees he can't afford. Lindell confirmed Friday that he does not have the funds to pay his legal team. Meanwhile, the firms representing him and his company are “in serious financial risk” should they continue to represent both...
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World leaders condemn Hamas for 'unprecedented' attack as Iran, Hezbollah praise terrorists
World leaders from the U.S., Europe and India condemned the attacks, while countries across the Muslim world took more nebulous positions and others blamed Israel for the Hamas attack.
New York City mayor wraps up Latin America trip with call for 'right to work' for migrants in US
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has capped off a four-day trip to Latin America by calling for a “right to work” for migrants in the United States.
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Homebuyers feel locked out as prices soar and mortgage interest rates hit new highs
The housing market is heating up again, pushing prices to record highs even after mortgage rates have spiked. Would-be buyers are in shock.
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Republicans blast Biden for releasing $6 billion in frozen Iran funds ahead of Hamas attack on Israel
Republicans are tying a move by the Biden administration to release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds to a massive terror attack on Israel by Iran-backed and funded Hamas terrorists.
Transgender adults in red states fear for the next generation as political attacks accelerate
As conservative lawmakers and activists set their sights on transgender inclusion and health care, trans adults are fearful about what the future holds for their younger counterparts.
www.nbcnews.comGunfire, rockets and carnage: Israelis are stunned and shaken by unprecedented Hamas attack
Israelis huddled in bomb shelters pleading for help as Hamas fighters broke into their houses and shot at anyone they saw.
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Netanyahu vows war as attacks kill hundreds
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country was at war with Hamas after the Palestinian militant group that controls the Gaza Strip launched an unprecedented land, sea and air attack.
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Israel retaliation kills 230 Palestinians after Hamas operation
Israeli PM Netanyahu tells his shocked nation ‘we are at war’ after at least 200 citizens killed in assault.
Empty speaker's office aggravates House-Senate beef
It's not just increased fears about a shutdown. Senators would consider themselves lucky to end the year without a catastrophe.
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Trump mocks Biden’s trips to the beach: ‘I have a much better body than him’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump took aim at his chief political rival's fitness and supposed frailty during a rally in Waterloo, Iowa, on Saturday. A noticeably high-spirited Trump was initially speaking about former President Jimmy Carter, saying he would be considered a success in office today...
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Kadyrov suggests postponing Russia presidential election, or excluding rivals to Putin
Ramzan Kadyrov, head of Russia's Chechnya region and close ally of President Vladimir Putin, proposed on Saturday that a presidential election due next March should either be postponed due to the war in Ukraine or limited to one candidate - Putin.
Days after deadly missile strike on Ukrainian cafe, grief and a search for answers
U.N. and local investigators are searching for answers at the site of a Russian missile strike on a small Ukrainian village.
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Extreme weather and war in Ukraine bring food security into sharp focus in China
Left reeling from a summer in which millions of tons of grain were lost, and amid heightened tensions with the U.S., China’s leaders have been ramping up efforts to shore up supplies.
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White House silent after Biden official's posts attacking police, boosting Russia 'scandal' resurface
The White didn't respond when asked if it approved of posts from an administration official who previously stated that policing is motivated by "explicit and implicit racial biases."
Hunting and archery education can go on. Rural schools relieved after Biden signs bill
Rural school district leaders breathed a sigh of relief after President Joe Biden signed legislation protecting funding for hunting education.
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Officers shoot and kill armed man in pickup truck outside Los Angeles shopping center, police say
Authorities say Los Angeles police officers shot and killed an armed man in a pickup truck outside a shopping center in the San Fernando Valley.
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Pelosi denies breaking promise to back McCarthy in speakership vote
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi denied that she had promised to support her fellow Californian Rep. Kevin McCarthy as he faced a vote to oust him as speaker.
Why didn’t Israel’s sophisticated border security stop Saturday’s attack? ` | CNN
The gunmen came from air, sea and land. They shot at civilians, took hostages and forced families to barricade themselves indoors, fearing for their lives.
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Hamas leader Haniyeh says Israel can't provide protection for Arab countries
Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, told fellow Arab countries on Saturday that Israel cannot provide them with any protection despite recent diplomatic rapprochements.
GOP presidential candidates post support for Israel and blast Biden following Hamas attacks - Washington Examiner
The Republican candidates for president in the 2024 presidential race have stood in solidarity with Israel after Hamas struck in a multi-front attack that killed at least 40. Several of the leading Presidential candidates posted support for Israel on Saturday. The country was attacked by Hamas...
www.washingtonexaminer.comAt least 15 people are killed when a bomb brought home by children explodes in eastern Congo
A community leader says at least 15 people are dead after a group of children brought home an explosive device they had found while playing.
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Mini-skirts and hijabs: After a rights crackdown, a new look at Iran, through its movies
Diverse. Caught between competing forces. In love with American culture. A new rare screening of dozens of Iranian movies made before the 1979 Islamic Revolution and never seen by American audiences could deepen understanding of a longtime U.S. adversary.
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U.S. senators led by Majority Leader Schumer make first congressional visit to China since 2019
A delegation of U.S. lawmakers arrived in China on Saturday in the first congressional visit to the country since 2019.
A charred body, shifting stories and a convicted man’s assertion of innocence | CNN
Quincy Cross was convicted of raping and killing a young woman named Jessica Currin. Her father says they have the wrong man in prison.
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Should you believe the polls or the special elections? There’s a third way: Virginia.
The close race for control of the state legislature will tell us a lot about which party has the upper hand going into next year.
www.politico.comAn Egyptian appeals court upholds a 6-month sentence against a fierce government critic
An Egyptian appeals court has upheld a six-month prison sentence for a fierce government critic who was convicted of defamation.
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Flooding in India leaves 79 dead and 140 missing - Washington Examiner
The death toll from a flood that took place Wednesday after a lake in northeastern India breached its dam has risen to 79 people as of Saturday. The glacier lake of Lhonak overflowed as a result of rains in the region, and the burst dam led to the Teesta River overflowing. Saturday's report on the
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Death toll rises to more than 1,200 after powerful earthquakes strike western Afghanistan
The death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan has risen to over 1,200, the U.N. said Sunday.
Iowa caves to Dems' primary calendar eliminating it from early contests as New Hampshire continues rebellion
The state of Iowa caved to demands by the DNC and will allow its Democrat caucuses to be eliminated as of the nation's early presidential contests.
What to know in the latest Israel-Hamas war
Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers attacked Israel by air, land and sea without warning on Saturday.
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Car bomb kills official in Russian-held Ukrainian town, governor says
A party official in the Russian-held town of Nova Kakhovka in Ukraine's Kherson province was killed by a car bomb on Saturday, the provincial governor said.
Should you believe the polls or the special elections? There’s a third way: Virginia.
The close race for control of the state legislature will tell us a lot about which party has the upper hand going into next year.
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The auto workers' strike enters its 4th week. The union president urges members to keep up the fight
The president of the United Auto Workers is urging union members to stick with their strike against Detroit carmakers
‘Girl math’ was a fun social media joke. Then it got complicated | CNN
When women online started joking about the concept of “girl math,” some people just didn’t get it. So, the conversation turned to “boy math,” and it suddenly wasn’t as lighthearted.
www.cnn.comSyria shells northern rebel-held region of Idlib, killing 7 people
An opposition war monitor and a paramedic group say Syrian and Russian bombardment of rebel-held parts of northwest Syria killed seven people and wounded others.
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Iran says attack on Israel is Palestinian 'self-defence'
Iran's foreign ministry said attacks by its ally Hamas on Israel on Saturday were an act of self-defence by Palestinians, and called on Muslim countries to support their rights.
What the House speaker candidates have said about aid to Ukraine - Washington Examiner
As House Republicans look to fill the vacancy created by the ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), continued aid to Ukraine could be on the line. The House voted to remove McCarthy this week, just days after he was able to cobble together the necessary votes to prevent a...
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Ecuador removes, investigates security officials after killings of suspects in candidate assassination
Ecuadorean President Guillermo Lasso announced on Saturday a shake up of the high ranks of the security forces following the killing of seven inmates accused in the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.
Kaiser health care strike will end with no contract deal
The next bargaining session between Kaiser Permanente and hospital workers isn’t scheduled until Oct. 12.
www.politico.comDeath toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan rises to over 2,000
A Taliban government spokesperson says the death toll from strong earthquakes that shook western Afghanistan has jumped to more than 2,000.
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US House's Scalise, Jordan locked in two-way speaker race, for now
Neither has the election sewn up after the historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy.
New gun control laws sweep three blue states - Washington Examiner
Starting in October, three blue states will put into effect a slew of new gun reform legislation. Lawsuits against Colorado and Maryland have arisen, while Connecticut has steered clear of any new legal trouble. Below is a breakdown of the legislation that went into effect on Oct. 1 in Colorado...
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Hawaii council members unanimously vote to support resolution postponing West Maui’s reopening to tourists | CNN
The Maui County Council has voted unanimously in favor of a resolution urging Hawaii’s governor to delay the October 8 reopening of West Maui to tourism.
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Desmond Tutu's modest car reminds South Africans of his values
South Africa's anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu could have chosen practically any car in the world when billionaire Warren Buffett offered to buy him a vehicle.
UN warns Pakistan that forcibly deporting Afghans could lead to severe human rights violations
The United Nations is warning that forcibly deporting Afghans from Pakistan could lead to severe human rights violations.
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Israel's security forces face questions after Hamas attack
As Israel reeled from a deadly attack by Hamas militants who broke through barriers around Gaza and roamed at will, killing scores of civilians in Israeli towns, defence chiefs faced growing questions over how the disaster could have happened.
Kevin Hern will not run for speaker to give Jordan and Scalise chance to win support - Washington Examiner
Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK) will not be running for speaker at this moment and wants to give the two announced candidates the opportunity to get to 217. In a letter sent to his colleagues. Hern said it has become “clear” to him that a three-man race for speaker “will only draw this process out longer,
www.washingtonexaminer.comDeaths rise to 47 after an icy flood swept through India's Himalayan northeast
Rescuers in India have found more bodies as they dug through slushy debris and ice-cold water in a hunt for survivors after a glacial lake burst through a dam.
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy calls for world solidarity with Israel
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on world leaders on Saturday to show solidarity and unity in supporting Israel and condemning the "terrorist attack" by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.
As Wisconsin Supreme Court Takes Up Maps Case, Impeachment Threat Looms
The liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a case challenging the state’s Republican-drawn legislative districts, a decision that could spur impeachment proceedings against a newly elected justice, Janet Protasiewicz, who refused to recuse herself from the case...
Ham sold at Costco recalled over possible listeria contamination after lab tests by California meat producer
Costco is voluntarily recalling their Kirkland Signature ham over a potential listeria contamination that was discovered at a Sunnyvalley Smoked Meats' laboratory in California.
Newsom vetoes bill to decriminalize 'magic mushrooms' and other psychedelics in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to decriminalize certain psychedelics in California, including so-called magic mushrooms.
US Senate leader raises trade and fentanyl at start of 1st congressional visit to China since 2019
A senior American lawmaker says the U.S. does not want to cut economic ties with the world’s second-largest economy but seeks a level playing field so that American companies can compete freely.
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Buzzing Tel Aviv’s streets empty, as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates
Cafes shut, streets empty, football games cancelled: The Hamas attacks have brought the Israeli city to a standstill.
US restricts trade with 42 Chinese entities over Russia support
The support covers the supply of integrated circuits in weapons used against civilian targets in Ukraine.
Police in Florida arrest a 19-year-old after they say they found written shooting spree threats during a routine traffic stop | CNN
Authorities in South Florida say they arrested a 19-year-old this week after they say they found written threats for a shooting spree and other attacks in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop.
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OAS names mediators for Guatemala conflict that threatens transfer of power
The Organization of American States (OAS) on Saturday named the representatives that will lead its mission to mediate between Guatemalan officials and street protesters seeking an orderly transfer to power to President-elect Bernardo Arevalo, according to a statement published on social media...
US fears Canada-India row over Sikh activist's killing could upend strategy for countering China
The Biden administration is nervously watching an ongoing dispute between Canada and India. Some officials are concerned it could upend the U.S. strategy toward the Indo-Pacific that is directed at blunting China’s influence.
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Maher torches Hasan Minhaj's 'emotional truth' after faking racism stories: 'If Jussie Smollett did stand-up'
"Real Time" host Bill Maher blasted comedian Hasan Minhaj after he recently admitted to fabricating instances of racism he experienced for his comedy act.
Defense rests case in wrongful death trial against 2 Colorado officers involved in 2019 arrest of Elijah McClain | CNN
Defense attorneys for two police officers in Aurora, Colorado, facing charges in the death of Elijah McClain during a 2019 arrest opted to rest their case in court Friday without calling any witnesses.
www.cnn.comChina's flagging economy gets a temporary boost as holiday travel returns to pre-pandemic levels
Tourism in China has bounced back to pre-pandemic levels during a recent eight-day national holiday, giving a temporary boost to the nation’s flagging economy.
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Teen stabbed to death on New York City MTA bus, police say
A teenager was killed after another teen stabbed him on a New York City public bus in what is believed to be a gang-related altercation, police said.
Denmark to re-start ammunition production at repurchased arms plant
Denmark's defence ministry aims to restart ammunition production after a 55-year gap to ensure its domestic supplies as the war in Ukraine creates increased demand for military hardware across Europe.
Six Colombians held in assassination of Ecuador presidential candidate reported slain inside prison
Ecuadorian officials say six Colombians arrested as the alleged assassins of a candidate in Ecuador's August presidential election have been slain inside a prison in Guayaquil.
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UK's opposition Labour on course for landslide election victory, poll predicts
Britain's opposition Labour Party is on course to win a landslide victory at a national election expected next year, according to an opinion poll published on Saturday.
New witnesses share what they saw in the woods during a secretive FBI hunt for Civil War gold
New eyewitness accounts are raising questions about the FBI’s secretive 2018 dig for a legendary cache of Civil War-era gold buried in the Pennsylvania woods.
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Donna Kelce on meeting Taylor Swift amid rumored relationship with Chiefs star Travis Kelce: ‘It was okay’
Donna Kelce briefly described what it was like meeting Taylor Swift for the first time amid rumors that her son, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, is dating the pop star.
Indian rescuers struggle to reach flood-hit areas where over 140 are missing
Sikkim and northern West Bengal are still experiencing bouts of heavy rain, officials said.
Hamas surprise attack out of Gaza stuns Israel and leaves hundreds dead in fighting, retaliation
Hamas militants have fired thousands of rockets and sent dozens of fighters into Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip in an unprecedented surprise early morning attack during a major Jewish holiday.
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Visiting China, Schumer urges fair treatment of US firms
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Saturday Washington did not seek to decouple from China, but wanted reciprocal and fair treatment for U.S. companies, as he kicked off a rare trip to the world's second-largest economy.
Missouri defensive end ejected for spitting on LSU player, ref says: reports
Missouri defensive lineman Johnny Walker Jr. was ejected Saturday. Reporters say a hot mic caught the referee saying Walker spit at an LSU player.
Russia says it shoots down two missiles over Crimea
Russia's defence ministry said the country's air defence systems had "detected and destroyed" two Ukrainian S-200 anti-aircraft missiles, thwarting attacks it said Kyiv attempted four hours apart on the Crimean Peninsula on Saturday.
Oregon seeks $27M for dam repair it says resulted in mass death of Pacific lamprey fish
Oregon officials are seeking more than $27 million in damages over dam repairs they say killed more than half a million Pacific lamprey fish.
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