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Biden and Trump are keeping relatively light campaign schedules as their rivals rack up the stops
WASHINGTON (AP) — Their rivals are busy answering voters’ questions at town halls across South Carolina, glad-handing with business owners in New Hampshire and grinding to hit every one of Iowa’s 99 counties.
Congress poised for messy September as McCarthy races to avoid government shutdown | CNN Politics
GOP hardliners in the House are eager to play a game of chicken over the end-of-the-month deadline to fund federal agencies, seeking to force the White House and Senate to make a choice: Accept a slew of conservative priorities or risk a debilitating government shutdown.
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Trump may be disqualified for presidency under the 14th Amendment, Sen. Kaine argues
Tim Kaine believes a strong legal argument can be made to use the 14th Amendment to remove Trump from the ballot in 2024, citing Trump's actions related to Jan. 6
Tim Scott is the top Black Republican in the GOP presidential primary. Here's how he discusses race
Tim Scott is the only Black Republican presidential candidate who's campaigning aggressively these days in early-voting Iowa.
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Inside Putin's push to rewrite Russian history in favor of his war in Ukraine
A new textbook — churned out in just four months — echoes Kremlin propaganda justifying the war in Ukraine.
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Bernie Sanders says President Biden will win in 2024 if he runs on a "strong progressive agenda"
The senator called for unity among progressives because "we cannot have four more years of Donald Trump in the White House."
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As Clarence Thomas faces record unpopularity, Americans want an ethics code for the Supreme Court | CNN Politics
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas ended a monthslong saga last week by officially disclosing trips paid for by GOP megadonor Harlan Crow.
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Biden's big gamble: Staying quiet on Trump
Biden rarely utters Trump's name and declines to punch back when given the opportunity. It has some Democrats worried.
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Vivek Ramaswamy 'a cheerleader' for Trump, Larry Hogan says
The former Maryland governor wants only serious candidates in the Republican presidential field.
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Haley calls for terms limits after McConnell’s freeze: ‘We need people at the top of their game’
Nikki Haley is calling for term limits and mental competency tests in Congress after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze up again in public.
Ukraine War: Counter-offensive troops punch through Russia line, generals claim
Kyiv says its troops are gaining momentum in what continues to be a lengthy and bloody counter-offensive.
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New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu expects Trump to be on the ballot despite debate over 14th Amendment
People in different states are considering challenging Trump's eligibility based on the 14th Amendment's prohibiting people who "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" from holding public office.
www.nbcnews.comBiden biographer says it ‘wouldn’t be a total shock’ if president drops out of 2024 race
A biographer of President Biden said that while it would be a surprise, it “wouldn’t be a total shock” if the president drops out of the 2024 race by the end of the calendar year. NBC’s Chuck Todd on “Meet the Press” asked biographer Franklin Foer, whose book about Biden’s first two years in office…
Senate Republican: ‘We don’t know’ if Trump could beat Biden in 2024
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said Sunday he does not know if former President Trump could beat President Biden in a hypothetical 2024 general election rematch at this point in the campaign, saying that’s one of his concerns. “We don’t know. We don’t know. That’s one of the concerns that a lot of...
Russians press Ukraine in the northeast to distract from more important battles in counteroffensive
The Russian military is staging a ferocious push in northeastern Ukraine. The effort is designed to pin down Ukrainian forces, distract them from their counteroffensive and minimize the number of troops Kyiv is able to send to more important battles in the south.
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Ramaswamy says pardoning Trump will 'reunite' nation, but 'not most important thing' he'd do as next president
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy again vowed he would pardon former President Donald Trump, warning of a possible "national divorce."
Larry Hogan says he has "not closed the door" to running for president under a No Labels ticket
No Labels is a political organization that promotes bipartisanship in government.
www.cbsnews.comAdam Kinzinger Rips 'Outrageous' Ron DeSantis For Not Meeting With Biden
Kinzinger addressed the chance that "logistics" played a role in DeSantis not meeting Biden during his post-hurricane Florida visit.
Biden administration expects to win fight over Medicare drug negotiations
"There is nothing in the Constitution that stops Medicare from negotiating drug prices," Neera Tanden said.
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The state elections to watch now for clues about what to expect in 2024
Before the 2024 presidential election truly kicks off, odd-year elections in several states can signal the political state of the nation, offering voter views on abortion and more.
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Rising crime means these household essentials will no longer be offered in this store
The rising rate of crime throughout the United States has impacted a grocery store in Washington, D.C., which will no longer stock and sell a number of items to customers.
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GOP senator says McConnell is 'perfectly capable' following health scares | CNN Politics
Republican Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota said Sunday that Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is “perfectly capable” of carrying out his leadership position after he froze in public for the second time in as many months.
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Nikki Haley had her debate moment. Now, can she carry it forward?
The former South Carolina governor went head-to-head with several of her rivals at the first debate, and she's tried to find a middle ground when it comes to Trump.
www.nbcnews.comDisney wants to narrow the scope of its lawsuit against DeSantis to free speech claim
Disney wants to narrow the scope of its federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to just a free speech claim that the Florida governor retaliated against the company because of its public opposition to a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades.
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Schiff said there is a "valid argument" for keeping Donald Trump off of ballots next year.
MTG says White House 'attacking' her for holding out government funding vote until impeachment inquiry begins
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said the White House is criticizing her for saying she would not vote for government funding without an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
Gen. Stanley McChrystal on what would close the divide in America
The retired four-star general says the political divisions tearing apart the very fabric of American society can be healed by bringing together young people towards a common purpose.
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Live Updates: Burning Man flooding keeps thousands stranded at Nevada site as authorities investigate 1 death
Burning Man attendees are still struggling to escape from Black Rock City as around 70,000 remain stuck on muddy camp grounds following two days of heavy rainfall.
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Trump Republican mold a 'negative brand' for GOP candidates: Chris Sununu
Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH) placed blame for a series of recent special election defeats for his party on former President Donald Trump.
www.washingtonexaminer.comFatal police shooting of pregnant Ohio woman raises concerns over firing at moving vehicles
Body camera video of the fatal police shooting of Ta’Kiya Young, a 21-year old pregnant mother in Ohio, has raised questions about the strength of police department use-of-force restrictions and how an allegation of shoplifting led to a bullet being fired through her windshield.
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Oliver Anthony passes Proverbs 4:20 to Joe Rogan
Music sensation Oliver Anthony shared biblical insights with Joe Rogan Thursday, surprising the podcast host and UFC commentator with Proverbs 4:20.
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U.S. Commerce Secretary says she 'didn't pull any punches' during recent visit to China
Gina Raimondo met with Chinese officials in a high-stakes trip this week.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Plays Victim After Threatening To Hold Government Hostage
Greene said she'd vote against keeping the government open if she does not get her way on an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
Secession: Why some in Oregon want to become part of Idaho
In a state dominated by progressive politics, some Oregonians east of the Cascade Mountains want to move the border so that their counties become part of Idaho, a more conservative state that more closely aligns with their values.
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Ramaswamy claims he would've handled Jan. 6 differently than Trump
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said he would have handled the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, “very differently” than former President Donald Trump, but emphasized a distinction between “bad behavior and illegal behavior.”
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Hurricane Idalia forces Biden and Ron DeSantis to get along — at least a little bit
Politicians' handling of natural disasters — including their willingness to work with their opponents — can stick with them for years.
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Pressed on Trump's conduct, Ramaswamy argues: 'Bad judgment' is not 'a crime'
Vivek Ramaswamy said Sunday that he disagrees with Trump's actions around Jan. 6 but doesn't think Trump should be prosecuted
DeSantis snubs Biden as president tours Hurricane Idalia damage in Florida
Florida governor has no plans to meet Biden, claiming security preparations would impair recovery efforts
France will soon ban disposable vapes under an anti-smoking plan, prime minister says
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne says disposable vapes will soon be banned in the country as part of a national anti-smoking plan.
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Nikki Haley condemns older politicians who 'refuse to give up power'
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley reiterated her call to require older politicians to take a mental competency test, in light of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's (R-KY) recent health scare.
www.washingtonexaminer.comToo old to govern? The age problem neither US party wants to talk about
The top Senate Republican Mitch McConnell, 81, has suffered high-profile lapses but Democrats are reluctant to question his age when Joe Biden, 80, is America’s oldest president
Republican senator says he's not sure Donald Trump can beat Joe Biden in 2024
South Dakota Republican Sen. Mike Rounds said he did not know if former President Donald Trump could beat Joe Biden in a 2024 election rematch.
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Gina Raimondo says she complained to Chinese officials about being hacked
“It's a complicated relationship," she said of the U.S. and China.
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Why a televised Trump RICO trial could still be wishful thinking
Former President Donald Trump's Georgia racketeering trial is slated to be televised to millions of people worldwide — but whether that actually happens could be contingent on co-defendant Marks Meadows's bid to move his case to a much less media-friendly federal courthouse.
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US Commerce Secretary says there are 'legitimate concerns' with Chinese investment in the US | CNN Politics
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said there are “legitimate concerns” with Chinese investments in the US as it relates to national security.
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Donald Trump widens lead in 2024 Republican primary field after indictments, new poll says
Former President Donald Trump remains the dominant frontrunner in the 2024 GOP race despite his criminal indictments, a poll found.
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Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says business leaders are "very worried" about a government shutdown
The White House has asked Congress to pass a short-term spending bill to avoid a partial shutdown on Oct. 1.
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70,000 at Burning Man festival are isolated, still stuck as rain returns
One death was reported. Roads in and out of Black Rock City remained closed and orders to shelter in place and conserve water continued.
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Biden makes appeal to unions as possible UAW strike looms over 2024 reelection bid
President Joe Biden is making his pitch to union members as a possible labor strike threatens to upset both the economy and his 2024 reelection bid.
www.washingtonexaminer.com‘There’s a very real danger here’: AOC on 2024, the climate crisis and ‘selling out’
Twice re-elected and comfortable in her political skin, the Democratic congresswoman makes clear that Biden can’t take progressives for granted
Fans flock to Jimmy Buffett's eateries to toast the Mayor of Margaritaville
Following the death of the purveyor of laid-back beachside rock, his fans, known as Parrotheads, paid tribute by lifting their glasses at his Margaritaville empire locations.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial to begin: Everything you need to know
AUSTIN, Texas — State senators will return to the capital city Tuesday for the beginning of what is expected to be a tense and unpredictable trial to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton.
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Eighty years on, Italian victims of Nazi crimes finally to get compensation
In 1943, German troops hanged six Italian civilians for the killing of a soldier. Now, some of the relatives of the men put to death will receive money as compensation for their families' trauma. But it's not Germany which is paying.
Mitch McConnell was medically cleared by Capitol doctor. What does that mean?
The Republican Senate leader froze up at an event in Kentucky earlier this week.
A ‘fevered hallucination’: Latin America meets Vivek Ramaswamy
The Republican candidate wants to prioritize the Western Hemisphere, but in ways that worry its leaders.
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John Eastman's disastrously bad idea
JOHN EASTMAN'S DISASTROUSLY BAD IDEA. Claremont Institute legal scholar John Eastman will be arraigned next week on nine felony counts related to his efforts to reverse the results of the 2020 election, charges that were brought by the Democratic district attorney of Fulton County, Georgia, Fani…
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Biden says he hasn’t ‘been able to break’ for East Palestine visit, despite Lake Tahoe getaway and DE trips
President Biden said Saturday he hasn’t "been able to break" in order to visit East Palestine, Ohio, despite recently embarking on a long family getaway in Nevada.
For small biz reliant on summer tourism, extreme weather is the new pandemic -- for better or worse
For small businesses that rely on summer tourism to keep afloat, extreme weather is replacing the pandemic as the determining factor in how well a summer will go
'It’s time to leave': Nikki Haley knocks Republicans and Democrats after Mitch McConnell freezes
Presidential candidate and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said Mitch McConnell's health incident is part of a greater "congressional problem."
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Berlin Wall relic gets ‘second life’ on U.S.-Mexico border as Biden adds barriers
Shards of the Berlin Wall scattered worldwide after it crumbled in 1989, with collectors putting them in hotels, schools, transit stations and parks.
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South Africa says inquiry found no evidence of arms shipment to Russia
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday that an independent inquiry has found no evidence that a Russian ship had collected weapons from the country late last year destined for Russia.
Investigation launched into death at Burning Man, with 70,000 still stranded in Nevada desert after flooding
Event attendees were ordered to shelter in place Saturday after "unusual weather" in the remote Black Rock Desert made driving "virtually impossible."
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Armenian PM says depending solely on Russia for security was 'strategic mistake'
Armenia's prime minister has said his country's policy of solely relying on Russia to guarantee its security was a strategic mistake because Moscow has been unable to deliver and is in the process of winding down its role in the wider region.
Ukraine President Zelenskyy says defense minister Oleksii Reznikov will be replaced this week
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that defense minister Oleksii Reznikov will be replaced this week with Rustem Umerov, a Crimean Tatar lawmaker
Kamala Harris met with George Soros heir, top donors at her private residence, records show
White House visitor records show that George Soros heir Alex Soros met with Vice President Harris at her private residence along with his rumored lover.
Jimmy Buffett, enduring 'Margaritaville' singer turned mogul, dies at 76 | CNN
Jimmy Buffett, the tropical troubadour whose folksy tunes celebrated his laid-back lifestyle, inspired legions of devoted fans and spawned a lucrative business empire, has died, according to his official website and multiple media outlets.
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These US regions will experience scorching temperatures for the remainder of Labor Day weekend
The last holiday weekend of the summer will bring scorching temperatures to a large portion of the U.S.
Kevin McCarthy 'moved' by Maui situation following visit
Rep. Kevin McCarthy shared his takeaways after assessing the damage in Maui caused by various wildfires.
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GOP lawmaker warns Republicans may be 'walking the plank' with voters over abortion: 'What are we doing?'
South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace has often criticized her fellow Republicans over what she calls “extreme” stances on abortion policies.
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Nikki Haley re-ups call for competency tests for older pols
She asked: “At what point do they get it’s time to leave?”
www.politico.comIsrael's Netanyahu says he wants Eritrean migrants involved in violent clashes to be deported
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he wants Eritrean migrants involved in a violent clash in Tel Aviv to be deported immediately and has ordered a plan to remove all of the country’s African migrants.
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Tens of thousands have signed up for contract military service this year, former Russian president says
Citing Russia’s Defense Ministry, Dmitry Medvedev said “about 280,000 people have been accepted into the ranks of the armed forces on contract service,” state media reported.
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Burning Man: Police investigating death during heavy rain
Thousands of people remain stuck at the event in Nevada and could remain so for several more days.
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Biden blasted for being too busy to visit East Palestine, Ohio: 'Yeah, you’ve been so busy'
President Joe Biden's attempt to explain why he hasn't visited the site of East Palestine, Ohio's train derailment has gone viral online, drawing much criticism.
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Meet the white Trump official behind the launch of Black Americans for Immigration Reform
The new effort will look to advance the argument that more immigration is bad for Black workers.
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Building on fire after Ukrainian drone hits Kurchatov, Russia says
All the updates from September 3 as they happened.
Lucid CEO has a plan to end Americans' range anxiety
Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson gives his take on reducing range anxiety and boosting sales of electric vehicles.
DeSantis looks for campaign momentum after leading Florida through Hurricane Idalia | CNN Politics
Ron DeSantis is expected to turn his focus once again to his White House bid this week and kickstart a post-Labor Day push for the 2024 Republican nomination that will intensify throughout the fall.
www.cnn.comPutin has dashed global hopes for reviving the Ukraine grain deal. This is why it matters
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met with Vladimir Putin, hoping to persuade the Russian leader to rejoin a deal allowing Ukraine to safely export grain.
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Mission accomplished, India puts moon rover to 'sleep'
India switched off its moon rover, the first craft to reach the lunar south pole, after it completed its two-week assignment conducting experiments, the country's space agency said.
Florida judge rules DeSantis’ redistricting map unconstitutional over impact on Black voters
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' state redistricting map is unconstitutional and discriminates against Black voters, Florida Circuit Judge J. Lee Marsh ruled.
Russian drone attack hits Danube port infrastructure, Ukraine says
The Danube has become Ukraine's main route for exporting grain since July, when Russia quit a U.N. and Turkey-brokered deal that gave safe passage to Kyiv's exports of grains, oilseeds and vegetables oils via the Black Sea.
There’s a Battle Over Carbon Emerging from the War in Ukraine
A new international effort is working to hold Russia accountable for the climate impact of its invasion.
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Coach Joe Kennedy lauded as 'hero' after taking knee in prayer for first time since Supreme Court victory
Football coach Joe Kennedy was praised on social media when he returned to the football stadium to pray, with many calling him a "hero" for fighting his battle for religious freedom.
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Live updates: Burning Man festival rain strands thousands in Black Rock, Nevada desert
Thousands of people are stranded in the Nevada desert after heavy rains swamped the annual Burning Man festival, leaving thick, ankle-deep mud. Follow for live updates.
Why Biden and Trump need each other in order to win in 2024 | CNN Politics
Here is an often-repeated claim you’ll hear from reporters and analysts: Former President Donald Trump’s control over the Republican primary field solidified not in spite of, but because of, his four criminal indictments.
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Jimmy Buffett died after a four-year fight with a rare form of skin cancer, his website says
A statement on Jimmy Buffett's website has disclosed the cause of the singer-songwriter's death: a rare, aggressive skin cancer
DeSantis’ super PAC head honcho privately admits he’s spreading dirt on Ramaswamy
The private remarks underscore a brewing anxiety about the upstart entrepreneur turned primary foe.
www.politico.comTribe getting piece of Minnesota back more than a century after ancestors died there
Golden prairies and winding rivers of a Minnesota state park also hold the secret burial sites of Dakota people who died as the U.S. failed to fulfill treaties with Native Americans more than a century ago.
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Gavin Newsom's secret $360 million plan to revamp San Quentin prison
Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D-CA) $360 million plan to transform the notorious San Quentin prison is sparking outrage from critics who claim the Democrat is holding secret meetings with no oversight and purposely keeping the public in the dark.
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The world's highest navigable lake is drying out | CNN
Water levels at Lake Titicaca – the highest navigable lake in the world and South America’s largest – are dropping precipitously after an unprecedented winter heat wave. The shocking decline is affecting tourism, fishing and agriculture, which locals rely on to make a living.
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Paul McCartney: Global search for missing Beatles' 1961 Höfner guitar
Paul McCartney changed music history playing iconic Höfner guitar - but it hasn't been seen since 1969.
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India's moon rover completes its walk. Scientists analyzing data looking for signs of frozen water
India’s space mission says the moon rover has completed its walk on the lunar surface and been put into sleep mode less than two weeks after its historic landing near the lunar south pole
Transcript: Sen. Bernie Sanders on "Face the Nation," September 3, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Independent of Vermont, that aired on "Face the Nation" on September 3, 2023.
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Transcript: Nikki Haley on "Face the Nation," September 3, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, a 2024 GOP presidential candidate, that aired on "Face the Nation" on September 3, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on "Face the Nation," September 3, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo that aired on "Face the Nation" on September 3, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on "Face the Nation," September 3, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, that aired on "Face the Nation" on September 3, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," September 3, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo join Robert Costa.
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Biden tells Idalia's Florida victims 'your nation has your back.' DeSantis rejects meeting with him
President Joe Biden saw from the sky Hurricane Idalia’s impact across a swath of Florida before setting out on a walking tour of the city of Live Oak, which is recovering from the storm.
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After DeSantis no-show, Scott stands next to Biden in Florida
The governor and ’24 GOP candidate steered clear as the president toured Hurricane Idalia damage — but the Republican senator was undeterred.
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White House says 'there was no indication' DeSantis would snub Biden visit after Idalia
White House officials said Saturday there was "no indication" Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would not meet with President Biden when Biden traveled to Florida to tour hurricane damage.
DeSantis' redistricting map in Florida is unconstitutional and must be redrawn, judge says
A judge says that a Florida redistricting plan pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis violates the state constitution.
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DeSantis' Florida redistricting map is unconstitutional, must be redrawn, judge says
A circuit judge sent the plan back to the Florida Legislature with instructions that lawmakers should draw a new congressional map that complies with the Florida Constitution.
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Threats, insults, and Kremlin 'robots': How Russian diplomacy died under Putin
Russian diplomacy is no longer about co-operation but "putting Westerners in their place", say ex-Kremlin insiders.
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Biden says 'I don't know' what happened with DeSantis meeting as he surveys Hurricane Idalia damage
President Joe Biden says he doesn't know what happened to plans for a meeting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as he surveys Hurricane Idalia damage in Florida.
John Eastman calls evidence in Georgia case ‘weak’ and predicts defendants will be ‘vindicated’ at trial - Washington Examiner
John Eastman, one of the defendants in the wide-ranging Georgia RICO case, criticized the case Friday. He claimed the evidence was "weak" and predicted all defendants would be vindicated at their trials. Eastman, who previously served as an attorney for former President Donald Trump, has been...
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Prigozhin's dead, but is Putin's authority strengthened after plane crash?
The Wagner leader's mutiny was the most serious challenge to President Vladimir Putin's rule. What happens next could shape the future of Russia.
www.nbcnews.comFederal judge throws out convictions of former Fox executive and marketing group in FIFA case
A federal judge threw out the convictions of a former Fox executive and a South American sports media and marketing company in the FIFA bribery investigation.
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How Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death affects the Wagner group and Russia’s war effort - Washington Examiner
With the death of its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner private military company now faces an uncertain future. Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin, the likely true military head of the group, were killed when their plane crashed last week, killing all ten people onboard. Following its June mutiny...
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Tim Scott plots more aggressive approach as he looks to break through in 2024 GOP race | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott has shown a new willingness to needle his rivals in recent days after his affable approach proved a mismatch for last week’s pugilistic first 2024 primary debate.
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Biden says he’s been too busy recently to visit East Palestine, Ohio - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden cited his busy work schedule when asked why he still has not visited East Palestine, Ohio, the site of a train derailment in February that released dangerous chemicals into the air and local water. According to a report from Fox News, the topic came up Saturday while Biden...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTexas AG Ken Paxton's impeachment trial is in the hands of Republicans who have been by his side
The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is going to test the will of Republicans senators to punish not only one of their own, but a hard-right firebrand who has driven the state’s policymaking for years.
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Maui fire missing list falls slightly to 385. Governor had indicated it would be below 100.
After Maui police released the updated list, the governor said the numbers of fatalities and missing are often in flux in mass casualty events until investigations are completed.
www.politico.comAn Ohio ballot measure seeks to protect abortion access. Opponents' messaging is on parental rights
The wording of a proposed constitutional amendment on Ohio’s fall ballot to ensure abortion rights seems straightforward.
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Trump returns favor after receiving endorsement from Hungary’s Viktor Orban - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump acknowledged an overseas endorsement in his favor as he continues his 2024 presidential bid. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban appeared on Tucker Carlson's show on X, formerly known as Twitter, earlier this week to offer his endorsement. During the interview...
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Vivek Ramaswamy admits he didn’t espouse Republican politics ‘out of the birth canal’ - Washington Examiner
Vivek Ramaswamy explained his evolving politics over the years that led him to run for the 2024 Republican nomination for president. The youngest of the thirteen Republican candidates appeared on Fox and Friends Saturday to address concerns that he hasn't always been conservative in his views...
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No longer a Democrat stronghold, Virginia's 2023 elections could be roadmap for GOP
Virginia has been leaning blue in elections for nearly two decades, but Glenn Youngkin's 2021 gubernatorial victory boosted Republicans, and the GOP now aims for total state government control.
Biden surveys Hurricane Idalia's damage in Florida
During his visit, however, President Biden did not meet with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Biden calls Jacksonville shootings a `terrorist act' driven by racial hatred
During a visit to Florida to tour hurricane damage, President Biden brought up the recent fatal shootings of three Black residents in Jacksonville.
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The leaked internal poll numbers scrambling the GOP primary
The DeSantis campaign is trying to shape the race with its own data.
www.politico.comMore cargo ships from Ukraine use a civilian corridor despite Russian threats
Two cargo vessels have left Ukraine despite Russian threats and are in the Black Sea, maritime officials said Saturday.
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The far left wages an internal fight: Help Democrats or reject the establishment?
The Rhode Island chapter of Democratic Socialists of America called on members to "reject" a candidate backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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"A poet of paradise": Tributes pour in following the death of Jimmy Buffett
President Joe Biden called Buffett an "icon" who was as kind a person in real life as he was on stage.
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Florida judge rejects state congressional map championed by DeSantis | CNN Politics
A Florida judge on Saturday struck down congressional district lines for northern Florida advocated by Gov. Ron DeSantis, ruling that the Republican governor’s map had improperly diluted Black voting power.
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Biden sums up Florida visit: ‘Nobody intelligent can deny’ effects of climate change - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden linked the damage done by a powerful hurricane to climate change while visiting Florida on Saturday. The Sunshine State was recently hit by Hurricane Idalia and the president went to assess the resulting damage. Both the president and the first lady also met with survivors...
www.washingtonexaminer.comVirginia’s ‘Moderate’ GOP Governor Is Quietly Funding Anti-Choice Extremists
The Virginia governor has presented himself as a moderate Republican, but many candidates he’s funding are pushing policies based on the belief that life begins at conception.
WSJ poll: Trump leads GOP primary field by 46 points as DeSantis drops
Haley, Ramaswamy and Christie all grew their share of supporters since the April survey, albeit by single digits.
www.politico.comOhio is about to vote on abortion rights. Misinformation about the proposal is rampant
A ballot measure in Ohio that would guarantee access to abortion rights is fueling misleading claims.
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Nikki Haley's campaign launches effort to capture youth vote across 45 states
Nikki Haley's campaign told Fox News Digital it's launching a 45-state effort to help capture the youth vote with its launch of Young Americans for Nikki and Students for Haley.
Two more ships pass through Black Sea corridor, Zelenskiy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that two more ships had passed through a "temporary" Black Sea shipping corridor established since Russia withdrew from a U.N.-backed grain export deal in July.
‘Crooked Coffee’: The alleged election office breach in the Trump indictment was part of a years-long pattern, some locals say | CNN Politics
Some residents in Georgia’s rural Coffee County say voter intimidation and suppression has always been a part of their lives.
www.cnn.comCourt revives doctors' lawsuit saying FDA overstepped its authority with anti-ivermectin campaign
A federal appeals court in New Orleans has revived a lawsuit by three doctors who say the Food and Drug Administration overstepped its authority in a campaign against the use of a drug that is not approved to treat COVID-19.
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Nikki Haley’s gender is rarely mentioned on the campaign trail but always present | CNN Politics
When Nikki Haley took the Republican presidential debate stage alongside her seven male rivals last month, she shone a spotlight on her gender only once – evoking a former British prime minister.
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US warns of return of ISIS amid violence in Syria - Washington Examiner
Military commanders warned Saturday that the Islamic State terrorist group could exploit tensions and violence in Syria to mount a return to prominence. In a statement, the United States-led multinational military formation known as Combined Joint Task Force — Operation Inherent Resolve called...
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Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson: 5 things you may not know about his legacy of service
Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, 75, died in his sleep at his home in Chatham, Massachusetts. Here's what you may not know about his legacy.
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Arizona GOP’s rebuff of one-day, in-person, primary highlights party’s rift over election security | CNN Politics
Arizona state Republican chairman Jeff DeWit this week rejected a Maricopa County GOP proposal to hold a one-day state-run presidential primary in 2024, highlighting a continued fracture in the Republican Party in the wake of persistent election denialism stemming from the 2020 presidential...
www.cnn.comRival Eritrean groups clash in Israel, leaving dozens hurt in worst confrontation in recent memory
Hundreds of Eritrean government supporters and opponents have clashed with each other and with Israeli police in Tel Aviv.
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What would happen if Mitch McConnell steps down? Here's a look at Kentucky's process
McConnell's recent freeze-ups two different times have promoted questions about what would happen if he can't serve and who would replace him.
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DeSantis super PAC pauses voter canvassing in 4 states, sets high fundraising goals for next two quarters
The moves highlight the outsized and unusual role the PAC has in supporting Ron DeSantis' presidential bid, compared to his campaign.
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Death at Burning Man investigated as rain-soaked festival asks attendees to shelter in place
Movement into Black Rock City has been halted and the airport is closed, according to organizers. No additional information has been given about the death.
www.nbcnews.comScholz dismisses talk of keeping nuclear energy option open in Germany
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is dismissing a junior coalition partner’s suggestion that the country should keep open the option of using its closed nuclear power plants.
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Billionaires want to build a new city in rural California. They must convince voters first.
The project issued a poll to residents last month to gauge support for “a new city with tens of thousands of new homes," solar energy farm and new parks funded entirely by the private sector.
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Pentagon: Russian fighter jets approached US and Coalition aircraft over Syria 7 times in August – at times within 1,000 feet | CNN Politics
Russian fighter aircraft approached US F-35 fighter jets and other Coalition aircraft over Syria on seven occasions during the month of August and in several instances flew within 1,000 feet, the Pentagon said Friday.
www.cnn.comAn attack on a Chinese mining convoy carrying gold in Congo leaves 4 dead, authorities say
Authorities say an attack on a Chinese mining convoy transporting gold in northeast Congo killed four people, including two Chinese nationals.
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In hurricane-torn Florida, Biden urges Congress to shore up emergency funding
The White House has requested $16 billion to shore up the federal government’s disaster fund.
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NRA victory in fight over ammo ban - Washington Examiner
A federal court on Friday rejected a long-fought effort by environmental groups to force a ban on lead ammo in a national forest, providing a key win for hunters, the National Rifle Association, and the United States Forest Service.In a 25-page decision, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected...
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Israel: Police clash with rioting Eritrean rivals
Dozens of people are reported injured in Tel Aviv as demonstrations turn violent.
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Would your nursing home meet Biden's proposed staffing levels? Check our data to find out.
USA TODAY compared staffing levels at nearly 15,000 nursing homes to proposed federal standards. Find out whether your nursing home stacked up.
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Dem Governor Murphy says NJ can't take any migrants from NYC as DHS eyes new housing locations
New Jersey's Democratic governor says the state cannot take any more migrants from New York City amid reports the federal government is looking to house them.
White House focused on McCarthy’s impeachment whip count | CNN Politics
As House Republicans’ impeachment drumbeat grows louder, White House officials are focused on whether House Speaker Kevin McCarthy can summon enough votes to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, according to two people familiar with the White House’s thinking.
www.cnn.comGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz falls while jogging and bruises his face
The German government says Chancellor Olaf Scholz has fallen while jogging and sustained bruises to his face, prompting him to cancel some appointments this weekend.
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Delaware man who police blocked from warning of speed trap wins $50K judgment
After Jonathan Guessford raised a middle finger at troopers while driving away from an initial encounter, he was stopped and cited for “improper use of a hand signal.”
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New "FBI-validated" Lahaina wildfire missing list has 385 names
The updated total was a startling departure from what had been expected. A day earlier Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said he believed the number would drop "into the double digits."
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98-year-old German charged in thousands of Holocaust deaths at Nazi camp
The man, whose name was not released, was allegedly a guard at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp between 1943 and 1945.
www.nbcnews.comClashes in Iraq's Kirkuk over handover of police HQ to Kurds leave 1 dead, several injured
Witnesses and local officials say that demonstrations in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk over the handover of a key facility from federal to local Kurdish authorities has turned violent and one protester was killed and several were injured.
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Biden didn't meet with DeSantis in Florida as he toured Hurricane Idalia damage
President Biden was in Florida Saturday to see damage from Hurricane Idalia. But he didn't meet with GOP presidential contender Ron DeSantis.
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How the power grid survived a hot, hot summer
The power system has held up so far in record-breaking temperatures despite predictions that extreme heat could cause a crash. Here's why.
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Kevin McCarthy to visit Hawaii to witness damage caused by wildfires - Washington Examiner
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced Friday he will be paying a visit to Hawaii in light of the recent wildfires on the island of Maui. His announcement came two weeks after President Joe Biden paid the state a visit himself. Biden was vacationing in Delaware when the fires first broke out in...
www.washingtonexaminer.comRussia says it thwarted attacks on Crimea bridge. Shelling and strikes leave at least 3 dead
Russia says its forces destroyed three Ukrainian naval drones being used in an attempt to attack a key bridge linking Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea, temporarily closing it for a third time in less than a year.
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Shooting at Louisiana high school football game kills teenager and wounds woman
The game was suspended as emergency vehicles filled the parking lot at Port Allen High School near Baton Rouge.
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Mitch McConnell's health prompts questions about leadership fitness among some Kentucky Republicans
Mitch McConnell faces mounting questions, from Washington, D.C. to Kentucky, about his health after he suddenly stopped speaking for a second time.
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Plans for a memorial to Queen Elizabeth II to be unveiled in 2026 to mark her 100th birthday
Britain's government says an independent body will unveil plans for a permanent memorial to Queen Elizabeth II in 2026, to mark what would have been the late monarch’s 100th birthday.
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Biden cites busy schedule when asked about visiting East Palestine, Ohio: 'It's going to be a while'
During a Hurricane Idalia press conference Saturday in Live Oak, Florida, President Biden told reporters that he hasn't "had the occasion" to visit East Palestine, Ohio, where residents are still struggling in the wake of a February train derailment there that caused an environmental disaster.
'Margaritaville' singer Jimmy Buffett dies at 76
Jimmy Buffett -- famed singer, songwriter, musician and mogul -- has passed away at the age of 76.
Week in politics: DeSantis back in Florida, Biden to follow after Hurricane Idalia
President Biden will be in Florida Saturday in the wake of Hurricane Idalia. Gov. DeSantis left the campaign trail for his home state last weekend.
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GOP lawmakers take aim at LGBTQ+ 'safe places' program in small Florida town
Some central Florida lawmakers say they are considering “all legislative, legal and executive options available” to stop business owners in a small town from voluntarily displaying rainbow decals in their windows.
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Migrant families crossed US-Mexico border in record numbers in August: report
U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested 91,000 migrants who entered the southern border in August in family groups, The Washington Post reported.
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Why your burger may not always look like the advert
Burger King is facing a US lawsuit over images of its Whoppers, but advertisers are allowed to exaggerate.
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‘Persistent bear activity’ forces wildfire crews to leave campsite in British Columbia, officials say | CNN
“Persistent bear activity” forced fire crews to leave a camp in British Columbia, Canada, authorities said Thursday.
www.cnn.com2 people charged with looting as residents worry about burglaries following Hurricane Idalia
Two people have been charged with looting a home damaged by Hurricane Idalia in Florida’s Big Bend region.
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Trump has 46-point lead over DeSantis as most GOP voters see indictments as ‘politically motivated’: poll - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump has extended his lead to nearly 60% of all Republican primary voters who say he is their first choice despite four ongoing criminal prosecutions, which they say have no merit, according to a new Wall Street Journal poll. Polling conducted by Fabrizio, Lee, and...
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In a fairy-tale Austrian town, residents protest daily swarm of selfie-seeking tourists
“Hallstatt no longer lives on tourism; it is being squashed by overcrowding,” said a long-term resident of the picturesque Alpine town.
www.nbcnews.comAs Taiwan's government races to counter China, most people aren't worried about war
Taiwan’s government is racing to counter China, buying nearly $19 billion in military equipment from the United States, and extending military conscription for men to a year starting in 2024.
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As Typhoon Haikui barrels into Taiwan, thousands are evacuated
Haikui, a weaker storm that Typhoon Saola which hit Hong Kong and other parts of China, is forecast to make landfall in the far southeast of Taiwan late Sunday afternoon.
Convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante spotted on residential surveillance camera after prison escape: DA
Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante was spotted in Pocopson Township about 1.5 miles away from Chester County Prison. Hundreds of authorities are searching for him.
Tunisia places senior official in main opposition party under house arrest
Tunisian authorities placed Abdel Karim Harouni, the senior official in the opposition Ennahda Islamist Party, under house arrest, the country's main opposition coalition said on Saturday.
Italian ex-premier says French missile downed an airliner in 1980 by accident in bid to kill Gadhafi
A former Italian premier is contending that a French air force missile brought down a passenger jet over the Mediterranean Sea in 1980 and is appealing to France's president to respond.
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Kevin O'Leary warns chaos is about to begin for US economy: 'Wake up and smell the roses'
O'Leary Ventures chairman Kevin O'Leary joined "Fox & Friends" to discuss the dire situation facing small businesses due to high interest rates.
Zelensky: Despite what ‘anyone says’ counteroffensive is pushing forward | CNN
Ukraine’s counteroffensive is “moving forward” after Kyiv made some headway in its campaign to recapture territory seized by Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday.
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Biden in Florida promises to rebuild, calls on Congress to provide more FEMA funding
President Joe Biden standing in front of a home damaged by a fallen tree said it was "but for the grace of God" the damage wasn't worse.
US-backed fighters push ahead in their offensive in east Syria against tribespeople
U.S.-backed fighters have brought in reinforcements into eastern Syria and pushed ahead in their offensive against local tribespeople, saying that hundreds of pro-government gunmen have joined the worst battles in the region in years.
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Canada shut its land border to asylum seekers. More refugees came anyway
Many now come by air, while others sneak across the border and hide until they can apply for asylum without fear of being sent back. The numbers show how hard it is to shut the door on desperate people.
The new college football season, in 6 maps and charts
Data shows how transfers, recruiting, conference consolidation and dominance have changed the sport.
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'Senseless act of gun violence': TCU student fatally shot by stranger, police say
A grief-stricken family and school are mourning the shocking death of a college student who was shot and killed in Texas this week in an apparently random assault.
A 15-year-old shakes up New Hampshire with tough questions for Ron DeSantis and other 2024 hopefuls
Quinn Mitchell has a jarring encounter with DeSantis and his super PAC supporters as he soaks up the 2024 election on the ground in his home state.
www.nbcnews.comRussian-made combat trainer aircraft joins Iran’s Air Force
Iran’s news agencies are reporting that a Russian-made Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft is in the country and has joined the Air Force.
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Neighbors say they tried to help Ruby Franke’s kids before YouTuber’s arrest on child abuse charges
One neighbor said she called Utah’s Department of Health and Human Services seeking help for the kids.
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Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76
The Margaritaville musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.
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Beshear refuses to commit to appointing GOP replacement if McConnell resigns over health scares - Washington Examiner
Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY) refused to commit to replacing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) with another conservative this week in the event the senator resigns after freezing up twice this summer. Beshear said he would not speculate on a replacement for the senator, including whether...
www.washingtonexaminer.comCyprus police arrest 13 after anti-immigrant marchers set fire to trash bins and damage storefronts
Cyprus police say they have arrested 13 people after a mob smashed storefronts and set numerous trash bins on fire during an anti-immigration march in the coastal resort city of Limassol.
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Louisiana's Tiger Island wildfire ruled arson, officials say
Louisiana, which has been contending with extreme summer heat and drought, saw an unprecedented 441 wildfires in August.
www.cbsnews.comStates and families wrestle over compassion in transgender youth care bans in Tennessee, Kentucky
Questions over which side was being more compassionate emerged as a key tension in a federal appeals court, which heard arguments on whether to block transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming care in Kentucky and Tennessee.
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In Japan, the young find dating so hard their parents are doing it for them | CNN
Leaving the young to speed-date doesn’t seem to be working in Japan. Their parents are stepping in.
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Deepfake scams have arrived: Fake videos spread on Facebook, TikTok and Youtube
Deepfakes have circulated online for years, mostly as warnings. Now, the proliferation of advanced video manipulation technology has made them easy to produce.
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These five cities could be one natural disaster away from a catastrophic water crisis | CNN
Here are five cities or regions across the country that show signs of vulnerability under a rapidly warming planet – from coastal flooding in New York to saltwater intrusion in California’s groundwater.
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Oliver Anthony’s newest music video features shots of handgun - Washington Examiner
Musician Oliver Anthony released his latest single on Saturday, complete with a music video featuring a handgun. The latest song, titled "90 Some Chevy," seems to be a love song devoted to a woman who is likened to the classic American truck because, as the lyrics go, "she rides just right when...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMan convicted of 4-month-old son’s 1997 death dies on Alabama death row
An Alabama man convicted in the killing of his 4-month-old son has died on death row. The Alabama Department of Corrections, in a statement Friday to The Associated Press, confirmed corrections officers found 58-year-old John Michael Ward unresponsive in his cell at Holman Correctional Facility late
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Insight: Canada immigration: Why asylum seekers are crossing the border
Almost 40,000 asylum seekers entered Canada through irregular border crossings from the United States last year.
Former top US diplomat Bill Richardson dies aged 75
The former US envoy to the UN won praise for his work freeing detained Americans around the world.
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Ro Khanna says there’s not a ‘single shred of evidence’ Biden received foreign payments - Washington Examiner
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) scoffed at the idea of impeaching President Joe Biden over alleged payments received from foreign nations. Khanna appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe Saturday to comment on rumblings of an impeachment inquiry against the president. Both Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy...
www.washingtonexaminer.comEcuador says 57 guards and police officers are released after being held hostage in several prisons
Ecuadorian authorities say 50 guards and seven police officers were released more than a day after they were taken hostages in different prisons, in what the government described as a response by criminal groups to its efforts to regain control of several large correctional facilities in the South A
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Thousands rally in Niger demanding withdrawal of French envoy, troops
Protesters rally outside a French military base, calling for the ambassador and about 1,500 soldiers to leave.
Authorities release name of man who died at Burning Man, investigation into death ongoing
Thousands of Burning Man attendees were advised to shelter in place and conserve food and water amid muddy conditions.
South Africa's Ramaphosa urges enforcement of laws over 'hijacked' buildings
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday urged authorities to enforce regulations preventing city residents from unlawfully occupying apartment blocks, after scores died in a fire in a Johannesburg building that was occupied illegally.
Pope starts Mongolia visit by praising the country's religious freedom dating back to Genghis Khan
Pope Francis has praised Mongolia’s tradition of religious freedom dating to the times of founder Genghis Khan during the first-ever papal visit to the Asian nation.
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44 injured, thousands left without power as Typhoon Haikui hits Taiwan | CNN
At least 44 people were injured and tens of thousands of homes were left without power as Typhoon Haikui made its way across Taiwan, authorities said.
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Ukrainian billionaire Ihor Kolomoisky held in anti-corruption drive
Ihor Kolomoisky is accused of fraud and is the latest target of Ukraine's anti-corruption drive.
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Kirkuk curfew lifted after deadly unrest at rival protests by Arabs, Kurds
Four people killed as Kurds, Arabs hold rival protests over plans to hand over security building to local authorities.
Nobel Foundation cancels Russia, Belarus, Iran invites to annual prize awards
The Nobel Foundation said it would not after all invite the ambassadors of Russia, Belarus and Iran to attend the Nobel Prize awards ceremony in Stockholm this year.
India launches a spacecraft to study the sun after successful landing near the moon's south pole
India has launched its first space mission to study the sun, less than two weeks after a successful uncrewed landing near the south pole region of the moon.
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Law enforcement seeks help to identify barns in BTK serial killer cold case investigations | CNN
A law enforcement team in northeast Oklahoma believes the prolific serial killer known as “BTK” may be responsible for several additional unsolved missing person and homicide cases. Now they’re hoping the public can help them identify barns and silos in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri that the...
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Hollywood labor disputes 'headed down to crunch time' amid ongoing strikes, reporter says
Media reporter Claire Atkinson joins ABC News Live to discuss the impacts of the strikes on both sides of the dispute and whether there could be a resolution soon.
Two Chinese among 4 killed in attack on DRC gold convoy
South Kivu is the scene of attacks staged by armed groups and there has been violence between locals and Chinese miners.
Typhoon Saola makes landfall in southern China but appears to cause only light damage
Typhoon Saola has made landfall in southern China after nearly 900,000 people moved to safety and most of Hong Kong and other parts of coastal southern China suspended business, transport and classes.
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Gabon coup leader: No rush to elections and ‘the same mistakes’
The coup – West and Central Africa’s eighth in three years – drew cheering crowds onto the streets.
Hollywood actors union eyes video game strike
If authorised, it would mean SAG members would be striking against TV, film and video game firms.
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Nobel Foundation reverses invitations to Russia, Iran after backlash
Decision to invite representatives from Russia and Iran to awards ceremony criticised over Ukraine war, rights abuses.
A Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children
Researchers in heavily drilled Pennsylvania are adding to a body of evidence suggesting links between the natural gas industry and certain health problems.
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Huge protests in Niger call for French forces to leave after coup
Paris refuses to recognize the recent military coup, which has widespread popular support.
Russia puts advanced Sarmat nuclear missile system on ‘combat duty’
Russian space agency chief Yuri Borisov says new intercontinental ballistic missile system is now in service: Reports.
1881 Lake Michigan shipwreck found intact with crew's possessions: "A remarkable discovery"
Trinidad sank about 10 miles off the coast of Algoma, "taking all the crew's possessions and the captain's pet Newfoundland dog with her," historians said.
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Ukrainian tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky detained in fraud case
Kolomoisky is one of Ukraine's richest men and a one-time supporter of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
In Mississippi, a tiny fish is reintroduced to the river where it disappeared 50 years ago
A species of tiny fish that once flourished in the U.S. South's Pearl River is being reintroduced there after disappearing 50 years ago.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 556
As the war enters its 556th day, these are the main developments.
Crimean Bridge traffic resumes after brief suspension, Russia-installed operator says
Traffic on the main bridge linking the Russian mainland with the Crimean Peninsula resumed after a brief suspension early on Sunday, the Russian-installed operator of the bridge said on the Telegram messaging app.
Maine plans to expand quarantine zones to stop tree-killing pests and protect its timber industry
Maine forestry officials are planning a wide expansion of quarantine zones to try to prevent the spread of three invasive forest pests that pose threats to the state’s timber industry.
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No place at the table. Indian women, food, and eating
Food, the universal code for comfort, can bring anxiety and a sense of displacement to many women in India.
Nevada flooding forces Burning Man attendees to shelter in place
The entrance to Burning Man will be closed for the remainder of the event, which began on Aug. 27 and was scheduled to end on Monday.
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Photos: Singer Jimmy Buffett | CNN
Jimmy Buffett, the singer-songwriter whose music celebrated a laid-back lifestyle, has died at the age of 76. Buffett had been fighting Merkel cell skin cancer at the time of his death, according to an updated obituary on his official website. He had the disease for four years and continued to...
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Google's search for an AI future as it turns 25
The tech giant celebrates its 25th birthday this month, but faces new threats to its dominance.
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Prigozhin’s life and death exposed the rot in the Russian state
Russia’s compromised political system, which led to the Wagner Group’s mutiny, will continue to pose a risk for Putin.
North Korea stages tactical nuclear attack drill
North Korea conducted a simulated tactical nuclear attack drill that included two long-range cruise missiles in an exercise to "warn enemies" the country would be prepared in case of nuclear war, the KCNA state news agency said on Sunday.
Four sons set out on a perilous migration route. Only one came home
A survivor tells the story of a five-week ordeal on the North Atlantic passage to Europe.
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Trump May Need Supreme Court To Say His Coup Attempt Does Not Violate Constitution
The 14th Amendment bans insurrectionists from seeking office, and the question of whether Trump can even be on the ballot is likely headed to the high court.
Life inside the 'hijacked' Johannesburg building where scores burned alive
Like many impoverished residents of downtown Johannesburg, Sihle Dube had rented a tiny room from someone who didn't actually own it, in a rundown building that was becoming a trash-strewn haven for drugs and crime.
A Biden-Voting Republican Could Pull Off A Shock Special Election Win In Utah
Winning would put Becky Edwards on a glide path to becoming the only Republican in the House who says she didn’t vote for Donald Trump in 2020.
Nigerian president recalls ambassadors worldwide
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a recall of Nigeria's ambassadors the world over with immediate effect, his spokesman said on Saturday.
Biden tours Florida hurricane damage: ‘nobody can deny impacts of climate crisis’
President arrives to survey damage left by Hurricane Idalia but governor Ron DeSantis has no plans to meet Biden
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