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House GOP strikes internal deal as shutdown approaches
Two critical factions of the House Republican Conference reached agreement on a bill to avoid a government shutdown for another month, cutting discretionary spending for the duration, along with the bulk of a House GOP bill to change policies at the border.Trump refuses to say in a TV interview how he watched the Jan. 6 attack unfold at the US Capitol
Former President Donald Trump repeatedly declined in an interview aired Sunday to answer questions about whether he watched the Capitol riot unfold on television.
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Trump reiterates request for Judge Tanya Chutkan to recuse herself from his D.C. Jan. 6 case
Trump attorneys responded to special counsel Jack Smith's argument that Chutkan should not recuse herself in Trump's federal 2020 election conspiracy case.
www.cbsnews.comChina flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high of activity the island calls harassment
China has flown 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new daily high for the activity the island considers harassment.
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House Republicans hold conference call to avert government shutdown, pass defense spending bill
House Republicans are holding a members-only call between Freedom Caucus members and other Republicans in an attempt to avert a government shutdown and pass their defense bill.
Trump says it was 'my decision' to try to overturn 2020 election results | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump said in an interview that he received counsel from numerous people shortly after the 2020 election but that it was his decision to push the false claim he won the election and try to overturn the results.
www.cnn.comRepublican legislatures flex muscles to maintain power in two closely divided states
In North Carolina and Wisconsin, Republicans are trying to seize power over elections and redistricting.
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War in Ukraine: Is the counter-offensive making progress?
Ukraine's generals say they have broken through Russia's first line of defence in the south.
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Hard-line conservatives line up to oppose stopgap funding deal, making passage difficult
Just hours after a government spending deal was brokered between members of the House Freedom Caucus and the Republican Main Street Caucus, several hard-line conservatives have come out in opposition to the proposal, ultimately putting its passage in peril less than two weeks before an expected…
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Nancy Pelosi hits back at Trump for blaming her for Jan. 6
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (R-CA) fired back at former President Donald Trump after he blamed her for the riot at the United States Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, accusing him of projecting.
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Vivek Ramaswamy defends using a visa program he has called to dismantle
2024 GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy defended his past use of the H1-B visa program, despite his calls to reform the system.
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The House GOP unveiled a new spending plan. It still won’t avert a shutdown.
It's not even clear that the funding plan could pass the House.
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Trump, who paved way for Roe v. Wade reversal, says Republicans 'speak very inarticulately' about abortion | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump, who paved the way for the undoing of federal abortion rights protections, said that some Republicans “speak very inarticulately” about the issue and have pursued “terrible” state-level restrictions that could alienate much of the country.
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Here are 11 top moments from Trump's 'Meet the Press' interview
The former president tells Kristen Welker he's not worried about going to prison and he thinks he can broker peace on abortion, and he explains where he stands on shutting down the government.
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DeSantis criticizes Trump for not fulfilling promise to hold Hillary Clinton accountable
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized former President Donald Trump for failing to fulfill his promise to investigate Hillary Clinton, indicating that he may fail to fulfill a similar promise he recently made for the 2024 election.
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'We'll be fine': Top US military officer confident there won't be a Jan. 6 repeat
“I am confident that the United States and the democracy in this country will prevail,” said the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman.
Trump alleges Pelosi turned down 10,000 soldiers ahead of Capitol riot: 'She’s responsible for Jan 6'
Former President Donald Trump alleges former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "turned down 10,000 soldiers" before Jan. 6, blaming her for the Capitol riot.
A Supreme Court redistricting ruling gave hope to Black voters. They're still waiting for new maps
The Supreme Court’s decision siding with Black voters in an Alabama redistricting case gave Democrats and voting rights activist a surprising opportunity before the 2024 elections to have congressional maps redrawn in a handful of states.
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Republicans squeeze Democrats on labor as UAW strike explodes in Michigan
The GOP under Donald Trump has moved away from automatically backing big business and made modest gains among blue collar workers.
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Trump refuses to answer questions about Jan. 6 conduct but says he 'behaved so well'
In an NBC interview, Trump refused or avoided answering questions about his conduct on Jan. 6 -- but maintained that it was his decision to challenge the 2020 election
Drone attacks shut down Moscow airports as Ukraine presses offensive: Updates
A drone attack temporarily shut down three Moscow-area airports Sunday as Ukraine pressed its effort to give Muscovites a grim taste of the war.
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Ukraine recaptures Klishchiivka, second eastern village in three days
Zelenskyy welcomes breakthrough that analysts say is of ‘strategic significance’ to the war in the east.
North Carolina Republicans seek control over state and local election boards ahead of 2024
Republicans who control the North Carolina legislature with veto-proof majorities are close to wresting supervision of elections from the governor and the governor’s party — almost always the Democrats for over a century.
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Raskin praises Biden administration for 'victories' on addressing climate change
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) shared his praise of the Biden administration on Sunday for delivering "spectacular, remarkable victories" on multiple fronts across the political sphere.
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Bernie Sanders praises UAW workers striking against 'corporate greed,' endorses 4-day workweek
Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed a four-day workweek and urged UAW union members to continue their strike against "corporate greed" in the automobile industry.
Zelenskyy warns Putin could cause World War III
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of World War III unless Putin is stopped in Ukraine.
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Drew Barrymore pauses show production while Bill Maher continues to scab
Actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore announced a reversal in her decision to start filming her show's next season.
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House GOP in 'civil war' over Biden impeachment, looming shutdown: Jeffries
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries argued Sunday that House Republicans are in "civil war" amid the Biden impeachment probe and a looming government shutdown
Trump says Biden isn't too old to be president, warns Republicans about abortion in interview: 6 takeaways
Donald Trump used his 'Meet The Press' interview to talk abortion, age, and the criminal charges against him.
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Nancy Mace declines to say whether she would support move to oust McCarthy
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) said Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) should follow through with his threat to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) if he is going to do it, but declined to say whether she would vote to remove the Republican leader.
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McCarthy says defense spending bill will get a vote this week 'win or lose' | CNN Politics
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Sunday that the Defense Department appropriations bill that was paused last week before it even made it to the floor for debate will come up for a vote this week “win or lose.”
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House Republicans release short-term bill to avert government shutdown until Oct. 31
The legislation, brokered between GOP factions, would include spending cuts and a conservative border measure, making it unlikely to pass the Democratic-led Senate.
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Mike Pence reacts to Trump's apparent 'confused' comments on Obama, WWII
Former Vice President Mike Pence reserved judgement on former President Trump's recent gaffes, but said the U.S. doesn't need a president who is "too old."
Newsom says he'll sign major corporate climate disclosure bill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom was in New York as part of Climate Week, an event timed to a gathering of the United Nations.
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McCarthy rejects Democrats' claim Biden impeachment is 'extreme-MAGA' ploy: Sounds like a lot of evidence
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., defended his new impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, laying out to 'Hannity' the main points of concern.
UAW president Shawn Fain says 21% pay hike offered by Chrysler parent Stellantis is a "no-go"
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain said the union is rejecting a 21% pay increase offered by one of the Big Three automakers.
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Multiple crises batter Washington and set up a fateful 2024 election | CNN Politics
A confluence of crises jarring America’s political, democratic, judicial and economic systems, often fueled by Donald Trump and far-right Republicans, threatens to severely test Joe Biden’s presidency amid rising doubts over his reelection bid.
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Democrats tried to give Biden an edge, but these states aren't cooperating
The Democratic National Party approved President Joe Biden’s plan to overhaul the primaries earlier this year, formalizing Democrats' intentions to shake up their party’s calendar to give the president an early advantage.
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Kevin McCarthy vows Republicans will subpoena Hunter Biden during impeachment inquiry
Kevin McCarthy said House Republicans will subpoena Hunter Biden in their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, it's just a matter of when.
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Dominican Republic's president stands resolute on his closing of all borders with Haiti
The president of the Dominican Republic is defending his decision to close air, sea and land traffic with neighboring Haiti in a dispute over construction of a canal targeting a river that runs through both countries.
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UAW President Shawn Fain says 'progress is slow' between union and three automakers
The United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said that "progress is slow" between the UAW and the Detroit Three automakers as the third day of one of the largest strikes in decades continues.
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House Democrats press for cameras in federal courts, as Trump trials and Supreme Court session loom
As America enters an unprecedented and historic moment in which presidential politics and federal criminal prosecutions have merged, some lawmakers are calling for cameras in courtrooms.
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UN General Assembly: What to expect as world leaders gather this week
World leaders head to New York to take part in high-level United Nations talks. Here’s all you need to know.
Texas AG Paxton back on job after acquittal
But Texas Republicans aren’t done attacking each other.
www.politico.comEx-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark acted within the scope of official duties in Georgia case, lawyer says
Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark was acting within the scope of his official duties when he wrote a letter expressing concern about alleged concerns with the 2020 election in Georgia, his lawyer said as he sought to move charges against Clark to federal court.
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Senators to meet with Zelenskyy on Thursday
The meeting comes as Congress is divided over authorizing more funding for Ukraine as it fights Russia's invasion.
www.cbsnews.com2 years ago, the Taliban banned girls from school. It’s a worsening crisis for all Afghans
Two years after the Taliban banned girls from school beyond sixth grade, Afghanistan is the only country in the world with restrictions on female education.
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Majority Leader Chuck Schumer loosens Senate's informal dress code
The Senate sergeant-at-arms and relevant congressional staff members have been notified about changes to the informal dress code, which will go into effect Monday.
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Nancy Mace defends Biden impeachment inquiry: 'Facts are everywhere'
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., defended House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's move to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, saying "facts are everywhere."
New York in the spotlight as UNGA begins
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EU risks depending on China for batteries after quitting Russian energy
While the EU has a strong position in the intermediate and assembly phases of making electrolysers, with a more than 50% global market share, it relies heavily on China for fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries crucial for electric vehicles.
Three reasons Biden's problems appear to be overblown | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week. But while he clearly has problems – no president with an approval rating hovering around 40% is in good shape – some of his issues appear to be overblown. Here are three reasons why.
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Singapore’s clean image under scrutiny amid money laundering scandal
City-state’s anti-money laundering controls in spotlight after arrest of 10 foreigners and seizure of $1.3bn in assets.
China's foreign minister holds talks in Russia after meeting with US national security adviser
China’s top diplomat is in Russia for security talks after two days of meetings with U.S. President Joe Biden’s national security adviser over the weekend in Malta.
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Senate to no longer enforce dress code for senators
Members of the U.S. Senate will no longer be subject to a dress code, although the man who sent the directive said he will continue to wear suits.
Trump again argues for federal Judge Chutkan's recusal from Jan. 6 case | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team again argued on Sunday that US District Judge Tanya Chutkan should recuse herself from the 2020 election criminal case against him in Washington, DC.
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Playbook: The divide defining our moment: rank and file vs. leaders
And more on the ongoing UAW strike.
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Border Patrol temporarily separated families this summer, court filing says
A CBP official who wasn’t able to give exact numbers for how many families have been separated by the Biden administration said the practice could still be happening.
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World's largest food program is in 'desperate situation' and running out of money
The U.N. World Food Program is grappling with its worst funding shortage in 60 years and "we are in a desperate situation," Executive Director Cindy McCain said Sunday.
Democrats divide on public school: Reboot it vs. risk defeat
GOP wins and a crisis in schooling has convinced some Democrats that the Biden administration needs to promote a liberal version of public school choice.
www.politico.comEverything you need to know about this year's meeting of leaders at the UN General Assembly
For two years, it was the coronavirus pandemic. Then, it was Russia’s war in Ukraine. Throughout it all, the perils of climate change, poverty and inequality have steadily, increasingly thrummed through each convening of world leaders at the U.N.
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A week after deadly Libya floods, aid effort gathers pace
Tens of thousands of survivors are homeless and badly need clean water, food and shelter, UN agencies warn.
CBS News Biden-Trump poll finds concerns about Biden finishing a second term, and voters' finances also weigh on Biden
Trump has one-point edge over Biden in potential rematch.
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Milley disputes claim he recommended Trump attack Iran | CNN Politics
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley told CNN’s Fareed Zakaria in an interview Wednesday that he never recommended a US military attack on Iran during the Trump administration, pushing back on claims made by former President Donald Trump and his White House chief of staff Mark...
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Erdogan asks Musk to build Tesla factory in Turkey
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan asked Tesla CEO Elon Musk to build a Tesla factory in Turkey, the country's communications directorate said on Monday.
Hakeem Jeffries to visit striking auto workers ‘in solidarity’
"I'll be heading to Detroit a little later on today," he said.
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House Republicans finalize deal on short-term funding bill, but major hurdles remain to avoid shutdown | CNN Politics
House Republicans are moving ahead with a plan to temporarily fund the government while beefing up border security – a proposal that is dead on arrival in the Senate and could even face difficulties in the House, raising the likelihood of a government shutdown.
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DC attorney general targets conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo's network: 'Politically driven'
Washington D.C.'s Democratic attorney general has set his sights on a network linked to conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo, and his attorney says it is "politically driven."
McCarthy won't commit to timing on subpoena for Hunter Biden
“I think we should have the bank statements to actually know where did the money go," Kevin McCarthy said.
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Inside South Africa's Operation Dudula: 'Why we hate foreigners'
BBC Africa Eye gains rare access to Operation Dudula, South Africa's prominent anti-migrant movement.
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Trial begins for 3 Tacoma officers charged in death of Manny Ellis
A trial is underway for three Tacoma, Washington, police officers charged in the death of a 33-year-old Black man who was tackled, punched, shocked with a stun gun and held face down on a sidewalk in March 2020.
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Sudan conflict: Landmark skyscraper in Khartoum engulfed in flames
Dark smoke rises from the cone-shaped tower as government offices come under attack.
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UN revises previous high Libya death toll | CNN
The UN has amended its previous death toll from the floods in Libya, according to a revised report updated on Sunday morning from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
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McCarthy warns House Republicans against spending stonewall
"When you shut down, you give all your power to the administration," he said.
www.politico.comA Black student was suspended for his hairstyle. The school says it wasn't discrimination
A Black high school student in Texas has been punished with an in-school suspension over his hairstyle for over two weeks, his mother said.
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Taiwan urges China to stop ‘continuous military harassment’
Appeal comes as 103 Chinese military aircraft and nine navy ships detected around the self-ruled island.
Former Colorado officer gets probation for putting woman in police vehicle that was hit by a train
A former Colorado police officer who put a handcuffed woman in a parked vehicle that was hit by a freight train last year, causing the woman to suffer a traumatic brain injury, has avoided a jail sentence.
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The bizarre secret behind China's spy balloon
Earlier this year America's military defenses were put on notice against a Chinese balloon believed to be on an espionage mission. Gen. Mark Milley talks about what we've learned from an examination of the balloon's wreckage.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gifted bulletproof vest and drones as he leaves Russia | CNN
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received body armor and drones as parting gifts while wrapping up a trip to Russia that has alarmed the West over the potential for military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.
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House GOP in ‘a civil war,’ Hakeem Jeffries says
He also declined to say whether House Democrats would bail out Speaker Kevin McCarthy if he were in danger of being ousted.
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Food benefits for millions at center of latest Washington spending fight
Despite record low unemployment, nonprofit groups say they continue to see rising demand for food assistance as Congress debates further cuts.
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Former NFL player Sergio Brown is missing after his mother's death was ruled a homicide | CNN
Former NFL player Sergio Brown is missing after his mother died from injuries related to an assault and her body was found near a creek behind her suburban Chicago home, according to the Maywood Police Department.
www.cnn.comThe spotlight is on Ukraine at UN leaders' gathering, but is there room for other global priorities?
The war in Ukraine and its visiting president take center stage at the United Nations this week. But developing countries will be vying for the spotlight as well as they push for faster action on poverty and inequality at the first full-on meeting of world leaders since the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Letter shows Pope Pius XII had detailed information from German Jesuit about Nazi holocaust
The documentation from the Vatican archives, published this weekend in the Italian daily Corriere della Sera, is likely to further fuel the debate about Pius’ legacy and the stalled beatification campaign for him.
www.nbcnews.comZimbabwe's reelected president says there's democracy. But beating and torture allegations emerge
Lawyers for an opposition party councilor in Zimbabwe say he and a relative were abducted, beaten and whipped by unknown men amid a post-election crackdown on criticism of recently reelected President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ruling ZANU-PF party.
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They Thought Their Sick Little Girl Would Be Safe in America. Then It Denied Her Family Entry.
Two years since the chaotic withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, the world has moved on. But one Afghan family with a very sick little girl is still waiting — and hoping — to move to the U.S.
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Russell Brand makes first public appearance since sexual assault, emotional abuse allegations
"There are obviously some things that I absolutely cannot talk about," the 48-year-old comedian told the audience at his sold-out show on Saturday.
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China’s Country Garden faces payment deadline after twice dodging default
Embattled developer faces deadline to pay $15m as China’s property sector struggles with debt crisis.
Actor Billy Miller of 'The Young and the Restless' and 'General Hospital' dies at 43
Miller won three Daytime Emmys for his portrayal of fan-favorite character Billy Abbott on “The Young and the Restless.”
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Transcript: Sean Penn on "Face the Nation," Sept. 17, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sean Penn, "Superpower" co-director, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 17, 2023.
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Transcript: Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan on "Face the Nation," Sept. 17, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Debbie Dingell, Democrat of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 17, 2023.
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Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio on "Face the Nation," Sept. 17, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with House intelligence committee chair Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 17, 2023.
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Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia on "Face the Nation," Sept. 17, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Senate intelligence committee chair Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 17, 2023.
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Transcript: United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain on "Face the Nation," Sept. 17, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sept. 17, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Sept. 17, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, UAW president Shawn Fain and Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan join Margaret Brennan.
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Vindicated Ken Paxton blames Biden and Texas House for 'sham impeachment'
AUSTIN, Texas — Vindicated Attorney General Ken Paxton lambasted the Biden administration and the Texas House for forcing a "sham impeachment" trial following his acquittal on all 16 counts.
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Storm Lee makes landfall in Canada, downing trees and knocking out power
Lee made landfall as a post-tropical cyclone packing hurricane-force winds in a far western part of Canada's Nova Scotia province on Saturday, flooding roads, downing trees and cutting out power for tens of thousands of people along the North Atlantic coast.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is back on job after acquittal but Republicans aren't done attacking each other
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is back in office after winning acquittal on impeachment charges over accusations of corruption and bribery.
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Ukraine drones strike Crimea, Moscow, oil depot, Russia says
The reports come after strikes in recent days on Russian military targets on the Crimean Peninsula, seen as Kyiv's increased attempts to break down Russia's war efforts.
Trump says he supports mental competency tests for presidency amid concerns over age | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump, the oldest candidate in the 2024 GOP presidential field, said there should not be an age limit for the presidency but expressed support for requiring mental competency tests for candidates.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton warns Biden administration after defeating 'sham impeachment': 'Buckle up'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton told the Biden administration to 'buckle up' after calling out the White House in his statement following his impeachment proceedings.
Donald Trump's GOP rivals try to attract social conservatives in Iowa at an event he skipped
Some of Donald Trump’s top Republican rivals addressed a large, influential gathering of Iowa evangelical Christians on Saturday night.
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Trump beats DeSantis in Pray Vote Stand Summit straw poll
Former President Donald Trump beat Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) by more than 35 points in the Pray Vote Stand Summit straw poll released on Saturday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRudy Giuliani 'may have been compromised' by the Kremlin, and FBI leaders didn't care, alleges special agent Johnathan Buma
Much of what we knew about Giuliani, Hunter Biden, Burisma, and the FBI is wrong, according to a new interview with FBI whistleblower Johnathan Buma.
GOP presidential hopefuls court Christian conservative voters at Iowa event | CNN Politics
With roughly four months until the Iowa caucuses, Republican presidential hopefuls flocked to the Hawkeye State this weekend for Saturday’s Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s fall banquet, with hopes of impressing the state’s conservative evangelical activists.
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Upheavals in Xi's world spread concern about China's diplomacy
The disappearance of China's defence minister, the latest in a string of upheavals in the country's top ranks, is stoking uncertainty about President Xi Jinping's rule as an internal security clampdown trumps international engagement.
Antarctic sea-ice at 'mind-blowing' low alarms experts
Missing winter sea ice signals changes that could be a "disaster for the world", scientists say.
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New Mexico governor amends controversial temporary gun ban, now targets parks, playgrounds
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham amended her targeted and temporary gun ban this Friday.
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Russian forces near Norway at '20% or less' than before Ukraine war, Norway's armed-forces chief says
Russian forces stationed in the Arctic near Norway are "20% or less" of the number they were before the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Norway's chief of defence said on Saturday.
Speaker McCarthy faces triangle of troubles
House Speaker McCarthy faces even more trouble than a potential government shutdown after an especially rocky week, including threats to oust him as speaker.
The auto workers strike will drive up car prices, but not right away — unless consumers panic
If the United Auto Workers strike isn't settled soon, consumers will see higher prices for new cars — and not just the ones from Detroit.
apnews.comAs President, Biden Sees Broader War Powers Than He Did as Senator
WASHINGTON — If President Joe Biden were elected to a second term, he pledged to go to Congress to start any major war but said he believed he was empowered “to direct limited U.S. military operations abroad” without such approval when such strikes served critical American interests. “As...
Russia claims Ukraine launched drone attacks on Crimea, Moscow
Russia says Ukraine launched drone attacks on Moscow, Crimea and an oil depot; Kyiv says Russians struck Odesa region.
Supporters and critics react to Ken Paxton's acquittal
Elected officials including Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) took to social media to share their reactions to the acquittal of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday.
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How the fentanyl crisis' fourth wave has hit every corner of the US
The epidemic's staggering scale and infiltration of communities is laid bare in a new study.
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2024 Watch: Sen. Tim Scott on his relationship status - 'I’m dating a lovely Christian girl'
GOP presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, asked about his relationship status, tells a crowd of Iowa evangelical voters that he's 'dating a lovely Christian girl'
California lawsuit says oil giants deceived public on climate, seeks funds for storm damage
The state of California has filed a lawsuit against some of the world's largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels blamed for climate change-related storms and wildfires that caused billions of dollars in damage.
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Pence says Trump 'walked away from American leadership' while likening several of his policies to Biden
Former Vice President Mike Pence offered his latest criticism toward his former running mate over the weekend, accusing former President Donald Trump of having "walked away from American leadership" — even going so far as to liken him to President Joe Biden on a number of issues.
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Libya continues search for the missing as bodies wash up on its shores
Death toll from floods in Libya’s Derna rises to 11,300 with more than 10,000 others still missing, UN says.
For a divided Libya, disastrous floods have become a rallying cry for unity
The disastrous flooding that killed more than 11,000 people has fostered national solidarity among Libyans, long governed by opposing powers
Kim Jong Un discusses stronger North Korea ties with Russia in a 'fresh heyday'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's defence minister discussed practical issues to boost military cooperation, state media said on Sunday, in what Pyongyang called a "fresh heyday" for bilateral relations.
Trump bemoans high interest rates and indicates he might pressure Fed to lower
Former President Donald Trump complained that interest rates are too high and indicated that if he gets another term in office, he might pressure Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to loosen monetary policy.
South Korea's Yoon warns against Russia-North Korea military cooperation and plans to discuss at UN
South Korea’s president says the international community “will unite more tightly” to cope with deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, as he plans to raise the issue with world leaders at the U.N.
apnews.comUnder Musk, Twitter is handing over more data to investigators
SAN FRANCISCO - Since Elon Musk bought Twitter last year, he has said he's on a crusade to make the platform stand for protecting free speech - as far as the law allows. He even went so far as to cost the company $350,000 in fines for delaying handing over former president Donald Trump's Twitter...
The Biden Administration Is Making It Easier To Get Government Benefits
The effort to reduce the “time tax” spent on accessing government benefits aims to make them more accessible and reduce inequality.
Border authorities separated some migrant families amid overcrowding in facilities, report says | CNN Politics
US Border Patrol separated some migrant children from their parents while the families were in custody amid overcrowding in facilities, according to a Friday court filing.
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Russian missiles hit agriculture facility in Odesa - Ukraine's Air Force
Russia launched a combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine early on Sunday, targeting chiefly the southern parts of the Odesa region and hitting an agriculture facility there, Ukraine's Air Forces said on the Telegram messaging app.
Low Mississippi River limits barges just as farmers want to move their crops downriver
A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads as shipping costs soar.
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Lee live updates: Storm makes landfall in Nova Scotia as post-tropical cyclone
Lee is bringing dangerous rip currents and huge waves to the East Coast.
US tech investment sparks dreams of Rust Belt economic revival – but results are uneven
As Biden’s 2022 Chips Act sees $280bn poured into economy, new industry has come to some towns but floundered in others
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 571
As the war enters its 571st day, these are the main developments.
Brazilian leader Lula rekindles ties with Cuba at G77 summit in Havana
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has met with his Cuban counterpart in Havana. The meeting signals a revitalization of ties between the two countries in the first trip by a Brazilian president to the Caribbean nation in nine years.
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The Senate's bipartisan approach to government funding is putting pressure on a divided House
The United States is at risk of another damaging government shutdown, potentially as soon as the end of September. So what's happening on Capitol Hill?
apnews.comTexas AG Ken Paxton was acquitted at his impeachment trial. He still faces legal troubles
For years, the powers and protections that come with being Texas’ top lawyer have helped Ken Paxton fend off ethics complains, criminal charges and an FBI investigation.
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Trump's indictments -- and mug shot -- are deepening his supporters' anger and revving up their support | CNN Politics
In more than 40 interviews with CNN, Donald Trump supporters said the 91 criminal charges in four separate cases against him have only deepened their support of the former president. They said they believed the charges showed the system was rigged against him – and, by extension, them.
www.cnn.comMilitary officers begin to speak out on the harm done by Sen. Tuberville's holds on promotions
In the months since a single senator froze military promotions over the Pentagon’s abortion policy, the uniformed officers affected have been largely silent, wary of stepping into a political fray.
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Lee expected to be "near hurricane strength" when it makes landfall later today, forecasters say
Lee is expected to make landfall Saturday.
www.cbsnews.comRepublican Texas AG Ken Paxton is acquitted of corruption charges at historic impeachment trial
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been acquitted of all charges at his impeachment trial. The verdict Saturday reaffirmed Paxton’s durability in America’s biggest red state.
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All 9 teens who escaped from a Pennsylvania juvenile detention center have been captured, state police say | CNN
All nine teenagers who escaped from a juvenile detention center in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, Sunday evening were captured Monday morning, police said, after a multiagency search that prompted school closures and warnings to the surrounding community.
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Trump shows his strength in DeSantis' backyard as Florida GOP scraps loyalty pledge
The Florida GOP removed a requirement that candidates pledge to support the eventual GOP presidential nominee in order to get on the primary ballot.
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Donald Trump's GOP rivals try to attract social conservatives in Iowa at an event he skipped
Some of Donald Trump’s top Republican rivals addressed a large, influential gathering of Iowa evangelical Christians on Saturday night.
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GOP’s slim majority in the House grows even smaller after Chris Stewart retirement
Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT) effectively resigned from the House on Friday, altering the current makeup of the lower chamber and decreasing Republicans’ already-slim majority to just three seats — giving GOP leaders little room for error as they navigate a battle over government spending.
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2024 GOP hopefuls want to abolish federal agencies. Experts say it's a long-shot idea
ABC News spoke with half a dozen experts about 2024 candidates vowing to eliminate federal agencies. They described such pledges as easier said than done.
Ramaswamy wants to end the H-1B visa program he used 29 times
The GOP candidate pledges to get rid of a the system he calls “indentured servitude.”
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Trump warns ‘cognitively impaired’ Biden will lead US into ‘World War II’
Former President Donald Trump offered his latest criticism of President Joe Biden on Friday, warning the “cognitively impaired” incumbent would lead the country into “World War II” if he is reelected next year.
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Iowa Democrats vote to approve Jan. 15 in-person caucus date — mail-in dates unresolved
The Iowa Democratic Party voted to hold the in-person portion of its 2024 presidential caucuses on Jan. 15 — the same day Iowa Republicans will caucus
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‘Fictitious’ facts and ‘imagined’ history: GOP Rep. Ken Buck slams Biden impeachment effort
“Trump’s impeachment in 2019 was a disgrace to the Constitution and a disservice to Americans. The GOP’s reprise in 2023 is no better,” Buck wrote in an op-ed published Friday.
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UAW president reacts to automakers' temporary layoffs of non-striking employees: 'Their plan won't work'
The head of the United Auto Workers said plans to temporarily lay off non-striking employees "won't work," as the unprecedented strike hits day two.
UAW cites 'productive' talks with Ford on second day of US auto strike
Automakers say they need competitive contracts to be able to afford the transition to EVs. Striking workers say U.S. automakers have enjoyed robust profits and raised CEO salaries by 40% on average since 2019.
UAW strike: Union accuses automakers of 'trying to put the squeeze' with reported layoffs
The United Auto Workers union denounced reports of the Ford Motor Company and General Motors planning to lay off some non-union workers temporarily as the UAW strikes against the Big Three Detroit automakers.
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Police arrest armed man at Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaign event in California
The Democratic presidential candidate said the man identified himself as part of his security detail and police said he was wearing a replica badge.
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UAW strike exposes tensions between Biden's goals of tackling climate change and supporting unions
The United Auto Workers strike has exposed tensions between President Joe Biden's goals of fighting climate change and supporting unions.
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Four House Republicans who face tough reelection prospects heading into 2024
As House Republicans seek to hold on to their slim majority in 2024, the party faces a number of challenges and tough races in key states that could determine who will take control of the lower chamber next year.
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GOP presidential battle in the first caucus state heats up
Donald Trump holds a large lead over his 2024 GOP presidential nomination rivals, as most of the field heads to Iowa this weekend four months ahead of the GOP caucuses
Brazil's president calls U.S. economic embargo on Cuba 'illegal,' condemns terrorist list label
On his first trip to Cuba during his third term in office, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called the embargo imposed by the United States on the island "illegal" and denounced the island's inclusion on the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Texas AG Paxton acquitted on all impeachment charges: 'The truth prevailed'
The Texas Senate acquitted state Attorney General Ken Paxton of all charges in the impeachment articles filed against him on Saturday for bribery and corruption allegations.
Personal and political pain collide for Joe and Hunter Biden: ANALYSIS
A father might not face possible impeachment if not for what his son has done.
The Debrief with David Mark: Romney not seeking reelection after just one term in the Senate
Washington Examiner Magazine Editor David Mark joins Political and Investigative Reporter Sarah Bedford to discuss the retirement announcement of Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) after just one term in the Senate, the state of his brand of Republican, and what the Utah Republican primary looks like.
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‘No defensible argument’: Anger boils over at CEO pay
The historic UAW strike puts an exclamation point on more than a decade of efforts by Washington lawmakers to narrow the pay gap between top executives and workers.
www.politico.comIn victory for Trump, Florida GOP won't require signing loyalty oath to run in presidential primary
The Republican Party of Florida is removing a loyalty oath as a condition for getting on the presidential primary ballot.
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New Jersey mayor turned away from White House to sue Biden administration over watchlist
Mohamed Khairullah, the longest-serving Muslim mayor in New Jersey, said Secret Service denied him clearance to a White House event in May.
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‘Disaster of epic proportions’: Libya prosecutor probes deadly dam collapse
Derna city ‘smells like death’ as rescuers try to reach thousands of survivors trapped without water, food, and shelter.
Trump says he left 'nice note' for Biden when leaving office
Former President Donald Trump said he left a "nice note" for President Joe Biden when the former was leaving the White House in January 2021.
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Boebert 'truly sorry' after causing disturbance at Denver theatre that was caught on video
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., acknowledged the “unwanted attention" she received after she and a male patron were escorted out of a Denver theatre for causing a disturbance on Sunday.
Trump vows to appoint task force to review cases of those he claims were unjustly prosecuted by Biden administration | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Friday said he would appoint a task force to review the cases of people he claimed had been unjustly prosecuted related to their political beliefs by the Biden administration, should he win a second term in 2024.
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We have always cut deals with other countries to release Americans
Joe Biden faced a dilemma that has confounded his predecessors in the White House — how to bring Americans home without inviting more hostage-taking.
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Exclusive: A close encounter with the 'alien bodies' in Mexico
For Jaime Maussan, a Mexican journalist and longtime UFO enthusiast, they are one of the most important discoveries in the history of humankind.
Lee live updates: Storm makes landfall in Nova Scotia as post-tropical cyclone
Lee is bringing dangerous rip currents and huge waves to the East Coast.
Czech protesters rally against government's pro-Western policies
Thousands of supporters of a pro-Russian Czech opposition party gathered in Prague on Saturday to protest against the country's centre-right government, criticising its economic management and military support for Ukraine.
Republican presidential candidates mostly overlook New Hampshire in an effort to blunt Trump in Iowa
New Hampshire’s primary tradition may be little more than a fairy tale in the 2024 presidential race as the Republican presidential field largely overlooks the state in favor of Iowa.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton acquitted on 16 charges in state Senate impeachment trial | CNN Politics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday was acquitted on 16 charges in his state Senate impeachment trial over accusations of repeatedly abusing his office to help a donor.
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Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso establish Sahel security alliance
The Sahel nations sign pact that will allow them to cooperate against threats of armed rebellion or external aggression.
Fed expected to forgo rate hike next week, despite hotter inflation reports
Reports show that inflation ticked up last month, but most economists and investors still think the Federal Reserve will hold off on hiking interest rates again at its meeting next week.
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Texas Senate acquits AG Ken Paxton on all corruption charges
Paxton, a Republican, dodged removal from office amid allegations of corruption and bribery levelled in historic impeachment proceedings.
www.politico.comTimeline leading to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's acquittal in his impeachment trial
A timeline of events that led to acquittal of three-term Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial in the state Senate.
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Florida GOP scraps planned loyalty oath in win for Trump over DeSantis in their shared home state | CNN Politics
The Republican Party of Florida on Friday night scrapped plans to require presidential candidates to sign a loyalty oath, siding with former President Donald Trump over Gov. Ron DeSantis in a proxy war that tested the strength of the two rivals’ support in their home state.
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Iran's security forces out in force a year after Mahsa Amini's death
Amjad Amini was warned against marking the anniversary of his daughter's death, a rights group said.
Striking autoworkers want to end a system that pays different wages for the same job
Weeks after UPS drivers won an end to a widely criticized compensation system, Detroit autoworkers want an overhaul of their own.
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A Moderate Anti-Trump Republican Who Got Fed Up With the Senate Has Retirement Advice for Mitt Romney.
On his way to the golf course, former Sen. Bob Corker explained why the Senate has become miserable for politicians seeking bipartisan work.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted on 16 articles of impeachment.
Playbook: Union Joe's precarious moment
And it's judgment day for Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate.
www.politico.comSpecial UN summit, protests, week of talk turn up heat on fossil fuels and global warming
The heat is about to be turned up on fossil fuels, the United States and President Joe Biden. The United Nations and the city that hosts it are focusing this upcoming week on climate change and the burning of coal, oil and natural gas that causes it.
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Trump: ‘I like the concept’ of a female running mate
Trump said he hadn’t given it much thought yet, but also said, “You always do a little bit, but I really don’t think it’s time. I want to win.”
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Vivek Ramaswamy joined Tiktok partly because of Jake Paul. Are young voters buying it?
The youngest 2024 presidential candidate, Ramaswamy credited Jake Paul with changing his mind to join Tik Tok as he courts the youth vote.
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Lauren Boebert apologizes for vaping, disruptive behavior during Beetlejuice show
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) issued an apology for vaping and displaying disruptive behavior during a Beetlejuice production, according to a statement her campaign team released Friday evening.
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WWII vet goes viral at Ramaswamy NH town hall: What you're saying is 'exactly what my generation grew up in'
GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy received praise from a World War II veteran at a town hall event in Hollis, New Hampshire, saying the candidate's words are what his generation "grew up in."
Former Florida surgeon general rebukes DeSantis administration’s claims on COVID vaccines
Florida's former surgeon general is speaking out against the DeSantis administration advising against updated COVID shots for people under 65.
Iran: One year after the death of Mahsa Amini
Security forces have been positioned in Tehran and other cities as Iran marks one year since the death of Mahsa Amini.
Ukraine's Crimea attacks seen as key to counter-offensive against Russia
This week's attacks against Russian targets are part of increased efforts to cut supply lines.
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Which US presidents have faced impeachment inquiries?
Presidents have faced impeachment efforts in the House for a variety of reasons over the course of U.S. history. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden joined that list when House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced that the House would be opening an inquiry into the president.
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Russian-installed Crimea authorities to sell Ukrainian properties
Russian-installed authorities in Crimea said on Saturday they planned to sell about 100 Ukrainian properties, including one belonging to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Striking Ford workers in Michigan revile two-tier wage system
Striking auto workers converged on a Ford assembly plant on the outskirts of Detroit on Friday morning to show their support for the most ambitious labor action in decades and explain the grievances that led to the three-factory walkout.
Biden allies worry Hunter’s indictment could strain the president’s 2024 focus
The president has even lamented aloud that he might be dead before his son’s case is resolved, according to a source close to the Bidens.
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Trump tells conservatives: Don’t blow it on abortion
Trump’s warning to two influential anti-abortion groups comes one year after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and as the issue continues to divide the Republican Party.
www.politico.comThe Republicans most at risk in next year's election are falling in line behind impeachment inquiry
The most vulnerable House Republicans whose elections in swing districts next year will determine which party gains control of the chamber are overwhelmingly voicing their support for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
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House funding bill aims to 'remove the woke' at DHS and restart border wall construction
Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., says that the DHS funding bill will cut spending and remove the "woke" from the agency, while focusing on issues like border security.
How timing of Hunter Biden trial could overlap with Joe Biden's re-election campaign
Hunter Biden's indictment on federal gun charges is not likely to be quickly resolved. The timing of the outcome could affect his father's re-election.
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Supply problems and insurance issues make popular weight-loss drugs hard to get
Supply problems and insurance complications have made it difficult for many patients to start and stay on new prescription medications used to treat obesity.
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Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual assault
The comedian and actor denies allegations made by women about his behaviour over a period of seven years.
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Russia shows N Korea’s Kim hypersonic missiles, nuclear-capable bombers
North Korean leader continues tour of Russia with visit to airbase where he inspected latest Russian missiles, bombers.
Trump wants to bring the country together on abortion: 'Both sides are going to like me'
The former president, who nominated three conservative Supreme Court justices who overturned Roe v. Wade, wouldn't say whether he prefers bans at the state or federal level.
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Maren Morris to leave country music and turn a new page
Musician Maren Morris admitted that she wants to branch outside country music.
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Boebert, caught on video, apologizes for inappropriate behavior at ‘Beetlejuice’ show
The congressmember had denied acting inappropriately until surveillance video surfaced showing her disrupting the performance.
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Home health provider to lay off 785 workers and leave Alabama, blaming state’s Medicaid policies
A home health provider will end its services in Alabama at the end of September and lay off nearly 800 employees soon after, blaming the state’s refusal to expand Medicaid.
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Armed man impersonating law enforcement arrested at RFK Jr campaign event in Los Angeles
A man carrying pistols and spare ammunition was detained Friday after impersonating a U.S. marshal at one of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign events in Los Angeles.
Egyptian court gives a government critic a 6-month sentence in a case condemned by rights groups
An Egyptian court has sentenced a fierce government critic to six months in prison over charges that stemmed from an online spat with a former minister.
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Flight attendants are burned out and quitting. Here’s why | CNN
Traveling the world for a living sounds like a dream job. But in a post pandemic aviation landscape defined by delays, lost luggage and disruptive passengers, for some flight attendants the dream is souring.
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Two ships headed to Ukraine's Black Sea ports to load grain
Two cargo vessels were bound for Ukrainian ports on Saturday, becoming the first ships to use a temporary corridor to sail into Black Sea ports and load grain for African and Asian markets, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said.
Thousands without power as storm Lee begins lashing northeast US, Canada
The storm threatened to make landfall on Saturday with hurricane-force winds, dangerous surf and torrential rains.
CDC Director: ‘Trust takes time to rebuild’
The CDC’s new director is traveling the country, meeting with state leaders and using social media to win back the public’s trust.
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Florida drops loyalty pledge from GOP primary ballot requirements
The Florida Republican Party dropped its previous plans to require presidential candidates to sign a loyalty pledge in order to appear on the party’s primary ballot, giving a win to former President Donald Trump over Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in the two rivals’ home state.
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs law restricting release of her travel, security records
The law, which took effect immediately, allows the state to wall off details about the security provided the GOP governor and other constitutional officers.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acquitted in impeachment trial
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted by the GOP-led state Senate on all 16 articles of impeachment.
www.cbsnews.comCourt sentences main suspects in Belgium's deadliest peacetime attack to 20-year to life terms
A Belgian court has sentenced five men to sentences ranging from 20 years to life in prison on charges of terrorist murder linked to suicide bombings that killed 32 people and wounded hundreds at Brussels airport and a subway station.
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California goes on offense against Big Oil
California is one of the country’s top oil and gas producers, and Chevron, one of the defendants, is headquartered in the state.
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Florida Republicans reject DeSantis for Trump in loyalty pledge fight
“People will be pissed if we keep Trump off the ballot,” said one state GOP member.
www.politico.comStorm Lee makes landfall in Canada, downing trees and knocking out power
Lee made landfall as a post-tropical cyclone packing hurricane-force winds in a far western part of Canada's Nova Scotia province on Saturday, flooding roads, downing trees and cutting out power for tens of thousands of people along the North Atlantic coast.
Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of death
With lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home.
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Erdogan says Turkey may part ways with the EU. He implied the country could end its membership bid
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that Turkey may part ways with the European Union. The comments imply that the country is thinking about ending its bid to join the 27-nation bloc.
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Sore throat, then congestion: Common Covid symptoms follow a pattern now, doctors say
Doctors who treat Covid describe the ways the illness has gotten milder and shifted over time to mostly affect the upper respiratory tract.
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America’s potential Achilles’ heel in a cyber battle with China: Guam
Chinese government hacks on the island could damage American military networks and undermine the U.S. response to an invasion of Taiwan.
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What we know about the floods that killed thousands in Libya | CNN
Emergency teams are working to find survivors and retrieve bodies after a massive flood hit Libya’s northeast three days ago, killing at least 5,000 people and leaving 10,000 missing.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 570
As the war enters its 570th day, these are the main developments.
UN nuclear agency slams Iran for barring 'several' inspectors from monitoring its program
The U.N. nuclear watchdog has harshly criticized Iran for effectively barring several of its most experienced inspectors from monitoring the country’s disputed program.
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Battleground state surrounded by liberal strongholds could be major fight for Dems in 2024
New Hampshire, best known for its leadoff presidential primary, is also a crucial general election battleground and the only purple state in blue-shaded New England.
Maltese rescue team finds 'hundreds' of dead on Libyan beach
A Maltese rescue team found hundreds of dead bodies on a beach in the flood-stricken Libyan city of Derna on Friday, the Malta Civil Protection Department said on Saturday.
A veteran started a gun shop. When a struggling soldier asked him to store his firearms – he started saving lives.
More than half of all U.S. gun deaths are suicides — and suicide by gun is even more frequent among veterans.
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Iranian authorities detain Mahsa Amini's father on 1-year anniversary of her death
Iranian authorities detained the father of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old woman who died in police custody last year, as he left his home to visit his daughter's grave.
Louisiana town to repeal rule that barred displaying vulgar anti-Biden flag
Ross Brunet said that Grand Isle town officials had violated his First Amendment rights and state laws when he was punished in connection with displaying political flags on his truck.
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Diamonds and diplomacy: How ex-US Ambassador Richard Olson fell from grace
High-flying former ambassador brought down by ethics scandals and a conviction for illegal lobbying.
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Anchorage scrambles to find enough housing for the homeless before the Alaska winter sets in
Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson gained national attention this summer when he proposed buying one-way airfare out of Alaska’s largest city for anyone without housing who wanted to leave.
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Mood upbeat along picket lines on US auto strike's first day
Polls suggest broad public support for the union, especially in comparison with CEOs from the three companies, who each make eight-figure salaries.
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Pro-union Biden feels political pinch of historic UAW strike
President Joe Biden is being tested by a historic labor union strike as he tries to underscore his economic credentials before next year's elections.
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Morocco's quake survivors must rebuild their homes and lives. But decimated communities can do little to help | CNN
Khadija Ait Si Ali was just starting to rebuild her life when the earthquake struck. Her husband died in a road accident seven months ago. They had been married for less than a year and she was five months pregnant.
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Incarcerated students win award for mental health solution
The students said their unique perspectives helped them look at mental health in a new light.
www.cbsnews.comNorth Korean arms for Russia probably wouldn't make a big difference in the Ukraine war, Milley says
The top American military officer says North Korea may be able to boost Russia’s supply of artillery munitions for the war in Ukraine. But Army Gen.
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Trump says he likes 'the concept' of a female VP pick
In an interview with NBC "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker, the former president talked about a running mate, age limits for presidents and the letter he left for Biden.
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American bully XLs will not be culled under ban, says chief vet
Owners will have to muzzle, neuter and register their dogs, Christine Middlemiss says, after PM announces ban.
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Mahsa Amini's father detained by Iranian authorities on anniversary of daughter's death | CNN
Iranian authorities detained the father of Mahsa Amini on the one-year anniversary of her death Saturday, Iranian journalists and rights groups have said.
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Rising ammunition prices set back NATO efforts to boost security, official says
A top NATO military official warned on Saturday that a drastic rise in ammunition prices means that allies' higher defence spending does not automatically translate into greater security and called for more private investment in defence companies.
Afghan NGO says it's working with the UN for the quick release of 18 staff detained by the Taliban
An Afghanistan-based nonprofit says it is working with the U.N. to free 18 of its staff, including a foreigner, from Taliban detention.
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Biden berated for claiming he taught 'political theory' at University of Pennsylvania: 'Pretend life'
Social media users ripped President Biden on Thursday after he claimed that he taught "political theory" at the University of Pennsylvania for "four years."
SWISS plane takes off with passengers but no luggage | CNN
In travel news this week: The family of seven hiking America’s longest trails, Portuguese wine floods and California’s bid for cannabis cafes, plus airplane transport woes from Atlanta to Bilbao.
www.cnn.comLouisiana governor candidates face off in debate highlighting abortion ban and police brutality
Louisiana’s election is just a month away and candidates hoping to break through the pack tried to set themselves apart during a televised debate.
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Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual abuse of 4 women; comedian denies 'serious criminal allegations'
Comedian Russell Brand has denied all sexual assault allegations against him, which were made public in a Sunday Times report released on Saturday afternoon.
Lee is now a post-tropical cyclone that's still whipping hurricane-strength winds as rain soaks New England, Atlantic Canada | CNN
Now a post-tropical cyclone, Lee continues to churn 70 mph sustained winds Saturday to parts of southeastern New England and Atlantic Canada, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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Buthelezi funeral: South Africans mull legacy of divisive Zulu leader
Mangosuthu Buthelezi has been granted a state funeral but the debate over his legacy reopens wounds.
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Uncertain and afraid: Florida’s immigrants grapple with a disrupted reality under new law
In the months since Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed one of the strictest immigration laws in the country, daily life for Florida’s immigrant community has become fraught and governed by fear.
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Morocco's king keeps regal distance even in earthquake crisis
When a devastating earthquake shook Morocco's High Atlas mountains on Sept. 8, residents of poor areas where it struck turned for help to the state and the man who leads it, King Mohammed VI.
Alec Baldwin loses attempt to stay a lawsuit in ‘Rust’ battle as actor may face new criminal charges
Alec Baldwin lost his attempt to stay a lawsuit filed by the gaffer on the set of the movie "Rust," after fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.
Major UK methane greenhouse gas leak spotted from space
The detection of methane by satellite raises hopes future leaks can be stopped more quickly.
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Brazil restores stricter climate goals
The Brazilian government is reinstating a stricter greenhouse gas emissions target first announced in 2015 as part of the Paris Agreement.
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Poll finds Americans don't think biological men should compete in women's sports: 'Pendulum has swung too far'
When compared to two years ago, more Americans say athletes should play on teams that match their biological sex.
Malnourished woman found dead in trunk in Georgia was also burned by 'Soldiers of Christ,' authorities say
The South Korean woman who weighed about 70 pounds was beaten and starved for weeks, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.
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Oregon launches legal psilocybin, known as "magic mushrooms" access to the public
Researchers believe psilocybin changes the way the brain organizes itself, helping a user adopt new attitudes and overcome mental health issues.
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Russia denies Ukraine has retaken Andriivka, Ukraine posts video of fighting
Russia on Saturday said its forces remained in control of villages near the shattered city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, dismissing a Ukrainian claim to have recaptured the locality of Andriivka, a stepping stone to the larger city.
One year since Mahsa Amini's death, a protester shot in the eye during Iran's crackdown continues her struggle from exile | CNN
Elahe Tavakolian’s shooter was so close, she could see him pointing his gun at her.
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Bryan Kohberger's 'unprecedented' pretrial privileges include vegan food, new suits, computer: victim's dad
Idaho student murders suspect Bryan Kohberger may be getting special treatment, according to the father of Kaylee Goncalves, who says he's been denied public records.
These candidates in Virginia could shape how both parties talk about abortion in 2024 | CNN Politics
The new epicenter of America’s fight over abortion rights is Henrico County, Virginia, where candidates in bellwether state elections this fall are staking out positions that could test how both parties will try to appeal to moderate voters in 2024.
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Lagarde seized ECB colleagues' handsets to prevent leaks
It is the boldest step that Lagarde has taken to stop information leaking from the Governing Council, an issue that has plagued her presidency as well as that of her predecessor, Mario Draghi.
Fox News Poll: More think Trump has mental soundness than Biden
A new Fox News poll found that more voters believe former President Donald Trump has a higher level of mental soundness than President Biden.
Winemaker dies in Italy while trying to save colleague who fainted in wine vat | CNN
A winemaker in Italy has died while trying to save his colleague who had passed out in wine vat, according to Italy’s fire brigade.
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