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Judge overseeing case to remove Trump from 2024 ballot issues protective order amid fear of threats, intimidation
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Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife are indicted on bribery
Quick Glance: US Senator Menendez Indicted for Bribery
- Indictment unsealed against chair of powerful foreign relations committee and his wife
- Menendez, Democratic senator from New Jersey, allegedly accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes
- He is accused of using his influence to benefit the Government of Egypt
- Further allegations include attempting to disrupt a criminal investigation
President Joe Biden on Friday announced the creation of the first-ever federal office ...
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Quick Glance: Biden establishes office for gun control
- President Biden advocates for gun safety laws
- Vice President Harris oversees the office for gun control
- Thousands of people die each year in the US due to gun violence
- Democrats support stricter gun laws to reduce violence
Authorities say there is no imminent threat of a major ...
Gases from Philippine volcano sicken dozens of children, prompting school closures in nearby towns
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President Biden uses executive power to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps
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White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding
Quick Glance: White House prepares for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable plan
- Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces that the House will start voting on the latest plan next week.
- The White House is preparing to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left without a realistic plan to fund the government and avoid disruptive consequences.
- A federal shutdown after September 30 appears likely unless Speaker Kevin McCarthy can convince his rebellious, right-wing faction to approve a temporary funding measure to prevent closures during ongoing talks.
- The standoff with House Republicans over government funding jeopardizes various activities, including military and law enforcement personnel pay, food safety and aid programs, air travel, and passport processing, potentially causing havoc in the US economy.
Zelenskyy flew into Canada's capital late on Thursday after meetings with ...
Zelenskyy speaks before Canadian Parliament to shore up support for Ukraine
Quick Glance: The West's Modi Challenge
- The US and its allies view India as a key economic and diplomatic partner.
- The images of the Indian Prime Minister leading the world's most powerful people at the G20 summit have strengthened Modi's domestic image and highlighted India's global rise as a diplomatic and economic power.
- According to the Financial Times, Biden and other western leaders expressed concerns about Canada's allegations to the Indian leader during the summit.
- These countries have placed their geopolitical bet on India, specifically on Modi.
In an email obtained by the Detroit Free Press, GM is asking ...
GM email asks for salaried workers to cross picket lines, work parts distribution centers
Heat pumps use little electricity, yet are able to heat and cool buildings ...
Governors, Biden administration push to quadruple efficient heat pumps by 2030
Ukraine launched a missile attack on the headquarters of ...
Ukraine launches missile attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Crimea, officials say
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The West talks about assistance but not victory
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Quick Glance: Polish Politics Shaped by 'Ukraine Fatigue'
- Poland provides leading military assistance to protect Poland from Russian aggression.
- The change in tone of the Polish government regarding Ukraine is surprising.
- There is discussion about the importance of Ukraine's gratitude for Polish support.
- Andrzej Duda compared Ukraine to a drowning man endangering his rescuers.
HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Joe Biden and Vice Pres. Kamala Harris deliver remarks on gun safety. trib.al/lJNPf7k
Quick Glance: New Office for Gun Violence Prevention Established in the White House
- Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the new office and collaborate with leading gun safety advocates.
- The office will implement existing safety laws and work with states.
- Establishing a new office for gun violence prevention has been a long-standing goal for violence prevention groups.
- The office will focus on bringing together political leaders and advocates to build upon the progress that has been made.
The Biden administration unveiled regulations that potentially would help tens of millions of ...
Medical debt could be barred from ruining your credit score soon
Quick Glance: Biden plans to reduce medical bills in credit reports
- Proposals aim to financially aid families after medical crises and prevent coercive debt collection practices.
- Improvements in credit report accuracy will ensure creditors do not rely on flawed data.
- Vice President Kamala Harris and consumer finance watchdog Rohit Chopra announced the proposals.
- Harris stated that over 100 million Americans have unpaid medical debt.
Massachusetts buys about 100,000 of the plastic water bottles each ...
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WATCH LIVE: 2023 United Nations General Assembly - Day 5
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- Day 4 of the high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly with world leaders in New York.
- Sudan's General Abdel Fattah Burhan warned world leaders: 'This is the spark of a war that will spill over to other countries in the region.'
- Sudan entered into conflict in April when tensions escalated between Burhan-led military and rival Rapid Support Forces commanded by Dagalo.
- Burhan urged the UN to designate RSF as a terrorist group for committing 'all sorts of crimes.'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Washington today at the Capitol, Pentagon and White House with the goal of securing additional support for his ... Show more
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Medicaid expansion to begin in North Carolina as governor lets budget bill become law
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Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s agriculture sector have split Kyiv and Warsaw, as Polish Prime Minister ...
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Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall in North Carolina. And Forecasters are watching ...
Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall; Tropical Depression Seventeen forms
Quick Glance: Understanding Subtropical Storms
- Subtropical storms are similar to tropical storms but have their differences.
- In 2002, the Hurricane Center started assigning names from its tropical cyclone list to subtropical cyclones to avoid confusion.
- Many people are familiar with tropical cyclones, including tropical storms and hurricanes, which are named by the Hurricane Center.
The cries of protesters were part of a rising chorus of calls for answers from leaders ...
Libyan Protesters Demand Accountability After Floods Killed Thousands
The Justice Department says a contractor for the U.S ...
US contractor originally from Ethiopia arrested on espionage charges, Justice Department says
Quick Glance: US Govt IT Help Desk Tech Leaks 'Top Secrets' to Foreign Nation
- The defendant had access to classified information and has held top-secret security clearance since at least 2020.
- According to a criminal complaint, the defendant copied, printed, and downloaded classified and top-secret information from over 100 US intelligence reports, mostly related to Ethiopia, without authorization.
- He allegedly transmitted this information to a foreign government through an encrypted messaging app.
- The defendant also received thousands of dollars that allegedly coincided with his travels to Ethiopia and the dates when he stole and shared the classified materials.
Attorney John Eastman, who advised Donald Trump near the end of his presidency ...
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The U.S. district judge argued Thursday that drag shows are ...
Federal judge rules Texas university that canceled drag show didn't violate free speech rights
California's insurance commissioner says he will write new rules ...
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At the UAW “Stand up for our Communities against Corporate Greed” rally in Detroit, UAW members and allies ...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making ...
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The Biden administration is pledging $100 million to support a proposed Kenyan-led ...
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Quick Glance: US supports proposed multinational force in Haiti with $100 million
- The people in Haiti are in urgent need of support.
- Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry emphasizes the urgency and the need for police and military.
- It is crucial for the Security Council to authorize the mission as soon as possible.
- The support mission will not replace political progress.
A military judge at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba has ruled a 9/11 ...
Guantanamo judge rules 9/11 defendant unfit for trial after panel finds abuse rendered him psychotic
Quick Glance: 9/11 defendant ruled unfit for trial due to torture-induced psychosis
- A military judge in Guantanamo Bay has declared one of the 9/11 defendants unfit for trial after a military medical panel determined that the man's sustained abuse in CIA custody has left him permanently psychotic.
- Pre-trial hearings for the remaining defendants resumed on Friday in the military courtroom at the U.S. naval base in Cuba.
- No trial date has been set for the case, which has been delayed by logistical issues, high turnover, and legal challenges.
- A military medical panel last month diagnosed al-Shibh with post-traumatic stress disorder and secondary psychosis, attributing it to his torture and solitary confinement during his four years in CIA custody following his 2002 arrest.
Economists in Hawaii warn that residents who survived the ...
Hawaii economists say Lahaina locals could be priced out of rebuilt town without zoning changes
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Tropical Storm Ophelia makes landfall in North Carolina and will now trek up the East Coast
Early voting has begun in Virginia's costly ...
Both parties rally supporters as early voting begins in Virginia's closely watched legislative elections
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he’s delaying by five years a ban on new gas and diesel ...
UK leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years
The CDC says everyone over 6 months old should get the new COVID ...
A new COVID vaccine is here, but those at greatest risk may not get it as outreach drops off
Some 500,000 children and families have had their Medicaid coverage reinstated after many states ...
Half a million children and families regain Medicaid coverage
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care ...
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The energy industry is straddling fossil fuels and renewable power.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is delivering an ...
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Rupert Murdoch stirs mixed feelings in Britain, where he transformed the media over ...
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Quick Glance: Lachlan Murdoch Inherits Global Media Empire
- Over a span of seven decades, Rupert Murdoch, 92, built a global media empire starting from a single Australian newspaper.
- The Murdoch family manages News Corporation and Fox Corporation through a family trust.
- The family trust holds nearly 40 percent of the voting shares in both companies.
- Rod Tiffen, an emeritus professor at the University of Sydney, criticizes Lachlan's ascent to the leadership of News Corporation and Fox Corporation.
The EU is not a U.N. member-state but is one of three permanent observers allowed to speak at the ...
EU official says United Nations is in urgent need of reform
While more than 1.6 million Afghans have fled the country since 2021 ...
With new newspaper and new businesses, Afghan refugees finding new community in Missouri
Johnny Mims and his school band were wrapping up their last song when ...
Alabama band director tased by police for not stopping his students' performance
Quick Glance: Police Use Taser to Stop Alabama School Band Director
- Johnny Mims, band director at Minor High School, was arrested for refusing to stop the band from playing after their team's victory.
- Mr. Mims did not comply, and the verbal confrontation with the police escalated.
- Officers from the Birmingham Police Department proceeded to arrest him.
- Chief Scott Thurmond of the Birmingham Police Department met with Mayor Randall Woodfin and the superintendents of both the Birmingham and Jefferson County school districts before releasing body camera footage of the incident.
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Quick Glance: King Charles impresses Paris
- King Charles III and President Emmanuel Macron were cheered by a large crowd on the Champs-Élysées.
- The experience was different from watching on TV, leaving people disappointed.
- However, in Paris, the people did not come.
- The King, simply by being the King, created an emotional atmosphere that enthralled the parliamentarians.
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More than 15,000 people in Arizona have registered to join a ...
A third party signed up 15,000 voters in Arizona. Democrats worry that's enough for a Biden spoiler
Quick Glance: No Labels in Arizona: Democratic Concerns about Biden Spoiler
- Over 15,000 people in Arizona have registered to join a new political party supporting a potential bipartisan 'unity ticket' against Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
- In Arizona, which Biden won by about 10,000 votes, the state Democratic Party sued Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, also a Democrat, in an attempt to prevent No Labels from appearing on the ballot.
- Richard Grayson described it as a kind of performance art and promptly endorsed Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris after switching to No Labels.
- In Arizona, Biden was endorsed by former Republican Senator Jeff Flake and Cindy McCain, the widow of Senator John McCain - a lifelong Republican who publicly clashed with Trump.
At the UAW “Stand up for our Communities against Corporate Greed” rally in Detroit, UAW members and allies ...
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Protests by thousands of Guatemalans this week supporting ...
Guatemalans rally on behalf of president-elect, demonstrating a will to defend democracy
President Joe Biden ordered federal agencies to ...
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Researchers say that as settlements expand under ...
UN reports says West Bank settler violence has displaced over 1,100 Palestinians since last year
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U.S. diplomat discusses American policy toward Ukraine amid Russian aggression
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The United States had 3.5 million residents who identify as ...
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Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is visiting Washington with the goal of securing ...
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The Senate is in the midst of a debate over the chamber’s dress code after Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s announcement that Senate officers would no longer ... Show more
People will be able to go to COVIDTests.gov and get four free tests per household, starting next week ...
Free COVID tests by mail are back, starting Monday
Quick Glance: Free COVID Tests by Mail Starting Monday
- California-based iHealth is among 12 US manufacturers receiving government investment to offer free tests by mail before the winter COVID season.
- Starting Monday, September 25, the government will send up to four free COVID-19 rapid tests per household to those who request them.
- Many programs that provided free COVID testing, treatment, and vaccinations to Americans ended when the pandemic emergency designation expired.
- The Department of Health and Human Services is now investing $600 million in COVID test manufacturing through its Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response.
The Senate has confirmed Gen. CQ Brown as the next chairman ...
Senate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as Tuberville still blocking hundreds of military nominees
Quick Glance: Senate Confirms Joint Chiefs Chairman as Tuberville Blocks Military Nominees
- Brown's confirmation on an 83-11 vote follows President Joe Biden's nomination for the position.
- Tuberville continues to block routine approval of military nominations, frustrating Democrats.
- Austin welcomes Brown as a 'tremendous leader,' replacing Army Gen. Mark Milley as Joint Chiefs Chairman.
- Tuberville holds up additional nominations until the Pentagon changes its policy on funding travel for abortions and reproductive care.
The Ukrainian president joined many world leaders in calling for changes at the ...
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