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After 7 Weeks in Burn Unit, Another Maui Fire Victim Dies

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By Mike Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/uL23bzt via IFTTT

At Carter’s Birthday Party, Rescheduled in Case of Shutdown, a Wary Celebration

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By Colbi Edmonds and Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/UtMlpC0 via IFTTT

Arnold Schwarzenegger's granddaughter is more obsessed with his pets than she is with him

https://ift.tt/Jnuvb3q When it comes to Arnold Schwarzenegger's grandchildren and his love for animals, it turns out the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/9e2Xr4l via IFTTT

Suspect arrested after Duchess of York's former assistant found dead in homicide, Texas authorities say

https://ift.tt/HC8Osgh A suspect has been arrested after the former assistant to the Duchess of York was found dead in a Dallas apartment earlier this week, officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/cJnC8NT via IFTTT

Arnold Schwarzenegger's granddaughter is more obsessed with his pets than she is with him

When it comes to Arnold Schwarzenegger's grandchildren and his love for animals, it turns out the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. When it comes to Arnold Schwarzenegger's grandchildren and his love for animals, it turns out the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3RTw29c via IFTTT

Suspect arrested after Duchess of York's former assistant found dead in homicide, Texas authorities say

A suspect has been arrested after the former assistant to the Duchess of York was found dead in a Dallas apartment earlier this week, officials said. A suspect has been arrested after the former assistant to the Duchess of York was found dead in a Dallas apartment earlier this week, officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/DsUeQPl via IFTTT

UBS says reports of DOJ probe into Russia sanctions evasion are wrong

Swiss multinational investment bank UBS says it is not aware of a probe by the US Department of Justice into suspected compliance-related missteps by its subsidiary Credit Suisse that reportedly allowed Russian clients to skirt sanctions. Swiss multinational investment bank UBS says it is not aware of a probe by the US Department of Justice into suspected compliance-related missteps by its subsidiary Credit Suisse that reportedly allowed Russian clients to skirt sanctions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/KAYBJGV via IFTTT

UBS says reports of DOJ probe into Russia sanctions evasion are wrong

https://ift.tt/IvBj3yo Swiss multinational investment bank UBS says it is not aware of a probe by the US Department of Justice into suspected compliance-related missteps by its subsidiary Credit Suisse that reportedly allowed Russian clients to skirt sanctions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/XDKbPel via IFTTT

Sen. Dianne Feinstein's rise: How one badass woman fought to keep going

https://ift.tt/3I1atXB I will never forget standing outside Sen. Dianne Feinstein's office in December 2014 and seeing her husband, Richard Blum, coming down the hallway. As he walked in, I asked him, "You know your wife is a badass, right?" He looked at me, surprised and a bit confused, until I quickly assured him that was a compliment. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/xEKYqTg via IFTTT

Politicians From Both Sides of the Aisle Pay Tribute to Senator Feinstein

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Takeaways from President Biden's first impeachment hearing by House Oversight panel

House Republicans kicked off their first impeachment inquiry hearing Thursday laying out the allegations they will pursue against President Joe Biden, though their expert witnesses acknowledged Republicans don't yet have the evidence to prove the accusation they're leveling. House Republicans kicked off their first impeachment inquiry hearing Thursday laying out the allegations they will pursue against President Joe Biden, though their expert witnesses acknowledged Republicans don't yet have the evidence to prove the accusation they're leveling. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/7BLlAQd via IFTTT

Takeaways from President Biden's first impeachment hearing by House Oversight panel

https://ift.tt/P7D2EGX House Republicans kicked off their first impeachment inquiry hearing Thursday laying out the allegations they will pursue against President Joe Biden, though their expert witnesses acknowledged Republicans don't yet have the evidence to prove the accusation they're leveling. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/28/politics/president-biden-impeachment-hearing-takeaways/index.html via IFTTT

Trump’s Sprawling Legal Defense Effort Comes Under Strain

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Trump Org. tries to figure out the future of its business after fraud ruling

https://ift.tt/8wjhu5X The Trump Organization is trying to determine the sweep of Tuesday's ruling that Donald Trump is liable for fraud and what it means for the future of the former president's namesake business, his attorneys say. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/VMgPHBc via IFTTT

A legal battle in Texas over a Black student's hairstyle has renewed calls for a national CROWN Act. Here is what that means

https://ift.tt/k8yGSZO Darryl George has been suspended from his Texas high school for weeks over his locs hairstyle. Now, his family has decided to sue Texas state leaders, demanding the governor take action to protect the 17-year-old from hair discrimination. The legal battle has reignited calls for a national CROWN Act. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/sNApw4P via IFTTT

Biden Administration Warns That Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Air Travel

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Biden Joins U.A.W. on Picket Line in Michigan

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Families board makeshift rafts to get closer to the US

There's a bustling trade in people and goods across the Guatemala-Mexico river border this week. But almost all skirts the route across the road bridge and tries to avoid official eyes by floating across the water. There's a bustling trade in people and goods across the Guatemala-Mexico river border this week. But almost all skirts the route across the road bridge and tries to avoid official eyes by floating across the water. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/1wI2eGJ via IFTTT

Families board makeshift rafts to get closer to the US

https://ift.tt/3S7I4EM There's a bustling trade in people and goods across the Guatemala-Mexico river border this week. But almost all skirts the route across the road bridge and tries to avoid official eyes by floating across the water. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/Z1CkVOw via IFTTT

What motivated Biden to visit: Trump, yes, but also pressure from Democrats and the U.A.W.

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Petition demands expulsion of New Hampshire students accused of sharing and 'grading' photos of female classmates without consent

https://ift.tt/Pny51iz Some 9th and 10th grade Bedford High School students, in Bedford, New Hampshire, mostly boys, took pictures of 11th and 12th-grade girls' buttocks and breasts without their consent, "grading them and sharing those with others," according to letters sent to parents Thursday and Friday by High School Principal Robert Jozokos. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/qoJL9W1 via IFTTT

Costco members now have access to $29 online healthcare visits

Costco is now offering members online health checkups for as low as $29. Costco is now offering members online health checkups for as low as $29. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/tW5wG80 via IFTTT

Petition demands expulsion of New Hampshire students accused of sharing and 'grading' photos of female classmates without consent

Some 9th and 10th grade Bedford High School students, in Bedford, New Hampshire, mostly boys, took pictures of 11th and 12th-grade girls' buttocks and breasts without their consent, "grading them and sharing those with others," according to letters sent to parents Thursday and Friday by High School Principal Robert Jozokos. Some 9th and 10th grade Bedford High School students, in Bedford, New Hampshire, mostly boys, took pictures of 11th and 12th-grade girls' buttocks and breasts without their consent, "grading them and sharing those with others," according to letters sent to parents Thursday and Friday by High School Principal Robert Jozokos. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/ifCKsaU via IFTTT

‘Are You OK?’ San Francisco Residents Say They Certainly Are.

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Today's news in 10 minutes

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As Trump Prosecutions Move Forward, Threats and Concerns Increase

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By Michael S. Schmidt, Adam Goldman, Alan Feuer, Maggie Haberman and Glenn Thrush from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/IWyDVlQ via IFTTT

Schumer in talks with McConnell as shutdown fears grow: 'We may now have to go first'

https://ift.tt/trDG1CQ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told CNN that his chamber might have to take matters in its own hands and push through a must-pass bill to fund the government amid deep divisions in the House and a looming shutdown by next weekend. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/DsQ2giF via IFTTT

Solheim Cup: Team Europe fights back to leave contest evenly poised ahead of final day

https://ift.tt/cy65iT2 The destiny of the Solheim Cup hangs in the balance after Team Europe fought back to level the scores 8-8 ahead of the final day at Finca Cortesín, Spain. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/uNIjMxE via IFTTT

Dick Clark, Iowan Who Walked 1,300 Miles for a Senate Seat, Dies at 95

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U.S. Provided Canada With Intelligence on Killing of Sikh Leader

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Canadian autoworkers vote on tentative deal with Ford

Members of Canada's autoworkers union, Unifor, began voting Saturday on a tentative three-year agreement the union announced it reached with Ford Motor Co. last week. Members of Canada's autoworkers union, Unifor, began voting Saturday on a tentative three-year agreement the union announced it reached with Ford Motor Co. last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/e61Cod8 via IFTTT

Solheim Cup: Team Europe fights back to leave contest evenly poised ahead of final day

The destiny of the Solheim Cup hangs in the balance after Team Europe fought back to level the scores 8-8 ahead of the final day at Finca Cortesín, Spain. The destiny of the Solheim Cup hangs in the balance after Team Europe fought back to level the scores 8-8 ahead of the final day at Finca Cortesín, Spain. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/NOacoTQ via IFTTT

The people who live inside airplanes

https://ift.tt/GtF8D6L It's the ultimate passion project for aviation fans: buying a plane and converting it into your own private home. Meet the people living the dream in their Boeing 727, McDonnell Douglas MD-80 and DC-9. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/uCdw048 via IFTTT

U.S. and China Agree to New Economic Dialogue Format

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Face of the iconic Hawaiian Airlines logo has died

The "face" of the Hawaiian Airlines logo, which has decorated the tails of its airplanes for decades, has passed away. The "face" of the Hawaiian Airlines logo, which has decorated the tails of its airplanes for decades, has passed away. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/RFEx7Qb via IFTTT

Half a million children and families regain Medicaid coverage

https://ift.tt/9AMewiX Some 500,000 children and families have had their Medicaid coverage reinstated after many states improperly terminated their enrollment because of a systems issue, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Thursday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/uH1tgSe via IFTTT

Face of the iconic Hawaiian Airlines logo has died

https://ift.tt/t8zT5NM The "face" of the Hawaiian Airlines logo, which has decorated the tails of its airplanes for decades, has passed away. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/WyhwYgZ via IFTTT

Tracking Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen

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By William B. Davis, Madison Dong, Judson Jones, John Keefe and Bea Malsky from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/FWQBdU6 via IFTTT

NYC mayor calls actions of 10 people arrested for blocking bus carrying migrants an 'ugly' response to crisis

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday called the actions of 10 people arrested for blocking and "spewing hateful words" at a bus carrying migrants on Staten Island an "ugly" response to the ongoing crisis. New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday called the actions of 10 people arrested for blocking and "spewing hateful words" at a bus carrying migrants on Staten Island an "ugly" response to the ongoing crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/CUSuO0b via IFTTT

NYC mayor calls actions of 10 people arrested for blocking bus carrying migrants an 'ugly' response to crisis

https://ift.tt/ciHgZv3 New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday called the actions of 10 people arrested for blocking and "spewing hateful words" at a bus carrying migrants on Staten Island an "ugly" response to the ongoing crisis. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/iKjICg1 via IFTTT

Will Hurd Releases A.I. Plan, a First in the Republican Presidential Field

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Here Are the Five Republicans Who Have Defied McCarthy on Spending

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Where things stand on Day 5 of auto strike: A new deadline, another strike delayed

The United Auto Workers union's already unprecedented strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis could soon get even bigger. The United Auto Workers union's already unprecedented strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis could soon get even bigger. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/jQolbFP via IFTTT

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky pose for family photos with new baby

The world s finally getting a look at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's new baby. The world s finally getting a look at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's new baby. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/lmTePaU via IFTTT

Family of 4 found dead in their home, rattling quiet Illinois neighborhood

https://ift.tt/FgOBmnW Police in a quiet community about 30 miles outside Chicago are investigating after a family of four, including two children, and their three dogs were found dead in their home Sunday night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/nRbixDw via IFTTT

Children's book author who is charged with killing her husband now accused of witness tampering

Kouri Richins, the Utah widow accused of killing her husband with a fentanyl overdose and then writing a children's book about grief, is accused of witness tampering, according to court documents obtained by CNN. Kouri Richins, the Utah widow accused of killing her husband with a fentanyl overdose and then writing a children's book about grief, is accused of witness tampering, according to court documents obtained by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/EiBSbNk via IFTTT

ABC adds 10 more "Monday Night Football" games to help plug the hole left by Hollywood strikes

https://ift.tt/2TlLFbo "Monday Night Football" is back on ABC because of the ongoing strikes disrupting Hollywood. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/j2AeX5m via IFTTT

Biden takes a political hit but brings Americans home

https://ift.tt/2TlLFbo President Joe Biden's deal with Iran that unlocks $6 billion in Tehran's frozen funds to bring five imprisoned Americans home is creating the kind of terrible optics and an opening for his domestic foes that a politically weakened president can ill afford. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/NqVnBwI via IFTTT

Children's book author who is charged with killing her husband now accused of witness tampering

https://ift.tt/2TlLFbo Kouri Richins, the Utah widow accused of killing her husband with a fentanyl overdose and then writing a children's book about grief, is accused of witness tampering, according to court documents obtained by CNN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/Ya4zNBt via IFTTT

First Trial in the Death of Elijah McClain Expected to Start This Week

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Former N.F.L. Player Sergio Brown Missing After His Mother Is Found Dead

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Trump Says He Hopes Meadows Will Remain ‘Loyal’ to Him in Election Case

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Trump, who paved way for Roe v. Wade reversal, says Republicans 'speak very inarticulately' about abortion

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. 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. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/byQuYwa via IFTTT

The BBC 'urgently looking into' issues raised in documentary on Russell Brand

https://ift.tt/ah57ulw A BBC spokesperson said on Sunday that the British broadcaster is "urgently looking into" issues raised in the Channel 4 documentary on Russell Brand, which included allegations of sexual assault. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/NEoSLw5 via IFTTT

‘A Terrible Mistake’: Trump Criticizes DeSantis on Abortion Ban

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Border authorities separated some migrant families amid overcrowding in facilities, report says

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. 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. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/j13ftec via IFTTT

Border authorities separated some migrant families amid overcrowding in facilities, report says

https://ift.tt/OzZ0Rgm 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. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/grAsUYi via IFTTT

Paxton still faces an ongoing criminal case for securities fraud.

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Russell Brand denies 'criminal allegations' related to his 'promiscuous past'

Russell Brand is defending himself against what he described as "very serious criminal allegations" related to his past. Russell Brand is defending himself against what he described as "very serious criminal allegations" related to his past. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/a4J1czI via IFTTT

Russell Brand denies 'criminal allegations' related to his 'promiscuous past'

https://ift.tt/OzZ0Rgm Russell Brand is defending himself against what he described as "very serious criminal allegations" related to his past. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/0uw1j6n via IFTTT
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French ambassador is being 'held hostage at the French embassy' in Niger, says Macron

The French ambassador to Niger and other French diplomats are "literally being held hostage at the French embassy," according to French president Emmanuel Macron. The French ambassador to Niger and other French diplomats are "literally being held hostage at the French embassy," according to French president Emmanuel Macron. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/76FWTaf via IFTTT

Fact check: Trump makes four false claims related to DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump made false claims about a variety of people and subjects, notably including Florida governor and Republican presidential primary rival Ron DeSantis, in an interview this week with conservative host Megyn Kelly. Former President Donald Trump made false claims about a variety of people and subjects, notably including Florida governor and Republican presidential primary rival Ron DeSantis, in an interview this week with conservative host Megyn Kelly. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/BkCVK3l via IFTTT

Fact check: Trump makes four false claims related to DeSantis

https://ift.tt/ob9i5AZ Former President Donald Trump made false claims about a variety of people and subjects, notably including Florida governor and Republican presidential primary rival Ron DeSantis, in an interview this week with conservative host Megyn Kelly. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/OwsLBvZ via IFTTT

Biden Backs Striking Auto Workers Fight for Stronger Contract

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Russia expels two US diplomats

https://ift.tt/3fCUGtq The Russian government is expelling two US diplomats for allegedly maintaining contact with a Russian national who worked for the US Mission and is accused by Moscow of being an "informant." from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/jG51Aga via IFTTT

Biden Asks Supreme Court to Lift Limits on Contacts With Social Media Sites

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Conditions on Earth may be moving outside the 'safe operating space' for humanity, according to dozens of scientists

https://ift.tt/lGXiQro Human actions have pushed the world into the danger zone on several key indicators of planetary health, threatening to trigger dramatic changes in conditions on Earth, according to a new analysis from 29 scientists in eight countries. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/9hqm7uS via IFTTT

Husband of Rep. Mary Peltola Is Killed in Plane Crash, Officials Say

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Apple unveils the iPhone 15

https://ift.tt/ERomGUN Apple debuted its iPhone 15 lineup at the company's annual September keynote event on Tuesday, and it could introduce the biggest change to the phone's design in 11 years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/1jApuHc via IFTTT

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McCarthy Announces Impeachment Inquiry Into Biden

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Pennsylvania Fugitive Has Been Trained for Survival, His Mother Says

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'The Simpsons' celebrates historic 35th season with extended trailer

https://ift.tt/LqI6ovB D'oh! "The Simpsons" are returning with new episodes. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/C0YOKxi via IFTTT

A hiker in Alaska was in distress. A webcam used to livestream bears led to his rescue

A hiker struggling in brutal weather in an Alaska national park was rescued after being spotted asking for help on a webcam used to livestream bears, according to Explore.org. A hiker struggling in brutal weather in an Alaska national park was rescued after being spotted asking for help on a webcam used to livestream bears, according to Explore.org. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/uFD6S2Q via IFTTT

A hiker in Alaska was in distress. A webcam used to livestream bears led to his rescue

https://ift.tt/LqI6ovB A hiker struggling in brutal weather in an Alaska national park was rescued after being spotted asking for help on a webcam used to livestream bears, according to Explore.org. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/bFreo0p via IFTTT

Escapee Had Been a Fugitive Before Pennsylvania Jailbreak

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Today's news in 10 minutes

September 11, 2023 September 11, 2023 from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/wBIGhNr via IFTTT

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Republican congressman says Tuberville's hold on military nominations is 'paralyzing' and a 'national security problem'

House Foreign Affairs Chairman Mike McCaul, a Republican, told CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday that GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville holding up military nominations is "paralyzing" and a "national security problem." House Foreign Affairs Chairman Mike McCaul, a Republican, told CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday that GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville holding up military nominations is "paralyzing" and a "national security problem." from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/gGqe9KI via IFTTT

Republican congressman says Tuberville's hold on military nominations is 'paralyzing' and a 'national security problem'

https://ift.tt/6CA1eSc House Foreign Affairs Chairman Mike McCaul, a Republican, told CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday that GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville holding up military nominations is "paralyzing" and a "national security problem." from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/MJ9gHI2 via IFTTT

Congress Embarks on Spending Battle as Shutdown Looms at End of September

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Undocumented immigrants in Minnesota can apply for driver's licenses in October

https://ift.tt/4KlvfjG About 81,000 undocumented immigrants in Minnesota can begin applying for a driver's license next month, according to the state Department of Public Safety. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/g3DwoW8 via IFTTT

J.F.K. Assassination Witness Breaks His Silence and Raises New Questions

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Furniture companies in a rut as fewer people buy big-ticket items

Last week, a pair of furniture retailers said they are experiencing a massive sales drop compared to last year. The end of stay-at-home pandemic trends and a housing market slump are playing a role. Last week, a pair of furniture retailers said they are experiencing a massive sales drop compared to last year. The end of stay-at-home pandemic trends and a housing market slump are playing a role. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/lP1L462 via IFTTT

Furniture companies in a rut as fewer people buy big-ticket items

https://ift.tt/4KlvfjG Last week, a pair of furniture retailers said they are experiencing a massive sales drop compared to last year. The end of stay-at-home pandemic trends and a housing market slump are playing a role. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/7zZahK5 via IFTTT

America is in a factory boom again. Even a recession may not bring it down this time

On a warm Saturday morning in July, as Kathie Leonard planned to set out on her boat for a day on the water off the coast of Maine, her phone rang. The call was from the head of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, asking if Auburn Manufacturing — the specialized textiles maker Leonard runs — would be interested in hosting "the president" in the coming week. On a warm Saturday morning in July, as Kathie Leonard planned to set out on her boat for a day on the water off the coast of Maine, her phone rang. The call was from the head of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, asking if Auburn Manufacturing — the specialized textiles maker Leonard runs — would be interested in hosting "the president" in the coming week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/u13Qn7p via IFTTT

Moldova soccer player Violeta Mitul dies aged 26 in hiking accident

https://ift.tt/4KlvfjG Moldovan soccer player Violeta Mitul has died aged 26 in a "tragic accident," European soccer's governing body UEFA announced on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/uBkwM1x via IFTTT

New US intelligence suggests al Qaeda unlikely to revive in Afghanistan, but officials warn ISIS threat remains

https://ift.tt/h8KbgpG New US intelligence assessments suggest that is "unlikely" al Qaeda will revive in Afghanistan and Pakistan and that counterterrorism operations by the Taliban in Afghanistan have degraded the Islamic State's presence there, two senior US officials said on Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/fnK26MA via IFTTT

Justice Alito Rejects Calls for Recusal After Interviews in Wall Street Journal

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Race to Be Trump’s Running Mate Begins, With Noem Likely to Endorse Him

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It will be more confusing than ever to watch an NFL game this season

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Did You Try to Get an Abortion in the Past Year? We Want to Hear From You.

By Allison McCann, Claire Cain Miller, Margot Sanger-Katz and Amy Schoenfeld Walker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/4aiDU9R via IFTTT

Bedroom sharing and the buddy system. How a Pennsylvania community is coping during a manhunt for an escaped killer

https://ift.tt/ahQw4on Heavily wooded neighborhoods, curvy roads lined with lush trees, and homes that sit on large plots of land -- that's what authorities in eastern Pennsylvania are competing with as the search for an escaped convicted murderer enters its seventh day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/4tSpEDv via IFTTT

Prosecutors Begin Case Against Peter Navarro in Contempt Trial

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Fatality Draws Scrutiny to Spicy ‘One Chip Challenge’ Product

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With an Escaped Killer Loose, an Unsettling Encounter in a Darkened House

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John Lansing, NPR's president and chief executive, announces he will retire

John Lansing, the president and chief executive of NPR who led the outlet through the Covid-19 pandemic after taking the helm in 2019, will retire by the end of the year. The move comes just months after the radio network announced a significant budget shortfall and layoffs. John Lansing, the president and chief executive of NPR who led the outlet through the Covid-19 pandemic after taking the helm in 2019, will retire by the end of the year. The move comes just months after the radio network announced a significant budget shortfall and layoffs. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/Op7fGAc via IFTTT

Far-right network OAN settles 2020 election defamation suit brought by ex-Dominion executive

Far-right TV network One America News and one of its on-air personalities settled a defamation lawsuit brought by a former executive at Dominion Voting Systems, the election technology company that was falsely accused of rigging the 2020 election, according to new court filings. Far-right TV network One America News and one of its on-air personalities settled a defamation lawsuit brought by a former executive at Dominion Voting Systems, the election technology company that was falsely accused of rigging the 2020 election, according to new court filings. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/nNt5lIo via IFTTT

Britain's second-largest city effectively declares itself bankrupt amid $950 million equal pay claims

https://ift.tt/oNdD3EU Britain's second-biggest city effectively declared itself bankrupt on Tuesday, shutting down all nonessential spending after being issued with equal pay claims totaling up to £760 million ($956 million). from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/5hEGJny via IFTTT

Fall movie preview: Angels, demons, trolls, rom-coms... and Taylor Swift

https://ift.tt/oNdD3EU Traditionally, the doldrums of late summer give way to a mix of heady and prestige titles at the box office each autumn, as studios begin rolling out what they hope to be award-worthy contenders that also are popular enough to get people in theaters and make some actual money. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/rzA4pKX via IFTTT

Read the Physician’s Letter

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There Might Be an East Coast Hurricane Next Week. But It’s Too Soon to Tell.

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Pennsylvania police broadcast message from escaped murderer's mother encouraging him to surrender

https://ift.tt/tqJ20he Pennsylvania police are broadcasting a message from escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante's mother urging him to surrender, as authorities narrow in on a 2-mile area where they believe he is hiding. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/VW3XPbM via IFTTT

The UK economy is bigger than we thought. It still has 'a growth problem'

The UK economy recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic much faster than previously thought, according to major revisions of official statistics that have erased Britain's laggard status overnight. The UK economy recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic much faster than previously thought, according to major revisions of official statistics that have erased Britain's laggard status overnight. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/DZRdyoH via IFTTT

The UK economy is bigger than we thought. It still has 'a growth problem'

https://ift.tt/tqJ20he The UK economy recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic much faster than previously thought, according to major revisions of official statistics that have erased Britain's laggard status overnight. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/3oX5PRm via IFTTT

Kim Jong-un and Putin Plan to Meet in Russia to Discuss Weapons

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Thousands stranded at Burning Man festival after heavy rains

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. 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. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/uqDRUpK via IFTTT

Lea Michele bids a heartfelt farewell to 'Funny Girl' as she prepares to take final bow

https://ift.tt/bs7fo8x Lea Michele will play Fanny Brice in the Broadway musical revival of "Funny Girl" for the last time Sunday evening, and she's been reflecting on what the experience has meant to her. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/BxO03yZ via IFTTT

'Wherever I May Roam': Metal-loving dog sneaks out to attend Metallica concert

https://ift.tt/bs7fo8x A Los Angeles dog proved herself "Master of Puppies" after sneaking into one of legendary metal band Metallica's concerts. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/o03PzvO via IFTTT

Paul McCartney shares memories of Jimmy Buffett in moving tribute: 'He had a most amazing lust for life'

Paul McCartney is sending all his love to friend Jimmy Buffett, the beloved tropical rock musician who died Friday, according to a statement posted to his official website. Paul McCartney is sending all his love to friend Jimmy Buffett, the beloved tropical rock musician who died Friday, according to a statement posted to his official website. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/lAYMdSb via IFTTT

Paul McCartney shares memories of Jimmy Buffett in moving tribute: 'He had a most amazing lust for life'

https://ift.tt/bs7fo8x Paul McCartney is sending all his love to friend Jimmy Buffett, the beloved tropical rock musician who died Friday, according to a statement posted to his official website. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/ny9H83X via IFTTT

New Hampshire Voters Like Ramaswamy, but More as a No. 2

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Maui wildfires: 'If you want to help, keep your trip,' Hawaii tourism official says

https://ift.tt/O2X4C90 The Hawaii Tourism Authority announced Friday it approved more than $2 million to help rebuild Hawaii's struggling tourism industry. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/PTOMsu1 via IFTTT

Alligator bites child at closed New Orleans-area beach, officials say

An alligator bit a child at a New Orleans beach that has been officially closed to the public since 1964, a hospital spokesperson said. An alligator bit a child at a New Orleans beach that has been officially closed to the public since 1964, a hospital spokesperson said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/HJAQRYE via IFTTT

Alligator bites child at closed New Orleans-area beach, officials say

https://ift.tt/O2X4C90 An alligator bit a child at a New Orleans beach that has been officially closed to the public since 1964, a hospital spokesperson said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/lzAdjYe via IFTTT

Arizona GOP's rebuff of one-day, in-person, primary highlights party's rift over election security

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 election. 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 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/Qq6Gmug via IFTTT

Arizona GOP's rebuff of one-day, in-person, primary highlights party's rift over election security

https://ift.tt/O2X4C90 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 election. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/JRhi29D via IFTTT

Bill Richardson, Champion of Americans Held Overseas, Dies at 75

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Spanish government faces setback in efforts to suspend soccer chief Rubiales after tribunal ruling

Spain's High Council of Sport will request a temporary suspension of embattled soccer boss Luis Rubiales, said Minister of Culture and Sport Miquel Iceta on Friday. The request will go to the Spanish Court of Arbitration in Sport (TAD). Spain's High Council of Sport will request a temporary suspension of embattled soccer boss Luis Rubiales, said Minister of Culture and Sport Miquel Iceta on Friday. The request will go to the Spanish Court of Arbitration in Sport (TAD). from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/WY24NrR via IFTTT

Ohio police release video of fatal police shooting of pregnant 21-year-old Ta'Kiya Young

https://ift.tt/UGsHIq7 Newly released police body camera footage shows an officer firing through the windshield of a pregnant woman's car after she was accused of shoplifting at a grocery store in a Columbus, Ohio, suburb last week. from CNN.com - RSS Channel https://ift.tt/1K4RYzb via IFTTT

Hard Right Injects Immigration Into Spending Fight, Raising Shutdown Fears

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