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• Ex-USCP officer charged with obstructing January 6 probe testifies in his own defense

  24-10-2022 23:57 via cnn.com
  
  Michael Riley, a former US Capitol Police officer charged with obstructing the Justice Department's probe into the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, testified at his trial Monday.
  
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• Dry shampoo from Dove, Nexxus and others recalled for cancer-causing chemical

  24-10-2022 23:54 via cnn.com
  
  Unilever has recalled certain Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI and Tresemme aerosol dry shampoos because of the potential presence of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer.
  
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• Watch: MSNBC Journalist Gets Shut Down by Focus Group After Trying to Push Jan. 6 Nonsense

  24-10-2022 23:50
  With the midterm elections about two weeks away, Democrats and their allies in the establishment media seem desperate to mitigate the losses of what is widely predicted to be a bloodbath on Nov. 8.
  That was evidenced Monday in an MSNBC focus group made up of Pittsburgh-area supporters of former President Donald Trump, who seemed to throw MSNBC’s Elise Jordan for a loop as they pushed back on nearly everything about the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol incursion that she threw at them.
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• House Democrats' campaign arm moves to defend its embattled chief

  24-10-2022 23:31 via cnn.com
  
  The House Democrats' campaign arm is swooping in to defend its chairman, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, who is facing a competitive reelection race in New York's 17th Congressional District after Republicans spent millions to attack him.
  
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• Trump ally Tom Barrack takes stand in own defense in foreign lobbying case

  24-10-2022 23:24 via nbcnews.com
  
  Tom Barrack, a friend of former President Donald Trump, testified against allegations he acted as an unregistered foreign agent for the United Arab Emirates.
  
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• Leslie Jordan, 'Will & Grace' actor, dies at 67

  24-10-2022 23:22 via nbcnews.com
  
  Leslie Jordan, who won an Emmy playing the conniving Beverley Leslie on "Will & Grace" and became a social media sensation during the pandemic, died Monday
  
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• Wrestling Legend Reveals Cause of Death for 26-Year-Old Son Who Went Into Cardiac Arrest

  24-10-2022 23:20
  World Wrestling Entertainment legend Kevin Nash has revealed the cause of his 26-year-old son’s sudden death.
  Speaking on his “Kliq This” podcast Monday, Nash opened up about his son’s tragic passing, which happened just last Wednesday.
  You can see the entire episode below:
  WARNING: The following video contains vulgar language that some viewers may find offensiveThe 63-year-old Nash, a longtime pro wrestling veteran, was visibly emotional during the podcast. That’s
  
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• White House defends Biden's quiet campaign strategy after he gives 'closing argument' speech to DNC staffers

  24-10-2022 23:20 via cnn.com
  
  The White House promised President Joe Biden would be spending more time on the campaign trail ahead of next month's midterm elections following a speech in which he delivered his "closing argument" to a room full of Democratic staffers in Washington.
  
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• Mortgage rates expected to fall to 5.4% by late 2023, banking group projects

  24-10-2022 23:03 via cnn.com
  
  After more than doubling this year, mortgage rates are expected to retreat in 2023, according to an updated forecast from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
  
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• Kraft Heinz CEO: Inflation and supply shortages are here to stay

  24-10-2022 22:58 via cnn.com
  
  Kraft Heinz CEO Miguel Patricio says higher inflation and supply issues are coursing through the food industry, forcing companies to adopt new strategies for everything from production to promotion to packaging.
  
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• Biden Forgets He Signed Executive Order, Claims Congress Passed Student Debt Bailout by 'Vote or Two'

  24-10-2022 22:54
  In August, President Joe Biden signed the most expensive executive order in history.
  The government would forgive up to $10,000 for each student loan borrower provided their individual income was less than $125,000 (or $250,000 for married couples), according to the White House fact sheet. The order would forgive up to $20,000 in debt for Pell Grant recipients in the same income brackets.
  According to the Congressional Budget Office, the cost of canceling this debt will top $400 billio
  
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• DeSantis Director Confirms Migrant Flight Program Still in Place; Report Hints When Blue States Should Expect the New Arrivals

  24-10-2022 22:46
  Though Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faced criticism for his decision to transport immigrants from Florida to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, in September, Florida still has more plans to continue transporting migrants to northern states.
  Florida has not transported any more migrants since it chartered the flights for 49 people from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard on Sept. 14, the Wall Street Journal reported.
  But according to a representative for DeSantis and communications from a contract
  
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• Journalist Brutally Mocked for Spreading 20-Year-Old Gossip About DeSantis: 'The Walls Are Closing In'

  24-10-2022 22:38
  ProPublica reporter Alec MacGillis apparently thought he had the stinging fatal blow to the career of Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis — that is, until the brutal mocking of his supposedly devastating point kicked in.
  MacGillis jumped onto social media Saturday with what he evidently thought was proof that the governor was a racist or a misogynist or a dunce or something.
  He shared an anonymous claim that back in college at Yale University, DeSantis pronounced the words “Thai foo
  
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• Kari Lake's Opponent Can't Even Handle a 'Good Morning America' Appearance, Starts Stammering After Second Question

  24-10-2022 22:27
  It takes a certain kind of Democrat to make questions from ABC’s “Good Morning America” look tough — and unfortunately for Arizona, Katie Hobbs is one of them.
  The Grand Canyon State’s current secretary of state, and the Democratic nominee for governor in the Nov. 8 election, took what she surely thought would be a puffball interview opportunity Friday with the People magazine of morning television.
  Hobbs ended up getting stumped by a question that has dogged her ca
  
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• 15-Year-Old Boy Collapses and Dies in Middle of Restaurant While Out with Friends and Family

  24-10-2022 22:11
  A young teen in the United Kingdom collapsed and died at a popular restaurant on Saturday afternoon.
  The 15-year-old boy has not yet been identified.
  According to The Liverpool Echo, the teen collapsed while dining out with family at Browns Restaurant, located on Paradise Street in the Liverpool ONE complex.
  Police were immediately called to the scene and the teen was rushed to a hospital by paramedics.
  Prior to the arrival of paramedics, it was reported that staff at Browns restaurant, as well
  
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• Liberal Democrats call on Biden to shift Ukraine strategy

  24-10-2022 22:09 via cnn.com
  
  More than two dozen liberal House members are calling on President Joe Biden to shift course in his Ukraine strategy and pursue direct diplomacy with Russia to bring the months-long conflict to an end.
  
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• The Supreme Court weakened the jury selection process. Trump Org. trial tests it.

  24-10-2022 21:47 via nbcnews.com
  
  Jury selection began Monday in the Manhattan district attorney’s prosecution of the Trump Organization for tax fraud.
  
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• Finding an impartial jury for Trump Org. trial seems impossible. Why it's not.

  24-10-2022 21:47 via nbcnews.com
  
  Jury selection began Monday in the Manhattan district attorney’s prosecution of the Trump Organization for tax fraud.
  
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• Father of Harmony Montgomery, girl who disappeared in 2019, is charged with murder in her death

  24-10-2022 21:47 via nbcnews.com
  
  The father of Harmony Montgomery, a New Hampshire girl who disappeared in 2019 at age 5 but was not reported missing until late last year, has been arrested on a charge of second-degree murder, authorities said Monday.
  
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• Report: Ford Electric Truck Battery Replacement Costs Over $35,000

  24-10-2022 21:39
  A month or two ago I had to replace my car. I bought a 2019 Ford F-150 XL with slightly higher-than-average mileage for its age and an impeccable service record. The truck is in great shape, and, supply chains being what they are in 2022, I paid more than I wanted to for it.
  It still cost less than a replacement battery for an electric vehicle.
  OK, maybe not every replacement battery for every electric vehicle — but Tim Edterdahl of “Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk” f
  
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• A New Jersey teacher accused of removing a student's hijab sues Olympic fencer and others

  24-10-2022 21:25 via cnn.com
  
  A New Jersey elementary school teacher is suing Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad for viral social media posts made last year accusing her of forcibly removing a student's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women and girls.
  
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• Trump Organization's criminal tax fraud trial begins

  24-10-2022 21:07 via nbcnews.com
  
  The Trump Organization's criminal tax fraud trial begins this week with jury selection. Former CFO Allen Weisselberg will be the prosecutors' star witness during the trial.
  
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• Big Political Twist Leaves 'Proud Hindu' as UK Prime Minister

  24-10-2022 20:56
  After Liz Truss announced she was stepping down as U.K. prime minister last week, the vacancy was filled on Monday by former finance minister Rishi Sunak.
  Sunak’s rise to prime minister is a significant historical moment for the U.K. as he will be the first Hindu and person of color to hold the office, the Wall Street Journal reported.
  In the past, Sunak has publicly highlighted how he is a “proud Hindu,” as well as a loyal British citizen, the Times of India reported.
  But
  
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• Garland announces charges against 13 Chinese spy suspects

  24-10-2022 20:54 via nbcnews.com
  
  The Justice Department has charged 13 people who tried to "unlawfully exert influence in the United States" for the People's Republic of China, U.S. officials
  
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• Weeks After Famous Native American Activist Dies, Sisters Step Forward with News That Hints Everything Was a Lie

  24-10-2022 20:50
  Sacheen Littlefeather, who became famous for representing Marlon Brando at the 1973 Oscars to refuse his Best Actor award, may have actually lied about her Native American ancestry her family has said following her death at the beginning of October.
  In 1973 when Brando won the award for Best Actor for his role in “The Godfather,” he sent Littlefeather to the Oscars in his place.
  In her speech, she said that she was Apache and that Brando “very regretfully cannot accept this ver
  
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• How Ted Cruz explains his massive flip-flop on Donald Trump

  24-10-2022 20:42 via cnn.com
  
  Ted Cruz's relationship with Donald Trump, is, um, complicated.
  
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• GOP Rep: Bad 2020 Census Deprived TX of at Least 1 Electoral Vote, Gave GOP the Shaft in 9 Other States Too

  24-10-2022 20:40
  Why is it that every time deep state bureaucrats err, the mistake seems to favor the Democrats and disadvantage Republicans?
  Texas Rep. Troy Nehls didn’t ask precisely that question regarding undercount and overcount data released earlier this year by the Census Bureau, but he could have.
  The count data was released by the Census Bureau on May 19, and if you expected the errors to be nonpartisan, you’re going to be disappointed.
  Given that you’re reading about this on The Weste
  
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• Fears of rising antisemitism after 'Kanye is right' banner hung over L.A. freeway

  24-10-2022 20:27 via nbcnews.com
  
  An antisemitic hate group hung a banner over a busy Los Angeles freeway on Saturday saying "Kanye is right" about Jewish people after Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, made a string of antisemitic comments in recent weeks.
  
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• Russia Activates Forces Trained to Operate in Radioactive Contamination

  24-10-2022 20:17
  In another harrowing step toward a possible nuclear explosive being detonated, Russia announced on Monday that it was activating its Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops.
  The head of that force, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, addressed the move in a media briefing on Monday, according to multiple outlets, including Reuters and the Russian news site Kommersant.
  Kirillov echoed comments made by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Sunday.
  Shoigu expressed concern about “possibl
  
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• Canvasser Brutally Attacked and Hospitalized for Wearing Rubio Tee and DeSantis Hat, Senator Says

  24-10-2022 20:17
  Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida claimed that multiple assailants attacked and seriously injured a canvasser backing the senator on Sunday night.
  “Last night one of our canvassers wearing my T-shirt and a Desantis hat was brutally attacked by 4 animals who told him Republicans weren’t allowed in their neighborhood in #Hialeah #Florida,” Rubio posted on Twitter Monday. “He suffered internal bleeding, a broken jaw & will need facial reconstructive surgery.”L
  
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• The amount of pre-tax money you can pour into retirement savings is increasing next year

  24-10-2022 20:16 via nbcnews.com
  
  The amount of pre-tax money you can contribute to your retirement is increasing next year.
  
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• Justice Thomas freezes order for Sen. Lindsey Graham to testify before grand jury

  24-10-2022 20:13 via cnn.com
  
  • Analysis: Liz Cheney's doomsday prediction
  • Video: Here's how Maggie Haberman expects Trump to handle Jan. 6 investigation
  
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• 'America's Got Talent' Finalist Dead at 44

  24-10-2022 19:54
  If anything described “America’s Got Talent” former finalist Zuri Craig, it would be persistent and talented.
  Both elements are needed in order to achieve success in the entertainment industry, especially persistence. A thick skin is also helpful.
  Craig passed away on Friday, according to the New York Post.
  His passing was confirmed by his family via social media.
  Craig was only 44 years old and was quite the rising star.
  The cause of Craig’s death is presently unknown.
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• LeBron Exposed on Camera: He's an All-Time Terrible Teammate

  24-10-2022 19:13
  The Los Angeles Lakers lost at home on Sunday to the Portland Trailblazers 106-104. The defeat dropped the Lakers to 0-3 on the year.
  At this point in an 82-game season, that’s hardly a cause for concern.
  What is a cause for concern? Lakers superstar and ostensible team leader LeBron James appears to have thrown in the towel on his teammates already.
  The four-time NBA champion’s frustration was embarrassingly on display for the world to see, and it should truly silence any debates th
  
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• Early and absentee voting ramps up as almost 7.3 million ballots cast in 2022 midterms

  24-10-2022 19:05 via cnn.com
  
  Nearly 7.3 million ballots have already been cast across 39 states, according to data from election officials, Edison Research and Catalist. Pre-election voting remains on pace with 2018, the highest midterm voter turnout in recent history, across the states where Catalist has data for both cycles.
  
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• Former Minneapolis officer who helped restrain George Floyd pleads guilty as jury selection set to begin

  24-10-2022 19:02 via cnn.com
  
  On the day his state trial was set to begin on charges of aiding and abetting in George Floyd's killing, a former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Monday.
  
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• Justice Clarence Thomas temporarily blocks Lindsey Graham's testimony in Georgia election interference probe

  24-10-2022 19:01 via nbcnews.com
  
  Justice Clarence Thomas temporarily blocked Lindsey Graham's testimony in a Georgia DA's probe of alleged interference in the 2020 election by Trump and his allies.
  
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• Surprise Catches Trump Off Guard, But His Entire Rally Is Soon Singing in Unison

  24-10-2022 18:47
  On Saturday night in the small, South Texas city of Robstown, supporters of former President Donald Trump turned out in force for a “Save America” rally.
  During the rally, which drew thousands according to images posted to social media, the former president hammered Democrats over the House Jan. 6 committee. He dialed in on Republican Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger — the only two GOP lawmakers on the committee.
  As he leveled sharp attacks against the two Republicans, Trump
  
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• Millions have already cast their midterm ballots. Here's a breakdown of each state so far.

  24-10-2022 18:47 via nbcnews.com
  
  Millions have already cast their midterm ballots. Here's a breakdown of each state so far.
  
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• The risk of an accidental recession is rising, Goldman Sachs says

  24-10-2022 18:45 via cnn.com
  
  Goldman Sachs is urging the Federal Reserve to be patient in its quest to squash inflation.
  
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• The risk of a recession is rising, Goldman Sachs says

  24-10-2022 18:45 via cnn.com
  
  Goldman Sachs is urging the Federal Reserve to be patient in its quest to squash inflation.
  
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• Beyond Meat is rolling out its steak substitute in grocery stores

  24-10-2022 18:32 via nbcnews.com
  
  Beyond Meat is launching a steak substitute in grocery stores on Monday.
  
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• School Shooter Doesn't Bother Putting Up Legal Defense, Pleads Guilty to All 24 Counts

  24-10-2022 18:28
  The Michigan teenager accused of killing four classmates and wounding several others pleaded guilty on Monday to all of the charges against him.
  Ethan Crumbley, who was 15 at the time of the Nov. 30 attack at Oxford High School, faced 24 charges including terrorism and murder, according to ABC.
  David Williams, chief assistant prosecutor in Oakland County, said prior to the hearing there were “no plea deals, no reductions and no agreements regarding sentencing,” ABC reported.
  Crumbley
  
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• Kraft Heinz CEO: Inflation and supply shortages are here to stay for a while

  24-10-2022 17:57 via cnn.com
  
  Kraft Heinz CEO Miguel Patricio says higher inflation and supply issues are coursing through the food industry, forcing companies to adopt new strategies for everything from production to promotion to packaging.
  
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• US Makes Move Not Seen Since WWII, Deploys 101st Airborne to Europe

  24-10-2022 17:53
  Around 4,700 members of the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division have been deployed to NATO country Romania as the war between Ukraine and Russia continues with no end in sight.
  The troop movement is the first time the unit has been deployed to Europe in roughly 80 years, or since the World War II era, according to CBS.
  “We’re ready to defend every inch of NATO soil,” Brigadier Gen. John Lubas said.
  “We bring a unique capability, from our air assault capability &hell
  
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• Energy Execs Take the Wind Out of Biden's Sails, Poke Holes in Offshore Wind Power Plan

  24-10-2022 17:48
  Wind energy executives are skeptical of the Biden administration’s plan to significantly expand offshore wind power in the next several years due to rising costs and the slow permitting of offshore leases, according to the Financial Times.
  The Biden administration aims to grow U.S. offshore wind generation from less than one gigawatt to 30 gigawatts by the end of 2030 as part of its aggressive green energy transition, according to a White House fact sheet. However, wind executives are conc
  
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• Squad Member Humiliated - Book Launch Implodes - Fails to Hit 1,000 Sales in First Week

  24-10-2022 17:45
  Suppose she gave a book and nobody came?
  Actually, we don’t have to suppose — that’s pretty much what happened earlier this month when Missouri Democrat Rep. Cori Bush’s political memoir hit the streets on Oct. 4.
  “The Forerunner: A Story of Pain and Perseverance in America” sold just 729 copies in its first week, according to an NPD BookScan report cited by the New York Post. Nowhere to go but up, right?
  Wrong. It sold 288 copies in its second week, for a gra
  
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• State of Texas Moves Against Google - Alleges Kids' Faces Scanned, Cataloged, Stored for Future Use

  24-10-2022 17:34
  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Google, alleging the tech giant is harvesting facial and other data on Texans to store long into the future for any purpose it chooses without anyone’s informed consent.
  The lawsuit targets Google Photos, Google Assistant and Nest Hub Max, according to a news release from Paxton’s office on Thursday.
  “Google’s indiscriminate collection of the personal information of Texans, including very sensitive information like biometric iden
  
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• Here's how you know Donald Trump is afraid of Ron DeSantis

  24-10-2022 17:34 via cnn.com
  
  The 2022 campaign isn't even over yet, but Donald Trump is already starting a 2024 fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
  
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• Analysis: Here's how you know Donald Trump is afraid of Ron DeSantis

  24-10-2022 17:34 via cnn.com
  
  The 2022 campaign isn't even over yet, but Donald Trump is already starting a 2024 fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
  
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