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'A kind of civil war': Divided France on alert for unrest amid political earthquake
For ordinary voters, political polarization in French society is a worrying development that makes them fear for France's future. -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden to award Medal of Honor to Civil War heroes, 162 years later
They commandeered a train in what became known as the "Great Locomotive Chase."Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Biden praises Civil War soldiers, Medal of Honor recipients for 'heroic deeds'
President Biden on Wednesday posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to two Civil War-era soldiers whom he lauded for defending America and the values it was founded upon. Biden, speaking from the White House, praised Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach and ...Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
2 Union soldiers receive posthumous Medal of Honor for daring Civil War train theft
Union soldiers Philip Shadrach and George Wilson were posthumously honored Wednesday by President Biden with the Medal of Honor for their courage in the "Great Locomotive Chase," in which they went deep behind Confederate lines and stole a train ... -
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ABC News - World
Fierce fighting breaks out as militias launch new attacks in Myanmar's civil war
New fighting has broken out in northeastern Myanmar, bringing an end to a Chinese-brokered cease-fire and putting pressure on the military regime as it faces attacks from resistance forces on multiple fronts in the country’s civil war -
CBS News - Entertainment
Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs faces new civil lawsuit over alleged sex trafficking
A new civil lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, accusing him of sex trafficking, was filed in New York on Wednesday. Combs already faces allegations of sexual, physical and emotional abuse from at least eight people. He denies those claims. -
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Suspect with gun dies after shootout with Yellowstone National Park rangers
A person with a gun who authorities say was making threats in Yellowstone National Park died after a shootout with park rangers, officials said in a statement. -
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Dehydrated coyote pup dies after it was rescued by California firefighters
An animal rescue center says a dehydrated coyote pup rescued by California firefighters has diedCalifornia -
CBS News - Top stories
Biden faces critical days ahead for reelection campaign amid calls to withdraw
President Biden still faces calls for him to withdraw from the 2024 election after last week's lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump. CBS News' Natalie Brand breaks down the criticism from voters, donors and politicians.Joe Biden -
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Hamas faces growing public dissent as Gaza war erodes support
Palestinians in Gaza are openly criticising the armed group both on the streets and online. -
The Hill - Politics
Heritage faces blowback after 'bloodless' revolution comment
The Heritage Foundation and its president, Kevin Roberts, are facing blowback in the wake of his comment about an ongoing second American revolution that will “remain bloodless if the left allows it to be.” President Biden’s campaign jumped on the ... -
The Guardian - World
Biden says he’s best qualified to beat Trump, brushes off low polling and denies cognitive issues – live
President says in occasionally tense ABC interview he is not dropping out and believes he’s the best candidate to win. Full story: Biden calls Trump debate a ‘bad episode’Joe Biden has cancelled his upcoming Sunday address to the National ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
California Democrat says Biden campaign 'arrogant' after debate
Rep. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) says the Biden campaign has been “arrogant” since a shaky debate performance by the president last week. “As much as I love Joe Biden, in those swing states, he's having a hard time,” Peters said Wednesday in an ...Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Katzenberg faces ire of Hollywood donors after Biden debate
Film mogul is central to president’s fundraising efforts but has been accused of concealing Biden’s conditionJoe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I’m appalled’: My grandfather co-signed his grandson’s student loan. After my grandfather died, my cousin skipped town. Will the estate have to pay the debt?
“The loan is now in default, and I have no idea where this grandson is.” -
The Guardian - World
Biden wins crucial support of Democratic governors to continue campaign: ‘We’re going to have his back’ – live
Governors come out in support of president, with New York’s Kathy Hochul saying he is ‘in it to win it’. Biden says ‘I’m not leaving’ amid ongoing turmoilWho could replace Joe Biden? Here are six possibilitiesHouse Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Ukraine war briefing: Day of mourning in Dnipro after Russian attack on schools and hospitals
Mayor of city in south-east Ukraine says kindergartens were among buildings hit in strike that killed at least five people. What we know on day 862. See all our Ukraine war coverageA day of mourning has been announced for Thursday after a Russian ...Ukraine -
The Guardian - World
Ten years after a celebrity summit promised to end rape as a weapon of war, is there any change for the women of South Sudan?
Guardian investigation reveals conflict-riven country received little funding or support and that high-profile perpetrators remain in public office. They were minding their own business, scanning the forest for fruit, when the troops approached. ... -
ESPN - Sports
Source: Dak out of walking boot for minor sprain
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott recently suffered a minor right foot sprain that temporarily required a walking boot, a source told ESPN's Todd Archer. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Who Died in the Tulsa Race Massacre?
After more than a century, researchers hope to finally identify the victims of one of the worst racial attacks in American history. -
NBC News - Top stories
Apple accepts Epic Games Store for the E.U. after facing a public callout from the company
Apple has signed off on the Epic Games Store in the EU after the gaming company publicly complained that the tech giant had repeatedly rejected their application.Apple -
Financial Times - Business
How UK civil servants are preparing for a change of government
Officials get ready for an expected cultural shift in WhitehallUnited Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
Chinatown and Mission: Impossible screenwriter Robert Towne dies
The Oscar-winning writer penned the scripts for films like Chinatown and Mission: Impossible. -
ABC News - World
A third Japanese climber has died on a mountain in Pakistan in less than a month
A Japanese climber has died while descending one of the highest mountains in northern Pakistan, the third death of a Japanese on the mountain in less than a month -
The New York Times - Top stories
Audrey Flack, Creator of Vibrant Photorealist Art, Dies at 93
She painted and sculpted, but she was best known for her oversized still lifes, painted from photographs and crowded with color and detail. -
The Hill - Politics
No, there is not a war on America's working class
Let’s stop telling working-class Americans a false narrative of decline. -
Financial Times - World
Shein, Temu and the parcel wars
Restricting trade is not the best way to make Chinese retailers meet product standards -
CBS Sports - Sports
Dak Prescott dealing with 'very minor' foot sprain, Cowboys QB on track for training camp, per report
Prescott has yet to receive a contract extension, and is now apparently dealing with a foot issueNFL -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Lufthansa got the EU's conditional approval to buy a minority stake in ITA Airways, the Italian carrier formerly known as Alitalia.
Lufthansa got the EU’s conditional approval to buy a minority stake in ITA Airways, the Italian carrier formerly known as Alitalia. -
The Hill - Politics
Trans state legislators slam White House opposition to gender-affirming surgery for minors
A group of transgender and nonbinary state legislators sent a letter to the Biden administration criticizing its decision to oppose gender-affirming surgery for minors. In the letter, the lawmakers said transgender youth in America have been under ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Biden holds campaign rally in Wisconsin
Watch live coverage as President Biden speaks at a campaign event in Madison, Wis. Biden continues to face criticism and calls for him to withdraw from the race after his debate against former President Trump.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
There’s a Name for the Trap Joe Biden Faces
It’s always hard to walk away from power.Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
Civil rights group files lawsuit alleging housing discrimination against a DACA recipient
A national Latino legal and civil rights organization is suing a property management company for allegedly denying a young woman in New Jersey access to rental units based solely on her immigration status as a DACA recipient. -
The New York Times - Health
V. Craig Jordan, Who Discovered a Key Breast Cancer Drug, Dies at 76
He found that a failed contraceptive, tamoxifen, could block the growth of cancer cells, opening up a whole new class of treatment. -
ABC News - World
Special adviser to Syrian President Assad dies following car crash under unclear circumstances
Syrian President Bashar Assad's office says a close adviser to Assad has died following a car accident that left her hospitalized for four days -
Financial Times - World
Campaign catch-up: election-eve predictions and verdicts
The panel casts ahead to the election results, and reviews the six-week campaigns -
The New York Times - Top stories
Biden Campaign Memos Show Efforts to Calm Concerns
A pair of memos highlighted internal polling that showed a close race and strong fund-raising in an attempt to quiet fears about President Biden’s candidacy.Joe Biden