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The Hill - Politics
Khanna says he's not 'a fan' of Democrats calling Republicans 'weird'
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said Saturday he does not like Democrats’ newfound rhetorical device of labeling Republicans “weird” in campaign messages. He criticized the approach at a live event with ...2 hours ago - Republican Party -
NBC News - Top stories
Liz Cheney says it's 'not enough' for anti-Trump Republicans to vote for someone other than Harris
Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney on Sunday encouraged anti-Trump Republicans and independents to consider voting for Vice President Kamala Harris, adding that it’s “not enough” to write in someone other ...3 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
Cars collect troves of data about traffic and road hazards. Should they share it?
Transportation officials are hoping a major investment in a technology allowing cars to talk to other cars about hazards on the road could be part of the solution to a recent surge in traffic deaths3 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Guardian Cap tracker: Patriots' Jabrill Peppers wears impact-reducing equipment on helmet in Week 1
Some players tried it out in the preseason, but these players are using them in the regular season4 hours ago - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Mike Rogers says Republicans will make 2024 election 'too big to rig'
Michigan GOP Senate nominee Mike Rogers on Sunday suggested Republicans will win by margins that are "too big" in November, which will prevent "rigging" of the general elections. When asked on ...4 hours ago - Republican Party -
ESPN - Sports
Why Jannik Sinner's forehand is unique -- and so dangerous on the tennis court
The distinctive sound of Sinner's forehand can make a crowd gasp. It's his not-so-secret tool in any match.5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Term limits for Supreme Court justices would bring unexpected consequences
Despite its popularity, it’s doubtful that staggered 18-year terms would accomplish what advocates expect.5 hours ago -
The New York Times - Science
Elephants Arrive, So Humans Don’t Forget
“The Great Elephant Migration,” a touring public-art exhibition that has opened in New York, not only depicts wildlife but also helps save it.5 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Nikki Haley says JD Vance's comments on childless women are "not helpful"
Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley, who challenged former President Donald Trump in the primary but is now campaigning for him, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Sen. JD Vance's ...5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Investors renew focus on inflation data as Fed weighs size of expected September rate cut
Wednesday’s consumer-price index for August may end up being the deciding factor as to whether the Federal Reserve will deliver a bigger-than-usual, 50-basis-point rate cut on Sept. 18.6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Policy on immigrants and crime should focus on data, not feelings
I’ll be as clear as possible: A large body of research finds that immigrants do not commit more crimes than native-born Americans.6 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Sabalenka, 'so close' before, finally wins US Open
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 to win her first US Open and third major championship.6 hours ago - US Open -
The Hill - Politics
Cheney says Republicans against Trump but not backing Harris 'not enough'
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Sunday urged Republicans who oppose former President Trump but do not publicly back Vice President Harris to "take the extra step" and endorse the vice president ...8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Immigration laws raising issues for Florida growers
In Florida, where nearly 27% of the labor force is foreign-born, state politicians are passing some of the harshest anti-illegal immigration laws in the country. Agriculture is big business in the ...8 hours ago - Florida -
The Guardian - World
Neo-Nazi and far right groups seize on Trump’s anti-immigration rhetoric
Extremist groups are latching on to ex-president’s xenophobic messages to recruit people and spread ideology. Neo-Nazi groups and the online far right are latching on to the anti-immigration ...12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Britain’s limited Gaza action will do little to curb Israel’s wider territorial ambitions | Dahlia Scheindlin
Even before the current war, plans to annex West Bank land were clear. Now evidence is growing that Jewish settlements could be forced on Gaza. The announcement last week that Britain would ...14 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
It’s so tempting for columnists to give a little too much away
Kathryn Flett, India Knight and other Observer columnists down the years have ushered in a new kind of honesty. As an avid reader of newspaper columns, the ones I’ve always looked forward to are ...15 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Why is the Pope doing a long tour when he's so frail?
His packed trip to Asia involves three countries in which Catholics are a minority.22 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Pelosi says U.S. should 'more fully leverage' relationship with Israel to reduce civilian casualties
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said the U.S. should “more fully leverage” its relationship with Israel to reduce civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip. Pelosi said the situation in ...22 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Republicans Bring Legislation to Stop Government Shutdown. Democrats Say It's Too Partisan
The bill would fund agencies at current levels until March 2823 hours ago - Republican Party -
BBC News - Top stories
Don't mention Trump - how Republicans try to sway women voters
Party leaders in swing states say they focus on issues to win back women put off by Trump's personality.23 hours ago - Donald Trump -
CBS Sports - Sports
Christian McCaffrey injuries update: 49ers star RB questionable for Week 1 vs. Jets
McCaffrey suffered the calf/Achilles strain early in training campYesterday - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats shouldn’t be so sanguine about Kamala's 'Root Causes' strategy
Vice President Kamala Harris' "Root Causes" strategy to address the migration crisis in Central America has had little impact, as it relied on failed development strategies and added emphasis on ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
High Schoolers Need to Do Less So That They Can Do Better
We need to let students slow down. Critical cognition, by definition, takes time.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Transgender health care bans are sweeping across America. So are the repercussions
The bans on medical care for transgender youth are making it harder for all children and adolescents, trans or not, to access the care they need.Yesterday -
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The Hill - Politics
Harris sweeps in anti-Trump Republican votes
Vice President Harris’s campaign is seeking to highlight support from prominent anti-Trump Republicans ahead of November as she looks to expand her base of support. On Wednesday, Harris gained her ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
The 2024 hurricane season was expected to be especially bad. Why is it so quiet?
Sept. 10 is considered to be the "peak" of hurricane season in the Atlantic – so where are all the storms?Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Why is America so slow to exonerate the wrongly convicted?
Once police and prosecutors develop a case theory, they ignore new information undermining it. To reinforce their scenario, they sometimes cut corners — or worse.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
The ghost of Richard Daley: Democrats aren’t creating disorder; they’re preserving it
It is all in the name of protecting democracy from itself.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Beauty queen row exposes xenophobia towards immigrants in South Africa
Saga over contestant’s nationality reflects hatred of other Africans fuelled by poverty among black population. When Chidimma Adetshina entered Miss South Africa, she dreamed of being crowned and ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Why Republicans ‘don’t have the votes’ to pass Trump’s tax plan
Republicans don’t have the appetite for their presidential candidate’s desired deficit spending, analyst says.Yesterday - Republican Party -
MarketWatch - Business
Decaying jobs market overtakes inflation as U.S. economy’s biggest threat
Lingering inflation was the chief threat to the U.S. economy just a few months ago. Now it’s a rapidly cooling jobs market.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Surprised Republicans air frustration with Gonzales prediction of GOP losing House
Rep. Tony Gonzales’s (R-Texas) pessimistic prediction that the House GOP conference will lose its majority in November is sparking frustrations among Republican lawmakers, while underscoring just ...Yesterday - Republican Party -
The New York Times - Top stories
In California, Controlled Fires Can Save Homes. Why Aren’t More Happening?
Experts say these intentional burns reduce the risk of wildfires and more should be done. But real barriers remain.Yesterday - California -
The Guardian - World
Elton John makes first appearance after revealing ‘limited vision’
Singer speaks at Toronto film festival after announcing eye infection had left him with limited vision in one eye. Sir Elton John has made his first public appearance at Toronto international film ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
How Harris Wins (and Trump and the Republicans Blow It)
To understand Harris’s success, you have to think about Marie Kondo and her ruthless minimalism about clutter.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politico - Politics
House Republicans unveil stopgap government funding plan
Ahead of the month-end deadline, House GOP leaders are tying a non-citizen voting bill to a six-month funding patch.2 days ago - Republican Party -
CNBC - Business
U.S. job market slows, but it's not yet a 'three-alarm fire,' economist says
The labor market has shown unambiguous signs of cooling, economists said. Recession could follow if the trajectory continues.2 days ago