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Politics - The Hill
Former GOP adviser: White House race is Harris's to lose
Mark McKinnon, a longtime GOP political adviser, says he thinks Vice President Harris will win the election, now just 18 days away. "I’m going to make a bold prediction here because I just don’t ...October 18 -
Top stories - NBC News
Olympic snowboarder wanted for running murderous drug trafficking operation, FBI says
A former Olympic snowboarder has been charged with running a drug smuggling operation that allegedly shipped huge amounts of narcotics across borders and killed four people, the FBI said Thursday.October 18 -
Top stories - BBC News
Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you'
A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account.October 18 -
Business - MarketWatch
Trump tariffs: These states would be hit hardest by proposed import taxes
Donald Trump’s most controversial economic-policy proposal is to institute a 10% tariff on all products and materials imported from abroad, a move that would upend decades of U.S. trade policy and ...October 18 -
Business - Financial Times
Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified
Kevin Hassett is contender to replace Jay Powell as US central bank chair if Republican wins electionOctober 18 -
Top stories - CBS News
Fact-checking claims about California's Proposition 36: What it means for drug arrests
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Olympic snowboarder wanted by FBI for cocaine distribution and murder
Ryan Wedding, 43, accused of running cocaine ring Wedding competed for Canada at 2002 Winter Games A former Olympic snowboarder for Canada has been charged with running a drug trafficking ring ...October 17 -
Top stories - ABC News
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed by IDF, Israel says
The Israeli foreign minister said Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was among three people killed in an operation in the Gaza Strip.October 17 -
Business - CNBC
FBI arrests Alabama man for SEC X hack that spiked price of bitcoin
Eric Council Jr. is accused of conspiracy in the hack of the Securities and Exchange Commission X account that tweeted a false claim about bitcoin.October 17 -
Sports - ESPN
Niners check SB tape, 'moved on' from Chiefs loss
As the San Francisco 49ers began preparation for this week's game against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, they had no choice but to turn on and relive their devastating loss in Super Bowl LVIII.October 17 -
Top stories - CBS News
Harris says violent crime is down. Trump says it's up. Here's a fact check.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both point to different crime data sources, but experts say Harris' claim is closer to reality.October 16 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Giants president Buster Posey looking for 'public-facing' GM with scouting background, per report
Posey is reportedly not focused on a second-in-command with experienceOctober 16 -
World - ABC News
EU and Gulf leaders held inaugural leaders' summit against background of Mideast turmoil
The leaders of the European Union and six Gulf nations held an inaugural summit against a backdrop of turmoil in the Middle East and struggles to find a unified position on the war in UkraineOctober 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Lions have checked in on trade for Haason Reddick: report
Haason Reddick's Jets holdout continues, and it could possibly result in him getting traded.October 16 -
Top stories - BBC News
Imran Khan uni chancellor bid rejected, says adviser
Mr Khan applied for the role from prison in Pakistan, where he has been for over a year.October 16 -
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Top stories - CBS News
NASA engineer gets a surprise proposal during mission launch
Dr. Moogega Cooper, a NASA engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, thought she was simply watching the launch of the Europa Clipper mission she worked on. But her boyfriend, Alex Shekarchian, ...October 16 -
World - Financial Times
German space chief defends Europe investment model against Draghi’s proposal
Former Italian PM recommended abolishing ‘georeturn’ principle in report to European CommissionOctober 16 -
Business - MarketWatch
All of Kamala Harris’s and Donald Trump’s proposed tax breaks — in two charts
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican rival Donald Trump have floated many tax plans as they compete for votes in the tight White House race.October 16 -
Sports - ESPN
George has bone bruise in left knee, 76ers say
Paul George is scheduled for more tests Tuesday, but 76ers coach Nick Nurse said so far, his hyperextended left knee "checks out OK."October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Lawmakers calls for extending telemedicine flexibilities, object to proposed DEA rule
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in the House and Senate are calling for COVID-era flexibilities on telemedicine services to be extended to ensure access to "necessary and life-saving ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Harris leans into prosecutorial background as campaign nears end
Vice President Harris is leaning into her time as a prosecutor and her law enforcement background in the final weeks of the presidential campaign. Harris has sought to appeal to undecided voters in ...October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Extra check coming to some Social Security recipients in November: Here's why
These two-check months happen a few times each year.October 15 -
Top stories - NBC News
Track's next great sprinter is bypassing college and signing with Puma
Christian Miller was a high school senior last April when he became one of the fastest teenagers in track and field history.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
Journalist says FBI visited after he published hacked Vance document
An independent journalist says he was visited by the FBI after he published material allegedly obtained through an Iranian hack of former President Trump’s campaign. "The Bureau told me that I had ...October 15 -
World - Financial Times
Labour donor to back Tortoise’s proposed purchase of Observer
South African businessman Gary Lubner in talks on taking minority stake in online start-upOctober 15 -
Sports - ESPN
Sources: Kings' Fox bypasses extension, eyes '25
Kings star De'Aaron Fox is passing up the offer of a three-year, $165 million extension, positioning himself for a larger deal in the 2025 offseason.October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump claims Justice Dept. sued to add "illegal voters" in Virginia. Here's a fact check.
Republicans mischaracterized a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department to protect voters from being removed from voting lists too close to Election Day, CBS News' election law expert says.October 14 -
Business - CNBC
Here's who would benefit from Trump's proposed tax break on car loan interest
A tax deduction on car-loan interest proposed by former president Donald Trump would likely benefit wealthier taxpayers who buy expensive cars, experts said.October 14 -
Business - CNBC
Harris proposes 1 million forgivable loans to Black entrepreneurs, as Trump makes inroads
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled an "Opportunity Agenda" plan for Black men, which includes providing forgivable loans to entrepreneurs.October 14 -
Business - Inc.
Harris Targets Black Men With New Economic Proposals
The Democratic candidate suggests small business loans and improved access to the legal cannabis industry for Black entrepreneurs.October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Some Social Security beneficiaries will get an extra November check
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Harris adviser Plouffe: Most public polls are 'horses‑‑‑'
David Plouffe, senior adviser to the Harris-Walz campaign, said most public polls are “hores‑‑‑" and discussed the campaign’s internal polling in a podcast interview released Sunday. Plouffe, the ...October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
FBI warning about scams surrounding hurricane relief
Post-disaster fraud has become a big business as the FBI says it has had over 26,000 complaints with over $312 million lost on disaster relief scams in the last five years. CBS News Confirmed ...October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Trump would not weaken the dollar, says adviser Scott Bessent
Potential Treasury secretary also insists former president’s threats of large tariffs are bargaining positionsOctober 13