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CBS News - Top stories
Israel launches strikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israel's military hit several Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Thursday in the latest escalation between the IDF and the militant group. Hezbollah's leader is blaming Israel for the coordinated ...1 hour ago - Israel -
ABC News - Health
Republicans are trying a new approach to abortion in the race for Congress
In the most contested races for control of the U.S. House, many Republican candidates are speaking up about women’s rights to abortion access and reproductive care in new and surprising ways2 hours ago - Abortion -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
An 8-Year-Old Ohio Girl Takes a Solo Drive to Target in Family’s SUV
A missing girl and reports of an erratic driver turned out to be related, with police officers in Ohio finding the girl safe, and enjoying a drink.2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Steward CEO target of Congress contempt measures
Presented by Plan B One Step — A Senate committee investigating the bankruptcy of hospital chain Steward Health Care voted on Thursday to hold the company’s CEO in contempt of Congress {beacon} ...2 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Israel Steps Up Airstrikes Against Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon
Israel launched a wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, just as the militant group’s leader said two days of exploding pagers and walkie-talkies amounted to a ...2 hours ago - Israel -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump’s cap for credit-card interest rates wouldn’t pass Congress, analyst says
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Wednesday promised to cap interest rates for credit cards, but a veteran analyst predicts the plan wouldn’t get the congressional approval that it ...5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Business
Japan’s Icom Says It’s Investigating Radio Targeted in Lebanon Blasts
The Japanese electronics manufacturer Icom said it stopped making the walkie-talkie model in 2014 and has warned about fake versions for several years.6 hours ago - Japan -
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The Hill - Politics
Congress passes $3B bill to plug VA shortfall amid concerns about veterans' checks
The Senate passed an emergency spending bill Thursday to provide billions of dollars in funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn that benefit payments for veterans are ...8 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Favre to testify at Congress on welfare funds
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre will testify during a congressional hearing about the need for welfare reform Tuesday.8 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
FBI Interrupts Chinese Hackers Targeting Consumer Devices
The Flax Typhoon campaign used malware it put oncameras, video recorders and home and office routers, to create a massivenetwork of infected computers and commit cybercrimes, the agency says.8 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Our experts list five players they are targeting in drafts
A closer look at the players our experts don't want to leave the draft without this season.9 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Senate panel votes to hold Steward Health CEO in contempt of Congress
A Senate panel investigating the bankruptcy of hospital chain Steward Health Care voted on Thursday to hold the company's CEO in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena and refusing to appear ...9 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
After Trump Assassination Attempts, Congress Debates Secret Service Funding
Virtually everyone on Capitol Hill agrees that the Secret Service needs to do a better job. But Democrats and Republicans are at odds over whether to increase the agency’s budget.10 hours ago - Donald Trump -
BBC News - Top stories
Mum fears family targeted 'because of religion'
Leonie McLaughlin says her family have no choice but to leave their home after a second car is set alight.13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Congress approaches fiscal new year with plenty of noisemakers
House Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to pull the six-month stopgap continuing appropriations bill due to lack of votes, raising questions about a possible putsch by Republicans to remove him from ...13 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — How will Congress avert a shutdown now?
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) funding gamble didn’t pay off. A diverse group of House Republicans on Wednesday torpedoed Johnson’s proposal for a six-month government funding bill, dealing an ...14 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
'Hidden Figures' of the space race receive Congress' highest honor at medal ceremony
The hidden figures of the space race have been recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony16 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Congress races to patch $3B Veterans Affairs shortfall
Lawmakers are moving quickly to pass emergency legislation to plug a roughly $3 billion shortfall facing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as officials warn veterans' and survivors' benefits ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
'Hidden Figures' of the space race receive Congress' highest honor at medal ceremony
The hidden figures of the space race have been recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremonyYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Telehealth is a lifeline for opioid use disorder. Congress must save it.
In a country where just 1 in 4 people in need of treatment services receive any, expanding access to buprenorphine via telehealth is the best way to connect more people to lifesaving care.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Exploding Pagers Targeting Hezbollah Kill 11 and Wound Thousands
The Iranian-backed militant group, which uses pagers to safeguard communications, blamed Israel for the attacks in Lebanon. Israel declined to comment.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Mbappé and Rüdiger on target as Real Madrid scrap to late win over Stuttgart
“We can’t crap our pants,” Deniz Undav had insisted and Stuttgart did not but nor did they beat Europe’s most terrifying, seemingly indestructible team. Because if the striker was right to say that ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Congress mulls new Secret Service funding after apparent attempt on Trump's life
Congress is considering boosting funding for the Secret Service after an apparent second assassination attempt on Donald Trump.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Al Qaeda Targets Russia's African Ally, in Rare Attack on Capital
Insurgents hit a base in Mali that hosts most of the country’s warplanes along with Russian mercenaries hired by the military government for security.2 days ago - Russia -
ESPN - Sports
Sources: Air Force emerges as serious AAC target
Air Force has emerged as a serious target to be added to the American Athletic Conference, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday, after the program emerged as a potential AAC add prior to the ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Congress is gridlocked. These members are convinced AI legislation could break through
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation that would prohibit political campaigns and outside political groups from using artificial intelligence to misrepresent the views ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Texas judge dismisses Paxton lawsuit targeting Democratic voter registration
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to block a voter registration drive in one of his state's most populous urban counties — and biggest Democratic strongholds — has failed in ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
New data show Congress’s crusade against remote work is a mistake
The Office of Management and Budget report shows that federal agencies are exceeding the administration's 50 percent in-office goal for telework-eligible employees, with 61 percent of work hours ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
8-year-old girl takes car on 25-minute joyride to Target
An 8-year-old Ohio girl is home safe after she took her mother’s car and drove to Target 25 minutes away as her family and police searched for her. According to a Bedford Police Department service ...2 days ago -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Week 3 waiver wire: Man of Steele should be your top target
Major fantasy names like Isiah Pacheco, Cooper Kupp and Deebo Samuel went down last week. Here are the players you should target for your lineup.3 days ago