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The New York Times - World
Thousands Flee Southern Lebanon, as Israel Presses Air Attack on Hezbollah
Lebanese health officials said Israeli attacks since Monday have killed hundreds, including women and children. Israel claimed it had killed one senior Hezbollah commander with an airstrike Tuesday ...54 minutes ago - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Nebraska GOP lawmaker: Other states should shift to our electoral college system
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said on Tuesday that other states should shift to Nebraska’s electoral system, but since they likely won’t, the Cornhusker State should look to alter its system to a ...3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Tech
CrowdStrike Executive Questioned by Lawmakers Over Global Tech Outage
Adam Meyers, a senior vice president of the cybersecurity firm, testified in front of a House Homeland Security subcommittee about the July mishap.6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
House lawmakers press CrowdStrike exec on global outage
A group of House lawmakers Tuesday grilled an executive with cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, who said the company is “deeply sorry” for causing the global technology outage that grounded thousands ...7 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
House committee hearing on Afghanistan withdrawal
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs is holding a hearing on Capitol Hill probing the U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest.10 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
GOP presses ahead with holding Blinken in contempt over Afghanistan testimony
The Republican-led House Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday moved forward with holding Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of a subpoena to appear before the committee, drawing ...11 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Novo Nordisk CEO spars with lawmakers over Ozempic, Wegovy prices
The CEO of Novo Nordisk faced pointed questions about the cost of Ozempic and Wegovy on Capitol Hill Tuesday, as lawmakers pressed the Danish pharmaceutical giant to cut the prices of its ...11 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Five backup QBs have already been pressed into starting duty with the NFL season just 3 weeks old
Sixty-six quarterbacks started an NFL game last season and already five teams have had to turn to their backup QB through Week 3 this season11 hours ago - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Bipartisan lawmakers unveiling measure requiring social media mental health warnings
Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) introduced a bill Tuesday that would require social media platforms to have mental health warning labels. The legislation — dubbed the Stop the ...13 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
IOC candidate Samaranch urges European lawmakers to invest in sport as a public health policy
IOC presidential candidate Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. has urged European lawmakers to regard investing in sport as a public health policy15 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Doug Andres: National press secretary, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.)
Doug Andres is one of the best communicators on Capitol Hill and does his job the old-fashioned way: by working the hallways off the Senate floor to find out what reporters are focused on and to ...18 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
China central bank releases slate of support measures amid a deepening economic slump
Beijing will cut the amount of cash banks need to have on hand, known as the reserve requirement ratio, or RRR, by 50 basis points in the near term, People's Bank of China Gov. Pan Gongsheng said.22 hours ago - China -
ABC News - Health
Alsobrooks presses the case for national abortion rights in critical Maryland Senate race
Democrat Angela Alsobrooks is prioritizing abortion rights in a key U.S. Senate race in Maryland against Republican Larry HoganYesterday - Abortion -
CBS News - Top stories
Examining the gap between voters and lawmakers on climate change
Climate change has not been one of the key talking points this election cycle when compared to other issues like the economy or immigration, but the planet's future is still on the minds of many ...Yesterday - Climate -
NBC News - Politics
Trump ‘needs to focus on winning’ electoral vote in Nebraska swing district, says GOP lawmaker
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss whether Nebraska will change the way it allocates electoral votes before election day. Rep. Bacon also talks about his latest trip to ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Wyden presses hospitals for answers about delayed or denied emergency abortion care
A top Senate Democrat is pressing hospitals in states with abortion bans about how they are complying with a federal emergency care law, following reports about women who need emergency ...Yesterday - Abortion -
The Hill - Politics
Coalition pushes lawmakers to sign 'No Dictators Declaration' in wake of immunity decision
A bipartisan coalition is pushing for lawmakers to sign a declaration to combat possible abuses of power by the president in the wake of a Supreme Court decision giving former executives broad ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Marxist Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential election as voters reject old guard
Previous leaders have been accused of pushing the nation toward economic ruin.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Sri Lankans elect Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy
Sri Lankans elected Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake as new president on Sunday, putting faith in his pledge to fight corruption and bolster a fragile economic recovery following the South ...2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Marxist lawmaker Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka's presidential election as voters reject old political guard
Marxist lawmaker Dissanayake has won Sri Lanka's presidential election as voters reject old political guard2 days ago -
ABC News - World
Marxist lawmaker Anura Dissanayake claims victory in Sri Lanka's presidential election
Marxist lawmaker Anura Dissanayake claims victory in Sri Lanka's presidential election2 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Lobbyists exploit massive loophole to wine and dine lawmakers, aides at fancy getaways
Leading the way is the nonprofit Congressional Institute, which is run by veteran Republican staffers and funded by $3 million in annual dues from private interest groups.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Sharks goalie Askarov details hilarious bench-press celly origin
San Jose Sharks goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov spoke with local media for the first time Saturday at training camp.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Rallying in Two Key States, Harris Presses Her Case on Abortion Rights
Visiting Wisconsin after giving a speech in Georgia, the vice president signaled she would focus on the life-or-death risks of abortion bans in the final weeks of the race.4 days ago - Abortion -
Politico - Politics
Elon Musk steps up political giving with 6-figure donation to House Republicans
The August contribution is more than Musk has previously given to a party committee.4 days ago - Elon Musk -
Financial Times - World
International lawmakers call on VW to withdraw from Xinjiang
Move follows FT report on an audit clearing the carmaker of forced labour at its plant in western China4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
WHCA raises concern about press access to Biden meetings with Quad leaders
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) is raising concerns about press access to an upcoming meeting of "the Quad" world leaders. President Biden is hosting leaders from India, ...4 days ago - Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
What we learned from Fayed sex abuse press conference
From threats to fear and sexual health checks, lawyers alleged systematic abuse of dozens of women.4 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
This city had to choose between some unhappy residents and more housing. It chose housing.
It’s hard to find an affordable home in the United States these days, but a program in Minneapolis may hold a solution.4 days ago -
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