As the holiday weekend began, the weather forecast was a crazy quilt of color-coded advisories, from an ice storm warning in Oregon to a blizzard warning in the Plains.
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Republicans try to block Biden administration plan to cut money for anti-abortion counseling centers
Congressional Republicans this week introduced legislation that would block the Health and Human Services Agency from restricting the funds from the centers. The bill has no chance of becoming law this year.
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Slowing inflation suggests that Biden’s policies are helping, but American voters are still hurting
Former President Donald Trump has told supporters that the inflation under Biden is how ‘countries die’ and that a Trump return to the White House would mean lower energy costs.
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U.S. military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships to avoid parts of Red Sea
The first day of strikes Friday hit 28 locations and struck more than 60 targets. President Biden had warned Friday that the Iranian-backed Houthis could face further strikes.
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Republican candidates struggle with Civil War history as party grapples with race issues in present
On the eve of Monday’s Iowa caucuses, Republicans are increasingly frustrated by the dynamic and have sought to turn the issue back on Democrats.
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In 100 days, Israel-Hamas war has transformed region with no signs of ending
Here are five takeaways from the first 100 days of a conflict that has upended the region.
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Donald Trump ordered to pay The New York Times and its reporters nearly $400,000 in legal fees
‘Today’s decision shows that the state’s newly amended anti-SLAPP statute can be a powerful force for protecting press freedom,’ New York Times spokesperson said, referring to a state law that bars baseless lawsuits designed to silence critics.
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Hunter Biden indicates willingness to comply with Republican subpoena under certain conditions
The overture could signal the start of negotiations between the 2 sides, which have been battling for months over deposing the president’s son.
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Credit card delinquency rates climb to decade high in Fed study
Almost 3.2% of card balances were at least 30 days past due as of the end of September, the Philadelphia Fed said.
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Some Americans will get their student loans canceled in February as Biden accelerates new plan
Borrowers will be eligible for cancellation if they are enrolled in the new SAVE plan if they originally borrowed $12,000 or less to attend college, and if they have made at least 10 years of payments.