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Bill Maher criticized 'The View' hosts for taking too long to speak out about the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show, accusing them of 'silencing' themselves by waiting several days to comment. The co-hosts were seen as having a delayed response to the incident on their own program.
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Rep. Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in New Jersey, is declining to endorse her party's nominee for mayor in neighboring New York City, keeping a distance from NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
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House Democrats are launching new campaign ads targeting Republicans in an effort to pressure them into returning to negotiations over the ongoing government shutdown. The ads will aim to shift public opinion against Republican opposition to a deal.
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Zohran Mamdani attempted to reassure Jewish voters in NYC who are worried about his rising political influence during a private gathering at a Brooklyn home, but the crowd was skeptical, according to those in attendance.
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Tony Shalhoub's new CNN series 'Breaking Bread' explores his own life challenges as a Lebanese-American man, but he found solace in playing fictional characters and feasting on their bread, stating it was the most difficult thing for him to portray himself.
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A federal judge in Oregon temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to deploy the National Guard to Portland, halting a move President Trump announced just hours earlier.
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Lithium-ion battery arrays being installed on electrical grids in the US are raising concerns among residents, who question their safety despite growing use of energy storage systems.
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Demands from Democrats for an extension of enhanced Obamacare subsidies for immigrants during the government shutdown have put Republicans in a tight spot, threatening their chances of passing their healthcare overhaul bill. The messaging war over the issue is heating up, with both sides digging in.
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President Donald Trump's shadow looms large over heated races just a month before Election Day, as his second-term agenda and federal government shutdown dominate campaign trail conversations. Despite not being on the ballot, Trump's influence remains significant in the final stretch of the election cycle.
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Japan is poised to get its first female prime minister after the leading conservative party elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader.
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Iran has executed six fighters accused of waging armed attacks in southwestern province of Khuzestan, according to state media, as the country continues its accelerated executions of people it says have ties to Israel.
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Hungary's government is resisting pressure from the European Union to cut ties with Russian energy supplies, clinging to deals that have long been criticized for undermining EU sanctions on Russia. The move comes as the US urges NATO members to sever their reliance on Russian oil.
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President Donald Trump vowed to arrest anyone who burns the American flag, stating that those actions will result in a one-year prison term under an executive order issued on August 25.
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A new $7-figure ad in Virginias governors race has drawn comparisons to the infamous Willie Horton spot of 1988 amid record early voting in the state. The ad is sparking controversy as early voting hits a record pace.
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A coalition of health care providers and other groups is challenging the new $100,000 fee required for H-1B visa applications in a lawsuit, marking what appears to be the first major challenge to the policy.
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The US Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump's administration to revoke a temporary legal protection for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants, clearing the way for potential deportation.
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A federal judge sentenced Nicholas Roske, who now goes by Sophie, to eight years in prison for attempting to murder Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the weeks leading up to the Supreme Court's launch.
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Tyrese Gibson turned himself into police in Atlanta on Friday morning to face animal cruelty charges stemming from an alleged incident involving his dogs attacking his neighbors.
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Democratic and Republican nominees in New Jersey's gubernatorial election are trading barbs over taxes weeks ahead of Election Day, highlighting the contentious issue in one of the nation's most heavily taxed states.
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UK police urge cancellation of Palestine protest after Manchester attack. A pro-Palestine protest planned in central London this weekend has been called off by the Metropolitan Police following an attack on a synagogue in Manchester.
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The Church of England announced that Sarah Mullally will become the next Archbishop of Canterbury, marking the first time a woman has been selected for the role, following the exit of Justin Welby from the position.
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Senate leaders meet on Friday in latest bid to end government shutdown, but Democrats refuse to back down without deal from President Trump that could extend the shutdown through the weekend.
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A federal judge in Oregon will decide on Friday whether to block the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops into the state as a measure against protests.
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Singer Zubeen Garg's death has united India's religiously torn Assam, with locals from different communities coming together to pay tribute to him, bridging their sectarian differences. Imam Hussain, a truck driver who found solace in Zubeen's music, was among those who were inspired by the singer's legacy.
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