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Politics
Ahead of Midterms, the White House insisted Biden's programs were popular
Control of congress is undetermined but we do know that the overwhelming victories that the GOP predicted did not happen, despite historic trends that usually give the party out of power huge wins.
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Politics
How the hot-button issues of abortion and inflation played out in Midterm elections
Heading into the midterm elections, abortion rights and the economy were very important issues to voters.
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Television
Netflix's new season of 'The Crown' debuts at a controversial moment
Season 5 of the Netflix drama begins streaming Wednesday, and offers sordid details from the life of a younger Prince Charles — just as the real-life Charles has begun his reign as king.
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Politics
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan shot and wounded at rally
Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan, has been shot and wounded during a massive demonstration in the eastern part of the country.
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Business
After many delays, Elon Musk is now the proud owner of Twitter
This $44 billion deal was finalized Thursday night. Soon after, Musk fired top executives, including the CEO. This comes after months of twists and turns –- many of which played out on Twitter.
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National
A high school newspaper in Nebraska was shut down after it published LGBTQ stories
In Grand Island, Neb., the school district eliminated a high school journalism program after students published an issue of the school paper with op-eds about LGBTQ rights. Now the ACLU is involved.
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Morning news brief
Putin raises the stakes as he watches Russia practice for nuclear retaliation. Hospitals near capacity with severe virus patients. How might Americans' experience with inflation translate into votes?
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National
After wreaking devastation across Florida, Ian is on track to hit South Carolina
When Hurricane Ian slammed into Fort Myers, Fla., it left a trail of destruction from high winds and storm surge flooding. As people get back into their communities, they're deciding what's next.
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What caused 2 key natural gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea to rupture?
European officials have raised "sabotage" concerns after seismologists say explosions preceded leaks in Russian-owned Nord Stream gas pipelines on Monday.
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National
After knocking out Cuba's power grid, Hurricane Ian takes aim at Florida
Nearing the Florida Gulf Coast, Hurricane Ian is now a Category 4 storm. Forecasters call it an extremely dangerous storm with the potential for catastrophic winds and a life-threatening storm surge.