Nation and World
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House rejects move by fellow New York Republicans to expel Rep. George Santos
Nov 01, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Rep. George Santos easily survived a vote Wednesday to expel him from the House as most Republicans opted to withhold punishment as both his criminal trial ...
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The U.S. infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it's the largest increase in two decades
Nov 01, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK — The U.S. infant mortality rate rose 3% last year — the largest increase in two decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. White and...
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Eruption of Eurasia's tallest active volcano sends ash columns above a Russian peninsula
Nov 01, 2023 1:00 am - MOSCOW - Huge ash columns erupted from Eurasia's tallest active volcano Wednesday, forcing authorities to close schools in two towns on Russia's sparsely populated Kamch...
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After weeks in besieged Gaza, some foreign nationals and wounded Palestinians are allowed to leave
Nov 01, 2023 1:00 am - RAFAH, Gaza Strip - Hundreds of foreign nationals and dozens of seriously injured Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza on Wednesday after more than three weeks under ...
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Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but keeps open possibility of a future hike
Nov 01, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inf...
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Cornell student accused of posting online threats about Jewish students held without bail
Nov 01, 2023 1:00 am - SYRACUSE, N.Y. - A Cornell University junior accused of posting violently threatening statements against Jewish people on campus was held without bail after his first ap...
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China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island
Nov 01, 2023 1:00 am - TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan said Wednesday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no letup in it...
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Mayors of Chicago, four other big cities seek Biden meeting over migrants
Nov 01, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles and New York are pressing to meet with President Joe Biden about getting federal help in managing the su...
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Bolivia severs diplomatic ties with Israel as Chile and Colombia recall their ambassadors
Nov 01, 2023 1:00 am - LA PAZ, Bolivia - Bolivia's government severed diplomatic relations with Israel on Tuesday, accusing it of carrying out "crimes against humanity" in Gaza, and Chile and ...
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The Supreme Court seems likely to rule against a trademark in the 'Trump too small' case
Nov 01, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court signaled Wednesday that it would rule against a man who wants to trademark the suggestive phrase "Trump too small." The dispute is over th...