Nation and World Politics
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An Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza kills at least 27 peopleOct 10, 2024 11:32 am - An Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people in the Gaza Strip killed at least 27 people on Thursday, Palestinian medical officials said. The Israeli military said it targeted militants, but people sheltering there said the strike hit a meeting of aid workers.
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Ethel Kennedy, social activist and widow of Robert F Kennedy, has died
Oct 10, 2024 10:34 am - Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to social causes and the family’s legacy for decades thereafter, died on Thursday, her family said. She was 96.
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US inflation reaches lowest point since February 2021, though some price pressures remain
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Underwood, Marter differ on immigration solutionsOct 09, 2024 8:36 pm - Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville and Republican challenger James Marter of Oswego agree that the nation’s immigration system has significant problems — but their solutions differ vastly.
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Social Security’s scheduled cost of living increase ‘won’t make a dent’ for some retirees
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Trump has long blasted China's trade practices. His 'God Bless the USA' Bibles were printed there
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US considers asking court to break up Google as it weighs remedies in the antitrust caseOct 09, 2024 6:55 am - The U.S. Department of Justice is considering asking a federal judge to force Google to sell parts of its business in order to eliminate its online search monopoly.
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Israeli offensive in hard-hit northern Gaza kills dozens and threatens hospitals
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TikTok is designed to be addictive to kids and causes them harm, US states’ lawsuits say
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Trump coming to Chicago for Economic Club forumOct 08, 2024 2:33 pm - Former President Donald Trump heads to Chicago next week for an interview co-sponsored by Bloomberg News and the Economic Club of Chicago.