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The New York Times

Two Years After Deadly Floods Hit Pakistan, It’s Happening Again

Millions of people still recovering from the devastation of 2022 are bracing for the possibility of losing what they’ve rebuilt. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/world/asia/pakistan-floods.html Author : Zia ur-Rehman and Insiya Syed Publish date : 2024-09-04 06:01:17 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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FOX News

45 days: Kamala Harris has yet to do formal press conference since emerging as Democratic nominee

Vice President Kamala Harris' interview drought finally ended Thursday, but after 45 days as the presumptive and now official Democratic nominee for president, she has yet to hold an official press conference.Under pressure to sit down for a substantive interview after weeks of stonewalling, she agreed to a sit-down with CNN's Dana Bash last Thursday in Georgia, joined by running mate Tim Walz.Harris defended some of her noted policy flip-flops on issues like fracking and immigration, saying her "values" hadn't changed. She was also pressed on whether she had regrets about defending President Biden's mental acuity after his debate, given
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The New York Times

In Japan, the Era of ‘Free’ Mortgages Is Coming to an End

Homeowners are gearing up to pay more on their loans as the Bank of Japan’s rate increases signal the end of decades of ultralow interest rates. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/04/business/japan-mortgage-rates.html Author : River Akira Davis and Kiuko Notoya Publish date : 2024-09-04 06:00:13 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Videographer becomes GOP nominee for Massachusetts’ 8th congressional district

Robert Burke won the Republican nomination for Massachusetts' eighth congressional district Tuesday night by a wide margin against two other GOP hopefuls.The videographer will face an uphill battle against incumbent Democrat Stephen Lynch, who ran unopposed in his Tuesday primary. Lynch, who is vying for his 12th full term, has been representing Massachusetts' eighth congressional district since 2013. He currently has over $1 million cash-on-hand.MIGRANT CRISIS ROILS BOSTON AREA AS SCHOOL STANDS FIRM ON CONTENTIOUS RESIDENCY POLICY Meanwhile, Burke has not indicated any money raised, according to the Federal Election Commission's election finance database.   Burke previously challenged Lynch in the 2022
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The Washington Post

Carolyn Hax: Wife ‘ticks every box,’ but newlywed wants out of their marriage

Eight months in, the letter writer can’t take being married anymore — even though “amazing” wife “doesn’t deserve this.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2024/09/03/carolyn-hax-newlywed-out/ Author : Carolyn Hax Publish date : 2024-09-03 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The New York Times

U.S. and Iraqi Commandos Targeted ISIS in Sprawling Operation

The number of insurgent attacks has increased, officials say, as Iraq and the United States negotiate a plan to wind down the U.S.-led military mission. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/us/politics/iraq-commandos-isis.html Author : Eric Schmitt Publish date : 2024-09-04 00:51:59 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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FOX News

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered dozens of officials executed after deadly floods

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un may have ordered at least 30 government officials to be executed after the devastating floods over the summer that killed thousands, according to a new report from South Korea.The South’s TV Chosun reported Tuesday that North Korean authorities sentenced between 20 and 30 people to capital punishment last month for their failure to stop the deadly flooding. An official was quoted as telling the outlet, "Twenty to 30 cadres in the flood-stricken area were executed at the same time late last month." While it’s difficult to know the details given the North’s extreme secrecy, the North Korean
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The New York Times

Judge Denies Trump Request to Move Hush-Money Case to Federal Court

Judge Alvin Hellerstein said the Supreme Court’s finding that presidents enjoy immunity does not apply in the hush-money case in which Donald Trump was already convicted. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/nyregion/trump-hush-money-federal-court.html Author : Jesse McKinley Publish date : 2024-09-04 03:52:25 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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‘Reagan’ movie beats box office expectations on opening weekend

"Reagan," the first full-length feature chronicling the life of former President Ronald Reagan, outperformed box office expectations in its opening weekend.Starring Dennis Quaid as the 40th U.S. president, "Reagan" closed out the September 30-August 2 Labor Day weekend with an estimated $10 million, according to Box Office Mojo. The film took the third spot behind "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Alien: Romulus."The biographical drama "almost doubled projections that it would make about $5 million in its opening weekend," the Oklahoman reported on Monday morning when the film was projected to earn $9.2 million."Reagan" was well-received by audiences giving it a 98%
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The Washington Post

A school cop admitted to sexually abusing two students. He got probation.

Jamel Bradley, who worked for years as a Richland County school resource officer despite multiple complaints about sexual misconduct, was ordered to register as a sex offender.  Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2024/09/03/south-carolina-sro-jamel-bradley-sentenced-child-sexual-abuse/ Author : Jenn Abelson, Jessica Contrera Publish date : 2024-09-04 03:20:24 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The New York Times

Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Shot in Leg in Clash With Police

Mr. Wine, a pop star turned politician who ran for president, is in the hospital, but his injuries are not life-threatening, one of his lawyers said. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/world/africa/uganda-bobi-wine-shot.html Author : Abdi Latif Dahir Publish date : 2024-09-04 01:06:51 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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LAURA INGRAHAM: This strategy could cost Democrats ‘dearly’ in November

Fox News host Laura Ingraham predicts the "hide the candidate routine" Democrats are playing with Vice President Kamala Harris will cost them at the polls in November on "The Ingraham Angle." LAURA INGRAHAM: As "The Angle" predicted, the state of the race shows us that Kamala Harris' post-DNC bump amounted to kind of a dead cat bounce — in other words, nothing. In fact, if anything, Donald Trump is now the candidate who has the momentum edge. Nate Silver, the polling analyst/guru, has done an extensive analysis, and as of today, he has Trump with a 56.7% chance of winning the
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The Washington Post

No X in Brazil? No problem, Brazilians say.

The platform formerly known as Twitter once dominated Brazilian social media, fueling nationwide protests in 2013 and propelling Jair Bolsonaro to the presidency. Less so, now. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/03/elon-musk-brazil-x-moraes-starlink/ Author : Terrence McCoy Publish date : 2024-09-04 00:35:05 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The New York Times

Ketanji Brown Jackson Treads Carefully in Talking About Supreme Court

In a new memoir, the first Black woman on the Supreme Court was more forthcoming about her upbringing in Miami, Matt Damon and her rise to the court. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/us/ketanji-brown-jackson-memoir.html Author : Abbie VanSickle Publish date : 2024-09-04 02:40:49 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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On Capitol Hill, it’s ‘back to school’ all over again

It’s back to school time on Capitol Hill.But not really until next week.What?Even though millions of kids returned to school just after Labor Day, the end of August, or, in some cases, even earlier in August, Congress still isn’t in session yet for the fall term.REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: WHAT THE END OF THE YEAR LOOKS LIKE IN CONGRESSThat comes on Monday, September 9. That’s when the House and Senate come back for legislative action for the first time in more than a month. The Senate last voted on August 1. The House was supposed to be in session until then as
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The Washington Post

Supreme Court allows HHS to divert funds over abortion referrals

The government has diverted millions from Oklahoma’s family planning program because the state won’t refer patients to a hotline with abortion information. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/09/03/oklahoma-abortion-funding-supreme-court-title-x/ Author : Ann Marimow Publish date : 2024-09-04 00:41:24 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The New York Times

Witnesses Describe Horrific Scene in Poltava After Russian Missile Strike

The devastation of the strikes on Tuesday was shocking even to Ukrainians who have seen many such scenes during the war. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/world/europe/poltava-missile-strike-scene.html Author : Marc Santora, Liubov Sholudko and Ephrat Livni Publish date : 2024-09-04 01:30:16 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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GOP leaders vow ‘action’ as Columbia University swarmed by anti-Israel agitators

House Republican leaders are vowing to push back on anti-Israel protests that are once again taking over college campuses as students return for the fall semester.It comes as activists have already begun defacing property and staging demonstrations at Columbia University in New York City, which was a hotbed of controversial activity in the spring."There should be a zero tolerance policy for antisemitic violence on campus that targets Jewish students. If universities won’t hold protestors accountable, Congress will," Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., told Fox News Digital. "Just last month, we subpoenaed several Columbia University officials, and we will continue our
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The New York Times

As Israelis Push for Hostage Deal, Netanyahu Refuses to Change Course

In strikes and protests, many Israelis are pushing their government to prioritize the release of hostages above the immediate defeat of Hamas. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to change course. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/world/middleeast/netanyahu-israel-hostages-protests.html Author : Patrick Kingsley Publish date : 2024-09-04 00:18:10 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Border senator and former Harris VP short-lister claims ‘no evidence’ illegal immigrants vote

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., denied there was any evidence of illegal immigrants voting in U.S. elections on Tuesday when he was asked about legislation that would require proof of citizenship in order to vote. "There is no evidence that undocumented migrants vote," the border senator told Fox News' Chad Pergram at the Capitol during the chamber's pro forma session. Kelly had been asked for his thoughts on including a bill to require proof of citizenship in order to vote in a must-pass spending bill at the end of the month. MCCORMICK SEIZES ON PENNSYLVANIA SENATE RACE GAP, LAYING BORDER BLAME ON CASEY"This is
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The Washington Post

Jury convicts last people charged in the fatal shooting of Makiyah Wilson

Jury convicts final three defendants charged with crimes in the 2018 fatal shooting of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/09/03/makiyah-wilson-jury-trial-fatal-shooting-gang/ Author : Keith L. Alexander Publish date : 2024-09-03 21:36:52 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The New York Times

No Time to Run: Russian Missiles Hit Ukraine City Just After Sirens Sound

More than 50 people were killed by two high-speed missiles that hit a military academy in the eastern city of Poltava, one of the most lethal Russian strikes in the war. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/03/world/europe/ukraine-military-school-attack.html Author : David Guttenfelder, Yurii Shyvala, Maria Varenikova and Marc Santora Publish date : 2024-09-03 23:08:45 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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