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Alleged Russian agent charged in US with sanctions violations
jpost.com - By REUTERS
Russian agent Andrii Derkach has been a member of Ukraine's parliament for more than two decades. A Ukrainian lawmaker accused of helping Russia …
POLITICO
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Holmes’ former partner gets nearly 13 years in Theranos case
POLITICO - By Associated Press
Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani was depicted by prosecutors as a ruthless, power-hungry figure. SAN JOSE, Calif. — Former Theranos executive Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani was sentenced Wednesday to nearly 13 years in prison for his role in the company’s blood-testing hoax — a sentence slightly longer than that …
The 19th
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The 19th Explains: Why the Respect for Marriage Act doesn’t codify same-sex marriage rights
The 19th - Kate Sosin
The U.S. House approved legislation Thursday to shore up marriage rights for LGBTQ+ couples. The Respect for Marriage Act has been hailed by …
Axios
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House sends marriage equality bill to Biden's desk
Axios - Andrew Solender
The House on Thursday passed a bill codifying federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriage, sending it to President Biden's desk for his …
NBC News
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House passes bill to protect same-sex marriage, sending it to Biden's desk
NBC News - Sahil Kapur
WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Thursday that enshrines federal protections for marriages of same-sex and interracial couples. The vote of 258-169 sends the Respect for Marriage Act to President Joe Biden, who has championed the bill and is expected to sign it into law. It comes after the …
Ms. Magazine
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The War on Women Report: Republicans Blame Unmarried Women for Midterm Results; 80% of Pregnancy-Related Deaths Can Be Prevented
Ms. Magazine - Michelle Moulton
U.S. patriarchal authoritarianism is on the rise, and democracy is on the decline. But day after day, we stay vigilant in our goals to dismantle …
Fox News
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Biden slammed for swapping Russian ‘Merchant of death’ for WNBA’s Griner: ‘Most lopsided trade in history’
Fox News - Gabriel Hays
Critics blasted the deal the Biden administration made to get WNBA player Brittney Griner back to her home in the U.S. after she was sentenced to Russian prison for nine years on drug-related charges. For Griner to be released, the U.S. government agreed to release international arms dealer Viktor …
FiveThirtyEight
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Are The Democrats Screwed In The Senate After 2024?
FiveThirtyEight - Nate Silver
No, but the party faces an uphill battle. I’m not that impressed by long-term projections of Democratic doom in the Senate. Mostly that’s because I’m …
The Recount
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Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) on the attack on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs: “There is no place for violence, but …”
The Recount
There is no place for violence, but let's be clear. Let's condemn all of it. Let's do what we can to protect it. And let's not stay on this concerted …
The Atlantic
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The Supreme Court Seems Skeptical of the Worst Version of the Independent State Legislature Theory
The Atlantic - Quinta Jurecic
Midway through yesterday’s Supreme Court oral argument in Moore v. Harper, the case concerning the “independent state legislature” theory, Justice Elena Kagan took a moment to consider the stakes. “This is a theory with big consequences,” she noted. Kagan’s comment was a dry bit of understatement. …
The Washington Post
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Trump’s isolation deepens as Georgia loss adds to 2024 bid’s rocky start
The Washington Post - By Isaac Arnsdorf
Since announcing his 2024 presidential bid three weeks ago at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump has barely left his private South Florida club — except to play golf at his course across Lake Worth Lagoon. He spoke at a friendly think tank conference held at Mar-a-Lago and a for-profit gala, also at …
ABC News
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Second gentleman speaks out against antisemitism at White House event
ABC News
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff was joined by others at the White House on Wednesday for a roundtable on antisemitism, saying he was compelled to use …
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Speculation abounds of Sabah Bersatu members transiting into GRS
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KOTA KINABALU: Steps are already in motion for what is being billed as a move by the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) state government to cut its …
EURACTIV
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Croatia to join Schengen but EU ministers block Bulgaria and Romania
EURACTIV
Croatia will join the EU’s passport-free Schengen area in January after EU home affairs ministers approved their application on Thursday (8 December) …
MSNBC
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McCarthy tries to revive interest in a faux controversy from 2013
MSNBC - Steve Benen
Kevin McCarthy’s scramble to become House speaker isn’t going especially well. He’s struggling to lock down votes from his own members; he’s facing …
Insider
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Paul Whelan has likely lost 'any hope' that he'll be freed from Russian prison, his brother said after Britney Griner was released
Insider - Jake Epstein
Paul Whelan, a former US Marine jailed in Russia since 2018, likely has lost "any hope" that he'll be freed from a Russian prison, his family said …
Bloomberg
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NYC Mayor Adams Went to Battle With the City Over Rats — and He Won
Bloomberg - Gregory Korte
New York City Mayor Eric Adams took on City Hall — and won. City records show he was victorious in an appeal against a $100 citation the city levied …
Ms. Magazine
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Keeping Score: Brittney Griner Is Freed; Iranian Women Actors Arrested for Supporting Protests; Oregon Pardons Thousands for Marijuana Charges
Ms. Magazine - Sophie Dorf-Kamienny
In every issue of Ms., we track research on our progress in the fight for equality, catalogue can’t-miss quotes from feminist voices and keep tabs on …
ABC News
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Biden insists prisoner swap was 'not a choice' between Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan
ABC News - Libby Cathey
Whelan's twin brother called the swap for Griner "the right decision." In celebrating WNBA star Brittney Griner's release, President Joe Biden made a …
PBS NewsHour
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European Union court rules Google must delete results if proven inaccurate
PBS NewsHour - Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — Google has to delete search results about people in Europe if they can prove that the information is clearly wrong, the European …
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McConnell Pleased That 'Unrelated Nonsense' Like Cannabis Reform Wasn't In NDAA: What's Next?
benzinga.com - Nina Zdinjak
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is pleased that the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was unveiled on …
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Russia Frees Brittney Griner in Swap with Arms Dealer
greekreporter.com - Tasos Kokkinidis
The US and Russia have exchanged jailed US basketball star Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, held in an American prison for 12 …
Warming Glow
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Jimmy Kimmel Is SHOCKED That Classified Documents Were Found In Trump’s Storage Locker Alongside ‘Suits, Swords, And Wrestling Belts’
Warming Glow - Jennifer Wood
While Herschel “I’d Rather Be a Werewolf” Walker’s loss to Raphael Warnock in the Georgia Senate runoff election was the big news on Wednesday, a pretty big story about Donald Trump also emerged. As Jimmy Kimmel shared on Wednesday night, at least two more classified documents were found in a …
POLITICO
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How viable is the new plan to stop Medicare cuts?
POLITICO - By DANIEL PAYNE and KRISTA MAHR
With Alice Miranda Ollstein, David Lim and Megan R. Wilson ANOTHER STAB AT MEDICARE CUTS — Amid the year-end efforts to avert Medicare cuts for providers, a new fix is being proposed — but not everyone’s on board. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced a bill earlier this week, called the Protecting …
POLITICO
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David Whelan says he’s unsure ‘what the future holds’ for his brother still imprisoned in Russia
POLITICO - By Kelly Garrity
Paul Whelan’s brother said the White House informed him about Griner’s release on Wednesday. Paul Whelan’s brother, David Whelan, expressed support for WNBA star Brittney Griner and her family upon her release from Russian prison, but said he does “worry about what’s in Paul’s future.” “It’s great …
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Can a plane be evacuated in 90 seconds? We may not actually know.
thepointsguy.com - David Slotnick
It's exceedingly rare to have an emergency on an airplane that calls for everyone to evacuate. But if one were to happen, could everyone get off the …
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Gaslighting Ohio: The state senate vote was 22-7 to define natural gas, a fossil fuel, as green energy: Today in Ohio
cleveland.com - Laura Johnston
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Within 24 hours of unveiling the idea, Ohio Senate Republicans passed legislation Wednesday that would expand the ability to drill …
Fox News
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‘NOW’S THE TIME’: Stock up on guns and ammo, firearm group tells Oregon residents as legal battle rages on
Fox News - Hannah Ray Lambert
MILWAUKIE, Ore. – A line forms outside the doors of Northwest Armory each morning before the gun store opens. Cars spill from the parking lot onto the planting strip and narrow side street, with drivers ignoring the "no parking" signs. "It's just been total chaos in here," manager Jenna Williams …
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Woman set furniture ablaze at Staten Island business; lawyer notes past ‘struggles’
silive.com - Kyle Lawson
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Staten Island woman who admitted to starting a fire at a local furniture store will be residing upstate for a few …
Variety
2 hours ago
John Yang Will Anchor ‘PBS News Weekend’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety - Brian Steinberg
After a long career spent covering politics and foreign affairs, John Yang has recently focused on the workings of the Supreme Court. Now he’s about …
Bloomberg
2 hours ago
EU to Impose More Sanctions on Iran for Military Aid to Russia
Bloomberg - Natalia Drozdiak, Jorge Valero
The European Union is preparing additional sanctions against Iran over military aid Tehran has provided to Russia as well as its violent crackdown on …

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