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Trevor Reed, an American citizen and former Marine recently freed after two years in a Russian prison, detailed his harrowing experience surviving a psychiatric treatment facility in the country in an exclusive interview with CNN.
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There was a little-seen warm moment between Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Clarence Thomas last November 1, just before the Supreme Court heard arguments on Texas' abortion ban.
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Trump may hold off on more endorsements for coming primaries, advisers say - CNNPolitics
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Republican candidates in upcoming primaries may have a tougher time scoring a coveted endorsement from Donald Trump, according to the former President's allies, who say he is feeling more risk-averse amid the deadlocked Senate GOP contest in Pennsylvania.
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First lady Jill Biden spent her first full day of a trip through South and Central America on Thursday, using a speech at the Carondelet presidential palace in Quito, Ecuador, to emphasize the importance of global assistance and building alliances.
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Food price relief? Indonesia lifts palm oil export ban - CNN
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Indonesia will lift a ban on exports of palm oil starting next week, a move that could ease a tight global market and relieve some of the pressure on food prices.
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The death of the McDonald's peace theory, a dark day for capitalism - CNNPolitics
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It's the definitive end of two distinct eras: The McDonald's era of burger diplomacy is over as it pulls completely out of Russia. And Finland's and Sweden's era of neutrality toward Russia is over as they seek to join NATO.
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'Replacement' conspiracies driving gunmen creep into mainstream politics - CNNPolitics
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Critics are drawing parallels between the pattern of racist gunmen citing fears of a conspiracy to "replace" Whites with rhetoric pushed on Fox and by some Republican politicians.
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How a recount would be triggered in Pennsylvania's GOP Senate primary - CNNPolitics
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Hours after Tuesday's primary, Mehmet Oz and Dave McCormick are locked in a tight race for the GOP nomination for Pennsylvania's US Senate race, which could be key to determining control of the chamber in November. The race, which is yet to be called, could be headed...
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submitted 3 Days ago in Politics
The US decision to leave Afghanistan under both the Trump and Biden administrations was the driving factor behind the swift collapse of the Afghan military as the Taliban swept across the country with stunning speed last summer, according to a scathing new inspector...
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Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in Pennsylvania and North Carolina - CNNPolitics
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Pennsylvania Republicans chose an election denier Tuesday as their candidate for governor in this year's midterm elections -- but appear to have rejected a far-right Senate contender.
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Despite a renewed commitment on civilian casualties, the Pentagon has decided to hold no one accountable for a 2019 strike in Baghouz, Syria, that killed four civilians and wounded 15.
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North Korea appears to be preparing for a possible intercontinental ballistic missile test within the next 48 to 96 hours, just as President Joe Biden is scheduled to travel to Asia, according to a US official familiar with the latest intelligence assessment.
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Jill Biden heading to Latin America on three-country tour - CNNPolitics
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First lady Jill Biden on Wednesday departs Washington for a six-day Latin American tour, with scheduled stops in Ecuador, Panama and Costa Rica, according to a White House release obtained first by CNN.
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Primaries on Tuesday will test how far Republican voters are willing to go in embracing conservative candidates who could struggle to win in November's general election.
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Live updates: Pennsylvania and North Carolina election results 2022
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Five states — Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon — are holding key primaries Tuesday in what will be another test of former President Trump's endorsement power. Follow here for live news updates, results and analysis.
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Pennsylvania primaries encapsulate America's choice in the 2022 midterms - CNNPolitics
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Before the stroke that knocked him off the campaign trail, Senate candidate John Fetterman tossed out a question that defines the Democratic Party's 2022 zeitgeist to a crowd packed, pre-pandemic style, into a rowdy bar.
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Surging Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Kathy Barnette has a history of anti-Muslim and anti-gay statements. In many tweets, Barnette also spread the false conspiracy theory that former President Barack Obama is a Muslim.
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Trump could be facing an endorsement waterloo this week - CNNPolitics
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This past week, former President Donald Trump suffered his first high-profile endorsement defeat of 2022. Nebraska businessman Charles Herbster, who faced allegations of sexual misconduct by multiple women, lost the GOP nomination for governor.
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Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday met with the new president of the United Arab Emirates after leading a US delegation to the UAE to express in-person condolences following the death of the country's president, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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submitted 1 Week ago in Politics
North Korea appears to have resumed construction at a long-dormant nuclear reactor in recent weeks that, if completed, would dramatically increase its capacity to produce plutonium for nuclear weapons, according to new satellite images obtained by CNN and a source...
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White House struggles for answers on infant formula shortage - CNNPolitics
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The White House is struggling to answer questions about a baby formula shortage in the United States as the scope of the crisis becomes clearer and store shelves remain bare.
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submitted 1 Week ago in Politics
Some of the largest anti-abortion organizations in the US are urging state lawmakers to reject legislation that would criminalize women for having abortions, saying "turning women who have abortions into criminals is not the way."
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Roe v. Wade: Key vote to protect access to abortion fails in the Senate | CNN Politics
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A key vote on the Women's Health Protection Act, a Democrat-led bill aimed at preserving access to abortion nationwide, failed in the Senate on Wednesday.
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Student loan forgiveness: Here's who could benefit if Biden cancels $10,000 in debt - CNNPolitics
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Relief could be coming for those with student debt who earn less than $125,000 a year if President Joe Biden takes new action. But only about 19% of households that have total incomes below that threshold have student loan debt, per one estimate.
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4 takeaways from the Nebraska and West Virginia primaries - CNNPolitics
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Tuesday's Republican primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia were a test with mixed results for former President Donald Trump's endorsement power.
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Prosecutors in Georgia investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election have interviewed several individuals who served as fake GOP electors from the state, according to two sources familiar with the ongoing criminal probe.
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Senate Republicans aghast at Perdue's false election claims in Georgia governor race - CNNPolitics
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It's a refrain that former Sen. David Perdue has made a centerpiece of his campaign for governor in Georgia.
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submitted 2 Weeks ago in Politics
Things could still change, but a draft Supreme Court opinion eviscerates Roe v. Wade and would overturn decades of law. This should not be shocking if you've paid attention to activists and a conservative legal movement that has made this moment their mission for...
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Feeling a little dread about the economy? You're not alone - CNNPolitics
submitted 2 Weeks ago in Politics
There's plenty of reason for that feeling of economic doom, from the highest inflation in 40-plus years to the dimmest public view of the US economy in 10-plus years, according to a new poll. And there's very little President Joe Biden can do but sit back and watch...
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Senators quickly pass bill to expand security for families of Supreme Court justices - CNNPolitics
submitted 2 Weeks ago in Politics
Members of the US Senate passed a bipartisan bill Monday that would expand security protection to the immediate family members of Supreme Court justices, following recent protests at some justices' homes.
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