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Republican Michael Lawler ousts Democratic House leader in blue New York district

While the GOP underperformed expectations nationwide in the election, stronger than anticipated performances in New York could ultimately make the difference when it comes to the control of Congress. Republican Representative-elect Michael Lawler won in a blue district just outside

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Republican Michael Lawler ousts Democratic House leader in blue New York district

While the GOP underperformed expectations nationwide in the election, stronger than anticipated performances in New York could ultimately make the difference when it comes to the control of Congress. Republican Representative-elect Michael Lawler won in a blue district just outside

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Twitter Blue (Predictably) Flooded With Fake Elon Musks and Other Imposters. The FTC Is Watching

The Federal Trade Commission warned Thursday that it is watching Twitter with “deep concern” following Elon Musk’s purchase of the social media platform. In the day since Twitter’s monthly subscription verification service went live, trolls have already begun to flood

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Nevada Senate race remains close as officials say it may take several days to finish count

About 80% of the vote has been tallied in Nevada where the Senate race could decide control of the chamber. Republican Adam Laxalt has an extremely narrow lead over Democratic incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, but election officials warn it

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Nevada Senate race remains close as officials say it may take several days to finish count

About 80% of the vote has been tallied in Nevada where the Senate race could decide control of the chamber. Republican Adam Laxalt has an extremely narrow lead over Democratic incumbent Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, but election officials warn it

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‘Urgent’: Human Rights Watch renews push for killer robot treaty

Noting that countries have been discussing a treaty banning autonomous weapons systems for nearly a decade “with no tangible results,” Human Rights Watch on Thursday renewed calls—and outlined alternative strategies—for a global agreement prohibiting the development of so-called “killer robots.”

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LA County drops charges against election software executive, citing ‘potential bias’

The abrupt reversal of charges marks the end of a case that prominent election deniers cited as evidence of foul play in American elections. (Image credit: Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP)

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McConnell turns to Brian Kemp to help save Herschel Walker in Georgia runoff – POLITICO

McConnell turns to Brian Kemp to help save Herschel Walker in Georgia runoff  POLITICO Warnock, Walker back on campaign trail ahead of runoff  11Alive Georgia Senate runoff: Walker hauls in $3.3 million on first day of new campaign  Fox News Georgia’s U.S. Senate

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Here’s what happened on Day 5 of the U.N.’s COP27 climate talks

Russia’s war in Ukraine also threatens to wreck climate goals, members of Congress arrive, and an actor changes his name to draw attention to global warming (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR)

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Ukrainian forces cautiously advance into Kherson, fearing a trap as Russian troops retreat

Ukraine continues to press its offensive in the south, as Russia begins its withdrawal from the strategic city of Kherson. As the U.S. sends its 25th package of arms and military aid to Ukraine, Charles Kupchan and Evelyn Farkas join

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