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McCarthy vote live updates: Jockeying has begun for the speaker’s gavel
Speaker Kevin McCarthy removed as leader of the chamber — a historic development that signals chaos to come on Capitol Hill. Hard-line Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida led the charge against McCarthy a fellow conservative. Gaetz introduced a so-called motion to vacate late Monday after criticizing how McCarthy had handled spending and budget fights since…
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Missing 9-year-old girl found in ‘good health,’ suspect in custody: Police
Charlotte Sena, the 9-year-old girl who went missing last weekend while on a bike ride at an upstate New York park, has been found, police announced Monday evening. “Charlotte Sena has been located and in good health. A suspect is in custody,” New York State Police said in a statement. “This is still an active investigation.” New…
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Plans for ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday, including ND at Duke
Duke University Blue Devils Athletics Event Overview Event Highlights The upcoming football face-off sees the 17th ranked Duke challenging 11th ranked Notre Dame. A series of exciting events, including the live broadcast of ESPN College GameDay, is lined up for the day. This marks the first time Durham will host the GameDay ahead of this…
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Deion Sanders predictions based on a tested algorithm for the Colorado vs. USC odds, spread, and line in 2023 NCAA football
No. 8 USC will go on the road for the second week in a row when it travels to Colorado on Saturday. The Trojans played their first road game of the season last week, improving to 4-0 with a 42-28 win at Arizona State. Colorado opened the year with three straight wins, but came up…
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Live updates on the government shutdown: McCarthy introduces a clean financing bill
With Congress failing to agree on spending, the U.S. is barreling toward what could be one of the largest government shutdowns in history. Lawmakers have until the end of the day Saturday to reach a deal to keep much of the government open. If they don’t, 3.5 million of federal workers are expected to go…
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Tupac Shakur: Duane Davis charged with 1996 murder of rapper.
US police have charged a former gang leader with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, a breakthrough in a long-running case still gripping the public. The New York-born hip-hop legend was shot four times aged 25 in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas. On Friday, Nevada’s grand jury indicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 60,…
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Governor Newsom on the Passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein
Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement after the passing of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein: “Dianne Feinstein was many things – a powerful, trailblazing U.S. Senator; an early voice for gun control; a leader in times of tragedy and chaos. But to me, she was a dear friend, a lifelong mentor, and a role model…
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