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Texas GOP largely unaffected by abortion in midterm vote despite big impact in some states

WASHINGTON — Texas Democrats didn’t get the bounce that abortion rights advocates in the party witnessed in some other states during the 2022 midterm elections and it’s unclear how the issue will play out in upcoming debates in the Legislature and Congress.

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UN to Vote on Iran's Future on Women's Rights Body in December

Diplomats said on Monday that the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) would vote on December 14 on a US draft resolution to oust Iran from the UN's Commission on the Status of women. Washington presses to punish Tehran for its denial of women's rights and brutal suppression of protests.

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell is on a high-stakes mission to tame inflation. Some insiders fear he’ll go too far. Others fear he won’t go far enough

The Federal Reserve chairman has sworn to fight runaway price increases, but Powell's critics fear he’ll cave in to political pressure before he wins the battle.

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Trump's immunity claim in 2020 civil rights lawsuit is rejected by judge

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump can’t claim presidential immunity to avoid a lawsuit that accuses him of civil rights violations in his efforts to undermine the results of the 2020 election, a federal judge ruled Monday.

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Supreme Court counsel says no evidence of Alito ethical lapse in 2014 case

WASHINGTON — A U.S. Supreme Court official said he sees no indication Justice Samuel Alito violated ethics rules after a New York Times story said a 2014 dinner party at the justice’s home allegedly produced a leak about the outcome of a major case over religious rights and contraceptives.

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Injury to Karl-Anthony Towns mars Wolves’ 142-127 loss to Wizards

WASHINGTON – The Timberwolves added another item to their list of concerns as they navigate a choppy start to this season — the health of Karl-Anthony Towns.

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Same-sex marriage legislation clears another Senate hurdle

WASHINGTON — A Senate bill protecting same-sex marriage cleared another procedural hurdle on Monday night, with passage of the legislation expected as soon as this week.

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Same-sex marriage legislation clears another Senate hurdle

WASHINGTON — A Senate bill protecting same-sex marriage cleared another procedural hurdle on Monday night, with passage of the legislation expected on Tuesday.

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Biden calls for Congress to act to stop rail strike

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Monday that he wants Congress to step in to avert a major railroad strike.

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Iran's future on U.N. women's rights body to be decided Dec. 14

A U.S. push for Iran to be removed from a U.N. women's equality and empowerment body will be voted on Dec. 14, diplomats said on Monday as Washington lobbies for Tehran to be punished over its denial of women's rights and brutal crackdown on protests.

Reuters

US Rep. Kai Kahele of Hawaii may have ‘misused official resources,’ ethics report says

WASHINGTON — Outgoing Hawaii Democratic Rep. Kai Kahele may have “misused official resources for campaign or political purposes,” according to the Office of Congressional Ethics, which recommended that the House Ethics Committee probe further.

Tribune News Service

Biden administration ‘closely’ watching protests in China over COVID lockdowns

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is “closely” watching protests over President Xi Jinping’s COVID Zero lockdowns but does not yet see any threat to U.S. supply chains, a White House spokesman said.

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Supreme Court to hear argument over Biden's immigration priorities

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday about the Biden administration’s immigration enforcement priorities, in a case that could bolster or curtail the power of states to challenge federal immigration policies.

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Celtics, NBA Twitter react to Boston’s 130-121 home win over the Wizards

Down their best player, Boston made quick work of Washington

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Seahawks Pro Football Focus grades from a brutal OT loss to Raiders

Here are the Pro Football Focus grades for everyone on the Seahawks that played a snap on offense or defense this week.

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Pennsylvania campaign wildcard Fetterman turns to governing

When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senate’s new members, he’ll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania

Reuters

U.S. backs right to peaceful protests in China over COVID restrictions

The United States backs the right of people to peacefully protest in China, the White House said on Monday, but stopped short of criticizing Beijing as protesters in multiple Chinese cities have demonstrated against heavy COVID-19 measures.

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Giants face must-win game vs. Commanders as playoff race tightens

The New York Giants will play meaningful football in December and that begins with a must-win game against the Washington Commanders.

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Pennsylvania campaign wildcard Fetterman turns to governing

When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senate’s new members, he’ll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania

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Remember when Ron Rivera says the 3rd year is when you should take another step?

Ron Rivera has the Commanders headed in the right direction — in the third year of his regime, just as he expected.

Tribune News Service

Populist House Republicans picking a fight with US business over ‘woke capitalism’

WASHINGTON — Republicans and their longtime corporate allies are going through a messy breakup as companies’ equality and climate goals run headlong into a GOP movement exploiting social and cultural issues to fire up conservatives.

The Guardian - US

What’s better than 2.8in per play on offense? For the Jets, almost anything

Mike White was superb for New York on Sunday. But after the shambles that had gone on before, things could only improve

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Commanders criticized for Sean Taylor memorial

We look at some of the reactions to Sean Taylor's memorial, including from those that mattered most: his family.

Reuters

Two rescued from small plane crash near Washington, authorities say

Two seriously injured people trapped inside a small plane that crashed into high-voltage power lines near Washington, D.C. and caused mass outages have been rescued, authorities said early on Monday.

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Celtics offense erupts as Boston grabs 130-121 victory against Washington

Seven Celtics players scored in double-figures as Boston cruised to a 130-121 victory at home against Washington Sunday evening.

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