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HALLOWEEN EDITION! News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, Halloween, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, October 27, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, October 26, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, October 25, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, October 24, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, October 21, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, October 20, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, October 18, 2011

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TOP NEWS

House Democrats Release Epstein’s Birthday Letter Apparently Signed by Trump

The Oversight Committee released files turned over by Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including a copy of a sexually suggestive note apparently signed by President Trump. [...]

Trump Denies Epstein Birthday Drawing, but Signature Matches Personal Letters

Donald Trump’s signature has evolved over the years, but when signing just his first name, he often includes the same flourish at the end. [...]

In Epstein’s ‘Birthday Book,’ a Celebration of His Lecherous Exploits

The book containing 50th birthday tributes to Jeffrey Epstein was released on Monday by the House Oversight Committee. [...]

Lachlan Murdoch Secures Control of Fox and News Corp, Ending Succession Fight

Lachlan Murdoch will take control of a new family trust in a deal worth $3.3 billion, ensuring that his father’s media empire will retain its conservative slant. [...]

The Murdoch Succession Fight Is Over. So What Does Lachlan Control?

From Fox News to Tubi to HarperCollins, here’s what is in the media empire that Rupert Murdoch built. [...]

Israeli Military Orders Residents of Gaza City to Evacuate

Hundreds of thousands of people will have to decide whether to risk staying put or fleeing south to overcrowded areas, many of which are in ruins, as Israel looks set to launch a full invasion of the city. [...]

Gaza-Bound Flotilla Struck by Drone in Tunisia, Aid Group Says

Officials in Tunisia said there was no evidence of an attack on the ship, which the Global Sumud Flotilla hoped to use to bring humanitarian goods to Gaza. [...]

12th Grade Reading Skills Hit a New Low

High school seniors had the worst reading scores since 1992 on a national test, a loss probably related to increases in screen time and the pandemic. Their math scores fell as well. [...]

Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?

Stephen Dacus, head of the chain’s parent company, aims to export its success in Japan, with signature offerings like fresh prepared food. [...]

Why 7-Eleven and Other Convenience Stores in Japan Are So Special

Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life, and 7-Eleven is the country’s dominant chain. They are a place to shop, pay bills and gather during disasters. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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US lawmakers release Epstein 'birthday book' with alleged Trump note

The White House says the president did not draw the picture or sign the note, after it was published on Monday. [...]

New Epstein files and 'birthday book': What we know

A US congressional panel has released a redacted copy of an alleged "birthday book" given to Epstein. [...]

First photos of site where NZ bushman hid children released

Police also found a stash of firearms and ammunition at the campsite surrounded by dense vegetation. [...]

France in fresh political crisis after MPs oust prime minister

The French government loses a vote of confidence and PM François Bayrou will resign on Tuesday. [...]

Norway's left clinches vote win as populist right surges into second place

Labour has a chance of forming a narrow majority if it secures the support of four smaller parties on the centre left. [...]

At least 10 dead after train crashes into bus in Mexico

An investigation is under way after a freight train hit a bus as it tried to cross railway tracks. [...]

Thai court rules ex-PM Thaksin must serve one year in jail

The Supreme Court ruling is yet another blow to the influential Shinawatra political dynasty. [...]

NZ 'suitcase murder': Anti-depressants found in children's bodies

A jury heard Hakyung Lee killed her children in an attempted mass suicide after her husband's death. [...]

Murdochs reach deal in succession battle over media empire

Lachlan Murdoch will retain control of the conservative Fox and News Corp empire under the deal. [...]

Tunisia denies claims Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla was hit by drone

Leaders of the flotilla say the fire was caused by a drone but Tunisian authorities say the claims are not true. [...]

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