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Marwa Rashad / Reuters:
Amid skepticism, Saudi official provides another version of Khashoggi death — RIYADH (Reuters) - As Saudi Arabia faced intensifying international scepticism over its story about the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a senior government official laid out a new version of the death inside …
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Maureen Dowd / New York Times:
Step Away From the Orb — WASHINGTON — I was having dinner here once with a Saudi muck-a-muck. Midway through the interview, he passed an oblong velvet box across the table. Inside I found an expensive piece of jewelry. — I began laughing and explained that I was a reporter and could not take such baubles.
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Washington Post:
Trump prizes strength, but the world may see weakness in reluctance to confront Saudis — When then-candidate Donald Trump debuted his “America First” foreign policy, he argued that the nation under President Obama had “absolutely no respect” and was being “laughed at all over the world.”
Washington Post:
Khashoggi's death was a ‘rogue operation’ that the crown prince was not aware of, Saudi foreign minister says — ISTANBUL — Saudi Arabia's foreign minister denied on Sunday that the kingdom's crown prince and de facto ruler, Mohammed bin Salman, had any prior knowledge of an operation …
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Washington Post:
White House privately doubts Saudi account of journalist's killing — President Trump and his aides have begun to privately express doubts about Saudi Arabia's explanation for the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi even as the administration stands publicly in support of the oil-rich monarchy, according to U.S. officials.
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Patrick Temple-West / Politico:
Corker says Saudi prince likely directed journalist's murder
Corker says Saudi prince likely directed journalist's murder
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Gregg Re / Fox News:
Saudi crown prince is ‘gonna have to be replaced’ amid ‘insulting’ explanation for Khashoggi's death, Rand Paul says
Roey Hadar / ABC News:
On Khashoggi, we ‘see where this is headed’ — Trump will accept Saudi 'crown prince's denials': Schiff
On Khashoggi, we ‘see where this is headed’ — Trump will accept Saudi 'crown prince's denials': Schiff
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The Guardian:
Khashoggi murder exposes Trump administration's dependency on Saudis
Khashoggi murder exposes Trump administration's dependency on Saudis
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Alan Rappeport / New York Times:
Mnuchin Will Attend Saudi Meetings on Terror Financing, Despite Khashoggi Uproar
Elizabeth Zwirz / Fox News:
Khashoggi death account not ‘credible,’ lawmakers across aisle say
Khashoggi death account not ‘credible,’ lawmakers across aisle say
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CNN:
CNN Poll: Democrats up in Florida with two weeks to go — Poll: Women powering Democrats' lead in Florida — WASHINGTON (CNN)As the final two weeks of campaigning begin, Democrats hold an edge in both the gubernatorial and Senate contests in the key state of Florida, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS.
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Janet Hook / Wall Street Journal:
Interest in Midterms Surges, Boosting Trump Approval Rating — Democrats' still favored by voters in latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll as the party to lead Congress — Voter interest in the midterm elections has surged to record highs within both parties, helping to drive …
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Mark Murray / NBC News:
NBC/WSJ Poll: Democrats hold nine-point advantage for midterm elections — Two weeks out, Democrats retain an edge but “unprecedented enthusiasm” is fueling both parties. — WASHINGTON — Fueled by increased enthusiasm from women, Latinos and young voters for the upcoming midterm election …
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New York Times:
‘Transgender’ Could Be Defined Out of Existence Under Trump Administration — WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is considering narrowly defining gender as a biological, immutable condition determined by genitalia at birth, the most drastic move yet in a governmentwide effort to roll …
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Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Trump administration considering narrowing legal definition of gender: report
Trump administration considering narrowing legal definition of gender: report
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Arizona Republic:
Don't believe the attack ads. Here's who Kyrsten Sinema and Martha McSally really are — Opinion: If you're tired of the vitriol on Congress (and all those attack ads on TV), there's something you can do about it. — CONNECT — Kyrsten Sinema and Martha McSally have been in campaign mask.
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Missoulian:
Williams is by far the better candidate for US House — Not to be too dramatic about it, but Kathleen Williams is the congressional candidate Montana has been waiting for. — Experienced. Knowledgeable. Thoughtful. Measured. Most remarkably, Williams exudes that unique combination …
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Doug Pagitt / USA Today:
Evangelicals are paying high moral price for anti-abortion gains. What would Jesus do? — White evangelicals are trading their moral core for anti-abortion gains. Time to rethink support for Trump, Republicans and policies that are inhumane. — CONNECT
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Adam Smith / Tampa Bay Times:
Ron DeSantis is ‘uniquely dislikable candidate,’ says Andrew Gillum — The Democrat uses tough language to criticize his Republican opponent's negative campaign tactics — When Andrew Gillum and Ron DeSantis join one another for an 8 p.m. CNN debate tonight at 8 p.m., it will be their first time meeting.
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Jim VandeHei / Axios:
4 ways to fix “fake news” — Axios CEO Jim VandeHei — speaking at his alma mater, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh — was asked by several students how to restore faith and trust in media. — The big picture: VandeHei offered four fairly provocative ideas — one each for politicians, social media, reporters and individuals.
The Seattle Times:
The Seattle Times recommends: No on Initiative 1631 … Climate change is a crisis needing an aggressive, coordinated response, not expensive and unaccountable spending measures like Initiative 1631. — Voters concerned about the environment, the cost of living and the sustainability …
David Edwards / Raw Story:
‘I was wrong’: Matt Gaetz admits his ‘caravan’ conspiracy video is based on a lie — but defends it anyway — Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) admitted on Sunday that he had provided false information when he tweeted a video of a “caravan” of Latinos who he suggested had been paid by liberal billionaire George Soros.
Salena Zito / Washington Examiner:
A 90-minute flight, 45 presidents, and an 8-year-old American boy — CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sometimes, you meet special people, people who have an impact not just on your day, but on your outlook in life. People who provide you a priceless gift by letting you see the world through their eyes …
Ben Jacobs / The Guardian:
2020 vision: Democratic hopefuls warm up for White House race — Biden spars with Trump in Nevada, Booker and Harris are in South Carolina. The field is already crowded — It's a crisp fall weekend and more than a half-dozen prominent Democrats are in states that hold early primaries.
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