Pregnant woman, baby die after Russia bombed maternity ward  —  MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — A pregnant woman and her baby have died after Russia bombed the maternity hospital where she was meant to give birth, The Associated Press has learned.  Images of the woman being rushed to an ambulance …

U.S. Sewer Data Warns of a New Bump in Covid Cases After Lull  —  A wastewater network that monitors for Covid-19 trends is warning that cases are once again rising in many parts of the U.S., according to an analysis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data by Bloomberg.

EXCLUSIVE: Ginni Thomas Wants To Set the Record Straight on January 6  —  Virginia “Ginni” Thomas wants to clear up a few things about January 6.  —  She did not help organize the White House rally that preceded the riot at the Capitol.  She did attend the rally, but got cold and left early.

Manchin comes out against Biden Fed nominee Raskin, throwing her confirmation into doubt  — Sen. Joe Manchin, the most conservative Democrat in the Senate, said Monday that he opposes Sarah Bloom Raskin's nomination to the Federal Reserve.  — “Her previous public statements have failed …

‘Gutted’: What happened when a Georgia elections office was targeted for takeover by those who claim the 2020 election was a fraud  —  ROME, Ga. — The interim election supervisor took a seat all the way to one side of the meeting room, her back against the wood-paneled wall …

US tells allies China signalled openness to provide Russia with military support  —  State department informs diplomats in Europe and Asia that Beijing reacted positively to request  —  The US has told allies that China signalled its willingness to provide military assistance to Russia …

Anti-Trump Republicans lining up for 2024 shadow primary  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is planning trips to Iowa and New Hampshire.  Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., is considering a rough timeline for a potential presidential announcement.  And allies of Rep. Liz Cheney …

Russian Oligarch Charged With Making Illegal Political Contributions  —  Andrey Muraviev Charged with Conspiring to Fund One Million Dollars in Illegal Donations  —  Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Michael J. Driscoll …

The Revolution Inside the ADL … When Whoopi Goldberg said that the Holocaust was “not about race” but rather “two white groups of people” fighting, the actress and chat-show maven was shocked by criticism she received.  Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League …

Ukraine dents ‘America First’ thinking deep in the heart of Trump country  —  “It breaks my heart to see this.  It's hard to sit still and not do something.  What can we do as individuals?” one GOP voter said at a town hall.  —  STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Here in the middle …

Russia could default on its debt within days  —  London (CNN Business)Russia has sent the clearest signal yet that it will soon default — the first time it will have failed to meet its foreign debt obligations since the Bolshevik revolution more than a century ago.

America's Hesitation Is Heartbreaking  —  “When you're at war, you're at war,” the saying goes, and if so, you have to accept the implications.  So too in the present circumstance.  The United States and its NATO allies are engaged in a proxy war with Russia.

‘Throwing kerosene on every fire’: DeSantis targets Black-held congressional seats.  And his own party.  —  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Abortion and immigration restrictions.  A new election fraud police force.  Limits on classroom discussion and instruction about sexuality, gender and race.

Russian Forces Kill Civilians, Loot for Supplies in Occupied Ukraine, Residents Say  —  Moscow detains elected officials, looks for pro-Russian collaborators as protests continue  —  ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine—Russian forces are killing civilians and looting stores and homes across occupied parts …

QAnon, Ukraine and ‘biolabs’: Russian propaganda efforts boosted by U.S. far right  —  Russia's early struggles to push disinformation and propaganda about Ukraine have picked up momentum in recent days, thanks to a variety of debunked conspiracy theories about biological research labs in Ukraine.

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan can't get U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson on the phone and accuses the Oshkosh Republican of being homophobic  —  Democratic U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan is sticking up for his brother and taking on U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, accusing the Oshkosh Republican of being homophobic.

Top Putin ally says Ukraine war has been slower than expected  —  One of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies said that Russia's military operation in Ukraine had not all gone as quickly as the Kremlin had wanted, the strongest acknowledgement yet from Moscow that its invasion is not going to plan.

Koch Industries continues doing business in Russia  —  Koch Industries, the conglomerate run by right-wing billionaire Charles Koch, has numerous ongoing business operations in Russia.  Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Koch Industries has given no indications that those business operations have been suspended.

How an Academic Grudge Turned Into a #MeToo Panic  —  During normal years, Meliora Weekend at the University of Rochester (U.R.) is one of the biggest events of the fall.  A four-day combination of Homecoming and Family Weekend, parents visit, alumni return to campus, and there's good old-fashioned student debauchery.

White House considering possible Biden trip to Europe  —  White House discussing possible Biden trip to Europe  —  WASHINGTON — The White House is considering the possibility of President Joe Biden traveling to Europe in the coming weeks, according to three U.S. officials and two people familiar with the discussions.

Could Putin lose?  Here's why the ‘End of History’ author is optimistic.  —  Is Russia destined to lose in Ukraine?  What would that mean for the future of liberalism and the West?  —  Francis Fukuyama, the political theorist who developed the famous “end of history” thesis …

Amnesty USA Director Paul O'Brien's remarks to the Woman's National Democratic Club  —  In response to claims from O'Brien regarding Jewish Insider's reporting, JI is publishing the audio of his remarks and excerpted transcripts  —  On Friday, Jewish Insider published a story …

Few Politicians Have Appeared on Joe Rogan's Podcast.  But Data Shows They Should Be Targeting His Fans  —  Morning Consult research reveals the demographic profile of avid Rogan fans  — 7 in 10 avid Rogan fans are men, and a similar share are under the age of 45.