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Former Chinese leader Hu Jintao unexpectedly led out of room as Party Congress comes to a close — Video: ‘High drama’ as Xi's predecessor led out of the meeting Jake Tapper on the lessons from UK's recent political turmoil What Ukrainians learn from downed drones used by Russia A humpback whale got entangled in fishing gear.
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Reuters:
Hu Jintao escorted out of China party congress — Chinese former President Hu Jintao was unexpectedly escorted out of the closing ceremony of a congress of the ruling Communist Party on Saturday. — Hu, 79, Xi Jinping's immediate predecessor, was seated to the left of Xi.
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James Palmer / Foreign Policy:
What the Hell Just Happened to Hu Jintao? — Xi Jinping's predecessor was forcibly led away from the Party Congress. — China's 20th Party Congress concluded on Saturday with a rare and shocking piece of live drama. Hu Jintao, the leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 2002 to 2012 …
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New York Times:
Hu Jintao's Departure Causes Stir as Xi Elevates Loyalists in Congress
Hu Jintao's Departure Causes Stir as Xi Elevates Loyalists in Congress
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Sinocism, The Daily Wire and Bloomberg
Christian Shepherd / Washington Post:
As China's Xi extends his rule, his predecessor makes an unusual exit
As China's Xi extends his rule, his predecessor makes an unusual exit
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The Guardian
Associated Press:
China's Premier Li Keqiang dropped in leadership shuffle
China's Premier Li Keqiang dropped in leadership shuffle
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BBC:
Hu Jintao: ex-president escorted out of China party congress
Hu Jintao: ex-president escorted out of China party congress
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Nate Hochman / National Review:
Where Do Georgia Republicans Go to Get Their Apology? — When Georgia Republicans passed the Election Integrity Act of 2021 — signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp in March of last year — the commanding heights of institutional progressivism quickly set about laying the groundwork …
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Carlisa N. Johnson / The Guardian:
Early voters in Georgia face obstacles under state's new election law — Unlimited challenges to eligibility and poorly trained poll workers cause frustration in key gubernatorial and US Senate contests — Jennifer Jones, a Morehouse School of Medicine PhD student, showed up to her precinct …
Associated Press:
GOP voters told to hold onto mail ballots until Election Day — Republican activists who believe the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump have crafted a plan that, in their telling, will thwart cheating in this year's midterm elections.
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Hannah Knowles / Washington Post:
Oz-Shapiro. Warnock-Kemp. Split-ticket voters loom large in midterms. — Such voters have been in decline for years as the country has grown ever more polarized. But they could be pivotal this year in key battlegrounds. — In Pennsylvania, Jon Tucker has held a fundraiser …
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Nick Corasaniti / New York Times:
Voters Stick to Pandemic-Era Habits, as Early Turnout Surges
Voters Stick to Pandemic-Era Habits, as Early Turnout Surges
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David Wickert / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
After record-breaking week, early voting continues Saturday across Georgia
After record-breaking week, early voting continues Saturday across Georgia
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Jacqueline Keeler / San Francisco Chronicle:
Sacheen Littlefeather was a Native American icon. Her sisters say she was an ethnic fraud — The “Apache” actress and activist wasn't Native American, say her sisters. And that wasn't the only thing she lied about. — You might not know her name, but you've probably seen the video that made her famous.
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Jacqueline Keeler / Jacqueline's Newsletter:
Hollywood Fantasy: Is Sacheen Littlefeather Apache?
Hollywood Fantasy: Is Sacheen Littlefeather Apache?
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The Daily Beast
Emma Bubola / New York Times:
Using Adoptions, Russia Turns Ukrainian Children Into Spoils of War — Thousands of Ukrainian children have been transferred to Russia. “I didn't want to go,” one girl told The New York Times from a foster home near Moscow. — As Russian forces laid siege to the Ukrainian city of Mariupol this spring …
Jon Levine / New York Post:
Cori Bush's debut book sells just 729 copies in first week — A new book by lefty Democratic Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) debuted with a face-plant this month, selling just 729 copies in its first week, according to industry tracker NPD BookScan. — “The Forerunner: A Story of Pain …
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New York Times:
The Times Endorses Kathy Hochul for Governor of New York — The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values. It is separate from the newsroom. — The race for the governor of New York is unusually close this fall.
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Chloe Folmar / The Hill:
Kinzinger campaigns for McMullin in Utah: 'I'm surrounded by cowards' in Congress — Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Ill.) campaigned for Utah independent Senate candidate Evan McMullin Thursday, slamming GOP lawmakers for their actions following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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Sam Metz / Associated Press:
Utah Senate race: Referendum on direction Trump has led GOP
Utah Senate race: Referendum on direction Trump has led GOP
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Salt Lake Tribune, Raw Story, Roll Call and National Review
David Wickert / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Editor: Walker using false statements about AJC to raise money — U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker's campaign used false statements about The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to raise money from supporters, the newspaper's editor said Saturday. — The statements stem from a campaign event Tuesday …
Daniel Dale / CNN:
A guide to the election deniers in midterm races — Election deniers are running for important offices around the country in the November 8 midterms. And some of them will win. — Dozens of Republicans trying to be elected in 2022 as governor, state secretary of state or US senator …
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Wall Street Journal and Twitchy
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James Bickerton / Newsweek:
Election Deniers Are Predicted to Win 189 Midterms Races
Election Deniers Are Predicted to Win 189 Midterms Races
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Reno Gazette-Journal, Mother Jones, Washington Examiner, Raw Story, Daily Kos and The Guardian
Greg Farrell / Bloomberg:
Trump Firm's Tax Fraud Trial Promises Ex-CFO as Star Witness — One of Donald Trump's most loyal deputies is expected to testify against the Trump Organization, in a trial that threatens to reveal the inner workings of the real estate empire that set the former president on his path to the White House.
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Victoria Bekiempis / The Guardian:
White House urges borrowers to apply for student debt relief despite court order — Federal appeals court temporarily halts Biden's cancellation of student debt after motion brought by six Republican-led states — The Biden administration is urging student loan borrowers to continue applying …
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