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US Department of Justice:
Two RT Employees Indicted for Covertly Funding and Directing U.S. Company that Published Thousands of Videos in Furtherance of Russian Interests — For Immediate Release — Employees of Russian State-Controlled Media Outlet Deployed Nearly $10 Million to Publish RT-Curated Content …
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Don Jr's Online Buddies Allegedly Demand $5 Million from Russian Shell Companies to Say Nice Things about His Daddy — When DOJ announced today it would unseal legal actions against Russian influence operations, the former President's failson complained, “Here we go again. LOL”
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David Covucci / The Daily Dot:
Media start-up from Benny Johnson, Tim Pool, and Dave Rubin was secret Russian influence campaign, indictment alleges — A media start-up from reactionary luminaries such as Tim Pool, Benny Johnson, Dave Rubin, Lauren Southern, and others secretly received funding from Russia, a new federal indictment alleges.
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The Tennessean:
Indictment: Russian propagandists used Tennessee content company to push disinformation — Evan Mealins Kirsten FiscusNashville Tennessean — An indictment unsealed Wednesday alleges a Tennessee content creation company was the tool a team of Russian propagandists used to infiltrate U.S. audiences with Kremlin-backed messaging.
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Associated Press:
Injuries reported in shooting at Georgia high school — WINDER, Ga. (AP) — Injuries have been reported after a school shooting at a Georgia high school, which was put on lockdown Wednesday and students gathered in its football stadium, the local sheriff's office said.
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CNN:
At least 4 killed, approximately 30 injured in school shooting, sources say — At least four people are believed to have been killed and approximately 30 more injured in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, according to law enforcement sources in the state.
Washington Post:
Georgia school shooting suspect was investigated in 2023; 4 dead at Apalachee High
Georgia school shooting suspect was investigated in 2023; 4 dead at Apalachee High
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Alexis Stevens / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Georgia school shooting suspect previously investigated for threats, FBI says
Georgia school shooting suspect previously investigated for threats, FBI says
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NBC News:
Georgia school shooting live updates: Two students, two teachers killed at Apalachee High School, 14-year-old suspect in custody
Georgia school shooting live updates: Two students, two teachers killed at Apalachee High School, 14-year-old suspect in custody
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Reuters:
Four dead in Georgia high school shooting, one person in custody, authorities say
Four dead in Georgia high school shooting, one person in custody, authorities say
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The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden on Shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia
Statement from President Joe Biden on Shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia
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Annie Karni / New York Times:
Liz Cheney, a Top G.O.P. Trump Critic, Says She Will Vote for Harris — The Wyoming Republican, once a member of House leadership, lost her post and then her seat after she voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
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NBC News:
Liz Cheney endorses Harris for president — It's the latest high-profile Republican endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid. — WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., on Wednesday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, the latest high-profile Republican endorsement for Democrats.
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Wall Street Journal:
Kamala Harris to Pare Back Biden's Capital-Gains Tax Proposal
Kamala Harris to Pare Back Biden's Capital-Gains Tax Proposal
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Rebecca Picciotto / CNBC:
Harris unveils plan for 28% capital gains tax, softening Biden's proposal for 40% rate
Harris unveils plan for 28% capital gains tax, softening Biden's proposal for 40% rate
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Charles R. Davis / Salon:
Some “high-level” Republicans secretly hope Harris beats Trump, but they won't do anything to help
Some “high-level” Republicans secretly hope Harris beats Trump, but they won't do anything to help
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NBC News:
Trump and Harris campaigns agree to rules for ABC debate — Both sides initially agreed to a debate on Sept. 10, but Trump later threatened to back out, and Harris sought to change one of the ground rules. — Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to debate each …
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Michael Gold / New York Times:
Trump Questions Fairness of Next Week's Debate at a Town Hall
Trump Questions Fairness of Next Week's Debate at a Town Hall
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US Department of Justice:
Justice Department Disrupts Covert Russian Government-Sponsored Foreign Malign Influence Operation Targeting Audiences in the United States and Elsewhere — For Immediate Release — Influence Operation Relied on Influencers, AI-Generated Content, Paid Social Media Advertisements …
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Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Harris goes off script to address Georgia school shooting: ‘It does not have to be this way’ — Video Player is loading. — Play Video — Unmute — Current Time 0:00 — Loaded: 0% — Stream Type LIVE — Seek to live, currently behind liveLIVE — Playback Rate — Chapters
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Rebecca Beitsch / The Hill:
US seizes Russian websites used in bid to influence 2024 election
US seizes Russian websites used in bid to influence 2024 election
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Beth Mole / Ars Technica:
Record measles outbreak in Oregon blamed on vaccine exemptions — Vaccine exemptions at nearly 9% in the state, enabling sustained transmission. — With one of the highest vaccine exemption rates in the country, Oregon is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in decades.
Emma Roth / The Verge:
The Internet Archive just lost its appeal over ebook lending … The Internet Archive has lost its appeal in a fight to lend out scanned ebooks without the approval of publishers. In a decision on Wednesday, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that permitting the Internet Archive's digital library …
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Washington Post:
Biden preparing to block Nippon Steel purchase of U.S. Steel — The move would pose a setback for relations with Japan. — President Joe Biden is preparing to announce that he will formally block Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, according to three people …
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Bob Tita / Wall Street Journal:
U.S. Steel Warns of Plant Closings if Sale Collapses
U.S. Steel Warns of Plant Closings if Sale Collapses
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Ruth Marcus / Washington Post:
One urgent reason the justices need a credible ethics code? Ginni Thomas. — And you thought she couldn't do any more to cast disrepute on the Supreme Court. — Just when you think Virginia “Ginni” Thomas can't do any more to cast disrepute on the institution where her husband has served …
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Callum Jones / The Guardian:
Stock plunge wipes out Trump Media's extraordinary market gains — Truth Social shares closed below $17 on Wednesday, reversing all gains since the company's rapid rise from January — Donald Trump's tiny social media empire has seen its extraordinary stock market rally wiped out by a steep sell-off.
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New York Post:
Barron Trump arrives at NYU for first day at college — Former President Donald Trump's youngest child, Barron Trump, was spotted arriving at New York University Wednesday to kick off his first day of college life. — The towering 18-year-old was flanked by Secret Service agents …
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CNN:
Netanyahu derailed a potential Gaza hostage deal in July, Israeli newspaper reports — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in July effectively spiked a draft hostage and ceasefire deal by introducing a raft of new, 11th-hour demands, according to a report by the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth citing a document it obtained.
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Kyle Stewart / NBC News:
Republican House panel subpoenas Gov. Walz in investigation of Minnesota nonprofit that ran a Covid aid scheme — The group Feeding Our Future faces federal criminal charges that it created fake children's names to seek reimbursements for meals that were never served.
Katelyn Caralle / Daily Mail:
Tim Walz's family members reveal they are backing TRUMP in bombshell leaked photo — A new leaked image shows members of vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz's family are supporting his Republican rival. — The photo shared by former Nebraska GOP gubernatorial candidate Charles W …
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Isabel Baldwin / Daily Mail:
Commanders VP is SUSPENDED after branding his own team's black players ‘homophobic,’ calls NFL stars ‘dumb as hell’ and labels fans ‘alcoholics’ in damning video secretly recorded on a date — The Washington Commanders organization has suspended a member of staff after he was caught making controversial …
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