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Trump creates new headache for GOP with call for FCC to crack down on NBC, Welker

Trump creates new headache for GOP with call for FCC to crack down on NBC, Welker

President Trump’s call on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to crack down on NBC’s “Meet the Press” after host Kristen Welker said the president has a “mixed record” on endorsements this year is a new political headache for GOP…

New turbulence upends stability of Iran war for Trump

New turbulence upends stability of Iran war for Trump

There is new turbulence in the war in Iran — but the pressing question is whether any of it will change the underlying realities of the six-month conflict. The latest dramatic development was an exchange of fire late Sunday in which the…

Whistleblower claims USPS plan for Trump's mail voting order could 'derail' midterms

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Whistleblower claims USPS plan for Trump's mail voting order could 'derail' midterms

A whistleblower says the U.S. Postal Service is rushing out an online system for President Trump's push to restrict mail voting that could "derail" the midterm election if courts allow it to proceed. (Image credit: George Frey)

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What does Andy Burnham's home town think of him as PM? – video

What does Andy Burnham's home town think of him as PM? – video

In the Warrington suburb of Culcheth, people are hopeful about what one of their own can achieve as the first northern prime minister in half a century. The Guardian's Richard Partington, who also grew up in the quiet suburb halfway…

Energy prices push up inflation, 3.3% in August

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Energy prices push up inflation, 3.3% in August

Up from 2.9% in July amid Iran war knock-on effects

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Recommendation to evacuate foreign diplomats from Kiev stands — Russian Foreign Ministry

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that it is not losing its significance

Russia ready for talks with Ukraine based on reliable peace plan — top senator

Valentina Matviyenko added that the objectives of the special military operation had been stated in advance

House to vote on stopgap funding bill as lawmakers scramble to avoid government shutdown – US politics live

Speaker Mike Johnson to launch a floor vote designed to prevent any federal shutdown before the November midterms Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. House speaker Mike Johnson will launch a floor vote to pass the stopgap…

Iran would ‘reciprocate’ if US returns to ceasefire deal

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Iran would ‘reciprocate’ if US returns to ceasefire deal

Speaking on the sidelines of a summit in Kyrgyzstan, Masoud Pezeshkian declares that “if the US returns to its commitments ... the Islamic Republic of Iran will immediately reciprocate”.

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Rasuwa flood: 1,058 bodies found as of Tuesday afternoon, autopsy reports completed for 972

Rasuwa flood: 1,058 bodies found as of Tuesday afternoon, autopsy reports completed for 972

Kathmandu, September 1 So far, 1,058 bodies of people who died due to the Rasuwa flood have been found. According to Nepal Police, this number of bodies had been found as of 2 p.m. Tuesday. Police say the bodies found include 30 boys, 35…

Stock market rises after 6 days, turnover below 3 billion

Stock market rises after 6 days, turnover below 3 billion

Image by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay Kathmandu, September 1 After falling for six consecutive trading days, the stock market rose on Tuesday. Compared to the previous day, the NEPSE index rose 9.24 points today. Following…

Air defense systems are main focus of Russia-Iran military-technical cooperation

Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Director Dmitry Shugayev added that other types of weapons, such as aircraft and small arms, are also being discussed