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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

Vice President Kamala Harris Joins SNL Cast

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend. This episode is the last before the upcoming election. Comedian John Mulaney will host, and singer Chappell Roan will perform. Harris' visit to the show means she'll be away from the key states s

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Job Growth Slows Down Before Election

Last month, the U. S. economy added only 12, 000 jobs, a significant drop from the 223, 000 jobs added in September. The Labor Department's report shows that natural disasters like hurricanes and labor disputes are contributing factors. Despite this, the unemployment rate stayed steady at 4. 1%. Pre

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania Voters Get a Second Chance with Mail-in Ballots

Ever made a small mistake on a mail-in ballot? Well, Pennsylvania voters just got a lucky break. The US Supreme Court said that if your ballot gets thrown out for a tiny error, like forgetting a "secrecy" sleeve, you can still try again with a provisional ballot. This ruling is a big deal, especiall

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Violence Erupts After Israeli Airstrikes on Hezbollah Bases

In the early hours of a recent Saturday, central Israel faced a sudden attack that hurt 11 people. This incident followed Iran’s leader’s threat of a harsh retaliation against Israel after several air raids on Gaza and Lebanon. The attacks on the central Israeli town of Tira were part of a series of

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

North Korean Troops: A New Twist in the Ukraine War

Imagine North Korea sending troops to help Russia fight in Ukraine. Sounds crazy, right? Well, it's happening. North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui just visited Moscow to talk strategy with their counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. Why is this a big deal? Because Western countries think thousands of N

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Bill Maher's Election Day Message to Late Deciders

On his show Real Time, Bill Maher had a casual chat with voters who are still unsure about their choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. He called these folks "the Christmas Eve shoppers of politics" because they wait until the very last minute to make up their minds. Maher understands their

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Abortion Rights Still a Major Vote Driver, Even Without Ballot Measures

In states where abortion isn't on the ballot, supporters are still using the issue to rally voters. Despite no direct ballot measures, North Carolina, Texas, and Georgia are seeing a surge in activism. Groups like Planned Parenthood are encouraging voters to choose candidates who stand for reproduct

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Trump's Late Push in North Carolina: Is It Enough?

Donald Trump is ramping up his campaign in North Carolina, planning to hold rallies every day until the election. This swing state, which Trump won in 2016 and 2020, is crucial for his path to the White House. He's also making stops in New Mexico and Virginia, but the focus on North Carolina shows h

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Seeks Allies' Help to Stop North Korean Troops

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants his country’s allies to act now. He fears that North Korean troops, training in Russia, might soon join the fight against Ukraine. Zelenskyy knows where these troops are but can’t strike without Western-made long-range weapons. He says his allies are jus

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Meet the New Conservative Leader: Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch (BADE-enock) is making history as the first Black woman to lead a major party in the UK, after winning the Conservative Party leadership vote. Born in London to Nigerian parents, Badenoch has a vision to revive the party's image following their recent election defeat. In the ballot, B

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