Fetterman’s string of misfires after stroke fuel questions about fitness: ‘Kicking balls in the authority’

Fetterman's string of misfires after stroke fuel questions about fitness: 'Kicking balls in the authority'

A string of miscues from Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman on the Senate campaign trail is fueling questions about his fitness for office.  Fetterman suffered a stroke in May, and his gradual return to the campaign trail has been marred by verbal stumbles and miscues.  “The [Philadelphia] Eagles are so much better than the Eagles!” Fetterman told a Philadelphia crowd …

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Kyiv suffers explosions from apparent missile strikes

Volunteers work to clean the debris on a site where several houses were destroyed after a Russian attack at a residential area in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. 

Two explosions struck Kyiv, Ukraine, early Monday after months of relative calm in the capital of the eastern European nation. Missile strikes appeared to cause the explosions in Kyiv. Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitchko said explosions occurred in the city’s Shevchenko district, which is a large area in the center of the city that includes the historic old town and several …

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North Carolina governor pushes to legalize marijuana possession after Biden pardons: ‘End this stigma’

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Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and his attorney general are pushing the GOP-led state legislature to decriminalize possessing small amounts of marijuana following President Biden’s recent pardon of thousands who were convicted for the same offense under federal law. “Conviction of simple possession can mar people’s records for life and maybe even prevent them from getting a job,” Cooper …

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Arizona Dem gov nominee Katie Hobbs appears to support abortion up to birth

Arizona Dem gov nominee Katie Hobbs appears to support abortion up to birth

Democratic Arizona gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs, during a Sunday appearance on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” appeared to suggest that she was in favor of no limits on abortion.  Host Major Garrett noted that her Republican opponent Kari Lake has labeled Hobbs as an “extremist” for her view on abortion. He asked Hobbs whether she supported the current 15-week ban in …

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversaw tactical nuclear military training

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un oversees a missile launch at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this photo released on October 9, 2022 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency. 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw and guided the country’s tactical nuclear operation unit training from Sept. 25 to Oct. 9, North Korea’s KCNA news agency reported on Monday.  North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un oversees a missile launch at an undisclosed location in North Korea, in this photo released on October 9, 2022 by North Korea’s Korean Central …

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Helen Skelton spotted ‘red flags’ before husband Richie Myler left

Helen Skelton spotted ‘red flags’ before husband Richie Myler left

Strictly Come Dancing and Countryfile star Helen Skelton was aware of   Richie Myler’s new romance before walking out on their marriage. In a short statement, a shocked and heartbroken Helen confirmed the end of her eight-year marriage to the Leeds Rhinos star, telling fans: “Very sad to say that Richie and I are no longer a couple. He has left …

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‘SNL’ mocks Biden, jokes he smoked weed with pardoned pot convicts

'SNL' mocks Biden, jokes he smoked weed with pardoned pot convicts

“Saturday Night Live” skewered President Biden over the weekend, joking that his recent gaffes might be attributed to smoking marijuana with some of the people whose pot sentences he just pardoned. “This week, President Biden pardoned thousands of convicted marijuana users, and it feels like maybe he celebrated with them a little,” Colin Jost said on “Weekend Update.” The show …

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Arsenal Emerges As Man City Title Contender in Liverpool Win

Arsenal Emerges As Man City Title Contender in Liverpool Win

Perhaps this Arsenal really is Manchester City’s most serious challenger for the Premier League title. It returned to the top of the table, a point clear of the champion, with a 3–2 win over Liverpool, but what felt significant was less the result or the performance than the fortitude it showed to keep going in a game in which it …

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