House GOP gears up to pick speaker nominee, but it's unclear if any candidate can get the votes
House Republicans are set to meet behind closed doors Wednesday to pick a nominee to be the next speaker -- but it remains unclear whether any candidate will have enough the support to win the gavel following Kevin McCarthy's abrupt ouster.
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North Carolina Republicans override governor's veto to enact elections overhaul ahead of 2024
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina on Tuesday enacted major changes to the state's election laws, overriding vetoes by the state's Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who has criticized the measures as a "threat to our democracy."
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Laphonza Butler's ascent to the Senate is a key moment for Black LGBTQ representation, advocates say
Shay Franco-Clausen said she has been waiting a long time for someone like Laphonza Butler to rise to one of the highest positions in US government.
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Missing Irish-Israeli woman's relatives 'only have hope'
Irish-Israeli woman Kim Damti, 22, has been missing since the Supernova music festival attack.
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Irish budget: Tax cuts and billions in increased spending
Updated plans for a sovereign wealth fund are also expected in Tuesday's budget.
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How Republicans are trying to blame Biden for the attacks on Israel
The US government is not yet willing to draw a direct line between Iran and the shocking sneak attacks by Hamas militants on Israel outside the Gaza Strip, but President Joe Biden's domestic political rivals are convinced.
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Chuck Feeney: Entrepreneur and philanthropist dies
The Irish-American businessman's foundation donated about $570m to causes in Northern Ireland.
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Israel-Gaza attacks: Hove candlelit vigil as Jewish community grieves
A vigil is organised after members of Hove's Jewish community lose family and friends in Israel.
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Irish-Israeli woman missing in Israel amid attacks
The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs says it is aware of the case and is in contact with the family.
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Minister raised concerns over closure of SAS war crimes investigation
Veterans minister Johnny Mercer suspected UK special forces may have unlawfully killed unarmed Afghans.
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Soccer-Second-half goals give Fiorentina 3-1 win at Napoli
(Reuters) -Fiorentina's Giacomo Bonaventura and Nicolas Gonzalez scored second-half goals to secure a 3-1 win at champions Napoli in Serie
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Soccer-Roma ease pressure on Mourinho with 4-1 win at Cagliari
CAGLIARI, Italy AS Roma striker Romelu Lukaku scored twice as they strolled to a 4-1 win at bottom
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