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NBC reporter corners Duffy over GOP failures after nationwide FAA shutdown

Raw Story — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:59:34 +0000

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy clashed with an NBC News reporter Friday night after being challenged over why the Trump administration has failed to fully modernize the nation’s aging air traffic control system, despite Republicans controlling Congress. The tense exchange unfolded during a White House briefing…

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Canada’s response to US flight chaos reignites anger over Trump’s taunts

Raw Story — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:59:32 +0000

Canada offered to take in U.S.-bound aircraft Friday as a nationwide ground stop snarled air travel, drawing pointed thanks from Americans who recalled President Donald Trump’s taunts about making Canada the 51st state.“Thank you, Canada. Neighbors help neighbors. That's what friendship and leadership look like,…

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Did Bill Clinton help homeless veteran outside Kennedy Center?

Snopes — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:58:24 +0000

While the tale may have been inspiring, Snopes found no evidence it ever happened.

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Did Hakeem Jeffries threaten to withhold committee assignments from those against his bid for House speaker?

Snopes — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:58:23 +0000

Jeffries is poised to become speaker of the House in January, when incoming representatives are sworn in.

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‘Boom!’ Democrats erupt as Schumer faces surprise leadership challenge

Raw Story — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:58:22 +0000

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) announced Thursday that he is challenging Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, setting off a wave of reactions as Democrats prepare to take control of the chamber following their sweeping midterm victories.“To deliver, we need new leadership,” Van Hollen wrote…

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GOP senator hit with rare Senate ethics rebuke over a first in 47 years

Raw Story — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:58:21 +0000

The Senate Ethics Committee publicly rebuked Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), finding that the billionaire MAGA lawmaker violated federal law and Senate rules by failing to file his annual financial disclosure on time.Washington Sun politics reporter Reese Gorman called it a “rare” letter of admonition in…

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‘It’s ludicrous’: CNN panel unloads on Trump’s boast about beating Obama

Raw Story — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:58:20 +0000

President Donald Trump’s insistence that he could easily defeat former President Barack Obama in a hypothetical presidential election drew ridicule Thursday from a CNN panel, with one commentator suggesting there was only one contest Trump could win.“It’s ludicrous,” CNN political commentator Jamal Simmons said on…

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Florida’s Surgeon General Spins State COVID-19 Vaccine Comparison Study

FactCheck.org — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:58:17 +0000

A new analysis of data from Florida found a higher risk of mortality in those receiving the Pfizer versus the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the year after a first dose. It does not establish that the Pfizer vaccine was dangerous or caused deaths, contrary to suggestions by the state’s surgeon general or statements by online […]

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Older adults more likely to get gum disease, less likely to heal from it

UB Bulls — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:58:08 +0000

Postdoctoral researcher examines causes and possible solutions as part of Pathway to Independence Award. View original source

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UB at center of expanded partnership between SUNY and University of Puerto Rico

UB Bulls — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:58:07 +0000

University will exchange students with UPRM through new research program, while professor emeritus Luis Colón will lead SUNY’s efforts to further strengthen ties with UPR. View original source

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