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Biden says Pope told him he’s a good Catholic and should continue receiving communion

October 29, 2021 9:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden said Friday that Pope Francis told the President that he should continue receiving communion, and the Pope…

Biden administration tries again to end Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ migrant policy

October 29, 2021 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN The Biden administration is trying for a second time to end the controversial Trump-era “Remain in Mexico”…

Adam Kinzinger, outspoken GOP Trump critic, won’t seek reelection for US House seat

October 29, 2021 9:53 AM CNN

CNN By Daniella Diaz and Annie Grayer, CNN Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois who has been a strong critic of former President Donald…

‘We are struggling every day’: Supply chain crunch threatens to leave some of the neediest Americans without enough to eat

October 29, 2021 8:57 AM CNN

CNN, WCCO By Gabe Cohen, CNN The free food delivery that arrives at Beth Greenlee’s door each week is much more than an endpoint of the US…

US sanctions commander of Iranian drone program that attacked shipping vessel

October 29, 2021 8:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The Biden administration on Friday sanctioned a number of companies and individuals connected to Iran’s military drone…

Adam Kinzinger, outspoken GOP Trump critic, won’t seek reelection for US House seat

October 29, 2021 8:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz, CNN Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a Republican from Illinois who has been a strong critic of former President Donald Trump, announced in a…

NAACP urges athletes to avoid signing with Texas teams due to ‘attacks on voting rights and reproductive care’

October 29, 2021 8:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Ben Church, CNN The NAACP sent an open letter to five players’ unions on Thursday, urging their athletes not to sign with teams in Texas.…

White House doctor gets the chance to meet Pope Francis during Biden visit

October 29, 2021 8:27 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, CNN When President Joe Biden arrived at the Vatican on Friday to meet Pope Francis, he brought with him 10 of his closest advisers…

Biden gives Pope a sentimental challenge coin: ‘The next time I see you, if you don’t have it you have to buy the drinks’

October 29, 2021 7:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden gave Pope Francis a deeply personal challenge coin during his trip to the Vatican on…

Jill Biden surrounded by her family’s deep roots in Italy as she returns to the Eternal City

October 29, 2021 7:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Bennett, CNN Six months after the death of their son Beau in 2015, Jill Biden and then-Vice President Joe Biden could not bear the thought of…

Jill Biden surrounded by her family’s deep roots in Italy as she returns to the Eternal City

October 29, 2021 7:18 AM CNN

CNN By Kate Bennett, CNN Six months after the death of their son Beau in 2015, Jill Biden and then-Vice President Joe Biden could not bear the…

USPS agrees to provide daily election mail reports to Virginia Democrats after lawsuit claiming delays

October 29, 2021 6:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The US Postal Service has agreed to provide the Democratic Party of Virginia with a daily report detailing how it has…

Obama returns to the world stage to boost Biden and reassure leaders after four years of Trump

October 29, 2021 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

By Isaac Dovere, CNN Barack Obama is headed to next week’s big climate conference in Glasgow to try and convince the world that America is more…

Complaint alleging a sex crime has been filed against former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo

October 29, 2021 5:32 AM CNN

CNN By Sonia Moghe, Gregory Krieg and Brian Vitagliano, CNN A criminal complaint alleging forcible touching, a sex crime, has been filed against…

Italian leaders host Biden on first day of European summit trip

October 29, 2021 4:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Friday met with Italy’s President and Prime Minister in Rome on the first day of his second major…

The two newest Supreme Court justices could redraw the road map for the Second Amendment in courts

October 29, 2021 3:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in a case that could broaden gun rights…

Biden tells French President the US was ‘clumsy’ in handling nuclear submarine deal

October 29, 2021 2:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden on Friday admitted that his administration was “clumsy” in its handling of the deal that…

Biden and Macron will meet face-to-face for first time since clash over Australian submarine deal

October 29, 2021 2:35 AM CNN

CNN, POOL, HOUSE TV By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden is set to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday in Rome, their first…

‘God love ya’: Warm relationship between the world’s most powerful Catholics on display as Biden and Pope Francis meet

October 28, 2021 10:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez and Kevin Liptak, CNN The world’s most powerful Catholics — President Joe Biden and Pope Francis — held 90…

Biden set for audience with Pope Francis in a meeting heavy with symbolism for America’s second Catholic president

October 28, 2021 10:01 PM CNN

CNN By Maegan Vazquez and Kevin Liptak, CNN The last time President Joe Biden visited the Vatican, he was still reeling from the loss of his son Beau…

Biden unveils details of his $1.7T economic plan – here’s what’s in it

October 28, 2021 8:04 AM ABC News, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden promised to show the world that democracies can work to meet the challenges of the 21st century. As he…

Sex crime charge filed against former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo

October 28, 2021 2:57 PM CNN, Associated Press

ALBANY, New York — A criminal complaint alleging a sex crime has been filed by a police investigator against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo,…

Education Department files cease and desist complaint against Florida over mask-related school funding

October 28, 2021 7:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Liz Stark, CNN The US Department of Education filed a complaint Thursday against Florida’s Education Department for its decision to reduce…

Former Virginia Gov. A. Linwood Holton Jr. dies at 98

October 28, 2021 7:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Rashard Rose and Brian Rokus, CNN Former Republican Virginia Gov. A. Linwood Holton Jr. has died, according to a tweet from his son-in-law Sen.…

Texas State Rep. Matt Krause is demanding that school officials identify books at public school libraries and classrooms on the subjects of race or sex that might "make students feel discomfort."

A Texas lawmaker is investigating 850 books on race and gender that could cause ‘discomfort’ to students

October 28, 2021 6:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Nicole Chavez, CNN A Texas Republican lawmaker has launched an inquiry to identify books at public school libraries and classrooms on the subjects…

DeSantis announces new lawsuit against Biden administration over vaccine mandate requirement for federal contractors

October 28, 2021 6:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Gregory Lemos and Maegan Vazquez, CNN Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced the state has officially filed a new lawsuit in Tampa…

Biden names Sara Minkara as US special adviser on international disability rights

October 28, 2021 5:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the appointment of Sara Minkara as the US special adviser on international disability…