Senate advances Barrett amid party split in tight vote
Senate Republicans push Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation as Democrats urge delay, arguing the winner of the November election should choose the nominee. Barrett’s support solidifies with GOP unity, two conservatives opposing only procedural steps.
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Afghanistan says al Qaida leader Abu Muhsin al Masri killed
Afghanistan's intelligence agency claimed Sunday it killed Husam Abd al Rauf alias Abu Muhsin al Masri, an al Qaida propagandist on the FBI most wanted list, in an operation in Ghazni Province. The raid, west of Kabul, also left one Afghan intelligence officer dead and wounded seven others. The government tied the event to ongoing peace talks with the Taliban while violence surged, including a deadly Islamic State attack at an education center near Kabul that killed 24.
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Election could reshape U.S. marijuana policy nationwide
Voters in New Jersey Arizona South Dakota and Montana may push broad cannabis legalization influencing state laws and a potential shift in federal policy. With 11 states plus D C already allowing adult use and Congress divided, outcomes could unlock a wider domino effect across the nation.
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