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Londoners have long complained about the deafening screech of parts of the London Underground, but now fresh measurements and mounting complaints have sparked calls for a full investigation into Tube noise. With some sections exceeding 100 decibels, levels comparable to a concert.
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Evacuation is almost impossible and food is running out in Russian-occupied Oleshky, a city menaced by mines and drones.
Democrats are increasingly confident they will have a record number of women serving in the House next year, after backing women in competitive districts they are now positioned to win.
A Saudi-led coalition has announced a military campaign against the Iran-backed Houthi militia in the country, reviving memories of its previous effort.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seems to be changing his tune on the bond market. Also, G7 countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of crude oil amid the Iran war. University of Michigan Professor of Economics Justin Wolfers and CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss the latest economic news.
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican speaker in U.S. history who later admitted sexually abusing several teenage boys, died Saturday at 84. The big picture: Hastert was the highest-ranking elected official in U.S. history to serve time in federal prison, and Congress still conducts business under an unwritten rule bearing his name. Driving the news: Hastert died at his home in Plano, Illinois, while under hospice care, the Kendall County Coroner's Office told Axios in an emailed statement. Catch up quick: Hastert pleaded guilty to evading banking laws in 2015 after prosecutors investigated him for concealing large cash withdrawals. - Court proceedings revealed he paid hush money to cover up his past sexual abuse of boys while…
Dennis Hastert, who served as House speaker longer than any other Republican but later was sent to prison in a hush-money case, has died
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The Illinois Republican helped spearhead President George W. Bush’s legislative agenda before his career ended in disgrace.
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There are new signs that Democrats could take majority of the Senate. Early voting begins today in Maine as a crucial Senate race is underway. MS NOW Chief Political Reporter Chris Jansing has the latest from Allagash, Maine. Politico Playbook Co-author Dasha Burns. Staff Writer for The New Yorker Susan Glasser and Co-founder of "FiftyPlusOne" G. Elliott Morris join Stephanie Ruhle with their analysis as the midterms inch closer.
Trump and his allies in the Capitol have revealed a problem that has been developing for decades.