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• Ford gets 2:30 p.m. ET deadline to decide on testimony September 22, 2018 1:22 pm
  The Senate Judiciary Committee will likely propose holding a hearing next Wednesday where they will hear testimony from both Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing him of sexual assault, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.
• Reagan's daughter defends woman accusing Kavanaugh September 22, 2018 10:53 am
  President Ronald Reagan's daughter Patti Davis wrote about her own sexual assault experience to defend Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault.
• GOP senator 'appalled' by Trump tweet September 21, 2018 9:43 pm
  Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) responded to President Donald Trump's "inappropriate" tweet that questioned why Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford did not report her alleged assault to authorities immediately after it occurred if it "was as bad as she says."
• Analysis: Republicans worry how allegation could impact midterms September 22, 2018 12:12 pm
  Republicans were already concerned that sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh could turn off suburban women and lead to bigger losses in the midterm elections.
• Ben Carson ties Kavanaugh allegation to old socialist group September 22, 2018 12:18 pm
  Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson on Friday tied the sexual assault allegation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to a century-old plot by socialists.
• Cuomo: Trump doubled down on dumb September 22, 2018 3:18 am
  CNN's Chris Cuomo criticizes President Donald Trump for his response to the sexual assault allegations made against his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
• In one 24-hour period gunfire broke out a 3 different workplaces September 22, 2018 1:56 pm
• How police train for active shooter situations April 9, 2018 6:13 pm
  "Active shooter" is one of the worst calls police can get. CNN gets an exclusive look at the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Program, which trains police for real-life active shooter scenarios.
• Woman who killed 3 was a disgruntled worker September 21, 2018 6:30 pm
  A woman who shot three people dead at a Rite Aid distribution center in Maryland was a disgruntled employee who had been working there for less than two weeks, authorities said.
• Opinion: Why Maryland shooter's gender is so confounding September 22, 2018 1:07 pm
  Criminology is the scientific study of the nature, causes and prevention of criminal behavior. It is an ever-evolving discipline continually raising as many questions as it provides answers. And with emergent threats constantly presenting themselves as contemporary challenges, law enforcement and homeland security professionals must constantly adapt to modern hazards.
• At least 24 killed in attack on Iranian military parade September 22, 2018 10:57 am
  At least 10 people were killed and 21 others, including a child and a woman, were wounded in an attack on a military parade in Iran's southwestern city of Ahvaz in Khuzestan province, state-run Tasnim news reported Saturday.
• Fox gives Trump conflicting advice September 22, 2018 1:33 pm
  Fox News anchors Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham had conflicting advice for President Trump after the New York Times reported that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein discussed wearing a "wire" to record conversations with Trump.
• GOP Rep.'s six siblings endorse his opponent September 22, 2018 1:18 pm
  Six siblings of Republican Rep. Paul Gosar delivered a stark message in a new television advertisement: Vote for their brother's opponent.
• Watch Ted Cruz, Beto O'Rourke spar in first debate September 22, 2018 12:05 pm
  Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) faced off in their first debate at Southern Methodist University, trading jabs over immigration, health care, and gun rights.
• How Cohen might be helpful to prosecutors September 22, 2018 12:07 pm
  Michael Cohen has been making the rounds since his late-August guilty plea in federal court, offering himself up to a number of offices that are investigating him or other aspects of the Trump orbit.
• Great white shark lair found September 21, 2018 8:38 am
  Scientists tracked great white shark migration to a remote area of the Pacific Ocean they're calling the "White Shark Café."
• Captain arrested in ferry disaster as death toll rises to 196 September 22, 2018 1:51 pm
  Tanzanian President John Magufuli has ordered the arrest of the operators of an overloaded ferry that capsized this week on Lake Victoria, killing nearly 200 people in the latest maritime disaster in the East African nation.
• What happened between Rosenstein and McCabe after Comey's firing? September 22, 2018 1:54 pm
  The staggering revelations of memos documenting Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein's discussions of surreptitiously recording President Donald Trump and of the 25th Amendment raised fresh questions Friday about the eight-day stretch between the time former FBI Director James Comey was fired last year and Robert Mueller was appointed as special counsel to lead the Russia investigation.
• 44 dead as Carolinas brace for more flooding September 22, 2018 1:35 pm
  After an agonizing week of ravaging floodwaters, rising rivers, power outages and dozens of deaths, the Florence-weary Carolinas are facing the possibility of more flooding over the weekend.
• World's oldest known animal identified September 21, 2018 5:28 pm
  Researchers solved the mystery of the Dickinsonia fossil and have identified the oval-shaped organism as the oldest animal in the world.
• Battle for giant media company is underway
• UFC champ tired of Conor McGregor's potty mouth
• Man pleads guilty to assaulting woman and gets a 'pass' September 22, 2018 11:40 am
  A man in Anchorage, Alaska, pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman who said he strangled her unconscious and sexually assaulted her.
• Jane Fonda opens up on mother's suicide September 22, 2018 12:43 pm
  A new HBO documentary by award-winning filmmaker Susan Lacy highlights the drama and on-screen work that have marked actress and political activist Jane Fonda's career.
• Retailer drops sexy 'Handmaid's' costume September 21, 2018 9:49 pm
  An online retailer learned this week that there's nothing sexy about oppressing women.
• Ryan Reynolds trolls Deadpool director September 21, 2018 3:51 pm
  Ryan Reynolds channeled his inner Deadpool to tease the director of his upcoming film with Netflix.
• MLBer's ex-wife chronicles domestic abuse
• 'SNL' announces newest cast member September 22, 2018 11:45 am
  "Saturday Night Live" has added a new cast member.
• Tourists could be hit with $580 fine for sitting September 21, 2018 5:40 pm
  Italian city's mayor proposes steep fines as part of latest measures to tackle woes of over tourism.
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• Five things you probably didn't know about autumn September 22, 2018 12:03 pm
  Yes, the season for chunky scarves, pumpkin-spiced everything and fantasy football is upon us. Fall, autumn, harvest season -- whatever you call it -- starts Saturday, September 22, in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are some interesting things to know about the season:
• Here's why leaves change color September 23, 2015 6:38 pm
  Ever wonder why leaves change colors in the fall? CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri explains why leaves turn red and orange when the autumnal equinox rolls around.
• Fall equinox 2018: Not as 'equal' as you may think September 22, 2018 9:58 am
  Twice a year, everyone on Earth is seemingly on equal footing -- at least when it comes to the distribution of daytime and nighttime.
• 10 fantastic places to visit in the fall September 17, 2018 11:33 am
  The end of summer doesn't mean the end to your fun. Some folks think the best season for travel is about to arrive.
• What's streaming this month August 30, 2018 1:01 pm
  Wait, is that a bit of crispness we feel in the air?
• This couple is on track to retire -- before they turn 40
• She retired at 28 with $2.25 million
• Smart money moves to make in your 20s, 30s, 40s
• How to become financially independent in 5 years
• See how this Saudi woman just made history September 22, 2018 12:39 pm
  A journalist in Saudi Arabia has made history by becoming the country's first female news anchor.
• German nationalism threatens Oktoberfest September 22, 2018 11:09 am
  Munich, the capital of the southern German state of Bavaria, has been stocking up on beer and sausages as it prepares for Oktoberfest: an annual festival of traditional German food, dancing, beer and clothing.
• The week in 24 photos September 21, 2018 10:12 am
  Take a look at 23 photos of the week from September 14 through September 20.
• How a hurricane became a man-made catastrophe September 21, 2018 3:31 pm
  One year ago, Maria came to Puerto Rico like a chainsaw in the sky, one hundred miles wide.
• How to get out of the overspending trap
• These iOS 12 features may improve your life
• Smears of Robert Mueller are baseless September 22, 2018 2:28 am
• No president can top Trump -- for scandals September 21, 2018 10:43 pm
• Homeowners on the coast are sleepwalking toward catastrophe September 21, 2018 11:48 pm
  About 41 million Americans live in areas that have a chance of flooding -- and the number exposed to serious flooding is as much as 3.1 times higher than previous estimates.
• The ultimate mystery of the universe September 21, 2018 2:32 pm
• Texas' twisted excuse for removing Helen Keller September 20, 2018 8:19 pm
• Invoking Kavanaugh's youth tells an ugly story September 19, 2018 6:52 pm
• Forget your 401k if you own a home (Do This)
• Motley Fool issues rare "double down" buy alert
• 9 cards charging 0% interest until 2020
• Why Booker's groping incident is different than Kavanaugh allegations September 21, 2018 1:54 pm
  As Washington continues to play a game of wait and see on whether Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, will testify in Washington next week, an old-but-new-again incident involving a prominent Democratic senator -- and potential 2020 challenger to Trump -- has reemerged.
• US sanctions Chinese military over Russian arms September 21, 2018 2:53 pm
  The US imposed sanctions Thursday against China's military for its purchases of Russian military equipment in a move US officials said is meant to punish Moscow for its "malign activities," including attacks on American elections.
• Trump: Why didn't accuser call FBI? September 21, 2018 8:33 am
  In an interview with Fox News before a rally in Las Vegas, President Donald Trump questions why Brett Kavanaugh's accuser didn't contact the authorities 36 years ago after the alleged assault.
• Trump hints release of Russia docs worries allies September 21, 2018 2:50 pm
  President Donald Trump suggested that some of the information related to the Russia investigation that he sought to publicly release may not be disclosed, at the request of US allies -- a stark reversal just four days after issuing an unprecedented directive for "immediate declassification."
• Chef: We reacted to Carolinas, not Puerto Rico September 21, 2018 4:47 am
  Renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés traveled to the Carolinas and Puerto Rico in the aftermath of two major hurricanes. Andrés tells CNN's Chris Cuomo America showed up for the people in one instance, but not the other.
• Apple's latest iPhones are the best yet. But do you need them?
• Sony gets in on the retro console craze
• SpaceX will take a Japanese billionaire on a trip around the Moon
• ACLU says Facebook allows employers to post discriminatory ads
• Instagram just made it a lot easier to shop
• Outbreak proves why you shouldn't get water on your contact lenses September 21, 2018 7:12 am
  An ongoing outbreak of a rare eye infection has been discovered in contact lens wearers in the UK, a new study reveals.
• Deaths on college and high school football fields September 21, 2018 4:16 pm
  This fall, more than a million kids, teens and young men will line up on the hash marks for another season of football. Millions more will watch, either as rabid fans or, increasingly, as concerned parents and loved ones.
• Keeping your brain fit, by a USA Memory Champion September 21, 2018 7:44 am
  How exactly does one keep their brain and memory strong and healthy? This was one of the driving questions I had when I began the quest to improve my memory and become a four-time USA Memory Champion.
• 4 diseases cause the majority of human deaths -- and most countries are failing to tackle them September 21, 2018 7:49 am
  More than half of all UN countries will fail to honor their commitment to reduce premature deaths from cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes by 2030, a new analysis predicts.
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