The West fears a closer Russia and North Korea. China may not
A rare meeting between Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un at a space launch center in the Russian Far East earlier this week has triggered alarm from countries from South Korea and Japan to Ukraine, the United States and its partners in Europe. #press
Danilo Cavalcante didn't eat for days and considered surrendering during manhunt, official says after his capture
Danilo Cavalcante explained how he was able to evade capture after his escape from a Pennsylvania jail, including moments when officers passed within yards of him. #press
Adam Sandler is headed out on the 'I Missed You' comedy tour
Adam Sandler is heading on tour this fall. #press
US will withhold millions in aid to Egypt and redirect funds to Taiwan and Lebanon
The Biden administration has notified Congress that it will withhold $85 million in aid to Egypt that had been conditioned on Egypt's progress on human rights issues and the release of political prisoners, instead diverting that money to Taiwan and Lebanon, a person with direct knowledge told CNN. #press
'Killers of the Flower Moon' new trailer drops
A new trailer for Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" is here. #press
'Watchmen's' Alan Moore wants future royalties donated to Black Lives Matter
Alan Moore is not happy with how Hollywood has adapted his work. #press
UN investigates reports of 13 mass graves in Sudan's Darfur region
The United Nations' human rights body (UNJHRO) has received reports of at least 13 mass graves" in the Sudanese city of El Geneina, a special envoy to the war-torn country told the UN Security Council Wednesday. #press
Biden planning speech on threats to democracy in coming weeks, sources say
President Joe Biden plans to deliver a speech focused on threats to democracy in the coming weeks, according to two sources familiar with the plans. #press
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/14/politics/democracy-speech-joe-biden/index.html?utm_source=press.coop
Putin and Kim meet in Russia, but what are the main takeaways?
Covering a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un might best be described as a caption contest: The two held what the Kremlin called "very substantive" discussions on Wednesday, but beyond a few photo opportunities, we still have very little idea what went on... #press
Biden walks a fine line as possible UAW strike looms
President Joe Biden is trying to walk a fine line as the clock ticks toward a looming deadline for a possible UAW strike of the Big Three automakers, keeping in direct touch with the key players engaged in the negotiations. #press
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/13/politics/biden-uaw-deal-fain-strike/index.html?utm_source=press.coop
Mitt Romney announces he won't seek reelection as he calls for 'new generation of leaders'
Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney announced Wednesday that he will not run for reelection to the Senate and called for a "new generation of leaders" as he criticized both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. #press
Ford's former CEO has a stark warning for both the UAW and automakers
As Detroit automakers and labor leaders scramble to hammer out a contract that will shape the future of the US auto industry, former Ford CEO Mark Fields has words of caution for both sides. #press
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/13/business/auto-strike-uaw-mark-fields/index.html?utm_source=press.coop
El Chapo's wife is set to be released from a US prison today
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, is set to be released from a US prison on Wednesday, officials said. #press
'A spit in the face.' Electric vehicle plans worry a Midwest auto town
Normally a new, $2.5 billion factory, complete with 1,400 expected jobs, would be considered a good thing for a local economy. #press
Jon Tester failed to fully follow through on ethics pledge at center of 2006 campaign
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester failed to fulfill multiple promises he made in a public ethics pledge during his first Senate campaign in 2006, including a vow to publicly post meetings between members of his Senate staff and lobbyists. #press
Ramaswamy looks to distinguish himself from Trump with conservative policy address
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is focused on a new objective weeks after his standout debate performance, when he just wanted to get his name out. Now he's looking to differentiate himself from former President Donald Trump, display his policy chops and establish himself as an authentic MAGA-aligned... #press
McCarthy faces a threat to oust him as speaker. Here's how that could work
The impending showdown on Capitol Hill over government funding represents a significant leadership test for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The road ahead is rocky as the speaker faces tough vote math, major challenges and the potential threat of a conservative revolt against his speakership. #press
Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are meeting in Washington to discuss future AI regulations
Some of the most influential voices in the tech industry are set to meet with federal lawmakers Wednesday morning as the US Senate prepares to draw up legislation regulating the fast-moving artificial intelligence industry. #press
Biden focuses on his domestic agenda and efforts to end cancer amid McCarthy's impeachment inquiry announcement
President Joe Biden will convene a meeting of his Cancer Cabinet on Wednesday, a White House official told CNN, in the latest attempt from the administration to refocus the national conversation around the president's domestic agenda. #press
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/13/politics/joe-biden-cancer-cabinet/index.html?utm_source=press.coop
China says it hasn't issued any ban on Apple's iPhone
China hasn't issued any laws or rules to ban the use of iPhones or any other foreign phone brand, a Chinese government spokesperson said on Wednesday. #press
