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President Biden's promised gun safety measures suffered a major setback when his nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was blocked in the Senate. The former nominee, David Chipman, criticizes lawmakers and the gun industry in an exclusive interview with Norah O'Donnell.
Democrats scramble to reach budget deal
Hopes are fading that Democrats can reach an agreement on President Biden's massive social spending plan before he leaves for Europe. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Bullet recovered from "Rust" director's shoulder
The bullet that fatally struck "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza has been recovered from Souza's shoulder, authorities said. It's still unclear how the bullet ended up in actor Alec Baldwin’s gun on the movie set. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Halloween comes early for young cancer patient
Halloween arrived early in a Maryland neighborhood. A 6-year-old girl's neighbors helped her celebrate her favorite day before she started chemotherapy. Jan Crawford shares more.
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Biden expected to meet with House Democrats before heading to Europe
The meeting could delay his departure, as Democrats scramble to agree on terms of their social spending bill.
Bullet apparently fired by Alec Baldwin recovered from film director's shoulder
Investigators discussed their initial findings in the fatal movie-set shooting in which Alec Baldwin fired a gun used on set, killing a cinematographer and wounding the director.
Biden's former ATF pick: "The gun industry profits by gun violence itself"
Pushing back on critics, David Chipman said he supports the Second Amendment, which "says nothing about the right to sell guns to criminals."
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The American Airlines flight from New York to Orange County, outside L.A., was sent to Denver. Witnesses said the dispute was over wearing a mask.
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Rittenhouse claims he acted in self-defense, his lawyers may refer to them as "arsonists," "looters," or "rioters," if in fact, they participated in those activities.
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As the Biden administration prepares for COP26, the UN global climate summit, a new poll finds most Americans support the policies to combat climate change.
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Bullet recovered from "Rust" director's shoulder
The bullet that fatally struck "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza has been recovered from Souza's shoulder, authorities said. It's still unclear how the bullet ended up in actor Alec Baldwin’s gun on the movie set. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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U.S. issues its first passport with an "X" gender marker
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Small Mississippi football team dominates
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"Beloved" at center of latest battle in Virginia governor's race
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New York school district bans "Squid Game" Halloween costumes
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Michael Lewis on COVID-19, processing grief
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Criminal charges possible in "Rust" shooting
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Tech executives testify on social media safety
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10/27: Red and Blue
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An (Un)Civil War: The Evangelical Divide
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California's unemployment fraud climbs to $20 billion
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Biden’s blocked ATF nominee speaks out
President Biden's promised gun safety measures suffered a major setback when his nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was blocked in the Senate. The former nominee, David Chipman, criticizes lawmakers and the gun industry in an exclusive interview with Norah O'Donnell.
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Hopes are fading that Democrats can reach an agreement on President Biden's massive social spending plan before he leaves for Europe. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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The bullet that fatally struck "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza has been recovered from Souza's shoulder, authorities said. It's still unclear how the bullet ended up in actor Alec Baldwin’s gun on the movie set. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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