Indiana Sen. Donnelly, Braun clash on debate stage ahead of election

The nominees in one of the most highly anticipated Senate races in the country took the debate stage for the final time before election day.

Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly and Republican challenger Mike Braun squared off on Tuesday and clashed on a number of critical issues.

Republican former state Rep. Mike Braun, left, and Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly wave to guest following a U.S. Senate Debate, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool)

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Iran isn’t afraid of new U.S. sanctions on energy, banking sectors

Iran said it does not fear the impending U.S. sanctions that are set to go into effect next week. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani made the comments Wednesday. The leader said it’s possible Iran will face more difficult times ahead, but asserted that the government will use all its power to reduce any problems.

Rouhani pushed back

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China urges Taiwan to cease all contact with U.S.

China is urging the U.S. and Taiwan to halt communication. At a press conference in Beijing Wednesday, a spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office warned the island against “teaming up with foreign forces.”

This comes in response to a statement from the U.S. claiming the White House will not tolerate any non-peaceful

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Storms in Italy kill 11, extensive flooding in cities

Severe storms have claimed the lives of nearly a dozen people in Italy. Strong winds and heavy rains have battered the country over the last two days as reports out of Europe say 11 people have been killed.

In the coastal town of Rapallo firefighters rescued 19 people ,while storms damaged docked yachts. Almost 6,000 firefighters worked to clear trees and debris from roads across the country as Prime Minister Guiseppe Conte mobilized the National Guard to assist.

Water levels in Venice reached

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Calif. Democrat Harley Rouda’s campaign berates journalist, caught on camera

California Congressman Dana Rohrabacher is facing-off against an opponent, who presents a very different image of himself on camera than he does off camera.

Earlier this month, Rohrabacher was preparing for a debate with his challenger Harley Rouda, a Democrat and political newcomer, when things got heated.

In the moments before the debate was set to be

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Governor of Okinawa to travel to U.S. to protest military bases on island

The newly elected governor of Okinawa is expected to travel to the U.S. to protest against the construction of more military bases on the Japanese island.

During an interview Wednesday, Governor Denny Tamaki said he wants to make a win-win situation for President Trump and Okinawa.

He announced his plans to visit New York and other

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Dogs being trained to smell for malaria

Man’s best friend is known for its loyalty and playful spirit, but now may even be trained to save your life.

Research presented at a recent American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene meeting explained how dogs are being trained to smell and diagnose malaria in humans.

Two dogs were exposed to 175 nylon sock samples

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Violent migrants in caravan according to Mexico’s ambassador to U.S.

Mexico’s U.S. Ambassador — Geronimo Gutierrez — is blasting Democrats for saying everyone in the migrant caravan are all peaceful refugees seeking asylum.

On Tuesday, Gutierrez explained there have been multiple instances where migrants have been “very violent,” while rebelling against border authorities.

This comes after Mexican officials warned some

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President Trump considers executive order to end birthright citizenship

President Trump said he is looking to rollback so-called birthright citizenship. In an interview released Tuesday, the president said he was planning to sign an executive order to end the long-disputed practice.

Proponents of birthright citizenship say it allows anyone born on U.S. soil to be granted automatic U.S. citizenship regardless of legal status of the parents.

However, critics are saying the practice stems from a

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Blue wave set to hit a big red wall next Tuesday says Vice President Pence

Vice President Mike Pence said “the blue wave is going to hit the red wall’ just a week away from election day.

Pence made the comment during an interview in Philadelphia Tuesday, and pointed out the president and him have been spreading the message about the growing economy to the American people.

Vice President Mike Pence rallies for Republicans in

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