Syria's air defences confronted an Israeli "aggression" targeting Latakia's port area, Syrian state TV reported early on Tuesday. No immediate information was available on damages or casualties. (Reporting by Yomna Ehab; Editing by Tom Hogue)

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Syria says Israeli warplanes attacked Latakia port

The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Texas on Monday alleging the state violated the Voting Rights Act by creating redistricting plans that discriminate against minority voters, Attorney General Merrick Garland said.

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Monday he plans to issue a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private sector employers that will go into effect on Dec. 27, calling it a "pre-emptive strike" in an interview with MSNBC. (Reporting by Brendan O'Brien; Editing by Doina Chiacu)

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Former Sen. David Perdue is running for governor in Georgia, he announced Monday, setting up a primary showdown with Gov. Brian Kemp in 2022.

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There are growing calls for SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras to step down.

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Calls grow for SUNY chancellor's resignation

 Jussie Smollett took the witness stand Monday at his trial where he is facing charges accusing him of staging a racist, anti-gay attack on himself and lying to Chicago police about it.

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Accused of lying to police, Smollett takes the stand

Attorney General Letitia James has proposed that New York fund abortions for those whose states have restrictions. Alas, the gubernatorial candidate provides little substance on such a controversial proposal.

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Netflix subscribers this month will get sales taxes tacked on to their bills.

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Florida police have arrested a 19-year-old man on cyber stalking and extortion charges after he allegedly faked sexually explicit photos of Florida state Sen. Lauren Book (D) and threatened to distribute them to news media outlets, the Miami Herald reports.

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