'If I could sound better, I would,' says the presidential candidate, who has spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological condition that affects his vocal cords. LA Times

VOA VIEW: It is annoying.

Experts said the visa fee hikes could make a difference in some employers' efforts to recruit foreign workers. LA Times

VOA VIEW: As it should.

Americans' outlook for inflation was mixed last month amid expectations for bigger prices rises across a range of key goods and services, as worries about missing debt payments mounted. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: It will get worse.

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Eclipse mania gripped North America Monday as a breathtaking celestial spectacle set to be witnessed by tens of millions of people offered a rare convergence of commercial and scientific opportunities - and an excuse to party. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: A big deal is being made.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday bird flu risk to the public remains low even as it asked the state public health officials to be prepared to respond. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: There is very little respect and trust for the CDC.

Most voters say Congress is doing a poor job, and the disapproval is across all political and demographic groups. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Sad but very true.

Prosecutor Jack Smith has handed over more than 682,000 records to Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the classified documents case, according to court records. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: This case is too vast to go to trial any time soon.

Israeli Air Force fighter jets struck a property in southern Lebanon, killing Hassin, a commander of the terrorist group’s Radwan forces, the IDF announced Monday morning. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Good!

Customers are reporting being dropped from their coverage due to damaged roof shingles, debris in the yard, and overhanging tree branches. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Madness!

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The statement is likely to be embraced by conservatives and stir consternation among L.G.B.T.Q. advocates who fear it will be used as a cudgel against transgender people. New York Times

VOA VIEW: A truism.

A majority of Americans expressdissatisfaction with the direction of the country. New York Times

VOA VIEW: The fault of the woke, liberal, progressive and socialist groups.

The federal government is appealing a judge's ruling that found the Constitution allows some immigrants without documentation to possess guns, plowing new ground in the quickly evolving debate over Second Amendment rights. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: What immigrants - illegals?

Remote work, a holdover from the pandemic, is leaving downtown office space empty and depressing property values even as billions in loans come due. Interest rates are sky-high. And a regional banking crisis spurred tighter lending standards, making it harder for property owners to borrow. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: All because of Biden.

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Former President Donald Trump is trying to delay his New York criminal case by filing a lawsuit against the judge. CBS

VOA VIEW: If it works, good.

President Biden is gearing up to reveal a series of proposals designed to cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt, in the wake of the Supreme Court's rejection of his original plan for student loan relief. CBS

VOA VIEW: More vote buying promises.

The FDA's accelerated approval program is meant to give patients early access to promising drugs, but a new study found most cancer drugs do not demonstrate benefits within five years. CBS

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The CEO of the National Rural Health Association said he found the report "shocking," though "unfortunately, not surprising." CBS

Facing dueling pressures, the former president has flirted with supporting a federal abortion restriction, but reiterated on Monday that he thinks the issue should be left up to states. CBS

VOA VIEW: A good point.

TSMC is set to receive up to $6.6 billion in CHIPS Act funding to support its investment into three manufacturing sites in Arizona. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Again, more vote buying.

Spirit Airlines said Monday that it will defer deliveries of new Airbus planes and furlough about 260 pilots as it tries to boost liquidity. CNBC

The Venezuelan "migrant influencer" who encouraged other migrants to take over Americans’ homes is complaining from behind bars he’s the victim of persecution and misses his freedom. FOX News

VOA VIEW: BS!

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Salvage crews have begun to remove containers from the barge that ran into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in preparation of eventually moving the ship and reopening Baltimore's port. FOX News

VOA VIEW: A start.

Colleges appear to be strengthening penalties against anti-Israel protesters who have taken over areas of campus in response to Hamas' attack on Israel in October. FOX News

VOA VIEW: A start.

Ukraine's Russia-occupied nuclear power plant was attacked by drones Sunday in an incident the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said endangered nuclear safety and security. UPI

VOA VIEW: Putin is looking for trouble.

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The top commander of Iran's military warned Israel on Sunday that it would retaliate after Israel launched an attack Monday that destroyed Iran's consulate in Damascus, the capital of Syria. UPI

VOA VIEW: Loudmouth threats.

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