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View online November 03, 2022 1/ Biden invokes Pelosi attack and Trump's election lies as he warns of 'chaos' if GOP reject midterm results President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on Americans to denounce political violence and warned of the chaotic consequences that could result from empowering Republicans who've pledged not to recognise future election results if Democratic candidates prevail by electing them to gubernatorial and secretary of state positions in next week's midterm elections.   Speaking at a Democratic National Committee event held at Washington's Union Station, just blocks from where rioters assaulted police and stormed the inaugural stands erected outside the US Capitol during the January 6 insurrection, the president connected last week's shocking assault on Paul Pelosi — the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — to the attack on the Capitol just under two years ago. 2/ Federal Reserve announces fourth straight interest rate hike to combat inflation Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warns 'we still have some ways to go' on curbing inflation 3/ Protesters interrupt Supreme Court to defend abortion rights Three women arrested after calling out to women voters from inside courtroom 4/ Nikolas Cruz is formally sentenced to 34 consecutive life terms in prison for Parkland shooting Victims' family members spoke of their devastation with the jury's verdict after Nikolas Cruz's life was spared 5/ Takeoff shooting: Coroner's report reveals Migos rapper was shot multiple times Rapper was fatally shot on Tuesday (1 November) The Big Question What do we know about the killing of Orsolya Gaal? Orsolya Gaal's body was discovered stuffed in a hockey bag in Forest Park in the borough of Queens, New York City, on 16 April.   The married mother-of-two, 51, had been stabbed nearly 60 times in her home and her body was dragged half a mile away and dumped near to a popular walking path on Metropolitan Avenue.   Police followed a trail of blood from the bag that led them about half a mile to an upscale gated community in Forest Hills. They later arrested 44-year-old handyman David Bonola and charged him with murder. Detectives said he had been in a relationship with Ms Gaal for about two years and they had broken it off some time before she was killed. On Tuesday, Bonola pleaded guilty to her first-degree manslaughter. Here's what else you need to know. Read the full story > Watch/ Ohio sheriff defends 'ghost costume' for horses criticised for KKK similarity NUMBER OF THE DAY 34 – The number of consecutive life terms in prison Nikolas Cruz, 24, will serve after being convicted of the mass murder of 17 students and staff members at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on 14 February 2018. QUOTE OF THE DAY "Charlie Crist is running against Donald Trump incarnate."  – Joe Biden backs the Democrat's gubernatorial candidate in Florida and attacks incumbent Ron DeSantis. Other stories you might like CBS and former CEO Les Moonves to pay $30.5m over claims they hid sexual assault allegations Kanye West paid settlement to former employee who claimed he celebrated Hitler and Nazis, report says Key Trump aide Kash Patel granted immunity to testify in Mar-a-Lago secret documents case Articles available exclusively to subscribers Holly Baxter, The Independent - Republicans may have become too radical to take control Other newsletters you might like Climate News Fridays, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Sign up The Race Report Fortnightly, 6pm (UK time) Written by Nadine White Sign up If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.