Schumer, Jeffries sidestep questions on nuking filibuster, launching Elon Musk probe after blue wave
Chuck Schumer ignored questions twice about abolishing the filibuster as Democrats prepare to take the Senate majority after midterm victories.
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Texas Democrats’ Landslide Upends Money Along With Power in a GOP Bastion
Yes, an electoral shock will do that
Peanut allergy study finds babies should be retested. Here's what to know.
About one in 50 kids in the United States has a peanut allergy. But a new study from Australia shows parents should consider having their kids retested.
Melania Trump: Oleshky ceasefire is a ‘spark’ for 'more enduring' peace between Ukraine, Russia
Melania Trump called the Oleshky ceasefire "a spark in a world of darkness" as Russian and Ukrainian envoys praised the deal at a rare White House event.
LIV Golf is headed toward bankruptcy barring a last-minute rescue
LIV Golf, the breakaway golf tour backed by Saudi royalty and some of the biggest names in the game, indicated Thursday it planned for bankruptcy — a stunning conclusion to an effort that had received billions of dollars in backing.
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Treasuries Soar as Tech-Stock Selloff Lures Investors to Havens
Treasuries rose as a Democratic sweep in the US midterms led to a selloff in shares of large US technology companies, stoking demand for havens. Bloomberg's Ira Jersey joins to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
3 injured in shooting at Des Moines, Iowa, post office
A suspect was in custody in Des Moines, Iowa, after two people were shot at the city's main post office and a third was injured trying to escape, authorities said.
Farage says he is worried Trump will step up Iran war after midterm 'disaster'
Donald Trump "broke a promise" to the American electorate by launching the war, Reform UK leader adds.
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Beware ‘sun, sea and surgery’ cosmetic tourism packages, experts advise
British College of Aesthetic Medicine launches checklist as part of ‘vet it before you get it’ campaign Cosmetic tourism is often sold as a package of sun, sea and surgery, but experts have said travelling overseas for procedures can end…
DAVID ASMAN: Democrats exploit gas-price pain while ignoring their own record
From the Keystone XL pipeline cancellation to carbon tax proposals, Democrats have a long history of policies that have driven gas prices higher.
Alaskans are waiting for more votes in Senate and governor's races. Both could go to ranked tabulations
Alaskans settled in Wednesday to await more results from key races on the general election ballot, including a bitterly fought U.S. Senate campaign and an open seat for governor.
We Stomped All Over the Patriarchy on Tuesday Night
Amy Littlefield Almost everywhere, abortion rights initiatives won, and pro-choice candidates prevailed. Even in Idaho, where they didn’t, women are taking heart. The post We Stomped All Over the Patriarchy on Tuesday Night appeared first…
Paraguay President Pena resigns in wake of bank collapse
President Pena, a Trump ally, had faced an impeachment motion and protests after the collapse of digital lender ueno.
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Belgian Government Crisis Risks Delaying Nuclear, Banking Deals
The potential collapse of Belgium’s government risks upending key strategic decisions for Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s coalition, including the partial privatization of Belfius Bank and a deal to buy Engie’s nuclear assets.
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Trump’s UK Cheerleader Farage Says President Broke His Promise
Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage said Donald Trump’s losses in the US midterm elections were a lesson to “keep your promises.”
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Washington state passes ballot measure banning trans girls from school sports
Measure in Democratic state says students must submit health documents verifying biological sex for girls’ teams Voters in Washington state have passed a ballot measure banning transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams, a major…
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Burying US Military Aid to Israel in Pentagon Budget
Trump’s Election-Day comment about ending U.S. military aid to Israel by year’s end aligns with Netanyahu’s push for deeper U.S.-Israeli military integration, Dave DeCamp reports. By Dave DeCamp Antiwar.com President Donald Trump claimed…
Arrests and investigations as Serbia begins post-election clean-up
The landslide victory of the Students' List in Serbia's general election seems to have removed a blockage in the justice system: Cases that were long stalled are now suddenly moving forward.
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Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns
The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.
Iran's security chief delivers message from supreme leader to Russian president
Iran's security chief delivers message from supreme leader to Russian president Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei delivered a message from the country's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow…
LeBron James sends cease and desist to 'Bron AI' sports betting app over unauthorized likeness
LeBron James sent a cease-and-desist letter to Bron AI over unauthorized use of his likeness in a sports betting app ad featuring Dillon Brooks.
Jill Scott on her 6th album, "To Whom This May Concern"
Grammy-winner Jill Scott sat down with Nate Burleson to discuss her sixth album, "To Whom This May Concern," which came out Feb. 13.
