Opposition party organiser killed before South Africa elections
Police are investigating the motive in murder of MKP coordinator as political killings rise during municipal elections.
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MACtion college football picks favor the Bulls plus the spread against Miami (Ohio) tonight
Buffalo Bulls and Miami (Ohio) RedHawks clash in MACtion college football tonight as both 5-3 teams lean heavily on the running game all night.
COP30 Presidency publishes global fossil fuel transition roadmap
Today, the COP30 presidency announced its global roadmap for a transition away from fossil fuels. In response, Romain Ioualalen, Global Policy lead at Oil Change International, said: “Brazil has offered a valuable blueprint for the global…
Brazil keeps a close eye on US midterm elections
Brazil is keeping a close eye on the US midterm elections. Since Donald Trump's return to the White House, relations between Brasilia and Washington have grown increasingly tense. On the economic front, aggressive trade policies have…
Trump faces prospect of impeachment if Democrats gain control
If Republicans lose control of Congress, the rest of his time in office is likely to be consumed by Democratic-led investigations into his administration and his business dealings, and possibly even another impeachment.
Bodycam video shows moments after National Guard fatally shot man
Tennessee prosecutors released video of National Guard troops pointing their handguns at a man as he lay dying on a Memphis sidewalk last summer after a guard member shot him in the back.
Election cybersecurity explained
Many ballot scanners are down across New York's Westchester County, officials say. However, voters can still vote, as emergency backup procedures are in place. CBS News legal expert Chris Krebs has more on election security and technology.
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Expect 'Major Turnover' Says Joe Lavorgna on Midterms
Millions of Americans across the country are casting ballots in races Tuesday that will determine local issues as well as control of Congress. All 435 seats of the House of Representatives and roughly a third in the Senate are being…
Democrats are talking about expelling Haley Stevens after her surprise Republican endorsement
Haley Stevens sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party when she endorsed Mike Rogers instead of Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate race
Rain moves out as flood risks remain in Southwest following destructive storms
An expert says over 20 trillion gallons of water has fallen on the Four Corners states and Nevada in the past two weeks. The flooding has kept swift-water rescue teams busy.
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Chip Rally Powers Stock Gains on US Election Day
A revival of the artificial-intelligence trade sent stocks higher as US voting got underway in the midterm elections. A closely watched gauge of chipmakers climbed 3.5% after a recent selloff fueled by worries the AI spending spree is…
The Senate on a razor’s edge: The races that will decide America's midterms
Democrats look all but certain to take the US House. The real fight is for the Senate, where a handful of races in states Republicans never expected to defend will decide who controls Washington.
Sanders Says Democratic Party’s “Status Quo Policies Are No Longer Good Enough”
If Democrats win, the party “must undergo fundamental and immediate reform,” the senator said in an email to supporters.
Trump focused on 'what's important to him': 'Tone-deaf for a normally shrewd populist operator'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Doug Heye, Republican strategist, founder of Douglas Media, and former Communications Director for the Republican National Committee (RNC). As Americans head to the polls, Republicans face a challenge…
Paper ballots in NY county unable to be accepted by voting machines, will still be counted
Westchester County Board of Elections confirms voting machines are rejecting paper ballots countywide as officials scramble to resolve the issue.
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House Republicans Accuse Top Psychology Group of Antisemitism
A monthslong GOP effort culminated in a scathing report about emails and other exchanges within the American Psychological Association.
Trump cuts Israeli military aid: $3.8 billion in security assistance slashed
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, November 3, said he made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Washington to stop providing $3.8 billion in funding to Israel after the end of this year. FRANCE 24's Jerusalem…
A new HIV-prevention drug is showing promising signs, but it's difficult to find in Africa and beyond
Demand for lenacapavir is far outstripping supply in Uganda, other parts of Africa and all over the world. U.S. regulators on Monday approved a generic version for sale in low-income countries.
Live Updates: Midterm voters go to the polls on Election Day
The battle for control is playing out mostly in states and districts President Donald Trump previously won by wide margins.
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VIPS MEMO: Iran Is Not Bluffing
Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity warn President Trump of the disaster awaiting the U.S. if it restarts the war on Iran and offers the president a way out. November 3, 2026 ALERT MEMORANDUM FOR: The President FROM: Veteran…
U.S. bombs Iranian island; Israel blocks aid through Rafah; Turkey strikes Al-Shabaab in Somalia
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For Ukraine's Kherson region, a short ceasefire meant a momentary return to normal life
In Kherson city, usually seething with Russian drones, friends met at cafes, families were out together and shoppers stocked up. "The city seems alive," said one resident, "just like it used to be."
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Election Day Under Way, Trump to Cut Israel Military Aid, More
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