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World swimming federation confirms US federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests
The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness in a U.S. criminal investigation into the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in 2021 yet were allowed to ... -
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World swimming federation confirms US has launched federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests
World swimming federation confirms US has launched federal investigation into Chinese swimmers' doping tests -
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A militia attack on a Congo gold mine kills 6 Chinese miners and 2 Congolese soldiers
A militia attack on a gold mine in northeastern Congo has killed six Chinese miners and two Congolese soldiers, the latest attack as violence worsens in the resource-rich region -
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Watch party leaders casting their votes
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The Democratic Party's Utter Debate Betrayal
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CBS News - Top stories
Labour Party sweeps in U.K. election
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer will be the United Kingdom's new prime minister after a general election led to massive losses for the Conservative Party. Rob Watson with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.United Kingdom -
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Farage and Future of Britain’s Conservative Party
In the shadow of Labour’s landslide victory over the upended Conservatives, Nigel Farage’s small insurgent right-wing party, Reform U.K., is on a roll. -
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Polish man charged in Denmark over assault on prime minister Frederiksen
A Polish man has been charged with assaulting Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen last month, his lawyer said -
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The suspect in the attempted assassination of Slovakia's PM now faces terror charges
Slovakia’s prosecutor general says the suspect in the attempted assassination on populist Prime Minister Robert Fico is now facing terror charges -
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Who is Keir Starmer, the new U.K. prime minister?
With the U.K. Labour Party returning to power after 14 years of Conservative rule, the main appeal of the man taking power may be his dullness.United Kingdom -
Financial Times - Business
UK election as it happened: Sir Keir Starmer is prime minister after historic Labour victory
Sunak awards peerages to Theresa May and six othersUnited Kingdom -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The U.K. Elects a No-Drama Prime Minister After Years of Post-Brexit Chaos
Keir Starmer and the Labour Party stormed to one of their biggest-ever wins, taking control of a country eager for a return to boring competence.United Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
Rishi Sunak Defends Record in Last Speech as Prime Minister
In brief remarks in Downing Street, he apologized to Britain for his failings and accepted responsibility for his party’s stinging election defeat. -
Financial Times - Business
Starmer enters Downing Street as UK prime minister after historic victory
New leader names Rachel Reeves as first female chancellorUnited Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
Britain’s New Prime Minister Had Just Hours to Prepare
A new U.S. president usually has a two-month window to prepare to move into the White House. Freshly elected British prime ministers move into Downing Street much more swiftly.United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
‘Rachel Reeves becomes UK’s first female chancellor; former Tory chair says party faces ‘oblivion’ – election live
Rachel Reeves becomes first woman to hold post in 800-years as Angela Rayner named secretary of state for levelling up. UK general election results 2024: live trackerHow Labour did it: inside the campaign that led to ‘Starmergeddon’Clive Myrie is ... -
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Keir Starmer Vows ‘National Renewal’ in First Speech as UK Prime Minister
The Labour leader promised in a speech in Downing Street to restore Britain’s faith in politics and public service.United Kingdom -
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Starmer calls for ‘national renewal’ in first speech as U.K. Prime Minister
In his first speech as Prime Minister Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer emphasized “national renewal” as he addressed media and supporters outside Number 10 Downing Street.United Kingdom -
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Slovakia's prime minister makes 1st public appearance since assassination attempt
Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has made his first public appearance since he was seriously wounded in an assassination attempt, attacking his liberal political opponents and praising his Hungarian counterpart -
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New health minister brands NHS 'broken' ahead of pay talks
Wes Streeting says the health service is experiencing "the biggest crisis in its history". -
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New U.K. prime minister says Rwanda deportation plan is "dead and buried"
Keir Starmer's Labour Party delivered the biggest blow to the Conservatives in their two-century history in a landslide victory on a platform of change.United Kingdom -
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What to know about Keir Starmer, UK's new prime minister
The Labour party won a landslide victory in Thursday’s election, bringing an end to 14 years of Conservative rule under five Tory prime ministers. Rishi Sunak immediately tendered his resignation as the nation's leader and is also standing down as ... -
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Why Starmer hired key-cutting boss as prisons minister
James Timpson has made a name for himself hiring hundreds of former prisoners. -
The Guardian - World
What is on the immediate to-do list for six key new cabinet ministers?
Several cabinet ministers have immediate issues to confront now they are safely installed in Whitehall. With the new government needing to make an early impression, we look at six figures with pressing concerns. The country’s first female ... -
The New York Times - World
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is About to Get a Crash Course in Statecraft
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to a NATO summit this coming week, where he will represent a rare point of centrist stability among unsettled allies. -
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PNG government minister charged over alleged domestic assault in Sydney
Jimmy Maladina, the country’s petroleum minister, says he is ‘fully cooperating with the authorities to address this matter’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news ... -
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Pakistan finance minister warns taxes must rise to break the bailout cycle
Former JPMorgan banker says Islamabad must ‘get real’ as it seeks 24th IMF packagePakistan -
MarketWatch - Business
Mortgage rates post biggest increase in two months, going back over 7%
Mortgage applications fell 2.6% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Mortgage -
CBS Sports - Sports
LeBron James contract: Lakers star gives himself flexibility with two-year, $104M maximum deal
LeBron is heading back to the Lakers but can become a free agent again next summerNBA -
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LeBron James agrees to two-year deal to stay with Lakers, includes no-trade clause
LeBron James and the Lakers are discussing the possibility of taking money off the $104-million max contract in order to maintain flexibility to improve the roster.NBA -
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Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode 6: The Power Of Two, A Fight Club Reference, And Everything Else We Learned
Now six episodes deep into the first season of Star Wars: The Acolyte, we're getting close to the end now, with only two more to go. I'm not sure it feels like we're actually that close to wrapping up this story, but that's because we probably ... -
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Lakers hire two former head coaches to bring experience to JJ Redick's coaching staff, per report
Scott Brooks and Nate McMillan are both reportedly joining the teamNBA -
MarketWatch - Business
Two more luxury-fashion players could join forces — with the backing of Amazon, report says
Upscale fashion retail chains Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus could soon join forces and get a financial boost from Amazon.com Inc., according to a report on Wednesday, as luxury brands consolidate amid a slump in demand. -
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Freddie Freeman still hits doubles at a time they are dwindling. He's two shy of 500
Dodgers star Freddie Freeman is two doubles away from 500 in his career. Only 64 other MLB players have reached the doubles milestone. -
The Hill - Politics
Former California Senator says Biden should get two weeks to prove himself after debate
Former California Sen. Barbara Boxer said President Biden should get two weeks to prove to the American people that he’s up for the job of president, amid concerns about his standing at the top of the Democratic ticket. In an interview with Los ...California -
CNBC - Business
Tesla short sellers lost $3.5 billion in two days of trading after deliveries report
With Tesla's stock close to wiping out its losses for the years, investors betting for a decline have had a rough week.Tesla -
CNBC - Business
Bitcoin slides to two-month low as Fed signals it's not ready to cut rates yet
Bitcoin on Thursday fell below the $57,000 mark for the first time since May 1, according to data from crypto ranking site CoinGecko.