Germany's Christian Democratic Union taps Friedrich Merz as its candidate for chancellor in next national election

German opposition leader Merz calls for snap elections

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Politics - The Hill - October 23

Germany's ruling coalition collapses as Chancellor Scholz fires finance minister

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Union denounces reported Volkswagen plans to shut plants in Germany

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German chancellor and opposition leader discuss election date

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World - ABC News - October 27

Shapiro on Democrats' chances: 'We've got a better candidate'

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Politics - The Hill - October 20

Prime Video Taps Brian Williams to Lead Election Day Special

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Ireland 13-23 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live reaction

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England 37-42 Australia: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live reaction

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Germany’s Chancellor Scholz announces he is firing his finance minister, which could undermine his three-party coalition

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Democrats in Congress seek to prevent another Jan. 6 riot

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The stock market gives this candidate a 70% chance to be the next U.S. president

Incumbent political party is favored when the Dow is up year-to-date, according to a prediction model with a 99% confidence rating.

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EU lawmakers grill candidates who will drive policy for the next 5 years

Nominees for some of the European Union’s top jobs are facing parliamentary hearings

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Germany vs. Netherlands: How to watch the UEFA Nations League match today

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Nations League: Leweling enjoys dream debut as Germany beat Netherlands

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Reporter hit with metal fragment at Democratic Senate candidate’s shooting range event

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Politics - The Hill - October 23

At First NYC Mayoral Forum, 5 Democratic Candidates Attack Eric Adams

The event, hosted at a church in the Bronx, served as the unofficial start of the city’s 2025 mayoral race.

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Democratic Senate candidates hold slim leads in 3 battlegrounds: Polling

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Politics - The Hill - October 30

Third-party candidates could be swing-state spoilers despite strong Democrat efforts

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World - The Guardian - October 17

'Saturday Night Live' taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the election

Comedian-actor Bill Burr will host the first post-election “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest guitarist, producer and vocalist Mk

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

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