Leftist Leader Elected President as Sri Lanka Rejects the Old Order
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ABC News - World
Sri Lanka begins voting in a presidential election that will decide direction of recovery from its worst economic crisis
Sri Lanka begins voting in a presidential election that will decide direction of recovery from its worst economic crisisYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
200-year-old message in a bottle found in France
P.J Féret, who conducted a dig at France's Cité de Limes site in January 1825, wrote the message, archaeologists say.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
Senior Hezbollah Leader Is Killed in Beirut in Israeli Airstrike
The attack, which Lebanese officials said killed at least 14 and injured more than 60, stoked fears Israel is driving toward a full-blown war on its northern border, even as the fight in Gaza goes on.Yesterday - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
Georgia Election Board Orders Hand-Counting of Ballots
Critics say the move could significantly delay the reporting of results in the battleground state and inject chaos into the post-election period.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
North Carolina judge rejects GOP request to bar students from using digital IDs to vote
A North Carolina judge has rejected Republicans' request to bar students and school employees from using digital identification cards to vote. Wake Superior Court Judge Keith Gregory denied on ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
NAACP president calls on Robinson to suspend campaign
The head of the NAACP is calling on North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) to suspend his gubernatorial campaign after a report unveiled racist comments he allegedly made on a porn site's ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Georgia election board orders votes to be counted by hand
A newly adopted rule requires at least three election workers to hand count ballots in each precinct on election night. NBC News' Priya Sridhar explains the widespread criticism of the rule.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Red states ask court to reject Google privacy settlement
A group of Republican-led states have asked a U.S. appeals court to reject a $62 million consumer privacy settlement with Google, citing large amounts of money awards going to class members' ...2 days ago - Google -
Inc. - Business
SpaceX 'Forcefully Rejects' FAA Conclusion it Violated Launch Requirements
CEO Elon Musk rails at $633,000 in fines, which he called politically motivated, threatening to sue to contest them.2 days ago - SpaceX -
ABC News - Entertainment
'A star is born': Actor Maisy Stella breaks through in 'My Old Ass'
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The Hill - Politics
Texas judge rejects Paxton attempt to block State Fair gun ban
An Texas judge has slapped down an attempt by state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) to force the state fair to allow guns. Paxton’s office sued in August to block a change in state fair policy to ...2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Ex-Sabre Rejected NHL Offers for Maple Leafs Chance
This former Buffalo Sabres forward had NHL offers but elected to sign an AHL deal to join the Toronto Maple Leafs organization.2 days ago - NHL -
NBC News - Top stories
Supreme Court rejects Green Party bid to appear on Nevada presidential ballot
The Supreme Court rejected Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein’s last-ditch request to be included on the ballot in Nevada, a key swing state.2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
This Is Fine Meme Becoming An Old-School Platformer
The creator of the comic that spawned the "This is Fine" meme is making a video game based on it. KC Green, who created the "Gunshow" comic, has announced a partnership with Numskull Games to make ...2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Panthers-Raiders game marks a first for the NFL with two women presidents at the helm
Carolina Panthers President Kristi Coleman and Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan are the only two female presidents out of the NFL's 32 teams.2 days ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
Mexico president blames U.S. for surging cartel violence
Two warring factions of the Sinaloa cartel appear to be fighting for power since two of its leaders were arrested in the U.S.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Fatal stabbing of 10-year-old rattles Japanese community in China
Spate of attacks reignites concern among expatriates and companies about anti-Japanese sentiment2 days ago - China -
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Financial Times - World
Leftist takes on Sri Lanka’s elite in first vote since president was chased from palace
Frontrunner Dissanayake promises crackdown on ‘corrupt’ politicians and calls for revisiting deals with IMF and bondholders2 days ago