Lithium Mine Approved Despite Possibility of Wildflower Extinction

Nicaragua: Ortega and wife to assume absolute power after changes approved

Loyalist lawmakers give green light to constitutional amendment as authoritarian president, 79, tightens grip. Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega and his wife are set to assume absolute power ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Texas approves new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools

Teachers can opt in, but state is offering financial incentive of $60 a student for participating school districts. The Texas board of education voted 8-7 on Friday to approve a new Bible-based ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Plan to Impose $9 Manhattan Congestion Pricing Gets Approval

Congestion pricing will be the first of its kind across the country.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Poll: Trump starts on positive note as most approve of transition handling

Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.

Most voters approve of Trump's handling of presidential transition: Poll

A majority of voters say they approve of President-elect Trump's handling of the presidential transition so far as the country continues to hold its breath for a peaceful transfer of power in ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago

England beat South Africa despite defensive errors

Watch highlights as England bounce back after Germany loss with a 2-1 win against South Africa in Coventry.

Aker Solutions Upbeat Despite Profit Miss

Aker Solutions reported below-forecast third-quarter results but said its outlook remained positive with high tender activity.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Trump is favored to win, despite his campaign

If Kamala Harris and the Democrats were ever thinking beating Trump would be easy, they were gaslighting themselves.

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Cop16 ends in disarray and indecision despite biodiversity breakthroughs

Conservation summit agrees global levy on drugs from nature’s genetics and stronger indigenous representation, but developing nations furious at unmet funding promises. A global summit on halting ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

No Gold Gloves for the Phillies despite having 4 finalists

The Phillies had four finalists for National League Gold Glove awards but were shut out Sunday night when recipients were announced.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4

Confusion as Peterborough awarded corner despite appearing to score

Watch the moment Peterborough United are awarded a corner despite appearing to have scored an equaliser against Newport County in the FA Cup first round.

Primark owner profits jump despite summer washout

It said clothes sales in the UK and Ireland grew despite dampened demand for beach and swimwear.

Voting Landscape Becomes More Fraught as Election Day Plays Out

A largely smooth vote early on Tuesday was buffeted by bomb threats, widespread disinformation and a security lapse in Milwaukee that promised to delay results.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Ravens' Jackson to play despite missing practice

Lamar Jackson didn't practice Tuesday, but Ravens coach John Harbaugh said his star quarterback will be playing Thursday night against the Bengals.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

European leaders vow to work with Trump despite fears

Nato and EU heads emphasise strategic links with US while officials privately voice anguish at Republican’s victory

World - Financial Times - November 6

PG: Clips' brass 'awesome' despite 'shocking' end

Paul George, now with the 76ers, said there are no hard feelings with the Clippers' brass after contract talks didn't pan out: "They were awesome the whole time I was there."

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Rivian Maintains Profitability Target Despite Part Shortage

The carmaker said a part shortage in the third quarter hampered factory production, but it is still on track to report its first gross profit by year-end.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 7

Despite loss, Napier thankful for chance to return

Florida coach Billy Napier said after Saturday's 49-17 loss at No. 5 Texas he was appreciative of the chance to continue trying to straighten out the program's woes.

Sports - ESPN - November 9