Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka's president after election that rejected political old guard
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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 crisis2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Texas couple sentenced to prison after pit bulls killed 81-year-old man
A Texas couple was sentenced to more than a decade in prison each Friday after their pit bulls got loose and killed an 81-year-old man last year, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said.2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
New York magazine says its star political reporter is on leave after a relationship was disclosed
New York magazine’s star Washington correspondent, Olivia Nuzzi, is on leave after disclosing she had a personal relationship with a former reporting subject2 days ago - New York -
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 -
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 -
ABC News - World
Greek Coast Guard chases boat close to Turkish coast in a potential diplomatic incident
A Greek Coast Guard boat's pursuit of an inflatable dinghy to within a few dozen yards of the Turkish coast threatens a diplomatic incident between the neighbors2 days ago -
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 -
CBS Sports - Sports
NBA's top 10 guards, ranked: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ascending as Mavericks backcourt gets two nods
This ranking includes point, shooting and combo guards2 days ago -
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 -
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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 -
The Hill - Politics
DHS is in for a rough ride after the election, no matter who wins
Without support, our already overextended immigration system will face an overwhelming burden to implement the next president's policies.2 days ago -
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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.3 days ago -
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Star political reporter placed on leave over relationship with RFK Jr.
A star reporter who covered Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign has been placed on leave after admitting a relationship with a former reporting subject.3 days ago -
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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 bondholders3 days ago