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Star search: Finding the next Democratic presidential contender
Since 1980, charismatic, larger-than-life figures have dominated the presidential stage.The Hill - 1d -
What’s Next for Google’s Search Monopoly
The federal judge who ruled Google was a monopolist in search is weighing the U.S. government’s proposal to force the company to sell its Chrome browser. Here’s what happens now.The New York Times - 3d -
Democrats, GOP lay out competing findings in COVID reports
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic held its final meeting on Wednesday and while Republicans signaled a feeling of accomplishment, Democrats maintained their belief that not ...The Hill - 1d -
Democratic candidates line up to become next DNC chair
Democrats vying to be their party’s next national chair are laying out their visions and touting their track records as they look to rebound from the party’s widespread losses in November. Former ...The Hill - 22h -
Music sector workers to lose nearly a quarter of income to AI in next four years, global study finds
AI boom will enrich giant tech companies but creators’ rights and income will be drastically reduced unless policymakers intervene, report warns. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - 2d -
Head of Democratic Caucus says thin House margins make attendance vital next year
The head of the House Democratic Caucus is sending an early message to his troops heading into the 119th Congress: Attendance will be crucial given the razor-tight margins in the lower chamber. ...The Hill - 1d -
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What is a presidential pardon?
Presidents are granted the authority to issue pardons under Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution.CBS News - 3d -
Examining the history of presidential pardons
President Biden granted his son Hunter a "full and unconditional pardon" Sunday after the younger Biden was convicted in two separate criminal cases earlier this year. Lindsay Chervinsky, executive ...CBS News - 3d -
Why the Rockets are the NBA's most surprising contender
Houston doesn't have a lot of firepower, so how does it have a top-10 offense?Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Hunter Biden joins history of controversial presidential pardons
President Biden’s unexpected decision to pardon his son Hunter is part of a long history of controversial clemency issued by presidents under the vast constitutional power. The president’s ...The Hill - 3d -
Has there been a change in Senate-presidential vote correlation?
The correlation between Senate and presidential votes has been increasing, with 2024 yielding four mismatches, but the average difference between the Senate vote and presidential vote has been ...The Hill - 1d -
Nvidia Rules A.I. Chips, but Amazon and AMD Emerge as Contenders
Amazon, Advanced Micro Devices and several start-ups are beginning to offer credible alternatives to Nvidia’s chips, especially for a phase of A.I. development known as “inferencing.”The New York Times - 2d -
Search for gunman in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Surveillance video from the scene shows the moment a person approaches UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson from behind and opens fire with a handgun equipped with a silencer outside a Manhattan ...CBS News - 18h -
Investigation finds no violations by Storm coaches
The Storm announced Wednesday that an external investigation into reported accusations of harassment and bullying by the team's coaching staff had concluded without finding any violations.ESPN - 1d -
Romania to hold presidential runoff as court certifies shock first-round result
Moscow-friendly ultranationalist Cǎlin Georgescu to face Elena Lasconi in vote that could upend Ukraine policy. Romania’s constitutional court has validated the shock first-round result in the ...The Guardian - 3d -
What is a presidential pardon and how has it been used in the US?
The US is somewhat unique in letting its chief executive pardon without having to get signoff – here’s what to know. Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter on Sunday for any federal crimes ...The Guardian - 3d -
Romania’s vote recount confirms pro-Russian presidential bid
Constitutional Court certifies first-round results, run-off to go ahead as planned on December 8Financial Times - 3d -
Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems and opposition complaints
Namibia’s ruling party presidential candidate leads in early results of an election characterized by technical problems which caused voting to be extended for three daysABC News - 3d -
Judge closes Hunter Biden gun case after presidential pardon
Hunter Biden’s federal gun case was brought to a close by a judge Tuesday following the presidential pardon by his father. In a terse order, U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika terminated all ...The Hill - 2d -
UN human rights watchdog opens investigation into Venezuela presidential election
The top United Nations human rights watchdog has ordered Venezuela to avoid destroying tally sheets as it opens an investigation into allegations that President Nicolás Maduro stole this summer’s ...ABC News - 2d -
Trump asks to dismiss Georgia election interference case over presidential immunity
Donald Trump’s Georgia election interference case should be dismissed because a sitting president is immune from criminal prosecution, Trump's attorney argued Wednesday.ABC News - 1d -
Romania's far right presidential frontrunner vows to end Ukraine aid
Calin Georgescu, who leads Romania's presidential race, tells the BBC he would end support for Ukraine if elected.BBC News - 10h -
The Democrats’ misogyny trap
Blaming misogyny not only is sure to turn off millions of voters — even worse, it is likely to prove toxic when it comes time to select the Democratic nominee in 2028.The Hill - 13h -
Bears sticking with GM; will lead coaching search
The Bears are sticking with general manager Ryan Poles, who will serve as the "point person" for the team's search for a new head coach.ESPN - 3d -
Search under way for woman believed trapped in sinkhole
Elizabeth Pollard was searching for her missing cat when it is thought she fell into the sink hole, police say.BBC News - 2d -
Abandoned mine at heart of search for woman is becoming unsafe
Crews are still working to locate 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in Unity Township while she was out searching for a missing cat.CBS News - 1d -
Early details on shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, search for gunman
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed Wednesday morning when a gunman shot him in the chest outside a New York City hotel. Police sources say it appears to have been a targeted attack. CBS ...CBS News - 1d -
Grandmother may have fallen in sinkhole searching for cat
A 64-year-old grandmother who was searching for her cat may have fallen in a sinkhole in Pennsylvania. Officials provided an update on rescue operations.CBS News - 1d -
Search on for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a New York City hotel Wednesday in what authorities are calling a "targeted attack." CBS News has learned the gunman, who ...CBS News - 1d -
5 new details in search for UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooter
New details emerged Thursday as the manhunt entered its second day for the suspected gunman in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Thompson was gunned down shortly before 7 ...The Hill - 11h -
Bitcoin hit $100,000. What’s next?
Predictions from an arcane method popularised in 18th-century FranceFinancial Times - 1d -
The Broncos paid Russell Wilson $39 million to leave — now he's QB for a Super Bowl contender
When the Pittsburgh Steelers made the midseason decision to switch starting quarterbacks, the move wasn’t exactly celebrated.NBC News - 2d -
2024 NFL playoff picture: Ranking NFC wild-card contenders, from powerful Packers to fractured 49ers
Which teams are best positioned for a run to the postseason?CBS Sports - 2d -
2024 NFL playoff picture: Ranking top AFC wild-card contenders, from Ravens to Colts
Here's a look at how the AFC wild-card race is shaping outCBS Sports - 2d -
Dynasty Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings: Isaac Guerendo is a rare rookie contender buy
Updated running back rankings for Dynasty Fantasy Football leaguesCBS Sports - 1d -
Cowboys' Dak Prescott names his top NFC contender: 'I think it's hard to look any further than Detroit'
Prescott has been incredibly impressed with this NFC squad while watching football from the sidelinesCBS Sports - 1d