U.S. Embassy in London reopens after controlled explosion of suspicious package

The pope will visit Corsica Dec. 15 after skipping Paris reopening of Notre Dame

Pope Francis will travel to the Mediterranean island of Corsica on Dec. 15

World - ABC News - 6 hours ago

White supremacist planned to blow up electricity station with explosive-laden drone, U.S says

A white supremacist is accused of trying to destroy an electricity substation in Tennessee in an attempt to bring down the regional power network and disrupt American society, authorities said Monday.

London Underground strikes called off after ‘improved’ pay offer

Aslef union suspends planned walkout that would have caused major disruption to transport network

World - Financial Times - November 5

A tiny island in the Caribbean seeks help from London after a politician is slain

The government of Antigua and Barbuda is seeking help from authorities in London to solve the killing of a Parliament member who was found stabbed to death this week

World - ABC News - November 7

US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance

The U.S. defense chief says the Biden administration will give Ukraine antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advances

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

The Suspicious Death of Megan Parra

When a mother of two is found dead in her home, her father obtains death scene photos that help solve the case. "48 Hours" contributor David Begnaud reports.

Spain approves 10.6 billion-euro relief package after devastating floods that killed over 200 people

World - ABC News - November 5

Mattel apologises after Wicked movie dolls mistakenly link to pornography website on packaging

Toy company advises parents to ‘discard the product packaging or obscure the link’ on Glinda and Elphaba dolls. The toy company Mattel says it is taking “immediate action” after mistakenly printing ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult web address on packaging

Target, Walmart and Amazon had removed the line of "Wicked" dolls from their online storefronts as of midday Monday, as had Best Buy, Barnes & Noble and Macy's.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult website on packaging

Thousands of Mattel’s “Wicked”-branded fashion dolls are flying off shelves, but not because of consumer demand.

How control of the House of Representatives could change after Iowa races

Two Iowa congressional races in the 2024 election could flip the House of Representatives. In Iowa's 1st District, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks faces a challenge from Democrat Christina Bohannan. ...

Republicans retake control of US Senate after Democrats lose majority

Republicans win key seats and take back upper chamber in result that had been widely anticipated. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

Battle for control of House after Republicans take Senate, White House

CBS News has projected former President Donald Trump will return to the White House as Republicans also gain control of the U.S. Senate. All eyes are now on the battle for control of the House of ...

Republicans take control of US Senate after flipping three seats

Democrats lose majority in Congress’s upper chamber after defeats in Ohio, Montana and West Virginia

World - Financial Times - November 6

The Onion wins control over Infowars after Alex Jones bankruptcy auction

The Onion has won control over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' media empire, including his flagship website Infowars, after winning a bankruptcy auction for his properties.

Roblox Adds Parental Controls After Claims It Compromises Child Safety

The videogame company has denied the allegations and said the new protections were planned before a short seller’s report.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Murdoch family retains majority control of News Corp after shareholder vote

Activist investor Starboard Value had challenged ownership structure, as Murdoch family controls 41% of company votes. Lachlan Murdoch faced down a shareholder vote on Wednesday aimed at weakening ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

TSMC Chips Ended Up in Devices Made by China’s Huawei Despite U.S. Controls

The U.S. government has tried to keep Chinese companies from obtaining certain advanced technologies, but concerns have been growing that some products may have been routed to Huawei.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

A simple plan to fix Social Security? Be very suspicious.

This proposal would undermine support for the program and delay a real solution

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

'Grate cheese robbery': Man arrested for stealing 24 tons of cheddar totaling $390,000

In the end it may have just been too much cheddar to make a clean getaway.

Falcons' Drake London leaves game with hip injury after stellar touchdown reception

Atlanta's top receiver left the game after scoring the Falcons' first touchdown against Dallas.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Falcons WR Drake London expects Saints to have 'a lot more juice this week' after team fired Dennis Allen

London thinks the Saints will play better after deposing their head coach

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

NBA reopening investigation into Lakers' Hayes

The NBA is reopening an investigation into a 2021 incident involving Lakers center Jaxson Hayes after TMZ published a video of it Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

Notre Dame Cathedral prepares to reopen

Precious ornaments, including a 14th-century statue of the Virgin Mary, are being returned to Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral as the church prepares to reopen after it was devastated by a fire in 2019. ...

Sneak peek: The Suspicious Death of Megan Parra

When a mother of two is found dead in her home, her father obtains death scene photos that help solve the case. "48 Hours" contributor David Begnaud reports Saturday, Nov. 16 at 9/8c on CBS and ...

US presidential election updates: Republicans in damage control after racist Puerto Rico comments at Trump rally

Donald Trump’s campaign condemns speaker at Madison Square Garden rally after Kamala Harris makes play for Puerto Rican voters with days to go before the 5 November election. Don’t miss important ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

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