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US north-east suffers unusual November drought and fires
First rainfall in weeks does little to ease dry conditions throughout New York state and New JerseyWorld - Financial Times - 6 hours ago -
East Coast drought prompts wildfire threats
More than 43 million people from Philadelphia to New England are under red flag warnings as the threat from drought-driven wildfires expands. Rob Marciano has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Trump’s victory will change America. But Europe can have a different future
Democratic norms look unusually fragile in the US. Historian Mark Mazower argues that it is an outlier, not a precursorWorld - Financial Times - November 16 -
What a shuttered quarry says about Mexico’s investment climate
The forced closure of a US-owned site in Yucatán asks questions about new president Claudia Sheinbaum and the private sectorWorld - Financial Times - November 16 -
Lebanon is studying US-drafted ceasefire proposal, official says
Resolution would move Iran-backed Hizbollah troops north of the Litani river and create multinational task forceWorld - Financial Times - November 16 -
Mexico ups deficit forecast as economists warn of slowing growth
Budget sets out sharp cuts to public spending as new government seeks to restore fiscal credibilityWorld - Financial Times - November 16 -
Elon Musk backs Howard Lutnick as agent for ‘change’ at US Treasury
Tesla boss publicly lobbies Trump to choose Cantor Fitzgerald boss over Scott Bessent in key economic roleWorld - Financial Times - November 16 -
Maps show drought and fire conditions in Northeast states
Parts of the East Coast are under drought conditions and red flag warnings, from Massachusetts to the northern edge of Virginia and West Virginia.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Emergency drought warning in New Jersey as fire rages
A fire is burning along the New Jersey-New York border as an emergency drought warning emerges. CBS News' Tom Hanson has the latest.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Middle East latest: US envoy holds talks in Lebanon on Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire proposal
A U.S. envoy has held talks in Beirut with Lebanese officials about a possible cease-fire in the Israel-Hezbollah warWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
US bans flights to Haiti after three planes struck by gunfire
Violence escalates as new interim prime minister is sworn inWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
Wildfires erupt on East Coast amid record-setting drought
The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned 3,000 acres and threatened dozens of buildings. It is fueled by a record-setting drought in the region that has caused more than 530 wildfires since ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Bomb cyclone threatens the West while the East deals with drought
The Western U.S. is preparing for a bomb cyclone to deliver heavy rain and powerful wind. The East, meanwhile, is still dealing with a drought. Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Canada imports US electricity as droughts curb hydropower
Move highlights climate risk to world’s biggest source of renewable energyWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
North Korea fires a barrage of ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of US election
South Korea's military says North Korea has fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea as the country continues its weapons demonstrations ahead of the U.S. presidential ...World - ABC News - November 4 -
US House panel keeps Gaetz sex allegation report under wraps
Democrats demand release of files on Donald Trump’s pick to be country’s attorney-generalWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
UK cuts fines for boilermakers in climbdown on heat pump sales
Shift comes after intense lobbying from industry over incoming penalties tied to net zero targetsWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk
Dry, unseasonably warm conditions have plunged much of the Northeast into drought, fueling wildfires. October was one of the driest months on record in the U.S.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Brush fire breaks out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park as Northeast drought continues
A brush fire broke out Friday night in Prospect Park, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, amid a drought that has been plaguing the northeastern U.S. for weeks.Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
Nearly all of US states are facing droughts, an unprecedented number
More than 150 million people and 318m acres of crops are affected by droughts after summer of record heat. Every US state except Alaska and Kentucky is facing drought , an unprecedented number, ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
New Jersey declares drought warning and urges residents to reduce water use
New Jersey’s governor has issued a drought warning and said water restrictions could come if conditions worsen. The dry spell is plaguing much of the Northeast.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
North Korea fires banned missile in longest flight yet
The test shows that Pyongyang is building weapons that "fire farther and higher", Seoul says.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Spurs say Gregg Popovich suffered stroke in early November, Hall of Fame coach expected to make full recovery
The team is not certain, however, when Popovich might return to the sidelinesSports - CBS Sports - November 13 -
Israeli minister says ‘certain progress’ on Lebanon ceasefire talks but Hezbollah says it has not been involved – Middle East crisis live
New foreign minister says diplomatic efforts are taking place through US mediation but Hezbollah says it has not seen any proposal. Lebanon ’s National News Agency reports Israeli planes carried ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
How the US election could impact the Middle East
Harris or Trump? The BBC's Lucy Williamson in Jerusalem assesses who Israelis and Palestinians want to win.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Blinken in London pushing to revive Middle East cease-fire talks
The casualty count in both Gaza and Lebanon continues to rise as Israel moves forward with its military operations. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is once again pushing for an end to the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
U.S. Officials Try to Advance Israel’s Cease-Fire Talks With Hezbollah and Hamas
William Burns, the C.I.A. director, made a last-ditch attempt to move Gaza talks along before U.S. elections next week.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
US ups estimate of North Korean troops in Russia
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US says 10,000 North Korean troops thought to be in Russia North ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Immigration fears fire up Trump voters in storm-wracked North Carolina
Republican effort to tie border crisis to recovery effort is boosting turnout in swing stateWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
North Korea test-fires its most powerful ICBM yet, just days before the U.S. election
North Korea said Thursday that it had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that is designed to strike the continental United States.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global powers. Flanked by a turquoise lagoon, a newly rebuilt US military runway slices through ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Kansas sweating out a victory vs. North Carolina in November will help the Jayhawks get ready for March
It's just the first week of the season, but No. 1 KU and No. 9 UNC played a game that was worthy of a matchup for the NCAA titleSports - CBS Sports - November 9 -
Middle East latest: US won't halt any weapons to Israel over Gaza humanitarian aid situation
Eight international aid groups say Israel has failed to meet U.S. demands to allow greater humanitarian access to the war-ravaged Gaza StripWorld - ABC News - November 12