What we’re watching: Jostling for number two at CIA

A Record Number of States Are in Drought

Little rain has fallen since Hurricane Helene dropped huge amounts across the Southeast.

Science - The New York Times - November 5

The Israel-Hezbollah war by the numbers

A ceasefire has taken effect between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah

World - ABC News - 12 hours ago

Assassination attempts and a candidate change - how the US election campaign unfolded

A quick refresher of the entire US presidential campaign.

WATCH: Travis Hunter strikes Heisman pose after Colorado two-way star secures third INT of season

Hunter let everyone know he's coming for the Heisman Trophy on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - November 16

Former intelligence officials worry Trump will try to politicize and weaponize CIA

Former intelligence officials worry that Donald Trump could try to turn the spy services into tools of political retribution in his second term.

Trump picks former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA

Ratcliffe, a former congressman from Texas, previously served as director of national intelligence in Trump's first term.

Politics - NBC News - November 12

Trump names John Ratcliffe, former DNI, to be CIA chief

Trump announced former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe as his pick to be CIA director.

CIA Official Arrested for Intelligence Leak on Israeli Plans to Strike Iran

Asif William Rahman was arrested in Cambodia on Tuesday and expected to appear in federal court in Guam.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

US charges CIA official with leaking document on Israeli attack preparations

The U.S. has charged a man who worked for the CIA overseas with leaking a classified document last month that assessed Israeli preparations for a counterattack on Iran. The man, Asif William ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Malcolm X’s family sues FBI, CIA and NYPD over his murder

The family of the murdered black civil rights activist accuses the agencies of having a role in his death.

Trump’s return raises questions over future of CIA’s Russian recruitment drive

Intelligence agency has been trying to entice Russians disaffected by invasion of Ukraine but president-elect is likely to want to make an ally of Kremlin. For the past three years, the CIA has run ...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

They were best mates. Then one had a baby, while the other struggled. Two brutally honest takes on what happens when motherhood affects friendship

They both had something the other wanted. Could their relationship survive?. The night I first met Lexy, I was supposed to be going on a date. I was 25 and had yet to really make friends since ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

DNC vice chair says ‘we’re prepared’ for close race

Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Ken Martin on Sunday projected confidence going into Election Day on Tuesday, saying Democrats have long prepared for a close race. “I am really confident, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Is Juan Soto Worth $600 Million? We’re About to Find Out.

The average annual value of Soto’s next contract could surpass a record set by Shohei Ohtani, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 4

'We’re gonna learn some things' about UFOs: Rep. Tim Burchett

"It’s peeling back the layers of an onion,” said Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn.

Politics - The Hill - November 11

‘We’re humanizing Manson’: docuseries adds depth to a notorious criminal

The makers of Making Manson have found a wealth of new audio footage that adds texture to an infamous figure without absolving him of his terrible crimes. When it comes to Charles Manson, the image ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

The circus that bought a tiny California town: ‘We’re creating our own Disneyland’

Nipton sat neglected for years until Las Vegas’s Spiegelworld turned it into a circus haven. From 10 miles out, the tiny town of Nipton suddenly appears in the middle distance like a mirage: a ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Alphabet shares rise on earnings beats boosted by cloud revenue

Google parent Alphabet reported third-quarter earnings that beat on top and bottom lines.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Meta misses on user growth, warns of 2025 jump in AI spending

Meta reported weaker-than-expected user numbers and warned of a significant acceleration in its infrastructure expenses in 2025 in its third-quarter earnings.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Amazon shares pop on earnings beat, cloud growth

The company's cloud and advertising units showed strong growth.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Week 10 viewer's guide: No. 4 Ohio State at No. 3 Penn State ... then everything else

The Buckeyes' visit to Happy Valley highlights a relatively light weekend of college football, but there are some other games to keep an eye on.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

WATCH: What polls say about the 2024 presidential election

ABC News Political Director and Washington Bureau Chief Rick Klein looks at where the latest polls stand with just one day left until election night.

What Steve Kornacki is watching for tonight: From the Politics Desk

Steve Kornacki breaks down three key bellwether counties in battleground states to watch as the results come in for the 2024 presidential election.

Politics - NBC News - November 5

S-E-C, S-E-C: These 2 games headline today's must-see TV

The league boasts the only ranked-vs.-ranked games on Saturday: No. 3 Georgia at No. 16 Ole Miss and No. 11 Alabama at No. 15 LSU. What else shouldn't you miss?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

What will happen to the U.S. dollar, deficit and debt under Trump? Watch gold.

Gold’s performance may offer hints on what will happen to the U.S. dollar, and how the U.S. deficit and debt story will play out, as incoming U.S. President Donald Trump takes office, analysts say.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Undefeated records on the line in Week 12

There are two games between ranked opponents, and both of them are in the SEC. But that doesn't mean there won't be fireworks elsewhere.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Week 13 viewing guide: Is Indiana for real? We're about to find out

The No. 5 Hoosiers are undefeated but have played a weak schedule. That changes today at No. 2 Ohio State. Here are some more games you don't want to miss.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago

Who's the best boy? 2,000 dogs will compete for this year's title in the National Dog Show

The 23rd annual National Dog Show Presented by Purina will return on Nov.

What to watch: Week 14 college football viewing guide

The final week of the regular season is upon us.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 hours ago

What we're watching: Trump's picks are complete but Hill fights loom

Politics - Politico - 2 days ago

WATCH: Wagner's R.J. Greene hits two buckets with less than 1 second left including buzzer-beater to win game

Wagner trailed Boston University by as many as 10, but Greene's heroics lifted the Seahawks to a dramatic comeback

Sports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago

Eye on America: Macho Spouse supports military husbands, and an exclusive tour of CIA HQ

In Illinois, we meet the founder of Macho Spouse, a group dedicated to providing connection and support to husbands of active duty service members. And in Virginia, we tour a century-old family ...

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