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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 - 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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
College football brawls after controversial flag moves
Several players for some popular college football teams around the U.S. took to fighting as a controversial flag move grows in popularity. USA TODAY's Dan Wolken joins CBS News with more on the ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump’s controversial cabinet picks prep for confirmation hearings
President-elect Trump’s controversial cabinet nominees are making the rounds on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers as their confirmations near. Meanwhile, Trump has announced that his first trip ...NBC News - 21h -
Hunter Biden and history’s most controversial pardons over financial crimes
Almost every president has pardoned someone that left critics howling. Here’s how Hunter Biden’s pardon stacks up with five of the most contentious acts of clemency for financial crimes.MarketWatch - 20h -
Why has an additive called Bovaer sparked controversy online?
The new additive aims to cut down on methane emissions from cows, but has led to some UK social media users pouring milk down their sinks.BBC News - 12h -
Trump says he'll block controversial U.S. Steel acquisition by Japanese firm
President-elect Donald Trump said he would block the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by the Japanese Company Nippon Steel. President Biden is yet to decide on the sale that has faced bipartisan ...CBS News - 9h -
Senate Republicans hedge on Pete Hegseth support after latest controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his ...CBS News - 7h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 16h -
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 - 10h -
56 people killed in Guinea soccer stadium disaster following controversial referee decision
Monday's events are the latest in a long line of soccer stadium disasters over the last three decadesCBS Sports - 1d -
Jaguar reveals 'Type 00' concept car, first under controversial new brand identity
Famed British carmaker Jaguar revealed its new vehicle design direction Monday night with the introduction of an all-electric concept car called "Type 00."CNBC - 1d -
Jaguar reveals 'Type 00' concept car, first under controversial new brand identity
Famed British carmaker Jaguar revealed its new vehicle design direction Monday night with the introduction of an all-electric concept car called “Type 00.”NBC News - 14h -
Orange Co. SOE defends controversial taxpayer-funded scholarship by linking it to voter access
Orange Co. SOE defends controversial taxpayer-funded scholarship by linking it to voter accessYahoo Sports - 11h -
Roll Zombie Tide! Alabama has inside track to CFP after penultimate rankings
The Crimson Tide were left for dead after their third defeat. But in a case of good wins beat bad losses, it's now Miami on the outside looking in at the playoffs.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Romanian constitutional court validates first round of presidential race after vote recount
A top Romanian court has validated the first round of a presidential race in which a far-right outsider emerged as the frontrunner, plunging the country into a week of turmoil amid allegations of ...ABC News - 1d -
What investors can learn from the S&P's performance after presidential elections since 1928
The S&P 500's performance is all over the map in the 12 months following previous presidential elections. The lesson for investors: don't do much.CNBC - 1d -
What investors can learn from the S&P's performance after presidential elections since 1928
Investors wondering if the presidential election may usher in a bad or good time for the stock market won’t find any easy answers looking at the past.NBC News - 1d -
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Namibia will have its first female leader after Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wins the presidential election.
Namibia will have its first female leader after Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wins the presidential election.ABC News - 13h -
Namibia will have its first female leader after VP wins presidential election for the ruling party
Namibia has elected its first female leader, with Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the winner Tuesday of last week’s presidential election as the long-ruling party remains in powerABC News - 2h
