Democrats Wrestle Role

Top Trump fundraiser lines himself up for Treasury secretary role

Billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent canvasses for deputies

World - Financial Times - November 6

How powerful women in history informed Olivia Williams' role in 'Dune: Prophecy'

The actor was unfamiliar with the 'Dune' universe before taking the part of Tula Harkonnen in the prequel series, but history provided ample fodder for her character.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 7

Josh Giddey's new role 'making things easy' for the Bulls

After being traded to Chicago in June, Giddey is finding a home in the Bulls' fast-paced offense.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

How immigration played a role in the election and what to expect in Trump's presidency

Immigration was a major theme of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign, where he pledged a mass deportation. Polls show he still won many votes from Latino Americans.

Trump’s second term Cabinet: Here’s who may fill key roles

President-elect Trump’s transition team has already started vetting potential candidates to serve in key administration posts once he takes office for a second time in January. The process is ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Fallout Season 2 Adds Macaulay Culkin In A Lovely Role Just For Him

The wasteland is going to add some new star power for Fallout Season 2 . Macaulay Culkin, best known for the Christmas classic Home Alone, will show up as a recurring character when the Prime ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

From Barron to Kai: a who’s who of Trump’s family - and the roles they could play

After some big roles in Donald Trump’s last administration, here are those likely to feature this time round. Donald is not the only Trump back in the picture after his election win.. On Tuesday ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Tony Todd, known for his role in 'Candyman' and its sequel, dies at 69

He's known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman."

Entertainment - ABC News - November 9

Qatar Pauses Role as Mediator in Gaza Cease-Fire Talks

The Qatari Foreign Ministry announced it had stepped back from talks, saying it would resume once Israel and Hamas “show willingness and seriousness.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Labour under fire for failing to name MPs for key EU role

Calls for UK to work more closely with the EU on everything from defence and trade to immigration grow following Trump’s re-election. Keir Starmer’s government is coming under fire for having ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Trump Transition Signals Focus on Deportations, as Miller Assumes Influence

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name the immigration hard-liner Stephen Miller as deputy chief of staff and announced a former ICE official as his “border czar.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Ethan Slater landing the role of Boq in 'Wicked' has an element of magic to it

Ethan Slater, best known for his Tony-nominated starring role in Broadway's “SpongeBob SquarePants” brings his talent to the big screen in the musical adaptation of “Wicked," out Nov. 22

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

US sanctions Sudanese paramilitary commander for his role in West Darfur violence

The United States has sanctioned a commander of Sudan’s paramilitary forces, saying he played a leading role in the ongoing violence against civilians in West Darfur

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Eye Opener: President-elect Donald Trump announces new administration roles

President-elect Donald Trump announces new administration roles, including one for Elon Musk and another for a Fox News host and veteran. Also, multiple wildfires continue to burn around the ...

Power Rankings: Important role players for all 30 teams

New No. 1? With role players on the rise, a new team snaps Boston's yearlong reign

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Trump gives Musk and Ramaswamy roles leading "Department of Government Efficiency"

President-elect Trump announced Tuesday that his new agency known as the Department of Government Efficiency will be run by billionaire Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek ...

Some experts raise concerns over Musk and Ramaswamy's government efficiency roles

Donald Trump's announcement that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency has alarmed some government ethics experts.

Singapore sets out AI’s role in retooling the city-state’s economy

Josephine Teo, digital development minister, explains how the country is addressing the technology’s promise and risks

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Coco Gauff’s Riyadh run crystallized her status as an American role model

Still only 20, Gauff moves with a wisdom that belies her youth. This was never more evident than how she conducted her business on and off the court during last week’s WTA Finals in Riyadh. ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

What to know about Elon Musk’s role in Trump’s new administration

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been a key ally to President-elect Trump and now he’s been tasked with running the "Department of Government Efficiency," an outside effort that is not part of the ...

Why Elon Musk Says His New Role ‘Won’t Be Business as Usual’

Musk’s moves since the election suggest the Tesla CEO will be heavily involved in the Trump administration’s ‘revolution,’ as he calls it.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Week 11 Expected Points: Ricky Pearsall thriving in increased role

A look back at Week 10's expected points leaders and some deep plays to consider for Week 11.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

With dengue cases at an extreme high, research points to climate change's role

Dengue fever has spread at alarming rates this year. New research attributes nearly a fifth of the existing dengue burden to climate change.

The Prado, Renowned for Its Art, Tries a New Role: Muse to Authors

Spain’s most storied museum has been inviting writers, including Nobel laureates, to live nearby and take inspiration from its paintings.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

No women in combat roles? Trump's Pentagon chief pick raises eyebrows

Democrats and veterans groups are taking aim at Trump Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s belief that women should not serve in combat roles, with at least two crucial GOP senators also asking ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

McConnell may play key role on Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will be under the microscope when it comes to President-elect Trump’s most contentious Cabinet nominees, with senators watching closely to see if he ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Nadal unsure on Davis Cup role, to retire own way

Rafael Nadal said he is unsure what role he will play at the Davis Cup this week, but he added he is at peace with his decision to retire from the sport and said any emotion will be kept in check ...

Sports - ESPN - 17 hours ago

The House Race Where Democrats Desperately Want the ‘Democrat’ to Lose

A write-in campaign appears to be Democrats’ only hope in a Georgia congressional district after a lawyer with extreme right-wing views won the party’s primary.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Democratic strategist Joel Payne on the next steps for the Democratic Party after their loss

Following setbacks in the White House and Senate, Democrats are looking to assess what went wrong in the election. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about ...

In Michigan, Democratic enthusiasm competes with disaffection

As she faces dissent from parts of the traditional Democratic base, Kamala Harris is counting on expanded support from suburban voters and former Republicans.

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