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Trump team ramps up pressure on Senate GOP to approve controversial nominees
President-elect Trump’s transition team is ratcheting up the pressure on Republican senators to embrace his controversial nominees to head the Justice Department, Health and Human Services, the ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
What Russia's new nuclear weapons policy means
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved changes formally lowering the threshold at which his country can consider a nuclear attack.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Biden Agrees to Supply Ukraine With Anti-Personnel Mines
The decision is the latest in a series of moves by the U.S. and Russia that have escalated tensions between the two.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
European parliament reaches deal on approving von der Leyen’s top team
European Commission should take office on 1 December after centre-right EPP and Socialists forge compromise. European parliament leaders have reached a deal to approve Ursula von der Leyen’s top ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Ukrainians' approval of Zelensky, government at lowest point of war: Survey
Ukrainians' approval of President Volodymyr Zelensky and their national government has dropped more than 15 percentage points since 2023, a new Gallup survey revealed. The drop marks the lowest ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Texas approves allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools
The State Board of Education heard testimony from over 150 teachers and parents on the matter.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Texas approves optional Bible-based lessons for public schools
Texas gave final approval Friday to optional biblical lesson plans for kindergarten through 5th grade classes in state public schools. The State Board of Education voted 8-7 to allow lessons on ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Texas education board approves Bible lessons in public schools
The Texas State Board of Education has adopted new curriculum that will include lessons focused on the Biblical teachings and Christianity's impact on history.Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
Texas Board of Education votes to approve Bible curriculum in elementary schools
The Texas Board of Education narrowly voted Friday to allow Bible-based curriculum in elementary schools.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Texas approves Bible-based curriculum in public grade schools
The Texas State Board of Education voted to incorporate Bible teachings in certain grades of public grade schools. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest on the controversial decision.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Federal officials approve New York congestion pricing plan
Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on cars driving into Manhattan as part of an effort to reduce traffic congestion and improve air ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Nicaragua: Ortega and wife to assume absolute power after changes approved
Loyalist lawmakers give green light to constitutional amendment as authoritarian president, 79, tightens grip. Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega and his wife are set to assume absolute power ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Texas approves new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools
Teachers can opt in, but state is offering financial incentive of $60 a student for participating school districts. The Texas board of education voted 8-7 on Friday to approve a new Bible-based ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
US approves $2B in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system
The United States has approved $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the delivery for the first time to the island of an advanced surface-to-air missile defense systemWorld - ABC News - October 26 -
Israel approves two bills that could halt UNRWA's aid delivery to Gaza. What does that mean?
Israel's parliament has passed bills banning the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees from operating in Israel and the Palestinian territoriesWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
City approves $6.5M to clean up and protect Rays stadium after Hurricane Milton
The city of St. Petersburg will spend about $6.5 million to clean up and protect Tropicana Field, the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays that was heavily damaged by Hurricane MiltonSports - ABC News - October 31 -
Angel Reese seemingly approves of new Sky coach Tyler Marsh after frustration over Teresa Weatherspoon firing
Marsh was officially announced as the new Sky coach on SundaySports - CBS Sports - November 4 -
Boeing strike ends after machinists approve new labor contract with 38% wage increases
Boeing machinists approved a new labor deal Monday, ending a more than seven-week strike that halted most of the aircraft production at the company that was already struggling with mounting losses.Top stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Spain approves 10.6 billion-euro relief package after devastating floods that killed over 200 people
Spain approves 10.6 billion-euro relief package after devastating floods that killed over 200 peopleWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
Arizona voters approve ballot measure giving state and local law enforcement greater authority in immigration matters
Arizona voters approved a ballot measure to give some law enforcement greater authority to enforce immigration-related laws typically left to the federal government.Politics - NBC News - November 6 -
NCAA Division I Council approves change that makes Canadian Hockey League players eligible for U.S. college teams
NCAA Division I Council approves change that makes Canadian Hockey League players eligible for U.S. college teamsSports - ABC News - November 7 -
China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy
China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economyWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
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 -
Israel's new defense minister says Hezbollah defeated; Netanyahu acknowledges approving pager attacks
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that his country has defeated Hezbollah and that eliminating its leader Hassan Nasrallah was the crowning achievement.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
Cop29 live updates: Carbon credit trade rules approved, breaking lengthy deadlock
Draft decision on article 6 approved with no objections. UN climate chief Simon Stiell gave a moving speech at the Cop29 opening plenary on Monday, writes Dharna Noor, fossil fuels and climate ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
White House urges Senate Democrats to approve new judges before term ends
Up to 30 nominees for vacant federal judgeships could be confirmed by 3 January but potential obstacles remain. Senate Democrats are racing to confirm up to 30 federal judges nominated by Joe ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Diamond Sports Group can emerge out of bankruptcy after having reorganization plan approved
Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, can emerge out of bankruptcy after having its reorganization plan approvedSports - ABC News - November 14 -
European committee takes a second look at Alzheimer's drug and now says it should be approved
A European regulatory committee now recommends approval of the Alzheimer’s treatment lecanemab a few months after rejecting the drugHealth - ABC News - November 14 -
Diamond Sports Group can emerge out of bankruptcy after having reorganization plan approved
Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, can emerge out of bankruptcy after having its reorganization plan approvedEntertainment - ABC News - November 14