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Four open seats complicating Democrats' path to the majority
The Democratic effort to flip control of the House in next week’s elections has been complicated by key retirements that have expanded the battleground for Republicans in the final stretch of the ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
The state of the 2024 race in two major battleground states
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent Thursday in battleground states Arizona and Nevada to try to court voters less than a week from Election Day. CBS News executive ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting
Human rights watchdogs say Azerbaijan is in the midst of a vicious campaign of repression. But in global geopolitics, this energy-rich Caucasus country now has a lot of leverage.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
Sydney to Become Seventh World Major Marathon in 2025
The Sydney Marathon has joined the ranks of New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Berlin and Tokyo, receiving a designation reserved for the most elite races in the world.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
Major Garrett on key themes as voters cast ballots
As voters decide who will lead the nation, Major Garrett breaks down the top issues, what's at stake, and what to expect as the results roll in.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Watch a recap of the major turning points in the 2024 campaign
The 2024 presidential election has been like none other in history and has moved so quickly with the nation experiencing a lot in a short period of time. NBC’s Kate Snow shares a recap of the race ...Top stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Republicans retake control of US Senate
Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Republicans win majority in the Senate, CBS News projects
Republicans will take control of the Senate after Sen. Deb Fischer's victory in Nebraska, CBS News projects. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, John Dickerson and Margaret Brennan break down how the GOP ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Michigan Democrats defend state Supreme Court majority
Democrats have expanded their majority on the Michigan Supreme Court after winning a pair of races on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. Justice Kyra Harris Bolden, a former appointee ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Mendy entitled to majority of unpaid Man City wages
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy should have been paid when he was not in custody, an employment tribunal judge rules.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
An Emboldened G.O.P. Senate Majority Is Ready to Empower Trump
With a decisive margin in the Senate, Republicans, who have shown their willingness to accommodate the president-elect, will have the numbers to overcome divisions over his personnel and policies.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Trump victory is a major setback for climate action, experts say
Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Large Senate GOP majority strengthens Trump's hand
Republicans have at least a 52-seat Senate majority and are looking to expand it to 54 seats, as GOP candidates are leading the vote counts in Pennsylvania and Nevada. Such a cushion would ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Gillen ousts D'Esposito in major pickup for House Democrats
Laura Gillen has defeated Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) to score a key pickup for Democrats still hoping to retake the House, Decision Desk HQ projects. New York has been seen as key to ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Major Garrett on "clarity" and the 2024 election result
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett says he's seen the word "clarity" mentioned a lot about the 2024 presidential election, with some variation of "at least the result was clear." ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Trump has potential to appoint a majority of the Supreme Court
Republicans are gearing up to lock in their remake of the judiciary under President-elect Donald Trump and a new Senate majority, including potentially installing several more conservative Supreme ...Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Winter Storm in Colorado: Denver Hit With First Major Snow of the Season
The National Weather Service said snowfall accumulations from Friday into Saturday morning could be significant, with 12 to 20 inches expected south of Denver.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
GOP inches closer to retaining House majority
Control of the House has yet to be determined, as a number of critical races remain too close to call, leaving lawmakers — and voters — waiting to see which party will hold the majority next year. ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia
North Korea says it has ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aidWorld - ABC News - 8 hours ago -
Trump knocks critic Anthony Scaramucci as 'major loser'
President-elect Trump knocked his ex-White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci as a “major loser," in reaction to his constant criticism. Trump's rebuke of Scaramucci came just days ...Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago -
House majority still up for grabs, race for Senate majority leader heating up among Republicans
Republicans are waiting to see if they'll take control of the House, but they've already secured a majority in the Senate where GOP lawmakers jockeying to replace outgoing Leader Mitch McConnell. ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Trump yet to endorse GOP candidate for Senate majority leader, House majority still up in the air
John Cornyn, John Thune and Rick Scott have emerged as the frontrunners to replace Mitch McConnell and become Senate majority leader in January, but President-elect Donald Trump hasn't lent his ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
The power and the perils of Trump’s ‘flow state’
The former president’s latest town hall was a spectacle even by the standards of modern American politicsBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
Big Tech’s dash for nuclear power
The take-off of AI will fuel a surge in demand for electricityBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
Cossa, Lombardi Power Griffins Win
Powered by two goals from Amadeus Lombardi and 29 saves from Sebastian Cossa, the Grand Rapids Griffins beat the Manitoba Moose 2-1 Saturday nightSports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
How Powerful Is North Korea’s Military?
The North’s nuclear forces have been the focus of global concern. But its conventional military is vast and empowered — even if it is hobbled by shortages, corruption and isolation.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Professors Worry Their Power Is Shrinking at Universities
Faculty members are used to sharing power with presidents and trustees to run universities. But some presidents and lawmakers have made moves to reduce their say.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
WATCH: Trump, Harris prepare for election night
ABC News contributor Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and former RNC staff member Cassie Smedile talk about the candidates’ campaign strategies.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access
Measures that would have protected abortion rights at the state level are projected to fail in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota.Top stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Sarah McBride will be the 1st openly trans member of Congress, ABC projects
Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride has become the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, ABC News projects.Top stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
WATCH: Trump: 'We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible'
Former Pres. Trump addressed supporters on Election Night: “This was a movement like nobody’s ever seen before, and frankly, I believe this was the greatest political movement of all-time.”Top stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Biden congratulates Trump, invites him to meeting at White House
President Joe Biden spoke on the phone with former President Donald Trump on Wednesday and "congratulated him on his victory," the White House said in a statement.Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
WATCH: Chaos ensues after racoon crashes through LaGuardia Airport ceiling
Chaos ensued at the Spirit Airlines counter inside LaGuardia Airport in New York after a raccoon came crashing through a ceiling panel.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Convicted Jan 6. rioter seeks pardon based on Trump's victory
Moments before a convicted Jan. 6 rioter was sentenced Thursday, he sought a full pardon. He claimed President-elect Donald Trump’s victory vindicated his actions.Top stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Judge rules Biden's program for undocumented spouses is illegal
On Thursday, Judge J. Campbell Barker ruled in favor of the Republican-led effort to dismantle the Biden administration's programTop stories - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Majority think CBS should release Harris's '60 Minutes' transcript
A majority of Americans believe CBS should release a full transcript of its recent "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Harris and think the network edited it to cast her in a favorable ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Mulberry's Majority Shareholder Rejects Sweetened Bid From Frasers
The British luxury brand’s majority shareholder declined a sweetened offer from Frasers Group to take full ownership for $94.1 million.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 14