Nearing Return 49ers

As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process

The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden's selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control.

Power Outages Affect 600,000 in Washington State as Storm Kills at Least 1

A storm system approaching the Northwest with hurricane-force winds was expected to drench the region with rain. At least one death was reported.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

3 police officers, 4 cartel suspects killed near U.S. border

Drug cartel gunmen also attacked a funeral convoy of cars accompanying the body of one of the victims in the first attack, officials said.

Girl left near death after being drugged by mother

The woman was arrested after a urine test on her daughter found ibuprofen, which had not been prescribed.

Israel Strikes Near Beirut as U.S. Envoy Pushes for a Cease-Fire in Lebanon

The envoy, Amos Hochstein, was in Israel and planned to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seeking a truce in the country’s war with the militant group Hezbollah.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

McKinsey nears $600m settlement with US government over role in opioid crisis

Consultancy firm accused of helping opioid makers boost sales, which allegedly contributed to deadly epidemic. McKinsey is in the final stages of negotiating a deferred prosecution agreement to ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

McKinsey nears $600mn settlement with US over opioid claims

Payment would significantly raise cost to firm of its past work for opioid makers

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Suspicious package causes security scare near U.S. Embassy in London

London police said a "loud bang" heard near the U.S. Embassy was a controlled explosion carried out after a suspicious package was discovered.

The US Embassy in London returns to normal after police blow up a package

The U.S. Embassy in London has returned to normal operations after police carried out the controlled explosion of a suspicious package that was found in the area

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UN climate summit’s $300bn deal slammed as ‘stage-managed’

Poorer countries concede in fight with rich world and fossil fuel producers over funds to deal with global warming

Business - Financial Times - 20 hours ago

Gunman dead, police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan

Police shot a gunman who had fired at a police patrol in the Rabiah neighbourhood of Amman, officials and media report. A gunman was dead and three policemen injured after a shooting near the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Police in Jordan kill gunman in shootout near the Israeli Embassy

Police in Jordan have shot and killed a man after he opened fire near the Israeli Embassy

World - ABC News - 1 hour ago

Suspicious package causes security scare near U.S. Embassy in London

London police said a "loud bang" heard near the U.S. Embassy was a controlled explosion carried out after a suspicious package was discovered.

World - CBS News - Yesterday

Amy Dowden will not return to Strictly this year

A Strictly spokesperson said the dancer is "focusing on her recovery following a foot injury".

Congress returns after election break

Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday following a six-week election break. Republicans are preparing to govern with majorities in both chambers while Democrats look to regroup. Scott ...

This Is the Dark, Unspoken Promise of Trump’s Return

Liberal democracy offers moral constraints without problem-solving. Populism offers problem-solving without moral constraints.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

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McKinsey nears $600m settlement with US government over role in opioid crisis

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