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New England Congress members targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving

Most of Connecticut's congressional delegation said they were the subject of bomb threats at their homes as they were preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving, although no bombs ultimately were found.

How new members are shaping Congress

With orientation underway, Scott MacFarlane breaks down how the newest members of Congress are preparing to make an impact.

Meet some of the new faces that will join Congress in January

As President-elect Trump builds his Cabinet and administration, incoming lawmakers are gathering on Capitol Hill for orientation. CBS News projects the GOP will hold the majority in the House, with ...

McConnell announces new roles in next Congress

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday announced plans to shift into two key roles in the next Congress as he prepares to hand over the torch as the upper chamber’s top ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

Dangerous wildfires rage across California and New England

Crews are battling wildfires on both U.S. coasts with more than 130 homes and structures destroyed out West. Firefighters in New York and New Jersey have been racing to battle dozens of blazes ...

Senior UK bankers to receive bonuses faster under new rules

Bank of England proposes relaxation of restrictions dating from financial crisis

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Republicans win control of the Senate, NBC News projects

Americans are poised to elect a new Congress as every seat in the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate is up before voters on Election Day.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Latest news on fate of Congress as GOP search for Senate leader begins

The ballots for several key congressional races are still being counted and the fate of the House of Representatives still hangs in the balance. CBS News projects Republicans will have the majority ...

Latest news on future of Congress as House race results come in

Votes in some congressional races are still being counted with Republicans just three seats short of keeping their majority in the House of Representatives. Tom LoBianco, a national politics ...

Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms

Orientation is underway in Congress for new members as important matters loom, including funding the government to avoid a shutdown. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

Latest news on Trump's D.C. visit with Biden, Republicans in Congress

President-elect Donald Trump met with President Biden at the White House after gathering with House Republicans in Washington, D.C. Semafor's Kadia Goba joins CBS News with more on Trump's visit ...

Lewis powers West Indies to victory over new-look England

Opener Evin Lewis hits 94 as the West Indies hammer England by eight wickets in the first one-day international in Antigua.

England 22-24 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live

All Blacks visit Twickenham for this 3.10pm GMT kick-off Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter | And email Lee 4 mins. The home side are working some phases before Martin can’t grasp a pass ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Opoku-Fordjour leads England's new prop star generation

Asher Opoku-Fordjour is part of rich seam of front-row talent being moulded by coaches from a golden age of English forwards.

Builders face ban on gas boilers in most new homes in England

Industry demands clear guidance and fixed timeframes as concerns over delays to heating reforms mount

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Massachusetts lawmakers to consider a soccer stadium for the New England Revolution

Massachusetts lawmakers are planning to vote this week on a bill that would pave the way for the construction of a new soccer stadium for the New England Revolution in Everett

Sports - ABC News - November 13

Jones, Watkins put new-look England top of group

England eased past hosts Greece 3-0 in their Nations League match on Thursday to go top of their Group B2 and head into their last matchday against Ireland playing for promotion.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

England's Cox out of New Zealand series with broken thumb

Wicketkeeper Jordan Cox is ruled out of England's series in New Zealand after suffering a broken thumb.

Refreshed Stokes clears the air with England before New Zealand Test

Returning to his native Christchurch is having a positive effect on the captain and hopefully will lift his side too. Come rain or shine, New Zealand cricketers tend to wear a smile on their faces. ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Kane Williamson returns for New Zealand’s first Test against England

Former captain selected in XI at expense of in-form Will Young All-rounder Nathan Smith to debut for Black Caps at Hagley Oval Perhaps the trick to winning a Test series in India is to switch ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Bashir strikes late to keep sluggish England in hunt against New Zealand

First Test day one: New Zealand 319-8 v England Kane Williamson falls just short of ton on return to side The night before this series opener saw a reunion for the New Zealand side that first ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

I’m Puerto Rico’s new representative in Congress; we should put statehood aside

Pablo Hernández Rivera, the newly elected resident commissioner of Puerto Rico, has pledged to prioritize economic development and equal treatment in federal programs over the sterile status ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

The Races for Congress

We preview next week’s elections and what a divided or united government might mean for each party.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Anti-abortion activists set up outside clinic ‘safe zones’ on first day of new law in England

Pro-choice campaigners welcome CPS guidance that ‘silent prayer’ is among the activities prohibited within the 150-metre buffer area. Anti-abortion activists have been taking up positions just ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

New-look England face up to familiar tale in ODI defeat to West Indies

West Indies 157-2 beat England 209 by eight wickets (DLS) Evin Lewis steers run chase after Motie’s four-wicket haul A new-look England have fallen to a crushing defeat in the first match of ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Late Tele’a try and Ford misses break England hearts as New Zealand triumph

England 22-24 New Zealand George Ford misses two late kicks for victory The first weekend of the Autumn Nations Series was always going to be interesting. Two sides in need of an uplifting ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

2024 Patriots midseason grades: New England's 2-7 start produces rough results

The midseason grades for the Patriots are in

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

West Indies crush new-look England in third ODI to seal series victory

England 263-8; West Indies 267-2 ; hosts win series 2-1 Keacy Carty blasts 128 not out in eight-wicket triumph For the fifth time in less than three years, England have lost a series in the ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike

The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point after inflation across the U.K. fell below its target rate of 2%

World - ABC News - November 7

New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears game: How to watch, kickoff time and more

The New England Patriots visit the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10

A new luxury sleeper train is launching in England and Wales — here’s what a trip will cost

The LVMH-owned luxury hospitality company Belmond is launching a luxury sleeper train that will take travelers through the countryside of England and Wales.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay know pain in New England. Are Rams in line for more?

Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay never played in New England with the Rams, but they did lose there as members of Detroit and Washington, respectively.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Harry Kane ripped England stars for missing Nations League, but Three Lions are better off with new blood

Kane called out his teammates who didn't show up, but the ones who took the field vs. Greece showed their value

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

Tagovailoa carves up Pats with 4 TDs, Dolphins win 3rd straight game with 34-15 rout of New England

Tua Tagovailoa threw for 317 yards and four touchdowns, including two scores to running back De’Von Achane, and the Miami Dolphins routed the New England Patriots 34-15 on Sunday

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

England to hand Jacob Bethell his Test debut at No 3 in New Zealand opener

Bold call-up for 21-year-old yet to score first-class century Ollie Pope to keep wicket after Jordan Cox’s injury blow Jacob Bethell, the 21-year-old Barbados-born all-rounder, will make his ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

New Zealand close on 319-8 v England: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Kane Williamson made 93 and Shoaib Bashir took four wickets as the Crowe-Thorpe trophy got off to an entertaining start . Right, anthems sung, players out. Chris Woakes has the ball. Cricket ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

New Zealand v England: first men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

The centurion Harry Brook was dropped four times as England recovered from 71 for 4 to finish on 319 for 5. . 85th over: New Zealand 325-9 (Phillips 42, O’Rourke 0) Carse shows Will O’Rourke his ...

World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago

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