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The Watch Industry’s Role in Your Speeding Ticket
It was the development of the chronograph, essentially a stopwatch, that laid the groundwork for automobile speed limits.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7 -
Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas
The move comes after US officials were quoted saying they would not accept Hamas's presence in Qatar.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Trump Offers Elise Stefanik Role as U.N. Ambassador
In one of his first cabinet-level personnel decisions, the president-elect has chosen the Republican member of Congress from New York to represent the United States at the United Nations.Top stories - The New York Times - November 11 -
Sue Gray will not take up new nations and regions role
The senior official was initially appointed to the role after departing as the PM's chief of staff.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Elon Musk, Ramaswamy land Trump admin roles
President-elect Trump has tapped tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead an advisory group focused on cutting federal spending and reducing the size of the government. Trump ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Analyzing the defense secretary role as Trump taps Hegseth
President-elect Donald Trump picked Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the Secretary of Defense position. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd discusses what is expected of the role and ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Trump taps loyalists Gaetz and Gabbard for key roles
President-elect sends shockwaves through Washington with selections for attorney-general and intelligence directorBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
Paul embraces 'ultimate heel' role against Tyson
Jake Paul says he is embracing the heel role in his fight against Mike Tyson.Sports - ESPN - November 14 -
Trump’s criminal defense attorneys offered DOJ roles
President-elect Trump announced Thursday he will nominate three of his personal criminal defense attorneys to serve in senior Justice Department roles. Todd Blanche will serve as deputy attorney ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Congress needs to reclaim its role in policymaking
The 119th Congress will be the first to begin since the Supreme Court overturned its 1984 Chevron decision, and their are proposed reforms to restore the role of the legislative branch in ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
The Accessory With a Surprising Role in Soccer Players’ Success
Some teams insist that video games help build team chemistry.Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Democrats wrestle over role of transgender rights in election
Democrats are wrestling with the role the party’s broad support for transgender rights played in its failure to capture the presidency and either chamber of Congress, with sharp views being ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
A look at social media's role in the 2024 election
Journalist Taylor Lorenz joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how platforms like Bluesky and Threads gained millions of users after the 2024 election and what this shift means for political ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Ariana Grande channelled her loss into Wicked role
The adaptation of Broadway show Wicked has a star-studded cast of Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
Pat King Found Guilty for Role in ‘Freedom Convoy’
The verdict was in the high-profile case of Pat King, a man accused of helping provoke disruptions during the so-called trucker convoy, which paralyzed Canada’s capital during the pandemic.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
A craving for good food flips gender roles in Italy
Around the world, women cook more meals per week than men, but Italy serves as the exception to the rule.World - CBS News - 13 hours ago -
Democrats Play the Blame Game
Also, another interest rate cut. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
GOP senators brush off concerns about Thune’s relationship with Trump
The new Senate majority leader has been critical of the president-elect, but even conservative senators expressed confidence that he would work well with Trump.Politics - Politico - November 13 -
Big speeches and another big garbage row
Harris gives her closing argument while Biden puts his foot in itTop stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Bob Costas retiring from baseball play-by-play after 42 years
After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-playSports - ABC News - November 1 -
Bob Costas retiring from baseball play-by-play after 42 years
After 42 seasons, Bob Costas is retiring from baseball play-by-playEntertainment - ABC News - November 1 -
Dave Sims replacing John Sterling as Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster
Dave Sims is replacing John Sterling as Suzyn Waldman’s play-by-play partner on New York Yankees radio broadcastsSports - ABC News - November 15 -
Dave Sims replacing John Sterling as Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster
Dave Sims is replacing John Sterling as Suzyn Waldman’s play-by-play partner on New York Yankees radio broadcastsEntertainment - ABC News - November 15 -
Democrats rip Musk as billionaire takes leading role in Trump campaign
Billionaire tech magnate Elon Musk is drawing attacks from top Democrats and concern from election watchdogs as he barnstorms for former President Trump in a crucial swing state. Over the past ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Rapper Lil Durk charged for role in murder-for-hire scheme in 2022
Grammy winner arrested for reportedly ordering killing of rapper Quando Rondo, causing fatal shooting of his cousin. Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk has been arrested in Florida on federal ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
'Bob’s Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for Jan. 6 role
An actor known for roles in the animated series “Bob’s Burgers” and “Arrested Development” was sentenced Monday to a year and one day in prison for his connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
'Bob's Burgers' actor sentenced to 1 year in prison for role in Capitol riot
An actor known for his roles in the television comedies “Bob’s Burgers” and “Arrested Development” has been sentenced to one year in prison for his part in a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol nearly ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 28 -
Sindhu Vee talks laughter, family and her role in "The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh"
Stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee stars in the new TV series about an Indian family navigating life and neighborhood drama in America. Vee joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her role.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Teri Garr, Comic Actress in ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ Dies at 79
An Oscar nominee for her role in “Tootsie,” she was also a favorite guest of David Letterman and Johnny Carson and a three-time host of “Saturday Night Live.”Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Joaquin Phoenix Met With Christopher Nolan Over The Dark Knight's Joker Role
Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix, who won the Academy Award for his take on the Joker in the first feature film, the actor revealed he almost played the part in another Batman movie. In a new ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Harris urges voters to remember Trump's role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack
In her closing argument address, Vice President Kamala Harris underscored the stakes of the upcoming election, calling out former President Trump’s actions on January 6. She highlighted the ...Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Dropbox slashes 20% of global workforce, eliminating more than 500 roles
Dropbox is laying off 20% of its global workforce, the equivalent of 528 roles, according to CEO Drew Houston.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Dropbox slashes 20% of global workforce, eliminating more than 500 roles
Dropbox is laying off 20% of its global workforce, the equivalent of 528 roles, CEO Drew Houston announced Wednesday in a note to staff. The company is in a “transitional period” as its file sync ...Top stories - NBC News - October 30