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Trump cabinet picks must now prepare for confirmation process

NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard breaks down the confirmation processes after President-elect Trump selected key cabinet members that have been met with some criticism from both sides.

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

Mixed-status families prepare for separation under Trump deportation plan

Families that contain both undocumented immigrants and U.S. citizens are planning for the possibility that parents may be separated from children under President-elect Trump's planned deportations.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah start a ceasefire after nearly 14 months of fighting

The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants has begun as a region on edge wonders whether it will hold

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Cease-Fire in Lebanon Takes Effect

The truce is intended to stop more than a year of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

White House preparing for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal announcement

The White House is awaiting the announcement of a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group to end the war in Lebanon. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more on the role ...

With Retailers Preparing for Black Friday, Here’s What’s Open on Thanksgiving

With Black Friday coming up, some retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Ukraine’s 'Witches of Bucha' prepare for combat as the specter of a Russian peace deal looms

In a snow-covered forest outside Kyiv, the “Witches of Bucha” are training to defend their capital, a city under constant bombardment from Russian missiles and drones.

Three dead, over 80,000 displaced as Malaysia prepares for worst floods in a decade

Malaysia is preparing for its worst floods in a decade after heavier-than-expected monsoon rains caused severe flooding that killed three people and displaced more than 90,000

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Two Tennessee tax preparers charged with stealing $65 million in Covid relief

Two tax preparers have been charged with defrauding the federal government of $65 million in Covid relief funds, according to federal prosecutors in Tennessee.

Mexico hits back as Trump’s tariff threat shakes markets

President Claudia Sheinbaum hints at retaliation and says US southern neighbour is tackling migrant and drug problem

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Russia’s economy flatters to deceive

Western commentators should take care not to be misled by statistics that the Kremlin has turned into a weapon of war

World - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

Russia condemns Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire missiles deep into Russia

The Kremlin warned that President Biden is adding "fuel to the fire" by allowing Ukraine to use long-range U.S. missiles that can strike targets inside Russia. Holly Williams reports.

How western sanctions are squeezing Russia

Behind the headline numbers, the resource constraints are evident

World - Financial Times - November 7

Is Russia pursuing its enemies abroad?

Critics of Vladimir Putin have suffered mysterious deaths around the world, highlighting Russia's long and violent reach. Intelligence officials warn assassinations could happen on U.S. soil.

The 'Deathonomics' Powering Russia's War Machine

Facing heavy losses in Ukraine, Russia is offering high salaries and bonuses to entice new recruits. In some poor regions, a military wage is as much as five times the average.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Russia’s fury over US missiles

And, when Prime Minister Starmer met China’s President Xi.

Germany will stand up to Russian intimidation, says foreign minister

Germany’s foreign minister has vowed that her country will not be intimidated by Russia’s new nuclear deterrent policy as it had in the past

World - ABC News - November 19

Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia

As Russian forces make slow progress in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine's military stages a surprise cross-border attack.

Ukraine strikes Russia with US missiles

Russian weapons arsenal hit after US lifts restrictions on Kyiv’s use of Atacms missiles

World - Financial Times - November 20

Russia Intensifies Assaults on an Exhausted Ukraine

Overextended Ukrainian forces lack manpower and artillery against Russian forces willing to absorb staggering casualties.

World - The New York Times - November 20

US hits Russia’s Gazprombank with sanctions

Move in effect bans state-owned bank from global financial system in blow to payments for Moscow’s war effort

Business - Financial Times - November 21

What Is Russia’s Oreshnik Ballistic Missile?

The weapon used for the first time against Ukraine last week is capable of carrying nuclear weapons.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Column: Prepare for the Big Lie 2.0: Watch how Trump started his effort to steal the 2020 election

With a middle-of-the-night press conference from the East Room of the White House, Donald Trump kicked off his effort to steal the 2020 election. It could happen again.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 3

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg entrenched as top pick as Duke freshman prepares for college debut

Flagg is firmly entrenched as the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft as he begins his freshman season with the Blue Devils

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Tropical Storm Rafael chugs past Jamaica as Cuba prepares for another hurricane hit

Tropical Storm Rafael is chugging past the western tip of Jamaica and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it heads toward Cuba

World - ABC News - November 5

US elections live: Harris makes unexpected stop at DNC headquarters as millions of Americans cast their votes

Harris thanks Democratic staffers in Washington DC and says ‘we have so much work to do’ during phone-banking session. US election results 2024: live map and tracker When will we know the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Stipe Miocic talks potential retirement after Jon Jones fight at UFC 309: 'I'm always preparing for my last'

Miocic, 42, is widely expected to walk away from the sport after fighting Jon Jones at UFC 309

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

‘I know it’s awkward to give advice to wealthy people’: My wife, 50, has terminal cancer. Our estate is worth $18 million. How do we prepare?

“We have two children ages 19 and 21, with one starting law school and the younger planning on medical school.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

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