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NFL told Bears that Packers' blocked field goal was legal

After the Packers beat the Bears by blocking a field goal on the last play of the game, Bears coach Matt Eberflus claimed the Packers should have been flagged because "they were obviously on our ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

General's promotion blocked in first sign of Trump retaliation for Afghanistan pullout

A GOP senator has blocked the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in Kabul in the first sign of Trump retaliating against officers involved in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Angela Merkel defends ties with Russia and blocking Ukraine from Nato

The former German chancellor, who quit politics three years ago, speaks to the BBC in a rare interview.

Judge says he must still approve sale of Infowars to The Onion

A federal judge said Monday he may hold an evidentiary hearing next month to help determine whether to approve the sale of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' media company to satirical publication The ...

Pakistani capital under lockdown to block rally by Imran Khan supporters

Government shuts down internet, blocks highways and brings in troops to stop protest by former PM’s supporters. Pakistan’s capital was put under lockdown as the government shut down the internet, ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Saudi Arabia and Russia Block Mention of Fossil Fuel Exit in Climate Resolution

A handful of oil-producing nations ensured that a United Nations General Assembly resolution on climate change steered clear of a call to transition away from fossil fuels.

Business - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

Albanian opposition supporters block the capital’s streets in an anti-government rally

Albanian opposition lawmakers and their supporters have blocked the capital’s main streets for hours accusing the government of corruption and demanding it be replaced by a technocratic caretaker ...

World - ABC News - 23 hours ago

TikTok to block teenagers from beauty filters over mental health concerns

Social media platform under pressure to improve security as it announces plans to block under-13s from signing up. Teenagers are facing wide-ranging new restrictions over the use of beauty filters ...

World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago

X trying to block transfer of platform’s InfoWars accounts to the Onion

Social network says it must give permission for accounts to be sold or transferred after sale of rightwing InfoWars. Elon Musk’s X is trying to block the transfer of the platform’s InfoWars ...

World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago

Biden blocks new coal mining at major federal hub

The Biden administration is blocking new coal mining on public lands at a major hub for the fossil fuel. Last week and this week, it released two decisions on the future of mining in the Powder ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

Senate Democrat: Trump wants to 'subjugate' GOP senators with Gaetz appointment

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) suggested President-elect Trump appointing former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as the head of the Justice Department (DOJ) is somewhat of a power play against ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Montana could decide control of Senate

Control of the Senate could come down to a race in Montana that pits a three-term Democrat against a rival Republican from out of state. Janet Shamlian takes a closer look at the closely-watched ...

Schiff wins California Senate race

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is projected to win his bid for the Senate in California, according to Decision Desk HQ. Schiff, who emerged as one of former President Trump’s chief critics in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Cantwell wins Washington Senate race

Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell is projected to win a fifth term representing Washington state in the Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ. Cantwell, the chair of the Senate Commerce, Science and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

GOP wins back control of the Senate

The chamber will play a huge role in not only legislative priorities next year, but also the incoming president’s ability to pick a Cabinet.

Politics - Politico - November 6

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - November 8

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis

World - Financial Times - November 8

Thune elected Senate majority leader

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Barrasso becomes No. 2 Senate leader

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) won the election to become Senate majority whip on Wednesday, cementing him as the No. 2 leader in the Republican conference for the foreseeable future. Barrasso was ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Pennsylvania Senate race heads to a recount

Pennsylvania’s Senate race is heading to a recount, with the narrow margin between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen.

Politics - NBC News - November 13

John Thune Rises to the Senate Top

The South Dakota Republican failed in his first try for the Senate but came back to defeat a chamber leader. Now he will be the leader himself.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Republicans flip Pennsylvania Senate seat

Republican David McCormick is projected to defeat Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) in one of the nation's preeminent battlegrounds, according to Decision Desk HQ, adding to the party's margins after it took ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Australian senator censured for heckling King

Lidia Thorpe has been rebuked by the Senate for yelling "not my King" during a protest last month.

Ernst to head Senate DOGE caucus

Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst (R) is set to lead the newly created Senate DOGE Caucus — a nod to President-elect Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) which will work outside the government to ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

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