Shocking Cabinet Picks

Wrexham dumped from FA Cup with shock loss

Wrexham have been eliminated from the English FA Cup in the first round, losing 1-0 away at lower-league Harrogate Town on Sunday.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Suspected homicide of politician shocks Antigua and Barbuda

Prime minister of Caribbean island expresses ‘deep shock and sadness’ at death of MP Asot Michael. The prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda has expressed “deep shock and sadness” after the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Global economy prepares for the Trump ‘macro shock’

China, Germany and other exporters fear higher tariffs and volatile period of tit-for-tat trade measures

World - Financial Times - November 6

PG: Clips' brass 'awesome' despite 'shocking' end

Paul George, now with the 76ers, said there are no hard feelings with the Clippers' brass after contract talks didn't pan out: "They were awesome the whole time I was there."

Sports - ESPN - November 6

The Sky Is Falling on the Chicago Bears and No One Is Shocked

It’s possible the Bears could consider changing offensive coordinators again under Matt Eberflus, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 11

LaLiga star Mayoral 'in shock' after house fire

Getafe forward Borja Mayoral has thanked fans for their support -- and his partner admitted the couple are "in shock" -- after a fire at their home in Madrid.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

How a Shocking Insult Gave Me Reason to Hope

Two new stage productions have a lot to say about where we are as a country

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

Messi held in check as Paraguay shock Argentina

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on ...

Sports - ESPN - November 15

Shock as man told 'there's a cow in your pool'

Ian Blackburn said he is over the moon after the bovine was returned safe and well.

Molly-Mae Hague 'shocked' by Tommy Fury split

The pair, who met on Love Island and share a daughter, announced their split in August.

Trump Signals a ‘Seismic Shift,’ Shocking the Washington Establishment

The president-elect’s early transition moves amount to a generational test of a system as he seeks to rewrite the balance of power and install lieutenants to blow up key parts of government.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 17

An I.V.F. Mix-Up, a Shocking Discovery and an Unbearable Choice

Two couples in California discovered they were raising each other’s genetic children. Should they switch their girls?

Health - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

'Shocking' pipework issue at already delayed maternity hospital

Mike Nesbitt says that the scale of the problem is believed to be limited to an isolated area.

FirstFT: Jockeying to join Trump’s cabinet

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed and BoE rate decisions, and Germany’s government collapses

World - Financial Times - November 7

Potential Trump Cabinet members, policies

Donald Trump's transition team is focusing on potential Cabinet members for the former president's second term in the White House. The Trump administration may also institute quick policy changes ...

California Republican Ken Calvert holds off Dem challenge in Palm Springs area

Calvert defeated Democrat Will Rollins, a former federal prosecutor.

Politics - Politico - November 13

A look into the history of presidential cabinet scandals

As President-elect Donald Trump continues to fill out his cabinet selections, NBC News' Gadi Schwartz takes a look back at previous cabinet scandals and problematic nominees.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

AP Explains: What does a shocking parliamentary loss for Japan's long-ruling party mean?

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s long-reigning coalition lost a majority in the parliamentary election, underscoring voters’ outrage over the party’s extensive financial scandals

World - ABC News - October 29

Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay in shock after terror threat to Israeli tourists

Israeli travellers told to evacuate area immediately as police set up patrols and roadblocks. The golden sands of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay are usually carefree, a place for tourists to surf the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

UN report warns of famine, aggravated by conflicts and climate shocks

Severe food crises threaten hundreds of thousands in vulnerable areas, including Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, Mali and the Palestinian territories, where populations face or approach famine, a report ...

World - ABC News - October 31

U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments

Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

The shocking death of Karen Swift, her husband's trial and the search for answers

Karen Swift's death rocked the town of Dyersburg, Tennessee, in October 2011, and her husband David was charged in her death 11 years later.

Harris takes unexpected poll lead over Trump in Republican-leaning Iowa

Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa survey suggests surging support among female voters for Democratic candidate

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Volkswagen cuts plan sends shock through the ‘Detroit of east Germany’

In the city of Zwickau, which has a proud history in the country’s mighty automobile industry, there are fears about the economic and political fallout . Zwickau gained its nickname as the Detroit ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

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