Surprisingly Special Start

The Papers: Justice cuts would be 'disaster' and 'special needs crisis'

The Budget to be set out next week and the soaring costs of special needs education lead the papers.

Hasan Minhaj addresses fact-checking controversy in new Netflix special

In his new Netflix special, Hasan Minhaj touched on the fact-checked jokes scandal that led to him losing his job as the new host of the “The Daily Show.”

Democrats call for special counsel probe into Kushner over Saudi ties

Correction: This article has been corrected to reflect that lawmakers assess Saudi Arabia has paid Jared Kushner $87 million, and not as previously written. Senior Democrats in the House and Senate ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Seth Meyers is trading politics for parenting in new standup special

Seth Meyers admits there are times when he’s in a disagreement with his wife or absurd situation with his kids and he can’t help immediately thinking about making it into a bit

Entertainment - ABC News - October 25

Trump says he'll fire special counsel Jack Smith if elected

Former President Donald Trump told a conservative radio host that if elected, he would immediately fire special counsel Jack Smith, who is prosecuting Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election ...

Trump vows to fire special counsel Jack Smith if elected president

Former President Trump said he would fire special counsel Jack Smith if elected president. Trump also moved to challenge the special counsel’s role in the election interference case against him. ...

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Israel launches retaliatory strikes against Iran | Special Report

Israel conducted what it described as precise strikes on military targets in Iran in retaliation for Iran's Oct. 1 missile attack on Israel, the IDF said. CBS News chief Washington correspondent ...

Student with special needs finds acceptance, brotherhood in Clemson fraternity

The ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills. But as much as the program offers, junior Charlie McGee wanted the whole college experience.

Clemson frat opens its arms to student with special needs

At Clemson University in South Carolina, the ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills for independent living. One student, Charlie McGee, a ...

Georgia's president says the country was the victim of a Russian 'special operation' in election

World - ABC News - October 27

Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest

Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party

World - ABC News - October 27

Louisiana governor calls a special session to address taxes and the courts

Louisiana legislators will meet for a special session beginning Nov. 6 to consider Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s ambitious attempt to overhaul the state’s tax structure

Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Star Explains Why Remedy Is Special

The final expansion of Alan Wake 2, The Lake House, is out now, closing a chapter for Remedy that was 13 years in the making. In The Lake House, players assume the role of Agent Kiran Estevez as ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

The Simpsons Halloween Special Has A Wild Video Game-Inspired Opening

It's been 17 years since The Simpsons last had a video game on consoles, but this year's Treehouse of Horror is offering fans of the show a glimpse of the bloody fighting game they'll never get to ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

'The second special one' - Amorim by those who know him best

Friends and former colleagues of Ruben Amorim talk to BBC Sport about the new Manchester United head coach who will replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.

The US-UK special relationship will survive Labour involvement in this election

The decision of Labour Party volunteers to go to the U.S to knock on doors for Vice President Kamala Harris has sparked controversy, with Republicans filing an FEC complaint and suggesting it could ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

German general says special mission on NATO's eastern flank on track

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

‘I don’t have time for tourism’: Xabi Alonso returns to Liverpool with Leverkusen

Anfield will forever celebrate their hero of Istanbul but the Leverkusen head coach returns with a new fairytale to write. Xabi Alonso took centre stage at Anfield elegantly, considered his options ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Eye-opening lessons, special encounters - Sexton on All Blacks

Johnny Sexton has been Ireland's starting fly-half in their past 14 meetings with New Zealand. With the sides meeting for a first time since his retirement this weekend, he looks back on memorable ...

Special counsel Jack Smith expected to wind down Trump prosecutions: Sources

Special counsel Jack Smith is in talks with leadership at the Justice Department evaluating ways he can end prosecutions of Donald Trump, sources told ABC News.

Harris concedes 2024 election to Trump in speech to supporters | Special Report

Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday in a speech to her supporters at Howard University. "CBS Evening News" anchor and ...

US special counsel to wind down criminal cases against Donald Trump

Jack Smith’s case would not be finished before inauguration, after which Trump could prohibit prosecutors from pursuing it. US election 2024 – latest updates Trump’s victory throws uncertainty ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

25 Watch Brands Donate Special Pieces to a Charity Auction

Biver and Chopard are among the houses participating in TimeForArt, a Dec. 7 benefit for the Swiss Institute, an art institution in New York.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 days ago

California Gov. Newsom calls for special legislative session after Trump win

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued a proclamation Thursday to convene a special session of the state Legislature, with the goal of preserving civil rights and enabling potential litigation ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Judge pauses upcoming deadlines in Trump's election interference case

The judge in Donald Trump's federal election interference case has paused all upcoming deadlines in the case, after special counsel Jack Smith requested the pause.

Judge pauses Trump proceedings as special counsel seeks to wind up case

Jack Smith is ending his prosecution of Trump over efforts to overturn 2020 election and classified documents retention. US elections 2024 – live updates The federal judge overseeing Donald ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Hernández: Jack Flaherty's immortalizing Game 1 holds special meaning for L.A.-raised pitcher

If the Dodgers go on to win a World Series, what Jack Flaherty accomplished in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Mets will define his career in his native L.A.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Elliott asks for December special meeting at Southwest Airlines, cuts board slate to 8

Activist investor Elliott Management has requested a Dec. 10 special meeting date at Southwest Airlines, as it seeks to oust CEO Bob Jordan.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Southwest’s stock falls after activist calls special meeting to elect new board

Southwest Airlines’ stock took a turn lower Monday, after activist investor Elliott Investment Management called for a special meeting to give shareholders a chance to elect “a completely ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Kashmir gets a largely powerless government 5 years after India stripped its special status

Leaders of Kashmir’s biggest political party have been sworn into office to run a largely powerless local government for the first time after India stripped the region of its special status five ...

World - ABC News - October 16

‘Something special’: Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones on bucolic comedy beauty Detectorists, 10 years on

The open-hearted paean to friendship and a quiet life has become a global hit after charming viewers the world over. As it turns 10, its stars reflect on how they made TV magic. ‘Finding junk and ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Special counsel urges judge to reject Trump's bid to toss Jan. 6 obstruction charges

Special counsel Jack Smith is urging the judge in Donald Trump's Jan. 6 case to reject an effort by Trump's attorneys to throw out the case's obstruction-related charges.

Derek Hough's wife Hayley Erbert makes 'special' return to 'DWTS' after brain injury

Derek Hough took the 'DWTS' stage with wife Hayley Erbert a year after her emergency brain surgery, which will be detailed in a new documentary.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 16

Amazon makes first foray into live news with election night special hosted by Brian Williams

The company plans to host a one-night special with live election results and analysis on its Prime Video streaming service.

Business - CNBC - October 17

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