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Some Republicans try to tone down Trump's mass deportation threats
Members of the GOP in immigrant-heavy states tried to reassure constituents that Trump is focused on dangerous criminals and not on "hard-working" immigrants.Politics - NBC News - November 8 -
Last-gasp Max Jorgensen try sees Australia edge England in thriller
England 37-42 Australia Teams score five tries apiece in seesaw contest On a grey old day in south-west London few anticipated great splashes of gold and green being daubed on a distinctly ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Palestinians Try to Sway Trump, Reaching Out to Tiffany Trump’s Relative
The Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has met with Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law and written conciliatory letters to the president-elect, a strong supporter of Israel.World - The New York Times - November 10 -
Dutch police use hologram to try to solve 2009 sex worker killing
Lifesize hologram of Betty Szabó in red light district is intended to jog memories and help find 19-year-old’s killer. Cold-case detectives in the Netherlands are hoping that an innovative lifesize ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
In a Trump-dominated Washington, new arrivals in the House try to emerge
There are a few new members-elect of Congress who do not intend to go unnoticed in the 119th Congress.Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
Europe could try to stop — or get around — damaging Trump tariffs
Donald Trump's U.S. election win has left Europe scrabbling to work out how it will be able to contain — or counter — probable tariffs on its exports to the U.S.Business - CNBC - November 11 -
Biden trying to surge aid to Ukraine, will meet with Trump in coming days
President Biden is trying to use his last few months in office to increase U.S. aid to Ukraine with support for Kyiv in question once the Trump administration takes over at the White House. The ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Why OpenAI Is Trying New Strategies to Deal With an AI Development Slowdown
As quantum leaps in AI capabilities get harder to pull off, the market leader is pivoting to progress. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s Grok AI may be opening to more X users.Business - Inc. - November 11 -
Spirit Airlines flight hit with gunfire trying to land in Haiti
A Spirit Airlines flight diverted to the Dominican Republic after it was hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti. One flight attendant was injured by flying debris, according to their union. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Dolphins defense comes up big vs. Rams in must-win game
Miami kept LA's offense out of the end zone all night on "Monday Night Football" to begin what the Dolphins hope is a huge turnaround.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11 -
Buying Shoes at Macy's Isn't Fun. Its New CEO Is Trying to Change That.
The retailer is putting fewer styles on shelves and using technology to get shoes out of the stockroom faster.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11 -
Two things Dallas shouldn't do as the Cowboys try to fix this mess
When they aren't winning, the Cowboys still inspire discussion. This week's QB Room looks at Dallas' looming overhaul, plus Aaron Rodgers courting trouble.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13 -
After Deadly Car Rampage, Chinese Officials Try to Erase Any Hint of It
Flowers left at the site of the attack, which killed at least 35 people, were quickly removed. Censors deleted videos, articles and comments about it.World - The New York Times - November 14 -
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South Africa is trying to starve 4,000 miners out of an illegal mine
South Africa's government says it will let thousands of illegal miners starve until they accept their fate and emerge from an abandoned shaft to face arrest.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Will Trump Try to End the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program?
There is widespread concern that President-elect Donald J. Trump may end it, since he has tried before. But that may be the wrong thing to fear.Business - The New York Times - November 14 -
Trump may try to reverse TikTok ban. Here's how he could.
The ban is set to go into effect on Jan. 19, a day before Trump's inauguration.Top stories - ABC News - November 14 -
Haberman: Trump trying to 'shock and overwhelm' system with Cabinet selections
New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman suggested President-elect Trump's team is trying to "overwhelm" and test political norms with his Cabinet picks. "I do think that they are looking to ...Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
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Iran said it won't try to kill Trump: U.S. official
Iran sent a written message via Swiss diplomats in mid-October saying that it would not seek to kill Donald Trump, according to a U.S. official.Politics - NBC News - November 15 -
U.S. received assurance from Iran it wasn't actively trying to assassinate Trump
The U.S. received written assurance from Iran before the presidential election that its leadership was not actively trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, CBS News confirmedTop stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and influence public opinion from jail in a bid to affect potential jurors for his upcoming sex trafficking trialEntertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Man arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle hundreds of tarantulas and centipedes on flight
A South Korean man was arrested in Peru for allegedly attempting to smuggle hundreds of tarantulas and centipedes on a flight back to Korea. The 28-year-old Korean citizen, who was not named by ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
How Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency May Try to Slash Federal Spending
President-elect Donald J. Trump has tasked Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy with identifying ways to cut the budget. The hard part comes next.Top stories - The New York Times - November 16 -
South Africa Police Try Siege Tactics on Illegal Mining, Igniting Debate
The police have cut off food and water to miners for weeks in a bid to force them out of an abandoned mine. Human rights advocates and community leaders call the tactics inhumane.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Graham equals record as nine-try Scotland beat dogged Portugal
Darcy Graham equals Duhan van der Merwe's Scotland try-scoring record in a comfortable nine-try victory over Portugal at Murrayfield.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Prosecutors Accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of Trying to Contact Witnesses From Jail
The government said the music mogul had been attempting to obstruct federal prosecutors by instructing others to make three-way calls and securing help from other inmates.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
