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RFK Jr. vows to be 'honest public servant' as HHS chief

Environmental lawyer and antivaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vowed to be an “honest public servant” if he gets confirmed as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

RFK Jr.'s Vow to Take On Big Food Could Face Resistance

Processed foods are in the cross hairs of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., but battling major companies could collide with President-elect Donald J. Trump’s corporate-friendly goals.

Business - The New York Times - November 17

Trump wants to end 'wokeness' in education, vowing to use federal money as leverage

President-elect Donald Trump has a vision for education that revolves around a single goal: to rid America’s schools of perceived “wokeness” and “left-wing indoctrination.”

Amorim vows to restore Man Utd to where club 'belongs'

Manchester United's new head coach Ruben Amorim says he is confident of getting the club to compete for major trophies again.

Starmer vows to ‘stay the course’ on tax-hiking Budget measures

Prime minister will defend ‘hard decisions’ in speech to Welsh Labour conference on Saturday

Business - Financial Times - November 15

Police vow to arrest South African miners as standoff continues

World - Yahoo News - November 17

Biden Visits Amazon, Vowing Help to Fight Climate Change

The president toured the rainforest and promised Brazil funds for environmental initiatives, even as the incoming Trump administration appears poised to roll them back.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 17

German architecture award rescinded over British artist’s Israel boycott vow

Schelling Architecture Foundation refuses to give James Bridle the €10k prize after signing of open letter. A German architecture foundation has rescinded one of its €10,000 (£8,360) awards from a ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Russia vows 'tangible' response if US missiles used against its territory

US approval for Ukraine to strike inside Russia is a key move in the war as it reaches its 1,000th day.

'Push Russia harder,' Zelensky urges allies in speech

'The Russian military will be punished,' Ukraine's foreign ministry says as it marks the milestone.

Itoje makes England vow amid rebel league reports

Maro Itoje says playing for England is the priority for him and his international team-mates amid reports of a rebel league that would prevent him playing Test rugby if he joined.

Almost 120 countries vowed to triple renewables by 2030 – how is it going?

At Cop28 last year they also pledged to double energy efficiency in an effort to cut the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. Almost 120 countries came together in Dubai last year at the Cop28 climate ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Canada Prepares for Immigration Surge After Trump Vows Mass Deportation

The Canadian authorities are preparing for a possible spike in undocumented migrants, just as Trump appointees complain about too many people arriving from Canada.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

U.S. Enlists Allies on AI Safety as Trump Vows to Undo Current Policy

A San Francisco summit focuses on creating guardrails for AI development, even as the future of Biden’s AI Safety Institute is in doubt.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Trump’s Vow to End the War Could Leave Ukraine With Few Options

One question is whether the new administration and Europe will provide security guarantees to prevent Russia from taking more territory.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Hungary's Orbán vows to disregard international arrest warrant for Netanyahu

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says he will defy an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Trump's 'border tsar' vows to cut funding to 'sanctuary' states

Several states plan to oppose Trump's plans to deport millions of undocumented migrants from the US.

UK government vows to do all it can to help Briton captured by Russia

Foreign secretary offers support for James Scott Rhys Anderson, who was fighting for Ukraine reportedly in Kursk. The UK government has promised to do all it can to assist a former British soldier ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Trump vows an additional 10% tariff on China, 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico

The president-elect plans to raise tariffs by an additional 10% on all Chinese goods coming into the U.S., according to a post on his social media platform Truth Social.

Business - CNBC - 21 hours ago

Trump vows tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on day one

The president-elect calls it an effort to force them to crack down on illegal immigration and drug smuggling into the US.

Trump vows tariffs on Mexico and Canada and deeper tariffs on China

President-elect attacks neighbors over immigration and accuses China over fentanyl entering US. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump has said that he will sign an executive order ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Philippine president vows to fight back after assassination threat by estranged VP

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to fight back after his estranged vice president said he would be assassinated if she herself were killed.

Trump Vows Heavy Tariffs on Imports from Canada, Mexico on Day One

The President-elected abruptly vowed to impose blanket duties on all imports from Mexico and Canada, promising 25 percent levies to punish them over immigration and fentanyl smuggling.

Business - Inc. - 19 hours ago

Four open seats complicating Democrats' path to the majority

The Democratic effort to flip control of the House in next week’s elections has been complicated by key retirements that have expanded the battleground for Republicans in the final stretch of the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

The state of the 2024 race in two major battleground states

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent Thursday in battleground states Arizona and Nevada to try to court voters less than a week from Election Day. CBS News executive ...

Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting

Human rights watchdogs say Azerbaijan is in the midst of a vicious campaign of repression. But in global geopolitics, this energy-rich Caucasus country now has a lot of leverage.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Sydney to Become Seventh World Major Marathon in 2025

The Sydney Marathon has joined the ranks of New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Berlin and Tokyo, receiving a designation reserved for the most elite races in the world.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Major Garrett on key themes as voters cast ballots

As voters decide who will lead the nation, Major Garrett breaks down the top issues, what's at stake, and what to expect as the results roll in.

Watch a recap of the major turning points in the 2024 campaign

The 2024 presidential election has been like none other in history and has moved so quickly with the nation experiencing a lot in a short period of time. NBC’s Kate Snow shares a recap of the race ...

Republicans retake control of US Senate

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

Republicans win majority in the Senate, CBS News projects

Republicans will take control of the Senate after Sen. Deb Fischer's victory in Nebraska, CBS News projects. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, John Dickerson and Margaret Brennan break down how the GOP ...

Michigan Democrats defend state Supreme Court majority

Democrats have expanded their majority on the Michigan Supreme Court after winning a pair of races on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. Justice Kyra Harris Bolden, a former appointee ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Mendy entitled to majority of unpaid Man City wages

Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy should have been paid when he was not in custody, an employment tribunal judge rules.

An Emboldened G.O.P. Senate Majority Is Ready to Empower Trump

With a decisive margin in the Senate, Republicans, who have shown their willingness to accommodate the president-elect, will have the numbers to overcome divisions over his personnel and policies.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Trump victory is a major setback for climate action, experts say

Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.

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