By Manu Raju, Sarah Ferris, Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — After days of real progress in bipartisan talks to end the government shutdown, the Senate now appears to be heading — for now — toward another dead end. The status of the Senate’s negotiations continue to change by the hour. But as of Thursday night,
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By MORIAH BALINGIT AP Education Writer EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: The government shutdown is cutting off vital federal funding for Head Start centers around the country, shutting thousands of children and families out of preschool and other services. The National Head Start Association estimates that closures are affecting 8,000 children and families, a number that could grow
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By Joseph Ataman, CNN Paris (CNN) — It’s the smoking gun behind the most spectacular heist this side of the Millennium. A French court released a report Thursday slamming the leadership of the Louvre for its focus on headline-grabbing purchases and renovation projects over maintaining the security of on of the world’s largest museums. The
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will reportedly be returning to the big screen. According to multiple reports, the artist formerly known as Meghan Markle is set to have a small cameo in a film called “Close Personal Friends,” which stars Lily Collins, Jack Quaid, Brie Larson and Henry Golding.
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CNN By Tami Luhby, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Certain blockbuster obesity drugs will be available for as little as $149 per month and more Medicare enrollees will have access to them under two deals announced Thursday by the Trump administration. The arrangements with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, which President Donald Trump foreshadowed
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By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After a long day at work, you rush to pick up your child from a playdate with a new friend. But there’s a problem as soon as you get there: The person who answers the door has no idea who your child is — or
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By HILARY FOX Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The scene: Outside a stately English home, a man and a woman attempt to solve a mystery. What’s unusual about this picture? They’re using the internet. In a departure from what could be the logline for many a cozy English mystery before it, “Agatha Christie’s Tommy &
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The Associated Press Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she will not seek reelection to the U.S. House. Pelosi, a Democrat who was the first woman in the speaker’s office and who has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years, said she would finish out her final year in office. This is a
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By Kevin Dotson, CNN (CNN) — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died Thursday morning at age 24, the team said in a statement. Police are investigating the incident as apparent death by suicide. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says that at 10:33 p.m. local time Wednesday, troopers attempted to stop a vehicle
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By Dana Karni, Tal Shalev, Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli military carried out a series of strikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, saying it was targeting Hezbollah in response to what it described as the militant group’s attempts to rebuild operations in the region. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strikes targeted
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By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, Nov. 7 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (WOMEN’S) 3 a.m. FS2 — AFL Postseason: Hawthorn at North Melbourne, Qualifying Final 11 p.m. FS2 — AFL Postseason: West Coast at Carlton, Qualifying Final AUTO RACING 9:25 a.m. ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Autodromo Jose
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By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — TV shows like “Abbott Elementary,” “Hacks,” “Heartstopper,” “The Last of Us” and “Yellowjackets” helped increase the ranks of LGBTQ+ characters on prime time by 4% over the previous season, according to a new study by the advocacy group GLAAD. This year’s “Where We Are on
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By The Associated Press President Donald Trump is hosting leaders of five Central Asian countries at the White House as he intensifies his hunt for rare earth metals needed for high-tech devices, including smartphones, electric vehicles and fighter jets. Trump and the officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are holding an evening summit.
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By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Thirty years after Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was killed at 23, regional Mexicana music is now celebrated on the global stage — no doubt a result of her unending influence. This year, there have been a number of celebrations for the “Bidi Bidi Bom
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By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker’s office but arguably the most powerful in American politics. Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco for nearly 40
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By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit. Each year, the Hall of Fame recognizes toys that have inspired creative play across generations, culling its finalists from among thousands of nominees
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By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump hosted leaders of five Central Asian countries at the White House on Thursday as he intensifies his hunt for rare earth metals needed for high-tech devices, including smartphones, electric vehicles and fighter jets. Trump and the officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
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By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL’s first game in Spain will feature a Latin music showcase with Argentine producer Bizarrap and Puerto Rican superstar Daddy Yankee set to perform during the halftime show. The two hitmakers will take the stage Nov. 16 when the Washington Commanders face the
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House.
Continue ReadingOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP (GHI) on Thursday reported net income of $2 million in its third quarter. The Omaha, Nebraska-based company said it had profit of 3 cents per share. The provider of tax exempt financing for student housing, senior housing and multifamily housing posted revenue
Continue ReadingOVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — SelectQuote, Inc. (SLQT) on Thursday reported a loss of $30.5 million in its fiscal first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Overland Park, Kansas-based company said it had a loss of 26 cents. The company posted revenue of $328.8 million in the period. SelectQuote expects
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Outback Steakhouse abruptly closed 21 restaurants in October as it begins a “comprehensive turnaround strategy” to keep up with its trendier competitors. Bloomin’ Brands, Outback’s parent company, disclosed in its earnings report Thursday that in addition to those closures, an additional 22 locations will not have their
Continue ReadingKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) on Thursday reported earnings of $475 million in its third quarter. The Kansas City, Missouri-based company said it had net income of $2.03 per share. The electric utility posted revenue of $1.81 billion in the period. _____ This story was generated by
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Starting Friday, the Trump administration will reduce flights at 40 airports nationwide if the shutdown continues.
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