WASHINGTON (AP) — Approval of how Trump is managing the government falls despite efforts to blame Democrats for the shutdown: AP-NORC poll.
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By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The cover of Margaret Atwood’s memoir shows a close-up of the author holding up a finger to her mouth, a mischievous look in her eyes, as if to suggest a riddle or two: Is this a book in which secrets will be revealed, or perhaps
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By THOMAS ADAMSON AP Fashion Writer PARIS (AP) — Balmain on Wednesday named French designer Antonin Tron its new creative director, tapping the Atlein founder known for structured minimalism and sculptural drape to follow Olivier Rousteing ’s high-octane, celebrity-driven era. The move signals a shift from sequined spectacle to construction-led refinement that echoes founder Pierre
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By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Six people have died due to a multistate outbreak of listeria linked to recalled prepared pasta meals sold at major grocery chains, including Albertsons, Kroger, Sprouts Farmers Market and Trader Joe’s. The warning by federal health officials noted at least 27 reported cases of infection across 18 states, and
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By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was forced Wednesday to address reports that rivals in his Labour Party are plotting to replace him as leader, just two weeks ahead of a government budget announcement that could worsen his already dire poll ratings. Several British news outlets quoted Starmer allies
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By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Sweet talk won’t get you far if you want to scare off a seagull trying to snatch your food. Try shouting. Researchers set out to find if a man’s voice was enough to deter bandit gulls from their penchant for purloining food in seaside towns and found
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By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, Nov. 13 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 6 p.m. FS1 — Pittsburgh at West Virginia 6:30 p.m. BTN — San Jose St. at Michigan St. 7 p.m. ESPN2 — Purdue at Alabama 9 p.m. CBSSN — California at Kansas St. COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)
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By GHAITH ALSAYED and BASSEM MROUE Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Investigators believe that the theft of several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era from Syria’s national museum was likely the work of an individual, not an organized gang, officials said Wednesday. The National Museum of Damascus was closed after the heist
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By STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN Associated Press. VIENNA (AP) — The International Atomic Energy Agency has not been able to verify the status of Iran’s near weapons-grade uranium stockpile since Israel and the United States struck the country’s nuclear sites during the 12-day war in June, according to a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog circulated
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will retire at the end of his current term in February, opening up a new seat on the Fed’s interest-rate setting committee at a time that President Donald Trump is seeking to exert more control over
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By SYLVIE CORBET AND MARK BANCHEREAU Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The trial of Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala began Wednesday in Paris over atrocities committed two decades ago during the Second Congo War. Lumbala has been charged with “criminal conspiracy to prepare crimes against humanity” and “complicity of crimes against humanity” during the conflict
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Continue ReadingWASHINGTON (AP) — Atlanta Federal Reserve President Bostic to step down in February, opening up seat on key Fed committee.
Continue Reading By The Associated Press Adv15-16 (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Nov. 17 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 6:30 p.m. SECN — Florida A&M at Georgia 7 p.m. ACCN — VCU at NC State 8 p.m. BTN — SIU-Edwardsville at Wisconsin 8:30 p.m. SECN — Rice at Tennessee 9 p.m. ACCN — North
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By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — KATSEYE, the global girl group propelled to stardom through the 2024 Netflix show “Pop Star Academy,” revealed they are frequently targets of online death threats and hate. The diverse ensemble, based in Los Angeles but made up of six young women from countries across the globe — members hail
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By MELANIE LIDMAN and JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s president and high-ranking military officials on Wednesday condemned attacks a day earlier by Jewish settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank, calling for an end to a growing wave of settler violence in the occupied territory. President Isaac Herzog described the attacks as
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By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023’s record total, World Health Organization officials said Wednesday. About 8.3 million people across the globe were reported as newly diagnosed with TB in 2024. Not all infections are diagnosed and the
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By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — As Russia’s renewed attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure cause rolling blackouts ahead of winter, a major embezzlement and kickbacks scandal involving the state-owned nuclear power company has put top officials under scrutiny. It’s fast becoming one of the most significant government crises since Moscow’s full-scale invasion,
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By The Associated Press President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. Before signing the legislation, Trump said the government should never shut
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By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In the decade following her debut album, Meghan Trainor has lived myriad lives — but the message of her bright, cheery pop music has remained the same: Stay true to who you are and ignore the haters. That spirit endures on her lead single, the
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By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, MATT BROWN and MEG KINNARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as the newest member of Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last held by her late father. Grijalva was sworn in by
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By Lisa France, CNN (CNN) — Jimmy Kimmel shared his broken heart for 22 minutes with his audience Tuesday night. The late night host used his “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” monologue to speak about his childhood friend who was also his bandleader. Cleto Escobedo III died at the age of 59 on Tuesday. “We’ve been on
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By Chris Isidore, Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — The American penny passed away today after a prolonged illness. It was 238 years old. The last penny was minted Wednesday afternoon at the US Mint in Philadelphia, overseen by US Treasurer Brandon Beach. President Donald Trump announced via social media in February that he instructed the
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By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — The BBC board held an unexpected meeting on Wednesday as the British broadcaster stares down a legal threat from President Trump, a source told CNN. The person, who had direct knowledge of the meeting, said the board is not planning to issue any immediate statement afterward. A BBC spokesperson
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By Marnie Hunter, Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — Air travelers have been on a wild ride this fall with flight cancellations and staffing shortages related to the US government shutdown, on top of the annual Thanksgiving crush still to come. Here’s what we know about air travel over the busy holiday period when 6 million
Continue Reading CNN By Marnie Hunter, Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — Air travelers have been on a wild ride this fall with flight cancellations and staffing shortages related to the US government shutdown, on top of the annual Thanksgiving crush still to come. Here’s what we know about air travel over the busy holiday period when millions
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