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- Newsom orders protection for Pacific Coast Highway, communities before El Nino storms California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an order Tuesday to help protect the Pacific Coast Highway and nearby communities from upcoming El Nino storms.
- Alexander brothers sentenced to 30 years each on federal sex trafficking charges Brothers Oren, Tal and Alon Alexander were sentenced to 30 years each in prison Tuesday on federal charges of rape and sex trafficking.
- Reports: Trump to loosen rules on methane emissions for oil firms The Trump administration plans to announce weakened rules on methane emissions for oil and gas companies, multiple sources reported Tuesday.
- Utah county links 1974 cold case to serial killer Ted Bundy Summit County, Utah, closed a cold case from 1974 on Tuesday, linking the death of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith to serial killer Ted Bundy.
- Saudi Arabia joins Global Entry program Customs and Border Protection announced Tuesday that Saudi Arabia is now an official Global Entry partner of the United States.
- Judge tosses unsigned charges filed in cases against ex-FBI agents in Hunter Biden probe A federal judge on Tuesday tossed new obstruction charges the Justice Department filed against former FBI agents accused of lying to Congress.
- CDC Deputy Director Jennifer Shuford to resign after brief tenure Jennifer Shuford, deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will leave after six months in the job.
- Trump says he will continue golf course renovation despite court order Trump says a federal judge who issued an injunction against him doesn't have the constitutional right to stop him from renovating a D.C. golf course.
- Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration immigration deal The Supreme Court ruled that it will allow an agreement between Texas and the Trump administration to move forward, affecting immigration court rules.
- FBI raids Beverly Hills, Calif., mansion connected to former congressman Eric Swalwell The FBI raided the Beverly Hills, Calif., mansion of billionaire Stephen Cloobeck on Tuesday, a mansion connected to former Rep. Eric Swalwell
- Polymarket says its investigating election market insider bets Prediction market company Polymarket said it has investigated bets related to the elections, the company said. The bets could affect elections.
- Skydance to offer employee buyouts, demand in-office work Skydance co-CEOs David Ellison and Ynon Kreitz announced Monday via memo that the company will offer some employees a voluntary buy-out program.
- GM to move stock from New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq General Motors announced on Tuesday that it will move shares of its common stock from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq on Nov. 17.
- Justice Department charges James Comey a third time The U.S. Justice Department has charged former FBI Director James Comey with federal crimes for a third time, saying he allegedly leaked information.
- Tennessee inmate serving life sentence for murder escapes prison A state inmate serving a life sentence for murder escaped from a Tennessee prison over the weekend, prison authorities said Monday.
- Trump announces $1M reward for reporting voter fraud President Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for reporting voter fraud that leads to an arrest and conviction on Monday.
- Man charged with mailing threatening letters to Illinois lawmakers An Illinois man has been charged with mailing four letters containing a white granular substance to members of Congress in the Chicago area.
- Appeals court rejects Justice Department demand to remove mail ballots A federal appeals court on Monday rejected a Justice Department demand that sought to force California to set aside 20,000 mail ballots.
- Two Catholic bishops apologize, say they regret taking part in Trump photo opp Two Catholic bishops who took part in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump last week at the White House are now publicly saying they regret it.
- FTC files complaint against Dollar General for 'deceptive pricing' The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states on Monday filed a complaint against the Dollar General store chain for alleged deceptive pricing.
- Teen arrested, charged as adult in Tallahassee shooting Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy and charged him in connection with a mass shooting Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla., that left 12 people injured.
- House Democrats call for special counsel in Epstein investigation Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee on Monday called for the appointment of a special counsel to investigate Jeffrey Epstein.
- Judge rules Justice Department unlawfully fired Maurene Comey A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully when it fired prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of James Comey, last year.
- Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to thousands of employees Microsoft announced Monday it is offering voluntary buyouts to tens of thousands of its employees amid a surge in capital spending on AI.
- Anthropic outlines AI risks toward humanity, losses in SEC filing Anthropic first initial public offering with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission has been made public on disclosing the risks of AI.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an order Tuesday to help protect the Pacific Coast Highway and nearby communities from upcoming El Nino storms.
Brothers Oren, Tal and Alon Alexander were sentenced to 30 years each in prison Tuesday on federal charges of rape and sex trafficking.
The Trump administration plans to announce weakened rules on methane emissions for oil and gas companies, multiple sources reported Tuesday.
Summit County, Utah, closed a cold case from 1974 on Tuesday, linking the death of 17-year-old Melissa Ann Smith to serial killer Ted Bundy.
Customs and Border Protection announced Tuesday that Saudi Arabia is now an official Global Entry partner of the United States.
A federal judge on Tuesday tossed new obstruction charges the Justice Department filed against former FBI agents accused of lying to Congress.
Jennifer Shuford, deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will leave after six months in the job.
Trump says a federal judge who issued an injunction against him doesn't have the constitutional right to stop him from renovating a D.C. golf course.
The Supreme Court ruled that it will allow an agreement between Texas and the Trump administration to move forward, affecting immigration court rules.
The FBI raided the Beverly Hills, Calif., mansion of billionaire Stephen Cloobeck on Tuesday, a mansion connected to former Rep. Eric Swalwell
Prediction market company Polymarket said it has investigated bets related to the elections, the company said. The bets could affect elections.
Skydance co-CEOs David Ellison and Ynon Kreitz announced Monday via memo that the company will offer some employees a voluntary buy-out program.
General Motors announced on Tuesday that it will move shares of its common stock from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq on Nov. 17.
The U.S. Justice Department has charged former FBI Director James Comey with federal crimes for a third time, saying he allegedly leaked information.
A state inmate serving a life sentence for murder escaped from a Tennessee prison over the weekend, prison authorities said Monday.
President Donald Trump announced a $1 million reward for reporting voter fraud that leads to an arrest and conviction on Monday.
An Illinois man has been charged with mailing four letters containing a white granular substance to members of Congress in the Chicago area.
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected a Justice Department demand that sought to force California to set aside 20,000 mail ballots.
Two Catholic bishops who took part in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump last week at the White House are now publicly saying they regret it.
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states on Monday filed a complaint against the Dollar General store chain for alleged deceptive pricing.
Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy and charged him in connection with a mass shooting Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla., that left 12 people injured.
Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee on Monday called for the appointment of a special counsel to investigate Jeffrey Epstein.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully when it fired prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of James Comey, last year.
Microsoft announced Monday it is offering voluntary buyouts to tens of thousands of its employees amid a surge in capital spending on AI.
Anthropic first initial public offering with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission has been made public on disclosing the risks of AI.
BBC America©
- Trump says US voter fraud is 'rampant' - evidence suggests it is extremely rareAs the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.
- Serial killer Ted Bundy linked to teenage girl's murder after 52 yearsAuthorities in Utah used advanced DNA technology to solve the cold case decades after the notorious killer was executed.
- Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking caseThe three brothers were found guilty of drugging and raping several women over the course of decades.
- 'You're lying' - US and Cuban officials get into shouting match at UNCuban delegates reacted in response to claims from US ambassador Mike Waltz that the Havana government has profited off the forced labor of its citizens.
- FBI raids California home tied to former Congressman Eric Swalwell - US mediaThe California Democrat has faced multiple sexual misconduct allegations which he has denied.
- Trump vs Obama - which president has the star power to get out the vote?The BBC's Sarah Smith followed Trump and Obama as both parties hope their biggest names can drive midterm turnout.
- Manhunt under way for Tennessee killer who escaped prison through a fenceMorley was given a life sentence for the 2022 killing of his co-worker Cody Birchfield.
- 'I earned the respect': First woman football captain at University of ManitobaMaya Turner was recently named one of the University of Manitoba's seven captains, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the school's history.
- Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiarDonald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.
- Nanotyrannus skeleton goes to auction in New York with $6m price tagThe sale of the rare skeleton reignites debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.
- 'I would do it again' - Kaepernick reflects on price of protest, 10 years onIn his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.
- Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time showThe rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
- Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problemPhotos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.
- Watch: BBC asks Democrat El-Sayed about tight Michigan Senate raceThe BBC's Sarah Smith asks Democrat Abdul El-Sayed why polls suggest his contest against Republican Mike Rogers is so close.
- The rise of AI election ads in US midterms campaignBBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.
- Who actually controls Ukraine's access to Starlink?President Zelensky says limits to the technology continue to affect Ukrainian forces, while US officials and Elon Musk offer conflicting accounts of who controls it.
- Damaging hail pelts Phoenix in rare stormVideos from the Arizona capital show people sheltering inside a car as hail smashes the windscreen, while intense downpours covered neighbourhoods in ice.
- 'Let's move on': Albertans react to referendum votePreliminary referendum results show that more than two-thirds of Alberta voters support remaining part of Canada, easing concerns over national unity.
- Five ways Trump has changed immigration in the USThis is how his signature policy has played out after returning to power promising a closed border and mass deportations.
- Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - 5 surprising things we now knowAnthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.
- How a California mansion filled with surrogate children became a 'House of Horrors'Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang have been charged with conspiracy to commit child abuse after police searched their stately mansion.
- Are California voters about to impose 'world's first' tax on billionaires?Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.
- Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power - in Texas, the tide may be turningRecent polls suggest the president is facing challenging headwinds in the state ahead of the midterms.
As the US president casts doubt on the security of the midterm elections, BBC Verify examines his claims.
Authorities in Utah used advanced DNA technology to solve the cold case decades after the notorious killer was executed.
The three brothers were found guilty of drugging and raping several women over the course of decades.
Cuban delegates reacted in response to claims from US ambassador Mike Waltz that the Havana government has profited off the forced labor of its citizens.
The California Democrat has faced multiple sexual misconduct allegations which he has denied.
The BBC's Sarah Smith followed Trump and Obama as both parties hope their biggest names can drive midterm turnout.
Morley was given a life sentence for the 2022 killing of his co-worker Cody Birchfield.
Maya Turner was recently named one of the University of Manitoba's seven captains, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the school's history.
Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.
The sale of the rare skeleton reignites debate in the scientific community about whether dinosaur remains should end up in private hands or public view.
In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.
The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.
The BBC's Sarah Smith asks Democrat Abdul El-Sayed why polls suggest his contest against Republican Mike Rogers is so close.
BBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.
President Zelensky says limits to the technology continue to affect Ukrainian forces, while US officials and Elon Musk offer conflicting accounts of who controls it.
Videos from the Arizona capital show people sheltering inside a car as hail smashes the windscreen, while intense downpours covered neighbourhoods in ice.
Preliminary referendum results show that more than two-thirds of Alberta voters support remaining part of Canada, easing concerns over national unity.
This is how his signature policy has played out after returning to power promising a closed border and mass deportations.
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.
Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang have been charged with conspiracy to commit child abuse after police searched their stately mansion.
Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.
Recent polls suggest the president is facing challenging headwinds in the state ahead of the midterms.
NPR©
- Southwest flood damage estimates are hundreds of millions for New Mexico aloneIntense rainstorms linked to a very active El Niño-driven Pacific hurricane season have left thousands of people in the Four Corners states displaced.
- Israel's election has a high turnout, lifting opposition hopes of beating NetanyahuIsraelis voted in their highest numbers in decades in a tense national election on Tuesday to decide whether to stick with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition or change course.
- The Ebola outbreak is breaking records -- and just marked a grim milestoneThe current outbreak, first identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has now counted 10,000 patients and has spread with great speed. How can it be stopped?
- A judge halted D.C. golf course renovations. Trump says they'll still start next monthA federal judge has barred the government from clearing more trees or making other alterations to D.C.'s East Potomac Park without proper notice. Trump says his administration will appeal.
- Bolsonaro's party accepts Brazil election defeat, but he refuses to concedeBrazil's opposition party accepts President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's election victory, but Flávio Bolsonaro won't concede, while President Trump calls the vote "rigged" without offering evidence.
- Discursive Verses: Jay-Z, the Super Bowl and playing with house moneyNPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: Is the rap mogul's self-selection a crowning achievement or a final affront?
- A 'Green Army' is out to thwart El Niño floodingIn Nairobi, a city prone to floods, workers in the "Green Army" are making preparations to prevent disaster when El Niño arrives.
- Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes electionDemocrats are still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, Israelis are casting their votes in an election that could change leadership.
- How Aldi is pushing down grocery pricesThe German-owned chain's low prices are winning over shoppers — and pushing competitors to respond.
- Polymarket has investigated 'dozens' of election-related casesThe prediction market has hired a former FBI official to make sure political insiders don't use the platform for profit from confidential election information.
Intense rainstorms linked to a very active El Niño-driven Pacific hurricane season have left thousands of people in the Four Corners states displaced.
Israelis voted in their highest numbers in decades in a tense national election on Tuesday to decide whether to stick with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition or change course.
The current outbreak, first identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has now counted 10,000 patients and has spread with great speed. How can it be stopped?
A federal judge has barred the government from clearing more trees or making other alterations to D.C.'s East Potomac Park without proper notice. Trump says his administration will appeal.
Brazil's opposition party accepts President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's election victory, but Flávio Bolsonaro won't concede, while President Trump calls the vote "rigged" without offering evidence.
NPR Music culture critic and reporter Rodney Carmichael ruminates on the latest in rap culture. This week: Is the rap mogul's self-selection a crowning achievement or a final affront?
In Nairobi, a city prone to floods, workers in the "Green Army" are making preparations to prevent disaster when El Niño arrives.
Democrats are still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, Israelis are casting their votes in an election that could change leadership.
The German-owned chain's low prices are winning over shoppers — and pushing competitors to respond.
The prediction market has hired a former FBI official to make sure political insiders don't use the platform for profit from confidential election information.
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