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Golden declared winner in Maine’s hard-fought 2nd Congressional District race

Ranked-choice tabulation Friday determined the three-term Democrat won one of the costliest contests in the country....

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Ruben Gallego did better than most Democrats. He says his party needs to stoke working class roots

Gallego defeated Republican Kari Lake by 2.4 percentage points, even as fellow Democrat Kamala Harris lost to President-...

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'Flippant': Greens' housing scheme demands draw ire

The housing crisis is too serious for the Greens' "flippant ideas" about help-to-buy and build-to-rent scheme reforms, t...

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Colorado Republicans ask federal government to investigate CDOT

In a letter to Sec. Pete Buttigieg, Congressional Republicans ask the government to investigate CDOT for misusing funds ...

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Rash: Bombing of civilians seen in ‘Blitz’ isn’t old history — it’s happening in today’s wars, too

As in London during World War II, the aerial warfare of contemporary conflicts reflects ‘The Return of Total War’ an...

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Trump promised the 'largest deportation' in US history. Here's how he might start

Andrew Selee of the Migration Policy Institute tells NPR that President-elect Donald Trump could begin his focus on newe...

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Surprise: Trump’s Chief Of Staff Is A D.C. Swamp Creature

Susie Wiles’ clients were “freaking out” when Trump won the White House in 2016. Now, she’ll be the White House ...

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There’s a reason progressives don’t have their own Joe Rogan

Progressives are correct about the power of Joe Rogan and his cohort of bro podcasters, but they don’t understand how ...

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The Senate Republicans balking at Trump’s Cabinet picks

A look at who has declined to express support for Gaetz, Kennedy, Gabbard and Hegseth....

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With no reply from state, St. Louis County moving forward to replace Wesley Bell

County and state legal leaders been at odds in last week over who has power to appoint replacement for Bell, who becomes...

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A narrow margin: Trump taps House Republicans for his second administration

With President-elect Donald Trump selecting House members for roles in his second administration, concerns have been rai...

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As EPA czar, Lee Zeldin should scrap these three awful Biden rules FAST

The Environmental Protection Agency has now finalized a long list of rules that jeopardize the well-being of Americans a...

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Exclusive: Woman told House Ethics panel she witnessed Gaetz having sex with minor, lawyer says

"My client testified to the House Ethics Committee that she witnessed Matt Gaetz having sex with a minor," Florida attor...

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Cartoon: Bringing People Together

Cartoon by Steve Breen for Nov. 16, 2024....

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Trump-Appointed Doug Collins To Lead VA: What's Next For Cannabis and Psychedelics In Veterans' Healthcare?

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Representative Doug Collins (R-GA) to lead the U.S. Department of Veteran...

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Column: How will Donald Trump handle the war in Ukraine?

How will President-elect Trump handle the war in Ukraine? Despite his statements, it's anyone's guess, Chicago Tribune c...

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Column: Trump won’t take the world by surprise again

Some countries, notably India, may benefit from President-elect Donald Trump's foreign policy more than that of Presiden...

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The first woman of color to lead a major ticket lost. What will Harris' legacy be?

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Tressie McMillan Cottom about Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat in the presidential e...

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North Carolina court race margin narrows as counties complete Election Day tallies

An already close race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat has narrowed further as most counties complete final talli...

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New court fight erupts over Pennsylvania’s ballot dating requirement ahead of key recount

At least four Pennsylvania counties opted to accept and count undated or misdated ballots, prompting a challenge from Re...

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Postal workers are proud to serve

It is a great honor to serve Naugatuck as your postmaster. In my 18 years with the United States Postal Service, I have ...

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Blessed to have caring neighbors

This past summer, I reconnected with a friend whom I had not seen or heard from in nearly 20 years. She now lives in the...

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Foreign aid: Cutting international waste

Burkina Faso is a landlocked, impoverished glob of sub-Saharan West Africa just south of Mali and just north of Ghana th...

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Letters for Nov. 16: Why are Democrats so weak on messaging?

Letter writers argue Democrats should have been more direct about the negative climate impact President-elect Donald Tru...

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Ryan Walters can't force schools to show his prayer video for Trump, AG office says

The Oklahoma State Department of Education has directed schools to show students a video in which #oklaed Superintendent...

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Ryan Walters can't force schools to show his prayer video for Trump, AG's Office says

The Oklahoma State Department of Education has directed schools to show students a video in which #oklaed Superintendent...

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The real cost of buy now, pay later

FROM DR AHMAD MUHAIMIN MAT JUSOH Faculty of Education Universiti Malaya Read full story...

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Hygienic ways fallen by the wayside

THE signs urging handwashing and mask-wearing during the Covid-19 pandemic were once a symbol of our shared responsibili...

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Black mark for the men in black – do they deserve it?

THEY are called the men in black. They call the shots. But sometimes, they shoot themselves in the foot. Read full story...

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All local councils should tackle pigeon menace

FROM BENEDICT LOPEZ Kuala Lumpur Read full story...

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Stopping the wheels that kill

TODAY, Nov 16, has long been a special one for me. It’s the day my brother died. Read full story...

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Ensuring meds remain effective

FROM DR PRIYA MADHAVAN Associate professor School of Medicine Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Taylor’s Universi...

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China praises Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, describes him as leader Donald Trump may wish to emulate ahead of new presidency

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been held up as an example for US president-elect Donald Trump....

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Reality check: AI romances and other tech fixes are no answer to our social ills

A report this week by the nonprofit Institute for Family Studies found that one in four young American adults believe AI...

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Left-wing dark money network hauled in more than $1.3B in anonymous donations for liberal causes in 2023

The nation's largest left-wing dark money network raised nearly $1.4 billion in anonymous donations in 2023, according t...

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Political Scientist Dr. Ricky Jones: If Kamala Harris Won, Black People Would Have Another Excuse to Not Fight Back

Political scientist Dr. Ricky L. Jones, known for his analysis on race and politics, recently sparked discussion by asse...

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McCormick-Casey recount cost to top $1M; GOP slams blue counties defying high court

The cost of Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate recount is expected to top $1 million, and three counties appear to defy the Penn...

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Dem Governors Are Vowing To Fight Trump’s Mass Deportations. Most Aren’t Prepared.

Only two states have meaningful safeguards barring the transfer of undocumented people to ICE. Expect "shock and awe," w...

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City Votes to Remove Fluoride From Water Supply Amid RFK Jr. Announcement

The City Commission in Winter Haven, Florida, voted to remove fluoride from its drinking water....

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Conspiracy Theorists Accuse Elon Musk of Using Starlink Satellites to Steal Election for Trump

One of the latest conspiracy theories of the left’s “BlueAnon” movement asserts that Elon Musk rigged the 2024 ele...

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‘Snow White’ star Rachel Zegler has ALREADY backtracked insane Trump-voter slams — but the damage is done

When are these corporate wokists EVER going to learn that insulting huge swathes of the country is a terrible sales stra...

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What Okta’s failures say about the future of identity security in 2025

2025 needs to be the year identity providers go all in on improving every aspect of software quality and security, inclu...

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North Platte City Council to mull loan to pay off Golden Spike Tower’s USDA loan

Tuesday's North Platte City Council meeting will be the last full session for outgoing members Donna Tryon and Mark Wood...

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Steve Kornacki: How 7 counties showed Trump’s swing-state sweep

NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to report on how seven bellwether coun...

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Mike Johnson Wants House To Bury Matt Gaetz's Sexual Misconduct Report

"That is not the way we do things in the House," the Speaker wrongly insisted....

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What exit polls are telling us about the gender divide in the election

Going into election day, pollsters predicted a possible record-setting gender gap. That didn't quite happen, but polls s...

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‘I Press My Own Buttons’: Al Gore Goes On Unhinged Rant During UN Climate Summit

'I’m getting stirred up here, so I’ll try to calm down.'...

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New York Legislature to Consider Amendment to the New York Retail Worker Safety Act

The New York Retail Worker Safety Act (S8358B/A8947C) has been signed into law and the effective date of March 3, 2025, ...

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Trump rapidly unveils appointments to Cabinet, staff posts in dizzying post-election week

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump continued his blitz of Cabinet and senior staff selections, closing the week...

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Burgum to head 'National Energy Council' created by Trump, in addition to being Interior nominee

Presidential-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that Republican North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will be his so-called "en...

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Larry Kudlow to remain at helm of FOX Business show amid Trump admin reports

FOX Business host Larry Kudlow will remain in his role, Fox News Media said, amid reports President-elect Trump was eyei...

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Scientific American editor resigns after comments about Trump supporters went viral

Laura Helmuth announced her resignation from the long-running magazine after her statements on election night regarding ...

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B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to expedite complaint from Jewish teachers' group

VANCOUVER - A group of teachers says British Columbia's Human Rights Tribunal has agreed to expedite a complaint of anti...

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Sheinbaum on the 2025 budget and Moody’s rating downgrade: Thursday’s mañanera recapped

To lower Mexico's deficit, Sheinbaum promised "a greater effort from the entire government" to implement austerity measu...