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3-point formula for a successful campaign. Trump has it, Modi had it, Rahul still searching

The Modi of 2024 was not riding the troika of propositions that won him two majorities and most recently brought Trump b...

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Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen Wins Reelection

The first-term Democrat defeated Republican Sam Brown, a former Army captain wounded in the Afghanistan War....

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A record 13 women will be governors next year after NH elected Kelly Ayotte

A record 13 women will serve as governor next year after the election of New Hampshire Republican Kelly Ayotte, breaking...

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Federal funding boost to electrify Australia's big rigs

Leading Australian transport companies Linfox and Toll will add 54 electric trucks to their fleets in a bid to reduce em...

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Senate committee reviews key bills, discusses national security issues

ISLAMABAD - The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications on Friday reviewed key bills ...

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Froma Harrop: Dems must free party from fringe

It shouldn’t have been hard for Kamala Harris to defeat the absurdly toxic politics of Donald Trump. An older Democrat...

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Mark Gongloff: New York’s freak ‘flash drought’ will become less freakish

Maybe it never rains in Southern California, but for about a month this fall it also never rained in New York City, whic...

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GENE LYONS: Albert: A lion among us

He’d quit eating and drinking and grown feeble. We met them at the veterinary clinic to say goodbye to the greatest ca...

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ARTHUR CYR: Britain’s New Party Leader

“The first Black leader of a Westminster party is a proud moment for our country. I look forward to working with you a...

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Senate body calls for action on criminal activity in Kashmore

ISLAMABAD - The Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges on Friday expressed concern over rising c...

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PRD ve chapucería PRM revocar renuncia vicealcaldesa en La Vega

SANTO DOMINGO.- El Partido Revolucionario Dominicano (PRD) calificó de «chapucería inaceptable» del Partido Revolu...

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'Saturday Night Live' to take on a second Trump term after focusing on Harris

“Saturday Night Live" will be heading in a new direction as it looks toward a second term for Donald Trump in its firs...

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Trump’s Triumph, media and majesty of democracy

Permit me to suspend my serial on Livestock Development, (though a significant, timeless policy shift in Abuja, to allow...

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The Democrats are starting to discuss party chair candidates for the second Trump era

The Democratic Party faces existential questions after Donald Trump’s resounding victory. One of the first: Who will l...

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Editorial - (N.Y) Daily News: Can a second Trump term heal the wounds of the first and the campaign?

The following editorial was written by the New York Daily News Editorial Board and published Nov. 7 in the New York Dail...

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Alabama is a one-party state

Alabama is a one–party, ruby red Republican state. This is a given in both state and national political races – espe...

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Measure to improve benefits for local veterans faces final hurdle

Swindon Borough Council could decide to improve benefits for veterans just days after Remembrance Sunday....

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Emmett Soldati: You can’t be born in Rochester anymore

IF YOU’RE looking at the potential acquisition of Catholic Medical Center by Hospital Corporation of America and wonde...

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JJ Redick changes Lakers’ starting lineup, addresses viral moment from loss to Grizzlies

Lakers' head coach JJ Redick speaks to D'Angelo Russell's viral moment in Wednesday's loss against the Grizzlies....

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Letter to the body of Christ on Israel-Palestine conflict

There is an ongoing genocide in Palestine. Similarly, there are genocides happening in the Congo and in Sudan, as well a...

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‘This is America’

En el discurso que cerró su campaña, la candidata demócrata Kamala Harris dijo que Donald Trump no representaba a ...

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Oregon’s U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas wins 6th District, AP says

Democratic U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas won reelection to Oregon’s 6th Congressional District, the Associated Press said F...

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Berkeley lawmakers push to increase city's number of "accessory commercial units"

The rising popularity of accessory dwelling units or ADUs built on private property have officials in one East Bay city ...

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Jews being chased down in Amsterdam shows antisemitism is on the rise

Early Friday morning in Amsterdam, in the shadow of the house in which Anne Frank hid and where her family was betrayed,...

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Steven Sim - DAP’s rising star

THIS has been quite a fantastic year for DAP politician Steven Sim. Read full story...

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Human capital development via youth empowerment in Anambra State

This phenomenal economic gap in human capital in Anambra State was what the government of Anambra State elected herself ...

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Empowering a generation of dreamers

Ratan Tata’s life reminds us that true leadership is measured not just by one’s achievements, but by one’s ability...

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Open letter to minister of communications, innovation and digital economy

Dear Honorable Minister Bosun Tijani, I hope this letter finds you well. As the Minister of Communications, Innovation, ...

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Andheri station redevelopment: Transforming Mumbai’s transport hub

Mumbai`s Andheri Station is set for a major redevelopment, with five new towers and modern facilities for seamless trans...

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Reclaiming Bombay’s streets: The lost art of walking in a changing city

Bombay’s changing landscape has diminished its walkability, stripping residents of open spaces and walkable paths. As ...

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That ridiculous take on Makinde’s supposed presidential ambition

Willy Nilly, it seems, the ruling All Progressives Congress’ campaign for 2027 has begun in earnest, amid the mounting...

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Second Trump term could slow California's push to phase out gas-powered vehicles

California's push toward cleaner vehicles may be in jeopardy under a second Trump administration....

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Justice Department says Mississippi Senate paid a Black attorney less than her white colleagues for years

The discrimination lawsuit said Kristie Metcalfe was paid "significantly less" than her white co-workers for 8 years....

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Editorial: If you want change, it won’t come unless you cast your vote

There’s an old joke that when politicians go to confession, they begin by saying: “Bless me, Father, for sins have b...

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Caitríona Perry: While Harris hung with Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, Trump was in the mud, among the people

This is Trump’s America now. The victory was emphatic. It will go down in modern American history as the greatest poli...

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Billy Keane: Our loved ones will never be gone, so long as we say their names and tell their stories

The mystery dog is back after nearly three decades. He’s about 140 in dog years but like many dogs, no one knows for s...

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Letters: Europe shouldn’t worry about Trump, it must focus on shoring up self-reliance

While the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency understandably raises concerns in Europe, it’s worth considering wheth...

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John Downing: Michael McGrath is right man at the wheel for EU’s rocky road ahead

As the world fixated on the US at a political crossroads and Ireland puzzled over specific election timing, Michael McGr...

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‘X’ factor Yorke

There is power in sharing the same space with someone you look up to and whose achievements you are keen to replicate....

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Kevin de León concedes District 14 race to Ysabel Jurado

A win for Jurado adds another progressive to the L.A. City Council....

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2024 Election Results: Kevin de Leon concedes, Garcia vs. Whitesides is close

Kevin de Leon wished Ysabel Jurado success and said he would be available to help with a smooth transition of power....

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FEMA official directed hurricane relief workers to avoid homes with Trump signage as agency conducts cleanup

A FEMA official was removed from their role after they directed disaster relief workers in Florida to avoid homes with T...

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In one of the nation's tightest congressional races, campaigns go door to door asking voters to cure their ballots

Tens of thousands of ballots in Colorado's 8th Congressional District need to have their signatures verified before they...

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Trump Victory Sends US Stocks to Best Weekly Rally in a Year

Trump’s election victory sparked a stock rally, with major indexes posting their best weekly gains in a year amid poli...

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Here's why Australia cross-code wildcard Joseph Sua'ali'i will be a huge threat to England, writes SIR CLIVE WOODWARD - I'm convinced he will be more Jason Robinson than Sam Burgess

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: When I was England head coach, I moved heaven and earth to sign Jason Robinson. I spent lots of time...

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Governor Ahmad is in a hurry to change the story of Sokoto State – Dan Tsoho

Nasiru Aliyu Dan Tsoho is an accomplished legal professional, a teacher and a seasoned politician. He is the Sokoto Stat...

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Why Southeast Asia should worry about North Korean troops in Russia

The arrival of North Korean troops in Russia threatens to worsen and prolong the conflict in Ukraine, which would not be...

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Rep. Scott Perry Fends Off Democratic Rival to Win Reelection

The Republican congressman pledges to help President-elect Donald Trump advance his second term agenda....

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How to choose a good bank

A good bank ensures quality of loans (assets) by selecting the right borrowers, sanctioning loans to various sectors in ...

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Has Govt’s foreign policy gamble backfired?

A prime minister who routinely uses “Trumpian” as a pejorative adjective will soon have to bite his tongue as Donald...

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How ‘Trump threat to democracy’ weapon backfired on Kamala Harris

The US vice-president completely misjudged the mood of voters by stoking fears of another Trump presidency and not offer...

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Democrat Andrea Salinas wins reelection in Oregon’s 6th District

Democratic U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas has won reelection in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District...

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Democrat Andrea Salinas wins reelection to U.S. House in Oregon's 6th Congressional District

Democrat Andrea Salinas wins reelection to U.S. House in Oregon's 6th Congressional District...

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Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal

A federal judge on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban and ordered the state not to enforce it. Gov. JB P...

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The night of the old white men

The Roman empire survived for four centuries despite having many rulers worse than Donald Trump (eg, Caligula, Nero and ...

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Paul Biya, Cameroon’s president at 100 years old?

The Africa Report | Paul Biya’s faithful supporters celebrated his 42 years in power in Cameroon this week. An officia...

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Rep. Jared Moskowitz says police alerted him about a 'potential threat' on his life

Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida said that police notified him this week about an arrest in connection with a "potential ...