U.S. lawmakers return to work, spending showdown aheadWASHINGTON DC, USA – US lawmakers returned to Washington Tuesday, November 13, for the first time since contentious midterm election campaigns , with Congress facing a spending showdown and Democrats eager to protect special prosecutor Robert Mueller's Russia probe.
Also on Capitol Hill were s....
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Why Wednesday is D-Day for Florida's election resultsFederal court will hear appeal from lawyers for the campaign of Sen. Bill Nelson.
Florida's 2018 U.S. Senate race will head into federal court for a Wednesday hearing that will put Florida elections under national scrutiny not seen since the U.S. Supreme Court stopped 2000's presidential recou....
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The Latest: 15 arrests at Georgia Capitol vote demonstrationATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on the Georgia governor's race (all times local):
5:15 p.m.
Georgia public safety officials say police arrested 15 protesters during a demonstration inside the state Capitol as they called for uncounted ballots from last week's election to be tallied.
The Georgia....
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Almost Every Day Since Election Day Has Brought Democrats a New Reason to CelebrateFor a few hours on election night, it appeared as though the midterms had turned disastrous for Democrats: The early returns suggested the party's long-assumed House takeover might not happen after all, and that their performance in Senate races could turn out to be so bad that it would put the uppe....
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The Angle: The Stack It Up EditionCounting down: President Trump is publicly rebuffing recounts for important races in Florida and Georgia, claiming the efforts are fraudulent and that only Republican candidates have any claims to legitimate victory. Jamelle Bouie breaks down Trump's baseless claims, how election conspiracy-mongerin....
Comment: What the Democrats' big win in Arizona meansDemocrat Kyrsten Sinema's Senate victory in Arizona was notable on multiple levels.Firstly, what was a reliable red state is now very much in play for Democrats in 2020. While Arizona Governor Doug Ducey won re-election, Democrats.......
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Here's what history teaches us to expect if Democrats vote to impeach TrumpIt's the constitutional remedy for a criminal president.
A week after the 2018 midterms, the news keeps getting better for Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Democrats needed to gain 23 or more seats in order to obtain a House majority; as of November 13, they have gained at ....
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The Latest: Democrats focusing on Mississippi US Senate raceJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Latest on a U.S. Senate special election runoff in Mississippi (all times local):3:10 p.m.National Democrats are focusing on Mississippi's U.S. Senate runoff, a year after winning a longshot contest in.......
Why your number of romantic partners mirrors your motherA new national study shows that people whose mothers had more partners -- married or cohabiting -- often follow the same path. Results suggest that mothers may pass on personality traits and relationship skills that make their children more or less likely to form stable relationships.....
Deepwater Horizon oil spill's dramatic effect on stingrays' sensory abilitiesMarine fishes rely on their sensory systems to survive. A study is the first to quantify the physiological effects of whole crude oil on the olfactory function of a marine vertebrate -- the Atlantic stingray. Results of the study, confirm that exposure to crude oil, at concentrations mimicking those....
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Nice Work EU: You've Given Google An Excuse To Offer A Censored Search Engine In ChinaWe've already explained why we think Google is making exactly the wrong move in experimenting with a government-approved censored search engine in China, called Dragonfly. However, the company continues to move forward with this idea. CEO Sundar Pichai gave an interview with the NY Times, in which....
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The Latest: Senator arrested at Georgia vote demonstrationATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on the Georgia governor's race (all times local):
2:25 p.m.
Several protesters, including a state senator, have been arrested during a demonstration at the Georgia state Capitol calling for tallying of uncounted ballots from last week's election.
Sen.Read more on....
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Sell-Side Analysts See Upside Potential In ZynerbaZynerba Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: ZYNE) have dropped by about 12 percent since the company reported third-quarter results Nov. 8.
Analysts at HC Wainwright and Canaccord Genuity consider the sell-off an overreaction and issued positive updates on the company this week.
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US: What's next for the Robert Mueller probe?Protecting Special Counsel Robert Mueller will be one of the main issues discussed at the US Congress held today at a post-election session.....
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Remember the caravan? After vote, focus on migrants fadesWASHINGTON (AP) — Did someone say caravan?One week after Election Day, President Donald Trump's daily drumbeat of warnings about a caravan of "bad thugs" and potential terrorists intent on invading the U.S. from Mexico has largely.......
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Here are 6 of Trump's craziest and most outrageous Twitter moments — since the midtermsTrump has been as outrageous as ever on Twitter.
President Donald Trump can always be counted on to post outrageous things on Twitter, his favorite social media outlet. Twitter's format lends itself to soundbites, not in-depth or nuanced analysis—and Trump is a master of soundbites, which is....
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Ward 7 special runoff election is a lesson in voter engagement in Oklahoma CityBy William CrumThe Nov. 6 special election in Ward 7 shows why scheduling regular municipal elections at the same time as general elections could increase engagement in city government.Regular council and mayoral elections are held in late winter and early spring, when none of the highest-profile of....
The Latest: Judge: Count mail ballots missing birth yearATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on the Georgia governor's race (all times local):
12:20 p.m.
A federal judge has ordered a populous Georgia county not to reject absentee ballots because the voter's birth year is missing or wrong.
The order issued Tuesday by U.S. Judge Leigh May says rejecting a....
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Final count delayed, Georgia election turns to the courtsATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's still undecided race for governor will remain in legal limbo for several more days after a federal court put the brakes on final certification of the vote totals in one of the nation's hottest midterm matchups.
U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg late Monday ordered state....
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2019: PDP broke, unable to fund Atiku's campaign – APCThe All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, are at the moment facing serious difficulties raising funds for the 2019 presidential election campaigns. Nabena....
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Don't rely on buying PVCs, INEC officials for your victory – Oyo REC warns politicians [PHOTOS]The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State, Barrister Mutiu Agboke on Tuesday warned politicians in the state not to rely on any official of the commission for their victory in the 2019 general elections. Agboke gave this warning while addressing an enlarged stakeholders’ election forum ....
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Watch the 12.9-inch iPad Pro teardown reveal Apple's secretsYesterday, iFixit published a teardown of the 11-inch 2018 iPad Pro and the results were less than stellar. Unlike some other recent Apple devices – specifically the Mac mini and the new MacBook Air – the 11-inch iPad Pro turned out to be something of a DIYer’s nightmare, with gobs....
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What's Next: Hollywood's Takeaways From the MidtermsWith about a dozen or so races yet to be called, CNN on Tuesday night will return to the midterms, once again bringing in its top anchors, analysts, and John King at the Magic Wall to go over the results. It’s indicative of how the initial Election Night assessment — that Democrats won t....
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Congressman, voters sue over Maine's new ranking systemPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and three voters sued Tuesday over Maine's new voting system, used for the first time in U.S. House and Senate elections.
A lawyer for Poliquin's campaign asked the secretary of state to stop the tabulations to allow a judge to rule, bu....
Michelle Obama claims 'everybody is qualified' to run for president in 2020Former First Lady Michelle Obama appeared to take a subtle jab at President Trump when asked who should represent the Democrats in the 2020 presidential election during a sit-down with "Good Morning America" co-host Robin Roberts on Tuesday.....
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Florida Recount Continues Amid Trump Criticism As More Irregularities AppearThe Florida recount continues with both sides trying to win the war of words. During the investigation, more irregularities appeared as authorities further investigated votes in the states.
Broward Chief Circuit Judge Jack Tuter told both Republicans and Democrats to tone it down and stop eroding....
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Chaparral Energy posts third quarter resultsBy Jack Money Business Writer jmoney@oklahoman.comChaparral Energy Inc. reported a third-quarter net loss Tuesday of $12.1 million, thanks to a $16.8 million noncash loss associated with commodity derivatives.
But its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization grew by 27 percent....
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Iceland's ad was never 'banned' – but the publicity is no bad thingFew will have missed the current furore around the 'banned' Iceland ad that highlights the destruction caused by the harvesting of palm oil for use in everyday products such as shampoo, detergent and even foods like some chocolate, bread and ice cream.
But what not all consumers will realise is tha....
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Better sleep equals better workforceSAD news arose in early October when it was shared that a young auditor had died while driving home. He was overworked and lacked sleep.
That piece of news has been shared more than 10,000 times on Facebook alone and caused a number of young workers to also speak out against the crazy culture of ....
An MP not allowed to stand for election for five years upon resignationKUALA LUMPUR: The government does not impose any restriction on any Member of Parliament to resign after being elected in the General Election but he or she is prevented from seeking re-election for five years after resignation.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Liew Vui Keon....
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Instant Pot makes a sous vide cooker and it's discounted for the first time everEveryone knows that Instant Pot makes some of the best multi-use cookers in the world. From slow cooking and pressure cooking to rice steaming and more, Instant Pots are the best-selling small kitchen appliances out there right now. But Instant Pot makes more than just pressure cookers, and you migh....
China appears to walk back on controversial decision to reopen trade in rhino and tiger bonesChinese officials appear to have walked back on a widely panned scheme to reopen the trade in rhino and tiger bones.
However, the policy change is more of an open-ended postponement, rather than a cancellation.
The move follows the controversial October circular that tossed out a 25-year ban....
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10 things you need to know before the opening bell (SPY, SPX, QQQ, DIA, T, SHLD, GE)AP/Ringo H.W. ChiuHere is what you need to know.
China is sending a senior official to the US to try to defuse the trade war. Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will fly to Washington with the hopes of meeting senior officials before the expected informal talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese P....
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Home Depot beats on comp sales, raises its full-year forecasts (HD)Scott Olson / Getty Images
Home Depot's third-quarter comparable-store sales jumped 5.4%, beating estimates.
The retailer raised its full-year earnings and revenue forecasts.
Shares gained more than 2%.
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'I blame Soros!': Trump-loving Proud Boys founder whines after being shunned by liberal neighborsLike every bully, Gavin McInnes proves he's the biggest snowflake of all.
Gavin McInnes, the Trump-loving founder of the far-right Proud Boys organization, has been bitterly complaining in recent months that his liberal neighbors in a wealthy New York suburb do not like him.The Daily Bea....
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Police presence on roads having impact, force saysThe implementation of road policing is showing significant results, police announced on Tuesday. "Road policing is a modern, international method of policing, which effectively contributes to the prevention of road traffic accidents and, more generally, to the fight against crime. The Cyprus police ....
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PKR elections must go on regardless of foibles: AnwarKUALA LUMPUR: The PKR elections must go on despite multiple setbacks and internal party squabbling said incoming party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pix).
He said that there's no time and the process must continue.
"The process must continue, we cannot delay it any longer," he said....
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China mulls $720,000 fine for faking vaccine tests after scandalBeijing (AFP) Nov 12, 2018
Chinese vaccine manufacturers who falsify test results or break other rules could be fined up to $720,000 under a new law proposed after a scandal that fulled public fears over domestically made medicine.
The law would regulate areas including production, distrib....
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