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Sotto wants clear rules on prolonged unauthorized absences of senators
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has filed a resolution seeking to establish clear guidelines for addressing senators’ prolonged unauthorized absences…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Lacson warns ‘kapalmuks’ testing public patience anew over 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday warned that public patience was once again being tested by individuals he described as “kapalmuks,” (thick-faced) as scrutiny over…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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BJMP: No power outage or Romualdez exit from QC jail
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said initial CCTV footage reviewed on Nov. 3 showed no power or CCTV interruption and no movement of former House Speaker Martin…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Dizon: Buses with discounted fares augment LRT-2 service starting Nov. 4
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will deploy 20 buses with discounted fares starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, to help accommodate excess LRT-2 passengers, Transportation…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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PNP welcomes Palace challenge, vows no special treatment for dela Rosa
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police (PNP) has welcomed Malacañang’s challenge, vowing to pursue the arrest warrant against Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa saying his former position as…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Sara Duterte, Leni Robredo gap narrows in Octa presidential survey
MANILA, Philippines — The gap between Vice President Sara Duterte and her predecessor, Leni Robredo, in a hypothetical presidential race has narrowed by 7 percentage points, based on the results of a…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Bukidnon sugar planters reject US export quota
QUEZON, Bukidnon — Bukidnon sugar planters have strongly opposed further sugar exports after the United States granted an extra raw sugar export quota for fiscal year 2027. The pushback comes as local…
Places mentioned: United States
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Free MRT-3, LRT-2 rides for minors on Nov. 4
MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit 2 (LRT-2) will offer free rides to children aged 17 and below on Wednesday, November 4, in celebration of National…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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QC gov’t revokes class suspension memo to align with DepEd order
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government has revoked a memorandum circular it previously issued on heat-related class suspensions to “align” its policies with the Department of Education’s…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Amihan, easterlies to bring rain to parts of Luzon on Nov. 4
MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon or amihan and easterlies will bring rain to parts of Luzon, while the rest of the country will experience hot and fair weather, the state weather bureau…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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US-Israel ties deserve transparency before elections, not after - editorial
Elections are precisely when voters should be able to evaluate the strategic decisions their leaders are making.
Places mentioned: Israel
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St. Luke’s Medical Center reports personal data breach
MANILA, Philippines — The National Privacy Commission (NPC) said on Tuesday that it is reviewing the personal data breach notification submitted by St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) about a…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Marcos’ order gives schools more say in class suspensions
MANILA, Philippines — Under a new executive order that seeks to minimize learning disruptions, schools in cities or provinces may continue to hold face-to-face classes—despite suspension orders handed…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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DepEd: Over 172,000 teachers, staff to get Apple laptops
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has secured 172,654 Apple MacBook Neo laptops worth over P7.4 billion for public school teachers and administrative personnel, with a…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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IDF begins upgrading Gaza border barrier with new technology, infrastructure
Following the October 7 attack, the "Hourglass" fence faced criticism after it was breached at dozens of locations along the 64-kilometer Gaza border.
Places mentioned: Egypt and 1 other place
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COA: P17-B infra works have ‘visible defects’
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Audit (COA) found 300 infrastructure projects across the country worth P17.3 billion to be riddled with “visible defects” as it advised the Department of Public…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Dole launches 24/7 hotline for El Niño-related work concerns
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has launched a new hotline called 15/30, as part of preparations for the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to intensify this…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Latest DPWH stink: P491-M ‘right-of-way scam’; 6 face graft raps
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday filed graft and malversation charges in the Sandiganbayan against six former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials over…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Palace to police chief: Get Dela Rosa despite PNP past
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday challenged the leadership of the Philippine National Police to ensure that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s past position as PNP chief during the Duterte…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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LTFRB fines Move It P555.75M over excess rider-partners
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has imposed a P555.75-million penalty on motorcycle taxi platform Move It for exceeding its authorized number of…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Palace: Budget red flags can lead again to Marcos veto
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos will not hesitate to exercise his veto power to remove questionable allocations from the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, Malacañang said on…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Biz group to DOTr: Don’t open busway to private cars
MANILA, Philippines — The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is pushing back against the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) decision to temporarily allow private cars on the Edsa…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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BARMM chief minister speeds up Cabinet formation
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua has given the selection committee for top positions in the Bangsamoro government until 5 p.m. today to…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Western Visayas, Soccsksargen workers to get wage hikes by Nov. 19
MANILA, Philippines — Minimum wage earners in Western Visayas and Soccsksargen will receive higher pay starting Nov. 19, following the approval of new wage orders granting increases of up to P45 a…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Urdaneta City bids farewell to fallen pilot who inspired his village
URDANETA CITY, PANGASINAN, Philippines — He dreamed of bringing his family together under one roof and inspiring young people in his village. But Capt. Raymart Cabangcala came home not to fulfill…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. ousted in New Jersey
Rebecca Bennett defeated the two-term Republican incumbent after his monthslong absence for depression treatment.
Places mentioned: New Jersey
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Ducks hold off Canucks for 5-4 victory
Cutter Gauthier scored a hat trick for the second game in a row and the Anaheim Ducks held on for a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.
Places mentioned: Toronto and 2 other places
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Democrats, long in the dumps, revel in midterm rout over GOP
Jubilant House Democrats celebrated their midterm rout on Tuesday night in Washington, reveling in the voters' resounding rejection of the reigning Republicans and vowing to escalate their battles…
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Democrats retake House majority after 4 years
The change in the balance of power sets up a clash with the Trump administration on oversight and other legislative priorities.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Democrats score major upsets and take control of Senate
Democrats were able to pick up the four seats needed to gain control of the Senate, CBS News projects.
Places mentioned: New York
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Stock futures fall as Democrats win big in midterms with traders betting they slow data center buildout: Live updates
Investors braced for the results of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
Places mentioned: Hong Kong and 2 other places
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Kansas approves language reaffirming citizenship voting requirement
A ballot measure that would specify that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote in Kansas, making a mild language change to the state’s existing citizenship voting requirement, is projected to pass…
Places mentioned: Kansas
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These candidates made history in the 2026 midterm elections
The midterms saw an expansion of representation among America's lawmakers, with several candidates celebrating groundbreaking wins.
Places mentioned: Miami
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Political leaders take to the polls in Cape Town
A number of political party leaders are expected to cast their ballots in Cape Town this morning
Places mentioned: Cape Town
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Tedford wins Oklahoma election to replace House’s Hern
Oklahoma state Rep. Mark Tedford (R) is projected to win the state’s 1st Congressional District election to replace Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Tedford beat his…
Places mentioned: Oklahoma
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WATCH: ANALYSIS: Democrats projected to take control of House and Senate
Democrats will win enough seats to take control of the House and the Senate, ABC News projects.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Democrats win House majority with Trump approval at historic low
Democrats have won control of the House in the 2026 election, CBS News projects. Follow the midterm election results here, as polls begin to close.
Places mentioned: New York
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Ohio approves photo ID requirement to vote
A ballot measure that would enshrine photo identification requirements to vote in the Ohio Constitution is projected to pass, according to Decision Desk HQ. The constitutional amendment, known as…
Places mentioned: Ohio
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Democrat Hochul wins New York governor race, AP projects
Hochul was on track to beat Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive.
Places mentioned: New York
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US midterm election results: Democrats win crucial seats. Here's what else the data tells us
Democrats have won the majority in the US Senate. House of Representatives votes are still being counted. DW takes a look at who voted Republican, who voted Democrat and what it all means.
Places mentioned: Texas and 7 other places
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Africa: Gender Equality Pays Off for Business - So Why Are Companies Pulling Back?
[UN News] Gender equality and diversity are good for business - but while increasing numbers of women are reaching top spots in the corporate world, more initiatives are needed to keep momentum going.
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Gray wins open Wyoming House seat
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray (R) is projected to win the race to represent the state's at-large congressional district, according to Decision Desk HQ. The state election official defeated…
Places mentioned: Wyoming
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Wes Moore on historic governor race wins: "Making history is not the assignment"
Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, projected to win reelection, joins CBS News on election night to discuss the other gubernatorial races across the U.S., including historic wins for other Black…
Places mentioned: Maryland
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Tabu commands power in first character glimpse from Nagarjuna's King100. Watch
Tabu commands power in first character glimpse from Nagarjunas King Watch
Places mentioned: Delhi
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WATCH: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addresses supporters after conceding governor's race
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addressed supporters after ABC News projected Democrat Gina Hinojosa will win the state's race for governor.
Places mentioned: Texas
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Trump congratulates Democrats in election night call with CBS News
President Trump congratulated Democrats on their victories in a phone call with CBS News.
Places mentioned: Iowa and 1 other place
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How America voted in maps and charts
See the maps and charts that show how America voted in the US midterm elections.
Places mentioned: Florida and 9 other places
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US midterms: Democrats gain control of Senate — follow live
The Democratic Party gained control of Senate, delivering a stinging rebuke to US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. Follow DW's live updates. DW has more.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Hong Kong records GDP rise of over 5% in first three quarters, marking strongest growth in 5 years
Hong Kong has seen a strong GDP increase of over 5 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, bringing the growth for the first nine months of the year to a five-year high. Driven by accelerating growth…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Democrats win majority in the Senate, flipping control of upper chamber
Democrats won control of the Senate in the 2026 elections with a raft of victories over Republicans in key races, cementing the new majority and flipping party control of the upper chamber.
Places mentioned: Washington
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WATCH: Amy Acton addresses supporters after projected win in Ohio governor's race
Democrat Amy Acton addressed supporters after ABC News projected she will win the Ohio governor's race over Republican Vivek Ramaswamy.
Places mentioned: Ohio
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India’s EloElo nabs $80M from NBCUniversal to bet on the country’s rising microdrama market
StoryTV has more than 33 million monthly active users according to Sensor Tower figures
Places mentioned: India
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WATCH: Vivek Ramaswamy addresses supporters after projected defeat in Ohio governor's race
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy addressed supporters after ABC News projected Democrat Amy Acton will win the Ohio governor's race.
Places mentioned: Ohio
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PSG make Champions League history, Barcelona cruise past Aston Villa
PSG make Champions League history Barcelona cruise past Aston Villa
Places mentioned: Delhi and 1 other place
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Democrats Sweep Republicans in Nearly Every Race That Matters
With massive upsets in deep red states and stunning wins in Texas, Democrats have redrawn the political map—and decisively taken the House and Senate.
Places mentioned: Florida and 7 other places
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Lawler concedes to Democrat Cait Conley in New York House race
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) has conceded to Democrat Cait Conley in the race to represent New York's 17th Congressional District, as a key battleground seat is now poised to flip and add to Democrats…
Places mentioned: New York
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The lawmaker who led Republican efforts to keep the House loses his re-election bid
Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., lost on Tuesday to Democrat Richard Ojeda in North Carolina’s 9th District, NBC News projected.
Places mentioned: New York
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Adam Hamilton Wins: How Kansas Finally Elected a Democratic Senator
What’s stunning about his win is that it wasn’t a surprise by Election Day.
Places mentioned: Kansas
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James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic victory for Democrats
Ken Paxton’s defeat a crushing blow to Trump and Republican efforts to keep control of Congress US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Democrat James Talarico has…
Places mentioned: Texas
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Ecstatic scenes and historic moments: What's happened so far in the midterms
Vote counting in this year's midterm elections is under way in the US and early results show gains for the Democrats.
Places mentioned: Texas and 3 other places
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Providence voters approve ballot initiative that would back divestment from Israel
75% of voters support measure calling on Rhode Island city to refrain from investing in 'foreign countries conducting ethnic cleansing, apartheid, illegal military occupation, or genocide'
Places mentioned: Israel
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Amy Acton wins Ohio race for governor, ending 16 years of Republican control of office
Democratic doctor wins over Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech entrepreneur endorsed by Donald Trump US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Democrat Amy Acton was elected…
Places mentioned: Ohio
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WATCH: Annie Andrews addresses supporters after projected win in South Carolina Senate race
Democrat Annie Andrews addressed supporters after ABC News projected her the winner of the South Carolina Senate race, flipping the seat once held by the late Lindsey Graham.
Places mentioned: South Carolina
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Lindsay James wins in Iowa, turning Hinson's House seat blue
Iowa state Rep. Lindsay James (D) is projected to defeat Republican Joe Mitchell in the state's 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). James's victory turns a…
Places mentioned: Iowa
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Iran says US reply to Hormuz plan ‘unconvincing’; Trump confirms strikes
Indirect talks continue as Trump says US military struck an Iranian anti-aircraft facility on Tuesday.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Aukus is ‘worst, riskiest and most costly’ Australian defence decision ever, public inquiry into submarine deal says
Report led by Peter Garrett and former defence chief Adm Chris Barrie says agreement should be suspended and calls for royal commission Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcast A…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Democrat Josh Turek wins the Senate seat in Iowa
Democrat Josh Turek has defeated Sen. Ashley Hinson in Iowa, according to a race call by the Associated Press.
Places mentioned: Iowa
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LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis wins open California House seat
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis (D) is projected to win the seat to lead California's 38th Congressional District, drawn up after Golden State voters passed the state's redistricting ballot…
Places mentioned: California
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On a historic night for democratic socialists, Mamdani says midterms show power of working-class voters
The New York mayor tells NPR's Juana Summers that newly elected democratic socialists need to seize this moment and show voters what politics can deliver.
Places mentioned: New York
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Australia is set to get a Wegovy pill. How does it compare with weight-loss injections?
UCG/Contributor/Getty A new tablet version of Wegovy, a peptide used to help people lose weight, has been approved for the first time in Australia. Until now, the best-known medicines in this group…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Kansas elects first Democratic senator in almost a century
Adam Hamilton beat Republican Roger Marshall in a highly competitive race.
Places mentioned: Kansas
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Democratic Party flips US Senate in 2026 midterm elections
The outcome is widely seen as a rebuke to Trump's Republican Party which took control of the upper chamber in 2024 race.
Places mentioned: Washington
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US midterms: James Talarico notches first Democratic Senate win in Texas since 1994, projections show
The result was a major setback for US President Donald Trump.
Places mentioned: Texas
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Democrat Amy Acton wins Ohio governor's race
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign produced a controversial ad in October that featured Amy Acton's estranged mother.
Places mentioned: Ohio
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Bigger than bombs: Tim Burns exhibition explores the artist behind explosive art actions
Documentation of Exploding TV, Boya Quarry 1974, by Tim Burns. Installation view of The Kinetic Moment. Aleph/Art Gallery of Western Australia In 1972, the ANZAC Day ceremony in Sydney was delayed…
Places mentioned: Sydney and 1 other place
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Pennsylvania couple finds live Civil War shell in new home's basement
A young couple in Pennsylvania discovered a live Civil War-era artillery shell while clearing out the basement of their newly purchased home in South Connellsville. The object was among belongings…
Places mentioned: Pennsylvania
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Rare frosted elfin butterfly to return to Ontario after 34 years
In an exciting conservation effort, scientists are set to reintroduce the frosted elfin butterfly to Ontario, a species that vanished nearly forty years ago. Adult butterflies and their eggs are being…
Places mentioned: New York
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PRO-12 campaign vs loose firearms nets 8 persons, 116 guns
COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — Police authorities in Soccsksargen or Region 12 announced that eight persons have been arrested and 116 firearms surrendered or recovered during simultaneous law…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Abra de Ilog develops ecotourism plan for Luyang Baga Cave
CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — The local government of Abra de Ilog in Occidental Mindoro is drawing up a sustainable ecotourism management plan for Luyang Baga Cave to ensure its…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Challenges to US-Israel alliance grow as anti-Israel voices gain in MAGA movement, expert warns
Prof. Yossi Shain, an international relations expert at Georgetown University and Tel Aviv University, spoke to 103FM and analyzed growing opposition to Israel within Donald Trump's political camp.
Places mentioned: Tel Aviv
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US DOJ sends election monitors to all 50 states, expands Alaska Senate race probe
The US Justice Department announced it was sending 1,000 election monitors and observers to jurisdictions across all 50 states.
Places mentioned: Alaska
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Refill vending machine tested in Baguio to reduce plastic waste
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A refill vending machine designed to reduce plastic waste, particularly single-use sachets, was pilot-tested along Session Road recently as part of efforts to encourage the…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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30-year-old man rescued from drowning at La Union beach
SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Coast Guard personnel rescued a 30-year-old man swept into deeper waters by strong currents off Acapulco Beach in Barangay San Francisco, City of San Fernando…
Places mentioned: San Francisco
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Solon wants informal economy workers granted health insurance
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has asked his colleagues in the House to approve a measure that would grant health insurance to workers in the informal economy, to ensure that they will have a…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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AMD stock jumps 8% on earnings as data center revenue nearly doubles
AMD reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, driven by booming sales of AI chips
Places mentioned: San Francisco
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Midterm elections 2026 live updates: Trump’s agenda and control of Congress at stake
Follow 2026 midterm elections live updates, including House and Senate races, Texas, Georgia, Ohio and Minnesota, and key results as polls close.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Results: States decide on voter ID and redistricting ballot measures
Several states — including Alaska, Arizona, California and Nevada — are voting on changes to how their elections are run, including voter ID measures. Other states decide on redistricting proposals.
Places mentioned: Arizona and 3 other places
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FBI charges Oklahoma man for sending US election officials threatening letters with white powder
The FBI said mailings in early October were addressed to state election officials in all 50 states. It also believes Martin had sent threatening letters in 2024 to election and postal officials.
Places mentioned: Oklahoma
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Learjet's parts may have broken off before Florida crash: Investigators
A small aircraft that crashed in Florida on Sunday likely partially broke apart in the air before taking a nosedive, a federal investigator said Monday, according to The Associated Press. A business…
Places mentioned: Florida
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BC Conservatives could have a fall legislative session as party eager to get to work
All 93 writs will be returned by Nov. 18, marking the end of the election, with MLAs sworn in the next day and Lorne Doerkson and his ministers to be sworn in on Nov. 20.
Places mentioned: Toronto
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PM, Manitoba premier only ones to bring up abolishing Indian Act at meeting: AFN chief
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the only leaders to discuss abolishing the Indian Act during a landmark meeting last week were Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Prime Minister…
Places mentioned: Ottawa
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How might the results of today’s midterm elections in the United States impact Mexico?
A Democratic majority in one or both chambers might defuse U.S.-Mexico tensions, but it could also backfire, emboldening Trump to make more demands on Sheinbaum's government. Here's what experts have…
Places mentioned: Mexico and 1 other place
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Oklahoma man charged with mailing hundreds of white-powder letters
An Oklahoma man faces federal charges after allegedly sending hundreds of letters containing white powder to public officials and media outlets ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections.
Places mentioned: Oklahoma
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Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash
At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.
Places mentioned: Madrid
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Former ambassador Michael Oren warns against ending US military aid to Israel
"This is part of the election campaign. After all, military aid to Israel has become a central issue, at least in Democratic campaigns," Oren said.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Google will block search access for schools that ban AI use
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other critics are accusing Google of trying to pressure U.S. schools to use AI.
Places mentioned: New York
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Move It accountability, rider protection sought after P555.75M penalty
MANILA, Philippines — Advocacy and transport groups on Tuesday called for motorcycle taxi platform Move It to be held accountable for exceeding its authorized rider allocation, while urging regulators…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Rebuffing coalition, election czar says official vote result must be published today
Presumed incoming US Congress member in New York calls for 'full arms embargo' on Israel * No suspicious findings after bomb scare on Israeli-run cruise ship
Places mentioned: New York
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Strand bookstore to pay nearly $1.5 million over Covid loan tied to Sen. Wyden's wife
Nancy Bass Wyden, whose grandfather founded the New York City bookstore, had signed off on the PPP, which was off-limits because she is a senator's wife.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Texas race results could kick AI trade while it's already down
Gov. Greg Abbott is facing a surprisingly strong challenge that could have significant policy implications.
Places mentioned: Texas