Nov 11 Warnock and Walker’s Georgia Senate race goes into overtime as runoff begins By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker, are pivoting to a second and decisive round of their Senate race in Georgia. Continue reading
Nov 11 Japan minister quits over execution remark By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has delayed his departure for three upcoming summits in Southeast Asia to sack and replace his justice minister, who was widely criticized over a remark he made about capital punishment. Continue reading
Nov 11 Colorado voters approve initiative to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms By Thomas Peipert, Associated Press Colorado voters have passed a ballot initiative to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms for people 21 and older and to create state-regulated centers where participants can experience the drug. Continue reading
Nov 11 Pelosi’s political future uncertain after midterms, attack on husband By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived at a crossroads. She could be forced to relinquish the gavel if Republicans win majority control of the House, weeks after the attack on her husband. Continue reading
Nov 11 Democrats keep slight leads in Arizona Senate, governor races By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Democrats are holding on to narrow leads in key Arizona contests, but the races for U.S. Senate and governor are still too early to call. Continue reading
Nov 10 U.S. judge in Texas blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan By Associated Press Pittman is an appointee of former President Donald Trump based in Fort Worth. The debt forgiveness plan would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income. Continue reading
Nov 10 People with disabilities gained a voice in global climate talks. Here’s what that means By Drew Costley, Teresa de Miguel, Associated Press A group of climate activists who focus on disability rights have been pushing for several years for inclusion of disability rights in international climate action pledges. Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 8:00 Key midterm races remain undecided with control of Congress on the line More results from the midterm elections trickled in Thursday, but the ultimate majorities in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives remain in question. Geoff Bennett reports on the latest tally as Americans await the results, while Amna Nawaz and… Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch 5:02 News Wrap: Hurricane Nicole makes landfall on Florida’s east coast In our news wrap Thursday, a rare November hurricane smashed into Florida's Atlantic coast, President Biden will meet China's President Xi for their first in-person encounter since Biden took office and the District of Columbia filed a civil suit against… Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch 8:02 Republican Michael Lawler ousts Democratic House leader in blue New York district While the GOP underperformed expectations nationwide in the election, stronger than anticipated performances in New York could ultimately make the difference when it comes to the control of Congress. Republican Representative-elect Michael Lawler won in a blue district just outside… Continue watching