Nov 05 U.S. Olympic committee moves to shut down USA Gymnastics after Nassar sexual abuse scandal By Eddie Pells, Associated Press USOC CEO Sarah Hirshland said that the challenges facing USA Gymnastics are more than it is capable of overcoming. Continue reading
Nov 05 Fox, NBC and Facebook say they will stop airing Trump’s anti-immigrant ad By David Bauder, Associated Press NBC, Fox News Channel and Facebook all said Monday they will stop airing President Donald Trump's campaign advertisement that featured an immigrant convicted of killing two police officers. The ad has already likely been seen by more people than it… Continue reading
Nov 05 At least 79 students kidnapped from school in Cameroon By Edwin Kindezka Moki, Associated Press Armed separatists kidnapped children age 11-17 and three staff members from a Presbyterian school in a troubled English-speaking region of Cameroon, the governor said Monday. Continue reading
Nov 05 Earth’s ozone layer is healing, UN report says By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press The upper ozone layer above the Northern Hemisphere should be completely repaired in the 2030s and the gaping Antarctic ozone hole should disappear in the 2060s, according to a scientific assessment released Monday at a conference in Quito, Ecuador. Continue reading
Nov 05 A look at the election security charges in Georgia’s governor’s race By Bill Barrow, Frank Bajak, Associated Press Voting concerns have dominated the final weeks of the race between Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp, the secretary of state. Here's what we know. Continue reading
Nov 05 Iran president warns of ‘war situation’ as sanctions resume By Nasser Karimi, Amir Vahdat, Associated Press Iran greeted the re-imposition of U.S. sanctions on Monday with air defense drills and a statement from President Hassan Rouhani that the nation faces a "war situation," raising Mideast tensions as America's maximalist approach to the Islamic Republic takes hold. Continue reading
Nov 05 A quick guide to Election Day By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins Election Day will be a referendum on President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress. The election is also a big test for Democrats. Here is a guide of key issues and races to watch in the final hours of the… Continue reading
Nov 05 Supreme Court turns away challenge to California gun control By Associated Press The Supreme Court is refusing a new invitation to rule on gun rights, leaving in place California restrictions on carrying concealed handguns in public. Continue reading
Nov 05 Supreme Court rejects net neutrality appeal By Associated Press The Supreme Court has ended the court fight over repealed Obama-era "net neutrality" rules that required internet providers to treat all online traffic equally. Continue reading
Nov 05 AP Analysis: Democrats seek blueprint for bucking Trump in 2020 By Julie Pace, Associated Press On the cusp of Tuesday's vote, many Democrats are as anxious as they are hopeful. Continue reading