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Georgia election workers seek more penalties against Giuliani, saying he continues to defame them
They say he continues to falsely accuse them of tampering with ballots during the 2020 presidential election.

Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz
Gaetz met Wednesday with Republican senators who have questions about the sexual misconduct and other allegations against him.

Wall Street drifts as Target tumbles
The modest moves for indexes masked some thrashing underneath the surface.

Inflation could increase 1% in 2025 following new Chinese tariffs
The variety of goods available to U.S. consumers is also expected to fall.





Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer's funeral
Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson joined friends and family at the service.

House Democrats send letter to Biden urging clemency for thousands of prisoners
They asked him to pardon elderly and chronically ill individuals who do not pose a safety threat and to spare prisoners from the death penalty.

Kimo Ah Yun unanimously elected to be Marquette University's 25th president
He succeeds former president Michael Lovell. Lovell was the first lay president at the university. He died on June 9 from sarcoma, a form of cancer.

First impactful snowfall of the season for parts the state
The heaviest snow is expected for the Thursday morning commute.





Comcast to spin off cable networks, once star performers for the entertainment giant
Peacock will remain with Comcast, as will Bravo, which provides significant content for the Peacock streaming service.

Trump calls for no more judges to be confirmed as Senate Democrats rush to approve Biden nominees before handing over power
Senate Republicans delayed Democrats' efforts on Monday to confirm nominees, but Democrats were able to approve one Biden pick for the federal bench.

Scholar Athlete: Nicholas McCullough
McCullough committed to playing football at prestigious Harvard University next year. He said football has helped shape who he is in many ways.

Court ruling stops Louisiana from requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms for now
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals refused to pause a U.S. district judge's ruling that the law was “overtly religious” and unconstitutional.





Man convicted of killing Laken Riley sentenced to life in prison without parole
The killing added fuel to the national debate over immigration when federal authorities said Ibarra, who is Venezuelan, illegally entered the U.S.

Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year, farm bureau says
Turkey prices are 5% lower than last year.

Susan Smith, who was convicted of drowning her sons in 1994, is denied parole
A full parole board unanimously voted to deny parole for convicted killer, Susan Smith.

No new development is expected across the Atlantic
Tropical activity appears unlikely in the latter half of November.





Trump’s attorneys request his NYC hush money conviction be dismissed because of election victory
Prosecutors argued the case should not be dismissed but wrote they would be open to delay sentencing until after Trump's second term.

Alec Baldwin film 'Rust' has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed on set
Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot in an accident on the set three years ago.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class is MotorTrend car of the year
Available as a sedan and wagon-crossover, the magazine praised the E-Class for its elegant design and excellent performance.

Trump chooses former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as NATO ambassador
The president-elect has repeatedly expressed skepticism about the alliance.

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Ukraine fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles at Russia for first time
The BBC understands the long-range missiles have been fired into Russian territory by Ukraine.

Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return
Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.

Al Fayed abuse could be on scale of Savile, survivors’ advocate tells BBC
Speaking about her new role, Dame Jasvinder Sanghera says Al Fayed's "tentacles went far and wide".

Cheryl and One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral
The band's members including Harry Styles join family and friends to remember the late star.





Top footballer took thousands of pounds, claim teammates and parents
Natasha Harding, now Allen-Wyatt, is accused of taking money for coaching that she did not deliver.

The model, British tech and Russia's war machine
£1.6m of British kit shipped to companies tied to Russian military despite sanctions, customs documents claim.

MPs raise questions about Rachel Reeves's CV
Claims the chancellor embellished her work achievements were seized on by Tory and Reform MPs at PMQs.

Atlas of cells transforms understanding of human body
Scientists are mapping out the 37 trillion cells of the human body and changing what we thought we knew





£500m defence cuts as ships, drones and helicopters scrapped
Critics said the move would leave UK defence weaker, at a time of growing international tensions and after over a decade of funding pressures on the armed forces.

Rust premieres at low-key film festival three years after shooting
The movie’s star Alec Baldwin was not invited and did not attend the screening.

Thames Water bonus should not be paid by customers, regulator to say
The regulator uses new powers to prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.

Starmer will struggle to keep his ‘smash the gangs’ promise - as I saw firsthand
Keir Starmer says it is his personal mission to defeat the people-smuggling gangs





Faisal Islam: The cost-of-living crisis isn't over
Inflation is easing, but many people are still struggling to afford the basics.

BBC's Glenn Campbell: I'm showing what it’s like living with a brain tumour
BBC Scotland's political editor was diagnosed with an incurable cancer after having a seizure.

What are the Storm Shadow missiles Ukraine has fired into Russia?
Ukraine has used UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia for the first time.

Ariana Grande channelled her loss into Wicked role
The adaptation of Broadway show Wicked has a star-studded cast of Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum.





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Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying
Labour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk.

Vatican in row at climate talks over gender rights
Charities worry it could block a crucial deal giving women more support in the face of climate change.

Fresh weather warnings as UK hit by cold snap
Fresh warnings of snow and ice announced for parts of the UK going into Thursday and the weekend.





Man who drugged wife in French mass rape case told: You'll die alone
Tensions burst into the open in court when Dominique Pelicot is accused by his daughter of lying.

Watch: The TikTokers filming destroyed homes in Beirut
In Beirut, two TikTokers are filming the damage caused by Israeli air strikes for families who have fled.

Virtually no aid has reached besieged north Gaza in 40 days, UN says
The UN says bakeries and kitchens have shut down due to limited supplies in the region.

Baby's body found in field near motorway bridge
Detectives are trying to establish the baby's identity as well as when and how he or she died.





How serious are Putin's nuclear threats?
Three Ukrainians on how their lives have changed and their hopes for peace

UK Storm Shadow missiles strike Russia
And is President Biden Trump-proofing US support to Ukraine?

Five talking points as Premier League returns
BBC Sport looks at five talking points from the Premier League as the international break ends.

Bentancur, Son & the rise of racism against South East Asians in football
BBC Sport looks at the rise in racism towards East and South East Asian players and fans in football.





Smith's game IQ increasing all the time - Strawbridge
Fly-half Marcus Smith is getting "better and better" at having a deeper understanding of Test rugby, says England assistant coach Andrew Strawbridge.

What is it really like to play under 'genius' Guardiola?
What is it like to play for a notoriously demanding coach? Players from Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Barcelona reflect on working under Pep Guardiola.

Why retiring Nadal means 'everything' to Spain
Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".

Five challenges ahead for Guardiola and Man City
With Pep Guardiola deciding to stay at Manchester City for at least another season, BBC Sport looks at the challenges ahead for the club.