China’s leader seeks to bring an old U.S. ally into his sphere. But the Philipine people are sceptical that China will deliver on its promise of billions of dollars in aid.
Venezuelan Former Treasurer Says He Accepted $1 Billion In Bribes
The bribes included property, horses and watches. The legal action has played out as Venezuela reels from hyperinflation and citizens struggle to purchase basic necessities such as food and medicine.
No Plans Of Leaving: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Fires Back At Critics
In an interview with CNN, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that despite calls for his resignation, he is not stepping down.
Thousands Of Fire Evacuees To Spend The Holiday Without Homes
The community shaken by California’s Camp Fire is finding ways to come together for Thanksgiving.
California Camp Fire Death Toll Reaches 81, Fire Authorities Say
A forecast of rain on Wednesday will aid containment efforts, but may also hamper the search for human remains.
Researchers Find 115 Plastic Cups In Dead Whale’s Stomach
The following items were among those found in the animal’s stomach: 19 pieces of hard plastic, two sandals, four plastic bottles, 25 plastic bags, and about seven pounds of rope.
Dems: The Acting Attorney General Can’t Continue In His Job. DOJ: Yes, He Can
Critics are continuing to put pressure on Matthew Whitaker after he was named as temporary replacement for Jeff Sessions. The Justice Department says the law is clear: He can stay.
Turkey And Tamales: People Of Color Share Their Multicultural Thanksgivings
For many immigrant families, Thanksgiving is a time to take part in an American tradition, but it’s also a great excuse to gather and eat the foods of their culture with friends and family.
Ex-Judge Who Spent 9 Months In Prison For Beating Wife Is Arrested After She’s Killed
Lance Mason, who also served in the Ohio legislature, has been charged with assault after police said he attempted to flee in a car, crashed into a police vehicle and seriously injured an officer.
Pelosi’s Democratic Opponents Go Public, But Still Lack Challenger
Eleven House Democrats and five incoming freshmen have signed a letter committing to oppose Nancy Pelosi’s speakership bid on the House floor.
Florida Sues Walgreens, CVS For Alleged Role In Opioid Crisis
State Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office announced Friday that it had added the drugstore chains to a lawsuit filed in May against opioid distributors and manufacturers.
Michael Bloomberg Gives $1.8 Billion To Financial Aid At Johns Hopkins University
The donation is the largest individual gift ever made to a single university and is designed to allow the school to be need-blind and loan-free.
After Nearly 2 Weeks and 2 Recounts, Florida Senate Race Ends
Nearly two weeks after Election Day, a statewide recount showed that Republican Gov. Rick Scott continued to hold the lead in the Senate race against incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson.
Democrat Andrew Gillum Concedes Florida Governor’s Race To Ron DeSantis
Keeping Florida in the GOP column is a highlight for Republicans this year. While Republicans held onto the Senate, Democrats flipped the House and made major gains in the governor’s contests, too.
Facebook Increasingly Reliant on A.I. To Predict Suicide Risk
Ten times a day, on average, Facebook’s AI-driven self-harm detection system alerts authorities to people who may be about to hurt themselves.
Judge Rules In Favor Of CNN, Temporarily Restores Correspondent’s Credential
In the first legal battle between President Trump and the news media, a federal judge sided with CNN and ordered the White House to immediately restore Jim Acosta’s press pass.
Ranked-Choice Voting Delivers Democrats A House Seat
Democrats have now gained 35 seats and could get up to 39 as counting continues in close races around the country. There will be no Republicans from New England in the U.S. House next year.
Generation Z Is The Most Racially And Ethnically Diverse Yet
The Pew Research Center analyzed post-millennials who are currently between the ages of 6 and 21 and found nearly half — 48 percent — are from communities of color.
Camp Fire Missing-Persons List Grows To More Than 300 Names
At least 56 people have died in the Camp Fire, which has destroyed entire neighborhoods and continues to burn. Meanwhile, Butte County says about 300 people are missing.
Rebel Democrats Claim They Can Defeat Pelosi In Speaker Vote
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi continues to express confidence she will be elected speaker of the House despite effort by small group of Democrats who say enough members want change to defeat her.
2 Reports On The U.S. Military, 2 Different Messages
The U.S. has spent nearly $6 trillion on wars since 2001, with no end in sight, according to one report. Another says the U.S. needs to ramp up military efforts to counter Russia and China.
Trump Nominates Retired Gen. John Abizaid To Be Ambassador To Saudi Arabia
Abizaid, a former CENTCOM commander, is best known for overseeing the Iraq War. The president’s pick highlights the importance placed on the military partnership between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
CNN Sues Trump Administration To Restore Jim Acosta’s Press Credentials
The White House suspended the reporter’s credentials following a contentious news conference last week during which President Trump called him a “rude, terrible person.”
Do You Know Someone Missing As The Camp Fire Burns?
Authorities estimate hundreds could still be missing in Northern California’s Camp Fire. Are you searching for a friend or loved one, or do you know someone who is?
How Big Is Amazon? Its Many Businesses In One Chart
Amazon means shopping. It also makes movies and smart locks, publishes books, operates stores, and helps other companies deliver packages and run websites. How many Amazon brands will you recognize?
California’s Camp Fire Becomes The Deadliest Wildfire In State History
At least 42 people have died in the Northern California blaze that burned through the town of Paradise with shocking speed.
CHART: Election Recounts Are Rare, Reversals Almost Unheard Of
The fact that Florida currently has three statewide recounts underway is exceptional in American politics. Between 2000-2015, only three races flipped after statewide recounts.
Canada Has Heard Recordings Of Khashoggi’s Death, Trudeau Confirms
“Canada has been fully briefed up on what Turkey had to share,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in Paris, becoming the first Western leader to acknowledge the audio recordings.
Farm Supervisor Faces Charges Over Australia’s Needles-In-Strawberries Scare
Earlier this fall, needles were repeatedly found inside strawberries sold at grocery stores. Now a 50-year-old Berry Licious employee is being prosecuted and could face 10 years in jail if convicted.
EXCLUSIVE: Michelle Obama Reads From Her Forthcoming Memoir ‘Becoming’
In two audio clips from her memoir, set to hit shelves Tuesday, the former first lady reads about her life at Princeton and about her difficulties having a baby.
Another Mass Shooting? ‘Compassion Fatigue’ Is A Natural Reaction
As the incidents of mass shootings in the U.S. occur, some people are starting to feel numbed by them. Psychologists says this is normal.
Scientists Spy On Bees, See Harmful Effects Of Common Insecticide
Bees exposed to a type of insecticides called neonicotinoids dramatically changed their behavior — becoming sluggish, antisocial and spending less time caring for the colony’s young, researchers say.
New Medicare Advantage Benefits Are Supposed To Help Seniors Stay Out Of The Hospital
To help seniors stay healthy and independent, some Medicare plans will soon cover things like home-delivered meals or rides to the doctor, but finding plans that include the coverage is not easy.
Federal Appeals Court Deals Trump Another Setback On DACA
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is the first appellate court to rule on ending Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Judges rejected government arguments that the court has no jurisdiction.
Bernie Sanders Clarifies Comments About Racism Hurting Black Candidates
Sanders accuses Republicans who ran against Stacey Abrams in Georgia and Andrew Gillum in Florida of using racist strategies after he initially said voters were uncomfortable backing black candidates.
Eric Schneiderman Won’t Face Criminal Charges Over Allegations Of Abuse
Multiple women say the former N.Y. attorney general physically attacked them. A prosecutor says she believes the women but “legal impediments” preclude any charges. She’s proposed a legislative fix.