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Trump installs Stephen Miller as chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles -- President Trump announced Stephen Miller will replace Susie Wiles as his chief of staff, the most significant shakeup of his team since the midterms. -- Updated 10m ago

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Thomas Markle Sr., Meghan's father, arrested in Florida -- It was reported in October that Meghan's estranged father, Thomas Markle, was under investigation by authorities in the Philippines for alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials. -- Updated 44m ago

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Data centers are unpopular - and a key motor of economic growth -- The political backlash against data centers is intensifying, threatening to choke off a critical source of U.S. investment, according to economists. -- Updated 47m ago

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Cornell's Faculty Senate votes "no confidence" in administration -- Cornell University's Faculty Senate approved a resolution expressing no confidence in the university's administration, including Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff and other administrators. -- Updated 4m ago

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Mississippi Senate race still a toss-up; Democrat holds slim lead -- The Senate race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. -- Updated 33m ago

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Rob Sand's runway modeling past resurfaces after Iowa gubernatorial win -- Vogue asked on Instagram whether followers knew the Iowa governor-elect once modeled for Prada. -- Updated 25m ago

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Musk says Tesla will end Cybertruck production next year -- Updated 59m ago

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Stocks rebound after tech selloff that pushed Nasdaq into correction -- Updated 24m ago

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Trump shakes up team as Democratic majority comes into focus -- President Trump is swapping out his chief of staff after Republicans' losses in the midterms, with more than two dozen House races unresolved. Follow live updates.

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These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yet -- Democrats won sizable House and Senate majorities in the 2026 midterm elections, but the exact margins are unclear because some races haven't been projected yet. Here's where the results stand.

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Sunday on 60 Minutes: Trump talks Democrats' sweeping midterm wins -- Watch 60 Minutes on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+.

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Trump touts imminent decision on potential new attack on Iran -- President Trump says he will make a decision "very soon" on whether to "destroy what is left of" Iran, calls Qatari emir as mediators push for a peace deal.

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DOJ official resigns amid questions about "grand conspiracy" probe - Jason Reding Qui ones, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, abruptly resigned, marking another high-profile departure from a DOJ inquiry plagued by internal disputes.

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Sen. Chris Murphy out of hospital, will miss votes after stroke -- Murphy's doctor said he expects the senator to "make a full recovery following rehabilitation."

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Top lawyer in DOJ's National Security Division abruptly resigns -- Assistant Attorney General John Eisenberg stepped down Friday, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced.

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3-YEAR-OLD SOCCER STAR'S MOM SPEAKS OUT ABOUT VIRAL 911 CALL -- Nevada Pierre drew national media attention last month when organizers at a youth soccer game called 911 and body camera footage from the incident went viral.

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Pope voted in U.S. election because he's "proud to be an American" -- Pope Leo, who is on a 12-day, three-country trip in Latin America, also said he credits God and doctors for his lung cancer surgery recovery.

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Key moments from ex-cop's trial in the death of Sandra Birchmore -- A jury in Massachusetts is deliberating the fate of former police officer Matthew Farwell, who is charged in the 2021 death of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore.

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Ukrainian official sees hope for eventual Putin-Zelenskyy meeting -- Ukrainian, Russian and American delegations will meet in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10 and 11 for the first trilateral talks since February.

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Grim details emerge after bear kills woman and daughter -- The delay in finding the remains of the two women was complicated by difficult terrain and the grizzly bear's behavior.

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Exit polls show data centers weren't winners in 2026 elections -- Big majorities of 2026 election voters opposed the building of data centers in their community.

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Doomsday cult leader learns fate for murders of 190 children -- Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.

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Midterm wave sets a course for "Medicare for All" fight -- Voter frustration with healthcare costs helped fuel the Democrats' midterm takeover of Congress. But Democratic control doesn't mean "Medicare for All" will follow, as some hoped.

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Case pitting "ER" against "The Pitt" can proceed, court says -- A California appeals court has found that "ER" and "The Pitt" have enough similarity that a lawsuit brought by the widow and estate of "ER" creator Michael Crichton alleging "The Pitt" is an unauthorized reboot can move forward.

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Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past expectations

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Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew

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Trump to attend Army-Navy football game next month, officials say

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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say

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Cruise canceled after Coast Guard detains ship in Miami, officials say

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U.K. man returns home after 28 years walking 30,000 miles around the world

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Democrats have flipped over 40 House seats. Here's the breakdown.

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