Charles Schwab agrees to buy TD Ameritrade for $26 billion
Two of the leaders of the online brokerage industry are merging. Charles Schwab agreed to buy TD Ameritrade for $26 billion, the companies announced…
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If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, check your pantry and fridge for these recalled foods
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving festivities this year, it’s time to check your pantry and fridge. Federal health officials are warning…
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Jenna Dewan denies ‘shading’ Camila Cabello at American Music Awards
In terms of celebrity beefs, Jenna Dewan is insisting this one is a nothing burger. Some Camila Cabello fans thought Dewan was being critical of the…
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McDonald’s pays $26 million to settle wage theft suit
McDonald’s is paying $26 million to settle a class action lawsuit over wage theft. It’s the latest development in a string of conflicts…
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Operating manual for Xinjiang’s massive re-education camps allegedly revealed in leaked Chinese documents
A series of leaked documents threatens to shine a spotlight on the Chinese government’s Xinjiang detention centers, indicating what Beijing…
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Republicans buy into Trump conspiracies to blunt impact of impeachment hearings
Two weeks of dramatic and incriminating public impeachment testimony did little to sever the strong bond between President Donald Trump, his…
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Huge haul of treasure stolen in German castle vault heist
Thieves have stolen around 100 pieces of priceless treasure from a castle vault in the German city of Dresden, the site of one of the largest…
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Yes, you can bring your Thanksgiving turkey on an airplane. Just check the gravy.
Taking a plane to your family’s Thanksgiving dinner? Don’t worry — you can contribute as much as you can carry. From the turkey and…
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Susan Sarandon missed a political event because of a concussion
Susan Sarandon is one of Bernie Sanders’ most famous and vocal allies, but this weekend she had to skip one of his campaign events. The…
Continue Reading Another potentially awkward holiday for Trump and Roberts
Almost exactly a year ago, on the eve of Thanksgiving, Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump. As many people…
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Mikaela Shiffrin wins reindeer, names it after Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark
She won a reindeer and named it Ingemar. Mikaela Shiffrin’s unusual prize was for winning a World Cup slalom race in Levi, Finland Saturday,…
Continue Reading Man dies after being licked by his dog and contracting rare infection
A 63-year-old man in Germany has died after contracting a rare infection when he was licked by his dog. Doctors have warned pet owners to seek urgent…
Continue Reading Ruling on test of White House witness immunity claims coming Monday
On Monday, a federal judge plans to make the first major court ruling in the fight between the House and the White House over impeachment witnesses.…
Continue Reading Thousands of sheep feared drowned after a cargo ship capsized in the Black Sea
Thousands of sheep are feared to have drowned after a cargo ship capsized in the Black Sea off the coast of Romania on Sunday. The Queen Hind ship,…
Continue Reading He invented the web. Now he’s warning of a looming ‘digital dystopia’
Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the world wide web, has warned of a “digital dystopia” if the world fails to tackle threats such as…
Continue Reading GM suit against Fiat Chrysler could upend crucial talks
General Motors brought an unprecedented racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler this week. It could not have come at a worse time. Fiat Chrysler…
Continue Reading Washington Post: White House review shows extensive effort to justify Trump’s decision to block Ukraine aid
A White House review of President Donald Trump’s decision to withhold nearly $400 million in US military aid to Ukraine showed an extensive…
Continue Reading His father killed his mother and 3 brothers. Now a 9-year-old boy has died of his wounds
A 9-year-old boy who was critically injured when his father fatally shot everyone else in his family on November 16 died Saturday, according to the…
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Taylor Swift, El Paso’s Khalid among big American Music Awards winners on ABC-7
As far as the American Music Awards go, it was Taylor Swift for the win. Not only did the singer pull off a winning performance on the stage, but…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift’s historic night
Taylor Swift delivered a powerful performance at the American Music Awards and made history by becoming the artist with the most wins of all time.…
Continue Reading Presidential election calendar: Here are the 2020 dates to know
Here’s a calendar of the election dates you’ll want to know in the 2020 election cycle. Some of these dates are subject to change.…
Continue Reading Merger Monday: Three major deals and one that could turn hostile
Happy Monday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here.…
Continue Reading Spain seizes ‘narco sub’ carrying more than 3 tons of cocaine
Authorities in the Spanish region of Galicia seized a semi-submersible submarine carrying more than 3,000 kilograms (6,614 pounds) of cocaine on…
Continue Reading New emails tee up another week in the House impeachment inquiry into Trump
A White House review of President Donald Trump’s decision to withhold nearly $400 million in US military aid to Ukraine showed an extensive…
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5 cosas que debes saber este 25 de noviembre: elecciones en Uruguay, qué pasa en Bolivia y Colombia y mucho más
Uruguay salió a votar. Un dÃa especial para rechazar la violencia de género. Colombia avanza hacia el diálogo social. Se abre camino para nuevas…
Continue Reading England cricketer Jofra Archer says he was racially insulted during match in New Zealand
England bowler Jofra Archer says he was subjected to racist abuse during his side’s first Test-defeat by New Zealand. The Barbados-born bowler…
Continue Reading Hong Kongers show not only the depths of their discontent, but also their power
Hong Kong’s protest movement grabbed the world’s attention with million-strong rallies and city-stopping unrest. But it won big on the…
Continue Reading Landslide victory for Hong Kong pro-democracy parties in de facto protest referendum
Pro-democracy candidates appear to have made major gains in Hong Kong’s district council elections, as early results trickled in Monday…
Continue Reading How America turned upside-down
This story was originally published in the November 25 edition of CNN’s Meanwhile in America, the daily email about US politics for global…
Continue Reading Shanghai Swans rally to win $7 million GCL Super Cup
The Shanghai Swans fought back Sunday to clinch show jumping’s Global Champions League Super Cup for teams in Prague. Peder Fredericson of…
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