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Analysis: Election results mean big changes for Trump
University of Virginia Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato says Tuesday’s midterm election results mean new checks on President Donald Trump’s power and likely signals the end of the legislative aspect of his presidency. (Nov. 7)
Macron Praises World War I General Who Later Collaborated With Nazis
He called Marshal Philippe Petain a “great soldier” in comments that triggered outrage among French Jews.
Count on a recount in Florida’s Nelson-Scott Senate race
As votes were counted overnight, the candidates’ total votes tightened to within half a percentage point, the margin triggering an automatic recount.
Who is Matthew Whitaker? Hawkeye football star and federal prosecutor becomes acting attorney general
President Donald Trump named Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general after firing Jeff Sessions . Whitaker had been Sessions’ chief of staff.
After Midterm Results, Canadians Watch Fate of Trade Agreement
The Democrat’s control of the House of Representatives may create new trade headaches for Canada.
Kremlin: Any new U.S. sanctions over British spy case would be ‘illegal’
Spokesman for the Kremlin sees ‘no bright prospecdts’ for better bilateral ties after U.S. prepares new economic restriction on Russia following the poisoning of a Russian spy.
Trump denies knowing ‘Apprentice’ star Lil Jon
Twitter’s having a field day after Trump denied knowing “Celebrity Apprentice” Lil Jon at the post-midterms press conference.
Brian Kemp declares victory in Georgia governor race as Stacey Abrams waits for results
Democrat Stacey Abrams is hoping that thousands of absentee and provisional ballots hold enough votesto force a runoff with Republican Brian Kemp.
Wait, what? The polar vortex is coming in November; Arctic blast forecast for central, eastern US
A chunk of the polar vortex is forecast to slide over the central and eastern U.S. over the next few days, marking its first unwelcome visit of the season.