Elon Musk will face scrutiny from Democrats after midterms
Democrats are likely to launch investigations into Musk's influence, including his leadership of DOGE and government contracts
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Democrat leaders hail midterm election success
The top Democrats in the two chambers of US Congress have been hailing their party’s resounding victory in the midterms.
Muriqi caps Fenerbahce comeback to make Liverpool pay for defensive lapses
Liverpool surrendered their 100% Champions League record, losing 3-2 at Fenerbahce despite leading twice
Debt relief and aid no replacement for slavery reparations, UK told
Leading figures in Caribbean reparatory justice movement speak out after UK PM announced infrastructure package
The Biggest Pro-AI Super Pac Network Didn't Really Impact the Midterms
Leading the Future, backed by Silicon Valley’s biggest billionaires, had a war chest of $100 million and an aggressive stance against AI regulation. All of it didn’t add up to much on Tuesda…
Democratic leaders reflect on midterm results and what's next for the party
Democratic party leaders and political analysts spoke with Morning Edition about the results of the midterm elections, the effects of mid-decade redistricting efforts, and the next steps for…
Herbert Blomstedt, conductor of great orchestras for seven decades, dies at 99
Modest in his demeanor but remarkably enduring, the American-born, Swedish conductor continually fell in love with music, leading orchestras with no-nonsense insight and integrity well into…
Fenerbahce 3-2 Liverpool: Andoni Iraola's side lose two leads in Istanbul as perfect Champions League start ends
Liverpool's perfect start to their Champions League campaign came to a sudden halt as they lost two leads in a 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahce in Istanbul.
Cornell University sexual assault investigation to be led by former federal prosecutor | CNN
The New York attorney general’s office tapped a former federal prosecutor experienced in sex crime cases to lead the criminal investigation into allegations of sexual assault at Cornell Univ…
Hakeem Jeffries promises ‘affordability’ focus after Democratic midterm win
Democratic leader says party expects at least 255 House seats and promises to deliver on affordability.
Chuck Schumer heralds Democrats' 'generational remake' of Senate
In remarks the day after his party flipped control of Congress, the Senate Minority Leader said voters had spoken clearly about their priorities, and said it's up to the Democratic party to…
Mike Johnson will step aside as top House Republican next Congress
After Tuesday's bruising defeat for Republicans, House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as minority leader come January.
Cocaine overtakes heroin as leading cause of drug deaths in England and Wales
The number of deaths linked to cocaine use in England and Wales has nearly quadrupled in a decade.
Letitia James appoints ex-prosecutor to lead Cornell sexual assault investigation
Jacqueline Kelly, who took part in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case, will head criminal inquiry into 2024 incident at university
James Penrice: Upward path has Derek McInnes eager for Rangers deal
Rangers boss Derek McInnes stresses his desire to sign James Penrice on a permanent deal, with the full-back's impact leading to a first Scotland call.