Yahoo News Independent Angus King wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Maine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Independent Angus King wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Maine.
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The TelegraphTransgender rapist Isla Bryson’s mother says ‘no wigs, dresses or make-up makes you female’
The mother of trangender rapist Isla Bryson has said wearing wigs, dresses and make-up do not make a person a woman, insisting only biology can.
- Business Insider
Here's the state of the last uncalled House race and why it's important
Democrat Adam Gray currently has 105,083 votes, compared to 104,856 votes for Republican John Duarte, according to the California Secretary of State.
- Associated Press
Democrat Jamie Raskin is running for top Judiciary post in bid to counter Trump
Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland announced Monday that he will run to become the top Democrat on the powerful House Judiciary Committee next year, directly challenging fellow Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler as the party prepares to fight a second Trump administration and an emboldened Republican majority. "House Democrats must stand in the breach to defend the principles and institutions of constitutional democracy," Raskin wrote in a letter to colleagues. Raskin said in the letter — obtained by The Associated Press — that he decided to run for the post after spending the week consulting with House Democrats and “engaging in serious introspection” about where the party is following their stunning electoral defeat last month that handed Republicans control of Congress and the White House.
- The Independent
MTG was mocked for weather-control claims. Now Florida has a new bill to ban ‘weather modification’
State senator who introduced legislation has repeated shared posts on X referencing chemtrails conspiracy theory
- The Telegraph
South Korea declares martial law
The South Korean president has declared emergency martial law, citing North Korean threats and domestic “anti-state forces”.
- The Hill
Johnson rips Hunter Biden pardon, saying trust in justice system damaged
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Monday slammed President Biden for his decision to pardon his son Hunter, calling the move an abuse of the justice system. “President Biden insisted many times he would never pardon his own son for his serious crimes,” Johnson posted on X on Monday morning. “But last night he suddenly granted…
- Associated Press
North Carolina Republicans close in on enacting bill that weakens incoming Democratic governor
North Carolina legislative Republicans moved closer Monday to enacting a measure that would erode the powers of the incoming governor and other Democratic officials, and also placing on the ballot constitutional amendments that could buttress GOP voting and tax policies. Along party lines, the GOP-dominated state Senate voted successfully to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that in part would weaken Gov.-elect Josh Stein, the next attorney general in Jeff Jackson and other Democrats also elected in November as lieutenant governor and schools superintendent.
- Evening Standard
More than 40 injured during mass protests in Georgia as government put EU talks on hold
Shocking levels of violence directed at journalists and activists condemned
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Costs of assisted dying could be among questions at next stage, says minister
A historic vote on Friday means assisted dying could be legalised in England and Wales.
- The Telegraph
Keir Starmer refuses to meet 99-year-old war veteran who had £60k wiped off her pension
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to meet a Second World War veteran who had £60,000 wiped off her state pension.
- CNN
Four friends posed for a photo on vacation in 1972. Over 50 years later, they recreated it
Four lifelong friends from the UK recreated their favorite vacation photo over half a century later. The group chatted to CNN Travel about the experience and how they’ve stayed close over the decades.
- The Independent
Don’t worry about Gregg Wallace – he’s already eyeing up his next career move
COMMENT: The disgraced ‘MasterChef’ judge is clearly gearing up to follow in the tried-and-tested footsteps of many problematic men before him, writes Helen Coffey
- People
Sofía Vergara Poses Topless and Shares Sexy Bikini Snaps from Colombian Holiday Vacation with Her Family
The actress shared photos of herself posing in a sexy black bikini as she and her family spent Thanksgiving in Colombia
- People
Jennifer Lopez Wears Dazzling See-Through Top During Dinner Outing in Beverly Hills
The actress and singer was photographed at upscale Italian restaurant Cipriani
- Manchester Evening News
Pensioner returns electric car and loses £7,000 after 'impossible' EV charging situation
A pensioner from Oldham became frustrated after a long debate with the council.
- Cosmo
Rita Ora frees the nip at Fashion Awards afterparty in mesh cut-out dress
After wearing a custom Primark suit to The 2024 Fashion Awards, Rita Ora donned a comic strip dress with sheer mesh cut-outs to free the nip for the afterparty.
- People
Queen Camilla Cancels Major Appearance as Palace Issues Health Update
The Queen is changing her plans for the incoming state visit
- Cosmopolitan
Kate Middleton and Prince William Are at Odds Over Prince George, Leaving Kate "Heartbroken"
Kate Middleton and Prince William are at odds over Prince George's education, leaving Kate "heartbroken."
- Sky News
Missing woman 'disappeared voluntarily', police say - after dad took own life when he failed to find her
Hannah Kobayashi, 30, missed a connecting flight from Hawaii to New York in Los Angeles on 8 November and vanished days later after sending "alarming" texts to her family. Overnight, police said Hannah wanted to "step away from modern connectivity" and was last seen crossing into Mexico with her luggage. Los Angeles police chief Jim McDonnell said there was no evidence Hannah was trafficked or a victim of a crime and classified her disappearance as a "voluntary missing person".
- The Telegraph
Chester FC fan accused of making racist monkey gesture found dead a day later
A Chester Football Club fan who was accused of making a racist monkey gesture towards a black player has been found dead hours after being reported to police.