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CBC.ca

B.C. search-and-rescue mule using his nose to help solve Arizona cold case

A British Columbia mule with a nose that knows is helping investigators trying to crack a missing persons cold case in Arizona.

Missing baby rescued after being buried alive in a dog crate in South Carolina

A missing 11-month-old infant was rescued Tuesday after being buried alive in a dog crate in South Carolina.

TV providers say Rogers' Monday hockey move inflates prices, 'erodes' sports viewing

A trio of television providers are accusing Rogers Communications Inc. of violating competition rules and inflating Canadian sports fans' bills by moving Monday night hockey broadcasts exclusively to its Sportsnet Plus streaming service for this NHL season.

Pilot killed in aircraft crash linked to Remembrance Day ceremony in Quebec's Beauce region

A pilot has died in a plane crash linked to a Remembrance Day ceremony in Quebec's Beauce region Wednesday morning.

Canada caps group stage with a 2-0 shutout of Finland at women's worlds

Canada completed the preliminary round at the women's ice hockey world championship with a perfect record after blanking Finland 2-0 on Wednesday.

Jim Jordan, once called a 'legislative terrorist' by a top Republican, will now lead the party in U.S. House

The Republicans may have just lost control of the House of Representatives in resounding fashion, but they signalled Tuesday they may not be in a conciliatory mood with Democrats, picking combative Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan as their leader in the chamber.

Sleeping driver in self-driving vehicle woken up, stopped and charged in Ottawa

Provincial police in Ottawa said they stopped and charged a sleeping driver in a self-driving vehicle on Highway 417 during rush hour Tuesday.

Flood warnings issued for parts of southern B.C., as storm batters province

B.C. Hydro is warning that some drenched areas of the province could be without power for days, as a fall storm continued to make its presence felt on Wednesday. The River Forecast Centre has upgraded some areas on the South Coast as well as Pemberton Valley to flood warnings.

Russia-Ukraine talks mediated by U.S. end with news of 'good momentum,' large-scale prisoner swap

At the conclusion of the latest Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi, Russia's chief negotiator said Wednesday that mutual understanding ‌had been achieved on some issues, but not on others, and that more negotiations would take place.
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Globe and Mail

Millions of Spaniards demand housing reform during nationwide strike

Ahead of a Nov. 29 snap election, workers took to the streets to protest rising costs and stagnant wages

U.S. Treasury chief Bessent was recently relocated to a military base over safety concerns, source says

He has spent the last several months executing a massive economic campaign against Iran

Biden says he wouldn’t have run for a second term in 2024 if he had known he had cancer

The former Democratic president was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer months after leaving office in 2025

China says it doesn’t use ‘honey traps’ – but warns citizens against seductive foreign spies

Country has denied any suggestion it spied on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling such claims ‘groundless speculation and slander’

Hoax bomb alerts sent to schools in Italy, U.K. and Ireland in latest wave of threats, cyberattacks

Some officials suspect Russia may be behind a campaign of disruption in countries that have shown support for Ukraine

Carney to raise foreign interference with Chinese president at APEC

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week at the APEC summit. He says he will raise issues 'directly and frankly' including foreign interference.

Protesters block buses during Spain's first general strike in 14 years

Dozens of protesters gathered outside Madrid municipal bus depot on Wednesday, attempting to prevent buses from leaving as part of Spain's first general strike in 14 years.

Concerns grow as military-linked Chinese university buys Nvidia chips

A Chinese university with deep ties to the People's Liberation Army bought Nvidia's powerful H200 AI chips last month despite being on a U.S. export blacklist, procurement records show, highlighting gaps in Washington's efforts to curb China's access to advanced technology.

An ocean liner that was once the fastest on the seas will now become the world’s largest artificial reef

The SS United States is scheduled to be sunk off the coast of the Florida Panhandle and aims to create a home for tuna, marlin and swordfish

Russia and Ukraine agree to large-scale prisoner swap as talks conclude with no major breakthrough

Kushner says he and Witkoff will travel to Moscow on Thursday to meet with Putin, then fly to Dublin to meet with Zelensky
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Global News

Russia, Ukraine to exchange prisoners but talks end with no big breakthrough

U.S. officials say they are determined to revive Washington’s peace efforts that so far have failed to deliver significant results.

Thousands of ‘hoax’ bomb threats sent to schools in Italy, U.K., police say

Schools in Italy were evacuated, Northern Ireland and Scotland also received similar threats, but no evacuations were reported, according to the Associated Press.

Russia’s U.S. ambassador dies ‘suddenly’ at 66, Moscow says

A statement described Darchiev as “an outstanding diplomat, experienced leader, good comrade and mentor,” as well as a brilliant scholar of U.S. affairs.

Carney to raise foreign interference concerns with Xi in meeting

Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in person at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China.

Jury convicts Canadian woman who ‘answered ISIS’s call’

The trial of Ammara Amjad was a test of whether Canada could bring to justice women who served the Islamic State.

Red hot U.S. inflation reading dials up interest rate worries on markets

U.S. stocks were under pressure Tuesday after a report showed inflation was worse across the country last month than economists expected.

Meghan Markle makes 1st public appearance since father was charged

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's trip to Brussels comes after her father was arrested by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Anthropic aims for $1.3 trillion valuation when it becomes a public company

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic is looking for an approximately $1.3 trillion valuation in an initial public offering despite new questions about money in the sector.

What’s going on with the Russia IIHF World Juniors controversy?

The decision by the International Ice Hockey Federation to allow Russia back into the World Juniors Hockey Championship next month is continuing to stir backlash.

Sweden says it won’t play Russia at world juniors as Norway faces losing spot

The Swedish Ice Hockey Association says it sympathized with Norway, which qualified for the world juniors hockey tournament in Alberta but now risks losing its place.
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New York Times

How Democrats Invested Online to Overcome Their Cash Disadvantage

Strategists for Senate Democrats say they spent record sums reaching voters, particularly younger ones, on nontraditional platforms such as YouTube and various streaming sites.

Republicans Begin Aggressive Lame-Duck Push to Install Trump Judges

The G.O.P. intends to win confirmation of about two dozen federal judges before the party loses power. But Democrats promise to do what they can to stop them.

After Hegseth Impeachment Vote Fails, Massie Vows More Tough Votes for GOP In His Final Days

Representative Thomas Massie, the Kentucky Republican, said he would use his waning time in office to prod his party to vote for “sanity” and break with President Trump.

The Democrats’s Midterm Triumph Teaches A Lesson About America

This isn’t just about one election. It’s about the heart of the country.

Trump Hints at Immigration Deal, Then Reverses. He’s Done That Before.

Democrats and some Republicans say President Trump is missing an opportunity to find consensus on an issue that has bedeviled past administrations.

An 8-Year-Old Was Separated From Family and Taken by ICE at a Check-In

The third grader from Haiti had been living with his uncle’s family since his father was deported last year. From a shelter where ICE sent him, “he cried and just begged to come home.”

The S.S. United States, a Historic Supership, Heads to the Ocean Floor

The 20th-century ocean liner will become an artificial reef, ending efforts to save a ship that was fast, luxurious and (almost) indestructible. Watch the livestream.

I Visited Big Bear Lake’s Famous Bald Eagles and Found Very Human Shenanigans

My I.R.L. adventures in the strange human world behind the enormously popular livestreaming eagle cam.

Recalling the S.S. United States as It Becomes a Florida Reef

A New York Times editor has had a lifelong connection to the S.S. United States, which is becoming an artificial reef off the Florida coast.

White House Threatens Congress, Saying Aggressive Investigations Could Be Crime

As Democrats prepared to begin oversight inquiries, it was not clear what legal basis could support the threat. The Constitution grants lawmakers immunity for legislative acts.

CNBC

Nvidia shares rebound as Jensen Huang faces scrutiny ahead of earnings

Investors are assessing whether CEO Jensen Huang's affair will have spillover effects on Nvidia's business.

Analysis: Is Nvidia too big to fail? Its AI financing web raises the stakes

The tech giant's web of ties to other companies is raising the possibility that it could do far-reaching economic and financial damage.

JetBlue unveils new first-class seats to bring back profits

JetBlue will give reporters a look at its new first-class seats on Wednesday.

Canada’s ambassador warns Trump tariffs are driving up costs, threatening U.S. investment

U.S.-Canada trade tensions persist as Trump's tariffs drive up costs, threaten investment and complicate negotiations between the two countries.

Mississippi Senate: Scott Colom lead over Hyde-Smith pops to more than 4,400 votes

Tuesday was the deadline for provisional ballots to be resolved in Mississippi, and the deadline for the receipt of mail-in absentee ballots.

Meta head of infrastructure will leave and be succeeded by former AWS cloud exec

Meta's head of infrastructure and co-head of engineering Santosh Janardhan will leave in 2027, with former AWS senior vice president David Brown taking over.

How Democrats could snarl Trump administration stakes in private sector companies

The Trump administration had established some form of equity position in 41 companies as of November, according to the CATO Institute's tally.

General strikes to paralyze Spain as protestors clash with police ahead of election campaign

Spanish workers are expected to turn out in their millions on Wednesday for the country's first general strike in 14 years.

CFTC investigates if Kalshi improperly self-certified event contracts

News of the probe comes after the CFTC ordered Kalshi to take down a sports-related "mention markets" back in August.

Bessent moved to military base amid 'growing threats' from Iran

Bessent's role leading Operation Economic Outcast has made him one of the Trump administration's top targets of Iranian threats, The New York Times reported.

BBC

Clashes erupt in Barcelona as thousands join Spain general strike

Tens of thousands of people have been taking part in the strike, called by the country's main unions over housing and the high cost of living.

Author says there were 'real concerns' about David Walliams within publishing industry

The comedian denies allegations of sexual misconduct, inappropriate behaviour and abusing his power more than 10 years ago.

Trump says 'we won' Iran war during Veterans Day service

US President Donald Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before making remarks at the Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

'Not the answer': Labour MPs speak out against Rosebank as decision looms

There is a growing expectation among senior Labour figures that drilling in the oil field will be given the green light.

Police believed Huntingdon train attacker had schizophrenia, jury told

Anthony Williams denies trying to kill 10 people on board a train which made an unscheduled stop.

Scottish DJ, 32, confirmed as victim of Krakow shooting

The man, who is understood to be James Thomas Campbell from Prestwick, died when a lone gunman opened fire in central Krakow on Saturday.

Poundland set for more time to secure a rescue deal as emergency talks continue

The BBC understands the discount chain, which has been edging towards administration, will be given more time to find a buyer.

Famed ship SS United States to be sunk off coast of Florida

Activists unsucessfully fought for the historic liner - which crossed the Atlantic Ocean hundreds of times - to be preserved and turned into a museum.

Thousands of schools in Italy, Scotland and Northern Ireland hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax

More than 6,000 Italian schools received a threat. Authorities in all three countries say there appears to be no risk to the public. It is not known if the incidents are linked.

Missing 11-month-old baby found buried alive in a crate in South Carolina

Officials say the child was found close to his father's home on Tuesday, a day after he was taken, and is being cared for in hospital.

The Independent

Former Italian Red Brigades member escapes house arrest in Argentina while awaiting extradition

Leonardo Bertulazzi, 74, a former member of Italy’s Red Brigades, escaped house arrest in Buenos Aires as he awaited extradition to Italy to serve a 27-year prison sentence

Ministers summon TV bosses over women’s safety after ‘deeply troubling’ allegations against David Walliams

Prime minister Andy Burnham's official spokesperson said the exploitaton of young women was a pattern of behaviour that needed to change

Ed Miliband says he ‘deeply regrets’ Russell Brand interview as he condemns ‘horrifying’ crimes

Ed Miliband sat down for an interview with Russell Brand in 2015 during his failed bid to become prime minister

Rapper Yella Beezy convicted of hiring gunman who fatally shot rapper MO3 on busy Dallas interstate

A Dallas County jury has unanimously convicted rapper Yella Beezy of capital murder in a brazen daylight attack on rapper MO3 on a busy Dallas interstate in 2020

Hegseth’s group reprimanded for laughing during Veterans Day honoring at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The group was publicly called out by an on-duty guard patrolling the tomb

Smiling Trump pumps fist after Veterans Day speech at Arlington cemetery

President Donald Trump smiled and pumped his fists following a speech at Arlington National Cemetery to mark Veterans Day.

Arrest made after student from Ghana was shot and killed on way to school in New York City

Javits Frimpong’s death sparked protests and led Mayor Zohran Mamdani to seek help from President Trump

Iconic restaurant chain makes big return to Las Vegas

The new locations will be a mix of traditional restaurants and locations inside hotels and casinos

UK is losing out on best minds because of SEND failures, Rory Bremner warns

Exclusive: The comedian spoke to The Independent ahead of a major cross party campaign launch in parliament to push for changes for reforms to special educational needs (SEND) provision

United won’t let your AI chatbot book flights for you

United said AI bookings remain limited, but it can track whether reservations come from travelers, travel agencies or AI assistants