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Firefighters dug through the rubble of a three-story building in Brooklyn on Wednesday after it collapsed at the edge of a construction site, killing at least one person and trapping others beneath the wreckage.

Mississippi Democrat Scott Colom will be the state's first Black senator since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. Colom's victory also offers Democrats an unexpected boost in their effort to win control of the U.S. Senate.

The day Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and delivered his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech is forever etched in the annals of history. But the night before — when the U.S. civil rights leader stayed up alone in his hotel room scribbling his now-famous words on a yellow notepad — was a moment lost to time. Until now.

The federal government says Russian hockey players will not be permitted to compete at next month's world junior championship in Alberta, even if they already hold valid Canadian visas.

The Toronto Blue Jays have asked Anthony Santander to publicly address the controversy sparked by his decision to share anti-Muslim posts on social media. So far, the veteran outfielder has remained quiet and hasn't issued an apology.

A Halifax-born music producer who played a big role in helping encourage fellow Bluenoser Anne Murray to pursue a career in music and later produced albums by artists such as Johnny Cash and Emmylou Harris is being remembered for the mark he left on the music industry.

Various beers, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, under the Molson Coors banner have been recalled across Canada due to pieces of metal, according to Health Canada.

Investors who held units of a CIBC mutual fund or a Renaissance mutual fund on or before Sept. 5, 2025 might be eligible for compensation. The deadline to apply is Nov. 18.

Next year will mark half a century since the adoption of Quebec's Charter of the French Language, and the Parti Québécois government intends to mark the milestone by reforming the law, says Pascal Bérubé, the minister of the French language.

Millions of Spanish workers shut down businesses and public transportation across the eurozone's fourth largest economy on Wednesday before thousands took to the streets of major cities in a nationwide protest over soaring rents and real estate prices.

At least 1,600 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since the ceasefire agreement, according to the territory’s health officials

Company is grappling with reports of two extramarital affairs involving its leader as shares slide about 8% in after-hours trading

Narrow victory is a seismic shift in Mississippi, which has been controlled mostly by white conservatives for generations

A soldier called for visitors to Arlington National Cemetery to maintain 'silence and respect,' after hearing laughter from a group of people, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who were visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day.

Video shows Hegseth taking photos in front of the tomb when a loud laugh is heard, leading soldier to issue verbal reprimand

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

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

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

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

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

The statement appears to close the door on Russia's return to the world juniors after last month's court ruling that the IIHF must reinstate the country in international hockey.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Mr. Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, is already facing scrutiny over an affair with a Chinese businesswoman who U.S. intelligence determined was a Chinese spy.

The breadth of Democrats’ midterm victories has raised new questions about which states will be competitive going forward — particularly Texas, a crown jewel in the Electoral College.

News of the board’s deliberations about Jensen Huang’s job drove Nvidia’s stock down more than 8 percent in after-hours trading.

A Pentagon spokesman said the sentinel had “reminded everyone to maintain decorum” after laughter was heard from a group visiting the burial site with the Defense Secretary on Wednesday.

Three Times journalists break down the twists and turns in a race that captured national attention.

The three-story structure in Flatbush collapsed just after 4 p.m. Wednesday. People were trapped at the site.

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

Eleven Democrats were absent, helping Republicans shelve the charges against the defense secretary. It drew sharp criticism a week after the party’s sweeping election victories.

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.

Mr. Huang has been under scrutiny for an affair with a woman said to be a Chinese spy, as well as a relationship with an executive at his A.I. chip company.

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.

The report comes days after Huang admitted to an affair with a woman who is believed by U.S. intelligence of being a Chinese spy.

While American voters are more affected by import duties on Canadian goods, experts said that a trade deal with India could blunt criticism against tariffs.

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

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

CoreWeave's stock has been hammered heading into the neocloud's Q3 earnings report.

Neoclouds such as CoreWeave, Nebius and IREN have come under scrutiny this month as investors assessed the sustainability of the AI trade.

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

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

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

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

Mirra Andreeva wins 11 games in a row to thrash world number two Aryna Sabalenka and reach the last four at the WTA Finals.

Ahead of a week which will focus minds on the UK's relationship with the bloc, the prime minister's stance on Europe is causing MPs to think about their leaders' individual strategy.

The advertising watchdog says they also must not make misleading claims that sunbeds can treat skin conditions or improve mental health.

The decline has been put down to severe restrictions placed on the substances' use.

Some cold and flu remedies cost 20 times as much as a basic pack of paracetamol or ibuprofen.

The proposed radical overhaul of the welfare system would move under-25s off the main sickness benefits.

Lance Corporal Nicholas Horne serving in The Highlanders was arrested and charged in October.

Known as the eBay of Lego, it has been down for three days and is yet to disclose what caused the shutdown.

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.

Under-25s would be moved off the main sickness and disability benefits and given an allowance instead as part of changes Alan Milburn admitted would not be ‘pain-free’

Three Black University of Mississippi students who shared a now-viral Ring camera video of two white students making monkeylike sounds and gestures outside their front door say they only received an apology from one person

Experts have raised concerns over what is expected to be a difficult 12 months for the housing market in the UK

The ASA previously banned five ads which made claims that sunbeds could help treat or manage conditions such as psoriasis, osteoporosis and depression

It is hoped that the new technology could tackle ‘one of the biggest ongoing challenges’ when dealing with prostate cancer

Doctors have expressed alarm over "unnecessary risks" to patients who are medically fit to leave hospital but remain stranded on wards "for weeks" due to delays in being sent back home.

Santander UK surveyed around 2,000 people across the UK in October for their research

Metropolitan Police detectives have released new CCTV footage of the suspects moments after the shooting

Tackling malaria must be a ‘non-negotiable’ in national budgets, even in the age of aid cuts, Joy Phumaphi writes

Malaria No More UK calls on donors – including the UK government – to continue investing in major global health bodies such as the Global Fund to fight Aids, TB and Malaria in the age of aid cuts