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Former FBI Director James Comey and his lawyers returned to federal court on November 19, 2025, in a bid to dismiss a two-count indictment they say was driven by politically motivated, “vindictive and selective” prosecution. The charges stem from testimony Comey gave to the Senate Judiciary Committee more than five years earlier; he has pleaded … Read more
Lead New York — Target reported a drop in sales for its most recent quarter and trimmed its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday, signaling growing trouble for the retailer. The company has seen essentially flat sales for about four years and recently announced the elimination of roughly 1,000 corporate roles, about 8% of its global … Read more
Lead: Rapper Post Malone and his former fiancée, Hee Sung “Jamie” Park, reached a court-approved settlement last week resolving a months-long custody dispute over their 3-year-old daughter. The agreement, filed in November 2025 and obtained via a court document, covers custody, visitation and child support; the terms are sealed and not publicly available. The case … Read more
Lead On November 19, 2025, Lowe’s reported stronger-than-expected third-quarter results but narrowed its full-year profit forecast, citing a more uncertain macroeconomic backdrop and recent acquisitions. The home improvement retailer posted adjusted earnings per share of $3.06 and revenue of $20.81 billion for the quarter, while comparable sales were essentially flat year over year. Management raised … Read more
On Tuesday evening the Senate agreed unanimously to adopt the House-passed resolution that would compel the Justice Department to disclose unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein. When the House transmission arrives, Senate leaders say the measure will be treated as immediately passed and sent to President Donald Trump, who has indicated he will sign it. … Read more
Lead On Nov. 19, 2025, lawyers for former F.B.I. director James B. Comey appeared in Federal District Court in Alexandria, Virginia, asking a judge to dismiss criminal charges they say were the product of presidential vindictiveness. The defense contends the Justice Department permitted itself to be steered by President Trump’s repeated public attacks and a … Read more
Lead On Nov. 19, 2025, China signalled that Japanese seafood could find “no market” in mainland China, intensifying a diplomatic row with Tokyo over remarks by Japan’s leader on defending Taiwan. The comment came at a regular foreign ministry briefing after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute a … Read more
Lead An NPR/PBS News/Marist poll of 1,443 adults conducted Nov. 10–13, 2025 finds Democrats leading Republicans 55% to 41% on the congressional ballot, the largest margin on that question since November 2017. The survey also records President Trump’s approval at 39%—his lowest in this term—and shows broad public concern that lowering prices should be the … Read more
Lead Early surveillance and expert assessments indicate the United States may face a more severe influenza season this winter. Signals include notable influenza activity in the southern hemisphere last winter, rising H3N2 circulation in parts of the northern hemisphere, and the emergence of a new H3N2 variant in the U.S. Public-health officials and researchers warn … Read more
Lead: Miami sits inside the College Football Playoff bracket for now, ranked No. 13 in the latest CFP rankings as the highest-ranked ACC team and the conference’s presumed automatic qualifier. The Hurricanes, however, trail in the ACC standings in fifth place with two losses, making their route to the ACC title game unlikely. National analysts … Read more
Lead U.S. investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) concluded on Tuesday that a single loose signal wire aboard the Singapore‑flagged container ship Dali precipitated two electrical blackouts that disabled propulsion and steering, causing the March 26, 2024 collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Six highway construction workers on the bridge … Read more
LeBron James returned to the court Tuesday in Los Angeles for the first game of his unprecedented 23rd NBA season, playing 30 minutes as the Lakers topped the Utah Jazz 140-125. James finished with 11 points and 12 assists after missing training camp and the first 14 games with sciatica. The game featured a mix … Read more
Lead On Nov. 19, 2025, hours after Google unveiled Gemini 3, CEO Sundar Pichai posted the single-word tweet “Geminiii.” Within an hour, Elon Musk — leader of xAI and a prominent competitor in the AI race — replied with a one-word congratulation: “Congrats.” The brief exchange drew widespread attention on X (formerly Twitter), sparking speculation … Read more
Lead On Wednesday, November 19, 2025 the new moon arrives in Scorpio, offering a monthly reset with a practical bent for many signs. There is no moon alert today, so shopping and major choices face no special astrological restrictions. The pattern encourages revisiting finances, relationships and personal goals depending on where Scorpio falls in your … Read more
Lead On the evening of Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) confronted fellow Republicans on the House floor after a party-backed effort to censure Delegate Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.) failed. The chamber rejected the censure motion 209-214-3, with three Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. The defeat led Democrats to decline a reciprocal censure push … Read more
