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Lead On November 19, 2025, the Justice Department announced that a federal grand jury indicted Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida on charges tied to an alleged $5 million overpayment in FEMA funds. Federal prosecutors say the overpaid sums, linked to a 2021 COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract held by a family health-care company, were laundered … Read more
On Nov. 19, 2025, the House voted 310-103 to refer a censure resolution against Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills to the House Ethics Committee, after an emotionally charged exchange on the floor. The referral prevents a direct House censure vote and sends allegations of campaign finance violations and dating violence to an investigative subcommittee. The … Read more
Lead Meta began notifying thousands of Australian users it believes are under 16 on Dec. 4, giving them two weeks to download memories, save contacts or delete accounts before a government-mandated social media restriction takes effect on Dec. 10. The notices, sent by SMS and email, target accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Threads and offer … Read more
Lead Walmart will release results for its fiscal third quarter before the opening bell on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, providing a fresh snapshot of U.S. consumer spending as retailers head into the holiday season. Analysts polled by LSEG expect earnings per share of $0.60 and revenue of $177.43 billion. The report will test whether mixed … Read more
Lead: No. 4 Arizona defeated No. 3 UConn 71-67 at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut, on Wednesday, handing the Huskies a surprising nonconference home loss. The Wildcats’ road victory showcased their defensive focus and balance on offense, and it came alongside a personal milestone as guard Jaden Bradley surpassed 1,000 career points. The result was … Read more
On 19 November 2025, Mount Semeru in East Java erupted, sending hot ash and pyroclastic flows down its slopes and forcing local authorities to order evacuations. Indonesia’s Geology Agency reported ash and mixed hot material travelling as far as 7 km down the mountain several times through the afternoon and a hot cloud column rising … Read more
Chinese state media on Wednesday renewed calls for deeper study into the history and legal claims surrounding the Ryukyu island chain, amid a widening diplomatic dispute with Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan. The state-run Global Times editorial framed the issue as tied to regional security and not merely academic debate. The … Read more
STORRS, Conn. — On Nov. 19, 2025, No.4 Arizona went to No.3 UConn and left with a 71-67 victory after UConn announced about 90 minutes before tip that starting senior center Tarris Reed Jr. (20.0 points, 9.3 rebounds per game) would not play because of a sprained ankle. The Wildcats executed a physical, paint-first game … Read more
Lead On November 20, 2025, President Donald Trump announced he had signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, ordering the US Department of Justice to publish unclassified records tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The law requires materials to be made searchable and downloadable within 30 days, with narrow exceptions for child-exploitation evidence, victim identifiers and active investigations. … Read more
On Nov. 19, 2025, the U.S. House declined to advance a privileged censure resolution filed by Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina seeking to rebuke fellow GOP Rep. Cory Mills of Florida. Mace accused Mills of misconduct ranging from possible federal contracting violations to stolen valor and alleged threats; she asked that he be … Read more
Lead On Wednesday night in Nashville, the Country Music Association presented winners at the 59th CMA Awards, crowning Lainey Wilson as Entertainer of the Year for a second time. Zach Top was named New Artist of the Year, famously taking the stage with a beer can in hand. The Red Clay Strays ended Old Dominion’s … Read more
Lead: On November 19, 2025, former Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Meghan King temporarily lost primary custody of her three children after a Child Protective Services inquiry, sources confirmed. The change transferred day-to-day care to her ex-husband, retired MLB outfielder Jim Edmonds, while King retains supervised visitation. The CPS action followed a report … Read more
Lead: President Donald Trump announced he will meet New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office on Friday, November 21, following a request from Mamdani’s team. The meeting, confirmed by Trump on Truth Social, comes after the 34-year-old democratic socialist defeated Andrew Cuomo in both the June Democratic primary and the November general … Read more
Who: Paramount, Skydance Corp., Comcast and Netflix are preparing final proposals for Warner Bros. Discovery. When: bids converged around the Nov. 19–20, 2025 deadline. Where: the process is taking place through private negotiations and advisor-led pitch rounds in New York and Los Angeles. What: Comcast and Netflix have prioritized the film-and-TV library while Paramount is … Read more
Lead US and Russian officials have quietly drafted a 28‑point proposal that, according to multiple media reports on 19 November 2025, would require Kyiv to surrender territory and sharply reduce its armed forces. The draft — reported to have been developed by former Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Kremlin adviser Kirill Dmitriev — was disclosed … Read more
