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The aftermath of a “bomb cyclone” on NE 35th St. after severe weather hit last night, in Seattle, Wednesday, Nov, 20, 2024. (Karen Ducey/The Seattle Times via AP)

‘Bomb cyclone’ kills 2 and knocks out power to over half a million homes across the northwest US

A major storm was sweeping across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain. It caused widespread power outages and downed trees that killed at least two people.

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Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz

Lawmakers are concerned about background checks of Trump’s Cabinet picks as red flags surface

Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake

US charges billionaire Gautam Adani with defrauding investors, hiding plan to bribe Indian officials

The US is sending antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine. Here’s what it means

Brazil’s Lula welcomes China’s Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen

Israeli officials demand the right to strike Hezbollah under any cease-fire deal for Lebanon

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Here’s the latest for Monday, Oct. 21st: Biden advisor visits Lebanon; China condemns attack on consulate in Myanmar; Havana residents bang pots and pans to protest power outage; King Charles III and Queen Camilla plant trees in Australia

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Apparent Israeli airstrike hits car in Syrian capital of Damascus

Mourners take cover at cemetery in northern Israel after rockets launched from Lebanon

Israel’s military says it allowed 50 trucks of humanitarian aid from Jordan into northern Gaza

Funeral held after gunmen kill 7 people working on tunnel project in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Scientists map out the human body one cell at a time

Researchers have created an early map of some of the human body’s estimated 37.2 trillion cells. Each type of cell has a unique role, and knowing what all the cells do can help scientists better understand health and diseases such as cancer.

The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say

SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical arms

New eagle camera is going live in Minnesota to the delight of global viewers

4 monkeys remain free nearly 2 weeks after dozens escaped a South Carolina compound

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52 sea turtles experiencing ‘cold stun’ in New England flown to rehab in Florida

Fifty-two endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles suffering from “cold stun” are rehabbing at four facilities in Florida after a flight on a private plane from the New England Aquarium in Massachusetts.

6 monkeys are still on the loose from a South Carolina compound after dozens escaped

Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows

The far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes too

Frustration grows at fossil fuel influence and structure of UN climate talks. Some call for reform

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On Nov. 20, 1945, 22 former Nazi officials went on trial before an international war crimes tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany.

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Denzel Washington’s son Malcolm calls family key to his directing success

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Paul Mescal talks bulking up for ‘Gladiator II’

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Woman faces hate crime charges after confronting man wearing ‘Palestine’ shirt

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Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history

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Who is Sean Duffy, Trump’s pick for transportation secretary?

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Selena Gomez says ‘Emilia Perez’ helped build her confidence

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Chris Evans didn’t need much convincing to work with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

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Snoop Dogg talks reuniting with Dr. Dre on upcoming album ‘Missionary’

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Denzel Washington reacts to viral Roman Empire meme

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Biden authorizes Ukraine to use U.S. missiles for deeper strikes in Russia

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo at the London ‘Wicked’ premiere

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Can Brett Goldstein write without using swear words?

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Why did Spirit Airlines file for bankruptcy?

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Denzel Washington appreciated the Roman look in ‘Gladiator II’

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Nicole Kidman reveals she was scared to sing in ‘Spellbound’

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Sebastian Stan on the role of art in the current political climate

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Biden becomes first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon rainforest

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Teenage Buddhist lama celebrates last birthday before joining monastery

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Hear from activists at COP29 on why they are fighting climate change

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Judge to review The Onion’s bid to buy Infowars

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Insurers say ‘bear’ that damaged cars was a person in a costume

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Daniel Craig hopes ‘Queer’ film connects despite Turkish ban

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Malcolm X family members file lawsuit against U.S. government

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Socks and sandals? ‘Gladiator II’ stars weigh in on the trend

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Ringo Starr on artists exploring country music

Kali Uchis talks motherhood at the 2024 Latin Grammys

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Sylvester Stallone says Donald Trump is the ‘second George Washington’

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Trump will nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary. What to know

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What we know about Elon Musk’s role in Trump’s administration

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Philadelphia loses lawsuit that sought greater power for the city to regulate firearms

The justices ruled 6-0 to uphold dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the city, family members of gun violence victims and the nonprofit group CeaseFirePA. They wanted to invalidate so-called preemption laws that spell out that state law on the ownership, transportation, possession and transfer of guns t

College football picks: Never mind Hoosiers, Ohio State has lots riding on showdown at the Horseshoe

Much has been made about the stakes for unbeaten Indiana in Saturday’s top-five showdown with Ohio State. Don’t forget what this game means for the Buckeyes. Ohio State hasn’t won a Big Ten championship since 2020.

Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit that Gabby Petito’s parents filed against Moab, Utah police

A Utah judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents Gabby Petito against the city of Moab.

2 Florida parents arrested after school resource deputy is punched in face

Two central Florida parents were charged criminally after a mother pushed a middle school resource deputy and the father punched the law enforcement officer in the face.

Tennessee man involved in Capitol riot is convicted of planning to kill investigators

A Tennessee man who was arrested for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot has been convicted of planning to kill federal law enforcement agents.

International star Juan Mata joins ownership group of MLS expansion franchise San Diego FC

Spanish star and World Cup champion Juan Mata has joined the expansion San Diego FC’s ownership group, making him the first active international soccer player to hold an ownership stake in Major League Soccer.

Safer buildings vs more housing: How new building codes may impact Hawaii

That inadvertently resulted in the state adopting an unamended version of the regulations formulated by the International Code Council, whose sweeping codes inform jurisdictions nationwide, from Montana to Puerto Rico. That means they include things Hawaii doesn’t need to worry about, like snow.

Las Vegas Grand Prix in better shape after ironing out inaugural year kinks that nearly ruined race

There’s never been a faster 180-degree turn than the one Max Verstappen took a year ago at the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Dutchman hated the event before he arrived.

Canada’s provincial leaders want a free trade deal with the US that excludes Mexico

The leader of Canada’s most populous province says all of the country’s provincial and territorial premiers want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico.

Kendrick Bourne looking to erase bad memories from Pats’ most recent trip to Miami

Kendrick Bourne suffered a season-ending knee injury the previous time the Patriots visited division rival Miami.

Fugitive arrested after a standoff in Chicago is being returned to Mississippi

A man arrested in August after a 15-hour police standoff in Chicago is being returned to Mississippi.

As US ramps up nuclear power, fuel supplier plans to enrich more uranium domestically

A supplier of fuel for nuclear power plants has announced a $60 million expansion in Tennessee, promising more manufacturing of high-tech centrifuges there to enrich uranium.

About 1,500 migrants form a new caravan in Mexico. Here’s what it means

About 1,500 migrants have formed a new caravan in southern Mexico, hoping to walk or catch rides to the U.S. border. The migrants are mainly from Central and South America.

Archegos hedge fund founder Bill Hwang gets 18 years in prison for massive fraud

The founder of Archegos Capital Management, a hedge fund, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his conviction in a securities and market manipulation fraud that prosecutors say cost global investment banks billions of dollars.

Sports betting: Running backs Harris, Robinson and Hunt favored to score TDs in Week 12

Week 12 of the NFL season has arrived and prop bets are available. One prop bet is the anytime touchdown scorer, and another is first-time touchdown scorer.

Eric Quill returns to FC Dallas organization as new head coach

FC Dallas has appointed Eric Quill as the Major League Soccer club’s new head coach. Quill takes over for Peter Luccin, who served as Dallas’ interim head coach after Nico Estevez was dismissed in June.

Bishops and bankers meet to help Catholics seeking to ethically invest

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Chase for spots in SEC championship game still up for grabs with two games left in regular season

With two games left in the regular season, No. 15 Texas A&M has a chance to reach the Southeastern Conference title game for the first time since joining the league in 2012.

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 11/20/2024

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish, though the modest moves for indexes masked some thrashing underneath the surface. The S&P 500 ended barely changed Wednesday after trading lower for much of the day.

Ethics panel Republicans reject release of Gaetz investigative report over objections of Democratic members

Mali junta leader fires prime minister days after he criticizes the military regime

Mali’s junta leader has fired Prime Minister Choguel Maïga and the government, days after he criticized the military regime. The move was announced in a presidential decree issued by Gen. Assimi Goita.

US prosecutors charge billionaire Gautam Adani with defrauding investors, concealing scheme to bribe officials in India

Auditor cites improper use of public funds at Western New Mexico University

The New Mexico state auditor has identified multiple instances of wasteful spending and improper use of public funds at Western New Mexico University.

Jonas Kaufmann cancels appearance on opening night of season at Milan’s La Scala

Tenor Jonas Kaufmann canceled his appearance in the new production of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino” opening the season at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala on Dec. 7.

Southern African leaders resolve to keep troops in conflict-torn eastern Congo for another year

Leaders from southern African countries have resolved to extend the mandate of a regional force fighting rebels in eastern Congo for another year.

Workers at Kentucky electric vehicle battery production complex start drive to unionize

Workers hired for an electric vehicle battery production complex in Kentucky have launched a campaign to join the United Auto Workers. The union is trying to expand its foothold in the South and among battery factories.

Catcher Jacob Stallings agrees to a $2.5M, 1-year deal with the Colorado Rockies

Catcher Jacob Stallings and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year contract. The deal carries a $2 million salary for next season, along with a $2 million mutual option for 2026 that includes a $500,000 base buyout.

Judge puts stop to governor’s effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative

A judge has ruled that Virginia can’t withdraw from a multistate initiative designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions unless the Legislature agrees to it. The ruling issued this week by a judge in Floyd County deals a blow to Gov.

A Costa Rican team threatens FIFA with legal action in bid for spot at Club World Cup

The winningest team in Costa Rica is asking FIFA for a spot in next summer’s Club World Cup and says it is willing to take legal action if denied.

Canadian Cabinet minister steps down as his claim of Indigenous identity is disputed

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that his employment minister is leaving his post after weeks of questions about his past claims of Indigenous identity.