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US officials seek 'final end' to Russia-Ukraine war as Abu Dhabi talks begin
First substantive peace talks since February to include US proposal for 'long-term security architecture' between Moscow and EuropeUS officials said they would seek a "final end" to the war between Russia and Ukraine, beginning with trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday in the first substantive negotiations between the two countries since February.The talks are also the first since the US launched joint strikes with Israel against Iran, and they follow bruising midterm elections that have weakened Donald Trump at home. Continue reading...
Donald Trump doubles down on defense of Pete Hegseth and attacks fresh effort to impeach him – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete HegsethSign up for US Breaking News emailDemocratic Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, currently the House minority leader who is poised to become new Speaker next year, told CBS News that the Trump administration will hold a closed-door congressional briefing today to discuss Jensen Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese spy.Last week the Republican chairs of three key House committees also called on Huang to appear before lawmakers in a closed-door hearing on 18 November. Continue reading...
Silicon Valley and Trump rally behind Nvidia CEO after his affair with alleged Chinese spy
Elon Musk and other finance moguls defend Jensen Huang after he admitted to the affair, as Trump says FBI 'is looking into it' Nvidia's board needs to do some succession planning – sharpishDonald Trump, Elon Musk and prominent finance moguls have expressed their support for embattled Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, as the head of the world's most valuable chip company faces an internal investigation over a romantic relationship with an alleged Chinese spy.Trump said he has spoken to Huang on Monday as the scandal reverberated across Silicon Valley and the Nvidia CEO faced an uncertain future. Continue reading...
Nvidia and Jensen Huang sued by shareholders over affair with alleged Chinese spy
Legal action comes as Donald Trump says FBI is investigating tech company CEO's links with Alice HuangBusiness live – latest updatesNvidia's board needs to do some succession planning – sharpishNvidia and its chief executive, Jensen Huang, have been accused of defrauding shareholders in a lawsuit over the Chinese spying scandal engulfing the $4.3tn (£3.2tn) company.The legal action came as Donald Trump said the FBI was investigating Huang's affair with an alleged Chinese spy. Continue reading...
Senate advances bill to speed up projects from gas pipelines to clean energy
Key environmental groups come out against bipartisan Baaja bill over fears it could spur datacenters and ICE jailsThe Senate on Monday advanced bipartisan legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for datacenters and other infrastructure projects, in the first major action since last week's election that soundly repudiated Donald Trump and congressional Republicans.It's a bill that would make it easier to build big infrastructure projects in America – everything from fossil fuel pipelines to transmission lines that would add more clean energy to the grid. And it would roll back environmental and social protections to achieve this goal. That is why climate advocates are torn over the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs act (Baaja). Continue reading...
Trump Backs Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Amid Chinese Spy Affair Investigation
President Donald Trump says the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a woman alleged by U.S. intelligence to have gathered information for Beijing. "I know the FBI is looking into it in terms of something else, and I think that he'll be in good shape," Trump said at a White House briefing. The Associated Press reports: Trump suggested the extraordinary step of directly involving himself in a counterintelligence investigation, a sign of his friendly relationship with Huang and the possible geopolitical stakes. "I did speak to him today just to see if he's feeling all right, how you're doing," Trump said. "He said he had absolutely no idea that the person in question was a spy." Trump is slated to meet next week with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Shenzhen, China, at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, but he was noncommittal about bringing up the situation with Xi. "No, I don't think so," Trump said. "I mean, maybe. I'm sure President XI will ask me about it. I just know Jensen very well. I just think he's a very honorable man." Nvidia has launched its own independent investigation into whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation. Meanwhile, China has denied the allegations. "The so-called Chinese spy allegation is unsubstantiated. It is nothing but smears against China," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said during a regular news briefing Monday. Further reading: Commerce Dept. Chip Inquiry Was Halted After Nvidia InterventionRead more of this story at Slashdot.
Judge dismisses case from Dolly Parton's manager alleging her nephew threatened her estate
Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang are facing a shareholder lawsuit in federal court in San Jose, adding to growing scrutiny following revelations regarding an alleged Chinese espionage connection.The controversy centers on Huang’s personal relationship with a woman U.S. intelligence officials reportedly believe was spying for China. Huang acknowledged the affair and apologized to employees in a statement: “I was unfaithful to my wife. My actions hurt her and our children. There is no excuse for what I did. I am deeply sorry.”President Donald Trump stated that he spoke with Huang about the allegations and believes the CEO was unaware of the woman’s activities. “I asked him that question. Did you have any idea that she was a spy?” Trump said. “He said, ‘I had no idea that she was a spy,’ and I really believe him.”The fallout has impacted the market, with Nvidia shares falling more than 4% amid broader concerns across the artificial intelligence sector.“A lot of companies are watching this really closely because they either work with or straight out depend on Nvidia's success to keep the AI momentum rolling,” said Scott Budman, NBC Bay Area business and technology reporter.Nvidia's board has launched an independent investigation, maintaining that the company has no reason to believe its secrets or national security were compromised. However, the shareholder lawsuit accuses Nvidia and Huang of misleading investors about dealings with a technology company connected to the woman at the center of the controversy.Retired FBI agent Mark Trott emphasized the broader threat to the region, noting, “Foreign intelligence services are absolutely going to focus their efforts obtaining secrets in Silicon Valley.”The issue has also drawn attention on Capitol Hill. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for a congressional briefing, stating, “We're going to need a full briefing specifically as it relates to the Nvidia issue so we can all [understand what] the implications are in terms of national security.”Nvidia announced that Huang will remain CEO while the investigation continues, though analysts suggest his position could remain complicated.“I wouldn't be surprised if at some point in the investigation if Jensen Huang is asked to step away…” Budman said, pointing to the “awkward position of running the company that's currently investigating him.”The lawsuit seeks financial damages, and none of the allegations have been proven in court.
Trump says US war in Iran 'effectively over' as he plays down escalation concerns
President, after talks with Qatari PM, suggests end to war coming 'fairly soon' and military escalation not neededDonald Trump has said that the war in Iran is "effectively over" as he played down concerns that the US would escalate its military campaign against Tehran after the midterm elections.During a White House press conference, Trump said that Israel and Gulf allies in the region were well protected from Iran and that an escalation was not needed. Continue reading...
Past talks involving Russia and Ukraine have yielded little progress toward peace
Negotiators from Moscow, Kyiv and Washington are scheduled to meet in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday and Wednesday for talks aimed at trying to end Russia's 4 1/2-year-old full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Kaitlan Collins triggers Trump in clash over Hegseth impeachment: 'You're a loser'
CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins kept pressing President Donald Trump about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's possible impeachment even after the president called her a "loser."In a surprise announcement on Tuesday, the White House gave reporters just two minutes' notice to assemble in the briefing room, where Trump quickly appeared with UFC CEO Dana White. The president had reportedly offered White the vacant press secretary job two days earlier.Trump soon lashed out at reporters in a defense of Hegseth just hours after Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced impeachment articles against the defense secretary on the House floor. Hegseth said he was "not worried" about the effort."Will you stand by Pete Hegseth if he's impeached?" Collins asked, and Trump replied, "Yeah, I'll stand by him.""So even if he's impeached, you're gonna keep him as your Defense Secretary?" Collins pressed."He won two wars!" Trump said. "He was in charge! We all won. I had great people.""Massie says that he's carried out a…" Collins said before Trump cut in."Massie's a loser, just like you're a loser at CNN, just like your ratings are a loser," Trump said. "Massie is a loser, stone cold loser."Monday's insult was at least the fourth personal attack Trump has aimed at Collins this year. He called her "the worst reporter" in February and "corrupt" in June, according to TheWrap. In July, he called her White House Correspondents' Dinner award "fake."Massie lost his seat in a primary this year after a long feud with the Trump administration."I did something that nobody's done," Trump said. "… Massie has a lot of hatred in his heart.""We won two wars," Trump continued. "We won two wars, and we've made the world a lot safer place. And then we're supposed to be — why haven't we gone after all these other people that ran wars that lost?""What about Republicans… What's your message to them?" Collins asked as Trump talked over her."What about good old Lloyd?" Trump said. "Why didn't we go after him? … They're in charge of the military, and they disappeared; nobody knew, had any idea, and nothing happened to him."Trump appeared to be referring to former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. In January 2024, Trump said Austin should be fired over the lack of transparency around a hospital stay.Trump wanted Austin gone over a hospital stay, but he told Collins he would stand by Hegseth even through an impeachment.Trump next went after MS NOW correspondent Vaughn Hillyard's network when Hillyard argued the president was appeasing Russian President Vladimir Putin."You have given Vladimir Putin multiple deadlines over the last 22 months to enter into a ceasefire, but also to meet directly with Volodymyr Zelensky," Hillyard said. "He has repeatedly ignored your demands, yet you have provided —""Has he been fighting us in the war?" Trump shot back."My point is appeasement," Hillyard pressed."Who are you with?" Trump asked."With MS NOW. At what point…" Hillyard replied."MS NOW is a fake network!" Trump fired back."It's appeasement," Hillyard repeated."MS NOW gets the worst ratings in their history!" Trump went on. "Used to be MSDNC! It's one of the worst… you're a fake network."Trump banned MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House in September, but a federal judge he appointed ordered their return. Collins and Hillyard were in the briefing room Monday under that order.Trump kept attacking Hillyard even after calling on another reporter."Today it was Stephen Miller," CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs began."MS NOW! What a jerk you are!" Trump said, still addressing Hillyard.Jacobs had been trying to ask about Stephen Miller's first full day on the job. Trump named Miller White House chief of staff on Friday, replacing Susie Wiles."Stephen Miller's doing a great job!" Trump exclaimed, ignoring Jacobs' question.
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John Williams — "Seven for Luck & Other Music for Film and the Concert Stage" (Urania Records)

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How to Rob a Bank (122 minutes)
A crew of social media-savvy bank robbers broadcasts their daring heists, unaware that their growing viral fame has put them in the crosshairs of a veteran FBI agent and a brilliant software engineer. Despite the unlikely duo closing in, the crime ring pushes past their limits, putting everything on the line for their most ambitious heist yet.
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The Eisenhower interstate system requires that one mile in every five must be straight in case of war or emergency, they could be used as airstrips.

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2015 — Death of Helmut Schmidt, Former Chancellor of West Germany
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2007 — Norman Mailer, New Journalism Pioneer, Dies in New York
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2001 — China and Taiwan Join the World Trade Organization
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1990 — Home Alone Premieres, Becomes Christmas Classic
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1982 — Leonid Brezhnev, Soviet Leader, Dies at 75
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1975 — Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald on Lake Superior
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1969 — Sesame Street Debuts on National Educational Television
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1958 — Hope Diamond Donated to Smithsonian
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1938 — Death of Kemal Atatürk, Founder of the Republic of Turkey
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1925 — Birth of Welsh Actor Richard Burton
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1918 — Józef Piłsudski declares Poland independent
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1898 — The Wilmington Insurrection of 1898
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