Republican Kevin McCarthy easily won an internal party election to take over the shrunken House GOP caucus. His top priority will be to protect President Donald Trump’s agenda and try to build the party back to retake the majority. (Nov. 14)
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NY man revealed as $343M Powerball jackpot winner
Robert Bailey was introduced Wednesday by New York lottery officials as the winner of last months record-breaking Powerball jackpot. Bailey shares his winnings of nearly $700 million, with a woman in Iowa who also picked the winning combo. (Nov. 14)
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Egerton’s bromance with Foxx
“Robin Hood” actor Taron Egerton says he can shoot arrows but can’t ride horses, and chats about his close relationship with co-star Jamie Foxx, who plays Little John. (Nov. 14)
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh marry
Shots from Lake Como as Bollywood superstars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh tie the knot in Italy. (Nov. 14)
Safety group releases ‘worst toys’ holiday list
A Black Panther “slash claw” and a Power Rangers plastic sword are among the toys topping a consumer safety group’s annual list of worst toys for the holiday season. (Nov. 13)
Amazon to split 2nd HQ between New York, Virginia
A person familiar with the plans says Amazon will split its second headquarters between Long Island City in New York and Crystal City in northern Virginia. The online retailer is expected to make an official announcement later Tuesday. (Nov. 13)
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Here’s the latest for Tuesday November 13th: Northern California fire is state’s deadliest wildfire ever; Southern California fire 30% contained; Israeli-Palestinian conflict flares up; Democrat Kyrsten Sinema wins Arizona senate election.
W.Va. state senator starts presidential bid
Retired Army paratrooper Richard Ojeda chose Veterans Day to unveil his bid for the presidency in 2020. The Democratic state senator from West Virginia made the announcement Monday at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Nov. 12)
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Michael Buble: My son is a ‘real superhero’
Singer Michael Buble talks about returning to music after spending the last two years with son Noah, who was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2016. (Nov. 12)
At least 29 known dead in Northern California fire
Officials in Northern California released another grim statistic in a wildfire that is achieving heartbreaking records: 29 people have died in and around Paradise, matching the deadliest wildfire in state history. More are unaccounted for. (Nov. 12)
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