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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is keeping his job, President Trump said, but a new Pentagon chief could come before Democrats take control of Congress in January.

British jury convicts Russell Brand of rape, sexual assault

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A London jury on Thursday convicted comedian Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault in relation to a string of attacks that the celebrity argued were all consensual during a promiscuous episode of his life more than a decade ago.

British jury convicts Russell Brand of rape, sexual assault 54 minutes ago

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Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., walks out during an election night event, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Epic midterm win energizes expanding bench of 2028 Democratic hopefuls

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Rep. Lauren Boebert trails Democrat Eileen Laubacher in Colorado’s most Republican district

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A wipeout for Republicans

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Republican presidential candidate then-former President Donald Trump speaks Wednesday, April 10, 2024, after arriving in Atlanta. Trump on Wednesday questioned the mental fitness of Jewish voters who back President Joe Biden and framed this year's election as a referendum on the strength of Christianity in the U.S. as part of a blunt effort to appeal to evangelical conservatives who are a critical element of his political base. (AP Photo/Jason Allen) ** FILE **

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In the midterm elections, anger triumphed over reason

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British jury convicts Russell Brand of rape, sexual assault

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The annual Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes kicked off Wednesday at New York's Radio City Music Hall. Image credit: Video screenshot courtesy of MSG Entertainment via Associated Press.

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A new law passed in West Hollywood, California, Tuesday allows polyamorous throuples and foursomes — romantic pairings of three and four people, respectively — to register legally as partners. The bill was introduced by West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman. (Ali Chehade Farhat via Shutterstock)

California city legally allows polyamorous throuples and foursomes to register as partners

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People wait in line for hot donuts at Bryant Park's Winter Village, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

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Quad nations kick off naval drills in waters off Tokyo

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Incoming Armed Services panel chief vows ‘vigorous oversight’ of Pentagon

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Russia, Ukraine trade missile and drone strikes as technical talks begin in Brussels

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Defense companies pour hundreds of millions of dollars into missile production in Camden, Arkansas

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Trump says he has no regrets about Iran war, despite midterm rout

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Trump’s Plan B? Israeli prime minister, he jokes

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Trump says GOP lost because he was not on the ballot

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Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., leaves the U.S. Capitol after voting in favor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) ** FILE **

Rep. Lauren Boebert trails Democrat Eileen Laubacher in Colorado’s most Republican district

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False claims of rigged elections are limited as midterm vote heavily favors Democrats

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Trump sticks with Hegseth as Democrats weigh impeachment

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As Congress faces a year-end deadline on Affordable Care Act subsidies, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., meet with reporters about health care affordability, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats’ agenda: Reverse Trump policies, lower costs and fight corruption

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Incoming Armed Services panel chief vows ‘vigorous oversight’ of Pentagon

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Supreme Court poised to favor Catholic schools in clash over gay, religious rights

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NFL may be safer than ever, but neck injuries remain a risk

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Outback Steakhouse franchisee closes 10 stores in 4 states

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Northeast, Mid-Atlantic brace for rain and flooding, as cross-country storm approaches

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In this image provided by NASA, the Artemis II crew captured this view of the Earth next to the Moon before Earthset during a lunar flyby, Monday, April 6, 2026. (NASA via AP)

Artemis II mission may have caused atmospheric disturbances, disrupted GPS signals

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Two defense contractors to pay $13 million because of cybersecurity lapses

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Ukraine facing winter without electricity, says official

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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, left, welcomes Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani after reviewing an honor guard at the Government Palace in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) ** FILE **

Tanker hit by projectile off Qatari coast

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A Finnair plane lands at the Helsinki International Airport in Vantaa, Finland, Monday, April 19, 2010, in this file photo. (Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva via AP, File)

Multiple flights in Europe diverted because of bomb threats after earlier hoaxes

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Paraguay President Santiago Pena arrives for the swearing-in ceremony of President Rodrigo Paz in La Paz, Bolivia, Nov. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Juan Karita, File)

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Commanders’ line embraces challenge against Rams’ rush led by Garrett, Donald

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Quarterback-needy Ravens look to add Brissett in trade

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Former Yankees, Rangers slugger Mark Teixeira elected to Congress

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Republican presidential candidate then-former President Donald Trump speaks Wednesday, April 10, 2024, after arriving in Atlanta. Trump on Wednesday questioned the mental fitness of Jewish voters who back President Joe Biden and framed this year's election as a referendum on the strength of Christianity in the U.S. as part of a blunt effort to appeal to evangelical conservatives who are a critical element of his political base. (AP Photo/Jason Allen) ** FILE **

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Quad nations kick off naval drills in waters off Tokyo

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In this image provided by NASA, the Artemis II crew captured this view of the Earth next to the Moon before Earthset during a lunar flyby, Monday, April 6, 2026. (NASA via AP)

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Firefighters walk at the site of a destroyed warehouse after a Russian drone attack in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Danylo Antoniuk)

Russia, Ukraine trade missile and drone strikes as technical talks begin in Brussels

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British jury convicts Russell Brand of rape, sexual assault 54 minutes ago

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Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., leaves the U.S. Capitol after voting in favor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) ** FILE **

Rep. Lauren Boebert trails Democrat Eileen Laubacher in Colorado’s most Republican district

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Former President Barack Obama, greets supporters upon his arrival during a campaign rally at Cass Technical High School Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Detroit.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Obama gets his revenge as voters deliver stinging rebuke to Trump

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A Finnair plane lands at the Helsinki International Airport in Vantaa, Finland, Monday, April 19, 2010, in this file photo. (Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva via AP, File)

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A new law passed in West Hollywood, California, Tuesday allows polyamorous throuples and foursomes — romantic pairings of three and four people, respectively — to register legally as partners. The bill was introduced by West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman. (Ali Chehade Farhat via Shutterstock)

California city legally allows polyamorous throuples and foursomes to register as partners

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting in Cebu, central Philippines, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (Jam Sta Rosa/Pool Photo via AP)

Hegseth facing scrutiny from White House as possible impeachment looms

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Eye on 2028: Internal memo promotes AOC as a national force

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Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., walks out during an election night event, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Epic midterm win energizes expanding bench of 2028 Democratic hopefuls

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