Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed responded after Rep. Haley Stevens’s fiancée endorsed his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers. El-Sayed said he was building a movement to address challenges facing President Donald Trump and added that others may have different priorities.
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Abdul El-Sayed is a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.
El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens were primary opponents.
Stevens is a Democratic representative from Michigan.
Stevens’s fiancée endorsed Mike Rogers.
Rogers is El-Sayed’s Republican opponent and a former representative from Michigan.
El-Sayed said he was building a movement to address challenges facing President Donald Trump.
El-Sayed said people may have issues they consider more important.
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Barack Obama criticized the White House’s response to a campaign joke about its decorations, saying Republicans gave the joke more attention than inflation. He made the remarks at a campaign rally in Georgia on Wednesday.
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Obama spoke at a campaign rally in Georgia.
He criticized Republicans for focusing on the joke rather than the economy.
Obama said the government response focused on the joke, not inflation.
The joke concerned decorations at the White House.
The article describes the remarks as a response to an uproar over the campaign-trail jab.
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President Donald Trump criticized Senate Democrats and former Rep. Mary Peltola’s campaign over allegations that they coordinated to put a spoiler candidate on the Alaska Senate ballot. At a rally in Chillicothe on Wednesday, Trump called the alleged effort “voter fraud at the highest level.”
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Trump spoke at a rally in Chillicothe on Wednesday.
Trump criticized Senate Democrats over the allegations.
Trump criticized former Rep. Mary Peltola’s campaign, which is based in Alaska.
The allegations claim Democrats and Peltola’s campaign worked together to place a spoiler candidate on the ballot.
The alleged goal was to help their party in the Alaska Senate race.
Trump described the alleged effort as “voter fraud at the highest level.”
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President Donald Trump accused Mary Peltola’s campaign and Democrats of fraud and perjury after a New York Times report said Peltola aides helped find and recruit a second candidate named Dan Sullivan for Alaska’s Senate race. Peltola’s campaign denied involvement with either Sullivan campaign, and Trump provided no evidence for his fraud claims. The Trump administration has sued to delay certification if incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan narrowly loses, citing possible voter confusion.
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The New York Times reported that Peltola aides worked with Democratic operative Jerid Kurtz to find another Dan Sullivan to run.
The report said a Peltola staffer was told to search for people named Dan Sullivan in Alaska.
Dan J. Sullivan is a retired teacher who registered as a Republican before filing to run and later changed his registration to undeclared.
Dan J. Sullivan has said he voted for Democrats in the last three presidential elections.
Dan J. Sullivan will appear on the November ballot without a party label.
Peltola’s campaign said it had no involvement with either Sullivan campaign.
Trump alleged that Democrats made false statements under oath, but the article says he offered no evidence for his election-fraud claims.
The Trump administration sued to delay certification if Sen. Dan Sullivan narrowly loses; Peltola’s campaign and other groups have asked to join the case or have it dismissed.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a draft policy that would allow compounding pharmacies to prepare six peptides that lack FDA approval. The policy sets requirements for prescriptions, ingredient sourcing, quality testing, and safety reporting, but does not establish that the drugs are safe or effective. Public comments are scheduled from Friday through Nov. 13.
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The six peptides named in the draft are BPC-157, Epitalon, KPV, MOTS-c, Semax, and TB-500.
Compounding pharmacies prepare customized medications by mixing ingredients.
An FDA advisory panel recommended in July that the peptides be allowed for compounding, but the panel vote did not grant FDA approval.
FDA scientists said there was not enough evidence to determine whether each peptide is safe and effective.
The draft requires patient-specific prescriptions, ingredients from an FDA-registered maker, laboratory certificates for raw ingredients, and reports of serious side effects.
HHS said the policy does not establish clinical safety and effectiveness or grant FDA approval.
The policy will remain in place until the FDA finalizes a rule on compounded peptides; the FDA has not proposed such a rule.
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Minnesota prosecutors charged conservative activists James O'Keefe and Cam Higby with unlawful voting and identity theft over an August undercover stunt at a Minneapolis polling site. Prosecutors allege they gave election judges the names of registered voters without permission while seeking ballots; Higby denies breaking the law and says the stunt aimed to expose weaknesses in the voting system.
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The Hennepin County Attorney's Office said neither man signed the required oath confirming his address.
Prosecutors allege both men intentionally misrepresented their identities when applying for ballots.
The activists filmed themselves in Islamic attire and using fake accents while interacting with poll workers.
Their stunt focused on a Minnesota rule that lets registered voters vouch for the identity and address of up to eight people.
The rule is intended to help people who recently moved to Minnesota vote, not to permit impersonation.
Unlawful voting and identity theft are felony charges under Minnesota law.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon said attempts to disrupt or deceive election workers would not be tolerated.
It was not immediately clear when O'Keefe and Higby would appear in court.
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A federal judge in California rejected the Justice Department’s request for an emergency order requiring the state to segregate about 20,000 ballots. The administration had said the ballots belonged to people it considered “likely” noncitizens.
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The Justice Department sought an emergency order to segregate the ballots.
The ballots are in California.
The administration identified roughly 20,000 ballots as belonging to people it claimed were likely noncitizens.
U.S. District Judge David Carter rejected the request on Wednesday.
Carter wrote that the federal government had never before sought, on the eve of an election, to make state and local governments abandon their election procedures.
The article described the case as a developing story.
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The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee spent $500,000 to support Scott Colom in Mississippi’s Senate race. Its new ad focuses on Colom’s record as a district attorney as he challenges Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, whom the article describes as backed by President Donald Trump.
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The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is spending $500,000 in Mississippi’s Senate race.
The spending supports Scott Colom, a Democrat.
Colom is challenging Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Hyde-Smith is a Republican senator from Mississippi.
The article describes Hyde-Smith as backed by President Donald Trump.
The new ad focuses on Colom’s record as a district attorney in Mississippi.
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U.S. District Judge David Carter rejected the Trump administration’s request to separate about 20,000 California mail ballots it says are likely from noncitizens. His ruling allows California to continue accepting the ballots under the same rules as other ballots.
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The Trump administration sought to have about 20,000 California mail ballots separated.
The administration said the ballots were likely cast by noncitizens.
U.S. District Judge David Carter refused to intervene on Wednesday.
Carter ruled that California can continue accepting the questioned ballots like other ballots.
The ruling marked another defeat for the administration’s effort.
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A federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s request to make California election officials set aside mail ballots from about 20,000 people the Justice Department claims are not U.S. citizens. Judge David Carter said the government’s process for identifying those voters raised concerns and that the requested change could disenfranchise eligible voters and disrupt election procedures.
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U.S. District Judge David Carter denied the Justice Department’s request on Wednesday.
The government sought to have California separate ballots linked to roughly 20,000 people it claims are not U.S. citizens.
Carter said the federal government’s request conflicted with states’ authority to administer elections.
The judge described the government’s method for identifying the people on its list as vague and not credible enough.
Carter warned that setting aside the ballots could deprive eligible voters of their rights.
He said the government could investigate and prosecute people who illegally voted after the election.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit dismissed the administration’s appeal in a 2-1 ruling on Monday.
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Canada and the European Union plan to deepen their ties but have dropped a proposal for Canada to become an EU associate member. A joint declaration ahead of a Montreal summit sets out areas for cooperation, with work on the future relationship continuing until another summit next year.
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The joint declaration says Canada and the EU will pursue an “ever closer association.”
The declaration omits the associate-membership proposal after some EU countries objected that the idea lacked a legal basis and clear definition.
The Montreal summit, hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is intended to begin further formal negotiations.
The proposed cooperation includes new undersea cable infrastructure linking Europe, Canada and Asia.
The declaration proposes a feasibility study on Canadian liquefied natural gas exports to Europe and expanded opportunities for young people to work across the Atlantic.
The article says Canada sends nearly 70% of its exports to the United States, while the EU accounts for about 9% of its total trade.
Donald Trump criticized the associate-membership proposal and warned that the United States could stop trading with Europe on some goods if he viewed it as hostile.
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Albania’s government adopted measures setting fines of up to 500,000 lek (about $6,130) for people who remain in a crowd where violence or looting occurs, even if they do not personally take part. The measures also allow temporary limits on gatherings in some areas and penalties for online incitement; they take effect immediately but need parliamentary approval within 45 days to remain in force.
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Tirana has seen months of anti-government protests, which recently escalated into clashes between demonstrators and security forces.
The protest movement began in May with rallies against a hotel project in a nature reserve and shifted in mid-October to student-led demonstrations over corruption, health services, and young people’s prospects.
The maximum fine is 500,000 lek, reported as about €5,500 or $6,130.
The measures also allow police to temporarily restrict gatherings in specified areas when there is a risk of violence.
The legislation provides sanctions for online incitement to violence and compensation for small businesses damaged during protests.
The measures took effect immediately and must receive parliamentary approval within 45 days to remain in force.
Prime Minister Edi Rama said he drew inspiration from a French bill addressing protesters’ financial liability for damage.
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A federal judge declined the Justice Department’s request to require California to set aside ballots linked to people the Trump administration identified as possible non-citizens. The department said its list named 20,000 people, but California officials reported preliminary signs of errors, and the Ninth Circuit had already rejected the department’s effort to speed up the case.
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U.S. District Judge David Carter rejected the Justice Department’s request for California to sequester the ballots.
The Justice Department delivered a USB drive with names of 20,000 people it said were non-citizens on California’s voter rolls.
California has more than 23 million registered voters, and the article says non-citizen voting is extremely rare.
The Justice Department gave officials 48 hours to review the list and threatened to sue if the state did not set aside the ballots.
Los Angeles officials found preliminary indicators that the list was inaccurate.
The Justice Department filed suit against California on October 15, seeking to require the state to set aside the ballots and verify citizenship.
A Ninth Circuit panel ruled 2-1 against the Justice Department’s attempt to bypass Carter and obtain faster consideration.
The Department of Homeland Security said in July that it had identified up to 190,000 non-citizens on California’s voter rolls, but provided further details only after ballots had been sent.
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Hundreds of demonstrators protested in Madrid after a train crash killed 68 people. Far-right protesters clashed with police and called for the transport minister to resign, amid questions about how authorities handled the disaster.
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The train crash killed 68 people.
Hundreds of people demonstrated in Madrid.
The protest was anti-government.
Far-right demonstrators clashed with police.
Protesters demanded the transport minister’s resignation.
The protest followed questions about the authorities’ handling of the crash.
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Microsoft reported a profit of more than $36.6 billion for the three months ending in September, while revenue rose to $92.3 billion. The results came days after the company announced voluntary buyouts for about 60,000 employees as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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Microsoft's profit for the quarter ending in September exceeded $36.6 billion.
Quarterly revenue rose to $92.3 billion.
Microsoft plans to offer voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees.
The company is investing heavily in infrastructure for artificial intelligence.
Microsoft said strong growth in its cloud computing business helped drive revenue.
Microsoft shares rose nearly 2.9% in after-hours trading on Wednesday.
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Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv in support of a Jewish-Arab government after parties representing Arab citizens made gains in Tuesday’s election. The parties are projected to win about 19 of the Knesset’s 120 seats, which could give them influence over who forms the government.
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Israelis held a rally in Tel Aviv supporting a Jewish-Arab government.
The rally followed gains by parties representing Israel’s Arab citizens in Tuesday’s election.
The two main Arab parties are projected to win about 19 seats.
Israel’s Knesset has 120 seats.
The projected seat total could give the Arab parties a say in government formation.
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Young people have joined protests in cities across Europe, with demonstrations focused on education problems, inequality and the rising cost of living. Many marches have been peaceful, but some ended in clashes, looting or police use of tear gas and water cannon; protests have spread through social media and student networks.
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Protests have taken place in countries including France, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Serbia and Albania.
Demonstrations in France drew hundreds of thousands of people, while tens of thousands marched in Lisbon.
A tent encampment has occupied a central Madrid square since late September.
In Barcelona, more than half of those detained after clashes last weekend were under 18, according to the article.
Protesters have raised concerns about education, social inequality and the cost of living, alongside country-specific issues.
Some demonstrations in Brussels turned violent after masked young men threw rocks and firecrackers at police; police used tear gas and water cannon.
Organizers and participants have used TikTok and Instagram, and student unions have helped organize marches.
In Albania, demonstrators alleging government corruption have called for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down.
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With 88% of votes counted in Israel, neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s party nor the main opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot has enough seats to form a majority coalition. Jon Alterman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies discussed what may happen next with CBS News.
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Election officials had counted 88% of the votes.
Netanyahu’s party did not have enough seats to form a majority coalition.
The main opposition, led by Gadi Eisenkot, did not have enough seats to form a majority coalition.
Neither side had a clear path to a majority based on the votes counted.
Jon Alterman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies spoke with CBS News about what may happen next.
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Villa Vie Residences suspended operations of its MV Odyssey after fuel costs surged during the war with Iran, leaving more than 200 passengers stranded in Cambodia. CEO Mikael Petterson said the company plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after running out of money while seeking a financial partner.
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The Florida-based company said the Odyssey stopped operating on Tuesday.
Petterson said fuel prices rose from about $700 per ton before the war to between $2,000 and $3,000 per ton.
Villa Vie Residences said average monthly fuel costs per cabin increased from $1,800 to between $6,000 and $8,000.
The company said the ship used 700 to 800 tons of fuel per month.
The Odyssey began its continuous around-the-world voyage in October 2024.
Passengers could buy permanent cabins, and the company offered a minimum 15-year residency guarantee.
More than 200 passengers, mostly Americans, were stranded in Cambodia after operations were suspended.
Passenger Benjamin Schatz said he had only hours to pack and leave the ship.
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UK newspaper coverage focuses on the Budget attributed in the article to Chancellor John Healey. Reports highlight a £100 energy payment for some households and tax increases affecting banks, savers and property owners, while several papers say the Budget offers limited relief and postpones major spending decisions.
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The Metro reports that millions of households will receive £100 to help with winter energy bills.
The i Paper says the payment will go to households in council tax bands A to D.
The Daily Mirror reports that a bank tax increase will help fund measures for struggling families.
The Times says the Budget raises taxes on landlords, savers and banks and delays major welfare and defence spending decisions until next autumn.
The Financial Times describes the Budget as modest and reports tax rises on banks, savers and property owners.
Kemi Badenoch criticised the Budget as not bold enough, according to the Daily Express.
The Guardian reports that Healey cited global economic pressures, including the war in Iran, as factors behind the cost-of-living crisis.
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