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A scandal has taken over a Texas megachurch after child sex abuse allegations against a former pastor are leading to an even bigger shakeup.

Texas church removes four leaders who knew of pastor’s alleged abuse: Report

Israeli football fans clash with pro-Palestinian protesters in Amsterdam, chanting racist slurs and sparking violence, amid criticized media coverage.

Pro-Palestine violence targets Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam

The New York Times Tech Guild is urging readers to avoid popular games like Wordle and Connections on The Times’ website in solidarity.

NYT tech workers release own versions of Wordle and Connections during strike

President-elect Trump has names his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, his chief of staff.

Trump names campaign manager Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff

As election results unfolded, Americans flocked to Google, spiking searches for terms like “moving to Canada” by over 5,000%.

Thinking of leaving the US? Breaking down the costs of moving abroad

As Trump prepares for his second term, watchers of the Supreme Court are wonder if there may be retirements on the horizon for older justices.

What Trump’s second presidency could mean for the Supreme Court

The Biden administration is preparing for a potential surge in migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border before Trump takes office.

Biden admin prepares for potential surge in migrants before Trump takes office

There’s been speculation that Justices Clarence Thomas or Samuel Alito may retire during Trump’s second term, replaced by someone younger.

These are the judges Trump could nominate to the Supreme Court

Canada is preparing for a possible surge in asylum seekers as Donald Trump’s promised deportations prompt fears of increased border crossings.

Canadian border prepares for spike in asylum seekers after Trump victory

As the country speculates on Trump's second term, one question is top of mind for many: will he pardon Jan. 6 defendants?

Jan. 6 defendant seeks sentencing delay, hopes for pardon after Trump win

Arizona and Nevada are still counting ballots after Election Day due to state laws governing signature verification and mail-in ballots.

Why Arizona and Nevada are taking days to count ballots

Thousands of Californians were under evacuation order on Thursday, Nov. 7, as the Mountain Fire grew dramatically.

California’s Mountain Fire forces thousands to flee, threatens homes

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, has called for a special legislative session to protect the state's progressive policies from Donald Trump.

Newsom calls for special legislative session to ‘Trump-proof’ Calif. policies

Federal regulators denied Amazon’s request for increased nuclear power to support its data centers, citing concerns over consumer cost hikes.

Amazon wants more nuclear power, but regulators fear spike in consumer costs

TV talk show hosts, late-night and daytime, have added their voices to the many reactions of Trump winning the 2024 presidential election.

TV talk show hosts react to Trump winning presidential election

President Joe Biden pledged a peaceful transition to President-elect Donald Trump.

Biden addresses the nation, promises peaceful transition to Trump

Democrats are searching for answers after Kamala Harris' presidential campaign collapsed on Election Night.

Biden, Harris, Walz, Clooney: Dems point fingers after loss to Trump

Oakland voters are backing efforts to recall Mayor Thao and District Attorney Price, with both recalls leading 65% to 35%.

Oakland voters back recall of Mayor Thao and DA Price over crime concerns

The U.S. military’s secretive X-37B spaceplane is performing a groundbreaking orbital maneuver called aerobraking. The process uses atmospheric drag instead of fuel to gradually lower its orbit—a technique that could significantly extend mission durations and reduce operational costs.

Secret US military space plane works on maneuvers while on orbital mission

Police in Yemassee, South Carolina are searching for 43 rhesus macaque monkeys that escaped from a research facility.

Authorities search for 43 escaped monkeys from SC research facility

Bettors who wagered on Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election are cashing in big on Polymarket.

High-stakes gamblers win big on Polymarket with Trump election wagers

Military judge upholds plea deals for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, co-defendants, sparing them from death penalty.

US military judge upholds plea agreements for 9/11 masterminds

Open enrollment for Americans who purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is underway despite Trump's calls to overturn it.

Insurance enrollment under contested Affordable Care Act underway

"We must accept the results of this election." Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election to Donald Trump.

Harris concedes presidential election to Trump