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Russell Brand faces 'significant' prison sentence today after rape and sexual assault conviction

Yahoo ·

Why a South Korean city is turning to a U.S. college to outsmart AI?

NPR ·

Through civic participation and liberal education, South Korean educators hope to "quietly stitch the fabric of our democracy…before it unravels beyond repair."

Okinawa governor calls for review of U.S.-Japan troops pact

CBS News ·

Okinawa's governor says he is going to request a review of a pact seen as giving the U.S. military preferential treatment in Japan, following a murder allegedly committed by an American Marine​.

Man who carried out mass shooting in Poland has died, police say

CBS News ·

The Polish man suspected of killing six people in a shooting attack in Krakow, described as an "act of terror" by senior officials, has died of his injuries.

Gunman behind mass shooting in Krakow, Poland, dies in hospital, police say

CBS News ·

Woman says Al Fayed's brother drugged and sexually abused her at Highland estate

BBC News ·

The woman says she was flown to the Fayed family's Balnagown estate, where she was repeatedly assaulted.

Nebraska rushed Medicaid work rules. Then a cancer patient was told he'd lost coverage

NPR ·

Health clinics and organizations advocating for poor and working-class Nebraskans say the rollout of Medicaid work requirements has been rife with problems.

Palantir hires a former Democratic senator as it faces scrutiny in new Congress

NPR ·

The secretive software company has been accused of letting its powerful tools be used by the Trump administration to surveil Americans. Now it's hiring former Sen.

Supreme Court weighs effort to shield federal law enforcement as ICE complaints rise

NPR ·

The Supreme Court considers the case of a prisoner who suffered brutal injuries, only to be denied medical care behind bars. He wants to sue the prison nurse in a case that could change the law on holding federal officers accountable.

U.N. climate talks begin today. Here are 3 things to know

NPR ·

Countries are gathering in Antalya, Turkey, for the annual U.N. climate conference.

Congress is coming back to Washington. Here's what to expect

NPR ·

Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.

Morning news brief

NPR ·

President Trump shakes up his staff after midterm losses, Congress returns to Washington, Nvidia launches investigation into CEO's alleged relationship with Chinese spy.

WATCH: Family's gigantic fern named 'Jeff' goes viral on social media

ABC News ·

ABC News' Danny New talks to a family in Colorado who has an annual tradition of having to move their gigantic fern, named Jeff, back inside for autumn.

Khawaja 100% accurate on ball-tampering - Warner

BBC News ·

David Warner says he throws his "full support" behind former team-mate Usman Khawaja following his claim that all the Australia players knew about ball-tampering.

Caleb Williams: I could throw 100 picks and I wouldn’t get gun-shy

NBC Sports ·

US-led peace talks for Russia and Ukraine will look at security guarantees for both sides

AP News ·

Huang allegations, Berkshire earnings, AI regulations - What’s moving markets

Yahoo Finance ·

Nvidia stock falls 4% as scrutiny turns to Jensen Huang’s relationship with alleged Chinese spy

CNBC ·

Chris Brown's Baby Mama Diamond Working to Get Her Hands On His Bank Records

TMZ ·

Scientists predict 2026 hottest year on record as climate talks begin

BBC News ·

Scientists are predictng this could be the hottest year on record as the COP31 climate summit opens.

Sports Personality of the Year returns - with five awards decided by public

BBC News ·

BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be held on 13 December - and audiences will have more influence than ever over the awards.

Packers & Bengals win in style - NFL week nine

BBC News ·

The Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos grind out wins while the Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers put on a show as the NFL season reaches the halfway point.

England make massive step up in Australia victory

BBC News ·

In his latest column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on an impressive win for Steve Borthwick's side against Australia in the Nations Championship.

What we know so far about the next James Bond film

BBC News ·

Josh O'Connor, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner are reportedly in the frame to replace Daniel Craig.

Patrick Mahomes proves he is indestructible while Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins light up Madrid - NFL Sunday Review

Sky Sports ·

Horoscope for Monday, 11/09/26 by Christopher Renstrom

SFGATE ·

Election 2026 updates: Trump says US took 'giant step back' through midterms

ABC News ·

President Donald Trump continued to criticize the results of Tuesday's midterm elections.

Russell Brand facing significant prison term for rape and sexual assaults

Yahoo ·

Iran downplays new U.S. task force aimed at disrupting land routes

CBS News ·

The U.S. did not say whether any military action would be involved in preventing weapons technology or sanctioned items from entering Iran.

Trump says he was ‘kidding’ about Dana White for press secretary

The Hill ·