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US warns nations not to allow Iranian oil tankers
Washington, Nov 8 (AP/UNB) — The United States is warning other countries not to allow Iranian oil tankers into their territorial waters or ports, saying such access may run afoul of U.S. sanctions and not only incur penalties, but also result in catastrophic economic and environmental damage should an accident occur.
Central American migrants debate route to US border, options
Mexico City, Nov 8 (AP/UNB) — Central American migrants resting in Mexico City debated which route they should take to the border and what options were available to them in Mexico and the United States ahead of a vote on what their caravan's next step should be.
Jeff Sessions pushed out after a year of attacks from Trump
Washington, Nov 8 (AP/UNB) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions was pushed out Wednesday after enduring more than a year of blistering and personal attacks from President Donald Trump, who inserted in his place a Republican Party loyalist with authority to oversee the remainder of the special counsel's Russia investigation.
Democrats seize House control, but Trump's GOP holds Senate
Washington, Nov 7 (AP/UNB) — Democrats seized the House majority from President Donald Trump's Republican Party on Tuesday in a suburban revolt that threatened what's left of the president's governing agenda. But the GOP gained ground in the Senate and preserved key governorships, beating back a "blue wave" that never fully materialized.
Democrats appear close to taking back control of the House
Washington, Nov 7 (AP/UNB) — The Democrats picked up at least two dozen House seats Tuesday and appeared on track to retake control of the chamber, a victory that could put a check on President Donald Trump's agenda over the next two years and trigger a multitude of investigations into his business dealings and administration.
Trump awaits results of midterm voting with friends, family
Washington, Nov 7 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump knows he's on the line.
China grants 18 trademarks in 2 months to Trump, daughter
Shanghai, Nov 7 (AP/UNB) — The Chinese government granted 18 trademarks to companies linked to President Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka Trump over the last two months, Chinese public records show, raising concerns about conflicts of interest in the White House.
Bangladeshi man convicted in NYC subway bombing
New York, Nov 7 (AP/UNB) — A Bangladeshi immigrant was convicted Tuesday of setting off a pipe bomb in New York City's busiest subway station, disputing in court that he was supporting the Islamic State group and saying he was instead motivated by anger at President Donald Trump.
Voting officials under scrutiny amid heavy election turnout
Atlanta, Nov 6 (AP/UNB) — Federal and state officials have been working for nearly two years to shore up the nation's election infrastructure from cyberattacks by Russians or others seeking to disrupt the voting process.
Texas newlyweds killed in helicopter crash after wedding
Uvalde, Nov 6 (AP/UNB) — A newlywed couple died when the helicopter they were flying in hours after their wedding crashed into a hill in the rugged terrain of southwest Texas.