Knickers the steer is too big to be made into burgers, so he’s getting to live out his days on the farm instead. (Nov. 28)
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GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith wins Mississippi runoff
Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith says she will work hard to represent everyone in Mississippi. Hyde-Smith was re-elected on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Mike Espy in a runoff. With the win, Republicans control 53 of the Senate’s 100 seats. (Nov. 28)
Today in History for November 28th
Ferdinand Magellan reaches the Pacific Ocean; British prime minister Margaret Thatcher resigns; Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is beaten to death; The Grand Ole Opry makes its radio debut; Comedian Jon Stewart born. (Nov. 28)
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UAW official: GM decision like punch ‘in the gut’
The head of a union chapter in Ohio says General Motors’ decision to stop small-car production at its assembly plant in Lordstown is “like you get punched in the gut” (Nov. 27)
Border migrants unsure of prospects for U.S. entry
Migrants from different central american countries talk about their options amid a growing feeling that they had little hope of making successful asylum bids in the United States or of crossing the border. (Nov 27)
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Expert says gene editing has ‘ethical problems’
A medical ethicist, speaking about a Chinese scientist who says he helped make the world’s first gene-edited babies, says research institutions want to steer clear of conflicts of interest, especially on a topic “with ethical problems like this one” (Nov. 27)
Analysis: Asylum seekers at historic high level
A policy expert of the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C. says Central American migrants seeking asylum in the United States has reached a “historical high level.” (Nov. 27)
Bear walks into California Highway Patrol office
A bear had no trouble opening a door as it strolled into a California Highway Patrol office in a mountain town.(Nov 27)
Analysis: Asylum seekers at historic high level
A policy expert of the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C. says Central American migrants seeking asylum in the United States has reached a “historical high level.” (Nov. 27)
Trump-Putin G20 talks may include Ukraine crisis
National Security adviser John Bolton says there will be a “full agenda” of talks between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Argentina. After reporter questions, Bolton said “sure,” Ukraine would also be discussed. (Nov. 27)…