Day: November 14, 2024

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AP correspondent Donna Warder reports that the South African government is refusing to help some 4,000 miners inside a closed mine.

President-elect Donald Trump taps Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, sparking questions about Senate approval for the controversial nominee. Democratic-led states are organizing coalitions to push back against policies they expect from the incoming administration. And, Paris police deploy thousands of officers for a tense soccer match between France and Israel, amid fears of violence following unrest after a match in the Netherlands. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter . Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Anna Yukhananov, Larry Kaplow, Ryland Barton, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Alice Woelfle. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Julie Depenbrock. We get engineering support from Robert Rodriguez. And our technical director is Zac Coleman. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Plus: Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick makes a late play to be appointed as Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary. And, Nvidia plans to roll out computers to power humanoid robots in the first half of 2025. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Human Rights Watch is accusing Israel of overseeing a mass displacement of Palestinians amounting to a war crime. President-elect Donald Trump is facing some heat for his Attorney General pick. Authorities say they’re investigating a suicide attack in Brazil. New York’s governor is expected to bring back controversial plans that would impact drivers. And, Grammy award winner Nelly won’t face charges after being arrested back in August.
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A relationship between sisters can be one of the closest there is. Neil and Georgie tune in to a BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour special about sisterhood and teach you some useful vocabulary.

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A.M. Edition for Nov. 14. More than a week after Election Day, the GOP clinches the House majority. Plus, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick makes a play to be picked as Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, as some of the president-elect’s advisers signal skepticism about the top contender, investor Scott Bessent. And, Nvidia plans to bring the Jetson Thor computers for powering humanoid robots to market in the first half of 2025. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices