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Congress bound, Minnesota's Ilhan Omar enjoys another first Fresh off of becoming the first Somali-American elected to Congress, Ilhan Omar said Wednesday that she's still enjoying being known for her firsts.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigns; Chief of Staff Matthew G. Whitaker becomes acting AG 11/07/18 11:49 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester projected to win Montana Senate race 11/07/18 10:05 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Republican Josh Hawley projected to defeat Sen. Claire McCaskill in Missouri Senate race 11/06/18 8:08 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Republican Ron DeSantis defeats Democrat Andrew Gillum in Florida governor's race 11/06/18 8:01 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Republicans projected to maintain control of the Senate 11/06/18 7:23 PM

Christian woman acquitted of blasphemy freed in Pakistan A Christian woman acquitted after eight years on death row for blasphemy was released but her whereabouts in Islamabad on Thursday remained a closely guarded secret in the wake of demands by radical Islamists that she be publicly executed.

Bolivian observatory collects data as glaciers melt The snow appears to be pristine on the Andean peaks that loom above Bolivia's capital, but even here ash and smog reach up to a remote plateau that is home to the world's highest atmospheric observatory.

US emergency directive after Boeing jet crash in Indonesia The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued an emergency airworthiness directive on how to handle erroneous data from a sensor that investigators believe malfunctioned on a new Boeing jet that plunged into the sea in Indonesia, killing all 189 people on board.

Ex-Ecuador president ordered to stand trial in kidnap case Ecuador's top court ordered former President Rafael Correa on Wednesday to stand trial for his alleged role in the 2012 botched kidnapping of an opposition lawmaker.

Vietnam, US complete cleanup of toxic chemical from airport Vietnam and the United States said Wednesday they have finished the cleanup of dioxin contamination at Danang airport caused by the transport and storage of the herbicide Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.

UN rights resolution would condemn abuses against Rohingyas A draft U.N. resolution would strongly condemn the continuing "gross human rights violations and abuses" against Rohingya Muslims and urgently call on Myanmar's government to end discrimination and provide a path to citizenship for the embattled minority.

In Honduras, most returnees from caravan hope to try again The Metropolitan Grand Central bus terminal in this city where the migrant caravan traveling through Mexico originated more than three weeks ago is a place of crossing destinies for Hondurans dreaming of seeking a better life in the United States.

Canada apologizes for turning away Nazi era ship of Jews Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau formally apologized Wednesday on behalf of his nation for turning away a ship full of Jewish refugees trying to flee Nazi Germany in 1939.

Air show features sneak peak of China's stealth combat drone years before 2022 rollout China is reportedly developing a stealth combat drone that can “fly long hours, scout and strike the target when necessary" -- and, perhaps, fill a market vacancy for unmanned aerial vehicles that the United States has so far been hesitant to exploit.

The Latest: Polish leaders to hold Independence Day march The Latest on independence commemorations planned in Poland (all times local): 6:15 p.m.

On Nov. 1, 2018, the USS John P. Murtha recovered the test version of the Orion capsule at sunset in the Pacific Ocean. This is one in a series of tests that will verify and validate procedures and hardware that will be used to recover the Orion spacecraft after it splashes down in the Pacific Ocean following deep space exploration missions. from NASA https://ift.tt/2JMpflS

Sudan's foreign ministry said on Thursday that Khartoum and Washington have agreed to launch the second phase of strategic talks aimed at removing Sudan from the United States' state sponsors of terrorism list. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OxFvb9

Counting of votes from a presidential poll was underway in Madagascar early Thursday with former leader Andry Rajoelina commanding a slim lead in early results from a small number of polling stations. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Penunz

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WASHINGTON – Building on her commitment to empower parents and guardians with relevant, transparent information on their local schools, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released today a resource guide to understanding state and local report cards required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). from ED News https://ift.tt/2JLsCtm

Samsung unveils a folding handset that turns into a tablet at an event in San Francisco. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yWqACq

The video clips site says clips of attacks on the women's vote campaigner broke its rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OuoIWF

Australian telecoms executive, Robyn Denholm, will take over the role while Musk, remains chief executive. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OvirtP

Using artificial intelligence to spot future fashion trends could also help reduce clothing waste. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ASpPeV

Internet giants and toy-makers should be clear about the data they collect, children's commissioner says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ox5QX0

The chief executive of Three UK says UK homes could benefit from giving up their fixed-line connections. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qARZW5

Riot Games faces legal action over its alleged "bro culture" workplace. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JOSHba

Europe sends up a front-line weather satellite containing components made over a decade ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JJnZjE

More than 7,000 people stick with monochrome viewing half a century after colour broadcasts began. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AR5FlI

Mushrooms for lunch inspire scientists to try to generate electricity from a fungus covered in bacteria. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ou95OQ

Oprah’s 'Favorite Things' include $180 tin of gourmet popcorn, doggie DNA testing kit Let it never be said that Oprah Winfrey has average taste in popcorn.

McDonald's customers’ $5M lawsuit over unwanted Quarter Pounder cheese dismissed by judge The judge ruled that the pair failed to present proof of their "suffering."

5 places that offer ready-made Thanksgiving meals Spend less of your Thanksgiving in the kitchen, and more with family and friends.

New York City's Museum of Pizza takes more of a 'fine art approach' The Museum of Pizza is dedicated to all things cheese and sauce, but there's more to it than meets the tongue.

Kroger unloading ugly produce in new 'Peculiar Picks' program aimed at reducing food waste Kroger is targeting food waste with their new Peculiar Picks produce.

Election Cake: a history of the American tradition What is Election Cake?

Kanye West says McDonald's is his favorite restaurant despite reportedly owning Burger King franchises licenses Turns out Yeezy might be a bigger BK fan than he let on.

Miller Lite releases 'ugly sweater' for 2018 holidays We'll cheers to that!

Fast-food restaurants replacing teen workers with senior citizens: report Step aside, teens — senior citizens are the hot new fast-food recruits.