Rich Andy

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AP News Minute - November 9, 2022 P (for November 10) 10.11.2022 1:27

(9 Nov 2022) Here's the latest for Wednesday, Nov. 9th: Dems beating back GOP surge, but control of Congress unclear; Russia says it's withdrawing from Kherson region; Griner sent to Russian penal colony; Tropical Storm Nicole forces evacuations in Bahamas, Florida. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 9, 2022 Polls close in America; UN slams deceptive climate accounting, and more 09.11.2022 11:53

Polling stations closed on the east coast and in the middle of America, as midterm voters across the country cast ballots to determine who will control congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AP News Minute - November 8, 2022 P (for November 9) 09.11.2022 1:15

(8 Nov 2022) Here's the latest for Tuesday, November 8th: Election scrutiny high, but US votes without a hitch; Powerball ticket sold in California for record $2.04B win; Montenegro opposition protest; 18-carat pink diamond reaps $28.8 million at Geneva auction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 8, 2022 Macron addresses COP27; Greece’s government to ban spyware sales, and more 08.11.2022 11:28

Emmanuel Macron promised delegates at the United Nations’ annual climate summit that the war in Ukraine (and the energy crisis it triggered) will not mean his country slacks on its climate commitments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AP News Minute - October 7, 2022 (for November 8) 08.11.2022 1:01

(7 Nov 2022) Here’s the latest for Monday, November 7: Justice Department to send election monitors to 24 states; UN Secretary-General calls for climate cooperation; Last total lunar eclipse in 3 years on Tuesday; Houston celebrates Astros’ World Series win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 7, 2022 Twitter Opinion Quickly Stabilizes 06.11.2022 1:19

A study of millions of tweets found that public opinion quickly solidifies, even without an overwhelming consensus. Allie Wilkinson reports Full Transcript All rise, the Twitter court of public opinion is now in session.   And the next case on the docket will reach a quick verdict. Because public opinion solidifies rapidly on Twitter. That’s according to a study in the journal  Chaos . [...

Today in History - November 5, 2022 (for November 6) 05.11.2022 1:48

Highlights of this day in history: FDR wins unprecedented third term in the White House; Richard Nixon elected President; Former President Reagan says he has Alzheimer's; George Foreman sets boxing record; Pianist Vladimir Horowitz dies.  (Nov. 5) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 PM ET, November 4, 2022 (for November 5) Midterm expectations, Iran nuclear help, airplane leg room & more 04.11.2022 5:12

The US job numbers are out, and turns out fewer jobs were added last month than the month before - we’ll tell you why that’s good news for the government. Early voting for the 2022 midterms is up compared to 2018 in some key states to watch, but it might be a while until we get results. A session in French parliament was halted because of a lawmaker’s questionable comment. And, complaints are push...

AP News Minute - November 3, 2022 P (for November 4) 03.11.2022 1:06

(3 Nov 2022) The U.S. and South Korea warn North Korea on use of nuclear weapons; President Joe Biden kicks off a three-day campaign trip; G-7 leaders grapple with fallout from war in Ukraine; Houston Astros' bullpen combined for World Series no-hitter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geSSRuoIc2k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AP News Minute - November 2, 2022 P (for November 3) 02.11.2022 1:22

Here's the latest for Wednesday, November 2nd: Biden, the optimist, wrestles with the election, other worries; Russia rejoins key deal on Ukrainian grain exports; Fed unleashes another rate hike, hints at pullback; Search for solutions to save Utah salt flats. https://news.yahoo.com/ap-top-stories-november-2-214243308.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AP News Minute - November 1, 2022 P (for November 2) 01.11.2022 1:01

(1 Nov 2022) Here's the latest for Tuesday, November 1st: Supreme Court temporarily blocks the release of Donald Trump's taxes; Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 40% of energy infrastructure destroyed; Copy of U.S. Constitution goes to auction; Taylor Swift announces U.S. tour. https://news.yahoo.com/ap-top-stories-november-1-203306005.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AP News Minute - October 31, 2022 (for November 1) 31.10.2022 1:06

Here's the latest for Monday October 31st: India police make arrests after bridge collapse; Federal charges filed in Pelosi attack case; Trump Organization criminal tax fraud trial begins; Powerball jackpot reached $1 billion. https://news.yahoo.com/ap-top-stories-oct-31-224812194.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2021.07.31 - 11.20 AM - CNN 5 Things July 30, 2021 – 1200 ET 31.07.2021 3:52