Friday, November 11, 2022

Trump files lawsuit in effort to block subpoena from House Jan. 6 committee

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Former U.S. president Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-house-jan-6-committee-subpoena-lawsuit-1.6649671?cmp=rss

How these rare sheep ended up with 'attractive pink hairdos'

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A British farmer says his flock of rare sheep have become “fashion icons all around the world" thanks to their pink hairdos.



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/pink-haired-sheep-1.6649089?cmp=rss

With control over U.S. Senate hanging in the balance, ballot counting continues in key races

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Arizona and Nevada election workers were toiling on Friday to tally hundreds of thousands of ballots that could determine control of the U.S. Senate and the shape of President Joe Biden's next two years in office, in a vote count that officials in the two battleground states warn could drag on for days.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ballot-counting-continues-in-key-u-s-senate-races-1.6649464?cmp=rss

Explainer: Why a Russian retreat from Kherson matters to the war in Ukraine

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The months-long Ukrainian offensive to recapture the city of Kherson in the south of the country is coming to a head. Here's a look at what is happening and why Kherson is such an important city for both sides.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-ukraine-war-kherson-explainer-1.6648871?cmp=rss

Twitter brings back 'official' account tag

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Twitter Inc. said on Friday it had reinstated the "official" grey verification badge given to some accounts, days after removing it.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/twitter-official-verification-badge-1.6648822?cmp=rss