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The Americas section covers news from across the United States and the wider region, spanning political, healthcare, cultural and diplomatic developments that affect communities throughout the continent. From regulatory reforms and medical advances to international relations and crime reporting, this section encompasses the diverse stories making headlines from the Americas.

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You will find comprehensive coverage of both significant institutional decisions and the individual stories that illustrate their real-world impact. Whether tracking major policy shifts, following diplomatic developments, or reporting on cases that capture public attention, this topic provides insight into what matters to people across the region.

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Progressives head to US House in record numbers after winning red districts

  • Progressives expect to exceed 105 House members.
  • Six of nine caucus-backed candidates won competitive seats.
  • Leaders plan bills on healthcare, wages and housing.

The Congressional Progressive Caucus says it will grow to more than 105 members in the next Congress, after a record number of its candidates won in Republican-leaning districts. Its leaders argue that the midterm results give Democrats a mandate to pursue policies such as universal healthcare and stronger…

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Even after the midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America

  • Democrats’ midterm gains have not repaired global trust in the US.
  • Trump’s policies and conduct remain a source of uncertainty for allies.
  • People abroad say consistent actions will matter more than one election.

Midterm voters sharply rejected President Donald Trump’s leadership, giving Democrats control of both houses of Congress and the ability to check his power. Yet the result has not restored international confidence in the United States: people interviewed across several countries said one election cannot erase doubts about America’s…

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‘We think’ the Iranians and Americans want to negotiate, Egyptian FM says

  • Egypt says Iran and the US appear willing to negotiate.
  • Abdelatty says a concrete deal is needed to avert escalation.
  • He backs continued US military aid to Egypt.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said he believes Iran and the United States want to negotiate, but warned that talks alone would not prevent renewed escalation. He said a concrete agreement was needed, as tensions persist across the region. Abdelatty said Egypt was strengthening a military presence in…

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Massie seeks House vote on eight charges against Hegseth by Wednesday

  • Massie seeks a House vote on eight impeachment charges against Hegseth.
  • The charges include unauthorised military action and alleged abuses of power.
  • A vote is due by Wednesday under House rules.

Thomas Massie, a Republican representative from Kentucky, has introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and is seeking a House vote by Wednesday. The move could force a confrontation over Hegseth’s conduct and comes as Republicans face criticism over the Iran war and its impact…

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Meet Pro-War Think Tanks That Helped Drag America Into War And Hand Democrats Keys To The Castle

  • Iran war support drew blame after Republican midterm losses.
  • The article focuses on think tanks and prominent conservative commentators.
  • It says predictions about the war’s political impact proved wrong.

Republican politicians and conservative commentators have faced backlash after the party’s severe midterm losses, with critics blaming their support for military action against Iran. The article argues that pro-war think tanks helped shape the case for intervention and that the conflict’s economic and political costs damaged Republicans’ electoral…

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In memoir, Biden says Trump should carry the weight of Jan. 6 riots ‘to his grave’

  • Biden’s memoir condemns Trump’s role in the Capitol attack.
  • The book is due to be released on 17 November.
  • Biden says his cancer treatment will limit publicity events.

Joe Biden’s forthcoming White House memoir accuses Donald Trump of damaging the United States and the world, and says Trump should be remembered for his role in the 6 January 2021 attack on the Capitol. The excerpt also criticises Trump’s pardons of those involved and his reversal of…

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Is This The ‘Second Coming’ Of The US-Russia Detente?

  • Stephen Hubbard has been released from Russian custody.
  • Lawyers on both sides helped with his case.
  • The article sees a possible, limited diplomatic opening.

The article presents the release of Stephen James Hubbard, an elderly American who had been imprisoned in Russia, as a possible small sign of renewed US-Russia engagement. It argues that his return involved cooperation across political and legal lines, while stressing that the release alone does not establish…

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Bitcoin in Limbo as Stocks Rebound Ahead of US Inflation Report

  • Bitcoin hovered around $74,600 after a two-month low.
  • Crypto liquidations reached $1.2 billion in 24 hours.
  • US inflation data could affect rate expectations.

Bitcoin has slipped back towards $75,000 after a sharp rally and a volatile week, while US shares recovered as oil prices fell. Investors are watching the forthcoming US inflation report, which could influence expectations for Federal Reserve interest rates and shape the outlook for both markets. Bitcoin was…

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Hardline Trump aide Stephen Miller takes over as White House chief of staff

  • Stephen Miller is now White House chief of staff.
  • He replaces Susie Wiles after Republican midterm losses.
  • Trump recently said his deportation policy may have been too tough.

Stephen Miller, the architect of Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy, became White House chief of staff on Monday, replacing Susie Wiles. His promotion gives a prominent advocate of the administration’s hardline immigration agenda greater influence just days after voters dealt Republicans heavy losses in the midterm elections. Miller,…

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Royal Caribbean pianist’s first words revealed after being saved following nine hours lost at sea

  • Fishermen found a pianist nearly 20 miles off Newport Beach.
  • He had reportedly been in the water for about nine hours.
  • Lifeguards assisted after the crew pulled him aboard.

Three fishermen rescued a Royal Caribbean pianist who had been in the Pacific for nearly 10 hours after going overboard. Their discovery off Newport Beach may have saved his life, and the account highlights the dangers of being stranded in open water. Grant Garrett, Sean Norton and Keith…

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