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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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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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Ex-adviser says Trump officials put industry interests ahead of voters

  • Calley Means says Trump officials sidelined the MAHA agenda.
  • He links the alleged choices to midterm fundraising and Republican losses.
  • James Blair denies the vaping claims and threatens legal action.

Calley Means, a former adviser to health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, accused senior Trump officials of sidelining the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda to court special interests and raise money before the midterm elections. He said this contributed to Republican losses, while suggesting Donald Trump may not…

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Senate weighs bipartisan plan to speed infrastructure approvals amid safeguards concerns

  • Senate advances debate on a bipartisan infrastructure permitting bill.
  • The 73-25 vote was procedural and did not pass the bill.
  • Supporters and opponents disagree over safeguards and tribal consultation.

The Senate voted 73-25 to advance debate on a bipartisan bill intended to speed federal approvals for major infrastructure projects. The procedural vote did not pass the bill, but it moved the proposal forward as supporters seek action before newly elected Democrats take office in January. The debate…

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US Army Practices Island Warfare As China’s Shadow Looms Large Over Pacific

  • US troops practised a Pacific island assault in Hawaii.
  • The 14-day exercise tested long-range transport and supply.
  • China’s 2027 capability target does not mean an invasion date.

The US Army rehearsed a long-range assault across the Pacific, practising how troops might reach and seize territory on isolated islands. The exercise reflects the distance, contested supply routes and military capabilities that could shape a future conflict in the region, including a potential war over Taiwan. During…

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