Senate Republicans narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general

Blanche won confirmation in a 50-49 vote, with Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposing him. Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote.

cnbc.com ·3h ago

We haven't written up this one. CNBC World has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

This story

This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.

Read the original at cnbc.com →

More in World

Ukraine honors its ‘collector of souls’ killed while recovering the war dead

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine paid tribute on Saturday to Oleksiy Yukov , a volunteer who spent more than two decades…

Oleksiy Yukov, 40, honored as 'collector of souls' in Ukraine.
Yukov founded Platsdarm to give proper burials to deceased.
Yukov survived mine explosion injury to continue his mission.

32m ago ·apnews.com

With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun

Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel , what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips…

Prioritize baby-friendly accommodations with cribs and high chairs
Follow AAP guidelines: infants on backs, room but not bed until 6 months
Bring stroller/car seat or sling/baby carrier for portability

32m ago ·apnews.com

Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance

While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight.

41m ago ·nytimes.com

Police bodycam and CCTV catches Idaho mall shooting as it unfolds

48m ago ·aljazeera.com

US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in

Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".

54m ago ·bbc.co.uk

Atletico Madrid will not sell Alvarez amid Barcelona interest, says Simeone

Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up the 26-year-old forward.

54m ago ·aljazeera.com