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Guinea-Bissau halted a U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial after controversy over withholding shots from thousands of babies, with judicial police raiding facilities and seizing vaccine batches in mid-October.
Republicans suffered major midterm losses, controlling neither chamber of Congress. Vice President JD Vance blamed the unpopular Iran war, signaling potential repositioning ahead of 2028.
Comedian Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault involving four women with allegations spanning over 20 years. A judge said he faces a significant prison term at sentencing next week.
Iranian forces reported at least five tankers damaged in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions, as the US maintains military forces positioned for potential renewed operations against Iran.
Democrat Chuck Schumer expressed confidence in retaining his Senate majority leader position following the party’s strong midterm performance, though at least seven newly elected Democratic senators have publicly resisted supporting him in next month’s leadership vote.
Voters head to polls today in a record-spending midterm election with potential for Democrats to regain Congressional control, while a judge considers dismissing charges in a Massachusetts murder case.
