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Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. held their first three-way talks since February in Abu Dhabi, Rubio said U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade mean major combat in Iran isn't needed, Israeli strikes killed four in Gaza, Hegseth called a bipartisan impeachment push 'policy disagreements,' October consumer prices rose more than expected, the FBI is looking at whether Nvidia's CEO was targeted by foreign intelligence, Washington voters rejected Initiative 001, state schools chief Chris Reykdal won't seek a fourth term, flood-hit southern Colorado is pressing for federal aid, Aurora advanced a ban on data-center tax incentives, and the 7-2 Broncos head into their bye as the AFC's No. 2 seed.
Three-way talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States opened Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, the Associated Press reported, with the first day lasting nearly four hours. AP said the two-day session is the first such meeting since February and, according to the White House, focuses on future security guarantees for both countries. Reuters also reported on the talks as Washington makes another push to end the war.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday in Paris, after two days of G7 foreign ministers' meetings, that U.S. economic sanctions and a naval blockade are working well enough that President Donald Trump does not need major combat operations in Iran, Reuters reported. Rubio rejected the idea that this amounts to a stalemate. On Monday, Trump said he would hold off on new strikes after appeals from regional countries including Qatar, Reuters said. The AP reported that a top Iranian security official called on Washington to accept seven demands Tehran has set for ending the conflict.
Source: Reuters (opens in new tab)
Israeli strikes and gunfire killed four people in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, hospital authorities said, according to the Associated Press. AP also reported overnight strikes on a gas station and oil facility in Yemen that killed at least one person, per residents and the Houthis. Separately, Reuters reported that UNICEF said Israel had rejected the import of equipment needed to repair a Gaza water basin, warning it could overflow and spread flooding and disease.
At his first Pentagon press briefing in months, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the impeachment articles filed by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie reflect policy disagreements rather than impeachable offenses, the Associated Press reported. Reuters reported that Massie introduced eight articles related to the Iran war, Trump's actions in Venezuela and some administration actions in Washington. Hegseth has denied wrongdoing, and Trump has said he stands by him, Reuters said.
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% in October after a 0.6% gain in September, the Labor Department said Tuesday, above the 0.3% economists polled by Reuters expected. Reuters said the reading leaves the Federal Reserve on course to raise interest rates next month. Yahoo Finance reported that Nasdaq futures fell about 1% after the report following Monday's rally, while oil prices kept falling, with Brent near its lowest level in about three months, according to the AP.
Source: Reuters (opens in new tab)
President Donald Trump said the FBI is looking into whether Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence effort, Reuters and the Associated Press reported. Nvidia's board has opened its own investigation. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Congress needs more answers and called for chip-sale restrictions on China in the annual defense bill, Reuters said. Yahoo Finance reported Nvidia shares fell more than 4% Monday.
The Associated Press declared Monday that Initiative 001 had failed after seven days of counting, Axios Seattle reported. The measure would have expanded what schools must tell parents about their children's counseling and medical care. Secretary of State figures showed about 52.5% voting no and 47.5% yes, leaving in place changes lawmakers made last year to the state's parents' bill of rights, the Seattle Times and Axios reported.
Source: Axios Seattle (opens in new tab)
Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal announced Monday he will not run for a fourth term in 2028, according to a statement from his office. He said he will decide in the coming months whether to run for a different statewide office, seek federal office or leave elected office, the Washington State Standard and Seattle Times reported.
Communities from the Four Corners to Alamosa are seeking federal help after two major floods in two weeks, Colorado Public Radio reported, with floodwaters destroying part of U.S. 160 near Pagosa Springs. Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Jeff Hurd toured the area Saturday, where local officials cited damaged gas lines, a strained sanitation system and destroyed homes, CPR said.
Aurora City Council on Monday advanced a proposed ban on future sales and use tax incentives for data centers, the Denver Gazette reported, with a final vote scheduled for Nov. 23. The ordinance would not affect existing agreements. Sentinel Colorado reported the move came alongside another failed push for a data-center moratorium backed by Mayor Mike Coffman.
After Sunday's 26-21 win over Carolina, the Broncos head into their bye at 7-2 and hold the AFC's No. 2 seed, USA Today's Broncos Wire reported. Coach Sean Payton kept trade-deadline plans quiet, Denver Sports reported, while Sports Illustrated relayed expectations that Denver could look at running back or tight end. Broncos Wire said nine players are on injured reserve, and Yahoo Sports reported Jaylen Waddle and Riley Moss are dealing with concussions.
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