10 Things to Know for Wednesday - 9 November 2016
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Wednesday:
1. TO THE VICTOR GO THE SPOILS — AND THE HEADACHES
The 45th president inherits an anxious America, deeply divided by economic and educational opportunities, race and culture.
Ray Tensing tears up while talking about what happened when he pulled over Sam DuBose during witness testimony in his trial, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Cincinnati. The former University of Cincinnati police officer is charged with murdering Sam DuBose while on duty during a routine traffic stop on July 19, 2015. (Cara Owsley/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, Pool)
2. VOTERS IN NO RUSH TO DEPORT IMMIGRANTS
Seven in 10 Americans who went to the polls on Election Day said immigrants now in the country illegally should be allowed to stay, according to exit polling.
3. WHAT'S COMPLICATING BATTLE FOR RAQQA IN SYRIA
Turkey says the U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led forces leading an assault on the Islamic State stronghold should not enter the city itself but merely help encircle it.
4. NEW HURDLE FOR HOPES OF QUICKIE DIVORCE FROM EU
The Scottish government says that it will ask Britain's Supreme Court to block Prime Minister Theresa May from triggering European Union exit talks without consulting the Scottish Parliament first.
5. FORMER POLICE OFFICER OFFERS DEFENSE IN FATAL SHOOTING
The defendant, who is white, testifies that he feared for his life when he shot an unarmed black motorist in the head during a traffic stop in Cincinnati.
6. INVESTORS REMAIN IN BUYING MOOD ON ELECTION DAY
U.S. stocks close broadly higher, building on big gains from a day earlier.
7. HOW PRINCE HARRY IS PUSHING BACK
The British royal implores the media to stop subjecting his new girlfriend, American actress Meghan Markle, to "a wave of abuse and harassment."
8. JUDGE DELAYS TRIAL FOR ACCUSED CHURCH GUNMAN
Jury selection will be put off in the case of Dylann Roof, charged with killing nine black people at a Charleston church, until his mental competency can be tested.
9. WHO'S TARGETING SQUIRRELED-AWAY CASH
India's highest-denomination currency notes are being withdrawn from circulation, a move targeting people who, rather than declare their earnings, stash away immense amounts of cash.
10. NEWCOMER CRACKS COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RANKINGS
Washington moves to fourth in the rankings, with Alabama, Clemson and Michigan still holding the top three spots.
This photo illustration shows a 500 rupee Indian currency note which is being withdrawn from midnight Tuesday, in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. India's highest-denomination currency notes are being withdrawn immediately from circulation, the country's prime minister said Tuesday night, a surprise announcement designed to fight corruption and target people who have stashed away immense amounts of cash. As of midnight Tuesday, 500- and 1,000-rupee notes, worth about $7.50 and $15, will have no cash value, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a televised address. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
FILE - In this Thursday, March 17, 2016 file photo, actress Meghan Markle participates in AOL's BUILD Speaker Series to discuss her role on the television show, "Suits", in New York. Britain's Prince Harry has condemned racist abuse and harassment of his girlfriend Meghan Markle in the media, issuing a highly unusual statement Tuesday Nov. 8, 2016, that confirmed the relationship and expressed concern for her safety. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
