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The Bank of England indicated Thursday that the sharp decline in energy prices after the U.S. midterm elections - if sustained - could limit the prospect of further interest rate hikes in the coming months.

The East Coast was preparing Thursday for heavy rain and potential flooding, as a massive cross-country storm was set to descend upon about 120 million Americans in the region.

A British jury on Thursday convicted comedian Russell Brand of rape and sexual assault in relation to incidents that occurred more than 20 years ago.

He quit the race, stopped campaigning and said he needed to focus on his health. But he won an Iowa state House district anyway.

A tanker ship was hit by two unknown projectiles off the coast of Qatar on Thursday, according to British maritime authorities, as Iran continues to warn ships about the dangers of navigating the Strait of Hormuz.

Bingo, Care Bears, the Pokemon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide have all made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame, taking their place alongside classics like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe.

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert is trailing Democratic challenger Eileen Laubacher by roughly 2,500 votes, as ballots are being counted Thursday.

Thursday marks National Donut Day across the U.S., the second such occasion in which Americans are urged to enjoy the doughy treats this year.

Hundreds of thousands of trade union members joined nationwide strikes and demonstrations on Thursday to demand higher wages and support the high school protest movement, piling fresh pressure on the beleaguered government.

Opposition lawmakers in Paraguay on Thursday moved to impeach embattled President Santiago Pena.