Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers.
1. TRUMP WINS WHITE HOUSE
It’s an astonishing victory for the celebrity businessman and political novice, fueled by voters eager to shake up the American political establishment.
2. AP ANALYSIS: TRUMP’S WIN A SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM
In electing Trump to the White House, Americans hand the reins to a man who promised to channel their anger, as much as carry their hopes.
3. DEEP-SEATED FEARS, LOUD CHEERS AROUND WORLD
While Trump’s election was welcomed in some countries, others worry about having to deal with a man who has cozied up to Putin, castigated Muslims and vowed to build a border wall along Mexico.
4. STOCKS CLIP LOSSES AFTER TRUMP SPEAKS
European stock markets and Wall Street futures trim a chunk of their early losses after a relatively soft victory speech from Trump.
5. GOP REMAINS ASCENDANT ON CAPITOL HILL
Republicans retain their Senate majority and clinch continued House control for the new Congress.
6. WHERE POT SMOKERS ARE READY TO ROLL
California, Massachusetts and Nevada vote to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, giving a huge boost to the campaign to allow pot nationwide.
7. INDIA SCRAPS HIGHEST-DOMINATION CURRENCY NOTES
The move targets black-market money launderers — but plunges hundreds of millions of common citizens holding cash savings into fear and uncertainty.
8. HOLIDAY SHOPPERS, TAKE NOTE
Experts believe that Thanksgiving Day again will offer better deals than Black Friday.
9. PAKISTAN DEPORTS ICONIC ‘AFGHAN GIRL’
Before running afoul of authorities for allegedly carrying fake ID papers, Sharbat Gulla gained fame as an Afghan refugee when a photograph of her was published on the cover of National Geographic.
10. WHAT WAS REPRIEVE FROM ELECTION SERIOUSNESS
Comics and other offbeat political observers gave viewers a respite from presidential election coverage from TV newscasters.
