Democrats Lead In Midterm Polls, Yemen War Front, Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

With four weeks until the midterms, Democrats have the advantage in the polls and are increasingly competitive in Senate races that once looked safe for Republican.
Saudi-backed forces in Yemen say they have pushed Houthi rebels back from areas around a key Red Sea shipping route, as the Houthis strike Saudi oil facilities and the fighting draws in more outside powers.
Paramount and Warner Brothers are combining in a $111 billion merger that will bring major studios, streaming services, CNN and CBS News under one company.

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(02:12) Democrats Lead In Midterm Polls
(06:41) Yemen War Front
(10:20) Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

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