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bbc.com
Live updates: 2026 US midterm elections and results
Donald Trump's Republican Party currently controls both chambers of Congress - but that could change after today's election.
+28 sources- aljazeera.comWhat time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
The first polls are set to open in Vermont at 5am (10:00 GMT).
- ms.now2026 midterm election results live: Poll closing times and key races
Follow live updates on the 2026 midterm elections, including poll closing times, key Senate, House and governor races and how to watch election night coverage.
- theguardian.comMidterm elections 2026: what time do the polls close today?
Here’s an hour-by-hour rundown of when polls close around the US, and some of the key races taking place
- npr.orgFour types of House races to watch on election night to know how it might go
As polls close on Election Day and results start rolling in, these are some of the House races that will help explain how the midterms are unfolding.
- pbs.orgHere's when polls are closing in your state this midterm election
While tens of millions of Americans have already cast their early votes in the 2026 midterm elections, millions more are expected to vote in person on Election Day.
- yahoo.comWhat early voting does and doesn’t tell us about the 2026 midterms
Approximately 54 million Americans have offered a glimpse into the midterm election, which is seeing an uptick in younger and racially diverse voters.
- nbcnews.comElection 2026 live updates: Voters head to the polls in a midterm battle for House and Senate control
Get live updates and the latest news on Election Day 2026 as midterm polls open and Democrats push to check Trump.
- nytimes.com2026 Midterm Elections Live Updates: Voters Head to the Polls to Decide Control of Congress
The elections, which cap a contentious campaign season, will offer the first nationwide verdict on President Trump’s second term. It could take days or weeks before the full results are known.
- abc7ny.comMidterm elections 2026: Live updates, election results and key races across the country
ABC has live updates on the 2026 midterm elections with real-time results, vote counts and the latest election news from across the country.
- texastribune.orgHere’s how 2026 midterm election votes will be counted in Texas
Results from early voting should start rolling out after polls close at 7 p.m. It will be hours before all races are called.
- cnbc.comWhat the 2026 midterm elections could mean for Trump's final two years
Oddsmakers and public polls place Democrats in a favorable position ahead of Election Day.
- boston.com2026 live election results: Mass. Ballot Question 4, Election Day voter registration
Follow along as votes are counted on election night.
- vineyardgazette.comIslanders Join Nation in Midterm Elections - The Vineyard Gazette
Islanders will join the rest of the country Tuesday in casting their ballots in the midterm elections. Polls open at 7 a.m. in all six towns and will close at 8 p.m.
- timesofindia.indiatimes.comUS Senate Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Trump's intervention falters as court dismisses election lawsuit - The Times of India
The 2026 US midterm elections are emerging as a test of how far political divisions, campaign spending and voter concerns can reshape the balance of
- wfyi.orgLive blog: Indiana's 2026 midterm elections
Follow this live blog for election updates throughout the day — WFYI's news team will be traveling around Indianapolis to talk to voters.
- wral.comElection Day latest: Polling issues in 4 counties, results delayed
Polls close at 7:30 p.m. for North Carolina’s 2026 midterms. Follow along with WRAL’s coverage with live updates from the polls and coverage of key races.
- abc7.comLive election results for 2026 California propositions. Here's where the races stand
California voters are deciding on 14 statewide propositions during the 2026 general election. Here's a look at election results as they come in for each proposition on the ballot.
- vermontpublic.orgLive results: Vermont's 2026 general election
Stay with Vermont Public for live results from Vermont's 2026 general election on November 3, 2026.
- wowt.comLIVE - Election Night 2026 streaming coverage & live updates
Track the latest Election Night updates on our liveblog and in the First Alert 6 streaming app.
- newschannel5.comCLICK HERE for the latest 2026 Midterm election results
Follow the latest 2026 Midterm election results here, including the race for governor and 3 Constitutional Amendments
- wtop.comLive results: Virginia midterm election 2026 – WTOP News
See live results of the 2026 midterm election in Virginia.
- wwmt.comWATCH LIVE: Michigan Election Night coverage, results and analysis
It's Election Day, and News Channel 3 is bringing you the latest as votes are counted in Michigan.
- cnn.comEarly election results suggest dramatic shifts in the House | CNN Politics
See how every US House district is shifting in the 2026 midterm elections compared with the 2024 presidential results, updated live as votes are counted.
- cbsnews.com2026 Texas midterm election results roll in as key races take shape
Texans are casting their ballots in the 2026 midterms, choosing candidates for key federal, statewide and local races.
- fox35orlando.comFlorida Election Day live updates: election results, analysis, news
Florida voters will decide a number of key races in Tuesday's 2026 midterm election, including the governor's race, attorney general's race, agriculture commissioner's race, U.S. Senate, several Congressional races, and three proposed amendments.
- oilcity.news2026 Wyoming General Election Results Live: US House/Senate and statewide races, Prop 1
CASPER, Wyo. — General election polls close at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Results are provided by the Associated Press. Contested races include U.S. Senate,
- michiganpublic.orgMichigan General Election Results 2026
Follow live Michigan election results for the 2026 midterm, including governor, U.S. Senate, Congress and state legislative races. See vote totals and race updates after polls close.
- abc13.comLatest midterm election results and live updates after polls close in Southeast Texas
ABC13 Houston is bringing you live updates throughout this Election Day in Texas, from voting information to the latest results throughout the night.
- aljazeera.comWhat time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
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Three scenarios for how the US midterm results could unfold
Democratic wave or Republican resilience? Here are three possible outcomes after Americans have their say.
+19 sources- thehill.comTexas, Alaska, Maine Senate races flip blue on DDHQ map
Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) is forecasting Senate races in Texas, Alaska and Maine will flip toward Democrats on Tuesday, enough to put the party in a prime position of winning back the upper chamber. …
- yahoo.comFrom Texas to Maine, Democrats are leading in Senate battlegrounds: Here's what the latest polls show
In order to flip the Senate, Democrats need to keep control of their 47 seats and gain four more.
- natesilver.netWhere polls and fundamentals clash
Democrats’ Senate odds are boosted by higher-quality candidates. But polls and other data mostly tell a consistent story.
- theguardian.comThree key takeaways from early voting in midterm elections
Voting is particularly high in states with tight Senate races that could determine which party controls the chamber
- npr.orgWhat early voting numbers tell us about the midterms : Here & Now Anytime
Early voting numbers show large turnout among Black voters, young people and other groups that typically support Democrats. Meanwhile, opinion polls show Democrats winning enough seats to take control of the House, while control of the Senate remains up for grabs. We hear more from NPR's Stephen Fowler, who is traveling the country. Then, a political earthquake went off in Michigan on Sunday after Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens withdrew her endorsement of Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and backed Republican Mike Rogers. Detroit Free Press' M.L. Elrick talks about what it means for the race. And, President Trump's Justice Department on Monday asked the Supreme Court to force California to set aside thousands of disputed ballots. We speak with Barbara McQuade, a law professor at the University of Michigan.
- foxnews.comThe battle for Congress is just the beginning. Here's what's at stake on Election Day
Election Day 2026 sees Republicans defending slim majorities as early voting shatters records with over 54 million ballots already cast nationwide.
- cbsnews.com2026 elections live updates on final day of midterm voting to determine Senate and House control
All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are on the ballot, while 36 states will be electing governors.
- cnbc.com5 things to watch on Election Day as Democrats push for control of Congress
Voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide control of Congress in an election that will define the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency.
- nbcnews.comFloods and severe weather beset parts of the U.S. on Election Day
The weather’s effect on voter turnout will be watched closely by campaigns seeking to draw as many supporters out to the polls as possible.
- newsweek.comDemocrats lead all Senate races surveyed by ‘most accurate pollster’
As voters head to the polls, Democrats hold advantages across 10 Senate contests that could shape control of Congress.
- nytimes.comEarly Voting Turnout Offers Promising Signs for Democrats
Early voting figures tell an incomplete story, but strong turnout among key demographics stood out in critical Senate battlegrounds.
- finance.yahoo.comPrediction markets give Republicans slightly better odds of holding the Senate. They’re more aligned with pollsters regarding the House.
Prediction markets and pollsters both say Democrats are favored to take both the US House and Senate on Tuesday.
- wbur.orgMass. voters hit the polls on Election Day
Across the country, the focus is on a few key races that could shift the balance of power on Capitol Hill. But in Massachusetts, incumbents are broadly expected to keep their seats. Residents are focused on the nine ballot questions that ask about issues ranging from gun laws to election rules.
- rte.ieDemocrats eye House gains as key races tighten
Democrats need four seats to win the House, but redistricting and several highly competitive races could complicate matters.
- wpr.orgWith Wisconsin's leadership on the line, voters head to the polls
It's Election Day, and voters in Wisconsin will choose Wisconsin's next governor. Their votes also could shift control in the state Legislature, where Republicans have held control for two decades.
- 19thnews.orgJuliana Stratton’s win in Illinois exemplifies a changing Senate
The midterm elections are set to reshape the face of an institution historically dominated by older White men and often likened to a country club.
- independent.co.ukUS midterm predictions latest: Democrats tipped to sweep Congress
Over $1.6 billion worth of bets have been placed this year according to one prediction platform
- pbs.orgLive Results: Nebraska Senate midterm election
Republicans in the ruby-red state of Nebraska have found themselves on the back foot this midterm season as their opponents have made surprising gains in key races.
- globalnews.caU.S. midterm early returns suggest young voters swinging away from Trump, GOP - National | Globalnews.ca
Democrats are looking to win majorities in the House and Senate, which would curb Trump's power after he's faced few limits from a compliant Republican-controlled Congress.
- thehill.comTexas, Alaska, Maine Senate races flip blue on DDHQ map
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newsweek.com
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Chances of Beating Amy Acton—What Final Ohio Polls Show
+2 sources- pbs.orgLive Results: Ohio governor midterm election
Democrat Amy Acton, a physician, is running against former Republican presidential candidate and Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy in the race.
- nbcnews.comDemocrat Amy Acton wins Ohio’s race for governor
NBC News projects that Acton, the state’s former health director, has defeated Republican Vivek Ramaswamy to become the first woman elected governor in the state.
- pbs.orgLive Results: Ohio governor midterm election
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Killer who escaped Tennessee prison captured after week-long manhunt
Jacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder before he escaped over a prison fence.
+6 sources- nbcnews.comEscaped Tennessee inmate captured, authorities say
Jacob Allen Morley escaped prison in the small town of Tiptonville and allegedly stole a truck. He was convicted last year of killing a co-worker in 2022.
- abcnews.comTennessee convicted murderer who escaped prison captured near Kansas City
Tennessee escaped murderer Jacob Morley has been caught near Kansas City, Missouri.
- cbsnews.comEscaped murderer captured over a week after breaking out of Tennessee prison
Jacob Morley was serving a life sentence at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tennessee when he escaped by slipping through a fence on the property.
- krcgtv.comEscaped Tennessee inmate caught after 10 days on the run when his truck gets stuck in mud
An escaped Tennessee prisoner convicted of murder was recaptured Tuesday near Kansas City, Missouri, when his truck got stuck in the mud after troopers used roa
- channel3000.comEscaped Tennessee inmate caught after 10 days on the run when his truck gets stuck in the mud
A man convicted of murder who escaped from a Tennessee prison has been recaptured in Missouri after more than a week on the run. Authorities say Jacob Morley, who was
- yahoo.comEscaped Tennessee inmate arrested in Missouri, ending nine-day manhunt
A multistate manhunt for a Tennessee inmate serving a life sentence for murder who escaped prison nine days ago ended Tuesday.
- nbcnews.comEscaped Tennessee inmate captured, authorities say
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theguardian.com
Americans head to polls in midterm elections seen as referendum on Trump
Control of the Senate and House of Representatives, both currently held by the Republicans, is at stake
+17 sources- washingtonsun.comTrump Plans to Deliver Closing Election Remarks at the Reflecting Pool
The president, who will speak on the eve of the midterms, has spent the past month traversing the country to host rallies ahead of Election Day.
- yahoo.comTrump is giving his closing midterm pitch at problem-plagued Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is making his closing pitch of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, pushing his slow, expensive and problem-plagued efforts to repair...
- wcjb.comTrump is giving his closing midterm pitch at problem-plagued Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump is making his closing pitch for the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- nbcnews.comElection 2026 live updates: Trump to deliver closing message on the midterms at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Get live updates and the latest news as Trump gives his ‘closing argument’ on the midterms at the Reflecting Pool in D.C., Vance campaigns in Ohio and New York, and Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers for Senate in Michigan.
- cbsnews.com2026 elections live updates as Trump to speak at D.C. Reflecting Pool, and more from the campaign trail
President Trump is holding an event Monday at the Washington, D.C. Reflecting Pool, while Michigan Democrats assess the fallout from a cross-party endorsement.
- aljazeera.comTrump, Democrats make final US midterm election push amid Michigan rift
Republicans and Democrats nationwide make their final pitch to voters on the eve of US midterm elections.
- wtop.comTrump midterm election speech closes roads around Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Monday – WTOP News
There are road closures around the National Mall ahead of President Donald Trump's Monday speech at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in D.C.
- thehill.comForecasts of midterm blue wave put Trump’s legacy on line
President Trump’s political capital is on the line ahead of the midterm elections as a potential blue wave threatens his final two years in office. Trump has crisscrossed the country, holding…
- nypost.comDems try to ride blue wave to flood Congress in final midterm blitz
Republicans are facing a potential Election Day onslaught by Democrats, with control of the House and Senate in jeopardy after an October polling collapse that put a raft of candidates in danger an…
- cnbc.comTrump focuses on Reflecting Pool in final public speech before midterms
Trump seemed to acknowledge that Democrats had an advantage heading into Election Day. "But we gave this a very strong shot," he said.
- cnn.comTrump’s closing message hits a topic close to his heart — but not voters’ minds | CNN Politics
By the time President Donald Trump had concluded his hourlong closing argument speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday, the water in the basin behind him had become still, a perfect mirror of the Washington Monument and a grey November sky.
- npr.orgTrump offered a closing message to voters by touting his D.C. renovations
In Washington, President Trump delivered his last expected public address, pushing a weaving message to the public about why they should support Republicans.
- english.elpais.comUnited States holds referendum on the end of Trumpism
Polls predict a ‘Democratic wave’ in Tuesday’s midterm elections. The extent of damage to the Republican Party will define the president’s legacy
- thenation.comDonald Trump Has Lost It
At one of his final midterm rallies, the president showed just what a spent political force he has become—and what little grip on reality he still has.
- wral.comA referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.
- nytimes.comJimmy Kimmel Mocks the President’s ‘Pettysburg Address’
“And where better to reassure the public that they are in good hands than in front of a pool you’ve repeatedly botched to the tune of $16 million?” Kimmel said of Trump’s speech before the midterms.
- komonews.comTrump spends Election Day behind closed doors after monthlong midterm push
Trump made his final midterm pitch Monday at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
- washingtonsun.comTrump Plans to Deliver Closing Election Remarks at the Reflecting Pool
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Trump-endorsed Republican Byron Donalds becomes Florida’s first Black governor
Donalds, who billed campaign as ‘a continuation of the DeSantis-era of success’, becomes state’s first black governor
+5 sources- foxnews.comByron Donalds makes Election Day push as Florida governor's race heats up | Fox News Video
Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds discusses Election Day turnout, flooding concerns and his plans to address housing costs and insurance premiums as he faces Democrat David Jolly.
- fox13news.comFlorida governor's race: How David Jolly and Byron Donalds took very different paths to the top
As Florida voters prepare to choose their next governor, the candidates offer a striking contrast.
- newsweek.comDavid Jolly’s Chances of Beating Byron Donalds—What Final Florida Polls Show
- npr.orgRepublican Byron Donalds wins governor's race in Florida
Donalds, who was backed early by President Trump, will become the state's first Black governor.
- nbcnews.comGOP Rep. Byron Donalds wins Florida governor’s race, becoming the state’s first Black leader
Donalds bested Democratic nominee David Jolly, NBC News projects, extending Republicans’ three-decade run of dominance in state government.
- foxnews.comByron Donalds makes Election Day push as Florida governor's race heats up | Fox News Video
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Georgia’s Keisha Lance Bottoms makes US history as first Black woman to be elected state governor
Billionaire Rick Jackson was favored to win until ex-Atlanta mayor campaigned with Barack Obama and Jon Ossoff
+1 source- nbcnews.comKeisha Lance Bottoms wins the Georgia governor’s race, flipping the office for Democrats
NBC News projects that Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, defeated billionaire Republican Rick Jackson in the contest to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp.
- nbcnews.comKeisha Lance Bottoms wins the Georgia governor’s race, flipping the office for Democrats
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Democrat Roy Cooper wins North Carolina Senate race, flipping seat from Republicans
It's the first time the state has elected a Democratic senator since 2008.
+1 source- npr.orgDemocrat Roy Cooper wins a North Carolina Senate seat
Democrat Roy Cooper has won North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, according to a race call from the Associated Press, providing the party with a key Senate flip.
- npr.orgDemocrat Roy Cooper wins a North Carolina Senate seat
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kut.org
Abbott vs. Hinojosa: What's at stake in the Texas governor’s race
Texas voters will decide Tuesday whether to give Gov. Greg Abbott a fourth term or elect Democrat Gina Hinojosa. The candidates have different plans for public education, property taxes and making life more affordable.
+2 sources- nytimes.comAbbott Campaigns Hard — and Far Away From Paxton
The Texas governor is locked in a tough re-election fight and, Republican consultants said, having Ken Paxton at the top of the ticket is not helping.
- cnbc.comTexas governor race tightens in prediction markets, but Abbott remains favored
Prediction markets still show the Republican incumbent favored to win a fourth term, but the odds have narrowed in recent weeks.
- nytimes.comAbbott Campaigns Hard — and Far Away From Paxton
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abc7chicago.com
Juliana Stratton wins Illinois US Senate seat, ABC News projects
Democrat Juliana Stratton has defeated Republican Don Tracy in the Illinois U.S. Senate race, ABC News projects.
+1 source- pbs.orgJuliana Stratton makes history with Black women in the Senate
2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Democrat Juliana Stratton won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Illinois, defeating Republican Don Tracy. Currently lieutenant governor, Stratton will succeed Sen. Dick Durbin, a Democrat who is retiring after five terms. Stand with free and independent journalism. Join Press Pass from PBS News Stratton will be the second Black woman to serve Illinois
- pbs.orgJuliana Stratton makes history with Black women in the Senate
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aol.com
NASA's Swift satellite telescope heads for fiery re-entry 22 years after launch - AOL
By Steve Gorman Nov 3 (Reuters) - An aging NASA satellite telescope that a robotic spacecraft was sent to retrieve on a failed rescue mission this summer was headed for a fiery re-entry into Earth's
+1 source- science.nasa.govNASA’s Swift Observatory to Re-Enter Atmosphere - NASA Science
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday, Nov. 4, almost 22 years after launch. At launch, Swift was a
- science.nasa.govNASA’s Swift Observatory to Re-Enter Atmosphere - NASA Science
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pbs.org
Live Results: Florida Senate midterm election
In Florida’s Senate race, Republican Sen. Ashley Moody defends her seat against Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon as well as an independent candidate.
+2 sources- thehill.comMoody projected to win Florida Senate seat in tight contest over Angie Nixon
Incumbent Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) is projected to win a full term as one of the Sunshine State’s senators, defeating democratic socialist Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon (D), according to Decision Desk HQ. Moody led Nixon by 0.7 percentage points with 84.3 percent of the vote reported by DDHQ as of 8:03 p.m. Tuesday. Moody…
- nbcnews.comGOP Sen. Ashley Moody wins special Senate election for Marco Rubio’s old seat in Florida
Moody, a former state attorney general who was appointed to succeed Rubio, defeated Democrat Angie Nixon, NBC News projects.
- thehill.comMoody projected to win Florida Senate seat in tight contest over Angie Nixon
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clickorlando.com
Historic flooding event: Here is how much rain fell across Central Florida
Parts of Brevard County received more than 23″ of rain, causing historic flooding. See how much rain fell across Central Florida by county.
+7 sources- foxweather.com1,000-year flood event grips parts of Florida as severe storms bring relentless rain
Millions across Florida face a growing severe weather threat as rounds of heavy rain continue to soak the Sunshine State, raising concerns about dangerous flooding.
- fox35orlando.comFlorida flash flooding: live updates, weather alerts, road closures
Heavy rain continues across Central Florida, increasing the threat of flash flooding for some areas.
- abcnews.comAt least 15 inches of rain falls in Florida county as flash flood danger continues
Between 15 and 20 inches of rain have fallen in parts of Florida, turning roads into rivers, submerging cars and coming close to the state's single-day rainfall record.
- weather.comFlash floods hit Florida's Space Coast amid heavy rainfall
More than a foot of rain has fallen in parts of Brevard County, leading to road and school closures.
- yaleclimateconnections.orgColossal rains and flash floods hammer the U.S. Southwest and Florida peninsula » Yale Climate Connections
Thunderstorms dumping 12 inches or more of rain triggered a flash flood emergency on Florida's Space Coast and may have contributed to a deadly plane crash near Palm Beach, while Arizona dealt with widespread flooding.
- katu.comFlorida flooding disrupts Election Day voting, forces polling changes in 7 counties
Heavy rain from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 triggered flash-flood warnings and threatened roads and other infrastructure.
- yahoo.comAfter flooding in Florida, damage to homes and cars: City by city roundup
Heavy rain pounded parts of Florida on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. See damage photos, stunning video of flooding to homes and cars.
- foxweather.com1,000-year flood event grips parts of Florida as severe storms bring relentless rain
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cbsnews.com
Prosecutors seek adult trial for 17-year-old suspect in Fairfield Spirit Halloween shooting
A 17-year-old arrested in connection with a mass shooting inside a Fairfield Spirit Halloween store has been charged with two counts of murder, and prosecutors are asking a judge to allow him to be tried as an adult.
+2 sources- ktvu.com17-year-old arrested in Fairfield Halloween store shooting
Days after a mass shooting at a Halloween store in Fairfield left a pregnant mother of four dead and six others wounded, police announced Monday that a 17-year-old suspect was in custody.
- yahoo.comTeen charged with 2 counts of murder in Fairfield mall shooting as DA seeks adult trial
The 17-year-old accused of killing a pregnant woman and wounding six others in a Fairfield Spirit Halloween store faces two murder charges and could be tried as an adult, the DA's office said.
- ktvu.com17-year-old arrested in Fairfield Halloween store shooting
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nbcnews.com
U.S. military carries out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, U.S. officials say
The officials said the strikes Monday were not a resumption of major combat operations. The two sides have been holding diplomatic talks, with Tehran’s top negotiator saying Tuesday that “the ball is now in America’s court to prevent a war.”
+9 sources- jpost.comUS strikes Iran's Qeshm Island | The Jerusalem Post
Earlier on Monday, sounds of explosions on the island had been reported by Iranian state media outlet IRNA.
- timesofindia.indiatimes.comUS launches 'secret' strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island amid Netanyahu push for post-midterm attacks
The United States launched "secret" strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing US officials, amid renewed tensions over the possibility of fresh military action against Tehran.
- aljazeera.comExplosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report US strikes in Hormuz
Several explosions heard in Qeshm Island and Bandar Lengeh as US media say the US military had carried out the strikes.
- cbsnews.comU.S. strikes Iranian targets
The U.S. military launched strikes at Iran after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft, a senior U.S. official told CBS News.
- cnbc.comU.S. reportedly strikes Iran's Qeshm Island as Vance hopes for ‘negotiated settlement’ with Tehran
U.S. military carried out attacks on Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, even as the Trump administration has been underplaying war risks.
- bbc.comUS launches strikes on Iranian island ahead of election
US officials described the attacks on Qeshm Island as limited and defensive, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.
- bloomberg.comUS, Iran Weigh Mediators’ Proposals Amid Limited Airstrikes
Iran and the US are reviewing the latest proposals from mediators on how to bridge their divides and avert another round of all-out war, according to a diplomat briefed on the matter.
- wbur.orgU.S. strikes Iranian targets hours before midterm elections
The military action near the Strait of Hormuz comes despite Trump's pledge to avoid new attacks before Election Day.
- pbs.orgU.S. strikes Strait of Hormuz hours before Tuesday midterms
Talks aimed at avoiding a new wave of large-scale U.S. and Israeli strikes are ongoing.
- jpost.comUS strikes Iran's Qeshm Island | The Jerusalem Post
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collegefootballplayoff.com
CFP Selection Committee Releases First Rankings of 2026 - College Football Playoff
IRVING, Texas – The CFP (College Football Playoff) Selection Committee released its first rankings of the 2026 season as of games played through Saturday, Oc...
+2 sources- espn.comConnelly's CFP tiers: How 29 contenders stack up after Week 9
With the first CFP rankings coming Tuesday, we break down every candidate's chances of landing a bid.
- sports.yahoo.comCollege football's playoff picture is a mess. Good luck making sense of it
After a chaotic start to the college football season, very few fan bases will be happy when the inaugural CFP rankings are unveiled on Tuesday night.
- espn.comConnelly's CFP tiers: How 29 contenders stack up after Week 9
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nytimes.com
Opinion | Ken Burns: Why I’m Optimistic About the Midterms
There’s something fundamental at stake in the midterms this year, beyond policy differences.
+7 sources- theguardian.comAffordability top of mind for voters in final sprint to midterms: ‘I have to pick between medicine or groceries’
Cost of living has loomed over this election cycle as workers and unions champion candidates fighting for higher wages and tackling rising prices
- nbcnews.com5 charts that explain the economy’s role in the midterm elections
Voters will head to the polls with money on their minds as economic challenges take the spotlight and frustration grows.
- abc.net.auLand of the free, home of the bill shock. This is life in Trump's America
From fuel to food and a day at the football, Americans are feeling the burden of the rising cost of living. It's the only issue on the minds of many voters as they prepare to cast their ballot in the US midterm elections.
- ft.comAmericans begin voting in crucial midterm elections
- foxbusiness.comAffordability takes center stage as Americans cast their ballots in high-stakes midterms
High prices for gasoline and other goods are key issues for midterm voters, with six in 10 Americans citing the cost of living as their chief concern.
- ctvnews.ca‘The president’s coalition has disintegrated’: Analysts predict Democrat midterm sweep
With the rising cost of living front and centre in the minds of many American voters, Republicans could stand to lose control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress during midterm elections on Tuesday.
- bbc.comVoter poll: What have US voters named the top issues at the midterms?
A major election day survey suggests voters are the most unhappy with the economy.
- theguardian.comAffordability top of mind for voters in final sprint to midterms: ‘I have to pick between medicine or groceries’
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nbcnews.com
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff cruises to re-election in Georgia
Ossoff defeated GOP Rep. Mike Collins, NBC News projects, after a race in which his speeches drew national attention from Democrats looking for future party leaders.
+2 sources- cbsnews.comJon Ossoff wins Georgia 2026 Senate election, keeping seat for Democrats
Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff defeated GOP Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate race, CBS News projects, holding onto his seat in the upper chamber.
- npr.orgJon Ossoff wins reelection in Georgia, easily defeating Republican Mike Collins
A year ago, the Georgia Senate race was considered one of the cycle's marquee Senate showdowns. In the end, Ossoff easily defeated Collins.
- cbsnews.comJon Ossoff wins Georgia 2026 Senate election, keeping seat for Democrats
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cbssports.com
College Football Playoff Rankings prediction: Miami on top, surprise SEC team begins in top four
The Hurricanes are poised to sit atop the initial top 25 release on Tuesday, while a new metric could push a surprising SEC contender into the top four
+7 sources- bleacherreport.comB/R's 2026 College Football Experts Top 25 Rankings After Week 9
The biggest surprise of the Week 9 college football slate was USC knocking off Ohio State, but the weekend was almost significantly more chaotic.
- fansided.comCollege football rankings: Projected AP Top 25 after Ohio State upset, Indiana and Miami survive, Georgia rolls
If you thought Week 9 was college football's calm before the storm, the Halloween spirits had other plans. No. 2-ranked Ohio State got handled by USC in its fir
- nytimes.comCollege football Week 9 winners and losers, from confident kickers to Halloween horrors
Sorting through the upsets, arguments, big plays, wacky helmets and costumed field storms of Week 9 in college football.
- sports.yahoo.comAP Top 25: Ohio State drops nine spots after loss to USC
The Buckeyes fell out of the top 10.
- foxsports.comCollege Football Rankings: How Far Ohio State Fell, USC Rose — Plus, 4 New Teams
FOX Sports' RJ Young shares his latest college football rankings after Week 9's games jumbled the order.
- nbcsports.comOhio State falls out of top 10, UCLA cracks top 5 and New Mexico earns its first-ever AP ranking
Ohio State fell out of the top 10 for the first time in five years, while UCLA entered the top five for the first time in 25 years.
- mercurynews.comBig Ten power rankings for Week 10: Indiana, Ohio State and UCLA on top as first CFP Top 25 reveal looms
The conference has underperformed on the field. Will that be reflected in the selection committee rankings released Tuesday?
- bleacherreport.comB/R's 2026 College Football Experts Top 25 Rankings After Week 9
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MLB proposes delaying salary cap implementation to 2028 in talks with players
Major League Baseball has proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028
+3 sources- sports.yahoo.comLatest MLB Proposal To Players Pushes Salary Cap Out To 2028
MLB is facing a lockout on December 1st as they continue to push a salary cap system. Today they offered up to push the cap system out to 2028, along with other changes.
- adn.comMLB proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players
On Tuesday, owners proposed a hard cap of $258.2 million for 2028 and a mandatory floor of $180.2 million.
- mlb.comMLB increases cap and floor in latest proposal, sets 2028 target
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association held another collective bargaining session Tuesday, with the league proposing that a salary cap and floor system be implemented beginning in 2028, the second year of an agreement. With free agency already underway for the 2026-27 offseason, some clubs have existing commitments
- sports.yahoo.comLatest MLB Proposal To Players Pushes Salary Cap Out To 2028
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What are the 14 propositions on California's 2026 ballot?
Here's what voters should know about California ballot propositions for 2026, including a voting guide.
+1 source- calmatters.org14 propositions are on the California ballot. Voters are deciding on taxes, healthcare and more
California's 14 s ballot measures include a billionaire tax, voter ID, changes to recall elections, and a bid to speed up building by limiting environmental reviews.
- calmatters.org14 propositions are on the California ballot. Voters are deciding on taxes, healthcare and more
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MLB Issues Latest Proposal To MLBPA; Union Swiftly Rejects
Major League Baseball's latest collective bargaining proposal contains plenty of selective and misleading framing. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
+1 source- sports.yahoo.comHow Latest Collective Bargaining Proposal Impacts Boston Red Sox
The MLB has submitted its latest proposal to the Players' Union ahead of the December lockout.
- sports.yahoo.comHow Latest Collective Bargaining Proposal Impacts Boston Red Sox
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Google Will Turn Off Search for Schools That Reject A.I.
Google is making it easier to restrict its A.I. tools for students. But schools that block A.I. entirely will lose student access to Google’s search engine.
+4 sources- nbcnews.comGoogle to shut off search for schools that opt out of AI
The company said that AI-enabled products would be shut off by default for schools, which would also cut off their access to Google Search.
- blog.googleDesigning responsible AI for learning
We’re bringing Guided Learning capabilities to Search and Google Classroom, and evolving our approach to school controls.
- cnbc.comGoogle responds to political backlash over removing search from schools that ban AI
After elected officials voiced outrage over Google turning off search at schools that ban AI, the company said search can be turned back on with AI Overviews.
- cbsnews.comGoogle will block search access for schools that ban AI use
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other critics are accusing Google of trying to pressure U.S. schools to use AI.
- nbcnews.comGoogle to shut off search for schools that opt out of AI
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U.S. ‘offering more’ in trade talks, says PM Carney, as America votes in high-stakes midterms. Follow live updates.
Amid a churning trade dispute, the Trump administration faces a major test. What does it mean for Canada? Follow for live updates.
+8 sources- aljazeera.comCarney signals progress on Canada-US trade deal talks as midterms loom
Canadian PM Mark Carney announces progress in Canada-US trade deal talks ahead of Tuesday's US midterm elections.
- mprnews.orgCanadian Prime Minister Carney reports progress in trade talks with Trump days before U.S. midterms
The upbeat assessment marks a shift from August, when Canada walked away from negotiations after rejecting U.S. demands that Carney said threatened Canadian sovereignty, French-language protections and the auto industry.
- yahoo.comCanadian PM Mark Carney had 'good conversation' on trade with Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday he had a "good conversation" on trade with U.S. President Donald Trump,
- pbs.orgCanada's Carney reports progress in trade talks with U.S. and Trump talks up 'concept' of a deal
Carney said the conversation built on recent discussions about the outlines of a deal that would create jobs, lower costs for families and protect Canada’s languages, culture and sovereignty.
- bloomberg.comCanada and US to Outline Trade Plan in Coming Weeks, Carney Says
President Donald Trump said a US-Canada trade deal is “very close” after talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who said both sides would work on a “mutually beneficial” outcome in the weeks ahead.
- toledoblade.comCanada's Carney reports progress in trade talks with U.S., Trump talks up 'concept' of a deal
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday he had a constructive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump about a potential trade deal, ...
- thehill.comTrump says aides have ‘concept’ of Canada trade deal
President Trump said Sunday his administration and Canadian officials are close to reaching a deal to end their months-long trade dispute. “We have the concept of a very good deal with Canada,” Trump told reporters in Iowa, adding the two sides are “very close” to reaching an agreement. The president noted he spoke to Canadian…
- finance.yahoo.comTSX futures rise as Trump teases ’Concept’ of Canada trade deal
Investing.com - Canadian stock index futures pointed to a firmer open on Monday, tracking cautious optimism over cross-border trade relations after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested progress toward a new economic framework with Ottawa, while the Canadian dollar held steady ahead of a heavy slate of domestic economic releases.
- aljazeera.comCarney signals progress on Canada-US trade deal talks as midterms loom
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Iran live updates: Trump hints at future strikes on Pickaxe Mountain, downplays war
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.
+4 sources- foxnews.comTrump 'hasn't made a decision' on whether to resume Iran strikes, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday, ahead of the midterm elections, that President Donald Trump "hasn't made a decision" whether or not to resume strikes on Iran.
- cnbc.comRubio says Trump wants to end Iran war 'peacefully' even as both sides prepare for strikes
The remarks come as reports suggest that both sides are gearing up for additional military strikes after the U.S. midterm elections.
- finance.yahoo.comRubio Said Trump Wants to End the Iran War 'Peacefully.' Oil Prices Are Plunging.
Trump, on his end, said the conflict will end "very soon, one way or the other."
- ft.comUS has no immediate plan to strike Iran, Trump tells FT
President says position with Tehran is ‘brilliant’ in interview just hours before midterm polls close
- foxnews.comTrump 'hasn't made a decision' on whether to resume Iran strikes, Rubio says
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Westchester voting machine problems tied to ballot paper issue
Election Day voting has been disrupted across Westchester County after ballot scanners began rejecting ballots. Officials say the problem is linked to ballot paper thickness, but stress that every vote will be counted.
+5 sources- westchester.news12.comLIVE ELECTION UPDATES: Ballot paper issue disrupts voting; officials urge voters to stay in line
Here's the latest information on elections across Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
- gothamist.comWestchester officials promise all votes will be counted after ballot scanner problems
Officials said the issue resulted from failing to update election programming for the machines.
- newsday.comVoting machine glitch disrupts Westchester County election - Newsday
A programming issue with voting machines caused disruptions at Westchester County polls, leading to paper ballots being placed in emergency bags.
- cbsnews.comElection ballot scanner issues continue in Westchester County as officials assure votes will be counted
County Executive Ken Jenkins said there was a printer problem with the ballots that made them unreadable to the ballot scanners, but the state Board of Elections pushed back on that explanation.
- foxnews.comPaper ballots in NY county unable to be accepted by voting machines, will still be counted
Westchester County Board of Elections confirms voting machines are rejecting paper ballots countywide as officials scramble to resolve the issue.
- westchester.news12.comLIVE ELECTION UPDATES: Ballot paper issue disrupts voting; officials urge voters to stay in line
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Ducks vs. Canucks (Nov 3, 2026) Live Score - ESPN
Live coverage of the Anaheim Ducks vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.
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Democrat Mark Warner wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Virginia
Democratic incumbent Mark Warner won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Virginia, defeating Republican Bert Mizusawa.Warner won a fourth term to t
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Darline Graham loss flips South Carolina Senate seat to Democrats for first time in decades
President Trump handpicked Darline Graham to take over the seat held by her brother, influential Senator Lindsey Graham, after his death.
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James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat in race focused on masculinity and anti-trans attacks
With his defeat of Ken Paxton, Talarico becomes the first Democrat to win a statewide race in Texas since 1994.
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Democrats flip GOP seats as party pushes for House control
Jamie Ager defeated Republican state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom in North Carolina, NBC News projects.
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Democrat Annie Andrews defeats GOP Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina, a major upset
NBC News projects that Graham failed to secure a full term after she was appointed to the seat held by her late brother.
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Democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George elected mayor of Washington, D.C.
Lewis George easily won her general election, NBC News projects, as the progressive movement continues to break new ground in major cities.
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GOP Rep. Tom Kean loses re-election bid after monthslong absence from Congress this year
NBC News projects that Democrat Rebecca Bennett has defeated Kean in his battleground New Jersey district.
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Melat Kiros becomes the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress
The 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant was one of several candidates to win with backing from the Democratic Socialists of America or its local chapters.
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Democratic socialist Melat Kiros elected to represent 1st Congressional District in Denver
Democrats are favored to win at least 4 of Colorado's 8 congressional districts, including democratic socialist Melat Kiros in the 1st Congressional District in Denver.
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Virginia voters sign off on all 3 constitutional amendments - VPM
Voters approved amendments relating to reproductive rights, marriage equality and voting rights.
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State Board Extends Voting in 5 Precincts in 4 Counties
The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted Tuesday to extend voting at five precincts in four counties, due to stoppages in voting during the day. The…
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Democrat Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire’s Senate race
The Democratic congressman defeated Republican former Sen. John Sununu, NBC News projects, keeping retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s seat blue.
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Democrats lead four statewide races in Ohio’s early election night results
Ohio voters on Tuesday were choosing the state’s next attorney general, auditor, secretary of state and treasurer in four open-seat races. Here are the early, unofficial results from shortly after polls closed at 7:30 p.m.
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Chris Pappas will be the first out gay man in the U.S. Senate
Pappas’ win in New Hampshire makes LGBTQ+ history and protects a vulnerable seat for Democrats.
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Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker wins a third term in Illinois
Pritzker, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, defeated Republican Darren Bailey in the deep blue state, NBC News projects.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro sails to a second term in battleground Pennsylvania
Shapiro, a possible 2028 Democratic presidential contender, defeated GOP state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, NBC News projects.
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Democratic Gov. Wes Moore wins re-election in deep-blue Maryland
NBC News projects that Moore, a potential 2028 White House hopeful, has defeated Republican Dan Cox in a rematch of their 2022 race.
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Voting machine snafu may delay results in NY House race between Lawler, Conley
Both candidates are seeking a joint court order on how to count thousands of unscanned ballots.
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What problems could Trump face if he loses control of Congress in the midterms?
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Pagosa Springs reopens to traffic, but highway closures remain
U.S. 160 closed near the Piedra River bridge, with no estimated reopening date
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Missouri live election results: Amendment 3, St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson counties
In the Nov. 3 midterm election, Missourians voted on an abortion ban and a measure that would make it harder for lawmakers to override voter-approved statutes and constitutional amendments. U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner faced Democrat Fred Wellman to represent Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Greg Gutfeld Gets Angry Text From Trump While on Air: ‘You Wouldn’t Believe This One…’ - AOL
The unlikely presidential interjection came as The Five crew was discussing the flood of unsolicited political spam sent to voters in the run-up to the midterms.
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The permitting bill isn’t perfect. Waiting for a better one costs more
Americans want affordable, reliable power and a cleaner energy future. But none of those goals can be achieved through mandates or targets or tax incentives
