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Politics U.S.

California election workers describe toll of DOJ threats in court filings

On October 30, California election officials told a federal court that Justice Department threats had caused anxiety and disrupted their work as the department investigated the state’s voter rolls. U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson temporarily barred the department from threatening or coercing election officials through November 16.

Crime Troy

Troy Police Seek Five Men in Jewelry Robbery

A woman told Troy police that five men stole her gold necklace and bracelet, valued at about $20,000, during an encounter in her subdivision on Halloween.

Business U.S.

Federal Approval Clears Path for New Chesapeake Bay Bridge Spans

On November 5, 2026, federal approval cleared Maryland’s plan to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with two new spans between Anne Arundel and Queen Anne’s counties.

Politics Washington

Pinto urges five incoming governors to withdraw Guard troops from DC

On November 5, D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto urged incoming Democratic governors in five states to withdraw their National Guard troops from Washington, D.C. The states have 628 troops stationed in the city.

Science and tech World

Astronauts Install Final Solar Array in ISS Power Upgrade

U.S. spaceflyer Anil Menon and Canada's Joshua Kutryk began a spacewalk on November 5 to install the International Space Station’s final roll-out solar array, completing an upgrade begun in 2021.

Sports U.S.

Gold Cup Adds Group Matchups in 2027 Format Change

Concacaf has revamped the 2027 Gold Cup, with 16 teams set to play in two eight-team groups. The tournament will run from June 17 to July 11, 2027, with host locations still to be announced.

Politics U.S.

Evangelicals Stayed Republican as Midterm Electorate Shifted

White evangelical voters strongly backed Republicans in the November 3 midterms, while voters with no religion and Catholics moved toward Democrats, who won control of both chambers of Congress.

Crime Franklin Township

New Jersey Man Chargarged After Girlfriend Is Fatally Shot

Christina Cruz, 30, was fatally shot at a Franklin Township home after an argument early on November 3. Ricardo A. Ferrera, 32, was charged with murder and weapons offenses, 33 days after leaving prison.

Politics Russia

Documents Detail Russian Missile Launcher Order for Iran

Russian defense manufacturer Vympel planned an order for 90 guided-missile launchers for Iran, documents show, with deliveries scheduled from late 2024 through 2025. The order, disclosed on November 5, raises questions about President Donald Trump’s claims that Moscow offers Tehran little help.

Crime Washington

Justice Department Seeks to Erase Bannon’s Contempt Conviction

On November 5, 2026, the Justice Department asked a federal judge to dismiss Steve Bannon’s conviction for defying a congressional subpoena in the investigation of the January 6 Capitol attack.

Entertainment Malibu

Nicolas Cage Clarifies Remarks About Being ‘Homeless’

On November 4, Nicolas Cage said he and his family were fine after describing himself as “a little bit homeless” because a sinkhole damaged his Malibu home.

Entertainment U.S.

The Odyssey Returns to North American Theaters in December

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is set for another run at over 1,000 theaters across North America on December 11, including Imax venues, after its home release begins November 17.