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Politics World

Schumer vows funding fight to end Iran war

On November 4, incoming Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats would use Congress’s spending power to end the Iran war after taking control of both chambers in January.

First: Raw Story · 1 more source
Crime Lorton

Four Face Fire Charges After Lorton Training Facility Blaze

Four people face additional fire-related charges over a June 27 blaze that caused more than $1 million in damage at a Fairfax County emergency-response practice center in Lorton, Virginia.

First: FOX 5 DC · 1 more source
Crime Mastic Beach

Police Substation Could Keep Mastic Beach Library Open

On November 5, Suffolk County officials announced security measures for the Mastic Beach library branch, which had planned to end public services because of safety concerns.

First: ABC7 New York · 1 more source
Accidents Dearborn

Dearborn Crash Kills Annapolis High School Junior

A teenage driver from Dearborn Heights died after a single-car crash near Monroe and Beech streets in Dearborn on November 5. The student was an Annapolis High School junior.

First: CBS Detroit · 1 more source
Crime New York

Five Retired MLB Umpires Sue Over Pension Benefits

Five retired MLB umpires, including Joe West, sued their retirement plan and its committee in federal court in New York on September 29, alleging their benefits were underpaid.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 3 more sources
Crime Coral Springs

Coral Springs Caregiver Accused of Taking Money From Elderly Client

Maureen Wade was arrested on November 5 in Coral Springs, Florida, accused of diverting over $200,000 from the 97-year-old client under her care. Wade’s son denied the accusation and said his mother was being set up.

First: Local 10 Miami · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

CAIR Suspends Florida Operations as State Terrorism Designation Takes Effect

CAIR suspended its Florida operations on November 5 as the state’s domestic-terrorist designation took effect, after a federal judge declined to block it.

First: The Daily Wire · 1 more source
Politics Oakland

Oakland Voters Re-elect Lee and Approve Strong-Mayor Reform

Oakland voters re-elected Mayor Barbara Lee and approved Measure EE, expanding mayoral authority over city operations. The results were reported on November 5, after Tuesday’s election.

First: KTVU FOX 2 · 1 more source
Sports U.S.

NCAA Changes Football Practice, Transfer and Game Calendars

The NCAA approved changes for the 2027 FBS season, including an earlier start, a shorter January transfer window and new offseason practice options.

First: CBS Sports · 1 more source
People U.S.

Rob Sand Responds to Vogue Post About His Modeling Past

Iowa Gov.-elect Rob Sand acknowledged his past as a fashion model in a comment on Vogue’s Instagram on November 5, after the career resurfaced following his election win.

First: CBS Chicago · 1 more source
Business Long Island

Holiday Fares Push Travelers Toward Flexible Plans

On November 5, 2026, travelers preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas faced sharply higher airfares, with experts pointing to fuel costs, fewer seats and strong demand. Flexible dates, alternate airports and connections may help reduce costs.

First: ABC7 New York · 2 more sources
Sports Frisco

Cowboys Leaders Push Back on Pickens Trade Talk

On November 5, Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb backed George Pickens as trade speculation swirled in Frisco, Texas, ahead of the NFL’s November 10 deadline.

First: CBS Sports · 1 more source