A helicopter crashed in Biscayne Bay near Key Biscayne on November 4, killing pilot Tomás Pendas and injuring two passengers. Federal investigators continued examining the wreck on November 5.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the November 3 midterms came close to an “extinction-level event” for Republicans. In a November 4 interview, he discussed the party’s loss, Florida’s political future and a possible 2028 presidential run.After the November 3 midterms, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called the Republican result a wipeout and said the party came close to an “extinction-level event.” He also discussed keeping Florida red and a possible 2028 presidential run.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called the November 3 midterms close to an “extinction-level event” for Republicans and said a focus on corruption worked. He discussed how Florida can stay red and a possible 2028 presidential bid.
Cook County voters reelected Judge Teresa Molina-Gonzalez on November 3, giving her another six-year term despite scrutiny of her decision to release Lawrence Reed before he allegedly set Bethany MaGee on fire aboard a Chicago train.Cook County voters retained Judge Teresa Molina-Gonzalez on November 3, even as her decision to release Lawrence Reed before he allegedly set Bethany MaGee on fire drew criticism.Cook County voters gave Judge Teresa Molina-Gonzalez another six-year term on November 3, despite her decision to release Lawrence Reed before he allegedly set Bethany MaGee on fire aboard a CTA train.
On November 5, 2026, the Treasury Department and IRS designated 6,576 Opportunity Zones across the United States, including 2,594 rural areas. The designations take effect January 1, 2027, and last ten years.On November 5, 2026, the Treasury Department and IRS designated 6,576 Opportunity Zones, including 2,594 rural areas. The designations begin January 1, 2027, and continue for ten years.On November 5, 2026, the Treasury Department and IRS designated 6,576 Opportunity Zones nationwide, with 2,594 in rural areas. The designations take effect January 1, 2027, for ten years.
On November 5, vote counts remained unresolved in Senate races in Alaska and Mississippi and several House contests, even as Democrats secured control of Congress. Nithya Raman won the Los Angeles mayoral race, and California voters were still deciding a proposed billionaire wealth tax.On November 5, Democrats were poised to control both chambers of Congress, while tight Senate and House races could add to their gains. Nithya Raman won the Los Angeles mayoral race, and California voters were still weighing a tax on billionaire wealth.On November 5, Democrats were set to take control of Congress as votes were still being counted in tight races across the country. California voters also faced a proposed one-time tax on the wealth of the state’s billionaires.
Family and neighbors gathered in the Bronx on November 5 to remember Javits Frimpong, 15, who was fatally shot while walking to school on October 29.
Lesley Stahl said at a Daily Beast luncheon on November 5 that she stayed at 60 Minutes because she feared the program would disappear if veteran staff left amid CBS News changes.Lesley Stahl said on November 5 that she stayed at 60 Minutes because she feared veteran departures would leave the program vulnerable to collapse amid CBS News leadership changes.Lesley Stahl said on November 5 she stayed at 60 Minutes because she feared the program would disappear if its remaining veteran correspondents walked out during CBS News changes.
Eight of nine Detroit Neighborhood Advisory Council members backed a community benefits agreement for the proposed Renaissance Center redevelopment on November 5, advancing the $2.2 billion riverfront project.Eight of nine Detroit advisory council members backed a benefits agreement for the Renaissance Center redevelopment on November 5, as debate continues over public incentives and who shares in the project’s gains.Eight of nine Detroit advisory council members supported a community benefits agreement for the Renaissance Center project on November 5, while critics challenged its requested public incentives and reach.
On November 5, Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected claims he may leave the Trump administration to pursue a 2028 presidential bid, saying he intends to serve out the president’s term.On November 5, Marco Rubio said he intends to stay in the Trump administration, rejecting claims he may quit to pursue a 2028 bid as Republicans reel from midterm defeats.On November 5, Marco Rubio said he intends to serve through Donald Trump’s term, rejecting claims he plans to leave the administration for a 2028 campaign.
Texas hemp businesses are looking for policy changes after voters ousted Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a leading advocate of restrictions on hemp-derived THC. Democratic leaders-elect have backed giving voters a say or regulating products, but a Republican-controlled Senate and a coming federal rule pose hurdles.Voters ousted Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick after his drive to restrict hemp-derived THC products became a campaign issue. Democratic leaders-elect are signaling a shift toward regulation and a public vote, though Texas businesses still face state and federal barriers.Texas voters ousted Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as Democratic leaders-elect signaled changes to the state’s THC policy. But a Republican-controlled Senate, ongoing lawsuits and a coming federal test limit what the new leadership can deliver.
Two women were shot Thursday afternoon at the Castleton Apartments in southwest Atlanta, near Campbellton Road. Both were alert and conscious when officers arrived.
On November 5, Democrats expanded their House gains across several states, while Scott Colom and Mary Peltola held narrow leads in Mississippi and Alaska Senate races.On November 5, Democrats expanded their House majority and held narrow leads in two Senate races, while Republicans faced losses across several states.On November 5, Democrats held a growing House advantage, but close Senate contests in Mississippi and Alaska remained unresolved as ballots were counted.
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