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Politics U.S.

El-Sayed Plans Kennedy Probe Over Lettuce Parasite Outbreak

Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed said on November 5 he plans to investigate HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over agency staffing cuts and a summer cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Entertainment Palm Beach

Guilfoyle Returns to Mar-a-Lago for CPAC Gala

Kimberly Guilfoyle attended a CPAC gala at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on November 5, weeks after resigning as U.S. ambassador to Greece. She gave CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp and his wife a portrait of Mercedes Schlapp.

First: The Daily Beast · 1 more source
Sports World

U.S. Opens Women’s Hockey Title Defense With 7-0 Win

The United States beat Switzerland 7-0 in Esbjerg, Denmark, on November 6 to begin its defense of the women’s world hockey title.

First: The Guardian US · 1 more source
Politics Oakland County

Oakland County Ends Two Flock Safety Agreements

Oakland County’s sheriff’s office will not pursue a Flock Safety drone contract, while the Parks Department will let its license-plate reader agreements expire amid public privacy concerns.

First: WXYZ Detroit · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Kim Claims Victory in California Insurance Commissioner Race

Jane Kim declared victory Friday in California’s insurance commissioner race against Ben Allen, with 52.7% of the vote to Allen’s 47.3% as of Friday.

First: The San Francisco Standard · 1 more source
Crime U.S.

ICE Detains Wisconsin Trooper at Madison Airport

ICE detained Wisconsin State Patrol trooper Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe at Dane County Regional Airport in Madison on November 5. His lawyers say he has a pending asylum case and valid work authorization; the Department of Homeland Security says he overstayed his permission to remain in the United States.

First: ABC News · 1 more source
Accidents Los Angeles

Southwest Flight Diverts to LAX After Engine Issue

Southwest Flight 3396 declared an emergency after departing John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana and landed safely at Los Angeles International Airport on November 6. The flight had been scheduled to travel to San Jose.

First: Los Angeles Times · 1 more source
Crime U.S.

Maryland Landowners Ask Supreme Court to Block Power Line Surveys

Maryland landowners petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court on November 5 to review a dispute over surveys for a proposed 67-mile power line. They challenge the developer’s ability to enter their properties without consent.

First: The Washington Examiner · 1 more source
Crime U.S.

Neighbor Condemns Newsom’s Commutation of Westerfield’s Death Sentence

On November 5, 2026, California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the death sentences of 548 prisoners, including David Westerfield, convicted of murdering 7-year-old Danielle van Dam. Christina Buttons, who lived near the family, criticized the decision.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Politics Washington

El-Sayed Says He’ll Confront Trump Without Democratic Restraint

Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed defended his combative approach to President Donald Trump during a Washington podcast appearance on November 5, days after winning election and making history as the Senate’s inaugural Muslim member.

First: The Daily Beast · 1 more source
Business U.S.

DOJ Clears Fox’s $22 Billion Roku Acquisition

On November 6, 2026, the Justice Department closed its antitrust investigation into Fox’s acquisition of Roku, concluding the deal was unlikely to harm competition. Fox committed to several safeguards for non-Fox content and data for at least three years.

First: Deadline · 1 more source
Politics World

Iran Reviews Qatar Proposals on Nuclear Talks

Iran is reviewing Qatari proposals to address its nuclear program and differences with the United States, as mediators seek to prevent renewed fighting in the region.

First: The Boston Globe · 4 more sources