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Politics U.S.

Democrats Build House Lead as Two Senate Races Tighten

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.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Rubio Says He Plans to Stay in Trump Administration

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.

First: Townhall · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Texas THC Industry Sees Opening After Patrick’s Defeat

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.

First: The Texas Tribune · 1 more source
Crime Atlanta

Two Women Shot at Southwest Atlanta Apartments

Two women were shot Thursday afternoon at the Castleton Apartments in southwest Atlanta, near Campbellton Road. Both were alert and conscious when officers arrived.

FOX 5 Atlanta · first by Atlanta News First
Business U.S.

New York Times in Exclusive Talks to Buy Letterboxd

On November 5, 2026, The New York Times Company was in exclusive negotiations to acquire Letterboxd for about $330 million. Letterboxd is a social network for film fans with roughly 30 million users.

First: Variety · 1 more source
Entertainment U.S.

Chris Pratt to Return as James Reece in Savage Son

Amazon is adapting Jack Carr’s Savage Son, with Chris Pratt set to reprise James Reece. The project was announced on November 5, 2026, though its status as a standalone series or a third season remains unsettled.

First: Variety · 2 more sources
Crime West Englewood

West Englewood Remembers Slain Violence Prevention Leader

On November 5, family members, friends and community leaders gathered in West Englewood, Chicago, to honor Andre Thomas, a violence prevention advocate killed in Chicago Heights on October 31.

First: CBS Chicago · 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