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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.CAIR suspended its Florida operations on November 5 after the state’s domestic-terrorist designation took effect and a federal judge declined to block it.CAIR suspended its Florida operations on November 5 after the state’s designation took effect and a federal judge refused to block enforcement.
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.On November 4, Chuck Schumer said Democrats would use Congress’s spending authority to end the Iran war when they take control of both chambers in January.On November 4, incoming Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to end the Iran war once Democrats assume control of Congress, raising concerns about the consequences for efforts to stop Iran from going nuclear.
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.Oakland voters re-elected Barbara Lee and approved a governance overhaul that gives the mayor more executive authority. Preliminary results announced November 5 showed Measure EE leading with 74% support.Oakland voters re-elected Barbara Lee and approved Measure EE, which expands the mayor’s control over city operations. Preliminary results announced November 5 showed the measure leading with 74% support.
The NCAA approved changes for the 2027 FBS season, including an earlier start, a shorter January transfer window and new offseason practice options.
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.
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.
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