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Politics New York City

MTA Seeks More Federal Transit Funding From Incoming Congress

MTA leaders are urging the incoming Democratic-led Congress to protect and increase federal transit funding, citing risks to New York projects and operations. They outlined their priorities on November 5.

First: Gothamist · 2 more sources
Crime Willis

Two Men Die in Willis Shooting Involving a Woman’s Boyfriend and Ex

Two men died in a shooting at a home on Pleasure Lake Drive in Willis, Texas, on November 6. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said the woman involved was not injured.

First: FOX 26 Houston · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Trump Says He Could Stop Insulting Democrats to Reach Deals

In a 60 Minutes interview preview released before the full program airs on November 8, President Donald Trump said he could refrain from insulting Democrats to reach agreements with the new Congress.

New York Post · first by The Washington Examiner
Crime U.S.

Arkansas Bar Exam Scores Allegedly Altered Across Eight Tests

On November 5, Arkansas officials announced felony charges against former court administrator Nancie Givens over alleged bar exam score tampering and deleted files.

First: Raw Story · 1 more source
Politics San Francisco Bay Area

Bay Area voters approve transit funding measures

Bay Area voters approved a regional sales tax and a San Francisco parcel tax this week, directing new funding to transit agencies facing major service cuts.

First: The Guardian · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Miller Backed Arrests to Pressure Journalists Over Sources

Stephen Miller, who is set to become White House chief of staff, supported considering arrests to make journalists reveal confidential government sources, while outgoing chief of staff Susie Wiles opposed the idea, people familiar with the discussions said on November 7, 2026.

First: Raw Story · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Peltola Campaign Sues Alaska Over Rejected Absentee Ballot Records

On November 6, Mary Peltola’s Senate bid filed suit against Alaska’s election authorities in Anchorage, seeking records identifying rejected absentee ballots as the close Senate race remained under count.

First: Newsweek · 1 more source
Crime Deerfield Beach

Woman Hospitalized After Deerfield Beach Stabbing

A woman was taken to a hospital after a stabbing near Southwest First Terrace in Deerfield Beach early on November 7. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies detained one person for questioning.

Local 10 Miami · first by WSVN 7News
Crime Norristown

Two Norristown Officers Fatally Shoot Man in Elmwood Park

Two Norristown officers shot and killed a man wielding a large knife in Elmwood Park on November 6. Montgomery County detectives are investigating.

First: FOX 29 Philadelphia · 1 more source
Sports World

Cirstea Weighs Retirement After Hong Kong Open Loss

On November 7, Romanian tennis player Sorana Cirstea lost to Alexandra Shubladze at the Hong Kong Open and said she would take time before making a final decision about retiring.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Sports U.S.

Sophie Cunningham’s Midterm Post Draws Praise From Fox News Commentator

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham shared a message about personal responsibility after the November 3 midterm elections. Fox News commentator Joe Concha praised the message on November 6 and suggested she could have a future in television.

First: The Washington Examiner · 1 more source
Crime Chicago

Chicago Man Charged in Fatal Assault of 84-Year-Old Woman

Joseph Ruiz, 51, was charged in the death of Benilda Ruiz, 84, whose body was found in a Morgan Park home on Chicago’s South Side on March 13. He was arrested November 5 and is due in court November 7.

First: FOX 32 Chicago · 1 more source