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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Politics U.S.

CAIR Suspends Florida Operations as State Terrorism Designation Takes Effect

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.

Politics World

Schumer vows funding fight to end Iran war

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.

Politics Oakland

Oakland Voters Re-elect Lee and Approve Strong-Mayor Reform

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.