On November 5, Kourtney Kardashian denied on The Kardashians that she and Travis Barker are living apart or separating. She said the rumor was false as the couple works on renovating their home for their blended family.
Jody Owens, the former district attorney for Hinds County, Mississippi, was sentenced to more than three years in prison on November 5 for a bribery scheme involving city contracts.
An 11-year-old girl was attacked on October 26 and 27 after getting off her school bus in Braham, Minnesota. Her mother says school responses have not stopped the alleged bullying and is challenging the state’s juvenile law.After an 11-year-old in Braham was attacked twice, her mother is challenging the state’s juvenile law and the school’s response. The case raises questions about how to protect victims while responding appropriately to children accused of harm.An 11-year-old Braham student was attacked twice after getting off her bus, and her mother says state law limits consequences. The case spotlights the costs of raising the age for juvenile proceedings while the alleged victim fears returning to school.
Republican Jeff Hurd won reelection to represent Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, returning to the U.S. House for a second term. He was declared the winner on November 6 after a lengthy ballot count.Republican Jeff Hurd won reelection in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District on November 6, despite a broader setback for Republican incumbents in the state. He led Democrat Dwayne Romero by more than 6,000 votes.Republican Jeff Hurd won a second term in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District on November 6, holding off Democrat Dwayne Romero by more than 6,000 votes as of Friday morning.
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Ryan Clark says ESPN deliberately leaked news of his firing during a live show in July, as coverage turned to WNBA player Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender athletes.Ryan Clark says ESPN leaked his firing during a live broadcast as attention shifted to Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender athletes in women’s sports.Ryan Clark alleges ESPN leaked his on-air firing to shift coverage toward Sophie Cunningham’s remarks on transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Republicans faced blame over the Iran war and rising costs after heavy midterm losses across the United States on November 3. Party figures, including Vice President JD Vance and Sen. Rand Paul, said the war and economic pressures contributed to the defeat.Republicans suffered heavy midterm losses on November 3 as voters rejected the Iran war and economic policies that added to household costs. Party leaders’ own comments point to the damage from Trump’s choices.Republicans lost heavily in the November 3 midterms as the Iran war and rising prices became liabilities, while Democrats gained ground among independents and some Republicans. GOP leaders are now divided over the party’s response.
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Four Pentagon contracts set aside nearly $1.2 million for SpaceX work involving Starlink at the White House, from March 2025 to June 2026. The spending contrasts with the Trump administration’s earlier statement that the installation was donated.Four Pentagon contracts set aside nearly $1.2 million for SpaceX work at the White House, despite the administration’s earlier claim that Starlink was donated. The spending adds to questions Democrats say they intend to investigate.Four Pentagon contracts set aside nearly $1.2 million for SpaceX work supporting White House communications from 2025 to 2026. The contracts’ connection to an earlier Starlink donation remains unclear.
Thomas Markle was charged with possessing child sexual abuse material after an FBI investigation found images in storage units in Los Angeles and elsewhere. He was arrested on November 6 in Florida.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire is scheduled to review a rule revision at the Houston Police Department during a press conference at City Hall on November 6.Mayor John Whitmire is scheduled to review a rule revision at the Houston Police Department at City Hall on November 6.Houston Mayor John Whitmire is scheduled to review a rule revision at the Houston Police Department at City Hall on November 6.
On November 5, the IRS announced higher federal tax brackets, deductions and several credits for the 2027 tax year. The changes apply to income earned in 2027 and generally affect tax returns filed in 2028.On November 5, the IRS announced higher tax brackets, deductions and credits for 2027, including larger benefits for families and low-income workers. The changes also raise estate and gift tax thresholds.On November 5, the IRS announced higher tax brackets and deductions for 2027, along with increases to family credits. The changes apply to income earned in 2027 and taxes payable in 2028.
John Eisenberg, who led the Justice Department’s National Security Division, and Miami-based U.S. Attorney Jason Quinones resigned on November 6. Their departures came a day after Civil Rights Division head Harmeet Dhillon announced she was leaving.Two senior Justice Department officials resigned on November 6, following Civil Rights Division chief Harmeet Dhillon’s departure the day before. The exits come as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress and scrutinize the administration.National Security Division chief John Eisenberg and U.S. Attorney Jason Quinones resigned on November 6, as Democrats prepare to take control of Congress and pursue investigations of the administration.
Republican Mike Kennedy won reelection to the U.S. House in Utah’s 4th Congressional District on November 5. His victory came as Democrats appeared poised to flip several Republican-held seats in the Utah Legislature.Republican Mike Kennedy won reelection in Utah’s 4th District on November 5, even as Democrats and independents led in 15 Republican-held state House races. Voters also appeared to reject Republican calls to remove a state Supreme Court justice.Republican Mike Kennedy won reelection in Utah’s 4th Congressional District on November 5, while several state legislative contests remained unresolved. Voters also backed Supreme Court Justice Jill Pohlman despite Republican opposition.
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