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Politics Springfield

Illinois Democrats weigh candidates to replace House Speaker Welch

Illinois House Democrats are weighing replacements for Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, who will step aside, with a vote expected in January 2027. The search has raised the possibility that the state could elect its first woman to lead the chamber.

First: Chicago Sun-Times · 1 more source
Crime Los Angeles

Son of Anti-Gang Leader Charged in Activist’s Killing

Los Angeles County prosecutors charged Kody Townsend, 19, with murder in the August killing of 2nd Call worker Reginald Foreman in South Los Angeles. Another man faces an accessory charge; prosecutors declined to charge Townsend’s father, anti-gang leader Skipp Townsend.

First: FOX 11 Los Angeles · 1 more source
Crime Dallas

Dallas Man Arrested at JFK in Alleged $373 Million Fraud Scheme

A federal grand jury indicted 14 people in an alleged nationwide bank-account takeover scheme targeting nearly 3,000 victims from July 2023 through November 2024. Dallas resident Muhamed Dieye was arrested at JFK airport as he prepared to fly to Malaysia.

First: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth · 2 more sources
Politics U.S.

Trump Weighs Order Targeting Nonprofits as Terrorism-Linked

On November 6, 2026, President Donald Trump was weighing an executive order that could strip some U.S. nonprofits of tax-exempt status by labeling them as having terrorist ties.

First: The New Republic · 1 more source
Sports Las Cruces

Two Teams Put Layups Into the Wrong Basket

On November 6, players for New Mexico State and Northwestern State each scored in their own basket during women’s college basketball games, giving points to Southern Utah and Arkansas.

First: Fox News · 3 more sources
Accidents Lake Pleasant

Missing Worker Found Dead at Lake Pleasant After Flooding

Benny Sutton Jr., 63, was found dead at Lake Pleasant in Arizona on November 6, after floodwaters swept his pickup from a wash near Castle Hot Springs days earlier.

First: AZFamily · 1 more source
Entertainment World

Gabby Thomas and Spencer McManes Wed in Rainy Cabo Ceremony

Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas married Spencer McManes on October 30 at Garza Blanca Resort & Spa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Rain disrupted their reception, but cleared for the beach ceremony and a rainbow appeared as Thomas reached the altar.

First: Sports Illustrated · 1 more source
Politics San Juan

New York Leaders Pledge Support for Puerto Rico After Midterm Wins

On November 6, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged support for Puerto Rico during a visit to the island, as Democrats celebrated midterm election victories and local groups faced continuing power and water problems.

First: Local 10 Miami · 1 more source
Crime Sea Cliff

Police Search Sea Cliff Home at Center of Deed Fraud Case

San Francisco police searched a Sea Cliff home on November 6, removing occupants and collecting evidence amid an alleged deed-fraud scheme. Animal control took seven dogs from the property.

First: SFist · 1 more source
Crime U.S.

Newsom’s Death Row Commutations Face Court Review and Prosecutor Opposition

California Gov. Gavin Newsom moved on November 5 to commute the death sentences of 548 prisoners to life without parole, drawing objections from prosecutors and a planned legal challenge.

First: Breitbart · 1 more source
Business U.S.

OpenAI Funding Round Reaches $11 Billion at $1.25 Trillion Valuation

OpenAI has raised $11 billion in a funding round valuing the company at $1.25 trillion. The round is still open and could reach about $20 billion in the coming weeks.

First: TechCrunch · 1 more source
Crime Woodstock

Georgia Midwife Convicted After Near-Fatal Home Birth

Cynthia Rene Morrow was convicted on nine counts after a 2022 home birth in Woodstock, Georgia, left a mother with a severe hemorrhage. Sentencing is set for November 10.

First: Atlanta News First · 1 more source