On October 29, former Oakland officials LaTonda Simmons and Jestin Johnson testified in the federal bribery trial of former Mayor Sheng Thao about city contracting and emergency housing powers. Johnson said Thao never pressured him to steer business to companies or appoint favored individuals.
U.S.-assisted drone strikes hit an ELN camp in Venezuela’s Apure state before dawn on Friday, killing at least 19 people, Venezuelan and U.S. forces said.U.S.-assisted drone strikes killed at least 19 people at an ELN camp in Venezuela’s Apure state before dawn on Friday, with a Venezuelan military source citing CIA and FBI involvement.U.S.-assisted drone strikes hit an ELN camp in Venezuela’s Apure state before dawn on Friday, killing at least 19 people in an operation coordinated with Venezuelan forces.
A 32-year-old woman died on November 5, nearly two weeks after being shot in a vehicle on West 47th Street in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood.
On November 5, 2026, Rep. Jamie Raskin said Democrats would pursue oversight of businesses and law firms he says cooperated with President Donald Trump. He expects to lead the House Judiciary Committee when the new Congress begins in January.On November 5, 2026, Rep. Jamie Raskin said Democrats would investigate businesses and law firms he believes aided Trump administration lawlessness. He is expected to lead the House Judiciary Committee in January.On November 5, 2026, Rep. Jamie Raskin said Democrats would use oversight and subpoenas against businesses and law firms he says cooperated with Trump. He is expected to chair the House Judiciary Committee in January.
On November 5, U.S. stocks fell sharply, with the Dow down 1,220 points and the Nasdaq entering correction territory after a post-midterm surge.On November 5, stocks tied to artificial intelligence fell sharply as investors assessed the impact of Democrats’ midterm gains and their campaigns criticizing data centers.On November 5, AI-linked stocks tumbled as investors weighed whether Democratic election gains and criticism of data centers could slow the industry’s U.S. expansion.
Court documents unsealed November 5 show the Trump administration discussed deporting Iranians during the war, including through an unnamed third country. A judge ordered advance notice before any deportations proceed.The Trump administration discussed deporting Iranians while the United States was at war with Iran, court documents unsealed November 5 show. A judge has ordered advance notice before any deportations are carried out.Court documents unsealed November 5 show the Trump administration discussed removing Iranians during the war, including through a third country. A judge ordered advance notice before any deportation is carried out.
A 16-year-old was arrested in Foxborough on November 4, 2026, over the 2025 killings by gunfire of two Dorchester men.
Pemberton Township Mayor Matthew Bianchini conceded the New Jersey mayoral race to Democrat Belinda Fontanez on November 4. The Republican had been filmed charging toward a resident during an October council meeting.Republican Mayor Matthew Bianchini conceded Pemberton Township’s mayoral race to Democrat Belinda Fontanez on November 4, after a meeting confrontation drew attention weeks before the election.Republican Mayor Matthew Bianchini conceded Pemberton Township’s mayoral race to Democrat Belinda Fontanez on November 4, after an October confrontation with a resident became a focus before Election Day.
Channel 4 said on November 5 it would end the UK version of Married at First Sight after a review examined welfare procedures following contestants’ sexual assault allegations during filming.
A Rome court sentenced Francis Kaufmann to life in prison on November 5 for murdering Anastasia Trofimova and their baby daughter, with both discovered in Villa Pamphili park in June 2025.
On November 5, reports said Secretary of State Marco Rubio could leave the Trump administration after Republicans lost both chambers in the midterms, possibly to prepare for a 2028 presidential run. The White House and State Department rejected the claims.On November 5, reports said Marco Rubio may leave the Trump administration after Republican midterm losses, with sources citing the Iran war and his presidential prospects. The White House and State Department rejected the claims.On November 5, reports said Marco Rubio might leave the Trump administration after the midterms to pursue a 2028 run. The White House and State Department rejected the claims and said he remained focused on his work.
Cristiano Ronaldo has ended his Portugal career after 23 years, 234 appearances and 146 goals. The Portuguese Football Federation says it wants to organize a tribute, though it has not announced what form it will take.
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