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Kyiv Power and Water Outages Follow Russian Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Grid

Russian strikes knocked out power and water across Kyiv on November 4, 2026, as 310 drones hit Ukraine's energy grid and the Komyshuvakha toll reached 40.

Sam Forstag Wins Montana House Seat in Historic First for Democrats in 32 Years

Democrat Sam Forstag won Montana's western House seat, the first Democratic House win in Montana in 32 years, beating Aaron Flint 50% to 47% in November 2026.

'Super Duper' El Niño Fuels Southwest Storms and Has Not Peaked Yet, Scientists Warn

Scientists call the current El Niño 'super duper' as it fuels Southwest flooding, with record river crests and more heavy rain expected this winter ahead.

Spirit Halloween Shooting Suspect Held Without Bail Until November 13 Hearing

Fairfield judge kept Monte Smith, 17, in juvenile detention without bail and postponed his arraignment to November 13 in the Spirit Halloween shooting case.

Raman Widens Lead Over Bass in Los Angeles Mayor Race as Count Reaches 67%

Nithya Raman leads Karen Bass 405,193 to 379,069 in the Los Angeles mayor race, a 26,124-vote lead with 67% counted. The race still stays uncalled for now.

Aber Kawas Makes History as First Palestinian American in New York Senate

Aber Kawas won New York Senate District 12 with about 75% of the vote, becoming the first Palestinian American and first hijab-wearing woman in the Legislature.

Ted Cruz Warns Democrats Will Impeach Trump Multiple Times in Two Years

Senator Ted Cruz warned Democrats will bring 'two years of relentless impeachment' after winning Congress, predicting Trump could be impeached multiple times.

White House Sets December 14 Hearing for Fed Governor Lisa Cook in Firing Bid

The White House has set December 14, 2026, for Fed Governor Lisa Cook's mortgage-fraud hearing, the next step in President Donald Trump's bid to remove her.

DOJ Police Grants: Judge Blocks Immigration Enforcement Conditions

A judge in Rhode Island permanently blocked the Justice Department from tying police and juvenile-justice grants for 22 states to immigration enforcement.

Hispanic Voters Swung Back to Democrats in 2026 Midterms, AP Voter Poll Finds

The AP Voter Poll finds Hispanic voters swung back to Democrats in the 2026 midterms, reversing 2024 gains, with decisive shifts in Texas and Florida.