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Five Black Governors to Serve at Once After Historic 2026 Midterm Wins

For the first time, five Black governors will serve at once after the 2026 midterms, nearly doubling the all-time total of elected Black governors in US history

US Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers After Warship Missile Attacks, CENTCOM Says

US Central Command says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after Iran's Revolutionary Guard twice tried to hit a US warship, as Tehran claims retaliation.

California Billionaire Tax Headed to Defeat as 55.6% Vote No With 60% Counted

California Proposition 40 trails with 55.6% voting no at 60% counted, despite a Democratic midterm sweep. Here is what the early count and rival Prop 42 mean.

Pirro Says Cole Allen's Bullet Struck Secret Service Agent at Trump Dinner

Jeanine Pirro says forensic tests confirm Cole Allen's shotgun pellet struck a Secret Service agent's vest at the April 2026 Washington correspondents' dinner.

Spokane Deputy Dies, Second on Life Support After Spangle Shootout, Sheriff Says

Spokane County deputy dies, second deputy on life support after Spangle shootout, sheriff's office said Wednesday, in a tragic update to Tuesday's deadly call.

Xsolis AI Breach Exposes 1.4 Million Patients at Nine US Health Systems

Xsolis AI breach exposed 1.4 million patients at nine US health systems, including Mayo Clinic. What data was taken, who is affected and what to do next.

Iran Claims US Warship Hit Near Jask as US Denies Any Ship Struck in Hormuz

Iran says a US warship was hit near Jask in the Strait of Hormuz, but US Central Command denies any Navy ship was struck. What is verified on November 5, 2026.

CAIR-Florida Suspends Operations as Florida Terror Designation Takes Effect

CAIR-Florida has suspended operations in Florida as the domestic terrorist designation takes effect November 5, with a closure sign at Temple Terrace office.

Citibank Tampa Shooting: Guard Stopped Gunman in Shootout, Sheriff Says

Security guard stopped the Citibank Tampa gunman in a shootout after he crashed a car into the Brandon complex and fatally shot a woman, sheriff's office says.

Dow Jumps 1,569 Points in Best Post-Midterm Rally Since 1982 as Oil Drops

The Dow closed up 1,569 points at 53,356 on Wednesday, its best post-midterm day since 1982, as Wall Street cheered the result and Brent oil fell to $94.62.