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Carson Hocevar Suspended for NASCAR Finale After Martinsville Brake-Check
Spire Motorsports suspended Carson Hocevar for the NASCAR Cup season finale at Homestead after Martinsville brake-checking wrecked Austin Cindric's Ford.Read More...
Holscher Claims Victory in Kansas Governor Race as Audit Looms Over Narrow Lead
Cindy Holscher declared victory in the Kansas governor race, leading Ty Masterson by about 5,500 votes. The AP has not called it as a close-race audit looms.Read More...
Komyshuvakha Bodycam Shows Final Moments Before Double-Tap Strike Killed 40
Komyshuvakha bodycam footage shows civilians taking shelter before a second strike, as Ukraine says nine aerial bombs killed 40 people at the aid centre.Read More...
DeSantis Calls 2026 Midterms 'Close to an Extinction-Level Event' for Republicans
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called the 2026 midterms close to an extinction-level event for Republicans, saying only Florida held the line on November 4.Read More...
Voters Back Transgender Athlete Bans in Four States in the 2026 Midterms
Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska and Washington backed transgender athlete bans in the 2026 midterms, Republicans' one notable win on a Democratic night.Read More...
Trump Says He Will Stay Out of House GOP Leadership Race, Doubts Vance 2028 Run
President Donald Trump said he will stay out of the House Republican leadership race after Mike Johnson's exit and cast doubt on JD Vance running in 2028.Read More...
Democrats Push Energy Permitting Bill in Lame-Duck Session Despite Weaker Odds
Democratic senators push the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act in the lame-duck session, rejecting a wait for the new Congress despite falling oddsRead More...
Multiple Killed, Others Injured in Moss Landing Shooting in California
Multiple people were killed and others injured in a shooting on Jetty Road in Moss Landing, California, early Nov. 2, officials said, as deputies investigate.Read More...
NBC News Final Poll: Democrats Lead 52-45 as Trump Disapproval Hits 60%
The NBC News final poll before the 2026 midterms gives Democrats a 52-45 lead for Congress, with President Donald Trump's disapproval at a record 60%.Read More...
