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In Texas, voters in majority-Latino districts near San Antonio and along the border helped Democrats break Republicans' longstanding grip on the state to win the races for governor, lieutenant governor and senator. LA Times
Not since voters were repulsed by President Nixon after the Watergate scandal half a century ago has the popular vote swung so decisively in a single election cycle. LA Times
Congressional Democrats vowed to put the Trump administration on the defensive with subpoenas and hearings, but said their priority is to make life more affordable. LA Times
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The constitutional amendment reinforces Tennessee's low-tax appeal as the results from Tuesday's midterms keep coming in. New York Post
Cops descended on the SoCal home of two men accused of handing out mushroom gummies during Halloween. New York Post
Dhillon handled the Trump administration's probes of US universities, hate crimes at houses of worship and election integrity efforts New York Post
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 2,000-year-old ritual bathing complex near Jerusalem's Temple Mount that dates back to the time of Jesus. New York Post
The third most populous state withstood a national Democratic surge on Tuesday, even as Republicans amassed deep losses in Texas and across the electoral map. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The blue states will pay quickly.
Many donated money to President Trump’s favored causes and became his allies. Now that political alignment may be a liability. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal media BS.
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One study found a staggering 347 percent increase in cases as fewer babies received the shot, which helps blood clot. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
President Trump’s 250-foot arch project is expected to win approval on Thursday from a federal planning board. Court action and Democrats’ upcoming control of Congress could halt the plans. New York Times
As the Alaska Senate race remains tightly contested with no clear victor, President Donald Trump asserted that votes for the “Fake Dan Sullivan” and GOP candidate Gerald Heikes should be given to the “REAL Dan Sullivan.” OANN
United States Representative Ilhan Omar won her reelection bid for Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District, decisively defeating her GOP opponent. OANN
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Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson noted that thousands of mail-in ballots still need to be received amid the tight Senate race in the Magnolia State. OANN
VOA VIEW: Good, the GOP may win some gains.
Senator Darline Graham, who was selected by President Donald Trump to serve out the remainder of her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham’s term in the upper chamber of Congress, responded to her loss to Democrat Annie Andrews in GOP stronghold South Carolina with gratitude. OANN
The East Coast was preparing Thursday for heavy rain and potential flooding, as a massive cross-country storm was set to descend upon about 120 million Americans in the region. Washington Times
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Thursday marks National Donut Day across the U.S., the second such occasion in which Americans are urged to enjoy the doughy treats this year. Washington Times
Engine burns by NASA's Artemis II rocket and spacecraft this spring disturbed Earth's upper atmosphere and disrupted signals from satellites, including GPS, according to a preprint study. Washington Times
An Indiana man who admitted killing two children in a house fire was set to be executed in the first of three lethal injections scheduled for Thursday in the U.S. Washington Times
Three's company, and four's a crowd, but to some, four might be exactly what they're looking for. Washington Times
Black Friday 2026 falls on Nov. 27, but the nation's biggest retailers are not waiting for the day after Thanksgiving to start their Black Friday sales. Washington Times
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Emergency crews responded Wednesday to an explosion at a Mississippi chemical plant that sent a large plume of black smoke into the air. Washington Times
The Senate race in deep-red Mississippi remains unresolved Wednesday morning, as Democrat Scott Colom has mounted a surprisingly competitive challenge to incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith. CBS
VOA VIEW: Dems want more.
A shooting and firefight with officers in eastern Washington state have left four people dead, including the suspect and a deputy, and another deputy is critically wounded. CBS
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Democratic victories in several gubernatorial races are likely to slow data center development across the U.S., according to tech analysts. CBS
After the GOP's losses in the midterms, President Trump hosted a celebratory event in the unfinished ballroom that stood in stark contrast with his new political reality in Washington. CBS
VOA VIEW: Liberal media BS.
The Senate race in Alaska, which has garnered widespread attention with two candidates named Dan Sullivan, remains in limbo. CBS
VOA VIEW: The GOP incumbent should win.
"The people of Texas delivered a crystal-clear message to the world's first trillionaire: Texas is not for sale". CBS
VOA VIEW: Talarico should keep his mouth shut.
In control of Congress, Democrats are preparing to pursue legislation to address affordability, while also trying to rein-in President Donald Trump CNBC
SpaceX struck a multiyear deal with Qualcomm to build out base stations for its Starlink Mobile cellular network. CNBC
Newly obtained surveillance video shows a teenage girl fleeing an alleged kidnapping and stabbing in Baltimore. The suspect, an illegal immigrant from Sierra Leone, was previously arrested in New York City and released despite an ICE detainer, according to DHS. FOX News
Kylie Arellano was allegedly forced to remove her braces with pliers and confined to a basement for over 500 days before her rescue in Oregon. FOX News
Florida authorities on Wednesday confirmed a suspect and one victim are dead following a reported active shooter situation at a Tampa-area business park. FOX News
NTSB investigators found the Learjet 60's left tail elevator scattered up to 3.8 miles from the Florida crash site, pointing to an in-flight breakup. FOX News
A drone attack damaged a logistics center owned by Ozon, a Russian online retail marketplace, overnight Wednesday in south Russia, the company said. UPI
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated the election of two Democratic politicians of Mexican descent as governors of California and Texas, UPI
House Speaker Mike Johnson told his staff he won't seek to stay on as Republican leader in the House. UPI
CVS plans to separate its pharmacy business from its health insurance and pharmacy benefit manager Caremark, creating two distinct entities. UPI
The stock market had its best day since April 2025 on Wednesday after Democrats won decisive majorities in both chambers of Congress on Election Day. UPI
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A Venezuelan man accused of creating malware used to steal millions of dollars from ATMs across the United States pleaded not guilty in a Nebraska federal court. He should be hit hard.
Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, 50, also known as "Prometheus" and "The Engineer," was captured after being added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list in March. He was the first alleged cybercriminal and the 540th person to be added to the list. Canelon Aguirre is accused of being a leader of a widespread ATM "jackpotting" operation connected to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
ATM jackpotting is when hackers use malware to force cash machines to dispense money without taking it from a bank account. Prosecutors said Canelon Aguirre developed a type of malware called Ploutus that was used in the attacks. The software included protections meant to make it difficult for investigators to analyze and could delete itself from an ATM to hide evidence of the attack.
The operation targeted or carried out attacks in 47 states, Washington, D.C., and several foreign countries, according to the Justice Department. So far, 120 people have been charged in Nebraska in connection with the alleged scheme. Federal investigators have tied the operation to Tren de Aragua, which the Trump administration designated a foreign terrorist organization. Authorities said the gang has used ATM jackpotting as another source of revenue alongside crimes that include drug and firearms trafficking, kidnapping, robbery and extortion.
Canelon Aguirre was indicted in December on charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank burglary and computer fraud, money laundering and providing material support to terrorists. The bank fraud charge carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. He will remain in federal custody while awaiting trial.
