10 states where Social Security benefits go furthest

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Walmart opening new stores in three states this November

Walmart is opening new stores in three states this November as it continues to grow even while economic woes have forced closures at some other retail chains. The...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 10:35 AM EST

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Trader Joe's Mystery Bags Return This November

Trader Joe’s popular Mystery Bags are hitting stores soon, returning as they do each November. Priced at $2.99, each bag contains three surprise city-themed reusable totes and typically...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 10:33 AM EST

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Pa. pilot believed to be heard reciting prayer as jet goes down in Fla.

Investigators are probing the cause of a Lear jet crash in Florida that killed all nine people on board. Reports indicate the Pennsylvania pilot was believed to be...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 10:27 AM EST

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A night of firsts: 5 ways the 2026 midterms made history

The 2026 midterm elections produced five historic firsts across Florida, Georgia, New Hampshire, New Mexico and Michigan. Voters and officials marked multiple milestones that reshaped expectations on election...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 10:27 AM EST

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Jogger killed by SEPTA trolley near Clark Park

A morning jog in West Philadelphia ended in tragedy Monday when a SEPTA trolley struck and killed a 64-year-old woman near Clark Park. Witnesses described what they saw...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 10:20 AM EST

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Pa. Democrats claim Senate control, expand House majority

Pennsylvania Democrats say they flipped the state Senate on Tuesday, taking control of the chamber for the first time since 1993. They also expanded their majority in the...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 10:17 AM EST

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What $500,000 can buy in Monroe County: Oct. 26–Nov. 1

This roundup outlines recent property sales in Monroe County during Oct. 26–Nov. 1, focusing on homes priced at $500,000 or below. It lists the top five properties in...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 10:16 AM EST

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Obama praises Democrat dubbed the “new Obama,” says “He looks like a Kennedy”

Former President Barack Obama touted a Democrat some in the party have already nicknamed the “new Obama,” telling supporters “He looks like a Kennedy” at a campaign rally...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 10:15 AM EST

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First look: New season of hit podcast Father Wants Us Dead — 'Uncle Paul'

NJ.com's award-winning true crime podcast Father Wants Us Dead returns with a new season titled "Uncle Paul." The series, which captivated listeners worldwide four years ago with its...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

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Rare 1971 Eisenhower silver dollar prototype sells for $189,000

Collector Lee Lydston purchased a rare 1971 Eisenhower silver dollar prototype for $10 at a coin fair in Long Beach, California, in 2008. Composed of 40% silver and...

Published Nov 4, 2026, 10:00 AM EST