Pop music legend Craig Douglas dies at 85

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Rebecca Bennett unseats Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's 7th District

Democrat Rebecca Bennett, a former U.S. Naval helicopter pilot and healthcare executive, flipped New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District Tuesday, ousting two-term Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr. The hotly...

Published Nov 3, 2026, 9:50 PM EST

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Chris Pappas elected, becomes first openly gay U.S. senator

U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) made history Tuesday night by becoming the first openly gay man elected to the U.S. Senate. His victory marks a milestone for LGBTQ...

Published Nov 3, 2026, 9:47 PM EST

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Jeffries circumspect on working with Trump as Democrats gain on Election Night

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is in line to become the next Speaker of the House as Democrats grew increasingly optimistic on Election Night. Jeffries said he wasn’t yet...

Published Nov 3, 2026, 9:40 PM EST

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Guardiola returns from injury, scores to send Parkland to D‑11 4A final

Junior Cameron Guardiola scored in his second game back from injury to lead Parkland High School past Pleasant Valley in the District 11 Class 4A semifinals. The win...

Published Nov 3, 2026, 9:38 PM EST

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Doubts grow over Trump’s $5,000 check promise

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he will give a $5,000 check to every U.S. adult if Republicans win the midterm elections. Early election results have prompted commentators...

Published Nov 3, 2026, 9:33 PM EST

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Photos: District 11 4A boys soccer semifinal — Pleasant Valley vs. Parkland (Nov. 3, 2026)

Parkland and Pleasant Valley met in the District 11 4A boys soccer semifinal Tuesday night, Nov. 3, 2026, at Emmaus. This gallery captures the action from the match...

Published Nov 3, 2026, 9:05 PM EST

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Michigan Jewish Democrats distance themselves from El-Sayed at the polls

As polls closed in Michigan, new polling suggests Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed struggled to secure support among Jewish Democrats. The Center Square reports the findings indicate...

Published Nov 3, 2026, 9:00 PM EST

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Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan warns tactic may cost him reelection

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, said Tuesday that voter confusion may lead to him losing reelection in a three-way contest with Democrat Mary Peltola and independent Daniel J. Sullivan....

Published Nov 3, 2026, 8:53 PM EST

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Alabama’s No. 5 CFP ranking mocked on social media

The first College Football Playoff poll released Tuesday put five SEC teams among the top 12, but Alabama was listed at No. 5. That placement prompted widespread mockery...

Published Nov 3, 2026, 8:49 PM EST

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Cooper defeats Whatley, bucks longtime Republican trend

Democrat Roy Cooper defeated Michael Whatley in Tuesday’s election for a U.S. Senate seat from North Carolina. Cooper’s victory turned back the president’s pick — who had helped...

Published Nov 3, 2026, 8:41 PM EST