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The news to know for Tuesday, November 03, 2026!

Election Day is finally here, meaning this is the last chance for candidates to fight for votes.

We'll bring you the final arguments from the biggest battles around the country.

And tell you why this election may end up being fought legally, all the way up to the Supreme Court.

Also, some of the biggest issues on the ballots that could shape everything from taxes to abortion to future elections.

Plus, where some storms could disrupt voting today.

And some other news, from how hackers are targeting supermarket freezers to why a 20-year-old album is just now reaching number one.

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The news to know for Monday, November 2, 2026!

In the final sprint before the midterm election, we'll tell you who's showing up for their party, and who's breaking ranks.

Also, how a massive storm that's already brought dangerous flooding to parts of the U.S. could impact millions more Americans.

Plus, the path of a space telescope that's falling back to Earth, some of the Halloween costumes that went viral — for better or worse, and the athletes who made history across more than one sport.

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Why do some people love being scared, while others want nothing to do with horror?

Psychologist Dr. Coltan Scrivner explains why fear can sometimes feel good, what makes haunted houses and scary movies so appealing, and how morbid curiosity may even help some people cope with real-world uncertainty.

Plus, what parents should know about scary play and how much fear is too much for kids.

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The news to know for Friday, October 30, 2026!

We'll tell you why President Trump's campaign strategy is changing for the final weekend before the midterms.

Also, what's behind a criminal investigation into California's voter rolls.

And why another decorated Army general is now out of a job.

Plus, what could be the largest crypto heist in history, the rare weather forecast for millions of trick-or-treaters, and a record amount of money raised for good at the New York City Marathon.

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The news to know for Thursday, October 29, 2026!

We'll tell you about two presidents' dueling rallies as they make their final pitches to voters.

Also, how a top Democratic Senate candidate is being accused of trying to game the system.

And what may have caused one of the worst rail disasters in Europe's modern history.

Plus, how R.F.K. Jr. is opening the door to peptide injections despite FDA warnings, who just made history at the World Series, and what Waffle House has to do with severe weather forecasts.

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The news to know for Wednesday, October 28, 2026!

We'll tell you why President Trump is turning to football stars in his final push to help Republicans hold onto Congress.

And why parts of both the West and East Coasts are flooding, even without rain.

Also, how old is old enough to stay home alone? One mom's arrest is sparking that debate.

Plus, how the World Series almost ended in extra innings, what Apple is expected to reveal at a big product event today, and the new Word of the Year.

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The news to know for Tuesday, October 27, 2026!

We'll tell you where things stand in the fight for Congress, with just one week left before Election Day.

And why charges have been brought against the former head of the FBI, again.

Also, what to know about a landmark IPO for one of the fastest-growing companies in the world.

Plus, where Americans just saw the first snow of the season, why a story involving a 3-year-old soccer player is now going viral, and who was just confirmed as headliner of this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show.

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The news to know for Monday, October 26, 2026!

We'll tell you about the new U.S. intelligence warning, raising questions about American security overseas.

Also, a look at weekend rallies as both President Trump and former President Obama make their cases to voters.

And why the federal government is already trying to intervene in one state's midterm race.

Plus, what safety updates are coming for some big-name roller coasters, why blue-green lights could soon become a familiar sight for drivers, and how sports fans are getting a rare treat today.

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A powerful El Niño is already underway, but what does that actually mean for the winter ahead?

Weather and climate expert Dr. Marshall Shepherd breaks down what different parts of the country could experience, why this year's El Niño stands out, and how changing weather is putting more pressure on the infrastructure we rely on.

Plus, the practical steps families can take to prepare, and why your weather app shouldn't be your only source when conditions are uncertain.

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The news to know for Friday, October 23, 2026!

We'll tell you about plans for more federal oversight at the polls, and how states are responding.

Also, why the U.S. is now accusing Canada of election interference.

And how the NFL is preparing for its first game in France in the face of unrest.

Plus, where you can buy a ticket to take a child-free flight, why New York City is banning horse-drawn carriages, and how this year's World Series is about to make history.

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The news to know for Thursday, October 22, 2026!

We'll tell you why U.S. troops are being evacuated in one part of the world.

And why a top American diplomat is calling Russia's President Putin a "humanitarian."

Also, what threats are still in the forecast as the Southwest deals with an unusual October storm system.

And where a new national park was just established.

Plus, why websites around the world are going dark, what's about to change for guests checking out of an Airbnb, and who's expected to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show.

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We'll tell you about more money pouring into political campaigns, as some ads are getting more personal, and more disturbing.

Also, there are new questions about Elon Musk's role in the war against Ukraine.

And how a new program is promising to pay Americans for finding fraud.

Plus, how a single photo could help predict a cancer patient's future, what's behind a string of heists involving Pokémon cards, and why one woman spent more than three months swimming the California coast.

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The news to know for Tuesday, October 20, 2026!

We'll tell you why violent riots in France are becoming a flashpoint in America's midterm elections.

And how early voting turnout is stacking up against past elections so far.

Also, what a viral video shows that has sparked more protests against ICE.

Plus, what new federal efforts could mean for women's health, how people outside the tech industry could get a piece of the A.I. boom, and who are the teams to beat as the NBA season gets underway?

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We'll tell you about new polling that shows how Americans are feeling with just two weeks to go before the midterms.

And all about the latest White House staff change.

Also, why President Trump is further defending his moves to ease pressure on Russia.

And how France is dealing with some of its largest unrest in years.

Plus, what Pope Leo said during his first public appearance since leaving the hospital, why a historic weekend of games shook up college football, and how a three-hour documentary about Elizabeth Holmes nearly doubled box office expectations.

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The 2026 midterms are just over two weeks away, with control of Congress on the line and a number of races still too close to call. Nathan Gonzales, Editor & Publisher of Inside Elections, breaks down what's driving voters right now, how Democrats and Republicans are approaching the final stretch, and which races could tell us the most on election night. Plus, how AI is playing a bigger role than ever in both campaigns and the information voters see, and what to watch for as the results start coming in.

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The news to know for Friday, October 16, 2026!

We'll tell you what's known so far about the tragedy in Oregon, as a community deals with the horrific aftermath of a school shooting.

Also, the government's decision to cancel the livestream of an execution.

And the new questions about safety restraints at amusement parks.

Plus, how this winter could look very different depending on where you live, how Tesla plans to take its new car off the road and into the air, and how a random discovery in a sewer sparked a remarkable search for its owner.

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The news to know for Thursday, October 15, 2026!

We'll tell you about new questions over U.S. support for Ukraine, and why some critics think a string of recent problems may not be a coincidence.

Also, what we know about the latest sexual assault allegations at a college fraternity — this time, near the University of Chicago.

Plus, what's in the last inflation report before the midterm elections, why a prison fight broke out landing Sean "Diddy" Combs in the hospital, and how the world is celebrating 100 years of one very famous teddy bear.

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The news to know for Wednesday, October 14, 2026!

We'll tell you about Cornell University's sweeping new response to sexual assault concerns on campus — from what's now banned, to a change in who will help investigate these cases — and why it's already dividing students.

Also, a well-known American diplomat is stepping down.

And how your smart home devices could become part of a new A.I. security threat.

Plus, what's driving a shortage of skilled workers, what NASA hopes to find as it logs more miles on Mars, and which sport is suddenly taking off with high-school girls and some big-name athletes.

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The news to know for Tuesday, October 13, 2026!

We'll tell you what the weekend's two major storms left behind, from the Gulf Coast to Southern California.

Also, why President Trump is defending a controversial deal to bring Russian diesel into the U.S.

And the new questions after federal agents searched the home of a sitting member of Congress.

Plus, introducing the new White House Press Secretary, the biggest donor of the midterms, and the MLB's Final Four.

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Sick season is getting an early start this year with flu already picking up, COVID still circulating, and RSV likely not far behind.

Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina joins us to break down what the data is showing, what families should know about vaccines and antivirals, and which prevention strategies actually help.

Plus, we look at some of the confusion around changing vaccine guidance and even the recent plague scare out of Russia.

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