US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins

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Morning Notes for November 5, 2026

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How did Republicans lose a Senate seat in fireball-red South Carolina?

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Natural Resources Defense Council shows how federal rules changes will spike up public’s exposure to carcinogens.
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Agents pinned down Erik Zepeda, a 20-year-old with disabilities, and left him with a broken wrist in latest example of ICE brutality as activity surges in California.
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Sign up here to receive Bellingcat’s biggest investigations by email as soon as they are published. Become a member and support our work here. In September, CBS News obtained new images of the aftermath of attacks on US bases in the Middle East from active service members.
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A Democratic sweep has changed Washington’s balance of power. But from gambling legislation to stadium subsidies, both parties have helped build the system that enriches American sports’ billionaire owners.
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Lamar Jackson is out indefinitely with injured thumb.
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Warm Winter Expected Despite El Niño — “For the DC region, however, stormy does not necessarily mean snowy.
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Bishop Reacts to Amendment Votes — Arlington Catholic Bishop Michael F.
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By Ariana Baio in Washington • 16 hours ago sorry
US president rhapsodized about ballroom features for more than 20 minutes, with no mention of Democrats’ ‘blue wave’.
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By Angela Woolsey • 14 hours ago
A teen has been hospitalized with critical injuries after being struck by a driver this afternoon (Wednesday) while he was walking outside Chantilly High School.
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A wave of Democratic victories in Congress is raising hopes for local leaders hungry for checks on the Trump administration and its impacts on Northern Virginia.
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Donald Trump responded to JD Vance’s comments on the Iran war ultimately being the reason behind the catastrophic Republican losses in this year’s midterms, saying 'it's largely true'.
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Style ➤

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Jude Bellingham’s new Calvin Klein ad campaign is heartening in so many ways, but the first thing I noticed was the capacious underpants.
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What does the tech elite offer? The immortality grift. But there’s another way to look at our previous time on Earth.
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Rosie has become co-chair of their apartment block committee, but Marcus thinks she should take a back seat. Whose argument falls flat? You decide.
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Borgata Sportsbook promo code for new users: CBS100 to bet $20, get $100 instantly in bonus bets.
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By Garrett Podell • 9 hours ago
Parsons has opened his 21-day practice window, while Jackson, Sam Darnold and Deshaun Watson headline the notable quarterback injuries entering Week 9.
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By Robby Kalland • 10 hours ago
There is hope within the program that Toney's injury won't be season-ending.
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By Jamey Eisenberg • 11 hours ago
Jonah Coleman has Fantasy managers buzzing ahead of a juicy matchup with Carolina, but injuries create lineup headaches.
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By Chuck Booth • 11 hours ago
PSG lead the pack through four matchdays as Como surge behind a nine-goal explosion and Liverpool stumble during a chaotic week.
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By Francesco Porzio • 12 hours ago
The Italian side managed to score nine goals away against Lens and are now fourth in the league phase standings.
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Culture ➤

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Liam Neeson is all for Meryl Streep taking over the role of Aslan in Greta Gerwig’s upcoming “Narnia” movie — even if he’s just learning about it now. .
Source: Variety
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“All Quiet on the Western Front” director Edward Berger gave a brief update on “The Riders,” his upcoming A24 film starring Brad Pitt. .
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“Blindspot Berlin,” a TIFF standout starring “All Quiet on the Western Front” lead Albrecht Schuch, swept Best Fiction Series, Screenplay and an Audience Award at the 4th edition of Cadiz’s South International Series Festival on Wednesday night. .
Source: Variety
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“Married at First Sight” U.K. has been canceled following allegations of sexual assault on the show, broadcaster Channel 4 confirmed today. .
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Eight independent films in the final stages of editing have been selected for the U.S. in Progress co-production forum at Tauron American Film Festival in Wrocław, Poland. .
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Acclaimed actor and “Practical Magic” director Griffin Dunne is glad to see its renaissance. .
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