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The news to know for Thursday, November 12, 2026!

We'll tell you about the result — finally in — from one of the most closely watched midterm races in the country. It's historic.

Also, the reason ICE says it took an eight-year-old boy away from his family, as lawmakers demand answers.

And why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's group got a stern reprimand from a soldier.

Plus, why an iconic ocean liner is being sunk on purpose, all about the new home security robots from Ring, including some that fly, and how a TikTok trend is actu...

The news to know for Tuesday, November 10, 2026!

We'll explain what's on the Capitol to-do list as Republicans hope to make the most of their final weeks in control of Congress.

Also, what's happening on college campuses? Three new incidents involving fraternity misconduct and racist harassment are now making headlines.

Plus, why there's a new warning label added to GLP-1s, what Anthropic's new models can do that has surprised even developers, and who just became not only a billionaire, but also the third-richest musician in the world.

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The news to know for Monday, November 09, 2026!

We'll tell you about President Trump's new choice for chief of staff, and how his decision could shape the final two years of his presidency.

Also, what's behind a growing push to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

And what a key figure in the Make America Healthy Again movement has to say about what happens behind the scenes at the White House.

Plus, how one tech CEO's affair has turned into a national security investigation, what Elon Musk has to say about the end...

The 2026 midterms delivered a sweeping shift in political power, but what exactly were voters trying to say?

Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, breaks down what surprised him most, what Republicans and Democrats should take away from the results, and what changes now that Democrats are set to control Congress.

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The news to know for Friday, November 06, 2026!

We'll tell you about Democrats adding to their midterm wins and which races are still too close to call.

Also, how President Trump is trying to make his mark on the White House permanent.

And why California's governor is making an unprecedented break with the death penalty.

Plus, a new criminal verdict against a famous Hollywood star, how LIV Golf went from threatening the PGA Tour to shutting down, and which iconic toys are being enshrined for generations to come.

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The news to know for Thursday, November 05, 2026!

We'll tell you about some of the midterm results still coming in.

And what Democrats are already planning to do with their new control of Congress.

Also, why Wall Street rallied after the election, even after an initial selloff, and how prediction markets stacked up against the polls.

Plus, why hundreds of people were forced off a cruise ship that was supposed to be their home, why 2026 is being called "the year of the heist," and the holiday favorites returning to popular coffee shops.<...

The news to know for Wednesday, November 04, 2026!

The political landscape in America is looking a lot different this morning.

We'll tell you how Democrats flipped control of Congress and pulled off some of the night's biggest upsets in states like Texas, Kansas, Iowa, South Carolina, and Maine.

We'll also share some of the historic firsts from election night, and how Wall Street is reacting.

Plus, the Election Day messages from Sesame Street that went viral.

We also have other news to know, from why President Trump will end billions...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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 taki...

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.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15...

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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The news to know for Friday, October 09, 2026!

We'll tell you where Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall, and what conditions people in its path can expect.

And how another ICE shooting is escalating an already tense fight between New York leaders and President Trump.

Also, why the Pentagon wants the public to watch an execution.

And how one of the longest and most difficult Navy deployments in recent memory finally came to an end.

Plus, one federal holiday with two ways to commemorate it, which professional basketball player...

The news to know for Thursday, October 08, 2026!

We're talking about two storms expected to bring hurricane conditions to opposite sides of the U.S.

And what a woman said after waking up from a botched execution.

Also, the Defense Secretary's new explanation for keeping an aircraft carrier at sea for more than 300 days.

Plus, why people are creeped out over what Amazon seems to know about them, how ChatGPT is getting a lot more visual, and can A.I. answer your election questions accurately?

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The news to know for Wednesday, October 07, 2026!

We'll tell you how faculty and students at Cornell have helped turn a rape case into a much bigger reckoning for the university's leadership.

And why student protests are erupting across France.

Also, how people around the world are marking three years since the October 7th attack on Israel.

Plus, how political campaign ads seem to be pushing into some unusual territory, why Wall Street is hitting new records this week, and which Halloween costumes are in high demand.

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The news to know for Tuesday, October 06, 2026!

We'll tell you about an outpouring of anger that's been building on Cornell University's campus, and what thousands of protesters are now demanding.

Also, why one illness in Russia is drawing concern all around the world.

Plus, why an American scientist just won a Nobel Prize for his brain research, how the NFL punished two refs for their conduct toward players, and what Marvel's boss says about the many upcoming movies the studio has planned.

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The news to know for Monday, October 05, 2026!

We'll tell you about the major fights landing before the U.S. Supreme Court in the term that starts today.

And why President Trump is now asking his supporters to vote by mail.

Also, who's standing up for the woman at the center of the Cornell sexual assault case, as she faces new threats over the allegations.

Plus, why 20 million seniors are about to get an unexpected payment, what to know about a recall involving frozen fruit, and how it's beginning to sound like...

The holiday shopping season is about to start with Amazon's October Prime Day sale just days away.

Consumer expert Trae Bodge breaks down how to tell whether a deal is actually worth it, what to buy now versus waiting for Black Friday, and how influencers, AI shopping tools, return policies, and retailer tactics can shape the way we spend.

She offers practical advice that can help you shop smarter without getting caught up in the hype.

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The news to know for Friday, October 02, 2026!

We'll tell you how many more troops are now on their way to the Middle East.

And what new details are emerging in the Cornell rape case.

Also, the new rules changing how ICE agents can chase and stop drivers.

Plus, where millions of Americans could face flooding this weekend, why nearly every child in America now has a new investment account, and how Caitlin Clark just made Nike history.

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The news to know for Thursday, October 01, 2026!

We're talking about heroic actions that helped stop an attack on board a passenger flight, saving everyone on board.

Also, how a lethal injection in Tennessee went so wrong that the governor put a stop to all other executions this year.

And the Trump Administration's new plans to remake the military — involving drones, cadets, bases, and more.

Plus, how a so-called "Kelvin Wave" could impact the California coast, what could be the next front in the fight against mosquitoes, and why more concerts are go...

The news to know for Wednesday, September 30, 2026!

We'll tell you about the formal end of the deadliest U.S. war of the 21st century, and why there are concerns about it starting up again.

Also, what's bringing the risk of flooding to more than 150 million Americans this week.

Plus, what you can now ask the government's new A.I. chatbot, why Six Flags is retiring one of its main attractions, and what kind of spectacle is being planned all across the U.S. ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

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The news to know for Tuesday, September 29, 2026!

We'll tell you about a previously undisclosed Iranian attack that injured eight U.S. Marines.

Also, why prosecutors are reopening a sexual assault investigation at Cornell University nearly two years later.

Plus, a top FBI agent is leaving, a new tool is supposed to keep A.I. agents in check, and the MLB playoffs begin tonight.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! 

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The news to know for Monday, September 28, 2026!

We'll tell you what's known about a terror investigation near an air base that's housing U.S. troops.

And why President Trump rejected a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Also, how A.I. companies are now investigating tens of thousands of incidents.

Plus, where two giant pandas are settling in as a symbol of U.S.-China relations, what SpaceX is trying today for the first time, and all the moments that stole the show at last night's VMAs.

Technology has become a normal part of school for millions of kids, but is all that ed tech actually helping students learn, or doing more harm than good?

Neuroscientist, educator, and author Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath makes the case that schools have gone too far with technology. Then, Stanford professor Victor Lee offers a different perspective on when digital tools, including AI, can actually improve learning.

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The news to know for Friday, September 25, 2026!

We'll tell you what President Trump's summit with China's leader actually accomplished, and where the two leaders still disagree.

Also, how Republicans are using their huge fundraising advantage ahead of the midterms.

And what the FDA nominee said when senators pressed her on vaccines and abortion.

Plus, why Google is about to send A.I. chips into space, what's next for Macklemore after the fallout with Ed Sheeran, and how thousands of people are starting every day with one woman's morning message.

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