Jay Rockefeller last of political dynasty and West Virginia champion dies at 89
‘I could not imagine a more rewarding career,’ Rockefeller said upon his retirement in 2015
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Options Volumes Soar to Record Levels on Post-Election Sell Off
The US options markets had its busiest day ever on Thursday as stocks slumped, with average daily volumes rising 53% above the average level in October, according to clearing data.
Bloom skin is the K-beauty trend replacing glass skin — here’s why derms like it
Bloom skin is the K-beauty trend replacing glass skin. Dermatologists explain what it is, how to get it and the products and ingredients they recommend.
Gina Hinojosa’s Win Was the Most Important of the Entire Midterms
Steve Phillips Here’s why. The post Gina Hinojosa’s Win Was the Most Important of the Entire Midterms appeared first on The Nation.
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GOP Gerrymanders Fall Flat as Blue Wave Overcomes Tilted Maps
Republican legislatures embarked on a bold strategy beginning last year to stave off the laws of political gravity by aggressively gerrymandering congressional maps to help save the GOP’s majority in the US House of Representatives.
Suit alleges ChatGPT ‘manipulated and encouraged’ wife in plot to poison husband
A North Carolina man sued OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT gave his estranged wife detailed instructions for fatally poison him.
Chuck Schumer dismisses opposition to his leadership from progressive Democrats
Chuck Schumer dismisses opposition to his leadership from progressive Democrats Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 11/06/2026 - 17:26 Schumer says one of his most important Senate jobs is protecting US taxpayer aid to Israel US Senate Minority…
EU accuses TikTok of violating its digital rules
The short-video sharing platform must change the design of its "For You" feed so that users have more control over opting out of seeing certain content, the 27-nation bloc's executive arm said Friday.
Trump names Stephen Miller new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles
President Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller his new White House chief of staff, calling him one of his "most trusted advisors." Miller will ascend to the role on Monday, officially replacing Susie Wiles, who Trump said will be moving…
Israel’s Shaky Democracy Continues to Crumble
From military rule over Palestinians to apartheid in the occupied territories, Israel has never been a democracy for Palestinians. Efforts to restrict expat voting ahead of the elections showed how barriers to democracy can reach Jewish…
Mississippi Senate: Longshot Ty Pinkins says he aimed to spoil Hyde-Smith, boost Colom vote
Ty Pinkins said he avoided campaigning in heavily Black areas of Mississippi to avoid harming chances for Democrat Scott Colom, who like him is Black.
Latest U.S. Strikes on Qeshm Island Hit Fishermen Who Clung to Wreckage for Hours
Recent U.S. strikes on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz left survivors on Iran’s coastline shaken and came on the eve of the midterms elections that were seen as a rebuke of the war.
Antonio Brown avoids jail by pleading guilty to lesser change in Miami shooting
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown, accused of opening fire at a man in Miami last year, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on Friday in an deal that’ll keep troubled former player out of prison.
Data center backlash fuels votes for change, stock market swing
Concern over AI and misgivings about data center construction helped drive votes for change in the midterms — and fueled volatility on the stock market that experts say is likely to continue.
Latino Voters Just Remade the Political Map
The midterms saw a landslide of Latinos vote for Democrats.
LIV Golf is shutting down after 5 years of controversy and backlash
LIV Golf is dissolving after five years marred by controversy. The Athletic's Gabby Herzig joins CBS News with more.
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Post-mortem of a ‘killing’: How the Russian state forced Novaya Gazeta to close
Berlin, November 6, 2026—Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia’s last remaining independent media outlets and a powerful symbol of fearless devotion to the truth, will cease to exist on Monday after a sustained campaign of relentless repression…
JACKSON THOMPSON: Washington State Democratic Party calls girls' sports initiative unconstitutional
Shasti Conrad, Washington State Democratic Party chair, calls voter-approved girls' sports Initiative 638 unconstitutional and backs court challenges.
Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country in 2026. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
Top lawyer in DOJ's National Security Division abruptly resigns
Assistant Attorney General John Eisenberg stepped down Friday, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced.
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After Israel’s Election, Who Will Get the First Chance to Form a Government?
President Isaac Herzog is set to task a candidate with trying to form a government, following two days of talks with party leaders and officials after an inconclusive election.
Zelenskyy pushes for 'clear' postwar security guarantees in Ukraine
Zelenskyy emphasized the need for clear, tangible results on paper. Meanwhile, the grim reality of war continues in Ukraine.
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Houston mayor signs order to limit cooperation with ICE, says 'elections matter' after Democrats win
The mayor of Houston says the city will limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, heralding “a new model” of immigration enforcement after Democrats won power in Texas for the first time in decades