Lucien Smith, Art-World Star, Died From Accidental Drug Overdose
Shortly before Mr. Smith died, he created a series of new “Rain Paintings” that are now on display in a show at the Tripoli Gallery in Wainscott, N.Y.
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These are the races in the House and Senate that haven't been called yet
Democrats are poised to have a strong majority in the upcoming Congress. The final numbers are still being determined. Here's where things stand in the races that are waiting to be called by the AP.
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These 5 Midterm Races Tell the Story of the Democrats’ Blue Wave
The districts are very different, but they all explain how the Democrats won so big.
Super Bowl champion wide receiver Rashee Rice files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, reports $3.45 million in debt
Kansas City Chiefs star Rashee Rice listed over $3.45 million in debt, including $2.1 million from lawsuits tied to the 2024 Dallas crash and an alleged assault claim.
Affordability drove Baltimore voters to approve measure giving 'direct cash' to new mothers
Baltimore voters approved the "Baltimore Baby Fund" by a 70-30 margin, creating a permanent municipal budget line for direct cash to new parents.
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The Dollar’s Bullish Case Holds Firm After Midterms Shakeout
The drivers behind the dollar’s strength in recent months are largely intact, currency strategists say, after US midterm election results briefly drove the greenback lower.
A look at the midterm races that remain undecided
As Democrats prepare to take control of Congress and Republicans grapple with stunning losses, every remaining race matters. Some races are still too close to call, including Senate battles in both Alaska and Mississippi. Congressional…
Watch Live: What the Midterm Elections Are Telling Us About 2028
Live from the Brooklyn Public Library, Jamelle Bouie, Michelle Cottle and David French discuss the midterm election results and look ahead to 2028.
Hegseth defiant amid impeachment threat
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put out a new video amid a potential impeachment battle. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
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NATO’s Rutte Says He Told Trump to Keep ‘Chin Up’ After Midterms
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte strongly reiterated the essential role of the US in defending Europe, and said that he had told President Donald Trump to “keep your chin up” after the Republican Party’s resounding defeat in the American…
Melania Trump touts rare agreement she brokered between Russia and Ukraine
The six-day pause from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky comes as the administration ramps up efforts to secure an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
News Wrap: Head of Justice Department's civil rights division resigns
In our news wrap Thursday, Harmeet Dhillon is stepping down as head of the Justice Department's civil rights division, Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials to mark a localized ceasefire and European authorities are…
California Governor commutes all death sentences
Governor Gavin Newsom issued the broadest commutation of death sentences in modern American history. In an open letter, Newsom said he’ll reduce every death sentence in the state to life without the possibility of parole. NBC News’ Laura…
DeSantis calls midterms close to "extinction-level" for GOP, says corruption focus worked
Former Republican congressman from Louisiana Garret Graves and Communications Director for the Democratic House majority PAC CJ Warnke join "The Takeout."
Vance ‘privately’ blasts Netanyahu as Iran war divides Trump admin, 2028 ambitions loom
JD Vance privately accused Benjamin Netanyahu of being "wrong on everything" about the Iran war as he positions himself for a 2028 presidential bid.
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Trump Says He Met With a Senior Russian Official on a Ukraine Peace Deal
President Trump said the deal “might involve all of Europe.” He indicated he had met with a Kremlin envoy whom Melania Trump hosted at the White House on Thursday.
After midterms, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP loss
As Trump ponders his next move, the stakes couldn't be higher for Iran, the Middle East and the global economy writ large.
Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a video message on Thursday vowing to fight efforts in Congress to impeach him and defending the Iran war as “courageous and historic” after voters…
After midterms, world leaders await Trump's next move in Iran
Tuesday's election results were not just closely watched in the U.S. American elections, in many ways, become global events. This Democratic wave has led to an extraordinary outpouring. Nick Schifrin gauges that reaction.
Newsom plans to commute all of California's death sentences
California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted the state's entire death row population to life in prison without parole. The decision could grant clemency to 548 people. Newsom had previously put a moratorium on executions in the state in 2019, but…
Rep. Garcia says voters gave Democrats a mandate to pursue accountability
With Democrats set to take control of the House, they are making plans to use their majority not only to advance legislation but also to ramp up congressional oversight. California Rep. Robert Garcia is expected to become the new chairman…
Voters reject data centers on Election Day as 44 ballot measures to restrict them pass
Americans strongly rejected data centers on Election Day, with 44 ballot measures to restrict their operation passing. Joe Brettell, founder of Forward Energy Public Relations, joins "The Takeout."
In Delhi, Indians Confront the Cost of Dissent
Accounts of detention, disputed voter-roll deletions, and restrictions on public assembly raise questions about civil rights in the world’s largest democracy.
Refugee influx and foreign aid cuts strain South Sudan's health care system
There are few places where the consequences of the Trump administration's cuts to global aid programs are more apparent than South Sudan. With a raging civil war in Sudan to its north, South Sudan is contending not just with its own…