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Hegseth Financial Disclosure Raises Questions on Wife's Lockheed-Linked Pay

Pete Hegseth's filings show his wife was paid by Lockheed-linked Watchtower Strategy, while six-figure book income vanished from his disclosures in 2025.

Dolly Parton Estate Drops Lawsuit Against Nephew Bryan Seaver After Agreement

Dolly Parton's estate dropped its lawsuit against nephew Bryan Seaver after reaching an agreement, ending the dispute over the late country star's estate.

Chiefs Star Rashee Rice Files for Bankruptcy Over $3.45 Million in Debts

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on November 4, 2026, listing over $3.45 million in debts against $677,054 in assets.

Eight Black Women Win Statewide Office in Georgia in Historic Midterm Sweep

Eight Black women won statewide office in Georgia on November 3, 2026, led by Keisha Lance Bottoms, the first Black woman elected governor in US history.

Mississippi Senate Race Ballot Count Fight Grows as Colom Leads Hyde-Smith by 1,800

Scott Colom leads Cindy Hyde-Smith by about 1,800 votes in Mississippi's uncalled Senate race as both campaigns send lawyers to watch the count before Dec. 3.

Triple Execution Day: Three States Put Three Men to Death on November 5

Three US states carried out lethal injections on November 5, 2026 — only the second triple-execution day this year — as Florida tied its execution record.

Israel's Herzog: Trump's Aid Cut Hit 'Like a Bolt From the Blue' as Netanyahu Stays Silent

President Isaac Herzog said Trump's decision to end nearly $4 billion a year in US aid to Israel came 'like a bolt from the blue', as Netanyahu stays silent.

Trump Weighs New Iran Strikes as CENTCOM Readies Forces and Nov 9 New Moon Nears

Trump met his national security team twice this week as CENTCOM finalises Iran strike preparations and the November 9 new moon nears. Here is what was decided.

Amanda McKinney Wins Washington's 4th District, Keeping the Open Seat Republican

Republican Amanda McKinney beat Democrat John Duresky in Washington's 4th District, taking 54.7% of the vote to keep the central Washington seat Republican.

Brent Taylor Wins Tennessee's 9th District, Flipping Memphis Seat by 2,539 Votes

Republican Brent Taylor beat Democrat Justin Pearson by 2,539 votes in Tennessee's 9th District, flipping a historic Memphis Democratic seat in the midterms.