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Ukrainian Drones Set Ryazan Refinery Ablaze in Fifth Russian Oil Plant Strike in a Week

Ukrainian drones set the Ryazan oil refinery ablaze overnight in the fifth Russian refinery strike in a week, as Moscow hit a Ukrainian postal hub and a ship.

NTSB Learjet Crash Investigation: Engine Piece Found in Florida Debris

The NTSB found part of a Learjet 60 engine during excavation at the Greenacres crash site, as debris turns up beyond the impact zone and on nearby rooftops.

Eric Armstrong Wins Iowa House Seat After Quitting Race for Health Reasons

Eric Armstrong quit his Iowa House race in September over health issues, yet won District 20 with 55% of the vote in Iowa's big Democratic midterm sweep.

Medicare Ousts Two Surprise Billing Arbitrators as Doctor Payouts Hit $15 Billion

CMS removed two surprise billing arbitrators after doctor payouts under the No Surprises Act hit nearly $15 billion in 2025, as doctors won over 85% of cases.

Over 500 US Citizens Detained by ICE, ProPublica Finds, as Democrats Demand Answers

ProPublica found more than 500 US citizens detained by immigration agents, including children deported. Forty House Democrats demand answers from DHS.

Democrats Vow to Slash Trump's $1.5 Trillion War Budget and Probe Iran War

Democrats, fresh from sweeping midterm wins, vow to reject Trump's $1.5 trillion war budget and probe the Iran war as they prepare to take Congress in January.

Trump Administration Held Secret Iran Deportation Talks During War, Court Files Show

Court documents show the Trump administration held secret talks with Iran on deporting Iranians during the war, as a judge warned returnees face certain death.

Iran Sends US a Nuclear Proposal Via Qatar, Conditional on Seven Demands

Iran has sent the US a nuclear proposal through Qatar, to be discussed only after Washington meets Tehran's seven demands as the war enters its ninth month.

Nasdaq Closes Down 5.5% in Worst Day Since April as $2 Trillion Wiped Out

The Nasdaq closed down 5.5% on Thursday, November 5, its worst day since April 2025, as $2 trillion vanished in the AI sell-off and chip stocks crashed.