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Thursday, November 5 · Updated 5:42 AM MT

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  1. DevelopingDemocrats win House and Senate in 2026 midterms; Speaker Johnson will not seek GOP leader postDemocrats won control of both chambers of Congress on Nov. 3, several outlets report, and House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to step aside as the top House Republican, ahead of a Nov. 10 party leadership vote.Checked across 16 outlets
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  1. DevelopingDeath toll from Russian bombing of aid site in Zaporizhzhia region reaches 42, with dozens missingUkrainian officials say a Russian aerial bombing on November 2 killed at least 40 people at a school-turned-aid-point and shelter in Komyshuvakha, while Russia says it hit military targets.Checked across 4 outlets
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