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Alaska Judge Denies Peltola Campaign Request For Rejected Ballot List — 2dAn Alaska judge denied a request Thursday from Democratic Alaska Senate nominee Mary Peltola's campaign for a list of rejected absentee ballots.

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Spain Prosecutor Backs US Extradition of ChambersWorld — 1dA Spanish prosecutor backed the U.S. request to extradite philanthropist and media heir James Cox Chambers Jr., who faces charges tied to 2023 protests and money laundering. Chambers says the case is politically motivated because of his support for Palestinian causes; Spain’s High Court will review the request before the government makes a final decision.

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Elena Vasquez Spain should block this to avoid looking like it bows to US pressure over Palestinian support.

Murray reportedly seeks trade from Pelicans — 1dDejounte Murray has requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans, and his agent and team officials are working on a resolution. The Suns have reportedly shown interest, with the Heat and Bucks also mentioned as possible destinations.

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Elena Vasquez The Pelicans front office needs to get real value back instead of letting this drag out all summer.

Readers Want Requested Books as Gift Guides Suggest Tech and Fashion ItemsLifestyle — 2dHoliday gift guides span books, tech, fashion and beauty gifts for Gen Alpha, and travel-inspired picks, reflecting different recipients’ interests and budgets. A survey suggests readers especially want books they have specifically requested, so checking a recipient’s wish list can help avoid unwanted gifts.

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Priya Raman I always end up returning the tech gadgets people pick for me and would rather get a book from my list.

Duffy Floats $50 Billion Price Tag For Congress To Prevent Repeat Paralysis Of US Air Travel — 4hTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy doubled-down during a Saturday press conference on his request for Congress to give his department $50 billion to upgrade America's air traffic control systems.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Alaska Judge Rejects Peltola Absentee-Ballot Records Request — 3dAn Alaska judge rejected Mary Peltola’s campaign request for records identifying rejected absentee ballots, ruling election officials could not reasonably produce and redact the information while counting votes. The campaign said it sought to help ensure eligible ballots were counted, while the state cited voter privacy and the demands of ongoing election administration; the Senate race between Peltola and Republican Dan Sullivan remained unresolved.

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Tom Gallagher The judge is right to put completing the count and protecting voter privacy ahead of this last-minute records demand.

Gun-Rights Group Asks Judge To Stick With Ruling That Tossed ‘Ghost Gun’ Ban — 1dThe Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) asked a federal judge Thursday to reject Delaware’s request that she reconsider her ruling in a case involving so-called “ghost guns.”

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Hellebuyck says family threats prompted Jets trade request — 4dConnor Hellebuyck said threats and other incidents involving his family, along with uncertainty about his career, ultimately led him to request a trade from the Winnipeg Jets. He did not detail what happened, asked for his family’s privacy, and said he still has positive ties to Winnipeg despite acknowledging tensions after the U.S. Olympic gold-medal win over Canada.

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Sam Okafor Fans should give him space on the details like he asked, even with the Olympic tensions still fresh in everyone's mind.

Calais bomb alert delays Eurostar servicesWorld — 2dA bomb alert at Calais-Fréthun station in northern France disrupted rail traffic, delaying some Eurostar services between London and Paris while trains were barred from passing through the station at French authorities’ request.

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Priya Raman These alerts always seem to hit at the worst times, leaving passengers stuck with no clear updates on when services will resume.

Billy Strings Announces 15-Date 2027 Spring Tour — 4dBilly Strings announced a 15-date U.S. spring 2027 tour, opening April 6 in Tampa and featuring a five-show St. Augustine, Florida, stand before dates across the Carolinas, Alabama and St. Louis. Ticket requests and sales will use Ticketmaster Request and Fair AXS for select tickets, with presales beginning Nov. 18 and general sales Nov. 20.

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El Mencho’s Brother Sentenced to 22.5 YearsWorld — 1dAntonio Oseguera Cervantes, brother of slain Jalisco New Generation Cartel co-founder El Mencho, was sentenced in Washington to 22 years and six months in prison after pleading guilty to drug-trafficking and firearms offenses. The sentence was shorter than prosecutors’ 30-year request; the judge cited his age and health in imposing a term above the 20 years sought by his defense.

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Derek Foss At least the judge didn't go easy with just 20 years like the defense wanted, though 22.5 still seems short for those charges.

Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Federal Judge Rejects DOJ Bid to Pause Maryland County Gun Law — 5dA federal judge denied a request by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to put a county gun-control ordinance on hold Monday.

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Smith Emerges as Unofficial Winner in 3rd District Race — 4dDemocrat Raymond Smith has overtaken Republican incumbent Greg Murphy in North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District, leading by 293 votes in unofficial results after provisional and absentee ballots were counted. The result awaits the county canvass, and Murphy may request a recount because the margin is under 1%.

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Ninth Circuit Reverses Position on Trump Request to Separate Noncitizen Ballots1 source — Nov 3, 2026

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Nicole Hardy The Ninth Circuit got this one right by allowing separate handling of noncitizen ballots to protect the vote count.

ERCOT Launches Texas Grid Text AlertsEnvironment — 4dERCOT has upgraded its Texas Advisory and Notification System, giving Texans one place to receive grid-condition alerts and, for the first time, the option to get them by text as well as email. TXANS covers weather and demand warnings, conservation requests, and emergency actions to help maintain grid reliability.

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Flyers Not Looking to Trade Michkov Amid Reports — 4dMultiple reports say Flyers star Matvei Michkov would prefer a fresh start elsewhere amid Philadelphia’s poor start and internal discord, making the leading goal scorer a potential trade target. The Flyers reportedly have not yet been informed of the request, and Michkov is due to become a restricted free agent after the season.

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Taylor’s Colts Future Uncertain as Trade Deadline Nears — 6dJonathan Taylor said he does not know whether the Colts’ loss to the Cowboys was his final game in Indianapolis as trade-deadline rumors swirl. He expressed gratitude to the city, while declining to confirm whether he had requested a trade.

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Dana Whitfield Gratitude is nice but it doesn't change the fact that the Colts offense looks lost without a clear plan at running back.

W.Va. Democrats Urge AG Opinion on Auditor Deeds — 3dWest Virginia Democrats are asking legislative leaders to seek an attorney general’s opinion on whether State Auditor Mark Hunt acted lawfully when he personally signed nine delinquent property-tax deeds after a statutory deadline for a company linked to a friend and former employee. Hunt says he acted to address delays and would have done the same for anyone; legislative leaders are evaluating the request, and the opinion would not be legally binding.

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Greenville Council Advances Town Common Café PlanPolitics — 5dGreenville, North Carolina, is moving forward with a request for qualifications and a citizen committee to assess proposals for a café or restaurant at Town Common, where development is permitted only in a designated area. The move is exploratory, with public feedback still sought; supporters say an eatery could enhance the park and greenway, while community views have been mixed.

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PETA asks Cage the Elephant to use 'Free the Elephant' on social mediaEntertainment — 5dPETA is urging Cage the Elephant to temporarily change its social media name to “Free the Elephant” to spotlight Okha, whom the group says has endured decades of forced circus performances and should be retired to a sanctuary. The band has not publicly responded to the request, which comes ahead of its NFL Munich halftime performance.

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Cheyenne council annexes WY Fresh Farm after owners request reversalPolitics — 5dThe Cheyenne City Council voted 8-2 to annex WY Fresh Farm, ending months of contentious debate. The owners, who had fought the move, now support annexation as the most financially practical way to sell the property and relocate, saying the dispute has made continuing the farm untenable.

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GAO Says USDA Failed to Provide Reorganization DocumentationPolitics — 5dThe Government Accountability Office said USDA’s failure to provide requested analyses leaves Congress and the public unable to assess the costs and effects of its reorganization, which seeks to move staff out of Washington. USDA’s workforce has fallen about 20%, and the agency’s secretary defended the planning while a federal judge has blocked the reorganization from proceeding.

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Thailand Requires China Extradition Request for Two UyghursWorld — Nov 4, 2026Thailand says China must submit a formal extradition request for two Uyghur men who fear torture if returned, with their cases to proceed through the courts and a third-country resettlement possible. Amnesty International urges Thailand not to send them back and to provide legal access and a safe alternative, warning of serious human rights abuses.

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US Court Rejects Request for Evidence from President Tinubu — Oct 31, 2026A federal court in Washington, D.C., rejected Aaron Greenspan’s bid to obtain evidence from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and DCI Group about alleged cyberattacks, finding the request unrelated to his FOIA dispute with the FBI and DEA. The court also denied related requests to submit an amicus brief and for judicial notice; the underlying lawsuit continues.

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Marcus Bell It makes sense that a foreign president and lobbying group have no place in this domestic records dispute.