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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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Oprah Selects Mary Lawson's Solace in Winter as 126th Book Club Pick — 4dOprah Winfrey selected Mary Lawson’s novel Solace in Winter as her latest Book Club pick, praising its moving story. Set in a snowbound Canadian town in 1969, it follows a widower who shelters an injured dog and a young American fleeing the Vietnam War draft.

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Tom Gallagher Oprah's picks often highlight quiet human stories and this one with the injured dog seems especially touching.

Peltola Extends Senate Lead, Kreiss-Tomkins Tops 50% — 2dAlaska’s latest ballot count widened Democrat Mary Peltola’s lead over Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, while Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins remained above 50% in the governor’s race. Both contests are unresolved as officials continue counting ballots, with final results expected Nov. 18.

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Communities Plan Seasonal Lightings Across North AmericaLifestyle — 3dCommunities are preparing seasonal gatherings, including a memorial tree lighting at St. Mary-Putnam Cemetery in Greenwich and Princeton’s long-running Christmas tree celebration at Palmer Square. Carillon Historical Park is also kicking off its holiday program with a preview party for A Carillon Christmas.

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Lyon rout Juventus 6-0, top Women’s Champions League — 3dLyon routed Juventus 6-0, with Marie-Antoinette Katoto scoring twice, to move atop the Women’s Champions League table after four matches while maintaining a perfect defensive record. Elsewhere, HB Køge drew 1-1 with OH Leuven, and Benfica’s match against Austria Vienna was postponed because of severe weather.

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Jared Kim Katoto's brace stands out but the whole team clicked to push Juventus out of the game early.

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.

Canisius and William & Mary Host Final Home Volleyball MatchesSports — Nov 5, 2026Several college volleyball programs are closing their home schedules this weekend with conference matchups and senior-day celebrations. Canisius faces Siena and Marist, William & Mary hosts Hampton, and Evansville welcomes Murray State, Valparaiso and Indiana State; DePaul’s women’s team travels to Georgetown and Villanova seeking wins that could secure a BIG EAST Tournament berth.

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Alaska Judge Rejects Peltola Absentee-Ballot Records Request — 2dAn 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.

Obituaries Honor Community Members Across New EnglandLifestyle — 5dLaura Marie Miller, Marilyn E. Couture and Anne Tetreault have died, each remembered for deep community ties and service. Miller was known for her hairdressing and cooking, Couture volunteered with a food-relief nonprofit, and Tetreault was a longtime special-education teacher and community advocate.

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Miami Burger Spot Among Food Venues Closing in Multiple StatesBusiness — 3dSeveral food venues are closing: Miami’s Coney Burger will leave its downtown location November 30 after the owners opted not to enter a bidding war, while Burgersmith is closing its Broussard restaurant and McAllen’s Chamber food-truck park will shut December 14 after 11 years. Ontario’s Hamburger Mary’s is also closing, ending a venue described as an LGBTQ safe space; Coney Burger’s owners have hinted that a new concept may follow.

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Mary Peltola's Recent Tweet Draws Online Attention1 source — Oct 30, 2026

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Nicole Hardy Mary Peltola's tweet showed real insight on Alaska issues and that's why it caught on so fast.

Hawaii Supreme Court Hears Elephant Rights CaseEnvironment — 5dThe Hawaii Supreme Court heard arguments over whether Honolulu Zoo elephants Mari and Vaigai can use habeas corpus to challenge their confinement and seek transfer to a sanctuary. The Nonhuman Rights Project says the elephants’ intelligence and autonomy warrant a right to liberty, while the city argues the issue belongs to policymakers and that the law does not extend habeas rights to elephants.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Southwest Floods Lift Powell 20 Feet, Aid ReservoirsEnvironment — 6dFlooding across the drought-stricken U.S. Southwest is replenishing reservoirs and aquifers, with Lake Powell rising more than 20 feet and Upper Lake Mary receiving billions of gallons. The boost offers limited relief: Lake Powell remains only about a quarter full, while floods also forced evacuations and disrupted communities.

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Elena Vasquez Those evacuations are a tough price for the water gains in the reservoirs and aquifers.

Mary Peltola Reschedules Campaign Stops After Alaska Crash — Oct 25, 2026Mary Peltola and family sustained minor injuries in a Saturday night crash en route to an Alaska Natives banquet; Fairbanks and Bethel stops were rescheduled.

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Marcus Bell She should focus on recovery first before hitting the trail again.

Five Women Remembered in Recent ObituariesLifestyle — Nov 5, 2026Obituaries remember Martha Brackney, Frances Brown, Lillian Marie Harris, Sherry Lynn Reese and Lois Baughman, whose lives were defined by devotion to family, lasting friendships and personal passions. Brackney and Harris were especially noted for caring for others, while the notices also celebrate Brown’s selfless gift of adoption, Reese’s faith and love of travel, and Baughman’s warmth, hard work and church community.

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Flippin mayor loses by two votes in three-city local electionsPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Mary Jane Erwin narrowly won Flippin’s mayoral race in the final count, defeating incumbent Heath Hogan 156–154. In other local races, Amy Woitalewicz won Worthington’s Ward 1 special election, and Sherri Myers defeated incumbent Charles Bare to regain her Pensacola City Council seat.

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What hobby should you actually pick up?Quizie — QuizNot another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.

Hospitality Openings Reported Across Five DestinationsTravel — Nov 4, 2026New hotel openings and upgrades are adding lodging and dining options in Austin, Mooloolaba, West Palm Beach, Bora Bora and Houston. Highlights include Austin’s 258-room Hotel Trinity, Pastis’s new West Palm Beach location, a forthcoming wine bar at Avani Mooloolaba, Bora Bora’s locally rooted Bloody Mary’s Hotel, and expanded restaurants at Houston’s JW Marriott.

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BYD Rolls-Royce Rival Expected in Abu DhabiAuto — Nov 5, 2026Rolls-Royce is marking the Silver Ghost’s legacy as a model that helped establish the marque’s reputation, while a San Diego museum exhibition features a 1931 Rolls-Royce once owned by Hollywood stars Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford. Meanwhile, BYD has shown its upcoming Yangwang Altior, an ultra-luxury electric sedan designed to rival Rolls-Royce and set for an Abu Dhabi debut.

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Alaska Governor Orders Investigation of Peltola Allies' Candidate Recruitment — Oct 29, 2026Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy directed state officials Thursday to open an investigation into Democratic Alaska Senate nominee Mary Peltola's alleged ballot scheme.

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Alaska Governor Orders Probe Into Peltola Over Second Dan Sullivan4 sources — Oct 29, 2026On Oct. 29 Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered Alaska public safety to investigate Mary Peltola over a second Dan Sullivan on the ballot; Trump called it ELECTION FRAUD.

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Chris Dalton The governor should ensure this probe stays focused on facts about Peltola and Sullivan rather than politics.

Vance Won't Commit on Prosecuting Peltola Despite Trump Push — Oct 29, 2026Vice President JD Vance would not commit to whether Democrat Mary Peltola should be prosecuted even though his boss is adamant she should be. Peltola’s Senate campaign effort alle… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Trump: Peltola should be removed from ballot in Alaska — Oct 28, 2026President Donald Trump called for former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) to be removed from the ballot for senator. Trump made his case Wednesday following a report that her campaign… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Obituaries remember four across Tennessee, MaineLifestyle — Oct 30, 2026Clarksville residents James William Bryant, 34, and Charles Black, 82, died Oct. 27; Bryant’s celebration of life is scheduled for Nov. 1. Marie Albright, 100, also died, with a graveside service set for Oct. 31.

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Mary Peltola, Running for Senate Against 'Self-Dealing,' Joined High-Priced Lobbying Firm After Cosponsoring Bill It Lobbied Congress To Pass1 source — Oct 22, 2026

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Dana Whitfield Peltola ran against self-dealing but cosponsored that bill then took the lobbying job anyway. Looks like business as usual in Congress.

Alaska Senator Sullivan’s X Account Suspended, Reinstated — Oct 31, 2026X temporarily suspended Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan’s campaign account over an alleged inauthentic-account violation, then reinstated it. Republicans accused Democratic challenger Mary Peltola’s camp of reporting the account amid a dispute over a same-name independent candidate; Peltola’s campaign denied involvement.

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