Five major takeaways from Texas’ 2026 midterm election results
Democrats dismantled three decades of GOP control in Texas, winning key statewide races, flipping Dallas suburbs and border counties, and bl…
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One region to monitor in the Atlantic for potential development
There's one region to monitor for tropical development over the next 7 days in the Atlantic with another in the Pacific too.
Country music singer Nicole Taylor of Taylor Red dies at 35 after breast cancer diagnosis
Nicole Taylor, one-third of the country music group Taylor Red, has died, according to a statement from her sisters shared on the group's of…
Democrat Nathan Johnson triumphs in Texas AG race to replace Ken Paxton
Democrat Nathan Johnson won the race for Texas attorney general, riding a blue wave that saw a sweep for Democrats in all the statewide race…
College students found dead in mountains fell to deaths when climbing anchor broke
The two college students died when a rock they were anchored to likely gave way, authorities said.
Maine 2026 live midterm election results
Voters will cast ballots in the Senate race between Democrat Troy Jackson and incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
Democrat Nathan Johnson wins Texas Attorney General election
Nathan Johnson won the election for Texas Attorney General on Tuesday, securing the state’s top law enforcement office.
Jon Rosenthal takes Texas Railroad Commissioner seat after race sparked statewide backlash
Jon Rosenthal has won the race for the Texas Railroad Commissioner, bringing an end to a contest that drew unusual attention after Republica…
US Marine dies after training incident in Japan, officials say
The incident is under investigation, the Marines said.
Mark Keough wins 2026 Montgomery County judge election
Republican incumbent Mark Keough defeats Democrat James Graf in the 2026 Montgomery County judge election. See results and learn about Keoug…
California voters to decide on Prop 40 billionaire tax
Could California become the first state in the country to enact a billionaire tax? Voters will decide on Proposition 40, which is an effort …
Analyzing the Democrats' historic wins (Nov. 4, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We devote the entire hour to examining the historic wins for Democrats in Texas and across the nation in the 2026 midte…