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Courtesy of Scott Colom for U.S. Senate
Mississippi Elects Its First Black U.S. Senator in 150 Years
After a prolonged ballot count, the state joins the “blue wave” by electing a Democrat to serve in Washington.
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East Texas Republicans ran their campaigns differently than the rest of the state by bucking culture war rhetoric
East Texas Republicans fought for their positions the old fashioned way — by focusing on local issues and needs.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Trump to fire RFK Jr., citing measles resurgence
The cases are concentrated in a cluster of western Kentucky counties, in southcentral Laurel County, and in northeastern Bath County.
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Residents press Wausau to formally end Flock contract by Sunday as budget drops camera payment
The 2027 budget the council adopted 7-4 follows the Finance Committee’s October vote to remove the Flock payment and move the $50,000 to motor pool costs.
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Rachel Livinal for The Merced FOCUS
Young Brains, Huge Stakes: How transitional kindergarten is shaping San Joaquin Valley’s youth
As California expands transitional kindergarten statewide, this four-part series examines whether San Joaquin Valley schools can meet the needs of young learners.
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Lily Smith for Flatwater Free Press
Priced out of the Good Life
Nebraska paychecks are stagnant. Home prices continue to spiral. It’s pricing out a generation of buyers.
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Courtesy of U.S. Senate
Cardinal News 250: Virginia’s stories. A nation’s birth.
The project spotlights Virginia’s overlooked contributions to America’s march to independence ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial.
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Narrowsburg Ecumenical Food Pantry Sees Growing Demand, Seeks Volunteers and Community Support
November 12, 2026
Rising living costs have increased demand at the pantry, now serving about 70 households within a 10-mile radius.
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Housing development expected to double Elliston’s population approved by Montgomery County board
November 11, 2026
The 349-unit project is planned on more than 260 acres of the historic Fotheringay property.
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IRS Records Show Huge Disparities for Coweta Charity
November 11, 2026
A Coweta charity named the Luanne Elise Foundation has filed IRS e-postcards for six straight years claiming under $50,000 in annual revenue. Third-party filings show it received nearly $900,000 in 2023 alone.
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After Democratic sweep, Texas looms as “big kahuna” in the 2028 presidential race
November 11, 2026
Presidential nominees have long skipped Texas. But Democrats, fresh off defeating Gov. Greg Abbott and winning the U.S. Senate race, are taking a second look.
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Texas’ new Democratic leaders turn to Republicans to steer transitions, vowing bipartisan governance
November 11, 2026
Gina Hinojosa, Vikki Goodwin and Senfronia Thompson tapped Republican politicians who clashed with Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick to help guide them into office in January.
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Food and Environment Reporting Network
Embracing Okra
November 11, 2026
A meditation on food, family, and the slime that binds.
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2026 Midterms Roundup: Race, Redistricting, and Religion
November 11, 2026
In this week’s edition of the Rural Index, Daily Yonder Data Editor Sarah Melotte explores three important themes that emerged in this year’s midterm coverage.
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Idaho judge orders release of police employment records to InvestigateWest, Invisible Institute
November 10, 2026
The state began withholding the records following a 2025 InvestigateWest series about sexual misconduct by prison staff.
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Poll: North Dakotans worry data centers will strain power, water
November 10, 2026
Resource demands fuel skepticism over data center development.