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Several GA Residents Rescued After Floods Rise Amid Storms

A local police chief told reporters several people had been rescued after being stranded atop their roofs following Georgia storms. more

Amanda Lumpkin (via Alpharetta-Milton Patch) | 11/5/26

Toy Hall of Fame: Pokémon cards, Bingo, Care Bears and the classic playground slide added

The National Toy Hall of Fame has inducted bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide. more

Via WESH | 11/5/26

3 injured, suspect detained in shooting at Iowa post office

An active shooter investigation is underway at the main post office in Des Moines, Iowa, after officials say three people were injured in the incident. more

Natasha Keicher and Kelly Maricle (via PHL17.com) | 11/5/26

Four N.Y. men charged in PA 'fake cash' scheme spanning 16 counties

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Thursday that Fitzroy James, Fabian Coke, Gabriel Young and Christopher Nicholas were all charged with organized retail theft, dealing in proceeds … more

Rian Bossler (via WKBN) | 11/5/26

Worker seriously hurt after falling from roof in Newport

The man was flown to Rhode Island Hospital with significant injuries. more

Melanie DaSilva (via WPRI - Local News) | 11/5/26

3 people injured in shooting at post office in Des Moines, Iowa; suspected shooter detained

Police in Des Moines, Iowa, said Thursday morning multiple people were hurt in a shooting at the city's main post office. The suspected shooter is detained. more

Via KING5 | 11/5/26

Athens Mayor and Commission hear concerns over parking and more at September meeting

The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission approved an amendment regarding inclusionary zoning payment options and a street name change. They also voted to hold a West End property rezoning at … more

Julia Beauchamp (via The Red & Black) | 11/5/26

Woman dies 2 weeks after apparent road rage shooting in Brighton Park

CHICAGO — A woman who was shot during an apparent road rage incident in Brighton Park last month has died, police say. The shooting happened around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, in the 2400 block … more

Gabriel Castillo (via WGN-TV - Local) | 11/5/26

'I feel like we might have some changes, we might not': Confidence ranges with new Democratic hold on Congress

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- With Election Day in rear view, many voters are now looking forward, asking the Democratic party that's been put into office, how they plan on making their changes. … more

Andres Armenta (via KGET) | 11/5/26

3 hospitalized and suspect in custody after shooting at Des Moines post office, police say

By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Three people were hospitalized and a suspect is in custody after a shooting was reported at a post office Thursday morning near downtown Des Moines, Iowa, police said. … more

CNN Newssource (via KRDO) | 11/5/26

Nirenberg’s new chapter: The former mayor plans to transition from city politics to leading Bexar County

While Ron Nirenberg’s job may be different, his approach will be the same. The former mayor will lean on collaboration in his new role. more

Jasper Kenzo Sundeen | San Antonio Report (via Texas Public Radio) | 11/5/26

Stein announces $11.3 million for child care workers in counties impacted by Helene

The funding will support Ashe, Madison and Watauga counties while providing an estimated $1,350 annual incentive to eligible workers in 36 other counties. more

Via WCNC | 11/5/26

Texas Democrats won big with little-known underdogs. Here’s how they pulled it off.

Going into the election, half of voters didn’t know anything about the Democratic statewide candidates. Now, Democrats are going to run the state’s most important agencies. more

Texas Tribune, Eleanor Klibanoff (via KSAT San Antonio) | 11/5/26

3 people have been injured in a shooting at an Iowa post office