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U.S. loses measles-elimination status after worst outbreaks in decades

U.S. loses measles-elimination status

The U.S. lost a 26-year measles-elimination milestone, reflecting falling vaccination rates and increasing risk of outbreaks that threaten children and local communities.

Bomb scare forces Peoria ethanol plant evacuation

An explosive device at BioUrja Renewables prompted a one-mile evacuation and road closures as police worked to render it safe.

Democrat flips Alaska governor's mansion

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins won Alaska's governor race, flipping a Republican-held governorship and changing state leadership and policy direction.

SEC moves Ole Miss–Oklahoma to Sunday after FAA ground stop

SEC moved Ole Miss–Oklahoma to Sunday after an FAA ground stop, forcing fans to adjust travel and tickets amid dispute over game status.
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Colorado shocks No. 14 Houston 42–32

Colorado defeated No. 14 Houston 42–32, a signature win for Deion Sanders that could affect rankings and bowl positioning.

Microsoft Outlook and 365 outage easing; courts, Congress affected

Outlook/365 outage disrupted courts, Congress and workplaces, highlighting reliance on a single provider for email and collaboration.

UPDATE: Tanker collides with river cruise boat in New Orleans; rescue underway

A tanker struck the docked American Heritage riverboat during boarding, prompting a large rescue and potential disruptions to Mississippi River traffic and port operations.
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Elon Musk to join Trump on Asia trip; Nvidia talks downplayed

Elon Musk will join Trump on an Asia trip as officials downplay talks about Nvidia, linking diplomacy and tech-policy implications for chips and trade.

Clippers rally for 113–112 NBA Cup win over Thunder

L.A. Clippers scored the final seven points to beat the Thunder 113–112, a one-point finish with standings and betting implications.

Owners of 720,000 BMWs told to park outside over fire risk

NHTSA urges BMW owners to park outside because a defect can cause fires even when cars are off, raising safety and property risks.

Trump, Xi and Putin plan unprecedented APEC three-way meeting

A planned three-way meeting among Trump, Xi and Putin at APEC could affect trade, security discussions and markets.

Spurs blast Warriors 123–85 for 11th straight win

San Antonio beat Golden State 123–85, extending an 11-game streak with implications for standings, ticket demand and viewership.

Son of former CIA director arrested on child-sexual-abuse-material charge

A federal complaint charged Kyle Brennan with transporting child sexual-abuse material; the arrest highlights the federal investigation and court process.
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Appeals court: feds wrongly withheld $73M in New York highway funds

A federal appeals court ruled the U.S. wrongly withheld $73 million in highway funding over noncitizen CDL rules, restoring money and clarifying state transportation compliance.

CDC: Flu season starting early, higher activity in South and West

CDC reports early flu activity, especially in the South and West; people should consider timing vaccinations amid circulating flu, RSV and COVID.
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UPDATE: Supreme Court to hear challenge to Trump asylum suspension at southern border

The Court will consider whether a presidential order suspending asylum is legal; the decision could shape who can seek asylum and border enforcement.

ICC narrows Afghanistan probe to Taliban crimes, drops track that could examine U.S. troops

ICC limited its Afghanistan probe to Taliban-linked crimes and closed a track that might have examined U.S. troops, affecting legal and diplomatic options.

Preliminary study finds possible blood biomarker for diagnosing CTE

Early-stage research identifies a potential blood biomarker that could help diagnose CTE in living people, affecting players, families and leagues.

U.S. military responds to unauthorized drone activity over base in Britain

Unauthorized drones over a U.S. base in Britain prompted a military response, raising local security concerns and potential operational impacts.
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Earlier on PoliticalDad
Zelenskyy warns U.S.-floated security plan could help Putin if NATO is weakened8:10 AM Euronews
Yesterday
New York orders broad construction-site sweep after Brooklyn apartment collapse kills eight8:10 PM AP News
Commanders quarterback Sam Hartman named the next lead of ABC’s ‘The Bachelor’8:10 PM CBS Sports
Producer prices up 0.3% in October; wholesale inflation +6.5% year-over-year1:50 PM BLS
Lutnick to testify; Treasury faults Commerce over China chip curbs1:50 PM CBS News
Democrats weigh impeaching HHS secretary RFK Jr.11:42 AM Axios
Congress’s attending physician resigns amid Pentagon probe11:42 AM WSJ
U.S. shoots down 2 Iranian drones over Bahrain9:35 AM Al Jazeera
USPS makes 11% fuel surcharge permanent, approves rate hikes9:35 AM CBS News
UPDATE: Van Hollen challenges Schumer for Senate Democratic leader5:54 AM Axios
Family Dollar to pay $63M over deceptive pricing5:54 AM The Guardian
30-year mortgage rate slips to 7.11%5:54 AM Freddie Mac
Commanders beat Giants 24-21 on late TD5:54 AM NFL.com
Tornadoes, severe storms slam Delaware Valley5:54 AM NBC Philadel
Navy quietly fires commanders after sub grounding and destroyer setback5:54 AM Wash. Post
Five shot near Logan Circle; suspect died by suicide5:54 AM CBS News
DOJ moves to seize $1.2B from Binance hack; FBI warns on North Korean schemes5:54 AM Department
UPDATE: SpaceX aims Friday for Starship double-catch attempt5:54 AM Space.com
National average gas price dips below $4 for first time since July5:54 AM AAA
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