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   October 28, 2026
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  • Democrat Scott Colom ousts Cindy Hyde-Smith to be Mississippi’s first Black U.S. senator since 1881
    Democrat Scott Colom’s bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi was dismissed as improbable — a long-shot effort standing up against the weight of political history that has shut Black people out of statewide representation for generations. While Mississippi was the first in the country to send a Black person to the U.S. Senate, the state has not had...Read more
    Source: The 19th News Published on: 2026-11-11
  • Lawsuit quickly follows Washington ballot measure on trans sports participation
    A coalition of parents, educators and nonprofit organizations sued the state of Washington late Monday over a recently passed ballot initiative banning transgender girls from competing on girls’ K-12 sports teams, arguing that the measure, which is set to take effect next month, conflicts with the state’s own constitution.Washington voters approved the initiative, IL26-638, in last week’s midterms with...Read more
    Source: The 19th News Published on: 2026-11-10
  • Cornell University is embroiled in another sexual assault lawsuit
    This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. Jane Doe is not the only recent student to pursue legal action against Cornell University over its handling of sexual assault on campus, New York Focus has learned. Two female...Read more
    Source: The 19th News Published on: 2026-11-10
  • Rep. Sarah McBride, wearing glasses and a bright blue blazer, speaks into two microphones outdoors, with fellow lawmakers standing behind her.
    Republicans bet everything on anti-trans messaging. It didn’t pay off.
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who has passed some of the most extreme anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the country, and Democratic Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware, the first transgender member of Congress, don’t have much in common.  But they do have a similar assessment of what drove Republicans’ historic losses in last week’s midterms.  ...Read more
    Source: The 19th News Published on: 2026-11-10
  • Sheba Williams wears glasses and a blue collared shirt, with long braids draped over one shoulder, against a dark gray background.
    Her mother lost 24 years of voting rights. Sheba Williams fought to make sure others wouldn’t.
    Each election brings a mix of emotions for Sheba Williams. For nine years, Williams lost the right to vote due to a Jim Crow-era state law that disenfranchised Virginians with a felony conviction. Williams wasn’t the only one: Her parents also faced felony convictions when she was a child. Her mother, Lynette C. Brockington, could not vote for 24 years. ...Read more
    Source: The 19th News Published on: 2026-11-09
  • Lauren Weingarten stands on a grassy hill with a small white dog at her feet. Warm evening sunlight illuminates her face and a brick bell tower and other buildings stand in the background.
    The physical aftermath of sexual assault is often dismissed — even by doctors
    Lauren Weingarten says that the time period after she was raped was a blur; she felt like she was in a new body as her mind processed what had been done to her. She doesn’t remember when the shooting pain in her pelvis started, just that it was suddenly there.  At first, she didn’t want to deal...Read more
    Source: The 19th News Published on: 2026-11-09
  • Jamie Foxx party gets a surprising update
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    A Halloween party at Jamie Foxx’s home has been in the headlines for days, and the story is now less dramatic than it first sounded. Early reports pointed to something far more serious, but authorities have since offered a clearer picture of what actually took place that night. What did...Read more
    Source: Rolling Out Date: 2026-11-12
  • Cardi B stirs up a very loud dispute
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    What was supposed to be a landmark night for Cardi B in the Caribbean has turned into a very public back and forth. The rapper’s planned stadium headlining debut in Jamaica never happened, and now two sides are telling very different stories about why. How did the dispute reach this...Read more
    Source: Rolling Out Date: 2026-11-12
  • Iran just sent Washington a chilling message
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    A new round of sharp words is rattling a region already living on edge. Just as Washington signaled that no new attacks were planned, a senior Iranian official fired back with a warning that reached well beyond the Middle East. What did Iran warn about this week? On Wednesday, Mohsen...Read more
    Source: Rolling Out Date: 2026-11-12
  • Winter Storm Watch haunts California Friday 13
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    After a dry stretch, winter is finally clearing its throat across California and the broader West. A fresh round of mountain weather is lining up for the weekend, and skiers, drivers and resort crews are all paying close attention. Why is California on alert this weekend? Forecasters are warning of...Read more
    Source: Rolling Out Date: 2026-11-12
  • Meghan Markle’s family saga gets messier
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    Few family sagas have lingered in the headlines like the one surrounding Meghan Markle’s relatives, and in recent days it has taken another jarring turn. The man who set a serious investigation in motion is now being examined himself, a shift that has many people asking what comes next. What...Read more
    Source: Rolling Out Date: 2026-11-12
  • Nor’easter stirs up a strange weather mix
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    A developing nor’easter is taking shape and is expected to leave a messy mark on New England as the week winds down. Forecasters say the storm will deliver a mix of rain and some snow in the higher terrain, though anyone hoping for a full blown winter scene will probably...Read more
    Source: Rolling Out Date: 2026-11-12
  • Thursday Night Football Preview: Commanders vs. Giants — Key Matchups, Odds, Storylines and Predictions
    The NFL’s Week 11 schedule opens with an NFC East showdown as the Washington Commanders travel to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants on Thursday, Nov. 12. With both teams looking to gain momentum during the second half of the season, the divisional matchup offers an opportunity to...Read more
    Source: Rolling Out Date: 2026-11-11
  • Struggling with sleep? 8 habits that could keep you awake
    More Americans are sleeping less, and everyday habits are a big part of the reason. A study of more than 429,000 U.S. adults found that the share of people sleeping too little rose significantly between 2004 and 2018 across Black, Hispanic and white adults. Doctors point to the same habits...Read more
    Source: Rolling Out Date: 2026-11-11
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