U.S. Hard News Tracker

Tuesday's races could show whether Trump's Florida coalition is cracking:

• Democrats could break almost three decades of Republican control of the...

Cook County's medical examiner counts at least 14 heat-related deaths this summer, but Northwestern's Abel Kho calls heat deaths "almost certainly...

A failed Novartis trial is pushing cardiologists to question whether lowering lipoprotein(a) actually protects the heart. The experimental drug...

Factory activity held up in October, but energy costs and supply disruptions are squeezing margins, according to surveys reported by Reuters.

• Euro...

The pound is steady as markets focus on an expected Bank of England hike on Thursday, its first since August 2023.

• Catching up: The ECB and Fed...

The online registration deadline has passed, but eligible Californians can still register through same-day registration:

• Who qualifies: U.S....

Michigan's midterm Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, so it's worth checking your details now.

• Find and verify your spot: Search the Michigan Voter...

New York City voters will weigh five proposed charter amendments alongside candidates in the 2026 midterms.

• Public space: The first would speed up...

Several tight races could shape policy areas Wall Street is watching:

• Crypto: Crypto groups have spent more than $50 million to defeat Ohio...

Bass's roots run deep: born in South L.A. and raised in the Fairfax District, she turned to activism after Kennedy's assassination. She has argued...

A 9-year-old Salvadoran girl has been held at a Houston-area shelter for more than seven months, her attorney said. She begged to leave and told her...

• Six people were shot at a large gathering on the south sidewalk of East Main Street, across from Choate Street, around 11:13 p.m. on October 31.
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Rain is the main concern in South Florida, with a flood watch in effect until 7 p.m. Monday and a 90% chance of rain.

• Heavy rain potential: The...

Monday's hearing could determine whether Lindsay Clancy faces a second murder trial. Judge William Sullivan will hear the defense's bid to dismiss the...

SpaceX is reportedly in talks to buy EchoStar's Boost Mobile or gain access to its network, according to the Washington Post. The talks, citing people...

What's known so far about the Bloomington shooting:

• Seven people were hurt in a weekend shooting near Indiana University's campus, with victims...

Doctors in Havana say shortages are forcing hard choices for patients:

• Formula shortage: Specialized infant formulas, many from the U.S., are hard...

Americans vote Tuesday in midterms that will decide control of Congress. Democrats are widely expected to reclaim the House, but the Senate fight is...

Dentists quoted here suggest weighing the evidence before switching:

• Hydroxyapatite resembles tooth enamel, and some research suggests it may help...

• Scale: Illicit funds laundered in 2025 reached $4.4 trillion, up $1 trillion in two years.
• Attacks: 90% of surveyed institutions reported more...