Midday news, Nov 2, 2026, 12:00 ET

Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in California ballot case CBS News · Nov 2, 2026, 11:58 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The Supreme Court may act before Tuesday's vote, but lower courts have so far refused to separate the ballots or block counting.
Learjet Crashes Near West Palm Beach, Killing All 9 Onboard NBC News · Nov 2, 2026, 07:16 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Investigators will now try to determine why the jet went down, while authorities continue identifying the victims and reviewing flight details.
Man accused of starting deadly Palisades fire to be retried for arson after mistrial The Guardian · Nov 2, 2026, 10:00 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The retrial will revisit prosecutors’ claim that Rinderknecht started the blaze, after the first jury could not reach a verdict. The case now goes back to court in Los Angeles.
Judge dismisses charges against ex-FBI agents accused of lying about Hunter Biden, citing 'weaponization' PBS News Hour - The Latest · Nov 2, 2026, 11:38 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The Justice Department can still seek a grand jury indictment, but the dismissal is a major setback and could complicate any renewed case.
Marvell to acquire Lumentum in $115 billion AI connectivity deal CBS News · Nov 2, 2026, 09:23 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The deal still needs shareholder approval and is expected to close in the first half of 2028, if approved.

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