Morning news, Nov 3, 2026, 07:00 ET

The day’s biggest headlines, and what each one means for you.

Morning news, Nov 3, 2026, 07:00 ET

  1. Election Day live updates with House and Senate control at stake CBS News · Nov 3, 2026, 06:54 ET
    Explain the Big Deal: Control of Congress hangs on dozens of races, with final votes and counting expected to determine the winners.
  2. Floods and severe weather beset parts of the U.S. on Election Day NBC News · Nov 3, 2026, 05:54 ET
    Explain the Big Deal: Officials are keeping voting open by moving or adapting sites, while weather may still disrupt turnout in affected areas.
  3. Federal authorities investigate cause of deadly plane crash in Florida NPR · Nov 3, 2026, 06:41 ET
    Explain the Big Deal: Federal investigators will examine weather, flight data, and wreckage to determine what caused the crash. The nine deaths mean the focus now shifts to answers for families and aviation officials.
  4. Supreme Court hears Catholic plea to participate in Colorado preschool program NBC News · Nov 3, 2026, 06:00 ET
    Explain the Big Deal: The justices will decide whether Colorado may keep applying its preschool eligibility rules or must allow the Catholic plaintiffs to join. A ruling could affect how religious groups take part in state-funded programs.
  5. New restrictions at Texas Tech are changing what professors can teach NPR · Nov 3, 2026, 05:01 ET
    Explain the Big Deal: Faculty are still challenging the rules through protests and a federal lawsuit, while Texas Tech has not said whether it will roll any of them back.

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