Midday news, Nov 4, 2026, 12:00 ET

Democrats win House and Senate control in sweeping victory CBS News · Nov 4, 2026, 11:54 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Democrats now control both chambers, giving them the power to shape legislation and investigations. The story does not say which bills or nominees will move first.
3 dead, including suspect, 2 deputies injured in Washington state CBS News · Nov 4, 2026, 10:53 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Investigators will piece together how the shooting began, while the wounded deputies recover in hospital. Officials have not released the names of those killed or the suspect.
Frantic 911 call from hero dad who killed school shooter released CBS News · Nov 4, 2026, 11:38 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Authorities have released the 911 recording, and investigators are still piecing together the school shooting that left four people dead and two girls unharmed.
Plane parts found miles from Florida crash site CBS News · Nov 4, 2026, 11:26 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Investigators will use the scattered debris to help reconstruct how the crash happened and why it spread so far. The cause has not been released.
CVS Health to split pharmacy chain from health insurance The Guardian · Nov 4, 2026, 10:20 ET
Explain the Big Deal: CVS Health says the pharmacy chain will become a separate business, while Aetna and Caremark stay with the parent company. The company has not given a timeline or said whether jobs, stores, or services will change.

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