Evening news, Nov 5, 2026, 18:00 ET

Wisconsin reports its first measles death in decades, the third in the U.S. this week NBC News · Nov 5, 2026, 15:05 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Officials are sending more vaccine doses and urging early shots for babies at higher risk as outbreaks continue in several states.
California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates BBC News · Nov 5, 2026, 17:31 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The commutations still need sign-off from at least four California Supreme Court judges, and they will replace death sentences with life without parole.
All the House districts that flipped in the midterm elections CBS News · Nov 5, 2026, 17:58 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The House will begin the next Congress under Democratic control, while final results in several districts are still pending. Map changes in Texas, California and other states will keep shaping future contests.
Sizing up the blue wave: From the Politics Desk NBC News · Nov 5, 2026, 17:00 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The results may give Democrats more leverage in the House and could shape who gains influence in 2028 Democratic primaries. Final vote counts and new state leaders will clarify the full impact.
Gluesenkamp Perez wins competitive Washington race CBS News · Nov 5, 2026, 14:22 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Gluesenkamp Perez will return to Congress as Democrats prepare to control the House in January. The race also showed how competitive her district remains for both parties.

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