Evening news, Nov 7, 2026, 18:00 ET

Trump says he's asked UFC's Dana White to be his press secretary PBS News Hour - The Latest · Nov 7, 2026, 15:55 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The White House has not confirmed the offer, and Dana White has not said whether he would accept. Trump is still reshuffling his team after the midterm losses.
School aide who briefly served as NYPD officer arrested in fatal stabbing of Brooklyn jogger NBC News · Nov 7, 2026, 15:07 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Mohassib is expected to face the murder case in court while the Education Department moves to terminate his job. Investigators are still reviewing evidence and his background.
1 dead, at least 12 injured after elderly driver plows into group of cyclists in North Carolina NBC News · Nov 7, 2026, 16:20 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Police say the driver was booked on an impaired-driving charge, while investigators continue to review what caused the crash and the victims’ conditions.
US offers $20m reward for information about Iran's nuclear programme BBC News · Nov 7, 2026, 13:14 ET
Explain the Big Deal: The reward could help the US gather details on facilities, equipment and people linked to Iran's nuclear programme. It may also add pressure as Washington weighs further steps.
Sen. Chris Murphy's stroke at 53 highlights a trend: Strokes among younger adults have risen PBS News Hour - The Latest · Nov 7, 2026, 16:14 ET
Explain the Big Deal: Murphy’s stroke is expected to prompt attention to risk factors in younger adults, while doctors stress blood pressure, diabetes and lifestyle management. The story does not say what caused his stroke.

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