News from the note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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The midterm elections will show whether Trump's endorsement power is still strong enough to reshape the Republican Party by sweeping his handpicked candidates into office. https://t.co/7OooKX00bE
— Axios (@axios) November 8, 2022
Florida officials warned the US Justice Department that federal election monitors are not allowed inside polling places under state law, pushing back against federal plans for monitors in the state. https://t.co/QdxREgmfkk
— CNN (@CNN) November 8, 2022
Some states, like Pennsylvania, may be slower to report election results.
— NPR (@NPR) November 8, 2022
That's because of laws that don't allow officials to start preparing mail ballots for counting until Election Day. https://t.co/cr8rsPpUyG
Georgia voters are choosing between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker in one of the nation’s marquee midterm contests. But the state’s election law means Tuesday could just be Round 1. https://t.co/1GKI9Rik9t
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 8, 2022
Here’s four scenarios for the midterm results in the House https://t.co/0qkfEFAnEI pic.twitter.com/vPQ4te0xBG
— The Hill (@thehill) November 8, 2022
On the eve of crucial midterm elections in the U.S., Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has hinted at the possibility of peace talks with Russia, a shift from his earlier refusal to negotiate with President Vladimir Putin.https://t.co/rl249cZjMn
— POLITICO (@politico) November 8, 2022
Iran has deployed mounted police in a bid to contain more than seven weeks of protests sparked by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, according to videos posted online. https://t.co/twZJ4dMJuR
— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 8, 2022
An American aid worker has been shot dead in Baghdad, the U.S. government says. https://t.co/eL5Xf7rTN7
— NBC News (@NBCNews) November 8, 2022
The 2022 World Series-winning Houston Astros are widely regarded to have one of the best pitching rotations in baseball this season but it was a beer can pitched at Senator Ted Cruz by one of their fans that may end up being the most controversial. https://t.co/CaPqXXjDiy pic.twitter.com/sLRoBJlZNm
— ABC News (@ABC) November 8, 2022
Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John Tyson faces charges of public intoxication and criminal trespassing after he was found asleep in a woman's bed in her residence in Fayetteville, Arkansas. https://t.co/dJUpkyAXys
— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 8, 2022
BREAKING: Single ticket sold in California wins world record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot. https://t.co/0fSUtMRnWR
— NBC News (@NBCNews) November 8, 2022
A powerful storm packing torrential rain and damaging winds could slam into Florida’s east coast as a Category 1 hurricane this week as many residents are still enduring the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.https://t.co/8hBRCuZnHD
— CNN (@CNN) November 8, 2022
The second total lunar eclipse of the year is taking place on Tuesday — and it will be the last one until 2025. https://t.co/sCMyPciP4p pic.twitter.com/6PczkeS16I
— ABC News (@ABC) November 8, 2022
