What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are 10 of the biggest stories as of Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (U.S. ET):
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- The Latest: Trump makes final midterm pitch as administration appeals to Supreme Court over ballots
Backs: “Voters decide control of Congress today, with high stakes for the final two years of President Trump’s term.”
- Final polls, models and markets see a "blue tsunami"
Backs: “Final pre-election surveys show Democrats leading in key Senate battlegrounds, raising “blue wave” expectations.”
- Russia bombs aid center and shelter in southern Ukraine, killing 26, officials say
Backs: “A Russian strike on an aid center and nearby shelter in southern Ukraine killed at least 26 people, officials said.”
- U.S., Russia and Ukraine to resume peace talks next week, Witkoff says
Backs: “The U.S., Russia, and Ukraine plan peace talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, aiming to advance a potential end-of-war framework.”
- Netanyahu pushes for new strikes on Iran, officials tell AP, and other Mideast news
Backs: “Israel’s Netanyahu is pressing for new strikes on Iran as regional tensions stay high; China is dispatching a Middle East envoy this month.”
- Trump to Axios: "No rush" to decide on bombing Iran again
Backs: “Trump signals “no rush” on renewed Iran strikes amid Qatari mediation efforts circulating in the region.”
- Apple posts stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue in first earnings report for new CEO John Ternus
Backs: “Apple reported stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue in its first results under new CEO John Ternus; shares slipped during the call.”
- More drops for AI and tech stocks overshadow gains for most of Wall Street
Backs: “U.S. stocks were mixed with AI/tech weakness offsetting broader gains; investors eye election outcomes for market direction.”
- 'Super El Niño' continues to intensify: 'It has already reached unprecedented levels'
Backs: “Scientists highlight a “super El Niño” reaching unprecedented levels, with implications for extreme weather worldwide.”