Just the Facts
Each top story, read across outlets on the left, center and right, and rewritten with the spin taken out. Every fact links to the reports that state it.
Sunday, November 1
Saturday, October 31
Talarico and Paxton locked in close Texas Senate race before Nov. 3 vote
Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow polling lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the most expensive Senate race in the country, with Senate control and Texas turnout at stake.
Written from 8 reports by outlets across the spectrumTwo trains collide near Toledo, killing 69 before Spanish election
The collision was the second deadly crash on the same high-speed line in months and has put pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez weeks before a snap vote.
Written from 8 reports by outlets across the spectrumPolice surround Poland's top court after suspension of chief sparks protest
Riot police secured the Constitutional Tribunal on Friday as supporters of suspended chief Bogdan Swieczkowski protested and President Karol Nawrocki cut short a trip to Senegal.
Written from 7 reports by outlets across the spectrumUS approves $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The missiles would be paid for by allies, but Zelenskyy warned deliveries could take years as Russia strikes energy sites.
Written from 7 reports by outlets across the spectrumOne killed, six hurt in shooting at California Halloween store
Police searched for a suspect after seven people were shot at a Spirit Halloween in Fairfield on Friday night.
Written from 3 reports by outlets across the spectrumStevens, El-Sayed clash over Israel ad before planned Detroit event
Michigan Democrats quarreled over Israel comments and an outside ad days before a planned joint appearance in the Senate race against Mike Rogers.
Written from 6 reports by outlets across the spectrumJudge bars Justice Department from threatening California election workers
A federal judge on Friday barred federal officials from threatening prosecution to stop the counting of disputed ballots four days before the midterms end.
Written from 6 reports by outlets across the spectrum
Friday, October 30
Russian independent paper Novaya Gazeta announces closure under pressure
Novaya Gazeta said it would end operations and leave its offices after eviction, loss of licence and blocked funding.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrumPeltola denies knowledge of second Dan Sullivan on Alaska ballot
The Democrat's denial came as federal prosecutors issued subpoenas and state and federal inquiries advanced days before the midterms.
Written from 5 reports by outlets across the spectrumTankers keep oil moving as Iran escalates Hormuz attacks
Three more tankers were stopped Friday in the Strait of Hormuz as shippers adapt to daily attacks to sustain crude exports.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrumBinance freezes $3B after $6.3B hack linked to North Korea
Binance said it secured about half of the assets taken in what analysts describe as the largest cryptocurrency theft on record.
Written from 8 reports by outlets across the spectrumIntel, Amazon shares fall sharply as AI spending worries hit tech stocks
Intel dropped as much as 30% and Amazon fell after earnings reports showed heavy AI spending and weaker results.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrumTexas ICE Officer Indicted for Striking Pedestrian With Vehicle
A Harris County grand jury indicted Mario Alberto Morales on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon over the Oct. 10 Houston pursuit that left Miguel Parra-Hernandez with a broken leg.
Written from 5 reports by outlets across the spectrumExxon and Chevron report higher profits as oil prices stay high
ExxonMobil and Chevron posted earnings well above expectations as oil held above $100 a barrel, while gasoline and diesel prices remained elevated for consumers.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrumFrance to deploy 70,000 officers ahead of Halloween protests
Interior minister warns of a very high risk of public disorder on October 31 as Yellow Vest and student groups call for new demonstrations.
Written from 3 reports by outlets across the spectrumPope Leo XIV casts mail-in ballot in first papal vote in US election
The Vatican confirmed the Chicago-born pontiff submitted an Illinois ballot ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
Written from 6 reports by outlets across the spectrumStudents and workers march across Italy for school funds, living-cost relief
Tens of thousands of students and workers joined a nationwide day of strikes and protests across Italy over education funding and rising living costs.
Written from 3 reports by outlets across the spectrumOleshky residents leave occupied city in brief ceasefire evacuation
Buses moved residents out of Oleshky on Friday under a ceasefire due to last until Sunday, with onward travel via Russia and Belarus.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrumAustralian court rejects Patterson appeal, orders life without parole
Victoria's Court of Appeal dismissed Erin Patterson's challenge to her mushroom-murder convictions and removed her eligibility for parole.
Written from 5 reports by outlets across the spectrumRamaswamy ends TV run of ad featuring Acton's mother in Ohio race
Ramaswamy's campaign stopped airing a television ad featuring Democratic opponent Amy Acton's mother after spending millions on it.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrumMachado, back in Caracas, thanks Trump and urges 2027 election
Venezuela's opposition leader called for a 2027 presidential vote in her first remarks since returning from exile after the U.S. operation that removed Nicolas Maduro.
Written from 4 reports by outlets across the spectrumTrump cancels Iowa, Kansas rallies for tele-rallies before midterms
Trump will replace in-person stops in Iowa and Kansas with virtual events across about 19 states in the final days before the November 3 vote.
Written from 6 reports by outlets across the spectrumHouthis claim six attacks across Saudi Arabia
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree claimed strikes on airports and oil sites, while Saudi officials reported interceptions over Riyadh.
Written from 3 reports by outlets across the spectrumTrump briefed on Iran blockade as post-midterm operation discussed
Central Command chief updated Trump on the naval blockade and pressure campaign as mediators push talks and officials warn of renewed strikes after Nov. 3.
Written from 3 reports by outlets across the spectrumBinance investigates potential hack as $2B-plus in funds frozen
Binance said it was investigating a potential security issue after large transfers, while Tether and Circle froze more than $2 billion as a precaution.
Written from 5 reports by outlets across the spectrum
Thursday, October 29
Judge blocks Medicaid rule tying frailty exemption to work ability
A federal judge in Boston gave 25 states a partial win over a Medicaid rule requiring sick recipients to prove their conditions limit work.
Written from 5 reports by outlets across the spectrumECB President Lagarde to step down in February, nine months early
Christine Lagarde said she will leave the European Central Bank on Feb. 7, 2027, to speak freely beyond monetary policy as EU leaders prepare to pick a successor before France's election.
Written from 7 reports by outlets across the spectrumNvidia rejects report its CEO was targeted by Chinese intelligence asset
Nvidia said diversion claims were investigated and debunked after a report said U.S. agencies found an executive with access to Jensen Huang was sending information to Beijing.
Written from 6 reports by outlets across the spectrumPatrick Stewart, Star Trek and X-Men actor, dies at 86
Stewart died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home after Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement shared on his social media.
Written from 5 reports by outlets across the spectrum
