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- Naresh Bhatt Trial: Judge Refuses to Toss Murder Charges — Prosecutors rested their case against Naresh Bhatt on Monday, and Judge Kimberly A. Irving denied a defense motion to dismiss the charges. Mamta Kafle Bhatt's brother was the final witness, and the defense is set to begin its case Wednesday.
Virginia Times · 10:19 AM ET · Nov 3, 2026 - Ballot Scanners Down Across Westchester on Election Day — Ballot scanners stopped accepting paper ballots across Westchester County on Tuesday morning, the county Board of Elections said, and voters were told to complete paper ballots that were placed in secure orange emergency bags to be counted.
Virginia Times · 9:45 AM ET · Nov 3, 2026 - Polls Open as Americans Decide Control of Congress — Americans began voting Tuesday in midterm elections deciding control of Congress, all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats and 36 governorships, after a record 57 million early ballots. Virginia polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Virginia Times · 7:17 AM ET · Nov 3, 2026 - New Jersey Governor Warns Ports Against Accepting Russian Diesel — Gov. Mikie Sherrill told New Jersey port and terminal operators that buying or unloading Russian diesel would likely break federal law. Her letter argues a Treasury license issued Oct. 9 conflicts with a 2022 import ban and urges operators to turn away tankers carrying the fuel.
Virginia Times · 7:12 AM ET · Nov 3, 2026 - US Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island, Officials Say, as Trump Downplays War — U.S. forces struck Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday in the latest of several secret, limited strikes, U.S. officials said. Trump played down renewed war after the midterms, while Tehran said the next move belongs to Washington.
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Naresh Bhatt Trial: Judge Refuses to Toss Murder Charges
Prosecutors rested their case against Naresh Bhatt on Monday, and Judge Kimberly A. Irving denied a defense motion to dismiss the charges. Mamta Kafle Bhatt's brother was the final witness, and the defense is set to begin its case Wednesday.
Naresh Bhatt Trial: Judge Refuses to Toss Murder Charges
Prosecutors rested their case against Naresh Bhatt on Monday, and Judge Kimberly A. Irving denied a defense motion to dismiss the charges. Mamta Kafle Bhatt's brother was the final witness, and the defense is set to begin its case Wednesday.
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Monday's Virginia Times recap: the Supreme Court rejected a bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots, President Trump delivered his closing midterm speech, Democrats led all seven Senate races in final polls, and Marvell, the Bhatt trial, Ukraine and Florida flooding led a 22-story day.
New Jersey Governor Warns Ports Against Accepting Russian Diesel
Gov. Mikie Sherrill told New Jersey port and terminal operators that buying or unloading Russian diesel would likely break federal law. Her letter argues a Treasury license issued Oct. 9 conflicts with a 2022 import ban and urges operators to turn away tankers carrying the fuel.
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US Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island, Officials Say, as Trump Downplays War
U.S. forces struck Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday in the latest of several secret, limited strikes, U.S. officials said. Trump played down renewed war after the midterms, while Tehran said the next move belongs to Washington.
Marvell Agrees to Buy Lumentum for $115 Billion in Stock
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Havertz Goal Lifts Arsenal Top With First Anfield Win Since 2012
Kai Havertz turned in Declan Rice's low cross at the far post as Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield, their first win there since 2012. Liverpool hit the bar and pressed throughout, but Arsenal held firm to go back to the top of the Premier League.
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Open enrollment for 2027 Affordable Care Act coverage opened Nov. 1 with benchmark silver premiums up 13% on average, according to KFF — a second straight double-digit increase after a 26% jump for 2026, with enrollment falling and 11 insurers planning exits.
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