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WTJX NEWSFEED: November 5, 2026

Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: In a new federal court filing today, the Virgin Islands Government Hospitals and Health Facilities Corporation argues that a $6.3 million judgment involving leased medical equipment is legally invalid because the corporation was improperly served and the Michigan court lacked jurisdiction.
WTJX NEWSFEED: November 4, 2026

Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Four young Virgin Islands athletes are representing the territory at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, gaining international competitive experience in swimming and track and field.
Women dominate as Plaskett, Daniel, Sewer, Sarauw win respective races, Vialet tops STX senate race

Tom Eader

Del. Stacey Plaskett, Sen. Milton Potter secure 62.8% of gubernatorial vote; Ex-Sen. Janelle Sarauw wins delegate race, while Hadiya Sewer takes senator-at-large seat.

Andreea Alexandru

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AP

European air traffic is targeted by new threats after a week of hoaxes

The Associated Press

Officials across Europe reported a fresh slew of bomb threats against multiple flights on Friday, following a string of hoaxes that have caused flight diversions this week. Two broadcasters also received security threats.
Brian Inganga

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AP

The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult is sentenced to 200 years in prison

The Associated Press

Cult leader Paul Mackenzie was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult after he ordered his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.

Bertha Wang

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AP

Ex-lawmaker gets 12.5 years in Macao's first national security case

The Associated Press

Au's arrest last year was the first publicly known prosecution under Macao's national security law since it was enacted in 2009.
Scott Olson

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Hiring jumps: The economy added 165,000 jobs last month

Scott Horsley

The U.S. job market improved last month, according to a report from the Labor Department Friday. Employers added more jobs than forecasters had expected and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.

National News

BBC News World Service

AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values

Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.
White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses

US media reports there are calls to replace Pete Hegseth, who also faces a possible impeachment vote, while Marco Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run.
Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument

The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing.
Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say

One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.

The rising sun illuminates the sky behind the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 2.

Jemal Countess

AFP via Getty Images

These are the races in the House and Senate that haven't been called yet

Megan Pratz, Rahul Mukherjee, Brent Jones

Democrats are poised to have a strong majority in the upcoming Congress. The final numbers are still being determined. Here's where things stand in the races that are waiting to be called by the AP.