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Alaska Senate Race Heads to Final Tally

Alaska Senate Race Heads to Final Tally

Nov 3, 2026 · James Parker

Alaska voters are casting their final ballots today in a high-stakes race for the U.S. Senate. Incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan is defending his seat against D

Poland’s Court Fight Boils Over

Poland’s Court Fight Boils Over

Nov 3, 2026 · Emily Ross

Poland’s long-simmering rule-of-law dispute reached a critical turning point this weekend. The conflict centers on the country’s judiciary and its relationship

How the Associated Press Calls Midterm Races

How the Associated Press Calls Midterm Races

Nov 3, 2026 · Hannah Price

The Associated Press has once again been tasked with calling the 2026 midterm election races. PBS News relies on the AP's methodology to declare winners. This y

French student promises broken, anger builds

French student promises broken, anger builds

Nov 2, 2026 · David Chen

In late 2026, young French citizens began climbing the July Column at Place de la Bastille. This symbolic act marked the start of a major wave of student unrest