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6 PM ET: House control undecided, Hurricane Rafael lands in Cuba, Missouri flooding deaths & more

Nov 6, 2024
The Vice President's concession speech stresses the importance of accepting election results. Election uncertainty lingers as key House races remain uncalled. Hurricane Rafael, the most powerful Atlantic storm this late in the year since 2020, makes landfall in Cuba. Tragedy strikes in Missouri, where flooding claims the lives of two poll workers. Plus, a rare postcard from the Titanic surfaces for sale, adding a fascinating twist to history.
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ANECDOTE

Kamala Harris Concession Speech

  • Vice President Kamala Harris gave her concession speech at Howard University, urging acceptance of the election results.
  • She acknowledged supporters' emotions but emphasized the importance of a peaceful transfer of power.
INSIGHT

House Control Remains Unclear

  • Republicans flipped the Senate, while House control remains undecided due to many uncalled races.
  • Democrats face difficulty regaining the House majority as Republicans lead in key districts.
INSIGHT

Hurricane Rafael's Impact

  • Hurricane Rafael made landfall in southern Cuba as a Category 3 storm and is moving quickly into the Gulf of Mexico.
  • The storm is the strongest late-season Atlantic hurricane since 2020 but may weaken due to some disruptive factors.
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