Governor-Elect Vows To ‘Change The Trajectory’ Of One U.S. State

ACROSS AMERICA — Good morning! It’s Thursday, Nov. 4. The days are getting shorter, which means it may be time for a reminder — the end of daylight saving time is just around the corner. As you prepare to “fall back,” here’s a look at the stories we’re following today:

• Virginia is once again a red state after Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe conceded the election to Republican Glenn Youngkin.
• Millions of kids are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. As a parent, we collected the answers to some questions you may have.
• Carole Baskin has filed a temporary restraining order against Netflix and the producers of “Tiger King.”
• Property from the estate of legendary comedy writer, director and actor Carl Reiner will be auctioned off next month.

Virginia Flips Red

Following a close election many viewed as a test of the Biden administration’s effectiveness, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe conceded the Virginia governor’s election Wednesday morning and offered congratulations to Republican Glenn Youngkin on his election victory, saying, “I hope Virginians will join me in wishing the best to him and his family.”

Youngkin, a businessman and political newcomer who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, became the first Republican to win statewide office in Virginia since 2009.

“Together, we will change the trajectory of this commonwealth,” Youngkin told supporters following the concession, “and friends, we are going to start that transformation on Day One. There is no time to waste, our kids can’t wait, we work in real people time, not government time, so on Day One we’re going to work.” » McAuliffe Concedes VA Governor’s Race To Republican Youngkin, via Falls Church Patch

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Sabotage On ‘Rust’ Set?

Attorneys who represent the armorer in charge of weapons on the “Rust” movie set said they are investigating whether a saboteur put a live bullet in the box of dummy rounds used in a prop gun fired by Alec Baldwin, resulting in a cinematographer’s death.

“I believe that somebody who would do that would want to sabotage the set, want to prove a point, want to say that they’re disgruntled, they’re unhappy,” attorney Jason Bowles said. “And we know that people had walked off the set the day before.” » Sabotage On ‘Rust’ Set May Explain Fatal Shooting: Attorneys, via Across America Patch

5 Things About Kid-Sized Vaccines

Elementary school-age kids across America began rolling up their sleeves to get COVID-19 vaccinations Wednesday after government health officials cleared the way for kid-sized doses of the Pfizer vaccine. For the Biden administration, getting America’s 28 million kids ages 5-11 vaccinated against the coronavirus is a big step in returning the country to pre-pandemic normalcy. As a parent, here are five things you should know about the vaccine ahead of time. » Kids Ages 5-11 Roll Up Sleeves For COVID Shots: 5 Things To Know, via Across America Patch

‘Tiger King 2?’ Not So Fast

Carole Baskin, CEO of the nonprofit Big Cat Rescue sanctuary in Tampa, filed a motion in federal court this week asking for a temporary restraining order against Netflix and producers Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin to prevent them from airing season 2 of the Netflix docuseries “Tiger King.”

According to the motion, the second season in the wildly popular series, “Tiger King – Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” contains video and audio taken of Baskin and her husband, Howard, that they never gave the producers permission to use. » Carole Baskin Files Court Order To Halt ‘Tiger King’ Season 2, via Tampa, Florida, Patch

Dog Fights Off Mountain Lion

Just call him “Super Dog.” A brave pooch in California is being called a hero after recently defending his family from a large mountain lion. Mary Padres told CBS Los Angeles that the big cat was lurking around her back yard Monday. The two even shared stares. Without thinking twice, Padres bolted back into her house. Her pit bull, Rocky, however, had other plans. » Brave Dog Fights Off Mountain Lion In La Verne To Protect Family, via Claremont-La Verne, California, Patch

Beat The Boys

For a group of Illinois girls, victory is so close they can almost taste it. The 11 members of an all-girls flag football team in the Glenview Park District’s “Friday Night Lights” league have two more chances this week to get an elusive first win. “Even though these boys have been playing football longer than us and are a bit more aggressive, we still keep on working through the games,” one player said of the first all-girls team in league history. » Beat The Boys: Glenview All-Girls Flag Football Nears Victory, via Glenview, Illinois, Patch

House Hunting

If you’re ready for lake life but crave the seclusion of a wooded retreat, this home for sale in Woodstock, Georgia, may be for you. Enjoy stunning views of Lake Allatoona from your private, two-story, double-slip dock, then head indoors to cook dinner in your large chef’s kitchen.

This Day In History

On this day in 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen.

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