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Mamdani Wins, VA and NJ Elections, Louisville Plane Crash and more
CNN 5 Things
Nov 5, 2025

We start with Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in New York City’s mayoral race. It was also a big night for Democrats with governor races in Virginia and New Jersey. Meanwhile, California held a critical vote on the state’s congressional map. A plane crash in Kentucky has killed at least seven people. Plus, a new study links melatonin to a serious health problem.