Cause of death revealed for college students found in mountains; Russell Brand convicted l Morning News Brief

Published November 5, 2026 9:58 AM MST

From flipped RVs in Camp Verde, to historic midterm sweeps, and a Russell Brand verdict, here are your top stories for November 5, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com.

1. "Their lives were far too short"

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Cause of death revealed for college students who died in the Colorado mountains

Two college students, Kaden Matsuda and Jackson Donlon, who disappeared during a weekend climbing trip in Colorado were found dead.

2. Election aftermath: Democrats take House and Senate

3. Camp Verde floodwaters destroy trailer homes

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Camp Verde flooding flips RVs, displaces residents at local resort

Flooding in Camp Verde flipped RVs and trailers, displacing numerous residents at the Verde River RV Resort and Cottages.

4. Arizona Legislature on track to flip blue in historic midterm sweep

5. Russell Brand convicted of rape, sexual assault

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British actor and comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

A London jury on Thursday found British actor and comedian Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault after three weeks of testimony and arguments. 

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