White House moves to curb methane emissions, what to watch on election day in Virginia and why Princess Diana still captivates

To ensure delivery to your inbox add email@mail.nbcnews.com to your contacts Today's Top Stories from NBC News TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021 Good morning, NBC News readers.     All eyes are on Virginia, where today's governor's race is the most important election of the year. The White House announced new methane regulations as President Joe Biden tries to secure global climate commitments at the U.N. summit in Glasgow. Plus, Princess Diana is all over pop culture this fall. Why does her story still resonate?    Here's what we're watching this Tuesday morning.     Virginia governor's race: 5 things to watch in the most important election of the year All eyes are on Virginia today, where voters will have their say in the first major election of President Joe Biden's term — one both parties are watching closely for lessons ahead of next year's midterm elections.   Polls show a neck-and-neck race between Democrat Terry McAuliffe, a former governor looking to reclaim the office, and political newcomer Glenn Youngkin, who is trying to crack the code on how to win as a Republican in a state former President Donald Trump lost by a wide margin.   Virginia, which elects its governors a year after the presidential election, has often served as an indicator of which way the political winds are blowing and which party is more engaged.   Here are five things to watch in today's race.    Polls will close in the Virginia election at 7 p.m. ET. Follow the results here.    Tuesday's Top Stories White House announces new methane regulations, kicking off global pledge at U.N. climate conference The new rules, proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency, aim to curb emissions of the potent greenhouse gas. The move comes as President Joe Biden tries to show the U.S. is serious about taking action on climate change as it tries to get other countries to make commitments, too.  READ MORE SPECIAL REPORT The new faces of Covid deaths Younger, Southern, rural and white. Those are increasingly the kinds of people who are dying of Covid-19, as the demographics of those hit hardest by the coronavirus have shifted since the pandemic first hit the United States. READ MORE Rittenhouse jury selected, opening statements expected to start Tuesday A jury of 20 people has been selected in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who was 17 when he fatally shot two men during protests and unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last year. The jury includes just one person of color out of 11 women and nine men.  READ MORE Analysis: Poland takes page from a WWII playbook to keep power: When in doubt, create an enemy Jaroslaw Kaczynski and his party have used tactics to stay in power that even the communists who took over Poland after World War II didn't dare use, experts say.  READ MORE Also in the News What's the sticking point? The lingering issues in Biden's $1.75 trillion spending bill Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized after fall in Washington, D.C Flight attendant suffered concussion after assault by passenger, documents say Authorities think they know what's behind those jetpack sightings over Los Angeles  'Fast and loose': 'Rust' crew member quit over lack of safety day before fatal accident Elizabeth Holmes is known for her voice. But nonverbal communication could be key at trial. Norway's beach handball team wins fight over sexist uniform rules Editor's Pick From 'Spencer' to the 'The Crown': Why do we remain captivated by Princess Diana? The Princess of Wales is all over popular culture this fall. Here's why her story still resonates, according to experts. READ MORE Select From desk organizers to gift boxes, these thoughtful presents are our picks for your favorite teacher. One Fun Thing Bat swoops in for upset victory in New Zealand's prestigious Bird of the Year contest  "We certainly ruffled some feathers,"  said Laura Keown, communications adviser at Forest & Bird, a conservation group that organizes New Zealand's annual Bird of the Year contest     They sure did.    That's because the winner announced on Monday wasn't a bird at all but the long-tailed bat, or pekapeka-tou-roa.   Read the full story here.  Thanks for reading the Morning Rundown.    If you have any comments — likes, dislikes — send me an email at: petra@nbcuni.com   If you're a fan, please forward it to your family and friends. They can sign-up here.    Thanks, Petra Cahill     FOLLOW US     Want to receive NBC Breaking News and Special Alerts in your inbox? SIGN UP HERE Check out all of NBC Newsletters here.     Get the NBC News Mobile App   30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription | Contact | Privacy