Why centrist Democrats hold the cards now. Plus Astroworld lawsuits mount and the best bedtime to stave off heart disease.

To ensure delivery to your inbox add email@mail.nbcnews.com to your contacts Today's Top Stories from NBC News TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2021 Good morning, NBC News readers.   Centrist Democrats are in the driver's seat now that the infrastructure deal is heading to President Joe Biden's desk. The latest fallout from the tragic Astroworld festival crush, plus when is the healthiest time to go to sleep?   Here's what we're watching this Tuesday morning.     Centrist Democrats now hold the cards as infrastructure bill heads to Biden's desk Centrist Democrats now control the fate of President Joe Biden's social spending and climate package after Congress passed his bipartisan infrastructure bill late last week.   But progressive activists are organizing to keep the pressure on House moderates to follow through and vote for the social safety net package, with some feeling anxious that the left gave up its main leverage by passing the infrastructure measure before a vote on the larger spending package.   Nevertheless, the White House is planning on deploying top Cabinet officials as part of a major push to promote passage of the infrastructure bill, hoping the much-needed win will translate to a political boost.   The road show begins Wednesday with Biden himself traveling to the Port of Baltimore even before he's signed the bill into law.   Stocks surged to record highs Monday, with Wall Street buoyed by fresh optimism about the billions in government spending that will be unlocked once Biden signs the bill into law. Experts expect an infusion of spending in a variety of sectors from construction, engineering and transportation to broadband, the electrical grid and green energy.  Tuesday's Top Stories 9-year-old Astroworld crush survivor in medically induced coma The boy suffered brain trauma after he was trampled, said the high-profile civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump, who has been retained by his parents. As the number of lawsuits mounts, surprise festival performer Drake also made his first public statement since Friday's tragedy. READ MORE This is the optimal bedtime to stave off heart disease, researchers say Falling asleep from 10 to 11 p.m. is associated with lower risk of developing heart disease, according to a report published Monday in the European Heart Journal—Digital Health. READ MORE An amnesty 'without parallel?' U.K. plan to stop Troubles prosecutions stirs fresh controversy The plans would ban current and future investigations into allegedly unlawful killings by state forces — military and police — as well as by paramilitary groups. The proposals have been met with almost wholesale rejection  across the political spectrum in Northern Ireland.  READ MORE What pediatricians want parents to know about the Covid vaccine for kids Parents have a range of concerns about the Covid-19 vaccine for kids — from safety to effectiveness. Pediatricians share some of the questions they're getting and how they respond. READ MORE Also in the News SpaceX returns 4 astronauts to Earth, ending 200-day flight After 'nightmare' IVF mix up, 2 mothers give birth to each other's babies Supreme Court to weigh in on religious rights of prisoners facing execution Twitter flags GOP lawmaker's anime video depicting him killing Ocasio-Cortez, attacking Biden as 'hateful conduct' Man accused in killing of Ahmaud Arbery did not mention citizen's arrest at scene, former officer testifies Oscar Pistorius up for parole, but he must meet with parents of girlfriend he killed Editor's Pick Aaron Rodgers' State Farm ads might vanish. What's next for his personal brand? The football star has appeared in cheeky commercials for the insurance company for about a decade. But on Sunday ads featuring Rodgers all but disappeared from the airwaves after his controversial remarks about the Covid-19 vaccine. READ MORE Select Amazon is now hosting early Black Friday deals — here are our picks for the best ones across multiple categories. One Fun Thing No more Elf on the Shelf, Georgia judge says in mock order Santa may have fewer eyes in homes this Christmas season after a Georgia judge — jokingly — banned the Elf on the Shelf.   Cobb County Superior Court Chief Judge Robert Leonard posted a mock order on Twitter last week banishing these elves.   "Tired of living in Elf on the Shelf tyranny? Not looking forward to the Elf forgetting to move and causing your kids emotional distress? I am a public servant and will take the heat for you. My gift to tired parents," Leonard tweeted.   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. 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