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Accidents Parkside

Hail Covers Parkside Borough, Shutting Part of Route 352

More than a foot of hail covered parts of Parkside Borough, Pennsylvania, on November 12, leaving drivers stranded and prompting a road closure.

Business Westlake

Westlake Unanimously Approves Data Center Near Keller Border

Westlake’s City Council approved a 1.1 million-square-foot data center near Keller on November 12, after the cities and nearby homeowners reached a settlement.

Crime Irvine

Irvine Police Warn Door-Kicking Challenge Could Bring Charges

Irvine police warned parents on November 12 that children kicking and filming residents’ doors could face criminal charges if damage occurs. The department said it received more than 20 related calls in the previous month.

Crime Washington

PETA Deletes Post Linking DC Shooting to Foie Gras Dinner

On November 12, PETA deleted a post urging Washington, D.C., restaurant Mallard to cancel a foie gras dinner planned for that night after a fatal shooting nearby.

Entertainment Los Angeles

Alanis Morissette Recovers After Fall During Los Angeles Show

Alanis Morissette fell when her hair caught in a microphone stand during a performance at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on November 11, then continued her residency’s final show.

Accidents Brooklyn

Eight People Killed in Brooklyn Building Collapse Identified

Authorities identified eight people killed when a three-story building collapsed in Brooklyn on November 11. Eighteen others were injured, and rescue work ended the following day.

Politics World

Trump Says He Wants Cuba Deal Before Leaving Office

Donald Trump said on November 12 that he wants to “get Cuba done” before leaving office, and would consider military force in Cuba. He made the comments during an interview with Hugh Hewitt on Salem News Channel.

Education Houston

HISD Plans for Possible January Return to Local Control

Houston ISD’s appointed Board of Managers said on November 12 that elected trustees should prepare for a possible return to local control by mid-January 2027. The announcement came as trustees objected to a proposed $92.4 million construction commitment.

Sports U.S.

Timberwolves Rout Mavericks by 39 Without Edwards

Minnesota beat Dallas 133-94 on November 12 in Minneapolis, earning its largest victory of the season despite playing without injured Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves extended their winning streak to five games.

Sports Washington

Cunningham’s 52-point night lifts Detroit past Washington in double overtime

Cade Cunningham scored a career-best 52 points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 144-140 in double overtime on November 12, 2026, in Washington.

Entertainment Miami

Two South Florida Christmas Parks Open for the Season

On November 12, Christmas Wonderland opened at Tropical Park in Miami, while Ripley’s Believe It or Not Christmas Park welcomed visitors at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah. Both attractions are scheduled to run through January 3.

Politics Washington

Democrats Open Probe Into Nvidia’s China Chip Sales

On November 12, Democratic lawmakers opened an inquiry into the Trump administration’s handling of Nvidia chip sales to China, after CEO Jensen Huang resigned and agreed to testify to Republican-led committees.