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Environment San Clemente

California Approves Sand and Seawall Work to Protect San Clemente Rail Line

The California Coastal Commission approved a 10-year permit on November 5 for work to protect the coastal railroad in San Clemente, including a seawall and nearly 700,000 cubic yards of beach sand.

Politics U.S.

Galloway Calls Musk a Traitor and Invokes Rosenbergs’ Execution

On November 3, NYU professor and podcaster Scott Galloway called Elon Musk a traitor, comparing his actions over Starlink in Ukraine to espionage that led to the Rosenbergs’ execution.

Crime Las Vegas

Tupac Murder Trial Attorney Michael Sanft Dies at 55

Michael Sanft, who served as defense counsel for Duane “Keffe D” Davis in proceedings over Tupac Shakur’s killing, died in Las Vegas. His death was reported on November 5, 2026, and the cause is pending.

Accidents Miami-Dade County

Zoo Miami Worker Hospitalized After Antelope Procedure

A Zoo Miami employee was hospitalized on November 6 after becoming ill while helping prepare a greater kudu antelope for transfer. Officials said possible contact with the animal’s saliva raised concern about exposure to an immobilizing drug.

Crime Lake Ronkonkoma

Teen Held Without Bail After Sachem School Stabbing

A 15-year-old student pleaded not guilty on November 6 to assault and weapons charges over a stabbing at Sachem High School East on Long Island. The 16-year-old victim underwent surgery and is expected to recover fully.

Entertainment New York City

Amal Clooney Pairs Suede Coat With Thigh-High Boots in New York

Amal and George Clooney attended a one-night reading of “Smear!” at Seaview Studio in New York on November 1, where they held hands and kissed.

Business Long Beach

Storm-Damaged Long Beach Home Draws Developer Offers

A red-tagged oceanfront home in Long Beach is attracting developer offers after its asking price fell from $4.95 million to $2.9 million following October storm damage.

Crime Los Angeles

Son of Anti-Gang Leader Charged in Activist’s Killing

Los Angeles County prosecutors charged Kody Townsend, 19, with murder in the August killing of 2nd Call worker Reginald Foreman in South Los Angeles. Another man faces an accessory charge; prosecutors declined to charge Townsend’s father, anti-gang leader Skipp Townsend.

Crime Dallas

Dallas Man Arrested at JFK in Alleged $373 Million Fraud Scheme

A federal grand jury indicted 14 people in an alleged nationwide bank-account takeover scheme targeting nearly 3,000 victims from July 2023 through November 2024. Dallas resident Muhamed Dieye was arrested at JFK airport as he prepared to fly to Malaysia.

Politics U.S.

Trump Weighs Order Targeting Nonprofits as Terrorism-Linked

On November 6, 2026, President Donald Trump was weighing an executive order that could strip some U.S. nonprofits of tax-exempt status by labeling them as having terrorist ties.

Sports Las Cruces

Two Teams Put Layups Into the Wrong Basket

On November 6, players for New Mexico State and Northwestern State each scored in their own basket during women’s college basketball games, giving points to Southern Utah and Arkansas.

Politics Springfield

Illinois Democrats weigh candidates to replace House Speaker Welch

Illinois House Democrats are weighing replacements for Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, who will step aside, with a vote expected in January 2027. The search has raised the possibility that the state could elect its first woman to lead the chamber.