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Sports U.S.

Trade Ideas Target Bills, Broncos and Steelers Before NFL Deadline

On November 6, proposed trade scenarios for playoff contenders included safety and tight end help for the Bills and Broncos, with the NFL deadline set for November 10.

Politics U.S.

Trump urges Senate to act before new Congress takes office

On November 6 in Florida, President Donald Trump criticized the Senate for failing to pass legislation and called for action before the new Congress takes office.

Accidents Baldwin Park

Three Dead After Chase Ends in 10 Freeway Crash

Three people died and one was hospitalized after a California Highway Patrol pursuit ended in a crash at the Francisquito Avenue exit in Baldwin Park on November 7.

Politics U.S.

Trump Orders DOJ Probe of Democrats He Accuses of Extortion

On November 7, President Donald Trump said he had directed the Justice Department to investigate Democrats he accused of threatening administration officials and Republican donors with punishment.

Labor Cambridge

Fire Alarm Ends Colbert and Yo-Yo Ma’s Harvard Talk Early

Stephen Colbert and Yo-Yo Ma’s Harvard talk ended early on November 5 after a fire alarm sounded as graduate student workers picketed outside the venue.

Politics U.S.

Benson Names Nation of Islam Leader to Transition Team

Michigan governor-elect Jocelyn Benson appointed Benton Harbor Mayor Marcus Muhammad to her 15-member transition team on November 6, despite criticism of his Nation of Islam ties and past statements about Jews.

Accidents Palm Beach

Nanny Called Sister Before Fatal Learjet Flight

Anita Maria Cetina, 24, video-called her sister before boarding a Learjet that crashed near West Palm Beach, Florida, killing all nine people aboard.

Crime Chicago

Four Wounded in Chicago Weekend Shootings

Four people were injured in three shootings in Chicago on November 6 and early November 7, including two men shot in Rogers Park.

War and conflict World

CENTCOM Forms Task Force to Restrict Iran’s Land Routes

On November 7, U.S. Central Command announced Task Force Iron Gate, a Tampa-based team intended to help block weapons, sanctioned materials and other goods moving across Iran’s land borders and the Caspian Sea.

Politics Washington

Judge plans ethics inquiry into golf course case

On November 7, a federal judge in Washington said she plans to appoint former U.S. Attorney Jessie Liu to investigate whether government lawyers or officials misled the court in a lawsuit over East Potomac Golf Course.

Sports U.S.

Coin Flip Sends Two Oklahoma Teams to Football Playoffs

On November 6, Liberty and Central Sallisaw advanced to Oklahoma’s high school football playoffs after a three-way tie was settled by a coin toss in a Seminole restaurant parking lot. Gore was eliminated.

Business U.S.

In-N-Out Says It Will Keep Growing in California

On November 7, In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder said the chain would remain in California and continue opening stores there, despite speculation tied to her move to Tennessee.