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Crime Washington

Animal Group Presses D.C. Restaurant to Cancel Foie Gras Dinners

Animal Outlook delivered Mallard in Washington, D.C., a formal demand to stop on November 6, after voters backed a foie gras sales prohibition and the restaurant advertised a supper series.

Crime Goodyear

K-9 Finds Fentanyl Bricks in Hidden Goodyear Car Compartment

Goodyear police found about 13.2 pounds of fentanyl in a hidden vehicle compartment during an October 14 traffic stop near Interstate 10 and Sarival Avenue. Marco Ayala and Emely Varela have pleaded not guilty to felony charges.

Business U.S.

USPS Plans Permanent Fuel Surcharge on Some Shipping Prices

On November 12, 2026, the U.S. Postal Service said it plans to make an 8% surcharge permanent and add 3% to some postage prices starting January 17, 2027, citing higher fuel costs.

Crime Washington

Logan Circle Vigil Honors Shooting Victims and Neighbors Who Helped

About 50 people gathered in Washington’s Logan Circle on November 12 to honor victims of a shooting at a gym and support neighbors affected by the violence.

Entertainment Las Vegas

Rosalía Takes Latin Grammy Album and Song of the Year

Rosalía won album of the year for Lux and song of the year for “La Perla” at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on November 12.

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.