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Politics U.S.

El-Sayed’s Senate Victory Draws Celebration and Concern

On November 6, Michigan’s senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed’s grandparents celebrated his victory and reflected on their blended interfaith family, while Jewish leaders voiced differing views about working with him and his positions on Israel.

First: ABC News · 1 more source
Crime San Clemente

Border Patrol Seizes $9.8 Million in Cocaine at California Checkpoint

On October 25, Border Patrol agents seized more than 1,435 pounds of suspected cocaine during two vehicle inspections at the San Clemente checkpoint in Southern California. Both drivers were arrested.

First: Fox News · 1 more source
Crime Houston

Woman found dead in Clay Road apartment

A woman believed to be in her mid-40s was found dead inside a west Harris County apartment on November 7. Homicide detectives are investigating.

First: FOX 26 Houston · 2 more sources
Politics U.S.

El-Sayed Launches Leadership PAC After Senate Win

Michigan senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed launched Habibi PAC on November 5, days after winning his Senate election. The committee can raise money for candidates and is separate from his campaign.

First: The New Republic · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Trump Amplifies Claims Questioning Democrats’ Midterm Gains

On November 7, President Donald Trump shared social media posts questioning the scale of Democratic victories in Texas and nationally, days after saying he would accept the midterm results.

First: Raw Story · 1 more source
Sports U.S.

Gio Reyna Injury Forces USMNT Roster Change

Gio Reyna injured his thigh during Strasbourg’s 3-1 loss to Toulouse in France on November 6 and was replaced on the U.S. roster by Jack McGlynn ahead of the November Nations League window.

First: Sports Illustrated · 1 more source
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.

Breitbart · first by The Washington Examiner
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.

First: ABC7 Los Angeles · 1 more source
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.

First: Raw Story · 4 more sources
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.

First: The Boston Globe · 1 more source
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.

First: Washington Free Beacon · 1 more source
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.

First: New York Post · 1 more source