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Crime Madison

Trump’s ICE shackled Wisconsin trooper in ‘despicable’ airport arrest: ‘They did not care’

ICE arrested Wisconsin state trooper Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe at Dane County Regional Airport in Madison on November 5 and detained him for removal proceedings. On November 6, Rep. Derrick Van Orden said Van Der Merwe would be released after he contacted Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

Politics U.S.

Democrats Target Trump’s Canada Tariffs for Repeal

Sen. Ron Wyden says Democrats plan to pursue legislation repealing President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods when they take control of Congress in January. The effort aims to attract Republican support despite the prospect of a presidential veto.

Environment Vernon

California Marks Exide Cleanup Milestone as Soil Concerns Persist

California said on November 6 that cleanup work had been completed at nearly 6,500 homes near the former Exide plant in Vernon. Soil tests have found lead above the state standard in samples from some previously cleaned properties, while about 1,500 eligible homes remain.

Crime Gloucester Township

Police Shoot Armed Suspect Near Gloucester Township CVS

Police shot an armed suspect near a CVS on College Drive in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, on November 6. The suspect was hospitalized; no officers were injured.

Accidents Lake Elsinore

Two Skydivers Die After Midair Emergency in Lake Elsinore

Two skydivers died after a midair emergency in Lake Elsinore, California, on November 6. They were taken to a hospital with major injuries and later pronounced dead.

Crime Manhattan

Reader Seeks $50 Million From Times Over Gaza Coverage

A New York man is seeking at least $50 million from The New York Times over its coverage of Israel’s war in Gaza. His lawsuit, filed in Manhattan in April, also asks a judge to require warning labels and other changes.

Sports World

Vasseur Tells Ferrari Drivers to Respect Each Other After Mexico Clash

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur urged Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to respect one another after their near-collision at the Mexico City Grand Prix, speaking in Sao Paulo on November 6 ahead of the Brazilian race.

Crime Washington

Armed Man Arrested Near White House After Threat Against Trump

Secret Service officers arrested a Venezuelan man near the White House in Washington on November 5 after he allegedly threatened to kill President Donald Trump. Officers found three firearms and ammunition in the vehicle he was in.

Politics U.S.

Pritzker to Pause Public Events After Outpatient Procedure

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will have an outpatient urology procedure on Monday and pause public events while recovering, his office said on November 6.

Culture Detroit

Detroit Marks 100 Years of Thanksgiving Parade

Detroit’s Historical Museum is showcasing a centennial exhibit as America’s Thanksgiving Parade prepares for its 100th march on November 26, with 28 floats planned for the Woodward Avenue route.

Entertainment Palm Beach Gardens

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Celebrate Son’s College Commitment

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren joined their son Charlie at a signing ceremony at the Benjamin School in Florida on November 6, as he committed to play golf for Florida State University beginning in 2027.

Entertainment Palm Beach

Guilfoyle Returns to Mar-a-Lago for CPAC Gala

Kimberly Guilfoyle attended a CPAC gala at Mar-a-Lago in Florida on November 5, weeks after resigning as U.S. ambassador to Greece. She gave CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp and his wife a portrait of Mercedes Schlapp.