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Politics Washington

Murkowski Seeks Top Republican Role on Senate Spending Panel

On November 9, Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she intends to seek the top Republican position on the Senate Appropriations Committee after Sen. Susan Collins lost her seat in the midterm elections.

First: Raw Story · 1 more source
Environment World

El Niño Threatens Tonle Sap’s Fishers and Floating Communities

On November 11, 2026, communities on Cambodia’s Tonle Sap faced lower water levels and threatened fishing and farming as a severe El Niño was expected to bring hotter, drier conditions.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 2 more sources
Crime Garland

Garland Police Boxing Gym Closes After Coach Arrest

The Garland Police Boxing Gym in Garland, Texas, temporarily closed after coach Agenis Apdul Santos was arrested on child sexual assault charges on November 11.

First: CBS Texas · 1 more source
Sports Morgantown

West Virginia Pulls Away From Mercer for 3-0 Start

West Virginia beat Mercer 75-61 in Morgantown on November 12, improving to 3-0 after opening the second half with a decisive run.

First: Sports Illustrated · 1 more source
Politics U.S.

Dan Patrick Says Texas Has Turned Purple After Democratic Wave

On November 12, outgoing Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said on his podcast that Texas had become purple after Democrats won every statewide race and defeated him.

First: FOX 26 Houston · 1 more source
Sports Philadelphia

Maxey and Embiid Power 76ers Past Short-Handed Raptors

Philadelphia beat Toronto 123-112 at home on November 12, led by 27 points from Tyrese Maxey and 20 from Joel Embiid. The 76ers played without LeBron James, while the Raptors were missing Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes.

First: Sports Illustrated · 3 more sources
Politics U.S.

Trump Says He Would Easily Beat Obama in Hypothetical Matchup

In a November 12 interview, President Donald Trump said he could prevail over former President Barack Obama in a theoretical presidential contest. CNN commentators ridiculed the claim and challenged Trump’s account of their records.

First: Raw Story · 1 more source
Business Los Angeles

LAX People Mover Bonds Downgraded as Deadline Nears

On November 12, 2026, Fitch cut its grade for $1.2 billion of debt tied to the Skylink people mover at Los Angeles International Airport to B-, citing the likelihood it will miss a December completion deadline.

First: Los Angeles Times · 1 more source
Crime Los Angeles

Eight Charged in Alleged $177,000 Benefits Fraud

On November 12, Los Angeles County prosecutors charged eight people with allegedly obtaining more than $177,000 in public assistance through concealed income or assets.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Politics Washington

Van Hollen Challenges Schumer for Senate Democratic Leadership

Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced on November 12 that he intends to seek the Senate Democratic leadership post held by Sen. Chuck Schumer after Democrats swept the midterm elections.

First: MSNBC · 27 more sources
Politics Washington

Scott Seeks Testimony From Nvidia’s Former CEO and Commerce Secretary

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott asked Jensen Huang and Howard Lutnick to testify in December as Congress examines allegations involving Nvidia chips and China.

First: The Daily Wire · 2 more sources
Culture

Vader Lightsaber Sells for $4.875 Million

Darth Vader’s lightsaber featured in the second and third films of the original Star Wars trilogy sold for $4.875 million at a Heritage Auctions event on November 12, 2026.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 9 more sources