Four people, including former NYPD detective Philip Pietrunti, were arrested on November 5 in a drug-trafficking investigation spanning Manhattan and Staten Island. Searches uncovered narcotics, a pill press and 13 unlicensed firearms, prosecutors said.
On November 12, Sen. Jim Banks called for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and an agency official to testify about high-end chip sales to Chinese customers. Banks said the sales appeared to bypass President Donald Trump’s directive against them.On November 12, Sen. Jim Banks called for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and an agency official to testify about high-end chip sales to China, saying loopholes appeared to have allowed sales despite President Donald Trump’s directive.On November 12, Sen. Jim Banks urged testimony from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and an agency official, saying loopholes appeared to let high-end chips reach Chinese customers despite President Donald Trump’s directive.
On November 12, Sen. John Kennedy criticized Vice President JD Vance’s claim that the Iran war contributed to Republican midterm defeats, saying economic concerns played a larger role.On November 12, Sen. John Kennedy said Republicans lost ground partly because Democrats better addressed voters’ economic hardship, challenging JD Vance’s focus on the Iran war.On November 12, Sen. John Kennedy rejected JD Vance’s claim that the Iran war drove Republican midterm losses, arguing the party failed to address voters’ economic concerns.
On November 12, Sen. Richard Blumenthal raised pay-to-play concerns over a possible Nvidia donation to a Trump White House ballroom, while Sen. Jim Banks called for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify.On November 12, Sen. Richard Blumenthal warned that a possible Nvidia donation to a Trump White House ballroom demands scrutiny, while Sen. Jim Banks called for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify.On November 12, Sen. Richard Blumenthal questioned a possible Nvidia donation to a Trump White House ballroom, and Republican Sen. Jim Banks called for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify.
Eight people died and more than a dozen were injured when a building collapsed in Brooklyn’s Flatbush neighborhood on November 11. Families gathered nearby for news and support as officials and crews worked at the site.Eight people died in a Flatbush building collapse on November 11, leaving families grieving and neighbors pressing for answers about residential conditions and construction supervision.Eight people died and more than a dozen were injured in a Flatbush building collapse on November 11. Relatives mourned as community members called for answers about housing conditions and construction oversight.
Dolly Parton’s final recorded vocals appear on “Torn,” a U2 song about a family in conflict, due for release on November 13. Parton recorded it in Nashville in June, two months before her death at 80.
No. 23 BYU beat Montana State 86-71 at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah, on November 12, moving to 4-0. Rob Wright III led the Cougars with 22 points, seven assists and five steals.
Four people were arrested after authorities raided Katy Poker in Katy, Texas, on November 12, 2026, as part of an investigation into alleged illegal gambling.
Two women were found shot dead outside a home in Pompano Beach, Florida, on November 12. A man was detained for questioning.
Washington rallied to defeat New York 24-21 at MetLife Stadium on November 12, scoring the winning touchdown with 57 seconds left.
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.
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.
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