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Business U.S.

The Team Names 11-Member Board as Agency Enters New Chapter

The Team, the Los Angeles-based sports, music and entertainment agency formerly known as Wasserman, announced an 11-member board on November 10. The board combines company leaders with representatives of majority owner Providence Equity Partners.

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.

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.

Crime Huntsville

Texas Executes John Allen Rubio for Killing Three Children

John Allen Rubio was executed in Huntsville, Texas, on November 12 for killing three children he helped raise in Brownsville in 2003. His execution came hours after Oklahoma executed James Pavatt.

Sports Tulsa

Tulsa Women Earn First Win Over Ranked Team

Tulsa beat No. 19 Oklahoma State 64-62 in overtime in Tulsa on November 12, giving the Golden Hurricane their first victory over a ranked opponent.

Education U.S.

California Instructors Earned Up to $793,000 Across Campuses

A review of 2024 payroll and course records found 72 instructors working across at least five California college districts or university campuses. The findings were published on November 12, 2026.

Politics San Jose

San Jose Weighs Pause on New Data Center Approvals

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and four councilmembers proposed a temporary halt to new data center approvals on November 12, ahead of a December 8 vote on stricter development rules.

Crime Wichita

Kansas Driver Won’t Face Charges in Fatal Soccer Field Crash

On November 12, Kansas officials said a woman would not face criminal charges after her pickup truck struck people at a youth soccer game in Wichita on October 17, killing two and injuring 10.

Business U.S.

Nvidia Removes Jensen Huang as CEO Amid Scandal

Nvidia removed CEO Jensen Huang on November 12 after a board meeting over a Chinese espionage scandal and allegations of a second affair. CFO Colette Kress became interim CEO as analysts weighed the impact on the chipmaker.

Sports U.S.

UConn Rolls Past Ohio State as Oklahoma State Falls in Overtime

No. 4 UConn beat No. 17 Ohio State 87-55, while No. 19 Oklahoma State lost 64-62 to Tulsa in overtime on Thursday, November 12.

Politics Washington

Sunrise Activists Arrested in Sit-In at Schumer’s Office

On November 12, 54 Sunrise Movement protesters were arrested during a sit-in at Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s Washington office, demanding new leadership and an end to the filibuster.

Crime Chicago

Three CPD Insiders Advance in Chicago Superintendent Search

On November 12, Chicago’s public safety commission unanimously selected three current police officials as finalists to lead the Chicago Police Department. Mayor Brandon Johnson has 30 days to choose one or reject all three and request another search.