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Politics Washington

‘Arrest him!’ Josh Hawley’s hallway shouting match with activists turns ugly

On November 10, 2026, Sen. Josh Hawley argued with activists believed to be from Code Pink in a Capitol Hill hallway during Republican leadership meetings, trading accusations about who funded whom. One activist called for Hawley’s arrest, and he challenged them to do so.

Politics World

Trump Says He Wants Cuba Deal Before Leaving Office

Donald Trump said on November 12 that he wants to “get Cuba done” before leaving office, and would consider military force in Cuba. He made the comments during an interview with Hugh Hewitt on Salem News Channel.

Education Houston

HISD Plans for Possible January Return to Local Control

Houston ISD’s appointed Board of Managers said on November 12 that elected trustees should prepare for a possible return to local control by mid-January 2027. The announcement came as trustees objected to a proposed $92.4 million construction commitment.

Sports U.S.

Timberwolves Rout Mavericks by 39 Without Edwards

Minnesota beat Dallas 133-94 on November 12 in Minneapolis, earning its largest victory of the season despite playing without injured Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves extended their winning streak to five games.

Sports Washington

Cunningham’s 52-point night lifts Detroit past Washington in double overtime

Cade Cunningham scored a career-best 52 points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 144-140 in double overtime on November 12, 2026, in Washington.

Entertainment Miami

Two South Florida Christmas Parks Open for the Season

On November 12, Christmas Wonderland opened at Tropical Park in Miami, while Ripley’s Believe It or Not Christmas Park welcomed visitors at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah. Both attractions are scheduled to run through January 3.

Politics Washington

Democrats Open Probe Into Nvidia’s China Chip Sales

On November 12, Democratic lawmakers opened an inquiry into the Trump administration’s handling of Nvidia chip sales to China, after CEO Jensen Huang resigned and agreed to testify to Republican-led committees.

Entertainment

The Body Creators Leave Grace’s Revival Open to Interpretation

Netflix’s The Body ends its first season with Grace waking from a coma, leaving the cause unclear. Creators Quinn Shephard and Gina Gammell discussed the finale and possible Season 2 storylines on November 12, 2026.

Health

Travis Barker Says Precancer Diagnosis Led Him to Quit Cannabis

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker said on November 11 that an esophageal precancer diagnosis prompted him to stop smoking marijuana. He discussed the diagnosis on the Big Bro with Kid Cudi podcast.

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.

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.

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.