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Crime Grayton Beach

Brand Held Florida Beach Party Before Rape Trial

Russell Brand hosted a gathering of about 100 people at Grayton Beach, Florida, on September 27, before his UK trial. He was later convicted of rape and two sexual assaults and sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison.

Politics U.S.

Texas Bill Proposes $1,500 Payments to Every Household

On November 10, a bill filed by Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez proposed one-time $1,500 payments to every eligible state household, fulfilling a campaign pledge by Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa.

Sports Iowa City

Hammond and Curry power Virginia Tech past Iowa in overtime

Virginia Tech defeated Iowa 93-88 in overtime in Iowa City on November 10, behind 32 points from Ben Hammond and 25 from Jaylen Curry.

Crime Lauderdale Lakes

Man Accused of Kidnapping Teen in Lauderdale Lakes

Raymar Fraser, 41, was arrested after allegedly taking a 16-year-old girl from a shopping plaza in Lauderdale Lakes on November 8 and driving her to gas stations in Tamarac and Lauderhill.

Crime Glendale

Glendale Man Arrested in Mother’s Fatal Stabbing

Sebastian Landau, 21, was arrested after his mother, Yana Landau, was found fatally stabbed at their Glendale home on November 9.

Environment Phoenix

Phoenix Plans Stage 2 Drought Response as Colorado River Cuts Loom

Phoenix may move into Stage 2 of its drought plan as soon as January, introducing voluntary water-use cuts, conservation incentives and a temporary surcharge for usage beyond set limits.

Crime Scottsdale

Scottsdale Shooting Suspect Held on $250,000 Bond

On November 10, 18-year-old Matthew Simcox was being held on a $250,000 bond after his arrest in connection with an October 11 shooting at a Scottsdale short-term rental that sent gunfire into a neighboring home.

Politics Washington

House Vote Stalls Hegseth Impeachment Effort

On November 10, the Republican-controlled House voted 211-204 to send impeachment articles against War Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee, where the effort is expected to stall. Eleven Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, did not vote.

Sports Lincoln

Nebraska Rolls Past North Carolina A&T to Stay Unbeaten

No. 25 Nebraska beat North Carolina A&T 76-35 in Lincoln on November 10, improving to 3-0 behind Britt Prince’s 24 points.

Politics U.S.

Wiles’ Son-in-Law Deletes Posts on Hemp Policy Carve-Out

On November 10, Bret Worley, a hemp company CEO and Susie Wiles’ son-in-law, was reported to have deleted LinkedIn posts about a federal policy delay that benefited the hemp industry. The delay was included in a September spending bill.

Politics World

China and ASEAN Miss Deadline for South China Sea Pact

China and Southeast Asian countries have provisionally agreed on about 80% of a proposed South China Sea code of conduct, but negotiations will continue next year. The update came on November 10, ahead of an ASEAN summit in Manila.

Entertainment

Jenna Dewan Eliminated Before Dancing With the Stars Semi-Finals

Jenna Dewan and professional partner Val Chmerkovskiy were eliminated from Dancing With the Stars on November 10, despite earning 30 points on Grammy Night. They finished seventh in Season 35, ahead of the November 17 semi-finals.