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Education Decatur

Decatur Superintendent Gyimah Whitaker to Leave at Year’s End

City Schools of Decatur Superintendent Gyimah Whitaker announced on November 10 that she will leave the Georgia district on December 31. Deputy Superintendent Karen Newton-Scott will serve as interim leader while the school board searches for a permanent replacement.

First: Atlanta News First · 1 more source
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.

First: KPRC 2 Click2Houston · 2 more sources
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.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
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.

WSVN 7News · first by CBS Miami
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.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
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.

First: FOX 10 Phoenix · 1 more source
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.

First: ABC15 Arizona · 1 more source
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.

First: The Washington Examiner · 1 more source
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.

First: Sports Illustrated · 1 more source
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.

First: The Daily Caller · 1 more source
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.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 3 more sources
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.

First: New York Post · 1 more source