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Crime Inkster

Detroit Teen Arraigned in Fatal Crash During Police Chase

Nicholas K. Wilson Jr., 19, was arraigned on November 10 in Inkster on 10 felony charges, including second-degree murder, after a police pursuit ended in a fatal crash in April.

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.

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.

Sports U.S.

Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins National League MVP

On November 12, 2026, Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was named National League MVP, finishing ahead of Shohei Ohtani and Brice Turang.

Crime Fort Worth

Brothers Convicted in $240 Million Cattle Investment Scheme

A federal jury in Fort Worth convicted Joshua and Jason Link on November 10 in a cattle investment fraud that prosecutors said took more than $240 million from over 2,200 people.

Politics U.S.

Democratic Midterm Gains Spark Fight Over Party Leadership

After Democrats won control of both chambers in the November 2026 midterms, incoming lawmakers and voters pressed for new party leaders while Republicans argued President Donald Trump could still advance his agenda.

Politics Los Angeles

Bass Blames National Demand for Change After Los Angeles Defeat

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said on November 12 that her November 3 election loss reflected a wider voter demand for change. She made the remarks at the opening of a 140-bed interim housing facility in North Hills.

Sports Seattle

Washington Reaches $70 Million Stadium Naming Deal

The University of Washington has reached a pending 10-year, $70 million naming-rights agreement with Columbia Bank for Husky Stadium, announced on November 12. If approved, the stadium will take the bank’s name in 2027.