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Politics U.S.

Raskin Weighs Trump Impeachment as Democrats Prepare Oversight

On November 11, Rep. Jamie Raskin said Democrats are considering impeachment as they prepare to lead House investigations of President Donald Trump, while party leaders stress affordability and other priorities.

First: The Baltimore Banner · 1 more source
Crime Los Angeles

Eight Charged in Alleged $177,000 Benefits Fraud

On November 12, Los Angeles County prosecutors charged eight people with allegedly obtaining more than $177,000 in public assistance through concealed income or assets.

First: New York Post · 1 more source
Politics Washington

Van Hollen Challenges Schumer for Senate Democratic Leadership

Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced on November 12 that he intends to seek the Senate Democratic leadership post held by Sen. Chuck Schumer after Democrats swept the midterm elections.

First: MSNBC · 10 more sources
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.

First: The Daily Wire · 1 more source
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.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 5 more sources
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.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
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.

First: The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1 more source
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.

First: CalMatters · 1 more source
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.

First: CBS San Francisco · 1 more source
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.

First: NBC News · 1 more source
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.

First: Breitbart · 1 more source
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.

First: WTOP · 1 more source