A fire at the Pallister Plaisance Apartments in Detroit prompted evacuations and sent at least three people to a hospital for evaluation on November 12.
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.On November 11, 2026, Cambodia’s Tonle Sap faced low water and an expected severe El Niño, threatening fishers and farmers already coping with disrupted seasonal floods.On November 11, 2026, Cambodia’s Tonle Sap communities faced low water and weak fishing prospects as El Niño threatened hotter, drier conditions and fuel costs squeezed household livelihoods.
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.
West Virginia beat Mercer 75-61 in Morgantown on November 12, improving to 3-0 after opening the second half with a decisive run.
On November 12, outgoing Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said on his podcast that Texas had become purple after Democrats won every statewide race and defeated him.After Democrats won every statewide race in Texas on November 12, outgoing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called the state purple and pointed to affordability and the Iran war as factors in the GOP’s defeat.After Democrats swept Texas statewide races on November 12, outgoing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called the state purple and urged Republicans to rebuild ahead of 2028.
Philadelphia beat Toronto 123-112 at home on November 12, led by 27 points from Tyrese Maxey and 20 from Joel Embiid. The 76ers played without LeBron James, while the Raptors were missing Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes.
In a November 12 interview, President Donald Trump said he could prevail over former President Barack Obama in a theoretical presidential contest. CNN commentators ridiculed the claim and challenged Trump’s account of their records.President Donald Trump said on November 12 that he could prevail over Barack Obama in a theoretical race. CNN commentators challenged the boast as Republicans reeled from midterm losses and Obama-backed Senate candidates won.President Donald Trump said on November 12 that he believed he could prevail over Barack Obama in a theoretical race. CNN commentators ridiculed the claim after Trump pointed to his vote totals and state records.
On November 12, 2026, Fitch cut its grade for $1.2 billion of debt tied to the Skylink people mover at Los Angeles International Airport to B-, citing the likelihood it will miss a December completion deadline.
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.
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.On November 12, Sen. Chris Van Hollen challenged Sen. Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader, saying voters demanded change and action on an economy rigged against working people.Sen. Chris Van Hollen announced on November 12 that he intends to seek the Senate Democratic leadership post held by Sen. Chuck Schumer, questioning whether the party’s leadership reflects voters’ call for change.
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.Tim Scott is seeking testimony from Nvidia’s former CEO and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as lawmakers investigate allegations involving chip diversion to China.Republican Senator Tim Scott wants Howard Lutnick and Nvidia’s previous chief executive Jensen Huang to testify as Congress scrutinizes alleged chip diversions to China.
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.
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