On November 12, Christmas Wonderland opened at Tropical Park in Miami, while Ripley’s Believe It or Not Christmas Park welcomed visitors at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah. Both attractions are scheduled to run through January 3.
Donald Trump said on November 12 that he wants to “get Cuba done” before leaving office, and would consider military force in Cuba. He made the comments during an interview with Hugh Hewitt on Salem News Channel.Donald Trump said on November 12 that he wants to resolve the Cuba question before leaving office and would consider military force, even as some Cuban American supporters say his immigration policies have betrayed them.Donald Trump said on November 12 he wants to address Cuba before leaving office and would consider military force. His remarks revive a longstanding goal, but do not amount to an announced military operation.
Houston ISD’s appointed Board of Managers said on November 12 that elected trustees should prepare for a possible return to local control by mid-January 2027. The announcement came as trustees objected to a proposed $92.4 million construction commitment.Houston ISD’s appointed managers said on November 12 they are preparing for elected trustees to take control as early as mid-January 2027. But they also approved a $92.4 million construction proposal as trustees demanded a say.Houston ISD’s appointed board said on November 12 it is preparing elected trustees for a possible mid-January 2027 handoff, while stressing that the state has not authorized a final date. The board also approved negotiations on a $92.4 million school project.
Minnesota beat Dallas 133-94 on November 12 in Minneapolis, earning its largest victory of the season despite playing without injured Anthony Edwards. The Timberwolves extended their winning streak to five games.
Cade Cunningham scored a career-best 52 points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 144-140 in double overtime on November 12, 2026, in Washington.
On November 12, Democratic lawmakers opened an inquiry into the Trump administration’s handling of Nvidia chip sales to China, after CEO Jensen Huang resigned and agreed to testify to Republican-led committees.On November 12, Democratic lawmakers opened an inquiry into the Trump administration’s Nvidia chip sales to China, questioning whether national security and public policy were compromised.On November 12, Democrats launched an inquiry into the Trump administration’s Nvidia chip sales to China, challenging export decisions even as Jensen Huang resigned and agreed to testify.
Netflix’s The Body ends its first season with Grace waking from a coma, leaving the cause unclear. Creators Quinn Shephard and Gina Gammell discussed the finale and possible Season 2 storylines on November 12, 2026.
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker said on November 11 that an esophageal precancer diagnosis prompted him to stop smoking marijuana. He discussed the diagnosis on the Big Bro with Kid Cudi podcast.
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.
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