While You Were Out: Daily News Catch-Up

The FAA lifted a four-hour nationwide ground stop after more than 4,700 cancellations, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Trump's asylum suspension case, Europe named its team for the next Ukraine talks, Mayo Clinic picked Dr. Matthew Callstrom as its next CEO, and SpaceX's Starship reached orbit on Flight 15.📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcastSources for every story:FAA lifts nationwide ground stop after more than 4,700 flight cancellations: Al Jazeera: FAA ground stop lifted: why were US flights grounded, and what's next?, International Business Times via Yahoo News (citing Reuters): FAA lifts nationwide ground stop, Al Jazeera / Reuters: US grounds all flights after communication issueSupreme Court will hear Trump administration's asylum suspension case: AP via WCVB: Supreme Court will consider Trump's executive order suspending asylum access, SCOTUSblog: Supreme Court agrees to hear case on suspension of asylumEurope names a five-nation team for the next Ukraine peace talks: Reuters via Yahoo News: EU settles on five-nation group to speak for Europe at Ukraine peace talks, RTÉ: Europe selects negotiating team for Ukraine talks, Al Jazeera: Russia and Ukraine report overnight attacks amid US diplomatic pushMayo Clinic picks Dr. Matthew Callstrom as its next president and CEO: MPR News: Mayo Clinic announces next CEO: Dr. Matthew Callstrom, KTTC: Mayo Clinic announces Dr. Matthew Callstrom as new president and CEOSpaceX's Starship reaches orbit on Flight 15 after booster catch is called off: Space.com: SpaceX launches Starship on 22-hour Flight 15 test, aborts booster catch, AP via weather.com: SpaceX's Starship soars into orbit after double catch thwartedFull briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-11-14-am/?ref=podcastNarrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.

The FAA halts departures at U.S. airports over a communication issue, Nvidia's slide deepens as stocks post a winning week, Microsoft apologizes for a nearly 24-hour outage, Turkey and Qatar sign a defense pact, and North Korea reshapes its flag.📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcastSources for every story:FAA orders rare nationwide ground stop over communication issue: Gizmodo: FAA orders nationwide ground stop for departing flights, CBS News: FAA issues nationwide ground stop, Newsweek: FAA issues national ground stopNvidia slide deepens, but stocks still post a winning week: AP via Yakima Herald: Stocks fall but Wall Street notches a winning week, Yahoo Finance: Stock market today, Nov. 13Microsoft apologizes for nearly 24-hour Outlook and Teams outage: Windows Central: Microsoft apologizes for major outage, ABC News (Australia): Microsoft access being restoredTurkey and Qatar sign mutual defense agreement: Al-Monitor (Reuters): Turkey, Qatar sign mutual defence agreement, Al Jazeera: Turkiye and Qatar sign mutual defence agreementNorth Korea changes its flag's proportions for the first time since 1948: The Korea Herald: N. Korea changes national flag proportions, The Korea Times (Yonhap): N. Korea changes flag's aspect ratioFull briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-11-13-pm/?ref=podcastNarrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.

Chris Van Hollen challenges Chuck Schumer to lead Senate Democrats, Iran says it hit a U.S. radar in Bahrain, the U.N. nuclear watchdog can't verify Iran's uranium, home sales hit a 16-year low, and the Commanders beat the Giants.📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcastSources for every story:Chris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader: CBS News: Van Hollen announces he will challenge Schumer, ABC News: Van Hollen says he will challenge Schumer for Democratic leader, Roll Call: Van Hollen announces bid, but Schumer says he has the votesIran's Revolutionary Guard says it destroyed a U.S. radar in Bahrain: AP via ABC News: Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it destroyed a US radar in Bahrain, Khaleej Times (AFP): Live updates, November 13, Times of Israel live blog, November 13U.N. watchdog says it can't confirm Iran hasn't diverted nuclear material: Times of Israel (AFP): UN agency can't confirm Iran hasn't diverted nuclear material, Ynetnews: IAEA raises alarm over Iran's nuclear programU.S. home sales hit slowest pace since 2010 as yields top 5%: AP via Fast Company: U.S. home sales slumped to the slowest pace in more than 16 years, HousingWire: Existing home sales fall to 3.75 million pace in October, AP via Manila Times: Wall Street shakes with swings for Nvidia and oil pricesLate Stefon Diggs touchdown lifts Commanders past Giants 24-21: NFL.com: What we learned from Washington's 24-21 win, Sports Illustrated: Commanders winners and losers vs. Giants, Yahoo Sports: Commanders beat Giants in TNF thrillerFull briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-11-13-am/?ref=podcastNarrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.

Nvidia names Colette Kress interim CEO as shares close down 4.3%, U.S. envoys brief Zelenskyy after meeting Putin, Senate Democrats probe RFK Jr.'s Samoa testimony, the U.S. funds ibogaine study groundwork, and Pope Leo returns to Peru.📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcastSources for every story:Nvidia names CFO Colette Kress interim CEO; shares close down 4.3%: Nvidia (SEC filing): Nvidia announces CEO transition, AP News Summary, Nov. 12 (via Clinton Herald), Yahoo Finance: Stock market today, Nov. 12U.S. envoys brief Zelenskyy near Dublin after meeting Putin in Moscow: Kyiv Independent: Zelensky meets Trump's envoys in Dublin, Euronews: Zelenskyy to meet US envoys in Dublin, AP News Summary, Nov. 12 (via Clinton Herald)Senate Democrats open probe into RFK Jr.'s Samoa trip testimony: AP via KSL: Senators probing RFK Jr.'s testimony on Samoa trip, Denver Gazette: Senators launch investigation into RFK Jr.U.S. to fund groundwork for ibogaine PTSD studies: AP via KSAT: Trump administration will fund new research on ibogaine, The National News Desk via Local 12: US offers up to $4.9 millionAbout 3 million line Lima streets as Pope Leo returns to Peru: AP via Spectrum News: Pope Leo returns to his second homeland, CBS News: Pope Leo says he has returned to his homelandFull briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-11-12-pm/?ref=podcastNarrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.

Nvidia shares sink on a report its board may oust Jensen Huang, Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi's Senate race, U.S. envoys meet Putin after Abu Dhabi talks, a deadly Brooklyn building collapse, and an Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital.📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcastSources for every story:Nvidia shares sink on report its board is preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang: CBS News: Nvidia's stock dives as board weighs move to oust Jensen Huang, Forbes: Nvidia shares plunge as board reportedly prepares to oust CEO, Euronews (citing Reuters): Nvidia shares fall on reports board may oust HuangDemocrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi's U.S. Senate race; Hyde-Smith concedes: GPB News: Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate race, Yahoo News (AP figures): Colom narrowly defeats Hyde-SmithU.S. envoys in Moscow to meet Putin after Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi: AP via Durango Herald: US envoys in Moscow for meeting with Putin, Euronews: Witkoff and Kushner arrive in MoscowFive dead after Brooklyn building collapses into neighboring construction site: AP via WKMG ClickOrlando: Death toll rises to 5 in Brooklyn building collapse, ABC7 New York: Flatbush building collapse leaves 5 deadIsraeli strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital kills 6, health officials say: AP via WUNC/NPR: Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills 6, The National (citing Reuters): Strike on Gaza hospital kills surgeon and five others, ABC News (Australia): Six killed in strike on Nasser HospitalFull briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-11-12-am/?ref=podcastNarrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.

Russia and Ukraine agree to a large prisoner swap at Abu Dhabi talks, the White House warns the likely Oversight chair about planned probes, AI stocks lift the Nasdaq, Joe Biden on cancer and the 2024 race, and the SS United States becomes a reef.📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcastSources for every story:Russia and Ukraine agree to a large prisoner swap at Abu Dhabi talks: AP via CP24: Russia and Ukraine agree to a large prisoner exchange as talks end with no major breakthrough, The Hill: Russia, Ukraine agree to large prisoner swap after Abu Dhabi talks, AP News Summary, Nov. 11White House warns likely Oversight chair that some probes may be criminal: AP News Summary, Nov. 11, Forbes: White House counsel sends letter to try and stop Democrats from investigating Trump, Local 12 (Sinclair): White House warns House Democrats against 'blatant criminality'AI stocks rebound as CoreWeave soars; Nasdaq jumps 1.6%: Kiplinger: Nasdaq adds 400 points as CoreWeave earnings revive the AI trade, Yahoo Finance: Stock market today, Nov. 11, AP News Summary, Nov. 11Biden says he wouldn't have run in 2024 had he known he had cancer: AP via PBS NewsHour: Biden says he wouldn't have run for a second term if he knew he had cancer, TIME: Biden says he would have stepped down if he knew he had cancerSS United States, once the fastest ocean liner, is sunk to become a reef: CBS Philadelphia: Historic SS United States begins sinking off Florida's coast, WKRG via Yahoo: SS United States deployed off Destin coast, 6abc Philadelphia: SS United States live updatesFull briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-11-11-pm/?ref=podcastNarrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.

The House voted 211-204 to shelve impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Spain holds its first general strike in 14 years, Asian chip stocks rally after Wall Street slips, Minnesota is denied more than $112 million in Medicaid money, and Connor Hellebuyck is booed in Winnipeg.📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcastSources for every story:House shelves impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: Reuters via Daily Sabah: House thwarts bid to impeach Hegseth, Military Times: House Republicans sidestep effort to impeach Hegseth, Al Jazeera: Did Democrats save Pete Hegseth from impeachment?Spain holds its first general strike in 14 years over housing: Reuters via Internazionale: Spain stages first general strike in 14 years, elDiario.es: Spain lives an unprecedented general strike for housingAsian chip stocks rally a day after Wall Street slips on hot inflation: AP via KSAT: Asian markets mostly gain on AI chip demand, Korea JoongAng Daily: Kospi rises 2.6% as Samsung, SK hynix lead, Saxo: Asia Market Quick Take, Nov. 11MINNESOTA: Feds deny more than $112 million in Medicaid reimbursements: MPR News: Minnesota Medicaid reimbursements totaling more than $112M denied, The Washington Sun: Trump administration strips Minnesota of $112.7 million, Minnesota News Network: Morning Headlines, Nov. 11Hellebuyck booed in Winnipeg return as Jets beat Devils 4-2: ESPN: Hellebuyck booed pregame in Winnipeg return, NHL.com: Hellebuyck says concerns for family led to trade request, Global News: Hellebuyck to address reporters before Devils play JetsFull briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-11-11-am/?ref=podcastNarrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.

Consumer prices rose more than expected in October, House Republicans chose Jim Jordan as their leader, Russia and Ukraine held U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, Hungary detained Viktor Orban's brother, and the Vikings brought back Kirk Cousins.📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcastSources for every story:Consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, more than expected: AP via WSVN: Inflation runs hotter than expected, CBS News via Yahoo Finance: Inflation remained elevated in October, ABC News: What to expect from the October inflation reportHouse Republicans elect Jim Jordan as their leader for the next Congress: AP via ABC7 New York: Jim Jordan elected to lead House Republicans, ABC News: House Republicans elect Jim Jordan as minority leader, CBS News: Congress live updates on GOP leadership electionsRussia and Ukraine hold first U.S.-brokered talks since February: ABC News Australia (Reuters): Fresh round of Ukraine-Russia talks held, Kuwait Times (AFP): US calls for new Europe security at talks in UAE, United24 Media: Talks wrap first day as Kushner says gaps narrowingHungary detains former PM Viktor Orban's brother in people-smuggling probe: Reuters via Yahoo News: Hungary detains Viktor Orban's brother, dpa via Yahoo News: Hungarian police arrest former PM Orban's brother, LBC: Viktor Orban's brother detained in HungaryMINNESOTA: Vikings bring back Kirk Cousins in trade with Raiders: Vikings.com: Vikings bring back Kirk Cousins via trade with Raiders, FOX 9: Vikings bring back Kirk Cousins in trade, CBS Minnesota (WCCO): Vikings reuniting with QB Kirk CousinsFull briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-11-10-pm/?ref=podcastNarrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.

President Trump says the FBI is looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's ties to an alleged spy, Trump says no new Iran offensive for now, October inflation data is due today, Trump says deportations may have been too tough, and the Bills beat the Vikings 23-6.📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcastSources for every story:Trump says FBI is looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's ties to alleged spy: Reuters (via Investing.com): Trump says FBI probing Nvidia CEO Huang, Al Jazeera: Trump says FBI probing Nvidia CEO's affair with alleged spy, PBS NewsHour (AP): What we know as Nvidia investigates an alleged spy plotTrump says no new Iran offensive for now, citing 'positive momentum': AFP (via Yahoo News): Trump sees 'positive momentum' on Iran after Qatar PM talks, Times of Israel: Trump says US won't launch new Iran offensive for now, Times of Israel live blog, Nov. 10October inflation report due today as Asian stocks rally: AP (via KPRC Click2Houston): Asian stocks rise ahead of US inflation data, Reuters (via Yahoo Finance): US consumer prices expected to have risen at slower pace in OctoberTrump says deportation push may have been too tough, open to deal with Democrats: PBS NewsHour (AP): Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough', ABC News: Trump says 'too tough' deportation policies hurt him in the midterms, AP (via Yahoo News): Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration, but Mullin stresses no amnestyMINNESOTA: Bills beat Vikings 23-6 on Monday Night Football: NBC Sports (ProFootballTalk): Bills wear down Vikings, 23-6, theScore: Bills vs. Vikings box score, FOX 9: Vikings vs. Bills live updatesFull briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-11-10-am/?ref=podcastNarrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.

Rep. Thomas Massie forces a House vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump meets Qatar's prime minister as Iran talks stall, the Supreme Court lets Big Bend border wall work resume, the Dow jumps 1,104 points, and the College Football Playoff expands to 24 teams.📬 Get it as a free 2-minute email at 6 AM & 5 PM CT: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/email/?ref=podcastSources for every story:Republican Thomas Massie forces House vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: PBS NewsHour (AP): Massie speaks after filing Hegseth impeachment resolution, Fox News: Massie to force Hegseth impeachment vote, Office of Rep. Thomas Massie: Forcing vote on impeaching Secretary HegsethTrump meets Qatar's prime minister as U.S.-Iran talks stall: Arab News (Reuters): Trump to meet Iran war mediator Qatar, Fox News: Trump meets Qatar's PM as Rubio warns talks not close to deal, Al Jazeera: Qatar PM to meet Trump, latest on US-Iran negotiationsSupreme Court lets Big Bend border wall construction resume: SCOTUSblog: Court allows border wall construction to continue, Texas Tribune: Supreme Court allows Big Bend border wall project to resumeDow jumps 1,104 points as tech rebounds; Nvidia falls: Yahoo Finance: Stock market today, Monday, Nov. 9, Kiplinger: Dow adds 1,104 points even as Nvidia sinks, TheStreet: Stock market today, Nov. 9, 2026College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams in 2027: NBC Los Angeles (AP): College Football Playoff officially expanding to 24 teams, CBS Sports: College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams, FootballScoop: CFP officially moving to 24 teams in 2027Full briefing: https://whileyouwereoutnews.com/briefings/2026-11-09-pm/?ref=podcastNarrated with an AI voice; every story is checked against at least two established news sources.