Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012

• What's at stake in Saturday's Texas municipal elections

  

• America at 250: Exploring surprising pieces of Chicago history

  

• State officials sue California kratom manufacturer

  

• TD Five Boro Bike Tour cyclists taking over NYC streets today. Here are the road closures, route map and more.

  

• United flight landing at Newark Liberty Airport strikes light pole, truck on New Jersey Turnpike, officials say

  

• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette staff to be significantly reduced under new ownership

  

• Pacific Palisades architect unveils easy-to-build, fire-resistant home

  

• Body pulled from van in Inner Harbor identified as man reported missing 11 years ago