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Attorney for group suing Duluth Vineyard Church reacts to pastor leaving church

November 13, 2025

Matt McConico,

Spencer T. Kuvin DULUTH, Min, – Pastor John Kliewer lead Duluth Vineyard’s congregation following a sex scandal from their youth pastor and his family. After being put on leave for a number of months, Kliewer left the Duluth Vineyard. Kliewer led the effort to uncover what happened within church walls when Jackson Gaitlin was sexually assaulting children. Vineyard USA and…

NCAA puts Michigan State football on 3 years of probation for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker

November 13, 2025

AP

The NCAA put Michigan State’s football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team’s budget after agreeing former staff members Saeed Khalif and Brandon Jordan under coach Mel Tucker broke rules regarding recruiting inducements and benefits, communication and unofficial visit expenses. Michigan State announced Wednesday that it had reached a negotiated resolution with the NCAA. Due to the participation of three ineligible players, wins from the 2022 through 2024 seasons were vacated and restrictions have been placed on recruiting for three years. The Spartans host Penn State on Saturday.

Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients

November 13, 2025

By DEE-ANN DURBIN - AP Business Writer

Doritos and Cheetos are getting a makeover. PepsiCo said on Thursday that it’s launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won’t have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD ae set to hit store shelves on Dec. 1. It’s part of a broader shift underway at PepsiCo, which announced in April that it would accelerate a planned transition to using natural colors in its foods and beverages. Dye-free doesn’t mean Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will be colorless. Instead, they’re just a lighter color, like a tortilla chip. PepsiCo launched its Simply line in 2002, but unlike the new Doritos and Cheetos, those chips aren’t designed to taste like the originals.

A judge said Luigi Mangione could have a laptop to view evidence in jail. He still hasn’t gotten it

November 13, 2025

By MICHAEL R. SISAK - Associated Press

Months after a judge said Luigi Mangione could have a laptop in jail to review evidence, lawyers for the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson say the device has yet to be delivered. The delay, Mangione’s lawyers said in a court filing made public Thursday, is putting the 27-year-old suspect in a time crunch with little more than two weeks before an important hearing in his state murder case. Mangione, who is also facing a federal death penalty case, has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center, a federal jail in Brooklyn, since his arrest last December. He has pleaded not guilty.

Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once FAA ends flight cuts

November 13, 2025

By JOSH FUNK - AP Transportation Writer

Airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations within a few days once the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports, but it’s not clear how quickly that will happen even though the shutdown is over. The Federal Aviation Administration did announce Wednesday night that airlines won’t have to cut more than 6% of flights at those airports because air traffic controller staffing has improved significantly. Originally the order called for those flight cuts to increase to 8% Thursday and top out at 10% on Friday. Officials didn’t offer any updates Thursday morning about when they will decide to lift the order.

What’s next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files

November 13, 2025

By MATT BROWN and JOEY CAPPELLETTI - Associated Press

The House is moving toward a vote on releasing files from the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Republican leaders have no choice but to allow a vote after a petition on the Epstein bill reached the needed 218 signatures. The move comes at a time when new documents have raised questions about Epstein and his associates, including a 2019 email mentioning President Donald Trump. The White House accuses Democrats of leaking emails to smear the president. The bill would force the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related files, with some redactions. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to bring the measure to a vote next week.

Chicago civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder

November 13, 2025

By SOPHIA TAREEN - Associated Press

The Rev. Jesse Jackson is in the hospital with a rare neurological disorder. Jackson’s Chicago-based civil rights organization says the 84-year-old was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy in April and is under observation. Jackson was told he had Parkinson’s disease about a decade earlier but continued to make public appearances including at last year’s Democratic National Convention. He has been unable to walk, relying on a wheelchair. Family members say in recent months he’s been unable to speak.

States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends

November 13, 2025

By GEOFF MULVIHILL and DAVID A. LIEB - Associated Press

State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended. Some state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly, but it still could take up to a week for some recipients to get their delayed aid. A series of court rulings and shifting policies from the Trump administration have led to inconsistent distribution of November benefits. About two-thirds of states had issued only partial or no benefits before the shutdown ended Wednesday night. The federal food program serves about 42 million people, mostly in lower-income households.

From gowns to pantsuits, Michelle Obama explains her iconic fashion picks in a new book, ‘The Look’

November 13, 2025

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE - Associated Press

Michelle Obama says that on any day during the eight years she was first lady of the United States, she could go from giving a speech to meeting with a foreign counterpart to digging in her vegetable garden with schoolchildren. She says her clothes had to be ready for the variety. But she also never wanted her clothes to be off-putting to others. The former first lady who went on to be admired for her fashion sense chronicles her style journey in her latest book, “The Look.” She spoke about it during a moderated conversation Wednesday night in Washington.

Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula

November 13, 2025

By JONEL ALECCIA - AP Health Writer

The parents of two babies who were sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart infant formula are suing the company. Lawyers for Stephen and Yurany Dexter of Flagstaff, Arizona, and Michael and Hanna Everett of Richmond, Kentucky, filed lawsuits Wednesday in federal court in two states. The families allege that their 4-month-old daughters, Rose Dexter and Piper Everett, developed the rare and potentially deadly disease after drinking recalled ByHeart formula. The babies are among 15 infants in a dozen states who have contracted infantile botulism during the outbreak that began in August. New York-based ByHeart recalled all of its formula nationwide on Tuesday.

Takeaways from the newly released Epstein documents

November 13, 2025

By JESSE BEDAYN and SAFIYAH RIDDLE - Associated Press

A congressional committee has released thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, including emails that reveal his connections with influential figures. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee initially released three emails mentioning President Donald Trump. Republicans then disclosed thousands more documents. Epstein is a convicted sex offender who was charged with sex trafficking underage girls before his death in 2019. The documents include emails between Epstein and powerful people, as well as unrelated materials. Epstein claimed Trump “knew about the girls,” but provided no context. The documents also mention former Prince Andrew and former President Bill Clinton, with Epstein denying wrongdoing by both men.

Former NFL player Antonio Brown released from Miami jail to await attempted murder trial

November 13, 2025

BY LYNNE SLADKY and FREIDA FRISARO - Associated Press

Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been released from a Miami jail a day after pleading not guilty to second-degree attempted murder. The 37-year-old Brown is accused of firing shots after a celebrity boxing match in Miami on May 16. Brown left the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with his attorney, Mark Eiglarsh, after a judge set his bail at $25,000 and ordered him to wear a GPS ankle monitor while awaiting trial. He could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted. Prosecutors had argued for pretrial detention, citing his resources to flee.

The body of a coal miner has been found in a flooded West Virginia mine, the governor says

November 13, 2025

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

Gov. Patrick Morrisey says crews have found the body of a coal miner who went missing when a mine flooded in West Virginia. Morrisey says the body was found inside the mine early Thursday in southern West Virginia. A mine crew hit a pocket of water last Saturday in Alpha Metallurgical Resources’ Rolling Thunder mine. More than a dozen other miners were accounted for after the accident was reported. Machines had pumped out water at a fast-enough rate to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool in under two hours. The death is the third at an Alpha facility in West Virginia this year.

Nicolas Cage’s ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ turns an apocryphal text about Jesus’ youth into a horror film

November 13, 2025

By KRYSTA FAURIA - Associated Press

Filmmaker Lotfy Nathan has turned the apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas into a supernatural thriller called “The Carpenter’s Son,” starring Nicolas Cage. The film hitting theaters Friday explores stories about Jesus’ childhood that didn’t make it into the New Testament. These tales were popular among early Christians and depict a young Jesus with supernatural powers but lacking a moral compass. Nathan was raised Coptic Orthodox and was inspired by the novelty of this untold origin story. While the film draws from the ancient text, Nathan added elements to create a compelling narrative. Cage sees the film as more of a family drama than horror.

Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice

November 13, 2025

By FATIMA HUSSEIN - Associated Press

Federal workers are expressing relief and frustration as the longest government shutdown has come to an end. Social Security claims specialist Jessica Sweet cut back on essentials and racked up credit card debt to get by. The shutdown began on Oct. 1 after Democrats rejected a funding fix, demanding health insurance subsidies. It ended when some Democratic-aligned senators agreed to a deal without the subsidies. The shutdown affected more than 1 million federal employees, with many working without pay. The deal ensures back pay and reverses dismissals. Workers say they felt like political pawns and worry this shutdown might not be the last.

Gilbert man critically injured after ATV crash in McKinley Township

November 13, 2025

Maria Vollom,

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an ATV accident that left a 40-year-old man from rural Gilbert with life-threatening injuries late Wednesday night. Deputies were called to Grand Avenue in McKinley Township around 10:15 p.m. on November 12th, where they found the man semi-responsive on the ground beside his ATV. Officials say he had been riding alone, and…

Ukraine’s army chief visits besieged city as Zelenskyy confronts graft scandal

November 13, 2025

By ILLIA NOVIKOV - Associated Press

Ukraine’s top military commander says he has visited troops holding the front line in the key eastern city of Pokrovsk, which is besieged by a bigger Russian force, to coordinate operations in person. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is grappling with the fallout from a corruption scandal that has engulfed his administration. After Zelenskyy’s justice and energy ministers quit Wednesday amid the investigation into alleged energy sector graft, the government fired the vice president of Energoatom, the state-owned nuclear power company believed by investigators to be at the center of the kickback scheme.

California revokes 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants

November 13, 2025

By JOSH FUNK - AP Transportation Writer

California state officials say they plan to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses given to immigrants after discovering the expiration dates went past when the drivers were legally allowed to be in the U.S. The announcement follows harsh criticism from the Trump administration about California and other states granting licenses to people in the country illegally. The issue was thrust into the public’s consciousness in August when a tractor-trailer driver not authorized to be in the U.S. made an illegal U-turn and caused a crash in Florida that killed three people.

Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day

November 13, 2025

By DEE-ANN DURBIN - AP Business Writer

More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers are planning to strike at 65 U.S. stores starting Thursday. The strike was scheduled to disrupt Starbucks’ Red Cup Day, which is typically one of the company’s busiest days of the year. Starbucks gives away free, reusable cups on that day to customers who buy a holiday drink. The union working to organize Starbucks baristas says the striking workers are protesting a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company. Starbucks Workers United says the walkout will impact stores in 45 cities, including New York, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Dallas. Starbucks says fewer than 4% of its U.S. stores are unionized, and most stores will be operating normally.

Photos of the first female conductor to lead a Tehran Symphony Orchestra performance

November 13, 2025

By VAHID SALEMI - Associated Press

TEHRAN (AP) — Paniz Faryousefi became the first woman to conduct a performance of the Tehran Symphony Orchestra on Wednesday as the musicians played at the Unity Hall in Iran’s capital. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

France honors the victims of the Paris attacks’ night of terror 10 years on

November 13, 2025

By THOMAS ADAMSON - Associated Press

Paris is marking the 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks that killed 132 people and injured hundreds. The attacks on November 13, 2015, included gunfire at cafés, explosions at a stadium, and a massacre at the Bataclan concert hall. The events reshaped France’s sense of safety, leading to both hardened security and a deeper sense of solidarity. Thursday’s commemorations include tributes led by President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo at each attack site. A new memorial garden will be unveiled. The Eiffel Tower will be lit in French colors, and a minute of silence will be observed at a soccer match.

Truck hits pedestrians in South Korea market, killing 2 people and injuring 18

November 13, 2025

AP

A truck has plowed into pedestrians at an outdoor market in South Korea, killing two people and injuring 18 others. Officials say the two people were pronounced dead at a hospital following the incident shortly before 11 a.m. in Bucheon, near the capital of Seoul. Nine people sustained serious injuries among the 18 who were hurt but it wasn’t immediately clear if the injuries were life-threatening. Police are questioning the unidentified truck driver in his 60s. An official says witnesses have told investigators the vehicle initially reversed about 28 meters before driving forward 150 meters, hitting pedestrians on the way.

Judge to hear arguments challenging appointment of prosecutor who charged James Comey, Letitia James

November 12, 2025

By ERIC TUCKER - Associated Press

Lawyers for two of President Donald Trump’s foes who have been charged by the Justice Department are set to ask a federal judge to dismiss the cases against them, saying the prosecutor who secured the indictments was illegally installed in the role. The challenges to Lindsey Halligan’s appointment as interim U.S. attorney are part of multi-prong efforts by former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James to get their cases dismissed before trial. At issue during Thursday’s arguments are the complex constitutional and statutory rules governing the appointment of the nation’s U.S. attorneys, who function as top federal prosecutors in Justice Department offices across the country.

50-year mortgages? NFL kickoff rules? Here’s where some of Trump’s latest jaw-dropping musings stand

November 12, 2025

By WILL WEISSERT - Associated Press

President Donald Trump often offers ideas that once seem outlandish, then repeating them until they gain traction and begin sounding more mainstream. Some, like imposing tariffs and pardoning Capitol rioters, have become reality. Others, like 50-year mortgages and revenue checks from tariffs, remain in limbo. Trump also has suggested bonus checks for air traffic controllers and changing NFL kickoff rules, but those suggestions may be fading away. Proposals like enforcing the death penalty in Washington, D.C., and retaking Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan appear even less likely to come to fruition. Ideas like creating a U.S. sovereign wealth fund and naming a stadium after him are still being discussed.

Bent Paddle shares concerns regarding federal hemp ban

November 12, 2025

Emmaleah Allen, Lauren Martinson,

DULUTH, Minn. — Congress voted to reopen the Federal Government Wednesday night, and in doing so, passed a bill federally banning hemp-derived THC products. Before the Government reopened, Bent Paddle, a local brewery, shared its concerns regarding the hemp ban. The bill came as a shock to many people in the industry, including the CEO and Director of Operations for…

The Duluth 1200 Fund celebrates 40th Anniversary

November 12, 2025

Violette VueHansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Duluth 1200 Fund celebrated its 40th anniversary at Zeitgeist. The private non-profit supports entrepreneurs and business owners by providing mentorships and loans with a mission to grow the economy and create jobs in Duluth. Wednesday night’s celebration was to celebrate the hard work of everyone involved and the success stories. “We really hope that one,…

MN Craft Brewer’s Guild responds to federal hemp-derived THC ban

November 12, 2025

Dan Hanger,

DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild released a statement to FOX 21 Wednesday night about the federal ban on hemp-derived THC products that was passed Wednesday when congress voted to approve the federal spending bill to open the government after a historic shutdown. “In the chaos of the last nearly 43 days, let’s not lose sight of the…

The timeline for SNAP benefits remains uncertain, even as the government is set to reopen

November 12, 2025

By GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press

President Donald Trump has signed a measure to reopen the government and resume full food aid benefits that were paused at the start of November. But how fast SNAP payments reach beneficiaries could vary by state. Some experts say it could be quicker in states that have not yet loaded debit cards with any benefits than in states that have provided partial payments. Trump’s administration halted payments for the program used by 1 in 8 Americans due to the government shutdown. It has been subject to seesawing legal decisions ever since. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to keep on hold lower court rulings that the government should immediately fully fund the program.

Chester Bowl preparing for upcoming winter season

November 12, 2025

Xavier Walt,

DULUTH, Minn. — Chester Bowl has begun it’s preparing for the upcoming winter season. The preparations kicked off with ski fittings for young skiers and their families who will be renting the equipment during the season. With events like these featuring well over 100 athletes a night, it’s the work of volunteers that helps Chester get ready for the big…

Ex-aide to California governor indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from ex-health secretary

November 12, 2025

By TRÂN NGUYỄN AND JAIMIE DING - Associated Press

A former top aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra. Dana Williamson has been arrested and is scheduled to make her first court appearance Wednesday in Sacramento. It is not immediately clear if she had an attorney who could speak on her behalf. The federal indictment lists four other co-conspirators. It alleges that Williamson was part of a scheme involving Sean McCluskie, who was Becerra’s chief of staff at the time of the alleged conduct. Becerra is not implicated in the indictment.

Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser and Supply Drive

November 12, 2025

Emmaleah Allen,

DULUTH, Minn. — The McDonald’s on London Road held a fundraiser and supply drive yesterday evening for the local Ronald McDonald House. From 4 to 7 p.m., 20% of food sales and 100% percent of cookie sales and supplies donated by people went straight to the local Ronald McDonald House. These funds help the non-profit support families of children receiving…

In Japan’s Northern Alps, residents battle monkeys to protect homes and farms

November 12, 2025

By REENO HASHIMOTO and AYAKA MCGILL - Associated Press

In Japan’s Northern Alps, residents are chasing monkeys to keep them away from farms and homes. Wearing bright orange vests, they use GPS trackers and radios to herd the animals back into the mountains. While tourists love the Japanese macaques, locals find them a nuisance. The monkeys cause minor monetary damage compared to other animals, but they break into homes and ruin crops. The Monkey Chasing Squad, a group of about 50 part-time civil servants, tries to control them. Despite their efforts, calls to cull the monkeys are growing, but experts warn this could worsen the problem.

Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks

November 12, 2025

By ILLIA NOVIKOV - Associated Press

A Ukrainian commander says the Russian army has overrun three settlements in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region. The fiercest fighting continues in Pokrovsk, in the eastern Donetsk region, as Russian forces expand their efforts in Ukraine. Russia’s full-scale invasion began nearly four years ago, and it now occupies about one-fifth of its neighbor. New U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s oil sector are set to take effect on November 21. Meanwhile, Ukraine is dealing with a corruption scandal involving senior government officials. The conflict has been costly for Russia, with Ukraine launching long-range drone attacks on Russian assets.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes earns first Cy Young as Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back

November 12, 2025

By WILL GRAVES - AP National Writer

Paul Skenes has won the National League Cy Young Award in a unanimous vote, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and a Cy Young Award the next. The 23-year-old right-hander led the majors with a 1.97 ERA and struck out 216 batters for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won his second straight American League Cy Young Award. Skubal posted a 13-6 record with a 2.21 ERA. Skubal is the 12th pitcher in MLB history to capture the Cy Young in back-to-back seasons.

Man accused of hitting woman with car then kidnapping her

November 12, 2025

Matt McConico,

Metris Javon Bell DULUTH, Minn. – A man is accused of hitting a woman with a car in the broad daylight, dragging her limp body into the car, and then dropping her off in another location. Police documents say Metris Javon Bell, 31, of Duluth is accused of hitting a woman with his car just before 11 a.m. behind the…

3rd Annual Youth Wellness Summit Educates 130 Students

November 12, 2025

Emily Halling,

SUPERIOR, Wis.–More than 130 students representing 10 school districts had the chance to dive into a variety of activities focused on promoting wellness. At University Wisconsin Superior, there were thirteen breakout sessions ranging from learning how to cope with stress, to balancing sports and wellbeing. The entire opportunity was planned and put on by high schoolers. The middle schoolers attending…

Chinese scientist pleads guilty in US smuggling case and will be quickly deported

November 12, 2025

By ED WHITE - Associated Press

A Chinese scientist charged in Michigan with smuggling biological materials has pleaded guilty. But Yunqing Jian was given no additional time in jail beyond the five months she already spent in custody. Jian was a temporary researcher at a University of Michigan lab. She will be quickly deported. A judge calls it a “very strange” case. Jian was arrested in June and accused of conspiring with a boyfriend to study and nurse a toxic fungus at a campus lab. Jian didn’t have a permit for the material. She apologized but says her work was aimed at protecting crops, not harming anyone.

Anthropic, Microsoft announce new AI data center projects as industry’s construction push continues

November 12, 2025

By MATT O'BRIEN - AP Technology Writer

Anthropic has announced a $50 billion investment in computing infrastructure, including new data centers in Texas and New York. Microsoft also announced a new data center in Atlanta, Georgia, connected to another in Wisconsin, forming a massive supercomputer. These moves highlight the tech industry’s push to build energy-hungry AI infrastructure despite financial and environmental concerns. Anthropic is working with Fluidstack on these projects. The tech industry’s spending on AI infrastructure has raised concerns about a potential investment bubble, but Anthropic says it plans to focus on cost-effective growth.

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown gets $25K bail and GPS monitor on Miami attempted murder charge

November 12, 2025

By CURT ANDERSON - Associated Press

A Miami judge ordered that former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown will be released on $25,000 bail and must wear an ankle monitor. He has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree attempted murder charge in Florida. That carries a potential 15-year prison sentence and a fine up to $10,000 if he’s convicted. His lawyer said the 37-year-old Brown would return to his home Florida while the case proceeds. Brown is accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer after a celebrity boxing match on May 16 and firing two shots at a man he had gotten into a fistfight with earlier. Brown’s lawyer says it was his own gun.

Spectrum Gives 5K to the Duluth Honor Guard

November 12, 2025

Jadie Jones,

DULUTH, Minn. — Spectrum recognized the efforts of the Duluth Honor Guard by presenting them with a 5 thousand dollar check today Spectrum’s spokesperson said their national workforce is over 10% veterans, so choosing to help support the Honor Guard is a natural choice. The Honor Guard performs military funeral honors, flag raisings, and other services to honor local veterans….

Superior man caught in on-line vigilante child porn sting sentenced to three years in prison

November 12, 2025

Matt McConico,

Joey Edward Scott SUPERIOR, Wis. – Joey Edward Scott, 62, Superior plead guilty to two counts of Possession of Child Pornography. He was sentenced to three years in prison, follow by seven years of “Extended Supervision”. For his guilty pleas on the two charges, the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office allowed two other charges of Possession of Child Pornography to…

Minnesota Power to light up plaza with Christmas tree for 40th year

November 12, 2025

Paige Hansen,

DULUTH, Minn. — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Northland. Minnesota Power is continuing a 40 year tradition of spreading holiday joy through a community Christmas tree. After searching for the perfect tree, a 40-foot blue-spruce was chosen from right here in Duluth. The tree will be decorated with 4,000 LEDS and will stay up through…

Appeals court weighs arguments on law cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

November 12, 2025

By SAFIYAH RIDDLE and KIMBERLEE KRUESI - Associated Press/Report For America

A federal appeals court has heard arguments about a spending law that stopped Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider. The law passed in July and targets organizations that provide abortions and receive over $800,000 annually in Medicaid reimbursements. Planned Parenthood argues the law is unconstitutional. Yet anti-abortion activists support it. The appeals court in September allowed the law to remain in effect while appeals are ongoing. The court heard arguments in the case Wednesday. Planned Parenthood reports the legislation cost $45 million in September alone, forcing clinics to cover Medicaid patient costs out of pocket.

Sotheby’s says a diamond brooch lost by Napoleon as his forces fled Waterloo sells for $4.4 million

November 12, 2025

AP

A diamond brooch that French emperor Napoleon was said to have lost while fleeing from the Battle of Waterloo in the early 19th century sold for more than 3.5 million Swiss francs, or about $4.4 million, at a Geneva auction on Wednesday. Sotheby’s says the brooch, which can also be worn as a pendant, features an oval diamond weighing over 13 carats surrounded by smaller cut diamonds. The sale price vastly outstripped the high end of the pre-sale estimate of 200,000 francs.

Prosecutors turn over 130,000 pages of evidence in the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker

November 12, 2025

By STEVE KARNOWSKI - Associated Press

Prosecutors in the case of a man charged with killing a top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband say they’ve turned over a massive amount of evidence to the defense. Federal prosecutor Harry Jacobs told a court Wednesday that investigators have provided substantially all they have against Vance Boelter, who has pleaded not guilty to murder in the killing of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and to attempted murder in the shootings of state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Federal defender Manny Atwal said they need more time to review more than 130,000 pages of documents and 800 hours of recordings.

Tribes that restored buffalo are killing some to feed people because of the shutdown

November 12, 2025

By MATTHEW BROWN and GRAHAM LEE BREWER of The Associated Press and AMELIA SCHAFER of ICT

A pending deal to end the government shutdown is too late for about 30 bison on the Fort Peck reservation in northern Montana. The animals are being killed to make up for a lapse in food benefits. Tribal officials say about one-third of Fort Peck’s members depend on monthly benefit checks. That’s about triple the rate for the U.S. as a whole. They’ve received only partial payments in November after President Donald Trump’s administration choked off food aid funding during the shutdown. Rural reservations across the Great Plains have been culling their cherished bison herds to fill the gap. The 30 bison from Fort Peck equals about 12,000 pounds of meat.

The Latest: House returns to vote on ending the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away

November 12, 2025

By The Associated Press

The longest government shutdown in history could conclude, after Speaker Mike Johnson called House representatives back into session following a nearly eight-week absence. The House is scheduled to take up a bill Wednesday to reopen the government. President Donald Trump called the measure a “very big victory.” Meanwhile, according to communications released Wednesday by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, sex-offending financier Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Trump “knew about the girls.” The White House quickly accused Democrats of selectively leaking the emails to smear the president.

What to know as the US Mint in Philadelphia prepares to press its final penny

November 12, 2025

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI - Associated Press

The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia will soon stop circulating its last penny, marking a significant step in the 1-cent coin’s demise. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump ordered the penny’s cancellation because the production costs exceed its value. The order comes more than 230 years after the first pennies were pressed in Philadelphia. The Treasury Department has estimated it will save $56 million per year on materials by ceasing to make the coin. Defenders of the penny say the cost is a bargain compared to the nickel, which costs almost 14 cents to mint.

Events Investment Fund Boosts Saudi Sports, Culture, Tourism and Entertainment Sectors with Launch of First Landmark Project

November 12, 2025

Business Wire

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 12, 2025–The Events Investment Fund (EIF) — launched by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, under the National Development Fund (NDF) — today announced the development of the Riyadh Shooting Range & Entertainment Complex, its first landmark project at an investment exceeding SAR…

Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls’ as White House calls its release a Democratic smear

November 12, 2025

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and ERIC TUCKER - Associated Press

The White House is accusing Democrats of selectively leaking emails from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein to “create a fake narrative” to smear President Donald Trump. Epstein wrote in a 2011 email Trump had “spent hours” at Epstein’s house with a victim of sex trafficking and said in a separate message years later Trump “knew about the girls.” The emails made public by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday add to the questions about Trump’s friendship with Epstein and about any knowledge he may have had in what prosecutors call a yearslong effort by Epstein to exploit underage girls. The Republican president denies any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.

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