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Experts doubt the Pentagon can punish Kelly over the ‘illegal orders’ video

November 30, 2025

By BEN FINLEY and GARY FIELDS - Associated Press

Legal experts are raising lots of questions about the Pentagon’s investigation of Mark Kelly. The Arizona senator is among a group of Democrats appearing in a video that urges American troops to defy what the lawmakers are calling “illegal orders.” Some experts say the Pentagon is misreading military law to go after Kelly as a retired Navy fighter pilot. Others say Kelly can’t be prosecuted as a member of Congress. A group of former military prosecutors insists he did nothing wrong. President Donald Trump has accused Kelly and the five other Democratic lawmakers in the video of sedition “punishable by DEATH.”

Georgia up to No. 3 behind Ohio State, Indiana in Top 25 shuffle as Oregon, Texas Tech also climb

November 30, 2025

By ERIC OLSON - AP College Football Writer

Texas A&M is out of the top five in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in two months. The Aggies slipped from No. 3 to No. 7 following their 10-point loss at Texas. Ohio State and Indiana remain the top two teams for the seventh straight poll and Georgia and Oregon each moved up a spot. Texas Tech is next and Mississippi, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and Alabama round out the top 10. There are two top-10 matchups in conference championship games. Those are Indiana-Ohio State in the Big Ten and Georgia-Alabama in the SEC.

Netanyahu requests a pardon to end his ongoing corruption trial in Israel

November 30, 2025

By SAM MEDNICK - Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel’s president for a pardon during his ongoing corruption trial. His office on Sunday confirmed the request was submitted to the president’s legal department. The president’s office called it an “extraordinary request” with “significant implications.” Netanyahu faces charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes. But he hasn’t been convicted. He denies the allegations and calls the trial a witch hunt. The request follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s urging for a pardon. Legal experts say the request can’t stop the trial. Opposition leaders oppose the pardon without an admission of guilt and withdrawal from political life.

A Border Patrol-led immigration crackdown is coming to southeast Louisiana. Here’s what to know

November 30, 2025

By JACK BROOK, REBECCA SANTANA and SARA CLINE - Associated Press/Report for America

Around 250 federal border agents plan to begin a monthslong immigration crackdown in southeast Louisiana and into Mississippi dubbed “Swamp Sweep.” The operation, led by Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, aims to arrest 5,000 people in New Orleans, a Democratic-run city. Bovino has led similar aggressive operations in other blue cities. Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry supports the federal agents, but many in New Orleans are on edge. Some residents are preparing for the crackdown by staying indoors and attending rights-related workshops. The operation is expected to begin on Monday. The deployment is the latest federal immigration operation targeting a Democratic-run city as President Donald Trump’s administration pursues its mass deportation agenda.

AI-assisted shopping is the talk of the holiday shopping season

November 30, 2025

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO - AP Retail Writer

Major retail chains and tech companies are offering new or updated artificial intelligence tools in time for the holiday shopping season. They hope to give consumers an easier gift-buying experience and themselves an augmented share of online spending. Although AI-powered purchases still are in early stages, the shopping assistants and agents rolled out by the likes of Walmart, Amazon and Google can do more than the chatbots of holidays past. The latest versions were designed to provide personalized product recommendations, track prices and to place some orders through unscripted “conversations” with customers.

Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with ‘dark isolation’ as community raised concerns

November 30, 2025

By FARNOUSH AMIRI - Associated Press

Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that the Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House had been unraveling for years. Rahmanullah Lakanwal couldn’t hold down a job and he flipped between long, lightless stretches of isolation and sudden weekslong cross-country drives. His behavior deteriorated so sharply that a community advocate who works with Afghan families in Washington state reached out to a refugee organization for help and feared Lakanwal was becoming suicidal. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to share undisclosed details while cooperating with the FBI in its investigation.

Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns

November 30, 2025

By DAVID RISING - Associated Press

The death toll from a fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has risen to 146. Investigators have found more bodies in the burned-out buildings. The blaze started on Wednesday and took until Friday to extinguish. Authorities are investigating potential fire code violations and have suspended work on 28 projects by the same contractor. Three men were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. The fire spread rapidly due to foam panels and strong winds. Many residents are now in emergency shelters. The tragedy has prompted a nationwide inspection of high-rise buildings in China to identify fire hazards.

Photos from Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades

November 30, 2025

By CHAN LONG HEI - Associated Press

HONG KONG (AP) — Firefighters were working to bring under control Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades and were rescuing residents from the high-rise towers in the suburban Tai Po district. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

No. 1 Ohio State beats No. 15 Michigan, sets up game with No. 2 Indiana for Big Ten title

November 30, 2025

By The Associated Press

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Julian Sayin threw three touchdown passes, including a 35-yarder to Jeremiah Smith on a fourth down in the second quarter, and No. 1 Ohio State beat No. 15 Michigan 27-9 in a dominant performance on Saturday. The defending national champion Buckeyes (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten, No. 1 CFP) likely earned a first-round bye in the…

Milivojevic tosses 4 touchdowns in Michigan State’s 38-28 win over Maryland

November 29, 2025

By BOB TRIPI - Associated Press

Alessio Milivojevic tossed a career-high four touchdown passes and Alante Brown had a 92-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to help Michigan State to a 38-28 victory over Maryland and snap the Spartans’ eight-game losing streak. Milivojevic completed 27 of 39 passes for 292 yards for the Spartans (4-8 overall, 1-8 Big Ten). Embattled Jonathan Smith avoided becoming the first Michigan State coach to go winless in conference play for the first time since Duffy Daugherty’s 1958 team which went 0-5-1. The Terrapins (4-8, 1-8) closed the season with its first eight-game losing streak since 2015. Maryland freshman Malik Washington completed 38 of 61 passes for a career-high 459 yards, Jalil Farooq had 10 catches for 110 yards and Shaleak Knotts added eight receptions for 139 yards.

Sabres snap Wild’s 7-game winning streak on Ostlund’s shootout goal

November 29, 2025

By PATRICK DONNELLY - Associated Press

Noah Ostlund scored the winner in a shootout and the Buffalo Sabres snapped the Minnesota Wild’s seven-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory. Beck Malenstyn and Josh Doan scored in regulation for the Sabres, while Colten Ellis stopped 22 shots. Filip Gustavsson made 30 saves for Minnesota while Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy scored Minnesota’s regulation goals. Both teams converted two of their first three shootout attempts. After Minnesota’s Vladimir Tarasenko missed wide with a wrist shot, Ostlund beat Gustavsson high to seal the win for the Sabres.

Duncan Robinson gets a win in return to Miami, as Pistons hold off Heat 138-135

November 29, 2025

By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer

Cade Cunningham scored 29 points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Miami Heat 138-135. The victory snapped a two-game skid for the Eastern Conference leaders. Detroit had a 22-point lead with just over eight minutes left, but Miami closed the gap to 133-131. Bam Adebayo scored with 34 seconds remaining, but Cunningham sealed the win for Detroit. Duncan Robinson, in his first game back in Miami since being traded, scored 18 points. Detroit shot 59% and had 76 points in the paint. Andrew Wiggins led Miami with 31 points.

Antetokounmpo scores 29, surpasses 21,000 career points in Bucks’ 116-99 win over Nets

November 29, 2025

By JIM HOEHN - Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points and topped the 21,000-point mark for his career as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 116-99 victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets. Antetokounmpo, in his second game back after missing four due to a groin strain, became the 42nd player, and sixth-youngest, in NBA history to reach 21,000 career points when he hit a 3-pointer midway through the third quarter. Rookie Danny Wolf, playing in his fifth game, had a career-high 22 points for the Nets.

Swayman leads the Bruins past the Red Wings 3-2 in a shootout

November 29, 2025

By BRENDAN McGAIR - Associated Press

Jeremy Swayman stopped all three shots he faced in the shootout, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2. Morgan Geekie scored two goals for Boston in regulation. He is tied with Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon for the NHL lead with 20 goals this season. Geekie’s second goal of the game came on the power play and broke a 1-1 tie in the third period. Swayman made 24 saves through overtime, and Elias Lindholm had two assists. Casey Mittelstadt tallied Boston’s lone goal in the shootout. Detroit trailed 2-1 before Michael Rasmussen scored during a 6-on-5 situation with 1:54 remaining in regulation.

Minnesota keeps Paul Bunyan’s Axe with a snowy 17-7 win over Wisconsin, the 4th time in 5 years

November 29, 2025

By DAVE CAMPBELL - AP Sports Writer

Drake Lindsey threw a touchdown pass to Jameson Geers for the only second-half score in snow-globe conditions, and John Nestor had two interceptions and a fumble recovery for Minnesota in a 17-7 victory over Wisconsin to keep Paul Bunyan’s Axe. Darius Taylor had a 49-yard touchdown run in the second quarter to get the Gophers going in the 135th edition of the most-played series in major college football history. The Badgers finished 4-8 for their most losses since 1990. Minnesota has won five of eight matchups with Wisconsin after a 14-game losing streak that was the longest for either side.

Winter storms bring snow, freezing rain and cold as Thanksgiving travelers journey home

November 29, 2025

By The Associated Press

A major snowstorm in the Midwest and Great Lakes is affecting Thanksgiving travelers. The National Weather Service reports winter storm warnings from North Dakota to Ohio. Forecasters warn of airport delays and slowed traffic as snow could fall at more than an inch per hour. By Saturday morning, northern Iowa had over 8 inches of snow. Chicago and other parts of Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan are expecting similar amounts. Airports in Chicago and St. Louis reported delays. Another winter storm with freezing rain and snow is likely Monday and Tuesday in the Northeast.

Top 10 Best Hair Transplant Clinics in Istanbul, Turkey for 2026 – Last Update

November 29, 2025

EZ Newswire

MIAMI, FL, November 29, 2025 (EZ Newswire) — There are great medical doctors and practitioners in Turkey, but patients always have to be wary, particularly in today’s online world. And before placing any trust in a provider, patients must undertake due diligence as it is to protect themselves from risks like infection, poor graft take and uneven results that can…

Edwards caps 39-point performance with unlikely 3 as Timberwolves hold off Celtics 119-115

November 29, 2025

By MIKE COOK - Associated Press

Anthony Edwards scored 39 points, including a 3-point heave with the shot clock winding down that sealed the game, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Boston Celtics for a 119-115 victory. Julius Randle had 16 points and Donte DiVincenzo added 15 for the Timberwolves, who beat a team with a .500 or better record for the first time in eight tries this season. Jaylen Brown tied a season high with 41 points for Boston, which lost for just the second time in seven games. Neemias Queta tied a career best with 19 points and grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds. Derrick White scored 16.

US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members

November 29, 2025

By CEDAR ATTANASIO, COLLIN BINKLEY, and BEN FINLEY - Associated Press

The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports. The moves comes after one National Guard member was killed and a second was critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday near the White House. A 29-year-old Afghan national who worked with the CIA during the Afghanistan War is facing a first-degree murder charge. The government says it will intensify steps to rein in legal immigration to the United States by pausing entry from some poor countries and reviewing the status of Afghans and other legal migrants already in the country.

Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades

November 29, 2025

By CHAN HO-HIM and HUIZHONG WU - Associated Press

Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades is raising questions about corruption and negligence in the renovations of the apartment complex where at least 128 people died. An intense fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court complex in Hong Kong’s northern suburbs Wednesday afternoon, with flames covering seven of eight of the towers. The complex was home to some 4,800 residents, some of whom had raised safety concerns about the renovations more than year before the fire. Police on Wednesday arrested three men from a construction company on suspicion of manslaughter and gross negligence. They are now out on bail. Authorities then arrested seven men and one woman in a corruption probe.

Pope visits Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying as he focuses on unifying Christians

November 29, 2025

By NICOLE WINFIELD, ANDREW WILKS and SUZAN FRASER - Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV has visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque without praying there as he focused on strengthening ties with Orthodox patriarchs. On Saturday, he toured the mosque but did not pray despite earlier plans. The Vatican later corrected its bulletin to remove the reference to prayer. Leo, the first American pope, follows in the footsteps of predecessors who have visited the mosque. After the mosque visit, Leo met with Turkey’s Christian leaders and prayed with Patriarch Bartholomew. They signed a joint declaration to work towards unity, including finding a common date for Easter.

Star WRs Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith come through with big plays for No. 1 Ohio State

November 29, 2025

By JOE REEDY - AP Sports Writer

Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate played a crucial role in Ohio State’s 27-9 victory over Michigan, despite not being at full strength. Smith’s 32-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter gave No. 1 Ohio State a 10-6 lead. Tate extended the lead with a 50-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Coach Ryan Day praised their determination and hard work. Julian Sayin completed 19 of 26 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns with an interception. Ohio State had a balanced offense with 419 total yards. Next up for the Buckeyes in the Big Ten championship game against Indiana.

Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty

November 29, 2025

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS - AP Business Writer

Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year’s holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollars both in stores and online. Adobe Analytics, which tracks e-commerce, said U.S. consumers spent a record $11.8 billion online Friday, marking a 9.1% jump from last year. Consumers also spent a record $6.4 billion online on Thanksgiving Day, per Adobe. In-store traffic has continued to dwindle. Initial data from RetailNext, which measures real-time foot traffic in physical stores, found that in-store Black Friday traffic fell 3.6% from 2024 — but that’s notably better than a decline of 6.2% seen in the days leading up to Thanksgiving.

No. 1 Ohio State tops No. 15 Michigan 27-9, will play No. 2 Indiana for B10 title

November 29, 2025

By LARRY LAGE - AP Sports Writer

Julian Sayin threw three touchdown passes, including a 35-yarder to Jeremiah Smith on a fourth down in the second quarter, and No. 1 Ohio State beat No. 15 Michigan 27-9 in a dominant performance. The defending national champion Buckeyes likely earned a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. They can keep their top seed with a win against No. 2 Indiana in the conference championship game Saturday night in Indianapolis. Ohio State coach Ryan Day should sleep well, a year after losing The Game when his team was favored by about three touchdowns.

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November 29, 2025

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Tom Stoppard, sparkling playwright who won an Oscar for ‘Shakespeare In Love,’ dies at 88

November 29, 2025

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998’s “Shakespeare In Love” has died. He was 88. In a statement Saturday, United Agents said Stoppard died “peacefully” at his home in Dorset in southern England, surrounded by his family. “He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language,” they said. “It was an honor to work with Tom and to know him.” The Czech-born Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation and was garlanded with honors.

Trump says Venezuelan airspace should be viewed as closed. Maduro government slams ‘colonial threat’

November 29, 2025

By JOSH BOAK and GABRIELA MOLINA - Associated Press

The Venezuelan government is accusing President Donald Trump of making a ”colonial threat” and seeking to undermine the South American country’s sovereignty. That charge comes after Trump’s social media post Saturday that the airspace “above and surrounding” Venezuela should be considered as “closed in its entirety.” His assertion raises more questions about the U.S. pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The White House isn’t responding to questions about what Trump meant by his post. The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry says “such declarations constitute a hostile, unilateral and arbitrary act.” The Federal Aviation Administration’s jurisdiction is generally limited to the United States and its territories.

Northwestern to pay $75 million in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding

November 29, 2025

By The Associated Press

Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to the U.S. government in a deal with the Trump administration to end a series of investigations and restore hundreds of millions of dollars in federal research funding. President Donald Trump’s administration had cut off $790 million in grants to Northwestern in a standoff that contributed to the resignation in September of university president Michael Schill. The administration argued the school had not done enough to fight antisemitism. Under the agreement announced Friday night, Northwestern will make the payment to the U.S. Treasury over the next three years.

Lions lose 4-time Pro Bowl C Frank Ragnow for year with hamstring strain after he ended retirement

November 29, 2025

AP

Frank Ragnow’s season is over before it started. The team announced Saturday that the four-time Pro Bowl center failed a physical because of a hamstring strain, days after coming out of retirement. The Lions say Ragnow reported to the team’s training facility on Friday and an exam showed he has an injury that will prevent him from playing this season. The 29-year-old Ragnow was reinstated off the retirement list on Wednesday in a move welcomed by the Lions, who have missed him on the offensive line this year. The Lions host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

AI country hit ‘Walk My Walk’ built on Blanco Brown’s sound sparks questions of attribution, ethics

November 29, 2025

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - AP Entertainment Writer

An AI-generated country song, “Walk My Walk,” recently topped Billboard’s country digital song sales chart. It’s credited to a fictional artist named Breaking Rust, but the vocal style is based on Grammy-nominated country artist Blanco Brown. Brown was unaware of the song until friends alerted him. The track’s success highlights how generative AI is disrupting the music industry, allowing anyone to create songs using models trained on real artists’ voices. Brown has since released his own version of the song. He sees this as a legal and cultural issue, emphasizing the unique value real artists bring to music.

Consumers should do their research before giving in to Travel Tuesday temptation

November 29, 2025

By CORA LEWIS - Associated Press

Chain stores have Black Friday. Online marketplaces have Cyber Monday. For local businesses, it’s Small Business Saturday. In the last 20 years, more segments of the retail industry have vied for their own piece of the holiday shopping season. The travel trade has firmly joined the trend with another post-Thanksgiving sales push: Travel Tuesday. On the same day as the nonprofit world’s Giving Tuesday, airlines, hotels, cruise ship companies, travel booking platforms and tour operators get in on the annual spirit to spend by promoting one-day deals. Consumer advocates say there are legitimate savings to be had but also chances to be misled by marketing that conveys a false sense of urgency.

Ukraine’s naval drones strike Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea off the Turkish coast

November 29, 2025

By ANDREW WILKS, SUZAN FRASER and ISOBEL KOSHIW - Associated Press

Ukraine has used Sea Baby naval drones to strike two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea. An official from Ukraine’s security services told The Associated Press about the attack on Saturday. The tankers, Kairos and Virat, are part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” which evades sanctions. The strikes occurred off Turkey’s Black Sea coast late Friday afternoon. Rescue operations by the Turkish coast guard ensured the safety of all crew members. The official said the drones disabled vessels capable of transporting oil worth almost $70 million. The strikes hinder Russia’s efforts to bypass international sanctions.

Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted

November 29, 2025

By AUDREY McAVOY - Associated Press

Airlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial plane after an analysis found computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue aircraft last month. Airbus says an analysis of the JetBlue incident revealed intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls on the A320 family of aircraft. In Japan, All Nippon Airways canceled 65 of its domestic flights. American Airlines expects some delays but is focused on limiting cancellations while placing overriding priority on safety. American Airlines expects to finish the fixes on Saturday.

A Christmas tree in Mexico carries the faces of loved ones who never came home

November 29, 2025

By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ - Associated Press

Families of Mexico’s disappeared gathered at a cathedral near Mexico City to craft Christmas ornaments bearing the faces of their missing loved ones. Those handmade ornaments now hang from a “tree of hope” inside the sanctuary until Feb. 2. Dozens of relatives, for whom spiritual support has been essential to keep their searches alive, have felt let down by their local priests in the past. But as the panorama shifts, several religious leaders have joined them in their searches, offering comfort during a holiday season many families navigate with sorrow rather than joy.

Grateful to be alive, residents who escaped the Hong Kong apartment blaze wonder what comes next

November 29, 2025

By CHAN HO-HIM - Associated Press

A massive fire in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district has become the deadliest in the city’s memory, causing 128 deaths with 200 people unaccounted-for. The blaze started Wednesday afternoon at the Wang Fuk Court complex and spread rapidly across seven high-rise buildings. William Li, a resident, described the terrifying moment he opened his door to thick, black smoke. He and others were trapped for hours before firefighters rescued them. Hundreds of volunteers have offered help and the government is providing assistance, but many left homeless by the fire are now wondering what comes next.

Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden altitude drop

November 29, 2025

By AUDREY McAVOY - Associated Press

Airlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial plane after an analysis found computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue aircraft last month. Airbus says an analysis of the JetBlue incident revealed intense solar radiation may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls on the A320 family of aircraft. In Japan, All Nippon Airways canceled 65 of its domestic flights. American Airlines expects some delays but is focused on limiting cancellations while placing overriding priority on safety. American Airlines expects to finish the fixes on Saturday.

Antetokounmpo’s return from injury not enough to stop Bucks’ 7- game skid, NBA Cup elimination

November 28, 2025

By LARRY FLEISHER - Associated Press

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return to the court was not enough for the Milwaukee Bucks to stop their longest losing streak since his rookie season. Restricted to 28 minutes after missing four games with a groin strain, Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists Friday night, but the Bucks were eliminated from the NBA Cup with their 118-109 loss to the Knicks. It was Milwaukee’s seventh straight loss. It is the Bucks’ longest skid since dropping eight in a row March 11-24, 2014, when Milwaukee won 15 games after selecting Antetkounmpo in the 2013 draft.

Trump officials and judge face off over flights to El Salvador in rare, high-stakes contempt probe

November 28, 2025

By SUDHIN THANAWALA - Associated Press

A federal judge in Washington has relaunched his contempt probe of the Trump administration for failing to turn around two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on Friday ordered the administration to submit written statements by December 5 from all officials involved in the decision not to return the planes to the U.S. Boasberg wants to determine whether the Republican administration flouted his order to turn the flights around. The stakes are high in the extraordinary showdown between the executive and judicial branches. Boasberg could refer one or more Trump officials for prosecution on a contempt charge. The administration has denied any violation.

Winter storm warnings stretch across the northern US, bringing snow, cold and risky conditions

November 28, 2025

By The Associated Press

Travelers face challenging weather for the rest of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Winter storm warnings have been issued across the northern United States, with snow expected from Montana to New York. The National Weather Service says Iowa and Illinois will see significant snowfall, with six inches to a foot expected in west-central Illinois from Friday night through Saturday night. While conditions don’t meet blizzard criteria, heavy snow and dangerous driving conditions are likely. Snow has already affected the northern Plains and Great Lakes regions. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest and Rockies will experience a mix of snow and rain.

Trump says he plans to pardon former Honduran President Hernandez for 2024 drug trafficking sentence

November 28, 2025

By JOSH BOAK - Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Friday that he will be pardoning former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who in 2024 was convicted for drug trafficking and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison. The president explained his decision on social media by posting that “according to many people that I greatly respect,” Hernandez was “treated very harshly and unfairly.” Hernandez had been convicted last year in the U.S. of conspiring to import cocaine and two weapons counts. He had served two terms as the leader of the Central American nation of roughly 10 million people.

14 US stadiums proposed among 20 possible sites for 2031 Women’s World Cup

November 28, 2025

By RONALD BLUM - AP Sports Writer

The United States Soccer Federation proposed 14 American sites among 20 possible venues to host games of the 2031 Women’s World Cup, including seven U.S. stadiums to be used for next year’s men’s tournament. FIFA has released the bid book for the 2031 and 2035 women’s tournaments. There is only one bidder for each, a U.S.-Mexico-Costa Rica-Jamaica proposal for 2031 and a United Kingdom plan for 2035. FIFA is to formally confirm the bids at its congress on April 30. Twenty-six additional U.S. stadiums were mentioned as suitable American venues for a 48-nation tournament the bidders project would draw 4.5 million fans.

Free Minnesota state park entry November 28th

November 28, 2025

Jadie Jones,

DULUTH, Minn. — Enjoy free entrance to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Friday, Nov. 28 The DNR offers fours Free Park Days a year, where vehicle fees to all 73 state parks and recreation areas are waived. “After Thanksgiving celebrations, we encourage friends and family to get outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature,” said Ann…

What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

November 28, 2025

By STEVE KARNOWSKI and GENE JOHNSON - Associated Press

THC-infused drinks and snacks have soared in popularity as alcohol sales have declined in recent years. But the bill that ended the federal government shutdown this month includes a provision to ban THC products derived from hemp. The $24 billion industry is now scrambling to save itself before the ban takes effect a year from now. A loophole in the 2018 farm bill allowed products containing THC to spread across the country. That’s been a lifeline for some breweries that have turned to canning THC-infused beverages, but it’s also prompted concern about sales of intoxicating products at gas stations an convenience stores across the country.

Suspect in shooting of National Guard members now facing a first-degree murder charge

November 28, 2025

The Associated Press,

Washington, D.C. Shooting Scene November 26, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — The charges against the man who authorities say shot two National Guard members have been upgraded to first-degree murder after one of the soldiers died, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia announced Friday. Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, were hospitalized in critical condition…

College football mascots just as good at keeping their identities secret as firing up a crowd

November 28, 2025

By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER - Associated Press

Many college mascots are not permitted to reveal their identities until after their days of being a costumed performer have come to an end. Nicole Hurley spent two years as Cocky, the South Carolina Gamecock. She unmasked herself at the school’s commencement ceremony in the spring, rolling into the arena wearing a cap, gown and oversized yellow bird feet. Hurley is a member of an elite fellowship. Ex-mascots. The job is to fire up the crowd, bring a smile to a fan’s face and symbolically represent the university. And anonymity is the name of the game for many of them.

Pope joins patriarchs from East and West at historic Christian site in Turkey to pray for unity

November 28, 2025

By NICOLE WINFIELD, ANDREW WILKS and MEHMET GUZEL - Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV has joined Orthodox patriarchs and ecumenical leaders in Turkey to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. This historic gathering produced the Nicaean Creed, a statement of faith still recited by millions of Christians. On Friday, Leo and other Christian leaders prayed at the lakeside archaeological site of the ancient Basilica of Saint Neophytos. The event aimed to celebrate the origins of the creed and promote unity among Christians. Leo’s visit to Turkey includes meetings with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and a focus on supporting Turkey’s small Catholic community.

Paris prosecutor says arrested man is thought to be 4th member of Louvre heist gang

November 28, 2025

By JOHN LEICESTER - Associated Press

French police have arrested a man believed to be the fourth member of the team that stole France’s crown jewels from the Louvre Museum. The Paris prosecutor announced Friday that the entire gang is now thought to be in custody. The 39-year-old suspect has a criminal record with six previous convictions. He faces preliminary charges of robbery as part of an organized gang and criminal conspiracy. The heist involved two people breaking into the museum’s Apollo Gallery while two others waited outside to escape on motorbikes. The prosecutor’s statement didn’t specify his exact role in the theft.

US retailers are about to see if Black Friday benefits from a holiday halo effect

November 28, 2025

The Associated Press,

The shirt of a woman who has matching shirts with 4 other friends and all shop together on Black Friday as shoppers browse through Kohl’s department store for Black Friday looking for deals, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Woodstock, Ga. (AP Photo/Megan Varner) NEW YORK (AP) — Black Friday no longer tempts people to leave Thanksgiving tables for midnight mall runs, but…

The Latest: Pope Leo XIV calls for Christian unity at site where Nicaean Creed was established

November 28, 2025

By The Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV has marked a significant moment in his first foreign trip to Turkey by visiting the site of the historic Council of Nicaea. This council, held 1,700 years ago, established the Nicene Creed, a statement of faith recited by millions of Christians today. On Friday, Leo prayed with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and other Christian leaders at the site in Iznik. The visit emphasizes Christian unity and peace, with Leo also addressing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. His trip includes meetings with Turkish leaders and visits to significant religious sites, promoting dialogue among different faiths.

No. 1 Ohio State hoping No. 15 Michigan does not add to long list of upsets in The Game on Saturday

November 28, 2025

By LARRY LAGE - AP Sports Writer

The Game has had many upsets, including last year when Michigan stunned Ohio State as nearly 20-point underdogs. The top-ranked Buckeyes don’t want the 15th-ranked Wolverines to add to the list on Saturday in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In terms of point spreads, last year’s upset was the largest since at least 1995. Michigan’s win in 1969 in coach Bo Schembechler’s debut season against mentor Woody Hayes was perhaps the most significant in the series. The 1973 game was memorable because the top-ranked Buckeyes settled for a famous 10-10 with the Wolverines and it inspired a documentary.

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