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NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says

November 17, 2025

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN - AP Science Writer

A new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts. Between the end of February and mid-August, funding lapsed for 383 studies that were testing treatments for conditions like cancer, heart disease and brain disease. Some studies were still in progress when the funding was axed, meaning that patients could have lost access to medication or been left with an unmonitored device implant. The NIH has cut an estimated $12 billion in research projects under the Trump administration. The new study was published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Former Viking and current Jet critically injured in New York City shooting

November 17, 2025

Matt McConico,

FILE – Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd, currently a player with the New York Jets, looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Nov 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP) – New York Jets cornerback and special teams standout Kris Boyd was critically injured in a shooting in midtown Manhattan early Sunday, according to Mayor Eric Adams’ office….

Prosecutor: Antonio Brown could face 30 years in prison if guilty of attempted murder with gun

November 17, 2025

By CURT ANDERSON - Associated Press

Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted of attempted murder because a firearm was used, a prosecutor said Monday. Brown appeared via Zoom at a brief arraignment hearing in which his lawyer, Mark Eiglarsh, repeated that Brown already entered a not guilty plea. He was released from jail last week on a $25,000 bond and required to wear an ankle monitor. An attempted murder charge in Florida carries a maximum 15-year prison sentence, a prosecutor said because Brown allegedly used a gun he could face double that time behind bars because of a firearm sentencing enhancement. It also carries a potential 20-year minimum mandatory sentence upon conviction.

New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills

November 17, 2025

JOSH BOAK - Associated Press

A new analysis of consumer data shows that more people in the United States are falling behind on their utility bills. Past-due balances jumped 9.7% in the second quarter over the same period last year, according to the Century Foundation, the left-leaning think tank that did the study. The study comes as President Donald Trump has been promoting the buildout of the AI industry — a sector that uses a lot of electricity. And voters have also said they’re worried about the high cost of living. The foundation says nearly 6 million households have utility debt “so severe” that it will soon be reported to collection agencies.

Immigrant student enrollment is dwindling at schools across the US amid immigration crackdowns

November 17, 2025

By KATE PAYNE, BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS and GISELA SALOMON - Associated Press

Schools across the U.S. are seeing a big drop in enrollment from immigrant families. Many parents have been deported or returned to their home countries due to immigration crackdowns. In many school systems, the biggest factor is that far fewer families are coming from other countries. In Miami-Dade County Public Schools, only about 2,550 students have entered from another country this school year, down from nearly 14,000 last year. This trend is straining enrollment at many public schools, which are already seeing numbers dip due to demographic changes.

Structure fire at CN rail facility causes $60,000 in damage

November 17, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

DULUTH, Minn. — A fire at the CN rail facility in West Duluth left $60,000 in damages. On Sunday, fire officials received a call about a maintenance shed on fire. Upon arrival, they found the shed fully engulfed. Officials say that facility staff helped crews put out the fire. No one was hurt, and the cause of the fire is…

Drone strikes Turkish tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa, where US natural gas will go

November 17, 2025

By ILLIA NOVIKOV - Associated Press

A drone has struck a Turkish-flagged tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa region and set it ablaze. Monday’s strike at Izmail port came a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a deal to import U.S. liquefied natural gas. The MT Orinda was hit while offloading liquefied petroleum gas. All 16 crew members evacuated safely. Russian drones have been attacking the Odesa region and other Black Sea ports, damaging energy and port infrastructure. The U.S. liquefied natural gas will flow to Odesa via pipelines from a northern Greek port starting in January. Ukraine is trying to ensure energy imports as winter approaches.

1 dead, deputy injured in Cass County shooting

November 17, 2025

Jason VanHorn,

WALKER, Minn. — One person is dead and an officer is injured after a shooting in Walker. According to officials, they received a report of a shooting near residences in the area of Old Agency Drive and Onigum Road NW, rural Walker. Deputies attempted to make contact with a man who then fled on foot. According to officials, there was…

Outrage in Israel as Netanyahu says government will oversee Oct. 7 inquiry

November 17, 2025

By MELANIE LIDMAN - Associated Press

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is finally willing to start investigating the worst attack in Israel’s history, which sparked the war in Gaza. But he has angered many in Israel by appointing a government committee that he will oversee instead of an independent state commission. A recent poll shows nearly three-quarters of Israelis support an independent investigation into the Oct. 7, 2023, attack. It said even among Netanyahu’s right-wing base, 68% favor an independent commission. Opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday criticized the government’s decision, saying it evades responsibility. More details about the inquiry are to be announced in 45 days.

Bangladesh’s ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for student uprising crackdown

November 17, 2025

By JULHAS ALAM - Associated Press

Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death for crimes against humanity. The Dhaka-based International Crimes Tribunal found her guilty of a deadly crackdown on a student uprising last year. Former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan also received a death sentence. Both fled to India and were sentenced in absentia. A former police chief, who became a state witness, received a five-year sentence. The uprising in July and August 2024 resulted in hundreds of deaths. Hasina called the charges unjustified and politically motivated. Tensions in Bangladesh remain high, with security beefed up and protests ongoing.

Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump’s visa crackdown

November 17, 2025

By COLLIN BINKLEY and MAKIYA SEMINERA - Associated Press

A new report finds that foreign students enrolled at U.S. colleges in strong numbers this fall despite fears that a Trump administration crackdown would trigger a nosedive. Still, there are signs of turbulence as fewer new, first-time students arrive from other countries. The Institute of International Education found that new students entering the United States for the first time fell by 17%, the sharpest decrease since the COVID-19 pandemic. The falloff is less severe than some had forecast, but it has hit some universities harder than others, with some seeing rapid backslides that punched big holes in tuition revenue.

Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody have surged. A prison guard describes rampant abuse

November 17, 2025

By SAM MEDNICK - Associated Press

A report by an Israeli human rights group says at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since the war in Gaza began. Physicians for Human Rights-Israel says systematic violence and denial of medical care contributed to the majority of the deaths it looked into. A former guard at the Sde Teiman military prison in southern Israel tells The Associated Press that abuse there was rampant. Israel’s Prison Service says it operates in accordance with the law. The army said it is aware some detainees in its custody have died, including people with preexisting illnesses or combat-related injuries. It said allegations of abuse are assessed and violations are punished.

Takeaways from AP’s report on a surge in Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody

November 17, 2025

By SAM MEDNICK - Associated Press

A report by an Israeli human rights group says at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since the war in Gaza began. Physicians for Human Rights-Israel says systematic violence and denial of medical care contributed to the majority of the deaths it looked into. A former guard at the Sde Teiman military prison in southern Israel tells The Associated Press that abuse there was rampant. Israel’s Prison Service says it operates in accordance with the law. The army said it is aware some detainees in its custody have died, including people with preexisting illnesses or combat-related injuries. It said allegations of abuse are assessed and violations are punished.

Tom Cruise finally gets his Oscar moment with a lifetime achievement trophy at the Governors Awards

November 17, 2025

By ANDREW DALTON - AP Entertainment Writer

Tom Cruise finally has an Academy Award. He received an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards. Cruise, 63, was celebrated for his four decades at the peak of the movie industry. He talked about his lifelong devotion to cinema, saying “Making movies is not what I do, it’s who I am.” The ceremony also honored production designer Wynn Thomas, choreographer Debbie Allen, and Dolly Parton for her philanthropy. Cruise has been nominated for competitive Oscars four times without a win. Director Alejandro González Iñárritu, who has been shooting a film with Cruise, presented the award. He suggested this might not be Cruise’s last Oscar.

Most of Gaza’s schools are destroyed and hundreds of thousands of children cannot go back to class

November 17, 2025

By WAFAA SHURAFA and KAREEM CHEHAYEB - Associated Press

More than 600,000 Palestinian children in Gaza have missed the past two years of school because of the war between Israel and the militant Hamas group. Instead of studying and socializing, they have been repeatedly displaced, fled airstrikes and shelling and often spent their days scouring for water and food for their families. With a ceasefire reached last month largely holding, humanitarian officials are now working frantically to reopen dozens of makeshift schools. John Crickx, a spokesman for the U.N. children’s agency UNICEF, said the months ahead are critical for children to return to classes, not just because of basic education but also for their mental health.

Jalen Hurts’ lone touchdown leads Eagles to 16-9 victory over Lions in lackluster offensive game

November 17, 2025

By DAN GELSTON - AP Sports Writer

Jalen Hurts scored the only touchdown for the Philadelphia Eagles in a 16-9 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night. The Eagles are the only team in the NFC East with more than three wins and the second one in the conference to eight wins. Their 8-2 record puts them in contention to take the top seed and earn home-field advantage as the Super Bowl champions go for a repeat. The Lions failed to convert on five fourth-down attempts and were 3 of 13 on third down. Jake Elliott kicked three field goals for the Eagles.

Chile’s hard-right holds the upper hand as presidential election goes to a tense runoff

November 17, 2025

By ISABEL DEBRE - Associated Press

A hard-right former lawmaker and admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump appeared poised to win a polarizing presidential runoff against a member of Chile’s Communist Party representing the incumbent government next month. José Antonio Kast, an ultraconservative lawyer, secured nearly 24% of the vote in Sunday’s first round of presidential elections. He campaigned on plans to to crack down on crime, build a giant border wall and deport tens of thousands of undocumented migrants. Jeannette Jara, a former labor minister in President Gabriel Boric’s left-wing government, secured 27% of the vote. Some 70% of Chilean voters supported Kast and other hard-line conservatives on Sunday as many worry about organized crime, illegal immigration and unemployment.

Lions’ 4th-down flops, 3rd-down failures doom them in 16-9 loss in Philadelphia

November 17, 2025

By DAN GELSTON - AP Sports Writer

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions struggled against the Philadelphia Eagles, losing 16-9 on Sunday night. The Lions failed on all five fourth-down attempts, which Goff said was the game’s turning point. He completed only 14 of 37 passes for 255 yards, marking his worst performance this season. The Lions, who averaged over 31 points per game, managed just one touchdown. Coach Dan Campbell, who recently took over play-calling duties, admitted he didn’t help the team. Despite the loss, Campbell remains optimistic, believing the team will improve and learn from the experience.

Mike Pompeo becomes adviser to scrutinized Ukraine defense company that’s looking to boost missiles

November 16, 2025

By SAMYA KULLAB and EFREM LUKATSKY - Associated Press

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of Ukraine’s leading defense company, Fire Point. The company is known for its long-range drones that can strike deep inside Russia. Fire Point is expanding by building a new factory in Denmark and plans to double its cruise missile production by next year. However, the company faces scrutiny due to an ongoing corruption investigation. Executives insist they are transparent and have commissioned an independent audit. Despite these challenges, Fire Point reports $1 billion in revenue and continues to grow internationally.

Trump plans to meet with Mamdani, says he’ll ‘work something out’ with New York City’s mayor-elect

November 16, 2025

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and CHRIS MEGERIAN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump is indicating that he plans to meet with New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and says they’ll “work something out.” It could be a detente for the Republican president and Democratic political star, who have cast each other as political foils. Trump has for months slammed Mamdani, falsely labeling him as a “communist” and predicting the ruin of his hometown if the democratic socialist was elected. Mamdani rose from an obscure state lawmaker to become a social media star and symbol of the resistance against Trump during his mayoral campaign. Trump mentioned the possible meeting with Mamdani while speaking to reporters Sunday night.

Festival of trees fundraiser brings holiday spirit

November 16, 2025

Emmaleah Allen,

DULUTH, Minn. — People gathered at the DECC for the 37th annual Festival of Trees fundraiser. The weekend-long event doubles as one of Duluth’s largest “pop-up” arts, crafts, and gift shows, featuring a mini-tree auction, 170 vendors selling handmade gifts, treats, and art. The event is hosted by the Junior League of Duluth, a nonprofit organization with a mission to…

Crews respond to early morning garage fire in Cherry Township

November 16, 2025

KQDS Staff,

CHERRY, Minn. — Crews responded to an early morning garage fire in Cherry Township. Sunday morning around 1:30 a.m. the St. Louis County Sheriff’s office was notified of a garage fire in the 10000 Blk of Hayes Rd., in Cherry Township located East of the City of Hibbing. Upon arrival the garage was fully engulfed in flames. Occupants and pets…

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is critically wounded in a Manhattan shooting

November 16, 2025

By SARAH BRUMFIELD - Associated Press

New York’s mayor’s office says Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was critically injured in a shooting in midtown Manhattan. The New York Police Department says a 29-year-old man shot early Sunday was taken to a hospital, where he was in critical but stable condition. There have been no arrests. Mayor Eric Adams’ office says that the man shot was Boyd. In a social media post, Adams says he’s praying for Boyd and his loved ones. A Jets spokesperson says the team is “aware of the situation.” Boyd hasn’t played this season, his first with the Jets, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list in August.

Packers running back Josh Jacobs leaves win against Giants with a knee injury

November 16, 2025

By STEPHEN WHYNO - AP Sports Writer

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was knocked out of a game at the New York Giants because of a knee injury. Jacobs limped off the field early in the second quarter and was in obvious pain on the sideline before going inside for further evaluation. He had seven carries for 40 yards. His departure came after quarterback Jordan Love exited with a left shoulder injury. Love returned later in the first half, while Jacobs was ruled out at the start of the third quarter. Coach Matt LaFleur said there’s concern any time a player of Jacobs’ caliber cannot finish a game.

Georgia up to No. 4 in AP poll, Sooners back in top 10 and Mean Green are ranked 1st time since 1959

November 16, 2025

By ERIC OLSON - AP College Football Writer

Georgia has moved up to No. 4 in The Associated Press poll, Oklahoma is back in the top 10 and North Texas is ranked for the first time since 1959. Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M remain the top three teams. Georgia’s rise follows a win over Texas, while Mississippi is back in the top five. Oklahoma climbed to No. 8 after defeating Alabama. North Texas, now No. 22, is having its best start since 1959. No. 14 Miami is now the highest-ranked ACC team.

Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say

November 16, 2025

By KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press

Lawmakers seeking to force the release of files related to the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein are predicting a big win in the House this week. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie says a “deluge of Republicans” could vote for the bill, bucking the GOP leadership and President Donald Trump. The bill would force the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Epstein, as well as any information about the investigation into his death in federal prison. House Speaker Mike Johnson also expects the House will decisively back the bill. He says the House will “just get this done and move it on.”

Border Patrol commander touts dozens of North Carolina arrests leaving residents ‘overwhelmed’

November 16, 2025

SOPHIA TAREEN, BRIAN WITTE and MARYCLAIRE DALE - Associated Press

A top Border Patrol commander is touting dozens of arrests in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday as Charlotte residents report encounters with federal immigration agents near churches and apartment complexes. The Trump administration has made the Democratic city of about 950,000 people its latest target for an immigration enforcement surge it says will combat crime. That’s despite fierce objections from local leaders and down trending crime rates. The effort was dubbed “Operation Charlotte’s Webb” as a play on the title of a famous children’s book that isn’t about North Carolina. But the flurry of activity immediately raised questions, including where detainees would be held.

‘Now You See Me 3’ races past ‘The Running Man’ at box office

November 16, 2025

By LINDSEY BAHR - AP Film Writer

The third installment of the “Now You See Me” series has topped the North American box office, beating “The Running Man” this weekend. According to studio estimates Sunday, Lionsgate’s “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” earned $21.3 million, while Paramount’s “The Running Man” made $17 million. Including international sales, the worldwide opening for “Now You See Me” is estimated at $75.5 million. The film, directed by Ruben Fleischer, brings back the original cast and introduces new magicians. Reviews were mixed, but audiences were more positive. “The Running Man,” directed by Edgar Wright, also received mixed reviews and earned $28.2 million worldwide.

US students studying housing, health outcomes and sustainability win 2026 Rhodes scholarships

November 16, 2025

AP

Five students at U.S. military academies and three each from Yale University, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are among the 32 U.S. winners named Sunday as 2026 Rhodes scholars. The group includes students focused on housing, health outcomes, sustainability and prison reentry programs. They include Alice Hall of Philadelphia, MIT’s student body president; Sydney Barta of Arlington, Virginia, a Paralympian on Stanford University’s track team; and Anirvin Puttur of Gilbert, Arizona, an instructor pilot at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The students will pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford in England.

UK government poised to overhaul its asylum system as a political storm brews over migration

November 16, 2025

By BRIAN MELLEY - Associated Press

The British government plans to tighten its asylum system, following Denmark’s model, to reduce immigration and address the political storm over migrants crossing the English Channel. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is set to announce these changes on Monday. The aim is to make the U.K. less attractive to asylum seekers and easier to remove those who don’t qualify. Mahmood calls it a moral mission to control borders and reunite the country. More than 39,000 migrants have arrived by boat this year. The new reforms include revoking legal duties to support asylum seekers and regularly reviewing refugee status.

Aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela

November 16, 2025

By BEN FINLEY - Associated Press

The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power. The presence of the USS Gerald R. Ford on Sunday raises questions about what the new influx of troops and weaponry could signal next. The Ford’s arrival marks a major moment in what Trump administration insists is an counterdrug operation in South America but has been seen as an escalating pressure tactic against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Some experts say an aircraft carrier isn’t suited for fighting cartels and would likely serve as an instrument of intimidation against Maduro.

Goodell praises NFL’s international series and says league plans to return to Spain

November 16, 2025

By TALES AZZONI - AP Sports Writer

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has praised this year’s international series and said the league plans to return to Spain and will continue to study other possible markets. Goodell spoke before the Washington Commanders faced the Miami Dolphins at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday in the seventh and final international game of the season, the most ever in one year for the NFL as it continues to expand globally. There were talks of the league also trying to organize a game in Barcelona.

Fernando Mendoza throws 4 TDs to lead No. 2 Indiana over Wisconsin 31-7

November 16, 2025

By MICHAEL MAROT - AP Sports Writer

Fernando Mendoza completed 91.7% of his passes for 299 yards and four touchdowns as No. 2 Indiana took another step toward clinching a spot in its first Big Ten title game and likely a second straight playoff berth with a 31-7 victory over Wisconsin. Mendoza threw his school-record-breaking 30th TD of the season on a 5-yarder to Omar Cooper Jr. He continued to make his Heisman Trophy case by going 22 of 24 despite being sacked five times. The Hoosiers are undefeated through 11 games the first time in school history and have tied last season’s record-setting victory total.

Samsung and other South Korean firms pledge larger domestic investments after US tariff deal

November 16, 2025

By KIM TONG-HYUNG - Associated Press

Samsung Electronics and other major South Korean companies have announced new domestic investment plans. This comes after a meeting with President Lee Jae Myung, who hopes to counter concerns about prioritizing U.S. investments under a recent trade deal. Samsung plans to invest $310 billion over five years to expand domestic operations, including a new production line at its Pyeongtaek hub. Hyundai Motor Group also plans to invest $86.3 billion from 2026 to 2030 in research and development. SK Group and shipbuilders Hanwha Ocean and HD Hyundai also announced plans to increase domestic investments.

Israeli leader insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of UN vote leaving that door open

November 16, 2025

By MELANIE LIDMAN - Associated Press

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing to oppose any attempt to establish a Palestinian state, a day before the U.N. Security Council votes on a U.S.-drafted resolution leaving the door open to Palestinian independence. Netanyahu has long ruled out Palestinian independence and asserted that it would reward Hamas. But he faces growing international pressure to show flexibility. The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on a U.S. proposal for a U.N. mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza. The U.S. is under international pressure from countries expected to contribute troops and revised the resolution with stronger language about Palestinian self-determination.

Ford Motor shows off new high-tech HQ. It has a ‘crown jewel’ showroom and room for 4,000 employees

November 16, 2025

By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER - Associated Press

Ford Motor Company is showing off its new world headquarters building in Dearborn, Michigan. The new HQ is double the size of its old one with room for twice as many employees. It has seven restaurants, design studios and fabrication shops. And, of course, cars. According to Ford Land’s brand manager, the “crown jewel” of the new building is a massive showroom. Ford gave media tours of the new world headquarters this past week. And it is to be the site of a grand-opening celebration on Sunday. Ford’s current headquarters is known as “The Glass House.” It opened in 1956. The plan is for it to be demolished.

Fetterman says he’s back home after a fall put the Pennsylvania senator in the hospital

November 16, 2025

AP

John Fetterman says he’s back home with his family in Pennsylvania after being hospitalized. The senator’s office said he had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during an early morning walk Thursday. The Democratic lawmaker posted a picture Saturday on X that showed the aftereffects to his nose and forehead, saying “20 stitches later and a full recovery, I’m back home.” Fetterman also says he was grateful for the medical team that treated him.

Headwinds for Trump in persuading the Saudi crown prince to agree to normalize ties with Israel

November 16, 2025

By AAMER MADHANI and MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press

President Donald Trump has made clear how much he wants to see Saudi Arabia and Israel normalize relations. That push is expected to be on the agenda when Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday for talks during a pomp-filled White House visit. Trump’s optimism that a U.S.-brokered deal could come soon is tempered by far more sober internal assessments about the prospects for such an agreement. Saudi Arabia is unlikely to sign on to Trump’s first-term Abraham Accords anytime soon. But there’s cautious optimism in Trump’s administration that an agreement can be sealed by the end of his second term.

Trump’s Republican Party insists there’s no affordability crisis and dismisses election losses

November 16, 2025

By STEVE PEOPLES - AP National Political Writer

Many Republican leaders insist there’s no problem with the GOP’s policies, the party’s message or President Donald Trump’s leadership, despite big losses in this month’s elections. Trump says Democrats and the media are misleading voters who are concerned about high costs and the economy. Republican officials aiming to avoid another defeat in the 2026 midterms are encouraging candidates to embrace the president fully and talk more about his accomplishments. That assessment by GOP officials shows how much the party’s fate is tied to Trump. He plans to focus more on affordability but insists the economy has never been stronger.

Immigration crackdown inspires uniquely Chicago pushback that’s now a model for other cities

November 16, 2025

By SOPHIA TAREEN and CHRISTINE FERNANDO - Associated Press

As an unprecedented immigration crackdown enters a third month, a growing number of Chicago residents are fighting back against what they deem a racist and aggressive overreach of the federal government. The Democratic stronghold’s response has tapped established activists and everyday residents from wealthy suburbs to working class neighborhoods. They say their efforts are a uniquely Chicago response that other cities President Donald Trump has targeted for federal intervention want to model. Their tactics include community patrols, rapid responders, school escorts, vendor buyouts, honking horns and blowing whistles.

In this Brazilian state, a new push to track cattle is key to slowing deforestation

November 16, 2025

By MELINA WALLING - Associated Press

By the end of next year, the state of Para is requiring all cattle to be tagged to trace where they came from in order to be sold legally. The goal is to reduce deforestation while giving cattle farmers chipping away at the Amazon rainforest the chance to clean up their act. Tagging and then tracking 20 million cattle will be a massive endeavor across government, big agribusinesses, environmental groups and farmers. But the program’s supporters say they’re confident it will be a major move to slow the decimation of forests that are critical to the livelihoods of many, as well as important in the fight against climate change.

As nations push for more ambition at climate talks, chairman says they may get it

November 16, 2025

By SETH BORENSTEIN, ANTON L. DELGADO and MELINA WALLING - Associated Press

At the halfway point of annual United Nations climate negotiations in Brazil, it appears the talks may do more than just focus on implementing past promises, as some observers had expected. Several nations have pressed during the first week to be more ambitious. They want stronger commitments on cutting emissions, getting financial aid to countries hit hardest by climate change, and getting serious about phasing out fossil fuels. Exactly how much consideration those matters get will be up to high-level ministers who take over the action during the second and final week of what’s known as COP30.

Finland’s president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine

November 16, 2025

By EMMA BURROWS - AP European Security Correspondent

President Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press that a ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before spring. Despite a corruption scandal in Kyiv, he urged European allies to maintain support for the country. Stubb said Europe needs to think more Finnish and show “sisu,” a Finnish term for resilience, as Russia continues its hybrid attacks in Europe. Stubb has a good relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, which he uses to advocate for Ukraine. The two men have bonded over a round of golf together.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is working on a prisoner exchange with Russia

November 16, 2025

SAMYA KULLAB

Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia, potentially bringing home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced this on Sunday, following progress in negotiations. Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Secretary, said Saturday that talks mediated by Turkey and the UAE focused on activating agreements brokered in Istanbul. These agreements set rules for large swaps. Meanwhile, Russian drone strikes damaged energy infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region overnight into Sunday. Ukraine’s air force reported shooting down 139 drones. Ukrainian forces also struck a major oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region.

Chile votes in a presidential poll pitting a communist against the far right

November 16, 2025

By ISABEL DEBRE and NAYARA BATSCHKE - Associated Press

Chileans are voting for a new president and parliament in an election expected to favor the hard right. Candidates have focused on public fears over organized crime and immigration. The election features a dramatic choice between Jeannette Jara, a communist and former labor minister, and José Antonio Kast, an ultraconservative lawyer. Both have prioritized fighting foreign gangs, like Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua. This election marks Chile’s first mandatory voting since 2012, adding millions of new voters. The country also renews its lower house of Congress and part of the Senate. Results are expected throughout the night.

Hundreds of thousands rally in Manila against flood-control corruption scandal

November 16, 2025

By JIM GOMEZ and JOEAL CALUPITAN - Associated Press

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos have gathered in Manila to demand accountability for a flood-control corruption scandal. The rally, led by the religious group Iglesia Ni Cristo, is the largest so far. Protesters are outraged over substandard or nonexistent flood defense projects in the typhoon-prone country. Government officials and construction executives have testified about kickbacks involving Congress members and public works officials. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. promises swift action, with criminal complaints already filed against dozens of suspects. The scandal has sparked public outrage, with calls for accountability reaching high-ranking officials, including Marcos’s allies.

Iran’s foreign minister says the nation is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country

November 16, 2025

By JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

Iran’s foreign minister says the country is no longer enriching uranium at any site. On Sunday, Abbas Araghchi responded to an Associated Press journalist’s question about Iran’s nuclear program. He said there is no undeclared nuclear enrichment in Iran. He added that all facilities are under the International Atomic Energy Agency’s safeguards and monitoring. Araghchi explained there is no enrichment because their facilities were attacked. In June, Israel and the United States bombed Iran’s enrichment sites. Iran’s government issued a three-day visa for the AP reporter to attend a summit with other journalists.

AP Top 25 poll preview: Alabama loss will change the top 5 and USF’s loss opens up race for G5 bid

November 16, 2025

By ERIC OLSON - AP College Football Writer

The top five of The Associated Press poll is in for a change Sunday after staying the same for three weeks. No. 4 Alabama’s eight-game winning streak ended with its 23-21 loss to No. 11 Oklahoma. No. 3 Texas A&M nearly had the same fate as the Tide. The Aggies had make their biggest comeback in program history to beat South Carolina 31-30. No. 5 Georgia’s 35-10 win over No. 10 Texas should move the Bulldogs up a spot. The situation in the Group of Five is scrambled again after No. 25 South Florida lost to Navy.

South Carolina looks at most restrictive abortion bill in the US as opponents keep pushing limits

November 15, 2025

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press

A group of South Carolina senators plans to consider a proposal that could introduce the strictest abortion prohibitions and punishments in the nation. The bill, which faces a long legislative process, highlights ongoing divisions in conservative states over abortion. It proposes banning all abortions unless the woman’s life is at risk and could criminalize those who assist in abortions. The proposal has split anti-abortion groups, with some opposing punishment for women. The bill’s future is uncertain, with Senate leaders expressing no commitment to advancing it further. The debate underscores the complex dynamics surrounding abortion legislation.

A slowing wartime economy pushes the Kremlin to tap consumers for revenue

November 15, 2025

By DAVID McHUGH - Associated Press

Russia’s economy has slowed after two years of robust growth fueled by the war in Ukraine. That’s opening a hole in the Kremlin’s budget, and President Vladimir Putin is looking for money to cover the deficit. It’s clear where he’ll get it: from an increase in value-added tax paid by consumers on purchases. The rate is rising from 20% to 22%. The government also has proposed increasing taxes on spirits, wine, beer, cigarettes and vapes. Muscovites are greeting the changes with grumbling and shrugs. The economic slowdown and tax increases are signs that Russia will face harder choices in the months ahead, between military spending and consumer welfare, after 3 1/2 years of war against Ukraine.

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