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Photos show Hurricane Melissa’s impact on the Caribbean

October 31, 2025

By The Associated Press

People across the northern Caribbean tried to salvage waterlogged belongings, assess damage to their homes and find food and water as they dug out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa. Melissa slammed Jamaica on Tuesday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record. It came ashore again in Cuba early Wednesday as a…

Royal prerogative: King Charles III banishes Andrew to buttress the House of Windsor’s foundations

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By DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

No one is bigger than the monarchy. Not even the king’s brother. In the end, that reality spelled the end of Prince Andrew’s life as a prince of the realm. From now on, the scandal-plagued British royal will be known simply as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. As details of Andrew’s links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continued to dribble out and Parliament raised questions about his rent-free residence at a sprawling country house near Windsor Castle, King Charles III on Thursday moved to shield the monarchy from any further revelations.

US defense chief vows to ‘stoutly defend’ Indo-Pacific interests in talks with China

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By EILEEN NG - Associated Press

The U.S. Secretary of Defense has told his Chinese counterpart that Washington will “stoutly defend” its interests in the Indo-Pacific. This was during talks in Malaysia on Friday. Pete Hegseth described the meeting with Chinese Admiral Dong Jun as “good and constructive.” He raised concerns over Chinese activities in the South China Sea and around Taiwan. Hegseth also signed a new defense agreement with India, aimed at expanding military cooperation. The meeting reflects ongoing efforts to manage tensions in the region, even as strategic differences remain, particularly over Taiwan and freedom of navigation.

Louvre heist highlights thorny issue for museums: How to secure art without becoming fortresses

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By R.J. RICO and JOCELYN NOVECK - Associated Press

Many museums began reassessing security after the stunning jewelry heist at the Louvre in Paris. Some were also reflecting on the inherent tension in the task of securing art: Museums are meant to welcome people to engage with art, not create distance from it. While the Louvre has acknowledged major security lapses, it has also received messages of solidarity from the art world. Experts highlight the difficulty of securing art in historic buildings not designed as museums. The focus, they say, is on finding a workable balance between security and accessibility.

Ramen instead of Reese’s? Looming SNAP cuts change what’s on offer for Halloween trick-or-treaters

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By HALLIE GOLDEN - Associated Press

The government shutdown has some people rethinking what to hand out this Halloween. Some U.S. householders are preparing to give trick-or-treaters shelf-stable family foods like ramen, canned soup or cheese sticks. These creative neighbors aren’t opposed to handing out candy; they’re trying to help people whose families may have trouble making ends meet when the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is cut off. The program helps tens of millions of Americans feed their families and is set to run out of money Nov. 1. A flurry of widely shared posts online suggest some households will even be giving out diapers to families in need.

APEC leaders open economic summit after Trump and Xi agreed on steps to ease trade tensions

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By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNG - Associated Press

Leaders of 21 Asian and Pacific Rim nations have opened their annual summit to discuss how to promote economic cooperation and tackle shared challenges. The two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting began in the South Korean city of Gyeongju on Friday. The forum’s start comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to take steps to ease their escalating trade war. Trump left South Korea after his meeting with Xi. Established in 1989, the APEC, which represents more than half of global trade, champions free and open trade.

King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence

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By BRIAN MELLEY and JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Buckingham Palace says that King Charles III is stripping his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence. In a statement, the palace says Andrew will be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and not as a prince. He will move from his Royal Lodge residence into “private accommodation.” The moves follow revelations about Andrew’s relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The palace said the thoughts of the king and Queen Camilla are with “the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”

Justice Department investigating fraud allegations in Black Lives Matter movement, AP sources say

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By AARON MORRISON and ERIC TUCKER - Associated Press

The Justice Department is investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matter movement defrauded donors who contributed millions of dollars during racial justice protests in 2020. That’s according to multiple people familiar with the matter. In recent weeks, federal law enforcement officials have issued subpoenas and warrants as part of an investigation into the Black-led organizations that helped spark a national reckoning on systemic racism. The investigation invites fresh scrutiny to a foundation whose leaders in recent years have faced criticism about their public accounting of donations. But the recent burst of investigative activity is also unfolding at a time when civil rights groups have raised concerns about the Trump administration targeting left-leaning groups.

Antetokounmpo ruled out for Bucks’ Thursday night game against Warriors

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AP

Giannis Antetokounmpo is missing his first game of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks face the Golden State Warriors. The two-time MVP was listed as probable in the Bucks’ Thursday afternoon injury report because of left knee soreness. But the Bucks announced about an hour before the opening tip that he wouldn’t be available. Antetokounmpo has averaged 36.3 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists through the Bucks’ first four games of the season. He entered Thursday night’s action ranked second in the league in scoring and rebounding.

Spiraling effects of the shutdown leave lawmakers grasping for ways to end it

12 hours ago

By LISA MASCARO - AP Congressional Correspondent

Certain senators know it’s time for the government shutdown to come to an end. So does House Speaker Mike Johnson. And with President Donald Trump arriving back in Washington from his overseas trip, perhaps the White House knows it, too. From coast to coast, fallout from the dysfunction of a shuttered federal government is hitting home. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska says, “People are stressing,” as food options in her state grow scarce. But even with Saturday’s deadline for a potential shut off in SNAP food benefits, there is no end yet to the political stand off. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he hopes that after next week’s elections in New York and other states, more lawmakers will be ready to end the shutdown and reopen government.

As college basketball continues to change, how long will the game’s old guard of coaches press on?

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By DAVE SKRETTA - AP Basketball Writer

The landscape of college basketball is changing rapidly with name, image and likeness deals and the transfer portal reshaping teams yearly. Despite this, a group of veteran coaches like Rick Pitino, Rick Barnes and Tom Izzo continue to provide stability. These coaches have been pillars of the game for decades, but their tenure may be nearing its end. Many are in their seventies and facing the pressures of modern college basketball. Some, like Jay Wright and Tony Bennett, have already retired. Yet, the old guard remains influential, with teams like Houston and Tennessee ranked highly in preseason polls.

Former Central Michigan staff members receive punishments for their roles in sign-stealing scandal

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AP

Former Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain and three of his former staff members face coaching restrictions and potential suspensions after agreeing to the punishments following an NCAA investigation into their role in an alleged sign-stealing scandal. The accused sign-steal, former Michigan staff member Connor Stalions, appeared in coaching gear on the Chippewas sideline for a 2023 game against Michigan State. The NCAA found one assistant coach, Jake Kostner, requested the coaching gear and a sideline pass without going through the normal processes. Kostner and Stalions had a pre-existing friendship, the NCAA found. The Chippewas also were fined $30,000 plus 1% of the football budget.

Democrats, allied groups pour millions into Pennsylvania Supreme Court race to counter GOP campaign

16 hours ago

By MARC LEVY - Associated Press

Democrats and their allied groups are pouring in more money and sending in the national party chairman in the final week of campaigning for a Pennsylvania Supreme Court election. The race could reshape the highest court in the largest presidential battleground as Democrats try to blunt a late-emerging Republican campaign to oust three Democratic justices. At issue in Tuesday’s election is whether the justices will each serve another term. The state’s politically divided government has left disputes over election laws and other major issues to the courts in recent years.

What to know about the white South Africans Trump is prioritizing in reduced US refugee quota

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By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

U.S. President Donald Trump is prioritizing a group of white South Africans in a dramatically decreased quota of refugees allowed into the United States this fiscal year. The Trump administration is cutting the number of refugee places to as few as 7,500, with the places mostly going to members of the Afrikaner white minority from South Africa. The figures are for the fiscal year that began Oct. 1 and were announced Thursday in a notice on the Federal Registry. The U.S. says Afrikaners are being discriminated against by their Black-led government and are the victims of race-based violence. The South African government strongly denies the claims.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks speedy appeals court hearing while he serves a 4-year sentence

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By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

Hip-hop producer Sean “Diddy” Combs wants a federal appeals court to quickly consider the legality of his conviction on prostitution-related charges and his more than four-year prison sentence. His lawyers filed papers with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday, asking that oral arguments in his appeal occur in April. Combs was convicted in July of flying his girlfriends and male sex workers across state lines to engage in drug-fueled sexual encounters. However, he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life.

Dictionary.com’s word of the year is ‘6-7.’ But is it even a word and what does it mean?

18 hours ago

By JOHN SEEWER - Associated Press

Parents and teachers cover your ears. Dictionary.com says its word of the year is “6-7.” The viral term is one kids and teenagers can’t stop repeating and laughing about. It’s more of an inside joke with an unclear meaning. But it exploded in popularity over the summer months, driven by social media. It’s origins seems to be traced back to a 2024 song by rapper Skrilla called “Doot Doot (6-7).” Dictionary.com says its annual selection is a linguistic time capsule that reflects social trends and events. But the site admits that it too is a bit confused by “6-7.”

‘America First’ Trump loved hanging out with the global elite during his Asia trip

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By JOSH BOAK, CHRIS MEGERIAN and SEUNG MIN KIM - Associated Press

President Donald Trump seemed to love his whirlwind Asia trip. He danced on the tarmac in Malaysia, and was given a gold medal and crown in South Korea. He relished the international dealmaking and soaked up praise from other leaders. It’s a change in focus for a president who campaigned on “America First.” But don’t mistake him for a globalist, says Hogan Gidley, his former aide: “When you’re scoring touchdowns,” Gidley says, “it’s OK to dance in the end zone.” Yet Trump returns Thursday to a country worried about prices and the government shutdown, and it’s not clear how much his foreign policy wins will matter to voters.

Two people detained at El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill in Hibbing, Minnesota (10/29/2025)

What we know about the Northern Minnesota immigration raids

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Matt McConico,

Two people detained at El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill in Hibbing, Minnesota (10/29/2025) DULUTH, Min.- There were at least three likely immigration-related actions around Northern Minnesota on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Here is what we know about them at this point. El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill, 2520 E Beltline, Hibbing: A FOX21 photographer happened to be getting lunch…

Judge considers demand to force the government to keep funding SNAP food aid despite the shutdown

18 hours ago

By MICHAEL CASEY and GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press

A federal judge in Boston is considering a motion that would require the Trump administration to continue funding the SNAP food aid program despite the government shutdown. The hearing in front of U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani came two days before the day the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to stop replenishing accounts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Talwani says she expects to issue her ruling later Thursday. SNAP is used by 1 in 8 Americans to buy groceries and is a major piece of the nation’s social safety net. Democratic state officials challenged the Trump administration’s plan to freeze SNAP payments starting Nov. 1, saying the federal government has a legal obligation to keep providing the assistance.

Trump administration limits number of refugees to 7,500 and they’re mostly white South Africans

19 hours ago

By REBECCA SANTANA - Associated Press

The Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees admitted to the U.S. to 7,500 and they will be mostly white South Africans. This marks a dramatic drop after the U.S. previously allowed in hundreds of thousands of people fleeing war and persecution from around the world. The administration published the news in a notice on the Federal Registry on Thursday. No reason was given for the numbers, which are a dramatic decrease from last year’s ceiling of 125,000 set under the Biden administration. The memo stated that the admission of the 7,500 refugees during the 2026 fiscal year is “justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest.”

Young T. rex or a new dinosaur? New bones add to the debate

19 hours ago

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN - AP Science Writer

Scientists say there’s new evidence that settles the origins of a mysterious dinosaur excavated in the 1940s. Researchers have long debated whether a dinosaur skull found in Montana decades ago was a young T. rex or another type of dinosaur. A research team studied a new complete skeleton from Montana and claim it identifies the mystery reptile as an adult and a new species. Not all scientists are convinced, and some say the other mystery skeletons could belong to a younger T. rex. The research was published Thursday in the journal Nature.

Twins hire former coach and ex-Pirates skipper Derek Shelton as manager

October 30, 2025

By DAVE CAMPBELL - AP Sports Writer

The Minnesota Twins have picked former bench coach Derek Shelton as their new manager. Shelton managed the Pittsburgh Pirates for five-plus years. The Twins made a formal announcement on Thursday and scheduled an introductory news conference for Shelton on Tuesday. Shelton had an overall record of 306-440 with the Pirates before he was fired just 40 games into this season. The 55-year-old was the bench coach for the Twins in 2018 and 2019 under two different managers, Paul Molitor and Rocco Baldelli. Shelton never finished higher than fourth place in the NL Central or better than 76-86 with the Pirates.

Last-minute scramble over pay takes a toll on military families during the shutdown

20 hours ago

By BEN FINLEY - Associated Press

The government shutdown is taking a toll on military families as they live without the guarantee of a paycheck. Alicia Blevins is married to a Marine stationed in North Carolina. She’s going to see a therapist because of the grinding uncertainty. The Trump administration has found ways to pay the troops twice during the shutdown. But the process has been fraught with anxiety for many Americans in uniform. The White House said it found the money just days before paychecks were supposed to go out Friday. But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said money may be unavailable for the troop’s next paycheck on Nov. 15.

The top photos of the week by AP’s photojournalists

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The Associated Press

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Beatrice Larco, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week. Follow AP visual journalism: AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews 34 words Categories: US & World News

Mistake-filled legal briefs show the limits of relying on AI tools at work

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By CATHY BUSSEWITZ - Associated Press

Judges around the world are seeing error-riddled legal briefs that were generated with the help of artificial intelligence. A data scientist and lawyer has catalogued at least 490 filings in the past six months that contained false or misleading information from AI responses. His database is a cautionary tale for people learning to use AI tools at work. With many employers wanting workers to employ the technology, it’s not just the legal profession that needs to be aware of the possible foibles. Legal and workplace experts suggest treating AI as an assistant whose work needs to be checked. They say users also need to be aware of privacy concerns.

Citing AP investigation, senators demand answers on use of full-body restraints during deportations

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By JIM MUSTIAN and JASON DEAREN - Associated Press

A group of 11 Democratic U.S. senators has raised concerns about the use of full-body restraints on deportation flights. They say this practice raises serious human rights issues. U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has called on ICE to explain its policies and stop using the WRAP device until questions are resolved. The senators’ letter raises broader concerns about secrecy surrounding the flights and cites an AP investigation revealing ICE’s use of the WRAP since 2020. Advocates worry ICE isn’t tracking the WRAP’s use. Rep. Delia Ramirez is working on a bill to limit its use, citing safety and human rights concerns.

China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary says

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AP

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders. He said Thursday that China will start by purchasing 12 million metric tons of soybeans from the U.S. between now and January. On Fox Business Network, the secretary said the agreement lasts for three years.

Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them

22 hours ago

By KEN SWEET - AP Business Writer

The United States is experiencing a shortage of pennies after President Trump decided to stop their production earlier this year. Merchants across the country are struggling to provide exact change, and banks are rationing their remaining supply. Some retailers are even offering promotions to encourage customers to bring in pennies. The shortage began in late summer and is worsening as the holiday season approaches. While the government aims to save money by discontinuing the penny, the abrupt decision has left retailers and banks without guidance. A bill in Congress, the Common Cents Act, seeks to address some of the issues.

The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit

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By MARCIA DUNN - AP Aerospace Writer

The International Space Station is marking 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit. Nearly 300 people have lived aboard the scientific outpost. The visitors are mostly professional astronauts, but also the occasional space tourist and movie director. With only five years left at the complex, NASA is counting on private companies to launch their own orbiting stations with an even bigger and wider clientele. NASA is paying SpaceX nearly $1 billion to boot the space station from orbit in early 2031. The station’s first full-time residents — one American and two Russians — opened the hatch in 2000.

Senate hearing for Trump’s surgeon general pick is postponed after she goes into labor

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By ALI SWENSON - Associated Press

A Senate hearing for President Donald Trump’s surgeon general pick, Dr. Casey Means, has been postponed because she went into labor. The news from a Senate health committee spokesperson Thursday morning comes just hours before Means was set to appear virtually before the committee for her confirmation hearing. Means, a Stanford-educated physician and wellness influencer, was expected to present her vision for tackling chronic disease by addressing root causes, aligning with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda.

The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening

October 30, 2025

By SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

The Grand Egyptian Museum is finally nearing its grand opening after two decades of anticipation. The museum, located just outside Cairo, is set to open on Saturday. It highlights ancient Egyptian civilization and aims to boost tourism, a crucial source of foreign currency for Egypt. The $1 billion facility will be the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, featuring over 50,000 artifacts. The museum has faced multiple delays, with construction beginning in 2005 and interruptions due to political instability. Officials hope the museum will revitalize tourism and attract millions of visitors annually.

How Americans feel about changing the clocks, according to a new AP-NORC poll

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By DEEPTI HAJELA and LINLEY SANDERS - Associated Press

A new AP-NORC poll finds that only 12% of U.S. adults support the current system of daylight saving time, which has people in most states changing the clocks twice a year, while 47% are opposed and 40% are neutral. Around the country, the clocks will go back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday to mark the return to standard time and more daylight in the mornings. If forced to choose, most Americans would prefer to keep that extra hour of daylight in the evening. Permanent daylight saving time would be unpopular with a significant chunk of people, though, the survey found — particularly those who prefer mornings.

How tiny drones inspired by bats could save lives in dark and stormy conditions

23 hours ago

By HOLLY RAMER - Associated Press

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are developing tiny drones inspired by bats for search and rescue missions. The aerial robots use echolocation, like bats, to navigate in dark and challenging conditions. Assistant professor Nitin Sanket and his team aim to create small, affordable, and energy-efficient drones that can operate where and when current drones can’t. While drones are becoming more common in search and rescue, Sanket and researchers elsewhere want to move beyond the manually operated individual robots being used today. They’re exploring how to create autonomous drones that can be deployed in swarms.

Erika Kirk’s words spotlight forgiveness in a divided nation

October 30, 2025

By DEEPA BHARATH - Associated Press

Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has sparked a conversation about forgiveness after forgiving the man accused of assassinating her husband. Her words have inspired others, like actor Tim Allen, who forgave the drunken driver responsible for his father’s death. In Michigan, a Latter-day Saints congregation forgave a gunman who killed four people. While some see hope in these acts, others remain skeptical. Religious leaders emphasize forgiveness as a process, not a one-time event. At the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, where a mass shooting in 2018 claimed 11 worshippers’ lives, forgiveness has been a complex topic as the community continues its journey toward healing.

Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years

October 30, 2025

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and CHRIS MEGERIAN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump has appeared to suggest on social media that the U.S. resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades. There was no indication that the U.S. would start detonating warheads, but the president offered few details about what seemed to be a significant shift in U.S. policy. He made the announcement on social media minutes before he met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday in South Korea. The U.S. military already regularly tests its missiles that are capable of delivering a warhead, but it has not detonated the weapons since 1992 because of a test ban.

Trump’s comments on nuclear testing upend decades of US policy. Here’s what to know about it

October 30, 2025

By JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

President Donald Trump has suggested the U.S. will restart nuclear weapons testing, a move that upends decades of American policy. This comes as China, Russia and North Korea expand their arsenals of atomic weaponry and missiles. Trump made the comments on Truth Social before meeting with China’s Xi Jinping, saying he ordered the Defense Department to begin testing immediately. However, the Energy Department and the National Nuclear Security Administration oversee America’s nuclear arsenal. The U.S. last conducted a nuclear test in 1992, and restarting tests raises significant questions about how that would happen.

Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP food aid as several states scramble to help

October 30, 2025

By MARGERY A. BECK and GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press

A handful of states rolled out plans to use their own funds to provide benefits as the SNAP federal food aid program runs dry. The Trump administration says the federal government won’t fund the program for low-income households in November because of the prolonged federal shutdown. That could leave about 1 in 8 Americans scrambling to pay for food. Both Democratic and Republican governors are launching programs in states including Delaware, Louisiana, New Mexico and Vermont. The federal government says they won’t be reimbursed. It’s also not clear how quickly the benefits can reach recipients. Louisiana’s effort excludes “able bodied” adults who aren’t caring for children.

Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi

October 30, 2025

By ELAINE KURTENBACH - AP Business Writer

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he had an “amazing” meeting with China’s top leader Xi Jinping that produced very important decisions. Trump met with Xi on the sidelines of a Pacific Rim summit in South Korea, where the two leaders agreed to dial back some of their trade measures and work to resolve others. The meeting’s agenda appears not to have touched on some perennial problems such as tensions over the self-governed island of Taiwan. But Trump said China had agreed to buy large quantities of American farm products and to ensure steady supplies of rare earths elements used in many industries. No formal agreement was signed, suggesting more remains to be done.

Russia blasts Ukraine’s power grid again, causing outages across the country and killing 2

October 30, 2025

By VOLODYMR YURCHUK - Associated Press

Russia has launched another massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing power outages across the country. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko describes this as “systematic energy terror.” The strikes killed at least two people and injured 17, including children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says over 650 drones and 50 missiles were used. These attacks aim to disrupt Ukraine’s power grid as winter approaches. The strikes have also damaged energy facilities in Ukraine’s western Lviv region. The Polish military scrambled aircraft in response, closing regional airports to ensure military operations.

Neck-and-neck finish in Dutch election as Wilders’ far-right party and D66 tie

October 30, 2025

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom and the centrist D66 have tied in the Dutch general election with 98% of votes counted. Both parties have won 26 seats, with just over 2,000 votes separating them nationwide. This unprecedented tie is expected to delay the formation of a new coalition. Wilders’ party is forecast to lose 11 seats, while D66 gains 11. Votes from nine municipalities are still uncounted. Despite the close race, D66 leader Rob Jetten celebrates the party’s gains. The election highlights deep polarization in the Netherlands, once known for its tolerance.

5 more arrests made in Louvre jewel heist

October 30, 2025

By ANGELA CHARLTON and THOMAS ADAMSON - Associated Press

The Paris prosecutor says five more people have been arrested in the investigation into the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum. The five were detained late Wednesday night in Paris and the Paris region, Prosecutor Laure Beccuau told RTL radio Thursday. She did not release their identities or other details. The jewels remain missing. Two suspects arrested earlier were given preliminary charges Wednesday and partially admitted their responsibility, according to the prosecutor. The prosecutor is appealing for anyone who has the jewels to return them.

Israel has erected nearly 1,000 barriers in the West Bank during the war in Gaza, group says

October 30, 2025

By SAM MEDNICK and JALAL BWAITEL - Associated Press

A Palestinian government body says Israel has erected nearly 1,000 barriers in the occupied West Bank since Israel’s war with Hamas began over two years ago. Israel’s military has long imposed movement and access constraints since it captured the West Bank in the 1967 Mideast war. But residents call the number of new barriers unprecedented. The official Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission says 916 gates, barriers and walls have been installed. The West Bank’s 3 million Palestinians are affected. Israel’s military says the gates are not meant to restrict people but rather to “manage and monitor.”

Yesavage strikes out 12 as rookie pitches Blue Jays past Dodgers 6-1 for 3-2 lead in World Series

October 30, 2025

By RONALD BLUM - AP Baseball Writer

Trey Yesavage set a World Series rookie record with 12 strikeouts, and the Toronto Blue Jays opened Game 5 with back-to-back homers in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers that moved them within one win of their first championship since 1993. Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected on Blake Snell’s first and third pitches, the first consecutive home runs to start a Series game. Yesavage, a precocious 22-year-old right-hander who began his season pitching before 327 fans in Class A, broke the prior rookie record of 11 strikeouts set by Don Newcombe for the Dodgers in 1949. Toronto leads 3-2 in the best-of-seven matchup and can dethrone the defending champions back home when the Series resumes Friday night at Rogers Centre.

Austin Reaves gives short-handed Lakers another reason to rely on him with buzzer-beater vs. Wolves

October 30, 2025

By DAVE CAMPBELL - AP Sports Writer

Austin Reaves rose up for a floater from 12 feet out and swished the winner for the Los Angeles Lakers right before the buzzer for a 116-115 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Reaves has taken on a heavy responsibility for the Lakers while stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James are injured and four other players are unavailable. Reaves had 28 points and matched his career high with 16 assists. He became the first Lakers player since Kobe Bryant 20 years ago to start a season with five consecutive games of 25-plus points.

Dodgers shuffle their slumping lineup for World Series Game 5, and it doesn’t work in Jays’ 6-1 win

October 30, 2025

By GREG BEACHAM - AP Sports Writer

The Los Angeles Dodgers shuffled their slumping lineup for Game 5 of the World Series. The changes did absolutely nothing to prevent another dismal offensive performance by their powerhouse lineup. The Dodgers managed just four hits against Toronto rookie Trey Yesavage and his bullpen during the Blue Jays’ 6-1 victory. Kiké Hernández’s third-inning homer was the Dodgers’ only extra-base hit, and they struck out a whopping 15 times. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts moved Mookie Betts down in the order for the first time in four years and benched Andy Pages.

Trump’s tour of Asia in photos

October 30, 2025

AP

TOKYO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is returning to Washington after a five-day tour in Asia, where he attended a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, met the newly elected prime minister of Japan, and held a long-anticipated meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea after receiving a medal and a golden crown from South…

Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa’s destruction

October 30, 2025

By ARIEL FERNÁNDEZ, ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ, JOHN MYERS JR. - Associated Press

People across the northern Caribbean are digging out from the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa as deaths from the storm climbed. Emergency relief flights began landing at Jamaica’s main international airport as crews worked to reach communities still isolated after they were directly hit by the Category 5 storm. Catastrophic flooding occurred in Haiti, where dozens were dead or missing. Eastern Cuba had blown-off roofs, downed power lines and crop damage. Melissa was still affecting the Bahamas overnight and was forecast to bring hurricane conditions to Bermuda later Thursday.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day

October 29, 2025

By LEAH ASKARINAM - Associated Press

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey faces more than a dozen challengers as the Democrat seeks a third term. His highest-profile challenger is state Sen. Omar Fateh, who describes himself as a democratic socialist. Under the city’s ranked-choice-voting system, voters can choose three candidates, ranked in order of preference. Fateh has framed his campaign as a fight against the “status quo.” Beyond the mayoral race, voters will also fill two vacancies in the state Senate. One seat was previously held by a Democrat who resigned after a burglary conviction, the other by a Republican who died in office. Democrats currently hold a one-seat majority in the chamber.

JD Vance calls for reduction in legal immigration at Turning Point event

October 29, 2025

By JONATHAN J. COOPER - Associated Press

Vice President JD Vance called for a significant reduction in legal immigration during an appearance at a Turning Point event at the University of Mississippi. Vance on Wednesday criticized President Joe Biden’s immigration policies, claiming they allowed too many people into the country and threaten the social fabric of the United States. Vance said legal immigration should be brought “way, way down” until newcomers assimilate into American culture. He urged conservatives not to worry about how liberals might use President Donald Trump’s unprecedented claims of executive power against them in the future.

Trump and China’s Xi are meeting in South Korea to try to roll back months of trade tensions

October 29, 2025

By JOSH BOAK and CHRIS MEGERIAN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting face-to-face today in South Korea. Tensions between the world’s two largest economies have soared since Trump returned to office for a second term, and hiked import tariffs. China has retaliated by limiting exports of rare earth minerals, and shunning U.S. soybeans. The markets have been nervous but ahead of the meeting, officials from both countries signaled that there could be a detente. But the countries remain on a potential collision course as they compete to dominate manufacturing, develop AI technologies, and shape global affairs.