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

November 12, 2025

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and ERIC TUCKER - Associated Press

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

Alabama promised to improve psychiatric care for men charged with crimes. They still wait years

November 12, 2025

By SAFIYAH RIDDLE - Associated Press/Report For America

Fernando Clark died in the Montgomery County Jail while waiting for psychiatric treatment. He was one of many in Alabama stuck on a waitlist for mental health facilities, despite a 2018 agreement to address delays. The waitlist for the state’s only secure psychiatric facility is now almost five times longer than when the agreement was made. Men can wait years for placement, reflecting a national trend where demand for treatment exceeds available beds. In Alabama, this means people like Clark, charged with minor crimes, often wait longer for a bed than if they had pled guilty.

US Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

November 12, 2025

The Associated Press,

2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Penny PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia is set to strike its last circulating penny on Wednesday as the president has canceled the 1-cent coin. President Donald Trump has ordered its demise as costs climb to nearly 4 cents per penny and the 1-cent valuation becomes somewhat obsolete. The U.S. Mint has been making pennies in Philadelphia, the nation’s…

FAA scales back flights at 40 airports. See the impact in photos

November 12, 2025

By The Associated Press

Flights at 40 major U.S. airports, including in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, were cut Friday as airlines complied with the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to scale back flights nationwide because of the government shutdown. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

Federal HEMP Crackdown & Cannabis Court Rulings Confirm MMJ’s Pharmaceutical Vision

November 12, 2025

ACCESS Newswire

As Congress and the courts reaffirm federal supremacy in cannabis-hemp regulation, MMJ International Holdings stands with a DEA licensed lab, two accepted FDA Investigational new drug applications, and a completed THC-CBD soft gelatin medicine-proving that true compliance, not state loopholes, defines the future of cannabis medicine.WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / The era of “gas-station weed”…

Kolter Homes Announces Grand Opening of Esprit at Avenir, Palm Beach Gardens’ Newest Luxury 55+ Community

November 12, 2025

ACCESS Newswire

Experience Luxury Without Limits at Esprit at Avenir, where country club living, a full-service restaurant, and resort-style amenities redefine 55+ living in Palm Beach GardensPALM BEACH GARDENS, FL / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / Kolter Homes, a prominent new home builder in Florida, is proud to announce the Grand Opening of Esprit at Avenir, Palm Beach County’s newest…

Telcoin Makes U.S. Banking History with Approval to Launch the First Regulated Digital Asset Bank

November 12, 2025

Business Wire

NORFOLK, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 12, 2025–Telcoin today announced its final charter approval from the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance to launch Telcoin Digital Asset Bank, the first Digital Asset Depository Institution in the United States. The charter positions Telcoin to become the first true blockchain bank, directly connecting U.S. bank accounts to regulated “Digital Cash” stablecoins. Its flagship product, eUSD,…

CORRECTION: The Exterior Company Sweeps the 2025 Angi Super Service Awards Across Pennsylvania and Connecticut

November 12, 2025

ACCESS Newswire

This press release corrects and replaces the previous release distributed November 11, 2025 at 3:10 pm ET.The previous release contained an incorrect name in the quoted in the Central Pennsylvania: A Legacy of Trust section.The full corrected release follows.LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / The Exterior Company (TEC) has earned the 2025 Angi Super Service Award…

Solution goes on auction for CIA HQ’s ‘Kryptos’ sculpture that has stumped code breakers for decades

November 12, 2025

By MICHAEL CASEY - Associated Press

An artist is auctioning off his archive for a sculpture at CIA headquarters that has transfixed code breakers for decades. The 10-foot-tall, S-shaped copper screen is called “Kryptos.” It was designed to look like a piece of paper coming out of a fax machine. One side features a series of alphabets that are key for decoding the four encrypted messages on the other side. Three of the passages have been solved, but a fourth remains a mystery. The plain text of K4 and the original coding for it will be part of the auction, which runs until Nov. 20.

Who Does the Best Breast Augmentation in Bellevue?

November 12, 2025

ACCESS Newswire

The best breast augmentation in Bellevue is by Dr. Patel at Northwest Face & Body.BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2025 / In a market with many qualified surgeons, one name consistently surfaces when patients ask who performs the best breast augmentation in Bellevue: renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Tarak Patel of Northwest Face & Body. Known for his…

Epstein emails released by Democrats say Trump ‘knew about the girls’ and spent time with a victim

November 12, 2025

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2011 email that Donald Trump had “spent hours” at Epstein’s house with a victim of sex trafficking and said in a separate message years later that Trump “knew about the girls,” according to communications released Wednesday. The emails made public by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee add to the questions about Trump’s friendship with…

What Americans think about Trump’s management of the government, according to a new AP-NORC poll

November 12, 2025

By JILL COLVIN and LINLEY SANDERS - Associated Press

A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the federal workforce. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll was conducted after Democrats notched sweeping victories in this month’s off-year elections but before Congress took major steps to try to end the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The poll finds Americans, particularly Republicans, are less likely to approve of the Republican president’s management of the government than they were in March. Trump’s overall approval remained steady since October.

Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say

November 12, 2025

By BRIAN MELLEY - Associated Press

Researchers have found that shouting is more effective than speaking when trying to scare off seagulls. The study published Wednesday tested how 61 European herring gulls reacted to different sounds. They included a robin’s song, a man’s voice speaking and a man’s voice shouting. The gulls tended to walk away from the speaking voice but flew away from the shouting. This suggests they can differentiate between the acoustic properties of vocalizations. The experiment showed that you don’t need to lash out at the birds to frighten them. Further studies could explore reactions to female voices.

Atlanta Fed president Bostic to retire in February, opening seat on key committee

November 12, 2025

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER - AP Economics Writer

Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, is retiring at the end of his current term in February, opening up a new seat on the Fed’s interest-rate setting committee at a time that President Donald Trump is seeking to exert more control over the central bank. Bostic serves on the committee that decides key short-term interest rates. Trump has repeatedly attacked the Fed this year for not cutting interest rates as quickly as he would prefer.

Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports

November 12, 2025

By MIKE STOBBE - AP Medical Writer

The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023’s record total. About 8.3 million people across the globe were reported as newly diagnosed with TB in 2024. The World Health Organization notes that not all infections are diagnosed and that the new numbers represent 78% of the estimated number of actual new cases. Globally, the number of deaths caused by TB fell in 2024. Tuberculosis cases in the U.S. continued to rise last year, reaching the highest level in more than a dozen years. The vast majority of U.S. TB cases are diagnosed in people born in other countries.

US Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

November 12, 2025

AP

The U.S. Mint in Philadelphia is set to strike its last circulating penny as the president has canceled the 1-cent coin. President Donald Trump has ordered its demise as costs climb to nearly 4 cents per penny and the 1-cent valuation becomes somewhat obsolete. The U.S. Mint has been making pennies in Philadelphia, the nation’s birthplace, since 1793. The last one is being made Wednesday. There are billions of them in circulation, but they are rarely essential to carrying out financial transactions. Still, many people have a nostalgia for the copper-plated coins, seeing them as lucky or fun to collect.

House returns for vote to end the government shutdown after nearly 2 months away

November 12, 2025

By KEVIN FREKING, JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MATT BROWN - Associated Press

House lawmakers are making a long-awaited return to potentially end the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history. The House on Wednesday will take up a bill to reopen the government that the Senate already passed. President Donald Trump has signaled he supports the measure, so it’s expected to pass the Republican-led chamber. The prospect of travel delays due to the shutdown could complicate the vote. Speaker Mike Johnson will likely need nearly perfect attendance from Republicans to get the measure over the finish line. Democrats are expected to vote against the measure because it doesn’t extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Wednesday marks Day 43 of the shutdown.

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November 12, 2025

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The best used hybrid SUVs you can buy for less than $25,000

November 12, 2025

By NICK KURCZEWSKI - Edmunds

Car shoppers love SUVs because of their commanding view of the road, generous amounts of passenger space, and roomy cargo holds. Less appealing are the elevated fuel bills that often come with an SUV, along with the expense of buying a showroom-fresh model. The automotive experts at Edmunds have found a solution — or five of them, to be exact — that help counter these fiscal hurdles. A used hybrid SUV not only saves money at the initial purchase; it also lowers the costs of refueling for many years and miles down the road.

A historic shutdown is nearly over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

November 12, 2025

By KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press

The longest government shutdown in history could conclude as soon as Day 43 with almost no one happy with the final result. Hundreds of representatives are preparing to return to Washington on Wednesday after a nearly eight-week absence. Democrats didn’t get the heath insurance provisions they demanded added to the spending deal. Republicans controlling the levers of power in Washington didn’t escape blame, according to polls and some state and local elections that went poorly for them. The fallout of the shutdown landed on millions of Americans, including federal workers who went without paychecks and airline passengers who had their trips delayed or canceled.

Pakistan investigates suicide bombing that killed 12 outside an Islamabad court

November 12, 2025

By MUNIR AHMED - Associated Press

Pakistan has opened a probe into the suicide bombing outside an Islamabad district court that left 12 dead the day before. The bombing underscored the challenges facing the government as it struggles with militant attacks, border tensions and a fragile ceasefire with Afghanistan. The attack at the court on the edge of the city and next to a residential area, also raised alarms that despite multiple operations by the security forces to crush the militants, they are still capable of mounting high-profile bombings in the Pakistani capital. Forensic teams and police were combing through debris Wednesday at the site of the blast as grief-stricken relatives were receiving the bodies of their slain loved ones at an Islamabad hospital.

Space forecasters say severe solar storms could hit Earth and trigger auroras

November 11, 2025

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN - AP Science Writer

Space weather forecasters have issued an alert for incoming severe solar storms. Such storms could bring northern lights to many U.S. states and temporarily disrupt communications. The sun has burped out several bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that could reach Earth Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Forecasters said the vibrant displays could be visible across much of the northern U.S., and as far south as Alabama to Northern California. The sun is at the maximum phase of its 11-year activity cycle, making the light displays more common and widespread.

All 20 personnel on a Turkish military cargo plane that crashed in Georgia died

November 11, 2025

AP

Turkey’s defense minister has announced that all 20 personnel on board a military cargo plane that crashed in Georgia have died. The C-130 plane took off from Azerbaijan and crashed on Tuesday in Georgia’s Sighnaghi municipality. The cause of the crash is under investigation. A Turkish accident investigation team reached the site early on Wednesday to inspect the wreckage. The plane lost contact shortly after entering Georgia’s airspace and did not issue a distress signal. Turkey and Azerbaijan maintain close military ties, and condolences have been extended by leaders from both Azerbaijan and Georgia.

Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits

November 11, 2025

By DEE-ANN DURBIN - AP Business Writer

Some small grocery stores and neighborhood convenience stores are eager for the U.S. government shutdown to end and for their customers to start receiving federal food aid again. Late last month, the Trump administration froze funding for the SNAP benefits that about 42 million Americans use to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says about 74% of the assistance was spent last year at superstores like Walmart and supermarkets like Kroger. Around 14% went to smaller,stores that are more accessible to SNAP beneficiaries. A former director of the United Nations World Food Program says SNAP is not only a social safety net for families but a local economic engine that supports neighborhood businesses.

Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island

November 11, 2025

By SIMINA MISTREANU - Associated Press

Taiwan has evacuated 8,300 people and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday. Dozens of injuries were reported, and an overflowing creek flooded a village in Hualien County. Schools and offices were closed in central and southern Taiwan, but the capital, Taipei, in the north, operated as usual. Fung-wong was expected to make landfall during the afternoon or evening. The storm had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Fung-wong had super typhoon strength when it battered the Philippines on Sunday. More than 620,000 people remain in evacuation centers there.

Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy and Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt win Manager of the Year for 2nd straight season

November 11, 2025

By JAY COHEN - AP Baseball Writer

Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt is the AL Manager of the Year for the second straight year. Same for Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy on the NL side. Vogt received 17 of 30 first-place votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, beating out Toronto’s John Schneider and Seattle’s Dan Wilson. Voting was conducted before the postseason. Murphy got 27 first-place votes. Cincinnati’s Terry Francona was second, followed by Philadelphia’s Rob Thomson. The previous AL manager to win the award in consecutive seasons was Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash in 2020 and 2021. The only other NL manager was Bobby Cox for Atlanta in 2004 and 2005.

Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels

November 11, 2025

AP

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the United States until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. It wasn’t immediately clear what kind of information Colombia will stop sharing with the United States after Petro acted Tuesday. At least 75 people have been killed by the U.S. military in strikes in international waters since August. The strikes began in the southern Caribbean but have shifted recently to the eastern Pacific. In October, the Trump administration placed financial sanctions on Petro over accusations of involvement in the global drug trade.

Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren’t alarmed enough about Trump

November 11, 2025

By MEG KINNARD and SETH BORENSTEIN - Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning that eight senators’ decision to break with Democrats and end the government shutdown shows they aren’t alarmed enough about President Donald Trump’s impact on political norms. Speaking to The Associated Press at the COP30 UN Climate Conference in Brazil on Tuesday, Newsom criticized the Democrats’ decision to join Republicans in passing legislation to reopen the government, a compromise he has called a “betrayal of working Americans.” Newsom emphasized his commitment to counter Trump, highlighting his recent efforts on pro-Democrat redistricting in California. The Trump administration did not send an official delegation to the conference.

Turkish military plane with 20 on board crashes in Georgia

November 11, 2025

AP

A Turkish military cargo plane has crashed in Georgia near the Azerbaijan border, according to Turkish and Georgian authorities. The C-130 plane took off from Azerbaijan and was heading back to Turkey when it crashed on Tuesday. There was no immediate word on possible casualties. There were 20 military personnel and crew on board. A search and rescue operation has been launched with Azerbaijani and Georgian authorities. The Georgian Interior Ministry says the crash occurred in the Sighnaghi municipality. An investigation has been launched under Georgian criminal laws related to air transport safety violations.

Christian missionary father and daughter died when plane bound for Jamaica crashed in Florida

November 11, 2025

By KATE PAYNE - Associated Press/Report for America

A Christian missionary father and his daughter were killed when a small plane bound for a hurricane relief mission in Jamaica crashed in a South Florida neighborhood. Christian missionary organization Ignite the Fire identified the two victims of the Monda morning crash as the group’s founder, 53-year-old Alexander Wurm and his daughter 22-year-old Serena Wurm. The organization says the pair was bringing humanitarian aid to Jamaica. The Beechcraft King Air plane they were flying in crashed into a pond in a residential area of the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Coral Springs, narrowly missing homes. As of Tuesday morning, investigators had not reported any other victims.

Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump

November 11, 2025

By ROB GILLIES and MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies are converging on southern Ontario as tensions rise between the U.S. and traditional allies like Canada over defense spending and trade. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand tells The Associated Press “the relationship has to continue across a range of issues.” Anand hosts U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and their counterparts from Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Japan on Tuesday and Wednesday. Anand also has invited the foreign ministers of Australia, Brazil, India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa and Ukraine. The meeting comes after the U.S. ended trade talks with Canada when the Ontario provincial government ran an anti-tariff advertisement.

Cleto Escobedo III, Jimmy Kimmel’s bandleader and childhood friend, dies at 59

November 11, 2025

By MARK KENNEDY - AP Entertainment Writer

Jimmy Kimmel is mourning the death of his longtime friend and bandleader, Cleto Escobedo III. Escobedo was 59. Kimmel announced the news Tuesday on Instagram and expressed deep heartbreak. The two met as children in Las Vegas and grew up across the street from each other. Escobedo became a professional saxophonist, touring with Earth, Wind and Fire and Paula Abdul. When ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” began in 2003, Kimmel chose Escobedo to lead the house band. Kimmel said they had unmatched chemistry. Escobedo is survived by his wife Lori and their two children. Kimmel asked for prayers for Escobedo’s family.

Israeli settlers attack two Palestinian villages in the West Bank

November 11, 2025

By JOSEF FEDERMAN, SHLOMO MOR and MELANIE LIDMAN - Associated Press

Israeli and Palestinian officials say dozens of masked Israeli settlers have attacked a pair of Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank. They set fire to vehicles and other property on Tuesday before clashing with Israeli soldiers sent to halt the rampage. Four Palestinians were wounded. It was the latest in a series of attacks by young settlers in the West Bank. Earlier, tens of thousands of Israelis gathered for the funeral of an Israeli soldier whose remains had been held in Gaza for 11 years. Hadar Goldin’s family had mounted a long campaign to bring his remains home.

‘Mellon Blue’ diamond sells for $25.6 million at Swiss auction

November 11, 2025

AP

A blue diamond weighing nearly 10 carats has sold at auction in Switzerland for $25.6 million including fees. The “Mellon Blue” is named for the late American arts patron Rachel “Bunny” Mellon. It had been expected to fetch $20-$30 million at the Christie’s auction on Tuesday. The house said the stone came in on the estimated range. The final price includes the “buyer’s premium” and other fees. The auction was the first installment of two days of jewelry auctions in Geneva. On Wednesday, rival Sotheby’s will put up the “Glowing Rose” pink diamond that’s expected to draw bids of around $20 million.

Photos from the US to Europe of nations honoring their veterans

November 11, 2025

The Associated Press

The U.S. celebrates Veterans Day on Nov. 11 while Canada, Great Britain and some European nations mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Day to commemorate the peace agreement between Germany and the Allies that ended World War I. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

In Trump-dominated media world, editing video takes on new significance — as BBC uproar shows

November 11, 2025

By DAVID BAUDER - AP Media Writer

The job of videotape editors was once one of the least-noticed in the media world. Not anymore. The seemingly mundane task of editing interviews or speeches for broadcast was at the center of this week’s resignation of two prominent BBC executives. Editing was also central to the lawsuit over the “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris, settled this summer for $16 million, and a change in CBS News’ policy on how “Face the Nation” airs interviews. Another common denominator in each of these cases was President Donald Trump. Increasingly, how news broadcasts choose to use video has become part of political battles.

White House’s 50-year mortgage proposal has one notable benefit but a number of drawbacks

November 11, 2025

By KEN SWEET - AP Business Writer

The White House says it is considering a 50-year mortgage to address the home affordability crisis. Critics argue it won’t solve issues like supply shortages and high interest rates. Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, called it a “game changer” for homebuyers. He noted on X that it’s just one potential solution among others being considered. A 50-year mortgage would lower a borrower’s monthly payments but could dramatically increase their total interest paid. It would also delay equity accumulation compared to a 30-year mortgage.

US Catholic bishops select conservative culture warrior to lead them during Trump’s second term

November 11, 2025

By TIFFANY STANLEY - Associated Press

U.S. Catholic bishops have elected Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley as their new president, choosing a conservative culture warrior to lead during President Donald Trump’s second term. The vote Tuesday serves as a barometer for the bishops’ priorities. In choosing Coakley, the bishops are doubling down on their conservative bent, even as they push for more humane immigration policies from the Trump administration. Coakley was seen as a strong contender for the top post, having already been elected in 2022 to serve as secretary, the No. 3 conference official. In three rounds of voting, he edged out centrist candidate Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville, Texas.

Speaker Johnson shuttered the House and amassed quiet power with Trump

November 11, 2025

By LISA MASCARO - AP Congressional Correspondent

After refusing to convene the U.S. House during the government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson is recalling lawmakers back into session. They are set to consider the bill to reopen the federal government on Wednesday. As hundreds of lawmakers return they are bringing pent-up legislative demands after nearly two months away. There are calls to release the Jeffrey Epstein files and swear-in Arizona’s Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who won her special election back in September. It’s all a test of the speaker’s leadership and shows the ways he has amassed power alongside President Donald Trump.

Trump’s $1B lawsuit threat casts shadow over the BBC, but it could also be a bluff

November 11, 2025

By BRIAN MELLEY - Associated Press

U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to bring a billion-dollar lawsuit against the BBC has cast a shadow over the British broadcaster’s future, but it could also be a bluff with little legal merit. The president’s lawyer sent the threat to the BBC over the way a documentary edited his Jan. 6, 2021, speech before a mob of his followers stormed the U.S. Capitol. Trump faces fundamental challenges to getting a case to court, never mind taking it to trial. He would also have to deal with the harsh glare of publicity around his provocative pep talk the day Congress was voting to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election.

Thieves steal Roman statues from Syria’s national museum

November 11, 2025

By GHAITH ALSAYED and BASSEM MROUE - Associated Press

Officials say thieves have broken into Syria’s national museum in Damascus and stolen several ancient statues from the Roman era. Officials said Tuesday the theft was discovered early Monday and led to the museum’s brief closure. The museum had reopened in January after the fall of the Assad family’s rule the previous month. It houses priceless antiquities from Syria’s long history, and many had been moved to the museum during Syria’s long civil war. Security had been boosted with metal gates and surveillance cameras. An official says six marble statues were stolen, and that an investigation has begun.

Sally Kirkland, stage and screen star who earned an Oscar nomination in ‘Anna,’ dies at age 84

November 11, 2025

By MARK KENNEDY - AP Entertainment Writer

Sally Kirkland, a former model turned actress, has died at age 84. Known for her roles in “The Sting” and the Oscar-nominated “Anna,” Kirkland died on Tuesday. Her friends set up a GoFundMe for her medical care after she suffered multiple fractures and infections. Kirkland’s career spanned films like “The Way We Were” and “JFK,” and TV shows like “Criminal Minds” and “Roseanne.” She studied acting with renowned mentors and appeared in Shakespearean plays. Kirkland was also active in New Age groups and volunteered for various causes, including AIDS and cancer support.

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

November 11, 2025

By JONEL ALECCIA - AP Health Writer

Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday. The move comes days after some batches were recalled amid an expanding outbreak of infant botulism. According to state and federal health officials, at least 15 babies in 12 states have been sickened in the outbreak since August, with more cases pending. All of the infants were hospitalized after consuming ByHeart formula. Parents and caregivers who have the formula in their homes should immediately stop using it and dispose of the product. Babies with symptoms of infant botulism need immediate medical care.

Athletics 1B Nick Kurtz wins AL Rookie of the Year award, Braves C Drake Baldwin wins NL honor

November 11, 2025

By JAY COHEN - AP Baseball Writer

Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz is a unanimous choice for American League Rookie of the Year, and Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin is the winner of the National League honor. The 22-year-old Kurtz batted .290 with 36 homers, 86 RBIs and a 1.002 OPS in 117 games this year. The first baseman became the eighth rookie since 1901 to finish with an OPS over 1.000 while making at least 400 plate appearances. The 24-year-old Baldwin stepped up for Atlanta after No. 1 catcher Sean Murphy was sidelined by a cracked rib in spring training. Baldwin hit .274 with 19 homers, 80 RBIs and an .810 OPS in 124 games.

A car bomb outside an Islamabad court kills at least 5 people, Pakistani state-run media say

November 11, 2025

By MUNIR AHMED and ISHTIAQ MAHSUD - Associated Press

Pakistani state-run media say that a powerful car bomb that exploded outside a sprawling district court in the country’s capital has killed at least five people and wounded 13 others. Pakistan TV says the casualties were mostly passersby or those who had arrived for court hearings on Tuesday. There was no immediate comment by the Islamabad police, which earlier said they are still investigating. Two security officials confirmed to the AP that a car bomb caused the explosion. The state media said the blast also damaged several vehicles parked outside the court, which is typically crowded with hundreds of visitors attending hearings.

A deadly car explosion in New Delhi is being investigated under an anti-terrorism law

November 11, 2025

By SHEIKH SAALIQ and RAJESH ROY - Associated Press

Indian police say they are investigating a deadly car explosion in New Delhi under an anti-terrorism law. They have not determined the cause of the blast near the historic Red Fort late Monday that killed at least eight people. Investigating the case under India’s main anti-terrorism law allows broader powers to detain suspects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is visiting Bhutan, says investigators would uncover the conspiracy and those responsible will be brough to justice. The explosion is believed to have originated from a vehicle stopped at a traffic signal. Police were trying to trace its owner. Major train stations were put on alert.

Jaelan Phillips’ productive Eagles debut paces dominant defense in 10-7 win over Packers

November 10, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Jalen Hurts threw a 36-yard pass to DeVonta Smith for Philadelphia’s only touchdown as the Eagles’ defense led the way to a 10-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Monday night. Brandon McManus’ attempt at a game-tying, 64-yard field goal as time expired fell several yards short. Green Bay’s second straight loss dropped the Packers to third place in the NFC North. A defensive struggle that featured the first halftime tie of the season had a serious lack of big plays until the Eagles broke through in the fourth quarter.

The Supreme Court is expected to say whether full SNAP food payments can resume

November 10, 2025

By GEOFF MULVIHILL and MARGERY BECK - Associated Press

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to say Tuesday whether the Trump administration must start complying with lower-court orders that require full payments in the SNAP food program. The administration accepted a pair of earlier rulings that said it must provide at least partial benefits. But there’s been an intense court battle underway since last week after a judge ruled that full funding was required. SNAP helps about 1 in 8 American buy groceries. For many of them, November’s payments are already delayed. Resuming the program is a piece of the legislation adopted by the Senate and now headed to the House on to reopen the federal government.

Thailand threatens to suspend truce with Cambodia after a land mine injures troops

November 10, 2025

By JINTAMAS SAKSORNCHAI - Associated Press

Thailand has threatened to suspend a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Cambodia. This comes after a land mine explosion injured four Thai soldiers on Monday. The two countries signed the truce last month after deadly clashes in July, but tensions have remained. Thailand accuses Cambodia of laying new mines, violating the truce, which Cambodia denies. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says all actions under the agreement will be halted until Thailand’s demands are met.

Cowboys back at work outside view of media after death of Marshawn Kneeland

November 10, 2025

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The Dallas Cowboys are back at work coming off their open week, absent the usual media presence as the club starts the process of returning to the field following the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. Executive vice president Stephen Jones says the Cowboys are still working with Kneeland’s family on how to honor the former Western Michigan standout who was in his second season. Police said Kneeland was found dead early Thursday of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound after leading officers on a chase when the 24-year-old didn’t pull over for a traffic stop.

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