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After mistaken deportation, US asks judge to let it send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia

November 10, 2025

AP

U.S. government attorneys say they have cleared all the hurdles needed to send Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia. The Salvadoran national’s mistaken deportation to his home country in March helped galvanize opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Abrego Garcia’s attorneys claim the administration is now manipulating the immigration system in order to punish him, a violation of his due process rights. The government argues that his due process rights are minimal because he entered the country illegally. A federal judge in Maryland has temporarily blocked Abrego Garcia’s deportation. The government is asking her to dissolve that order.

Edmunds small SUV comparison: New Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda CR-V

November 10, 2025

By ROBERT DUFFER - Edmunds

The redesigned 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan aims to steal shoppers’ attention from the Honda CR-V and its winning hybrid model in a showdown of two of the largest compact crossover SUVs on sale today. Edmunds’ automotive experts compare them in four areas: performance and fuel economy; comfort and cargo space; tech and safety; and price and value.

PHOTO ESSAY: Photos of Venezuelan migrants who returned home following US immigration crackdown

November 10, 2025

By MATIAS DELACROIX - Associated Press

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — More than a decade after Venezuela’s economic collapse sent millions to flee abroad, U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is driving many to return home, often to worse conditions than those they left. Some have made the long, dangerous journey on their own, while others have been flown back after President Nicolás Maduro, under U.S. pressure,…

Photos of Americans turning to food pantries as shutdown drags on

November 10, 2025

The Associated Press

Americans who cannot afford to feed themselves and their families, including their pets, are lining up at food pantries across the country amid the government shutdown fight in Washington. The financial struggles of federal workers after a month of missed paychecks are compounded by the federal food assistance program facing delays. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo…

Cleveland ‘s Luis Ortiz to appear in court over allegations he took bribes to rig pitches

November 10, 2025

By MICHAEL CASEY - Associated Press

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is due in court on charges accusing him and teammate Emmanuel Clase of taking bribes to help bettors in their native Dominican Republic win prop bets placed on pitches they threw. According to the indictment against the two, the highly paid hurlers took several thousand dollars in payoffs to help two unnamed gamblers in their home country win at least $460,000 on bets placed on the speed and outcome of certain pitches. Ortiz was arrested Sunday by the FBI in Boston while Clase wasn’t immediately taken into custody. Lawyers for the pitchers said their clients are innocent. MLB and the Guardians say they are cooperating with the federal investigation.

No. 1 Houston leapfrogs Purdue in AP Top 25 despite fewer first-place votes; Arizona up to No. 5

November 10, 2025

By JOHN MARSHALL - AP Basketball Writer

Houston has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll, swapping places with Purdue. The poll, released Monday, shows Houston received 18 first-place votes, while Purdue got 36. UConn, Duke, and Arizona complete the top five. Only four teams held their positions from the preseason poll, with no teams moving in or out. Arizona jumped eight places after defeating Florida, while Alabama climbed seven spots. Losses by Florida, St. John’s, and Kansas caused them to drop significantly. The Southeastern Conference, Big Ten, and Big 12 each have six ranked teams.

Canada loses measles elimination status after ongoing outbreaks

November 10, 2025

By DEVI SHASTRI - AP Health Writer

International health experts say Canada is no longer measles-free because of ongoing outbreaks, as childhood vaccination rates fall and the highly contagious virus spreads across North and South America. The loss of the country’s measles elimination status comes more than a year after the highly contagious virus started spreading. Canada has logged 5,138 measles cases this year and two deaths. Both were babies who were exposed to the measles virus in the womb and born prematurely.

Baylor and Southern California jump into top 10 of women’s AP Top 25, UConn and South Carolina 1-2

November 10, 2025

By DOUG FEINBERG - AP Basketball Writer

Baylor and Southern California have jumped into the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll. The Bears began the season with a victory over Duke and climbed nine spots to No. 7. The Trojans edged N.C. State to move up 10 spots to eighth overall. UConn, South Carolina, UCLA, and Texas remain the top four teams. LSU and Oklahoma stayed at fifth and sixth. Maryland moved up to ninth, while N.C. State dropped to 10th. Washington entered the Top 25 for the first time in two years.

Speaker Johnson says House will return to Washington for voting on shutdown deal

November 10, 2025

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that House lawmakers should start returning to Washington “right now” after a small group of Senate Democrats broke a 40-day stalemate late Sunday evening and voted with Republicans to move forward with legislation that would end the government shutdown. It is unclear when the Senate will hold final votes on the legislation….

Trump hosts Syria’s al-Sharaa for a first-of-its-kind meeting at the White House

November 10, 2025

By SEUNG MIN KIM - Associated Press

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has arrived at the White House for his meeting with President Donald Trump. Monday’s meeting is the first visit by a Syrian head of state since the country gained independence in 1946. The meeting is closed to the press. The two men met in Saudi Arabia in May, when the U.S. eased sanctions on Syria. During al-Sharaa’s visit to Washington, the U.S. and Syria are expected to formalize an agreement that invites Syria into a global coalition that fights the Islamic State group. Meanwhile, al-Sharaa is expected to push for a full repeal of sanctions imposed for human rights abuses by the former Assad government.

FDA will remove long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs, citing benefits for women

November 10, 2025

By MATTHEW PERRONE - AP Health Writer

The Food and Drug Administration says it will remove a long-standing warning from hormone-based drugs used to treat menopause symptoms in women. The change announced Monday is a break from more than 20 years of FDA policy, in which the drugs carried the agency’s most severe warning label. But FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and some other doctors have long criticized the current warning label as outdated and unnecessary. They say it discourages some women from seeking treatment that can help with hot flashes, vaginal dryness and other uncomfortable symptoms. Other experts have said the warning carries important information about risks of stroke, heart attack and breast cancer.

Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

November 10, 2025

The Associated Press,

FILE – The Supreme Court in Washington, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The justices, without comment, turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples…

Arctic air hits much of the US, bringing snow to some areas and very chilly temperatures to Florida

November 10, 2025

AP

A blast of the season’s first frigid air was bearing down on much of the U.S., bringing the prospect of snow to parts of the country and plunging temperatures in Florida — though it may not get cold enough there for iguanas to tumble from the treetops. National Weather Service forecasters said frigid Arctic air will pour into the eastern two-thirds of the country on Monday, bringing with it the chance for record temperatures in the U.S. Southeast. That includes all of Florida, where temperatures in parts of the state were near 80 degrees Fahrenheit just a day ago.

U.S. officials in Israel to press truce forward as first phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire winds down

November 10, 2025

By WAFAA SHURAFA and JULIA FRANKEL - Associated Press

Israel has returned the remains of 15 Palestinians to Gaza as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. This follows Palestinian militants releasing the remains of an Israeli hostage. On Monday, Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the fragile agreement. The first stage of the ceasefire is nearing its end, with challenges ahead in implementing a governing body for Gaza and deploying an international stabilization force. The Gaza Health Ministry reports receiving 315 bodies so far, with only 91 identified due to limited DNA testing. The ceasefire aims to halt fighting, release hostages, and boost humanitarian aid.

What’s in the legislation to end the federal government shutdown

November 10, 2025

By LISA MASCARO - AP Congressional Correspondent

A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track. A handful of Senate Democrats joined with Republicans to advance the bill after what’s become a deepening disruption of federal programs and services. But hurdles remain. Senators are hopeful they can pass the package as soon as Monday and send it to the House. What’s in and out of the bipartisan deal has drawn criticism and leaves few senators fully satisfied. The legislation includes funding for SNAP food aid and other programs while ensuring backpay for furloughed federal workers. But it fails to fund expiring health care subsidies Democrats have been fighting for, pushing that debate off for a vote next month.

Former French President Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal in conspiracy case

November 10, 2025

By NICOLAS VAUX-MONTAGNY and SYLVIE CORBET - Associated Press

France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy has left a Paris prison after an appeals court granted him release under judicial supervision. It’s less that three weeks after he began serving a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy in a scheme to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya. Sarkozy was seen arriving at his home in western Paris. The former president, 70, is banned from leaving the French territory and from being in touch with key people including co-defendants and witnesses in the case. An appeals trial is expected to take place later, possibly in the spring.

Supreme Court will decide whether states can count late-arriving mail ballots, a Trump target

November 10, 2025

By MARK SHERMAN - Associated Press

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether states can continue their practice of counting mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. This kind of ballot-counting is a target of President Donald Trump. The justices Monday took up an appeal from Mississippi. A lower court ruled last year a Mississippi law allowing such ballots to be counted violated federal law. Mississippi is among 18 states that accept ballots postmarked by Election Day. The case will be argued early next year. A ruling is expected early enough to apply to the 2026 midterm elections. A Nevada ballot receipt law also has been challenged. And the Supreme Court is considering reviving a lawsuit challenging Illinois’ law.

Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide

November 10, 2025

By MARK SHERMAN - Associated Press

The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The justices on Monday turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling. Clerk Kim Davis had been trying to get the justices to overturn a lower-court order that she pay $360,000 in damages and attorney’s fees. Justice Clarence Thomas has urged his colleagues to overturn the Supreme Court’s marriage decision, much as they did in 2022 when the high court overturned the right to abortion.

Calisthenics are making a comeback. Is body weight enough to get a good workout?

November 10, 2025

By JAMIE DUCHARME - Associated Press

Calisthenics is an age-old form of fitness that uses little or no equipment and relies on body weight for resistance. It’s making a comeback. In July, President Donald Trump even reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test, intending that youth across the country will again practice old-school exercises like situps, pushups and pullups. Some experts say the no-frills moves of calisthenics speak to our overscheduled lives when it might be hard to go to a gym. It’s also cheaper than going to a gym. But is performing these exercises an effective way to work out? It depends what your goal is. Experts say calisthenics can improve everything from muscle strength to aerobic conditioning. But they also say weight machines and dumbbells have their advantages too.

How Gary Sinise is helping the nonprofit CreatiVets build ‘a place to go when the PTSD hits’

November 9, 2025

By GLENN GAMBOA - AP Business Writer

The nonprofit CreatiVets is transforming a once-abandoned church in Nashville into a 24-hour arts center for veterans and a community hub. Not only will the new center house the nonprofit’s programs, including its songwriting program where veterans work with Nashville songwriters to make music out of their experiences in military service, it will provide a place where veterans can gather any time of day. CreatiVets co-founder Richard Casper, a Purple Heart recipient, says the center will offer creative outlets when PTSD strikes. It’s an idea that resonated with actor/philanthropist Gary Sinise, who helped fund the effort through his Gary Sinise Foundation.

States face uncertainty as Trump administration tries to reverse SNAP food payments

November 9, 2025

By DAVID A. LIEB and GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press

States are facing uncertainty about providing full monthly benefits for a federal food program serving 42 million Americans. A legal battle linked to the U.S. government shutdown has cast doubt over whether states can — or should — provide the benefits. Over the weekend, the Trump administration demanded states reverse full benefits paid under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. That followed a federal judge’s order for full funding, which a Supreme Court justice temporarily paused. A federal appeals court is now considering a longer halt. Meanwhile, Congress is considering funding SNAP as part of a proposal to end the shutdown.

China creates a new visa, competing with the US in wooing global tech talent

November 9, 2025

By CHAN HO-HIM - AP Business Writer

China has a new visa scheme that is creating job opportunities for foreign professionals, part of its effort to attract global talent and gain an edge in global technology. The K-visa, similar to the H-1B visa in the United States, targets skilled science and technology workers. Tighter U.S. immigration policies and uncertainties around the H-1B visa system have made China relatively more appealing. However, language barriers, quality of life issues and internet censorship remain challenges. Analysts say the K-visa may help China attract more talented professionals from India and Southeast Asia, but the U.S. still holds a competitive edge.

Salman Rushdie is being honored with a Dayton peace prize lifetime achievement award

November 9, 2025

AP

Salman Rushdie is among those being honored at the Dayton Literary Peace Prize event in Ohio. The famed writer was receiving a lifetime achievement award Sunday after publishing his first work of fiction since being stabbed on a New York lecture stage three years ago. The prizes honor both literary merit and the writers’ promotion of peace through their work, with separate awards annually for fiction, nonfiction and lifetime achievement. Rushdie is best known for his novel, “The Satanic Verses,” and the call for his death in 1989 from Iran’s spiritual leader. He was blinded in one eye from the 2022 attack. His latest work is “The Eleventh Hour.”

Norris wins Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix to extend his lead with 3 races left

November 9, 2025

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - AP Sports Writer

McLaren driver Lando Norris has significantly extended his lead in the F1 championship after winning the Brazilian Grand Prix. His main rival and teammate Oscar Piastri received a 10-second penalty and again failed to make the podium. Norris also won Saturday’s sprint race and started from pole position. He earned his first win at Interlagos with Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen second and third. Norris now has 390 points in the standings, with Piastri’s fifth place leaving him 24 points behind on 366 with three more races to go. Four-time world champion Verstappen has 341 points.

Donald Trump booed as the 1st sitting US president at a regular-season NFL game since Carter in 1978

November 9, 2025

By HOWARD FENDRICH - AP National Writer

President Donald Trump has become the first sitting president in nearly a half-century at a regular-season NFL game. He attended the Washington Commanders’ contest against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. House Speaker Mike Johnson was among those who joined Trump in a suite at Northwest Stadium. Before the president’s arrival, he flew over the stadium in Air Force One. Only two other times did a president go to an NFL game during the regular season while in office: Richard Nixon in 1969 and Jimmy Carter in 1978. Trump became the first president at a Super Bowl while residing in the White House last February.

Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula

November 9, 2025

By JONEL ALECCIA - AP Health Writer

California health officials say tests showed that ByHeart baby formula linked to a botulism outbreak contained the type of bacteria that produces the toxin that has sickened at least 13 infants in 10 states. No deaths have been reported. The most recent cases were confirmed in November. Consumers should stop using ByHeart powdered infant formula immediately. ByHeart officials this weekend recalled two lots of the company’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Botulism is a rare but serious disease that can cause paralysis and death. Symptoms can take weeks to develop.

Retired AP reporter helped cement the legend of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

November 9, 2025

By ISABELLA VOLMERT - Associated Press

In a recent interview with The Associated Press, retired reporter Harry Atkins recounts his experience covering the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the most infamous in all Great Lakes history, as family members and maritime history followers honor the 50th anniversary of the disaster. Atkins’ initial news story on the shipwreck, the last major shipwreck on the Great Lakes, is credited with helping to inspire Gordan Lightfoot’s famous song, “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” The large 730-foot long freighter sank on Nov. 10, 1975, in the midst of a major storm on Lake Superior. While the exact cause of the wreck remains a mystery, the story lives on in popular memory thanks to Lightfoot’s ballad.

Texas returns to top 10, ACC has five teams ranked in the Top 25 and there is Group of Five intrigue

November 9, 2025

By ERIC OLSON - AP College Football Writer

Texas has returned to the top 10 in The Associated Press college football poll. The Longhorns, ranked No. 10, are set to visit No. 5 Georgia this week. They had dropped out of the top 25 after losing to Florida several weeks ago. Ohio State remains No. 1, followed by Indiana, Texas A&M, Alabama, and Georgia. The ACC has five teams ranked, including Georgia Tech and Miami. The Group of Five conferences are represented by James Madison and South Florida.

‘Predator: Badlands’ tops box office with $80 million worldwide

November 9, 2025

By JAKE COYLE - AP Film Writer

“Predator: Badlands” has topped the North American box office with a $40 million debut, according to studio estimates. This marks a new high for the franchise, surpassing the $38.3 million opening of 2004’s “Alien vs. Predator.” The film, written and directed by Dan Trachtenberg, also earned $40 million overseas. Despite a challenging box office climate, “Predator: Badlands” has performed well, receiving positive reviews and an “A-” CinemaScore. Other new releases, like “Die My Love” and “Christy,” struggled to make a significant impact, while “Sarah’s Oil” emerged as the best performer among newcomers.

In new era of college hoops rosters, $20.5M salary cap feels more like a suggestion than a rule

November 9, 2025

By EDDIE PELLS - AP National Writer

College basketball is navigating a new financial landscape with schools allowed to pay players up to $20.5 million. Most of this money goes to football players, leaving less for basketball. Schools without football, like St. John’s and Gonzaga, might benefit from this setup. The 2025-26 season will reveal how these financial dynamics affect basketball. Third-party deals add complexity, with schools operating under uncertain rules. Some players, like BYU recruit AJ Dybantsa, have secured lucrative NIL deals. St. John’s coach Rick Pitino has leveraged these opportunities, but the impact of third-party scrutiny remains to be seen.

What to know about the 4 hostages whose remains are still in Gaza

November 9, 2025

By MELANIE LIDMAN - Associated Press

Palestinian militants in Gaza so far have released the remains of 24 hostages held in the territory for the past two years under the current ceasefire with Israel. That leaves four hostages to be returned as called for under the truce deal that took effect on Oct. 10. Militants have released one or two bodies every few days. Israel wants faster returns. Hamas has said it has not been able to reach all the remains because they are buried under rubble left behind by Israel’s two-year offensive. The four remaining include Israelis and one agricultural worker from Thailand.

Packers couldn’t stop Eagles’ tush push during offseason. Now they’ll try to contain it on the field

November 9, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

The Green Bay Packers couldn’t thwart the tush push during the offseason. Now they must try to find a way to stop it in a game. Green Bay proposed a ban on the play during the offseason. The measure was approved by more than two-thirds of the teams but fell two votes short of passage. That has enabled the Philadelphia Eagles to continue using the short-yardage play in their Super Bowl title defense. The Eagles beat the Packers twice last season and face them again Monday night at Lambeau Field.

Thanksgiving air traffic could ‘slow to a trickle’ if shutdown persists, transport secretary says

November 9, 2025

AP

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns that U.S. air traffic could slow significantly if the federal government shutdown continues into the Thanksgiving travel season. The Federal Aviation Administration has already ordered flight cuts at major airports. Some air traffic controllers, who have gone unpaid for nearly a month, have stopped working. Reductions began Friday at 4% and could reach 10% by November 14. On Sunday, 1,375 flights were canceled. Duffy suggests further cuts might be needed, possibly up to 20%. He emphasizes the need for action to keep people safe amid an overtaxed system.

A car fleeing police slams into a bar in Florida, killing 4 and injuring 11

November 9, 2025

By KATE PAYNE - Associated Press/Report for America

A speeding car fleeing police has crashed into a crowded bar in Tampa, Florida. Four people are dead, and 11 were injured. The crash happened early Saturday in the city’s historic Ybor City district. Police say an air patrol unit spotted the car driving recklessly after it was seen street racing. The Florida Highway Patrol attempted to stop the vehicle but failed. The driver fled and eventually lost control and slammed into people outside the bar. Three people died at the scene, and a fourth died at a hospital. A 22-year-old suspect was arrested and faces multiple charges including vehicular homicide.

7 Myanmar migrants dead and 13 rescued after boat capsizes near Malaysia

November 9, 2025

AP

Rescuers in Malaysia have recovered the bodies of seven migrants from Myanmar and found 13 survivors from a capsized boat. The vessel, carrying about 300 people, departed from Myanmar’s Rakhine state. Officials said the passengers were split into three smaller boats near Malaysia. One boat sank near Tarutao island in Thailand on Thursday. The fate of the other two boats is unclear. Some of those rescued are believed to be Rohingya Muslims. The U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees has urged regional governments to enhance search and rescue efforts. Nearly 600 Rohingya refugees have been reported missing or dead this year.

Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn’t stayed on it

November 9, 2025

By SETH BORENSTEIN - AP Science Writer

The world has seen faster climate change than expected since the Paris Agreement a decade ago. Scientists say Earth’s warming has outpaced efforts to reduce fossil fuel pollution that came out of the 2015 accord. This issue will be a focus of this week’s UN climate talks in Brazil. There has been some progress like cheaper renewable energy and increased electric vehicle sales. But warming’s harms have overwhelmed those gains. Extreme weather events such as major Atlantic hurricanes have increased since 2015. More than 7 trillion tons of ice have melted. The seas have risen by enough water to fill 30 lakes the size of Lake Erie.

Aaron Rai denies Tommy Fleetwood another title by winning playoff in Abu Dhabi

November 9, 2025

AP

Aaron Rai has won the Abu Dhabi Championship in a playoff over Tommy Fleetwood. The victory was Rai’s first of the year and allows him to advance to the season-ending DP World Tour Championship next week in Dubai as the leading 50 players. Rai also beat Fleetwood in a playoff in the Scottish Open five years ago. He shot 67 at Yas Links and overcame missing a 3-foot par putt on the 14th hole. Fleetwood shot 66. Rory McIlroy matched his low score on the European tour with a 62. He tied for third, missing the playoff by one shot.

Ukrainian strikes disrupt power and heating to 2 major cities in Russia

November 9, 2025

AP

Ukrainian strikes have disrupted power and heating in two major Russian cities near the Ukrainian border, according to local Russian officials. A drone strike temporarily caused blackouts in Voronezh, while a missile strike seriously damaged power systems in Belgorod. This report comes as Russia and Ukraine continue to target each other’s energy infrastructure. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accuses Moscow of endangering nuclear safety after strikes hit power substations for two Ukrainian nuclear plants. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says he is ready to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the war.

Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo

November 9, 2025

By THOMAS ADAMSON - Associated Press

Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist. The image shows him in a fedora and a three-piece, sparking online speculation that he was a detective or even AI-generated. Pedro, a fan of classic detectives like Sherlock Holmes, decided to keep the mystery alive. He lives near Paris and often dresses in vintage style, inspired by historical figures. Despite the viral fame, he remains a regular teenager, amused by the attention and open to future opportunities.

Hamas says it will hand over an Israeli soldier whose body has been held in Gaza since 2014

November 9, 2025

By MELANIE LIDMAN and KAREEM CHEHAYEB - Associated Press

Hamas says it will hand over the body of an Israeli soldier who was killed in 2014 and who has been held in Gaza since then. The group says the body will be handed over on Sunday afternoon. The soldier, Hadar Goldin, was killed on August 1, 2014, just two hours after a ceasefire took effect during a war at the time. Israeli media reports have speculated that Israel demanded Goldin’s body in exchange for safe passage for approximately 200 Hamas militants surrounded by Israeli forces. Goldin is one of five deceased hostages whose bodies are still held in Gaza.

Al-Sharaa to become the first Syrian president to visit the White House after an unlikely rise

November 9, 2025

By ABBY SEWELL - Associated Press

Ahmad al-Sharaa, once detained by the U.S. for joining al-Qaida in Iraq, will be the first Syrian president to visit Washington since 1946. After leading a successful rebellion against Bashar Assad last December, al-Sharaa has worked to establish new international ties. On Monday, he is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. Syria is expected to join the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State group. Al-Sharaa aims to push for the full removal of remaining sanctions on Syria. The visit marks a significant shift in U.S.-Syria relations and could impact regional dynamics.

Flight cuts from government shutdown strain a supply chain that’s already stretched thin

November 9, 2025

By MAE ANDERSON - AP Business Writer

The Federal Aviation Administration has announced a 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 major U.S. airports. This could strain air cargo as the holiday season approaches. FedEx and UPS have major hubs at affected airports, including Indianapolis, Memphis, and Louisville. The reduction impacts domestic flights, not global ones. Shipping companies like FedEx are adjusting plans to ensure shipments continue smoothly. Smaller, high-value goods are more likely to be transported by air. Experts say the supply chain could slow, but airlines have become adept at managing such disruptions. The impact should be manageable unless reductions deepen.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, in photos

November 9, 2025

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cyndi Lauper turned “True Colors” into a defiant call for courage and the music of Outkast, Soundgarden and the White Stripes brought waves of emotion Saturday night at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

Cyndi Lauper calls for courage and Salt-N-Pepa romp through ‘Push It’ as they join Rock Hall of Fame

November 9, 2025

By ANDREW DALTON - AP Entertainment Writer

Cyndi Lauper has turned “True Colors” into a powerful anthem at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. On Saturday, she led an all-star jam with artists like Chris Robinson and Bryan Adams to honor fellow Rock Hall inductee Joe Cocker. Lauper acknowledges the women who paved the way for her and those who follow. Salt-N-Pepa also celebrated women’s power in music, performing hits like “Push It” and “What a Man.” Outkast doesn’t perform together, but Big Boi and Andre 3000 share heartfelt speeches. Soundgarden’s segment includes emotional tributes to Chris Cornell. The White Stripes and other rock legends received rousing tributes, making the night unforgettable.

More than a million people evacuate as Super Typhoon Fung-wong threatens the Philippines

November 9, 2025

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, the biggest storm to threaten the Philippines this year, has started battering the country’s northeastern coast ahead of landfall. The storm has knocked down power, forced the evacuation of more than a million people and prompted the defense chief to warn many others to evacuate to safety from high-risk villages before it’s too late. Fung-wong has a 994-mile-wide rain and wind band, which could cover two-thirds of the archipelago. It is approaching from the Pacific Sunday while the Philippines is still dealing with the devastation wrought by Typhoon Kalmaegi. That storm left at least 224 people dead in the central Philippines and later killed at least 5 in Vietnam.

A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees and how they were honored

November 8, 2025

By ANDREW DALTON - AP Entertainment Writer

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 class, celebrating influential musicians and figures. The ceremony took place Saturday at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, featuring tributes, speeches, and performances by artists like Soundgarden, Salt-N-Pepa, and Big Boi of Outkast. Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after their first release. This year’s inductees include Outkast, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, Warren Zevon, Thom Bell, The White Stripes, Carole Kaye, Nicky Hopkins, and Lenny Waronker.

Residents turn to community patrols as illegal gold mining grows in Ghana

November 8, 2025

By EDWARD ACQUAH - Associated Press

Illegal gold mining is growing in Ghana, one of the world’s top gold producers. A weakening economy and high unemployment have pushed thousands of youth into illegal mining to chase elusive wealth. The government and environmental groups say the mining is contaminating rivers and other bodies. The country’s president has even been under pressure to declare a state of emergency. In one community, a new task force of residents now patrols their forested region in search of illegal mining. They even carry out arrests. But their lack of supervision by security forces has raised concerns about potential abuse of power.

Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled

November 8, 2025

By The Associated Press

Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that is being recalled. The Food and Drug Administration says ByHeart Inc. agreed to begin recalling two lots of the company’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. All 13 infants were hospitalized after consuming formula from the two lots. No deaths were reported. The formula is sold online and through major retailers. Infant botulism is caused by a bacterium that produces toxins in the large intestine. The cases occurred in Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Washington.

No. 22 Michigan State tops No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 in matchup of Tom Izzo, John Calipari

November 8, 2025

By LARRY LAGE - AP Sports Writer

Freshman Cam Ward had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Coen Carr scored 15 points and soared for seven rebounds and No. 22 Michigan State beat No. 14 Arkansas 69-66 in a matchup of Hall of Fame coaches. The Spartans grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and converted them into 18 points, a staple of Tom Izzo’s program for 31 seasons. John Calipari has highly touted freshmen Darius Acuff and Meleek Thomas in his second season with the Razorbacks. Acuff had 16 points on 5 of 16 shooting points. Thomas scored 16 on 5 of 15 shooting.

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan, kicking off New York’s holiday season

November 8, 2025

AP

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in Manhattan, marking the start of New York City’s holiday season. This year’s tree is a 75-foot Norway spruce from East Greenbush, a suburb of Albany. It traveled about 150 miles on a flatbed truck to reach its new home. On Saturday workers used cranes to position the 11-ton tree at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. The spruce will soon be decorated with over 50,000 LED lights and a Swarovski star. It will be lit Dec. 3 during a live TV broadcast. The tree was donated by Judy Russ and her family.

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