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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves game early vs. Cavaliers due to a left groin strain

November 17, 2025

By JOE REEDY - AP Sports Writer

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo could be sidelined for a while after he left the second quarter of Monday night’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a left groin strain. Coach Doc Rivers didn’t have an update on Antetokounmpo after the game and said the next step would be imaging on his left groin. Antetokounmpo had 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in 13 minutes. He immediately went to the locker room with 3:03 remaining in the second quarter after committing a foul and did not return.

Poland blames sabotage for railway blast on Ukraine delivery line

November 17, 2025

By CLAUDIA CIOBANU and EMMA BURROWS - Associated Press

Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk says an explosion on a railway line linking Warsaw to southeastern Poland was an “act of unprecedented sabotage.” Authorities on Monday were investigating possible connections to Russia, Belarus, or their proxies. The line is crucial for delivering aid to Ukraine. A second area on the same line was also damaged, and further investigation is needed. Polish officials suspect foreign involvement. Western officials have accused Russia and its proxies of staging attacks across Europe since the invasion of Ukraine. Poland has detained multiple people suspected of spying for Russia. No injuries were reported in the incidents.

Fed’s Cook blasts mortgage fraud allegations against her as ‘baseless’ in letter to AG Bondi

November 17, 2025

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and BRIAN SLODYSKO - Associated Press Writers

Lawyers for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday disputed allegations by a Trump administration official that she committed mortgage fraud, an accusation that President Donald Trump used as a basis for seeking to fire her. It was the first time a president has sought to remove a Fed governor in the central bank’s 112-year history. Cook sued to keep her job, and the Supreme Court ruled last month that she could remain in the position. The letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi is the first comprehensive response to a criminal referral in August by Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Portland and Chicago are being sent home

November 17, 2025

By JULIE WATSON - Associated Press

Hundreds of National Guard troops deployed to Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are being sent home, and those who will remain will not be on the streets. That’s according to a defense official who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the issue. The official said Monday that all 200 California National Guard troops deployed to Oregon and another 200 Texas National Guard troops in Chicago are being sent home. The move is part of a broader change to deployments after President Donald Trump began his crackdown in various Democratic-led cities. But U.S. Northern Command said in a statement it will maintain a “constant, enduring, and long-term presence” in the cities.

Indiana homeowner charged in fatal shooting of house cleaner who showed up at the wrong door

November 17, 2025

By TODD RICHMOND and OBED LAMY - Associated Press

Prosecutors have filed a voluntary manslaughter charge against an Indiana homeowner accused of killing a house cleaner after she showed up at a house by mistake. Curt Andersen could face up to 10 to 30 years in prison if he’s convicted. Officers found Maria Florinda Rios Perez De Velasquez dead on the front porch of a Whitestown home on Nov. 5. Authorities said the 32-year-old Guatemalan immigrant was part of a cleaning crew that had gone to the wrong address. Indiana is one of 31 states with a stand-your-ground law that allows homeowners to kill intruders, but police said there’s no evidence the woman entered the house.

New York Jets players stunned by shooting that left teammate Kris Boyd critically injured

November 17, 2025

AP

Kris Boyd was on the minds of his stunned but grateful New York Jets teammates as they returned to work a day after he was shot and wounded in midtown Manhattan. Boyd remained in critical but stable condition Monday. A motive for the shooting remains under investigation, and authorities say it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted by the shooter. No other injuries were reported and no arrests have been made. Boyd hasn’t played this season, his first with the Jets, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list in August.

Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 newcomers on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot as Beltrán heads 15 holdovers

November 17, 2025

AP

Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun, and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Carlos Beltrán leads 15 holdovers after falling 19 votes short in 2025. Other first-time eligibles include Howie Kendrick and Daniel Murphy. Beltrán, a nine-time All-Star, received 70.3% of votes in 2025. He was the only player named in a 2020 report on the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. Other holdovers include steroids-tainted stars Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez. Ballots are due by Dec. 31, with results announced Jan. 20. Inductions will take place on July 26.

FEMA acting chief David Richardson departs after 6 months on the job, officials say

November 17, 2025

Associated Press

The acting chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency has left his post just six months in, officials say, marking another disruption in a year of staff departures and policy changes. The Department of Homeland Security did not comment on the reason for David Richardson’s departure. Richardson, a former Marine Corps officer, had no prior emergency management experience when he took on the role. His leadership was questioned after he delayed responding to deadly floods in Texas. FEMA has faced major upheaval since President Trump returned to office, with significant staff turnover and funding cuts.

Corona Capital rocks Mexico City for its 15th year, in photos

November 17, 2025

By CLAUDIA ROSEL and EDUARDO VERDUGO - Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Corona Capital drew top acts to its multi-stage lineup in Mexico City for its 15th year. The annual international music festival is a showcase for artists breaking into Latin American markets and a cultural highlight that attracts thousands of music fans. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

UN is set to vote on the US plan for next steps in Gaza but it may all come down to Russia

November 17, 2025

By EDITH M. LEDERER - Associated Press

The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a U.S. plan for Gaza, but a big question remains: Will Russia veto it? The U.S. resolution would provide international backing for a stabilization force and envisions a possible future pathway to an independent Palestinian state. After nearly two weeks of negotiations on the U.S. resolution, Russia suddenly circulated a rival proposal late Thursday that would strip out reference to a transitional authority meant to be headed by President Donald Trump. The vote is a crucial next step for the fragile ceasefire and efforts to outline Gaza’s future following two years of war between Israel and Hamas.

Homeland Security agents make arrest dozens in North Carolina’s largest city. Here’s what to know

November 17, 2025

By The Associated Press

U.S. immigration agents have arrested more than 130 people across Charlotte, North Carolina during the first days of an enforcement blitz. The immigration sweep that started over the weekend in Charlotte comes on the heels of similar operations in Los Angeles and Chicago. It’s all part of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts that have sent the the military and immigration agents into Democratic-run cities. The Department of Homeland Security says it’s focusing on North Carolina’s biggest city because of so-called sanctuary policies that limit cooperation between local authorities and immigration agents.

Leader of conservative Anglican denomination suspended while facing misconduct claims

November 17, 2025

By PETER SMITH - Associated Press

Archbishop Stephen Wood, the top leader of the Anglican Church in North America, has been suspended from ministry amid allegations of sexual and other misconduct. Wood’s suspension was approved by his fellow bishops and took effect Sunday. It doesn’t imply guilt or innocence, but ministers can be suspended when it’s “in the best interests of the Church,” according to an official statement. Wood was accused in October of misconduct by a group of church members. The statement gave no update on proceedings against Wood. The denomination was formed in 2009 by conservatives who split from the more liberal U.S. Episcopal Church.

Purdue reclaims No. 1 from Houston in AP Top 25, Louisville and Illinois jump into top 10

November 17, 2025

By DAVE SKRETTA - AP Basketball Writer

Purdue has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll. The Boilermakers jumped over Houston, which spent just one week at the top. UConn, Arizona, and Duke also received No. 1 votes. UConn stayed at No. 3, while No. 4 Arizona and No. 5 Duke swapped spots. No. 6 Louisville made a big climb, moving up six spots. No. 8 Illinois also moved up, while Texas Tech and UCLA dropped.

Supreme Court will review an old policy used to turn away asylum seekers at the US border

November 17, 2025

By MARK SHERMAN - Associated Press

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a policy used under past administrations to deny migrants a chance to apply for asylum on the Mexican border until space opened up to process claims. The justices said Monday they will hear the Trump administration’s appeal of lower court rulings that struck down the practice known as metering, in which U.S. border agents capped the number of people seeking asylum at border crossings by prohibiting migrants from setting foot in the U.S. The administration pressed for the high court’s intervention even after President Donald Trump suspended the asylum system in January. The case will be argued early next year.

Philippine President Marcos Jr rejects drug use accusations by his sister

November 17, 2025

By JIM GOMEZ - Associated Press

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s estranged sister has publicly accused him of being a longtime drug addict whose alleged cocaine dependence has led to problems in his governance including corruption. The allegations were rejected by Marcos’ spokesperson who said it was a recycled issue that has long been disproven. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Sen. Imee Marcos’ baseless accusations Monday night against his own brother may have been a desperate attempt to distract ongoing investigations into a corruption scandal involving flood control projects that may implicate her allies in the Senate.

What’s next for the Epstein files after Trump’s social media posts

November 17, 2025

By STEPHEN GROVES, MATT BROWN and JOEY CAPPELLETTI - Associated Press

The House is heading towards a vote on a bill to force the Justice Department to release the case files it has collected on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers are pushing past a monthslong effort by President Donald Trump and Republican leaders to stop the effort. Many lawmakers say the Justice Department needs to release its case files on Epstein. They argue that the release could show that other people were aware or complicit in Epstein’s sexual abuse. House Democrats and a few key Republicans have been able to force a vote on the bill to do that by using a rarely successful measure called a discharge petition.

Tribal college leaders are uneasy about US financial commitments despite a funding increase

November 17, 2025

By GRAHAM LEE BREWER - Associated Press

Tribal citizens are among communities navigating the impacts of massive cuts in federal spending and the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. A funding increase for tribal colleges and universities before the shutdown was welcome news, but college leaders remain uneasy about the government’s financial commitments. Those federal dollars are part of some of the country’s oldest legal obligations. Tribal college and university presidents and Native American education advocates worry they could be further eroded and the passage of Indigenous knowledge they ensure will be threatened.

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

November 17, 2025

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN - AP Science Writer

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

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

November 17, 2025

By CURT ANDERSON - Associated Press

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

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

November 17, 2025

JOSH BOAK - Associated Press

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

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

November 17, 2025

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

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

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

November 17, 2025

By ILLIA NOVIKOV - Associated Press

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

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

November 17, 2025

By MELANIE LIDMAN - Associated Press

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

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

November 17, 2025

By JULHAS ALAM - Associated Press

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

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

November 17, 2025

By COLLIN BINKLEY and MAKIYA SEMINERA - Associated Press

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

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

November 17, 2025

By SAM MEDNICK - Associated Press

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

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

November 17, 2025

By SAM MEDNICK - Associated Press

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

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

November 17, 2025

By ANDREW DALTON - AP Entertainment Writer

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

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

November 17, 2025

By WAFAA SHURAFA and KAREEM CHEHAYEB - Associated Press

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

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

November 17, 2025

By DAN GELSTON - AP Sports Writer

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

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

November 17, 2025

By ISABEL DEBRE - Associated Press

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

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

November 17, 2025

By DAN GELSTON - AP Sports Writer

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

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

November 16, 2025

By SAMYA KULLAB and EFREM LUKATSKY - Associated Press

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

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

November 16, 2025

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and CHRIS MEGERIAN - Associated Press

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

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

November 16, 2025

By SARAH BRUMFIELD - Associated Press

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

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

November 16, 2025

By STEPHEN WHYNO - AP Sports Writer

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

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

November 16, 2025

By ERIC OLSON - AP College Football Writer

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

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

November 16, 2025

By KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press

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

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

November 16, 2025

SOPHIA TAREEN, BRIAN WITTE and MARYCLAIRE DALE - Associated Press

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

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

November 16, 2025

By LINDSEY BAHR - AP Film Writer

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

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

November 16, 2025

AP

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

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

November 16, 2025

By BRIAN MELLEY - Associated Press

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

Aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela

November 16, 2025

By BEN FINLEY - Associated Press

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

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

November 16, 2025

By TALES AZZONI - AP Sports Writer

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

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

November 16, 2025

By MICHAEL MAROT - AP Sports Writer

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

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

November 16, 2025

By KIM TONG-HYUNG - Associated Press

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

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

November 16, 2025

By MELANIE LIDMAN - Associated Press

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

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

November 16, 2025

By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER - Associated Press

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

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

November 16, 2025

AP

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

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

November 16, 2025

By AAMER MADHANI and MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press

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

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