The San Diego city attorney’s office has agreed to pay $30 million to the family of a 16-year-old youth who was fatally shot by police last January in what would be one of the largest settlements of a police-involved killing case in U.S. history. Konoa Wilson was Black, and the family alleges the shooting was an act of racial violence. The San Diego City Council is scheduled to vote on the proposed settlement Tuesday. If approved, it would top the $27 million the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay the family of George Floyd.

Mike Duggan is stepping down as Detroit mayor at the end of the year after three terms in office. And the city he will leave behind is in better shape than the one he inherited in January 2014. That was nearly a year before Detroit exited the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. The Motor City's fortunes have improved, recording more than a decade of balanced budgets, improved city services, lower crime, less blight and a recovering population. City Council President Mary Sheffield will succeed Duggan, taking office in January. Sheffield says she plans to build on his success and ensure “Detroit’s progress reaches every block and every family.”

Republicans in the Indiana Senate are facing threats as President Trump pushes for lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map. Trump's goal is to expand his party's power in the 2026 midterm elections. Redistricting is usually done once a decade, but Trump wants to accelerate the process. Some Indiana senators oppose the plan, which would dilute Democratic influence in Indianapolis. Senators are scheduled to convene Monday to consider the proposal. If they resist, it could signal limits to Trump's dominance in the Republican Party.

Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court’s conservative majority on a steady march of increasing the power of the presidency. And that began well before Donald Trump’s time in the White House. The justices could take the next step in a case being argued Monday that calls for the overturning of a unanimous 90-year-old decision that limits executive authority. The court’s conservatives already have allowed Trump to fire almost everyone he's wanted to in his second term. That's despite the court’s 1935 decision that prohibits the president from removing the heads of independent agencies without cause.

An Atlanta church with a viral pastor has grown from less than 200 weekly churchgoers in 2023 to about 6,000 today. Before service, Christian rap blasts and volunteers chant into megaphones as lines snake outside. Many of those who line up as early as 5:30 a.m. are young people hungry for 2819 Church's riveting worship and Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell's intensity. He doesn't sugarcoat the Bible, and urges people to revere God and lean on Jesus to escape sin's consequences. 2819's growth has attracted people of many races and ages, but it’s predominantly young Black adults.

Russia has launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine, coinciding with ongoing U.S.-mediated peace talks. The talks, involving U.S. and Ukrainian officials, aim to end the nearly 4-year-old war. They have made some progress on a security framework for postwar Ukraine. However, both sides acknowledge that real progress depends on Russia's commitment to peace. During the attack, Ukraine's air force reported shooting down numerous drones and missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said energy facilities were the main targets. The attacks occurred as Ukraine prepared to mark Armed Forces Day. Russia also reported it had shot down a smaller number of Ukrainian drones.

Qatar’s prime minister says the Gaza ceasefire has reached a “critical moment” as its first phase ends. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani spoke at a conference in Doha, noting that international mediators, led by the U.S., are pushing for a second phase to solidify the deal. He emphasized that a true ceasefire requires a full Israeli withdrawal and stability in Gaza. The first phase of the U.S. peace plan began on October 10, halting fighting and exchanging hostages. The next phase, involving an international security force and other measures, has not yet started. Concerns remain over the formation and role of this force.

More women in Ukraine are joining the military in combat roles thanks to advances in technology. Military officials say units are now tailoring recruitment efforts to attract more women to strengthen the army. Some women face obstacles but many succeed in roles like drone operation and repair. The Khartiia Brigade has reported a 20% increase in female recruits this year. Officials emphasize the army needs skilled people regardless of gender to meet modern warfare demands.

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers says he anticipates Giannis Antetokounmpo missing about a month as the two-time MVP recovers from a strained right calf. Initial reports have indicated Antetokounmpo would be out two to four weeks. Rivers suggested Friday that it would likely be on the higher end of that timeline. Rivers emphasized the importance of caution with calf issues to avoid the risk of a player getting hurt more severely. Antetokounmpo injured his calf in the opening minutes of the Bucks’ 113-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday.

Ed Bambas will soon ring up his last can of corn. The 88-year-old Michigan grocery worker was handed an oversized check for $1.7 million Friday. It's the result of a remarkable fundraising campaign by a young Australian man with an extraordinary following on social media. Sam Weidenhofer is using his powerful platforms to spread kindness — and money — on a visit to the United States. He met Bambas at a Meijer store in Brighton, Michigan, and learned that the cashier still has to work as he nears 90. Not any longer.

Architect Frank Gehry, celebrated for his imaginative, genre-shifting designs, has died at 96. He is known for iconic works such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. Over his prolific career, Gehry…

Melania Trump has continued a decades-old first lady tradition of visiting with hospitalized children for the holidays. The first lady on Friday was escorted into the festively decorated atrium of Children's National hospital in Washington by two patients. She sat in a large red chair in front of a tall Christmas tree and read, “How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?” by Mac Barnett. Trump wished the nearly two dozen children in the audience lots of strength and toys from Santa before she left. She said President Donald Trump was sending “love and best wishes as well.”

A Virginia man on Friday made his first court appearance on charges that he planted a pair of pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of a mob’s attack on U.S. Capitol. U.S. Magistrate Moxila Upadhyaya ordered Brian Cole Jr. to remain in jail a day after his arrest on explosives charges. He is due back in court Dec. 15 for a detention hearing. He did not enter a plea.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will start Sunday at Minnesota after missing three games with a dislocated left elbow. Daniels, the 2024 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, got hurt in the final minutes of Washington’s 38-14 home loss against Seattle on Nov. 2. Though the television replay prompted fear of a long-term concern, subsequent tests revealed Daniels did not suffer any significant structural damage. The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner returned to practice on a limited basis last week and practiced in full on Thursday and Friday. Coach Dan Quinn says the QB has been cleared to play.

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation. Tests revealed the significant injury on Friday, the person told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the results were not announced. Branch was hurt late in Detroit’s 44-30 win over Dallas on Thursday night. The injury is a major setback for the Lions, whose secondary is very banged up. Free safety Thomas Harper had a concussion against Dallas while filling in for injured All-Pro Kerby Joseph. Cornerback Terrion Arnold went on injured reserve earlier this week.