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NATIONAL
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Lindsay Clancy returns to court in a bid to dismiss charges she killed her three young children
SUMMARY: Lindsay Clancy returned to court in a bid to dismiss the charges that she murdered her three children. The hearing Monday is the second time the Massachusetts mother has been in court since her trial ended with a deadlocked jury. Clancy has never disputed killing her three young children in 2023, but her lawyer has argued she had postpartum psychosis and was unable to control her behavior. Prosecutors have acknowledged that the 36-year-old Clancy had mental health problems but said she acted deliberately and understood her actions were wrong. A judge declared a mistrial Sept. 4 after jurors were unable to agree on a verdict.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLindsayClancyTrialthLdWritethru/95658b66e472ec759c31a58726280165/text___
Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater
SUMMARY: Federal investigators are expected to provide an update on a fiery plane crash that killed all nine people on board in South Florida. The Learjet 60 nose-dived into a Palm Beach County neighborhood on Sunday afternoon and erupted into a giant fireball near a busy road. National Transportation Safety Board officials plan to hold a news conference on the crash Monday. Authorities have said the jet departed from Austin, Texas, and was headed to the Bahamas. Authorities have released no information about the cause of the crash or the people who were killed.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFloridaSmallPlaneCrashrdLdWritethru/233076d167e2f48eaef7965376dd8ee0/text___
Flash flooding triggers evacuations in Southwest and dire warning for Colorado spa town
SUMMARY: Heavy rains and flash flooding have prompted mandatory evacuation orders in parts of the U.S. Southwest. In Colorado, officials in Pagosa Springs warned Sunday of potentially catastrophic flooding as the San Juan River was forecast to crest at more than 19 feet Sunday night. Officials say anyone in low-lying areas along the San Juan, Rio Blanco, Navajo, and Piedra rivers should head to a designated shelter at a local church. Officials in Sedona, Arizona, ordered residents in areas near Oak Creek to leave immediately as floodwaters were rising rapidly and multiple people were already trapped in their homes.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSExtremeWeatherSouthwestFloodingthLdWritethru/bb4bb89daf78484fb97496dfd88c4a10/text___
Mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave at least 6 dead and dozens injured across US
SUMMARY: Mass shootings over the Halloween weekend across the U.S. in largely nightlife districts left at least six people dead and dozens injured. Police in Dallas, where the worst violence occurred, say four people are dead and 15 were injured following separate shootings in a nightlife district. Separately, police in college towns like Fayetteville, Arkansas; Birmingham, Alabama; Newark, Delaware, and Bloomington, Illinois, also reported shootings in their nightlife districts this weekend.
WORDS: 650 - MOVED: 11/01/2026 11:34 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWeekendViolencethLdWritethru/22eb299b80705cae19e2e5b425459c63/text___
Trump administration promises US farmers $15 billion in the weeks before the midterms
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in the last few weeks before the midterm elections. The initiatives are intended to help offset higher costs for diesel and fertilizer that farmers have endured largely due to his tariffs and the war in Iran. Whether that will motivate more voters to turn out in agricultural states where traditionally Republican seats are now seen as competitive is unclear. It may explain his increased attention on rural areas, including visits Sunday to Iowa and Kansas, two days before the election.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTrumpFarmPaymentsndLdWritethru/113757ded4631a2debfa184a36c4d85e/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Judge cites 'weaponization' in tossing charges for ex-FBI agents accused of lying about Hunter Biden
SUMMARY: A federal judge in Washington has dismissed a criminal complaint against two former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden, saying the investigation that produced the charges was overtly political. The judge said Monday what transpired in the case was “weaponization.” The Justice Department may still have an opportunity to pursue a grand jury indictment against the ex-FBI officials. The case accused the former officials of misleading Congress in 2023 about their knowledge of efforts to investigate a laptop the Justice Department says was dropped off by Joe Biden’s son at a Delaware computer repair shop in 2019. The case sought to echo grievances by Donald Trump and his Republican allies.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSBidenLaptopFBIOfficialsChargedndLdWritethru/101ccd65d10b5f779985747eb0045b52/text___
El-Sayed's primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race
SUMMARY: Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, has stunned party officials by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers. The development Sunday comes as Democratic tensions have boiled over days before the election that could determine the balance of power. Stevens endorsed Rogers after attending a Detroit church service with him. The remarkable show of support for President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate comes after she was uninvited to a joint event the same day with El-Sayed. Keeping Michigan in Democratic hands is vital to the party’s effort to win a majority. El-Sayed dismissed the endorsement, saying he’s focused on issues voters care about.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionMichiganSenatethLdWritethru/d7053bbd0ed2fd70756896c6e4b66a27/text___
In Alaska fishing community, the Dan Sullivan episode takes an ominous turn as FBI comes knocking
SUMMARY: In the sleepy Alaskan fishing community of Petersburg, nobody has seen Dan J. Sullivan for weeks. His rustic home stood dark a day after FBI agents paid a visit to friends who donated to his campaign to unseat the Republican senator with the same first and last name — Dan S. Sullivan. There was a sign in Dan J.'s front yard from the League of Women Voters: “Stand Up for Democracy: Vote 2026.” What may have begun as a ploy to boost Democrat Mary Peltola by confusing voters about her opponent has taken a serious turn as the Trump administration weighs criminal charges over a tactic known as “ballot stacking.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionAlaskaSenateSmallTown/ebb965811fbc1c894089071b37e0011b/text___
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent loses
SUMMARY: A federal judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska’s U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses. The race is among the country’s most closely watched and is among a handful that is expected to determine control of the chamber. Sullivan’s main challenger in Tuesday’s ranked-choice general election is Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola. The race includes two other candidates who have done almost no campaigning, one of whom shares the incumbent’s name. The lawsuit called for an investigation into whether votes cast for the other Sullivan were intended for the senator. Attorneys for the state and Peltola said the lawsuit lacked any legal basis.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionAlaskaSenatethLdWritethru/b35acffc8b55ef58679d9b8395760f98/text___
Trump rallies in Iowa and Kansas as Republicans fight to keep Senate and House control
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has wrapped up the final weekend of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in Iowa and Kansas. Those states have been strongholds for him in the past. On Sunday, Trump visited Dubuque, Iowa, and Salina, Kansas, where Republicans are fighting to keep Senate seats. Adam Hamilton is trying to become the first Kansas Democrat to win a Senate seat in 94 years. The rallies mark Trump's return after a brief break Saturday. The campaign’s closing stretch has become a test of Trump’s enduring strength in a Republican Party he reshaped in his image a decade ago.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionthLdWritethru/d66c92d2c171cf4dc434078c64cf2cd1/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Ukraine and Russia say their emergency alert apps sent fake warnings after being hacked
SUMMARY: Ukraine and Russia have reported cyberattacks on their emergency alert apps. In Ukraine, users received false warnings of dangerously high radiation levels, a chemical threat and public disturbances in Kyiv. Ukraine’s air raid alert channel said late Sunday that unauthorized parties had interfered with the app. The service was temporarily suspended and restored overnight. Russian officials said hackers had sent fake alerts through its emergency ministry’s app, but that the wider public alert system remained operational. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported renewed Russian attacks in the Kherson region after a temporary humanitarian ceasefire expired at midnight at the start of Monday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/717372f7bbf4e8a805bc918f06f9730f/text___
Iran has a 2-day plan to reopen strait, resume nuclear talks with US, and other Mideast news
SUMMARY: Iran said it had a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks with the United States, if Washington meets its demands. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, said Monday that the plan remained the basis for negotiations with Washington through mediators, even with the reduced timeline for implementation. Separately, the U.N. migration agency said more than 300,000 people in Yemen have fled renewed fighting. Israel’s military said it was wrapping up a sweeping operation that began after a shooting in Hebron killed two soldiers. China is sending a special envoy to Iran, Saudi Arabia and Oman. Strikes on Gaza killed two people on Monday morning.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastthLdWritethru/8722c8b5a9deb228e7a188d4760ea8ed/text___
Where things stand on Iran after tense weekend as its delegation has left Qatar
SUMMARY: The Middle East is bracing for a potential return to all-out war as concerns grow over possible U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. An Iranian delegation has left Qatar after days of discussions in an effort to reach a deal, but a regional official says a draft proposal has been circulated for feedback. Tehran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz more quickly under certain conditions. President Donald Trump says he had a “very good” call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about Iran. There are fears that Netanyahu could be pushing for new strikes in an effort to stay in power.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSWhereThingsStandrdLdWritethru/b4519ef86bafe2672e0855d7a48ce309/text___
A brief ceasefire opens a perilous escape window from Kherson’s riverside kill zone
SUMMARY: Nataliia Diadiuk uses a white towel to signal Russian drones that she is a civilian in Ukraine’s Kherson region. Her town, Kozatske, is in a dangerous area near Russian-controlled territory. She survives on rainwater and firewood, sharing what little she has with stray dogs. The Associated Press gained rare access to a so-called red zone where a recent ceasefire allowed aid and evacuations. Ukrainian officials and volunteers evacuated 180 people, including 23 children. Despite the risks, many residents refuse to leave, fearing they have nowhere else to go. Some, like Yevhen and his mother, agreed to evacuate after being persuaded. The Red Cross used the ceasefire to evacuate more people than usual.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarKillZoneEvacuationthLdWritethru/08b1c18befa0b3ff79e3992bd8dffb23/text___
UN’s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ends after 35 years following US-Russia standoff
SUMMARY: The U.N.'s peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after 35 years due to a U.S.-Russia standoff. The mission's conclusion raises concerns about regional stability. Morocco claims the mineral-rich territory, while the pro-independence Polisario Front, backed by Algeria, seeks independence. Russia vetoed a U.S. resolution supporting Morocco's sovereignty, leading to the mission's abrupt end. Morocco welcomed the decision, while the Polisario Front called it unacceptable. The U.N. established the mission in 1991 to monitor a ceasefire and plan a referendum, which never occurred. The region remains tense, with potential for escalating hostilities.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFUNWesternSahara/030e303c58207060265d8748c1db3778/text___
French protest violence eases while scattered riots hit Germany ahead of school return
SUMMARY: French authorities have expressed relief after recent protests over rising living costs resulted in less violence than previous weekends. High schools at the heart of the movement reopen Monday after their autumn break. Germany faced challenges after nationwide protests Saturday ended with rioters attacking police and looting stores in some cities. Around Europe, hundreds of thousands held marches Saturday inspired by young people. They were overwhelmingly peaceful despite scattered unrest. In Frankfurt, rioters attacked police downtown and looted stores. More than 100 officers were injured and 54 people were detained.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUEuropeProteststhLdWritethru/547697d5a2604aee0278db33c7306894/text___
India's opposition parties stage new protest against the country's election chief
SUMMARY: India’s opposition parties have renewed calls for the resignation of the country’s election chief. The parties staged a new protest on Sunday in the latest display of public dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The protest on Sunday was called by opposition bloc INDIA and drew tens of thousands of demonstrators. Some of them waved national flags as they chanted slogans against the central government's policies. The protesters gathered at Ramlila Maidan. The sprawling public square is in New Delhi. Authorities deployed thousands of police and paramilitary soldiers and mounted extensive surveillance. More than 200 cameras and drones were positioned at the venue and along the protest route.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASIndiaProteststhLdWritethru/cb532b4811eea64c51f61cd4199fb64e/text___
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BUSINESS
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US stocks recover some of last week's sell-off after oil prices fall sharply
SUMMARY: The U.S. stock market is rising and recovering some of its sell-off from last week. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% Monday, coming off its third straight losing week, and pulled within 2.5% of its all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 539 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.7%. Stocks got a lift from easing prices for oil. Brent crude dropped 7.4% in its latest yo-yo move on uncertainty around the war with Iran. Several influential AI-related stocks, meanwhile, held firmer following their tumbles last week on worries their prices may have shot too high.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/048328e49e47ce7afe6c1fb9d9acf13d/text___
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HEALTH/SCIENCE
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Approval of a cheap version of HIV-prevention shot lenacapavir raises hopes in low-income countries
SUMMARY: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV. This is a big step toward making the extremely effective drug available inexpensively and quickly in 120 low- and middle-income countries. The drug, called lenacapavir, is expected to cost $40 a person each year in these places, the same price as daily preventive pills available now. But the shots are much more convenient than the pills because they’re needed much less frequently. The generic will not be available in the U.S. because there is a brand-name version still protected by a patent.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMEDGenericHIVPreventionrdLdWritethru/c3537796e84c54d60179eba3c56561e6/text___
What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period now underway
SUMMARY: People signing up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2027 should expect higher premiums and fewer options. The enrollment period starts Sunday and ends in mid-January. The big changes include expiring financial assistance, rising rates, and stricter enrollment checks. Financial help is now restricted for many groups. Experts predict less coverage and higher prices, with average premiums rising by 13%. Those without subsidies will be affected most. New regulations will limit tax credits for certain immigrants, possibly increasing the uninsured. The Trump administration plans to remove 760,000 enrollees over claims of fraud, and is aiming for $2.2 billion in savings.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSBeWellACAOpenEnrollmentstLdWritethru/032c364c133c4ff97f3d09c51c209253/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Box Office: ‘You Can See Everything,’ 'Clayface' lead sleepy Halloween weekend
SUMMARY: The North American box office faced a slump this weekend as Halloween festivities drew people away from theaters. The Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” led ticket sales, just edging out the DC Studios movie “Clayface.” Studio estimates on Sunday suggested total earnings would not surpass $56 million, marking it as the second lowest weekend of the year. “You Can See Everything” earned $10.6 million from 2,655 locations in its third weekend. “Clayface” trailed by only $200,684. Laika’s animated film “Wildwood” claimed third place with $7.5 million. Despite the dip, the domestic box office remains up over 17% from last year.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTFilmBoxOfficendLdWritethru/89ac3be8852d4162962a85b80dcaa251/text___
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SPORTS
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Baker, Bochy, Maddon and Piniella among 8 men on Hall of Fame contemporary era committee ballot
SUMMARY: Retired managers Dusty Baker, Bruce Bochy, Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella are on the Hall of Fame's contemporary era committee ballot for managers, executives and umpires. The committee meets Dec. 6 at the winter meetings in San Diego. Former general managers Sandy Alderson and Brian Sabean are on the ballot along with the late Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner and former player, broadcaster and National League president Bill White. The 16 voters' identities will be revealed closer to the meeting, and 75% of the vote is needed for election. Inductees will be honored next July along with players voted in by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBBOHallofFamestLdWritethru/bbfbbf0a447379ea874b28918d193f0e/text___
AP Top 25 live updates: Ohio State falls out of top 10, UCLA cracks Top 5
SUMMARY: Miami holds on to its No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 for the third week after defeating North Carolina. Ohio State drops to No. 11 following a loss to USC, marking a significant upset. Florida falls to No. 25 after losing to Georgia. Newcomers to the rankings include USC, Iowa, South Carolina and New Mexico, with the Lobos making their first-ever appearance. The poll sets the stage for the College Football Playoff rankings. Meanwhile, Wake Forest is on a five-game winning streak, and Utah climbs to No. 3 after a decisive win over Cincinnati. The SEC leads with 10 teams in the rankings.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBCTopCollegeFootballTheLatestndLdWritethru/4385328bd4125e4815af434bd3692669/text___
Sheila Chepkirui wins matchup of past champions in NYC Marathon, Andreas Almgren makes winning debut
SUMMARY: Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women’s race of the New York City Marathon for the second time in three years while Andreas Almgren of Sweden was victorious in his debut in the distance. Chepkirui pulled away from defending champion Hellen Obiri in the final 150 meters to seal the victory in 2 hours, 24 minutes and 36. Chepkirui didn’t know that American Jessica McClain had been gaining on both of the Kenyans in the final 800 meters of the race. McClain finished 6 seconds behind Chepkirui after passing Obiri — a two-time winner who set the course record in 2025 — in the final few strides. It was the first time a U.S. woman finished in the top three since 2018.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APATHNYCMarathonthLdWritethru/d0cb13c06ec5c5e72c40ae62b1e96218/text___
Villanova had the pope's support. Notre Dame swept the games in college hoops openers in Rome
SUMMARY: Villanova had the pope’s support and many more traveling fans. Notre Dame prevailed on the court. The Fighting Irish produced a late comeback for a 74-72 win in the men’s game that opened the college basketball season in Rome. Then Hannah Hidalgo starred as the No. 13 Notre Dame women also won to complete a sweep of Pope Leo’s alma mater, beating Villanova 99-75. The Eternal City Tip-Off between the two Catholic universities was created to honor the first American pope, who was not in attendance for the games. But Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV did receive all four teams in an audience at the Vatican on Saturday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBKORomeTipOffthLdWritethru/786e5d1f72c864eccceab09a24ffede1/text___
Ohio State falls out of top 10, UCLA cracks top 5 and New Mexico earns its first-ever AP ranking
SUMMARY: Ohio State is out of the top 10 of The Associated Press Top 25 for the first time in five years, UCLA is in the top five for the first time in 25 years and New Mexico has earned its first ranking in program history. The Buckeyes plummeted from No. 2 to No. 11 following their 30-18 loss at Southern California. Miami is No. 1 for the third straight week after escaping North Carolina with a 38-35 victory. Georgia moved up a spot to No. 2 and was followed by Utah, Notre Dame and UCLA.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBCTCollegeFootballPollthLdWritethru/12d935cb4983bc03f2796ba12a4e9d21/text___
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