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2 more executions set in Florida and Alabama, hours after lethal injection in Indiana
SUMMARY: Florida and Alabama plan to execute two men for killing older adults during home robberies. The lethal injections would come hours after Indiana put a prisoner to death Thursday. Jeffrey Weisheit was pronounced dead before 1 a.m. at the Indiana State Prison. He had set a house fire that killed two children in 2010. The others set to die are Jesse Guardado in Florida and Michael Taylor in Alabama. Their guilt has not been disputed, though advocates have cited reasons they should be given life sentences.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSThreeExecutionsstLdWritethru/f38f70d09b512c4d7245fd5e75ee91df/text___
3 people have been injured in a shooting at an Iowa post office
SUMMARY: Authorities say a shooting at an Iowa post office has left three people injured. Des Moines police said in a statement Thursday that the suspect has been detained. The main post office is just north of downtown Des Moines and across the street from one of the city’s main hospitals. Police said that the victims suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The building is a four-story regional sorting facility with a walk-in service counter accessible to the public.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSPostOfficeShootingIowathLdWritethru/24f2e650c51325042d567b89aae5a53c/text___
Heavy rains cause flash flooding, water rescues on Georgia-Tennessee border
SUMMARY: Thunderstorms with heavy rain have caused record flooding in two towns straddling the Georgia-Tennessee border. The National Weather Service reports that 3 to 5 inches of rain fell overnight in a mountainous area where the Toccoa River flows between McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee. The flooding led to life-threatening conditions, making water rescues difficult. McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley says more than 30 rescues were conducted overnight. Rescue boats struggled with the rushing water, and many residents remain stranded. The emergency management agency of Fannin County, Georgia warns that floodwaters are still dangerous, even after the rain has stopped.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSExtremeWeatherGeorgiaFloodingthLdWritethru/6e0a283ff54238cba9677602f5e0878e/text___
Trump's lawyers to appear before appeals court as he fights hush money conviction
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s lawyers are due in court to try to persuade a New York appeals court to throw out his hush money conviction. Thursday's oral arguments come two years after the historic verdict. Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to obscure a $130,000 payment to adult film performer Stormy Daniels. The president denies any wrongdoing. He has turned to state and federal courts in hopes of unwinding the verdict. Trump is not expected to attend Thursday’s court session.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpHushMoneyndLdWritethru/30bb62111c06fc4d4f2e1b2e3b9a9191/text___
Authorities are trying to piece together how an escaped Tennessee inmate evaded capture for 10 days
SUMMARY: Authorities are still trying to piece together how a convicted murderer in Tennessee evaded capture for more than a week. Jacob Morley escaped in late October and was apprehended on Tuesday. He was found hundreds of miles away near Kansas City, Missouri. Authorities say that Morley, who was serving a life sentence for killing a co-worker four years ago, was apprehended after the truck he'd been driving got stuck in mud. Two rifles and a shotgun were recovered from the truck. Williamson County Sheriff Jeff Diederich said that it's a mystery how Morley ended up in Marion, Illinois, before he was eventually apprehended near Kansas City on Tuesday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSEscapedPrisonerTennesseerdLdWritethru/39b3486932c158640aee8c6e815cd604/text___
Florida authorities say 2 dead at Tampa office complex, including gunman shot by security guard
SUMMARY: Florida authorities say a gunman opened fire at Citibank's business complex in suburban Tampa and killed a woman before a security guard fatally shot him. Chief Deputy Frank Losat of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office told a news conference Wednesday that the shooter drove a car through a fence and plowed into an outdoor courtyard where Citibank employees were eating lunch. Losat said the gunman exited the car with a rifle and fatally shot one person before being shot by private security. Four other people were injured, but Losat said he didn't know if any were shot. Authorities have not given a motive for the shooting at the sprawling complex, where 3,200 people were working.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFloridaOfficeComplexShootingthLdWritethru/6243ee93c43ff9c56d15268c12643507/text___
Cornell rape investigation will be led by a former prosecutor in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case
SUMMARY: A former Manhattan federal prosecutor who oversaw high-profile sex crimes cases against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and fashion executive Peter Nygård will lead a reopened criminal investigation into gang rape allegations at Cornell University. New York's attorney general announced the appointment of Jacqueline Kelly on Wednesday. Kelly is a Cornell alumna and partner at the law firm Boies Schiller Flexner. She will serve as outside counsel for the investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The probe will examine a former student's allegation that several men raped her at a fraternity party in October 2024.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCornellRapeInvestigationthLdWritethru/5f7b526890472839e30e9f783c9ae10d/text___
What's next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?
SUMMARY: Investigators have started the lengthy process of determining why a Learjet plummeted from the sky in Florida, killing all nine people on board. Federal officials have said the broad distribution of pieces of the Bahamas-bound plane indicates it broke apart before slamming into a neighborhood near West Palm Beach on Sunday. The jet became a fireball as it hit the ground, creating a giant crater. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation, which will likely take more than a year to complete. Heavy rain and thunderstorms pounded the area on Sunday and an NTSB official has said the weather is a key focus in the probe.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFloridaSmallPlaneCrashthLdWritethru/ab8ee2ceefe09c87b1a4364a384a90c6/text___
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Elon Musk gambled $445 million to boost Republicans in the midterms and came up short
SUMMARY: Elon Musk spent at least $445 million to try to help Republicans keep control of Congress. Despite this, the Democratic Party has gained control, with significant wins in Texas, where Musk has based himself and several of his companies. Musk jokes on X his “election-interfering space lasers didn’t work this time.” Democrats are leery of the world’s richest person and are keen to put his companies and his work at the Department of Government Efficiency under a microscope. Experts suggest Musk's strategic mind in business may not translate to politics. And Texas' new leadership is wary of Musk's influence. Musk hasn't responded to messages seeking comment.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionMuskndLdWritethru/2bae8618952e9688a5f33ce422a063a2/text___
Putin special envoy speaks at White House event on Oleshky ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump
SUMMARY: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy appeared with first lady Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday as she brought together Russian and Ukrainian officials to mark the localized ceasefire she brokered between their nations. Speaking at the invitation of the first lady, Kirill Dmitriev thanked Trump for her “distinguished humanitarian role” in securing the ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. President Donald Trump did not appear. Dmitriev added that Putin personally gave instructions as part of the operation and sent his thanks to Melania Trump. The event included officials from Russia and Ukraine to honor the ceasefire, which was signed Oct. 23.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSRussiaUkraineWarMelaniaTrumprdLdWritethru/3ae35835dbc87ab348478c62c6c25ee3/text___
After taking control of Congress, Democrats vow major probes into Trump's 'tentacles of corruption'
SUMMARY: Corruption topped the list of concerns for voters who ousted Republicans and handed Democrats control of Congress in the midterm elections. Democrats say they're putting the issue front and center as their leaders chart their course for investigations. The planning comes as The AP Voter Poll showed approximately half of U.S. voters Tuesday said government corruption was “crucial” to their vote for Congress and most of those voters supported the Democratic candidate in their local House race. President Donald Trump's White House has warned Democrats against pursuing what it calls “sham investigations and radical left policies.” Outside advisers say Democrats need to tie the issue to voters' concerns about the high cost of living.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionCorruptionndLdWritethru/0b472576aa05c83547ca8de5a0d380af/text___
Black voters help propel Democrats, including history makers, in sweeping midterm victories
SUMMARY: Strong turnout among Black voters helped propel several Black candidates to surprise victories in the midterm elections and led to razor-thin losses in other races. Democratic Party leaders and activists frame Tuesday's results as a repudiation not just of Republican President Donald Trump but also of the Supreme Court’s decision that gutted the Voting Rights Act and allowed Republican-led states to redistrict in a way that weakened Black congressional representation. Former Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black woman to hold nationwide office, says the results should be “a huge wake-up call” for the Democratic Party leadership.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionBlackRepresentation/4bb528a47d0291609e46fe0677756904/text___
Republicans were punished in the midterms for Trump's economic policies, The AP Voter Poll shows
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump was publicly humbled by inflation in the midterm elections, as public anger over rising prices caused a blistering set of losses for Republicans. Most voters Tuesday said that Trump’s policies smothered growth and drove costs even higher. That's according to The AP Voter Poll, a survey of more than 100,000 midterm voters. The Republican president’s message that the fault lay with his predecessor, Democrat Joe Biden, didn’t land. About two-thirds of voters said inflation was more because of Trump’s policies. Democratic victories in Tuesday’s midterms signaled that most voters don’t believe the economy or Trump is working for them.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionVoterPollEconomyrdLdWritethru/f8dbe8800549340c8a75d956302c126b/text___
Alaskans wait for more votes in US Senate, governor's races. Both could go to ranked tabulations
SUMMARY: Alaskans have settled in to await more results for key races on the general election ballot that are not yet called. Those include a bitterly fought U.S. Senate campaign and an open seat for governor. A ballot measure seeking to repeal the state's unique system of open primaries and ranked vote general elections is also too early to call. If no candidate wins more than 50% of first-choice votes, rankings will come into play. Alaska accepts ballots from overseas voters for up to 15 days after the election. That makes Nov. 18 the date targeted by state elections officials to tabulate the votes under the ranked vote system.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionAlaska/2a88d9b7cb86421f8065b1105bea2e0d/text___
After midterm loss, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP debacle
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump faces a tough decision on his unpopular war against Iran after the Republican Party's midterm losses. He had hinted at escalating the conflict if Tehran didn't meet his terms by Election Day. Now with the election behind him, Trump must decide whether to escalate, maintain the status quo or find a pathway out of the conflict. Despite acknowledging the political cost, Trump on Wednesday said his decision to launch the conflict was the right one. The war has caused significant casualties and had an economic impact around the globe. The AP Voter Poll found about one-third of voters said the war in Iran was “crucial” to shaping how they voted for Congress.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionIran/e92751dbcdf940c486c8d1e57dafbe99/text___
Democrats win full control of more state governments and the Texas House
SUMMARY: Democrats made sweeping gains in state governments in the midterm elections, taking control of several legislatures and shifting the balance of power across battleground and historically Republican-leaning states. The party took full control of both statehouse chambers and of the governor's office in five states where they've been sharing power. They also won the majority in the Texas state House. The wins put pressure on the party to answer to an electorate angry over the price of gas, inflation, affordable housing and the rising cost of living. State governments shape a wide array of policies affecting everyday lives. That includes tax rates and abortion rights, school choice and education funding, and data center development.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionLegislaturesthLdWritethru/e3abf3135f626e37d8d2f57e5591ea6a/text___
El-Sayed tells AP Michigan rejected ‘hateful, spiteful campaign’ after months of Republican attacks
SUMMARY: Michigan Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed tells The Associated Press that voters have rejected a “hateful, spiteful campaign” after months of Republican attacks on his Muslim identity. El-Sayed spoke to the AP by phone Wednesday. He will become the nation’s first Muslim senator after defeating Republican Mike Rogers by a significant margin in one of the nation's most closely watched races. President Donald Trump repeatedly called him a “jihadist” during the campaign. El-Sayed also reflected on the historic significance of his victory and called for new Democratic leadership in Congress.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionMichiganSenatethLdWritethru/db04935081795f4f00525c09eed95374/text___
FACT FOCUS: False claims of rigged elections are limited as midterm vote heavily favors Democrats
SUMMARY: After President Donald Trump said he accepts the results of his party's midterm route, many of his loyalists reluctantly followed suit. Like the president, his core followers have always been a hair trigger away from branding a losing election rigged. But even some of them conceded Wednesday that the Republican defeat was too big to rig. Great numbers of defeated Republican candidates conceded, congratulated their Democratic opponents and bowed to their fate. A self-described election denier on social media, Rogan O’Handley, said fraud doesn't explain what happened Tuesday. He says: “We lost because we failed to fix the things voters sent us to do."
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionResultsFactFocus/f8e70e3d60186ae969629644e64a2df6/text___
Vance tries to distance himself from Iran war after GOP's deep losses in midterm elections
SUMMARY: Vice President JD Vance publicly broke from President Donald Trump’s defense of the Iran war in the wake of the Republican Party’s deep losses in the midterm elections. Vance is widely expected to consider a 2028 run for president. On Wednesday, he blamed the unpopular conflict for the GOP’s drubbing in a lengthy post on social media. Vance said the war was “the reason we lost,” and he challenged people to argue it was worth it. Trump repeatedly did just that on the campaign trail and continued to do so in interviews as election results came in. Trump told reporters that he thought Vance's post "was fine."
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionVancerdLdWritethru/a1a0f2a2373f80442dde2b04b9d4d2b3/text___
Trump brags about his White House ballroom and seeks to deflect blame for GOP midterm drubbing
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump reacted to Republicans' midterm election losses by showcasing the new White House ballroom. He invited reporters on Wednesday to listen as he dug into details of that construction project rather than addressing his party's Election Day thumping. Voters expressed concerns about Trump's and his ability to do the job. According to The AP Voter Poll, many voters believe Trump lacks the right focus. Trump did get around to talking about the election, and he tried to deflect blame for the election results, saying Republicans would have won if he'd been on the ballot. Trump has a history of passing the buck, especially when there are ballot-box failures.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTrumpBlameGamethLdWritethru/9593324649b5e8432fb34a95d4e4b2e1/text___
Speaker Johnson won't seek reelection as House Republican leader after party's midterm losses
SUMMARY: House Speaker Mike Johnson will be stepping aside from Republican Party leadership after the GOP’s wipeout in the midterm elections, declining to run for House minority leader in the new Congress. Johnson is expected to stay on as a rank-and-file member from Louisiana when the Congress convenes in January. Johnson's decision sets up a fierce internal party battle for his replacement as GOP leader after the Democrats swept to power. Fellow Louisiana congressman Steve Scalise and Ohio's Jim Jordan have announced their bids for minority leader. The people who told The Associated Press about Johnson’s decision insisted on anonymity to disclose it.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionJohnsonthLdWritethru/b8490666bc9fb634fad8c9222f1483ec/text___
Democratic sweep of Congress ushers in a new era as Trump acknowledges impact of the Iran war
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump acknowledges the Iran war impacted the midterm elections but says he's not considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth despite voter dissatisfaction with it. The election blowout of Republicans has delivered a new era in Washington. Democrats ousted Republicans from coast to coast Tuesday in a rejection of unified GOP control. Democratic majorities will be padded by unusually wide margins in the House and the Senate. Democrats will be under pressure to quickly show they have solutions for voters’ anger and frustration over high prices and the Iran war and unease about the direction of the country. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries calls the election “a great victory for the American people.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionCongressthLdWritethru/9c5c4c5283f58b1ae0786e2f410c21a0/text___
The 2028 election season begins as both parties navigate midterm fallout
SUMMARY: The final midterm votes are still being counted, but make no mistake: The next election season has already begun. Presidential prospects in both parties jockeyed for position on Wednesday. That's even as the political world was still digesting the impact of the Democratic wave that crashed over American politics the night before. Democrats celebrated their party’s stunning success — and began promoting themselves — while dejected Republicans scrambled to distance themselves from President Donald Trump’s wreckage. Voters still processing the midterms may not welcome an immediate pivot to 2028. But for would-be candidates, there is real urgency to move toward a White House bid in what is expected to be a wide-open contest on both sides.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionndLdWritethru/7c3a12536bc7342f6e4f0c4c5522935b/text___
Trump-backed Republican redistricting sought a midterm edge. It didn't work
SUMMARY: Republicans' plan to redraw congressional districts to their advantage failed to work in the midterm elections. President Donald Trump urged fellow Republicans last year to reshape U.S. House districts to try to hold onto a slim House majority. GOP officials in eight states approved new voting maps. But Republicans lost most of the Democratic-held seats they had targeted to flip. Democrats surged into control of Congress in Tuesday's elections. The redistricting plan fell flat in states including Alabama, Florida and Texas. Courts and voters rejected it in Missouri. And Democrats countered in California with districts drawn to their advantage.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionRedistrictingthLdWritethru/8317355ef149f8f8d5f518211038edd2/text___
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Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term
SUMMARY: Russell Brand has been convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. The British comedian faces a significant prison term when sentenced Monday. Brand, known for his risqué comedy and past promiscuity, denied the charges. He was taken into custody after the judge rejected a bail request. Prosecutors described him as a manipulative predator. The jury deliberated for over eight hours before reaching the verdict. Brand was acquitted of two rape counts and one attempted indecent assault. Police have provided prosecutors with investigations into two more allegations against him. Brand's conviction follows a 2023 investigation by The Times and Channel 4.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainRussellBrandthLdWritethru/f840ec56b2c8dd88941460d81de81fc7/text___
More than a dozen flights in Europe receive bomb threats that an official calls 'malicious' hoaxes
SUMMARY: Authorities say that bomb threats have targeted more than a dozen flights in Europe, leading to a slew of emergency landings and military escorts in some cases. No hazardous or suspicious materials have been found in what a British official called “malicious” hoaxes. Several similar threats targeted planes earlier this week, prompting searches and diversions. While fake bomb threats are not uncommon, it is unusual to see so many in a single day, causing widespread disruptions. They come at a time of increased geopolitical tensions and warnings from authorities that Russia may be ramping up so-called hybrid threats in Europe. It wasn't known whether this week’s threats were linked or who was behind them.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUEuropeFlightsBombThreatsthLdWritethru/6585ff565ee1ccb9f19b73074aa2fec4/text___
Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns following bank collapse
SUMMARY: Paraguay President Santiago Peña has resigned following the central bank's seizure of Ueno Bank, a digital lender with ties to his government. Peña announced his resignation Thursday in a video, citing the need to preserve the country’s stability amid massive protests and impeachment debates. He apologized to the public but did not accept responsibility for the banking crisis. Ueno Bank, which grew rapidly, was seized after regulators found risky lending practices. The bank's collapse has sparked protests, with demonstrators accusing Peña and his party of corruption. Authorities have detained several Ueno executives and charged others with fraud.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTParaguayBankFailurethLdWritethru/eccea1c9a64808b5cd7e6e1d5542084f/text___
Tanker struck by projectiles in the Persian Gulf off Qatar, and other Mideast news
SUMMARY: A tanker has been struck by projectiles off Qatar's coast in the Persian Gulf, according to the British military. The attack occurred Wednesday, but the crew's status remains unconfirmed. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center reports the attack took place 50 nautical miles north of Madinat ash Shamal. Meanwhile, Iranian state television claims two tankers and a towboat struck naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The report also claimed the Revolutionary Guard seized two U.S. drones. Oman says the foreign ministers of Iran and Oman spoke by phone to discuss ways to resume navigation through the strait.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastthLdWritethru/a35d13806844d99fda93de0a19de57fa/text___
More than 600,000 rally across France to demand higher wages and school funding
SUMMARY: France’s Interior Ministry says more than 600,000 people rallied Thursday across France, including in Paris, to demand higher wages and school funding in nationwide strikes and demonstrations. After more than a month of large, recurring protests across France, major rallies took place again in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and elsewhere. Most of the demonstrations were peaceful. The Interior Ministry said the figures were still provisional.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceProteststhLdWritethru/94e10fc8a1edbf7951e2c067418a7d33/text___
Arab parties extend a hand to try to topple Netanyahu but challenges remain
SUMMARY: A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel says his bloc is willing to break with decades of precedent and join forces with Jewish-led parties in a shared bid to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long rule. But any such partnership could be politically fraught for both sides. For the Joint List, it would mean backing a government unlikely to end Israel’s wars or curb settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. For Netanyahu’s opponents, it would mean aligning with parties that not only criticize Israel's policies, but reject its identity as a Jewish state.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelElectionArabPartiesstLdWritethru/090e48de53e8c12dc0bccb63353a9aa1/text___
Turkey’s solar boom shines ahead of a UN climate summit but coal and other fossil fuels loom large
SUMMARY: Turkey is spotlighting its renewable energy efforts as it hosts the upcoming U.N. climate summit. The country is expanding solar and wind power, but critics point out its continued reliance on coal. Turkey's Energy Ministry says coal accounted for 33% of electricity last year, while solar and wind made up nearly 23%. The Kalyon Karapınar Solar Power Plant in Konya, operational since 2023, is a key part of this shift. However, campaigners argue that Turkey lacks a clear plan to phase out fossil fuels. The COP31 summit, which starts on Monday in the coastal city of Antalya, will focus on turning climate commitments into action.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUClimateCOPTurkey/43b7c2bce43ddd4fba6224d2a0524417/text___
Lured into an online scam network, an African man spent almost a year in Cambodia trying to go home
SUMMARY: In Cambodia, workers carried out online scams against people worldwide from inside massive fortified buildings they weren't allowed to leave. Some came knowing the work was illegal, but many were baited with false promises of high-paying jobs through complex human trafficking webs. Cambodia's campaign to close the operations ramped up in January, releasing tens of thousands of former workers, but leaving most living in precarious situations. Those who had money were able to leave, but many were stranded, resorting to sleeping on the streets and begging. Workers who were left behind say the Cambodian government's policies have made it difficult for them to return home. Meanwhile, the government has not prosecuted the political elites who allegedly helped the scams thrive.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASCambodiaTraffickingScams/3aaa8ad1582fb1b8603e0fbef817dee1/text___
Iranian college students face pressure as authorities crack down on dissent
SUMMARY: Iranian university students are facing disciplinary hearings for participating in protests. Authorities are targeting dissent amid an ongoing U.S. war and a worsening economic crisis. Students summoned to these panels face potential expulsion and harassment. The crackdown follows mass protests that began in December due to a currency crash. Security forces crushed those protests, killing and arresting thousands. The disciplinary measures aim to silence dissent, with students pressured to recant anti-government stances. The presence of the Basij militia and campus security adds to the intimidation. Students fear the situation will worsen as tensions escalate.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUniversityCrackdown/f66d0e456ba7e9c443e8bb3784c37e44/text___
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years in prison
SUMMARY: Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 more years in prison under a Beijing-imposed national security law. Wong had pleaded guilty in September to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security. He already was serving a prison term for the city’s biggest national security case linked to an unofficial primary. The judge found Wong’s offense was of a grave nature and that he was a mastermind of the conspiracy. Wong looked calm and thanked his supporters before leaving the court. His lawyer had urged the court to impose a sentence that would give Wong some hope and that he hoped to take care of his parents after his release.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASHongKongJoshuaWongthLdWritethru/f4b08dd23bab9912569e5cabd990c1ef/text___
Israel's president takes first steps on building new government after accepting election results
SUMMARY: Israeli President Isaac Herzog accepted the certified results of last week’s election and began consultations with party representatives on forming a new government. Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party nor that of his main challenger, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, secured an outright majority in parliament. Both sides are now locked in negotiations to persuade smaller parties to join a governing coalition. Earlier in the day, Israel’s election commission said it had found no fraud in the vote, dealing a blow to Netanyahu’s efforts to discredit the results. Netanyahu and his supporters have repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties had “stolen” the election.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelElectionthLdWritethru/57aefc6424da937ad2842f6d762631ae/text___
Iran's leaders say midterm results show US voters have rejected Trump's war
SUMMARY: Iranian officials celebrated the rejection of the Republican Party and President Donald Trump by voters in the U.S. midterm elections. Concerns about the Iran war and its impact on fuel prices helped the Democrats win control of Congress. Iran’s chief negotiator praised Americans for saying “no to war” in a social media post. The region remains on edge over possible renewed U.S. military operations against Iran. Talks continue, with Israel pressing for more strikes and other American allies urging restraint. Recent strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz have raised questions about Washington’s next steps. The strategic waterway has seen repeated attacks since the conflict began.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSthLdWritethru/f3c48a92df2bd8a658d3e704a7291d11/text___
Russian attacks disrupt power in Kyiv, while the death toll in a stricken village rises to 40
SUMMARY: Russian attacks on critical infrastructure have caused power and water outages in Kyiv and surrounding areas that lasted hours. Rescuers are still searching for survivors in southern Ukraine after a deadly attack there on Monday. Russian bombs hit a former school and shelter in Komyshuvakha, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 40 people are believed to have been killed, while 30 others could still buried in the rubble. Officials from the U.S., Germany, France, Britain, NATO and the EU are meeting in Brussels to discuss post-war support for Ukraine. Zelenskyy also honored U.S. first lady Melania Trump for efforts to broker a ceasefire to help evacuate civilians trapped in a Russian-occupied city last week.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/37dc5e85a5c8c135996bc2720e0674d9/text___
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A wipeout for AI stocks sends Wall Street reeling, and the S&P 500 tumbles more than 3%
SUMMARY: Another wipeout for stocks tied to the buildout of AI data centers is overwhelming Wall Street and more than erasing all its gains from the day before, which was its best in three months. The S&P 500 fell 3.2% Thursday and is on track for its worst loss since President Donald Trump shook markets worldwide in 2025 with his “Liberation Day” tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,146 points, and the Nasdaq composite tumbled 5%. Stock markets worldwide felt pressure from continued drops for AI stocks as worries rise about possible moratoriums for data centers following Democratic victories in the U.S. midterm elections.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/7ee9c212805aa5e70cf34d25aab7a36e/text___
Kenya’s mining ambitions raise fears for farms and ancestral graves
SUMMARY: Farmers and community elders in coastal Kenya fear a proposed mining project could threaten their livelihoods and a sacred forest where their ancestors are buried. The government is seeking a developer for deposits containing rare earth minerals used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and defense technologies. Residents say they lack information about where mining would take place, whether they would have to move and how their land and traditions would be protected. Kenya hopes mining will create jobs and boost its economy, but questions about consultation, compensation and environmental safeguards remain unanswered.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFKenyaCriticalMinerals/bff1808954d85249f2df92265e6df194/text___
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A still-recovering pope will head home to Latin America and his beloved Peru for a 12-day trip
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV is embarking on the longest and farthest trip of his pontificate three weeks after lung cancer surgery. The U.S.-born Leo is returning home to Peru, where the former Robert Prevost lived for two decades as a missionary priest and learned to be the pastor he is today. Leo is also going to Argentina, the home of his predecessor, Pope Francis. It will be a homecoming of sorts there, too, since Francis never returned to Argentina after his 2013 election, leaving a complicated legacy that Leo will now have to navigate. Leo starts his journey Friday in Uruguay, the least Catholic, most secular country in all of Latin America.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURELVaticanLatinAmerica/1ae340cbdea841c9b669a68534ec574c/text___
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Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal
SUMMARY: Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he won’t play for Portugal anymore. He's ended an international career that spanned six World Cups, a European title and the men’s all-time international scoring record. Ronaldo shared the news on Thursday in a video message. He says it is time to pass on the No. 7 shirt. He expressed gratitude for his 23 years with the national team. Ronaldo’s final appearance for Portugal was in a 1-0 win over Wales in September. He plans to continue playing at the club level with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, aiming for his 1,000th career goal.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSOCPortugalRonaldoRetiresthLdWritethru/ecbd47b3bed0442048e17955e372d416/text___
Report: LIV's financial backer dropping plan for new league in 2027
SUMMARY: LIV Golf's future is in doubt after a Financial Times report that its main investor is dropping plans for LIV 2.0. The Times reports BC Partners Credit is backing out because it doesn't have enough of the player support it needs. A bankruptcy hearing previously scheduled is Thursday. The report says the focus could shift to LIV liquidating its assets. LIV Golf lost Saudi Arabia funding in April after having spent more than $5 billion since 2022. LIV filed for bankruptcy in September. Since announcing plans for a new version, top players like Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton have bailed.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APGLFLIVBankruptcystLdWritethru/e4f47e7b8a0075d00e1cdefac824d88f/text___
Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he has full movement in lower body after suffering neck injury
SUMMARY: Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell says he has full movement in his lower body and is continuing to make progress with movement in his upper body days after he was carted off the field on a backboard during a game against the Minnesota Vikings. Campbell suffered a neck injury early in the fourth quarter of the 19-15 win over the Vikings on Sunday. He was alert and breathing when he was taken to the hospital, where he has been recovering since his injury. Campbell says “I know there’s still work ahead, but I remain very optimistic.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBNLionsCampbellthLdWritethru/0fed0e3af367ce0c89e5d00a262fda9e/text___
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