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NATIONAL
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Police make arrest in a deadly shooting at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend
SUMMARY: Police have arrested a man in a shooting at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina that left a 19-year-old man dead and a 22-year-old woman injured. The shooting occurred Saturday night on the campus of the school. Assistant Police Chief Jason Swaim says 20-year-old Ziyaire Spinks was being held without bond on murder and other charges. Authorities said the shooting stemmed from an altercation between two groups of people. They're still investigating whether there was any connection with a shooting that happened later on campus that injured two people. No arrests have been made in that case.
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Floods bring rare relief to US Southwest reservoirs as Lake Powell rises 20 feet
SUMMARY: Record rainfall in the U.S. Southwest is providing rare relief to the region's depleted reservoirs. Storms in October and November sent torrents of water through normally dry creeks and into reservoirs and rivers. Hundreds of people were evacuated, roads were washed out and cellphone service was knocked out in some spots. But it also gave an unexpected boost to water supplies across the region. That is especially needed amid a decades-long drought and following a lackluster winter that did little to recharge water supplies. Still, experts say the recent rain is not a long-term solution to the region's challenges.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSExtremeWeatherFloodingReservoirsstLdWritethru/a71ee754e28e2bb12a9687420ea1d5fb/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Senate weighs sweeping energy legislation in first major action since midterm elections
SUMMARY: The Senate is set to consider bipartisan legislation to speed up permitting for data centers and infrastructure projects. This move comes after last week's election, which was a setback for President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans. The bill aims to shorten the timeline for starting energy projects, including clean energy and fossil fuels. Trump supports the bill, calling it a win for U.S. energy independence. However, environmental groups oppose it, citing concerns about fossil fuel development and weakened safeguards. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also criticized the bill. Amendments have been proposed to gain more support.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressEnergyPermitting/c6290598e26a7b01622e5c4eec571516/text___
Congress returns to a changed Washington after GOP's election wipeout
SUMMARY: Congress returns to a changed Washington after Democrats trounced Republicans in the midterm elections. Also Monday, Stephen Miller becomes President Donald Trump’s new chief of staff as the White House doubles down on the president's political threats despite the landmark GOP losses. It's the start of a six-week lame-duck sprint for Congress as Republicans try to wrap up work before Democrats take charge in January. Newly elected lawmakers have arrived on Capitol Hill for orientation sessions. Jubilant Democrats, with families in tow, appear emboldened by the party’s sweep of power. The trickle of Republicans coming in spoke soberly of the GOP’s challenges ahead.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressReturns/231d18d536141d9c19ac7e8cfca66eec/text___
Rubio says Trump's war against Iran not 'necessarily popular' but needed to stop a nuclear threat
SUMMARY: Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran even if it wasn't “necessarily popular” to safeguard the world from the country’s nuclear ambitions. He wouldn't comment directly Sunday about the Republican wipeout in the midterm elections that followed the unpopularity of the Iran war and its impact on gasoline prices. Asked about Vice President JD Vance’s social media post last week that largely blamed the war for the Republican losses, Rubio told reporters that Trump “identified a very real threat” in Iran and worked to stop the Islamic Republic from pursuing a nuclear weapon. Rubio said that “confronting difficult challenges for the security of our country” isn’t “necessarily popular, but necessary.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIranUSElectionrdLdWritethru/f7b507b55634985d6013d36265b3fbc0/text___
Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their victories in the midterm elections. The Republican administration is signaling that there's intense conflict to come as lawmakers prepare aggressive investigations into the executive branch next year. Trump set the tone by claiming on social media that investigative requests already made by Democrats are “extortion at the highest level, and they should be held accountable.” Attorney General Todd Blanche says criminal investigations of Democrats are possible. A leading House Democrat says members of his party aren't going to be intimidated.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressTrumpstLdWritethru/a0a0593fab46dc8a24e89b03737d7a85/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Polish gunman who killed 6 in Krakow square dies in a hospital
SUMMARY: Polish police say a 24-year-old gunman who opened fire in Krakow and killed six people and wounded 15 others has died in a hospital. Michał Oksiński had driven through the square in the heart of Krakow’s Old Town on Saturday and randomly opened fire. No motive is yet known for the attack. Oksiński died on Monday. The Pole had been in critical condition after police shot him to end the attack and had had several operations. Authorities also found the bodies of the assailant’s sister, mother and father at the man’s family home. They likely died from gunshot wounds.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUPolandShootingthLdWritethru/489bc2e25a2684b96b59682d0faee3e8/text___
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in British prison for rape and sexual assault
SUMMARY: Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. The assaults occurred during a time when his comedy career was taking off. A jury found him guilty of attacking four of six accusers, with allegations dating back to 2004. Prosecutors said Brand abused his fame to access women. Brand maintained his innocence, claiming all encounters were consensual. His accusers spoke about the lasting impact of his actions. Brand, known for his outrageous routines and battles with addiction, has recently focused on online content and religious discussions.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainRussellBrandthLdWritethru/b1a4d27cbe73ed8b447947fdf9f05d59/text___
G7 talks in Paris tackle unresolved global crises with questions over US approach
SUMMARY: Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have opened two days of talks in Paris as they struggle with multiple unresolved world crises amid questions about how U.S. President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Republican Party’s big losses in last week’s congressional elections. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to face questions about whether the administration's positions will shift on the Russia-Ukraine war, the Iran conflict, energy security and artificial intelligence, which will be the main topics for discussion among top diplomats from the U.S., Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan at Monday and Tuesday's talks.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUGForeignMinistersndLdWritethru/6cbc723412d6e7a1766537fa4bad8c86/text___
How Mandela's ANC lost its way in South Africa and voters deserted it
SUMMARY: The African National Congress party in South Africa faces growing dissatisfaction and an exodus of supporters. The once-revered party of Nelson Mandela won just 31% of votes in last week's local elections, its worst performance ever at the ballot box. It remained the biggest party by total share as the vote fragmented among many parties. But its main opposition won 25% to come closer than ever to overtaking it and realizing a South Africa where the ANC is not the biggest party. The ANC once commanded South African politics but its failures to deliver basic services, corruption scandals and infighting have led to a political humbling.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFSouthAfricaANCExplainer/26362a728d3449072f1e08e86f26cf55/text___
China dismisses as a smear campaign claims of a spy plot involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
SUMMARY: China is denying that there is any spy plot targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and is calling it a smear campaign against Beijing. Huang admitted to an extramarital affair but did not name anyone. The controversy centers on whether he drove sales of advanced computer chips to China, despite U.S. tech restrictions. The New York Times reported that Huang had a close relationship with a Chinese citizen accused of smuggling chips into China. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson dismissed the spy allegations on Monday as unsubstantiated. Huang had lobbied U.S. President Donald Trump to loosen chip sales restrictions to China.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APNvidiaJensenHuangInvestigationthLdWritethru/3345b9f05c54d58909e88f6dcb9c1cd8/text___
Russia and Ukraine batter each other with long-range strikes a day before US-brokered talks
SUMMARY: Russia has hit Ukraine's power grid again while Ukrainian forces targeted a major Russian oil refinery. Officials reported the developments Monday on the eve of expected U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine in the United Arab Emirates. The conflict has been ongoing for nearly five years and it shows no signs of resolution. But U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned in a “60 Minutes” interview that the two sides are “very close” to a deal. Russia's Defense Ministry said that Russian forces targeted electrical substations in several Ukrainian regions. Ukraine's long-range drones started a fire at a large Russian refinery meanwhile. Talks in Abu Dhabi will explore security guarantees with the U.S. mediating.
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US-led peace talks for Russia and Ukraine will look at security guarantees for both sides
SUMMARY: For the first time since February, Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators are scheduled to hold talks on ending the full-scale war that is nearing its five-year mark. The two-day session starts Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It follows previous negotiations early this year that failed to produce any visible progress toward ending Europe's most devastating conflict since World War II. The negotiations follow last month’s localized truce around the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine that allowed the evacuation of some trapped residents and the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian supplies. But fierce fighting continues along the front line and both sides have escalated their long-range attacks with drones and missiles.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineTalksWhattoKnowrdLdWritethru/81537cce8daf84b24bf73a91addb6e9b/text___
Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution
SUMMARY: A thick blanket of smog has shrouded India’s capital after firecrackers lit up the skies over New Delhi during Diwali celebrations. Despite restrictions, residents celebrated with fireworks on Sunday evening, worsening the city's already high pollution levels. The air quality index exceeded 350 in several parts of the capital on Monday morning, reaching the severe category. India's Supreme Court has tried to limit Diwali pollution by restricting conventional firecrackers, but enforcement remains a challenge. New Delhi, home to over 30 million people, regularly ranks among the world’s most polluted areas during winter, with pollution worsening in late October and November.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASIndiaPollutionrdLdWritethru/f3ba17c93d6fb0898392dce06ca4d776/text___
Israel’s president gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government
SUMMARY: Israeli President Isaac Herzog has formally given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government. While complex coalition negotiations still lie ahead, this is a significant step in the former military chief’s effort to oust Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. It comes after elections were held in a deeply divided country scarred by the Hamas-led attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, and the multifront wars they triggered. The announcement doesn’t guarantee that Eisenkot will become the next prime minister. He has up to six weeks to form a government by securing alliances, a daunting challenge because the Oct. 27 election gave neither his bloc nor Netanyahu’s a clear majority in parliament.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelElectionthLdWritethru/bec07675825bee5895315e2ea1cb5751/text___
Collision between 2 trains in Egypt kills 7 and injures at least 125
SUMMARY: Authorities say two trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least 125 others. The crash happened Sunday in al-Ayyat district, in Giza province. A train traveling to Fayoum province crashed into the rear of a stationary train heading to Aswan. Investigators arrived at the site late Sunday. Train derailments and crashes are common in Egypt, with a history of mismanagement and poor maintenance. President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi ordered a prompt investigation. Emergency teams and cranes were dispatched to clear the wreckage and restore services.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLEgyptTrainCrashthLdWritethru/4ad591268ce015d85ae302e22185b235/text___
What to know about the shooting in the Polish city of Krakow that killed 6 people
SUMMARY: Poland is in shock after a gunman opened fire in Krakow, killing six people and wounding 15. Authorities say the attacker held far-right views, but it’s unclear if he was part of an extremist group. Prosecutors are investigating the shooting as a terrorist offense. Police found the bodies of the suspect's parents and sister at his home. The attacker drove into a crowd in Krakow’s Main Square, causing chaos. The victims were of different nationalities. The attacker remains in critical condition. Mass shootings are rare in Poland, but interest in gun ownership has been rising. The square reopened Sunday evening with mourners gathering to lay flowers and candles in honor of the victims.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUPolandShootingWhatToKnowrdLdWritethru/7f0f816ff970e37557130bd74fd92939/text___
Saudi Arabia turns to Syria for help as fighting with Houthis escalates
SUMMARY: Syria is preparing to send fighters to Saudi Arabia to support its escalating conflict with rebels in neighboring Yemen. A regional official and two Syrian officials say Syrian military advisers are already in Saudi Arabia, but that no fighters have been deployed to Yemen. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly. Fighting intensified this summer in Yemen between Iranian-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces. Syria has a supply of battle-hardened fighters from its civil war, and the postwar Syrian government is closely aligned with Riyadh. Syria is also discussing joining a joint defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as Aramco building in Riyadh is damaged, and other Mideast news
SUMMARY: Saudi Arabia has intercepted missiles targeting its capital and other regions. Falling debris has damaged an Aramco building in Riyadh’s financial district. The Saudi-led coalition has accused the Houthis of launching the ballistic missiles and the Houthis claimed an attack in Riyadh. The Saudi Energy Ministry has not reported any casualties. Meanwhile, the UAE has rescued 22 crew members after a cargo ship fire in the Sea of Oman. The incident highlights ongoing risks to commercial shipping in the region. In Israel, President Isaac Herzog has formally given Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government. Reactions across the Middle East are mixed regarding the political reshuffle.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastthLdWritethru/090d96e25872f5c63e105b9dd3e5dc60/text___
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BUSINESS
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Nvidia's investigation into CEO Huang's affair puts a spotlight on chip billionaire's personal life
SUMMARY: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in the spotlight after revelations of an affair with a purported Chinese spy triggered a board investigation. Huang, a key figure in the AI revolution, co-founded Nvidia in 1993 at a Denny's diner in San Jose, California. Born in Taiwan, he moved to the U.S. at age 9 and later studied electrical engineering at Oregon State University. He met his wife, Lori, there, and they both became chip designers in Silicon Valley. Known for his black leather jacket, Huang is seen as irreplaceable by tech analysts, who say Nvidia's success is heavily tied to him.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APNvidiaJensenHuang/895aedd41d1c9998cb0c0d017edb98c5/text___
US stocks rally and recover more of last week's losses as oil prices swing lower
SUMMARY: The U.S. stock market is rallying and clawing back more of its big loss from last week as oil prices swing lower. The S&P rose 1.9% Monday and was on track for a second straight gain following a wipeout on worries that Democratic victories in the midterm elections could mean a slowdown in the construction for AI data centers. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 900 points, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 2.2%. Brent crude's price dropped 4.3%, which helped lift the market. The strength came even though Nvidia, one of Wall Street’s most influential stocks, sank.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/d938f8e6ff42b3706e1d36e6245ec56b/text___
Internal probe into CEO Jensen Huang and 'foreign intelligence' weighs on high-flying Nvidia shares
SUMMARY: Shares of Nvidia are down 5% after the computer chip maker, central to the artificial intelligence race, opened an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.” Nvidia’s announcement of the investigation Sunday followed Huang’s acknowledgment that he had been intimate with a business executive who, according to The New York Times, U.S. intelligence determined was gathering information for China. China’s Foreign Ministry dismissed the spying allegations, calling them a smear campaign against Beijing.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APNvidiaStockrdLdWritethru/63531dec0fe5c145afaac94dde31d478/text___
Nvidia investigates whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese spy with whom he had an affair
SUMMARY: Nvidia's board of directors is opening an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.” The announcement came after Huang acknowledged to the board that he had been intimate with a business executive whom, according to The New York Times, U.S. intelligence determined was gathering information for Beijing. The board said Sunday there's no reason to believe national security or Nvidia secrets were compromised. Nvidia has become a central player in the global race to develop artificial intelligence. The board says Huang supports the investigation and will remain CEO. Huang told employees in a letter he had been unfaithful to his wife and he apologized.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNvidiaJensenHuangInvestigationthLdWritethru/68839e7ca6ba2b121529f7e475e501d6/text___
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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
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UN climate summit kicks off in Turkey after a disastrous year of extreme weather
SUMMARY: World leaders, delegates and climate activists are in Antalya, Turkey, for a U.N. climate summit. The two-week event started on Monday. This year's summit, known as COP31, follows a disastrous year linked to climate change, including deadly heat waves in Europe and floods in Nepal. Delegates at the summit are under pressure to take effective action as climate scientists predict the world will exceed the 1.5 degree Celsius global warming threshold set by the Paris Agreement. Turkey's environment minister, Murat Kurum, wants the summit to focus on turning previous commitments into action. A central theme is promoting electrification to reduce greenhouse emissions.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUClimateCOPTurkeythLdWritethru/edd587ab19f3b57848b50f9dc724ba82/text___
Democrats plan to push clean energy to lower bills and challenge Trump’s fossil fuel agenda
SUMMARY: Some Democrats are promising to push for more clean energy to help tackle rising energy costs when they take control of Congress in January. But President Donald Trump says he'll use his veto power aggressively. With new majorities in the House and Senate after last week’s midterms, Democrats can set an agenda boosting clean energy and addressing climate change. Democrats can begin investigations and hold hearings into climate policy rollbacks and elimination of green energy grants, potentially trying to undo some administration moves and restore renewable energy incentives. Trump predicts that he and Democrats eventually will find ways to work together “after a couple of months of vetoes.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionClimatePoliciesstLdWritethru/b193e352f5905acc0e921a13ee237a4a/text___
AP Exclusive: Departing UN chief calls this 'a moment of truth' in fight to curb global warming
SUMMARY: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has a powerful message at the climate talks in Turkey. The world is facing a "moment of truth." In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, Guterres emphasizes the urgent need for action against climate change, highlighting worsening heat waves, storms, droughts and especially the disaster in Nepal. Guterres, whose term ends this year, reflects on his decade-long advocacy for climate action and one of his personal darkest days when scientists told him the agreed-upon warming limit for Earth was no longer achievable. He urges people of the world to fight “for our own lives” and the planet.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APClimateCOPGuterresrdLdWritethru/e5ae99093b025f6fdd44c425602b93d1/text___
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RELIGION
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Pope draws 2.5 million to Mass in Argentina and tells people with disabilities they are a blessing
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has drawn 2.5 million people to his first Mass in Argentina. The Mass came after he visited a home for people with disabilities and told them they were a blessing, not a burden. The visit highlighted the impact of President Javier Milei’s austerity measures. The Cottolengo Don Orione center, south of Buenos Aires, has been hit hard by cuts to healthcare and social services. Leo’s visit comes as the Senate considers legislation to fund disability benefits. His message emphasizes the importance of caring for the weakest in society.
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Pope arrives in Argentina and tells Milei that people, not the economy, should come first
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has delivered a diplomatic but subtly strong critique of Argentine President Javier Milei’s austerity measures and libertarian agenda. Leo used his first public speech in Argentina to lay out a vision of governance, democracy and society sharply at odds with Milei’s. In his welcome speech, Leo said “The economy must serve the person, not the person the economy.” Leo’s visit to Argentina is by far the most politically delicate of his three-nation South American tour.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTRELUruguayArgentinaPopethLdWritethru/cc1937bec636468892ac71bf5d59ea88/text___
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EDUCATION
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School closures are accelerating in US, but more financial pain lies ahead
SUMMARY: Students in Vallejo, California, faced a challenging start to the school year as they adjusted to a new school after their previous one closed. Across the U.S., many students are experiencing similar disruptions as schools shut down due to declining enrollment and reduced funding. Last year, 1,156 U.S. schools closed, the highest since the pandemic, according to an analysis of federal data by Big Local News at Stanford University. Vallejo City Unified School District near San Francisco has closed five campuses since 2025. Research shows closures rarely bring financial relief, and they can drive families to charter or private schools. Vallejo's superintendent says cuts are necessary to adjust to declining enrollment.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSEducationSchoolClosures/16c5cc6be682d7ce3d2e5eb056fb65c9/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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'Godzilla Minus Zero' stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering 'The Cat in the Hat'
SUMMARY: “Godzilla Minus Zero” stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office. Takashi Yamazaki‘s “Godzilla Minus One” sequel easily thrashed Warner Bros.' animated “The Cat in the Hat.” That film, featuring the voice of Bill Hader, opened with $20.5 million. Third place went to Angel Studios’ “Drummer Boy,” with $9.3 million on its opening weekend. The Oscar-contending “Wild Horse Nine” notched Martin McDonagh's best opening weekend, with $6 million. The weekend also saw the widest North American release for an Indian film. The Hindi epic “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend” launched with $12.2 million domestically and $32 million in India.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTFilmBoxOffice/bd8e1659697045d34e2ad0ccfab7682c/text___
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College Football Playoff doubles up, expands to 24 teams beginning next season
SUMMARY: The College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams next year, ending a three-decade era of conference title games. College leaders announced the new format Monday after ESPN agreed to rework its contract to add 11 new games. The deal is for five years and an additional $1.7 billion. The new format will have five automatic qualifiers, including champions from the Power Four leagues. The other 19 teams will be chosen by a selection panel. The top eight seeds will receive first-round byes, and the playoff will start on the second weekend in December.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBCCFPExpansionndLdWritethru/c7e5465507ffe6b2df3ae3ad6deb1b4e/text___
Kyle Larson wins 2nd consecutive Cup Series title, becomes the 11th NASCAR driver with 3
SUMMARY: Kyle Larson is now a three-time NASCAR champion. Larson clinched his third Cup Series title in six years early in the 400-mile season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday. Larson became the first back-to-back champion since Jimmie Johnson in 2010; Johnson won five in a row beginning in 2006. The 34-year-old Larson became the 11th driver in NASCAR history with three Cup titles, joining a list that includes seven-time champs Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Johnson. Jeff Gordon has four. Lee Petty, David Pearson, Cale Yarborough. Darrell Waltrip, Tony Stewart and Joey Logano also have three. Larson was the overwhelming favorite to hoist the Bill France Cup in Homestead long before the green flag dropped.
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Georgia is back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of Utah and Notre Dame; Ohio State drops to No. 21
SUMMARY: Georgia is back at No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 after a dominant win over Mississippi. Utah moved to No. 2 after beating BYU, marking their highest-ever regular season ranking. Notre Dame climbed to No. 3 with a win over Miami, who dropped from the top spot to No. 5. UCLA is unbeaten and ranked No. 4, its highest ranking since 2001. Ohio State continued to fall, now at No. 21 after losing to Oregon. Alabama and Texas both moved up after road wins, completing a dynamic week in college football rankings.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBCTCollegeFootballPollndLdWritethru/0430adfdef48e3161f5bb8f60c7935c4/text___
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