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NATIONAL
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Aftermath of Chicago's intense immigration crackdown leaves lawsuits, investigations and anxiety
SUMMARY: Chicago has entered what many consider a new uneasy phase of a Trump administration immigration crackdown that has already led to thousands of arrests. While a U.S. Border Patrol commander known for leading intense and controversial surges moved on to North Carolina, federal agents are still arresting immigrants across the nation’s third-largest city and suburbs. A growing number of lawsuits stemming from the crackdown are winding through the courts. Authorities are investigating agents’ actions, including a fatal shooting. Activists say they are not letting their guard down in case things ramp up, while many residents in the Democratic stronghold where few welcomed the crackdown remain anxious.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalEnforcementChicago/0b1a1170f0ef26bd87608825f0cedbc3/text___
Christmas tree retailers find lots to like at a Pennsylvania wholesale auction
SUMMARY: Christmas went on the auction block this week in Pennsylvania farm country in the form of a giant Christmas tree sale. About 50,000 trees and a huge array of other seasonal items were bought and sold at the Buffalo Valley Produce Auction in Mifflinburg this week. Buyers from across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic were there to supply garden stores and other retail outlets. The Real Christmas Tree Board says the scent of real trees is a major draw for farm-grown trees. A trade group says more than 21 million farm-grown Christmas trees were sold in 2023, with median price of $75.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSChristmasTreeAuctionstLdWritethru/d09e6122ce801b3c60679794be69b313/text___
Plan for $20 million firefighter training center near the site of Ohio derailment is revived
SUMMARY: Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio. A training center to help prepare firefighters to deal with a railroad disaster was quickly part of the plan after the derailment on Feb. 3, 2023, that forced the evacuation of roughly half the small town near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and left residents with worries about the potential long-term health impacts. But then the training center was abandoned last January because of concerns about the ongoing operating costs. Now the university is going to help build and operate it.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrainDerailmentOhiondLdWritethru/550ac96a4fa065a2fde8d2d9a9bcbe46/text___
JFK's granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis, criticizes cousin RFK Jr.
SUMMARY: John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter has disclosed that she has terminal cancer and may live for only about another year. Tatiana Schlossberg is the daughter of Kennedy’s daughter, Caroline Kennedy, and Edwin Schlossberg. She shared her diagnosis in an essay published Saturday in “The New Yorker.” Its publication comes on the 62nd anniversary of her grandfather's assassination. Schlossberg says she was diagnosed in May 2024 after the birth of her second child when the doctor noticed her white blood cell count was high. It turned out to be acute myeloid leukemia with a rare mutation.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSJFKGranddaughterTerminalCancerndLdWritethru/cb813c7ef36faca26041c11de78adf2e/text___
Cargo ship fire in Los Angeles nearly contained after shelter-in-place order lifted
SUMMARY: A fire that broke out aboard a container ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles was nearly contained by Saturday afternoon. The blaze briefly prompted a shelter-in-place order Friday night for surrounding communities over concerns about hazardous materials within the ship’s cargo. The order was lifted Saturday and port operations also resumed as normal. All 23 crew members of the ship were accounted for and there were no injuries from the electrical fire, officials said. Roughly 100 cargo containers were burned. Officials said they had identified hazardous materials, such as lithium-ion batteries, aboard the vessel. It was not immediately clear how the fire started.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSContainerShipFireLosAngelesthLdWritethru/49a427006992bb237e43bc0f0a101b89/text___
Trump pledge to 'immediately' end protections for Minnesota Somalis sparks fear and legal questions
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has pledged to end temporary legal protections for Somalis in Minnesota, sparking fear in the state's immigrant community. In a Truth Social post, Trump said he would strip Somali residents of their Temporary Protected Status, which protects immigrants from deportation. Experts and state leaders have criticized the move as legally questionable and divisive. Most Somali residents in Minnesota would not be affected, as only 705 nationwide are covered by the program. Advocates warn the decision could fuel hate against the community, which has deep roots in the U.S.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpImmigrationMinnesotandLdWritethru/e75404860523512ffc5af7363664d168/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries
SUMMARY: The federal agency that oversees the security of election systems was largely absent from planning before elections this month in several states. That's leading many state election officials to be concerned about how engaged the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency will be for next year’s midterms. Officials are citing the shifting priorities of the Trump administration, as well as staffing reductions and budget cut. Some officials say they've begun scrambling to fill the anticipated gaps. But representatives of the federal agency say it's ready to provide election expertise if asked and that future organizational plans will be announced “at the appropriate time.”.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionSecurity/6d18799c6c5fdd1bc001544b2dca12bf/text___
A sheriff, a billionaire, a tinge of scandal. California governor's race packs drama, uncertainty
SUMMARY: The race for California governor features former presidential wannabes, a county sheriff, two women who could become the first female to hold the office, current and former House members and at least one billionaire. And it hasn’t officially started yet. The pending exit of term-limited Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has created the most wide-open field for the state’s highest office in memory. The 2026 race has lured a long list of candidates that include former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, former Democratic U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco and billionaire Tom Steyer, who sought the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionCaliforniaGovernor/39abafa3e201d767b13f3db71c2fd0ed/text___
US signals broader efforts to protect Nigeria's Christians following Trump's military threat
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s administration is promoting efforts to work with Nigeria’s government to counter violence against Christians. The plans signal a broader strategy since Trump ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action. He had warned the U.S. would go after Islamic militants with “guns-a-blazing.” A State Department official said this past week that plans include potential sanctions as well as assistance programs and intelligence sharing. The efforts may support Trump’s pledge to avoid more involvement in foreign conflicts. And they come as the U.S. security footprint has diminished in Africa. Military partnerships there have either been scaled down or canceled.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNigeriaChristians/575ef1b843680e0b053afc0fbc472f95/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Israel targets senior Hezbollah official in first strike on Beirut in months
SUMMARY: Israel has struck Lebanon’s capital for the first time since June, saying it targeted Hezbollah’s chief of staff and warning the Iran-backed militant group not to rearm and rebuild. Sunday's strike in Beirut was launched almost a year after a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. Hezbollah said the strike threatened an escalation of attacks just days before Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Lebanon. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said five people were killed and 25 wounded. Israeli airstrikes over southern Lebanon have intensified in recent weeks while Israel and the United States pressure Lebanon to disarm the powerful militant group.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsthLdWritethru/70397fba60b5cf504043a7dc7e4e403b/text___
Ukraine and Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss US peace plan
SUMMARY: Top European and Ukrainian envoys have met in Geneva ahead of talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over President Donald Trump's proposal to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. Ukrainian officials say the plan favors Moscow, and allies are pushing for revisions. Trump criticized Ukraine for a lack of gratitude for U.S. military aid in an online post. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a positive outcome is needed. The U.S. proposal has sparked concern in Kyiv and European capitals. Trump says the plan is not his final offer, and confusion surrounds Rubio's comments on the proposal.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/2dbc213db5f0b5972597c45c7401870f/text___
Bucha’s sense of betrayal over peace plan’s amnesty clause reflects a dark mood across Ukraine
SUMMARY: A proposed peace plan for Ukraine led by the United States has been met with anguish by many Ukrainians, who fear a post-war amnesty for Russian forces would erase accountability for alleged atrocities. The plan crafted after secret talks involving Russia and an envoy appointed by U.S. President Donald Trump has deepens national anxiety as Ukraine faces demands to relinquish territory and abandon NATO ambitions. While the draft deal promises security guarantees and reconstruction aid, critics warn it risks legitimizing further violence as skepticism toward negotiated peace grows.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarMood/c426d6a4bc936e23545778a4c0353dd9/text___
Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after 50 pupils escape
SUMMARY: Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped and are now with their families. The school authority said this on Sunday. The children, aged 10 to 18, escaped individually between Friday and Saturday. The Most Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Niger state, confirmed the news. A total of 253 schoolchildren and 12 teachers are still held by the kidnappers. Gunmen attacked the St. Mary’s School in the remote Papiri community on Friday. No group has claimed responsibility, and authorities are working to rescue the children.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFNigeriaAbductionsrdLdWritethru/27b48d3b2e83c3822ef1e40a6a270639/text___
The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycott
SUMMARY: The Group of 20 summit in South Africa has ended with the glaring absence of the United States — the next country to lead the bloc. The Trump administration boycotted the two days of talks involving leaders of the world’s richest and top developing economies. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the summit in Johannesburg closed Sunday by banging a wooden gavel on a block like a judge would, in a G20 tradition. The gavel would normally be handed over to the leader of the next country to hold the rotating presidency, but no U.S. official was there to receive it.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFSouthAfricaGndLdWritethru/76e36aa669a8e05ff5ad5495cc1252ed/text___
Developing nations push for climate action and debt relief at G20 summit in South Africa
SUMMARY: Poorer nations at the Group of 20 summit in South Africa have urged world leaders to address climate action and debt issues affecting the developing world. They have also highlighted their potential as economic partners in sectors like mining and technology. South Africa has been praised for promoting an inclusive agenda focusing on global inequality. The United States boycotted the meeting over President Donald Trump’s claims about South Africa's treatment of its Afrikaner minority. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized the need for debt relief to translate into beneficial investments. Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for fair financing terms for developing nations.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFSouthAfricaGDeveloping/3bd33fcb71b7c43f496d3f08922d56cb/text___
Bolsonaro's conviction brings vindication for some Brazilians who lost loved ones to COVID-19
SUMMARY: Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro is preparing to serve a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup. Many families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 say the conviction offers a measure of vindication even though it is unrelated to his handling of the pandemic. There have been more than 700,000 coronavirus-related deaths in Brazil. Researchers estimate most deaths could have been avoided if Bolsonaro had supported containment measures and accelerated vaccine purchases. Bolsonaro’s conviction provides some emotional relief for those mourning the victims. But there is a sense among some that justice hasn't been done for the pandemic’s toll.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTBrazilBolsonaroCOVIDVictims/eb425ff365ed28833038820ebed998e1/text___
AP mapping shows France's poorest regions backing Le Pen's party as support for Macron wanes
SUMMARY: President Emmanuel Macron's promise to win over far-right voters in France is faltering. Marine Le Pen's National Rally party has gained significant ground since Macron's election in 2017. It has become the largest in the French parliament. Le Pen's appeal has grown during worsening poverty under Macron's leadership. The poverty rate in France increased from 13.8% when Macron took office to 15.4% by 2023. Mapping by The Associated Press shows correlations between growing poverty and National Rally support. The AP’s maps show particularly evident progress by National Rally in some of France’s poorest regions. Experts see parallels with U.S. President Donald Trump's electorate.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceMappingLePen/c9f07cf760d3930498017f132f95443e/text___
UK leader suggests former Prince Andrew should testify in US investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
SUMMARY: Pressure is increasing for the former Prince Andrew to give evidence to a U.S. congressional committee investigating the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after Britain’s prime minister suggested he should testify. Keir Starmer did not comment directly about King Charles III’s disgraced younger brother, but told reporters traveling with him for the Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg that as a “general principle” people should provide evidence to investigators. The former prince, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has so far ignored a request from members of the House Oversight Committee for a “transcribed interview.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainRoyals/808239319d507fdb4334ae24f3b73341/text___
Houthi court in Yemen hands down death sentences to 17 people accused of spying
SUMMARY: A Houthi-controlled court in Yemen has sentenced 17 people to death for allegedly spying for foreign governments. The verdict delivered Saturday is part of a yearslong crackdown by the Houthis against dissidents and international aid workers. The court claims the convicted were part of espionage cells linked to United States, Israeli and Saudi intelligence. Two other defendants received 10-year prison sentences and one was acquitted. The verdict can be appealed. The Houthis have been accused of imprisoning thousands during Yemen’s civil war that began in 2014. The conflict has seen various international interventions and ongoing tensions.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLYemenSentences/bb7e10145bdd000f7cc43738cbd0e930/text___
Guinea-Bissau votes as president seeks second term and main opposition party is barred
SUMMARY: Guinea-Bissau has begun voting as President Umaro Sissoco Embalo seeks a second term. Embalo, a former army general, faces a tight race against Fernando Dias da Costa, analysts say. Dias da Costa is backed by former Prime Minister Domingos Simoes Pereira. The election requires a candidate to gain more than 50% of the votes to avoid a runoff. Nearly half of the country’s 2.2 million citizens are registered to vote. Political and ethnic tensions mark the election, with the opposition accusing Embalo of losing legitimacy. Guinea-Bissau has faced multiple coups, and tensions have heightened fears for the region.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFGuineaBissauElectionndLdWritethru/7f482e3d8b56246820e4ced91cb9856e/text___
Trump paints Zelenskyy into a corner with his new plan to end Russia's war on Ukraine
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is resurfacing his argument that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy doesn’t “have the cards” to continue on the battlefield. Trump made the comment while discussing his new proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Trump has long had a tortured relationship with the Ukrainian leader, and says he expects Zelenskyy to respond to his new plan in less than a week. “He’s going to have to approve it,” Trump told reporters. Zelenskyy has been hit by a corruption scandal in his government as well as battlefield setbacks. Another difficult winter looms as Russia continues to bombard Ukraine’s energy grid. Zelenskyy now says Ukraine is facing the most difficult choice in its history.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpRussiaUkraineWarrdLdWritethru/ece1a80b435f402b475fb180023a75dc/text___
US senators say Rubio told them Trump’s Ukraine peace plan is Russia's 'wish list'
SUMMARY: U.S. senators critical of President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war say they spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio who told them that the peace plan Trump is pushing Kyiv to accept is a “wish list” of the Russians and not the actual U.S. plan. The 28-point peace plan was crafted by the Trump administration and the Kremlin without Ukraine’s involvement. It acquiesces to many Russian demands that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has categorically rejected, including giving up large pieces of territory. The State Department called the senators' account “false,” and the White House insisted the plan was authored by the U.S. Rubio subsequently posted similar comments, saying the plan “was authored by the U.S.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCNCanadaUSUkrainethLdWritethru/6041a181cbe0de6498e1043d9a982f4b/text___
Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro arrested over alleged plot to escape and avoid 27-year prison term
SUMMARY: Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro over claims he was planning to escape before starting his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt. Bolsonaro, who has been under house arrest, was taken to the federal police headquarters in Brasilia on Saturday after his ankle monitor was reportedly violated. Justice Alexandre de Moraes cited a video by Bolsonaro's son urging supporters to protest, which he said showed intent to create chaos. Bolsonaro was convicted of attempting to overthrow Brazil’s democracy after losing the 2022 election.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTBrazilBolsonarothLdWritethru/d68ae43b99762c577efe7e6ba20b0542/text___
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 24 killed
SUMMARY: Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on Oct. 10. Health officials in Gaza said at least 24 people were killed and at least 54 wounded, including children. Israel says it launched the strikes after an "armed terrorist" crossed into an Israeli-held area and shot at troops in southern Gaza. No soldiers were hurt. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said five senior Hamas members were killed. The strikes occurred amid international momentum on Gaza, with the U.N. Security Council on Monday approving the U.S. blueprint to secure and govern the territory.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsthLdWritethru/535e21d36eea41fb9bba645ee7db014c/text___
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BUSINESS
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Tea tariffs once sparked a revolution. Now they are creating angst
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s decision to back down from some tariffs is being celebrated by tea importers, who say the levies have been devastating this year. But the nature of the business means some prices could still rise. That’s because much of next year’s tea supply was already imported to the U.S. before tariffs were halted. The U.S. relies on foreign growers for nearly all of its tea and its history is uniquely entwined with tea tariffs. British Parliament’s decision to begin taxing American colonists’ tea sparked the revolt known as the Boston Tea Party and helped lead to the revolution that brought independence.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpTariffsTea/9ea92d8d87c3afd233356ac728de41c0/text___
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Many hoped UN climate talks in Brazil would be historic. They may be remembered as a flop
SUMMARY: For years, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, along with many climate experts, had high hopes for the U.N. climate talks that just finished in Brazil. Instead of an ambitious outcome, however, many participants, from the European Union to Uruguay, expressed disappointment in the result. The final resolution included an increase in money to help developing nations adapt to climate change but overall was watered-down compared to many conferences in the last decade and fell far short of many delegates’ expectations. It didn’t mention the words “fossil fuels,” much less include a timeline to reduce their use. Instead of being remembered as historic, the conference will likely further erode confidence in a process that many nations say they have lost faith in.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APClimateCOPDeterioratingProcess/57457213dc5591dd0bb930f38f007152/text___
Takeaways from the outcome of UN climate talks in Brazil
SUMMARY: After two weeks of negotiations, this year’s United Nations climate talks have ended with what critics are calling a weak compromise. The deal reached Saturday pledges more money to help countries adapt to climate change, but lacks explicit plans to transition away from fossil fuels. The conference known as COP30 didn’t do as much as scientists thought the world needed. It wasn’t as meaningful as activists and Indigenous people demanded. Few countries got everything they wanted. And the venue even caught fire. But that disappointment is mixed with a few wins and the hope for countries to make more progress next year.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APClimateCOPTakeawaysstLdWritethru/f41d0dac0553825bdbe1fba5ac31ed90/text___
UN climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit fossil fuel plan
SUMMARY: United Nations climate talks in Brazil have reached a subdued agreement to deliver more money to countries hit hardest by climate change to help them adapt to the wrath of extreme weather. But Saturday's agreement doesn’t include an explicit detailed map to phase out fossil fuels or strengthen inadequate emissions cutting plans. The Brazilian presidency said they’d eventually come up with a road map to get away from fossil fuels working with hard-line Colombia, but it won’t have the same force as something approved at the United Nations conference called COP30.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APClimateCOPthLdWritethru/17b1f32b1e3ac97f565553bc911b2a2c/text___
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RELIGION
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More and more Ugandan men seek DNA paternity tests, often with heartbreaking results
SUMMARY: Paternity disputes in Uganda have become a significant issue as DNA testing becomes more accessible. Clan leader Moses Kutoi often deals with cases where men doubt their children’s paternity. Traditional beliefs discourage discussing such matters, but DNA tests sometimes reveal surprising results. The Ministry of Internal Affairs reports a spike in men seeking tests, with most results showing they are not the biological fathers. Religious leaders urge acceptance and faith, citing examples like the virgin birth of Jesus. DNA testing centers are spreading in the country and counseling sessions are being organized to address disputes.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFRELUgandaPaternityDisputesstLdWritethru/7468176a513a76642875b932c47bb727/text___
An ancient Maya myth finds new life in a Mexican circus company’s performance
SUMMARY: Mexican artistic director Jorge Díaz has created a unique stage adaptation of the Maya myth Popol Vuh. Inspired by bedtime stories he shared with his son, Díaz blends circus arts with theater in "Mortal Leap into Xib’alb’a." The show reimagines the journey of hero twins Ixbalanqué and Hunahpú through the Maya underworld. Díaz and Jessica González founded the troupe Tránsito Cinco, initially a theater company, which evolved into circus arts. The performance, aimed at children and families, explores themes of rebirth and transformation, reflecting the Maya view of death as a chance for renewal.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APRELLTMexicoCircusUnderworldTwins/2803602739c6a3a1462f4cb7508aef7e/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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‘Wicked: For Good’ is even more popular than the first, soaring to a $226 million global debut
SUMMARY: Universal Pictures' "Wicked: For Good" has taken the box office by storm, earning an estimated $150 million in North America and $226 million globally in its opening weekend. It's the biggest opening ever for a Broadway musical adaptation, surpassing the first film's $112 million launch, and the second biggest of the year. Released earlier this week, the film played in 4,115 North American locations by Friday, with IMAX showings contributing $15.5 million. Women made up 71% of ticket buyers. Directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Cynthia Ervio and Ariana Grande, the film's success is crucial for the exhibition industry as the year ends.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTFilmBoxOfficestLdWritethru/4531362f0723978de9b1d67faba41806/text___
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LIFESTYLE
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Move. Cheer. Dance. Do the wave. How to tap into the collective joy of 'we mode'
SUMMARY: What is “we mode,” and how can you tap into it to improve your life? ‘We mode’ is that ineffable feeling you have when you finish a group exercise class or cheer together in a stadium with thousands of sports fans. Researchers say the heartbeats and brain waves of people engaged in an exciting group activity sync up. Kelly McGonigal is a Stanford University health psychologist who says group exercise classes, concerts, religious festivals and sporting events are all places where you can experience ‘we mode.’ You can search out in-person group activities that get your body moving. Use your voice. And get into it. Passive observers won’t get the same feeling.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBeWellWeMode/5f4b778df6b73f9f76453746cc4d9cd2/text___
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SPORTS
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AP Top 25 poll preview: ACC playoff picture gets messier with Georgia Tech loss and SMU win
SUMMARY: Eight of the top 10 teams in the AP Top 25 poll either had the day off or faced easy opponents on Saturday. No. 6 Oregon and No. 8 Oklahoma were exceptions, playing against ranked conference foes. Oregon beat No. 16 USC 42-27, and Oklahoma improved to 9-2 with a 17-6 win over No. 23 Missouri. Oregon is tied with Texas Tech at No. 6 in the AP poll and is No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings. Oklahoma ranks No. 8 in both. No. 15 Georgia Tech lost at home to Pittsburgh and is now unlikely to make the Atlantic Coast Conference title game.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBCTPollPreviewrdLdWritethru/b8cc55efd2530c030c9ef99fdbe666c1/text___
US ski star Shiffrin wins 2nd straight World Cup slalom of Olympic season
SUMMARY: Mikaela Shiffrin dominated another women’s World Cup slalom as the American ski star made it two convincing wins from two races in the discipline in the Olympic season. Shiffrin posted the fastest time in both runs to finish 1.23 seconds ahead of second-place Lara Colturi, the Italian prodigy competing for Albania. The pair also went 1-2 in the first slalom of the season a week ago in Finland. Slalom world champion Camille Rast of Switzerland trailed by 1.41 in third. Shiffrin said “I had to push so hard."
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSKIWCupWomensSlalomndLdWritethru/ea7df9eae60403392286f4c8d5d9baad/text___
Benavidez stops Yarde in 7th round to retain WBC light-heavyweight title
SUMMARY: David Benavidez has strengthened his grip on the WBC light-heavyweight championship with a seventh-round stoppage of Anthony Yarde. The fight took place on Saturday. Benavidez, 27, extended his unbeaten record to 31 fights. He gradually broke down Yarde with sustained pressure and rapid combinations. The referee ended the fight in the seventh round. This marks Yarde's third failed world-title bid. Despite moments of competitiveness, Yarde struggled against Benavidez’s speed and accuracy. Benavidez plans to step up to cruiserweight next. In the co-main event, Devin Haney claimed the WBO welterweight title by unanimous decision over Brian Norman Jr.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBOXBenavidezYarde/e44e60cdff46ec5446b1685dcd735c27/text___
Verstappen has 5th F1 title in reach after Norris, Piastri disqualified in Las Vegas
SUMMARY: Max Verstappen has a fifth consecutive Formula 1 championship in reach after winning the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The disqualifications of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for failing inspection have shaken up the standings. Verstappen now trails Norris by just 24 points with two races left. The FIA disqualified the McLaren drivers for not meeting skid wear requirements. Verstappen's victory marks his second win in Las Vegas and his 69th career win. Despite his dislike for the event's focus on showmanship, Verstappen excelled on the track. The championship race continues in Qatar next week.
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UAB football player accused of stabbing 2 teammates before game
SUMMARY: The University of Alabama at Birmingham says a football player stabbed two teammates Saturday morning hours before the game against the University of South Florida. UAB says both wounded players are in stable condition. A suspect is in custody. The university has not released the names of those involved. County jail records show offensive lineman Daniel Mincey was arrested and charged with assault and attempted murder. It was not clear if he had legal representation yet. Attempts to reach family members for comment were not successful. University officials would not confirm his involvement. Interim Coach Alex Mortensen said some players chose to sit out the game but most played to honor graduating seniors. The Blazers lost 48-18.
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