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NATIONAL
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Luigi Mangione fights to exclude evidence from his trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
SUMMARY: Luigi Mangione has appeared in court seeking to bar evidence from his state trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Among the evidence the 27-year-old Mangione’s lawyers want to prevent the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office from presenting to jurors are a 9 mm handgun that prosecutors say matches the one used in the Dec. 4, 2024, killing and a handwritten notebook in which they say Mangione described his intent to “wack” a health insurance executive. Court officials say the hearings could take more than a week, meaning they would extend through Thursday’s anniversary of the attack. Mangione, the Ivy League-educated scion of a wealthy Maryland family, was arrested five days after the attack in Altoona, Pennsylvania,
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSUnitedHealthcareCEOKilledrdLdWritethru/77d3b2add7f95341de179f31559eaba1/text___
Indiana lawmakers in state House to convene session with redistricting top of mind
SUMMARY: Indiana lawmakers in the state House of Representatives are gathering Monday with the possibility of advancing redistricting legislation, increasing pressure on their Senate colleagues to get on board with redrawing the state's congressional map. After pressure from the White House and a spree of threats made against state senators, the state Senate reversed course and said lawmakers will gather early for the 2026 session to address redistricting. The chamber initially rebuked the Republican governor's special session order. The redistricting issue has sharply divided state Republicans, as some want to redraw the state’s congressional districts at the behest of President Donald Trump.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSRedistrictingstLdWritethru/5d6343ba3e9f36251c4a5d08b94afdab/text___
Investigators urge witnesses of the deadly shooting at a child's party in California to come forward
SUMMARY: Authorities are urging witnesses of a deadly shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, to come forward as they continue to search for a suspect. Officials said Sunday three children ages 8, 9 and 14, were killed. A 21-year-old also was killed and 11 others were wounded in the shooting that erupted Saturday evening at a banquet hall. No arrests have been made. Stockton resident Roscoe Brown told The Associated Press the party was in honor of his brother's granddaughter, who turned 2 years old and was uninjured.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCaliforniaShootingstLdWritethru/b5694f32ae71d2e6d874641a78f65f4f/text___
Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after snowstorm
SUMMARY: Travelers at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday on Sunday were finding hundreds of flights delayed and canceled into and out of Chicago following a winter storm in the Great Lakes region. In Wisconsin, utility crews worked to restore power to thousands of people while the airport in Des Moines, Iowa, reopened on the critical travel day after a Delta Connection flight landing from Detroit slid off an icy runway. No injuries were reported. The National Weather Service says a new storm is heading to the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with up to a foot of snow by Tuesday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWinterWeatherthLdWritethru/091b12c4d6b68e8db63b97c65745f92b/text___
Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he’s invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to the White House. Trump says he spoke to her parents and they are “devastated.” U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died after the shooting on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., while her seriously injured colleague, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, remained in critical condition. The president said Sunday he’s discussed a White House visit for the parents of both members of the West Virginia National Guard. Both were deployed as part of Trump’s crime-fighting mission that federalized D.C. police.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNationalGuardShootingrdLdWritethru/a61debcd27bde91419215cdf77f16584/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Alina Habba has been disqualified from serving as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor. A federal appeals court said Monday the Trump administration’s maneuvers to keep Habba in the role were contrary to federal laws governing appointments. A panel of judges from the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia sided with a lower-court judge’s ruling after hearing oral arguments at which Habba was present Oct. 20. The ruling comes amid the push by Trump’s Republican administration to keep Habba as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey, a powerful post charged with enforcing federal criminal and civil law. Habba’s staff hasn't returned messages seeking comment. The White House has no comment.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpNewJerseyProsecutorthLdWritethru/5cb7573a91ac776e3914afd584e814bf/text___
Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats
SUMMARY: Lawmakers from both parties say they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea. Their comments in Sunday news show interview follow a Washington Post report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order for all crew members to be killed as part of a Sept. 2 attack. The lawmakers said they didn't know whether the report was true, and some Republicans were skeptical. But they said attacking survivors of an initial missile strike poses serious legal concerns. Democratic. Sen. Tim Kaine says, “This rises to the level of a war crime if it’s true."
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpCartelsCongressndLdWritethru/93c513e28f38688f5582150c7675c072/text___
Experts doubt the Pentagon can punish Kelly over the 'illegal orders' video
SUMMARY: Legal experts are raising lots of questions about the Pentagon’s investigation of Mark Kelly. The Arizona senator is among a group of Democrats appearing in a video that urges American troops to defy what the lawmakers are calling “illegal orders.” Some experts say the Pentagon is misreading military law to go after Kelly as a retired Navy fighter pilot. Others say Kelly can’t be prosecuted as a member of Congress. A group of former military prosecutors insists he did nothing wrong. President Donald Trump has accused Kelly and the five other Democratic lawmakers in the video of sedition “punishable by DEATH.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSPentagonKellyExplainerndLdWritethru/4a5ed2d4674d7ed735aa9cb330e22099/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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The Latest: Pope Leo celebrates Lebanon's interfaith coexistence as he visits holy sites
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV visits holy sites in Lebanon on Monday, drawing Christians and Muslims. He aims to recognize the country's religious pluralism and encourage Christians not to abandon the region. Over the past few decades, many Christians have left the Middle East due to wars and extremism. Leo arrived in Beirut on Sunday after visiting Turkey. Lebanon remains a priority for the Vatican as a Muslim-majority country with a significant Christian population. Christians in Lebanon enjoy religious freedom and political influence.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APRELMideastPopeTheLatestthLdWritethru/0ade191aa1db9bf8570db4a18e10dea1/text___
Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent
SUMMARY: Hong Kong authorities say some of the netting on buildings that caught fire last week did not meet codes for fire resistance. The blaze that began Wednesday has claimed at least 151 lives and left thousands homeless. It broke out at the Wang Fuk Court complex and wasn't fully extinguished until Friday. Authorities are investigating possible fire code violations at the buildings, which were under renovation. Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency has arrested 14 people, while authorities have acted swiftly to stifle criticism, warning against disruptions. When the fire broke out, the complex’s buildings were all clad in bamboo scaffolding draped with plastic nylon netting.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASHongKongFirethLdWritethru/c0db2a85bfbeac2fdcc6003b6ee7a463/text___
Vote count under way in Honduras to elect new president in a close race after Trump’s intervention
SUMMARY: Poll workers have begun tallying Hondurans’ votes as the country moves to elect a new president only days after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened in a close race with an endorsement of one candidate and announced he would pardon a former president. Voting was extended an hour beyond the original closing time in many locations to accommodate remaining voters. No major voting problems were initially reported by electoral authorities. Voters will also elect a new Congress, as well as hundreds of local positions.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTHondurasElectionthLdWritethru/5c9bc8331d1f586c0f200f6f6303127a/text___
Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal
SUMMARY: U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Sunday's talks in Florida took place, just days before a U.S. envoy is due in Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters afterward that the session was productive but work remains in the search for a peace deal. The head of Ukraine's security council, Rustem Umerov, made comments that underscored Ukraine’s gratitude for U.S. support during the nearly four-year war. But the Ukrainian official offered no hints about what, if any, progress was made during the talks.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSRussiaUkraineWarTrumpthLdWritethru/de0fe08a5f472e130f46aa0bf3338b43/text___
What to know about Netanyahu's request for a pardon in corruption trial
SUMMARY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a pardon from the president during his trial on corruption charges that has long divided the country. The request was met with indignation Sunday by opposition politicians and government watchdogs. But some Israelis signaled support and indicated it is time to move on. The president’s office called the request “extraordinary,” with “significant implications.” At stake is the reputation of Israel’s justice system as well as Netanyahu’s hold on power. He is the only sitting prime minister in Israel’s history to stand trial.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsNetanyahuWhattoKnowndLdWritethru/f4dfb2e78c2b9ef265324d2d5bfa7518/text___
Netanyahu requests a pardon to end his ongoing corruption trial in Israel
SUMMARY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Israel's president for a pardon during his ongoing corruption trial. His office on Sunday confirmed the request was submitted to the president's legal department. The president's office called it an “extraordinary request” with “significant implications.” Netanyahu faces charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes. But he hasn't been convicted. He denies the allegations and calls the trial a witch hunt. The request follows U.S. President Donald Trump's urging for a pardon. Legal experts say the request can't stop the trial. Opposition leaders oppose the pardon without an admission of guilt and withdrawal from political life.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsthLdWritethru/5dbc2461b440c8edc8d82d31650cdbe8/text___
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex blaze rises to 146 as the city mourns
SUMMARY: The death toll from a fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has risen to 146. Investigators have found more bodies in the burned-out buildings. The blaze started on Wednesday and took until Friday to extinguish. Authorities are investigating potential fire code violations and have suspended work on 28 projects by the same contractor. Three men were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. The fire spread rapidly due to foam panels and strong winds. Many residents are now in emergency shelters. The tragedy has prompted a nationwide inspection of high-rise buildings in China to identify fire hazards.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASHongKongFirethLdWritethru/9b466e2965d71cc21fe3bce5ad863f74/text___
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BUSINESS
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Tumbling crypto stocks threaten end to Wall Street's 5-day winning streak
SUMMARY: U.S. stocks are giving back some of last week’s rally, as bitcoin and other former stars of Wall Street fall again. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Monday and was on track to break a five-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 225 points, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.4%. Crypto-related stocks sank to some of the sharpest losses after bitcoin dropped below $86,000. Stock prices also broadly felt pressure from rising yields in the bond market. Treasury yields climbed with yields worldwide after the head of the Bank of Japan hinted at a hike to interest rates there.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/0aa282f748415283dceb569216c78a8d/text___
Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
SUMMARY: Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones on Cyber Monday. It’s no secret that buying things online is a staple of many people’s everyday routines. And year after year, those purchases mount during the gift-giving holiday rush. Experts expect consumers to drive record Cyber Monday spending this year, even amid wider economic uncertainty. The firm predicts that buy now, pay later loans will reach a new $1 billion milestone, the vast majority involving purchases made on mobile devices
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCyberMondayrdLdWritethru/4acd3e4b065f62a1c08cd04905b11f87/text___
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RELIGION
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Pope in Lebanon asks for 'divine gift of peace' alongside country's Christian and Muslim leaders
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has celebrated Lebanon's tradition of interfaith coexistence as a beacon of hope for a conflict-torn region. On Monday, he asked for “the divine gift of peace” alongside the country’s Christian and Muslim leaders. Thousands of Lebanese welcomed him despite the rain, throwing flower petals and rice on his car. Leo's visit comes at a tense time for Lebanon, facing economic crises and political deadlock. He praised Lebanon’s religious tolerance, calling it a reminder that unity and peace are possible. The visit has been welcomed as a sign of hope for the Lebanese people.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APRELMideastPopethLdWritethru/d62da731a8edbf7cd7df7794f8a9c485/text___
Pope Leo XIV's visit highlights Christian resilience in Lebanon despite regional turmoil
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lebanon highlights the country's religious pluralism and sends a message to Christians not to abandon the region. Despite wars and the rise of extremists, Christians in Lebanon have maintained their presence and influence. Lebanon's democratic system allows people of all faiths to practice freely, contributing to the country's unique religious landscape. Christians make up about a third of Lebanon's population, the largest percentage in the Middle East. The pope's visit comes amid ongoing tensions, with many calling for Lebanon to remain neutral in regional conflicts. Lebanon is the only Arab country with a Christian president.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLLebanonChristiansPope/02e78554633b221559f0b7b96a0ce8c4/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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'Zootopia 2' roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening
SUMMARY: “Zootopia 2" broke box office records with a massive Thanksgiving weekend opening. The Disney sequel earned $96 million in North America over the weekend and $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame. Since its Wednesday opening, it has made $556 million globally, making it the highest international opening for an animated movie. “Wicked: For Good” also performed well, earning $62.8 million domestically over the weekend. The two sequels made Thanksgiving weekend a bright spot in an otherwise challenging year for theaters. “Zootopia 2" arrives nearly a decade after the original, featuring a bunny cop voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin and a scheming fox voiced by Jason Bateman.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTFilmBoxOfficestLdWritethru/5735e7bde6a7cf75f1998381011fa9e1/text___
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SPORTS
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Georgia up to No. 3 behind Ohio State, Indiana in Top 25 shuffle as Oregon, Texas Tech also climb
SUMMARY: Texas A&M is out of the top five in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in two months. The Aggies slipped from No. 3 to No. 7 following their 10-point loss at Texas. Ohio State and Indiana remain the top two teams for the seventh straight poll and Georgia and Oregon each moved up a spot. Texas Tech is next and Mississippi, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and Alabama round out the top 10. There are two top-10 matchups in conference championship games. Those are Indiana-Ohio State in the Big Ten and Georgia-Alabama in the SEC.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBCTCollegeFootballPoll/c8bf8a91d8168f000d5ddf0e121b3a41/text___
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