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NATIONAL
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San Diego considers $30 million settlement in police-involved shooting death of Black teen
SUMMARY: The San Diego city attorney’s office has agreed to pay $30 million to the family of a 16-year-old youth who was fatally shot by police last January in what would be one of the largest settlements of a police-involved killing case in U.S. history. Konoa Wilson was Black, and the family alleges the shooting was an act of racial violence. The San Diego City Council is scheduled to vote on the proposed settlement Tuesday. If approved, it would top the $27 million the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay the family of George Floyd.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSPoliceKillingSettlementstLdWritethru/25eee200dc4989fe014078b513f301ed/text___
Detroit reflects on Mike Duggan's tenure as his final days in the mayoral office near
SUMMARY: Mike Duggan is stepping down as Detroit mayor at the end of the year after three terms in office. And the city he will leave behind is in better shape than the one he inherited in January 2014. That was nearly a year before Detroit exited the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. The Motor City's fortunes have improved, recording more than a decade of balanced budgets, improved city services, lower crime, less blight and a recovering population. City Council President Mary Sheffield will succeed Duggan, taking office in January. Sheffield says she plans to build on his success and ensure “Detroit’s progress reaches every block and every family.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSDetroitMayorDugganLegacy/51a92c1632a8b4324caf062a4fcddb13/text___
Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood
SUMMARY: Newly released recordings of 911 calls show Texas residents and staffers at Camp Mystic caught up in the catastrophic flooding in July pleaded for help as rushing waters rise around them, stranding them in attics and on roofs. The floods over the July Fourth weekend killed at least 136 people, including at least 117 in rural Kerr County. Emergency dispatchers there fielded more than 400 911 calls during the six hours when floods began to overwhelm the region. Texas authorities released the audio on Friday. Kerrville Police Chief Chris McCall has said the calls are distressing and difficult to hear.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTexasFloodsCallsndLdWritethru/6f4e9194e6ff4b791bff4ab2ae839058/text___
Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana
SUMMARY: Federal border agents have descended on a Hispanic enclave just outside New Orleans, and local business owners are suffering. The city of Kenner has the highest concentration of Hispanic residents in Louisiana and has been a target of a Department of Homeland Security immigration crackdown, seeking to make 5,000 arrests, that began Wednesday. DHS said it has already made dozens of arrests, including some individuals with violent criminal records, but it only released limited information about who has been detained. Kenner resident Carmela Diaz has shuttered her taco restaurant because employees and clients are afraid to leave their homes.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalEnforcementNewOrleansKennerthLdWritethru/2937ad9b1a879daec5d0838b469a1914/text___
Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
SUMMARY: Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry who was behind the acclaimed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, and Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles has died. He was 96. The chief of staff at Gehry Partners LLP confirms he died Friday in his home in Santa Monica after a brief respiratory illness. Gehry grew up in Ontario and spent the early years of his career struggling professionally. His later works were often notable for striking curves and other touches. Gehry received architecture’s top honor, the Pritzker Prize, in 1989.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSObitGehrythLdWritethru/a023a30877e6e9644dd9ad8f1f4217f4/text___
Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida can be released, judge rules
SUMMARY: A federal judge has given the Justice Department permission to release transcripts of a grand jury investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of underage girls in Florida. The case ultimately ended without any federal charges being filed against the millionaire sex offender. U.S. District Judge Rodney Smith said Friday that a recently passed federal law ordering the release of records related to the cases overrode the usual rules about grand jury secrecy. The new law compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the materials they’ve amassed during investigations into Epstein. When the documents will be released is unknown.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSJusticeDepartmentJeffreyEpsteinthLdWritethru/bd036cbe2fa4e98d27aa473fd6daa3bd/text___
Day 4 of Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing is postponed because he's sick, judge says
SUMMARY: A pretrial hearing on Luigi Mangione’s bid to exclude evidence from his state murder case has been postponed because his lawyers and the judge say he's sick. It is slated to resume on Monday. Mangione is seeking to exclude a gun, notebook and other items police officers say they found in his backpack when he was arrested Dec. 9, 2024, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, five days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in Manhattan. He and his lawyers are also trying to suppress some statements he made to police.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSUnitedHealthcareCEOKilledstLdWritethru/b02cae3a62f38604cecad778b725d870/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistricting
SUMMARY: Republicans in the Indiana Senate are facing threats as President Trump pushes for lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map. Trump's goal is to expand his party's power in the 2026 midterm elections. Redistricting is usually done once a decade, but Trump wants to accelerate the process. Some Indiana senators oppose the plan, which would dilute Democratic influence in Indianapolis. Senators are scheduled to convene Monday to consider the proposal. If they resist, it could signal limits to Trump's dominance in the Republican Party.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionRedistrictingIndiana/564915bd5d58b7cc91b80fd861d356ea/text___
The Supreme Court weighs another step in favor of broad presidential power sought by Trump
SUMMARY: Chief Justice John Roberts has led the Supreme Court’s conservative majority on a steady march of increasing the power of the presidency. And that began well before Donald Trump’s time in the White House. The justices could take the next step in a case being argued Monday that calls for the overturning of a unanimous 90-year-old decision that limits executive authority. The court’s conservatives already have allowed Trump to fire almost everyone he's wanted to in his second term. That's despite the court’s 1935 decision that prohibits the president from removing the heads of independent agencies without cause.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSupremeCourtExecutivePower/0b2e5e38911f17059187a92eb533b273/text___
Suspect in DC pipe bomb case was 'disappointed' after Trump lost 2020 election, prosecutor says
SUMMARY: A prosecutor says the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the U.S. Capitol attack told investigators he was “disappointed” in the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro told ABC News Live that she believes it is “unmistakable” that Brian Cole Jr. was responsible for placing the pipe bombs on Jan. 5, 2021. Pirro also suggested Cole may have been motivated by claims by Trump and his Republican allies that the 2020 election was stolen from him. Cole remains in jail after his initial court appearance Friday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFBIPipeBombInvestigationthLdWritethru/60efcfd3751ec3ae30e9859c6d790fa1/text___
FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport
SUMMARY: FIFA gives its new peace prize to President Donald Trump. It’s an unusual break from tradition for the sport-focused soccer organization, whose president has become a close ally of Trump. The ceremony happened Friday during the 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington. It comes after Trump had openly campaigned for the Nobel Peace Prize, which was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. FIFA president Gianni Infantino had said he thought Trump should have won the Nobel this year for his efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSOCWorldCupPeacePrizethLdWritethru/e14f95b8adaa197c869cad407b6ef604/text___
The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution
SUMMARY: The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship. The Republican president's order says children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily aren't American citizens. The justices said Friday they'll hear Trump’s appeal of a lower-court ruling that struck down the citizenship restrictions. Those restrictions haven't taken effect anywhere in the country. Birthright citizenship is the first Trump immigration-related policy to reach the court for a final ruling. The order is part of Trump's immigration crackdown. The American Civil Liberties Union says no president can change "the 14th Amendment’s fundamental promise of citizenship.” The case under review comes from New Hampshire.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationBirthrightCitizenshipndLdWritethru/873a45bc58de9e92773f554bf5bba9a0/text___
Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump's White House has established a hall of shame for journalists it finds guilty of media bias as it looks for new avenues of attack against legacy news outlets. The Republican president has been criticizing “fake news” since his first term. Some of Trump's attacks have turned personal in the past month. Yet despite it all, the news outlet Axios pointed out this week that mainstream news sources are as dominant as ever in setting the agenda for Washington and — somewhat ironically — capturing the president's attention. The Washington Post says it will "continue to report rigorously and accurately in service to all of America.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMediaTrumpBiasndLdWritethru/4571e8bfc924de0d83529b635be0a68c/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
SUMMARY: Russia has launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine, coinciding with ongoing U.S.-mediated peace talks. The talks, involving U.S. and Ukrainian officials, aim to end the nearly 4-year-old war. They have made some progress on a security framework for postwar Ukraine. However, both sides acknowledge that real progress depends on Russia's commitment to peace. During the attack, Ukraine's air force reported shooting down numerous drones and missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said energy facilities were the main targets. The attacks occurred as Ukraine prepared to mark Armed Forces Day. Russia also reported it had shot down a smaller number of Ukrainian drones.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/7f5e063223a426a4629b67c5991d1a73/text___
Overnight exchange of fire along the Afghan-Pakistan border kills 5 and wounds 8, officials say
SUMMARY: An overnight exchange of fire between Afghan and Pakistani forces along their tense border has killed five Afghan civilians and wounded five others. Officials from both countries reported the incident on Saturday. The clash, which also wounded three civilians on the Pakistani side, violated a two-month ceasefire. The violence occurred near the Afghan city of Spin Boldak in Kandahar province. Tensions have been high since October, following deadly border clashes and explosions in Kabul. Each side blames the other for starting the latest conflict. Peace talks have yet to produce an agreement, and relations remain strained.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASAfghanistanPakistanstLdWritethru/2d2766c8d15bf94369fb87b46185e1a8/text___
Qatari leader says the Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment
SUMMARY: Qatar’s prime minister says the Gaza ceasefire has reached a “critical moment” as its first phase winds down. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told the Doha Forum that international mediators are pushing for a second phase to solidify the deal. He emphasized that a true ceasefire requires a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and stability there. The first phase of the U.S. peace plan began on Oct. 10, halting fighting and exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The next phase involves an international security force and other measures and has not yet started. Concerns remain over force's role and makeup.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsndLdWritethru/fcb25428b144a1be8915b57c12b9e40e/text___
Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 11 dead, including 3 children
SUMMARY: A mass shooting at a bar near Pretoria, South Africa, has left at least 11 people dead, including three children. Police say the shooting occurred early Saturday in an unlicensed bar in the Saulsville township. Another 14 people were wounded and taken to the hospital. Authorities are searching for three suspects. South Africa has one of the highest homicide rates in the world, with firearms being the leading cause of death. Despite strict gun laws, illegal firearms are commonly used in crimes. Mass shootings at bars have been a recurring issue in the country.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFSouthAfricaMassShootingndLdWritethru/5e41acd3f2b46c9c1dce7a53e7d68845/text___
Ukrainian women embrace combat roles as technology reshapes the battlefield
SUMMARY: More women in Ukraine are joining the military in combat roles thanks to advances in technology. Military officials say units are now tailoring recruitment efforts to attract more women to strengthen the army. Some women face obstacles but many succeed in roles like drone operation and repair. The Khartiia Brigade has reported a 20% increase in female recruits this year. Officials emphasize the army needs skilled people regardless of gender to meet modern warfare demands.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarServicewomenstLdWritethru/7047c7a91e82e6a8c5131084e9fb8d6e/text___
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BUSINESS
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Wall Street rises to the edge of its all-time high
SUMMARY: The U.S. stock market rose to the edge of its all-time high. The S&P 500 added 0.2% Friday and finished just shy of its record closing level, which was set in October. It had briefly topped the mark during the day, before paring its gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.3%. The modest moves capped a quiet week for Wall Street, offering a respite following weeks of sharp and scary swings. Ulta Beauty helped lead the market after delivering a better profit than analysts expected and offering encouraging signals about the holiday shopping season.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/498839ea4621f3375b8b3a4e9672a38b/text___
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
SUMMARY: Netflix has struck a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, the Hollywood giant behind “Harry Potter” and HBO Max. The $72 billion deal announced Friday would bring together two of the biggest players in television and film and potentially reshape the entertainment industry. If approved by regulators, the merger would put two of the world’s biggest streaming services under the same ownership — and join Warner’s television and motion picture division, including DC Studios, with Netflix’s vast library and its production arm, which has released popular titles such as “Stranger Things” and “Squid Game.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APNetflixWarnerBrosthLdWritethru/f4884402cadfd07a99af0c8e4353bd83/text___
Fed's preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened
SUMMARY: The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation slowed a bit in September, likely easing the way to a widely expected interest rate cut by the central bank next week. The data, which was delayed for five weeks by the government shutdown, show that inflation was muted in September and will bolster the case for a cut to the Fed’s key interest rate at its next meeting Dec. 9-10.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSConsumerSpendingrdLdWritethru/eaa913f6df77db354019d0d22a4b01fe/text___
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HEALTH/SCIENCE
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US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
SUMMARY: A federal vaccine advisory committee has voted to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born. For decades, the government has advised that all babies be vaccinated against the liver infection right after birth. The shots are widely considered to be a public health success for preventing thousands of illnesses. But U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s committee voted Friday to recommend the birth dose only for babies whose mothers test positive. For other babies, it will be up to the parents and their doctors to decide if a birth dose is appropriate.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMEDCDCVaccinesthLdWritethru/10f8db54beb38c5cd39a94f8a3657752/text___
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RELIGION
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Mexican composer turns fire and ritual into a musical journey of renewal
SUMMARY: Mexican composer María Leonora relies on fire, ritual and Mesoamerican tradition to shape her immersive concerts. “Through All the Fire” draws inspiration from the "temazcal," a pre-Hispanic steam bath in which heat plays a key role in healing and renewal. She believes both music and flames carry a powerful renewal quality. Her shows use sound, lights, and visuals to engage the audience. Attendees are encouraged to participate actively, experiencing a journey of self-discovery and liberation, as she offers them a space to release tension and reconnect.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APRELMexicoMusicianFieryRitual/cc7a42f41fbe25b72f8876d66f6cbce1/text___
Young adults are waiting in line to worship at this fast-growing Atlanta church
SUMMARY: An Atlanta church with a viral pastor has grown from less than 200 weekly churchgoers in 2023 to about 6,000 today. Before service, Christian rap blasts and volunteers chant into megaphones as lines snake outside. Many of those who line up as early as 5:30 a.m. are young people hungry for 2819 Church's riveting worship and Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell's intensity. He doesn't sugarcoat the Bible, and urges people to revere God and lean on Jesus to escape sin's consequences. 2819's growth has attracted people of many races and ages, but it’s predominantly young Black adults.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APRELFastGrowingChurchndLdWritethru/4c7505c9bf6178bb3ea57b977480576e/text___
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SPORTS
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Argentina and Messi will open their World Cup defense against Algeria. The US starts vs. Paraguay
SUMMARY: Argentina and Lionel Messi will play Algeria to open their World Cup title defense as part of a group that also includes Austria. The United States was drawn to start against Paraguay at Inglewood, California, on June 12. That's a day after Mexico hosts the opener against South Africa. The U.S. reached the semifinals at the inaugural World Cup in 1930 and has gotten as far as the quarterfinals only one other time, in 2002. U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney drew plastic balls representing their own countries from bowls during a ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSOCWCupDrawthLdWritethru/6f01be74665ce50dee2c9da789a39dcb/text___
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