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Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials
A Middle Eastern nation is boycotting the Dec. 5 draw for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers cleared to return against the Buffalo Bills
A four-time NFL MVP’s impending return headlines a busy day for NFL news. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
After Luka Doncic called special court 'dangerous,' Lakers playing NBA Cup game on normal court
An NBA star is speaking out against unsafe playing conditions involving a tournament court in Los Angeles. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
US retailers watch Black Friday traffic for a hoped-for holiday halo effect
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that while shoppers are wary of the economy, shoppers are still out there on Black Friday.
Two tankers catch fire in the Black Sea after being struck, Turkish authorities report
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on fires aboard Turkish tanker ships.
Winter storm warnings stretch across the northern US, bringing snow, cold and risky conditions
The forecast calls for snow in much of the northern U.S. AP correspondent Jennifer King has more.
Canada's prime minister and Alberta's premier sign pipeline deal that could reverse oil tanker ban
Canada's Prime Minister wants to double his country's exports, but his support for a major oil project is roiling his inner circle. The AP's Jennifer King reports.
Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen
President Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns amid widening Ukraine corruption investigations. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.
On this week's AP Religion Roundup, a former Popemobile is converted to deliver health care, and high hopes are set for Pope Leo’s trip to Lebanon and Turkey
On this week's AP Religion Roundup, a former Popemobile is converted to deliver health care, and high hopes are set for Pope Leo’s trip to Lebanon and Turkey. AP Correspondent Walter Ratliff reports.
The Latest: Pope Leo XIV calls for Christian unity at site where Nicaean Creed was established
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports Pope Leo visited and prayed at the site where the NIcaean creed was established.
US stocks rise on last trading day of November
The latest International news from around the world
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Pope Leo's visit to Turkey ; floods in Thailand ; the latest from the Hong Kong building complex fire rescue operation ; Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender
Dozens more bodies recovered after Hong Kong blaze, raising death toll to 128
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the latest in the search and rescue operation in Hong Kong after a massive fire killed dozens of people.
Death toll from floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra rises to 174
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on deadly floods in Indonesia.
Pope Leo XIV receives enthusiastic welcome from Turkey's Catholics as he opens key day in first trip
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on Pope Leo XIV's visit to Turkey.
Hungary's Viktor Orbán meets Russia's Vladimir Putin in Moscow for energy talks
AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a meeting between Hungarian President Viktor Orban and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The latest in sports
Dallas wins its third straight in a battle of top QBs with Kansas City, a star QB returns and a career day for another in the NFL’s Thanksgiving triple-header, an SEC football coach gets a pay bump, a four-time NBA champion is sidelined by injury and a two-time major winner dies in golf. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations in anti-immigrant social media screed
President Donald Trump says he’ll “permanently pause migration” from poor countries. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season
AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports UPS is dealing with a logistics issue just as the holiday shopping season is getting underway.
Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died
AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports a National Guard soldier has died after being shot in the nation's capital.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the release of an American teenager in Israel.
Santa Fe tackles rental rates with first-in-US minimum wage approach
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on one city's novel way to make housing more affordable.
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocks the Anchorage area of Alaska, largest since 2021
AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an earthquake in Alaska.
Afghan national charged in Guard ambush shooting drove across US to carry out attack, officials say
In the wake of an attack in Washington, President Trump is criticizing a program that brought Afghans who helped fight the Taliban into the United States.
Fuzzy Zoeller, two-time major champion haunted by racist joke about Tiger Woods, dies at 74
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the death of controversial golf champion Fuzzy Zoeller.
Dominican Republic grants US access to restricted areas for its deadly fight against drugs
AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a new agreement with a Caribbean country to help fight drug trafficking.
Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars
AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports space researchers think they have detected lightning on Mars.
Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly
AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports on a stunning new image from space.
Afghan national charged in Guard ambush shooting drove across US to carry out attack, officials say
AP correspondent Jennifer King reports we are learning more after a gunman attacked National Guard members just blocks from the White House.
US-Russian crew of 3 blasts off to the International Space Station in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports two Russians and one American are heading off to the International Space Station.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off in Manhattan
AP correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports on the annual Thanksgiving Day tradition hosted in Manhattan.
A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a rare Faberge egg that is up for auction.
Afghan national is suspect in Guard ambush shooting; 2 troops ID’d and charges mount, officials say
AP correspondent Donna Warder has an update on Wednesday’s shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 55 as towers burn for a second day
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a high-rise blaze in Hong Kong that's claimed dozens of lives.
Latest Headlines from around the globe
AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the latest from a fire in Hong Kong that has killed dozens so far ; France has created a new voluntary military service program ; Pope Leo lands in Turkey ; A rare Faberge egg is up for sale.
Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit near Miami
President Donald Trump is barring South Africa from attending next year’s G20 summit in the U.S. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.
LSU confirms Kelly was fired 'without cause' and is owed his full $54 million buyout
A notable college football coach who sued his former employer will receive his full buyout. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Players Era Championship teams to receive more than $1M on average in NIL compensation
Payouts for teams involved in a popular new college basketball tournament are reaching seven figures. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
The latest in sports
Detroit’s franchise-record winning streak ends at 13, the NBA’s reigning MVP and defending champs shine in a West finals rematch, a top-five upset in women’s college basketball, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer nets another, a college football coaching hire and a free agent signing in baseball. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.
Pistons run at club winning streak over; they now want to chase another part of team history
Detroit basketball is back after getting off to one of the hottest starts in the NBA. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.