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November 7, 2025.

Micaela Mejia Pond, right, and other attendees of Crooked Con, cheer while listening to Sen. Ruben Gallego, D- Ariz., speak, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Progressives warn Democrats about alienating the left as they jeer key party leader

November 7, 2025

Democrats are riding high after Election Day wins and some are capitalizing on the victory of New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani. They are calling out party leaders for snubbing progressives and warning them that it could alienate the left and cost them crucial House seats ahead of the 2026 midterms. Democrats gathered for a conference hosted by progressives are sneering at Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer for shutting down popular new faces based on disagreements over specific issues.

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FILE - Raul Rubero, lead butcher at Deep Cuts butcher shop cuts single portions of bone-in steaks as he breaks down a side of beef, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating US beef prices and calls for investigation

November 7, 2025

President Donald Trump is accusing foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and is asking the Department of Justice to open an investigation. The Republican president announced the move on social media days after his party suffered losses in key elections in which the winning Democratic candidates focused on concerns about the cost of living. Beef prices have climbed to record levels after years of low prices and drought prompted ranchers to reduce their herds. Concentration in the meat packing business has long been a concern. Trump last month had suggested importing Argentine beef to lower U.S. prices, but that angered ranchers.

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FILE - Michael McMahon, right, gives photographers a thumbs up as he leaves federal court, May 31, 2023, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Trump pardons ex-NYPD officer who was convicted of helping China stalk an expat

November 7, 2025

President Donald Trump has granted a pardon to a former New York police sergeant who was convicted of helping China try to scare an ex-official into going back to his homeland. Michael McMahon got clemency in a prominent case in U.S. authorities’ efforts to combat what they claim are Beijing’s far-flung efforts to repress critics. McMahon was sentenced this spring to 18 months in prison. He said he was “unwittingly used” by Chinese operatives who hired him. He said he thought it was a straightforward private-investigator gig for a Chinese construction company, not the nation’s government.

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FILE - The label for a bottle of melatonin pills is seen in New York on Thursday, June 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)

A study questions melatonin use and heart health but don’t lose sleep over it

November 7, 2025

Don’t lose sleep over headlines linking melatonin to heart failure. That’s the message after some scary-sounding reports about a preliminary study involving the sleep-related supplement. A study being presented at an American Heart Association meeting used international electronic health records to track people with prescriptions for long-term melatonin use, rather than more typical short-term use for jet lag. The study isn’t the kind that can prove cause-and-effect — and doctors not involved with the work stress that too little or interrupted sleep by itself raises the risk of heart disease. Specialists advise talking to your doctor as well as getting better sleep by avoiding too much light at night.

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Florida sets execution date for man who fatally stabbed woman during home invasion robbery

November 7, 2025

A man convicted of fatally stabbing a woman during home invasion robbery is scheduled to be put to death in December. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is setting a record pace for executions, signed a death warrant Friday. Mark Allen Geralds is scheduled to die by lethal injection Dec. 9 at Florida State Prison. Geralds would be the 18th person set for execution in Florida in 2025, with DeSantis overseeing more executions in a single year than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. The previous record was set in 2014 with eight executions. Geralds was convicted of murder, armed robbery, burglary and grand theft auto and sentenced to death in 1990.

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President Donald Trump meets with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump says US to boycott G20 in South Africa, repeating allegations about treatment of white farmers

November 7, 2025

President Donald Trump says no U.S. government officials will be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers. Trump had already announced he would not attend the annual summit for heads of state from the globe’s leading and emerging economies. Vice President JD Vance had been scheduled to attend in Trump’s place, but a person familiar with Vance’s plans who was granted anonymity to talk about his schedule said Vance would no longer travel there for the summit. “It is a total disgrace that the G20 will be held in South Africa,” Trump said on his social media site.

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New York Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks after pleading not guilty outside the United States District Court on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/John Clark)

Letitia James calls mortgage fraud case against her vindictive and asks judge to dismiss it

November 7, 2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy. Friday’s motion, which had been expected, lays out a litany of comments from President Donald Trump designed to show the case was driven by personal animus that arose out of James’ lawsuit against Trump and his companies in her capacity as state attorney general.

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This photo provided by the National Transportation Safety Board shows UPS plane crash scene on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 in Louisville, Ky. (NTSB via AP)

Investigators look into ‘repeating bell’ heard during takeoff of UPS cargo plane that crashed

November 7, 2025

Investigators say a repeating bell sounded as pilots tried to control a UPS cargo plane upon takeoff before it crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, this week. The left wing had caught fire and an engine fell off before the crash. National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman said Friday that on the cockpit voice recording, a repeating bell began about 37 seconds after the crew called for takeoff thrust. He says the bell continued for 25 seconds until the recording ended, which investigators believe was the final point of impact. The crash Tuesday killed 13 people, including the three pilots on board. Inman says there could be different alarms for varying reasons.

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FILE - Mifepristone tablets are seen at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, July 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Florida is suing Planned Parenthood over the safety of abortion drugs. Here’s what to know

November 7, 2025

Florida’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, claiming the organization is “misrepresenting the safety” of abortion pills. It is the latest legal challenge aimed at abortion pills, which are the most common way to end a pregnancy in the U.S. Abortion opponents have increasingly targeted the pills in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade. In a complaint filed in a state court in Santa Rosa County on Thursday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier claimed Planned Parenthood is “making false claims about the safety of abortion drugs.” Here’s what to know.

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A sign is displayed outside a polling site in River Edge, N.J., Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Takeaways from the 2025 general election, in charts

November 7, 2025

After voters swung toward Republican Donald Trump during last fall’s presidential election, states like Virginia and New Jersey swung back towards Democratic candidates at nearly the same velocity as 2024’s shift, an Associated Press analysis of election data from this week found. From populous suburbs to big cities to military-heavy counties, this year’s electorate moved decisively towards the Democratic Party. Some of these areas had the largest shifts towards Trump last year, particularly in New York and New Jersey, but on Tuesday, the returns more closely resembled 2020 margins.

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FILE - District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill, Sept. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

DC Mayor Bowser is not the target of Justice Department investigation, officials say

November 7, 2025

The Justice Department is scrutinizing a trip that Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser took to Qatar, but the mayor is not a target of the investigation, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press, The probe into a trip Bowser took with staff in 2023 is focused on a lobbyist tied to the Democratic mayor, according to the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the investigation. The New York Times reported Thursday that federal prosecutors in Washington were looking into potential violations of bribery or campaign finance laws related to the trip.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a joint press conference with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, following the 57th Security Consultative Meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, Pool)

Hegseth says he wants the Pentagon to prioritize speed over cost when buying weapons

November 7, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon is revamping how the military buys weapons, shifting the focus away from producing advanced and complex technology and toward products that can be made and delivered quickly. Hegseth spoke to military leaders and defense contractors Friday in Washington. He argued that his changes are meant to move the military away from the more traditional process that prioritized delivering a perfect, if expensive and late, product in favor of something that’s less ideal but delivered quickly. Some experts say the changes could mean less transparency and the military ending up with systems that may not function as expected.

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A building that formed part of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School campus is seen at U.S. Army's Carlisle Barracks in Carlisle, Pa., on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Mingson Lau)

The remains and stories of Native American students are being reclaimed from a Pennsylvania cemetery

November 7, 2025

The latest round of exhumations of Native American students from a cemetery at the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania resulted in the remains of 17 students being repatriated to their families and tribes, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. Most details about the lives they lived are lost to history, but records offer glimpses into their experiences at Carlisle. That’s where 7,800 students from 100 tribes were sent as the U.S. government systematically and violently evicted Native Americans from their lands to seize them for white settlers. Several hundred people attended reburials in October, including relatives who shared family memories of their loved ones.

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FILE - New York Mets former outfielder Darryl Strawberry speaks before number retirement ceremony, June 1, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)

Trump pardons former Mets great Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges

November 7, 2025

President Donald Trump has pardoned former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry on past tax evasion and drug charges. Strawberry, an eight-time All-Star, struggled with legal and personal issues after his baseball career. He pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995 and went to prison on drug-related charges. A White House official said Trump approved the pardon, highlighting Strawberry’s Christian faith and longtime, post-career sobriety. Strawberry expressed gratitude on Instagram. He emphasized that it wasn’t about politics. Strawberry played for the Mets, Yankees, Dodgers, and Giants from 1983 to 1999. He was 1983 National League Rookie of the Year and was on four World Series-winning teams with the Mets and Yankees.

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Partial list of 2026 Grammy Awards nominees

November 7, 2025

The nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards have been announced. Kendrick Lamar is the leading nominee with nine. Lamar, Bad Bunny and Justin Bieber are among the nominees for album of the year. Sabrina Carpenter and Lady Gaga also receive nods in major categories. Olivia Dean and Addison Rae are up for best new artist. In the pop categories, Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter are recognized for best pop solo performance. Kendrick Lamar and SZA are nominated for best pop duo/group performance. The awards also highlight a diverse range of genres, including jazz, country and Latin music.

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) gets of a pass to Bryan Rust, right, with Washington Capitals' Matt Roy (3) defending during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Sidney Crosby and the rejuvenated Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the NHL’s biggest early surprises

November 7, 2025

Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the NHL’s biggest early season surprises. The club was considered a longshot to reach the playoffs when the season began. Yet first-year coach Dan Muse has pushed all the right buttons and the arrival of youngsters like 18-year-old forward Ben Kindel have provided a boost. It helps that Crosby and longtime running mate Evgeni Malkin remain near the top of their game. Crosby’s 11 goals leads the NHL while the 39-year-old Malkin is tied for third in the league in points with 20.

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File - A worker stocks a display of clothing at a Sam's Club, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Bentonville, Ark. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan survey

November 7, 2025

Consumer sentiment dropped to a three-year low in November, a month into the government shutdown, led by pessimism in both personal finances and anticipated business conditions. The survey, conducted by the University of Michigan, showed the index of consumer sentiment at 50.4, down 6.2% from last month and nearly 30% from a year ago. The survey Friday also missed the average forecast of 54.2, according to FactSet. One group who is feeling more confident is stock market investors, who posted an 11% increase in sentiment.

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President Donald Trump, right, meets with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump weighs Hungary’s request for exemption from Russian energy sanctions

November 7, 2025

President Donald Trump says he’s considering granting Hungary an exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy. He discussed this with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the White House on Friday. Orbán has emphasized the importance of this issue for Hungary, a landlocked country. He plans to present Trump with suggestions for implementing an exemption. A large delegation accompanied Orbán to Washington, including cabinet members and business leaders. Meanwhile, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a resolution urging Hungary to reduce its dependence on Russian energy.

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Demonstrators walk on a representation of the U.S. and Israeli flags during an annual rally in front of the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran, celebrating the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the embassy, Iran, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Alleged Iranian plot to kill Israel’s ambassador to Mexico was thwarted, US and Israel say

November 7, 2025

Israeli and U.S. officials say Mexican authorities with assistance from the United States and Israeli intelligence agencies thwarted what they say was a plot by Iran to assassinate the Israeli ambassador to Mexico. The U.S. officials say the plot to kill Ambassador Einat Kranz Neiger is alleged to have been hatched at the end of last year and remained active through the middle of this year, when it was disrupted. The officials say “the plot was contained and does not pose a current threat.” The Israeli Foreign Ministry on Friday thanked Mexican security services for “thwarting a terrorist network directed by Iran that sought to attack Israel’s ambassador in Mexico.” Iran’s mission to the U.N. said it had no comment.

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This combination of photos show Billie Eilish, from left, Timothee Chalamet, and The Weekend. (AP Photo)

K-pop, The Weeknd, Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish: All the 2026 Grammy nom snubs and surprises

November 7, 2025

The 2026 Grammy Award nominees are here. Who else but Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s crop with nine nods on the strength of 2024’s “GNX.” But who didn’t make the cut? And what is most surprising? Hip-hop occupies a big space in the album of the year category. Billie Eilish has an unexpected nomination and Jack Antonoff returns to the top. Despite making nice with the Grammys last year, The Weeknd did not receive a nod. K-pop appears in some of the major categories and Bad Bunny holds it down for Spanish-language artists.

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An FBI agent enters a home in a Dearborn, Mich., neighborhood on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)

2 more men charged in FBI investigation related to alleged Halloween plot in Michigan

November 7, 2025

Authorities have charged two more young men in a sprawling federal investigation of an alleged terrorism-style attack planned for suburban Detroit. The case is filed in New Jersey. The allegations against Tomas Jimenez-Guzel and Saed Mirreh do not specifically focus on Michigan. But investigators say their plans to travel abroad and fight for the Islamic State group picked up steam after allies in Michigan were arrested. Jimenez-Guzel, of Montclair, New Jersey, and Mirreh, of Kent, Washington, are charged with conspiracy. Their lawyers have not responded to a request for comment.

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Wrong-way rover: Dog is rescued from a busy Boston tunnel during rush hour

November 7, 2025

Massachusetts state police came to the rescue when a dog wandered into a tunnel in Boston and narrowly escaped being hit by traffic. Surveillance video from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation shows the black and white pup heading toward oncoming vehicles  in the Ted Williams Tunnel on Thursday morning. With cars and trucks whizzing by, it moves from the middle of the lane to a side wall. A later video shows six state police vehicles parked in a staggered formation and a trooper beckoning to the pup, which runs away from the officer but then hops into the backseat of a cruiser.

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FILE - Eggs are displayed in refrigerators at a grocery store in Glenview, Ill., Feb. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Trump administration moves to loosen restrictions it once supported on a harmful pollutant

November 7, 2025

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores, air-conditioning companies and others to reduce powerful greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Lee Zeldin, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, said the move would bring regulatory relief to grocery stores and refrigeration companies that have complained about the rule. The Biden-era rule, an outgrowth of a 2020 law signed by President Donald Trump, calls for steep reductions in production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, starting next year. HFCs, often referred to as “super pollutants,” produce greenhouse gases that are thousands of times more powerful than carbon dioxide and are considered a major driver of climate change.

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From child actor to star: Lea Michele’s return to Broadway’s Imperial Theatre

November 7, 2025

Lea Michele returns to Broadway’s Imperial Theatre, where she first heard a song from “Chess” as a child. Now, decades later, she’s performing in the same musical at the same venue. Michele, known for “Glee” and her start in “Les Misérables” at age 8, reflects on her journey. She describes the theater as having a soul, with memories of her early days still vivid. “Chess,” set during the Cold War, features music by ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson. Michele acknowledges the show’s challenging history but is excited for audiences to see the new production.

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FILE - A job seeker waits to talk to a recruiter at a job fair Aug. 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)

‘No hire’ job market leaves unemployed in limbo as threats to economy multiply

November 7, 2025

The unemployment rate is low and the economy is still growing, but those out of work face the slowest pace of hiring in more than a decade. While big corporate layoff announcements typically grab the most attention, it has been the unwillingness of many companies to add workers that has created a more painful job market than the low 4.3% unemployment rate would suggest. It is also more bifurcated: The “low hire, low fire” economy has meant fewer layoffs for those with jobs, while the unemployed struggle to find work.

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