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November 17, 2025.

FILE -Former Harvard University president Larry Summers waves during Harvard commencement exercises, May 24, 2018, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails

November 17, 2025

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and current Harvard professor Larry Summers says he will step back from public commitments after the release of emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein long after the financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl in 2008. Summers issued a statement to The Harvard Crimson and other media on Monday saying he’s deeply ashamed of his actions, recognizes the pain they have caused and takes full responsibility for his misguided decision to continue communicating with Epstein. Summers says he will keep teaching. Summers served as treasury secretary from 1999 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. He was Harvard’s president for five years from 2001 to 2006.

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President Donald Trump left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, shake hands before their U.S.-China summit talk at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

US has warned others to avoid loans from Chinese state banks. But it’s the biggest recipient of all

November 17, 2025

A new report says China funneled billions in hidden loans to U.S. companies over the past quarter century, some targeting industries key to national security. The study by research lab AidData in Virginia said Chinese policy banks and state financiers channeled much of the $200 billion through offshore shell companies in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda and elsewhere in a way that masked the origins. The money was then used by Chinese companies to buy stakes in U.S. businesses. Those lenders answer to China’s central government and often lend to advance China’s strategic goals. The targets included a robotics maker, a semiconductor company and a biotech firm.

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LA County sheriff investigating new sex battery claim against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

November 17, 2025

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says it’s investigating a new sexual battery allegation against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence on prostitution-related convictions. NBC News reported Monday that in a police report, a male music producer and publicist said he was asked to come to a photo shoot in 2020 at a Los Angeles warehouse. The producer says Combs exposed himself and told him to perform a sex act. The accuser’s name is redacted in the report. Combs’ lawyer did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking comment.

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FILE - A man supporting restrictions on abortion holds a sign as abortion-rights supporters hold signs behind him outside the South Carolina Statehouse on Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard, File)

Group of South Carolina lawmakers look at the most restrictive abortion bill in the US

November 17, 2025

A bill being considered by a small group of senators in South Carolina could allow judges to sentence women who get abortions to decades in prison. The proposal before a state Senate subcommittee Tuesday also could restrict the use of intrauterine devices and in vitro fertilization and ban all abortions unless the woman’s life is threatened. Current law bans abortions after cardiac activity is detected, typically six weeks into pregnancy. The bill’s overall prospects are doubtful. It has at least a half-dozen more legislative steps. But the proposal includes the strictest abortion prohibitions and punishments in the U.S.

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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., center, is joined from left by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., to talk to reporters about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House expected to vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files

November 17, 2025

The House is expected to vote on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. It’s the culmination of a monthslong effort that has overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership. Trump now says Republicans should vote for it. It all but ensures that the House will pass the bill with an overwhelming margin. That puts further pressure on the Senate to take up the legislation. Epstein was a well-connected financier who killed himself in a Manhattan jail while awaiting trial in 2019 on charges he sexually abused and trafficked underage girls.

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach Fla., on his way back to the White House, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

How Trump’s comments about Fuentes and Carlson could prolong a Republican rift over antisemitism

November 17, 2025

President Donald Trump is facing criticism for not condemning antisemitism within the conservative movement. This week, he praised conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, who recently had a friendly interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes. Trump’s reluctance to denounce Carlson and Fuentes disappointed some conservative groups, like the Zionist Organization of America, which urged Trump to rethink his stance. The issue of antisemitism is expected to remain central as Democrats and Republicans vie for control of Congress in 2026. The controversy has also affected the Heritage Foundation, leading to a board member’s resignation. Trump’s unwillingness to condemn Fuentes and Carlson may deepen divisions within the Republican Party.

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FILE - President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman gesture as they meet delegations at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

After years away from Washington, Saudi crown prince to get warm embrace from Trump, US business

November 17, 2025

President Donald Trump is set to fete Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The de facto leader of Saudi Arabia makes his first White House visit on Tuesday since the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents. U.S. intelligence agencies determined Prince Mohammed likely directed that operation, which sent the U.S.-Saudi relationship into a tailspin. But seven years later, the dark clouds over the relationship have been cleared away by Trump. He sees the crown prince as an indispensable player in shaping the Middle East in the decades to come. The two leaders are expected to talk about deals, including for F-35 fighter jets.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, left, celebrates his touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders with Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Cowboys honor Kneeland, then get 4 TD passes from Prescott in 33-16 win over Raiders

November 17, 2025

The Dallas Cowboys have won their first game since the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland. Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes in Monday night’s 33-16 win over the spiraling Las Vegas Raiders. The 24-year-old Kneeland was found dead on Nov. 6 of an apparent suicide. Coach Brian Schottenheimer and Cowboys players wore shirts honoring Kneeland, and they bowed their heads during a moment of silence before the game. The Cowboys then played one of their best games of the season to keep alive their slim playoff hopes.

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Members of the National Guard stand watch at the intersection of B.B. King Blvd. and Beale Street, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Tennessee judge blocks Trump’s use of National Guard in Memphis but gives time for government appeal

November 17, 2025

A Tennessee judge has blocked the use of the National Guard in Memphis under a crime-fighting operation by President Donald Trump. The order was put on hold, giving the government five days to appeal. Davidson County Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal’s decision Monday sides with Democratic state and local officials who sued. They contend that Republican Gov. Bill Lee cannot deploy the Tennessee National Guard for civil unrest unless there is rebellion or invasion. Even then, it would require action by state lawmakers. Spokespeople for the governor’s office and the state attorney general’s office did not respond to requests for comment Monday.

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FILE - Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar waves during a Browns' Alumni event before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Ex-Browns QB Bernie Kosar has a new liver after more than a year on transplant waiting list

November 17, 2025

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar has received a liver transplant after being on the waiting list for more than a year. Kosar shared a video on social media Monday in which he said he feels good and is ready to enjoy life. The 61-year-old had been dealing with liver issues for years. He was diagnosed with cirrhosis and Parkinson’s disease last year. His transplant was delayed last weekend because of an infected donor organ. Kosar played in the NFL for 12 seasons, leading the Browns to three AFC championship games. The Browns honored him with a tribute video before Sunday’s game against the Ravens.

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FILE - First lady Laura Bush, center, introduce from l-r, White House Chef Cris Comerford, White House Social Secretary Lea Berman, and White House Usher Gary Walters,as she hosts a media preview of the 2006 holiday decorations at the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)

Gary Walters worked in the White House for 37 years. Here’s what the chief usher saw

November 17, 2025

Gary Walters saw a lot of history in a 37-year career at the White House. He started out as an officer assigned to help protect two presidents and ended as the chief usher, having served four presidents. The chief usher is the person whose job it is to help make the White House as comfortable a home as possible for the first family. Walters is the longest-serving chief usher in White House history and he’s sharing stories from his career in a new book, “White House Memories 1970-2007: Recollections of the Longest-Serving Chief Usher.”

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FILE - Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Board of Governors member, reacts during an event at the Brookings Institution, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Fed’s Cook blasts mortgage fraud allegations against her as ‘baseless’ in letter to AG Bondi

November 17, 2025

Lawyers for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Monday disputed allegations by a Trump administration official that she committed mortgage fraud, an accusation that President Donald Trump used as a basis for seeking to fire her. It was the first time a president has sought to remove a Fed governor in the central bank’s 112-year history. Cook sued to keep her job, and the Supreme Court ruled last month that she could remain in the position. The letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi is the first comprehensive response to a criminal referral in August by Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

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Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer wears a tribute t-shirt of Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland prior to an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Las Vegas, in memory of Kneeland who passed away earlier this month. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Cowboys honor Marshawn Kneeland before facing Raiders in 1st game since his death

November 17, 2025

Dallas Cowboys players bowed their heads during a moment of silence in honor of their late teammate, Marshawn Kneeland, before Monday night’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. A photo of Kneeland was shown on the video boards at Allegiant Stadium, and the suicide hotline number, 988, was posted. Kneeland, a 24-year-old defensive end, was was found dead on Nov. 6 of an apparent suicide. Monday’s game was the first for the Cowboys since since his death. The team prepared a locker room stall for Kneeland at the stadium, and his jersey was placed on a coat hanger.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders responds to a question during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Shedeur Sanders’ NFL debut marred by home break-in during game, AP source says

November 17, 2025

Shedeur Sanders’ uneven performance in his NFL debut wasn’t the only bad thing to happen to him on Sunday. The Browns rookie quarterback discovered Sunday night that his suburban Cleveland home had been burglarized during the game. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. The person says no suspects have been identified and it’s uncertain if anything was stolen. Several NFL players, including Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes, have had their homes burglarized during games since the start of last season.

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The home of Curt Andersen, 62, the Indiana homeowner charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of Maria Florinda Rios Perez De Velasquez, is shown in Whitestown, Ind., Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana homeowner charged in fatal shooting of house cleaner who showed up at the wrong door

November 17, 2025

Prosecutors have filed a voluntary manslaughter charge against an Indiana homeowner accused of killing a house cleaner after she showed up at a house by mistake. Curt Andersen could face up to 10 to 30 years in prison if he’s convicted. Officers found Maria Florinda Rios Perez De Velasquez dead on the front porch of a Whitestown home on Nov. 5. Authorities said the 32-year-old Guatemalan immigrant was part of a cleaning crew that had gone to the wrong address. Indiana is one of 31 states with a stand-your-ground law that allows homeowners to kill intruders, but police said there’s no evidence the woman entered the house.

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FILE - The New York Police Department has extra security in place in front of the Brooklyn Federal Courthouse for the start of jury selection in the trial of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, Nov. 5, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Alleged plot to bribe a juror with $100,000 upends former heavyweight boxer’s NYC drug trial

November 17, 2025

A federal jury about to hear the drug-trafficking case against former heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic was abruptly dismissed after three men were charged with trying to bribe a juror with up to $100,000 to exonerate Gogic. John Marzulli, a spokesperson for federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, says an anonymous jury will be chosen when the trial resumes in a month. Opening statements were scheduled for Monday in Gogic’s trial. The former boxer from Montenegro has been described by authorities as a major drug trafficker. He pleaded not guilty to charges including violating and conspiring to violate the Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act.

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FILE - Arthur the Aardvark waves on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 16, 2011, during a news conference to discuss the future of public broadcasting. (AP Photo/Harry Hamburg, File)

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey urges delay on PBS decision by public TV board

November 17, 2025

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging the board that oversees Alabama Public Television to delay a decision to sever ties with PBS. The Republican governor weighed in on the controversy Monday in a letter to members of the Alabama Educational Television Commission. She urged them to study the matter in depth. The letter came a day before a planned meeting Tuesday in which the commission is expected to discuss severing ties with PBS. Ivey said the decision should only be made after surveying voter opinion and developing a plan for what comes next. Some board members have pushed state public television to cut ties to PBS.

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Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones (1) looks to pass against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

James Franklin hired as Virginia Tech’s coach, just over a month after Penn State fired him

November 17, 2025

James Franklin has been hired as Virginia Tech’s football coach, a little more than a month after he was fired during his 12th season at Penn State. The Hokies announced the move Monday evening, becoming the first Power 4 program to fill a coaching vacancy this season. Franklin was set to be formally introduced at a news conference Wednesday morning. He was fired by the Nittany Lions on Oct. 12, a day after they lost at home to Northwestern to fall to 3-3. The 53-year-old Franklin went 104-45 at Penn State. He led the Nittany Lions to a College Football Playoff first-round victory last season.

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ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, center, visits with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, right, on the field before an NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Notre Dame in Pittsburgh, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

On the road again: AP joins ACC commissioner Jim Phillips as he racks up miles hitting league events

November 17, 2025

Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips is regularly on the road each week for football games and other league sporting events. He’s hit more than 30 football games this year and visited the campuses of all 17 football-playing league members in the ACC’s coast-to-coast footprint. The Assocated Press shadowed Phillips on one such trip over the weekend. That started with attending Saturday’s football game with Pittsburgh hosting Notre Dame. Phillips also attended the ACC men’s soccer title match on Sunday in North Carolina. Phillips told the AP he’s “just thankful for what I get to do on a daily basis.”

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FILE - Floodlights light up the E.W. Scripps logo on the company's headquarters in Cincinnati, Jan. 31, 2006. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)

Sinclair takes 8% stake in EW Scripps as broadcaster eyes potential acquisition

November 17, 2025

Broadcast giant Sinclair has taken a more than 8% stake in E.W. Scripps, as it eyes a potential merger with the smaller local TV rival. On Monday, Sinclair disclosed the purchase of Scripps’ Class A common stock, while noting that its had monthslong talks with Scripps about a potential acquisition. Scripps acknowledged the stake and said it would evaluate any transaction in shareholders’ best interests. This move comes amid wider consolidation in the U.S. media industry, with rivals like Nexstar and Tegna recently announcing their own $6.2 billion proposed merger. Scripps’ shares soared nearly 40% on Monday, while Sinclair’s rose 4.91%.

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President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters during a meeting with the White House task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Washington, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and FIFA senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro listen. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump floats possible talks with Venezuela but leaves military action on the table

November 17, 2025

President Donald Trump isn’t ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro. Trump reiterated Monday that he “probably would talk to” Maduro but underscored that he’s not taking off the table the possibility of military action on Venezuelan territory. The comments deepe then uncertainty about the Trump administration’s next steps toward Maduro’s government. The U.S. military has increased its presence near Venezuela, which some see as a pressure tactic against Maduro. Analysts suggest the U.S. aims to negotiate from a position of strength, emphasizing the need for a democratic transition in Venezuela.

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Actor Danny Masterson asks for rape convictions to be tossed over lawyer errors

November 17, 2025

Danny Masterson has filed a petition to overturn his two rape convictions and long prison sentence. He claims his trial lawyer failed to call key witnesses and present crucial evidence. The motion, filed Monday, argues that lawyer Philip Cohen did not properly represent Masterson at his 2023 retrial. Masterson was convicted of raping two women in 2003 and sentenced to 30 years to life. The petition also claims the trial judge showed bias against the Church of Scientology, which played a major role in the trial. Masterson’s new motion is separate from his main appeal, which is still pending.

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President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio listen as FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a meeting with the White House task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

President Donald Trump unveils ‘FIFA Pass’ to help World Cup travelers get their visas faster

November 17, 2025

President Donald Trump is announcing “FIFA Pass,” which will allow foreigners with World Cup tickets to get expedited visa appointments. FIFA President Gianni Infantino explained the system with Trump on Monday, saying that the U.S. wants to welcome the world for the global soccer tournament. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said more than 400 consular officers have been dispatched to handle visa demand, and the U.S. president encouraged World Cup travelers to apply for their visas “right away.” Trump emphasized the importance of the World Cup’s success and mentioned the possibility of moving games if safety concerns arise.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) watch from the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

LeBron James returns to practice with Lakers but hasn’t decided whether to make season debut Tuesday

November 17, 2025

LeBron James returned to practice with the Los Angeles Lakers and is waiting to see how he feels before deciding whether to make his season debut Tuesday. When James returns to Los Angeles’ lineup, he will become the first player in NBA history to play in 23 seasons. James hadn’t worked out with the Lakers since he developed sciatica around the start of training camp in late September, missing a season opener for the first time in his basketball career. The top scorer in NBA history rejoined the Lakers on Monday after their return from a five-game road trip.

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$300M Gift Establishes New Sanford Medical Center in Rapid City

November 17, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Sanford Health announced a $300 million philanthropic gift from Denny Sanford today, establishing the new Sanford Black Hills Medical Center campus in Rapid City. The new state-of-the-art campus, set for southwest Rapid City adjacent to the Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center, will expand access to world-class specialty care. Services planned […]

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A storm moves through a salt marsh at sunset Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers

November 17, 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency says it is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law to limit the amount of wetlands it covers. The new rule builds on a 2023 Supreme Court decision that removed federal protections for significant areas. When finalized, the EPA said the rule will ensure that federal jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act is focused on relatively permanent, standing or continuously flowing bodies of water, such as streams, oceans, rivers and lakes, along with wetlands that are connected to such bodies of water.  EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the rule will help accelerate economic prosperity while protecting vital water resources. It also will fully implement the direction provided by the Supreme Court in case known as Sackett v. EPA.

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FILE - Defendant Austin Drummond, accused of quadruple murder, appears in court during a preliminary hearing Sept. 4, 2025, in Tiptonville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, Pool, File)

Lawyer for man charged with killing 4 in rural Tennessee to request change of venue ahead of trial

November 17, 2025

The lawyer for a man charged with killing four members of the same family has told a judge that he plans to request that a jury from outside the county hear the case that set a large swath of rural Tennessee on edge. Austin Robert Drummond pleaded not guilty Monday in his first court appearance since he was indicted on charges including first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping in the July 29 shootings in Lake County. Drummond’s attorney said he intends to file a motion for a change of venue. Such motions can be entered in cases with high pre-trial publicity. Drummond faces the death penalty if convicted of first-degree murder at trial.

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President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters during a meeting with the White House task force on the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince’s Washington visit

November 17, 2025

President Donald Trump says he will sell F-35 advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia on the eve of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit, as he praises the kingdom for its long partnership with the United States. “I will say that that we will be doing that,” Trump said Monday when asked if he would sell the jets to Saudi Arabia. “We’ll be selling F-35.” The crown prince, who is set to make a White House visit Tuesday, had been expected to arrive with a wish list that includes receiving formal assurances from Trump defining the scope of the U.S. military protection for the kingdom.

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New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes, center, greets teammates after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/William Liang)

East-leading Devils face another extended stint without best player Jack Hughes

November 17, 2025

The New Jersey Devils are atop the Eastern Conference six weeks into the NHL season, but now they have to play the next two months without top center and leading scorer Jack Hughes. They’ve been here before, after Hughes had season-ending shoulder surgery in March, but this time they might be better equipped to handle the 24-year-old’s absence as they have handled other injuries. Hughes underwent finger surgery last weekend to repair damage caused in a freak accident away from hockey.

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President Trump returns to the White House following a weekend in Palm Beach, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten to knock Trump’s 2nd presidency off course

November 17, 2025

President Donald Trump’s political dominance is showing cracks as he faces challenges on affordability and the Jeffrey Epstein case. Recently, Democrats have won elections, and next year’s midterms are approaching. Trump has struggled to maintain control, especially with Republicans pushing to release the Epstein files. On Sunday, he reversed his stance and supported the vote to release the files, acknowledging a rare defeat in Congress. Trump is also addressing economic concerns, partially backtracking on tariffs and proposing a $2,000 dividend. However, Democrats’ recent victories highlight discontent with his economic policies.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) walks of the field after overtime of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Falcons QB Penix headed to injured reserve, will miss at least 4 games with left knee injury

November 17, 2025

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix will be placed on injured reserve and will miss at least four games with a left knee injury, leaving Kirk Cousins as the starter. Penix suffered the injury in Sunday’s 30-27 overtime loss to Carolina. It was the Falcons’ fifth straight loss. Cousins will make his second start of the season when the Falcons play at New Orleans on Sunday. Penix missed the Falcons’ 34-10 loss to Miami on Oct. 26 with a bone bruise on his left knee. He apparently aggravated the bone bruise and may have suffered a more significant injury.

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FILE - Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., demands the release of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka after his arrest while protesting outside of Delaney Hall ICE detention facility, May 9, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis, File)

Judge overseeing US Rep. McIver’s case tells prosecutors to turn over authorities’ texts

November 17, 2025

A federal judge overseeing the criminal case of U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has told Trump administration attorneys to turn over authorities’ text messages from her chaotic visit to an immigration detention center in New Jersey that led to charges accusing her of assaulting officers. U.S. District Judge Jamel Semper’s direction came nearly a month after he told authorities they needed to remove social media posts that could prejudice a jury. He also gave the government until next week to turn over additional video from McIver’s May 9 visit to the Delaney Hall facility in Newark.

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Ariana Grande and Cher team up for ‘SNL’ in December. Josh O’Connor gets a hosting turn, too

November 17, 2025

NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” has announced its December lineup, featuring Ariana Grande as host on Dec. 20. Cher will be the musical guest. It will mark Grande’s third time hosting, while Cher hasn’t appeared on the “SNL” stage since 1987. Josh O’Connor will make his hosting debut on Dec. 13, with Lily Allen as the musical guest. “SNL” veteran Melissa McCarthy will host on Dec. 6 for the sixth time. Dijon will make his debut as the musical guest. The NBC sketch comedy show airs at 11:30 p.m. Eastern and streams live on Peacock.

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FILE - The Earl Warren Building, headquarters of the Supreme Court of California and part of the Ronald M. George State Office Complex, is shown in San Francisco, Jan. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Supreme Court will review an old policy used to turn away asylum seekers at the US border

November 17, 2025

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a policy used under past administrations to deny migrants a chance to apply for asylum on the Mexican border until space opened up to process claims. The justices said Monday they will hear the Trump administration’s appeal of lower court rulings that struck down the practice known as metering, in which U.S. border agents capped the number of people seeking asylum at border crossings by prohibiting migrants from setting foot in the U.S. The administration pressed for the high court’s intervention even after President Donald Trump suspended the asylum system in January.  The case will be argued early next year.

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FILE - New York Mets' Carlos Beltran smiles during an introductory baseball news conference in New York, Nov. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 newcomers on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot as Beltrán heads 15 holdovers

November 17, 2025

Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun, and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Carlos Beltrán leads 15 holdovers after falling 19 votes short in 2025. Other first-time eligibles include Howie Kendrick and Daniel Murphy. Beltrán, a nine-time All-Star, received 70.3% of votes in 2025. He was the only player named in a 2020 report on the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. Other holdovers include steroids-tainted stars Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez. Ballots are due by Dec. 31, with results announced Jan. 20. Inductions will take place on July 26.

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FILE - Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., speaks as FBI Director Kash Patel appears before the House Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

What’s next for the Epstein files after Trump’s social media posts

November 17, 2025

The House is heading towards a vote on a bill to force the Justice Department to release the case files it has collected on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers are pushing past a monthslong effort by President Donald Trump and Republican leaders to stop the effort. Many lawmakers say the Justice Department needs to release its case files on Epstein. They argue that the release could show that other people were aware or complicit in Epstein’s sexual abuse. House Democrats and a few key Republicans have been able to force a vote on the bill to do that by using a rarely successful measure called a discharge petition.

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FILE - National Institute of Health researchers test patient samples in Bethesda, Md., on Nov. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Federica Narancio, File)

NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says

November 17, 2025

A new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts. Between the end of February and mid-August, funding lapsed for 383 studies that were testing treatments for conditions like cancer, heart disease and brain disease. Some studies were still in progress when the funding was axed, meaning that patients could have lost access to medication or been left with an unmonitored device implant. The NIH has cut an estimated $12 billion in research projects under the Trump administration. The new study was published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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The next Met Gala exhibit will spotlight fashion across art history

November 17, 2025

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced its next spring fashion exhibit. “Costume Art” is set to launch at the Met Gala in 2026. This latest show aims to highlight the connection between fashion and art by pairing garments with art objects from across the museum. Met CEO Max Hollein hopes the exhibit will take visitors on a fashionable journey through art history. The show will also inaugurate new permanent gallery space for fashion, offering a smoother experience for visitors. Curator Andrew Bolton says the exhibit will explore themes like “Naked Body” and “Classical Body,” but also less expected ones like “Pregnant Body” and “Aging Body.”

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Ruth De La Cruz, food sovereignty director at Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, sorts through squash in an office at the school Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in New Town, N.D. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Tribal college leaders are uneasy about US financial commitments despite a funding increase

November 17, 2025

Tribal citizens are among communities navigating the impacts of massive cuts in federal spending and the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. A funding increase for tribal colleges and universities before the shutdown was welcome news, but college leaders remain uneasy about the government’s financial commitments. Those federal dollars are part of some of the country’s oldest legal obligations. Tribal college and university presidents and Native education advocates worry they could be further eroded and the passage of Indigenous knowledge they ensure will be threatened.

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FILE - New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd takes part in an NFL football training camp, July 23, 2025, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Suspect sought in shooting that critically injured New York Jets player Kris Boyd

November 17, 2025

New York police have released surveillance images of a man sought in the shooting of New York Jets cornerback and special teams standout Kris Boyd. Boyd remained in critical but stable condition Monday, a day after he was shot in midtown Manhattan. A motive for the shooting remains under investigation, and authorities say it’s not clear if Boyd was targeted by the shooter. No other injuries were reported and no arrests have been made. New York Mayor Eric Adams’ office says the man shot was Boyd. A Jets spokesperson says the team is “aware of the situation.” Boyd hasn’t played this season, his first with the Jets, after going on the season-ending injured reserve list in August.

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A commemorative ornament released by America250 as part of events leading up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, is photographed Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

America will celebrate its 250th birthday next year. There’s a commemorative ornament for it

November 17, 2025

The nonprofit organization planning celebrations for America’s 250th birthday in 2026 has unveiled a special commemorative ornament featuring the Declaration of Independence. That’s the document the Second Continental Congress used to announce it was breaking away from Britain on July 4, 1776. The gold-trimmed ornament is a collaboration between America250.org and the White House Historical Association. One side features the Declaration of Independence printed on linen and the reverse side shows the White House, the America250 logo and the years 1776 and 2026. Organizers say it’s a symbol of unity, and they hope the celebration of America’s birthday helps bring a politically divided country closer together.

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach Fla., on his way back to the White House, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

There’s an issue that people in big cities and rural areas agree on, according to a new poll

November 17, 2025

A new survey from the American Communities Project shows that pessimism about the country’s future has risen in cities since last year, but rural America is more optimistic about what’s ahead for the U.S. The poll also found that despite President Donald Trump’s insistence that crime is out of control in big cities, residents of the nation’s largest metropolitan centers are less likely to say that crime and gun violence are among the chief concerns facing their communities than they were a couple of years ago. The survey looked at moods and priorities across 15 different types of communities, including heavily Hispanic areas, big cities, and different kinds of rural communities.

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President Donald Trump waves as he walks to board Marine One, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington for a trip to Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills

November 17, 2025

A new analysis of consumer data shows that more people in the United States are falling behind on their utility bills. Past-due balances jumped 9.7% in the second quarter over the same period last year,  according to the Century Foundation, the left-leaning think tank that did the study. The study comes as President Donald Trump has been promoting the buildout of the AI industry — a sector that uses a lot of electricity. And voters have also said they’re worried about the high cost of living. The foundation says nearly 6 million households have utility debt “so severe” that it will soon be reported to collection agencies.

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Tom Cruise finally gets his Oscar moment with a lifetime achievement trophy at the Governors Awards

November 17, 2025

Tom Cruise finally has an Academy Award. He received an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards. Cruise, 63, was celebrated for his four decades at the peak of the movie industry. He talked about his lifelong devotion to cinema, saying “Making movies is not what I do, it’s who I am.” The ceremony also honored production designer Wynn Thomas, choreographer Debbie Allen, and Dolly Parton for her philanthropy. Cruise has been nominated for competitive Oscars four times without a win. Director Alejandro González Iñárritu, who has been shooting a film with Cruise, presented the award. He suggested this might not be Cruise’s last Oscar.

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