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November 24, 2025.

FILE - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine testifies before Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Top US military adviser visits Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela

November 24, 2025

The United States’ top military officer is visiting American troops in Puerto Rico and on a Navy warship in the region. Gen. Dan Caine, who is chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will “engage with service members and thank them for their outstanding support to regional missions” on Monday. That’s according to Caine’s office. The U.S. has amassed an unusually large fleet of warships in South American waters and has been attacking alleged drug smuggling boats. Trump is evaluating whether to take military action against Venezuela as part of an escalating campaign to combat drug trafficking into the U.S.

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FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts during Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Shohei Ohtani announces he will play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic

November 24, 2025

Shohei Ohtani plans to play for Japan in next year’s World Baseball Classic. The two-way Los Angeles Dodgers star made the announcement on social media Monday night. Ohtani helped Japan win the 2023 WBC, striking out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out of the championship game against the United States. He was named MVP of the tournament. Ohtani won his fourth MVP award this month, shortly after he helped the Dodgers win their second straight World Series title. He did not specify in his post whether he plans to pitch for Japan in the WBC, which begins on March 5.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings runs for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the first half an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Eakin Howard)

Jauan Jennings throws punch at Tre’Von Moehrig after cheap shot in 49ers’ win over Panthers

November 24, 2025

San Francisco receiver Jauan Jennings responded to a cheap shot from Carolina safety Tre’Von Moehrig by throwing a punch after the final whistle. Television cameras caught Moehrig delivering a punch to Jennings’ groin area late in the 49ers’ 20-9 victory over the Panthers. Jennings then walked over to Moehrig after the game and hit him in the helmet before giving him a shove. Jennings needed to be held back before the teams left the field. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan called Moehrig’s actions a “cheap shot” and was glad that Jennings didn’t have an even bigger reaction.

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Vegas Golden Knights goalkeeper Carl Lindbom, right, prepares to defend a shot on goal as Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley, center, takes the puck downice during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Anna Fuder)

Cooley scores 4 straight goals in 5-point night in Mammoth’s 5-1 win over Golden Knights

November 24, 2025

Logan Cooley scored four straight four goals and had an assist and the Utah Mammoth beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-1 on Monday night to avenge a home loss four days earlier. Cooley gave Utah a 3-1 lead on a breakaway at 4:19 of the third period, and completed his second hat trick of the season into an empty net with 4:19 left. He added a short-handed empty-netter with 2:17 to go for his career-high fourth of the night and 13th of the season. Cooley had the first four-goal game in the NHL this season. He had another natural hat trick in the first period in a 7-4 victory at St. Louis on Oct. 24. The teams also played Thursday night, with Vegas winning 4-1.

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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives on Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pistons tie their championship teams from years past with franchise-record 13th straight win

November 24, 2025

The Detroit Pistons tied a team record with their 13th straight victory, beating the Indiana Pacers 122-117 on Monday night. They matched streaks set by their 1990 and 2004 championship teams, improving their record to 15-2. Just two years ago, the Pistons set an NBA record for consecutive losses in a season with 28. Cade Cunningham has led the charge. The Pistons visit the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night in an NBA Cup game, aiming to surpass their historic predecessors.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey runs for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second half an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Christian McCaffrey’s big night leads 49ers to 20-9 victory over Panthers

November 24, 2025

Christian McCaffrey had a big night in his first game against Carolina since the Panthers traded him to San Francisco three years ago. McCaffrey gained 142 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown to help the 49ers beat the Panthers 20-9 on Monday night. He helped the Niners overcome three interceptions in the first half by Brock Purdy. San Francisco is 8-4 heading into the stretch run of the season and in position for a playoff berth. The Panthers fell to 6-6 and missed a chance to move into sole possession of first place in the NFC South.

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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) celebrates during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pistons win 13th straight to tie franchise record, beating the Pacers 122-117

November 24, 2025

Cade Cunningham had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons won their 13th straight game to tie the franchise record, holding off the Indiana Pacers 122-117 on Monday night. The Pistons matched winning streaks by their 1989-90 and 2003-04 championship teams, two seasons after losing 28 in a row to break the NBA season record and tie the overall mark. Eastern Conference-leading Detroit is 15-2. Down 18 early in the fourth quarter, the Pacers pulled as close as two points. Bennedict Mathurin missed a 3-pointer with a chance to tie it with 11 seconds left. Caris LeVert added 19 points for Detroit. Pascal Siakam had 24 points for injury-ravaged Indiana. The Pacers have lost 10 of 11 to fall to 2-15.

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FILE - Baylor coach Art Briles stands in the tunnel before the team's NCAA college football game against Texas Dec. 5, 2025, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Art Briles hired by Eastern New Mexico, 9 years after Baylor fired him amid scandal

November 24, 2025

Art Briles was hired as football coach at Eastern New Mexico on Monday, getting his first college head coaching job since Baylor fired the two-time Big 12 champion more than nine years ago amid a sexual assault scandal at the world’s largest Baptist university.  An NCAA infractions report five years later ripped him for failing to look into horrific and potentially criminal allegations against his players, but he wasn’t found guilty of any NCAA violations. Briles turns 70 next month. He was offensive coordinator at Grambling State for less than a week in 2022, and Southern Miss administrators vetoed an attempt to hire Briles as OC. Eastern New Mexico, an NCAA Division II school, fired Kelley Lee after consecutive 3-8 seasons.

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This image taken from video provided by Texas Department of Public Safety shows bodycam footage of law enforcement looking up information about Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland while searching for him, Nov. 5, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (Texas Department of Public Safety via AP)

Records show search for Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland included 160 mph chase, K-9s, drone

November 24, 2025

Body and dash camera show a vehicle pursuit of Dallas Cowboys’ Marshawn Kneeland reached speeds of up to 160 mph. After the vehicle chase ended in a crash, a frantic search for the NFL player continued and included Texas state troopers firing pepper balls into drainage tunnels and officers using K-9 dogs and a drone before he was found dead from suicide. The 24-year-old Kneeland was found dead in the early morning hours of Nov. 6 of what police said was an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was located hours after being pursued by officers who had attempted a traffic stop in suburban Dallas.

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FILE - Sen. Doug Jones delivers his concession speech surrounded by family during his election night watch party, Nov. 3, 2020, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett, File)

Former US Sen. Doug Jones announces run for Alabama governor

November 24, 2025

Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones has announced his candidacy for governor of Alabama in 2026. He made the announcement Monday after filing campaign paperwork. Jones, a Democrat, could face a rematch with Republican U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who defeated him in 2020 and is also running for governor. Both candidates have party primaries in May before the November election. Jones emphasized the need for a governor who understands and listens to Alabamians. He was the last Democrat elected to statewide office in Alabama. Republicans have held the governor’s office for over 20 years.

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Court order prevents LA coroner from releasing details of teen’s body found in singer d4vd’s Tesla

November 24, 2025

The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office says a court order forbids the coroner from releasing details of the investigation into the death of a teen girl whose body was found in the trunk of a car registered to the singer d4vd. Multiple news outlets have said police consider the Houston-born alt-pop singer a suspect in the death of Celeste Reivas Hernandez. The LA Police Department has not confirmed that and d4vd’s lawyer did not respond to request for comment. The LAPD says the court order was sought to protect the ongoing investigation.

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FILE - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Oct. 15, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation shocked some in Georgia who say she could’ve won without Trump

November 24, 2025

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s decision to resign from the House after publicly disagreeing with former President Donald Trump has surprised some in Georgia. They note Greene’s reputation as a fighter, and say she could have won reelection even without Trump’s backing. Greene’s resignation raises questions about Trump’s influence in Congress, especially as he promotes party unity ahead of the midterm elections. Greene had clashed with Trump on issues like the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump labeled her a “traitor” and vowed to support a primary challenger against her next year.

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FILE - The Department of Defense seal is seen on the podium in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon on Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)

Who is Mark Kelly, the senator the Pentagon is targeting for urging troops to defy illegal orders?

November 24, 2025

The Pentagon suggests it could recall U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly to active military duty for appearing in a video urging troops to defy “illegal orders.” Kelly, a Democratic senator from Arizona, was a senior Navy officer and NASA astronaut. On Monday, he responded on social media, saying intimidation won’t silence him. Kelly flew combat missions in the Gulf War and commanded space shuttle missions. His political career began after his wife, Gabrielle Giffords, survived a shooting. In the Senate, he focuses on national security and the military. He was instrumental in crafting the CHIPS and Science Act.

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FILE - Workers install a sign reading "Alligator Alcatraz" at the entrance to the migrant detention facility at Dade-Collier Training and Transition facility, July 3, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, file)

Judge seeks settlement in ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ civil rights lawsuit

November 24, 2025

A federal judge in Florida wants civil rights attorneys and lawyers for the U.S. and Florida to hammer out a settlement in a lawsuit over whether detainees at an immigration center in the Everglades are getting adequate access to attorneys. At a Monday status hearing, U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell set a conference for Dec. 16-17 in her Fort Myers courtroom. The lawsuit filed by detainees over legal access is one of three federal cases challenging practices at the immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” It was built this summer by the administration of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Udo Kier, striking German actor from ‘My Own Private Idaho’ and ‘Ace Ventura,’ dies at 81

November 24, 2025

A German actor known for his icy gaze and unique screen presence, Udo Kier has died at 81. His partner, Delbert McBride, told Variety that Kier died Sunday in Palm Springs, California. Kier was a favorite of filmmakers like Andy Warhol and Lars von Trier. He appeared in over 200 films, including “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” and the recent Brazilian thriller “The Secret Agent.” Kier’s breakout roles were in Warhol’s “Flesh for Frankenstein” and “Blood for Dracula.” He was introduced widely to American audiences in Gus Van Sant’s “My Own Private Idaho.” Kier had lived in Palm Springs since the early 1990s.

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President Donald Trump talks after meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House circulates a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies as Trump pledges health care fix

November 24, 2025

The White House is circulating a proposal to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for two more years. These subsidies were at the heart of the recent government shutdown fight, and they are set to expire at the end of the year. The proposal includes capping eligibility at 700% of the federal poverty level and requiring all enrollees to pay a premium. The plan is still in draft form, and the White House says no plan is final until President Donald Trump announces it. Some Democrats see it as a starting point for negotiations, although conservatives are likely to oppose any effort to extend parts of Obamacare.

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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase apologizes for spitting incident that led to his suspension

November 24, 2025

Ja’Marr Chase has apologized for spitting on Jalen Ramsey during the Cincinnati Bengals’ loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 16. Chase posted a statement apology on social media on Monday. He said he takes responsibility for his actions, adding that he let his emotions get the better of him. But he did not mention Ramsey by name. Chase was suspended by the NFL for the Bengals’ loss to New England on Sunday. According to the players’ union, Chase was docked at least $448,333,33 in base salary as a result of the suspension.

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FILE - In this photo provided by NASA, the Boeing Starliner spacecraft with astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aboard approaches the International Space Station on June 6, 2024. (NASA via AP, File)

Boeing’s troubled capsule won’t carry astronauts on next space station flight

November 24, 2025

Boeing and NASA have agreed to keep astronauts off the company’s next Starliner flight. Instead, Boeing will perform a trial run with cargo to the International Space Station to prove the capsule’s safety. Monday’s announcement comes eight months after the first and only Starliner crew returned to Earth aboard SpaceX after a prolonged mission. Although the two NASA test pilots managed to dock Starliner to the space station last year, the capsule had so many problems that NASA ordered it to come back empty. Engineers have since been poring over Starliner’s thruster and other issues. The cargo run will occur no earlier than April.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) lays on the ground after being sacked by Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons (1) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Vikings put McCarthy in concussion protocol, after struggling QB reports postgame symptoms

November 24, 2025

The Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the concussion protocol, putting his availability for the upcoming game at Seattle in question. McCarthy first reported symptoms during the team’s travel home from the 23-6 loss at Green Bay, coach Kevin O’Connell said Monday. The medical staff made the decision to put him in the protocol after returning to Minnesota. O’Connell did not rule McCarthy out for Sunday but said rookie backup Max Brosmer would step in with the first-string offense in practice this week until or unless McCarthy is cleared. The Vikings are 4-7.

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FILE - People protest outside the White House in Washington, May 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups

November 24, 2025

A coalition of nursing and other health care organizations are pushing back against a Trump administration plan that could limit access to student loans in some cases. Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and some other fields would face tighter federal student loan limits under the plan because it doesn’t consider them professional programs. The revamp is part of an overhaul passed by Congress in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Under current rules, graduate students can borrow loans up to the cost of their degree. But the new rules would set caps depending on whether the degree is considered a graduate or professional program. The Trump administration believes the changes could reduce tuition costs.

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FILE - Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel watches in the second half of an NCAA college football game against UNLV in Ann Arbor, Mich., Sept. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Michigan football’s sign-stealing fines will cost school over $30 million, athletic director says

November 24, 2025

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said the NCAA penalties stemming from the football program’s sign-stealing operation will cost more than $30 million. Manuel shared the details recently in a radio interview on The Big 1050 WTKA. The NCAA announced in August a series of punishments for a sprawling scandal that has loomed over the Wolverines for two years, including during their run to the national championship in the 2023 season. The punishment was expected to be tens of millions of dollars in fines.

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From left, BYU linebacker Jack Kelly (17), defensive lineman Tausili Akana (13), safety Faletau Satuala (11) and linebacker Siale Esera (54) celebrate as they run off the field after a turn over on downs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Cincinnati AD apologizes for fans’ derogatory chants aimed at Mormons during BYU’s win over Bearcats

November 24, 2025

Cincinnati athletic director John Cunningham has apologized to BYU and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This comes after fans at Nippert Stadium used derogatory chants during the Bearcats’ game against the Cougars. Cunningham said in a post on X that the behavior was unacceptable and doesn’t reflect the university’s values. Videos on social media showed fans chanting offensive remarks as BYU won 26-14. The incident occurred a day after the LDS community donated food to the UC campus pantry. Cincinnati is the second school this season to apologize for fan behavior during a game against BYU.

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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)

Broadcast giant Sinclair makes bid to buy out EW Scripps for $7 per share

November 24, 2025

Sinclair has submitted a bid to buy out E.W. Scripps for $7 per share, in a deal that could bring further consolidation across America’s local TV news landscape. The proposal, disclosed Monday, involves acquiring all of Scripps’ outstanding shares. Sinclair already owns nearly 10% of Scripps’ class A common stock. If approved, Scripps’ shareholders would receive a 12.7% stake in the combined company. Sinclair seeks a response by Dec. 5. Scripps acknowledged the unsolicited proposal and said it would review it. Sinclair argues the merger would strengthen its local journalism offerings. Still, critics warn of growing news homogenization.

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This photo released by the Jefferson County Jail in Birmingham, Ala., shows Daniel Mincey. (Jefferson County Jail via AP)

UAB football player accused of stabbing 2 teammates before game

November 24, 2025

Authorities say a football player at the University of Alabama at Birmingham stabbed two teammates hours before UAB’s weekend home game against the University of South Florida. Court records show a player on the UAB team, 20-year-old Daniel Mincey, is charged with attempted murder and assault in connection with the alleged attack. It was not clear if he had a lawyer who could comment on his case. Interim Coach Alex Mortensen said at a news conference Monday that the two injured players have been released from the hospital and are recovering. The team decided to go ahead with its last home game Saturday though several players opted to sit it out.

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Alek Schott photographs a Flock Safety license plate reader in his neighborhood, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Lawmakers question legality of Border Patrol license plate reader program

November 24, 2025

Democratic lawmakers are questioning the legality of a U.S. Border Patrol program that uses predictive intelligence to detain drivers for suspicious travel. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts sent a letter Monday to Border Patrol’s parent agency, calling the license plate reader program an “invasive surveillance network.” An Associated Press investigation revealed that the program monitors millions of American drivers to identify and detain people based on travel patterns. Courts have generally upheld license plate reader collection on public roads, but scholars argue it might be unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment. Other lawmakers echoed Markey’s concerns about the program’s legality.

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Gotham Football Club captain Mandy Freeman holds up the NWSL championship trophy as she rides down Broadway with the team during a parade celebrating their win over the Washington Spirit, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in New York. (Michael Appleton/New York City Mayor's Office via AP)

New York City honors Gotham FC’s championship win with procession and key to the city

November 24, 2025

New York City celebrates Gotham FC’s second National Women’s Soccer League championship in three years. The celebration on Monday included a procession in Manhattan and the presentation of the keys to the city. Players traveled to City Hall on top of double-decker buses along Broadway, greeted by cheering fans. Mayor Eric Adams handed out large gold keys to the players. Rose Lavelle, who scored the winning goal in Saturday night’s 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit, thanked her teammates and fans. Gotham, led by Coach Juan Carlos Amoros, became the first eighth-seed to win the NWSL Championship.

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Portland Trail Blazers' head coach Chauncey Billups arrives at Brooklyn federal court, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

November 24, 2025

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player. The Hall of Famer was arraigned Monday in a federal court in New York City. Billups was arguably the most prominent name among more than 30 charged in last month’s sprawling federal takedown of illegal gambling operations linked to professional sports. He previously appeared before in an Oregon federal court when prosecutors announced the indictment on Oct. 23. His attorney said at the time that the five-time All Star was a “man of integrity” and denied the charges.

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First lady Melania Trump receives the official 2025 White House Christmas Tree, a white fir from Korson's Tree Farms in Michigan, on the North Portico of the White House, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Melania Trump welcomes Christmas tree to the White House

November 24, 2025

First lady Melania Trump has welcomed this year’s Christmas tree to the White House. On Monday, the tree arrived from Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan. It was delivered in a green horse-drawn carriage driven by three men in top hats. Melania Trump described it as a beautiful tree as she circled the carriage and posed for pictures. She shook hands with one of the drivers and a woman standing with the two Clydesdale horses.

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FILE - The Associated Press logo is displayed at the news organization's world headquarters in New York on April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Jackson, File)

AP and Trump administration argue access case before federal appeals court; no ruling yet

November 24, 2025

The Associated Press and the Trump administration renewed their argument over a president’s ability to limit media access to journalists he disagrees with. They resumed a courtroom dispute with potential First Amendment implications that began last winter when the president announced that he had renamed the Gulf of Mexico. Trump restricted the AP’s access to events in smaller spaces like the Oval Office and Air Force One, leading the news outlet to sue. A lower federal court ruled that President Donald Trump improperly retaliated against the outlet because it did not follow and refer to the body of water as the Gulf of America. Now it’s on appeal. No immediate ruling was issued.

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The greatest mystery of Rian Johnson’s ‘Knives Out’ movies? Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc

November 24, 2025

The greatest mystery in Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” movies might be Benoit Blanc. Over the course of three films, Johnson and Daniel Craig have stingily dropped clues to Blanc’s past and personal life. Since Blanc first introduced himself in “Knives Out” as “a respectful, quiet, passive observer … of the truth,” following the breadcrumbs has been a sport of its own. Every “Knives Out” movie is a wholesale change. New setting. New case. New cast of characters. But Craig and Johnson are the mainstays. Together, they’ve turned Blanc, the gentleman sleuth, into one of the greatest protagonists in recent movies.

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Walker Monfort, left, executive vice president of the Colorado Rockies, responds to a question as Paul DePodesta, the team's new president of baseball operations, center, and Dick Monfort, chairman and chief executive officer, look on during a news conference Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado Rockies promote Warren Schaeffer to full-time manager

November 24, 2025

The Colorado Rockies have made Warren Schaeffer the club’s full-time manager. The team announced his promotion from interim manager on Monday. Schaeffer assumed the role after the Rockies fired Bud Black, the winningest manager in franchise history, in May following a 7-33 start. The Rockies finished the season 43-119 and last place in the NL West. Schaeffer becomes the eighth full-time manager in club history. The 40-year-old has been a member of the Rockies organization for over a decade.

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FILE - Jamaican musician, singer and actor Jimmy Cliff performs during the Timbre Rock and Roots concert on Friday March 22, 2013 in Singapore. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E, File)

6 notable songs from Jimmy Cliff, the reggae star who has died at 81

November 24, 2025

The story of Jimmy Cliff, who has died at age 81, is in part the story of reggae itself. He moved to Kingston in the early 1960s and joined a rising musical movement that would help give voice to the country’s independence from Great Britain. A decade later, he helped reggae ascend to the international stage with his starring role in the cult favorite “The Harder They Come” and his featured place on the film’s classic soundtrack. In the years following, his songs were covered by everyone from Bruce Springsteen to UB40 and confirmed the music’s power to inspire or just get you dancing.

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

Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s Xi for a state visit later next year

November 24, 2025

President Donald Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China’s President Xi Jinping for a state visit later next year. Trump and Xi also spoke by phone on Monday to discuss trade, Taiwan and Ukraine, according to the White House and Chinese officials. Xi told Trump in the phone call that Taiwan’s return to mainland China is “an integral part of the post-war international order,” according to China’s foreign ministry. A White House official confirmed that the call happened on Monday morning but offered no details of the call.

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Celebrate the holidays with new albums from Brad Paisley, the ‘Peanuts’ gang and more

November 24, 2025

’Tis the season to put on some holiday music. The best way to get festive is to sing along to Christmas classics new and old. But don’t know what to press play on? We’ve got you covered. In honor of the most wonderful time of the year, The Associated Press has selected some of the best new holiday releases for the 2025 season. So, grab a loved one, a cup of eggnog and get to listening. The list includes new releases from Brad Paisley, Trisha Yearwood, Pentatonix, LeAnn Rimes and Mickey Guyton.

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‘Bel-Air’ cast reflects on series, building its own legacy and identity entering final season

November 24, 2025

With “Bel-Air” entering its fourth and final season on Monday, the cast reflects on how the ambitious Peacock drama expanded the possibilities for Black-led prestige television. The series, inspired by a viral reimagining of the ’90s sitcom, built its own identity through deeper emotional storytelling and high-end production values rarely afforded to a young Black ensemble. While reports cited its high production costs as a factor in its ending, the actors say the show is concluding exactly how the creative team intended. The new season pushes the Banks family into pivotal crossroads as the series reaches its planned finale.

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YMCA of Rapid City Adds Two New Executive Board Members

November 24, 2025

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The YMCA of Rapid City has appointed two new Executive Board Members, adding local leadership experience as the organization continues expanding its community impact across the Black Hills. The Y announced this week that Mike Kirkeby and Jess Gromer have joined the board, bringing decades of professional expertise and a strong […]

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FILE - President of The Rockefeller Foundation Dr. Rajiv Shah speaks during a panel discussion at the Global Citizen NOW Summit, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation team up to spark youth philanthropy and fight child labor

November 24, 2025

Beast Philanthropy, the charitable organization started by MrBeast founder Jimmy Donaldson, and the Rockefeller Foundation are announcing a strategic partnership. The idea is to pair Donaldson’s unique ability to capture youth attention spans with the foundation’s 112-year history of using its resources and technology to tackle global problems. The exact issues they plan to tackle together are still being hammered out and there is no shared grantmaking to announce yet. Dr. Rajiv Shah, the president of the Rockefeller Foundation, says MrBeast can help them engage young people, inspire hope and communicate their work more accessibly. Donaldson hopes the Rockefeller Foundation can help him be more efficient and make “real, lasting change.”

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FILE - Jimmy Cliff performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, Friday, May 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

November 24, 2025

Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached defiance, joy and endurance in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get it If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred in the landmark movie “The Harder They Come,” has died at 81. Cliff was a native Jamaican with a spirited tenor and a gift for topical lyrics who joined Kingston’s emerging music scene in his teens and helped lead a movement in the 1960s that included such future stars as Bob Marley, Toots Hibbert and Peter Tosh.

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Turkeys are seen on a farm Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, in Sylvan Township, Mich. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)

Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

November 24, 2025

Bird flu and another disease have shrunk the U.S. turkey population to a 40-year low this year. Wholesale turkey prices are expected to be up more than 40% as a result. But shoppers preparing for Thanksgiving may not see higher prices themselves because many grocers are offering discounted or even free turkeys to get customers in the door. Market research company Datasembly expects the 10 holiday meal staples it tacks to cost 4% more overall. Canned cranberry sauce had the biggest price increase after drought impacted production and new tariffs on steel made cans more expensive. Pricing out a Thanksgiving dinner isn’t an exact science, though, and the firm’s tally differed from other estimates.

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Former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski dances during halftime of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ co-hosts are Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski, Julianne Hough and Rita Ora

November 24, 2025

Ryan Seacrest will have some star-studded company for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” to usher in 2026. ABC announced Monday that Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski, Julianne Hough, and Rita Ora have signed on. Seacrest and Ora will host from New York City’s Times Square. Chance the Rapper will be in Chicago, while Gronkowski and Hough will broadcast from Las Vegas. Details for a Puerto Rico celebration are coming soon. Seacrest has been part of the show since 2006. The event airs live on ABC on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. EST, and the next day on Hulu. More performers will be announced later.

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FILE - Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman, right, speaks with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, left, during "Marty Brennaman Day" prior to a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law legalizing sports betting. He now says he’s opposed to it

November 24, 2025

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says he regrets his initial support for legalizing sports betting. In an Associated Press interview, the second-term Republican said he now wishes he hadn’t signed the 2021 law that brought the industry’s exorbitant advertising spending to his state. As two pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians became ensnared in a betting-related criminal probe, DeWine emerged as a key player in a deal announced this month between Major League Baseball and its authorized gaming operators to cap prop bets on individual pitches at $200. DeWine would prefer a ban, worrying micro bets threaten the integrity of the game.

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