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LATIN GRAMMYS
DESCRIPTION: The Latin Grammys are handed out in Las Vegas at a ceremony where Bad Bunny is the leading nominee. By Music Writer Maria Sherman. 300 words will move after midnight, will be updated after the start of the show. With photos and video.
UPCOMING: By 11/13/2025 5:30 p.m. EST, LiveVideo, Photo, Text, Video
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UNITED STATES
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US--GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN-AIRLINES
Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts
SUMMARY: Airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations within a few days once the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports. It’s not clear how quickly that will happen even though the government shutdown is over. The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday night that airlines won’t have to cut more than 6% of flights at the affected airports because air traffic controller staffing has improved significantly. Originally the order called for flight cuts to increase to 8% Thursday and top out at 10% Friday. By late Thursday afternoon, only a little over 1,000 flights had been cancelled across the country.
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US-FEDERAL-ENFORCEMENT-NORTH CAROLINA
Trump’s next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, a sheriff says
SUMMARY: Charlotte, North Carolina, is the latest U.S. city preparing for a potential immigration crackdown by the Trump administration. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said federal officials plan to deploy U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents as early as this weekend. Details of the operation remain undisclosed, and local authorities have not been asked to assist. President Donald Trump has defended sending federal agents and the military into Democratic-run cities to combat crime and enforce deportation policies. Local activists and officials say they are preparing the immigrant community by sharing resources and trying to calm fears.
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US--GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN-FOOD AID
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
SUMMARY: State officials are working to restore full SNAP benefits to millions of people after the long U.S. government shutdown has finally ended. Some state officials said Thursday that full November SNAP benefits should be available to spend on groceries by Friday, if not sooner. A series of court rulings and shifting policies from the Trump administration had led to inconsistent distribution of November benefits. About two-thirds of states had issued only partial or no benefits before the shutdown ended Wednesday night. The federal food program serves about 42 million people in lower-income households.
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US--HOUSING-TRANSIT HUBS
No car? No problem. Building apartments near public transit could help address the housing crisis
SUMMARY: Quantavia Smith, who was often homeless for a decade, now has a studio apartment in Los Angeles with easy access to public transit. This new home offers her a sense of independence and a chance to rebuild her life. Cities like Los Angeles, New York and Boston are linking housing developments to public transit to revitalize neighborhoods and provide affordable housing. In Washington D.C., projects have added nearly 1,500 apartments and office space since 2022. States like California and Massachusetts are reforming zoning laws to allow more housing near transit, aiming to reduce car use and improve community vibrancy.
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US--JESSE JACKSON
Chicago civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder
SUMMARY: The Rev. Jesse Jackson is in the hospital with a rare neurological disorder. Jackson’s Chicago-based civil rights organization says the 84-year-old has progressive supranuclear palsy and is under observation. Jackson has suffered from symptoms consistent with Parkinson’s disease and disclosed a diagnosis in 2017. But during a Mayo Clinic visit in April, doctors confirmed a diagnosis of PSP, which can have similar symptoms to Parkinson’s. He has continued to make public appearances including at last year’s Democratic National Convention. He’s been using a wheelchair and family members say he can no longer speak.
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US--AMMONIA GAS LEAK-OKLAHOMA
Ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Oklahoma sickens dozens and forces evacuations
SUMMARY: A tanker truck spewing hazardous gas in an Oklahoma hotel parking lot forced hotel guests and hundreds of residents to evacuate in the overnight hours. Authorities say three dozen people were treated after being overcome by fumes. Some were flown to hospitals in Oklahoma City. The anhydrous ammonia leak happened late Wednesday in Weatherford. Schools closed, and several nursing homes evacuated. A shelter-in-place order was lifted Thursday morning. The city’s police chief said the leak happened after the truck driver had parked behind a Holiday Inn Express for the night. Officials said the leak might be due to a mechanical failure. Cleanup efforts could take several days.
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US--ALASKA ARCTIC DRILLING
Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling
SUMMARY: The Trump administration has finalized a plan to open the coastal plain of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, renewing long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation’s most sensitive wilderness areas. The plan fulfills a promise by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans to open this portion of the refuge to possible development. The massive GOP bill of tax breaks and spending cuts that was passed during the summer called for at least four lease sales within the refuge over a 10-year period.
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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US--TRUMP-THE LATEST
The Latest: Federal offices reopen as the government shutdown ends
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. The signing ceremony Wednesday night came just hours after the House passed the measure on a mostly party-line vote of 222-209. The Senate had already passed the measure Monday. The shutdown magnified partisan divisions in Washington as Trump took unprecedented unilateral actions to pressure Democrats into relenting on their demands.
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US--GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN-FEDERAL WORKERS
Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice
SUMMARY: Federal workers are expressing relief and frustration as the longest government shutdown has come to an end. Social Security claims specialist Jessica Sweet cut back on essentials and racked up credit card debt to get by. The shutdown began on Oct. 1 after Democrats rejected a funding fix, demanding health insurance subsidies. It ended when some Democratic-aligned senators agreed to a deal without the subsidies. The shutdown affected more than 1 million federal employees, with many working without pay. The deal ensures back pay and reverses dismissals. Workers say they felt like political pawns and worry this shutdown might not be the last.
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US--JUSTICE DEPARTMENT-CALIFORNIA REDISTRICTING
Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress
SUMMARY: The Justice Department has sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters, joining a legal battle that could determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026. The complaint filed in California federal court Thursday targets the new congressional map pushed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to a similar Republican-led effort in Texas backed by President Donald Trump. It sets the stage for a high-stakes clash between the Republican administration and the Democratic governor, who’s seen as a likely 2028 presidential contender. California voters last week overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to change the congressional boundaries to give Democrats a shot at gaining five seats.
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US--JUSTICE DEPARTMENT-COMEY
James Comey and Letitia James press for dismissal of their cases, challenge prosecutor’s appointment
SUMMARY: Lawyers for two of President Donald Trump’s foes who’ve been charged by the Justice Department have asked a federal judge to dismiss the cases against them, saying the prosecutor who secured the indictments was illegally installed. U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie says she expects to decide by Thanksgiving on challenges to Lindsey Halligan’s appointment as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Currie also disclosed Thursday a record of grand jury proceedings in ex-FBI Director James Comey’s case was missing a portion. Comey denies charges of making a false statement and obstructing Congress. New York Attorney General Letitia James also was charged by Halligan and denies mortgage fraud allegations.
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US--TRUMP-CARTELS-AIRCRAFT CARRIER
US aircraft carrier nears Venezuela in flex of American military power
SUMMARY: The United States’ most advanced aircraft carrier is expected to reach the waters off Venezuela in days. It’s a stark flex of American military power not seen in Latin America for generations. Some experts foresee warplanes catapulting off the USS Gerald R Ford to strike targets in Venezuela unless authoritarian President Nicholas Maduro resigns. But whatever happens, experts say the Trump administration is sending a message to the Western Hemisphere. The Ford is being deployed after the Trump administration said the U.S. is an “armed conflict” with drug cartels. Since September, the U.S. has killed 76 people in 19 strikes against alleged drug boats.
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US--CONGRESS-EPSTEIN-EXPLAINER
What’s next in Congress on the push to release the Epstein files
SUMMARY: The House is moving toward a vote on releasing files from the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Republican leaders have no choice but to allow a vote after a petition on the Epstein bill reached the needed 218 signatures. The move comes at a time when new documents have raised questions about Epstein and his associates, including a 2019 email mentioning President Donald Trump. The White House accuses Democrats of leaking emails to smear the president. The bill would force the Justice Department to release all Epstein-related files, with some redactions. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to bring the measure to a vote next week.
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EU--BRITAIN-BBC
BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there’s no basis for a defamation claim
SUMMARY: The BBC has apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his speech on Jan. 6, 2021 but said it strongly disagreed that there was a basis for a defamation lawsuit. The BBC said Chair Samir Shah sent a personal letter to the White House saying that he and the corporation were sorry for the edit of the speech Trump gave before some of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. It said there are no plans to rebroadcast the documentary that spliced together parts of his speech that came almost an hour apart. Trump’s lawyer sent the BBC a letter demanding an apology and threatened to file a $1 billion lawsuit.
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ML--MIDEAST WARS
Israel says militants have returned remains of 1 of the last 4 hostages in Gaza
SUMMARY: Israel says militants have handed over one of the last four remaining hostages taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that launched the war in Gaza. Since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Oct. 10, the remains of 25 hostages have been returned to Israel. Another three still must be recovered and returned under the terms of the ceasefire agreement. Israel has been releasing 15 Palestinian bodies for the remains of each dead hostage. The Gaza Health Ministry said the total number of remains received so far is 315.
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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR
EU renews demand that Ukraine crack down on corruption in wake of major energy scandal
SUMMARY: European Union officials are warning Ukraine that it must keep cracking down on graft in the wake of a major corruption scandal that could hurt the country’s ability to attract financial help. But they also offered assurances Thursday that aid will continue to flow as Kyiv strains to hold back Russia’s invasion. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed European concerns about corruption when he spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose administration has been engulfed by the scandal involving embezzlement and kickbacks at the state-owned nuclear power company.
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EU--FRANCE-PARIS-ATTACKS-COMMEMORATIONS
10 years after the Bataclan massacre, Paris is still scarred by that night of terror
SUMMARY: Paris is marking the 10th anniversary of terrorist attacks that killed 132 people and injured hundreds. The attacks on November 13, 2015, included gunfire at cafés, explosions at a stadium, and a massacre at the Bataclan concert hall. The events reshaped France’s sense of safety, leading to both hardened security and a deeper sense of solidarity. Thursday’s commemorations included tributes led by President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo at each attack site. A new memorial garden was inaugurated. The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral and other Paris churches rang out in remembrance.
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AS--SOUTH KOREA-MARKET CRASH
A truck hits pedestrians at a market in South Korea, killing 2 and injuring 18
SUMMARY: A truck has plowed into pedestrians at an outdoor market in South Korea, killing two people and injuring 18 others. Officials say the two people were pronounced dead at a hospital following the incident shortly before 11 a.m. in Bucheon, near the capital of Seoul. Nine people sustained serious injuries among the 18 who were hurt but it wasn’t immediately clear if the injuries were life-threatening. Police are questioning the unidentified truck driver in his 60s. An official says witnesses have told investigators the vehicle initially reversed about 28 meters before driving forward 150 meters, hitting pedestrians on the way.
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FINANCIAL MARKETS
Wall Street drops to one of its worst days since April on worries about AI stocks and interest rates
SUMMARY: The U.S. stock market tumbled to one of its worst days since its springtime sell-off. The S&P 500 sank 1.7% Thursday and pulled further from its all-time high set late last month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.7% from its own record set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite lost 2.3%. Nvidia and other AI superstar stocks dragged the market lower amid continued worries that their prices had shot too high. Also hurting the market were questions about whether coming cuts to interest rates that Wall Street has been banking on will actually happen.
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US--STARBUCKS-STRIKE
Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day
SUMMARY: More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers are on strike Thursday at 65 U.S. stores. The strike has closed some stores on Starbucks’ Red Cup Day, which is typically one of the company’s busiest days of the year. Starbucks gives away free, reusable cups to customers who buy a holiday drink. The union organizing Starbucks baristas says the striking workers are protesting a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company. Starbucks Workers United says the walkout will impact stores in 45 cities, including New York, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Dallas. Starbucks says fewer than 4% of its U.S. stores are unionized and sales were exceeding its expectations Thursday morning.
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HEALTH/SCIENCE
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US-SCI--BLUE ORIGIN-MARS ORBITERS
Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
SUMMARY: Blue Origin has launched its huge New Glenn rocket with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. Thursday’s successful liftoff from Florida is only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos’ company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon. The Mars orbiters will spend a year hanging around Earth before setting off for the red planet. They’re due to arrive in 2027. The University of California, Berkeley runs the $80 million mission. The rocket’s inaugural test flight earlier this year reached orbit, but failed to land the booster on a barge in the Atlantic. This time, Blue Origin recovered the booster on its floating platform.
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MED--AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES-NEW TREATMENTS
Lifelong drugs for autoimmune diseases don’t work well. Now scientists are trying something new
SUMMARY: There’s a new frontier in treating autoimmune diseases. Today’s treatments tamp down the friendly fire but don’t fix what’s causing it. Now in dozens of studies, scientists are testing ways to reprogram patients’ out-of-whack immune systems, including with a cancer treatment called CAR-T therapy. The new approaches are highly experimental and largely restricted to patients out of other options. But early results are raising hope as some people with lupus and other hard-to-treat illnesses have gone into drug-free remission.
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US-MED--INFANT FORMULA-BOTULISM RECALL
Families of two babies sickened by infantile botulism sue ByHeart over recalled formula
SUMMARY: The parents of two babies who were sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak linked to recalled ByHeart infant formula are suing the company. Lawyers for Stephen and Yurany Dexter of Flagstaff, Arizona, and Michael and Hanna Everett of Richmond, Kentucky, filed lawsuits Wednesday in federal court in two states. The families allege that their 4-month-old daughters, Rose Dexter and Piper Everett, developed the rare and potentially deadly disease after drinking recalled ByHeart formula. The babies are among 15 infants in a dozen states who have contracted infantile botulism during the outbreak that began in August. New York-based ByHeart recalled all of its formula nationwide on Tuesday.
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MED--BE WELL-AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES-WHAT TO KNOW
There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here’s what to know
SUMMARY: Autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body – and tens of millions of people. While most common in women, these diseases can strike anyone, adults or children, and they’re on the rise. New research is raising the prospect of treatments that might do more than tamp down symptoms. Dozens of clinical trials are testing ways to reprogram immune systems, with some promising early successes against lupus, myositis and other illnesses. Other researchers are hunting ways to at least delay brewing autoimmune diseases.
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BBO--CY YOUNG AWARDS
Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
SUMMARY: Paul Skenes has won the National League Cy Young Award in a unanimous vote, becoming the first pitcher in 40 years to win Rookie of the Year one season and a Cy Young Award the next. The 23-year-old right-hander led the majors with a 1.97 ERA and struck out 216 batters for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal won his second straight American League Cy Young Award. Skubal posted a 13-6 record with a 2.21 ERA. Skubal is the 12th pitcher in MLB history to capture a Cy Young in back-to-back seasons.
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