Hot Off The Wire

On today's episode:

• Zelenskyy will hold urgent talks with 30 countries as Trump pushes for swift peace deal with Russia.
• Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
• Parent of student charged in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University.
• Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions.
• Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles.
• Justice Department can unseal records from Epstein's 2019 sex trafficking case, judge says.
• Blend of unusual weather conditions brings trillions of gallons in persistent rain to the Northwest.
• Bronx man charged in shooting of Jets player Kris Boyd appears in court.
• US stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates and hopes build for more.
• Former 'Real Housewives' star moved from prison to community program for remainder of her sentence.
• Diana Ross will headline 'Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' lineup.
• Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55.
• The defending NBA champs match the league’s best start, another Western Conference contender advances in the NBA Cup, a Big Ten football coach is jailed hours after his firing, a five-time All-Star slugger departs New York in baseball’s free agency and an acquitted hockey player signs a tryout deal.
• QB Philip Rivers eager to get back in the game with the Colts after coming out of retirement.
• A'ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP.
• Egypt and Iran complain about planned World Cup 'Pride' match in Seattle.
• After months in hiding, Venezuelan opposition leader Machado reappears as a Nobel laureate.
• Machado's daughter accepts Nobel Peace Prize in Venezuelan opposition leader's absence.

—The Associated Press

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On today's episode:

• Hegseth tells congressional leaders he is weighing release of boat strike video.
• Shooting at Kentucky State University leaves 1 dead, 1 hurt and a suspect in custody, officials say.
• Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years.
• Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes is stabbed to death at California home.
• Trump speaks on Americans’ economic worries and blames Democrats at Pennsylvania rally.
• Pope criticizes US bid to 'break part' US-Europe alliance, insists on Europe role in Ukraine peace.
• ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise in the wake of National Guard attack, immigration lawyers say.
• Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says.
• Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote.
• Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals or colleges.
• Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules.
• Florida to execute man convicted in 1989 home invasion killing.
• US stocks hold in place in the countdown to the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Wednesday.
• New York stays hot and Orlando prevails to reach NBA Cup semis, a clash between the last two national champs in men’s college hoops, Tampa Bay puts on a show on the ice in Montreal, a pair of top free agents sign in baseball and an ex-star QB comes out of retirement.
• Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time.
• It's Messi. Repeat, Messi. The Inter Miami star is MLS' first back-to-back MVP winner.
• Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia.
• Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado will miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.
• Zelenskyy refuses to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support.

—The Associated Press

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On today's episode:

• Judge orders the release of an immigrant with ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
• Indiana Senate committee advance redistricting legislation backed by Trump toward final floor vote.
• ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise in the wake of National Guard attack, immigration lawyers say.
• Zelenskyy refuses to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support.
• Court settlement approved for New Orleans Archdiocese to pay hundreds of clergy abuse victims.
• Trump says survivors of scrutinized US strike were trying to right boat before 2nd missile was fired.
• The Supreme Court seems likely to back Trump's power to fire independent agency board members.
• Trump is proposing a $12B farm aid package to soften blow of his tariffs, White House official says.
• Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on US peace plan and security.
• ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration over its pressure on Apple to remove app.
• 'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globe nominations, while 'Wicked For Good' falters.
• Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion bid by Netflix.
• Court clerk who helped with Alex Murdaugh's trial pleads guilty to showing sealed exhibits.
• Wall Street pulls back from its record heights.
• A long Chargers field goal and a star’s five-turnover night doom the Eagles on Monday Night Football, a season-ending injury is confirmed for an NFL quarterback, a surprise tryout for a retired QB, the Heisman finalists are announced, an NBA star pleads not guilty to gambling charges and AP Top 25 college hoops poll updates.
• A person of interest is in custody in connection with the shooting of New York Jets' Kris Boyd.
• Chinese premier cites damage from US tariffs, as China's surplus surpasses $1 trillion.
• Cambodia vows fierce fight against Thailand in escalating border conflict.
• Powerful wave kills 4 and leaves 1 missing at a popular seawater pool in Spain's Tenerife.
• Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a tsunami.
• Louvre workers announce strike over work conditions and security after $102M heist.
• Magnitude 7.6 quake triggers a tsunami on Japan's northern coast.
• Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on US peace plan and security.
• As tensions flare on Israel-Lebanon border, war-torn communities struggle to rebuild.
• As tensions flare on Israel-Lebanon border, war-torn communities struggle to rebuild.
• 100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released; more still being held.

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On today's episode:

• Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon.
• Qatari leader says the Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment.
• Judges deal setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey.
• UN aid coordination agency cuts appeal for 2026 to $33B after lowest annual support in a decade.
• The Supreme Court weighs Trump's bid to fire independent agency board members.
• China's trade surplus tops $1 trillion as its exports surge while imports lag behind.
• The Social Security Administration plans to cut field office visits by 50%. What it means for you.
• Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts US power in the Western Hemisphere.
• Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana.
• Suspect in DC pipe bomb case said to have confessed in interviews with investigators, AP sources say.
• Florida congressional Republicans tell Trump to keep oil drilling off state's coasts.
• Bullet-pocked marker memorializing 1918 lynching goes on display in Atlanta.
• Young adults are waiting in line to worship at this fast-growing Atlanta church.
• California officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after deadly poisoning outbreak.
• Released 911 calls reveal desperate pleas and tragic outcomes during Texas Hill Country flood.
• Wall Street rises to the edge of its all-time high.
• Summer Olympians begin torch relay for Milan Cortina Winter Games on 2-month countdown.
• A late pick seals a win for Green Bay, a battle of top quarterbacks in Baltimore, a star QB suffers a likely season-ending injury, Indiana tops the College Football Playoff’s 12-team bracket, a clutch shot from the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a playoff victory in golf and a former infielder is headed to Cooperstown.
• Indiana grabs top seed in College Football Playoff. Alabama and Miami make it, Notre Dame left out.
• Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens.
• Ex-SEC commissioner Roy Kramer, whose vision paved the way for college football playoffs, dies at 96.
• The United States has its opponent for the opening match of next year’s World Cup hosted in North America.
• A UN team in Lebanon examines options for border area with Israel after peacekeepers leave.
• Thailand launches airstrikes along border with Cambodia as tensions reignite.
• A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25.
• Benin's interior minister says a coup announced earlier has been foiled.
• Nobel laureates arrive for a week of events and awards in Stockholm and Oslo.
• Man arrested after pepper spray attack in London's Heathrow Airport parking garage.
• Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 11 dead, including 3 children.
• Philippines says China fired flares toward its patrol plane in the disputed South China Sea.
• Russia unleashes massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue.
• Sudanese paramilitary drone attack kills 50, including 33 children in Kordofan, doctor group says.
• On this week's AP Religion Roundup, Pope Leo wraps up his first trip abroad, speaking to the people of Lebanon, and turning his focus to global peace efforts.

—The Associated Press

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Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:

• In Colorado town built on coal, some families are moving on, even as Trump tries to boost industry.
• Mass killings in 2025 hit lowest level since 2006.
• Another line of attack White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets.
• Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars.
• Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly.
• A brown pelican 'feeding frenzy' is an encouraging sign for the often-struggling large seabirds.
• Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025.
• The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution.
• US vaccine advisers vote to end advice that all US babies get hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
• FIFA gives President Donald Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport.
• Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida ordered released.
• Fed's preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened.
• Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
• Cloudflare says service restored after outage that brought down sites including Zoom and LinkedIn.
• Harnessing the power of AI to help revolutionize Olympic-level figure skating.
• Derrick Henry expects a physical battle against rival Steelers in matchup for first place.
• A crystal Fabergé egg crafted for Russian royalty is expected to sell for more than $26 million.
• Asia’s deadly floods are no fluke. They’re a climate warning.
• Long-lost Rubens painting depicting crucifixion sells for $2.7M.
• French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China A giant panda called Yuan Meng.
• Trinidad and Tobago's steelpan is back in business as a new generation embraces its sound.

—The Associated Press

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On today's episode:

• Federal panel is expected to vote today on a new recommendation on hepatitis B vaccines for newborns.
• Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses.
• Air passengers in India are dealing with delays after IndiGo, the nation's largest carrier, failed to comply with new pilot restrictions.
• US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events.
• US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins.
• Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling.
• Admiral tells lawmakers there was no 'kill them all' order in attack that killed drug boat survivors.
• Hearing in Luigi Mangione's state murder case sheds new light on his arrest.
• Wall Street inches closer to its all-time high.
• US filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since September of 2022.
• A three-TD performance helps Detroit snap Dallas’ three-game win streak, an 18-year streak ends for the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a last-second shot leads Philly past Golden State, an NBA team faces a hefty fine for resting a star player and a strong return for the world’s top golfer.
• NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety.
• An NCAA-backed effort to reshape college sport regulations has hit a wall in Congress.
• Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA's Olympic uniforms.
• Ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait attacked by suspected pirates, officials say.
• Putin and Modi to discuss Russia-India trade and defense ties amid US pressure.
• Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation.
• Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

—The Associated Press

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On today's episode:

• A federal vaccine advisory committee is expected to discuss whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine — the first shot found to prevent cancer.
• Lawmakers will hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors.
• Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say.
• Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case.
• Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time.
• Air Force pilot safely ejects before F-16 fighter jet crashes in California desert.
• Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans.
• Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say.
• Grand Canyon cancels overnight stays at South Rim lodges because of water-line breaks.
• D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in France.
• UPS put profits over safety before plane crash that killed 14, lawyer alleges.
• Wall Street pulls near its all-time high.
• Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records' Booker T and the M.G.'s, has died at age 84.
• Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets 2 12 years in prison.
• Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist.
• Milwaukee rallies past Detroit despite losing an NBA MVP to injury, a 50-point game powers Denver past Indiana, the NHL’s all-time goal leader adds two more as Capitals’ win streak grows, a young star quarterback remains in limbo, an All-Pro pass catcher is extended, and two Patriots' greats are Hall of Fame finalists.
• Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft selected as finalists for 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
• The World Cup draw is usually a spectacle. This time, FIFA hopes bigger is better.
• ID of Thai agricultural worker's remains leaves 1 final hostage in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 5 in Gaza.
• Massive power outage hits Cuba's western region after transmission line fails.
• Former EU foreign policy chief arrested in latest scandal to hit the bloc.
• Rescue teams racing after last week's flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
• Marine robotics firm will resume deep-sea search for MH370 plane that vanished a decade ago.
• A 1-year-old was among 159 killed in Hong Kong apartment fires. 30 others remain missing.
• Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week with fines up to $33 million.

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On today's episode:

• Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says.
• Hamas preparing to hand over more remains as Israel plans to allow Palestinians to exit Gaza.
• Iran's currency falls to a new low as nuclear sanctions squeeze its ailing economy.
• Pope Leo ends first foreign trip with silent prayer at Beirut blast site, Mass at port.
• Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations.
• Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee.
• Chances dwindling for renewal of health care subsidies, risking premium spikes for millions.
• Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims.
• Doodling, drowsiness and a conspicuous misspelling highlight Trump's last Cabinet meeting of 2025.
• Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike in scrutinized attack on alleged drug boat.
• Putin accuses Europeans of sabotaging peace efforts on Ukraine and meets US delegation.
• Supreme Court likely to rule in favor of abortion opponents in challenge to state investigation.
• Former Honduras President Hernández freed after Trump pardon.
• Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance from hospital bed.
• Wall Street holds steadier as bond yields and bitcoin stabilize.
• An SEC team is on the rise in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, an NBA All-Star goes off in an East semifinals rematch, a last-minute win for a top five team in college basketball, an NHL player returns after an acquittal and updates on the futures of two sports icons. Serena Williams says she is not coming back to tennis.
• Tiger Woods dealing with uncertain times with his golf, the Ryder Cup and reshaping the PGA Tour.
• White House, Olympic leaders lend support to SCORE Act to regulate college sports.
• Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week with fines up to $33 million.
• Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine.
• Europeans accuse Putin of faking interest in peace after talks with US envoys.
• Settler outposts spread among West Bank villages and fuel fear of more attacks.
• Israel says it receives 'findings' handed over by Palestinian militants in Gaza.
• More than 1,300 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as rescue efforts intensify.

—The Associated Press

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On today's episode:

• Northeast prepares for first major snowstorm of season.
• USA Gymnastics and Olympic sports watchdog failed to stop coach's sexual abuse, lawsuits allege.
• Luigi Mangione was back in court as he faces charges for allegedly killing United Healthcare's CEO last year.
• US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee.
• What is Giving Tuesday? How to donate on the annual day of charitable giving.
• Shoppers scoured for deals online on Cyber Monday and delivered strong sales for retailers.
• Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with 'perfectly normal' results.
• White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful.
• Zelenskyy says US peace plan 'looks better' with revisions but work continues.
• UK and US agree zero-tariff deal on pharmaceuticals.
• Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules.
• Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don't comply with government rules.
• US stocks fall to their first loss in 6 days as bitcoin tumbles.
• New England’s win streak reaches double digits, a two-time All-Pro defensive back avoids a major injury, the SEC’s longest-tenured coach is fired and a Big Ten school makes a coaching hire, a big scoring night for a six-time NBA All-Star, AP Top 25 college hoops poll updates and an All-Star reliever signs in baseball.
• Alexey Toropchenko is the latest NHL player to be sidelined by a bizarre off-ice injury.
• Gangs launch large-scale attack in Haiti's central region as hundreds flee gunfire and burning homes.
• Pope Leo XIV begins historic visit to Lebanon with call for peace, hope.
• Hong Kong stifles dissent as some netting on burned buildings found not to meet fire code.

—The Associated Press

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On today's episode:

• US and Ukrainian negotiators meet as Trump seeks to broker an end to the war.
• Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats.
• Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot.
• Hondurans vote to elect new president in a close race under shadow of Trump’s surprise intervention.
• LSU lures Lane Kiffin away from virtual playoff lock Ole Miss.
• Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty.
• Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty.
• US retailers watch Black Friday traffic for a hoped-for holiday halo effect.
• A Border Patrol-led immigration crackdown is coming to southeast Louisiana. Here's what to know.
• US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members.
• Northwestern to pay $75 million in deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding.
• Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from poor nations in anti-immigrant social media screed.
• Dominican Republic grants US access to restricted areas for its deadly fight against drugs.
• Trump says he's barring South Africa from participating in next year's G20 summit near Miami.
• Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE.
• British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won Academy Award for 'Shakespeare In Love,' has died at 88.
• Fuzzy Zoeller, two-time major champion haunted by racist joke about Tiger Woods, dies at 74.
• As parts of the Great Lakes region dig out from a weekend storm, some parts of the Northeast are preparing for their first significant snowstorm this season.
• Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted.
• Canada's prime minister and Alberta's premier sign pipeline deal that could reverse oil tanker ban.
• Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season.
• Police search for shooter after 4 are killed and 11 wounded in shooting in Stockton, California.
• 4 dead and 10 wounded in shooting at banquet hall in Stockton, California.
• A 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocks the Anchorage area of Alaska, largest since 2021.
• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off in Manhattan.
• Josh Allen’s record TD helps Buffalo top Pittsburgh, Denver becomes the NFL’s second 10-win team and the L.A. Rams’ win streak ends, a top college football coach leaves one SEC team for another, Texas A&M slips in the rankings after its first loss and a former NBA MVP returns from injury.
• After Luka Doncic called special court 'dangerous,' Lakers playing NBA Cup game on normal court.
• Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials.
• LSU confirms Kelly was fired 'without cause' and is owed his full $54 million buyout.
• Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and niece, British lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, found guilty of corruption.
• Pope Leo XIV calls on Lebanese leaders to be true peacemakers as he seeks to bring message of hope.
• Pope Leo XIV prays at Armenian cathedral in Istanbul as Turkey and Armenia attempt reconciliation.
• Netanyahu submits request for a pardon during his ongoing corruption trial.
• Palestinian death toll has surpassed 70,000 since the Israel-Hamas war began, Gaza ministry says.
• German far-right party sets up its new youth wing as thousands protest.
• Death toll from floods and mudslides in Sri Lanka rises to 132, with 176 people still missing.
• Authorities probe corruption and negligence in Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades.
• Two tankers catch fire in the Black Sea after being struck, Turkish authorities report.
• Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen.
• On this week's AP Religion Roundup, a former Popemobile is converted to deliver health care, and high hopes are set for Pope Leo’s trip to Lebanon and Turkey.

—The Associated Press

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