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"Orlando high 72 that's the nation's weather I'm Accuweather .com meteorologist Now, 14 Past I'm John Trout America in the morning continues An Israeli linked cargo ship is thanking the US Navy for reportedly helping protect of one their vessels that was briefly seized off the coast of Yemen those responsible for the attack been have slow in admitting any involvement here's correspondent Mimi Montgomery in a third such assault during the Israel Hamas war attackers have seized a vessel linked to Israel off the coast of Aden in Yemen ship the management company Zodiac Maritime part of Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer's Zodiac group labels the attack on the Central Park tanker is suspected piracy incident it's not immediately clear who's behind the expected hijacking Aidan's held by forces allied to Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Saudi led coalition that's battled Iranian backed Houthi rebels for years Zodiac's previously been targeted in 2021 a drone attack assessed by the US and other Western nations to have been carried out by Iran killed two members crew aboard one of its oil tankers I'm Mimi Montgomery the family of a former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who's serving a 21 -year sentence for the murder of George Floyd is seeking seeking answers after he was reportedly stabbed by another inmate inside the Tucson Arizona facility where he's serving his sentence in a statement the chauvin's family attorney Gregory Erickson said they have received no news about his condition from prison officials and have to rely on news reports for any updates adding quote as an outsider I view this lack of communication with attorneys his and family members as completely outrageous end quote while the details around the stabbing remain a mystery a spokesperson for the Minnesota Attorney General's Office said Chauvin is expected to survive lower mortgage rates and online sellers hope for big returns those stories when we return at 16 after America in morning is back after these messages music playing music playing music music playing playing
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"Day truce between the enemies and in total 50 hostages and 150 Palestinian prisoners are being released. I'm Mimi Montgomery AP News for this Sunday, November 26. I'm Jackie Quinn. Another batch of hostages has been released by Hamas, and that includes four year old American Abigail Aydan. Thank God she's home. President Joe Biden makes the announcement. She spent her birthday that birthday at least 50 days before that, held hostage by Hamas. Today, she's free. Speaking from Massachusetts, he says there are approximately 10 more hostages, but only Abigail and two women were eligible under this truce agreement will continue to remain personally engaged, personally engaged to see that this deal is fully implemented and work to extend the deal as well. Our Mimi Montgomery has more on the release from Gaza. At the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, Red Cross Eagles are passing as they help transfer a number of hostages out of Gaza. They're among 17 hostages set free. In exchange, Israel is releasing 39 Palestinian prisoners. Monday brings the final hostage swap agreed to so far. Police in Burlington, Vermont are investigating a possible hate crime. Three men of Palestinian descent were shot and injured near the University of Vermont campus Saturday night after a Thanksgiving holiday event. Americans are coming home in droves from their holiday travel at Denver's airport. They cleared away the snow from Saturday, did not have any long time. Our our deicing trucks were out. Airport spokeswoman Ashley Forest says Thanksgiving travel through Denver may have set a record this year. Top movie at the box office this holiday weekend. Lucy Gray won't survive a minute inside that arena. Same as last week, Hunger The Games, The Ballad of Songbirds, and Snakes. No change in the AP's top polling college football team, the Georgia Bulldogs. This is AP News. One of the world's largest icebergs is drifting beyond the waters of Antarctica. The British Antarctic Survey says an iceberg about three times the size of New York City is drifting beyond Antarctic waters after being grounded for more than three decades. Now it has shrunken in size has and been moving quickly. United Nations Secretary -General António Guterres visited Antarctica last week and said the world needs to address climate change. To rescue Antarctica. To rescue Greenland. To rescue the glaciers. And just like how the iceberg is leaving Antarctica. What happens in Antarctica doesn't stay in Antarctica. This is changing the way humans evolve around the world. I'm Tiffany Wong. The Vatican says Pope Francis will travel to Dubai at the end of the week to attend the COP28 climate conference. He's been suffering from flu. the I'm Jackie Quinn, AP News. Wells Fargo presents one of the surest
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"Else to top off the long holiday weekend but the horror flick Thanksgiving. I'm Julie Walker. JC Penney cyber deals are just a click away save through Tuesday at JCP comm finish your holiday list early and score thousands of online deals before they're gone cozy up to 60 % off heated blankets and throws keep the fam extra warm and outerwear starting at just 14 .99 and spoil someone special with our yes please diamonds and gemstones only 19 99 all the deals all online JC Penney make your holidays count offers valid on select styles for 28 online only exclusion supply cyber deals excluded from coupon CJCP .com for details have been shot near University of Vermont police say three young men of Palestinian descent who were attending a Thanksgiving holiday gathering were shot and injured near the University of Vermont campus the shootings occurred at about 6 25 p .m. Saturday in Burlington one of the men has suffered serious injuries the others are in stable condition they were walking to the home of one of the victims relatives when white a man with a gun approached them and discharged at least four rounds before fleeing two of the were victims wearing the black -and -white Palestinian kafia scarves police are searching for the suspect say and the attack may have been a hate crime I'm Tiffany Wong of the 55 million people traveling this holiday according to AAA just over 4 .5 million are doing it by air at LAX Airport spokesperson Victoria spill about he says they're not expecting any issues the Sunday after Thanksgiving is expected to be one of our busiest travel days of this holiday period we're expecting upwards of 228 ,000 passengers to use the airport it's busy equally at Denver International Airport where spokesperson Ashley forest says things are running smoothly and any any delays from the Thanksgiving snow are over airport operations are normal we had a snow that happened between thanksgiving night and early yesterday but we did not not have any long wait time our our deicing trucks were out and were we're able to get our passengers out safely I'm Julie Walker China says a spike in respiratory this is isn't caused by a new virus China's Health Ministry says an increase in respiratory illnesses across China that's recently drawn the attention of the World Health Organization is not caused by novel a virus instead recent infection clusters are results of overlaps of common viruses like flu virus as well as bacteria such as mycoplasma pneumoniae a common culprit for respiratory The info is being shared after a WHO formal request that China provide info about a concerning spike of respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia and children getting to the bottom of what's behind it is important as the emergence of new flu strains or other viruses capable of triggering pandemics typically starts with undiagnosed respiratory illness tackle the problem China's Health Ministry is now calling on local authorities to promote vaccinations and encourage people to wear masks. I'm Mimi Montgomery one of the world's largest icebergs is drifting beyond Antarctic waters the British Antarctic Survey says an iceberg about three times the of size New York City is drifting beyond Antarctic waters after being grounded for more than three decades the iceberg being one of the world's largest split from the Antarctic's flicker ice shelf in 1986 but it became stuck to the ocean floor now it has shrunken in size and has been moving quickly. United Nations Secretary General António Guterres visited Antarctica last week and said the world needs to address climate change to rescue Antarctica to Greenland to rescue the glaciers that I've seen in Nepal it is absolutely crucial to end the addiction to fossil fuels and just like how the iceberg is leaving Antarctica what happens in Antarctica doesn't stay in Antarctica this is changing the way currents evolve around the world. I'm Tiffany Wong. An American girl orphaned and taken hostage during the October 7th attack in Israel has been freed from her captors. Little Abigail Idan grabbed the attention of the world and certainly of President Biden. She spent her birthday that birthday at least 50 days before that held hostage by Hamas. Today she's free. The White House says the president pushed hard for Abigail to be among the 17 hostages released by Moss in this third hostage prisoner swap. She's been through a terrible trauma. Both the girl's parents were shot to death in front of her. Then she was taken hostage after going to jail. Her parents are praying. For the fact that she is going to be alright, Abigail was the youngest hostage freed. An elderly woman had to be airlifted for medical help and a Russian national was released. President Biden says women released from their captors. But only Abigail and two women are eligible under the terms of this truce. I'm hopeful this is not the end. It's going to continue, but we don't know. Jackie I'm Quinn. Hamas releases a third group of hostages in Gaza. At the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, Red Cross vehicles are passing as they help transfer a number of hostages out of Gaza. There among 17 hostages set free by Hamas militants a and third set of releases under a temporary ceasefire. While a few of them left through Egypt, some were handed over directly to Israel where they'll reunite with loved ones after weeks in captivity. In exchange, Israel is releasing 39 Palestinian prisoners. They'll be leaving a West Bank jail before reuniting with friends and family in other locations. A fourth exchange is scheduled during the final day the of four -day truce between the enemies, and in total, 50 hostages and 150 Palestinian prisoners are being released. I'm Mimi Montgomery. Attackers seize an Israeli In a third such assault during the Israel -Hamas war, attackers have seized a vessel linked to Israel off the coast arrest of Aden in Yemen. The ship management company Zodiac Maritime, part of Israeli billionaire Ayal Ofer's Zodiac group, labels the attack on the Central Park tanker a suspected piracy incident. It's not immediately clear who's behind the suspected hijacking. Aden's held by forces allied to Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Saudi -led coalition that's battled Iranian backed Houthi rebels for years. Zodiac's been targeted. In 2021, a drone attack assessed by the US and other Western nations to have been carried out Iran by killed two crew members aboard one of its oil tankers. I'm Mimi Montgomery. Russia says it's down dozens of Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow. Russian authorities claim Ukraine tried to attack Moscow with dozens of drones, saying its air defenses had to bring down more than 20 of them over the Moscow region. It comes just Ukrainian a day after officials reported that Russia had launched its most intense drone attack on Kiev since the beginning of the war. Russian authorities mention no casualties, but say the drone strikes damaged buildings and wounded at least one civilian, along with two airports temporarily having to shut. Although not confirmed by Ukrainian authorities, Russian telegram channels are speculating that Ukraine's forces in the purported strike deployed a previously unseen type of drone, pointing out similarities to Iranian made weapons that Moscow regularly used in its attacks on Ukraine. I'm Mimi Montgomery. Pope The has lung inflammation but says he'll go to Dubai this week for COP28. Pope references is revealing that he suffers from a lung inflammation but stresses that he will travel to Dubai for the upcoming climate conference. The announcement came during a televised noon blessing where a priest sitting beside Pope Francis read reflections his out loud as the Pope's health condition prevented him from addressing crowds from the window overlooking St. Peter's In Square. those comments, Francis says he's going to go to Dubai for the COP28 gathering on climate change and will offer a speech there as scheduled. Details around his health condition are not immediately clear but during the appearance the is Pope seen with a bandage on his right hand and what appears to be a cannula. Earlier this year he was hospitalized for three for days pneumonia. I'm Mimi Montgomery. AP News for this Sunday, November 26th, I'm Jackie Quinn. Another batch of hostages has been released by Hamas and that includes four -year -old American Abigail Aydan. Thank
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"Headed to see their loved ones for Thanksgiving this week which means busier roads of course and busier busier airports the TSA is expecting this to be one of the busiest seasons actually should get to the airport we're told two to three hours early and use online resources like the TSA app for example at airport websites to check the wait times at security gates and book a parking spot in advance Axios reporter Mimi Montgomery tells us what people who are actually hitting the road can expect as well AAA is saying that the DMV will see peak congestion on Wednesday at 2 p .m. Baltimore on the Washington Parkway heading out of DC so folks are thinking about taking that road they should probably think about maybe leaving but earlier or a little bit later no more eating Thanksgiving dinner until you're absolutely stuffed new obesity meds out there change how users think of their holiday meals now researchers say people can lose fifteen to twenty percent of their weight taking these injectable drugs they say the medicines change how people feel about food reducing the rewarding aspect of eating for some they miss the enjoyment of these food centric holidays others have side effects that make them feel ill that is CBS Jackie Quinn reporting you are listening to 103 .5 FM traffic takes a turn for the worse you'll hear about it first on the OP northbound 95 has been shut down in Maryland traffic updates every 10 minutes on the eighth it's Tuesday November 21st good morning to you welcome in thanks
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"Families are still searching for loved ones after hurricane otis which were to shore with hundred and sixty five miles per hour winds strengthening so fast people had little time and to prepare i'm mimi montgomery during the pandemic getting a coronavirus vaccine meant you didn't have to pay but it appears that covered nineteen treatments won't be free much longer jelly adler reports pharmaceutical giant visor is setting the price for a five -day treatment of packs livid at just under fourteen hundred dollars but americans can still access the pills at no cost for now and the less commonly used covered nineteen treatment legavrio will hit the market next week the federal government says millions of free taxpayer funded courses of the pills will remain at pharmacies and doctors offices people on private insurance may start to notice co -pays for the treatments once their receipt or doctor's office runs out of the government supply people on medicaid medicare and those who don't have medical insurance will not pay any out -of -pocket costs for the treatment to the end i'm shirley antler america in the morning from monday october thirtieth twenty twenty three is produced by jeff mckay senior producer kevin delaney i'm this is what's going on that decorator would force are the most gorgeous pet friendly floors available anywhere waterproof scratch resistant zero v o c now with anti microbial properties available at sound kitchen and bath decorator dot com would you pay seventy nine dollars for peace of mind full of course you would hey it's man to factor you don't want to wake up in the middle of the night freezing because your furnace without what about the holidays when you have company if you haven't had your system looked at than in more five years call already heating and cooling for their famous already comfort tune up they want to keep you well now until the holidays so they have cut the tune up price in half for new customers
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"The Creator was number five. When professional soccer player Marcus Rashford injured his shoulder. He turned to Resil's virtual reality training program to help him maintain his skills and return to the field with confidence. Learn more Medics in Gaza fear for patients lives ahead of Israel's planned offensive. In the face of a looming ground offensive by Israel evacuations of medical facilities in Gaza are proving possible as many especially those in intensive care simply cannot leave. Hospitals in Gaza northern are overcrowded with people seeking treatment or safety and shortages of water and food, medical supplies and fuel for generators are posing massive challenges to the doctors trying to keep patients many facilities, many of of them children alive inside Shiva Hospital in Gaza City. Kasana Busetta, a Doctors Without Borders surgeon describes the situation. There is an impending public health catastrophe. There are thousands tens if not of thousands of people who have sought refuge in the hospital in the ground but also inside hospital, the in the stairwells, in the corridors. Without a safe passage to the south hundreds continue to come to this and other hospitals. I'm Mimi Montgomery. The Ravens defense allowed just 233 yards recorded and six sacks in a victory against the Titans, 24 -16 in London. Justin Tucker nailed six field goals, four coming while Baltimore was building an 18 -3 halftime lead. Obviously this is a place world of the where they love kickers of balls so being able to put on just a little bit of a show for them was was a lot of fun. The Ravens lone touchdown came on Lamar Jackson's 10 yard pass to Zay Flowers. Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill left in the third quarter with an ankle injury after going eight of 16 for 76 yards. Henry Derek had 97 yards rushing and a touchdown on 12 carries. I'm Dave National Committee report raising more than 71 million dollars from July through September for his 2024 presidential race. The funds are a strong indication that party donors remain united behind President Biden going into a 2024 race that may feature a rematch with Donald Trump. His campaign announced last week that it raised more than 45 million for the three months ending September 30th without the benefit of the national or party entities. Biden's campaign and Democrats previously said they'd raised slightly more than 72 million in the 10 weeks between his official reelection announcement and the end of the second quarter. $100 million. The campaign also said Democrats have 91 million in cash on hand, the highest ever total by a Democrat at this point in an election cycle. I'm Julie Walker. A Russian governor faces backlash after saying there's no need for the Ukraine war. Natalia Komarova, governor of the Shanti Minsk region and a member of Putin's governing party is accused of discrediting the armed forces after telling residents the country wasn't prepared and has no need for its war in Ukraine. Critics are calling on authorities to investigate the remarks but Komarova is not facing any charges so far. A video shows her making the comments while speaking to soldier's a wife who claims that the men mobilized to fight are poorly prepared for the front line. Komarova is seen telling residents they hadn't been prepared for the invasion, comments that quickly spread online leading pro -war activists to denounce her to authorities. Russia at the start of the war approved legislation which outlaws disparaging the military. I'm me Mimi Montgomery. An Israeli family from Ramat Gan outside of Tel Aviv travels to New York where they have family to escape the war and hold their son's bar Coach says the family is used to occasional rockets from Gaza. This time it's different. it's dangerous place right now. So his wife Karen who works for LL Airlines packed up the family including her parents Parents and their two kids, a teen girl and a boy who was supposed to have his bar mitzvah in Israel but is holding it here. We try to do the best we can and I think we did it. He's very excited. It was a little bit sad at the beginning. At the rehearsal at the Center for Jewish Life Shabbat Zag Harbor Rabbi Beryl Lerman says usually families from here go to Israel for bar mitzvahs. All but for an Israeli family to come to New York to have a bar mitzvah that just shows you the chaos of the cross border fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah is intensifying An Israeli rescue service confirms the killing of at least one person on the Israeli side of the with border Lebanon following cross border fire involving shelling. There are reports of several others wounded on both Sides Hezbollah an ally of Gaza's Hamas rulers says its attack on the northern town of Shtula comes in retaliation for Israel recently killing a Reuters video journalist and other civilians as Israel war wages against Hamas over last week's unprecedented attack. There's concern that Hezbollah could enter the war as well, but a Hezbollah spokesperson says the recent intensity in fighting does not indicate the group will fully enter into war. the I'm Mimi Montgomery. Thanks for watching. Michigan College football had relatively easy days to each stay undefeated with number one Georgia defeating Vanderbilt 37 -20. Second -rank Michigan wins easily over Indiana 52
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A doctor's without border sergeant describes the situation. There is an impending public health catastrophe. There are thousands if not tens of thousands of people who have sought refuge in the hospital in the ground but also inside the hospital in the wells in the corridors without a safe passage to the south. Hundreds continue to come to this and other hospitals. I'm Mimi Montgomery. The ravens defense allowed just 233 yards and recorded six acts in a victory against the titans 24 16 in London. Justin Tucker nailed six field goals for while coming Baltimore was building an 18 3 halftime lead. Obviously this is a place of the world where they love kickers of balls. So uh being able to put on just a little bit of a show for him was was a lot fun. of The ravens lone touchdown came on Lamar Jackson's 10 yard past as a flowers titans quarterback ryan Tannehill left in the third quarter with an ankle injury after going eight of 16 for 76 yards. Derek Henry had 97 yards rushing in a touchdown on 12 carries. I'm Dave Ferry, President biden and the Democratic National Committee report raising more than $71 million from july through september for his 2024 presidential race. The funds are a strong indication that party donors remain united behind President biden going into a 2024 race that may feature a rematch with donald prompt. His campaign announced last week that it raised more than 45 .5 million for three the three months ending september 30th without the benefit of the national GOP or party parties. Biden's campaign and Democrats previously said they'd raised slightly more than $72 million in in the 10 weeks between his official reelection announcement and the end of the second quarter. The campaign also said Democrats have 91 million in cash on hand, the highest ever total by a Democrat at this point in an election cycle. I'm Julie Walker, a Russian governor faces backlash after saying there's no need for the Ukraine war. Natalia Komarova, governor of the Shanti Minsk region and a member of Putin's governing party is accused of discrediting the armed forces after telling residents the country wasn't prepared and has no need for its war in Ukraine. Critics are calling on authorities to investigate the remarks but Komarova is not facing any charges. So far a video shows her making the comments while speaking to a soldier's wife who claims that the men mobilized to fight are poorly prepared for the front line. Komarova is seen telling residents they hadn't been prepared for the invasion, comments that quickly spread online leading pro -war activists to denounce her to authorities. Russia at the start of the war approved legislation which outlaws disparaging the military. I'm Mimi Montgomery. An Israeli family from Ramat Gan outside of Tel Aviv travels to New York where they have family to escape the war and hold their son's bar mitzvah. Dad Ori David, a pro soccer player turned coach says the family is used to occasional rockets from Gaza. This time it's different. It's a dangerous place right now. wife So is Karen who works for LL Airlines packed up the family including her parents and their two kids, a teen girl and a boy who was supposed to have his bar mitzvah in Israel but is holding it here. We try to do the best we can and I think we did it. He's very excited. It was a little bit sad at the beginning. At the rehearsal at the Center for Jewish Life, Shabbat Zag Harbor, Rabbi Beryl Lerman says Usually families from here go to Israel for bar mitzvahs. Especially at the Western Wall but for an Israeli family to come to New York to have a bar mitzvah. That just shows you the chaos of the situation. Julie Walker, York New Cross border fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah is intensifying. An Israeli rescue service confirms the killing of at least one person on the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon during a cross -border fire involving shelling. There are reports of several others wounded on both sides. Hezbollah, an ally of Gaza's Hamas rulers says its attack on the northern town of Shtula comes in retaliation for Israel recently killing a Reuters video journalist and other civilians as Israel wages war against Hamas over last week's unprecedented attack. There's concern that Hezbollah could enter the war as well, but a Hezbollah spokesperson says the recent intensity in fighting does not indicate the group will fully enter into the war. I'm Mimi Montgomery. Thanks for watching. Thanks for
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"Enter into the war. I'm Mimi Montgomery. AP Sports, I'm Steve Carney. The top four teams in college football had relatively easy days to each stay undefeated with one number Georgia defeating Vanderbilt 37 -20. Second -ranked Michigan wins easily over Indiana 52 -7. Number three Ohio State is a 41 -7 winner over Purdue. Number four Florida State knocks off Syracuse 41 3. Number seven Washington defeats eighth -ranked Oregon 36 -33 behind a four touchdown performance by Huskies Michael quarterback Penix Jr. Got a team full of dogs man just guys that's gonna compete all the way to the end you know and that's what it was all about. USC quarterback Caleb Williams Heisman hopes take a hit after he throws three interceptions in the number 10 48 Trojans -20 loss to Notre Dame. Games like this happen in careers you know when you a play for while and want to play for a while it's happened like that like I said you got to get through it you got to keep fighting you got to be a leader. That's the head of the snake and I'll be better. Louisville's perfect start ends at 6 -0 as the Cardinals fall Pitt. the Correspondent Dave Ferry reports. Pitt entered the game 1 -4 before dealing the Cardinals their first loss of season. the Christian Vayer threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start. MC Devonshire returned an interception 86 yards for a momentum -changing TD late in the third quarter. Flemister Cebo had two Russian touchdowns for the Panthers. An 11th ranked Alabama holds off Arkansas 24 -21 keeping head coach Nick Saban undefeated against the Razorbacks though the Crimson Tide lost almost all of its 18 point lead second in the half. If we didn't have the intensity we needed in the second half, that's on me. It's my responsibility. get I always asked what the halftime message was but obviously this one is not worth repeating. In the NHL, Austin Matthews records his second consecutive hat trick as the Maple Leafs defeat the Minnesota Wilds 7 4. The Blues, Avalanche and Hurricanes each win in a shootout. The Bruins, Canadians, Penguins, Jets, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Red Wings, Canucks, Golden Knights and Senators all win in regulation. Steve Carney, A .P. Sports. A .P. Sports, I'm Steve Carney. The top two ranked teams in college football each improved to 7 -0 on the year with number one Georgia defeating Vanderbilt 37 -20 on the road and number two Michigan beating up Indiana and a 52 -7 at home. Third ranked Ohio State and fourth ranked Florida State also win easily while number eight Oregon is the highest ranked team to lose they fall 36 -33 to number seven Washington. Other top 25 teams to fall Saturday include 10th ranked USC who loses 48 -20 at number 21 Notre Dame number 14 Louisville 35 falls -21 at Pitt and number 19 Washington State loses 44 -6 at home to unranked Arizona. Austin Matthews recorded his second hat -trick in his many regular season games for the Toronto Maple Leafs who beat Minnesota 7 for the Bruins also improved to 2 -0 on the year with a 3 -2 win over Nashville. The Canadians beat top pick draft Connor Bedard in the Blackhawks 3 -2. Other winners in the NHL include the Penguins, Jets, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Red Wings, Canucks, Golden Knights, Avalanche, Hurricane Senators, and Blues. Steve Carney, AP Sports. Pittsburgh the pulled day's off biggest stunner by thumping 14th ranked Louisville 38 -21. Panthers receiver Bob Means. To come out here and we playing against this undefeated Louisville and they was they was good like they came out here in battle and we fought hard and man it was just a great team win. Pitt entered the game 1 -4 before dealing Cardinals the their first loss of the season. Christian Vayer threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start. MC Devonshire returned an interception 86 yards for a momentum changing TD late in the third quarter. Jack Plummer was 29 of 52 for 350 yards one touchdown and two interceptions for Louisville. I'm Dave Ferry. Alex DeBrinket scored twice and added an assist in his home debut with the Red Wings, a 6 4 victory over the Lightning. The Detroit native provided the eventual game winner and has three goals in two games being since acquired from Ottawa last summer. You always want to have a good start I think it's something that goes through your mind but um you know I think at the beginning of the year you just want to do things right um do the little things right and you know hopefully the puck bounces your way. JT Kompfer had the tie -breaking goal late in the second period for the Wings who also received tallies from Daniel Sprong, and Maury Sider. Stephen Stamkos led the Lightning score sheet with two goals and an assist. I'm Dave Ferry. AP News, I'm Mike Hempen. In Gaza, packed hospitals are warning that thousands of patients could die as supplies run low and Israel's ground offensive looms. Streams of dead and injured are arriving at Gaza's hospitals and doctors are warning that thousands could die as the overcrowded medical centers run desperately low on basic supplies and fuel used for generators. Many of those receiving treatment are children under the age of three. Apart from those injured in airstrikes, people in Gaza suffer as they struggle to find food, water and safety ahead of an expected Israeli ground offensive in the war sparked by Hamas's deadly attack. And Israel while is ordering more than one million Palestinians to move south ahead of the major campaign, hospital evacuations are sometimes impossible, especially for patients on ventilators in ICU. I'm Mimi Montgomery. An Israeli family has traveled to New York to escape the war and hold their sons bar mitzvah. Dad Ori David, pro soccer a pro player turned coach, says the family is used to occasional rockets from Gaza. This time it's different. It's a dangerous place right now. So his wife, Karen, who works for LL Airlines, packed up family, the including her parents and their two kids, a teen girl and a boy who was supposed to have his bar mitzvah in Israel, but is holding it here. We tried to do the best we can and I think we did it. He's very excited. It was a little bit sad at the beginning. At the rehearsal at the Center for Jewish Life, Shabazz on Sag Harbor, Rabbi Beryl Lerman says usually families from here go to Israel for bar mitzvahs. But for an Israeli family to come to New York to have a bar mitzvah, that just shows you the chaos of the situation. Julie Walker, New York. Attorney General Jeff Landry has won the Louisiana governor's seat. The Republican avoided a runoff by receiving more than 50 % of the votes winning the election outright. This is AP news. Suzanne Summers, the actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show Three's Company has died. She was 76. Summers battled breast cancer for more than 23 years. Her family says she died Sunday morning in Palm Springs, California. Taylor Swift's new movie blew away the election's opening weekend. Taylor Swift's concert documentary had a huge box office debut making between 95 million and 97 million dollars in North America. According to AMC of fancy theaters. Adult tickets were higher than normal movie tickets going for $19 .89 or as much as $29 for IMAX. The Exorcist Believer was a distant second making $11 million in its second week of release. Paw Patrol The Mighty Movie is number three, followed by the tenth movie in the Saw Series. I'm RG Zaraleta. I'm Mike Hempen, AP News. Thanks . Get Macy's lowest prices
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"Mimi Montgomery. Thank you. Being early is a good thing. Right? The early bird gets the worm. Early to bed, early to rise. So why not early voting? You don't wait have to until November 7th. Early voting runs now through November 4th. And with all 140 seats Virginia in the House and Senate up for election, every vote counts. Visit your local registrar's office to learn more about early voting or make your voting plan at vote .virginia .gov. That's 133 yards and recorded six sacks in a victory against the Titans. 416 in London. Justin Tucker nailed six field goals, four coming while Baltimore was building an 18 -3 halftime lead. Obviously, this is a place of the world where they love kickers of balls. So being able to put on just a little bit of a show for them was a lot of fun. The Ravenslone touchdown came on Lamar Jackson's 10 -yard pass to Zay Flowers. Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill left in the third quarter with an ankle injury after 8 going of 16 for 76 yards. Derek Henry had 97 yards rushing and a touchdown on 12 carries. I'm Dave Ferry. President Biden and the Democratic National Committee report raising more than $71 billion from July through September for his 2024 presidential race. funds The are a strong indication that party donors remain united behind President Biden going into a 2024 race that may feature a rematch with Donald Trump. His campaign announced last week that it raised more than $45 .5 million for the three months ending September 30th without the benefit of the national GOP or party entities. Biden's campaign and Democrats previously said they'd raised slightly more than $72 million in the 10 weeks between his official reelection announcement and the end of the second quarter. The campaign also said Democrats have $91 million in cash on hand, the highest ever total by a Democrat at this point in an election cycle. I'm Julie Walker. A Russian governor faces backlash after saying Natalia Komarova, governor of the Shanti -Mansisk region and a member of Putin's governing party, is accused of discrediting the armed forces after telling residents the country wasn't prepared and has no need for its war Ukraine. in Critics are calling on authorities to investigate the remarks, but Komarova is not facing any charges. So far, a video shows her making the comments while speaking to a soldier's wife who claims that the men mobilized to fight are poorly prepared for the front line. Komarova is seen telling residents they hadn't been prepared for the invasion, comments that quickly spread online leading pro -war activists to denounce her to authorities. Russia, at the start of the war, approved legislation which outlaws disparaging the military. I'm Mimi Montgomery. An Israeli family from Ramat Gan outside of Tel Aviv travels to New York where they have family to escape the war and hold their son's bar mitzvah. Dad Ori David, a pro soccer player turned coach, says the family is used to occasional rockets from this time it's different. So his wife Karen who works for LL Airlines packed up the family, including her parents and their two kids, a teen girl and a boy who was supposed to have his bar mitzvah in Israel but is holding it here. We tried to do the best we can and I think we it. did He's very excited. It was a little bit sad at the beginning. At the rehearsal at the Center for Jewish Life, Shabbat Sag Harbor, Rabbi Beryl Lerman says usually families from here go to Israel for bar mitzvah. Especially at the Western Wall but for an Israeli family to come to New York to have a bar that just shows you the chaos of the situation. Julie Walker, New York. Cross -border fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah is intensifying. An Israeli rescue service confirms the killing at of least one person on the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon following cross -border fire involving shelling. There are reports of several others wounded on both sides. Hezbollah, an ally of Gaza's Hamas rulers, says its attack on the northern town of Shtula comes in retaliation for Israel recently killing a Reuters video journalist and other civilians. As Israel wages war against Hamas over last week's unprecedented attack there's concern that Hezbollah could enter the war as well. But a Hezbollah spokesperson says the recent intensity in fighting does not indicate the group
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"Announces its 2023 Jingle Ball lineup. you what happened. Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, and more will be Performing at I Heart Radio's 2023 Jingle Ball concert, the tour will kick off in Tampa, Florida on November 26 and go to New York, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Atlanta, areas Dallas near and Miami, and wrap up in Los Angeles on December 1. Jingle Ball's 28th annual tour this goes year on presale on October 3 for Capital One cardholders and on October 6 for the general public. I'm Tiffany Wong. AP News for this Sunday, October 1st. I'm Jackie Quinn. Government workers head back to work on the first day of the new fiscal year because Congress passed a last minute deal to avert a government shutdown. President Biden signed it and says it's news good for the American people because the government will not shut down and a needless crisis will have been averted. But the president says he's disappointed the stopgap bill that funds the government another 45 days fails to include more funding to help Ukraine Senate and House support helping Ukraine and the brutal aggression that's being thrust upon them by Russia. Stop playing names. Get this done. Meanwhile, Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz says he's working to force out House Speaker Kevin McCarthy because McCarthy enlisted Democrats in the house to help get the stopgap spending bill passed. Federal student loan borrowers will need to start making payments again this month after a three year hiatus because of the pandemic. Experts say log into your student aid .gov account to find out what steps you need to take next. Today is former President Jimmy Carter's 39th birthday. Jimmy Carter, America's 39th president, a champion for peace. The Carter Center posted a tribute. A suicide bomber in Turkey unleashed a blast in the capital city. Here's our Mimi Montgomery addressing lawmakers soon after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks of the attackers failing to achieve their goals But and as you know Zuluna very Two police officers are injured after the attack. I'm Mimi Montgomery. Boston Red Sox, a retired pitcher, Tim Wakefield has died. He was 57 years old. In golfing news, Europe wins back the Ryder Cup in Italy. This is AP news. An indictment in killing the 1996 of Tupac Shakur. I'm Margie Zaraleta with an entertainment update. A grand jury in Las Vegas has indicted the last living suspect in the 1996 killing of rapper Shakur. Tupac Dwayne Kefi D. Davis was charged with murder on Friday. Prosecutors say while Davis was not the gunman, he was the ringleader for the drive -by shooting that killed Shakur. Does singer Dustin Lynch kill the cowboy or let him ride? Lynch's latest album is called Killed the Cowboy. it He says that he title gave because he is unsure of his next step. A lot of the days I'm kind of beating myself up over figuring out where I'm supposed to be. For the first time, you two have performed without drummer Larry Mullen Jr. Brom Vandeberg filled in for Mullen, who is having health problems. On Friday, you two performed the first of 25 gigs at the Sphere in Las Vegas. I'm Archie Zaraleta and I'm AP News. Companies that hire skills first find top talent faster and more efficiently, which makes those companies more likely to succeed. 110 connects companies and black with the skills to do the job. No four year degree required. IT experts who make systems more secure. Project managers who increase efficiency and cut costs and thousands more who can help your company thrive. Hire skills with 110. Hire returns for your business. 110 .org. Thank you for listening to the AP Radio Network. For news
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"Able to get sunlight for power water for resources and you know by the way a good view of Mother Earth NASA has missions in the works as well according to Redfern now to the war between Russia and Ukraine Denmark is following the Netherlands and planning to donate 19 F -16 fighter jets to Ukraine at a news conference in Denmark Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says training of Ukrainian pilots of F -16 fighter jets is already under way we will say that his remarks come as visits he the Netherlands and Denmark to finalize war plane delivery deals Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says she hopes the first Danish planes will arrive around the new year the deals which should bolster Ukraine's air force in its battle against Russia are happening after a long -awaited approval by the US allowing the two countries to give Ukraine the American -made jets I'm Mimi Montgomery one person collision is dead after in a the boat Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County it happened around 930 Saturday night about two miles off of Breezy Point when rescuers arrived they found two people injured one of them and was suffered in cardiac life arrest -threatening injuries the victim in the cardiac arrest later died 443 Melwood is accepting unwanted vehicles in any condition donating vehicle your to Melwood is fast and easy and supports your local community we accept most vehicles in any condition even if it's old or doesn't run to donate call
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"Vehicle was swept away. The other extreme wildfires. One person A person killed Saturday in Washington State. Fires are raging in Canadian provinces where thousands are evacuated Monday. President Biden visits fire ravaged Maui FEMA administrator D in danger. And Chris, well on ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos, really experienced the complete and utter devastation that this town had experienced. But he's also going to be able to talk with people and hear their stories and provide a sense of hope. And they're sweltering heat in the central US palace around 108. The Netherlands and Denmark have announced they're giving F 16 fighter jets to Ukraine. With thanks coming from a grateful Ukrainian President Zelensky. The Women's World Cup Championship is won Spain. by Our Mimi Montgomery reports the win for Spain in just its third World Cup appearance prevents the lionesses, the reigning European champions from bringing the trophy back to England for the first time since 1966 Spain's win comes after a 29th minute goal by Captain Olga Carmona. I'm Mimi Montgomery. This is AP news. Prison time in the death of actor Michael K Williams. I'm Archie's are a letter with an entertainment updates a drug dealer who prosecutors say sold heroin laced fentanyl with to actor Michael K Williams of The Wire has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Irving Stegena had pleaded guilty in April to conspiring to distribute drugs. Williams overdosed and died in New York Arkin 2021. I want him to remember looking up at me not down. The actor who played William Shakespeare Hill on This Is Us has died. Ron Cephas Jones died of a long standing pulmonary issue according to his manager. Jones was 66. He won two Emmys for his work on This Is Us. Hey, hey, Paul Paul of Paul and Paula has died. Ray Hildebrand died Friday in Kansas City at the age of 92 according to his publicist. He formed Paul and Paula with college friend Jill Jackson. They had a number one hit in 1963 with Hey Paula. I'm Margie Zaraleta and I'm Jackie Quinn, AP
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"Leave for reasons she knew were The Associated Press produces news -related books. Here's what's new and upcoming. First pet presidential dogs cats and other critters deadly force fatal confrontations with the hubble telescope a universe of new discovery and many more visit EP .org slash books to purchase or visit Amazon Barnes and Noble comm or I'm Ben Thomas with an AP news A minute search is on for a member of the proud boys who wants to have been sentenced Friday in a Capitol riot case Christopher Warrell had been on house arrest in Florida since being released from a Washington jail in November 2021. He disappeared earlier this week and now faces an arrest warrant Prosecutors had been seeking a 14 -year sentence after he was convicted of spraying pepper spray gel on police as part of the Capitol mob Sagar Magani Washington and Norman Hall reports ruling on a that could have an impact on lower level Capitol riot cases. A federal appeals court said James Little was wrongly sentenced for his conviction on a misdemeanor offense to both prison time and probation Little who the entered Capitol but did not join in any destruction or violence pleaded guilty in 2021 to charge a that carries up to six months behind bars. Norman Hall Washington and I'm Ben Thomas Officials says a wildfire on Spain's island of Tenerife is started deliberately. The Canary Islands regional president says police are opening an investigation into an alleged deliberate starting of a wildfire raging on Tenerife, a popular tourist destination southwest of the Spanish mainland. The fire is leaving thousands of acres burnt out with more than 12 ,000 people evacuating their homes. Improving weather conditions are helping firefighters battle the blaze, but steep and craggy mountain areas are making such operations extremely difficult. The Tenerife wildfire is being described as the worst in decades, and so far this year, Spain heads the list of EU countries affected by wildfires. I'm Mimi Montgomery. Barbie has finally met her match at the box office. I'm Archie Zaraleta with the latest. How did you get it to do that? I think he likes me The DC superhero adventure Blue Beetle is the new champion with movie audiences. It earned $25 million domestically in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates. Barbie drops to second after four weeks at number one. Oppenheimer is third and picks up a new record, the biggest box office hit, never to be number one, beating previous record holders Sing in 2016. Back to week, this the number four movie is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem. The raunchy canine comedy Drays debuts at number five. Pope Francis is expressing hope for a peaceful solution to the Niger crisis. Addressing crowds in Saint Peter's Square from his window, Pope Francis says he's following events in Niger, a country in crisis after a military coup and praise for peace and stability in the Sahel region. Sego comprecupación, cuantas está cadendo in Niger, munizco a la pelo de beso, in favor de la pache en el país de la stabilitan en la región del Sahel. Niger is now run by a new military regime that's in power after mutinous soldiers overthrew the country's democratically elected president, who's in -house in arrest. The military regime is rebuffing most dialogue efforts with external parties. I'm Mimi Montgomery. Thank you for listening to the AP Radio Network. Did you know that you can purchase prints AP's of photography for your personal or small business use? Everyday AP's
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"The arrests. However, according to her lawsuit, she said she was ordered to put a white manager who also wasn't involved in the arrests on administrative leave for employees she knew were false. I'm Julie Walker. Thanks for listening to the AP Radio Network. Hey, did you know that the Associated Press produces news related books? Here's what's new and upcoming. First pet presidential dogs, cats and other critters. Deadly force. Little confrontations with police, the Hubble telescope, a universe of new discovery and many more. Visit AP .org slash books to purchase or visit Amazon Barnes and Noble .com or iBooks. I'm Ben Thomas with an AP news minute. A search is on for a member of the proud boys who wants to have been sentenced Are they in a Capitol riot case? Christopher Worrell had been on house arrest in Florida since being released from a Washington jail in November 2021. He disappeared earlier this week and now faces an arrest warrant. Prosecutors had been seeking a 14 -year sentence after he of was convicted spraying pepper spray gel on police as part of the Capitol mob. Sagar Magani Washington and Norman Hall reports on a ruling that could have an impact on lower level Capitol riot cases. appeals A federal court said James Little was wrongly sentenced for his conviction on a misdemeanor offense to both prison time and probation. Little, who entered the Capitol but did not join in any destruction or violence, pleaded guilty in 2021 to a charge that carries up to six months behind bars. Norman Hall Washington and I'm Ben Thomas. Officials say a wildfire on Spain's island deliberately. The Canary Islands regional president says police are opening an investigation into an alleged caused a deliberate starting of a wildfire raging on Tenerife, a popular tourist destination southwest of the Spanish mainland. The fire is leaving thousands of acres burnt out with more than 12 ,000 people evacuating their homes. Improving weather conditions are helping firefighters battle the blaze, but steep and craggy mountain areas are making such extremely operations difficult. The Tenerife wildfire is being described as the worst in decades, and so far this year, Spain heads the list of EU countries affected by wildfires. I'm Mimi Montgomery. Arby has finally met her match at the box office. I'm Margie Zaraleta with the latest. How did you get it to do I think he likes me. The DC superhero adventure Blue Beetle is the new champion movie with audiences. It earned $25 .4 million domestically in its opening weekend. According to studio estimates, Barbie drops to second after four weeks at number one. Oppenheimer is third and picks up a new record, the biggest box office hit, never to be number one, beating previous record holder Sing in 2016. Back to this week, the number four movie is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem, the raunchy canine comedy Strays debuts at number five. Pope Francis is expressing hope for a peaceful solution to the Niger crisis. Addressing crowds in St. Peter's Square from his window, Pope Francis says he's following events in Niger, a country in crisis after a military coup, and praise for for peace and stability in Niger is now run by a new military regime that's in power after mutinous soldiers overthrew the state's democratically elected president, who's in house arrest. The military regime is rebuffing most dialogue efforts external with parties. I'm Mimi Montgomery. Leidos is hiring cyber rock stars to help our customers advance national security. We're hiring cyber threat analysts, engineers and support specialists. Leidos offers sign on bonuses, enhanced benefits plans and is consistently ranked as a best place to work. Visit leidos .com slash cyber jobs to see why. Crane will receive fighter jets from the Netherlands and Denmark at a news conference with Ukraine's President Zelenskiy Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte confirms the Netherlands, along with Denmark, will give F -16 warplanes to crane. The planes will be delivered once unspecified conditions are met. In the meantime, we have to work on the infrastructure to sure make that a landing and takeoff of the planes can take place in Ukraine in a safe way because the F 16s are very sensitive planes so we have to make sure that all the infrastructural things have been prepared and of course the whole authorization process will also take place in the meantime. During same the news conference, Zelenskiy says the leaders agree on a number of planes, possibly more than 40 from the Netherlands. He goes on to thank his counterparts saying the F 16s will bring new energy to his troops and deliver results for Ukraine and Europe. I'm Mimi Montgomery. AP news for this Sunday August I'm Jackie Quinn. Downgraded to a tropical storm, Hillary made landfall along Mexico's Baja coast. California Now aiming for southern California. Rainfall totals were looking at our three to six inches widespread totals with isolated amounts as high as 10 inches, especially here in the mountains of southern California. Some of that rainfall is going to fall very quickly. National Hurricane Center director Mike Brennan says the warnings extend from the Pacific Coast to as far north as Oregon and Idaho, urging people to stay indoors. You do not want to be out driving around trying to cross flooded roads. One death is attributed to the storm. In Mexico, a person drowned when their vehicle was swept away. The other extreme wildfires. One person killed Saturday in Washington State. Fires are raging in Canadian provinces where
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"Women's rights. I'm Mimi Montgomery. You can host the best backyard barbecue when you find a professional on Angie to make your backyard the best around. Connect with skilled professionals to get all your home projects done well, inside to outside, repairs to renovations. Get started on the Angie app or visit angie .com today. You can do this when you Angie that. Now that it's determined the five people on board the Titan submersible have been lost, there are difficult questions about who should pay for the cost of the rescue effort. It's not an easy conversation. Maritime experts believe the cost of the US Coast Guard's role in the search for the Titan will run into the millions of dollars. Although the Coast Guard makes clear it does not associate cost with saving a life. That doesn't address larger the issue, though, of whether wealthy travelers or companies should bear responsibility for exposing themselves to such risk. The state of Arizona and Florida's Volusia County have approved what are called stupid driver laws which charge motorists for rescue if they ignore barricades on flooded roads. But insiders like former Grand Canyon park ranger Butch Faraby oppose charging thrill seekers for help. He's concerned that if there is a cost they might wait until it's too late to call out for rescue. I'm Jackie Quinn. AP News for this Sunday, June 25th. I'm Jackie Quinn. U .S. cities celebrate pride today. Members of the LGBTQ community
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"Oppose encouraging thrill seekers for help. He's concerned that if there is a cost they might wait until it's too late to call out for rescue. I'm Jackie Quinn. AP News for this Sunday, June 25th. I'm Jackie Quinn. U .S. City celebrate pride today. Members of the LBGTQ community marching to make their presence known like this parade in New York City. Julie Walker reports tens of thousands are taking part in even more lining lower Fifth Avenue to watch. It's embracing a unity message and it's a call to action as new laws targeting the LBGTQ community take effect in several US states. US officials are monitoring developments in Russia after the leader of a private military coup attempt has backed away. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says this has weakened the image of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Profound questions about the very premises against Ukraine that progression surfaced very publicly as well as a direct challenge to Putin's authority. So I think we've seen more cracks emerge in the Russian facade. Blinken spoke on NBC's Meet the Press. In Greece, the conservative New Democracy Party won a landslide victory in the country's second election. Projections show it's gained enough parliamentary seats for a second four -year term in office. Two deadly shootings overnight. At least three people were killed in Kansas City, Missouri, in two separate incidents at the same intersection, and two people were killed in Saginaw, Michigan, when shots rang out at large a street party. Authorities are testing the water quality along a stretch of the Yellowstone River, where a freight train derailed after a bridge collapse. Authorities say human remains are being tested in Southern California, found in a mountain area where actor Julian Sands disappeared five months ago. This is AP News. A Hollywood director's thoughts on the titan. I'm Archie Zaraleta with an entertainment updates. Titanic director James Cameron tells the BBC he had no doubts something catastrophic and immediate had happened to the titan submersible as soon as he had heard it had simultaneously lost its communications, electronics and tracking transponder. Cameron himself has made more than 30 dives to the Titanic wreckage. He says the media's focus on the 96 hours of oxygen and the banging noises was just a cruel slow turn of the screw for four days. Family therapist Charity Lawson will look for love on ABC's The Bachelorette starting Monday. She was sent home during the eighth week of Zach Shallcross's season on The Bachelor. Lawson says she might as well give The Bachelorette a try. Dating abs any worse than that. I'm Archie Zaraleta and I'm Jacqui Quinn, AP News. In Zimbabwe, the thought that bans sex toys as obscene and harmful is being challenged by women. A rights activist in Zimbabwe says she and other women are tired of oppression and are going to court to challenge a law that bans toys sex and could put a woman in prison for owning them. The activist says she wanted to use sex toys after getting divorced, experiencing frustrations finding a new partner in Zimbabwe, a socially conservative country where divorced and women single mothers are often considered undesirable to men. As the court now considers the case one that's bound to make many uncomfortable, women's rights campaigners are calling it a significant test to the nation's actual outlook. I'm Mimi Montgomery. Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan is testifying in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial. Appearing via video link from the UK, Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan, a key witness in Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial in Israel is answering questions about an alleged supply line gifts of such as champagne and cigars given to the Israeli leader in exchange for help with Milchan's personal and business needs. His testimony is essential for prosecutors trying to prove fraud and breach of trust in one of three cases. The defense is expected to argue Netanyahu, who's denying wrongdoing, wasn't acting in Milchan's personal interests and that the gifts were nothing but friendly gestures. I'm Mimi Montgomery. Upgrade your home with big savings on select GE appliances at Lowe's. Right now, you can get up to additional an thousand dollars off on select major kitchen appliances and one hundred dollars off laundry pairs thirteen ninety six or more. And GE appliances is bringing you an additional ten percent
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Western efforts to defuse Kosovo crisis mount as ethnic Serbs in Kosovo rally anew after clashes
"The U.S. and EU are ramping up efforts to diffuse a crisis in Kosovo. Ethnic Serbs are continuing to protest in northern Kosovo, where clashes with NATO peacekeepers recently left dozens injured. Over fears of renewed conflict in the troubled region, EU officials are now in talks with Serbia and Kosovo top officials in NATO ascending 700 more troops. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging all parties to deescalate tension and his EU counterpart to separation calls the situation dangerous and unsustainable. Ethnic Serbs are in minority and Kosovo, but in majority in the country's north, with many rejecting the Albanian majority territories claim of independence from Serbia. I'm Mimi Montgomery
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SAS to soon start online booking for 2028 flights aboard electric-powered aircraft
"A Scandinavian airline will soon take bookings for the first commercial electric powered flights. Scandinavian airline systems or SAS are set to open online reservations for short distance flights aboard electric passenger planes. But travelers would have to wait 5 years to depart, where the commercial launch scheduled for 2028. Those booking can choose from 30 seats on each of three flights in Sweden, Norway and Denmark and will find out the exact departure date via email once scheduled. SAS is one of several airlines investing in the use of electric passenger planes for future commercial travel. I'm Mimi Montgomery.
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North Korea spy satellite launch fails as rocket falls into the sea
"North Korea fails to launch its first spy satellite into space. In parts of South Korea and Japan, residents took shelter after North Korea launched a rocket, which later crashed into the sea. Admitting failure is a setback to leader Kim Jong-un's push to boost military capability amid tension with the U.S. and South Korea, but North Korea is now promising to look into what went wrong and try a second launch soon. Any North Korean satellite launch is a violation of UN Security Council resolutions that ban the country from launches that use ballistic technology. I'm Mimi Montgomery
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Moscow drone attack exposes Russia's vulnerabilities, fuels criticism of military
"Breaches in Russia's air defenses are exposed after a drone attack on Moscow. Russian president Vladimir Putin is wowing to beef up air defenses after another drone attack targeted the capital in underlined its vulnerability. He's now facing criticism after only 5 of 8 drones were shot down in the attack, which damaged three apartment buildings. Putin is stressing that Moscow's air defenses did work, but admits that protecting a huge city is difficult. Ukraine did not claim responsibility for the attack, but it happened as more Russian soils under fire amid expectations of a Ukrainian counter offensive. I'm Mimi Montgomery.
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China warns of artificial intelligence risks, calls for beefed-up national security measures
"China's warning advances to artificial intelligence can pose a risk to its national security. After a ruling Communist Party meeting chaired by president Xi, China is issuing a statement warning of risks posts by AI while also calling for heightened national security measures. The position underscores tension between China's aim to be a global leader in cutting edge technology and concerns of its potential, social and political harms. The statement comes after scientists and industry leaders in the U.S. recently warned of similar risks. It stresses that in China there is a need to improve the security governance of Internet data and AI. I Mimi Montgomery
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Palestinian officials say Israeli strike on eastern Lebanon kills 5 militants, Israel denies role
"Israeli air strike kills 5 Palestinian militants. An Israeli attack targeting a Syria backed Palestinian group in eastern Lebanon leaves at least 5 people dead and ten wounded. According to an official from the Popular Front for the liberation of Palestine general command, the air strike hit positions in kasia, a Lebanese town near Syria. After the attack and other official tells the AP that the group will retaliate at a suitable time. The PFL PGC has military presence and precisions along the Lebanon Syria border and has attacked Israel in the past. Commenting on the air strike and Israeli official denies the country had anything to do with it. I'm Mimi Montgomery.
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New Zealand airline is asking passengers to weigh in before their flights
"A New Zealand airline is weighing passengers before they board. As part of a monthlong survey, air New Zealand is planning to wait 10,000 passengers, so pilots can estimate weight and balance before takeoff. It is voluntary, but the airlines insisting that travelers shouldn't fear stepping on the scale. There is no visible display involved, and the way in data remains anonymous. The surveys designed to calculate average weight that goes on a plane. Numbers required by the domestic civil aviation authority, and the timing of it may be necessary, as recent health stats show New Zealanders are getting heavier in light of increasing adult and childhood obesity rates. I'm Mimi Montgomery.
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UN nuclear chief urges Russia and Ukraine to ban attacks at Europe's largest nuclear power plant
"UN nuclear chief urges Russia and Ukraine to ban attacks on the zephyria power plant. Raphael grossi, who leads the International Atomic Energy Agency, is asking UN Security Council members to support 5 principles to avoid a nuclear accident at the tsaritsa plant, Europe's largest. It comes after fighting there on 7 occasions as recently as last week and disruptions to critical power supply. The principles include banning attacks prohibiting heavy weapons storage and ensuring uninterrupted offsite power supply, Kremlin's forces took over the plant after Russia's invasion, and Ukraine opposes any proposed legitimizing Russia's control of it. I'm Mimi Montgomery
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More than 6,000 troops to play role in Charles' coronation
"Thousands of British military personnel will join King Charles's coronation. The UK defense ministry says 6000 troops, including soldiers, sailors, and aviators will participate on May 6th, making it the force's biggest ceremonial deployment for 7 decades. Thousands of them will escort the king and Camilla the queen consort as they travel by gilded horse drawn coach between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, gun salutes will sound from British Army bases and warships and military aircraft, including World War II Spitfires, will perform a fly past. Defense secretary Ben Wallace calls it a spectacular and fitting tribute to King Charles, who is the armed forces commander in chief, Mimi Montgomery, London.
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G7 vows to step up moves to renewable energy, zero carbon
"G 7 countries promise a faster shift to clean energy but set no timeline for phasing out coal. Wrapping up a two day meeting in Japan, ministers of the G 7 wealthy nations are issuing a 36 page document laying out commitments for a predominantly decarbonized power sector by 2035, but this stipulation of relying predominantly on clean energy leaves room for the continued use of fossil fuel power. Yet, minister stress that phasing out coal must be prioritized in accounting for 25% of global carbon emissions, G 7 nations must do more, says U.S. climate envoy, John Kerry. Those countries will really determine what happens here. If they will reduce, if they will take the lead, if they will start deploying the new technologies, if they will get rid of the unabated fossil fuels, we've got the chance of winning this battle. I'm Mimi Montgomery
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Dozens of POWs freed as Ukraine marks Orthodox Easter
"Prisoners of war returned to Ukraine after Easter exchange with Russia. A key of top officials says more than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war, including soldiers, sailors, and border guards are being released in a major orthodox Easter arrangement with Moscow. While Easter celebrations in Ukraine are subdued for security reasons, dozens of families can now celebrate reuniting with loved ones captured during the Russian invasion. A presidential adviser says those released include troops fighting near bakhmut, the mining city for months, a focus of Russia's offensive. The number of Russians released is yet to be announced, but a video from the Wagner group, a Kremlin affiliated paramilitary force shows Ukrainian prisoners of war being readied for an exchange. I'm Mimi Montgomery
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More oil producers join Saudis in surprise production cuts
"Several major oil producing countries joined Saudi Arabia and shrinking their output. Shortly after a Saudi announcement on planned production cuts by 500,000 oil barrels per day until the year end, various other major producers, including the UAE, Iraq, Algeria and Kazakhstan, are informing they'll make similar, but smaller reductions for a total of 1.15 million barrels daily. The surprising moves could bring an increase in oil prices globally and strain relations with the U.S.. Higher oil prices can benefit Russian president Vladimir Putin in his war on Ukraine and force Americans and others to pay even more at the pump amid inflation partly fueled by that war. I'm Mimi Montgomery
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Israeli strikes in Syria's Homs province wound 5 soldiers
"Soldiers left wounded after Israeli attacks on Syria's homes province. Syrian state media says Israeli air strikes hit several sites in humps, injuring at least 5 soldiers. The attack marks the 9th time Israel's struck targets in Syria this year, according to the opposition linked Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The state news agency sana, citing military sources, says the strikes targeted sites in Homs city and countryside. It also says Syrian air defenses intercepted the missiles shooting down some of them. The observatory reports that the missiles targeted military sites and those of Iran linked militias. There's no immediate statement from Israel on the strikes. I'm Mimi Montgomery
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Rebounding Pope Francis marks Palm Sunday in Vatican square
"Pope Francis presides over palm Sunday mass after being discharged from hospital. Bundled in a long white coat, Pope Francis gives mass in Saint Peter's square before tens of thousands of faithful, a day after leaving a Rome hospital treated for bronchitis. His voice sounds strong at the start of the service, but quickly turns whores. The 86 year old left hospital Saturday after receiving antibiotics intravenously. Palm Sunday mass, one of the longest in the Catholic Church calendar, opened his busy, holy week schedule. I Mimi Montgomery
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"President Biden should speak on camera directly to the American people today. But Democrats say the president shouldn't make an address if details remain limited related to the latest objects that were shot down. Maryland senator Chris van hollen, in terms of these other objects, I think no one's withholding information. I think we have a lot still to learn. On Capitol Hill, Mitchell Miller, WTO news. Now to the war in Ukraine, Ukraine has renewed its plea for more warplanes while some NATO allies expressed concern over Kyiv's need for ammunition. As Ukraine allies gather at NATO's Brussels headquarters for a Ukraine contact group meeting, Kyiv is once more appealing to Western countries for military planes to help frustrate Russia's invasion, with reporters asking what aid his troops need, Ukraine's defense minister showed an image of a fighter jet. The U.S. is saying no to that, while some allies are assessing. But more pressing is Ukraine's demand for ammunition, firing up to 7000 artillery shells a day, U.S. and NATO allies worry about ensuring a steady supply without emptying stockpiles. I'm Mimi Montgomery. WTO two 34 in turkey, the president has just revealed that more than 35,000 people in this country have died in last week's earthquakes. The death toll in both turkey and Syria is now more than 41,000 and growing. Meantime, the catastrophe is turned into a humanitarian crisis for quake survivors. Amazingly though, there are still people being pulled alive from the rubble. At night, when the temperature plunges to sub zero, the only way to keep warm is by burning wood, scavenge from nearby houses destroyed in the quake. Families once prosperous, now live in these donated tents set up at a local park. A once happy place. Now one of misery and deep uncertainty. It's here we meet engineering student Abdul Rahman and his family. They are Syrian refugees from Aleppo, displaced by the war, and now homeless once again. What will you do now? You have no home, everything's destroyed. Nothing. We will leave this city and start over again. He says, we'll be fine. We're used to a hard life. That CBS News correspondent tayab. Keep it here on WTO, former vice president Mike Pence plans to fight a subpoena. We'll fill you in on all of the details after
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1st missile strike at aerial object over Lake Huron missed
"The U.S. confirms a first missile strike at aerial object over Lake Huron mist. Speaking to reporters at a NATO defense meeting in Brussels, U.S. chairman of the joint chiefs of staff's general Mark milley says a first missile fired at an unidentified object overlay Huron, missed the second target while the second one hit. But Millie quickly stressed that the errant strike caused no harm. So we go to great lengths to make sure that the air space is clear and the backdrop is clear out to the max effective range of the missile, and in this case the missiles or the missile landed harmlessly in the water of Lake Euron. We tracked it all the way down. And we made sure that the airspace was clear of any commercial civilian or recreational traffic. The acknowledgment by Millie comes amid questions about whether the shootdown of aerial objects that military officials say don't post a threat could create unnecessary risks. I'm Mimi Montgomery