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Rubio Says ‘Much Work’ to Be Done After Talks With Ukrainian Officials

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other U.S. officials met with a Ukrainian delegation led that was without Andriy Yermak, who resigned as chief of staff to Ukraine’s president on Friday. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/2UFbdM4

L.A. Man Is Charged With Stopping Freeway Traffic to Film Music Video

The closure happened in 2023, prosecutors said. As part of the video, drivers conducted doughnuts around a performer, who was charged with conspiracy to commit exhibition of speed. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/5R8zDH1

The Grand Ole Opry Toasts 100 Years and Considers What’s Next

A hundred years after it first went live, Nashville’s famed country music show celebrated its history with a series of performances. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/GslZDnx

Northwestern Agrees to Deal With Trump Administration

The university will pay $75 million to regain its research funding and end investigations, the second highest payment by a school facing pressure from the administration. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/dXiJ9qz

Two West Virginia Communities Bound Together by Grief

Red ribbons adorned one city, while blue ribbons hung in another town — all to honor the National Guard members who were attacked in Washington this week. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/DIPYfM6

Trump Pauses Domestic Applications for Asylum

It was the latest restrictive change to the immigration system after this week’s shooting of two National Guard members. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/wyHdoWG

Trump Spoke by Phone Last Week With Maduro, Venezuela’s Leader

They discussed a possible meeting between the two of them, but nothing has been scheduled, and the administration continues to increase the military pressure on Venezuela. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/dCPQcrF

Trump Uses National Guard Shooting to Cast Suspicion on Refugees

President Trump claimed there were “a lot of problems with Afghans,” without providing evidence, as his administration announced that it was implementing new immigration guidelines. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/BcXmlv6

For Shooting Suspect, a Long Path of Conflict From Afghanistan to America

Rahmanullah Lakanwal was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, he served in a paramilitary unit that worked with U.S. forces. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/3mMJ7sv

Recent Afghan Arrivals Fear Their Futures in the U.S. Are Now in Jeopardy

Many are anxious after the Trump administration vowed to undertake sweeping reviews of immigrants after the shooting of two National Guard troops. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/HVqYKps

SNAP Helping Families Put Thanksgiving Dinner on the Table

SNAP benefits helped Leanna Nieves of Haverhill, Mass., buy Thanksgiving dinner for her family, but she used the day to set aside what have been chronic worries about the federal program. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/2Bh9vDp

ICE Detains Mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew

Bruna Caroline Ferreira, the mother of a nephew of the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, was pulled over and arrested on her way to pick up her son from school, Ms. Ferreira’s lawyer said. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/Nysv9bJ

Fired Employees Say Government Won’t Rehire Them After Shutdown

A group of former General Services Administration workers are accusing the administration of breaking the law in refusing to reinstate them. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/aDAI1bz

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Says She Won’t Run for a Fourth Term

She has led the heavily Democratic city through confrontations with President Trump, who earlier this year sought to impose federal control over the local Police Department. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/1WRYamB

Times Analysis Finds Errors in Trump’s Supreme Court Filing That Calls for National Guard in Chicago

The Trump administration has claimed the police were slow to protect federal agents on Oct. 4, but videos and audio show that their rationale conflates hours of events involving a shooting, a protest, a car crash and a police radio call. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/KzPm9Mh

Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111

At 7, she bore witness to one of American history’s most violent spasms of racial violence. She was 106 when the nation reckoned with the crime. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/gA9DfO2

U.S. Again Asks New York Court to Release Epstein Grand Jury Materials

The Justice Department cited the newly passed Epstein Files Transparency Act to argue that the papers should be made public. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/4atNehm

Hegseth Threatens Senator Mark Kelly With Inquiry for ‘Seditious’ Video

The defense secretary called the senator’s remarks urging troops not to follow illegal orders “despicable, reckless, and false.” from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/euEZSwy

U.S. Introduces New Female Crash-Test Dummy Standards

A female crash-test dummy to replace an outdated model largely based on male proportions would improve safety for women, who face higher fatality and injury risks on the road, officials said. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/e9cGt6h

Trump to End Temporary Protected Status for Somalis

About 700 Somali immigrants are currently allowed to live and work in the United States under a program for people fleeing countries in turmoil. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/ZXkPGeM

Mother Accused of Delaying Medical Care for Daughter Who Died on Road Trip

A diabetic 10-year-old girl slipped into a coma during a trip with her family and was brought to the hospital after she had died, the authorities said. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/lCq97nX

For Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Rough Education in MAGA Politics

The Georgia congresswoman strove to be both the ultimate Trump warrior and to be taken seriously. She wound up in political exile. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/ELknaXj

Greene’s Exit Deals A Blow to G.O.P., Putting Rifts on Display

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s sudden resignation underscored the fragility of the G.O.P. majority, and exposed deep discontent on the right going into the midterm elections. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/R8pn1XO

Abortion Is Once Again Illegal in North Dakota

On Friday, a state Supreme Court ruling reinstated a near-total abortion ban, making North Dakota the 13th state to do so. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/1xYsjyi

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Florida Sheriff’s Deputy Is Killed While Serving Eviction Notice

A second deputy, a locksmith and the suspect were also shot in an exchange of gunfire, the authorities said. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/pBy409l

Border Patrol Ends Operation in Charlotte, N.C.

The operation, which led to more than 370 arrests, had put a purple state firmly at the center of one of the Trump administration’s most visible immigration strategies. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/tBm7D6y

Stalled Contempt Inquiry Into Deportation Flights Springs Back to Life

The resurrected inquiry could finally get to the bottom of lingering questions such as: Did top Trump administration officials purposely ignore a court order? from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/mX1Szt4

Appeals Court Blocks Limits on Federal Agents’ Use of Force in Chicago Area

A judge found that immigration agents were using force in a way that “shocks the conscience.” Appellate judges said the restrictions she imposed went too far. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/8TJSsob

George Conway, a Vocal Foe of Trump, Eyes Congressional Run

The former conservative lawyer built a social media following with his harsh criticism of President Trump, who was the boss of his wife at the time. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/IbzVmGQ

Arrest Made After Woman Is Set on Fire and Severely Burned on Chicago Train

The woman, 26, was in critical condition when she was taken to the hospital, the police said. A person of interest was in custody. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/4sphHtO

Texas Governor Declares Muslim Civil Rights Group a ‘Terrorist Organization’

Gov. Greg Abbott said the state could now take steps to shut down the Council on American-Islamic Relations. The group said the declaration had no basis in fact or law. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/zXemqO1

Trump Says U.S. Will Sell F-35s to Saudis, Despite Pentagon Concerns

The president told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday that he planned to sell the advanced fighter jets to Riyadh. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/bLFpWjr

High Beef Prices? Trump Official Blames Biden and Migrants.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said migrants were bringing sick cows across the border, snarling beef supply chains. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/byJEtfR

Trump Project in Maldives Opens More Doors for Cryptocurrency Investors

The Trump Organization and its Middle East development partner have announced a project in the Maldives that marries two of the family’s most successful moneymaking enterprises. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/jJHBlEN

At Catholic Churches, Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Takes Center Stage

Immigration was on the minds of priests and parishioners following a letter from the nation’s Catholic bishops decrying how immigrants are being treated. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/PJfvsIo

Latest U.S. Strike on Boat in Pacific Kills 3, Southern Command Says

The United States has carried out at least 21 strikes on boats the Trump administration accuses of smuggling drugs, killing at least 83 people. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/wkeptHh

New Orleans Elects Ex-Convict Calvin Duncan as Criminal Court Clerk

Mr. Duncan was elected clerk of the criminal court in New Orleans on Saturday, ousting an incumbent who claimed Mr. Duncan had never been cleared of the murder that sent him to prison. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/yotThLz

U.S. Border Patrol Arrested 81 People in Charlotte, N.C.

Federal Border Patrol agents hit the streets again on Sunday, their second day in a city home to a growing population of immigrants. It remains unclear how long they will stay. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/I84HgAN

Alice Wong, Writer and Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies at 51

Born with muscular dystrophy, she received a MacArthur “Genius” grant in 2024 for her decades of calling attention to the need for equal rights for disabled people. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/HW4aplL

Trump Plan Could Limit Green Cards for Immigrants From Travel Ban Countries

The policy change is a major expansion of the administration’s push to crack down on immigration from countries that it says lack sufficient screening and vetting abilities. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/LbKTuXO

Dog Accidentally Shoots and Injures a Pennsylvania Man, Police Say

The man had been cleaning a shotgun and placed it on the bed shortly before it was fired. He received treatment at an area hospital. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/Bg9XuIA

Boston University Student Attacked Online Over Claim He Called ICE on Workers

The student, the president of the school’s College Republicans club, said he reported immigrant carwash workers. Now he is facing online attacks after nine of the workers were detained. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/Beokt5i

Katie Wilson, a Political Newcomer, Is Elected Mayor in Seattle

Ms. Wilson, a self-described socialist, joined the race after Mayor Bruce Harrell opposed taxing high-income residents to finance construction of new housing. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/9d0ieK1

Government Shutdown Ends and Federal Workers Return

Government employees were expecting to see paychecks again as early as Nov. 20 after six weeks in limbo. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/4iQoeNl

Epstein Bantered Regularly With Larry Summers

The former Treasury secretary corresponded routinely with Jeffrey Epstein. In one series of exchanges, he sought Mr. Epstein’s advice on how to handle a female acquaintance. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/DLizQ1W

Chess Grandmaster Faces Ethics Complaint After Death of Daniel Naroditsky

The International Chess Federation filed the complaint against Vladimir Kramnik, a former world champion who had insinuated that Daniel Naroditsky cheated. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/7doXwhW

Trump Ramps Up Pressure on G.O.P. To Thwart Epstein Vote

Representative Lauren Boebert, one of the Republicans pressing for more Epstein disclosures, was summoned for a meeting in the White House Situation Room. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/xcvQd4V

Trump Lauds ‘Very Big’ Shutdown Victory for G.O.P. in Veterans Day Speech

The address mixed the traditional solemnity of the day with political arguments, as the president celebrated his efforts to remake the armed services into a “Department of War.” from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/vL1xdGg

Archbishop Paul Coakley Is Picked to Lead American Bishops

“We face a growing worldview that is so often at odds with the Gospel mandate to love thy neighbor,” the group said in a letter to Pope Leo. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/VfelJQw

Aircraft Carrier Moves Into the Caribbean as U.S. Confronts Venezuela

The arrival of the carrier bolsters the already extensive deployment of American forces in the region. Britain will cease sharing some intelligence with the U.S. because of concerns over boat strikes. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/K86pZC2

Travelers Battle More Flight Disruptions Amid Shutdown Talks

The travel turmoil led some fliers to embark on time-consuming detours as they monitored talks in Washington to end the government shutdown. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/6MsIOFk

Groups Sue to Reverse Trump’s Cuts to Energy Projects in Democratic States

A lawsuit filed on Monday argued that the president has discriminated against blue states by slashing federal funds for political leverage during the shutdown. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/gXSEyvr

Spending Bill Would Pave Way for Senators to Sue Over Phone Searches

Republicans have voiced outrage that Jack Smith looked at G.O.P. lawmakers’ phone records surrounding the Jan. 6 attack. Legislation to reopen the government would allow them to sue for $500,000 each. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/MFJvqXm

Christine Pelosi Will Not Run for Nancy Pelosi’s House Seat

Christine Pelosi, a Democratic activist, announced that she will run instead for a California State Senate seat, ending speculation that she would try to succeed Nancy Pelosi in the U.S. House. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/kVDS8hq

Thune Says Deal to Reopen Government Is ‘Coming Together’

The top Senate Republican sounded hopeful on Sunday that enough Democrats could be brought on board to move forward quickly on a measure that would reopen the government. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/miT6VYG

Michelle Obama Criticizes Trump’s East Wing Demolition

The president’s ballroom project will transform one of the most recognizable buildings in the world and could nearly double its size. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/y45IUg0

White House Discussed Naming New Washington Commanders Stadium After Trump

President Trump made the “rebuilding of the new stadium possible,” according to Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary. But it was unclear what role he has had in the project. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/Two8A3r

Shots Fired at Border Patrol Agents in Chicago, Federal Officials Say

No Border Patrol agents were injured in the incident on Saturday as an immigration enforcement campaign continues in the city. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/wORVNFK

Worries Increase on Second Day of Flight Cancellations

Disruptions to air travel on Saturday were modest, but officials and passengers were bracing for worse as the government shutdown continued. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/M5dXBHI

Gavin Newsom, Eyeing 2028, Tries to Mess With Texas

Celebrating his recent redistricting victory, the California governor swooped into a state led by a Republican rival and sent the latest signal about his presidential ambitions. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/CK2cAj7

Trump Gives Hungary’s Orban Reprieve on Sanctions After Meeting

The United States has imposed sanctions on nations buying Russian oil, but President Viktor Orban successfully argued that Hungary had few other options. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/If0QOMJ

Trump Approves Pardon for Ex-Officer Convicted in a Chinese Government Plot

Prosecutors said Michael McMahon had acted as an illegal agent in a conspiracy targeting a Chinese family in New Jersey. The White House says he was tricked into it. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/KIfS0io

Many Travelers Escaped Major Headaches. Some Weren’t So Lucky.

Although airlines canceled a relatively small percentage of their flights, some passengers were still left scrambling. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/8H3KLTh

Jury Awards $10 Million to Abigail Zwerner, Teacher Shot by 6-Year-Old Student

The teacher, Abigail Zwerner, was shot in the hand and chest by a first grade student who brought his mother’s gun to class in 2023. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/ODvNdJq

Democrats Dig In on Shutdown After Election Wins

President Trump’s declaration that the closure had hurt his party on Tuesday appeared to have stiffened Democrats’ resolve and put at least a temporary damper on talks to end the crisis. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/yBAcV5W

U.S. Military Draws Up Nigeria Plans, With Limited Options to Quell Violence

American forces are unlikely to be able to end a decades-long insurgency in Africa’s most populous country, despite President Trump’s order, officials said. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/8Ny9E1C

In the Virginia Governor’s Race, It’s Abigail Spanberger vs. Winsome Earle-Sears

Ms. Spanberger, a centrist Democrat, has led in most polls against Ms. Earle-Searles, the Republican lieutenant governor. One of them will become Virginia’s first female chief executive. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/Qwvq481

Supreme Court Grapples With Suit by Soldier Injured in Bombing on U.S. Base

The lawsuit stemmed from a 2016 suicide attack in Afghanistan by a former Taliban member hired as a subcontractor on an American military base. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/plghOIQ

Trump Says War With Venezuela Is Unlikely but Suggests Maduro’s Time Is Up

In an interview with “60 Minutes,” President Trump was circumspect on potential escalation targeting Venezuela. He was also pressed on deportations, the government shutdown and his recent demand for nuclear tests. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/V5Gut6h

Explosion at Harvard Building Affected Small Section of Hallway, Officials Say

There was no structural damage to the building, they said, as investigators pursued two suspects. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/m9ZgA8t

New Weapons Testing Ordered by Trump Won’t Include Nuclear Explosions, Wright Says

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the testing ordered up in a surprise announcement by President Trump last week would focus on “the other parts” of nuclear weaponry. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/LZmE58j

‘Keep Listening’: An Undecided Republican Lawmaker Weighs New Voting Maps

As redistricting efforts spread across the country, an Indiana state senator said he isn’t sure how he will vote on a plan that President Trump supports. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/vg5FNA1

In a Dark Year, Los Angeles Basks in the Dodgers’ Glow

Scars of wildfires and immigration raids won’t soon fade, but like the city itself, the Dodgers persevered and gave Southern California residents the rally they needed. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/saL0GD6

War Powers Law Does Not Apply to Trump’s Boat Strikes, Administration Says

The move deepened the idea that a Vietnam-era law, which says congressionally unauthorized deployments into “hostilities” must end after 60 days, does not apply to airstrike campaigns. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/XEi9SYQ

Explosion at Harvard Medical School Was ‘Intentional,’ Officials Say

Two people were seen running from the building afterward, the school said. The school is asking the public for help to identify the individuals caught on surveillance video. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/fdxYXH1

Trump Administration Must Make Food Stamp Payments Within Days, Judge Says

The written order came one day after a court told the Trump administration it must pay benefits in the program known as SNAP during the shutdown. from NYT > U.S. News https://ift.tt/EMegrHv