November 2025

LOCALIZE IT: Tribal college leaders uneasy about US financial commitments despite a funding increase

November 19, 2025 2:30 pm Associated Press

EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: Tribal citizens are among communities navigating the impacts of massive cuts in federal spending and the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. A funding increase for tribal colleges and universities announced before the shutdown was welcome news, but college leaders remain uneasy about the government’s financial commitments. Those federal dollars

LOCALIZE IT: Tribal college leaders uneasy about US financial commitments despite a funding increase

November 19, 2025 2:30 pm Associated Press

EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: Tribal citizens are among communities navigating the impacts of massive cuts in federal spending and the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. A funding increase for tribal colleges and universities announced before the shutdown was welcome news, but college leaders remain uneasy about the government’s financial commitments. Those federal dollars

Nearly 40 babies sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula

November 19, 2025 2:18 pm Associated Press

By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer Nearly 40 babies have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula, federal health officials say. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday reported 39 cases of confirmed or suspected illness in 18 states among babies who consumed ByHeart formula since August. The most recent illness

Lindsey Halligan and James Comey are seen here.

What to know about Lindsey Halligan’s big grand jury revelation at James Comey’s vindictive-prosecution hearing

November 19, 2025 2:12 pm CNN

CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, Katelyn Polantz, Casey Gannon, CNN (CNN) — The hearing Wednesday morning in the case against former FBI Director James Comey ended with a revelation by prosecutors and a conundrum: if a full grand jury never reviewed the final set of charges handed up against Comey, are they void? The

As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelves

November 19, 2025 2:05 pm Associated Press

By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer As cases of potentially deadly botulism in babies who drank ByHeart infant formula continue to grow, state officials say they are still finding the recalled product on some store shelves. Meanwhile the company reported late Wednesday that laboratory tests confirmed that some samples of formula were contaminated with the

Chiefs’ Josh Simmons happy to be back after sudden four-game absence, declines to discuss reasons

November 19, 2025 1:59 pm Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs first-round draft pick Josh Simmons said Wednesday that he had the support of the entire organization during a sudden four-game absence, though the standout left tackle declined to discuss what ultimately caused him to leave the team. Simmons returned to the

Italian court approves extradition to Germany of Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream pipeline blast

November 19, 2025 1:58 pm Associated Press

MILAN (AP) — Italy’s highest court on Wednesday approved the extradition to Germany of a Ukrainian man suspected of setting off explosions that damaged Nord Stream pipelines between Russia and Germany more than three years ago. The defense lawyer for 49-year-old Serhii Kuznietsov said that his client would be turned over to German authorities within

British Defense Secretary John Healey speaks in Downing Street on Wednesday

Russian spy ship enters UK waters and aims lasers at military pilots, Britain says

November 19, 2025 1:50 pm CNN Newsource

By Christian Edwards, Catherine Nicholls, CNN London (CNN) — A Russian spy ship has entered British waters and directed lasers at military pilots, Britain’s defense secretary said Wednesday, as he warned that the country was facing a “new era of threat” from hostile actors. During a speech in London, John Healey said the Yantar spy

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House

Trump teases he’ll fire Bessent if Fed doesn’t cut interest rates

November 19, 2025 1:44 pm CNN Newsource

By Samantha Waldenberg, Bryan Mena, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested he would fire Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent if the Federal Reserve doesn’t decrease interest rates. “The only thing Scott is blowing it on is the Fed because the Fed, the rates are too high, Scott. If you don’t get it fixed

Canadian former Olympic snowboarder wanted by US is charged with orchestrating murder of witness

November 19, 2025 1:13 pm Associated Press

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Olympic snowboarder for Canada who is wanted by authorities for running a multi-national drug trafficking network is facing additional charges in connection with the killing of a federal witness, Attorney General Pam Bondi said on Wednesday. Ten other defendants have been arrested on charges

Texas man indicted on murder charge in shooting of ‘King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss

November 19, 2025 1:12 pm Associated Press

By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A grand jury in Texas has indicted the man accused of killing “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss on a murder charge. But it is unclear whether Joss’ killing will be considered a hate crime. Police in San Antonio did not immediately return an

Brendan Fraser’s new horizons include ‘Rental Family’ and rental hedgehogs

November 19, 2025 1:11 pm Associated Press

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer BEDFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Brendan Fraser is staring at a cooling fireplace. “I have an urge to poke this fire so bad,” Fraser says with a grin. The 56-year-old actor is midway through breakfast at a boutique Westchester inn not far from his home. He arrived, as Fraser usually

Members of the military salute during the US Marine Corps 250th anniversary event at Camp Pendleton Beach in Oceanside

Democratic lawmakers urge troops to disobey illegal orders

November 19, 2025 1:05 pm CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Half a dozen members of Congress who previously served in the military or intelligence community are urging service members and intelligence officials to disobey illegal orders that might be issued by President Donald Trump’s administration. In a video posted on X Tuesday, Democratic lawmakers Sen. Elissa Slotkin,

U.S. trade deficit drops 24% in August as Trump’s tariffs reduce imports

November 19, 2025 1:00 pm Associated Press

By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit fell by nearly 24% in August as President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs pushed imports lower. In a report delayed for more than seven weeks by the federal government shutdown, the Commerce Department said Wednesday that the the gap between what the

A new study found that young people exposed to fluoride at recommended levels performed better on cognitive tests than peers who did not have fluoride in drinking water.

Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability — and may actually provide benefit, study finds

November 19, 2025 1:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The longstanding public health practice of adding fluoride to community drinking water is facing heavy scrutiny in the United States over questions about whether the benefits outweigh the potential risks. But new research challenges recent claims about the risks of fluoride in drinking water — and instead suggests that

Nominee for US deputy ambassador to UN calls for reforms at ‘ineffective’ global body

November 19, 2025 12:43 pm Associated Press

By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. deputy ambassador to the United Nations urged “bold reform” of what she called the “bloated, unfocused and ineffective” global organization during her confirmation hearing Wednesday. Tammy Bruce told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the United Nations has

Tractor-trailer crash causes traffic jam on I-29

November 19, 2025 12:20 pm Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A crash involving an out-of-town tractor-trailer hauling a load caused traffic to back up on northbound Interstate 29 Wednesday morning.

Arrests now top 250 in immigration crackdown across North Carolina

November 19, 2025 12:18 pm Associated Press

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal agents have now arrested more than 250 people during a North Carolina immigration crackdown centered around Charlotte, the state’s largest city, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday. The operation that began over the weekend is the latest phase of Republican President Donald

139th Airlift Wing receives first H3 Variant C-130

November 19, 2025 12:12 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The 139th Airlift Wing has gained a new set of wings after receiving its first H3 variant of the C-130 Hercules aircraft.

For Brandon Lake, crossing over means more opportunities to spread a Christian message

November 19, 2025 12:03 pm Associated Press

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Fifteen miles south of Sin City, Brandon Lake is seated backstage at a packed arena in Henderson, Nevada. In a matter of hours, he will perform an energetic, “family-friendly” show, as he tells The Associated Press, for thousands of people. He’s on the road with

College Basketball Scores

November 19, 2025 12:01 pm Associated Press

Wednesday, Nov. 19 EAST Adelphi 93, Southern Connecticut State 72 Alvernia 76, Kean 66 Arizona 71, UConn 67 Assumption 91, Post 74 Binghamton 69, Misericordia 58 Bowdoin 83, Maine-Farmington 74 Cairn 64, Lebanon Valley 54 California (PA) 90, Charleston (WV) 60 Catholic University 62, Goucher 56 Clarion 95, Frostburg State 94 Colby 96, Thomas (ME)