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Monthlong government shutdown in photos: disruptions, delays and divisions

By The Associated Press With no endgame in sight, the U.S. government shutdown is expected to roll on for the unforeseeable future, injecting more uncertainty into an already precarious economy. The monthlong closure has halted routine federal operations, furloughed around 750,000 federal employees and left others working without pay. Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance

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Two new suspects handed preliminary charges in Louvre jewels heist case, Paris prosecutor says

By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — The Paris prosecutor said Saturday two new suspects were handed preliminary charges for their alleged involvement in the crown jewels heist at the Louvre museum, three days after they were arrested by police as part of the sweeping investigation. Laure Beccuau, the prosecutor, said a 37-year-old suspect

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College Basketball Scores

Saturday, Nov. 1 EAST Daemen 75, Lenoir-Rhyne 69 Lubbock Christian 90, Virginia’s-Wise 52 SOUTH Daemen 75, Lenoir-Rhyne 69 Florida Southern 88, Alaska Anchorage 76 Washburn 101, Augusta State 53 MIDWEST Central Washington 75, Central Oklahoma 65 Michigan Tech 75, Dallas Baptist 70, OT Northwest Missouri State 82, Missouri St Louis 79 SOUTHWEST St Edwards 61,

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Carbon capture pipelines have struggled to advance. A project in Nebraska found success

By JACK DURA Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A multi-state carbon capture pipeline began operating in September, reducing emissions from Midwest ethanol plants and carrying that carbon dioxide gas to be forever buried underground in Wyoming — an achievement after years of complaints, lawsuits and legislation blocked similar efforts by other companies. Other projects

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Sports on TV for Sunday, Nov. 2

By The Associated Press (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, Nov. 2 AUTO RACING 3 p.m. FS1 — NHRA: Qualifying, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas (Taped) NBC — NASCAR Cup Series: The NASCAR Cup Series Championship, Playoffs- Championship 4, Phoenix Raceway, Avondale, Ari. 5 p.m. FS1 — NHRA: The Dodge

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NBA Glance

All Times EDT EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Philadelphia 4 1 .800 — Boston 3 4 .429 2 New York 2 3 .400 2 Toronto 2 4 .333 2½ Brooklyn 0 5 .000 4 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 3 2 .600 — Atlanta 3 3 .500 ½ Orlando 3

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Ukraine says it hit a key fuel pipeline near Moscow that supplies Russian forces

By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces hit an important fuel pipeline in the Moscow region that supplies the Russian army, Ukraine’s military intelligence said Saturday, as Russia kept up a sustained campaign of massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The operation was carried out late Friday, according

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With pharaoh-like fanfare, Egypt unveils a huge new museum dedicated to its ancient civilization

By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — In an extravaganza of pharaonic imagery with a drone light show depicting ancient gods and pyramids in the sky, Egypt on Saturday inaugurated its long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum, a megaproject aiming to give the country’s millennia-old heritage a rich, modern display. Two decades in the making, the

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With pharaoh-like fanfare, Egypt unveils a huge new museum dedicated to its ancient civilization

By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — In an extravaganza of pharaonic imagery with a drone light show depicting ancient gods and pyramids in the sky, Egypt on Saturday inaugurated its long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum, a megaproject aiming to give the country’s millennia-old heritage a rich, modern display. Two decades in the making, the

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Nebraska Daybook

Associated Press Nebraska Daybook for Saturday, Nov. 01. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Omaha bureau is reachable at 402-391-0031. Send daybook items to Nebraska@applanner.com. To see

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Iowa Daybook

Associated Press Iowa Daybook for Saturday, Nov. 01. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Des Moines bureau is reachable at 515-243-3281. Send daybook items to iowa@applanner.com. To

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Missouri Daybook

Associated Press Missouri Daybook for Saturday, Nov. 01. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Missouri bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Missouri@applanner.com. To see

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Kansas Daybook

Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Saturday, Nov. 01. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Kansas City bureau is reachable at 816-421-4844. Send daybook items to Kansas@applanner.com. To

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Pakistan partially reopens Torkham border crossing to allow Afghan refugees to leave

By RIAZ KHAN Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan on Saturday partially reopened the Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan to allow thousands of stranded Afghan refugees to return home, officials said. Restrictions remain on all other cross-border movement, including trade. Pakistan closed all border crossings with Afghanistan on Oct. 12 following deadly clashes in

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AP-Scorecard

TODAY’S SPORTS SCHEDULE ___ MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYOFFS Final L.A. Dodgers 5 Toronto 4 ___ NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Sacramento 135 Milwaukee 133 Final Minnesota 122 Charlotte 105 Final Orlando 125 Washington 94 Final Indiana 114 Golden State 109 Final Houston 128 Boston 101 Final Detroit 122 Dallas 110 ___ NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final Boston

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Tanzania’s President Hassan wins disputed election with more than 97% of vote

By RODNEY MUHUMUZA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the country’s disputed election with more than 97% of the vote, according to official results announced Saturday. Her two main opponents had both been prevented from running, leaving her virtually unopposed. Hassan, who took power in 2021, appeared at an

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