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'Touching' Franco Harris mural unveiled at All-Sports Museum

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (WTAJ) - In September, it was announced that the Penn State All-Sports Museum would honor late program great Franco Harris. On Sunday, they unveiled a photo mural of Harris, which is made up of close to 2,000 photos sent by fans, friends and family.

Cantaloupe distributed in at least 10 states recalled over possible salmonella contamination

The recalled cantaloupes were distributed in 10 states, but may have been sold in even more, the FDA warns.

EXCLUSIVE: DHS heat maps show most migrant apprehensions are north of border wall

New federal maps provided to Border Report show concentrations of migrants along the Southwest border, most north of the border wall.

Newly empowered Virginia Democrats nominate the state's first Black House speaker, Don Scott

Virginia’s state House will soon have its first Black speaker in its more than 400-year history after the chamber’s incoming Democratic majority on Saturday chose Del.

Bill could add gun safety, hunting course to Michigan schools

A bill has been introduced that would allow Michigan schools to offer an option for a gun safety and hunting course.

Mom sues American Airlines, claims kids were kept in 'jail-like room' at airport

A Florida mother is suing American Airlines after she claims her two children were left in a cold 'lost children's room' overnight with no food or water, at CLT Airport after several flight delays.

Las Vegas teen beaten to death by mob of attackers outside of high school

A Las Vegas high school student died less than two weeks after he was brutally beaten by a group of 15 people in the parking lot of the city's Rancho High School.

Around the world

Netanyahu calls claims of Israel breaking international law ‘hogwash’

Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday pushed back on claims that Israel is breaking international law in its war with the militant group Hamas, calling such arguments "hogwash.

'Panda Express': Pandas board plane to return to China

The National Zoo's three celebrity giant pandas are heading home a little earlier than expected. Zoo officials told The Associated Press that adult bears Mei Xiang and Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji will be returning to China.

Biden, Qatari leader talk hostages, humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza

President Biden on Sunday spoke to Qatar’s leader, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, about ongoing efforts to increase humanitarian assistance into Gaza and to secure the release of all hostages held by Hamas, which includes a 3-year-old American toddler.

Jewish school in Montreal target of gunfire for second time in a week

The Yeshiva Gedola of Montreal was targeted with gunfire for the second time in a week early Sunday and police say no arrests have been made.

Biden and Xi will meet Wednesday for talks on trade, Taiwan and managing fraught US-China relations

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Wednesday in California for talks on trade, Taiwan and managing fraught U.S.-Chinese relations in the first engagement between the leaders of the world's two biggest economies in a year.

Netanyahu rejects growing calls for a cease-fire as Israel battles Hamas outside main Gaza hospital

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back Saturday against growing international calls for a cease-fire, saying Israel’s battle to crush Gaza’s ruling Hamas militants will continue with “full force.

Over half of Sudan's population needs humanitarian aid after nearly 7 months of war, UN says

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Almost seven months of war between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary group have left a wave of destruction with over half the population in need of humanitarian aid and raised fears of a repeat of the deadly ethnic conflict in Darfur 20 years ago.

Technology

Mark Zuckerberg personally rejected Meta’s proposals to improve teen mental health, court documents allege

The disclosures highlight Zuckerberg’s sway over decisions at Meta that can affect billions of users. And they also shed light on tensions that have occasionally arisen between Zuckerberg and other Meta officials who have pushed to enhance user well-being.

Apple hits setback in dispute with European Union over tax case

LONDON (AP) — Apple might end up on the hook after all for billions of euros in back taxes to Ireland in the latest twist in a longrunning European Union dispute, following a legal opinion Thursday from an adviser to the bloc's top court. A decision by a lower court that the U.S.

Nvidia planning 3 GPUs for sale in China to circumvent US restrictions: Reports

Chipmaker Nvidia is reportedly working on producing three new graphics processing units (GPUs) for sale in China in order to circumvent the new export restrictions imposed by the Biden administration.

Iceland evacuates town and raises aviation alert as concerns rise a volcano may erupt

Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland have left their homes after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defense authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region.

General Motors' autonomous vehicle unit recalls cars for software update after dragging a pedestrian

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit is recalling all 950 of its cars to update software after it dragged a pedestrian to the side of a San Francisco street in early October. The company said in documents posted by U.S.

Red Hat Linux revs streamline container management

Red Hat on November 8 announced both the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.3 and the planned release of RHEL 8.9, which expand the built-in Podman container management capabilities.

Fortnite maker challenges Google's ability to take a cut of in-app purchases

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google on Monday will try to protect a lucrative piece of its internet empire at the same time it’s still entangled in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century.

Sports News

Rams sign Wentz 7 years after passing on him in NFL Draft

Seven years ago, the Los Angeles Rams had a choice to make: They had the first overall pick in the draft and were looking for a quarterback. The Rams ultimately went with Cal QB Jared Goff over North Dakota State's Carson Wentz, but it appears they may end up getting both of them.

Utah gives #5 Washington a scare, 35-28

SEATTLE (ABC4 Sports) - The #5 Washington Huskies have College Football Playoff aspirations this season, and they were almost derailed by a gutty performance from the 18th-ranked Utes.

Bulldogs beat Sunbirds in battle of Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) - It is basketball season. The Fresno State football team won the milk can on Saturday and this coming Saturday, the Bulldogs will try to hold onto the valley trophy. In between, the Bulldog basketball teams tried to retain bragging rights in the city of Fresno.

Joshua Dobbs leads Vikings over Saints for fifth straight win

Joshua Dobbs continued the Minnesota Vikings' win streak as he delivered another brilliant performance to defeat the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at home.

Who says Brock Purdy lacks magic? Not the 49ers after 34-3 win over Jaguars

Brock Purdy got away with a bad decision on an early touchdown pass, then was the best quarterback on a field that included former No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence.

To start or not to start Zach Wilson? 

NEW YORK (PIX11) – According to Jets head coach Robert Saleh, the starting quarterback is his choice to make and he is not being pressured by the general manager or the owner. Saleh said they are all on “the same page” when it comes to who his starting quarterback should be.

RSL season ends in penalty kick shootout loss

HOUSTON (ABC4 Sports) - After staying alive with a penalty kick shootout victory in Game 2 of its playoff series against Houston, Real Salt Lake lost in a PK shootout in the deciding Game 3 Saturday night, and is eliminated from the MLS Playoffs.

Politics News

The White House and some Republicans pan Johnson's 2-part plan to avoid a shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson's temporary spending plan has already been met with opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.

FBI whistleblower calls House GOP 'soulless demons' after voting to give the agency a new $300 million HQ

FBI Whistleblower Steve Friend called House Republicans "soulless demons," on X after the House GOP voted to give the FBI a $300 million headquarters.

Trump will try to upstage the GOP debate with a rally targeting South Florida's Cuban community

HIALEAH, Fla. (AP) — A City Council candidate in the Miami suburb of Hialeah used Donald Trump's image on campaign signs. At one polling station this week, many people wore red “Make America Great Again” hats or drove pickup trucks with flags bearing the former president's name.

Montgomery Steppe declares victory in District 4 Supervisor race

Monica Montgomery Steppe has declared victory in the special election for the District 4 seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

Former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey running for Jersey City mayor

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (PIX11) -- Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey wants back into politics 19 years after he came out as gay, admitted to an extramarital affair with another man, and resigned. McGreevey is now the first major contender to enter the race for mayor of Jersey City.

Manchin won't seek reelection in West Virginia

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection to the Senate in 2024, almost certainly handing Republicans a seat in next year's elections in a deep red state.

What they want: Biden and Xi are looking for clarity in an increasingly difficult relationship

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping have no shortage of difficult issues to discuss when they sit down for their first talks in a year, even if expectations are low that their meeting will lead to major breakthroughs.