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Suspect in shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent near the University of Vermont pleads not guilty

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Three college students of Palestinian descent out for a walk in Vermont were seriously injured over the weekend when a man shot them at close range on a city street — an attack being investigated as a possible hate crime, authorities said Monday. Jason J.

Live updates | Israel confirms release of 11 hostages by Hamas on fourth day of truce

Israel said 11 hostages have been released from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip late Monday, the final day of a four-day truce between the warring sides. Early Tuesday, a Red Cross bus carrying Palestinian prisoners released by Israel has arrived in the West Bank town of Ramallah.

Passenger jumps out of emergency exit at New Orleans airport: sheriff's office

Federal authorities are investigating following an incident with a passenger at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner on Sunday, Nov. 26.

Fiery rhetoric around Israel-Hamas war stokes fears at home

Incendiary rhetoric about the war between Israel and Hamas is contributing to a stark rise in Islamophobia and antisemitism in the U.S. — and raising the risk that violent words could turn into actions.

Celebrities, politicians among those named in sex abuse suits filed under NY's Adult Survivors Act

NEW YORK (AP) — For a year, New York's Adult Survivors Act suspended the usual legal deadlines to give sexual assault victims one last chance to file lawsuits over misconduct that occurred years or decades ago.

Some Californians leaving for Texas could be replaced by Texans leaving for California 

While it is known that many Californians looking to leave the Golden State often choose Texas as their new home, new statistics indicate that a growing number of Texans are making their home in California.

5-year-old dies, grandfather missing after being swept out to sea in California

A 5-year-old girl is dead and her grandfather is missing Monday after a wave reportedly swept them off a Northern California beach and into the ocean over the weekend, according to Coast Guard officials.

Around the world

Israeli military says 11 hostages leaving Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday said 11 more hostages held by the Islamic militant group Hamas are leaving Gaza and are headed to Israel. The IDF said in a Telegram post that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) had confirmed the hostages were en route to Israeli territory.

Lula names own justice minister to high court bench

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a socialist, has appointed Justice Minister Flávio Dino to fill a vacancy on the country's 11-judge Supreme Federal Court.

Leaked documents show UAE effort to push fossil fuel deals amid leadership of global climate summit

Leaked documents show fossil fuel pushes were among “potential discussion areas” for the United Arab Emirates ahead of this year’s global climate summit in Dubai.

As Mexico marks conservation day, advocates say it takes too long to list vulnerable species

Mexican conservationists alleged that the government is neglecting its responsibilities to protect the nation's endangered species.

Here's what we know about the freed hostages in the cease-fire deal

Hamas has released a total of 69 hostages as part of a four-day cease-fire deal after a 50-day capture.

Russia puts the spokesman for Facebook owner Meta on a wanted list

Russia has added the spokesman of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to a wanted list, according to an online database maintained by the country’s interior ministry.

Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce for two more days, and free more hostages

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday, the Qatari government said, bringing the prospect of a longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war and further exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinians captured by Israel.

Technology

OpenAI says ousted CEO Sam Altman to return to company behind ChatGPT

The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, the latest in a saga that has shocked the artificial intelligence industry.

TikTok owner ByteDance to lay off hundreds as it winds down its failed gaming division

Layoffs have hit the tech industry hard in 2023, and now another round is hitting even more employees. The latest company to lay off employees is ByteDance, owner of TikTok.

CEO of Fortnite game maker casts Google as a 'crooked' bully in testimony during Android app trial

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney on Monday portrayed Google as a ruthless bully that resorts to shady tactics to protect a predatory payment system. His portrayal came in testimony in an antitrust trial focused on Epic Games' attempt to upend Google's store for Android phone apps.

AI partly to blame for spike in data center costs

With the supply of floor space dwindling further and increased demand for colocation services, analysts are reporting a 15% increase in the asking rates at North American data centers compared to a year ago.

OMB sees data-driven decision-making as key for better customer service in government

The Biden administration, in its push to improve customer experiences across government, is using data to pinpoint where those services aren’t meeting expectations.

'Adopt an axolotl' campaign launches in Mexico to save iconic species from pollution and trout

Academics in Mexico City are asking for donations to protect axolotls, an iconic fish-like type of salamander.

Broadcom planning to complete deal for $69 billion acquisition of VMWare after regulators give OK

SAN JOSE, California (AP) — Computer chip and software maker Broadcom has announced it has cleared all regulatory hurdles and plans to complete its $69 billion acquisition of cloud technology company VMware on Wednesday.

Sports News

Mountain West power ratings: Boise State on top, SJSU climbs as the coaching carousel continues to spin

The Spartans recorded one of the most impressive wins of the season in their finale but were boxed out of the conference title game.

High School Hot Shots: Clovis North’s Jackson Cinfel and McKay Madsen

FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) – Clovis North juniors Jackson Cinfel and McKay Madsen make up the Broncos' dominant run game. They have led the team all season long, including in the Division I section championship victory over Central on Friday night.

Bills' Jordan Phillips, Shaq Lawson say Eagles fan made 'life threatening remarks' before sideline incident

Buffalo Bills linemen Jordan Phillips and Shaq Lawson responded to confronting a Philadelphia Eagles fan on the sideline during their game on Sunday.

Duke starts process of replacing Mike Elko after an unusually short coaching stint in Durham

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke made a rapid climb under Mike Elko. Now they're searching for a new football coach after an unusually short tenure.

Mikaela Shiffrin wins World Cup slalom in Killington for record-extending 90th career victory

KILLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — Mikaela Shiffrin has extended her record of World Cup wins to 90. And she has done so in style.

Padres hand out Thanksgiving meals to 1,000 San Diego families

Padres players and volunteers handed out turkeys and sides to more than 1,000 San Diegans at Petco Park on Monday.

MetLife Stadium hosts NFL's first-ever Black Friday game

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (PIX11) - Black Friday was more like Green Friday at MetLife Stadium. The NFL's first-ever Black Friday game featured the New York Jets and the visiting Miami Dolphins. "I love the idea," said Jets season ticket holder George Frouxides. "I got off work.

Politics News

Rosalynn Carter tributes highlight her reach as first lady and humanitarian

The former president, who is 99 and has spent the past 10 months in home hospice care, plans to attend a memorial church service Tuesday in Atlanta.

President Joe Biden plans to skip U.N. climate talks beginning this week in Dubai

President Joe Biden plans to skip the upcoming climate talks in Dubai, an event that is expected to draw heads of state and diplomats from more than 200 nations and the Vatican.

President Biden is encouraging the release of more hostages

President Joe Biden is pushing for more Americans to be freed from Gaza and is encouraging an extension in the four-day cease-fire agreement.

Gov. Greg Abbott jumps out of plane with 106-year-old World War II vet

Abbott visited the San Marcos area to go skydiving with Al Blaschke, a 106-year-old World War II veteran who has already broken records for his own aerial feats.

Candidates launch campaigns for City Council District 4 seat

The special election race to replace Monica Montgomery Steppe on the San Diego City Council is already underway, with the first candidates confirming their intention to run.

Who do GOP candidates need to win over to catch up to Trump?

Trump continues to lead the GOP primary field, but recent polls suggest other candidates may fare better against Biden.

Romney says any Democrat would be 'an upgrade' over Trump in 2024

“I'd be happy to support virtually any one of the Republicans — maybe not Vivek [Ramaswamy] — but the others that are running would be acceptable to me, and I'd be happy to vote for them,” the retiring senator said Friday in an interview with CBS's Norah O’Donnell.