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NEW/DEVELOPING
A helicopter drops water as a wildfire called the Getty Fire burns on Kenter Canyon in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. (AP PhotoRingo H.W. Chiu)
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IRAQ-PROTESTS _ Iraqi official says 18 killed in shooting attack on protesters in Shiite holy city of Karbala.
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WHAT CAN BE SAVED-GORILLAS _ A concerted and sustained conservation campaign is giving a second chance to Africa's mountain gorillas. It wouldn't have happened without an intervention some biologists call "extreme conservation." That entails monitoring every single gorilla in the rainforest, periodically intervening with veterinary care and funding forest protection by sending money into communities. The result: The number of mountain gorillas has risen from 680 a decade ago to just over 1,000 today. By Science Writer Christina Larson. SENT: 1,880 words, photos, video. With abridged. Series hub: https://www.apnews.com/WhatCanBeSaved
Anti-government protesters run to take cover while Iraqi Security forces fire tear gas during a demonstration in Tahrir Square in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. (AP PhotoKhalid Mohammed)
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TOP STORIES
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TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT _ A military officer at the National Security Council twice raised concerns over the Trump administration's push to have Ukraine investigate Democrats and Joe Biden, according to testimony the official is prepared to deliver in the House impeachment inquiry. Alexander Vindman, an Army lieutenant colonel who served in Iraq, is prepared to tell House investigators that he listened to President Donald Trump's call with new Ukraine President Volodymr Zelenskiy and reported his concerns to the NSC's lead counsel. By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick and Colleen Long. SENT: 770 words, photos. UPCOMING: 850 words after 9:30 a.m. hearing begins. With TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-WHAT'S NEXT. For full coverage: https://apnews.com/Trumpimpeachmentinquiry
TRUMP-ISLAMIC STATE _ Pivoting from the dramatic killing of the Islamic State's leader, the Pentagon is increasing U.S. efforts to protect Syria's oil fields from the extremist group as well as from Syria itself and the country's Russian allies. It's a new high-stakes mission even as American troops are withdrawn from other parts of the country. SENT: 1,140 words, photos, videos. By National Security Writer Robert Burns. With DEMOCRATS-TRUMP-BAGHDADI _ 2020 Democrats commend troops, not Trump, for Syria raid.
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES _ Crews fight to drown, slash and smother wildfires that have incinerated dozens of homes in Northern and Southern California before returning windstorms can blow them back into furious life. By Stefanie Dazio and Brian Melley. SENT: 640 words, photos, videos. With CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES-BLACKOUT _ Frustration at utility rising as California blackouts endure.
HONG-KONG-PROTESTS _ Hong Kong authorities bar high-profile pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong from an election, and the city's leader rules out political solutions before the end of the violent protests gripping the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. By Kelvin Chan. SENT: 590 words, photos. With HONG KONG-PROTESTS-THE LATEST.
ONLINE VIDEO-KIDS _ The number of young Americans watching online videos every day has more than doubled, according to survey findings. By National Writer Martha Irvine. SENT: 660 words, photo.
NCAA-ATHLETE COMPENSATION _ A key NCAA working group is expected to provide an update on whether it would be feasible to allow athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses while still preserving amateurism rules. By College Sports Writer Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 200 words, photos. UPCOMING: Update expected by midday, then 800 words, photos.
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PHILIPPINES-EARTHQUAKE _ Strong quake jolts southern Philippines, one dead, dozens hurt. SENT: 280 words, photos.
IRAN-NOSTALGIC-ALCOHOL-PHOTO-ESSAY _ Canadian Arak resurrects bygone Persian drink era. SENT: 770 words. With 10 photos.
AUSTRALIA-SHARK ATTACK _ Shark bites two British men on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. SENT: 280 words, photo.
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RUSSIA-CUBA _ Observers of Cuban and Russian foreign policy say there is a significant warming between former partners prompted in part by the Trump administration's reversal of former President Barack Obama's opening to Cuba. SENT: 660 words, photos.
CHILE-PROTESTS _ Fresh protests and attacks on businesses erupt in Chile despite President Sebastián Piñera's replacement of eight key Cabinet ministers with more centrist figures and his attempts to assure the country he has heard calls for greater equality and improved social services. SENT: 660 words, photos.
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CONGRESSWOMAN RESIGNS _ The resignation of a female congresswoman over a consensual relationship with a female campaign aide has sparked questions about whether women are held to higher standards in public life. SENT: 750 words, photos.
ELECTION-2020-SENATE-ALABAMA _ Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is exploring the possibility of a run for his old Senate seat in Alabama, according to three Republicans with knowledge of the situation. By Kim Chandler and Alan Fram. SENT: 530 words, photo. Find more coverage on the 2020 U.S. Elections featured topic page on APNewsroom.
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BUSINESS
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UNITED AUTO WORKERS-CONTRACT TALKS _ Just after workers ratified a new contract with General Motors last week, the president of the United Auto Workers union put out a statement that Ford would be next for "pattern bargaining." By Auto Writer Tom Krisher. SENT: 800 words, photo.
AUTOMAKERS-FUEL EFFICIENCY _ General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Toyota and many others in the auto industry are siding with the Trump administration in a lawsuit over whether California has the right to set its own greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards. SENT: 720 words, photo.
STUDENT LOAN-REPAYMENT BENEFIT _ A small but growing number of employers are offering help for employees to pay off student debt. By Personal Finance Writer Sarah Skidmore Sell. UPCOMING: 990 words by 7 a.m.
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HEALTH/SCIENCE
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BRITAIN-SEYCHELLES-CLIMATE CHANGE _ The Seychelles president is warning there's no time for a "blame game" in the fight against climate change and he urges major nations to do more. An AP Interview. By James Brooks. SENT: 480 words, photos.
TB VACCINE _ An experimental vaccine proved 50% effective at preventing latent tuberculosis infection from turning into active disease in a three-year study of adults in Africa. By Marilynn Marchione. SENT: 330 words.
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