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NEW/DEVELOPING
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NORTH CAROLINA-REDISTRICTING — North Carolina state Senate remap nearing completion. SENT: 140 words.
ACID ATTACK — Man accused of tossing acid on Latino due in Milwaukee court. SENT: 140 words, photos. UPCOMING: Developing from 9:30 a.m. hearing.
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TOP STORIES
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TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT — The House will hear from a singular witness in the Trump impeachment hearings: Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who was targeted by the president’s allies in a “smear” campaign now central to the probe. By Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick. SENT: 860 words, photos. UPCOMING: 990 words after hearing begins at 9 a.m. With TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-YOVANOVITCH — Diplomat built reputation as solid pro, but saw it sullied. Also see TRUMP below. For full coverage in AP Newsroom: https://newsroom.ap.org/page/impeachment
TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-VIEWER’S GUIDE — Was the former ambassador to Ukraine an obstacle to corruption and casualty of a bribery scheme? Or disloyal to a president fully empowered to choose his own ambassadors? What to look for in Friday’s impeachment hearings. By Laurie Kellman. SENT: 860 words, photos. With TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-TIMELINE. For full coverage on AP News: https://apnews.com/Trumpimpeachmentinquiry
ELECTION 2020-OBAMA — One of former President Barack Obama’s close friends and political allies is running for president. Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has announced his campaign. The former president is expected to stay neutral in the 2020 contest. By Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace. SENT: 880 words, photo. Find more coverage on the 2020 U.S. Elections featured topic page on APNewsroom.
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING — A boy described as bright, quiet and “normal” pulled a gun from his backpack on his 16th birthday and opened fire at his high school before saving the last bullet for himself, authorities say. The shooting that killed two teenagers and wounded three others at Saugus High School in a Los Angeles suburb took just 16 seconds and left the attacker hospitalized in critical condition with a head wound. By Stefanie Dazio and Chris Weber. SENT: 870 words, photos, videos. With CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING-GUNMAN — California school shooting suspect described as quiet, smart; CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING-LOCKER ROOM LOCKDOWN — Huddled in locker room after shooting, team relied on texts.
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS — Israel says it has completed a series of airstrikes on targets linked to the Islamic Jihad militant group in Gaza after rocket fire that rattled a day-old truce. The military statement indicates that Israel is willing to abide by the cease-fire if there are no additional rocket attacks. By Joseph Krauss and Fares Akram. SENT: 140 words, photos. UPCOMING: Developing, will be updated.
EGYPT-WOMEN AND PROPERTY — An Egyptian woman takes her fight against unequal Islamic inheritance laws to Egypt’s top constitutional court. Huda Nasrallah is demanding an equal share of the property left to her two brothers by their father. Nasrallah, a Christian, says she is leaning on a rare Christian doctrine that respects gender equality in inheritance. She says she is making her case on religious grounds because she believes the court is more likely to respect existing structures within the society. By Noha Elhennawy. SENT: 740 words, photos.
BOLIVIA-PROTESTS — Bolivia’s interim leader says Evo Morales can’t run as a candidate in any new elections, even as the ousted leader contended he is in fact still the president of the Andean country since its Legislative Assembly has yet to accept his resignation. Bolivia is headed into uncharted territory with lawmakers trying to reach a deal for new elections, protests raging in parts of the country and rival claims to the presidency. By Luis Andres Henao and Eduardo Castillo. SENT: 1,090 words, photos. With MEXICO-EVO MORALES-INTERVIEW — Morales tells AP he wants U.N. mediation in Bolivia.
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WHAT WE’RE TALKING ABOUT
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IRAQ-PROTESTS — Iraqi officials: 1 protester killed in renewed clashes. SENT: 140 words, photos.
ITALY VENICE FLOODING — Venice flooded again 3 days after near-record high tide. SENT: 320 words, photos.
TURKEY-ISLAMIC STATE— American IS suspect awaits repatriation from Turkey. SENT: 130 words, photos.
JAPAN-SKOREA — Japan, S Korean envoys, execs discuss ways to cool tensions. SENT: 400 words, photo.
CHINA-HUAWEI — Huawei sells folding smartphone with no Google after US ban. SENT: 120 words.
SOUTH-AFRICA-TROUBLED-AIRLINE — Workers strike at South Africa’s state-owned airline. SENT: 130 words, photos.
SUPREME-COURT-KAVANAUGH — Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh avoids controversy in first major appearance. SENT: 360 words, photo.
GOLDEN GLOBES-AMBASSADOR — Pierce Brosnan’s sons named Golden Globe Awards ambassadors. SENT: 280 words, photos.
PYGMY-OWL — Arizona’s tiny desert owl has new chance for protection. SENT: 140 words, photos.
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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TRUMP — President Donald Trump says the impeachment probe has been “very hard” on his family, even as he tries to flex his political muscle to flip the governor’s mansion in deep-red Louisiana. SENT: 900 words, photos.
CONGRESS-EXPORT-IMPORT BANK — The Democratic-controlled House is on track to pass a measure renewing the charter of the Export-Import Bank, a U.S. agency that provides loans and other help to foreign buyers of U.S. exports. SENT: 390 words, photo.
AMAZON-WAR-CLOUD-PROTEST — U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he is certain that the awarding of a $10 billion cloud-computing contract to Microsoft instead of Amazon was done fairly. SENT: 500 words, photos.
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INTERNATIONAL
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BRITAIN-BREXIT-ELECTION — Twenty-four prominent British writers and entertainers, including author John LeCarre and actor Simon Callow, say they won't vote for Labour Party candidates in next month's election because of the party's failure to combat anti-Semitism. SENT: 140 words, photo. With BRITAIN-BREXIT-ELECTION-THE LATEST.
NORTH KOREA-BIDEN — North Korea calls former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden a “rabid dog” that “must be beaten to death with a stick” in its latest swipe against foreign and political leaders it sees as hostile to the North’s leadership. SENT: 560 words, photos.
VENEZUELA-GUAIDÓ TESTED — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is calling people across the crisis-torn nation to flood the streets for protests nearly a year since launching an urgent campaign to push President Nicolás Maduro from power. SENT: 800 words, photos.
EGYPT-WOMEN AND PROPERTY — An Egyptian woman takes her fight against unequal Islamic inheritance laws to Egypt’s top constitutional court. Huda Nasrallah is demanding an equal share of the property left to her two brothers by their father. Nasrallah, a Christian, says she is leaning on a rare Christian doctrine that respects gender equality in inheritance. She says she is making her case on religious grounds because she believes the court is more likely to respect existing structures within the society. By Noha Elhennawy. SENT: 740 words, photos.
SYRIA — Syrian President Bashar Assad said in remarks broadcast Friday that the American presence in Syria will lead to armed “resistance” that will eventually force the U.S. troops to leave his country. SENT: 460 words, photos.
HONG KONG-PROTESTS — Protesters who have barricaded themselves in a Hong Kong university partially clear a road they were blocking and demand that the government commit to holding local elections on Nov. 24. SENT: 370 words, photos.
AUSTRALIA-WILDFIRES — The death toll for wildfires raging across Australia’s most populous state rises to four as authorities warn of worsening weather conditions to come. SENT: 350 words, photos.
KOREAS-DIAMOND-MOUNTAIN — North Korea says it issued an ultimatum to South Korea that it will tear down South Korean-made hotels and other facilities at the North’s Diamond Mountain resort if the South continues to ignore its demands to come and clear them out. SENT: 870 words, photos.
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BUSINESS
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AUSTRALIA-QANTAS-LONG-FLIGHT — Australia’s national carrier Qantas successfully completes a 19 ½-hour non-stop flight from London to Sydney, which was used to run a series of tests to assess the effects of ultra-long-haul flights on crew fatigue and passenger jetlag. SENT: 340 words, photos.
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ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT
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TV-THE CROWN CREATOR — “The Crown” returns for its third season on Netflix with new faces in familiar roles. As the drama about Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and her circle advances in time and age, the producers are swapping out actors. Olivia Colman replaced Claire Foy, who played the queen for two seasons and won an Emmy Award. By Television Writer Lynn Elber. SENT: 1,180 words, photos.
MUSIC-TAYLOR SWIFT — Taylor Swift says that she may not perform at the American Music Awards and may have to put other projects including a forthcoming Netflix documentary on hold because the men who own her old recordings won’t allow her to play her songs. By Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton. SENT: 440 words, photo.
MUSIC-LATIN GRAMMYS — Spanish singer Rosalía, the breakthrough performer known for blending flamenco music with sounds like reggaeton and Latin trap, wins album of the year at the 2019 Latin Grammys, becoming the first solo female performer to win the top honor since Shakira’s triumph 13 years ago. By Music Writer Mesfin Fekadu. SENT: 880 words, photos. With MUSIC-LATIN GRAMMYS-LIST.
TV-N-SCOTT-MOMADAY — Kiowa writer N. Scott Momaday, who won a Pulitzer Prize in 1969 for his groundbreaking novel “House Made of Dawn,” says he’s not done writing and vows to finish his long-anticipated memoir. An AP Interview. By Russell Contreras. SENT: 590 words, photos.
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SPORTS
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BROWNS-GARRETT’S OUTBURST — Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett could be facing an unprecedented league suspension for his violent outburst, when he ripped off Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph’s helmet and clubbed him on the head during the final seconds of Cleveland’s 21-7 win. By Sports Writer Tom Withers. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.
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