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Here are the AP's latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP's coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.
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TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-ANALYSIS — The House is moving forward on articles of impeachment that are likely to be approved by Democrats alone. Some Democrats pushed for additional charges against Trump, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other party leaders held them off and focused instead on two narrow but consequential articles. bY Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace. SENT: 830 words, photos, video. With TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-TAKEAWAYS. Also see MORE ON IMPEACHMENT below. For full coverage of the impeachment inquiry in AP Newsroom: https://newsroom.ap.org/page/impeachment
SAUDI-ARAMCO — Saudi Arabia's oil company Aramco begins trading for the first time, gaining 10% in the first moments on the market and pushing its worth to $1.88 trillion, making it the most valuable listed company in the world. By Aya Batrawy. SENT: 280 words, photos.
MORE ON IMPEACHMENT
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FILM-NATIONAL-FILM-REGISTRY — National Film Registry announces diverse Class of 2019. SENT: 340 words, photos.
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ELECTION 2020-DEMOCRATS-COLLEGE — Pete Buttigieg's plan to offer limited free college to students from households earning less than $100,000 a year is exposing one a rift in one of the sleeper issues of the Democratic presidential primary race. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren favor free college tuition for everyone, while Buttigieg, Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar say the benefits should be targeted based on income. By Economics Writer Josh Boak. SENT: 1,110 words, photos. Find more coverage on the 2020 U.S. Elections featured topic page on APNewsroom.
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NEW & DEVELOPING
Supporters cheer as President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Hershey, Pa. (AP PhotoPatrick Semansky)
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INTERNATIONAL COURT-ROHINGYA — Suu Kyi in court to refute Myanmar genocide allegations. SENT: 250 words, photos.
AFGHANISTAN-ATTACK — Afghan bomber hits medical facility near Bagram Air Base. SENT: 180 words, photos.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, left, reacts as he listens as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a media availability, after their meeting at the State Department, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)
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TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT — House Democrats announce two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, declaring he “betrayed the nation” with his actions toward Ukraine and obstruction of Congress' investigation. Trump insists he has done nothing wrong and says impeaching a president with a record like his would be “sheer Political Madness!” By Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick. SENT: 1,220 words, photos, videos. With TRUMP — Trump mocks impeachment effort, talks up trade deal at rally.
Jersey City Police officers man a road block following reports of gunfire, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP PhotoSeth Wenig)
TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-ANALYSIS — The House is moving forward on articles of impeachment that are likely to be approved by Democrats alone. Some Democrats pushed for additional charges against Trump, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other party leaders held them off and focused instead on two narrow but consequential articles. bY Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace. SENT: 830 words, photos, video. With TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-TAKEAWAYS. Also see MORE ON IMPEACHMENT below. For full coverage of the impeachment inquiry in AP Newsroom: https://newsroom.ap.org/page/impeachment
SHOOTING-JERSEY-CITY — Six people, including a police officer and three bystanders, were killed in a furious gun battle that filled the streets of Jersey City with the sound of heavy fire for hours, authorities say. The dead included the two gunmen. By David Porter. SENT: 960 words, photos, videos.
NEW ZEALAND-VOLCANO ERUPTS-RESCUERS — Rescuer Lillani Hopkins describes the harrowing time she spent helping those badly burned after this week's deadly volcanic eruption in New Zealand. When they finally got back to shore, Lillani says all 23 of those she helped were still breathing. But she hasn’t had any contact with them since and doesn’t know if they all survived. By Nick Perry. SENT: 1,150 words, photos. With NEW ZEALAND-VOLCANO ERUPTS — New Zealand volcano vents steam, delays recovery of bodies.
Police officers gather nearby the scene following reports of gunfire, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Jersey City, N.J. (AP PhotoSeth Wenig)
SAUDI-ARAMCO — Saudi Arabia's oil company Aramco begins trading for the first time, gaining 10% in the first moments on the market and pushing its worth to $1.88 trillion, making it the most valuable listed company in the world. By Aya Batrawy. SENT: 280 words, photos.
HONG KONG-LES MISERABLES — For Hong Kong spectators mentally and physically drained from six months of pro-democracy protests that have convulsed the city, a rousing performance of “Les Miserables” proved almost too much to bear. By John Leicester. SENT: 680 words, photos, video.
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Police officers arrive at the scene following reports of gunfire, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, in Jersey City, N.J. AP PhotoEduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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TRUMP-IMPEACHMENT-REPUBLICANS — The White House and Trump’s Republican allies in Congress have spent weeks working to de-legitimize the House impeachment inquiry. SENT: 990 words, photos.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson drives a JCB through a symbolic wall with the Conservative Party slogan 'Get Brexit Done' in the digger bucket, during an election campaign event at the JCB manufacturing facility in Uttoxeter, England, Tuesday Dec. 10, 2019. The Conservative Party are campaigning for their Brexit split with Europe ahead of the UK's General Election on Dec. 12. (Ben StansallPool via AP)
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GIULIANI-DIVORCE — Report: Rudy Giuliani settles long divorce from his third wife. SENT: 240 words, photo.
House Judiciary Committee ranking member Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., leaves after a television interview as House Democrats unveil articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP PhotoAndrew Harnik)
FILM-NATIONAL-FILM-REGISTRY — National Film Registry announces diverse Class of 2019. SENT: 340 words, photos.
FRENCH QUARTER SHOOTING — One arrested, one sought in holiday gunfire that wounded 12 in New Orleans. SENT: 240 words, photos.
BOOKS-CENTER-FOR-FICTION — Atwood, Nesbit among those honored by Center for Fiction. SENT: 310 words.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., stands beneath a painting of George Washington as she and House Democratic committee chairs announce they are pushing ahead with two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress — charging he corrupted the U.S. election process and endangered national security in his dealings with Ukraine, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP PhotoJ. Scott Applewhite)
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BUDGET BATTLE — House leaders are racing the clock on an emerging government-wide spending bill that's likely to largely maintain Trump's tactical ability to fund his much-sought border wall. SENT: 670 words, photos.
As seen in reflection, Chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., second from right, accompanied by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., right, Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Adam Schiff, D-Calif., left, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Eliot Engel, D-N.Y., third from left, Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., second from left, speaks at a news conference to unveil articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP PhotoAndrew Harnik)
ELECTION 2020-DEMOCRATS-COLLEGE — Pete Buttigieg's plan to offer limited free college to students from households earning less than $100,000 a year is exposing one a rift in one of the sleeper issues of the Democratic presidential primary race. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren favor free college tuition for everyone, while Buttigieg, Joe Biden and Amy Klobuchar say the benefits should be targeted based on income. By Economics Writer Josh Boak. SENT: 1,110 words, photos. Find more coverage on the 2020 U.S. Elections featured topic page on APNewsroom.
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Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., joined from left by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters, D-Calif., House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., unveils articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP PhotoJ. Scott Applewhite)
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IRAQ-CHRISTIANS — Leaders of Iraq's Christian community cancel this year's Christmas-related celebrations in solidarity with the country's protest movement. SENT: 940 words, photos.
ISRAEL-POLITICS — Barring a nearly unfathomable about-face, Israel is headed toward an unprecedented third election within a year — prolonging a political stalemate that has paralyzed the government and undermined many citizens' faith in the democratic process. SENT: 820 words, photos.
Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi sits in the court room of the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. The U.N.'s highest court on Tuesday begins a hearing into allegations of genocide in Myanmar over the military campaign against the Rohingya minority, with leader Aung San Suu Kyi set to defend those who once held her under house arrest. (AP PhotoPeter Dejong)
CHINA-US — Chinese officials lash out at the U.S. over recent legislation passed by Congress criticizing Beijing for its policies in Hong Kong and the Xinjiang region in western China, as well as ongoing trade disputes. SENT: 530 words.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA-INDEPENDENCE-VOTE — The South Pacific region of Bougainville votes overwhelmingly to become the world’s newest nation by gaining independence from Papua New Guinea. SENT: 260 words, photos.
MEXICO-SECURITY CORRUPTION — Mexico's former security chief was dogged by so many allegations of corruption and wrongdoing for so long that some said it was only a matter of time before he would be arrested. SENT: 1,110 words, photos.
ASIA-HUNGER — Nearly a half-billion people in the Asia-Pacific are still malnourished and eliminating hunger by 2030 requires that millions escape food insecurity each month, according to a report released by U.N. agencies. SENT: 620 words, photos.
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CALIFORNIA-MARIJUANA-PREGNANCY — More than three years after California voters broadly legalized marijuana, a state panel is considering if its potent, high-inducing chemical — THC — should be declared a risk to pregnant women and require warnings. SENT: 570 words, photos.
NEWTOWN SHOOTING — Seven years after the massacre inside Sandy Hook Elementary, some victims' siblings are nearly grown and engaging in advocacy for school safety and gun violence prevention. UPCOMING: 1,030 words by 6 a.m., photos.
BORDER-WALL-LAWSUITS — A federal judge blocks the Trump administration from spending some Defense Department money to build a border wall with Mexico, the latest twist in a long-running legal battle over one of the president's signature domestic issues and campaign priorities. SENT: 390 words.
CRYPTOCURRENCY-SCAM — Three men were charged with running a cryptocurrency mining operation that officials labeled a “high-tech Ponzi scheme" that bilked investors out of $722 million, federal officials announce. SENT: 430 words.
OPERATION SANTA CLAUS — A visit from Santa Claus earlier this month helped the 300 or so residents of Napakiak, Alaska, forget their troubles, even if only for a day. SENT: 700 words, photos, video.
TEXAS EXECUTION — A Texas inmate is set to be executed for killing a supervisor at an Amarillo state prison shoe factory nearly 17 years ago. SENT: 670 words, photo. UPCOMING: Execution scheduled for after 7 p.m.
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YANKEES-COLE — The New York Yankees land the biggest prize of the free agent market, adding Gerrit Cole to their rotation with a record $324 million, nine-year contract. By Baseball Writer Ronald Blum. SENT: 720 words, photo.
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