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US Senators Say Rubio Told Them Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan is Russia’s ‘Wish List’
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — U.S. senators critical of President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war say they spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio who told them that the peace plan Trump is pushing Kyiv to accept is a “wish list” of the Russians and not the actual U.S. plan. The 28-point peace plan was crafted by the Trump administration and the Kremlin without Ukraine’s involvement. It acquiesces to many Russian demands that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has categorically rejected on dozens of occasions, including giving up large pieces of territory. Trump says he wants Ukraine to accept the plan by late next week.
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Ukraine’s Allies Push Back on a US Peace Plan Seen as Favoring Moscow
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s Western allies have rallied around the country as they push to revise a U.S. peace plan seen as favoring Moscow. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed Ukrainians “will always defend” their home. A Ukrainian delegation, joined by France, Germany, and the U.K., is preparing for talks with Washington in Switzerland on Sunday. The U.S. plan suggests Ukraine hand over territory to Russia, which Kyiv has ruled out. European leaders have expressed concerns about the plan, emphasizing that borders must not be changed by force. They insist on being consulted in peace efforts, warning against rushing a deal. Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Saturday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. proposal was not his “final offer.”
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Trump Paints Zelenskyy Into a Corner With His New Plan to End Russia’s War on Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is resurfacing his argument that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy doesn’t “have the cards” to continue on the battlefield. Trump made the comment while discussing his new proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Trump has long had a tortured relationship with the Ukrainian leader, and says he expects Zelenskyy to respond to his new plan in less than a week. “He’s going to have to approve it,” Trump told reporters. Zelenskyy has been hit by a corruption scandal in his government as well as battlefield setbacks. Another difficult winter looms as Russia continues to bombard Ukraine’s energy grid. Zelenskyy now says Ukraine is facing the most difficult choice in its history.
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Israel Launches Strikes in Gaza Ceasefire’s Latest Test as Hospitals Say 24 Killed
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on Oct. 10. Health officials in Gaza said at least 24 people were killed and at least 54 wounded, including children. Israel says it launched the strikes after an “armed terrorist” crossed into an Israeli-held area and shot at troops in southern Gaza. No soldiers were hurt. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said five senior Hamas members were killed. The strikes occurred amid international momentum on Gaza, with the U.N. Security Council on Monday approving the U.S. blueprint to secure and govern the territory.
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Epstein’s Accusers Grapple With Complex Emotions About Promised Release of Justice Department Files
Trump has signed legislation compelling the Justice Department to release the files on Jeffrey Epstein. Marina Lacerda publicly identified herself less than three months ago as someone who was abused by Epstein. She says the abuse started when she was 14 and ended when he told her she was too old, at the age of 17. Lacerda says she’s relieved the files are going to become public. But some survivors are concerned about the sudden political shift and the potential for manipulation. Despite these fears, they remain hopeful for a public reckoning and a step toward healing.
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Trump Pledge to ‘Immediately’ End Protections for Minnesota Somalis Sparks Fear and Legal Questions
President Donald Trump has pledged to end temporary legal protections for Somalis in Minnesota, sparking fear in the state’s immigrant community. In a Truth Social post, Trump said he would strip Somali residents of their Temporary Protected Status, which protects immigrants from deportation. Experts and state leaders have criticized the move as legally questionable and divisive. Most Somali residents in Minnesota would not be affected, as only 705 nationwide are covered by the program. Advocates warn the decision could fuel hate against the community, which has deep roots in the U.S.
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Brazil’s Ex-President Bolsonaro Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Escape and Avoid 27-Year Prison Term
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro over claims he was planning to escape before starting his 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt. Bolsonaro, who has been under house arrest, was taken to the federal police headquarters in Brasilia on Saturday after his ankle monitor was reportedly violated. Justice Alexandre de Moraes cited a video by Bolsonaro’s son urging supporters to protest, which he said showed intent to create chaos. Bolsonaro was convicted of attempting to overthrow Brazil’s democracy after losing the 2022 election.
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Saturday was an Historic Day in Dallas – The Day a President Was Shot and Killed
WBAP/KLIF News (AP) On Nov. 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, was shot to death during a motorcade in Dallas at Dealey Plaza. Texas Gov. John B. Connally, riding in the same car as Kennedy, was seriously wounded. Suspected gunman Lee Harvey Oswald was arrested. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as president. Nov. 22nd is a date to remember in DFW history.
Rangers Don’t Tender Contract Offers to 2023 World Series Title Contributors García, Heim and Sborz
Slugging outfielder Adolis García, switch-hitting catcher Jonah Heim and right-handed reliever Josh Sborz have all became free agents. The Texas Rangers didn’t tender 2026 contract offers to the trio that played significant roles in the team’s only World Series title two years ago. The Rangers also didn’t tender a contract offer to right-handed reliever Jacob Webb before Friday’s deadline, but did agree to terms on a one-year contract with outfielder Sam Haggerty to avoid salary arbitration. García and Heim were both All-Stars and Gold Glove winners in 2023, and García was the AL Championship Series MVP after 15 RBIs against Houston. Sborz got the final seven outs of the World Series clinching game.
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Proposed Peace Plan for Ukraine Leaves Country in a Delicate Position Between US and Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An American proposal to end the war in Ukraine puts the country in a delicate diplomatic position — caught between placating its most important ally, the United States, and not capitulating to Russia, its much larger neighbor that launched a full-scale invasion nearly four years ago. The 28-point peace plan was crafted by the U.S. and the Kremlin, without Ukrainian involvement. It acquiesces to many Russian demands that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has categorically rejected on dozens of occasions, including giving up large pieces of territory.
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