Trump gets warm welcome as he watches Army-Navy game alongside key allies, nominees and Daniel Penny
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) -- Donald Trump huddled with allies and a Republican cause célèbre at the Army-Navy football game. He took in one of the most storied rivalries in college sports while spotlighting his emerging national security team. On Saturday afternoon, Trump joined Vice President-elect JD Vance, embattled Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, potential backup defense option Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and others for the game outside Washington. Daniel Penny, who was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide this week in the chokehold death of an agitated subway rider in New York, was also a guest of Trump and Vance. Navy beat Army 31-13 in the 125th matchup between the two service academies.
Pelosi has hip replacement surgery at a US military hospital in Germany after a fall
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has had hip replacement surgery at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after falling while at an event in Luxembourg with other members of Congress. A spokesman on Saturday says the 84-year-old Pelosi "is well on the mend." Pelosi thanked the staff at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and the hospital in Luxembourg, where she was also treated, for "their excellent care and kindness." She was in Europe with a bipartisan congressional delegation to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law order
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South Korea's parliament has impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law decree, a move that ended days of political paralysis but set up an intense debate over Yoon's fate. Jubilant crowds have roared to celebrate another defiant moment in the country's resilient democracy. The National Assembly passed Yoon's impeachment motion in a 204-85 vote on Saturday. Yoon's presidential powers and duties have been suspended. The Constitutional Court has up to 180 days to determine whether to dismiss Yoon as president or restore his powers. If he's thrown out of office, a national election to choose his successor must be held within 60 days.
US officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that ousted Assad, Blinken says
AQABA, Jordan (AP) -- Secretary of State Antony Blinken says American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that led the overthrow of Bashar Assad's government but is designated a foreign terrorist organization by the United States and others. Blinken is the first U.S. official to publicly confirm contacts between the Biden administration and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS. The group ousted Assad from power last weekend. Blinken was in Jordan for meetings on Saturday. He wouldn't discuss details of the contacts but said it was important for the U.S. to convey messages to the group about its conduct and how it intends to govern in a transition period.
Mystery drone sightings keep happening in New Jersey. Here's what we know (and don't know)
A large number of mysterious drones been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks and have more recently been spotted over New York City, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and why. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and law enforcement officials say the drones don't appear to be a threat to public safety, but some state and municipal lawmakers have nonetheless called for stricter rules about who can fly the unmanned aircraft. The FBI is among several agencies investigating, and it has asked residents to share videos, photos and other information they may have about the drones.
Ukrainian drones strike Russia as Kyiv reels from consecutive massive air attacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- Ukrainian drone strikes on southern Russia have killed a 9-year-old boy and set fire to a major oil terminal. Russian officials say attacks outside Belgorod near Ukraine on Saturday wounded the boy's mother and 7-month-old sister. A day earlier, Moscow launched a massive aerial attack on its neighbor that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said was one of the heaviest bombardments of the country's energy sector during the nearly 3-year-old war. Zelenskyy also said that a "significant number" of North Korean troops were being deployed by Moscow in assaults in Russia's southern Kursk region, where Ukrainian troops have held on following a stunning cross-border incursion this summer.
Storms encase Iowa and eastern Nebraska in ice and generate first tornado warning in San Francisco
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- A major ice storm has created treacherous driving conditions across Iowa and eastern Nebraska and prompted temporary closures of Interstate 80 after numerous cars and trucks slid off the road. Many events have been canceled across the region, and businesses announced plans to open late Saturday as officials urged people to stay home if possible. But temperatures rose high enough in the afternoon to melt the ice in most places. Elsewhere a storm prompted the first ever tornado warning in San Francisco and caused some damage. And in upstate New York, people are digging out after heavy snow fell.
Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia's president in a blow to country's EU aspirations
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) -- Former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili has become president of Georgia as the ruling party tightens its grip in what the opposition calls a blow to the country's EU aspirations and a victory for Russia. Kavelashvili easily won Saturday's vote given the Georgian Dream party's control of a 300-seat electoral college that replaced direct presidential elections in 2017. Georgian Dream retained control of Parliament in an Oct. 26 election that the opposition alleges was rigged with Moscow's help. Georgia's outgoing president and main pro-Western parties have since boycotted Parliament and demanded a rerun of the ballot.
Stay sober and have a jolly holiday season with these expert tips
If you're planning to stay sober during this holiday season, experts suggest following some practical tips. Plan your drink options before you go to that family party or celebration with friends. Figure out which non-alcoholic options you like and see if they will be available. If it's at your house or a friend's home, you can mix up your own mocktail. Make social plans focused on activities besides drinking. And if it is all about drinking, feel free to skip it. Plan your transportation home so you can leave when you want. Have some sober support friends you can call if you need encouragement. And think of sobriety as a holiday gift you're giving to yourself.
Woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault acknowledges inconsistencies
A woman who has accused rappers Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 at an awards show after-party has acknowledged inconsistencies in her story. In an NBC News article on Friday, her lawyer says he will continue to vet the woman's claims. The unnamed woman described Combs' limo driver offering her a ride to an MTV Video Music Awards after-party in 2000. She has said she spoke with musician Benji Madden at the party and her father picked her up after the alleged assault. But Madden's representative has confirmed he was on tour and her father says he doesn't remember the drive home of more than five hours.
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