AP Exclusive: Zelenskyy says the Israel-Hamas war could divert attention from Ukraine’s conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is in a new stage, with winter expected to complicate fighting after a summer counteroffensive that failed to produce desired results due to enduring shortages of weapons and ground forces.
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The AP Interview: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says war with Russia is in a new phase as winter looms
In an exclusive interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the war with Russia is entering a new stage, with winter expected to complicate the fighting and the Middle East capturing global attention. (Dec. 1) (AP Video/Srdjan Nedeljkovic and Felipe Dana).
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What’s streaming this weekend: Indiana Jones, Paris Hilton, Super Mario and ‘Ladies of the 80s’
This week’s new entertainment releases include albums from Dove Cameron and Peter Gabriel, Harrison Ford’s last hurrah as Indiana Jones swings onto Disney+ and Elvis will be honored with a starry special “Christmas at Graceland” featuring Post Malone, Alanis Morissette, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves
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Review: In concert film ‘Renaissance,’ Beyoncé offers glimpse into personal life during world tour
Beyoncé ran her Renaissance World Tour like a machine. But the superstar singer who is viewed as one of music’s most hardest-working performers confesses she’s “not a machine.”
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A mom chose an off-the-grid school for safety from COVID. No one protected her kid from the teacher
Louisiana has a category of off-the-grid schools that operate with hardly any oversight. Formally known as “nonpublic schools not seeking state approval,” most are tiny homeschools that serve a single family.
In the US, Black survivors are nearly invisible in the Catholic clergy sexual abuse crisis
Black survivors have been nearly invisible in the Catholic Church sexual abuse crisis — even in Baltimore, home to a historic Black Catholic community.
Pressure builds to eliminate fossil fuel use as oil executive takes over climate talks
The pressure to phase out fossil fuels is mounting on the oil company chief who is leading fragile international climate negotiations in what some say are contradictory dual roles.
Haley and DeSantis rely on outside groups to stop Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley are increasingly outsourcing central parts of their campaigns.
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Madagascar’s top court ratifies president’s reelection in vote boycotted by opposition
Madagascar’s top court has ratified the victory of incumbent President Andry Rajoelina in last month’s election.
First same-sex married couple in Nepal vow to continue campaign for gay rights
A gay couple in Nepal who became the first in the nation to receive official same-sex marriage status are vowing to campaign for changes in the law to help others like them to get married.
A UN court is ruling on request to order Venezuela to halt part of a referendum on a disputed region
The United Nations’ top court is set to announce whether it will order Venezuela to halt parts of a referendum planned for Sunday on the future of a disputed territory that makes up two-thirds of Guyana.
Japan expresses concern about US Osprey aircraft continuing to fly without details of fatal crash
Japan’s top government spokesperson expressed concern on Friday that the U.S. military is continuing to fly Osprey aircraft in the country without providing adequate information about a fatal crash this week in southwestern Japan despite repeated requests that it do so.
Capitals visit the Golden Knights after Wilson’s hat trick
The Washington Capitals visit the Vegas Golden Knights after Tom Wilson recorded a hat trick in the Capitals’ 5-4 win against the Anaheim Ducks.
Coyotes take on the Blues after overtime victory
The Arizona Coyotes host the St. Louis Blues after the Coyotes defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 in overtime.
Ducks bring losing streak into home matchup with the Avalanche
The Anaheim Ducks will try to break their eight-game slide when they take on the Colorado Avalanche.
New York visits Florida after shootout win
The New York Islanders visit the Florida Panthers after the Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in overtime.
Lightning bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Stars
The Tampa Bay Lightning come into the matchup against the Dallas Stars after losing three in a row.
Sabres visit the Hurricanes in Eastern Conference action
The Carolina Hurricanes host the Buffalo Sabres in Eastern Conference play.
Flyers face the Penguins in Metropolitan Division action
The Pittsburgh Penguins play the Philadelphia Flyers in a matchup of Metropolitan Division squads.
Red Wings visit the Canadiens following Compher’s 2-goal performance
The Detroit Red Wings visit the Montreal Canadiens after J.T. Compher scored two goals in the Red Wings’ 5-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Winnipeg brings losing streak into game against Chicago
The Winnipeg Jets aim to stop a three-game slide when they play the Chicago Blackhawks.
Calgary takes on Vancouver following overtime victory
The Calgary Flames host the Vancouver Canucks after the Flames knocked off the Dallas Stars 4-3 in overtime.
Eastern Conference-leading New York takes on Nashville
The Nashville Predators host the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers.
Devils take on the Sharks after overtime victory
The New Jersey Devils host the San Jose Sharks after the Devils defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime.
Maple Leafs take on the Bruins after shootout victory
The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Boston Bruins after the Maple Leafs took down the Seattle Kraken 4-3 in a shootout.
Buffalo faces Saint Bonaventure, seeks to halt 4-game skid
Buffalo aims to stop its four-game skid when the Bulls play Saint Bonaventure. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season.
No. 4 UConn visits Dickinson and No. 5 Kansas
No. 5 Kansas hosts the No. 4 UConn Huskies after Hunter Dickinson scored 25 points in Kansas’ 71-63 win against the Eastern Illinois Panthers.
Providence hosts Rhode Island after Gaines’ 21-point game
Providence takes on the Rhode Island Rams after Ticket Gaines scored 21 points in Providence’s 86-52 win against the Wagner Seahawks.
Iona visits Leach and Fairfield
Fairfield plays the Iona Gaels after Jalen Leach scored 25 points in Fairfield’s 83-80 loss to the New Hampshire Wildcats.
Stone-Carrawell leads Utah Valley against Utah Tech after 20-point showing
Utah Valley visits the Utah Tech Trailblazers after Caleb Stone-Carrawell scored 20 points in the Wolverines’ 78-72 victory against the Seattle U Redhawks.
Cornell Big Red face the Lafayette Leopards, seek 4th straight victory
Cornell comes into a matchup against Lafayette as winners of three straight games. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.
Pennsylvania Quakers take on the La Salle Explorers
The Pennsylvania Quakers take on the La Salle Explorers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Liberty Flames and the Charleston (SC) Cougars play in Boca Raton, Florida
The Liberty Flames take on the Charleston (SC) Cougars at FAU Arena in Boca Raton, Florida. Friday’s meeting is the first of the season between the two teams.
Arkansas State visits Douglas and Little Rock
Little Rock takes on the Arkansas State Red Wolves after Bradley Douglas scored 26 points in Little Rock’s 90-64 win over the Ball State Cardinals.
Wisconsin plays No. 3 Marquette, aims for 5th straight win
Wisconsin aims to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over No. 3 Marquette. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.
Brown and Mississippi Valley State host North Texas
Mississippi Valley State visits the North Texas Mean Green after Rayquan Brown scored 24 points in the Delta Devils’ 68-65 overtime loss to the Pacific Tigers.
South Florida visits UMass after Cross’ 31-point game
The UMass Minutemen host the South Florida Bulls. Saturday’s meeting is the first this season between the squads.
Wagner faces Stony Brook on 4-game road slide
Wagner enters a matchup with Stony Brook as losers of four straight road games. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.