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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Nov. 29

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers.

1. CHARTERED AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN COLOMBIA; 5 SURVIVE

The British Aerospace 146 jet operated by LaMia crashes outside Medellin, killing 76 people, including members of a Brazilian first division soccer team heading to a tournament.

2. SUSPENSE, INFIGHTING OVER TRUMP’S SECRETARY OF STATE

The president-elect is summoning Mitt Romney for a second look as a top aide leads a public pressure campaign against the pick.

3. YOUNG IMMIGRANTS NOW WORRIED ABOUT FUTURE

Trump promises to scrap a program that protected hundreds of thousands of young immigrants living in the country illegally from deportation.

4. AP INTERVIEW: IRAQI LEADER PREDICTS IS COLLAPSE IN MOSUL

Haider al-Abadi says IS group fighters lack the courage to put up long-term resistance in Mosul and also says he expects more logistical support from the Trump administration.

5. WHAT PARK IS SAYING ABOUT HER POLITICAL FATE

The South Korean president says she will resign her office once parliament develops a plan for a safe transfer of power, but the opposition calls the move a ploy to delay impeachment.

6. TREK TO CASTRO’S FINAL RESTING SPOT TRACES REVOLUTION’S PAST

After his rebels took power in 1959, Fidel Castro went on a Cuban victory tour from Santiago to Havana — and his ashes will retrace that journey.

7. TERRORISM EYED AS MOTIVE IN OHIO STATE ATTACK

Investigators are looking into whether a car-and-knife attack at the university that injured 11 people was an act of terror by a Somali-born student who once criticized the media for its portrayal of Muslims.

8. SHOPPERS PUT IN A STRONG HOLIDAY SHOWING

Holiday spending rose 9 percent Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday combined, fueled by online deals.

9. WHO SHINED BRIGHTEST AT INDIE FILM GATHERING

Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight,” a celebrated movie about a boy growing up gay, black and poor in Miami, virtually sweeps the night at the Gotham Independent Film Awards.

10. PACKERS FINALLY GET BACK IN WIN COLUMN

Aaron Rodgers throws two touchdown passes to Davante Adams and Green Bay beats the Philadelphia Eagles 27-13 to snap a four-game losing streak.

 

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