Comey, James cases dismissed, Ukraine plan, holiday travel

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ADVERTISEMENT View in Browser | APNews DONATE View in Browser | APNews DONATE AP Afternoon Wire Advancing the Power of Facts Policy changes, but facts endure. AP delivers accurate, fact-based journalism to keep the world informed in every administration. Support independent reporting today. Donate. By Amy Langfield November 24, 2025 By Amy Langfield November 24, 2025 Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, a judge dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James; officials say the U.S. is amending its peace plan for Ukraine; and a guide to navigating the busiest U.S. travel week of the year. UP FIRST Lindsey Halligan, outside the White House in August, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Live updates: Judge dismisses cases against Comey and James, says prosecutor was illegally appointed A federal judge on Monday dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump's urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. The orders make Lindsey Halligan the latest Trump administration prosecutor to be disqualified because of the manner in which they were appointed. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Pentagon says it's investigating Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging troops to defy 'illegal orders' US-backed aid company in Gaza shutters operations Top US military adviser visits Caribbean as Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi for a state visit later next year Abortion is illegal again in North Dakota after court reverses a judge's earlier decision TOP STORIES Officials say progress made on amending US peace plan for Ukraine Officials on Monday said progress was made in urgent weekend talks on amending the U.S. peace proposal for Ukraine that many saw as favoring Russia, but the Kremlin said it hadn't seen the changes. Washington's 28-point plan presented last week caused alarm by heavily aligning with Moscow's demands in the nearly four-year war caused by its invasion. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ In his words: Trump's rhetoric about Zelenskyy and Putin has evolved Frustrations grow in Russia over cellphone internet outages that disrupt daily life Daughter of ex-South African leader Zuma is accused of luring men to fight in Russia-Ukraine war A guide to Thanksgiving travel after the government shutdown The turbulence caused by the longest government shutdown on record may still be fresh on the minds of travelers this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of winter weather, heavy traffic and crowded airports can help ease the jitters. The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing for its busiest Thanksgiving week in 15 years. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner WATCH: Thanksgiving tips to waste less food and money This Thanksgiving, don't forget the cornbread, and here's a nicely cheesy version ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, right, welcomes Chinese Premier Li Qiang, on the opening day of the G20 Summit, in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday. (Halden Krog/Pool Photo via AP) Poor countries prioritized: Takeaways from the first G20 summit in Africa and a look ahead to the next one at Trump's golf club COP30: Here's what's next in the fight to curb climate change, now that talks in Brazil have ended Interpol yellow notices: Colombia raids hotel hosting Lev Tahor sect members and takes 17 children into protective custody 'She must have been knocking for quite some time': Woman found alive in coffin after being brought in for cremation Jimmy Cliff: Reggae giant and star of landmark film 'The Harder They Come,' dead at 81 Former Black Panther leader: H. Rap Brown dies in prison hospital at 82 WATCH: Dharmendra, iconic Bollywood actor, dies at 89 TRENDING Fans do the wave as Tennessee plays against LSU at the NCAA College World Series in Omaha, Neb., in 2023. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz) Move. Cheer. Dance. Do the wave. How to tap into the collective joy of 'we mode' 'We mode' is that ineffable feeling you have when you finish a group exercise class or cheer together in a stadium with thousands of sports fans. Researchers say the heartbeats and brain waves of people engaged in an exciting group activity sync up. Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Amy Please let us know what you think of this newsletter. You can sign up for more and invite a friend here. For news in real time visit APNews.com. - Amy SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe   *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here. ADVERTISEMENT