Rob Reiner’s son arrested, SNAP fraud, Mali refugees

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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 Sallee Ann Harrison December 15, 2025 By Sallee Ann Harrison December 15, 2025 Good afternoon and welcome to your afternoon news update from AP. Today, Rob Reiner's son Nick is arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their Los Angeles home; the Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud; and girls and women fleeing Mali describe sexual violence by Russian forces. UP FIRST Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner arrive on the red carpet for the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner in 2023. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf) Rob Reiner's son Nick arrested after director and his wife found dead at their Los Angeles home Rob Reiner's younger son, Nick Reiner, was in custody Monday after being booked for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, at their Los Angeles home a day earlier, authorities said. It was not immediately clear what charges Nick Reiner, 32, would face. Police Chief Jim McDonnell said he is being held on $4 million bail. Read more. 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RELATED COVERAGE ➤ US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids 'midair collision' with US Air Force tanker US Army names 2 Iowa Guard members killed in attack in Syria Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases Girls and women fleeing Mali describe sexual violence by Russian forces Women and girls from Mali are alleging rape and sexual assault by Russian fighters with Africa Corps, a new military unit under Moscow's control. People have been sexually assaulted by all sides as Mali's military and Russian allies fight militants affiliated with al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. Russia's Defense Ministry did not respond to questions. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ PHOTO ESSAY: Refugees flee Mali as region is the world's deadliest for extremism Takeaways from AP report on sexual violence in Mali ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS A bouquet of flowers rests on snow on the campus of Brown University on Sunday. 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(AP Photo/Susan Haigh) Hallmark holiday movie fans are flocking to Connecticut's quaint filming locations Connecticut is working to become a destination for holiday movie fans, promoting its charming towns featured in films by Hallmark and Lifetime. The state has launched the nation's first Christmas Movie Trail, a self-guided tour of locations where 22 films were made. The holiday movie industry is booming, with 100 new films released annually. 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. - Sallee Ann 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. - Sallee Ann 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