Putin signs new Russian nuclear doctrine; chains offer Thanksgiving meal deals

The Russian Defense Ministry says that Ukraine fired six U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region. The statement on Tuesday came days after President Joe Biden eased restrictions on Ukrainian use of American-made weapons in the war. President Vladimir Putin has signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any nation that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack. Putin’s endorsement of the new nuclear deterrent policy on Tuesday comes on the 1,000th day after he sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022.

BEIRUT (AP) — A United States envoy says an agreement to end the Israel-Hezbollah war is “within our grasp” after meeting with officials in Lebanon. There is no such optimism in the Gaza Strip, where the looting of nearly 100 aid trucks by armed men has worsened an already severe food crisis. 

SEATTLE (AP) — Northern California and the Pacific Northwest are bracing for what is expected to be a powerful storm. Heavy rain and winds are set to pummel the region and potentially cause power outages and flash floods. 

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart ratcheted up sales and profits again in the third quarter with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for shoppers seeking to cut spending where they could. The nation’s largest retailer raised its outlook for the year as well.

NEW YORK (AP) — With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, food retailers are trying to tempt Americans who haven't recovered from recent price inflation. Walmart, Target, Aldi and other grocers are competing for a place on holiday tables with turkey dinner deals and other promotions. 

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• Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
• Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary.
• Donald Trump Jr. says pushback against Cabinet picks proves they're the disrupters voters wanted.
• Steve Bannon's trial in a border wall charity scheme case delayed until February.
• Stock market today Wall Street rises following last week's slide.
• US regulators open 2 investigations into Ford recalls just days after penalizing the company.
• US to add features such as blind spot warnings and pedestrian detection to vehicle crash ratings.
• Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom.
• Dozens are sickened and 1 person died after eating carrots contaminated with E. coli.
• Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy.
• Sean 'Diddy' Combs lawyers claim seizure of writings from cell is 'outrageous government conduct.'
• The Texans extend the Cowboys losing skid, Jones demoted by the Giants, baseball Rookie of the Year Awards announced, and Sixers spiral to 2-11, Correspondent Chuck Freimund reports.
• Lakers to honor former coach Pat Riley with a statue outside their downtown arena.
• Abuse survivors urge the Vatican to globalize the zero-tolerance policy it approved in the US.
• 1,000 days of war in Ukraine, distilled in a single 24-hour span of violence and resilience.

—The Associated Press

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