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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.

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.

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.

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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.