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NATIONAL
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New Jersey declares state of emergency as nor'easter approaches
SUMMARY: A nor'easter is churning up the East Coast, prompting New Jersey to declare a state of emergency. Another storm has struck farther south with some heavy rain and flooding. New Jersey's declaration allows emergency services to activate as needed. The storm is expected to bring coastal flooding, strong winds, and power outages through Monday. Parts of New Jersey could see winds up to 60 mph and up to 5 inches of rain. The National Weather Service has placed New York City, Long Island and part of Westchester County under a coastal flood warning and wind advisory. Airports from Washington, D.C. to Boston have announced some delays and cancellations.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTropicalWeatherrdLdWritethru/264fd8abd6b02714d9cd9ac6c7a07631/text___
California expands privacy protections as Democratic-led states resist Trump's immigration agenda
SUMMARY: A new law signed by California's governor attempts to shield the identities of sidewalk vendors from federal immigration enforcement officers. The new law comes on the heels of other recent state laws meant to protect students in schools and patients at health care facilities from the reach of President Donald Trump's immigration policies. The measures are part of a broader trend among Democratic-led states to resist Trump's immigration crackdown. Meanwhile, some Republican-led states have passed laws to support federal immigration enforcement efforts. The divide reflects a growing polarization on immigration issues among U.S. states.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationStates/c316e043d2fe20c9a41755c4cab1aebb/text___
4 people were killed and 20 more were injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says
SUMMARY: A mass shooting at a crowded bar on the idyllic South Carolina island of St. Helena left four people dead and at least 20 injured. Officials from the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office say the shooting occurred early Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena. A large crowd was at the scene when sheriff’s deputies arrived and found several people suffering from gunshot wounds. Among the injured, four were in critical condition at area hospitals. The victims’ identities were not released. Authorities are investigating.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMassShootingSouthCarolinastLdWritethru/147cdcdee43deff913afa548cf28de6e/text___
Feeling hopeless in custody, many drop claims to remain in the US, leave voluntarily
SUMMARY: His health declined at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Tacoma, Washington.. Without medications and unable to care for his family or sick granddaughter, Ramón Rodriguez Vazquez became distressed, and finally gave up. He dropped efforts to stay in the U.S. and moved back to Mexico without his wife, four children and 10 grandchildren. Similar dramas are playing out at immigration courts across the country, perhaps even more since early July, when ICE began opposing bond for anyone detained regardless of their circumstances.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationVoluntaryDepartures/88ba75d220094ed64dc0306334f780fb/text___
California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state's energy transition
SUMMARY: California is grappling with how to support oil workers who are being displaced from their jobs amid the state's energy transition. One employee at a refinery in Los Angeles slated to close this year says the state doesn't have a clear plan for workers. Another refinery plans to shut down in the San Francisco Bay Area next year. The state has a pilot program to help displaced workers receive training and find new jobs. But it's set to expire in 2027, and lawmakers wrapped for the year before deciding whether to extend it.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCaliforniaOilWorkers/a5c28123e10a0090896e59abf69c152c/text___
Rainbows but also clouds as NC town hosts Pride Fest amid Trump administration's anti-trans push
SUMMARY: The sound of hymns clashed with drums as thousands gathered for Pride Fest in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The event coincided with National Coming Out Day, but politics were also on people's minds. President Donald Trump's administration has taken steps to bar transgender people from the military and has declared that there are only two genders — male and female. Police watched from atop the town hall and patrolled with dogs as people in rainbow clothing confronted a group that came to sing hymns and wave signs telling people to repent. A transgender person named Phoenix Bilodeau said they always worry about violence when they attend such public events. Author and activist John Pavlovitz told the crowd not to allow people to be dehumanized, mistreated or erased.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSComingOutDaystLdWritethru/37e15cbb6a19a5428c87b2dd8071d7fa/text___
What to know about National Guard deployments in Memphis, Tennessee, and other cities
SUMMARY: National Guard troops have started patrolling in Memphis, Tennessee. At least nine National Guard troops began their patrol Friday at a store and tourist center in Memphis. Protests have been ongoing at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center near Chicago, and two U.S. senators say they were denied entry to the facility on Friday. A federal judge has blocked the deployment of Guard members to Chicago for at least two weeks, citing no significant evidence of a “danger of rebellion” to justify the deployment. Trump insists that crime is rampant in Democrat-led cities including Chicago and Portland, Oregon, where a separate court battle is keeping troops from being deployed.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalCrackdownsWhattoKnowrdLdWritethru/0554c0428e23cf336404fc8a21d632bf/text___
Southern California beachgoers watch helicopter spiral out of control, slam into palms
SUMMARY: A helicopter that was coasting above a Southern California beach suddenly lost control and began spiraling, eventually losing altitude and slamming into a row of palms as sunbathers and beachgoers looked on.Multiple videos posted online show the aircraft twirling clockwise above Huntington Beach, then plunging toward the edge of the beach, where it becomes wedged between palms and a staircase near Pacific coast Highway. The Huntington Beach Fire Department said five people were hospitalized, including two who were in the helicopter and were “safely pulled from the wreckage.” Three other people on the street were injured.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCaliforniaHelicopterCrashstLdWritethru/9c4764d88d4880c3d90206203e42693d/text___
16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, the sheriff says
SUMMARY: Authorities say a blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around killed 16 people and left no survivors. The explosion left a smoldering wreck of twisted metal and burned-out vehicles at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant, which supplies and researches explosives for the military. The cause of the blast is not known. Investigators are combing the charred property foot-by-foot searching for possible evidence.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTennesseeExplosionthLdWritethru/cb8f8621306d50d6c54b523041a21322/text___
Mississippi school homecoming celebrations turn deadly as 8 people are killed in separate shootings
SUMMARY: High school homecoming celebrations in Mississippi ended with two separate shootings on Friday night. Authorities report at least eight people dead and many others injured. In Leland, six people were killed and about 20 were injured after a football game. Four of the injured are in critical condition. State Senator Derrick Simmons described the scene as chaotic. No arrests have been made, and authorities are seeking information. In Heidelberg, two people were killed on a school campus during homecoming. Police are searching for an 18-year-old for questioning. Investigations in both towns are ongoing.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMississippiShootingsthLdWritethru/2e5c0490e8e5aedb596ced6a10ed57c6/text___
As the National Guard enters Memphis, memories of MLK and 1968 unrest resurface
SUMMARY: As the National Guard enters Memphis, some longtime residents are recalling the thousands sent there in 1968. Back then, troops were responding to protests by striking sanitation workers that drew the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., then turned chaotic. A week later, the Guard was back after King was assassinated and uprisings arose across the nation. President Donald Trump said last month he would deploy the Guard and use of a slew of other federal agencies to fight crime in Memphis. A spokesperson for the Tennessee Military Department says some Guard members are already assisting with community safety patrols, security and traffic control to help reduce crime.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNationalGuardMemphisHistoryrdLdWritethru/beb3dc6d90068c326688a0cf5bf500d3/text___
Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now
SUMMARY: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday. The decision comes after federal Judge April Perry on Thursday ruled to temporarily block the National Guard deployment for at least two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois during Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNationalGuardCitiesstLdWritethru/96d489ab1b325c90da6f75a23efcf479/text___
Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek dismissal of federal charges in assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO
SUMMARY: Lawyers for Luigi Mangione say a New York federal judge should dismiss criminal charges, including a death-eligible count, from a federal indictment brought against him in the December assassination of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive. In papers filed Saturday, the lawyers said prosecutors should also be prevented from using at trial his statements to law enforcement officers and his backpack where a gun and ammunition were found. They said he was not read his rights before he was questioned by law enforcement officers after Brian Thompson was fatally shot as he arrived at a Manhattan hotel for an investor conference. And they said a warrant was not obtained before his backpack was searched.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSUnitedHealthcareCEOKilledstLdWritethru/1abc87802453fe7ad7348b52175b906f/text___
A long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard
SUMMARY: A family cleaning their backyard in New Orleans discovered an unusual marble tablet with some characters in Latin. Daniella Santoro turned to an archaeologist friend for help. It turns out to be a grave marker for a 42-year-old Roman sailor named Sextus Congenius Verus, who died 1,900 years ago. The tablet had been held at a museum in the seaside town of Civitavecchia that was destroyed during World War II. That's where the grandfather of the home's previous owner was stationed, and fell in love. The couple apparently brought the tablet from Italy after the war. Now the FBI is in talks with Italian authorities to repatriate the tablet.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSRomanHeadstoneDiscoverystLdWritethru/0c68880b8f78fd2df546840b33d91cf3/text___
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Trump sets off for the Mideast to mark a ceasefire deal and urge Arab leaders to seize the moment
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is setting off for Israel and Egypt to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. He's also expected to urge Middle East allies to seize the opportunity to build a durable peace in the volatile region. Trump is stopping first in Israel to meet with hostage families and address the parliament. Vice President JD Vance says Trump could also meet with hostages themselves. In Egypt, the Republican president and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi will chair a summit on peace in Gaza and the broader Middle East with leaders from more than 20 countries.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMideastWarsTrumpstLdWritethru/b86ea472e290947b98976eb9b7ef6994/text___
Trump's intervention in Washington prompts calls for its 18-term House delegate to step down
SUMMARY: Eleanor Holmes Norton has been an outspoken advocate for the District of Columbia during her 18 terms as the city's delegate in Congress. But today, longtime allies of the 88-year-old Democrat say she hasn't risen to the challenge of pushing back against the Trump administration’s intervention into her city. Norton has resisted calls to step aside and make way for a new generation of leaders, and she's indicated she plans to run next year. The race to replace her has began in earnest, with two members of the D.C. Council, including a former Norton aide, announcing campaigns.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSDCFederalInterventionDiminishedDelegate/8dc90cfb34e8692db2d7ff4f609ebb68/text___
Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that U.S. troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown. Trump said in a social media post Saturday that he was acting because “our Brave Troops will miss the paychecks they are rightfully due on October 15th.” He said he was using his authority as commander in chief to direct Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “to use all available funds" to pay the troops. They were in danger of not receiving their next paycheck on Wednesday after the government shut down on Oct. 1.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGovernmentShutdownMilitarythLdWritethru/8601ea092fe746cc35b88076e70c4598/text___
Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer
SUMMARY: Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase. A spokesperson says the 82-year-old Democrat is now undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment to manage the cancer. Biden's office announced in May that he'd been diagnosed with prostate cancer and that it had spread to his bone. The cancer was discovered after Biden reported urinary symptoms. Last month, Biden had surgery to remove skin cancer lesions from his forehead.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSBidenCancerstLdWritethru/c2544d00499ddd8d0de616426ce2471a/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Madagascar's president says a coup is underway after soldiers joined anti-government demonstrations
SUMMARY: The president of Madagascar says an attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island country, a day after soldiers joined anti-government demonstrations. A statement from President Andry Rajoelina’s office said it “wishes to inform the nation and the international community that an attempt to seize power illegally and by force” has been “initiated” on Sunday. The statement did not immediately identify who was behind the alleged attempt. Members of the armed forces had joined youth-led protests against Rajoelina on Saturday. The protests against service failures and alleged government corruption and nepotism have been going on since Sept. 25.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFMadagascarProteststhLdWritethru/e6dd29a429e06362efd238cfac7270d0/text___
Portugal holds municipal elections with attention on Lisbon after streetcar crash
SUMMARY: Voters in Portugal have cast ballots in local elections, focusing on the mayoral race in Lisbon. Mayor Carlos Moedas, leading a right-of-center coalition, faces Alexandra Leitão, a law professor from the left. The election follows a streetcar crash on Sept. 3 that killed 16 people, including 11 tourists, sparking public outcry. Moedas rejected blame and refused to resign. Despite the crash, many voters are more concerned with issues like housing and trash collection. An investigation into the crash is ongoing, focusing on potential mechanical failures rather than political responsibility.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUPortugalLisbonElectionstLdWritethru/2156176a4d68b0585ccd500ce68980d0/text___
Russia attacks Ukraine's power grid as Moscow worries over US Tomahawk missiles
SUMMARY: Russia has attacked Ukraine’s power grid as part of an ongoing campaign to damage energy infrastructure before winter. Kyiv regional Governor Mykola Kalashnyk said two employees of Ukraine’s largest private energy company were wounded in the strikes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for tighter sanctions on buyers of Russian oil. He also had a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump about strengthening Ukraine's defenses. Meanwhile, the Kremlin expressed concern over the U.S. potentially providing Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko doubts the U.S. will provide these missiles.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarndLdWritethru/95e542fb1030e7e89fc8ac45afe3307a/text___
China vows to stand firm against Trump's 100% tariff threat
SUMMARY: U.S. Vice President JD Vance is defending President Donald Trump's threat to hike taxes on China as China signals that it won't back down. China's Commerce Ministry says China prefers negotiations over threats, but isn't afraid of a tariff war. Vance, in turn, on Sunday warned China not to be unreasonable in its response. Trump has threatened higher taxes on Chinese imports by Nov. 1 due to new Chinese restrictions on rare earth exports. These tensions could derail a potential meeting between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Both countries accuse each other of violating a trade truce.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASChinaUSndLdWritethru/cc4bd30c3b1bcf2eb2676bc0e66efba0/text___
Israel lays out plans for hostage release and prisoner swap expected on Monday
SUMMARY: Israel says it expects all of the living hostages held in the Gaza Strip to be released Monday. The announcement on Sunday confirmed the next phase of the breakthrough ceasefire deal with Hamas, as Palestinians awaited a long-promised surge of aid deliveries into the enclave. The details emerged as the region prepared for U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Israel and Egypt. An Israeli government spokesperson says the hostages will be driven to a military base to reunite with their families or, if needed, immediately to a hospital. After the hostages are freed, Israel was ready to release about 2,000 Palestinian detainees and receive the 28 hostages believed to be dead.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsGazathLdWritethru/f4cbb40cb80452f3138a1b6b3725af1d/text___
Estonia closes road through Russian territory due to presence of Russian troops
SUMMARY: Estonia has temporarily closed a road that passes through Russian territory after reports of Russian soldiers standing there. Estonia's public broadcaster reported this on Sunday. The closure took place on Friday after border guards observed a larger-than-usual Russian unit. The Estonian border agency says the closure of the Saatse Boot is necessary for safety. The area is a small, boot-shaped part of Russia extending into Estonia. While Russian patrols are normal, it's unusual for them to stand in the road. Estonia remains on alert for border incursions after recent airspace violations by Russian aircraft.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUEstoniaRussiastLdWritethru/be4704718fb7f702948159333d0a0111/text___
The Latest: Palestinians journey back home as aid convoys start to enter Gaza
SUMMARY: A ceasefire in the war in Gaza is holding for the third day as aid agencies work to rush in more desperately needed aid into the besieged territory under the truce deal. Preparations were also underway on Sunday for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held in Israel, expected on Monday. U.S. President Donald Trump, who pushed to clinch the ceasefire deal, is expected to arrive in Israel on Monday morning. He will meet with families of hostages and speak at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, before continue on to Egypt to join European leaders. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has said he will co-chair a “peace summit” for Gaza.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsTheLateststLdWritethru/909032a86b421a505aa06e5e4814e759/text___
A Myanmar town lies in shambles as both sides in civil war vie for control
SUMMARY: Kyaukme, a once-thriving town in Myanmar’s Shan State, is in shambles, targeted by both sides in the Southeast Asian country’s bitter civil war because of its strategic location at a key junction on the trading route to China. An Associated Press journalist has confirmed the damage in a rare visit to the war-torn area allowed by the country’s military government. The town has changed hands twice since the army seized power in 2021. An ethnic minority guerrilla group captured the town in August last year, but it fell back into the hands of the military government on Oct. 1. The recapture of the town is a major victory for the government, coming after the resistance was widely believed to have won control of most of the country.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASMyanmarConflictrdLdWritethru/f01ac6752ba36f0ef6c34a151510f45e/text___
Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations
SUMMARY: Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations, in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace. Pakistan’s army gave lower casualty figures, saying 23 troops had died. Earlier in the week, Afghan authorities accused Pakistan of bombing the capital, Kabul, and a market in the country’s east. Pakistan did not claim responsibility for the assault. The Taliban government’s chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said Sunday that Afghan forces have captured 25 Pakistani army posts, leaving 30 Pakistani soldiers wounded.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASPakistanAfghanistanBorderthLdWritethru/6089d7b9cf33d2dcac365808ad3dad53/text___
World's oldest president could extend his rule as Cameroon votes in an election
SUMMARY: Cameroon has voted in an election that could extend Africa’s oldest leader’s rule by another seven years. Analysts predict a victory for President Paul Biya, who has been in power since 1982. Biya, now 92, would be 99 by the end of his term. He faces nine opposition candidates, including former allies. Cameroon has seen only two leaders since independence in 1960. The country faces security crises, with a secessionist war in the west and Boko Haram insurgency in the north. Over 8 million voters are eligible, and results are expected by Oct. 26.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFCameroonElectionrdLdWritethru/161234517f711518a41d66a29357eac8/text___
UK police arrest 2 in stabbing death of former Lostprophets singer in prison
SUMMARY: British police have arrested two men on suspicion of murder after former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was stabbed to death in a northern English prison. Watkins, who was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex offenses, was attacked with a knife at HMP Wakefield on Saturday morning. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene. Watkins was the lead singer for the Welsh rock band Lostprophets and pleaded guilty in 2013 to multiple charges, including attempting to rape a baby.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainPrisonerSlainstLdWritethru/15d6212a499c1b0f1bb9836f4def7ada/text___
For some Israelis, saving hostages held in Gaza means freeing militants who killed their loved ones
SUMMARY: Survivors and family members of Palestinian attacks in Israel have faced a wrenching dilemma throughout the war. Should the killers of their loved ones go free, risking future attacks, or should hostages held in the Gaza Strip be left to their fate? Some survivors support releasing convicted militants in exchange for hostages. Others warn that it will lead to more attacks in the future. Tal Hartuv survived a stabbing attack in 2010 that killed her friend. She's now struggling with the knowledge that one of her attackers will be released in the coming deal, but she still believes it is the right thing to do.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsAttackVictimsstLdWritethru/24be7412c8577e0b1541fc4086ee1082/text___
Sarkozy prison date to be set. Here's why the former French president will serve time despite appeal
SUMMARY: Nicolas Sarkozy, the former French president, has been summoned by the National Financial Prosecutor’s office to set a date for his incarceration. He has been sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy. He is accused of setting up a scheme meant to finance his 2007 campaign with funds from Libya. Sarkozy, 70, says he's innocent and has filed an appeal. He is the first former president of modern France to face actual prison time. The court has ordered immediate incarceration due to the seriousness of the offense. Sarkozy's supporters criticize the ruling, arguing he is presumed innocent while appealing. An appeal trial is expected at a later date, possibly next spring.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceSarkozyExplainer/adc8d96a3c638af34d6830b4e32d5c93/text___
Chinese coast guard rams and damages a Philippine vessel off an island in the South China Sea
SUMMARY: A Chinese coast guard ship has used a powerful water cannon and rammed a Philippine government vessel near Thitu Island in the South China Sea. The Philippine coast guard reported no injuries among the crew of the BRP Datu Pagbuaya, part of the fisheries fleet. The incident is the latest flare-up of ongoing territorial disputes involving Manila, Beijing, and four other governments. The Chinese coast guard accused the Philippine vessels of illegally entering what it called Chinese waters. China maintains its claims over the South China Sea, despite a 2016 ruling against it. The Philippine coast guard said Manila will not surrender territory to any foreign power.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASSouthChinaSeardLdWritethru/7dfa0e6533236d442271176695039a6d/text___
Palestinians return to ruins and US expects hostages freed on Monday as Gaza ceasefire holds
SUMMARY: Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to neighborhoods in Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in its second day. Israelis cheered U.S. envoys and President Donald Trump on Saturday at a weekly rally they hope will be the last. Israel’s military has said the 48 hostages still in Gaza will be freed Monday. About 200 U.S. troops have arrived in Israel to monitor the ceasefire. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner visited Gaza on Saturday. And Egypt says Trump will co-chair a “peace summit” there on Monday on Gaza and the Middle East.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsGazathLdWritethru/884178522d04ecf96a951a89d1a90e53/text___
Many unresolved questions remain as a ceasefire holds in Gaza
SUMMARY: A ceasefire is holding in Gaza between Israel and Hamas after two years of war. The deal’s first phase is meant to free remaining hostages from Gaza within days in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Hamas is to begin releasing the remaining 48 hostages by Monday. Around 20 of them are believed to be alive. Many questions remain over what happens next. Israeli troop withdrawal and Hamas disarmament are among them, along with the future governance of Gaza. Here is what we know about the U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsGazaPeaceDealWhatWeKnow/3deb1b8a211c4658d8f42048cc7ac71f/text___
Drone footage above Gaza City shows the toll of 2 years of war
SUMMARY: New drone footage shows what remains of Gaza City after two years of war as a ceasefire holds in its second day. The footage taken by The Associated Press on Saturday shows few buildings still standing in the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood. The rest appear to be gutted. Piles of debris rise well above the tops of vehicles. Roads are shrouded in concrete dust. Tens of thousands of Palestinians are making their way to what is left of their homes. Gaza City was the focus of Israel’s military offensive before the ceasefire. Some residents said they were shocked by a new level of ruin.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsGazaDestructionstLdWritethru/4a03097279002889573791ecd0112df8/text___
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Trump's indictment of New York attorney general Letitia James stirs concerns for Black women leaders
SUMMARY: The indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James on allegations of mortgage fraud has raised alarms among her allies and Black leaders, who condemned it as a politicization of the justice system for President Donald Trump's personal grievances. James, who had previously prosecuted the Trump Organization for business fraud, has called the charge “baseless” and “a grave violation of our constitutional order.” The claims against her drew parallels with recent efforts by Trump to remove a Federal Reserve Board governor, Lisa Cook, from her post over similar allegations. Some Black leaders say the move carries symbolic weight to Black families, where property ownership has historically been restricted by the legal system through outright and implicit discrimination.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLetitiaJamesIndictmentBlackWomenndLdWritethru/f24491de06ce24ab7f0042cb91d0cc47/text___
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Trump says inflation is 'defeated' and the Fed has cut rates, yet prices remain too high for many
SUMMARY: Inflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than it was a year ago. Yet you wouldn’t know it from listening to President Donald Trump or even some of the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve who have dismissed or even downplayed inflation. That could prove risky for both the White House and the Fed while inflation is still above the Fed’s target of 2%. Surveys show that many Americans still see high prices as a major burden on their finances. And the Fed’s inflation-fighting credibility could take a hit if prices keep going up.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalReserveInflation/88358f4955fd86ef3c86f5e8e089e775/text___
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Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79
SUMMARY: Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star known for films like “Annie Hall” and “The Godfather,” has died at 79, a family member told The Associated Press. People Magazine reported her death on Saturday in California, citing a family spokesperson. No further details were immediately available. The news has shocked fans worldwide. Her unique style and depth made her a standout actor of her generation. She became iconic with roles like Annie Hall and Kay Adams. Her career spanned decades, charming audiences in films like “Baby Boom,” “Father of the Bride,” and “First Wives Club.” Keaton's legacy in film remains timeless.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTObitDianeKeatonthLdWritethru/d2f890b961fb906cfbbbab4b7af309c6/text___
Steve Martin, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn are among stars paying tribute to Diane Keaton
SUMMARY: Fans and fellow actors are paying tribute to Diane Keaton after news of her death at age 79. The Oscar-winner's performances and style shaped iconic films like “The Godfather” and “Annie Hall.” Co-stars such as Bette Midler, Steve Martin and Mandy Moore shared heartfelt messages. Midler praised Keaton's originality and humor. Martin recalled their delightful relationship. Cynthia Nixon called Keaton her idol. Mandy Moore cherished working with her. Octavia Spencer thanked Keaton for her authenticity. And Ben Stiller hailed her as one of the greatest film actors ever.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTObitDianeKeatonReactionndLdWritethru/77ec4014b0bf2dcf25895d04fe7166b6/text___
From ‘Annie Hall’ to ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ 6 great Diane Keaton films and where to watch them
SUMMARY: Diane Keaton has always stood out in Hollywood. Known for her eccentric charm, she has been a muse to many directors. Her career spans five decades with memorable roles in films like “The Godfather,” where she played Kay Adams. In “Annie Hall,” she showcased her quirky style, while “Looking for Mr. Goodbar” became a cult classic. In “Reds,” she starred alongside Warren Beatty. “Baby Boom” explored motherhood with humor, and “Something’s Gotta Give” made her a romantic lead at 57. Keaton’s unique presence continues to captivate audiences.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTObitDianeKeatonBestRoles/02c50567c6b4c71bce63bf3a4b87cb05/text___
A man in Brazil turned his childhood dream into a small cinema for film lovers
SUMMARY: Carlos Costa has fulfilled his childhood dream of owning a movie theater. Inspired by a trip to the movies with his grandmother at age six, Costa opened Cine LT3 in Sao Paulo three years ago. The theater, with 35 seats, was created using his savings and credit cards. Costa manages everything himself, from projecting films to selling tickets and snacks. Cine LT3 has become a beloved spot for movie lovers, offering a unique selection of art-house films. Costa believes in the transformative power of cinema and enjoys seeing the diverse reactions of his audience.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTBrazilGarageCinema/5aac9f02b81655154f34c7b3d30b6cbb/text___
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The Latest: Big shakeups in store for the college football top 10 of the AP Top 25 coming soon
SUMMARY: Several top 10 college football teams should expect to be shaken up in the AP Top 25 rankings after facing challenges in Week 7 of gridiron play. No. 3 Oregon suffered its first loss of the season to No. 7 Indiana, with a 30-20 defeat on the road. No. 4 Ole Miss narrowly beat Washington State in a game that was unexpectedly close. No. 6 Oklahoma was outperformed by the Texas Longhorns, who secured a convincing 23-6 victory. The results could lead to significant changes in the rankings. Stay tuned for live updates and analysis from The Associated Press.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBCTopCollegeFootballTheLatestndLdWritethru/82d2bd6b8dee28b65dadc70c16e02745/text___
Schauffele wins in Japan, the country where his mother grew up and where he has many connections
SUMMARY: This may not have been Xander Schauffele’s most prestigious tournament victory, but it should be the American’s most memorable. Schauffele shot a 7-under 64 on Sunday to win the Baycurrent Classic in Japan — a country where his mother grew up and where he has many connections including maternal grandparents who reside there. Schauffele, who shot 19-under 265 at the Yokohama Country Club, finished one shot ahead of American Max Greyserman, who was also the runner-up at this event a year ago as he chases his first PGA Tour title.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APGLFPGAJapanstLdWritethru/6ad271611470b75ffbae0b21fee1246d/text___
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