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NATIONAL
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Flight delays become more common as air traffic controllers go without pay during shutdown
SUMMARY: Air traffic controllers are missing another paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown, raising concerns about financial stress affecting their work. Flight delays are increasing as more controllers call out sick. The Federal Aviation Administration was already short on staff before the shutdown. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Nick Daniels emphasize the pressure on controllers. Some are taking second jobs to make ends meet. The shutdown is also hindering efforts to reduce the shortage of controllers. Though pressure is mounting on Congress, Democrats and Republicans have shown little sign of being able to reach a deal to fund the government.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGovernmentShutdownAviation/260328da55297a602dd8334f613a02df/text___
Judge orders daily meetings with Border Patrol official Bovino on Chicago immigration crackdown
SUMMARY: A federal judge has ordered a senior U.S. Border Patrol official to meet her daily “to hear about how the day went” after weeks of confrontations between immigration agents and the public in the Chicago area. U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis also told Greg Bovino on Tuesday to produce all use-of-force reports from agents involved in Operation Midway Blitz since Sept. 2. The sweeps have produced more than 1,800 arrests and complaints of excessive force. The judge expressed concerns about video and photos. Ellis noted the sudden deployment of tear gas during a weekend Halloween event.
WORDS: 610 - MOVED: 10/28/2025 4:03 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalEnforcementChicagothLdWritethru/d1cf9ce5309f0175a24fdd276f52f06c/text___
US sought to lure Nicolás Maduro’s pilot into betraying the Venezuelan leader
SUMMARY: A federal agent had a daring plan: persuade Nicolas Maduro's chief pilot to surreptitiously divert the Venezuelan president’s plane to a place where U.S. authorities could nab the strongman. His plan had all the ingredients of a Cold War spy thriller – luxury private jets, a secretive meeting at an airport hangar and high stakes diplomacy in a delicate dance to lure a loyal Maduro lieutenant to switch sides. There was even a final bit of intrigue aimed at rattling Maduro about the pilot’s true loyalties. More broadly, the scheme reveals the extent — and often slapdash fashion — to which the U.S. has for years sought to topple Maduro.
WORDS: 2166 - MOVED: 10/28/2025 11:57 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMaduroPilotthLdWritethru/7915d5a0819ceb518a8ca2b47da8b2e5/text___
Trump's lawyers ask New York appeals court to toss out his hush money criminal conviction
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump's lawyers want a New York state appeals court to toss out his hush money criminal conviction. The lawyers say federal law preempts state law and there was no intent to commit a crime. The attorneys filed their written arguments with the New York Supreme Court's Appellate Division, First Department late Monday. In June, the lawyers asked a federal appeals court to move the case to federal court, where the Republican president can challenge the conviction on presidential immunity grounds. Trump was convicted in May 2024 of 34 felony counts alleging that he falsified business records to conceal a hush money payment to adult film actor Stormy Daniels.
WORDS: 496 - MOVED: 10/28/2025 2:56 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpHushMoney/788e1baac7fc56bc4f46278d4dfdb713/text___
Judge seeks assurances that Abrego Garcia won't be deported to Liberia in violation of court order
SUMMARY: A Maryland federal judge wants the government to assure it will not deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia before she has lifted an injunction barring his removal from the U.S. The Salvadoran national's mistaken deportation to his home country in violation of an earlier agreement has galvanized opposition to President Donald Trump's deportation agenda. Immigration and Customs Enforcement filed a notice late last week of their plan to deport him to the West African nation of Liberia as early as Friday. At a status conference Monday, government attorneys assured U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis that Abrego Garcia will not be deported until after she lifts her injunction.
WORDS: 624 - MOVED: 10/27/2025 8:09 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSDeportationErrorAbregoGarciastLdWritethru/cadf0b24ee7bfc8f85a943fc13631e24/text___
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing can wear street clothes in court amid 'extraordinary' attention
SUMMARY: A Utah judge has ruled that the 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk can appear in court wearing street clothes but must be physically restrained due to security concerns. Attorneys for Tyler Robinson said images of him shackled and in jail clothing would spread widely in a case with extensive media coverage. They argued it could prejudice future jurors. Judge Tony Graf agreed to make some allowances to protect Robinson’s presumption of innocence before a trial. Utah prosecutors have charged Robinson with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty. Graf said the charges are extremely serious and present safety concerns, so Robinson must be restrained.
WORDS: 466 - MOVED: 10/27/2025 8:48 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCharlieKirkShotstLdWritethru/489ee127c80553ff8e0ed35ef951f11a/text___
Indiana governor calls a special session to redraw US House maps as redistricting battle spreads
SUMMARY: Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Braun has called a special session and directed state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional districts. The move announced Monday follows weeks of pressure from the White House to back President Donald Trump’s bid to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House. Braun scheduled the session to start Nov. 3. Virginia's Democratic-led General Assembly also is meeting in a special session as a first step toward congressional redistricting. Pressure for redistricting is also mounting in both Republican-led Kansas and Democratic-led Illinois. Redistricting already has been taken up by legislatures in Republican-led Texas, Missouri and North Carolina, as well as Democratic-led California.
WORDS: 995 - MOVED: 10/27/2025 1:14 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionRedistrictingthLdWritethru/63f3447efcc34529dfc363a96a763b6e/text___
British political commentator Sami Hamdi detained by federal authorities at California airport
SUMMARY: Officials say British political commentator Sami Hamdi has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at San Francisco International Airport. Hamdi was on a speaking tour in the U.S. On Saturday he had addressed the annual gala for the Sacramento, California, chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy organization. It called for Hamdi’s immediate release, saying the commentator has not been deported and remains in U.S. custody. Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin indicated that Hamdi’s visa was revoked and that he is in ICE custody pending removal. A U.S. official said the detention was related to statements Hamdi has made about the Middle East.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationCommentatorDetainedrdLdWritethru/0c988fcd9b08f7a63587ca63690493d6/text___
Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues
SUMMARY: Federal funds could begin running dry on Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if the government shutdown persists. If Congress doesn’t reach a deal by Saturday to resolve the shutdown, benefits could also run out for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries. Starting Nov. 1, a total of 140 Head Start preschool programs also could miss their federal funding payments under the shutdown. States could also run out of money as early as Nov. 8 for another food aid program supporting millions of low-income mothers and young kids called WIC.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGovernmentShutdownFoodAidWhattoKnowstLdWritethru/e6176d2683f74b7011d861b48a47d3f1/text___
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause
SUMMARY: Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has resumed offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause due to federal Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill that took effect at the beginning of October. Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin said it was able to resume offering abortions as of noon on Monday because it relinquished its status as an “essential community provider.” The organization says by doing that, it no longer fits the definition of a “prohibited entity” under the federal law and can receive Medicaid funds. Abortion funding has been under attack across the U.S., particularly for Planned Parenthood affiliates, which are the biggest provider.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAbortionWisconsinndLdWritethru/d27000f1b7d32f870368f808609536a3/text___
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US launches 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats off Colombia, killing 14
SUMMARY: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that the U.S. military carried out three strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean against boats accused of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor. The strikes were launched Monday and announced on social media Tuesday. This is the first time multiple strikes have been announced in a single day. They mark a continued escalation in the pace of the strikes, which began in early September and had been spaced weeks apart. A statement provided by a Pentagon official said the strikes were conducted off the coast of Colombia.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpCartelsthLdWritethru/8f9f65dd67c0bc55b6dd70b109df0216/text___
When the government shutdown will affect SNAP, Head Start and military pay
SUMMARY: The federal government shutdown is nearing the one-month mark, causing widespread effects for millions of Americans. On Friday, funding for the food assistance program SNAP, which helps 42 million people, is set to run out. The Trump administration has rejected using contingency funds to continue the program. Also on Friday, 1.3 million active-duty service members risk missing paychecks unless a funding deal is reached. On Saturday, over 130 Head Start preschool programs may not receive grants.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGovernmentShutdownTimeline/ebe3ad33396d57e4ae7ea30477022a60/text___
Republicans send Biden autopen report to the Justice Department, urging further investigation
SUMMARY: House Republicans have released a long-promised report on former President Joe Biden's use of the autopen and the alleged cover-up of his mental state while in office. Tuesday's report issues a scathing critique of Biden's team but cites largely public information and no specific instances of illegal activity to back up the report's explosive conclusions. While Republicans did not cite a specific case of the autopen being misused in the Biden White House, they called all actions taken by the previous administration void. Congressional Republicans also sent letters to Attorney General Pam Bondi and the D.C. Board of Medicine calling for further investigations into Biden's former aides and his doctor.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressOversightBidenndLdWritethru/dfee07747d5b3e81417f6416c771d833/text___
Maine and Texas are the latest fronts in voting battles, with voter ID, citizenship on the ballot
SUMMARY: Maine and Texas are the latest states where Republicans are pushing ballot initiatives targeting noncitizen voting, which is rare. Maine’s initiative on the Nov. 4 ballot seeks to require voter ID, restrict absentee voting and limit drop boxes. In Texas, a Republican-backed measure would add wording to the state constitution specifically prohibiting voting by anyone who is not a U.S. citizen, even though voting by noncitizens is already illegal. The initiatives are the latest in a wave of voting-related measures since President Donald Trump's false claims about widespread fraud costing him reelection in 2020, with Republican states passing mostly restrictive laws and Democratic ones passing laws to make voting more accessible.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionElectionInitiativesndLdWritethru/54ee0c3ed248df9c4fbc3309698c863f/text___
Pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown, but a quick breakthrough appears unlikely
SUMMARY: The pressure to end the second-longest federal government shutdown is taking on new urgency. Rep. Lisa McClain, chair of the House Republican Conference, says "this week, more than any other week, the consequences become impossible to ignore.” Millions of Americans face the prospect of losing food assistance. More federal workers will miss their first full paycheck. And more frequent delays at the nation’s airports are snarling travel plans. The building strain on lawmakers to end the impasse was exemplified by the nation’s largest federal employee union calling on Congress to immediately pass a funding bill and end the shutdown.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGovernmentShutdownstLdWritethru/3823cbaa20156309e2d6191c13f06dea/text___
Republicans grapple with voter frustration over rising health care premiums
SUMMARY: Notices of rising health insurance premiums are landing in voters’ mailboxes and sending some to town halls to vent their frustration. Republicans have offered few answers, saying they won’t negotiate until Democrats end the shutdown. The moment revives a familiar dynamic in a the Republican Party that is united in opposing the Affordable Care Act but still without a clear plan to replace it. The lack of a plan to address to rising costs risks political backlash for Republicans in next year's midterms. Democrats have said tax credits that kept the costs lower should be extended and refused to reopen the government until they are.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGovernmentShutdownRepublicansrdLdWritethru/e94d96a8a837a5f7f681dc6893872d3b/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel and Hamas exchange fire and blame
SUMMARY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders immediate “powerful” strikes in Gaza. Earlier on Tuesday, military officials said troops came under fire in the southern city of Rafah and returned fire. And Israeli said the remains of a hostage returned by Hamas overnight are body parts of a hostage who was recovered in Gaza by Israeli troops almost two years ago. Netanyahu called the return a “clear violation” of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement, which requires Hamas to return all Israeli hostage remains as soon as possible. There are still 13 bodies of hostages in Gaza. Hamas said Tuesday it had recovered the body of a hostage but that it will delay turning it over.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsthLdWritethru/82b5b46cdbddd690dd28b7a8674d40d4/text___
Jamaica braces for catastrophic winds and flooding as Hurricane Melissa approaches
SUMMARY: Hurricane Melissa has intensified as it moves toward Jamaica, bringing catastrophic winds, flash flooding and landslides. Officials urge residents to seek shelter as the Category 5 storm approaches with 185 mph winds. The Jamaican government warns of devastating damage, with no infrastructure able to withstand such force. The storm is expected to hit Cuba late Tuesday or early Wednesday. Landslides, fallen trees and power outages have already been reported. The hurricane has caused seven deaths in the Caribbean. Authorities are preparing for rescues and have relocated some hospital patients due to expected storm surges.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCBTropicalWeatherthLdWritethru/8f71433722c9963554421d9258cd4d6b/text___
Plane crashes while flying tourists to Kenya's Maasai Mara, killing 11 people
SUMMARY: A small plane carrying 10 foreign tourists has crashed in Kenya, killing them and the pilot. Authorities are investigating the cause of Tuesday's crash shortly after its departure from the Indian Ocean coast toward the Maasai Mara National Reserve in heavy rain. Mombasa Air Safari said eight Hungarian and two German passengers were on board along with the local pilot. The airline says the pilot failed to communicate after takeoff. Residents tell The Associated Press they heard a loud bang and found unrecognizable human remains at the scene. Hungary's prime minister says “What a tragedy!”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFKenyaPlaneCrashthLdWritethru/20f6c5fa0a77a70af475844d0d42bd18/text___
Lawmakers move to extend Russia's compulsory military draft to a year-round process
SUMMARY: Russian lawmakers have endorsed a bill mandating year-round military conscription, rather than just in the spring and fall, as authorities seek to fill the ranks as fighting in Ukraine grinds through a fourth year. The legislation, which was approved by the lower house, the State Duma, in a third and final reading of the measure, turns conscription into a permanent process. Once the bill is vetted by the upper house and signed into law by President Vladimir Putin, it would allow conscription offices to summon draftees for medical exams and other procedures at any time of the year. The bill’s authors say the measure is intended to ease pressure on military conscription offices.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaConscriptionstLdWritethru/9849511e45f7b7db596103fd71e69bae/text___
Takeaways from AP's report on a US plot to recruit Maduro's pilot to betray Venezuelan leader
SUMMARY: A federal agent had a daring plan: persuade Nicolas Maduro’s chief pilot to surreptitiously divert the Venezuelan president’s plane to a place where U.S. authorities could nab the strongman. His plan had all the ingredients of a Cold War spy thriller – luxury private jets, a secretive meeting at an airport hangar and high stakes diplomacy in a delicate dance to woo a loyal Maduro lieutenant. There was even a final bit of intrigue aimed at rattling Maduro about the pilot’s true loyalties. More broadly, the scheme reveals the extent — and often slapdash fashion — to which the U.S. has for years sought to topple Maduro.
WORDS: 956 - MOVED: 10/28/2025 12:39 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMaduroPilotTakeawaysndLdWritethru/db0ab1319b060f560bab7be4413c66d5/text___
Trump bonds with Japan's new prime minister and says her nation is delivering on US investments
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump spent his day in Japan bonding with new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier. Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, was seeking to solidify ties with Trump while protecting Japan's economic interests. Trump's team estimated it had secured up to $490 billion in Japanese investment as part of a trade deal. The leaders signed agreements to strengthen their alliance and secure critical minerals. On Wednesday, Trump goes to South Korea, where he is set to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this week.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASTrumpAsiathLdWritethru/71658f169efc116ce01e888611955dac/text___
In AP interview, East Timor's Ramos-Horta says personal diplomacy could bring Myanmar ceasefire
SUMMARY: East Timor’s President José Ramos-Horta has expressed willingness to mediate in Myanmar’s civil war after his country joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. He highlighted East Timor’s diplomatic experience despite being one of the region’s youngest and poorest nations. Ramos-Horta, a Nobel laureate, also criticized Myanmar’s military coup and emphasized the need for dialogue with all parties. He also addressed East Timor’s domestic challenges, including poverty and youth unemployment, and the benefits of ASEAN membership. Ramos-Horta downplayed concerns about East Timor’s ties with China and expressed readiness to work with the U.S. administration.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASEastTimorRamosHortaInterviewrdLdWritethru/adbf83105c13f5664c1431185e4633e3/text___
Big win in midterm vote for Argentina's President Milei boosts markets and vindicates Trump
SUMMARY: Argentine President Javier Milei has hailed his party’s resounding victory in midterm congressional elections as a mandate to press forward with radical free-market reforms. Markets in Argentina rallied, the peso surged and the country’s sovereign bonds jumped on Monday in response. The chronically depreciating Argentine peso — which international investors and Argentine depositors were dumping in droves just last week to hedge against a Milei defeat — soared more than 10% to trade at over 1,300 per dollar on Monday. The price movements — signaling that investors were recovering confidence after Milei’s win — appeared to validate the Trump administration’s bet on its close ideological ally in South America.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTArgentinaMidtermsthLdWritethru/569a02801eced75426ddd6dfcbb279b9/text___
Israel's top diplomat says Turkish troops will have no role in Gaza force
SUMMARY: Israel’s foreign minister says his government will not allow Turkish troops to take part in a future international peace force in Gaza. The United States has proposed creating a force to oversee the ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Monday that Israel opposes Turkey's participation because of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s hostility to Israel. The 20-point ceasefire agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump does not mention which countries would provide troops. Countries that are considering taking part also want more clarity on the force’s mandate. Late Monday, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the remains of another hostage had been handed over to Israel in Gaza.
WORDS: 960 - MOVED: 10/27/2025 1:22 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsthLdWritethru/1129061602206a9d8ad00b6f716f12c9/text___
What to know about the Louvre heist investigation
SUMMARY: More than 100 investigators are racing to solve a daring heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Thieves stole centuries-old jewels worth an estimated 88 million euros, including pieces linked to 19th-century queens. The theft happened in minutes on October 19, capturing global attention. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said on Sunday that more details would come once the suspects’ custody period ends. French authorities have made several arrests, but details remain scarce due to strict privacy laws. Investigators are analyzing DNA samples and surveillance footage. The stolen jewels have been added to Interpol’s Stolen Works of Art Database.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceLouvreExplainerthLdWritethru/49908bce644d7a7dfd9487e54f6b0150/text___
World's oldest president, Paul Biya, wins Cameroon election at 92
SUMMARY: Cameroon’s top court has declared incumbent Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president, the winner of the latest election. Clashes with security forces ahead of Monday's announcement left at least four protesters dead as opposition supporters rallied to demand credible results. Biya is 92 and has led the central African nation since 1982. The Constitutional Council said he received over 53% of votes on Oct. 12 while former ally Issa Tchiroma Bakary got over 35%. Biya has ruled Cameroon longer than many citizens have been alive. Over 70% of the country’s almost 30 million population is below 35.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFCameroonElectionthLdWritethru/885d5a2cd41164e37e760777946a60e7/text___
Putin brandishes a new nuclear-powered missile as he digs in over Russia's demands on Ukraine
SUMMARY: By holding nuclear drills and boasting about the successful test of a pioneering nuclear-powered cruise missile, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a message to President Donald Trump: Moscow wouldn’t be cowed into concessions on Ukraine. Facing Trump’s call for a quick ceasefire and bruising, new U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil industry, Putin again is reminding the U.S. and other Western allies about Moscow’s nuclear arsenals to back his longstanding and maximalist demands. He has said Ukraine must pull back its forces from the four regions that Russia illegally annexed but never fully captured and abandon its bid to join NATO — demands rejected by Kyiv and its Western allies.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaPutinNuclearMessagingstLdWritethru/1bde7246084003a9a20c873360ebeed5/text___
Mali is squeezed as militants enforce an unusual blockade on fuel
SUMMARY: Mali is facing a fuel blockade imposed by jihadi militants, causing significant disruptions. It's an unusual strategy as the insurgent threat grows across the region. The education minister on Sunday said schools are closed for two weeks due to the fuel scarcity. The blockade imposed by the al-Qaida-backed Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin group began in early September. It has severely impacted Mali's economy and left hundreds of fuel trucks stranded at the border. The militants are using the blockade to pressure commercial operators and residents to distance themselves from military authorities. The military struggles to address the crisis.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFMaliFuelBlockadeWhatToKnowstLdWritethru/c69bee3048e5aa8181a0fb658fb3e20c/text___
Kremlin says its test of a nuclear-powered missile reflects security concerns
SUMMARY: A Kremlin official says Russia’s test of a nuclear-powered missile that it claims can’t be stopped by air defenses reflects Moscow’s determination to look out for its security interests. The news came after a week that saw tough new U.S. sanctions announced on Russia’s key oil and gas sector and new European commitments of military aid to Ukraine. The United States and European countries are pressing Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the invasion of Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump has said Putin should focus on making a peace deal, not testing missiles.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarstLdWritethru/f8568652196151d1c543b161f8083871/text___
When a hurricane threatens, these tips can help you prepare
SUMMARY: Hurricane season can be stressful for anyone near the potential path of a storm, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power for days or weeks and otherwise upend people’s lives. Smart preparation ahead of time can reduce that stress and keep you safer. Emergency management officials say good practices include looking around your home for potential hazards, considering how you might handle evacuation, and putting together a kit of essential supplies. Experts say every family should have an emergency kit with supplies to meet its basic needs.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSHurricanePreparationsWhattoKnowndLdWritethru/17c8553c916d5bf09934e2b2ae47ef87/text___
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US stocks drift near their record heights as PayPal rallies and Royal Caribbean falls
SUMMARY: The U.S. stock market is drifting near its record heights. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 193 points, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.5%. All three indexes are coming off their latest all-time highs. Gains for UPS and PayPal following strong profit reports helped offset losses for Royal Caribbean and D.R. Horton. Moves were also modest in the bond market ahead of a few events that could shake things up. That includes Wednesday’s decision on interest rates by the Federal Reserve. Gold’s price continued to struggle following what's been a stellar year.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/7507a6e0d264874721af27cc7533544a/text___
Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on artificial intelligence accelerates
SUMMARY: Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence. “The reductions we’re sharing today are a continuation of this work to get even stronger by further reducing bureaucracy, removing layers, and shifting resources to ensure we’re investing in our biggest bets and what matters most to our customers’ current and future needs,” Beth Galetti, Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology at Amazon, said in message to employees Tuesday. Teams and individuals impacted by the job cuts will be notified on Tuesday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAmazonLayoffsthLdWritethru/cb64af47ebb794541fbdfa8fd264932c/text___
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What to know about Hurricane Melissa
SUMMARY: Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, threatens Jamaica with damaging winds, heavy rain, and flash floods. The storm is expected to track across southeastern Cuba through Wednesday. Melissa is the fifth most intense Atlantic hurricane on record by pressure and the strongest to make landfall since 2019. The U.S. National Hurricane Center has warned of extremely dangerous conditions. Landslides and power outages have already been reported. Cuban officials have evacuated over 600,000 people. Scientists link Melissa’s rapid intensification to climate change, noting it’s the fourth storm this year to undergo such a transformation.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTClimateHurricaneMelissaWhatToKnow/d7d120b8443b1630d12c77e0a3fe25b0/text___
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Freeman's homer in 18th inning lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 6-5 in World Series classic
SUMMARY: Freddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th inning, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice during another record-setting performance and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in a World Series classic. The defending champion Dodgers took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup and still have a chance to win the title at home — something they haven’t done since 1963. Freeman connected off left-hander Brendon Little, sending a 406-foot drive to straightaway center field to finally end a game that lasted 6 hours, 39 minutes, and matched the longest by innings in postseason history.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBBOWorldSeriesthLdWritethru/ec8b7b457a436ab899c322255bd4ef03/text___
NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests of Rozier, Billups
SUMMARY: The NBA has started a review to protect the integrity of the game, players, and coaches following the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups. They were allegedly involved in gambling schemes. The league sent a memo to all teams, highlighting the need to reassess sports betting regulations. Nearly three dozen people, including Rozier and Billups, were arrested last week. The NBA is focusing on injury reports, which can be exploited by bettors. The league seeks to ensure players and coaches understand the risks of gambling and is seeking input from teams on how to proceed.
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