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NATIONAL
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Police search for suspects in Ohio shooting that wounded 12 people near a street festival
SUMMARY: Authorities say a shooting near a busy street festival in Ohio has wounded at least 12 people. Toledo police say the shooting happened Saturday near the Old West End Festival, an annual gathering of live music and home tours in a historic district. Deputy Police Chief Joe Heffernan says it appears that at least two people fired weapons and they were “probably shooting at each other.” Heffernan also says two of the victims are in critical condition. Police are searching for suspects with nobody yet in custody. Officials have urged people who were at the festival to come forward with any photos or videos on their phones for possible leads.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSOhioShootingndLdWritethru/6fdbf9e7033b3eab21052070c9598e27/text___
What to know about the ongoing protests and arrests outside a New Jersey detention center
SUMMARY: A weekslong standoff between demonstrators and law enforcement outside a New Jersey immigration detention center has become the latest flashpoint for protests against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Protesters and law enforcement have routinely clashed at Delaney Hall in Newark. Demonstrators say they are acting in solidarity with detainees who have staged a hunger strike over accusations of poor living conditions and inadequate medical care.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationProtestsNewJerseyWhattoKnowstLdWritethru/56b7adb202aa59b1b0e0121fba2df755/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” as he campaigned for the White House in 2024. He tells NBC's “Meet the Press” that he “didn’t guarantee” there would be no wars if elected again. Trump also defended plans for a $1.8 billion fund that would have compensated allies of the Republican president. And in the interview aired Sunday, he repeated his baseless claims of mass fraud in California’s drawn-out vote count from Tuesday’s primary. He ended the interview when he became frustrated with pushback from NBC’s Kristen Welker.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrump/a0517d4d0f0d38abd8d403b42ef5da0e/text___
First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils
SUMMARY: A national redistricting battle is about to enter a new phase. Several states already have redrawn congressional districts to create a partisan advantage in the November elections. Now, Georgia's Republican-led Legislature will convene June 17 to draw new districts for the 2028 elections not only for Congress, but also for state legislative seats. Mississippi Republicans are also planning to draw new districts before their 2027 legislative elections. It remains to be seen whether more state legislatures and local governments will try to redraw districts in light of a recent Supreme Court decision weakening the federal Voting Rights Act.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSRedistrictingNextSteps/4825367f3b1e8fc1c7e7a9dad070837a/text___
Rob Sand to rally in Iowa governor bid with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear as Democrats eye a flip
SUMMARY: Rob Sand will rally a crowd for the first time as the official Democratic nominee for Iowa governor on Sunday. The race between Sand and Republican Zach Lahn is expected to be highly competitive. Both candidates focus on issues like a struggling agricultural economy and a rising cancer crisis. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear supports Sand, believing he can flip the seat by prioritizing people over party. Sand, who dislikes partisanship, aims for balanced government in Iowa. Beshear, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, will campaign with Sand and other Democratic candidates in Iowa.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionsIowa/1cff6f090f71f248e42a9463f69a4d24/text___
Female Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list
SUMMARY: Several female Navy officers say they see Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent intervention in a promotions list as a sign their careers now have a ceiling. The Navy had selected 31 sailors to promote from the rank of captain to one-star admiral, but Hegseth cut nine people, including all three women, from the list. That's according to a defense official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss information not permitted to be released publicly. The Associated Press spoke with eight female Navy officers of varying ranks and time in service. They say they now worry for the future generation of female military leaders.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSPentagonNavyPromotionsstLdWritethru/e744efae3cc70902732fffce7ee1a69c/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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The Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state
SUMMARY: The Nigerian army said Sunday it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno, in the northeastern part of the country. The operation, according to the army’s statement, was conducted in the Mandara mountains which form a part of the militant group’s stronghold. It resulted in the release of several people, including children, who had been abducted across different communities in Borno. Two infants died during their prolonged captivity, according to the statement.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFNigeriaAbductionsthLdWritethru/e5a331602145ff15c22ec486f43726bf/text___
Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs days after US-supported ceasefire deal
SUMMARY: Israel has struck Beirut's southern suburbs without warning, defying a U.S. request not to attack Lebanon's capital. The strikes come days after a ceasefire agreement in Washington. Iran had warned that an attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast. Iran’s powerful parliament speaker hints at retaliation. Two people are reported killed in Beirut and others hurt. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the strikes were in retaliation for the Iranian-backed Hezbollah firing at northern Israel. Hezbollah did not immediately claim responsibility for that. The White House hasn't commented. The fighting in Lebanon threatens efforts to end the Iran war.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSthLdWritethru/28d80744e192ae0d5cce73a5a08af906/text___
Armenians vote in general election under Russian pressure aimed at preventing a drift toward West
SUMMARY: Armenians are voting in a parliamentary election as the government seeks to loosen ties with Moscow and increase cooperation with the West. Two political blocs and 17 parties are running in the election on Sunday. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his governing party are looking for a strong mandate for a new geopolitical course. Most experts predict Pashinyan will come out ahead. But opposition parties support closer ties with Russia and some are vocally pro-Russia. Russian officials recently have imposed restrictions on Armenian exports. Russian President Vladimir Putin along with other senior officials have made veiled threats.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUArmeniaElectionthLdWritethru/a6f863feb9f76b7ac355931c2715161c/text___
With rising crime on their minds, Peruvians to vote for president yet again
SUMMARY: Peruvians are chosing between two presidential candidates with starkly different views. Keiko Fujimori, a conservative and daughter of a disgraced former president, faces Roberto Sánchez, a nationalist congressman. Neither candidate secured even 20% support in the first round in April. The results are expected to be close, and official outcomes may take days. Crime, especially extortion, is a major concern. Fujimori promises a tough stance on crime, while Sánchez focuses on police reform and economic progress. Voting is mandatory for Peruvians aged 18 to 70.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTPeruElectionndLdWritethru/2b38123d0da9c2718c2d654aed64ff03/text___
British deputy prime minister tells JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for teen's murder
SUMMARY: Britain’s deputy prime minister said Sunday that he told U.S. Vice President JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for the death of a university student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from a stab wound. David Lammy, who is also the justice minister, said he challenged Vance in what he described as a “robust” phone call on Saturday. The call came a day after Vance said in a post on social platform X that there should be “righteous anger” in response to the murder of Henry Nowak, 18, who died in December after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in the English city of Southampton.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainStabbingVictimVancendLdWritethru/9928e65d645bc8d83b031f2bc972fdd2/text___
Arab attacker opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5
SUMMARY: A Palestinian man with Israeli citizenship has opened fire in central Israel, killing a reservist and wounding five other people. The shooter was killed by police on Sunday. The attack came as tensions run high following Israeli settler attacks and the deadly shooting of a Palestinian baby in the West Bank. Police identified the attacker as a resident of Taybeh, but his motives are unclear. Authorities initially feared coordinated attacks but later determined a gunman and an accomplice were involved. The accomplice was arrested after attempting to stab police.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelPalestiniansthLdWritethru/217b7d7ef034c99b091e01462357f296/text___
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
SUMMARY: Health workers inside the epicenter of Congo's outbreak say they are working with little pay or rest. The mining town of Mongbwalu attracts a huge number of laborers for large gold mines who live in crowded mining camps. That makes the transmission of the disease easier. The virus spreads through close contact with sick or deceased patients’ bodily fluids. Congolese authorities said Sunday that there are 488 confirmed cases including 86 deaths. The Central African nation on Thursday recorded 71 new cases. Authorities say that's a sign of active community transmission. There have been 19 confirmed cases and two deaths in neighboring Uganda.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFCongoEbolaHealthWorkersstLdWritethru/c0fa254aae429c6b2eb09d62527d6cca/text___
Starmer hosts Zelenskyy, Macron and Merz as Russian strikes kill 3 in Ukraine
SUMMARY: A Russian drone strike has killed three people at a bus stop in southeastern Ukraine, according to officials. The attack occurred Sunday in Balabyne, Zaporizhzhia region, and injured another person. A separate strike damaged a nuclear fuel storage center near Chernobyl, sparking a fire. Radiation levels remain safe, officials said. The International Atomic Energy Agency plans to visit the site. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted Ukraine, France, and Germany leaders for talks on supporting Kyiv. The meeting follows a Ukrainian drone attack on Saint Petersburg, highlighting Kyiv's ability to strike deep inside Russia. The conflict continues with no end in sight.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarndLdWritethru/ce1713304c7578f039fcbdb8d655f6d7/text___
Kosovo voters return to the polls after parties fail to agree on a new president
SUMMARY: Kosovo is holding an early parliamentary election, its third in 18 months, aimed at resolving a political impasse. The main political parties failed to agree on a new president by a March deadline. The prolonged crisis has hurt Kosovo’s economy, already struggling with the global energy crisis. Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s party holds a clear majority, but electing a president requires broader consensus. The opposition accuses Kurti of trying to control all political institutions. Analysts don’t expect major changes in the election outcome. The political stalemate has delayed access to European Union funds.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUKosovoElectionndLdWritethru/8e834897c0577af2e163929349bfa89a/text___
What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
SUMMARY: Chinese leader Xi Jinping is traveling to North Korea for the first time in nearly seven years, offering North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a stage to showcase an increasingly assertive foreign policy anchored by closer ties with his country’s former Cold War allies. China, the North’s traditional main ally and economic pipeline, is expected to reassert its influence over Kim’s government that has grown closer to Russia. A look at what the leaders may be seeking from their upcoming meeting, their first since Kim traveled to Beijing for a World War II event last September:
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASNorthKoreaChinaWhatToKnowstLdWritethru/8ce14ec5cb46a3c805f182f8e7511b30/text___
Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal
SUMMARY: Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed nine people, including three Lebanese military members, according to the Lebanese army and state media. Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun condemned the strike as a violation of sovereignty. An airstrike on a vehicle killed a brigadier general, a captain, and another soldier. The Israeli military said it targeted a vehicle moving suspiciously near soldiers. Another strike killed six people in Saksakiyah village. The Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group has rejected latest ceasefire that was brokered by the U.S. The conflict began in March when Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLLebanonIsraelHezbollahrdLdWritethru/6150614827e9f932807527799b50f5d0/text___
Palestinians suffer from lack of proper toilets across Gaza's vast tent cities
SUMMARY: There is not a single proper toilet across the vast tent cities housing most of Gaza’s 1.7 million Palestinians left homeless by the war. Displaced families have largely been left on their own to dig their own latrines, some shared by extended families. The improper cesspits spread foul odors and pools of sewage. At communal camp toilets, people wait in long lines then do their business behind a thin cloth separating them from the crowd of strangers outside. Women fear walking to the communal toilets at night. Mostafa Shaaban dug a latrine in a corner of his tent close to where his family sleeps and eats.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsGazaToiletWoes/3d40ef89f092351ee385365e6b0db1d8/text___
North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dream'
SUMMARY: The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called a U.S. push for denuclearization of North Korea “anachronistic dream." Kim Yo Jong said Sunday North Korea will only steadily expand its nuclear arsenal in the face of U.S.-led threats. Her statement came a day before Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un, in his first visit to the country in seven years. Experts say Kim Jong Un wants an international recognition as a nuclear state so that he could demand lifting of international economic sanctions on North Korea.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASKoreasTensionsthLdWritethru/69ec6a91d30e069eac41d60350507b74/text___
Israeli troops kill 7-month-old baby in West Bank, Palestinian officials say
SUMMARY: Palestinian officials say Israeli troops have killed a 7-month-old Palestinian baby in the occupied West Bank as violence surges there. Soldiers fired at the family's vehicle south of Hebron on Friday evening. The baby's father was shot in the hand. The mother also was wounded. The Israeli military said they fired at a vehicle perceived to be accelerating toward them. The father has demanded justice and rejecting the notion of a mistake. Israeli soldiers accused of harming Palestinians are rarely penalized. An Israeli strike in Gaza killed at least seven people including two women and a girl.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsWestBankBabyKilledthLdWritethru/b398e9dc08d024870459c400e9fe7d16/text___
Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears
SUMMARY: Ugandan authorities have tightened border controls with Congo to prevent Ebola's spread. Traders are frustrated as their goods, including plantain and fish, risk spoiling in long truck queues. The border closure, effective since May 28, followed Congo's Ebola outbreak in Ituri province. Officials aim to reduce cross-border movement, fearing contagion. The World Health Organization discourages border closures but acknowledged the high risk. Uganda has confirmed 19 Ebola cases linked to Congo. Traders worry about further restrictions impacting their businesses.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFUgandaEbolaBorderClosurerdLdWritethru/aeadf10365ad29a8d374e1e54e48b033/text___
What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family linked resort in Albania
SUMMARY: A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania. The government claims the development on the Adriatic coast will transform the nation as it seeks high-end tourism and European Union membership. However, environmental campaigners and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama oppose the venture. The project spans a wildlife reserve and an uninhabited island. Protesters have voiced concerns about the impact on biodiversity. Since late May, heavy machinery has entered the area, sparking further outrage. Albania’s state anti-corruption agency has opened an investigation related to the project but has not disclosed details.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUAlbaniaKushnerWhattoKnowthLdWritethru/8d7d0e216c28d23fe1b2e51cbb05b926/text___
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From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
SUMMARY: U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending since the Iran war drove up fuel prices. But company executives and retail analysts say many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where. The behavior changes observed so far are subtle. They include drivers flocking to the fuel pumps at warehouse stores like Costco and Sam’s Club, but not filling up their tanks all the way. Market research firms say foot traffic is down at clothing and electronics stores. Executives from Walmart, McDonald’s and Dollar General have reported noticeable cutbacks by lower-income customers. Some economists and analysts expect a wider retrenchment as the cumulative impact of costlier gas, food and other products catches up with more people.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSConsumerSpotlightRisingGasPricesstLdWritethru/3fb28b7dfc4ba21689e6c7068a32c70e/text___
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RELIGION
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More than 1 million people flood Madrid streets to see Pope Leo XIV and flower-carpeted procession
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has honored Spain's tradition of religious devotion as a “school of faith” during a Mass before 1.2 million people. Leo highlighted Spanish popular piety with a procession over flower-petal carpets. The Mass on Sunday took place on the Catholic Corpus Domini feast day that features processions with elaborate floral carpets. Leo arrived Saturday and he aims to inspire young generations in a country where religious observance is declining. The tradition of flower carpets dates back two centuries and is popular in Latin America as well. Leo has encouraged unity and is meeting with cultural leaders during his visit.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURELSpainPopethLdWritethru/eaf544d7638034cc3afa2bad9ab443cc/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Vampires, literary monsters and a cake: The Tony Awards offer a number of intriguing, possible wins
SUMMARY: The Tony Awards are set to celebrate Broadway's best, with 24 shows vying for wins across 26 categories. Grammy winner Pink hosts the event, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ on Sunday night. Pink promises a grand opening number and plenty of performances, including from nominees in shows including “The Lost Boys” and “Titanique.” The competition for best new musical includes “Two Strangers” and “Schmigadoon!” while “Death of a Salesman” and “Oedipus” compete for best play revival. June Squibb, at 96, could become the oldest Tony winner. Nathan Lane aims for his fourth Tony.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTTonyAwards/980347242888f35a0298bdf63ed9a36c/text___
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Kimi Antonelli wins delayed Monaco Grand Prix to extend his victory streak and F1 lead
SUMMARY: Kimi Antonelli’s rise to the top of Formula 1 continued in bizarre circumstances as the 19-year-old Mercedes driver won a much-delayed Monaco Grand Prix. Antonelli was on course for victory with 10 laps remaining when the race was red-flagged as parts of the asphalt broke away and two cars crashed in quick succession, one of them Charles Leclerc in third place. The race resumed from a standing start and Antonelli took his fifth Grand Prix win in a row and extended his already vast standings lead. Numerous drivers received time penalties or were under investigation, meaning the final standings remained uncertain.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCARFMonacoGPrdLdWritethru/4b7bea6cdc132529646ec246f77fca41/text___
Donald Trump, Knicks fan, heads back to New York to root on his team
SUMMARY: Donald Trump plans to be back at Madison Square Garden in New York to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. The Republican president was invited to Monday night's game by Knicks owner James Dolan. Trump will be the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals contest. Trump is an avid sports fan, but the affinity he professes for the Knicks is different. It speaks to Trump's identity as a New Yorker and harkens to a bygone era where a front-row seat at a Knicks game was a chance for him and other boldface names to see and be seen.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpNBAFinalsndLdWritethru/b367a391f419c4ff862ac16b95de8dc3/text___
Alexander Zverev faces Flavio Cobolli in French Open final chasing elusive Grand Slam title
SUMMARY: Alexander Zverev is under pressure to win an elusive Grand Slam title when he plays 14th-ranked Flavio Cobolli in the French Open final. It’s the fourth major final of Zverev’s career and it’s a unique opportunity for the third-ranked German without Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz across the net. The final on the red clay of Roland Garros starts at 3 p.m. (1300 GMT; 9 a.m. ET). Zverev has been an overwhelming favorite for the title ever since the top-ranked Sinner struggled in the first week’s heat wave and lost in the second round. Two-time reigning champion Alcaraz withdrew before the tournament with an injured right wrist. Cobolli had never been past a Grand Slam quarterfinal until this week.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APTENFrenchOpen/afbf92e0f000b2eddef08643ef68e139/text___
From luring stars to hosting the World Cup, Saudi Arabia has spent billions to disrupt soccer
SUMMARY: Saudi Arabia pulled off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history by beating Argentina in Qatar four years ago. That was just the start. In the four years since the Qatar World Cup perhaps no other nation has done more to shake up the world’s most popular sport. This year’s tournament will be a test of how far its national team has come against the backdrop of such spectacular spending.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSOCWCupSaudiArabia/da7d0df77d0798da09ae4732cca57a7c/text___
Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 5-4 in 2OT in Game 3 after blowing 4-goal lead
SUMMARY: Shea Theodore scored at 5:38 of double overtime, avoiding what could have been a potentially devastating loss for the Golden Knights after they blew a four-goal lead, and Vegas beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 on Saturday night to take a 2-1 series lead. Theodore’s goal, which went off goalie Brandon Bussi skate, came on a night that teammate Mitch Marner had the fastest hat trick in Cup Final history. The teams take two days off before meeting in Game 4 on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APHKNStanleyCupthLdWritethru/c9968647bb82bb69fcf7a91edbc51ba4/text___
Golden Tempo wins the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes after winning the Kentucky Derby
SUMMARY: Golden Tempo won the Belmont Stakes five weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby. Golden Tempo charged down the stretch at Saratoga Race Course to capture the third and final leg of the Triple Crown with jockey Jose Ortiz aboard for trainer Cherie DeVaux. Commandment was second and favorite Renegade third. DeVaux after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner is the second in four years to do so at the Belmont. Jena Antonucci did so with Archangelo in 2023.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APRACBelmontStakesthLdWritethru/e98014f45c87b5e181a4b6fd935f400c/text___
Russian teen Mirra Andreeva says she had to overcome so many demons inside to win the French Open
SUMMARY: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was already a tennis phenom at age 15. At 19 she’s a Grand Slam champion. The eighth-ranked Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska with a 6-3, 6-2 victory in the French Open final. Andreeva became the youngest player to win the women’s singles title since Monica Seles, who was 18 when she landed her third straight French Open in 1992. Chwalinska was attempting to become the first qualifier to capture the Roland Garros title. Alexander Zverev plays Flavio Cobolli in the men’s final on Sunday to conclude the wildest Grand Slam in recent memory.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APTENFrenchOpenFinalthLdWritethru/f29087527d2a068cfaa1bd42e196bf09/text___
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