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NATIONAL
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Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband testifies about the day she killed their 3 children
SUMMARY: The former husband of a Massachusetts mother has returned to the witness stand in her murder trial to testify about the day she killed their three children. Patrick Clancy previously testified Monday about her deteriorating mental health in the months before the killings. He is expected to testify Wednesday about the day in January 2023 when she killed the children, ages 5 and younger. Jurors are expected to hear evidence for weeks including dueling views about her culpability and mental state. Although Clancy has pleaded not guilty, her attorney has laid out an insanity defense. Prosecutors argue that she strangled the children in well-planned murders.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLindsayClancyTrialrdLdWritethru/f393af75765dfbc2979deca05225fcfe/text___
Busiest US death chamber: Florida executes 2 men in a day, including an octogenarian
SUMMARY: Florida has become the first state in nearly a decade to carry out two executions in one day, putting to death an ex-police officer convicted of murder and only the second octogenarian known to receive a lethal injection in modern U.S. history. Ex-police officer James Aren Duckett was pronounced dead after a three-drug injection Tuesday afternoon at Florida State Prison. He was convicted of the 1987 rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl. Hours later, 80-year-old Dominick Anthony Occhicone was executed for the 1986 killing of his ex-girlfriend’s parents. Florida has now carried out 12 executions this year — more than all other states combined. In 2017, Arkansas executed two men in a single day.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFloridaDoubleExecutionthLdWritethru/4c313a84631ad20a62998f7dd061dbcf/text___
Judge allows use of police interview in trial for man accused of killing Tupac Shakur
SUMMARY: A judge is allowing a police interview of the man charged in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur to be used in his upcoming trial. Duane “Keffe D” Davis is charged with murder, and his trial is scheduled to start Aug. 10. His attorney argued during a hearing on Tuesday that Davis' 2008 interview with law enforcement was supposed to be confidential, and that Davis was unaware it was being recorded. Prosecutors say there is no basis to exclude the interview from the trial.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTupacKillingLasVegasrdLdWritethru/b0ef5a1b34f8ac6a1dbefd16ce97bf6b/text___
New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
SUMMARY: A school district in a rural corner of upstate New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom. Salamanca City Central School District had purchased the female-looking robot to enhance the education of high school students studying robotics and technology fields starting this fall. But state education officials and local residents raised concerns about how students' personal information would be used and what data privacy and security protections would be in place. Unionized teachers also criticized the robot maker’s ties to a company that produces hyper realistic sex robots.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSchoolAIRobotstLdWritethru/c2126c704104c4eb68b79738630b07df/text___
Loss of work authorization sows confusion for thousands of Haitian immigrants and their US employers
SUMMARY: Thousands of businesses owners and managers in the U.S. are living in a state of constant uncertainty because confusion clouds the status of work permits for Haitian employees with Temporary Protected Status, better known as TPS. As part of its crackdown on legal and illegal immigration, the Trump administration terminated TPS for about 1 million people from more than a dozen countries, including 350,000 Haitians who have been living and working legally in the U.S. since 2010. The termination exposed them to deportation. The manager of a seafood restaurant in Key West, Florida, suspended six of his Haitian employees after they lost authorization to work in the U.S.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationTPSndLdWritethru/8c35f8dd6389185e20dbed0f69fc8f65/text___
Teen gets life without parole for killing 4 at Georgia’s Apalachee High School
SUMMARY: A teenager who killed two students and two teachers in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has been sentenced to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole. Sixteen-year-old Colt Gray had pleaded guilty Friday to charges including murder in the Sept. 4, 2024, shooting that also left several others wounded. Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm handed down the sentence Tuesday after hearing testimony and considering evidence from both sides. Gray was 14 at the time of the shooting and was charged as an adult. Investigators testified that Gray idolized other mass shooters and studied their methods before carrying out the attack.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGeorgiaHighSchoolShootingthLdWritethru/3c3e72d6e712724c0c7eb9b2cf20f65a/text___
15-year-old arrested at Seattle food festival shooting was armed with a ghost gun, police say
SUMMARY: The 15-year-old arrested after a shootout at a food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle over the weekend was armed with a ghost gun with an extended magazine. Police Chief Shon Barnes told a news conference Tuesday that the weapon was a 9 mm gun from Polymer80 — a now-defunct company that was once a leading manufacturer of ghost gun parts. Barnes says investigators also recovered two other weapons and 14 shell casings that had been fired by weapons of two different calibers. The shooting left three people dead, including a 19-year-old gunman, and at least four people injured, including a toddler. Authorities say they believe the violence was gang-related.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSeattleShootingthLdWritethru/b4c73c1745663fe5b3e656a64602ddb2/text___
Powerful tornado leaves widespread damage in Wisconsin but time of day may have saved lives
SUMMARY: First responders are checking homes and buildings for possible victims of a powerful tornado that ravaged communities in northeastern Wisconsin. The tornado Monday destroyed homes, flipped cars and toppled trees and powerlines in the Fox Cities region, which includes the communities of Appleton, Menasha and Neenah. Winnebago County Executive Gordon Hintz on Tuesday described the tornado's impact as “incredible.” At least 40 people were treated for injuries, but there have been no reported deaths. Authorities say the timing of the tornado, which arrives shortly after midday when most people were awake, might have contributed to that. Authorities are still going door-to-door in search of other possible victims.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWisconsinTornadothLdWritethru/c528fec31f227f13721f92fb7d93194e/text___
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Lindsey Graham returns home one last time for his funeral in South Carolina
SUMMARY: Sen. Lindsey Graham is being buried in South Carolina, where a funeral in the state capital is drawing people who remember him as the son of pool hall owners who never forgot his roots. After the Republican powerbroker was eulogized Tuesday in Washington by the president and other national leaders, Wednesday's funeral is featuring mourners who recall how he knew every mayor, went to many state festivals and helped any local Republican he could. The senator died suddenly on July 11 in Washington, likely from an aortic tear. He was 71. Now his sister is holding his seat and being challenged by eight other Republicans in a special primary.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLindseyGrahamthLdWritethru/a82f073c0d7ca2692214427b3029c988/text___
Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in GOP-led Senate panel's COVID-19 hearing
SUMMARY: Dr. Anthony Fauci has wrapped up his appearance at a Republican-led committee hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic after repeatedly invoking the Fifth Amendment and declining to answer dozens of questions from senators. Wednesday’s decision to not testify injected drama into the lingering tensions between Fauci and GOP lawmakers over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and accusations he lied about its origins, which he denies. Fauci was subpoenaed by Sen. Rand Paul, who led the charge to have the now-retired infectious-disease expert testify again. The hearing was part of a campaign for Fauci’s arrest spearheaded by some congressional Republicans. Fauci says Paul has an “obvious obsession” with calling for his prosecution.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressFaucithLdWritethru/a774a79e46824ebec9e8e270b9cb9825/text___
Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
SUMMARY: The U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player as the midterm elections approach. President Donald Trump is seeking greater control over mail balloting while a change to how the agency processes mail is leading to criticism that it’s failing to deliver ballots on time. Democratic officials have raised concerns over the past week about how quickly the Postal Service will process ballots after tens of thousands of them in California and hundreds in Wisconsin arrived at local election offices too late to be counted in elections earlier this year. A legal fight over Trump's executive order on mail balloting is now before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionPostalServicestLdWritethru/b6eff42e8bd33e6b99468489f9f889aa/text___
Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump and his administration are asking the Supreme Court to dismiss an $83 million defamation verdict won by writer E. Jean Carroll after she accused him of sexual assault. This is the first time a court has assessed damages against a president for statements made while in office. Trump previously asked the justices to dismiss another verdict, for $5 million. The Supreme Court refused in June to hear that appeal. The Justice Department filed papers seeking to invoke the Westfall Act, which shields government employees from being sued for doing their jobs. Carroll's lawyers have declined to comment.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSupremeCourtTrump/d1018045c1ff1a2a8aade2eaa7493cbb/text___
A new media ecosystem is taking root on the left, reshaping Democratic politics
SUMMARY: More progressive Americans are swearing off traditional media. They’re turning to independent podcasts, social media and digital news for information. This shift could impact Democratic primaries by promoting progressive candidates. The rise of alternative media has been fueled in part by declining trust in institutions. Drop Site News co-founder Ryan Grim says progressive politicians have sought out his platform to reach voters. In Michigan, a Senate primary is testing its influence, with progressive Abdul El-Sayed challenging establishment-backed Haley Stevens. In New York City, a slate of progressive congressional candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani defeated establishment-backed candidates.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionProgressiveMediardLdWritethru/3e58cbddb0641643e2f390722c4fab6a/text___
Pentagon ties new casualty category for renewed US-Iran fighting to the end of 'Operation Epic Fury'
SUMMARY: The Pentagon says a new, separate category was created in its official casualty system to account for those killed and wounded in the renewed U.S.-Iran fighting because “Operation Epic Fury” has ended. That's the military’s official name for combat operations against Tehran. The Defense Casualty Analysis System has removed the four soldiers killed and dozens of troops wounded in the latest exchange of fire from its official Iran war tally and placed them in a new category called “Overseas Operations.” The overall total of wounded from the conflict now stands at 642 troops, between the figures listed under both categories in the Pentagon’s online system.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIranUSTroops/612099f7e3eda9c28625e8bfe7c5c6dd/text___
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as nation's intelligence director
SUMMARY: The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton to become head of the nation’s intelligence agencies. The vote Tuesday puts a permanent director in the job weeks after President Donald Trump sought to delay his nomination. Clayton is the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman. Republicans had initially hoped to confirm Clayton in June, but Trump delayed his hearing in order to allow his temporary pick for the job, Bill Pulte, to take over for several weeks. The last director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, resigned in May.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSenateIntelligenceDirectorthLdWritethru/7e080a06252a97c9afa8733d7876e887/text___
Wisconsin Democrats casting early ballots are divided over whether democratic socialist can win
SUMMARY: Democrats casting in-person absentee ballots in Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor are divided over whether a democratic socialist can win in the swing state’s general election. On the first day of early in-person voting, some people are backing David Crowley, the incumbent governor’s choice to replace himself. Others are praising democratic socialist Francesca Hong's energy. Democrats are hoping to retain control of the governor’s office and flip both chambers of the Legislature to earn full control of Wisconsin state government for the first time since 2010. Early voting began Tuesday and runs through Aug. 9, two days before the Aug. 11 election.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionWisconsinthLdWritethru/00c1c41792670451ef2080e0c3f6e0ad/text___
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Iran launches renewed missile attacks as US and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq
SUMMARY: Iran has launched a barrage of missiles at American forces in the Middle East. The U.S., meanwhile, partnered with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to strike Iran-backed militias in neighboring Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters. Iraqi militia officials said six Iranian advisers were also killed in the U.S.-Saudi strikes. The flare-up after several days of relative calm raised the risk of a return to all-out war. It also underscored the difficulty of winding down a five-month conflict that has jolted the world economy and is deeply unpopular among Americans. Saudi Arabia had accused the Iraqi militias of firing drones against its oil facilities.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSthLdWritethru/e31d249ba6443decdd3e63cd00f0fb84/text___
Fringe Israeli settler group is sneaking into Syria to try to claim land for a Jewish outpost
SUMMARY: Right-wing Israeli activists are ramping up their fringe campaign to establish Jewish settlements inside Syria by staging frequent incursions across the border. The Israeli army has been occupying the area in southern Syria for a year and a half, but the regular forays by civilian settler groups are a newer development. The settlers are part of a group called the Pioneers of Bashan. They are named after the biblical Bashan region that includes part of modern-day Syria and Jordan.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelSyriaSettlersthLdWritethru/461c4c4f686d5cf74f0617a7e70ffa29/text___
Southern Europe burns as 2 firefighters die and France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris
SUMMARY: Fire crews in southwest France are battling a massive blaze four times the size of Paris, while two firefighters were killed fighting a wind-driven blaze on the Greek island of Crete. Temperatures in France are forecast to climb above 104 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday, complicating efforts. The fire has forced 220,000 people from their homes. Authorities in the Gironde region said the situation was calm overnight, but the heat wave and winds could cause flare-ups. Across France and Spain, 330,000 people have been displaced by wildfires. More than 2,200 firefighters and over 20 aircraft remained mobilized, backed by crews from across France and European partners.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUEuropeWildfiresthLdWritethru/c3d9c45cdbf57d19bbec46d49e5237de/text___
Telegram's billionaire founder Pavel Durov has faced legal woes before -- in Russia and France
SUMMARY: Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, has repeatedly run into trouble with both the Kremlin and Western officials as he cast himself as a champion of free speech. Russia’s Federal Security Service accuses him of aiding what it called terrorist activities. It also said it was adding Durov’s name to international wanted lists. The Russian-born Durov, 41, responded by posting a photo of himself raising a middle finger on Telegram’s official account on X. The case marks an escalation of the Kremlin’s efforts to tighten control over the internet and digital communications amid growing public fatigue with the 4-year-old war in Ukraine and its growing economic fallout.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaDurovWhattoKnow/7f1fdf61104de4bb7ed846b05e5561a2/text___
Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown
SUMMARY: Russian authorities have charged Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list. The Federal Security Service, or FSB, accused Telegram of failing to remove content allegedly used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups. This comes as Russia intensifies efforts to control the internet, restricting Telegram and other platforms. Durov, a billionaire who lives in Dubai, could face life in prison if convicted. Since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russian authorities have been cracking down on internet freedom, banning platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaTelegramFounderthLdWritethru/a6efe4692f3415c2046f0893d114174b/text___
US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
SUMMARY: The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks. The move targets China, which dominates the global market for humanoid robots. The FCC's ban also includes quadruped robots, often called robot dogs. The ban could test relations with Beijing ahead of a planned U.S. visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping in September. China has criticized the move, accusing the U.S. of protectionism. The ban follows other U.S. restrictions on Chinese products.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASChinaUSHumanoidRobotsthLdWritethru/c9f5e3c94d91d00eff3b61b141fab366/text___
Ukraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump
SUMMARY: Ukraine says its forces have hit two of Russia’s major oil refineries in their latest long-range strikes. Officials say the attacks are part of Kyiv's ongoing pressure on Moscow. The strikes have targeted Russian oil facilities for months, causing a fuel crisis that embarrasses the Kremlin. Fires broke out at a Lukoil refinery in Russia’s Perm region and another in Ryazan. The refineries are crucial for Russia's military and government revenue. The attacks came after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Washington for talks with President Donald Trump, seeking more U.S. support for Ukraine.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarndLdWritethru/4275c2280107aedba37df8704f226ce6/text___
This Lebanese couple is among those returning to shattered homes under US-brokered deal with Israel
SUMMARY: Several families have returned to their village in southern Lebanon, digging through the debris of their homes damaged in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war. Their moves come as part of a U.S.-brokered agreement on “pilot zones” where Israel agreed to withdraw in exchange for the disarmament of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Mahasen Faqih is among those who fled north after the war began in March. Her home in Zawtar al-Gharbieh is now unlivable. But she returned to the pilot zone and insists on staying. She and her husband say they'll live in their store in the village for now. Talks between Lebanon and Israel continue, but residents remain uncertain about their safety.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLLebanonIsraelPilotZonesndLdWritethru/21ec1cae5cfc2b8b2c31873287686340/text___
Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with US
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met to discuss Ukraine producing its own weapons amid its ongoing war with Russia. Zelenskyy called it a “good meeting.” Tuesday's White House sit-down followed a NATO summit in Turkey, where Trump announced the U.S. will allow Ukraine to make Patriot defense systems. Zelenskyy thanked Trump for the support and emphasized the importance of diplomacy. Trump later said the meeting went “very well!” The meeting coincided with Zelenskyy's visit to Washington for Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral. Zelenskyy met with senators after Graham’s funeral.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpZelenskyythLdWritethru/fc0dc04777dc7a1d2a3fd88502e8365b/text___
A 2:47 a.m. alert, a rabbit and 220,000 evacuees as France’s wildfire rages on
SUMMARY: A massive wildfire in southwest France has forced over 220,000 people to evacuate. Among them is Morgane Bonichot. The 40-year-old childcare worker, her daughter and her pets had to flee after receiving an urgent mobile alert. They're part of one of Europe's largest evacuations since World War II. The blaze has consumed an area four times the size of Paris and defied efforts from a dozen countries to control it. Authorities have evacuated two dozen towns and villages, prioritizing safety. Evacuees, including Bonichot, are staying in temporary shelters. It's unclear when the fire will be contained.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUEuropeWildfiresEvacuees/13b3173c427388881108c58510312993/text___
Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since launching the Iran war
SUMMARY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he had an “excellent” meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. It was their first sit-down since launching a joint war against Iran and it offered Netanyahu a chance to smooth out strains in their relationship. The closed-door meeting Tuesday lasted nearly an hour and a half. Trump called it a “very good meeting” where “many important subjects were discussed” but offered no further details. Both leaders face growing pressures at home. Netanyahu is up for reelection and is embattled in part because of his deteriorating relationship with the president. Trump is under pressure to end an unpopular war that has wreaked economic havoc ahead of U.S. elections in November.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpNetanyahuthLdWritethru/2d9ade01d2977dee5555f24daee30482/text___
Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory
SUMMARY: Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru’s president after a narrow victory in the June runoff election. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Tuesday. She is the ninth president in a decade and has said she aims to stabilize the country. Her Popular Force party and allies will hold half the senate seats in the new legislature. Fujimori's campaign focused on improving security and infrastructure while she's also announced plans to fight crime with policies similar to those in El Salvador. Peru remains economically stable but there's a growing gap in living standards between coastal and highland areas. Fujimori's victory in the June runoff election confirmed a regional shift in South America toward the conservative wing.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTPeruInaugurationthLdWritethru/84d08998b1629c95f0383d7b5a7a7f6b/text___
A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island killing at least 3
SUMMARY: An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, killing at least three people and leaving dozens of others missing or injured. The quake caused part of a shopping center in the town of Kashima to collapse on Tuesday and also a chimney collapsed at a paper factory. A tsunami advisory was issued but quickly lifted. At least three people, including two who were found without vital signs at the mall late Tuesday, were confirmed dead, and about 30 others were injured across the Kagoshima prefecture. That's according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. Japan’s prime minister said there's been damage to roads, bridges and buildings.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASJapanEarthquakendLdWritethru/09e6f40acbcc96053946c9c104e7a242/text___
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Oil prices jump following fighting with Iran, while sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower
SUMMARY: Oil prices are back to jumping, while sinking technology stocks are dragging Wall Street lower ahead of a Federal Reserve decision on what to do with interest rates. The S&P 500 fell 1% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 878 points, and the Nasdaq composite sank 1.2%. The action was stronger in the oil market, where Brent crude leaped back above $87 per barrel after fighting resumed in the Middle East. It's swung between $72 and $102 this month. Treasury yields rose, as traders see a modest chance the Fed will raise rates for the first time in three years.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/b8bfaf782877957bbaa7196b70a4d725/text___
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged for now despite high prices
SUMMARY: Federal Reserve policymakers are losing patience with inflation, which has been stuck above their 2% target for more than five years. But they may not be ready to turn their frustration into action by raising interest rates -- not this week anyway. Meeting in Washington Tuesday and Wednesday, the Fed is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged. Members of the central bank’s rate-setting committee may not be so reluctant to act when they gather again next Sept. 15-16. Overall, only 29% of Wall Street traders predict that the Fed will raise rates this week. But 76% foresee a rate hike in September.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalReservendLdWritethru/ad10c177cb8d96f9e3ed122e12352a74/text___
Lawsuit claims US civil rights agency has halted all federal-sector class complaints
SUMMARY: A labor union and two female prison employees filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing a U.S. civil rights agency of unlawfully halting their sexual harassment case as part of wider order to indefinitely suspend proceedings in all federal-sector class claims. The lawsuit claims that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has ordered an indefinite suspension of all federal-sector class complaints pending before the agency’s administrative judges, who handle discrimination complaints from federal workers in process that is different than private sector workers. The women, correctional officers at a Louisiana federal prison, have a pending complaint against the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSEEOCFederalEmployees/6761f05373f225c530d396aa6f874b97/text___
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Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing
SUMMARY: Experts say the world is experiencing two opposing fire trends because of human impact. Wildfires in Europe, Canada and the U.S. are high, and flirting with record levels in Europe. In North America, land burned this summer is at least 25% higher than the 10-year average. Meanwhile, global fire emissions hit a record low in July, thanks to reduced fires in Africa and Asia. Fires are decreasing because of changing agricultural practices, fire management and where people live. Still, scientists say climate change is making fires more extreme. Experts warn that El Niño could worsen fires in the tropics in coming months.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSClimateWildfiresGlobalrdLdWritethru/3bed10eb83c2db828eb90617022a66e4/text___
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College NIL bill includes $25 million 'retention pool' but is that enough to sway Big Ten, SEC?
SUMMARY: A reworked Senate bill aims to regulate college sports by more than doubling the money schools can share with players. The Protect College Sports Act proposes up to $25 million for a “retention” pool to pay athletes to stay on rosters. This is in addition to the $21.3 million schools are allowed to spend this season. The House settlement calls for 22% of certain revenues to be shared with athletes. The bill's future in the Senate remains uncertain.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressCollegeSportsstLdWritethru/ff05d974c0af7e46364625cab42794c7/text___
NFL starting QB auditions are uncommon, but Browns, Falcons and Vikings camps begin with competition
SUMMARY: There are a handful of NFL teams with varying levels of competition for their season-opening starting quarterback. The Cleveland Browns again lead the list with Shedeur Sanders battling Deshaun Watson for the job. Newcomer Tua Tagovailoa is up against Michael Penix Jr. with the Atlanta Falcons. Tagovailoa was dumped by the Miami Dolphins for a record $99 million in dead money on the salary cap. The Minnesota Vikings signed Kyler Murray on a bargain contract after J.J. McCarthy's rocky debut reopened their search. Murray was cut by the Arizona Cardinals. He was the first-overall pick in the 2019 draft.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBNNFLQBCompetitions/63b83ca865d6ce39a2565b5ba1bd0c53/text___
FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
SUMMARY: FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family. The plan was immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA which says “None of us are the owners of football. It is not FIFA’s to sell." Infantino plans to form FIFA Forward Enterprise running competitions like the World Cup and Club World Cup. FIFA is working with J.P. Morgan while investors would include Thrive Eternal created by Joshua Kushner whose brother Jared is a son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump. FIFA is currently a Swiss-based not-for-profit association of its 211 national member federations worldwide. Those members must approve any plan.
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