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NATIONAL
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A chemical tank explodes in Ohio, forcing evacuations and prompting fears of another blast
SUMMARY: A chemical tank exploded in Toledo, Ohio, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate or shelter in place due to fears of a toxic release. Video shows a plume billowing from the tank early Wednesday afternoon, hours after the leak first erupted Tuesday night. The tank contained glycidyl methacrylate, a chemical used in plastics and paints. Officials are warning it may still be explosive. City leaders say some residents felt irritation in their eyes and throats and one sheriff’s deputy who responded went to a hospital after not feeling well. Toledo's mayor says nearly 1,000 people were told to leave their homes.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSChemicalReleaseOhiothLdWritethru/c7ead0b5a1eb0e4672ce4085bdaf6124/text___
New Mexico sues Epstein attorney and accountant, accuses them of hiding sex trafficking operation
SUMMARY: New Mexico’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney and accountant. The lawsuit accuses them of concealing Epstein's sex trafficking operation. It also seeks to stop them from accepting any payments from the disgraced financier’s estate. Attorney General Raul Torrez accused Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn of being aware of sexual abuse of girls and young women at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch near Santa Fe. Indyke worked as Epstein’s attorney for roughly two decades. Both he and Kahn have testified in a congressional committee that they did not know about Epstein’s abuse.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSEpsteinNewMexicoRanchndLdWritethru/7b00ad7f809c585a82c4cd9eb4c81467/text___
Florida puts 77-year-old man to death for a deputy's killing in its 18th execution this year
SUMMARY: Florida has carried out its 18th execution of the year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aggressive use of the death penalty in his final term. Seventy-seven-year-old William Reaves was pronounced dead Tuesday evening after a lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. He was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1986 shooting death of Indian River County Deputy Richard Raczkoski. Reaves was Florida’s eighth prisoner over age 70 to be executed this year in the nation's busiest death chamber. Last year, Florida set a state record with 19 executions for a single year. It's set to tie that mark if another execution is carried out next month as scheduled.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFloridaExecutionthLdWritethru/902a20ec504bc82b17008a6b3771beb2/text___
Guatemalan man gets 30 years for role in smuggling tragedy that killed 53 people in Texas
SUMMARY: Federal prosecutors say a Guatemalan man who was extradited to the U.S. to face charges related to a smuggling attempt that left 53 migrants dead was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday. The migrants had been transported through Texas in a sweltering tractor-trailer with no air conditioning in June 2022. Prosecutors say 50-year-old Rigoberto Ramon Miranda Orozco admitted to arranging the travel and accommodations for two of the people who died and one who was seriously injured. Others, including the truck's driver, still face sentencing in what became the nation’s deadliest smuggling attempt along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMigrantDeathsTractorTrailerndLdWritethru/a749643d69479d8d54d8450efe6fd598/text___
Woman who accused students of rape says Cornell president's response made her feel 'unsupported'
SUMMARY: A woman who accused seven Cornell University students of raping her at a fraternity house says the university’s president questioned why she waited to report the alleged assault, leaving her feeling disbelieved and unsupported. In an Oct. 14 letter obtained by The Associated Press, the woman, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, described a secondhand account of President Michael Kotlikoff’s remarks shortly after she reported the alleged assault in November 2024. The letter comes as Cornell faculty prepare to vote on a resolution expressing no confidence in the administration’s ability to address sexual assault on campus following widespread criticism.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCornellRapeInvestigationthLdWritethru/6458e37f9a48946c51ebedaa4df15586/text___
FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service
SUMMARY: The U.S. government has certified Boeing’s 737 Max 10 airliner for passenger service after years of delays. The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday said production of the largest version of Boeing's bestselling 737 family has been approved after extensive safety reviews and thousands of hours of test flights. The Max 10 was introduced in 2017 but faced technical and safety-related concerns that slowed its certification. The certification marks a milestone in Boeing’s efforts to restore its reputation. The new model is designed to carry more people while using less fuel, appealing to airlines facing high jet fuel costs.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSBoeingMaxthLdWritethru/a18eb4a039f37a6f67d40edceb28f52c/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Maine Sen. Collins enlists ex-Democratic colleague Manchin in effort to highlight her independence
SUMMARY: Republican Susan Collins is campaigning with a former Democratic colleague in the late stage of the Maine senator's tight reelection campaign. Collins is trying to fend off a challenge from Democrat Troy Jackson, a onetime state Senate president, and on Wednesday she made appearances with Joe Manchin, a West Virginian who became an independent late in his career before retiring. In Manchin, Collins is enlisting a politician who was one of the most moderate voices in the Senate. Manchin has endorsed Collins, and at a campaign stop, he praised her independent streak, her willingness to buck President Donald Trump and her record of fighting for Maine’s interests.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionMaineSenate/3e78cbf098f58cc124ed6ab8722b0abb/text___
Supreme Court rebuffs Trump administration restrictions on medical care for transgender inmates
SUMMARY: The Supreme Court has rejected a Trump administration appeal seeking to immediately enforce medical care restrictions for transgender people in prison. The decision leaves in place lower court orders requiring prison officials to continue providing treatments like hormone therapy. The administration had asked to enforce for now a policy halting surgeries, hormones, and social accommodations. It was adopted after an executive order from President Donald Trump. Attorneys for transgender inmates said the policy violated their rights and amounted to cruel and unusual punishment. The Trump administration argued that treatments raised security concerns and “could no longer be justified.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTransgenderInmatesSupremeCourtrdLdWritethru/0b46a5cc302e1c8bcd292d32533e9a35/text___
Trump brings a last-minute rally boost to Darline Graham in South Carolina's US Senate race
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump will visit South Carolina to support Republican Sen. Darline Graham, who's in a tough campaign against Democratic nominee Annie Andrews. Graham replaced her late brother, Lindsey Graham, in the Senate. Trump appears in the state Wednesday. The president has been deeply invested in Darline Graham, supporting her appointment and backing her in a special primary. More than $34 million has flowed into the race. Republicans call Andrews a “radical liberal,” which she denies. Andrews criticizes Darline Graham's inexperience. Graham says she's “just as qualified” as Andrews is. Trump is rallying for GOP candidates in tight Senate races, urging voters to pretend he's on the ballot.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTrumpSouthCarolinardLdWritethru/082387f3dd03803fd4d12fc287d65560/text___
A 'golden age' vs. 'we're working on it': Trump and Vance give different pitches on the economy
SUMMARY: When Vice President JD Vance speaks on the campaign trail about the high costs Americans are facing, he often says he understands that people are hurting. But in the way President Donald Trump talks about affordability concerns, the pain is often his. Depending on which Republican is speaking, Americans are getting a different perspective on how bad things are with the economy. Trump says “the golden age of America is upon us.” Vance walks a tightrope to show that he knows voters are feeling an economic pinch while still selling them on Trump’s agenda.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTrumpVanceEconomystLdWritethru/32f0045310b772b886e2fa8099b6f8e9/text___
Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have announced a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the federal government. The Republican president says anyone whose tip leads to a conviction or a significant federal enforcement action will be eligible to receive a 1% commission on amount of fraud the tip helps uncover. Trump has put an aggressive focus on eliminating waste, fraud and abuse. He created a anti-fraud task force earlier this year and put the vice president in charge of it.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpFraudWhistleblowerProgramrdLdWritethru/cc7c155c06cbab74d423911c36f5ac78/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Australian politician who was hit by car has lost both legs
SUMMARY: Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines had had both legs amputated after she was rammed repeatedly by a driver on Monday outside her electorate office, her husband says. The 65-year-old independent politician remains in a critical condition on Wednesday in a Melbourne hospital where she was flown by helicopter within hours of an apparent escalation in political violence that has shocked Australia. Phil Haines gave the family’s first public comments on her condition since she was hit by a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV in her hometown of Wangaratta. He said her left leg was amputated on Monday and the other leg was amputated on Wednesday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASAustraliaLawmakerInjuredrdLdWritethru/c7c1691a1e308b2bdbede5e4d56d2852/text___
Saudi capital's airport reopens to limited traffic, and other Mideast news
SUMMARY: There were only a few flights by Saudi carriers from the Saudi capital's airport on Wednesday, even as Saudi authorities declared it's open for business. Major airlines including Lufthansa and Air France have canceled flights through mid-November. Meanwhile a British navy maritime security organization says the crew of a tanker is safe after an unknown projectile ignited a fire aboard the vessel off Oman. A Saudi official said Wednesday Houthi drones have been destroyed over Saudi Arabia's holy city of Madina. And a Houthi military spokesman said Wednesday a ballistic missile struck a military camp adjacent to Yemen’s Aden airport.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastthLdWritethru/f9b9c553a5b3c689fc3c8c5be1d75b94/text___
Putin agrees to resume three-way talks on Ukraine war with Kyiv and Washington, Kremlin says
SUMMARY: President Vladimir Putin has agreed to resume three-way negotiations with Washington and Kyiv aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. That's according to a Kremlin official who spoke Wednesday. The talks are set to resume after Nov. 10 and will focus on building a security system for Russia and Ukraine. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin on Wednesday in St. Petersburg to discuss the resumption of talks. The meeting lasted about three hours. A day earlier, Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders in the Norwegian capital of Oslo, suggesting renewed momentum in peace efforts.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/3f00c0c6fd10bab948c2c3f8502e0a91/text___
Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years behind bars, during a visit by US envoy
SUMMARY: Russia has released a American who was jailed for over four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff announced the release Wednesday during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. Stephen Hubbard, from Michigan, was sentenced in 2024 to nearly seven years in prison. Prosecutors said he fought with the Ukrainian military after Russia sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022. The U.S. government under the Biden administration designated Hubbard as wrongfully detained. The release comes as President Donald Trump advances policies that aid Putin, including waiving sanctions on Russia.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaPrisonerReleasedthLdWritethru/2c7e34d6606be242ed4a7473e57110c7/text___
Macron slams as ‘stupid’ claims by Trump and others blaming Muslim migrants for French riots
SUMMARY: French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized foreign leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, saying they exploit unrest in France for political gain. Protests over the cost of living have led to riots and looting. Trump has used the violence to rally supporters, blaming Muslim migrants for the unrest. Macron spoke in Qatar on Wednesday and accused foreign leaders of spreading false narratives and AI-generated images, calling their comments unacceptable and harmful. His remarks on Wednesday followed efforts to secure energy deals in the Gulf Arab countries. His office said he traveled to the Middle East to find solutions and to secure supplies of oil, gas, diesel and jet fuel.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceProtestsMacronTrumprdLdWritethru/b46829a8161a4d152124642fd275f595/text___
FACT FOCUS: Trump and Republicans blame France's immigrants for riots without evidence
SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump and leading Republicans are trying to leverage widespread riots in France ahead of midterm congressional elections by making unsubstantiated claims that the social unrest in Europe is caused by Muslim migrants. French President Emmanuel Macron replied Wednesday that this “is completely false.” France has been rocked by violence during nationwide demonstrations over the high cost of living and in support of students’ grievances over underfunded schools. Trump says immigrants to France are to blame. French authorities do not make that connection. It is difficult to know the exact sociological makeup of the protesters. But accounts of the protests and images of the unrest seem to show they are representative of France’s diverse society.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceProtestsFactFocusthLdWritethru/f6c26eb78303dbf5a904bd41e0728052/text___
AP Exclusive: Hungary’s Magyar vows accountability for Orbán era while holding firm on migration
SUMMARY: Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is actively pursuing former officials accused of corruption and power abuses. In an exclusive interview with AP on Tuesday, he said efforts to recover assets misused under predecessor Viktor Orbán are underway. Magyar's government, which defeated Orbán's far-right party in April, established the National Asset Recovery and Protection Office in July. This "superauthority" aims to uncover corruption cases quickly. Magyar has also applied to join the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, reversing Orbán’s refusal. While some former officials face charges, Magyar acknowledges pressure for faster results. He emphasizes building a democratic country that complies with EU rights.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUHungaryMagyarInterviewthLdWritethru/d55d79e603b3d7d03157531bc4ba9dd3/text___
The history behind France's proud tradition of protests
SUMMARY: France is known for its vibrant protest culture, where activism is seen as a social duty and part of the national identity. From high fuel taxes to better pay for farmers, the French take to the streets with passion. Protests are considered a rite of passage for young people and a way to drive change beyond voting. However, recent unrest that has been marked by looting and fires has been the worst in years. Experts suggest this is due to a government perceived as cracking down rather than listening, leading to growing mistrust among the public.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceProtestsCulturalTraditionstLdWritethru/7c362a35d57e974e026f1e57062cf467/text___
Houthis attack besieged city in Yemen that UN says is at 'grave risk'
SUMMARY: Iran-backed Houthi rebels struck a residential area in Yemen’s third-largest city, killing two teenage girls. The strike on Tuesday renewed attention to the dangers faced by civilians in Taiz, which has been under attack and siege during the country’s escalating conflict. The U.N.'s human rights chief says the Houthis have put civilians in Taiz at “grave risk” by encircling the city and cutting off most supply routes from government-held areas. Also on Tuesday, a senior Yemeni official said the death toll has risen to 73 people from a Houthi missile strike a day earlier on a government military camp. It was the deadliest strike since fighting escalated three months ago.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLSaudiArabiaYementhLdWritethru/8a036054a8f0cd38ff8ee0101947f708/text___
Alberta voters overwhelmingly reject separation process in a victory for Carney
SUMMARY: Voters in Alberta have overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with four-fifths of votes counted showing 75% support for staying. This result boosts Prime Minister Mark Carney’s push for national unity amid trade tensions with the U.S. The referendum wasn't a direct vote on independence but would have set Alberta on a path toward a future separation vote. Carney says the result allows Canadians to move forward together and accelerate efforts to diversify trade and develop infrastructure. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith welcomed the results, noting widespread support for remaining in Canada. Despite the proposal’s failure, separatist leaders say their movement won't disappear.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCNCanadaAlbertaSeparationthLdWritethru/ed0d58ef051859ce12052e75d2d6e8a0/text___
2 men rearrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a US-run air base
SUMMARY: British police have rearrested two men suspected of assisting Iran’s intelligence service in a plot at a U.S.-run air base. Counter Terrorism Policing said Tuesday the men, a 24-year-old British national and a 25-year-old dual U.K.-Iranian national, were arrested under the National Security Act. They were initially arrested and bailed pending further investigation. Police have been investigating a suspected terror plot on September 27 against the U.S.-run base in western England. The base has been used to bomb Iran during this year’s war.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainUSAirBaserdLdWritethru/108fde8770c87c7fab328e71940c3dfe/text___
From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablaze
SUMMARY: Rising food and fuel prices, a lack of funding for education, the state of public services, and access to housing have created the perfect breeding ground for a fall of protests across Europe. Crowds have been taking to the streets for weeks in the continent’s major cities. Last weekend saw some of the largest demonstrations in recent years, leaving a trail of arrests, looting, injuries, and violence in cities that have turned into battlefields in France, Italy and Albania. In Spain and Portugal, camps have been set up in the streets. In most cases, the protesters are mostly young people who have had enough, but rioters have also taken part.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUEuropeProtestsWhattoKnowthLdWritethru/210ff22c6746b9ec66438ac80740bc0e/text___
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Wall Street ticks higher after SpaceX helps lift AI stocks
SUMMARY: The U.S. stock market is ticking higher as strong profit reports from SpaceX, Capital One Financial and other big companies offset updates from Netflix and AT&T that investors found disappointing. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 205 points, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.2%. A much better profit report from SpaceX than analysts expected helped lift several other AI-related stocks, along with Elon Musk's other company, Tesla. That made up for losses by Netflix and other stocks hurt by worries about upcoming growth. Treasury yields eased in the bond market as oil prices continue to swing.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/4fa93685cd49e51e7ff0d840fdd38b0d/text___
Elon Musk's SpaceX reports a profit and he hints at a possible merger with Tesla
SUMMARY: SpaceX reported a bigger quarterly profit than expected Tuesday as its satellite communications and artificial intelligence businesses boomed. The company run by Elon Musk posted net income in the three months through September of $4.4 billion, or 35 cents per share. That's more than double what Wall Street had expected. Revenue soared by 161%. The stock rose in after-hours trading. Musk said that for next month’s launch of its Starship rocket, SpaceX will attempt to grab both the booster and ship with mechanical arms upon return to base. On a call with analysts, Musk suggested a merger with his electric car company Tesla might be in the works.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSpaceXResultsndLdWritethru/67064446bf0afdf529db55bdec82af69/text___
CNN threatens new legal action, saying it's still being denied access to Air Force One
SUMMARY: CNN has threatened further legal action if its journalists continue to be denied access to Air Force One. The network has been in a legal battle with Donald Trump’s administration since the president banned it and two other outlets from White House grounds, calling their content “Fake News.” Last week, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against the ban. However, CNN remains barred from TV pool coverage of Trump’s travel on Air Force One. CNN attorney Theodore J. Boutrous Jr. wrote a letter Monday to the Justice Department threatening additional legal action. The department did not respond to a request for comment.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMediaCNNWhiteHouse/e116290b1f296604d69cabeae01ed5b9/text___
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As Ebola spreads in Congo, grieving families face a growing mental health toll
SUMMARY: The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is taking a psychological toll on families dealing with loss, fear and stigma. Experts say the outbreak has compounded existing trauma in a region already devastated by conflict. Losing relatives to disease outbreaks is always difficult, but responders say grief can be especially severe with Ebola in a country where the disease is viewed by many as evil due to rumors and misconceptions. The risk of transmission also limits contact with the patients even after death, depriving families of closure and the opportunity to observe their preferred burial rites. The World Health Organization says the psychological effects of Ebola outbreaks can persist long after the immediate crisis, often taking the form of anxiety and mood disorders.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFCongoEbolaMentalHealththLdWritethru/933a503b293dba6f828a5a6f086c025e/text___
How the US organ transplant system works and what to ask to improve your chances
SUMMARY: There are ways patients can try to improve their chances of getting organ transplants. With about 100,000 people on the U.S. transplant list, more organs are needed even as many others go unused because the right recipient wasn't found in time. Variation between transplant hospitals, such as their criteria for accepting new patients and how often they decline donated organs, can make a difference. Publicly available information can help patients compare options and learn to ask about things such as waiting times and offer acceptances.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMEDBeWellNavigatingOrganTransplantsTakeawaysndLdWritethru/0dc437bacaad5a6caa48a50d5ced70ca/text___
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US is a big reason for the world losing ground in the fight against climate change, UN report says
SUMMARY: Humanity is losing more ground in its fight against climate change. If all the countries do what they promise to do in the fight to curb climate change, the world will still warm this century by another 2.2 degrees Fahrenheit from now, the United Nations now projects. That’s about two tenths of a degree Fahrenheit warmer than last year’s projection. The UN says much of that change is due to the United States abandoning its climate efforts. Experts fault the U.S. for dramatically increased emissions when other nations were cutting.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APClimateWarmingProjectionsndLdWritethru/0eff0561e0af1f3d7421a96d9db02ba9/text___
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Taxpayers are funding private school tuition. It's helping classical Christian schools expand
SUMMARY: Conservatives are banding together to grow classical Christian schools by leveraging new taxpayer-funded scholarships. The Association of Classical Christian Schools recently formed a coalition with Turning Point Education and the Heritage Foundation. They want to create 5,000 new classical Christian schools in the next decade. The network is already growing in Texas, where new state funds are available for private education. Defenders of classical Christian education include Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and controversial pastor Doug Wilson, who is a self-described Christian nationalist. Critics worry this movement will harm public schools and create church-state issues. Supporters see an opportunity to take a share of public funding and educate Christian leaders.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSEducationClassicalChristianSchoolsndLdWritethru/ad8b67555f3a230cef9bcf3ff9b7925a/text___
Takeaways from AP’s report on the taxpayer-funded growth of classical Christian schools
SUMMARY: Conservatives are expanding classical Christian schools using taxpayer-funded scholarships. These scholarships have grown rapidly across the U.S., making half of school-age children eligible for state money to attend private schools. Last year, the Association of Classical Christian Schools, or ACCS, teamed up with conservative groups like Turning Point Education and the Heritage Foundation. They aim to create 5,000 new classical Christian schools with 1.5 million students in the next decade. Critics worry this movement could harm public schools and raise church-state issues. ACCS, founded by conservative pastor Doug Wilson, has already seen significant growth, as classical education has grown in popularity.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSEducationClassicalChristianSchoolsTakeawaysndLdWritethru/39f0bb9c7a77165233a7dc8631cec68a/text___
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It's not just gas and groceries. Childcare costs weigh on some voters before the midterm elections
SUMMARY: Rising childcare costs are a factor for parents weighing how to vote in November's midterm elections. In Pennsylvania's hotly contested 7th Congressional District, both candidates are making childcare part of their pitch to voters. Democratic nominee Bob Brooks supports universal prekindergarten and increased federal childcare assistance. Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, the incumbent, favors bigger tax breaks for families paying for childcare and employers who subsidize it for their workers. Childcare costs have risen faster than inflation from 2020 to 2024. The Campaign for a Family Friendly Economy said it has spent $60 million this year to support Democratic candidates, who have historically favored bigger-ticket childcare investments.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionEducationChildcareCostsstLdWritethru/c89a04f522011206d4f92bac7bf1b2da/text___
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Christina Applegate says her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with MS
SUMMARY: Christina Applegate has revealed her doctor says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis. She shared this Monday on her podcast "MeSsy" with co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Applegate first announced her MS diagnosis in 2021. She still experiences symptoms like needing a wheelchair despite the misdiagnosis. She says the news is confusing, especially since she and Sigler have become advocates for MS awareness. Applegate feels she has let people down. Applegate has been open about her health struggles in her memoir.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTChristinaApplegateHealthndLdWritethru/767e4e74de36f5f98fcd44e201016aee/text___
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Roger Goodell says the NFL welcomes a review of how Eagles handled Jalen Hurts' blood clots
SUMMARY: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league welcomes an investigation into the Philadelphia Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots after the players' union asked for one. Goodell said Wednesday at the end of the NFL's annual fall meeting that the league's chief medical officer has gone through the steps that were followed and added that the union had a right to call for a review. Dr. Allen Sills on Tuesday offered a passionate defense of the Eagles medical staff. The NFL said officials were in touch with team doctors and trainers, as well as the Cleveland Clinic in London. Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after a blood clot in his left calf traveled to his lungs.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBNGoodellHurtsstLdWritethru/d8fec2176901bbc2a94a5f90fc0761f6/text___
NFL defends Eagles' handling of Jalen Hurts' blood clots while union calls for an investigation
SUMMARY: The Philadelphia Eagles are not being punished for how they handled quarterback Jalen Hurts’ blood clots, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills offered a passionate defense of how the Eagles treated Hurts at the NFL owners' meetings on Tuesday. That followed a statement from the league that said officials had been in contact with Philadelphia’s medical personnel and the Cleveland Clinic in London throughout the process. Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after a blood clot traveled from his left calf to his lungs. The players' union has called for an investigation of the situation.
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LeBron James talks smack with Knicks fans, drops 14 points in victorious 76ers debut
SUMMARY: Knicks fans enjoyed giving LeBron James a hard time in his 76ers debut. James gave it right back on the court with a nice debut for the Sixers. James had 14 points and nine rebounds, and the Sixers ruined the Knicks’ championship party with a 106-100 win on Tuesday night. Philadelphia rolled out a potent lineup, including James and newcomer Jaylen Brown alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. Fans are eager to see how the stars will coexist. Philly is buzzing with excitement ahead of James' home debut on Thursday against Cleveland.
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South Carolina is No. 1 in women's preseason AP Top 25, followed by UConn and USC
SUMMARY: South Carolina is ranked No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason Top 25 women's basketball poll. The Gamecocks received 23 first-place votes from a 31-member national media panel. UConn, Southern California, Duke and Michigan round out the top five. This marks the fifth time in seven years that Staley's team has been ranked No. 1 in the preseason. South Carolina will face five ranked teams in the first month, including UConn, USC and Duke. UConn, which lost to South Carolina in the Final Four last season, garnered six first-place votes. USC picked up the other two.
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