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Police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy in Mississippi has resigned, Senatobia mayor says
SUMMARY: The police officer who shot and killed a 1-year-old boy in Mississippi when he fired into a moving vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call has resigned. That's according to Senatobia Mayor Greg Graves, who confirmed Friday that Sgt. Hunter Foster was no longer with the city's police force. Foster's attorney Martin Zummach declined to comment. He has said Foster had “no choice” but to shoot at the vehicle because it was moving toward him. Kohen's family says the shooting was not justified. The Mississippi Attorney General's office cleared Foster of criminal wrongdoing earlier this week following a monthslong probe into the June incident outside a Walmart parking lot. The state released Foster's body-worn camera footage of the fatal encounter Thursday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMississippiChildShotthLdWritethru/a810704cea83069eb509c60d2e179a50/text___
Immigrants seeking US citizenship targeted in Trump administration's illegal voting crackdown
SUMMARY: Most of the immigrants targeted by federal authorities in California this week for alleged voter fraud had applied for U.S. citizenship and now face charges related to lying on forms or during interviews. Those charges could lead to years in prison and thwart their efforts to naturalize. As of Thursday morning, the government had filed charging documents in 10 of the 28 cases. Federal authorities have charged more than two dozen legal permanent residents in California in a crackdown on people accused of illegally registering to vote or casting a ballot in U.S. elections.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionNoncitizenVotingArrestsndLdWritethru/62ebeea82da863d93ee4e112e5b9f86e/text___
Trump administration stopped sharing evidence in Good and Pretti killings, Minnesota officials say
SUMMARY: State officials say in court filings that the federal government has stopped sharing evidence with Minnesota authorities who are investigating the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officers. Attorneys for the Justice Department argued this week that it’s within their discretion to decline to share information with state authorities. Minnesota officials sued President Donald Trump’s administration in March for materials they said they needed to investigate the shootings during Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis earlier this year. State prosecutors announced in July that the federal government had begun turning over key evidence in the cases. But Minnesota investigators said the transfer of evidence stopped soon after the July announcement.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationEnforcementMinnesota/d18378b40675bb107f9c2d519c2b9853/text___
Mississippi releases video showing fatal shooting of 1-year-old boy by police officer
SUMMARY: Mississippi has released video showing the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy by a police officer. Kohen Wiley was killed in June when Senatobia police officer Sgt. Hunter Foster fired his gun into a moving vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call. State authorities have cleared Foster of criminal wrongdoing. Foster’s attorney says his client had “no choice” but to shoot at the vehicle because it was going to hit him. But Kohen’s family says footage shows the shooting was not justified. Ben Crump is representing the family and says Foster was not in danger when he opened fire. Crump says the video shows Foster fired the fatal shot from the passenger side of the car.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMississippiChildShotthLdWritethru/bdd889aea0c90cfd0a0670df7fcc3f58/text___
Sister of American held in Russia says he didn't know he was being released until he saw US flag
SUMMARY: The younger sister of Stephen Hubbard, the U.S. citizen freed after spending more than four years in a Russian prison, said her brother didn’t realize he was being released until he was taken onto a plane and saw an American flag. Patricia Hubbard Fox said her brother has been ‘relief laughing’ since he was freed and is still in disbelief. President Trump said he had asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to free Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired teacher. Hubbard was accused of fighting for Ukraine following Russia’s invasion in 2022. He was sentenced in 2024 to nearly seven years in prison.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APRussiaPrisonerReleasedSisterstLdWritethru/67d071fad6b660429efdac9f97618d52/text___
Execution staff warned IV site might have 'blown' during Christa Pike's execution attempt
SUMMARY: A court document says Tennessee execution team members failed multiple times to establish working IV lines in Christa Pike’s arms before her attempted execution. The document says team members warned that some of Pike's veins may have ruptured, or “blown,” before she was injected with pentobarbital. Pike's attorney wrote in a declaration filed Thursday that the IV team went through about 10 needles and tried several IV sites on both arms. They even struggled to push saline through the last IV site they established. Pike was hospitalized after surviving two doses of pentobarbital as the state tried to execute her for the 1995 stabbing death of classmate Colleen Slemmer.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTennesseeExecutionthLdWritethru/0af6fb15b756a8c47ece2ff5848a44fb/text___
Powerful Democratic Virginia state Sen. Lucas is accused of leading a marijuana criminal conspiracy
SUMMARY: A powerful Virginia state senator indicted by the Trump Justice Department has made her initial appearance in federal court. Sen. L. Louise Lucas' hearing Thursday was brief and she left without addressing the media outside. She’s charged with leading what authorities allege was a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds. Virginia's Democratic governor, Abigail Spanberger, questioned the timing of the indictment, so close to the Nov. 3 elections. She said it would “further erode” public trust in the Justice Department. Lucas, who's not on the ballot this year, said before the hearing that she “will not be bullied” by the indictment.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSVirginiaCorruptionProbestLdWritethru/767ed83f970ba6dec48048dcff2a28d0/text___
Jury deliberations underway in trial of man accused of killing UNC student in 2012
SUMMARY: Jurors have begun deliberations in the trial of a North Carolina college student 14 years ago. Faith Hedgepeth was a 19-year-old sophomore at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill when she was fatally beaten in her off-campus apartment in 2012. Miguel Salguero Olivares was arrested nine years later. He has pleaded not guilty to murder, rape and burglary charges. Prosecutors say Salguero Olivares was a stranger who killed Hedgepeth in a fit of rage and left his DNA behind. The defense said that DNA could have come from a consensual encounter days earlier.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSUNCStudentDeaththLdWritethru/4d0509019cfa53e807842582fb848ea3/text___
The GOP is on a rescue mission in Kansas, where Dems haven't won a Senate race in nearly a century
SUMMARY: Republicans have won every race for U.S. Senate in Kansas for nearly a century. GOP fears that this year could be different have put the race between Republican Sen. Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton on track to be the most expensive in state history. Hamilton is the founder and senior pastor of the nation’s largest United Methodist church. He has raised significantly more money than Marshall, who is seeking his second term. Hamilton’s candidacy and voters’ disapproval of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy have upended GOP hopes of seeing Marshall coast to victory as the GOP tries to hold its Senate majority.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionKansasSenatestLdWritethru/cdbb4aa59fdcb04d6df0f7a461d6d5e3/text___
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2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about involvement in investigation into Hunter Biden's laptop
SUMMARY: Two former FBI intelligence officials who specialized in foreign election interference have been charged with lying about their roles in investigating the origins of Hunter Biden’s laptop in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election. Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides surrendered Friday and made their first appearance in federal court in Washington. The Justice Department says Floris and Benavides lied to Congress in 2023 about the involvement of a specialized foreign-influence task force in investigations into Biden. Floris’ lawyers describe the case as “nonsense.” The case marks the latest in a series of politically charged investigative actions the Justice Department has undertaken in the run-up to the midterm contests.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSBidenLaptopFBIOfficialsChargedthLdWritethru/e41b7407f97c6dfc7c017875054c0c67/text___
Trump administration sues to block possible Democratic win in Alaska Senate race
SUMMARY: The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit to block certification of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. Another candidate with the same name is on the ballot. This move has sparked concerns about a lengthy battle between the U.S. government and states over election certification. The Department of Justice filed the lawsuit Thursday, demanding Alaska be blocked from certifying a win for Democrat Mary Peltola if the other Sullivan remains on the ballot. The Alaska Supreme Court previously rejected efforts to remove the other Sullivan. The legal challenge came 11 days before the Nov. 3 election and months after the final ballot was set.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionAlaskaSenateLawsuitthLdWritethru/d8f4a3c7b5247cc427a05f796d7c0d82/text___
AP Exclusive: Trump’s border chief defends wall plans in Texas’ Big Bend despite a court setback
SUMMARY: The Trump administration's top border official is defending plans to build a wall in Texas' Big Bend region. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott argues the entire $46 billion wall project is essential for U.S. border security. This comes despite opposition from landowners, businesses and environmentalists in Texas. A judge recently paused construction, citing potential harm. Scott insists the region could be overrun without a wall. Scott emphasizes the importance of knowing who and what enters the United States, calling it "non-negotiable." The Republican administration is pushing to complete the wall by the end of President Donald Trump’s second term.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationBorderChiefstLdWritethru/32734cc4aa2f83a7b3b23c81163d6fef/text___
Melania Trump helps forge ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Oleshky, the White House says
SUMMARY: The White House says first lady Melania Trump has brokered an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians. The White House announced it in a news release on Friday. The localized ceasefire is set to begin Oct. 29. The White House says that the first lady had initiated the discussions and that she and a representative worked directly with Russian and Ukrainian leadership to define the terms of the ceasefire. There has been no immediate comment from the Ukrainian or Russian governments.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSRussiaUkraineWarMelaniaTrumprdLdWritethru/60167627316e0e2f62fc359cf78f317d/text___
Fear and hope in Texas: Paxton vs. Talarico in an expensive US Senate showdown
SUMMARY: The U.S. Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is heating up in Texas. Talarico's campaign focuses on hope, while Paxton stirs fear over a Democratic victory. This race could impact national politics, as a Talarico win would be significant in a traditionally Republican state. Paxton faces challenges, including past corruption allegations and poor fundraising. But Elon Musk's substantial financial support for Paxton has helped the candidate. Both candidates aim to energize their bases, with Talarico appealing to unity and Paxton seeking Republican turnout.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTexasSenate/cdd63124d5e4aaaf66746fe0b79a82fe/text___
Trump administration offers mixed messages on limits to Ukraine's Starshield access
SUMMARY: Recent efforts to throttle Ukraine’s access to satellite systems have created a blame game of sorts among Trump administration officials and their allies. They have offered mixed messages about what led to the sudden restrictions on Kyiv’s ability to intercept Russian strikes. The limitations placed on Starshield, which is SpaceX’s military-grade version of the Starlink satellite internet service, alarmed the country’s military and government officials. After days of handwringing, President Donald Trump asserted Thursday that the service is again running at full speed, but Ukrainian officials on Friday disputed that. Questions have percolated in Washington since last week about who ordered the interruptions to the Elon Musk-made satellite internet system.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpUkraineRussiaInTheirWordsndLdWritethru/1a9279f37cfd4d2a65c8ce4cc3af6f41/text___
Trump backs Ramaswamy on ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is urging Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, to keep running a controversial ad. It features the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton. Trump criticized Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, who called the ad “deeply troubling.” DeWine, who endorsed Ramaswamy, urged him to remove the ad but didn’t withdraw his support. The ad has sparked division among Ohio Republicans, with some expressing disgust and others supporting it. The ad has also drawn national attention, with mixed reactions from conservative media and political figures. The debate has threatened to spill into other races and states.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionOhioGovernorthLdWritethru/de2aec0076776539cd206f91d39d0236/text___
Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal search
SUMMARY: U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will move out of her Washington, D.C., home that federal agents searched last week. The Minnesota Democrat told MS NOW that the attention brought on by the raid has made her feel unsafe there. Federal authorities are investigating potential fraud in her family's immigration paperwork. That's according to a person briefed on the investigation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation. Omar was born in Somalia and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. She said Wednesday in her first interview since the search that she is “confident in the fact that I didn’t do anything wrong.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIlhanOmarSearchstLdWritethru/21e4b07a2c3a18addc751e4535f2954f/text___
Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in 9 states
SUMMARY: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt investigations in nine states into whether noncitizens are registered to vote. U.S. District Court Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin in Oakland found the effort is relying on data that’s full of errors and that it’s intimidating groups doing voter assistance efforts. She said it should be halted until polls close on Election Day, Nov. 3. But Martinez-Olguin put her ruling, which was made Wednesday, on hold until Friday to give the administration a chance to appeal. In response, the Department of Homeland Security said it has no plans to investigate people it believes are U.S. citizens.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionNoncitizenVotingUnionLawsuitrdLdWritethru/ac8a87b135f7a2ae9fe961bab3b28825/text___
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Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 34 others
SUMMARY: Authorities in Jordan say that gunmen have opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan and killed seven people and wounded 34 others. The shooting took place at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak which is located about 180 kilometers or 110 miles south of the capital Amman. Images being broadcast on Jordanian state television show two gunmen who appear to be holding pistols approaching the church and firing shots. A third man who appears to be holding a semiautomatic rifle then appears and opens fire and all three then run toward the church. A government statement said that the attack was “carried out by unknown assailants” but didn't say whether any gunmen were captured or killed.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLRELJordanChurchShootingthLdWritethru/19599ce75b9ab6749a1e1bf2ff66f2ab/text___
Suspect arrested after 1 killed in Paris-area shooting that is called a 'terrorist crime'
SUMMARY: French authorities report that a shooting in a Parisian suburb on Friday left one person dead and several others wounded. Police arrested a suspect near Trappes. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that all security and judicial resources are fully mobilized. France’s National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office took over the case and said it would investigate whether the shooting was racially motivated. The shooting occurred as France prepares for protests against the high cost of living on Saturday. Major museums are closing, and the government is deploying more security to prevent a repeat of last week’s violent unrest.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceShootingthLdWritethru/edcd3ab6c5ec2112505b358ca0a3de5a/text___
Israel prepares to close West Bank after attack kills 2 soldiers, and other Mideast news
SUMMARY: Israel said it killed two gunmen who shot dead two Israeli soldiers and thwarted a “terror attack” against Israeli civilians in the occupied West Bank. The prime minister’s office said Friday that the army had been ordered to close off the territory. The announcement comes ahead of Tuesday’s election, in which Israeli voters will decide whether to give Benjamin Netanyahu another term as prime minister. Arab political parties have asked Israel’s Supreme Court to bar election observers from carrying guns. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least one person.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastthLdWritethru/6424dff433a4f99f00cac2328de0f7a4/text___
Many feared trapped as a tall building collapses in Kenya
SUMMARY: A multi-story building has collapsed in a busy commercial area of Kenya’s capital, and many people could be trapped beneath the rubble. The building was under construction when it collapsed along a busy commercial street in Nairobi's Eastleigh area, which is often crowded with thousands of traders and residents. Nairobi police chief Issa Mohamud said the building had more than 10 upper floors under construction. Police fired tear gas at people they said were looting shops as officers sought to clear the area. Hours later, the chief said one woman was pulled out alive, while another person who was trapped somewhere inside went silent.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFKenyaBuildingCollapsethLdWritethru/a7dcc0932437d79d52ea29aa860ec11e/text___
Israeli military says 2 soldiers were killed in the West Bank attack that also left 2 gunmen dead
SUMMARY: The Israeli army says two soldiers have been killed in an attack in the occupied West Bank. Two suspected Palestinian gunmen were also killed in Friday's deadly violence. The army says the attack happened at an Israeli military position and lasted about 20 minutes. It says the gunmen were armed and intended to target civilians. Roadblocks and closures were set up in Palestinian towns across the territory. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office later said it had instructed security forces to immediately cordon off Hebron and prepare for a full closure of the West Bank starting Friday. The shooting comes just days before Israeli elections, where voters will decide on Netanyahu’s future as prime minister.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelElectionthLdWritethru/f6646718072b4ff6929cff43297edd05/text___
Vance could be a major Category 3 hurricane Friday as it nears Mexico
SUMMARY: Vance has become a hurricane off the coast of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center says Vance is a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 90 mph, and is expected to strengthen rapidly to become a major Category 3 hurricane by the end of Friday. It's located about 455 miles south-southwest of Acapulco, moving slowly north-northwest at about 5 mph. The forecast suggests it could approach the Puerto Vallarta area by Monday. The Pacific hurricane season has been intense, with assembly lines of storms forming near Hawaii and Mexico. El Niño conditions worsened by global warming are also causing flooding and tornadoes in the southwestern United States.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTExtremeWeatherPacificthLdWritethru/ecd06c0578916f6ab44321a580a57bcc/text___
Louvre and other museums closing for Saturday protests as French authorities deploy 70,000 officers
SUMMARY: French authorities have announced the deployment of 70,000 law enforcement officers nationwide to prevent violence during planned protests on Saturday. This move aims to avoid a repeat of last week’s unrest. Major Paris museums, including the Louvre, will be closed. Demonstrators, including students and labor union members, are protesting high living costs. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said that helicopters, armored vehicles and water cannons are being deployed. Last week’s protests turned violent, with fires, looting and clashes with police. The Art Basel Paris event has also been affected, with organizers canceling the weekend program due to safety concerns.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceProteststhLdWritethru/0208e62321f811e3003460f71b7fcc89/text___
A drone hit and sank a cargo vessel in new Black Sea attack near Romania, killing 1
SUMMARY: A drone attack has hit and sunk a cargo vessel in the Black Sea, killing one crew member and leaving three missing. Romanian naval authorities say the ship caught fire and sank near Constanta, close to Romania's territorial waters. The crew included 10 Ukrainians and three Azerbaijanis, with 10 rescued. Romanian President Nicusor Dan calls the attack a tragic consequence of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Seven other cargo vessels in the region have been attacked recently. Rescue teams are searching for the missing crew members, but poor weather conditions are hampering efforts.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURomaniaBlackSeaShipFirethLdWritethru/34175023d59ded8d4d3f82baa7087f1b/text___
The Kremlin says a first tanker of Russian diesel sets sail for the US despite Ukraine's protests
SUMMARY: The Kremlin says that a first tanker carrying Russian diesel to the United States has set sail under a new import agreement. This comes two weeks after President Donald Trump announced a deal with President Vladimir Putin, despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said the first shipment would be 40,000 tons of diesel. The shipments in October are expected to be around 300,000 barrels. Energy experts say the agreement is unlikely to lower high fuel prices. The decision has caused alarm in Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calling it “a weak decision by strong partners.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarndLdWritethru/f2c733604fd4fbd82e7b668c94fad978/text___
Rescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake in China’s Tibet region
SUMMARY: Rescuers are combing through a remote Chinese region in Tibet after a magnitude 7 earthquake that killed at least 16 people, injured 54 and collapsed hundreds of homes. The disaster struck the city of Nagqu, north of Tibet’s capital Lhasa, on Thursday and collapsed at least 339 homes. Officials said in an afternoon presser Friday they were concerned about further building collapses from aftershocks, as well as casualties from rockslides. Search and rescue efforts are complicated by the geography and low temperatures, officials said.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASChinaEarthquake/0358c57cfcbc0de48d2486df15ded4ef/text___
In Netanyahu stronghold, signs of fraying loyalty emerge before election
SUMMARY: Kiryat Shmona, Israel's largest commercial center in the far north, has long supported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. But after three years of war, political loyalties are being tested. As Israel holds elections Tuesday, whether Netanyahu can hold onto strongholds like Kiryat Shmona could determine his political fate. The city, near the Lebanese border, is still recovering from a 14-month evacuation. Many residents remain loyal to Likud, but some are considering other options. Pollsters have tracked modest decreases for Netanyahu across the country, with the starkest drop in northern Israel.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelElectionsNetanyahuStrongholdstLdWritethru/88eb7c38cefd13f576778c918a1b8f74/text___
In India, police shootings of alleged cow smugglers raise alarm about impunity and bias
SUMMARY: An Associated Press investigation found that police in India's most populous state have repeatedly shot suspects in the leg, many of them Muslims accused of cow smuggling. Research shared exclusively with AP documented nearly 650 such shootings in Uttar Pradesh since 2020. Separately, data obtained by AP showed Muslims accounted for a disproportionate number — over a third — of suspects killed by Uttar Pradesh police over the last decade. Police say officers act in self-defense and attribute the high number of Muslims shot to their prevalence in the cattle trade. Activists say the practice is spreading to other states. Human rights advocates and judges warn that the shootings undermine India's rule of law.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASIndiaPoliceViolence/5535bd76395f0362be4366aee4ac76ac/text___
What to know about the weapons and tactics blamed for injuring French protesters
SUMMARY: French police are under pressure to maintain security during expected protests while facing scrutiny over riot-control tactics. Officers appeared overwhelmed during last weekend's protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions. Authorities have announced police reinforcements ahead of further protests expected on Saturday, amid fears of renewed violence. A 17-year-old girl lost an eye while participating in a protest in Mulhouse last Saturday, while a 17-year-old boy lost a hand in Saint-Etienne. Critics say police have been too heavy-handed, calling for bans on certain weapons. Amnesty International has called for a permanent ban on all stun grenades.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceProtestsPolicingWhattoKnow/fb1ef68656834db394c535c034feb05a/text___
A Ukrainian soldier lost his sight in war. Now he hopes to see his children again
SUMMARY: Ukrainian soldier Mykola Kasiuk is hoping to regain some vision after a battlefield injury left him nearly blind. Two years after a mine blast, he’s undergoing surgery performed by a team of visiting U.S. surgeons. Kasiuk prays to see his children again. The war with Russia has left many soldiers and civilians with severe eye injuries, but specialized care is scarce. Surgeons are working to reconstruct Kasiuk’s eye socket and eyelids. Although the surgery offers hope, there are no guarantees. Kasiuk remains optimistic, remembering the beauty of the world he once saw.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarBlindSoldier/9145a74ae774d3820f641005996e22ce/text___
Lawyer questions al-Qaida suspect's competence before USS Cole bombing trial
SUMMARY: A trial is set for the suspected organizer of a deadly al-Qaida attack on a U.S. warship in the year 2000. But his lawyer wants a military court to determine his competence before proceedings begin. Attorney Allison Ferber Miller argues that Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri suffered traumatic brain injury after being tortured in CIA custody. She says a psychiatrist determined he can't understand the proceedings at a U.S. base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Miller asked a federal judge to delay Nashiri's trial until the military court can determine his competence. Seventeen U.S. sailors were killed when an explosives-laden skiff blew up alongside the USS Cole off Yemen's coast.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSUSSColeSuspectndLdWritethru/94c25854dad3f7becaca0f1de8839644/text___
Iran says 7 oil tankers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of a return to war
SUMMARY: Iran's government says seven oil tankers have caught fire or been damaged in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This comes amid rising tensions over the prospect of a return to all-out war. Iranian state television cites the Revolutionary Guard Corps navy which threatens to strike U.S. military bases if the United States continues guiding commercial ships through the strait. The U.S. is meanwhile sending more military assets to the region. Mediators are trying to bring Washington and Tehran back to talks. Iran has proposed ending the conflict if the U.S. meets certain conditions. But U.S. President Donald Trump rejected it although discussions have continued.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSthLdWritethru/2abebce2fca2c085e0e0ee717e42cf28/text___
Trump’s math on US deal for Venezuelan oil doesn't add up, experts say. The bad data began years ago
SUMMARY: One figure sets Venezuela apart from the rest of the world: 303 billion barrels of so-called proven oil reserves. But experts say the country’s estimate is inherently problematic and far from proven. They call it rooted in exaggerated, aging data from a corrupt government. The number's long been touted as a key measure of untapped energy potential. President Donald Trump’s administration used it in detailing a sweeping deal for the U.S. to take control of some Venezuelan reserves. But experts say a more realistic estimate of Venezuela’s proven reserves is about one-third of that. They put the likely figure at 60 to 120 billion barrels. That's vast but not enough for Venezuela to remain the world’s largest holder of reserves.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTVenezuelaUSOilReservesthLdWritethru/6d1ec4ab9ec01b23e491e2fd2bfb89ee/text___
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Wall Street mostly loses ground under pressure from rising oil prices
SUMMARY: Stocks are mostly slipping on Wall Street under increasing pressure from rising oil prices. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% in Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 541 points, or 1%. The Nasdaq composite rose 0.1%, bolstered by gains for several big tech stocks that also helped ease losses elsewhere. The price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose 3.6% to above $117 a barrel, its highest level since March. European markets were lower. France's main index fell 0.4%, though yields on French government bonds eased a bit. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.99%.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/7b47ef3b037bfba4e34f685329b9b963/text___
US Treasury proposes a rule to crack down on high-tech investments in China, other adversaries
SUMMARY: The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed a rule to crack down on American high-tech investments in China, Russia, North Korea and other “countries of concern." The U.S. government has been working for years to deny China and other adversaries investments that could help them boost their military power. Former President Joe Biden put restrictions on outbound U.S. investments in sectors such as semiconductors, quantum computing and artificial intelligence going into China. In December, Congress passed a law that codified and expanded the program to target more technologies and more foreign countries, including Cuba, Iran, North Korea and Russia. The new rule was announced Thursday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTreasuryInvestmentRestrictionsChinandLdWritethru/b742c292ff8eb19e6a4c8cf03d4d66b9/text___
Judge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11
SUMMARY: A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11. The order Thursday from U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett came as the BBC’s lawyers complained that Trump had delayed his appearance. Lett said Trump must sit for a deposition by Dec. 11 or face sanctions up to dismissal of his lawsuit unless the discovery period is extended past Dec. 18. The judge also ordered the Department of Justice to respond to former special counsel Jack Smith about whether he has permission to be deposed in the case.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMediaTrumpBBCthLdWritethru/0a26fa60b265f55a9bcf7ed88cfacab8/text___
Rush is on to patch a software vulnerability that could impact 70% of websites worldwide
SUMMARY: Governments and corporations worked throughout the night to update software after the AI-assisted discovery of vulnerabilities in a programming language vital to about 70% of websites globally. Many government sites appeared to be working Thursday, but outages or limited service remained while security work was under way. The FBI’s cyber division warned on Wednesday that the vulnerabilities could allow malicious actors to remotely execute code in the programming language, PHP, which powers websites and web applications. That raised the risk of sensitive data and networks being compromised, said the agency, which recommended that operators take websites offline if they can’t update them immediately.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWebSecuritythLdWritethru/a0af9576808a0963efca8df14d4b5183/text___
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A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients' tumors returning
SUMMARY: A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is helping significantly reduce the chances that melanoma patients' tumors return. Drugmakers Moderna and Merck announced the results Thursday. The vaccine was custom-brewed for each patient to match their tumor. It teaches the patient’s immune system to watch out for and attack any cancer cells that start forming again. Adding it to a standard post-surgery treatment reduced by 42% the risk of melanoma returning two years after surgery, according to the most advanced study to date.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMEDModernaCancerVaccinestLdWritethru/415ececd79c9411498751246742aafa2/text___
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Pope Leo XIV cancels Assisi trip on doctors' advice as he recovers from surgery
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV will miss a planned trip to the Italian town of Assisi next week. Doctors advised against the helicopter journey as he recovers from lung cancer surgery. A follow-up chest X-ray confirmed he was recovering well, but the Vatican announced Friday that the 71-year-old pontiff was advised not to travel so soon after the removal of a lobe of his lungs. Instead, Leo will send a message to participants in the event marking the 40th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s World Day of Prayer for Peace. The Vatican said Leo wants to reaffirm his belief in peace and dialogue.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUVaticanPopeAssisindLdWritethru/cf02bbf9176bb30fff56c25521ef03b1/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in 'Picket Fences,' 'Alien' and 'Top Gun,' dies at 93
SUMMARY: An Emmy-winning actor known for roles in “Top Gun” and “Picket Fences,” Tom Skerritt has died at 93. His family said in a statement he died Wednesday of natural causes. Skerritt won an Emmy for “Picket Fences” in 1993 and was known for roles in “Turning Point,” “Steel Magnolias,” and “Contact.” He was once described as a character actor in a leading man’s body. Skerritt also performed onstage, including in “Our Town” and “A Time to Kill.” His family highlighted his passion for storytelling and helping others.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTObitTomSkerrittthLdWritethru/598ccdd4849ea7fe3b72b71319a4ef9b/text___
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Trump blasts 76ers star LeBron James as 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States. This comes after James continued his warmups during the national anthem at a game on Tuesday. Trump shared a video of the incident on social media, calling James a “TOTAL DISGRACE” and demanding an apology. James responded by saying it “must be a slow news day.” He and Trump two have a history of public disagreements. James, known for his activism, has often spoken out on social issues and politics. He has previously criticized Trump and emphasized the importance of using his platform to inspire and empower others.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBKNersLeBronTrumpAnthemthLdWritethru/1853de6e80e3cce83b6452c7513f67c2/text___
World Series preview: Surprising Brewers-Rays matchup will open with Jacob Misiorowski's record heat
SUMMARY: The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off in a unique World Series. Jacob Misiorowski, known for his record-breaking fastball, will pitch for the Brewers on Friday night. Both teams are seeking their first championship, with the Brewers returning to the Series after 44 years. The Rays and Brewers have relied on a throwback style of play, focusing less on home runs. This is the first World Series with robot umpires, adding a new twist to the game. Both teams have modest payrolls, marking a shift from big-spending franchises.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBBOWorldSeriesPreviewthLdWritethru/bced0458cb037b8157dc41cd02e9b97f/text___
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