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NATIONAL
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Judge: Trump DOJ illegally fired ex-FBI director's daughter, Maurene Comey, as a federal prosecutor
SUMMARY: A federal judge has ruled that Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was unlawfully fired from her job as a federal prosecutor in New York last year. Judge Jesse M. Furman said in a written opinion Monday that Comey was illegally fired in July 2025. He noted that she had worked on some of the nation's highest-profile cases and consistently received stellar reviews. Furman rejected the government’s claim that Comey could be fired because federal prosecutors exercise the president’s “conclusive and preclusive” powers. He said the government’s claim that Congress is barred from regulating the removal of federal prosecutors “flies in the face of nearly two centuries of Supreme Court precedent.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSJusticeDepartmentMaureneComeyndLdWritethru/be7de14f705def3bb6eeadafa7e60805/text___
More flooding in Four Corners region after storms bring heavy rain and at least one tornado
SUMMARY: A rain-soaked swath of the Southwest U.S. has endured additional flooding after days of rain forced evacuations and water rescues. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch Sunday for much of the Four Corners region — the meeting point of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. At least one tornado touched down in New Mexico. Though local officials forecast further receding of swollen rivers, they say many residents remain evacuated and without power. The area has experienced unusually heavy rain since last Wednesday that has surged rivers, flooding homes and forcing water rescues. Officials say they're not aware of any deaths.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSExtremeWeatherthLdWritethru/961459bac9d5db8dc9e5260cac61aec3/text___
A fire at a seafood plant in Oregon forces evacuations amid fear of ammonia exposure
SUMMARY: A coastal city in Oregon issued evacuations after a fire erupted at a seafood wholesaler and there was concern the smoke contained ammonia. The City of Newport initially issued the evacuation order for a 1-mile radius surrounding a Pacific Seafood processing plant but decreased the zone after it was determined that ammonia tanks at the plant were stable. Approximately 30 to 40 people were in the building at the time the fire erupted, but no civilians were injured. One firefighter was taken to the hospital for exhaustion. Firefighters continued working to put out the fire Sunday evening.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSOregonFireEvacuationthLdWritethru/942a1c72ce7be8f36525be215403538a/text___
Police in Florida are seeking information and videos after a shooting injured 12 at football game
SUMMARY: Florida police are asking for tips, photos, and videos as they investigate a weekend shooting that injured 12 people, including six minors, outside a college football celebration. The shooting happened Saturday night near Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee during Florida A&M University's homecoming weekend. Police said Sunday morning that no arrests have been made, but they are working to identify those responsible. A dedicated tip line and a link for submissions have been established. Authorities believe a fight broke out before the shooting. Eleven of the 12 victims sustained gunshot wounds, and six remain hospitalized.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFloridaShootingstLdWritethru/4799ccf2f063c5bf4633386a573bcd8e/text___
Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family suffer minor injuries in car crash
SUMMARY: Alaska’s Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola and her family suffered minor injuries Saturday in a car crash while driving to a campaign stop, her campaign said. Peltola required medical attention after the accident, which happened when she was on the way to the Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Banquet. Peltola, an Alaska Native and former congresswoman, is challenging Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, hoping to become the first Democrat in nearly two decades to represent the state in the Senate. Peltola’s campaign manager, Cheryl Bruce, wrote in a statement that the candidate was in “good spirits” following the accident, but her medical providers recommended she reschedule events Sunday and Monday to recover.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionAlaskaSenateMinorAccident/9010a81dd98f71e1836153895bc22056/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Trump heads to Mississippi as the two parties prepare for final sprint ahead of midterm Election Day
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is heading to Mississippi, as he continues a closing midterm campaign blitz that highlights Republicans’ challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington and statehouses across the country. Trump on Monday is trying to help Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith stave off an upset bid from Democratic nominee Scott Colom. The contest is an example of how Trump's lagging popularity has expanded the House and Senate battleground. Elsewhere, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, the Democratic Governors Association leader, is campaigning with Georgia Democrats. Leading progressives are putting the spotlight on Minnesota. And House Democrats have announced new spending on GOP-leaning districts in Indiana and Minnesota.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElection/ecd5713a939acc8f7ccf171f9a84f250/text___
Thousands of observers are expected to descend on polling places to monitor the vote on Election Day
SUMMARY: Democrats and outside watchdogs are planning a massive presence at the polls on Election Day. Their effort is driven by concerns President Donald Trump will further leverage the vast resources of his Republican administration to interfere with a midterm that threatens to hobble his final two years in office. They won’t be the only ones there. A sprawling election protection effort on the left that is expected to deploy tens of thousands of monitors will be met by the largest-ever monitoring program by the Justice Department and still more observers from Republican-aligned groups. The result could be unlike anything seen at the polls in modern times.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionMonitoringtheMidtermsndLdWritethru/4d36075a4f3d255d5f616778da206059/text___
6 citizens sue Trump, saying media ban deprives them of news as audience stakeholders
SUMMARY: A new lawsuit against President Donald Trump's media ban stakes a claim for the public itself. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of six ordinary citizens. It argues that Trump's bans on media outlets whose content he dislikes violate the public's right to independent reporting about the government. Filed Monday in New York, the suit seeks not only restored media access for affected outlets, but broader relief on behalf of all journalists who cover the White House. The suit seeks to protect all news outlets from retaliation, now and in the future. The plaintiffs argue that restrictions on disfavored news organizations deprive the public of essential reporting.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMediaTrumpCitizensLawsuit/f5a70baaa97dba1bdd4cda365b5f635d/text___
Trump escalates anti-Muslim attacks against El-Sayed in Michigan, drawing Arab American rebuke
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is intensifying his anti-Muslim rhetoric against Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. He portrayed him during a Sunday rally in Port Huron as a threat to national security and questioned his loyalty to the United States. The remarks drew a sharp rebuke from a former top Arab American ally. Bishara Bahbah, a founder of Arab Americans for Trump, said the president's comments were racist. El-Sayed, who could become the nation’s first Muslim senator, faces Republican Mike Rogers in one of the races that will help determine control of the U.S. Senate in this year's midterms.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTrumpMichiganthLdWritethru/162330c3d193ecb94538f8dd8083f916/text___
Judge asked to compel Trump administration to disclose emails and texts about Kennedy Center plans
SUMMARY: Plaintiffs' attorneys challenging President Donald Trump's plans to close the Kennedy Center claim his administration is withholding records that document the scope of his influence over the center's management. In a court filing Sunday, those lawyers asked a judge to order the Trump administration to turn over emails and text messages that it has withheld based on its claims that they contain privileged presidential communications. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper didn’t immediately rule on their request. The list of withheld documents includes 19 text messages between Kennedy Center executive director and CEO Matt Floca and Trump executive assistant Natalie Harp.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSKennedyCenter/48b2afa5183c02e6b6d5280e846c3ba0/text___
Blanche says Trump isn't trying to meddle with Alaska election results by suing over Senate race
SUMMARY: Attorney General Todd Blanche is defending the Trump administration’s lawsuit to block certification of Alaska's Senate results if incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan loses the race. Blanche says the legal challenge filed last week was a necessary step to avoid confusing voters in the closely watched midterm race. Trump says he told his administration to file the case. Republicans fear that a second candidate on the ballot who is named Dan Sullivan could siphon away votes from the senator and tip the outcome in favor of Democrat Mary Peltola. That Dan Sullivan is a retired teacher and school administrator from a tiny fishing community.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionBlanchethLdWritethru/4cf66c1838ffc72af63d1e845be7ad75/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi missile facilities, and other Mideast news
SUMMARY: The Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed several Houthi tunnels and missile launchers in Yemen, weakening the rebels’ ability to strike Saudi Arabia. A coalition spokesperson said Monday that the operation targeted military equipment and sought to cut Houthi supply lines. The Houthis said they struck Saudi-backed forces in Aden and Lahj provinces. In Israel, Defense Minister Israel Katz denied reports of a rift with the military over Iran and said Israel had no intention of striking Iran before Tuesday’s elections. President Isaac Herzog said he would not bow to U.S. pressure over the formation of Israel’s next government.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastthLdWritethru/7d1bcf08210539085ea0b5ed56ef4d4c/text___
Netanyahu’s legacy is on the line as Israelis vote in the first elections since the Oct. 7 attack
SUMMARY: When Hamas-led militants attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, it looked like Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s days in office were numbered. With the country overwhelmed by grief and anger after the deadliest attack in its history, his resignation seemed like a matter of time. But the divisive veteran Israeli leader has scratched, scraped and literally battled his way back during a stormy three-year period of nonstop domestic crises and wars across the region. Confounding his critics, he now finds himself in a tight race for reelection on Tuesday. It's a vote in which the legacy of the country’s most dominant politician of nearly two decades is on the line.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelElectionNetanyahu/ce15215c61ad182203ccb9b854e75562/text___
Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub
SUMMARY: Chris Brown has avoided prison time for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago. On Monday, a court gave him an eight-month sentence, suspended for a year. Brown, 37, faced up to three years in prison after pleading guilty to affray in July. The incident occurred at Tape, a private club in Mayfair, in February 2023. Affray involves unlawful violence that causes fear for safety. Brown's plea deal led prosecutors to drop more serious charges. He was arrested in May 2025 after returning to the UK for a concert.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainChrisBrownthLdWritethru/9ad70cfba51e4ed7311e6a91acf9991d/text___
Lula secures victory in Brazil's election, but faces challenge as Bolsonaro contests results
SUMMARY: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection in Brazil's presidential runoff. He made a comeback after trailing by more than 2 million votes in the first round. Lula convinced an extra 10 million voters to support him this time. His competitor, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, did not concede. This sets the stage for a possible showdown between the country’s two polarizing political forces. Lula is expected to take office on January 5, 2027. Early signs from Brazil’s institutions suggest the results will be respected nationally and internationally.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTBrazilElectionndLdWritethru/0ef0b7b949fea74ff119c3f81453416b/text___
Whatever the outcome of Israel's election, its policies toward the Palestinians will largely endure
SUMMARY: Tuesday's elections could end Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political career, but his legacy in the occupied West Bank will likely endure. Over the last four years, his government has massively expanded Israeli settlements, displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians and empowered extremist settlers. His opponents promise to dismantle the most contentious settler outposts and rein in the violence. But they largely support Israel's broader settlement enterprise and are opposed to the establishment of a Palestinian state in territories occupied by Israel in the 1967 Mideast war.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelElectionsNetanyahusWestBankLegacyrdLdWritethru/1bbe91078c25e1efb4dc4f7ce6c3f5c6/text___
Delegations meet in Iran with Mideast region on edge over potential for renewed fighting
SUMMARY: High-level delegations from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are in Tehran for talks aimed at preventing renewed fighting in the Iran war. Saudi Arabia’s defense minister, Pakistan’s army chief and Turkey’s intelligence chief met with Iranian officials on Monday to push for a diplomatic agreement with Washington. Officials said that the discussions also addressed Yemen and attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The diplomatic effort came amid escalating threats before Israel’s election on Tuesday and the U.S. midterm election next week. Iran says diplomacy remains possible but rejects U.S. demands for surrender. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of potential Iranian attacks.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsUSIranthLdWritethru/36486edb61b3bf4e0df67e8a17123e44/text___
Lula’s win in Brazil bucks a regional shift to the right and denies Trump a powerful ally
SUMMARY: Brazilian voters have denied Latin America’s resurgent right its ultimate prize. Leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.8% of the vote in Sunday's runoff election. Lula's reelection limits U.S. President Donald Trump’s influence in the region and cements Brazil as a counterweight to Washington. Analysts say Lula’s victory complicates Trump’s campaign to enlist Brazil in a military coalition against cartels. Both sides see reasons to cooperate, with Washington seeking access to Brazil’s rare earths and Lula wanting foreign investment. Lula’s pragmatic approach may lead to cooperation despite political differences.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTBrazilElectionRegionalHoldoutndLdWritethru/03308034b03be5e3dd1ee65b9fc9e90d/text___
Serbia's political veteran Vucic outplayed all opponents. Then came the students
SUMMARY: Serbia’s populist leader Aleksandar Vucic has dominated politics in the Balkan country for 14 years. Then came the students. The former authoritarian president on Sunday the conceded defeat of his right-wing Serbian Progressive Party to a grassroots movement of university students who led protests against him for almost two years before unseating him in a historic change of government. The 56-year-old political veteran in the past had easily outplayed political opponents easily. Ahead of Sunday’s ballot he had pulled a maneuver in the style of Russian President Vladimir Putin, He resigned the presidency and launched a fierce campaign
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUSerbiaFallofVucicndLdWritethru/fcb7957e91bbb25de9e6947c1c051469/text___
Jordanian security forces arrest 3 men over last week's deadly church attack
SUMMARY: Jordanian authorities have arrested three men for an attack on a Greek Orthodox Church that killed nine people and wounded more than two dozen. The arrests followed a dawn shootout on Monday, and all three men were wounded. The attack occurred during a funeral in Karak, south of Amman, last Friday. Officials say the men acted independently and were not tied to any organized group. Jordan has declared three days of mourning for the victims. Relatives of the victims say the arrests have brought some relief, but the pain of the tragedy remains.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLJordanChurchShootingthLdWritethru/c3f87a077a08b4fcf7a15b169a83a6b5/text___
Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic concedes defeat to the student-led movement in a seismic political shift
SUMMARY: The long-serving strongman leader of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, has conceded defeat in an election that pitted him and his right-wing party against a diverse student-led opposition movement that spent two years protesting his government. It was a seismic political shift in the Balkan country where Vucic, who had been endorsed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and who denounced the student movement as a foreign-led attempt to unseat him, led for 14 years. High turnout and gathering tensions marked the highly contested parliamentary election that was a showdown between Vucic and his right-wing Serbian Progressive Party and university students.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUSerbiaElectionthLdWritethru/fdf5def8a20aebc8ae139fd719478775/text___
What to know about China’s plenum as Xi seeks stronger Communist Party discipline
SUMMARY: China's leaders have begun a four-day meeting to discuss strengthening the Communist Party's discipline. President Xi Jinping is pushing for greater loyalty and reliability from officials while deepening his yearslong campaign against corruption. This closed-door gathering that started Monday comes about a year before Xi is expected to secure a fourth term and personnel changes to key leadership bodies. During the plenum, the central committee will discuss a draft policy decision on advancing “full and rigorous” self-governance of the party. While Xi has consolidated his grip on power, analysts say the plenum will offer him an opportunity to further align what Chinese officials do with what Beijing wants. But it is unlikely to offer hints about Xi's heir.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASChinaPartyMeetingndLdWritethru/328a5ecc91ce19ff98c7f437341e0f3a/text___
Venezuela's opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile, as doubts over democracy deepen
SUMMARY: Nobel laureate María Corina Machado has reappeared in Venezuela for the first time since December. She announced her return on social media, saying, “I am here. With you.” Opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez confirmed her arrival and expressed support. He emphasized the importance of her return for Venezuelans. Machado's homecoming comes amid growing concerns about Venezuela's democratic future. Since the U.S. military deposed Nicolás Maduro, acting President Delcy Rodríguez has led the country. Rodríguez, a Maduro ally, has exceeded her authorized term, and no election is scheduled.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTVenezuelaMachadothLdWritethru/e6eff0c2ff962fd9b0f87270b24ef567/text___
Presidential race in Bulgaria heads to runoff due to record low turnout
SUMMARY: The presidential election in Bulgaria has ended inconclusively, with the next head of state to be picked in a runoff. A record low turnout, attributed by observers to a general mistrust in politicians resulting in voter apathy, will pit two contrasting political visions against each other in a highly polarized contest on Nov. 1. In a surprisingly strong performance, the candidate of the pro-Western reformist opposition, Andrey Gyurov, will face the incumbent leftist president, Iliana Yotova, setting clear lines of division regarding the country’s future relationships with other nations.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBulgariaElectionthLdWritethru/71e668caf5e926fd16395c392bc1920c/text___
Israel presses ahead with West Bank operation as election approaches
SUMMARY: The Israeli military is pressing ahead with a massive operation in the occupied West Bank that has displaced hundreds of Palestinians. The move follows a gun attack in Hebron on Friday that killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded three others. As Israel approaches a tense election, the military has placed major restrictions on Palestinian movement. On Sunday, they announced that most Palestinian workers with permits would not be allowed into Israeli settlements for work. The military claims to have operated in over 400 locations over the weekend, arresting 40 Palestinians linked to Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelElectionWestBankthLdWritethru/74780315aced86b8b52379cc893b8dfa/text___
What to know about Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado
SUMMARY: María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after months in exile. The Venezuelan opposition leader has been a prominent figure against the ruling party for years. She left Venezuela in December to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway. Machado had been in hiding since January 2025 after being briefly detained during a protest. Her return comes after the U.S. military captured President Nicolás Maduro in a stunning operation. Machado and her allies demand a presidential election, challenging the interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez. Her return marks a significant moment in Venezuela's ongoing political struggle.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTVenezuelaMachadoWhatToKnowstLdWritethru/9e6cb8a50e83298bc94c21322e877233/text___
Ukraine disputes Elon Musk's claim that its military violated Starlink's terms of service
SUMMARY: Ukrainian officials have disputed Elon Musk's claims that their military violated Starlink’s terms by using it for offensive drone strikes. A defense adviser to President Zelenskyy says restrictions on Starlink in Ukraine make such use impossible. Earlier this month, Ukrainian drones lost connectivity at high speeds, disrupting air defenses. Officials say the issue was resolved Saturday. Musk acknowledges SpaceX throttled Starlink, stating it was never meant for offensive use. The U.S. government controls changes to Starshield, the military-grade version. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy reports Russia launched nearly 2,300 drones targeting Ukrainian cities last week.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarrdLdWritethru/0c6e685ee4637529ec64c1d6a902cc94/text___
Iranians fear a possible return to all-out war as US and Israeli elections approach
SUMMARY: Many Iranians are bracing for a return to all-out war as elections in Israel and the United States heighten uncertainty. Officials in Iran warn they will not back down from U.S. threats and economic pressure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran's leadership must be eliminated. U.S. President Donald Trump vows to “finish the job” in Iran as more troops head to the region. Tehran residents describe growing anxiety, with some preparing to leave the capital, as inflation soars. An April ceasefire paused the war, but there have been several exchanges of fire since then and none of the core issues have been resolved.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranMoodstLdWritethru/6ca2df0cfa031d211ea025fd8520015d/text___
French TV channels scramble to apologize after airing Albanian protests as Paris and Lyon
SUMMARY: Two French news channels have apologized after misidentifying protest images from Albania as demonstrations in France. CNEWS made the mistake first on Saturday, showing images from Tirana during a peaceful march in Paris. The footage included people clapping and waving a red flag, but it was incorrectly labeled as Paris. A commentator suggested the Paris protest might turn violent, though the images were from Albania. Later, clashes did occur in Paris, with arrests made. Public broadcaster Franceinfo also confused Albania with France on Saturday, saying live images showed Lyon when they were coming from Tirana. Both channels admitted their errors, with presenters apologizing on air.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceProtestsstLdWritethru/5850458dcbc5249cc3ad5161ccce7103/text___
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US stocks climb amid shaky trading in markets worldwide
SUMMARY: U.S. stocks are climbing amid a shaky day for markets worldwide, as AI stocks keep swinging and Brazilian stocks tumble. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 78 points, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.9%. AI-related stocks remained unsettled following weeks of sharp swings. Later this week will come earnings reports from nearly one out of every three stocks within the S&P 500. The Federal Reserve and other big central banks will also announce their latest decisions on interest rates. Brazilian stocks tumbled following a surprise reelection for Brazil's president.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/be3a56f58a77c5be863f0289d280be92/text___
Anthropic files for potentially the biggest IPO ever as CEO warns of risk to humanity from AI
SUMMARY: Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed papers Monday for what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever even as its top executive warns that advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity. The filing sets up the San Francisco company for a Wall Street debut next month, potentially eclipsing the SpaceX initial public offering in June that raised a record $86 billion. An Anthropic IPO would also put the company ahead of OpenAI in going public in what is expected to be a pair of blockbuster stock debuts for the rival AI labs.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAnthropicIPOthLdWritethru/ca2f4c282bef3201a392e59e3df2300c/text___
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Takeaways from AP's report on how Suriname's Saamaka are fighting to protect their rainforest
SUMMARY: The Saamaka people in Suriname are using modern technology to map their ancestral lands. They hope to get government recognition and protection against illegal logging and mining. Last year, Suriname pledged to protect its forests, but the Saamaka say incursions continue. They use satellite images and GPS mapping to document these activities. Despite a court ruling in their favor, the Saamaka still lack legal control over their territory. Community leaders emphasize the need for government action to secure their land rights and preserve the forest for future generations.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCBSurinameAmazonForestProtectionTakeawaysstLdWritethru/fcfbb6572faab6af5cf777905da2eae9/text___
In Suriname's rainforest, Saamaka woodcarvers face the pull of gold mining and logging
SUMMARY: In Suriname, the Saamaka people are striving to preserve their traditional woodcarving art, known as tembe. This craft, passed down through generations, is integral to their cultural identity. However, expanding gold mining and logging are drawing men away from villages and traditional crafts. Carvers say that woodcarving is more than art; it holds cultural knowledge and history. Despite economic pressures, some carvers are teaching the next generation, hoping to keep the tradition alive. They believe preserving this craft is crucial for maintaining their cultural heritage and connection to the forest.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCBSurinameAmazonForestCarversstLdWritethru/bf9d5bfde7c534b4b708363bfd8a9719/text___
Baby orangutans in India expose illegal wildlife trade as experts question a billionaire’s zoo
SUMMARY: The discovery of five baby orangutans abandoned on a plantation in eastern India is highlighting the country’s growing role as a destination for trafficked apes. Experts say wealthy collectors, expanding air links with Southeast Asia and loopholes in wildlife laws are to blame. India also legally imported 41 orangutans between 2021 and 2024 and experts have raised questions about their origins. At the same time, efforts to return rescued orangutans to Indonesia have stalled. Scrutiny over ownership of apes intensified after one orangutan was transferred to a private wildlife facility run by billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s family.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASIndonesiaOrangutansstLdWritethru/10e16dc6d7854a882b9716805ca1ee70/text___
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Walter Koenig, Ensign Chekov on original 'Star Trek' series, dies at 90
SUMMARY: Actor Walter Koenig, known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on “Star Trek,” has died at 90. His talent agent confirmed he passed away Monday at his home in Los Angeles. Koenig's role as Chekov showcased a future where rival nations worked together. “Star Trek” aired from 1966 to 1969 and gained a massive fan following. Koenig's castmate George Takei praised him as a writer, teacher, and friend. Koenig appeared in seven “Star Trek” movies and wrote a book about the series. He also acted in “Babylon 5” and ventured into computer games.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTObitWalterKoenigstLdWritethru/ad6aed51fc41417a8812bffccec1393c/text___
'You Can See Everything' surges with $19.5M at box office; 'Clayface' takes No. 1
SUMMARY: DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with “Clayface,” landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything,” which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release. The Nathan Fielder, Lance Oppenheim-directed “You Can See Everything” increased from 855 locations to 2,655. In expansion, it continued to blow away expectations. With $45.1 million in two weeks, it already ranks among the highest grossing documentaries ever. Ticket sales were also good for the stop motion animation “Wildwood” and the comic fable “Wicker.” But “Ali G: Who Iz I?” was a nonevent in cinemas.
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Quirky Tropicana Field isn't a pretty ballpark, but the Rays love their home
SUMMARY: With its unappealing concrete exterior, massive, sloping dome and cavernous indoor atmosphere, Tropicana Field possesses little of the aesthetic beauty and charm associated with baseball’s most celebrated stadiums. But the Tampa Bay Rays love their quirky ballpark, especially after being forced out for a season because of destruction from Hurricane Milton. A sellout crowd of more than 40,000 towel-waving, cowbell-ringing fans will welcome the Rays back for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night after a pair of gut-wrenching, one-run losses in Milwaukee. The Brewers are two wins away from the franchise’s first World Series title. The Rays need to win four of five games to secure their first championship in their 29th season.
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Live updates: More big changes in the AP Top 25
SUMMARY: The AP Top 25 is getting a shake-up after a wild week in college football. Five ranked teams, including No. 2 BYU and No. 8 Texas Tech, lost to unranked opponents on Saturday. No. 7 Mississippi also fell to No. 19 Texas, keeping the Longhorns’ playoff hopes alive. Miami had no trouble in its first game as No. 1, beating Pittsburgh 52-23. BYU's loss at UCF could allow Ohio State, Notre Dame and Georgia to move up. Miami, Utah, and UCLA remain the only unbeaten teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The latest rankings are now available.
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Ohio State replaces BYU at No. 2 in AP Top 25; No. 1 Miami only team to hold its spot in poll
SUMMARY: No. 1 Miami is the only team to hold its spot in The Associated Press Top 25 after another wild week of college football. Idle Ohio State moved up to No. 2 in the wake of BYU’s loss at UCF and subsequent fall to No. 8. Georgia, Indiana and Notre Dame round out the top five after three more top-10 teams went down to make it 10 in the last three weeks. Miami, Utah and UCLA are the only remaining unbeaten Bowl Subdivision teams. Sportradar says that's the fewest at this point in a season since there were three left in 1977.
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