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TOP STORIES

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BRITAIN-ROYALS — Queen Elizabeth II’s flag-draped coffin is slowly processing through the Scottish countryside on a journey from her beloved Balmoral Castle to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. Mourners in Scotland packed city streets and lined rural roads, and some tossing flowers to honor the monarch who died Thursday at Balmoral after 70 years on the throne. By David Keyton and Michael Corder. SENT: 1,070 words, photos, video. With BRITAIN-ROYAL-THE-LATEST; Find all our coverage in the AP Newsroom hub.

BRITAIN-QUEEN-COLONIALISM’S-SHADOW — Queen Elizabeth II inherited millions of subjects around the world Upon taking the throne in 1952. Many of them were unwilling. Today, in the British Empire’s former colonies, her death brings complicated feelings, including anger. Beyond official condolences praising the queen’s longevity and service, there is some bitterness about the past in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and elsewhere. Talk has turned to the legacies of colonialism, from slavery to corporal punishment in African schools to looted artifacts held in British institutions. For many, the queen came to represent all of that during her seven decades on the throne. By Cara Anna, Danica Coto and Rodney Muhumuza. SENT: 900 words, photos, video. This is the Monday Spotlight.

RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR-DEVELOPMENTS — Ukraine has successfully pressed its swift counteroffensive in the northeastern part of the country even as a nuclear plant in the Russia-occupied south completely shut down in a bid to prevent a radiation disaster as fighting raged in the area. Ukraine’s quick action to reclaim Russia-occupied areas in the Kharkiv region forced Moscow to withdraw its troops to prevent them from being surrounded, leaving behind significant numbers of weapons and munitions in a hasty retreat as the war marked its 200th day on Sunday. By Karl Ritter and Hanna Arhirova. SENT: 1,060 words, photos.

RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR-NUCLEAR-PLANT — Europe’s largest nuclear plant has been reconnected to Ukraine’s electricity grid, allowing engineers to shut down its last operational reactor in an attempt to avoid a radiation disaster as fighting rages in the area. By Karl Ritter. SENT: 410 words, photos. With: RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR-NUCLEAR-PLANT-EXPLAINER — A look at the situation at the plant after 200 days of Russia’s war. SENT: 450 words, photo.

SEPT 11-ANNIVERSARY — Americans remembered 9/11 with tear-choked tributes and pleas to “never forget,” 21 years after the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. “It seems like just yesterday,” the sister of a woman killed at the World Trade Center said. Victims’ relatives and dignitaries gathered at the places where hijacked jets crashed on Sept. 11, 2001 — the trade center in New York, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania. By Jennifer Peltz and Karen Matthews. SENT: 890 words, photos.

TRUMP-FBI-INTELLIGENCE-EXPLAINER -- The discovery of hundreds of classified records at Donald Trump’s home has thrust U.S. intelligence agencies into a familiar and uncomfortable role as the foil of a former president who demanded they support his agenda and at times accused officers of treason. By Nomaan Merchant. SENT: 1,050 words, photos.

ELECTION 2022-MISINFORMATION -- Ahead of the midterm elections, frustrated local election officials take matters into their own hands to combat misinformation about voting and ballot-counting, using traveling town halls in Arizona, “Mythbuster Mondays” in North Carolina and animated videos in Ohio. By Ali Swenson and Julie Carr Smyth. SENT: 1,240 words, photos.

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MORE ON THE DEATH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II

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BRITAIN-QUEEN-IMAGINING THE QUEEN — She was everywhere and yet not really known. Over the past 70 years, authors, filmmakers, playwrights, songwriters and painters have responded to the queen as both symbol and human being, whether commenting on the heights of her position or attempting to tease out the inner life of a woman who spoke infrequently in public and avoided personal revelation. SENT: 1,060 words, photos.

BRITAIN-ROYALS-BELOVED BALMORAL — When the hearse carrying Queen Elizabeth II’s body pulled out of the gates of Balmoral Castle on Sunday morning, it marked the monarch’s final departure form a personal sanctuary where she could shed the straitjacket of protocol and ceremony for a few weeks every year. UPCOMING: 800 words by 3 p.m., photos.

BRITAIN-ROYALS-CORGIS — For many people around the world, the word corgi is forever linked to Queen Elizabeth II. The queen’s corgis were a key part of her public persona and her death has raised concerns over who will care for her beloved dogs. SENT: 590 words, photos, video.

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MORE ON RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR — As the war in Ukraine marks 200 days, the country has reclaimed broad swaths of the south and east in a long-anticipated counteroffensive, dealing a heavy blow to Russia. SENT: 990 words, photos.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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SEPT 11-ANNIVERSARY-BIDEN -- President Joe Biden marked the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, taking part in a somber wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon held under a steady rain and paying tribute to “extraordinary Americans” who gave their lives on one of the nation’s darkest days. SENT: 700 words, photos. With SEPT 11-ANNIVERSARY-JILL BIDEN – When Jill Biden realized that terrorists had attacked America on Sept. 11, 2001, her husband, Joe, wasn’t the only loved one whose safety she worried about. SENT: 1,000 words, photos.

KENTUCKY GOVERNOR — Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s first term has been dominated by a pandemic and deadly tornadoes and floods. His encouragement to victims and pledges to hold officials accountable for the federal response have won accolades in the Republican-leaning state and garnered national attention. SENT: 1,200 words, photos.

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NATIONAL

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SCHOOL SHOOTING-FLORIDA — Testimony at the trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz shows that chaos reigned in the home he shared with his widowed mother and brother. Cruz and his brother Zachary fought so often and violently that their mother Lynda called law enforcement two dozen times. SENT: 1,000 words, photo.

ABORTION-EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES-EXPLAINER — Some leaders in states with strict bans on abortion say exceptions for rape or incest victims aren’t needed because emergency contraceptives can be used instead. But medical professionals and advocates for rape survivors say it’s not always that simple. SENT: 1,100 words, photo.

SOUTH DAKOTA-CONSERVATIVE COLLEGE — A proposal for South Dakota’s public school standards for American history was influenced by a conservative private college enjoying outsize influence among top Republicans. Michigan-based Hillsdale College’s “1776 Curriculum” is seen as a rebuttal to the New York Times’ “1619 Project,” which reexamined the United States’ founding with the institution of slavery at the center. SENT: 1,120 words, photos.

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INTERNATIONAL

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA-EARTHQUAKE — At least three people are dead after a powerful earthquake hit a remote part of Papua New Guinea Sunday morning, authorities say. Others were injured and infrastructure damaged in the magnitude 7.6 jolt that was felt across the Pacific country. SENT: 530 words, photos.

SWEDEN-ELECTION — Sweden is holding an election expected to boost a populist anti-immigration party that promises to crack down on shootings and other gang violence that have shaken many people’s sense of security. SENT: 760 words, photos. Developing.

PAKISTAN-FLOODS — Two more U.S. military planes loaded with tons of aid for Pakistanis affected by flooding from deadly monsoon rains landed in southern Sindh province, one of the worst-affected regions in the impoverished country. SENT: 420 photos.

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BUSINESS

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SMALL BUSINESS-CUSTOMER PUSHBACK — For much of the pandemic, small business customers were largely tolerant of price increases and kept on spending. Now, owners are seeing some pushback. But with inflation close to a 40-year-high, there’s not much small businesses can do. SENT: 1,010 words, photos.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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FILM-TORONTO-SPIELBERG — Steven Spielberg premiered his much-anticipated “The Fabelmans” to thunderous applause at the Toronto International Film Festival, debuting his most autobiographical film and one the 75-year-old filmmaker said he’s been building toward his whole life. SENT: 630 words, photos.

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SPORTS

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TEN--US OPEN — Carlos Alcaraz, 19, and Casper Ruud, 23, meet in the U.S. Open final. The winner will collect his first Grand Slam title and rise to No. 1 in the ATP rankings for the first time. UPCOMING: 800 words, photos. Match starts at 4 p.m. With: TEN--US OPEN-THE LATEST, TEN--US OPEN-GLANCE (both upcoming), other sidebars on merits.

FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL — After three top-10 teams were beat, two by unranked Sun Belt Conference opponents, and No. 1 Alabama escaped Texas with a late field goal, the new Associated Press Top 25 is released. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos by 2:30 p.m.

FBN--BUCCANEERS-COWBOYS — Tom Brady and the Buccaneers open the season against Dak Prescott and the Cowboys for the second year in a row. The 2021 playoff qualifiers meet in Texas this time instead of Florida. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos. Game starts at 8:20 p.m.