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NATIONAL
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Shooting at an Oklahoma State University residence hall wounds at least 3 people
SUMMARY: A spokesperson for Oklahoma State University says a shooting at a residence hall has wounded at least three people. University police said there was “no ongoing threat to campus.” Police said the shooting happened Sunday at around 3:40 a.m. and at least one of the victims is known to be a student. Initial reports suggest the shooting occurred when people arrived at the residence hall after attending a large private party off-campus. All the injured were being treated at hospitals. Authorities became aware of the shooting after victims reported it from off-campus locations.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSOklahomaStateShooting/70acc2761c4e766d70a3a034477d629b/text___
South African rowers of color become first to compete at Charles, part of larger trend toward access
SUMMARY: Five athletes are becoming the first from South Africa to compete in the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston as part of a crew comprised of all people of color. The event is part of a multinational effort to expand access to one of the most exclusive, elite sports. In recent years, diversity initiatives have expanded in rowing. The first all-Black women’s 8+ from the U.S. competed at the Charles in 2022. Lwazi-Tsebo Zwane, a 23—year-old from Germiston, South Africa, said he and his boatmates feel very aware of the fact that they are role models for younger rowers.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSRowingRepresentation/871d2b4f4be4893db91366d0289c9774/text___
The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their way
SUMMARY: Trade unions in Nevada want the state to offer tax incentives to major film studios to bring more movie making to the Vegas area. They are pushing for lawmakers to pass a $95 million tax credit proposal as part of a planned special session. Major studios like Sony Pictures and Warner Bros. say they will build a production studio in the Vegas suburbs if the incentives are available. Nevada unions say it would bring badly needed jobs and attract more tourists to the state. Still, Nevada would have to compete with California and cities like Atlanta that already offer robust financial perks to movie studios.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNevadaFilmTaxCredit/93980099467ef43f784e5ec41b92118a/text___
Plan to fire artillery over a highway during Vance visit irks California's Newsom
SUMMARY: A plan to fire live artillery shells over a major Southern California highway as part of a military showcase attended by Vice President JD Vance has drawn strong objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom. The Democrat says the exercise is potentially dangerous and has forced him to close a 17-mile portion of the interstate for safety reasons. Vance and U.S. Marine officials at Camp Pendleton have said there is nothing unsafe about the artillery exercise and no need to disrupt traffic on Interstate 5, which is the main highway along the Pacific coast between San Diego and Los Angeles. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are visiting Camp Pendleton o celebrate the Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMarinesCelebrationVancethLdWritethru/327f869d9f951cabda8248c574d9a186/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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State emergency officials say new rules and delays for FEMA grants put disaster response at risk
SUMMARY: State emergency management officials say they're facing funding challenges from the federal government that threaten the country's ability to respond to crises. The Trump administration has cut state grants and tied funding to immigration enforcement. And the government shutdown adds to the problem. Last week, a federal judge ordered the Department of Homeland Security to stop linking grants to immigration enforcement. Some states have seen drastic cuts to homeland security grants, leading to a freeze on the entire $1 billion program. Emergency management agencies are delaying hiring and equipment purchases. Experts warn these disruptions could jeopardize preparedness and response to disasters.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFEMAPreparednessAtRiskstLdWritethru/d9c085bc480c12a0ea4c8f283252510b/text___
Trump calls Colombia's Petro an ‘illegal drug dealer’ and announces an end to US aid to the country
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he'll slash U.S. funding to Colombia because the country’s leader “does nothing to stop” drug production. In a social media post Sunday, Trump referred to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as “an illegal drug dealer.” Trump said Petro “better close up” drug operations “or the United States will close them up for him, and it won’t be done nicely.” Hours later, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the latest U.S. strike in the waters off South America. It came Friday against a vessel he said was associated with a Colombian rebel group and was carrying “substantial amounts of narcotics. He said three men aboard were killed.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSUnitedStatesColombiathLdWritethru/c3955b2ce351737119920741178e0567/text___
How Americans are feeling about their chances on the job market, according to an AP-NORC poll
SUMMARY: Americans are increasingly worried about their ability to find a good job under President Donald Trump. That finding from an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs poll is a potential warning sign for the Republican president and his party as a promised economic boom is giving way to hiring freezes and higher prices. About half of U.S. adults are “not very confident” or are “not at all confident” they could find a good job if they wanted to. That's up from 37% when the same question was asked two years ago. People also worried about high prices for groceries, housing and gasoline, and rising electricity bills.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAPPollEconomystLdWritethru/ffa4a9de69db090f47f968ba656d694b/text___
'No Kings' protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide
SUMMARY: Large crowds of protesters have gathered in cities across the United for “No Kings” demonstrations against what they see a drift into authoritarianism under President Donald Trump. People carrying signs with slogans such as “Nothing is more patriotic than protesting” or “Resist Fascism” packed into New York City’s Times Square on Saturday. They rallied by the thousands in parks in Boston, Atlanta and Chicago. There were also demonstrations outside capitols in several Republican-led states and hundreds of smaller public spaces. Republicans disparaged the demonstrations as “Hate America” rallies, but in many places the events looked more like a street party.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNoKingsProtestthLdWritethru/4baa5de2fab057a0e6ab726f5d7747fd/text___
US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians in apparent violation of Gaza ceasefire
SUMMARY: The U.S. State Department says it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza. If the attack takes place, it “would constitute a direct and grave violation” of the agreement forged by President Donald Trump to end the two-year war between Israel and Hamas, according to government officials. No further details were disclosed about the potential attack. The State Department said that “should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMideastWarsGazaUSstLdWritethru/9b08f2f7a81ecfe5b430f18638d3fd86/text___
Shutdown impact: What it means for workers, federal programs and the economy
SUMMARY: The federal government shutdown is approaching the second longest on record and there's no end in sight. Some lawmakers predict it could surpass the 35-day shutdown from President Donald Trump’s first term. The nation’s 1.3 million active-duty service members have gotten a temporary reprieve. But hundreds of thousands of federal civilian employees are being furloughed and facing financial stress. The travel economy is taking a big hit with tourist sites such as Smithsonian museums in the nation's capital closed. There have been air controller shortages in some cities and flight delays. The longer the shutdown lasts, the more it could be a drag on the economy.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGovernmentShutdownImpactstLdWritethru/efced4c32282087c8c53aeab535230a0/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum
SUMMARY: Thieves have pulled off a daring heist at the Louvre, stealing priceless Napoleonic jewels. On Sunday, they used a basket lift to access the museum, smashed display cases, and fled with the treasures. The theft happened in the Galerie d’Apollon, where the French Crown Jewels are displayed. Officials say the operation took only four minutes and was carried out by professionals. The Louvre has faced criticism for understaffing and security issues. The museum closed for the rest of Sunday as investigators began their search for clues. The heist has sparked political debate in France.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceLouvrethLdWritethru/a3687f330a43e0aaff68c732c4b2585b/text___
Israel says transfer of aid into Gaza is halted 'until further notice' as ceasefire faces major test
SUMMARY: The fragile ceasefire in Gaza is facing its first major test. An Israeli security official says the transfer of aid into the territory is halted “until further notice” after a Hamas ceasefire violation. And Israeli forces have launched a wave of strikes. Little over a week has passed since the start of the U.S.-proposed ceasefire aimed at ending two years of war. Israel’s military on Sunday said its troops came under fire from Hamas militants in southern Gaza. Hamas denied responsibility. Health officials said at least 19 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes in central and southern Gaza.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsthLdWritethru/f3d95cf76018541ff824853d1bcd3356/text___
Bolivia holds a tight runoff as voters seek a president to lift them from crisis
SUMMARY: Bolivians have voted in a presidential runoff between two conservative candidates, marking a shift from nearly 20 years of one-party rule by the Movement Toward Socialism. Voters are choosing between former President Jorge Quiroga and centrist Senator Rodrigo Paz. The country faces its worst economic crisis in decades, with inflation soaring and fuel shortages. Both candidates promise to break from past populist policies. Quiroga seeks immediate economic reforms, while Paz favors a gradual approach. The election outcome could lead to a significant geopolitical shift, potentially improving relations with the United States.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTBoliviaElectionthLdWritethru/ef7643d07d8968452cdce784e75a7810/text___
Thieves hit the Louvre again. Here's a look at other famous heists in museums worldwide
SUMMARY: Thieves reportedly stole nine pieces from the jewelry collection of Napoleon and the Empress in the Louvre, using a basket lift to reach the museum. The daring heist at the world’s most visited museum occurred Sunday morning as tourists were inside the Galerie d’Apollon. The Louvre has a long history of thefts and attempted robberies. The most famous came in 1911, when the Mona Lisa vanished from its frame. It was later recovered. Other famous heists worldwide occurred at Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Berlin’s Bode Museum, England's Blenheim Palace and Dresden’s Green Vault.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFamousHeistsGlance/9bdea36cc6d58b23da388999e50b0042/text___
Afghanistan and Pakistan pledge to respect ceasefire after more than a week of deadly fighting
SUMMARY: Afghanistan and Pakistan say they will respect a ceasefire mediated by Qatar and Turkey. The truce comes into effect immediately and is intended to pause hostilities. The Taliban government's chief spokesman and Pakistan's defense minister confirmed the truce on Sunday. Violence has escalated between the neighbors since earlier this month, with each country saying they were responding to aggression from the other. Afghanistan denies harboring militants who carry out attacks in border areas. Pakistan is grappling with militancy that has surged since 2021, when the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan and returned to power.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASAfghanistanPakistanCeasefirethLdWritethru/5644c17728ef48434e50e6e8be49294b/text___
Final interment for Kenya's former prime minister Odinga underway
SUMMARY: The funeral of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is underway in his rural home with heavy security. Odinga, a democracy champion, is being buried with full military honors and traditional rites. Thousands of Kenyans and dignitaries from across Africa are attending. Odinga died in India on Wednesday, and his body was received by thousands of mourners in Nairobi on Thursday. Public viewings of his coffin have seen stampedes, leaving five dead and hundreds injured. The 80-year-old was known for his political influence and mediation efforts across Africa. Since his death, world leaders have praised his statesmanship.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFKenyaOdingaFuneral/a4fb047c8b39a81e2b8d0580c99f3121/text___
Turkish Cypriots vote in an election seen as a choice on deeper Turkey ties or closer EU relations
SUMMARY: Turkish Cypriots on the divided island of Cyprus are casting ballots in an election seen as a choice between deeper ties with Turkey or closer relations with Europe. The main contenders are hard-right incumbent Ersin Tatar and center-left Tufan Erhurman. Tatar supports permanently dividing Cyprus, aligning closely with Turkey. Erhurman advocates negotiating with Greek Cypriots for a two-zone federation. Cyprus has been divided since 1974, with only Turkey recognizing the independence of the northern third. Greek Cypriots reject the two-state solution, fearing Turkish control over the entire island.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUCyprusTurkishCypriotsElectionstLdWritethru/d5a06aaa7832896284bc54bf3801abed/text___
Yemen's Houthi rebels detain 20 UN employees and confiscate equipment
SUMMARY: Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have detained two dozen U.N. employees in Yemen. This happened on Sunday, a day after they raided another U.N. facility in Sanaa. A U.N. official says the staff were held inside a facility in Sanaa's Hada neighborhood. The detained include five Yemenis and 15 international staff. The rebels released 11 others after questioning. The U.N. is in contact with the Houthis to resolve the situation. The rebels also confiscated communications equipment. The crackdown has forced the U.N. to suspend operations in some areas and relocate staff due to safety concerns.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLYemenstLdWritethru/e8143b45eab3b0a1483cbf444acbf11f/text___
A father returns from Israeli detention to find Gaza and his family shattered
SUMMARY: Released from Israeli detention after 20 months, 45-year-old Mohammed Abu Moussa is overwhelmed as he returns to Gaza and reunites with his family. He learns that his mother, sister and other relatives were killed in an Israeli airstrike in July. More than 1,800 Palestinians were freed under a ceasefire deal, returning to a homeland devastated by war. Abu Moussa, a medical technician, says he and other detainees were often beaten, and were provided inadequate health care. The Israeli Prison Service denies these claims.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsReleasedPalestinian/7f709a1435489f95b0b94e11ffc9df12/text___
North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the rivals' heavily fortified border
SUMMARY: A North Korean soldier has defected to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border. The South Korean military says it took the custody of the soldier who crossed the central portion of the land border on Sunday. The military said the North Korean soldier expressed a desire to resettle in South Korea. It’s the first reported defection by a North Korean soldier since a North Korean staff sergeant fled to South Korea via the border’s eastern section in August 2024.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASKoreasTensions/3ac30c64f8be0318ece46fa9608b686b/text___
Aerial circus in Brazil spotlights a path to healing for female victims of gender-based violence
SUMMARY: Performers have taken to the skies in an aerial circus show in Niteroi city, Brazil, to highlight violence against women. The piece, titled “Alone we are petals, together we are roses” debuted on Saturday with Rio de Janeiro's landmarks in the background. Six women and two men performed, depicting a journey from victimhood to empowerment. The show is part of the Suspended Circus Acrobatics project, created in 2020 by Juliana Berti Abduch. The project aims to help artists heal from gender-based violence. The performance attracted around 100 spectators and emphasized unity and hope for a better future.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTBrazilWomensCircusHealingstLdWritethru/fe6fcb3fa1b15c1ac0816608c5ff005a/text___
Police looking into whether Prince Andrew enlisted officer to dig up dirt on accuser Giuffre
SUMMARY: London police are investigating whether Prince Andrew asked a police officer to find damaging information on Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault. Reports suggest Andrew sought to smear Giuffre in 2011 by trying to check her criminal record. This comes after Buckingham Palace announced Andrew would give up his Duke of York title following more revelations of his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Giuffre’s family wants King Charles III to strip Andrew of his prince title. The duke’s demise began in 2019 following a disastrous interview in which Andrew sought to counter media reports about his friendship with Epstein and denied allegations he had sex with a 17-year-old Giuffre.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainRoyals/90af5868e0bcd2ecf4a07b1fb8b3bb68/text___
Ukrainian drones strike a major Russian gas plant
SUMMARY: Ukrainian drones have struck a major gas processing plant in southern Russia, causing a fire. The Orenburg plant, operated by Gazprom, is one of the world's largest facilities of its kind. The regional governor says the attack damaged a workshop but caused no casualties. Ukraine's military claims a large-scale fire erupted at the plant. They also report a separate drone strike on the Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery in the Samara region, sparking a blaze. Russia's Defense Ministry says its air defenses shot down 45 Ukrainian drones overnight. Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian energy facilities in recent months.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/50826ce7b96814ad943d8721c1a2915c/text___
Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, Qatar says
SUMMARY: Qatar says Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire. It follows more than a week of fighting that killed dozens of people and injured hundreds, making it the deadliest crisis between them in several years. The two countries also agreed to establish mechanisms to consolidate lasting peace and stability, as well as hold follow-up talks to ensure the ceasefire’s sustainability, according to a Qatari Foreign Ministry statement issued Sunday. Violence has escalated since earlier this month, with Afghanistan and Pakistan each saying they are responding to aggression from the other.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASAfghanistanPakistanViolencethLdWritethru/232bb8c59918af77a92b6d16e4adb52b/text___
Israel says Hamas hands over '2 coffins of deceased hostages' from Gaza
SUMMARY: Israel says Hamas has handed over “two coffins of deceased hostages” from Gaza. The handover took place late Saturday local time. The names of the hostages were not immediately released. The militant group over the past week had handed over the remains of 10 of the 28 dead hostages left in Gaza. It’s a key step in the ceasefire meant to end two years of war. Israel’s government says it wants Hamas to hand over the remains more quickly. Hamas says the devastation, unexploded ordnance and Israeli military control of some areas in Gaza is hampering the process.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsGazathLdWritethru/4d13aaceec91c360449dd5fa737b192b/text___
US will send survivors of strike on suspected drug vessel back to Ecuador and Colombia, Trump says
SUMMARY: The two survivors of an American military strike on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean will be sent to Ecuador and Colombia, their home countries. That's according to a social media post by President Donald Trump. The military rescued the pair after striking a submersible vessel Thursday, in what was at least the sixth such attack since early September. The repatriation avoids questions for the Trump administration about what the legal status of the two would have been in the U.S. justice system. Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed later Saturday on X that the Colombian man who was detained aboard was home and would be prosecuted. The press office for Ecuador’s government said it wasn't immediately aware of repatriation plans.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpCartelsthLdWritethru/c1d4c025e1dfe21cc7ee67d7aa4e05bd/text___
Passenger bus crash in northeastern Brazil leaves 17 dead
SUMMARY: A passenger bus in northeastern Brazil has crashed into a sand embankment and flipped, killing at least 17 people. Local authorities reported the accident on Saturday. The bus was carrying about 30 passengers when the driver lost control, crossed into the opposite lane, and hit rocks before crashing. The incident occurred in Saloá, Pernambuco, and the bus was heading to Brumado in Bahia. The cause of the crash is under investigation, but the driver tested negative for alcohol. Bahia's governor expressed condolences and support for rescue efforts. Traffic accidents in Brazil claimed over 10,000 lives in 2024.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTBrazilBusCrashstLdWritethru/a80f6830b03ab4426ed6b67f9ea2f52b/text___
US Embassy issues warning to Americans in Trinidad and Tobago as tensions with Venezuela escalate
SUMMARY: The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago is cautioning Americans to stay away from U.S. government facilities on the twin-island nation. It was an unusual warning issued Saturday that came as tensions grow between the U.S. and Venezuela over deadly U.S. strikes in Caribbean waters targeting suspected drug traffickers. Venezuela is located just miles away from Trinidad. People in one local Trinidadian community are mourning the disappearance of two fishermen believed killed in a U.S. strike on Tuesday. Trinidad Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander told The Associated Press that the alert is based on threats directed at American citizens in the Caribbean nation.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCBTrinidadUSThreatsthLdWritethru/b9066ae7bafade5941aedb3055c8e371/text___
Ukrainians disappointed after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting fails to immediately secure Tomahawk missiles
SUMMARY: Ukrainians are expressing disappointment as the U.S. may not provide long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump on Friday, hoping for missile support to pressure Russia into negotiations. However, Zelenskyy left empty-handed. Ukrainian serviceman Roman Vynnychenko calls the missile issue a political “game” and stresses the need for new weapons. Meanwhile, repairs to the Zaporizhzhia power plant's damaged supply are underway, easing nuclear safety concerns. The plant has relied on backup generators since September 23. Russian and Ukrainian forces have established ceasefire zones for the repairs.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarndLdWritethru/62250a9b0c6c23a919b31780b2c3adbc/text___
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Trump's immigration crackdown weighs heavy on the US labor market
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s sweeping crackdown on immigration is throwing foreigners out of work and shaking the American economy and job market. And it’s happening at a time when hiring is already deteriorating amid uncertainty over Trump’s erratic trade policies. Immigrants do jobs – cleaning houses, picking cotton, painting fences – that most native-born Americans won’t. They also bring the technical skills and entrepreneurial energy that have helped make the United States the world’s economic superpower. Trump is attacking immigration at both ends of spectrum, deporting low-wage laborers and discouraging skilled foreigners from bringing their talents to the United States.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationEconomyndLdWritethru/e00e12257737680ba55c35c3bc25768f/text___
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Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening
SUMMARY: Hospitals and doctors' offices are inviting singers and musicians to help patients manage their pain, as music's ability to reduce pain is gaining attention. No one is suggesting that a catchy song can completely eliminate serious pain. But several recent studies have suggested that listening to music can either reduce the perception of pain or enhance a person’s ability to tolerate it. The key is letting patients choose the music and encouraging active listening. Scientists say one aspect of music's power is simple distraction, but it's more than that. It changes the perception and experience of pain, and the isolation and anxiety.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSCIBeWellMusicPainstLdWritethru/495a90c22ca196da0e95ffe515fb4cbd/text___
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A mushroom farm in Kenya and fungi-based panels give hope for sustainable building
SUMMARY: A large mushroom farm near Nairobi is producing mycelium for building materials that end up as fungi-based panels, which are more sustainable and affordable than traditional bricks. MycoTile, the company behind the innovation, combines mycelium — the root part of the mushroom — with natural fibers to create insulation and decor. The approach could help address Nairobi's housing crisis where many live in informal settlements. MycoTile's products cost about two-thirds of standard materials and are biodegradable. Founder Mtamu Kililo was inspired by a mushroom farm in Kigali, Rwanda. The company uses agricultural waste in its production, reducing pollutants and easing waste disposal pressures.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFKenyaMushroomHomes/621bc9707379ea70358e1ab8aa15bec2/text___
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RELIGION
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Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonizing its beloved 'doctor of the poor' as 1st saint
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has canonized Venezuela's “doctor of the poor” before tens of thousands of people. He has given the South American nation its first saint. José Gregorio Hernández, known for his dedication to the poor, was made a saint Sunday alongside Mother Carmen Rendiles Martínez, the founder of a Venezuelan religious order. Thousands of Venezuelans poured into St. Peter’s Square for the Mass. The ceremony will also canonize Papua New Guinea's first saint, Peter To Rot. He was a layman killed in prison in 1945 for standing up for monogamous marriage. In all, seven people will be canonized in a ceremony that Pope Francis put in motion in some of his final acts as pope.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURELVaticanSaintsthLdWritethru/c2828accedb39bcc96c9b1f8614c95d3/text___
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One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid fodder
SUMMARY: Prince Andrew has been banished from the royal whirl after emails emerged this week showing that he had remained in contact with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein longer than he previously admitted. The House of Windsor has finally moved to insulate the monarchy from years of tawdry headlines about Andrew’s dodgy friends and suspicious business deals. Buckingham Palace on Friday released a statement from Andrew saying that he had agreed to give up use of his last remaining royal titles so that continued allegations about him “don’t distract from the work of His Majesty.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainRoyalsthLdWritethru/91c4bec9a5cf3de8fcb16f9c1fe52e60/text___
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SPORTS
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Shuffle in store for AP Top 25 after four top 10 teams falter
SUMMARY: The AP Top 25 college football rankings are set for a shake-up after a wild weekend. Four top-10 teams lost, including No. 2 Miami, which fell to unranked Louisville on Friday. By Saturday night, No. 5 Ole Miss, No. 7 Texas Tech, and No. 10 LSU had also lost. Nine ranked teams lost overall, with four falling to unranked opponents. No. 17 Vanderbilt, No. 12 Georgia Tech, and No. 3 Indiana are expected to rise in the rankings. Meanwhile, Louisville and Tulane are knocking on the door for their first rankings of the season.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBCTPollPreviewthLdWritethru/0e1b176e76bb411bb948647a8bb32a76/text___
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