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NATIONAL
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Judge agrees to extend block on Guard deployment in Chicago while awaiting Supreme Court ruling
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s attempts to deploy the military in Democratic-led cities over the objections of mayors and governors have brought a head-spinning array of court challenges and overlapping rulings. As the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to clear the way for the National Guard in Chicago, a federal judge on Wednesday agreed to extend a two-week block on Guard deployment in the Chicago area by 30 days. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court is hearing arguments in California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s challenge to the deployment of troops in Los Angeles. Guard troops could also soon be on the ground in Portland, Oregon — pending legal developments there.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalEnforcementWhattoKnowstLdWritethru/62cbf8f7424ec5f585f1d9177757f654/text___
What to know about efforts to block National Guard deployments in Chicago, Portland, other US cities
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s attempts to deploy the military in Democratic-led cities _ over the objections of mayors and governors _ has brought a head-spinning array of court challenges and overlapping rulings. As the U.S. Supreme Court ponders whether to clear the way for the National Guard in Chicago, a federal appeals court is hearing arguments in California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s challenge to the deployment of troops in Los Angeles. Guard troops could also soon be on the ground in Portland, Oregon — pending legal developments there.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalEnforcementWhattoKnowstLdWritethru/8022966cffbd6c97ca5e475faf951928/text___
Democrats look to long term as North Carolina GOP redistricting plan seeks another seat for Trump
SUMMARY: Democrats have rallied against a proposed U.S. House map by North Carolina Republicans in Raleigh. The new map seeks to stop the reelection of Democratic Rep. Don Davis by redrawing two congressional districts. This proposal could result in Republicans winning 11 of the state's 14 seats. The GOP aims to satisfy President Donald Trump's call for mid-decade redistricting to attempt to retain a House majority in 2026. The map seems headed for enactment after final House votes as soon as Wednesday. The state Senate gave its final approval Tuesday. Democrats at the rally acknowledged they'll likely be unable to halt the redraw now but vowed wins in the long run.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionRedistrictingNorthCarolinastLdWritethru/580a40f378ddbea02aa5914a5772e9d8/text___
Takeaways from AP's investigation on anti-science legislation in US statehouses
SUMMARY: More than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections – vaccines, milk safety, and fluoride – have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year, part of an organized, politically savvy campaign to enshrine a conspiracy theory-driven agenda into law. An Associated Press investigation found that the wave of legislation has cropped up in most states, pushed by people with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The effort would strip away protections that have been built over a century and are integral to American lives and society.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMEDAntiScienceMovementTakeawaysndLdWritethru/4857fba918a27d8a479199881920e3c0/text___
Anti-science bills hit statehouses, stripping away public health protections built over a century
SUMMARY: More than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections – vaccines, milk safety and fluoride – have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year. It's part of an organized, politically savvy campaign to enshrine a conspiracy theory-driven agenda into law. An Associated Press investigation found that the wave of legislation has cropped up in most states, pushed by people with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Around 30 have been enacted or adopted. The effort would strip away protections that have been built over a century and are integral to American lives and society.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMEDAntiScienceMovementrdLdWritethru/73af8e65f407331e8f31b2909812a004/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed US House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat
SUMMARY: North Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump. The map adopted Wednesday could help Republicans win an additional seat by reshaping a swing district currently held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Don Davis. The previous map already helped the GOP win 10 of the 14 House districts in North Carolina, which Trump won with 51% of the vote last year. North Carolina is the latest state to join Trump’s mid-decade redistricting push to avoid losing control of Congress. Texas and Missouri lawmakers already redrew their maps, and California lawmakers countered by asking voters to approve a map to help Democrats.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionRedistrictingNorthCarolinathLdWritethru/5dccfdf94253efb56c59bbb3d3e3a6d8/text___
Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered
SUMMARY: Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, tells The Associated Press that he's covered a tattoo on his chest to no longer reflect an image widely recognized as a Nazi symbol that he got nearly 20 years ago. He says he was unaware until recently that the image has been associated with Nazi police. Questions about the tattoo come after the recent discovery of Platner’s now-deleted online statements that included dismissing military sexual assaults, questioning Black patrons’ gratuity habits and criticizing police officers and rural Americans. He's among the Democrats trying to oust Republican Susan Collins, who's held the Senate seat for 30 years.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionSenateMainendLdWritethru/fa8328a3c8aa5d5e0f34adb379e977b8/text___
Trump says he'd have final say on money he seeks over past federal investigations into his conduct
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says the federal government owes him “a lot of money” for prior Justice Department investigations into his actions and insists that any decision on a payout would “have to go across my desk.” Trump’s comments Tuesday to reporters at the White House came in response to questions about a New York Times story that said he had filed administrative claims seeking roughly $230 million in damages related to the FBI’s search of his Mar-a-Lago property for classified documents in 2022 and for a separate investigation into potential ties between Russia and his 2016 presidential campaign.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpInvestigationsstLdWritethru/177d42d89b97385132a927686d788d11/text___
Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a federal watchdog agency has withdrawn from consideration after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted. Paul Ingrassia, who was nominated to lead the Office of Special Counsel, had been scheduled to have his confirmation hearing this week. On Monday, however, Politico reported on a text chat that showed him saying the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should be “tossed into the seventh circle of hell.” Ingrassia also described himself in the chat as having “a Nazi streak” at times. After the texts came to light, several Republican senators said they would not support his nomination. They included some of the most stalwart Trump allies in the Senate.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpSpecialCounselthLdWritethru/d11db9dc83767040f56a16766a3c240b/text___
Trump hosts Senate Republicans at renovated White House as the shutdown drags into fourth week
SUMMARY: As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, President Donald Trump is welcoming Senate Republicans for lunch at the White House. It's not for urgent talks on how to end the shutdown, but a celebratory display of unity as they refuse to negotiate on Democratic demands for health care funds. Trump is praising GOP leaders by name. But Senate Democrats are also expressing confidence in their strategy to keep voting against a House-passed bill that would reopen the government until Trump and other Republicans engage them. Democrats want to extend health care subsidies that are expiring. Trump says he'll discuss health care, but only after the government reopens.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGovernmentShutdownthLdWritethru/8cac539f2a553ced68bc9e0b32bc7b94/text___
What to know about the $250 million ballroom Trump is adding to the White House
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is adding a $250 million ballroom to the east side of the White House. Construction started this week with crews tearing down the facade of the East Wing. Trump and White House officials had said nothing would be demolished during construction. The 90,000-square-foot ballroom will dwarf the main White House itself. Trump says it will accommodate 999 people, up from 650 guests. That's almost five times the number that can fit into the East Room, the largest space in the mansion. Trump says the ballroom won't cost taxpayers a dime. The White House hasn't released information on who is donating money to help build it.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpWhiteHouseBallroomWhattoKnow/854a0b440be58924f83d57810ed3e9af/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Vance denies the US dictates to Israel as he meets with Netanyahu over Gaza ceasefire
SUMMARY: U.S. Vice President JD Vance is seeking to ease concerns in Israel that the Trump administration is dictating terms to its closest ally in the Middle East. He and other top U.S. envoys are visiting Israel this week to support the Gaza ceasefire agreement. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Friday. Both Vance and Netanyahu affirmed that the countries are allies and partners. Vance also acknowledged that the road to long-term peace is difficult. The ceasefire that began on Oct. 10 continues to hold.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsstLdWritethru/449c667c76cf166b233c20d3ed1dd044/text___
Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain to Haiti and Dominican Republic
SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Melissa has dumped heavy rain on parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Forecasters warn of a significant flood risk in the northern Caribbean. On Wednesday, the slow-moving storm was about 300 miles south-southwest of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. It had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. Dominican President Luis Abinader announced school closures in nine provinces under alert. Officials urged residents in flood-prone areas to seek higher ground. A hurricane watch is in effect for southern Haiti, and Jamaica is under a tropical storm watch. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Friday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APTropicalWeatherndLdWritethru/530ee68b7a5fd0fb96605b5ff12b8289/text___
Louvre director acknowledges failure after jewel heist and says she offered to resign
SUMMARY: The director of the Louvre Museum has acknowledged a ″terrible failure″ at the Paris monument after a stunning daylight crown jewel heist. She says she offered to resign but it was refused. In testimony to the French Senate on Wednesday, Louvre director Laurence des Cars said the museum had a damaging shortage of security cameras outside the monument and other ″weaknesses″ exposed by Sunday’s theft. Under heavy pressure over a theft that stained France’s global image, she testified to a Senate committee that she submitted her resignation but the culture minister refused to accept it.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceLouvrethLdWritethru/b1fb405f231e190a4fc0c272a819186f/text___
A major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 6, officials say
SUMMARY: Russian drones and missiles have killed at least six people in Ukraine, including a woman and her two young daughters. The attack unfolded late Tuesday and into Wednesday as U.S.-led efforts to end the war floundered and Ukraine’s president sought more foreign military help. The assault came in waves throughout the night and targeted at least eight Ukrainian cities, as well as a village in the Kyiv region. Authorities said at least 29 people, including five children, were wounded in the capital. Russian drones also hit a kindergarten in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, when children were in the building.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/2cf465171be371a29e24aa600293b691/text___
Israel 'not a protectorate' of the US, Netanyahu says ahead of meeting with Vance
SUMMARY: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has emphasized that his country controls its own security and is not a U.S. protectorate. He made these remarks as he prepared to discuss Gaza's ceasefire with U.S. Vice President JD Vance. Netanyahu's comments seem aimed at easing concerns about an international security force in Gaza. Vance acknowledged challenges in achieving peace but expressed optimism. Meanwhile, the Israeli government announced that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel on Friday. The ceasefire agreement includes returning the remains of hostages, with 15 already returned and 13 still in Gaza.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsthLdWritethru/eb0e50f81366ed26aad35b5d40e6b7bd/text___
More than 40 people killed in a crash of buses and other vehicles in western Uganda
SUMMARY: Police say at least 46 people have been killed in a highway crash in western Uganda after two buses collided while trying to overtake other traffic. The crash early Wednesday also involved two other vehicles. Several others were injured in the crash that happened after midnight local time on the highway to Gulu, a major city in northern Uganda. Police initially gave the death toll as 63 in a statement, but later revised it down to 46, saying some people found unconscious at the crash scene were actually still alive. Fatal road crashes are common in Uganda, where roads are often narrow.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFUgandaCrashthLdWritethru/32517ec8e1512477016cdda3505c5bd6/text___
Finding the jewels and the brazen thieves in the Louvre heist is now a race against time
SUMMARY: Experts say France's royal jewels may be gone forever after a daring heist at the Louvre. On Sunday, thieves stole eight pieces, including crowns and necklaces, in just four minutes. These jewels, dating back to the 16th century, were significant symbols of France's wealth and power. Experts believe the gems are likely being dismantled and sold off. The theft has left the French government scrambling to address security concerns at the museum. The heist is being called "the heist of the decade" and has sparked a race against time for authorities to recover the treasures.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceLouvreJewelsndLdWritethru/d5bef57b372cfc9747a1709dbe22fe93/text___
Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica
SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Melissa has begun dumping rain on Hispaniola as forecasters warned of a flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region this week. The rains snarled traffic in the Dominican Republic’s capital, and people in Haiti grew concerned over the possibility of heavy flooding. Melissa had winds of 50 mph as of Tuesday night. A hurricane watch was issued for southern Haiti, while a tropical storm watch was in effect for Jamaica. Five to 10 inches of rain was possible in southern Haiti and the southern Dominican Republic through Friday, with several inches also expected in Jamaica. More heavy rain was possible past Friday, and there was a significant risk of flash flooding and landslides.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APTropicalWeatherthLdWritethru/dbfc47cb42cc1b6172aee02f46dd5dd2/text___
Vance is optimistic about Gaza ceasefire but notes 'very hard' work to come
SUMMARY: U.S. Vice President JD Vance and other envoys projected optimism about Gaza’s fragile ceasefire agreement during a visit to Israel even as they acknowledged significant challenges remain. They visited a new center in Israel for civilian and military cooperation as questions linger over the long-term plan for peace, including whether Hamas will disarm and who will govern the territory after the war. Vance noted flareups of violence in recent days but said the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that began on Oct. 10 is going “better than I expected.” Late Tuesday, Israel said the remains of two hostages had been handed over to the military in Gaza.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsstLdWritethru/29925b9671834bba6e24adb5f2e35b51/text___
Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted meeting’ with Putin as he confirms talks on Ukraine war are off for now
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says his plan for a swift meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin is on hold because he doesn’t want it to be a “waste of time.” It is the latest twist in Trump’s stop-and-go effort to resolve the war in Ukraine. The decision to hold off on the meeting in Budapest, Hungary, which Trump had announced last week, was made following a call between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. In explaining his decision Tuesday, Trump said: “I don’t want to have a wasted meeting. I don’t want to have a waste of time — so we’ll see what happens.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/1f22a02dda9adff079383370ee69f95c/text___
Israeli settlers beat Palestinian farmers on video as attacks mount during West Bank olive harvest
SUMMARY: Video obtained by The Associated Press shows an Israeli settler beating Palestinian olive harvesters with clubs in an attack that Palestinian health officials say sent at least one woman to the hospital with serious injuries. The attack Sunday occurred in the Palestinian town of Turmus Ayya and comes as violence flares in the West Bank during the olive harvesting season. The United Nations and rights groups say that Palestinian farmers are facing growing risk from violent settlers while gathering olives in their fields.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelPalestiniansSettlerAttack/1e9cbd6af6ea502fbfca5d9ffe949b0b/text___
Appeals court overturns conviction of Colombian ex-President Uribe for bribery and witness tampering
SUMMARY: An appeals court has overturned the conviction of Colombian ex-President Álvaro Uribe for bribery and witness tampering. Uribe, 73, has denied any wrongdoing. He was sentenced to 12 years in house arrest in August following a nearly six-month trial in which prosecutors presented evidence that he attempted to influence witnesses who accused the law-and-order leader of having links to a paramilitary group in the 1990s. In the appeal, his lawyers questioned the validity of the evidence and argued that the former president’s responsibility was not “unequivocally” proven. Prosecutors can appeal Tuesday’s ruling to Colombia’s Supreme Court.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTColombiaUribethLdWritethru/51dccff27221c6483defe6dc4dd774d8/text___
Crews rescue 80 miners trapped in the Dominican Republic with no injuries or deaths reported
SUMMARY: Crews in the Dominican Republic have rescued 80 miners who became trapped in the Caribbean nation. No one was injured or killed, according to the Civil Defense Agency. The miners became trapped Tuesday when a portion of a zinc and copper mine in the Cerros of Maimón collapsed, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Mines. The mine is located in a rural area northwest of the capital, Santo Domingo, where relatives anxiously awaited the rescue of their loved ones.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCBDominicanRepublicMinersTrappedndLdWritethru/2a49c1e4d442b4d58c41e14a4bd811e2/text___
Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi as nation's first female prime minister
SUMMARY: Japan's parliament has elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister. On Tuesday, she replaced Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum. Takaichi's ultraconservative stance includes supporting male-only imperial succession and opposing same-sex marriage. Despite pledging to increase female representation, she appointed only two women to her Cabinet. Her leadership comes as the Liberal Democratic Party forms a coalition with the right-wing Japan Innovation Party. This alliance, however, lacks a majority in both houses of parliament, posing challenges for her government. Takaichi faces the task of addressing economic issues and maintaining stable international relations.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASJapanPoliticsthLdWritethru/24b4a5e2a2b777139de66e38665ced0d/text___
Things to know about Nicolas Sarkozy, France's new prison inmate who used to be president
SUMMARY: Nicolas Sarkozy, once France's most powerful figure, is now in Paris' La Santé prison. He's serving a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy related to his 2007 campaign financing. This marks the first time a modern French ex-president has been incarcerated. Sarkozy, known for his tough stance on crime, now faces the reality of prison life. He is appealing his conviction and maintains his innocence. Despite his legal troubles, Sarkozy still has influential friends, including French President Emmanuel Macron. Sarkozy's life has been marked by controversy, from his lavish lifestyle, which earned him the nickname “President Bling-Bling”, to his polarizing political career.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceSarkozyThingstoKnowstLdWritethru/c653ae145373e17062bbb8ee4611dcd2/text___
Paris prosecutor says stolen Louvre jewels worth an estimated $102 million
SUMMARY: The Paris prosecutor says that crown jewels stolen in a Louvre heist were worth an estimated 88 million euros ($102 million), but that the monetary estimate doesn’t include their historical value to France. Prosecutor Laure Beccuau, whose office is leading the investigation, said about 100 investigators are now involved in the police hunt for the suspects and gems after Sunday’s theft. She said in an interview with broadcaster RTL that the “wrongdoers who took these gems won’t earn 88 million euros if they had the very bad idea of disassembling these jewels." She says authorities hope the culprits "won’t destroy these jewels without rhyme or reason.″
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceLouvrerdLdWritethru/e213b6e933e87f5a959bb51dbfdf765f/text___
Memoir by Prince Andrew's accuser reignites a scandal that has long dogged UK royals
SUMMARY: The British royal family is under intense scrutiny as Virginia Giuffre's memoir hits bookstores. Giuffre, an accuser of Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, died by suicide in April. Her book, "Nobody’s Girl," doesn't reveal new details but reignites accusations against Andrew. He recently announced he will stop using his titles, including Duke of York, but denies Giuffre’s claims. Giuffre alleges she was forced to have sex with Andrew on three occasions when she was underage. Andrew settled a lawsuit with her in 2022 without admitting wrongdoing. Buckingham Palace faces pressure to strip Andrew of his titles.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainPrinceAndrewGiuffrethLdWritethru/c05a382e3505f23eef5288bcdcba328a/text___
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In Chicago, an immense show of force signals a sharp escalation in White House immigration crackdown
SUMMARY: A raid last month in Chicago has signaled a sharp escalation in the White House’s immigration crackdown and ratcheted up tensions in a city already on edge. Dozens of agents stormed the building, with their guns drawn. Unmarked cars filled the streets. Agents rappelled from a Black Hawk helicopter. The raid was executed in the heart of South Shore, an overwhelmingly Black neighborhood on Lake Michigan that has long been a tangle of middle-class dreams, urban decay and gentrification. The raid echoed through South Shore, pinballing through memories of the 1990s drug wars, ongoing economic divides and sometimes uncomfortable relations between Black residents and the wave of Latino migrants who began arriving in 2022, often bused in from southern border states.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalEnforcementChicagoRaidndLdWritethru/1472ec9dd297054a36925b06297aca2f/text___
Takeaways from AP report on a Chicago raid that signals a major escalation of immigration crackdown
SUMMARY: A raid last month in Chicago has signaled a sharp escalation in the White House’s immigration crackdown and ratcheted up tensions in a city already on edge. Dozens of agents stormed the building. Guns were drawn. Unmarked cars filled the streets. Agents rappelled from a Black Hawk helicopter. The raid was executed in the heart of South Shore, an overwhelmingly Black neighborhood on Lake Michigan that has long been a tangle of middle-class dreams, urban decay and gentrification. The raid echoed through South Shore, pinballing through memories of the 1990s drug wars, ongoing economic divides and the sometimes uncomfortable relations between Black residents and the wave of Latino migrants who began arriving in 2022, often bused in from southern border states.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalEnforcementChicagoRaidTakeawaysstLdWritethru/9ae4ca54f3975b66a5106d0f15d55ae9/text___
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BUSINESS
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US stocks pull back from their records as gold's price drops again
SUMMARY: Wall Street is edging back from its record heights, while the price of gold falls again to trim more off its tremendous gain for the year. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Wednesday but is still within 1% of its all-time high set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 123 points from its own record, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.9%. Netflix weighed on the market after delivering a weaker profit for the summer than analysts expected. Beyond Meat added more crazy swings to its stunning week as it becomes the latest meme stock. Stock indexes were mixed across Europe and Asia.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/8a3d97757ed14ef0445c56a6e2fa2dba/text___
Warner Bros. Discovery confirms it has received buyout interest and is considering its options
SUMMARY: Warner Bros. Discovery — the home of HBO, CNN and DC Studios — has signaled that it may be open to selling all or parts of its business, just months after announcing plans to split into two companies. In an announcement Tuesday, the entertainment and media giant said it had initiated a review of “strategic alternatives” in light of “unsolicited interest” it had received from multiple parties for both the entire company and Warner Bros. specifically. Warner Bros. Discovery did not specify who that interest was coming from — but the review arrives after reports of a potential bidding war. Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery jumped nearly 10% Tuesday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWarnerBrosOffersthLdWritethru/addec120019b49a63f3200a0c236e80e/text___
The Dow hits a record as 3M, Coca-Cola and other big US stocks climb
SUMMARY: The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record. It rose 218 points, or 0.5%, on Tuesday and topped its prior all-time high, which was set early this month. The S&P 500 index, which is much more important on Wall Street and dictates the performance of many more 401(k) accounts, was essentially flat and finished 0.3% below its own record. Strong earnings reports from 3M, Coca-Cola and others helped drive the gains. But some Big Tech stocks faltered and pulled the Nasdaq composite down 0.2%. The price of gold took a break from its torrid run this year and fell.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/e3241b74686e1ed0bf09dd0666fe872e/text___
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HEALTH/SCIENCE
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COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors
SUMMARY: The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems to help fight tumors. Research reported Wednesday in the journal Nature found that people with advanced lung or skin cancer lived longer if they received a Pfizer or Moderna shot within 100 days of starting a type of immunotherapy. The mRNA in these vaccines appears to enhance the immune system's response. Now the research team is preparing a more rigorous study of the potential connection, to see if mRNA vaccines should be deliberately paired with cancer drugs called checkpoint inhibitors.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMEDVaccinesCancerBenefit/c632dacabb9208050b399da90630318f/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Misty Copeland will take to the ballet stage one last time, before hanging up her pointe shoes
SUMMARY: Misty Copeland is taking one last passionate spin on the ballet stage before saying goodbye. American Ballet Theatre will fete Copeland on Wednesday evening with a grand farewell gala, including speeches and performances. The 43-year-old ballerina was the first and only Black female principal dancer in the company's 75-year history, and helped bring diverse audiences to the ABT stage. Copeland told The Associated Press in a June interview that she felt it was time to “move to a different stage” and work toward diversity in the dance world through her Misty Copeland Foundation and also her books for young readers.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTMistyCopelandRetirement/db8d54ecb894e6084fdd37075a27b72c/text___
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SPORTS
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NFL sees a surge in returns with the new dynamic kickoff. Onside kicks remain a concern
SUMMARY: The NFL is pleased with an increase in kickoff returns because of recent rule changes. The league reports 877 returns this season, a rate of 79.3% that is the highest since 2006 through the first seven weeks. Owners made the kickoff format permanent in April, aiming for more in-play kicks and fewer injuries. Executive VP Troy Vincent mentioned ongoing discussions about onside kicks, as recovery rates are extremely low. The changes have reduced injuries, with slower speeds and fewer concussions. Concerns remain about kickers making tackles. The league is also focusing on playing surfaces after a couple of notable injuries.
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Los Angeles Angels hire former catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager
SUMMARY: The Los Angeles Angels have hired former major league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager. Suzuki spent the past three seasons as a special assistant to Angels general manager Perry Minasian. Suzuki played 16 seasons in the major leagues for five teams, including the final two with the Angels. Los Angeles pivoted quickly to Suzuki after talks with former slugger Albert Pujols broke down in recent days.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBBOAngelsSuzukindLdWritethru/794c1e9110e21f5fd41135e3ee058153/text___
NBA rosters feature a record 135 international players. And more things to know entering season
SUMMARY: The NBA season opens Tuesday with a record 135 players born outside the U.S. They come from 43 countries, with 71 players from Europe. The NBA is in talks with FIBA to develop a new league in Europe, possibly by 2027. All 30 teams have at least one international player. The NBA is also expected to finalize a new All-Star Game format featuring U.S. players against international players. Meanwhile, LeBron James is set to break several records this season, including becoming the player with the most seasons in NBA history.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBKNNBAThingsToKnowstLdWritethru/a7300c8ca99d910cfa263e394172453c/text___
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