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NATIONAL
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In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor
SUMMARY: Rumors that Taylor Swift was planning to marry at her Rhode Island home this weekend have drawn fans, photographers and curious visitors to the seaside village of Watch Hill after a large tent appeared near her estate. The speculation was never confirmed, but it highlighted the enduring fascination with the pop star in the community where she has owned a home for more than a decade. Residents, business owners and local officials say they fielded a steady stream of questions as online theories spread. And visitors searched for clues and debated whether the rumors could be true.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSwiftWeddingBeachTownrdLdWritethru/c14fe03bde7fea457e99745bf28ee96c/text___
Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents
SUMMARY: Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park are being warned about extreme temperatures early next week. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for midday Monday through Tuesday. The mercury is expected to reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit at Phantom Ranch. The National Park Service advises people to avoid hiking in the middle of the day. The warning follows recent heat-related incidents including the deaths of three hikers. Temperatures at the canyon rim can be 20 to 25 degrees cooler than at the bottom. Officials emphasize the risk of heat illness because of these conditions.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSExtremeHeatDeathsrdLdWritethru/8ab303cc459a96503c46708bfc12d262/text___
Newly released video captures the aftermath of a fatal teen stabbing at a Texas track meet
SUMMARY: Newly released video from an officer’s body camera and a surveillance camera at a Texas running track captures the moments after a teenage athlete fatally stabbed another teen from a rival team in the stadium bleachers during a high school meet last year. Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder on June 10 in the death of Austin Metcalf and sentenced to 35 years in prison. The surveillance video shows Anthony running down the bleachers and away from the tent before stopping and walking back. The officer's bodycam video shows Anthony being placed in handcuffs and obeying all commands. He then began crying, saying “he put his hands on me.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrackMeetStudentKilledstLdWritethru/1c746e7e118c6a0e8fa48f5a411b1cf3/text___
LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire
SUMMARY: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air. The fire at a privately owned cold-storage warehouse in the city’s Boyle Heights neighborhood started Wednesday, prompting shelter-in-place orders in the area because of the risk of hazardous air. Residents were told to close all windows, doors and vents, turn off air conditioning and bring people and pets to an inside room. The mayor’s declaration asks for recovery help under the California Disaster Assistance Act. She also asked the state to expedite access to resources and other relief programs.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLosAngelesWarehouseFire/2cdb983aa6738b3e87feccbd91e3579b/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism. He offered no details to back that up in social media posts Friday night and Saturday, except to say there have been multiple arrests. David Hearn, a 67-year-old Bethesda, Maryland, man, said he stopped by the pool during a bike ride, touched a partially detached strip of paint in the water, and was arrested. He told The Associated Press he did not peel off paint. The president ordered the pool redone to get rid of algae that’s plagued it for more than 100 years. But the algae came back.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpReflectingPoolthLdWritethru/6b7b499ada2701a34bc6bc380013ad04/text___
Trump deepens the dustup with Italy's Meloni, who says his 'unprovoked attacks are senseless'
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is lashing out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once more. Trump is insisting she asked “over and over” for a photo with him at the recent Group of Seven summit in France and he's criticizing what he says was Italy’s lack of cooperation during the Iran war. Trump's remarks on social media Saturday are deepening the spat between the allies. Meloni has called Trump's claim “completely fabricated," and is now saying that Trump's “constant, unprovoked attacks are senseless.” The dustup led Italy’s foreign minister to cancel a planned trip to the United States.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpMelonindLdWritethru/ab350c75202462f5da33a1eb0a761dd1/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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What to know about opposition in Albania to a Trump family-linked resort development
SUMMARY: A coastal development project in Albania linked to Jared Kushner is facing widespread resistance. The government claims the development on the Adriatic coast will transform the nation as it seeks high-end tourism and European Union membership. However, environmental campaigners and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama oppose the venture and have led daily protests in the capital, Tirana. The project spans a wildlife reserve and an uninhabited island and protesters have voiced concerns about the impact on biodiversity. Heavy machinery entered the area at the end of last month, sparking further outrage. Albania’s state anti-corruption agency has opened an investigation related to the project.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUAlbaniaKushnerWhattoKnowthLdWritethru/8d7d0e216c28d23fe1b2e51cbb05b926/text___
What to know about the legacy of Brexit, which still divides Britain 10 years on
SUMMARY: U.K. voters chose to leave the European Union in a referendum that 10 years on still forges political identities. It was a vote that shattered a half-century project to get closer to the continent. Brexit, short for British exit, became a reality on June 23, 2016, when 52% — or more than 17 million people — voted to leave the bloc. Though the margin may have been narrow, the vote led to the most dramatic shake-up of the U.K. economy and society since World War II. But like any divorce, the paperwork and process of completing the breakup was not swift: It took nearly five years.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainBrexitAnniversaryWhattoKnowstLdWritethru/b947ef83d4069d236a9a3163ef9d8633/text___
Starmer is on the precipice as pressure builds for the UK leader to resign
SUMMARY: U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a crucial decision. Either step down or fight a possible leadership challenge from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham. Starmer has vowed to stay. But pressure is mounting as colleagues believe his time is up. Expectations are growing that he will announce a timetable for his resignation as soon as Monday. Burnham was recently elected as a lawmaker. That puts him in a position to challenge Starmer. Discontent has been building because of Starmer's struggles with economic growth and public services. Business Secretary Peter Kyle said Sunday that Starmer is reflecting on his political situation.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainPoliticsrdLdWritethru/cc4567e307b4b3e6fbcb75c2c66a503c/text___
Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to prod Iran to 'turn over a new leaf'
SUMMARY: U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with top Iranian officials as the White House looks to build out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week. Vance was meeting Sunday with Tehran’s negotiators, including parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, at a Swiss mountainside resort near Lake Lucerne. Mediators from Pakistan and Qatar were also in the room for the direct engagement. The on-again, off-again conflict in Lebanon, between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants, continues to threaten to derail the effort.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUIranUSNegotiationsrdLdWritethru/2edf9268aae550883252080014013963/text___
France restricts public drinking and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
SUMMARY: France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events. Authorities have banned public drinking in "red alert" zones to reduce risks. Temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday, with even hotter conditions expected Monday. The Eiffel Tower and other venues have set up misting stations to cool crowds. Spain, Italy and Germany are also sweltering with temperatures soaring to dangerous levels. The World Health Organization warns that more than 200,000 people in Europe have died from heat-related causes over the last four years.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUEuropeHeatthLdWritethru/337471b5950543447c92010ca1081a8d/text___
Colombians vote in a presidential runoff that pits an outsider against a progressive
SUMMARY: Colombia is holding a tight runoff election between a progressive and a conservative outsider. Businessman Abelardo de la Espriella and lawmaker Iván Cepeda are vying for the presidency in Sunday's vote. Both candidates aim to address the country's tenuous security, as well as social and financial challenges. De la Espriella proposes a tough approach to violence, similar to El Salvador's president. Cepeda wants to continue outgoing President Gustavo Petro's dialogue efforts with armed groups. The election comes 10 years after Colombia's peace pact with the armed group FARC, but violence has surged. Official results from the first round showed Cepeda with 41% of the vote and de la Espriella with 44%.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTColombiaElectionrdLdWritethru/a20f9dca2f33a7c72cd7deaa04578e5b/text___
Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales
SUMMARY: Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea have suspended civilian gasoline sales as Ukraine increases attacks on fuel supplies. The Kremlin-appointed head of Crimea said Ukrainian strikes killed four people and wounded 28 others overnight. He said local gas stations will now only sell fuel to government agencies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attacks as part of Ukraine’s “long-range sanctions” against Russia’s energy infrastructure. The Crimean peninsula is facing its worst energy crisis since its 2014 annexation by Russia. Social networks are filled with requests for fuel, and some speculators are selling gas at double the market price.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWar/1bd4d0980a353fa0f8221040215e6435/text___
US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
SUMMARY: U.S. and Iranian negotiators are on their way to a venue in Switzerland to discuss details of their interim agreement to halt the war. This comes after Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel’s attacks in Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump in response threatened to impose tolls in the waterway if a final deal isn't reached in 60 days. Talks mediated by Pakistan and Qatar are set to begin Sunday. The deal involves unfreezing billions of dollars of Iran’s assets, and Iran's negotiating team includes central bank and oil officials, among others.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSthLdWritethru/6e23fb5f37e23427dbfc2bc80c59bda8/text___
Zelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor after Polish leader revokes it in a spat over history
SUMMARY: Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it. The decision came after Zelenskyy named a military unit after a controversial Ukrainian paramilitary group. On Friday, Polish President Karol Nawrocki stripped Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle. This group is accused of massacring Poles during World War II. Zelenskyy explained the gesture on social media, emphasizing respect for Ukrainians. Former Polish President Andrzej Duda awarded the honor in 2023. Despite the dispute, Poland's support for Ukraine against Russia remains unchanged.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUPolandUkrainendLdWritethru/afeea9485528283fed2a714ae31650e2/text___
Counterterror police investigate after 5 hurt in Edinburgh attacks that appeared to target Muslims
SUMMARY: Counterterrorism detectives are investigating after five people were injured in attacks in Scotland's capital Edinburgh that appeared to target Muslims. Police Scotland said Saturday that a 36-year-old man was arrested late Friday after multiple reports of attacks in the city. Five men sustained a range of injuries with three needing hospital treatment. None of the injuries is life-threatening. The charity Muslim Engagement and Development said several of those injured are Muslim. The Scottish Association of Mosques said that two men were attacked after attending prayers. The Police Scotland assistant chief constable condemned the incident and emphasized that there's no place for racism or faith-based hate in Scotland.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainEdinburghAttacksndLdWritethru/5ecd335be8c18d76f5284142370536ae/text___
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 6, including 2 children and an Al Jazeera cameraman
SUMMARY: Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least six people, including two children and an Al Jazeera cameraman. Despite an October ceasefire with Hamas, Gaza has faced near-daily Israeli attacks that have killed over 1,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. The first strike on Saturday hit an apartment in Gaza City around 2 a.m. Later, three Israeli strikes killed four people and wounded at least a dozen others. Israel says it targets Hamas and other militants. The conflict began when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsGazandLdWritethru/f45ace109972b8c36364e7a75cc9bb7f/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85
SUMMARY: James Burrows, the director behind iconic TV comedies like “Cheers,” “Taxi,” “Friends” and “Will and Grace,” has died. His family confirmed his death in a statement to People, saying he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Burrows directed over a thousand TV episodes, including “Friends.” He started his TV career at 35, working on shows like “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Laverne & Shirley.” He cocreated “Cheers” and directed all episodes of “Will and Grace.” Known for his kindness and generosity, Burrows was 85.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTObitJamesBurrowsthLdWritethru/80b0422bd2268e2aa8fb4b47755eda31/text___
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SPORTS
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Wyndham Clark chases another US Open title barring another Sunday surprise at Shinnecock
SUMMARY: Wyndham Clark heads into the final round of the U.S. Open with a six-shot lead, a margin never lost in the tournament's history. The last time someone failed to win with a five-shot lead was 107 years ago. The USGA also stands to win if the event avoids past issues. Shinnecock Hills has been challenging in previous Opens, with unplayable conditions in 2004 and 2018. This year, the course has been more manageable. The final round could see Clark become the first wire-to-wire champion since 2014. Or perhaps it could be Scottie Scheffler getting the career Grand Slam.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APGLFUSOpen/f91e02bd03865239d4a1f6fd4ed5abd3/text___
Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade and rally
SUMMARY: The Carolina Hurricanes brought their Stanley Cup celebration to downtown Raleigh. Thousands of fans arrived hours early to line sidewalks for the team’s victory parade or packed in near the rally stage where the Hurricanes were set to cap off the festivities. The team was greeted by fans screaming, chanting, waving flags and wearing Carolina jerseys. Carolina beat the Vegas Golden Knights last weekend to win the Cup for the second time, the other coming in 2006. Coach Rod Brind'Amour was captain of that previous championship winner. He said he was “kinda speechless” from the fan response Saturday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APHKNHurricanesChampionshipParadendLdWritethru/cf3de150a820fb88636f25fdea5104ae/text___
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