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NATIONAL
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Boat capsizes in New York Harbor, woman and 5-month-old baby die
SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard says the operator of boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was chartered illegally. Authorities say the speedboat overturned around 10:25 p.m. Saturday night near Liberty Island, home to the Statue of Liberty. Twelve people were rescued from the water before police arrived, and police divers later located the 27-year-old woman and 5-month-old girl in the water. Both were taken to a hospital where they were pronounced dead. The 46-year-old operator faces 13 reckless endangerment charges.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNewYorkHarborCapsizedBoatndLdWritethru/226cd727f7211f8a292b0a4ea1001fe4/text___
Watchdog for $46 billion tribal gambling industry can't enforce the law without a chairperson
SUMMARY: The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma opened its new Harrah’s-branded casino in April. But plans for Harrah’s to take over casino management are stalled because of a vacancy at a federal watchdog. The National Indian Gaming Commission hasn't had a chairperson since January and President Donald Trump has yet to nominate a replacement. That’s left the commission unable to carry out enforcement duties or management deals like the one in Oklahoma. Industry leaders say the vacancy risks delaying business deals and weakening oversight. It also deprives tribes of a key advocate as prediction markets threaten to encroach on the $46 billion tribal gambling industry.
WORDS: 1056 - MOVED: 08/09/2026 10:11 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTribalGamblingstLdWritethru/957eb706134bbe2ca1707b33b47ec613/text___
Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help
SUMMARY: A program run by a legal nonprofit aims to help immigrants as they navigate the immigration court system in California's capital. The stakes are high during President Donald Trump's second term as courts play a key role in his mass deportation agenda. Many immigrants can't afford a private lawyer and they can face long waits for nonprofit legal assistance. Data shows that having a lawyer significantly increases success in court. The lawyer who coordinates the program in Sacramento often encounters people who've been scammed by fake lawyers. She emphasizes the importance of detailed asylum applications and guides immigrants through complex legal procedures.
WORDS: 1265 - MOVED: 08/09/2026 11:35 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationCourtsLawyers/dad8bf5c032922240f232867bcf247d5/text___
ICE says it expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by the end of August
SUMMARY: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it expects every officer and agent in the field to be equipped with a body camera by the end of August, a rapid expansion that could provide an unprecedented visual record of the federal government’s immigration enforcement operations. But whether the public will get to see that footage remains largely up to ICE. The agency defended its body-worn camera policy amid questions about provisions allowing ICE leadership to withhold or indefinitely delay footage after serious injuries or deaths in custody. Venturella’s statement came in response to an Associated Press report on ICE policy.
WORDS: 455 - MOVED: 08/08/2026 7:17 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSICEBodyCamerasstLdWritethru/84a5b1eaa26a4d0e165f4a31a7ed9773/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Trump's immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota's bruising Senate primary
SUMMARY: The Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota is heating up and immigration has become a central issue. Tuesday's election is between Angie Craig, a congresswoman, and Peggy Flanagan, the state's lieutenant governor. Craig once voted for tighter immigration enforcement but has expressed regret for that decision. Flanagan has criticized Craig for not standing firmly against the Trump administration. Craig has a history of winning tough races and emphasizes her ability to connect with diverse voters. Flanagan is backed by progressive voters and has focused on grassroots funding and policies such as Medicare for All. Both candidates are vying for support in a divided Democratic Party.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionMinnesotaSenate/8ad278c07720b34d1f3a863598230aaa/text___
Darline Graham tests value of a famous name vs. lack of experience in South Carolina primary
SUMMARY: Darline Graham, the sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, is running in a crowded Republican Senate primary on Tuesday. She was appointed to fill out his term after he died from a torn aorta. Now she wants to serve a full six years and has the endorsement of President Donald Trump. But some South Carolina Republicans said her lack of experience in elective office makes her a less appealing candidate. Graham in response cites her state government experience, plus the past several weeks she’s had serving as an interim senator doing work in Washington.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionSouthCarolinaSenaterdLdWritethru/7faae372fd831368c0f2a1af40e5c703/text___
Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
SUMMARY: Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues. His son Hunter Biden said in an interview with the BBC broadcast late on Friday that his father's condition was very sad to watch. The younger Biden says “the cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones" and that it's "very painful and it’s very debilitating.” His 83-year-old father was the oldest man to serve as U.S. president and his age was a concern for much of his four years in office.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainBidenstLdWritethru/6223999c596e517b488970d394bb5f2e/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Wildfires force 20,000 to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency
SUMMARY: British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as a fast-moving wildfire forced more than 20,000 people from communities in western Canada, destroying homes as it raced toward towns along Okanagan Lake. Premier David Eby announced the emergency Saturday as more than 100 wildfires burned across the province, nearly half of them out of control amid hot, windy weather and prolonged drought. The entire community of Summerland, home to about 12,000 people, was ordered evacuated overnight, along with about 8,000 people in and around nearby Peachland. Officials had not determined how many homes were destroyed.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCNCanadaWildfirethLdWritethru/61002c95f641a4060b78195b016fbea3/text___
Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil facility and Yemeni port, and other Mideast news
SUMMARY: Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have targeted a crucial Yemeni government-held port on the Red Sea and attacked an oil facility in Saudi Arabia. A Houthi spokesperson said that Sunday's attacks were in response to Saudi drones breaching Yemen’s airspace. Meanwhile, more details are emerging on Iran and Oman's temporary deal to manage the Strait of Hormuz but Tehran warns that reopening it requires a range of U.S. actions. And Israel's prime minister is rejecting President Donald Trump's announced deal for Gaza, insisting it won’t withdraw until the Hamas militant group disarms. The Pentagon is urging the U.S. defense industry to boost weapons production.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastthLdWritethru/6c5aa0c5debcca3fa36316a8b0b67400/text___
Russia, Ukraine exchange overnight strikes that leave 7 dead, many injured
SUMMARY: Russia and Ukraine exchanged more strikes that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported. In Russia's border Belgorod region, five people died and two dozen others were injured overnight in Ukrainian drone attacks. Two people were killed and 13 others injured when Russian missiles hit a high-rise block in Kharkiv, while “dozens of missiles and drones” struck Ukraine's southern Odesa region and injured eight. Elsewhere, Bulgaria has summoned Ukraine's ambassador after a drone entered Bulgarian airspace, the country’s public broadcaster BNT reported on Sunday.
WORDS: 657 - MOVED: 08/09/2026 10:45 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarrdLdWritethru/4f1dd5120278884bf36ce85efe84e5d9/text___
Myanmar rebuffs ASEAN call to free Aung San Suu Kyi, questions need for envoy
SUMMARY: Myanmar’s military-backed government has rejected ASEAN's call for the unconditional release of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The foreign affairs ministry also dismissed the need for ASEAN’s special envoy on Myanmar in a late Saturday statement. President Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power in 2021, has been trying to gain political legitimacy. ASEAN proposed a peace plan in April 2021 to end hostilities, but Min Aung Hlaing has been barred from top-level meetings for non-compliance. Last week, the government allowed a Red Cross representative to visit Suu Kyi, marking her first contact with an international organization since her detention.
WORDS: 423 - MOVED: 08/09/2026 7:06 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASMyanmarASEANstLdWritethru/b7431e4cc290d883b4a67a174242e6eb/text___
Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkey is 'purely defensive' and open to others
SUMMARY: Pakistan's foreign minister says a new defense agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is not directed against any country. The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed Friday by leaders from the three nations. It aims to deepen security cooperation amid tensions between the United States and Iran. Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Sunday the agreement is "purely defensive" and open to other countries willing to uphold its principles. The agreement states that an armed attack on one is an attack on all. Dar emphasizes it aligns with the U.N. Charter's self-defense rights and doesn't replace existing agreements.
WORDS: 421 - MOVED: 08/09/2026 12:15 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASPakistanSaudiArabiaTurkeyDeal/c0ea694adb501d0b50e65dfcd5870796/text___
Alleged Irish organized crime boss Daniel Kinahan extradited to Dublin from Dubai
SUMMARY: Irish media say the alleged leader of a crime gang is on his way back to Ireland from Dubai to face charges. Daniel Kinahan, 49, is accused of running an international drug smuggling and money laundering empire. An Irish military plane carrying Kinahan is expected to land on Sunday evening at an airport outside Dublin. He will be taken directly to the Special Criminal Court in Dublin to face charges of directing an organized crime group. A huge security operation is under way to ensure Kinahan faces justice, including armed police and a bomb-proof escort van.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainIrelandKinahanstLdWritethru/991fa92c757c8c5cb78ee7fc91eef6ee/text___
Shanghai cancels at least 1,300 flights as Typhoon Dolphin hits China's eastern coast
SUMMARY: Typhoon Dolphin has hit China’s eastern coast after forcing over 300,000 people to preemptively relocate. The storm made landfall on Sunday evening, impacting Taizhou in Zhejiang province and northern Fujian province. It brought strong winds and massive waves, creating a risk of severe flooding and landslides in Zhejiang. Shanghai’s two airports canceled more than 1,300 flights, affecting about 60% of Sunday’s expected flights. Forecasters predict 7.9–15.7 inches of rainfall over the next few days. The storm’s outer bands hit northern Taiwan on Saturday, causing rain and some flight cancellations.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASAsiaStormrdLdWritethru/d40f4d49b0d89935366f360f1f13afd8/text___
No Ebola cases found on quarantined river boat, Congo authorities say
SUMMARY: All passengers on a quarantined river boat near Kinshasa have tested negative for Ebola, authorities say. The announcement by Congo’s health authorities on Saturday eased concerns that the rare Bundibugyo virus could spread to the capital. More than 200 passengers were placed in quarantine in the port of Maluku, 65 kilometers (40 miles) from Kinshasa, on Thursday after one traveler who was previously aboard the boat died with symptoms matching the Ebola virus. Following testing, the National Institute of Biomedical Research, said that all suspected cases had shown to be negative for Bundibugyo, and urged the population of Kinshasa to remain calm.
WORDS: 391 - MOVED: 08/09/2026 12:00 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFCongoEbolaBoat/e992469947e275eb8fa27d2fe7ebd1b3/text___
Wildfire in Indonesian national park grows
SUMMARY: Indonesia is battling a growing wildfire threat during an unusually dry season, with authorities warning that drought, strong winds and the El Niño weather pattern have increased fire risks across the country. The largest blaze reported this week has burned about 435 acres in Mount Bromo within East Java’s Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, forcing the closure of the popular tourist destination. Hundreds of firefighters, aided by helicopters and drones, are battling the fire. Other wildfires have been reported in Central and West Java, while officials remain concerned that worsening conditions could fuel more fires and potentially create cross-border haze problems.
WORDS: 337 - MOVED: 08/09/2026 7:10 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASIndonesiaWildfire/e60f3937398d722e69354799f662687c/text___
Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases risk
SUMMARY: Nagasaki has marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing. The mayor called nuclear weapons "absolute evil" on Sunday and denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence. He urged Japan to adhere to its postwar non-nuclear principles. This anniversary coincided with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government revising defense policy to bolster military capability. Takaichi supports nuclear dissuasion, raising speculation about allowing nuclear weapons in Japan. Survivors have expressed frustration over the government's stance. Concerns about easing non-nuclear principles have prompted protests. The number of survivors has fallen to 91,105, with their average age exceeding 86.
WORDS: 547 - MOVED: 08/09/2026 7:33 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASJapanNagasakiAnniversary/79754e6066008e68c22681128c3c8068/text___
A Tibetan cooperative keeps a centuries-old weaving tradition alive
SUMMARY: Artisans at a weaving cooperative in Tibet are working to preserve Pulu, a traditional wool fabric that has been used on the Tibetan plateau for centuries. At the Ethnic Huaji Handwoven Cooperative in Shannan, more than 100 local residents, including people with disabilities, weave Pulu and its finer variety, Zeter, while passing the craft to younger generations. Founder Pasang says he learned the technique from his parents when only a handful of people still knew how to make Zeter. The workshop also highlights the centuries-old history of Tibetan weaving, which local tradition links to Princess Wencheng. The Associated Press visited the cooperative during a government-organized trip to Tibet that included stops at cultural sites, businesses and community centers.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASChinaTibetanWeaving/b6caa4a220db4b9699e9427bf95a1aa5/text___
Iran's leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks
SUMMARY: Iran's leaders believe that sooner or later the United States will have to accede to their control over the Strait of Hormuz. That would mark a victory in the five-month war, as the critical waterway carries a fifth of the world's traded oil and gas in peacetime. But Iran's strategy also carries major risks. A prolonged conflict could inflict further damage on Iran's economy and infrastructure, potentially triggering another wave of internal unrest. In the meantime, the conflict over the strait makes it difficult to wind down the wider war, much less resume negotiations over Iran's disputed nuclear program.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIransStrategyAnalysisndLdWritethru/77d91b276db6d749711619b0aa1c5c3f/text___
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BUSINESS
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Cyprus natural gas to supply Europe by first half of 2028, minister says, as EU seeks new sources
SUMMARY: European consumers can expect natural gas from Cyprus to help meet their energy needs by March 2028, Cyprus' energy minister says. The East Mediterranean is becoming an alternative energy source for Europe as Russia’s war in Ukraine and Middle East upheaval push Europe to find new sources. Partners TotalEnergies and Eni decided to develop the Cronos gas field off Cyprus' coast. A pipeline to Egypt’s Zohr deposit will begin later this year. Gas will be liquefied in Egypt for transport to Europe. Cyprus is also working on a project to connect its power grid with Europe and Israel.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUCyprusEUEnergystLdWritethru/eb6bc94433c6374d17d3ec54db5becb3/text___
Wall Street week ahead: inflation, retail sales updates
SUMMARY: Reports on inflation and retail sales are the central updates for Wall Street this week. The reports help give investors and economists a better sense of how costs for everything from gasoline to groceries are impacting sales for a wide range of businesses. That also helps give investors and economists a clearer picture on where households are spending their budgets. On Wednesday, the U.S. will release its consumer price index, or CPI, for July. On Thursday, the U.S. will release its producer price index, or PPI, for July. On Friday, the U.S. will release its retail sales report for July.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsWeekAheadstLdWritethru/1cf6047f812b3e1f151781f5722d97b7/text___
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HEALTH/SCIENCE
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Health officials urge caution for Gulf Coast beachgoers during surge of deadly bacterial infections
SUMMARY: Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria. Louisiana has confirmed nine cases so far this year of Vibrio vulnificus, which is found in warm coastal waters. All were hospitalized, and five died. The numbers are above average. Vibrio bacteria thrive in warm seawater, especially in the brackish mix of fresh and saltwater found in estuaries and lagoons. Most infections are reported from May to October, mostly along the U.S. Gulf Coast. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Vibrio vulnificus is the most deadly Vibrio bacteria, killing as many as one in five people infected.
WORDS: 524 - MOVED: 08/09/2026 4:09 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSDeadlyBacteriaSeawater/e062a1a834ebd6f05ff79ae352b041e2/text___
How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle
SUMMARY: Astronomers say viewing conditions are promising for the Perseid meteor shower this year. A new moon will prevent moonlight from spoiling the show. NASA says about 50 to 100 meteors per hour may be visible under ideal conditions during Wednesday night's peak. The Perseids will coincide with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade. The best time to view the fireballs will come after totality. Meteor showers happen when Earth plows through trails of debris left by comets or asteroids. The Perseids come from comet Swift-Tuttle. The next major meteor shower peaks in October.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSCIMeteorShower/b8b8679bb5baed6461e012b8c8fa4634/text___
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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
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Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles
SUMMARY: The largest reservoir in the United States has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was created some 90 years ago. Federal data shows Lake Mead fell Friday to a level just below the prior record-low set in July 2022. It’s another sign of the crisis plaguing the Colorado River, a major waterway that supplies the U.S. West. The record comes after the worst snowpack on record for the Colorado River Basin. Federal officials recently announced a proposal to stave off a crisis in the beleaguered waterway by having the states of California, Nevada and Arizona to share cuts.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSColoradoRiverLakeMeadndLdWritethru/fa402842e76ed624f71360f467b2579d/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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As the world rediscovers 'The Odyssey,' disabled actors in Greece explore the pain of war
SUMMARY: As Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” renews global interest in Homer’s epic, Greece’s ancient Epidaurus theater is presenting another side of the Trojan War. The National Theater of Greece staged Euripides’ “The Trojan Women” with 22 disabled and non-disabled performers, marking the first fully accessible production in the 2,300-year-old venue’s history. The tragedy focuses on the women left behind after Troy’s fall, exploring the suffering caused by war. With Braille programs, audio description, surtitles and physical adaptations, the performance marked a milestone for accessibility in the arts in Greece.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUGreeceAncientTheaterAccessibility/353553292cf006c6e734978dfe9e931c/text___
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