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NATIONAL
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Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find
SUMMARY: An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill was unfit for service 10 months before its fatal failure in May. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board released an investigation update Friday on the tank failure at the mill in Longview that killed 11 workers and injured several others. It was one of the deadliest U.S. workplace disasters in recent decades. The Chemical Safety Board found that Nippon Dynawave Packing Company continued to operate the tank without making repairs despite three inspections from an outside contractor that recommended them. The federal agency said it’s still determining what caused the failure. A company spokesperson says it won't comment on findings or documents at this time because the investigation is ongoing.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWashingtonStateChemicalTankFailurethLdWritethru/3da9aff673419848f5cc29e076baabeb/text___
Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections
SUMMARY: Thousands of protesters are rallying on the National Mall in support of voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm election. The event Friday follows a Supreme Court decision allowing Southern states to redraw their congressional maps in a way that civil rights groups say restricts voting rights and erodes representation for Black voters. The “Defend the Vote” March on Washington echoes the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 march. Organizers Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III plan to stress the consequences of the Supreme Court's decision. Speakers include Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMarchonWashingtonndLdWritethru/a78df0381fb110d2ec6a5389ca45123d/text___
Jury in Lindsay Clancy trial resumes deliberations
SUMMARY: Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have started a second day of deliberations to determine whether she was responsible for her actions when she killed her three children in 2023. The jury returned to the courthouse in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Friday morning. Clancy admits she strangled her children, but her lawyer says she did it because she had lost her grip on reality due to postpartum psychosis. That's a rare mental illness that can follow childbirth. Prosecutors say Clancy knew what she was doing. They say she killed the children because she was depressed and tired of living. The jury met for a few hours Thursday afternoon without reaching a verdict.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLindsayClancyTrialndLdWritethru/e9d58e81851b146736efe94f26956cd6/text___
About 90 Americans unaccounted for after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet
SUMMARY: U.S. officials report about 90 U.S. citizens remain unaccounted for after catastrophic flash floods hit a border area of China and Nepal. Wednesday's flooding killed hundreds of people. The U.S. State Department says it is not aware of any U.S. deaths, but three Americans have been rescued. Many of the missing were on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet, a sacred site for Hindus and Buddhists. Indian spiritual guru Jaggi Vasudev, also known as Sadhguru, says 77 people from his Isha Foundation were at an immigration center in Tibet when the floods struck. The foundation said that 22 were Americans.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNepalFlashFloodsAmericansthLdWritethru/88a9dc9aa7334773f10eb6cd11ec11f7/text___
Shackled Tate brothers testify in bid to get out of jail, but judge delays decision
SUMMARY: Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have taken the stand in federal court, arguing they can't defend themselves from sex charges while jailed in Miami. They face extradition to the United Kingdom on rape and trafficking charges and other sex charges in Romania. The judge did not make a decision after an eight-hour hearing Thursday. The Tates deny the allegations. They say their online personas are exaggerated and their high profile makes fleeing unlikely. Prosecutors say the seriousness of the charges against the Tates and their claims of extravagant wealth and multiple passports make it more likely they will flee.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTateBrothersthLdWritethru/cc93a727a6e43aa972cab45c018c1db2/text___
Trump administration starts building border wall project in Arizona over tribe's objections
SUMMARY: The Tohono O’odham Nation says armed federal agents accompanied contractors who trespassed on tribal land this week as they began construction of an Arizona section of a border wall. The nation says the contractors violated tribal law despite a federal judge's order from June clearing the way for work to begin at the border with Mexico. Tribal officials reported that the masked agents of Customs and Border Protection blocked tribal police from removing the contractors Tuesday. The tribe had posted "No Trespassing" signs and the contractors entered tribal land without permission. Federal officials say the wall is direly needed, citing the area's history as a drug and immigrant smuggling corridor.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationBorderWallndLdWritethru/c745efc4b66947fba995c5b56875da10/text___
ICE officer's release from Texas jail opens a new front in the escalating fight over extradition
SUMMARY: Legal experts say an immigration officer’s release from a Texas jail despite a request to return him to Minnesota for prosecution could create a dangerous precedent. Christian Castro was released early Thursday from a detention center in Brownsville after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott refused to immediately sign his extradition request. The standoff between the two states is highly unusual. Under federal law, states have little discretion to reject extradition requests from fellow states. Thousands of fugitives are sent to other states each year as a matter of routine. Legal scholars say the Texas decision could help criminal defendants avoid justice.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationEnforcementMinnesotathLdWritethru/d1299b21657fe35afae615386d40552d/text___
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic
SUMMARY: Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell have formed in the Pacific Ocean far from land. The National Hurricane Center says both are expected to become hurricanes in the next few days. There are no coastal watches or warnings for either storm. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic Ocean. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says the storm could bring heavy rain to portions of the Caribbean in the coming days. The storm’s name had no connection to Dolly Parton’s death. There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect, but the Leeward Islands could get heavy rain Saturday and Sunday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APTropicalWeatherthLdWritethru/31ced4223cb59d4a5c599a0aa4c5756e/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he's in no hurry
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump marks an awkward moment in his second White House term as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran reaches the six-month mark. Trump initially told Americans it would last only a matter of weeks. Trump claims the war has devastated Iran's leadership, military and economy. This week, his administration has shifted its focus to increasing economic pressure rather than military action. Trump says he's not in a hurry to bring Iran back to negotiations. Mediators like Qatar and Pakistan continue to seek diplomatic solutions. Analysts warn that Iran has shown resilience to international pressure, and it remains to be seen how far the U.S. will go with its new strategy.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIranUSTrumprdLdWritethru/3c4d33b09fdbe19928781c678aa025c9/text___
Beloved New Orleans hospital, wracked by floods and grief in Hurricane Katrina, to get a makeover
SUMMARY: A beloved New Orleans hospital building where doctors and nurses heroically treated patients without electricity after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 is poised for redevelopment. Tulane University has big plans to convert the long-shuttered building into a pioneering medical research hub. Tulane says it's working with public and private investors on a $500 million plan to redevelop the landmark art deco building into a home for its public health, entrepreneurship and medical programs. Construction is expected to start this fall. Katrina was one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history, killing nearly 1,400 people and causing billions of dollars in damage.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNewOrleansKatrinaHospitalndLdWritethru/7e177f5c8580259a9d885112e3644ab0/text___
Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that’s likely to be swiftly appealed
SUMMARY: A federal judge is once again blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to limit mail voting in the midterm elections. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani put a new 14-day hold on the plan following a fresh round of lawsuits just days before mail ballots begin to go out. The case could be headed back to the Supreme Court, which sided with Trump earlier this week. The justices on Monday found Talwani had acted prematurely, but they pointedly did not rule on the legality of Trump’s order. The whipsawing legal battle has major ramifications for the midterms.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpElectionsthLdWritethru/15cf1ec7dcdb8211bf6b624b75a7f4ab/text___
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he's renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States as he escalates his trade war with Canada. The Republican president signed an executive order in the Oval Office on Thursday that updated the lake’s name for the U.S. geographic naming service. Trump cannot force Canada to follow along, however. Trump has been floating the idea of the name change in recent days as the U.S. announced it was imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods over the weekend after talks between the countries broke down.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpLakeOntariothLdWritethru/3ac58dca0ca83c15605d4dbff146b28a/text___
As midterm elections approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump
SUMMARY: Some Republican candidates are quietly distancing themselves from President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. Yet, most Republican candidates continue to embrace Trump despite his low approval ratings. However, this delicate balance aims to avoid alienating Trump's base while attracting a wider electorate. The changes are often subtle, such as removing or downplaying Trump’s name on websites, but they reflect a cautious strategy. For example, Texas congressional candidate Carlos De La Cruz changed his description from “Trump conservative” to “proven conservative” on his homepage.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTrumpndLdWritethru/95f59e3ab09f5ee0e68349530ff8c8ea/text___
Exclusive: US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are 'beyond critical' due to Iran war, officials say
SUMMARY: The U.S. military faces a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe largely driven by President Donald Trump's war with Iran. That's according to a U.S. defense official in Europe and a NATO official. They spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press to discuss sensitive military matters. The most concerning shortfall involves the Patriot missile interceptors crucial for defending against Russian ballistic missiles. That's raised concerns about NATO's vulnerability to a potential Russian attack after U.S. missile stocks were moved to the Middle East and as other countries also are experiencing shortages. The Pentagon says claims of U.S. munition shortages “are false.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSPatriotInterceptorsEuroperdLdWritethru/09c7d8030a2e11fbd8ee3f7176b3f2d4/text___
Exclusive: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that
SUMMARY: The Associated Press and The Guardian have obtained documents that contradict statements made by current Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during two congressional hearings in 2025. Kennedy was seeking confirmation for the Cabinet post. He told senators that a trip he took to Samoa in 2019 before a deadly measles outbreak had “nothing to do with vaccines.” The new documents show he wrote the then-prime minister, saying he wanted his team to study what happened with the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine in the Pacific island nation. The letter raises questions about how truthful Kennedy was in testimony before Congress. Kennedy's department says the Samoa visit was “unrelated to vaccines.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSKennedyMeaslesSamoathLdWritethru/ba6ad3ffadca48599b1c178a392fb37b/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Israeli strikes kill 5 in Gaza, Iran touts Russian energy deal, and other news in the Middle East
SUMMARY: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed five people, despite a fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States. Meanwhile, the U.N.'s maritime agency said 19 seafarers have been killed and at least 6,000 remain stranded on hundreds of ships unable to leave the region since the Iran war began. Iran’s Foreign Ministry has also condemned a new round of U.S. economic measures against the country. The U.S. has imposed restrictions on a major Egyptian bank for its ties with Iran. And the United Kingdom warned against any attempt by Israel to remove British officials from the Gaza ceasefire coordination center.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastthLdWritethru/6c8334dbec806f41666ff75e728768b8/text___
Rescuers retrieve flood survivors caked in mud as death toll in Nepal-China border disaster climbs
SUMMARY: Rescuers on the Nepal-China border are pulling out flood survivors caked in dark brown mud while helicopters lift stranded people to safety. The neighboring countries raced Friday to respond to catastrophic flash floods that have killed nearly 600 people and left almost 2,500 missing. Rescue teams were put on high alert for more flooding from a new lake that formed high up on the Himalayan mountains after the initial floods on Wednesday. Experts warned that the lake, which was created after a glacier collapse that triggered the floods, was starting to overflow.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASNepalFlashFloodsthLdWritethru/ae9973b5fd2b1dc6d54c3e88b1b55bdc/text___
Russian drones batter Ukraine's Kyiv region, hitting apartments and warehouses for a second day
SUMMARY: Russian forces have resumed drone attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region that hit numerous buildings and storage depots. The attacks were reported on Friday. Officials in the southern Kherson region warn of a tough winter with potential power outages and advise residents to relocate. Russian strikes aim to exhaust Ukraine’s air defenses and population. Ukraine’s economy is also affected with growth forecasts revised downward because of the attacks. Both countries continue aerial assaults meanwhile with Ukraine targeting Russian infrastructure in response.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarstLdWritethru/e71dbed50bbdc710372f96deead36665/text___
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones with a total of 60 areas now affected
SUMMARY: Congo government figures show that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo. A total of 60 zones are now affected. The two new zones affected are Biena and Manguredjipa in Congo’s North Kivu province. The case fatality rate there is much higher than the overall rate of 48% due in part to delayed response efforts. That's according to Congo’s Ministry of Health data posted on Friday. It said the outbreak has recorded 5,794 confirmed cases including 2,786 deaths as it is spreading at an unprecedented speed.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFCongoEbolathLdWritethru/615dcbccd5b37f68aca89f8e286f4d7b/text___
Norway's crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father's death
SUMMARY: Norway has a new king. Crown Prince Haakon has ascended to the throne following the death of his father, King Harald V. His daughter becomes Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra and heir to the throne. The role of Norwegian monarch is largely symbolic as the power lies with an elected parliament, but the country’s royal family retains celebrity and a role in promoting the wealthy nation across the world. Haakon's tasks will include stabilizing the Scandinavian country’s monarchy and the royal family’s popularity after his wife’s past contacts with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his stepson’s rape conviction.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUNorwayNewKingthLdWritethru/3827c13443c66df288a541a9804263f0/text___
Six months on, the Iran war has changed the Middle East, but not in the way its architects had hoped
SUMMARY: The Iran war has changed the Middle East, but not in the ways that the United States and Israel had hoped. The war they launched six months ago has left the Islamic Republic with a more radical leadership bent on controlling the Strait of Hormuz and using it to extract concessions. Gulf nations have come to doubt decades-old American security guarantees. Israel has continued to rack up tactical victories while accelerating its international isolation and the erosion of support among the American public. There is no end in sight to the war and its impact on the global economy.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSMonthsChangedMideast/1685cdc4e6ef330406e0ebe242b21e70/text___
What to know about Iceland's vote on whether to restart talks to join the EU
SUMMARY: Icelanders are voting Saturday on whether to restart talks about joining the European Union. The decision has divided the nation of 400,000 over issues of sovereignty. Supporters of EU membership believe it offers protection and economic benefits. Opponents argue Iceland already enjoys European integration without losing control over its resources. The referendum is a simple yes or no question about resuming accession negotiations. A yes vote would lead to a lengthy negotiation process. Fishing rights remain a major concern since Iceland wants to maintain control over its rich fishing grounds. The result is expected to be very close.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUIcelandEUElectionWhattoKnowrdLdWritethru/49d43b4989a198035f1d88ff51875d38/text___
Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities, dies as a prisoner at 84
SUMMARY: Ratko Mladic, the notorious Bosnian Serb general, has died at age 84 while serving a life sentence for war crimes. U.N. officials confirmed his death Thursday in a hospital in The Hague. Mladic was sentenced in 2017 for his role in the Bosnian conflict, which left over 100,000 dead. He commanded forces responsible for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, where more than 8,000 Muslim men and boys were killed. Despite his conviction, Mladic remained defiant, never expressing remorse. His death highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and reconciliation in the Balkans.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUSerbiaObitMladicthLdWritethru/03abf53803bef360978882d89024c475/text___
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BUSINESS
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Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with US inflation stubbornly elevated
SUMMARY: Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh says inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he has sent before about his economic outlook. In his first high-profile speech at the Fed’s annual conference at Jackson Hole, Warsh acknowledged in prepared remarks Friday that recent inflation reports show it has cooled a bit, but “they do not tell me that underlying trends have meaningfully improved.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalReserveWarshthLdWritethru/ab896df808df3a5a3fa8b943ac5f3867/text___
US stocks drift after expectations rise for the Fed to hike rates to get inflation under control
SUMMARY: U.S. stocks are drifting while expectations rise for the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates soon to get the nation’s high inflation under control. The S&P 500 was flat Friday after flipping between modest gains and losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 74 points, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.5%. The bond market had more of a reaction following Kevin Warsh’s first time speaking as chairman of the Fed at an annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Traders upped their bets for the Fed to hike its federal funds rate as soon as next month to put a lid on inflation.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/0a655f1c042b059279343443d5802907/text___
Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new rules for kids go further, but critics say not enough
SUMMARY: Kids under 18 will soon see a host of changes to their Instagram and Facebook experiences thanks to a historic $18 billion settlement Meta Platforms reached Wednesday with 48 U.S. states. Besides the money, which will be paid out over a decade, Meta has agreed to strengthen its age estimates to keep kids under 13 off its platforms and teens in age-appropriate accounts, enact a hard limit of two hours a day for users under 18, block kids from the apps from midnight to 6 a.m. and hide like counts, among other changes. But critics and children’s advocates cautioned it will not solve its myriad problems overnight.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMetaTrialKidProtectionsndLdWritethru/8229962dac997f1b1557ce341c71b39d/text___
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As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos
SUMMARY: A new study suggests El Nino events have intensified over the past 40 years due to human-caused climate change. El Ninos are now more than 36% stronger than before the industrial age, with a 16% increase in the last 40 years, based on measurements from coral in the Galapagos Islands. Researchers link it to the burning of fossil fuels. Outside scientists are split on whether they agree with Thursday's study, saying there's not enough data to prove that El Ninos are strengthening. El Ninos, the natural and temporarily warming of parts of the equatorial Pacific, can cause extreme weather worldwide.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APClimateElNinondLdWritethru/cf2e0bbe4b241c5ad0141ca0f93f44dd/text___
Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas
SUMMARY: Scientists say a deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a glacier chunk breaking off and temporarily damming a river. This may have led to a surge of water downstream, killing hundreds and leaving many more missing. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 5.2 glacier collapse, causing catastrophic debris flow. Researchers are still analyzing satellite and ground-level data to understand the event. Experts say it's too early to directly link the disaster to global warming, but note that rising temperatures increase such risks, especially in the rapidly warming Himalayan region.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APClimateNepalChinaGlacierndLdWritethru/d8c11c2215ea0792e3612bf791e4299f/text___
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RELIGION
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What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet
SUMMARY: Mount Kailash, a Himalayan peak in Tibet, is sacred to several religious traditions and draws pilgrims from across the region. Pilgrims traditionally walk around the mountain rather than climb it, completing a roughly 33-mile (53-kilometer) circuit as a religious practice, while nearby Lake Manasarovar is also a site of spiritual purification. Hundreds of foreigners were among those reported missing after catastrophic floods struck the Nepal-China border region, including Indian nationals on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASRELNepalFlashFloodsPilgrimageSitendLdWritethru/259253eafa9dd331ec71033296da7c36/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
SUMMARY: Pioneering Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died. She was 97. Yayoi Kusama Studio said she died at a hospital in Tokyo on Aug. 14. Kusama splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world. Repetitive motifs were her trademark. They came in various shapes, resembling netting, swirls or worms, but most often dots, dancing proudly on her canvases, or as sparkling balls or dots of light in her installations, in all their vibrant psychedelic glory.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASJapanObitYayoiKusamathLdWritethru/f92e15d5e6a446f48f3675ddd2418b8a/text___
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SPORTS
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She was a pain specialist to top athletes. Her opioid prescribing alarmed the DEA
SUMMARY: Joan Rubinger overcame a catastrophic biking accident that left her paralyzed to become an influential pain-relief specialist helping top-tier athletes get back on the field after acute and chronic injuries. Her website touts a client list that includes 169 NFL Pro Bowl selections, 29 NBA and WNBA champions and 15 Olympic medalists. Among some of her most notable patients: NBA All Stars Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration alleged in court filings, Rubinger doled out thousands of illegal prescriptions for highly addictive painkillers, a “covert and slinking” scheme the nurse practitioner likened to selling hamburgers at a fast-food restaurant.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APDEAPainSpecialistAthletesOpioidsstLdWritethru/e575853a66d0ef726351338932d073ff/text___
UEFA prepares criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Infantino over World Cup sell-off
SUMMARY: UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors. UEFA has filed documents in a Manhattan court requesting discovery of potential evidence from the New York investment fund, Thrive Capital Management, founded by Joshua Kushner.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSOCFIFAInfantinoCriminalComplaintthLdWritethru/2c0a1bbfc17bb159088a5d7108caac11/text___
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