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NATIONAL
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Across US history, the AP has watched, chronicled and helped people understand a complex world
SUMMARY: Precisely 180 years ago, a handful of New York news executives looking to save money on coverage had an idea. Today, it is called The Associated Press. Five newspaper publishers in New York City agreed in 1846 to pool resources in order to speed the delivery of news about the U.S. war with Mexico using a pony-express relay through Alabama to a telegraph office. Those beginnings gave birth to an organization that in many ways became the backbone of the news industry. The AP claims some 4 billion people, nearly half of the world’s population, see news produced by the company on a typical day. The company has chronicled the nation’s big moments for much of the 250-year history of the American republic.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAmericaTheAPinHistory/c87c7d89d107b8e5d6358bea3a8a48ce/text___
Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden and others honor Gloria Steinem, who has died at 92
SUMMARY: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, first lady Jill Biden and a slew of celebrities, writers and activists are lauding Gloria Steinem as a revolutionary and inspiring figure. The celebrated author and activist, who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women’s movement, died Wednesday at her home in New York City. She was 92. Clinton said Steinem opened doors for millions of women. Biden said on social media that Steinem's fight for women's equality changed the country. Author Abigail Disney told The Associated Press her activism was inspired by Steinem.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSObitGloriaSteinemReactionndLdWritethru/62a49a8baba7a70bc4a657e65b94b415/text___
Investigators scour scene of Minneapolis shooting that left 3 dead, including suspect
SUMMARY: Investigators were scouring the scene of the downtown Minneapolis shooting that left three people dead, including the suspect, and five others injured. Dozens of law enforcement officers were at the apartment building where the shooting occurred Wednesday, along with a mobile crime scene unit from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the state agency that handles many complex crimes. The five wounded by gunfire included two Minneapolis police officers, while a sixth person, another officer, suffered other injuries, police Sgt. Garrett Parten said at a Wednesday news conference. All three officers are in stable condition, according to Hennepin County Medical Center.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMinneapolisShooting/3ff6046fde9edd1c764701c10aa4a1ac/text___
Lindsay Clancy jury is deliberating for a sixth day but there's growing risk of a mistrial
SUMMARY: The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial is starting its sixth day of deliberations. The jurors have been struggling to reach a verdict and have twice said they're deadlocked on whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three young children. Clancy, a former labor and delivery nurse, admits to strangling her children in 2023. Her attorney says postpartum psychosis drove her actions, while prosecutors argue she was aware of what she was doing. The children ranged in age from 5 years to 8 months. The trial has sparked debate over maternal mental health. If the jury remains deadlocked, a mistrial could be declared.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLindsayClancyTrialthLdWritethru/269ff7196d474d3b627bd052d8c0fc47/text___
Hikers describe intense rain and wind before floodwaters ravage Grand Canyon
SUMMARY: It was a monster of a storm that formed within minutes. Hikers near the bottom of the Grand Canyon were enveloped by torrential rainfall, gusting winds and the deafening roar of approaching floodwaters. Those who spoke to The Associated Press after being airlifted out of the canyon following last Saturday's flooding called it a storm for the ages. Some scrambled to higher ground as walls of water approached. Others hunkered down under a ledge to avoid falling rocks. Two people were killed, and at least one person is still missing. The damage assessment by the National Park Service is ongoing.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGrandCanyonFloodingEvacueesstLdWritethru/855be07c0bfea7e01770d44171ad6692/text___
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
SUMMARY: Gloria Steinem, the most visible symbol and potent voice of the U.S. women's movement in the '60s and '70s and a fierce advocate for feminist causes throughout her life, has died at 92. With her trademark streaked, straight hair parted down the middle and large aviator glasses, Steinem, co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a hugely recognizable presence wherever she went. And she went everywhere, from college campuses to community centers to rallies and marches. Her social media page said she died Wednesday at her home in New York City.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSObitGloriaSteinemthLdWritethru/724836935f6547fda60f361c15238d14/text___
Former Tropical Storm Edouard lingers over Texas, flooding homes and roadways
SUMMARY: Texas authorities have rescued dozens of people from stranded cars, homes surrounded by floodwaters and an assisted living facility as former Tropical Storm Edouard lingered over rural parts of the state. The now-tropical depression has dumped nearly 2 feet of rain in some places. The National Weather Service says that heavy rains were expected to threaten the eastern part of the state through Thursday morning. Meanwhile, a burst of tropical weather persisted in the Pacific Ocean, where three hurricanes were churning in open waters.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTropicalWeatherthLdWritethru/aa5eb54efac7113246603f1c40c1a037/text___
What to know about the AP/FRONTLINE investigation into scam victims
SUMMARY: Virtually every American has been targeted by scammers in some way, exclusive new polling data shows. Scams in the U.S. have surged to a record high, causing billions in losses for Americans. But the U.S. still lags behind some other countries in tackling the problem, holding financial and social media companies responsible and regulating the cryptocurrency scammers rely on, an investigation by The Associated Press and FRONTLINE found. And although both the Trump administration and Congress are pursuing new options, victims still have little recourse.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APGlobalScamsVictimsWhatToKnowndLdWritethru/b1350fd421cce73ac585a649b07332d5/text___
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more
SUMMARY: Virtually every American has been targeted by scammers in some way, exclusive new polling data shows. Scams in the U.S. have surged to a record high, causing billions in losses for Americans. But the U.S. still lags behind some other countries in tackling the problem, holding financial and social media companies responsible and regulating the cryptocurrency scammers rely on, an investigation by The Associated Press and FRONTLINE found. And although both the Trump administration and Congress are pursuing new options, victims still have little recourse.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APGlobalScamsVictimsndLdWritethru/34517de3546d604e20c9d78d3dc5af4f/text___
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Billionaire Leon Black skips Epstein deposition and sues House panel over subpoenas
SUMMARY: Billionaire investor Leon Black is refusing to appear for a sworn deposition before Congress relating to its investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Instead he's asking a federal court to block two subpoenas. Black appeared this year in a broader House investigation into Epstein and others around him. Lawmakers said he refused to answer questions relating to nondisclosure agreements. They subpoenaed to force Black to appear for a sworn deposition Thursday. Black's lawyer, Susan Estrich, said the committee “ is on a fishing expedition that oversteps its authority.” The top Democrat on the committee called for Black to be held in contempt.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressEpsteinBlackndLdWritethru/680cc38cdefad4bcb3f10fe9224efda7/text___
Federal judge considers whether to extend ban against US Postal Service mail voting changes
SUMMARY: A Justice Department lawyer representing the U.S. Postal Service could not say whether the agency's new system for regulating mail ballots is operational yet as she considers whether to let the plan proceed for the upcoming midterm elections. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani is deciding whether to extend her temporary prohibition on the proposed regulation of mail ballots, an effort undertaken as part of an executive order by President Donald Trump. The hearing came a day before the first state begins sending mail ballots to voters. Talwani told the Justice Department lawyer Thursday she has “nothing from the USPS “ about how the regulation is to happen.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpElectionsthLdWritethru/63899f738d28d161b629054a314f161a/text___
AP Source: ICE officer charged with lying to investigators in the shooting of Venezuelan man
SUMMARY: Federal prosecutors have charged a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer with lying to investigators about the events leading up to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown earlier this year. That's according to a person familiar with the matter. The person was not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation and spoke on condition of anonymity. The person said Christian Castro, the officer who authorities say shot Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in the leg in January, has been charged with making false statements to federal investigators.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationEnforcementMinnesotandLdWritethru/5a429fee81fe85c09ca59ea9366c019d/text___
Democrats are promising a big agenda. Their unity is already being tested
SUMMARY: Beginning on Day One, Democrats say they plan to “hold the crooks accountable.” That’s the promise House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has made if Democrats seize majority control in the midterm elections and begin investigating President Donald Trump's administration. But first, Democratic leaders have to ensure they can keep their own caucus in line. They were tested this week when colleagues bucked their leadership on a routine procedural vote. It was a red flag of potential party divisions to come. But Jeffries is pushing ahead with an agenda to make healthcare, groceries and other parts of life more affordable, while launching oversight of the Trump administration.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressHouseDemocrats/ac731edc09c32e40319905db4c50ece6/text___
Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is urging Republican lawmakers to run on his White House record despite his sagging popularity. On Wednesday, he pledged to campaign in about three dozen contests that could determine control of Congress. Voters' dim views of the economy and the war in Iran have put Republicans in a tough spot as the midterm election season enters its final stretch. During a dinner in the Rose Garden, Trump told vulnerable lawmakers they have a triumphant story to tell voters. He plans to campaign in 35 House and Senate races.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTrumpstLdWritethru/d0c3658f865fe0a7aacfca6904fb69af/text___
Trump's plan for a fence at Lafayette Park near White House gets review by federal panel
SUMMARY: The latest pieces of President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging Washington makeover are set for an airing in front of a federal panel that already has blessed his other big-ticket plans. On Thursday, the National Capital Planning Commission, which earlier this year approved Trump’s White House ballroom proposal after he razed the Executive Mansion’s East Wing, will discuss a proposed fence around Lafayette Park in front of the White House. The panel also will review a proposed underground security screening center for White House visitors. It’s the first time the commission will take up either idea, and votes are not expected. But the commission and the separate U.S. Commission of Fine Arts thus far haven't been an obstacle for Trump's plans.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWhiteHouseSecurity/af8c3915b27a1076276dc44ff2296468/text___
Immigrant rights group seeks to block use of federal databases it says could purge legal voters
SUMMARY: An immigrant rights group has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block the Department of Homeland Security from using federal databases that the group alleges are being used to target naturalized citizens who are eligible to register to vote. The lawsuit — filed Wednesday in federal court in Washington, D.C., on behalf of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights — alleges that DHS and the U.S. Justice Department are interfering with fair elections by using inaccurate federal databases in an attempt to buttress allegations of voter fraud. Coalition executive director Angelica Salas says the federal government is engaging in an “attack on the freedom to vote.” DHS says it's “laser focused” on ensuring noncitizens don't vote.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionVoterLists/78a467f46849c4829ca6ffb15fbeabed/text___
Heads or tails? $1 coin with Trump's face and gold finish to go on sale
SUMMARY: The U.S. Mint will start selling a $1 coin to celebrate America's 250th birthday, featuring President Donald Trump's face on one side. The coin's design, approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, includes Trump's visage as “heads” and the Great Seal of the United States as “tails.” The coin stirred criticism because federal law bars living presidents from appearing on currency, but exceptions exist. The coins, honoring American heritage, will be available Wednesday. A roll of 25 coins costs $61, and a bag of 100 costs $154.50. Special-issue coins are hidden in some rolls and bags.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpCoinstLdWritethru/817c62abfcec862b8c1ec622e5809ab4/text___
FACT FOCUS: Texans listed as 'suspense voters' can still cast a ballot if they confirm their address
SUMMARY: Social media users are crying foul over the inclusion of 1.2 million voters on Texas’ “suspense list,” claiming it shows efforts to tamper with the November midterms. More than 1.2 million people were listed as “suspense voters” by the Texas Secretary of State’s Office as of March 2026. This means that voters' residential addresses must be confirmed before they can cast a ballot. They are not prevented from voting. The suspense list was created more than 30 years ago as a method for maintaining accurate voter rolls.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTexasVoterRegistrationFactFocus/cc7e9e74968b7aa3b629fbbe2cd1dc51/text___
No Democrat has won a Kansas Senate seat in a century. Can a megachurch pastor change that?
SUMMARY: Adam Hamilton is the founder of the nation's largest United Methodist church, and he's attempting to pull off an unusual balancing act in running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate. Hamilton peppers his campaign remarks with biblical references but also tells voters that he does not plan to use a Senate seat to win more converts. Incumbent Republican Sen. Roger Marshall and the GOP argue that Hamilton is too liberal. Hamilton counters that if Jesus were here today, Marshall would call him “woke.” Only a few ordained ministers have served in the Senate in the past 100 years.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionSenateKansasPastorndLdWritethru/1fbd5120ad81a7c96dd037bbde719aae/text___
Kennedy Center disassembles Blue sculpture from its grounds
SUMMARY: The Kennedy Center removed a sculpture known as Blue, a tall, blue stick figure designed by Joel Shapiro and installed in 2019. This change follows ongoing efforts by the center's board, which is closely aligned with President Donald Trump, to reshape the institution. Shapiro, who passed away in 2025, described the sculpture as a celebration of action and possibility. The Kennedy Center expressed gratitude for Shapiro's work, while Michael Sebastiani from Hands Off the Arts lamented the removal. He described Blue as a welcoming fixture and a mascot for National Dance Day events at the center.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSKennedyCenterBluestLdWritethru/c28c6b03fa412e2a70a324ba0476d031/text___
Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends
SUMMARY: A whistleblower for the U.S. Postal Service is warning that a new mail ballot system being hastily built to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order restricting that method of voting could lead to the rejection of huge numbers of mail ballots. The whistleblower made the allegation anonymously in documents submitted by Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal to the Postal Service. Blumenthal says the disclosure shows Trump is trying to sabotage mail voting. A federal judge has barred the Postal Service from making the changes for the midterms, but that case is being appealed, possibly to the Supreme Court.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionPostalServicethLdWritethru/7f7cf4fdf2e9cf369ae96f96fbda03f2/text___
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A Lebanese man held prisoner in Israel is released and handed over to Lebanon
SUMMARY: A Lebanese man held in Israel has been released, marking the first such handover since the Israel-Hezbollah conflict began six months ago. The International Committee of the Red Cross facilitated the release. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office stated that Israel agreed to release five Lebanese civilians after Lebanon helped search for the bodies of Lebanese Jewish leaders abducted in the 1980s. The first prisoner, Malek Ghazi, was handed over to the Lebanese army. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam thanked the U.S. for its mediation efforts. Talks between Lebanon and Israel continue, though challenges remain, especially regarding Hezbollah's disarmament.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLLebanonIsraelthLdWritethru/bfe8abeb4f713332a543e23dd9d2bba5/text___
Russia to close German cultural centers amid deepening tensions with Europe over supporting Ukraine
SUMMARY: Russia says it will close German cultural centers on its territory in a retaliatory measure amid deepening tensions between Moscow and European countries who are helping Ukraine resist the Kremlin’s invasion. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's announcement came after Germany blamed Moscow for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Aug. 4. Germany said it was closing the Russian Consulate in Bonn and a cultural center in Berlin. Germany says it has become a “daily target” of a Kremlin’s campaign. Western officials accuse Russia of sabotage and disruption to undermine their support for Ukraine, but Moscow denies it. The EU is weighing more sanctions against Russia.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUEuropeRussiaExplosiveDronethLdWritethru/1e72ac4fd59f4a1f44859bd2e78dbde6/text___
Ukraine's drone attacks caused turmoil for Russians throughout summer
SUMMARY: Russians have experienced a summer of turmoil because of the war in Ukraine. Swarms of buzzing drones have hit oil refineries, triggering a gasoline shortage. Online retailers have had their warehouses attacked, disrupting sales and hurting small businesses. Airports have been disrupted by the drones, stranding travelers. This increased awareness of the war comes at a challenging time for the Kremlin, with a parliamentary election later this month. Experts say the balloting, though tightly controlled, could bring political volatility. Rumors of a possible troop mobilization also are creating anxiety, prompting some Russians to leave the country. While none of this has led to anti-war protests, it affects the national mood before the election.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaSummerofTurmoilndLdWritethru/2367e71fc35353e92dc4884028ba403b/text___
USS Lincoln crew hits the streets of Thai beach city after lengthy Middle East deployment
SUMMARY: The crew of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has streamed into Pattaya, Thailand, as part of the port call after the ship's lengthy deployment to the Middle East. It had supported the U.S. war against Iran and set a record with over 260 days at sea. Concerns about crew mental health and food shortages arose last month, but the Navy downplayed any issues. Sailors expressed excitement about being in Thailand. The Lincoln is expected to leave Thailand this weekend and continue its journey back to the U.S.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASThailandUSCarrierstLdWritethru/ce9febd3795164e9743f22f1daa5c681/text___
Netanyahu's big reelection concern isn't his political rivals. It's some of his biggest supporters
SUMMARY: As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks reelection, his main concern these days isn’t his political rivals. It’s some of his biggest supporters. A series of small, pro-Netanyahu parties have announced their intentions to run in the Oct. 27 vote. But instead of strengthening the Israeli leader, these parties risk weakening his chances of reelection by splitting the vote among Netanyahu’s base. For that reason, Netanyahu is calling on the parties to unite to improve their chances of entering parliament and bolstering his chances of victory. The parties include hard-line blocs led by polarizing Cabinet ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelPoliticsndLdWritethru/d251d31c4424435aa63173877ff27c10/text___
Iran targets US allies in Gulf after overnight attacks, and other Mideast news
SUMMARY: Iran has targeted U.S. Gulf allies, firing drones at Kuwait and Bahrain after U.S. airstrikes in Iran. Iranian state media said a U.S. strike hit a wedding party, killing five people and wounding 68. Bahrain intercepted several Iranian attacks on Wednesday. Kuwait reported a fire caused by an Iranian drone. and said it was attacked again early Thursday. Meanwhile, a Saudi shipping company says two sailors died in an attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Iran has tightened control over the strait, affecting global oil trade. Pakistan continues mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastthLdWritethru/e0165815fef56d94b1a07793d24fdee3/text___
Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for those feared lost as some missing tourists make contact
SUMMARY: Some tourists previously reported missing in Nepal have made contact with authorities, officials said Wednesday. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said five Australians were confirmed safe overnight, reducing the number of missing Australians to 38. Meanwhile, some families of people still missing in Nuwakot, one of the worst-affected districts, held symbolic funerals for their loved ones, hoping to set their souls free. Search efforts continue after last week’s floods, which killed at least 1,204 people and left more than 4,200 missing. Nepal’s Foreign Ministry said 324 foreign nationals have been rescued, while about 590 from 39 countries remain unaccounted for.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASNepalFlashFloodsthLdWritethru/4dadbf49cf21d37af218e0df3c2b2622/text___
Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for US strikes after a wedding was hit
SUMMARY: Iranian attacks have targeted U.S. allies across the Gulf as renewed fighting with the United States ended a monthlong lull. An Iranian drone sparked a fire at a residential complex in Kuwait City without causing casualties, while Bahrain intercepted incoming drones. Other attacks overnight and into Wednesday targeted Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq’s Kurdish region. The escalation followed U.S. strikes on Iran, including one that Iranian state media say hit a wedding party, killing at least four people and wounding 68. The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and is posing increasing political problems for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSstLdWritethru/cc891e22860d7a53bf7ade9a3d74c0ae/text___
What to know about a reported US airstrike that hit a wedding in Iran
SUMMARY: During the latest American bombardment of southern Iran, a missile hit a home where a wedding was being celebrated. Iranian state media say it was a U.S. strike that killed four people — two women and two children — and wounded more than 60. A rights group says one of the children, a teenager, was killed in a separate strike on a nearby communications tower. The strike occurred late Tuesday in a coastal town on the Strait of Hormuz, a major focus of the six-month war launched by the U.S. and Israel. Experts say fragments of the missile shown by Iranian media indicate it was a high-precision American-made weapon.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSWeddingStrikeWhattoKnowrdLdWritethru/0b8dbb60863eb28e3dde59ff59e88735/text___
Edouard weakens into a tropical depression after landfall but still dumping rain into Texas
SUMMARY: The former Tropical Storm Edouard weakened into a depression while unleashing heavy rains and strong winds on parts of Texas. It knocked out power to thousands on Tuesday and also toppled trees and flooded roads. The National Hurricane Center says the storm had made landfall in the small coastal community of Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, arriving with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. It weakened as it moved inland and traveled over southeastern Texas. In the meantime, several storms were brewing in the Pacific Ocean, including Lowell, which reached hurricane strength earlier in the day.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APTropicalWeatherthLdWritethru/947df7d220e9793e353631f51e40a06c/text___
Congo's Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000
SUMMARY: Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 3,000 people out of more than 6,100 confirmed cases. That's according to the latest government statistics from Wednesday. The disease is spreading at an unprecedented speed that is faster than efforts to track and slow it. Numbers from Congo's Ministry of Health show that the outbreak has recorded 6,186 confirmed cases including 3,007 deaths since it was declared in mid-May. It remains the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease ever. The disease has continued to spread rapidly for several reasons. They included conflict in the eastern region of the country where the outbreak is concentrated. The resumption of school in the middle of the outbreak has also raised concerns about transmission in classrooms.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFCongoEbolathLdWritethru/79042056c1bd20cb1233a013fedf30d3/text___
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Stocks rise on Wall Street as bond yields ease some more, even while oil prices continue to climb
SUMMARY: Stocks are rising on Wall Street as bond yields ease further, even while oil prices continue to tick higher amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has increased this week after the U.S. hit Iranian rocket launchers on an island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The S&P 500 was up 1.1% in midday trading Thursday, with technology stocks powering much of the rally. The Dow rose 634 points, or 1.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1.4%. Nvidia rose 1.5% after the giant chip company said it would buy the artificial intelligence platform Hugging Face for $13 billion.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/7e1bffd68c53b54806be950f01181994/text___
Will Federal Reserve hike rates later this month? Waller muddies the outlook
SUMMARY: Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller says that an inflation report next week will largely determine whether he supports an interest rate hike later this month or not. The government will release August inflation figures Sept. 11, and if that report shows inflation continues to cool, Waller said "if inflation comes in hot, I would consider a rate hike.” Waller is an outspoken member of the Fed’s seven-person governing board, and his remarks add even more weight to the upcoming inflation data.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalReserveWallerrdLdWritethru/5506d6b43cc2e3d4144f622f8cc29e43/text___
Nvidia to spend $13 billion on Hugging Face, which will remain an open source platform
SUMMARY: Nvidia is buying artificial intelligence software platform Hugging Face for $13 billion. Jensen Huang said in a post on Thursday that more than 18 million developers, researchers and creators use Hugging Face to share more than 3 million models, 500,000 data sets and 1 million applications. More than 200,000 companies also use the platform, he said. Nvidia will keep Hugging Face as an open platform.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNvidiaHuggingFacethLdWritethru/d96d50e037a2ade479dcdf81cdf2afcf/text___
US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela
SUMMARY: Oil giant Chevron is confirming that it is expanding its operations in Venezuela, just days after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits. Chevron said Wednesday that it has been assigned additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt, where the company has an established position. Joint venture plans include investing more than $7 billion over the next five years, more than doubling production to approximately 600,000 barrels a day compared with 2026.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSVenezuelaChevronthLdWritethru/4d77fa9a9d53fc8693a242fbbb07fcef/text___
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A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage
SUMMARY: Two Mercury-bound spacecraft are in the home stretch of their nearly decade-long voyage. The linked spacecraft — one European, the other Japanese — separated from their mother ship on Thursday. If all goes well, they'll enter orbit around Mercury in November and split from each other in December to map and study the planet. The BepiColombo mission launched in 2018. It's named for the Italian mathematician who took part in NASA's Mariner 10 mission to Mercury in the 1970s. Only one other spacecraft, NASA's Messenger, has explored our solar system's smallest and closest-to-the-sun planet.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSCIMercuryMission/8840475f5f873b9bcc7245f45ffdc50c/text___
Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
SUMMARY: Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall. They banded together to offer recommendations Wednesday, saying they hope to lessen confusion after last year's changing advice from the Trump administration. Doctors advise flu shots for just about everyone starting at 6 months of age, and recommend a COVID-19 shot for many adults and children, too. Flu shots are already being offered at pharmacies, and coronavirus vaccines are starting to arrive after the Food and Drug Administration approved this year’s updated versions last week.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMEDBeWellFallVaccineAdvicendLdWritethru/7b08ff2a2438e5e99db6ecca742bff55/text___
Scientists find a huge 10-sided wave pattern swirling in the clouds over Saturn's south pole
SUMMARY: Scientists have discovered an enormous 10-sided wave pattern in the icy ammonia clouds over Saturn's south pole. A Spanish-led team reported Wednesday that the spinning, meandering decagon appears to be even bigger and more unstable than the hexagon of clouds around Saturn's north pole that's been visible for decades. This new jet stream formation popped up in the Hubble Space Telescope's sights in 2023. It's massive: A single side of the decagon surpasses 10,000 miles. Scientists detailed their findings in the journal Science Advances.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSCISaturnSouthPole/1fd4a0a90badacb6e4e18ac019ac6ead/text___
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Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies
SUMMARY: The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would strip private schools and colleges of their tax-exempt status if they provide targeted help to students based on their race. The proposal amounts to a significant escalation in the White House’s campaign to eradicate diversity programs directed at Black, Hispanic and other minority students. The Treasury Department proposed the change Thursday in a regulation that is broadly aimed at ending any measures that help students because of their race. It specifically says such benefits in admissions, scholarships and facilities “would be incompatible” with the rule. It’s the latest White House attempt to weed out diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpEducationIRSstLdWritethru/f8556ba3d94099df3c8aaa06fc13105f/text___
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Cassandra Wilson, the 2-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies at 70
SUMMARY: Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy-winning jazz singer, has died. She was 70. Her manager said she died in her native Jackson, Mississippi, surrounded by family and friends. The local coroner said she died Tuesday but did not release a cause. Wilson was known for her unique contralto and her ability to blend jazz with blues, folk, pop and country. She was hailed as America’s best singer by Time Magazine in 2001 and won two Grammys for best jazz vocal album. In 2022, she was honored as a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master. Tributes to her have celebrated her impact on music and her Mississippi roots.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTObitCassandraWilsonstLdWritethru/7bbf74ead70df41b8341be9e4969c3ce/text___
The trial over Tupac Shakur's murder ended with a guilty verdict. But did it bring closure?
SUMMARY: A Las Vegas jury has convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur. The verdict comes after nearly 30 years of speculation and mystery surrounding the rapper's death. Shakur's killing, along with the death of The Notorious B.I.G. six months later, symbolized a tense era in hip-hop history. Many wonder if this conviction will bring closure or if questions about what happened will persist. Shakur's family may find some peace, but fans and the culture at large might continue to grapple with the myths and theories that have grown over decades.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTupacTrialClosurestLdWritethru/90c08ae150f366c83938c425c73adb9c/text___
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NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case
SUMMARY: Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to forfeit five first-round draft picks and pay a $30 million fine for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard. Also, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank has been banned for six months and team president of business operations Gillian Zucker was suspended for one year. Leonard was hit with a $700,000 penalty. The league's decision follows a nearly yearlong investigation. The penalties reflect the league's firm stance on maintaining fair play and financial integrity. The Clippers say they will challenge the decision.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBKNClippersInvestigationthLdWritethru/0dc5e1a0d34224d5c65dbc39a74076c5/text___
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
SUMMARY: Tiger Woods has pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Florida. Woods was arrested in March following a rollover crash near his home on Jupiter Island and was initially charged with driving under the influence. The golf legend appeared Wednesday in court in Martin County to enter his plea on the lesser charge. Authorities say deputies found two pain pills in Woods' pocket after the crash, and he showed signs of impairment. He did a Breathalyzer test, which came out negative, but refused to take a urine test. Woods said little during the hearing. He arrived at the courthouse with his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, President Donald Trump’s former daughter-in-law.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTigerWoodsthLdWritethru/04efe75a28deb0c3ffdf70a35f88d640/text___
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