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NATIONAL

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US--CDC-CAMPUS SHOOTING-THINGS TO KNOW

CDC shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression; union demands statement against misinformation

SUMMARY: A Georgia man who had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal has been identified as the shooter who opened fire late Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, killing a police officer. The 30-year-old suspect, who died during the incident, had also tried to get into the CDC’s headquarters in Atlanta but was stopped by guards before driving to a pharmacy across the street and opening fire, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press on Saturday. The American Federation of Government Employees, Local 2883, is calling for heightened security and a strong statement condemning vaccine misinformation from federal officials.

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US--SEVERE WEATHER

Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as authorities make water rescues in Milwaukee

SUMMARY: Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and warnings for parts of Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin. Forecasters predict “repeated rounds of heavy rain,” along with hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Among the worst hit is the Milwaukee area, where as many as 10 inches of rain had fallen in some areas. USA Triathlon also canceled its Sprint and Paratriathlon National Championships in Milwaukee, where thousands were expected to compete.

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US--REFUGEE PROGRAM-LONG JOURNEY HOME

A Congolese refugee’s 8-year struggle to reunite with her family in the US

SUMMARY: A Congolese refugee who had been separated from her family for eight years was on the verge of joining them in the United States when President Donald Trump halted the refugee program in January. She was one of at least 12,000 refugees who had imminent travel plans canceled. Many of them had already sold belongings in anticipation of resettlement. A lawsuit brought by refugee aid groups and a handful of individuals, including the Congolese woman, is still playing out in the courts. The Congolese woman made it to the U.S. earlier this year thanks to a narrow window created by a court ruling that was later overturned. But thousands of refugees remain in limbo.

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US--CDC-CAMPUS-SHOOTING

CDC shooter believed COVID vaccine made him suicidal, his father tells police

SUMMARY: A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a Georgia man who opened fire Friday on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal. The 30-year-old shooter tried to get into the CDC’s headquarters but was stopped by guards. He then drove to a pharmacy across the street and opened fire. The official spoke anonymously Saturday because they are not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation. The official says the shooter was armed with at least five guns. DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose was mortally wounded while responding.

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US--TEXAS FLOODS-TIMELINE

AP investigation shows chaos of deadly Texas floods through emergency recordings and videos

SUMMARY: The Associated Press has assembled a chronology of chaotic rescue efforts as a flash flood barreled through the Hill Country of Central Texas before dawn July 4. The AP analyzed first responder recordings, weather service warnings, survivor videos and official testimony. Cries for help came from the woods, rooftops and attics that shifted unsteadily as the water rose. Firefighters and police raced to help, having little guidance on where or how. Top emergency leaders were asleep or out of town. The flooding killed at least 136 people, including more than two dozen children and counselors at a camp.

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US--TRUMP-LETITIA JAMES-THINGS TO KNOW

Justice Department targets New York attorney general, a Trump foe. Here’s what to know

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is zeroing in on New York Attorney General Letitia James. A person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that James has been subpoenaed for records related to the lawsuit she won against Trump for lying about his wealth. Another person said the subpoena is part of an investigation into whether James violated Trump’s civil rights. The people could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke on the condition of anonymity. The Democratic attorney general for New York has denied any wrongdoing. Her lawyer has accused the Trump administration of weaponizing the Justice Department.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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US--TRUMP-JUDICIAL NOMINEES-ABORTION-TAKEAWAYS

What to know about how Trump’s judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decades

SUMMARY: A review by The Associated Press shows that several of President Donald Trump’s nominees to the federal courts have revealed anti-abortion views, been associated with anti-abortion groups or defended abortion restrictions. Some have helped defend their state’s abortion restrictions in court and some have been involved in cases with national impact, including on access to medication abortion. Legal experts and abortion rights advocates warn of a remaking of the federal courts in a way that could pose enduring threats to abortion access nationwide.

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US--TRUMP-JUDICIAL NOMINEES-ABORTION

Trump has said abortion is a state issue. His judicial picks could shape it nationally for decades

SUMMARY: Many of President Donald Trump’s picks to be federal judges have revealed anti-abortion views, been associated with anti-abortion groups or defended abortion restrictions. With Senate confirmation, they’d have lifetime appointments and be in position to roll back abortion access long after the Republican president leaves the White House. Of the 17 judicial nominees so far in Trump’s second term, an Associated Press review finds at least eight have argued in favor of abortion restrictions or against expanded abortion access. No such records could be found for the other nine, nor did the AP review find evidence that any nominees support increased access to abortion.

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INTERNATIONAL

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

European leaders rally behind Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

SUMMARY: European nations have rallied behind Ukraine, emphasizing that peace cannot be achieved without Kyiv’s involvement. This comes before a planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin. Trump has said the meeting in Alaska is to discuss ending the war, which has lasted over three years. European leaders have expressed concerns that Kyiv might be pressured into giving up land. A statement from European leaders stresses the need for a “just and lasting peace” for Ukraine. Trump has also moved up an ultimatum to impose additional sanctions on Russia if no settlement is reached.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA

Netanyahu defends planned military offensive in Gaza and lashes out at ‘global campaign of lies’

SUMMARY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sought to defend a new military offensive in one of Gaza’s most populated areas amid growing condemnation at home and abroad. He said that Israel “has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas.” He spoke to foreign media on Sunday, minutes before an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Gaza. Netanyahu said he has directed Israel’s military in recent days to bring in more foreign journalists. That would be a striking development, as they haven’t been allowed into Gaza beyond military embeds during 22 months of war.

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CB--PUERTO RICO-US-TOURIST KILLED

A US tourist who flew to Puerto Rico for a Bad Bunny concert was fatally shot, police say

SUMMARY: A U.S. tourist who was visiting Puerto Rico for Bad Bunny’s residency has been fatally shot at La Perla, a popular seaside shantytown. Police identified the victim as Kevin Mares, a 25-year-old who lived in New York. The shooting happened in the pre-dawn hours of Sunday. Police tell The Associated Press that the shooting happened when several people near Mares began arguing and one pulled out a gun and shot at least three people, including Mares. Two other men who live in La Perla were injured and remain hospitalized. Ruiz said Mares was an innocent bystander.

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EU--BRITAIN-MIDEAST-PROTESTS

Demonstrators seeking release of Gaza hostages march in London as Middle East tensions grip UK

SUMMARY: Demonstrators seeking release of Gaza hostages are marching in central London as the war in Gaza continues to inflame tensions across the United Kingdom. Protesters plan to march to the prime minister’s residence. The march organizers emphasize the humanitarian aspect of their demand for the hostages’ release, saying it’s not a political issue. This follows the arrest of 532 people on Saturday at a protest supporting a banned pro-Palestinian group. The group, Palestine Action, was banned after activists damaged military planes. Supporters are challenging the ban in court.

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AS--NEPAL-PRIDE RALLY

Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community holds first Pride rally since US funding cuts

SUMMARY: Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community and supporters have rallied in Kathmandu for their annual pride event. This marks the first rally since a major funding cut after the U.S. government ceased financial aid. Hundreds participated in the parade, which coincided with the Gai Jatra festival. The U.S. was a major donor for LGBTQ+ rights in Nepal, but funding cuts have led to the closure of many support centers. Despite setbacks, activists remain hopeful about finding alternative funding sources. Nepal has made significant progress in LGBTQ+ rights, including legalizing same-sex marriage and prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation.

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AS--AFGHANISTAN-TALIBAN-UN

Taliban investigating death threats against United Nations’ Afghan female staff, report says

SUMMARY: A U.N. report says dozens of its female Afghan staff have received death threats related to their work. The U.N. report published on Sunday is the latest update on the human rights situation in Afghanistan. The U.N. mission to the country said that female national staff were subjected to explicit death threats in May from unidentified individuals. The Taliban told the U.N. mission that their personnel weren’t responsible for the threats. The report said an Interior Ministry investigation is underway. A ministry spokesman said there were no such threats. He did not answer questions about an investigation.

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EU--RUSSIA-US-PLANNED-SUMMIT

Russia and Ukraine hold fast to their demands ahead of a planned Putin-Trump summit

SUMMARY: The threats, pressure and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow’s uncompromising demands in Ukraine, raising fears he could use a planned summit with U.S. President Donald Trump to coerce Kyiv into accepting an unfavorable deal. The maximalist demands reflect Putin’s determination to reach the goals he set when he launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. Putin sees a meeting with Trump as a chance to negotiate a broad deal that would not only cement Russia’s territorial gains but also keep Ukraine from joining NATO and hosting any Western troops, allowing Moscow to gradually pull the country back into its orbit.

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EU--BRITAIN-PROTESTS

London police arrest 365 people as pro-Palestinian protesters defy new law

SUMMARY: British police said they arrested 365 people in central London as supporters of a recently banned pro-Palestinian group intentionally flouted the law as part of their effort to force the government to reconsider the ban. Parliament in early July passed a law banning Palestine Action and making it a crime to publicly support the organization. That came after activists broke into a Royal Air Force base and vandalized two tanker planes to protest Britain’s support for Israel’s offensive in Gaza. The protest in London took place on Saturday

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BUSINESS

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US-FEDERAL RESERVE-BOWMAN

A top Federal Reserve official says dour jobs data backs the case for 3 rate cuts

SUMMARY: A top official at the Federal Reserve is saying that this month’s stunning, weaker-than-expected report on the U.S. job market is strengthening her belief that interest rates should be lower. Michelle Bowman pointed to July’s hiring slowdown, along with her belief that inflation is heading down toward 2% despite President Donald Trump’s tariffs. She was one of two Fed officials who voted a week and a half ago in favor of lowering interest rates. They lost out as nine other Fed officials voted to keep rates steady. Lower rates can help the economy but can also fuel inflation.

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HEALTH/SCIENCE

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SCI--SPACEX-CREW RETURN

Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station

SUMMARY: Four astronauts are back on Earth after a five-month stay at the International Space Station. Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Pacific off the Southern California coast on Saturday, a day after departing the orbiting lab. Splashing down were two Americans, one Japanese and one Russian. They launched in March as the replacements for NASA’s stuck astronauts. Boeing’s botched Starliner demo kept the two test pilots at the space station for more than nine months instead of a week. This was SpaceX’s third Pacific splashdown with people on board, but the first for a NASA crew in 50 years.

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

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CLIMATE-STICKIEST SUMMER

Feel sticky this summer? That’s because it’s been record muggy East of the Rockies

SUMMARY: More than 70 million Americans have experienced the muggiest start to summer on record, with climate change increasing humidity in the Eastern U.S. An Associated Press analysis shows that parts of 20 states and Washington, D.C., have had record days with uncomfortable dew points in June and July. Philadelphia, Washington, and Baltimore have seen oppressive humidity levels. The summer of 2025 has dew points averaging 6 degrees higher than late 20th-century norms in several cities. Experts say climate change and recent rain events are contributing to these extreme humidity levels, affecting areas not accustomed to such conditions.

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SPORTS

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GYM--RICHARD’S RISK

Frederick Richard is taking his fight to make gymnastics ‘cool’ to a new front: His uniform

SUMMARY: Frederick Richard is challenging men’s gymnastics norms with his wardrobe. The 21-year-old Olympic bronze medalist swapped traditional stirrup pants for shorts over compression leggings at the U.S. Championships. He accepts a three-tenths deduction each day for breaking uniform rules, believing it’s worth it to make the sport more appealing. Richard’s goal is to inspire young boys by making gymnastics more accessible. He debuted his new look at Winter Cup in February and refined it for nationals. While the clothing violates the rules, Richard is determined to push boundaries and hopes for more flexibility in uniform rules.

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BBO--FEMALE UMPIRE

Jen Pawol breaks MLB’s gender barrier as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game

SUMMARY: Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues. Pawol worked as the first base umpire for Saturday’s first game of a split doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. She made her first call in the third inning. Pawol worked third base in the second game of the doubleheader and will be in the spotlight when she calls pitches behind the plate in Sunday’s final game of the series. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough and Braves bench coach Walt Weiss greeted Pawol when lineups were exchanged at home plate.

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