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NATIONAL
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Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
SUMMARY: The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike. The announcement was made by Gov. Bill Lee on Saturday. Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada said in a statement that stepping aside “is in the best interests” of the state as an independent review is carried out to determine why Pike’s execution failed Wednesday. Pike was placed on a ventilator and remained unconscious in a hospital, her attorneys said in a court filing Friday. Hospital staff, her lawyers said, were working to save Pike’s life and as of late Thursday were trying to clear the two doses of the drug that the state uses to execute prisoners.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTennesseeExecutionrdLdWritethru/456e4c5e3e203be44744bcf839c11d4f/text___
What to know about the investigation into Cornell University gang rape allegations
SUMMARY: Intense public outcry over a woman’s account of being gang-raped at Cornell University has prompted New York’s governor to angrily yank control of the investigation away from the local prosecutor who didn’t initially see what happened as a crime. Now, the task of unraveling the case will fall to New York Attorney General Letitia James, who was appointed as a special prosecutor this week. James is a Democrat best known for tangling with President Donald Trump. She suggested at a news conference Friday that her investigation wouldn’t be rushed. She described it as a monthslong process, with no predetermined outcome.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWhattoKnowabouttheCornellInvestigationstLdWritethru/556db045600f8d5aa274f913bb5270a5/text___
FACT FOCUS: What people are alleging in a Cornell University fraternity gang rape case
SUMMARY: Allegations that a group of men gang raped a Cornell University student at a fraternity house in 2024 have drawn online speculation about what the school and authorities did and criticism that no charges were filed. Some of the speculation is misleading or inaccurate, but some has been true, including that a prosecutor initially closed the case without speaking to the woman. The state attorney general was appointed special prosecutor in the case. It was reopened after the woman filed a lawsuit last month against seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity, the university and others. Several of the men have denied any nonconsensual sex or denied they touched the woman.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCornellInvestigationFactFocus/1f95ea8e4d1c4963eb0863f249e8b043/text___
Woman told Cornell investigators she 'felt like bait' during alleged gang rape
SUMMARY: A woman who says she was gang-raped at Cornell University testified at a campus hearing that she “felt like bait” as the attackers were “like lions around me.” This is according to newly released records from the school’s disciplinary investigation. Details of the alleged attack first emerged from a lawsuit filed by the woman, identified only as Jane Doe. Heavily redacted Title IX documents show conflicting reports of what happened at the Chi Phi fraternity party in October 2024. The documents are part of a separate lawsuit involving one of the accused men looking to overturn his punishment.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCornellInvestigationRecords/cfdaa9d855cc0c13929059e30fc69b4a/text___
Former GOP Rep. David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbying
SUMMARY: A former Miami congressman has been sentenced to ten years in prison for a secret $50 million lobbying campaign for Venezuela during President Donald Trump’s first term. Republican David Rivera, a longtime friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has been jailed since being found guilty in May of failing to register as a foreign agent and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The details of his work for Nicolás Maduro’s Venezuelan government that came out during the trial highlighted Miami’s role as a hub for foreign influence campaigns targeting U.S. policy toward Latin America. Rubio testified that he had no idea it was going on and that he felt betrayed.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSVenezuelaExCongressmansForeignLobbyingthLdWritethru/ddc38e50277c052c949c1114cdf2f6e0/text___
Police bodycam footage of Luigi Mangione’s arrest released
SUMMARY: Police bodycam footage shows officers arresting Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The footage that was released Friday captures officers identifying Mangione and finding a gun cartridge in his belongings. Mangione was arrested on Dec. 9, 2024, five days after Thompson was killed in Manhattan. A judge unsealed the recordings after CNN petitioned for their release. Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in August and faces life in prison. He also faces murder charges in New York, though those proceedings are postponed.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMangioneArrestBodycamrdLdWritethru/701b424d38c5c0fcfe5f82d296cf2548/text___
Prosecutors probing deaths of 2 Ole Miss students charge shop clerk, son with selling illegal kratom
SUMMARY: Federal authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product. A drug task force in Mississippi had previously urged people to avoid kratom after authorities found packages of kratom derivatives while investigating the two deaths. Kratom is an herbal substance that acts as a stimulant at low doses and a sedative at high doses. It is still not clear whether kratom contributed to either death, but federal prosecutors said both deaths appear consistent with drug overdoses. Bank records show one of the students made purchases at the store where the clerk and his son worked.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSKratomStudentDeathsthLdWritethru/4afff4f74726955a1ee52304793042a3/text___
Trump makes rare presidential visit to tribal land for rally
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump's campaign rally on the Choctaw Nation puts him in rare company. He's among a handful of presidents who have visited Native American reservations while in office. Trump's greeted Choctaw Principal Chief Gary Batton at the rally Thursday in Durant, Oklahoma, and thanked the tribe. Tribal delegations have been meeting with presidents in Washington since the Early Republic. The purpose and tone of those visits have changed dramatically as the relationship between the U.S. and tribal nations has evolved. Early visits promoted assimilating Natives into white society, while more recent visits promoted the tribes' inherent right to govern themselves.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTrumpTribalLandthLdWritethru/fa184fd8cde3fa699ea2dd453905dbd0/text___
Many states have backup execution plans, but failures still happen
SUMMARY: Most states have backup plans in case the first attempt at executing someone is unsuccessful. But when the state of Tennessee tried to execute Christa Pike on Wednesday night, the backup plan also failed, leaving Pike in critical condition at a hospital. The nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center, a clearinghouse for information on U.S. executions, notes that states vary in their execution protocols and transparency. Pike's case highlights ongoing debates about execution methods and public transparency.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTennesseeExecutionProtocolndLdWritethru/25852c18a5da0ad7c11d22b5ef2549b1/text___
What to know about Christa Pike and her failed lethal injection execution attempt in Tennessee
SUMMARY: Attorneys say Tennessee failed to execute Christa Pike despite administering two doses of a lethal drug in the state’s death chamber, leaving her on a ventilator and unconscious in a hospital in the following hours. The court filing offers the first detailed account of Pike’s condition after an ambulance carried her away Wednesday night. Her attorneys said a day earlier that she was in critical condition. Witnesses say Pike was still breathing and making snoring noises for over an hour after the execution started. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has ordered an independent investigation into the incident. Pike's lawyers argue her medical conditions made the execution method torturous and are calling for her sentence to be commuted.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTennesseeExecutionWhattoKnowrdLdWritethru/8a834e15b8f2d5397b7620bc33d0ec10/text___
Iowa’s governor signs bill increasing tax incentive cap for a $15B steel plant
SUMMARY: Iowa’s governor has signed a bill to expand the ceiling on the state's tax incentives. Officials say the change is needed to secure a $15 billion steel plant project for the state because the company wouldn't accept what's currently in law. President Donald Trump announced the plant on Monday. He called it a major economic and national security investment. The project is planned for Iowa's southeast corner, but the exact location is undisclosed. State officials say Iowa needed to modify its economic development program to compete for the project. While the plant promises jobs and growth, experts say it also presents risks to the local rural communities.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpSteelPlantthLdWritethru/740720647fa1c9f8abef3dc5f9de6aa5/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Voters favor Democrats on key issues but lack faith in either party to solve problems: AP-NORC poll
SUMMARY: An AP-NORC poll finds that voters are deeply dissatisfied with President Donald Trump and his Republican Party heading into the Nov. 3 elections. The Democratic Party has built an advantage on pressing issues such as the cost of living and healthcare. But the survey also points to a bigger problem for both political parties. It finds that few registered voters think either Republicans or Democrats are able to solve important problems or help Americans like them. That undercurrent of cynicism about either party’s ability to change things will be a challenge for both the Democrats and the Republicans, no matter which party controls Congress.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAPPollMidterms/109768f7544c9e0fcc7e716de0dc2157/text___
The Supreme Court will hear a major climate change case involving a devastating Colorado wildfire
SUMMARY: Colorado's Boulder County is one of dozens of governments around the United States suing oil and gas companies to help pay for damage caused by disasters linked to climate change. The county's case is part of a wave of climate change litigation across the United States and the world, with billions of dollars at stake. On Monday, the first day of the Supreme Court’s new term, the justices will hear the Boulder case that could decide the fate of others like it. Energy companies say climate change is a global issue and not suited for state courts.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSupremeCourtClimateChange/688e1297b3c683b2a0e210850d1dd185/text___
A gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at truck factory just days before Trump rally
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is trying to rally voters in the Dayton, Ohio, area on Saturday. But days ago, 1,400 workers were laid off from a truck factory there. The November midterms are a test for the working-class coalition that lifted Trump into the White House and gave Republicans control of Congress. The outcome will be decided in places like Dayton. It lost factories to Mexico, though has been on the rebound recently. But voters are concerned about the high cost of living and say Trump's policies aren't helping them. Trump has scoffed at concerns about affordability, and has said the only thing hurting his party is bad public relations.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionOhio/7c8dc7901de15a22a909bcd9c8b78a3e/text___
How the Smithsonian is using AI to connect artifacts from the American Revolution
SUMMARY: The Smithsonian Institution is using artificial intelligence to better understand its collection related to the American Revolution. The project is called Revolution Crossroads, and it aims to help the public and scholars connect objects across institutions such as the Library of Congress. The review was launched in the spring, and the goal is to uncover new stories about people whose lives have faded from history. Smithsonian leaders acknowledge concerns about AI. But they emphasize the importance of human oversight in the research. They believe AI can enhance their work despite its limitations.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSmithsonianAI/5653502a18f0e476bcb2b540ddf01637/text___
Trump stumps for candidates in deep red Alabama and says he'll be back again next week
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump continued his midterm campaign swing with a rally in deep red Alabama Friday, returning to the place where he drew his first mega crowd but is hardly considered a top midterm battleground. With just weeks to go before elections that will determine control of Congress, Trump urged his supporters to back Republicans including Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for Alabama governor, and state Rep. Rhett Marques, who is seeking to flip Alabama’s newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District. His decision to spend so much time in deep red states underscores his party’s uphill climb and his dismal poll numbers.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTrumpthLdWritethru/be2476719cc3918fa02316fae30daf04/text___
FBI has commissioned a classified and internal 'Patel Report' about times when it 'fell short'
SUMMARY: The FBI has commissioned a classified report to the workforce examining what it says are chapters from the bureau’s history when it "fell short." That's according to an internal message obtained Friday by The Associated Press. It's unclear what episodes from the FBI’s past are documented in the new “Patel Report.” But the document’s mere existence is in keeping with Director Kash Patel’s frequent criticism of the leaders who preceded him and with his determination to rid the FBI of agents and other employees he contends have politicized the bureau in the past. Patel’s critics accuse him of politicizing the FBI.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFBIPatelReportthLdWritethru/cbae3feb679d826d8b409fbc142d1581/text___
G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar
SUMMARY: The Group of Seven rich democracies say they've agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products, starting with “substantial” amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high prices in the U.S. Trump and his Republican Party face pressure to address surging prices ahead of November’s midterm elections. The president faces lagging approval ratings as the Iran war and his trade battles have increased U.S. prices for oil and other goods. Some Republicans had pushed for a ban on U.S. exports of diesel. But the G7 says members agree to refrain from export restrictions.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpGDieselthLdWritethru/774a360d1646d9ce8aba764fdd9959d2/text___
Trump and Vance hit the campaign trail in deep-red areas where GOP candidates seek a boost
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both hit the campaign trail to boost Republican enthusiasm ahead of the midterm elections. Trump traveled to Texas and Oklahoma, kicking off a 32-day campaign blitz he says will do a better job of promoting his administration's accomplishments. Vance campaigned in Florida. A recent poll shows only 17% of U.S. adults approve of Trump's handling of the cost of living. Republicans are concerned about their chances in the election, which will determine control of Congress. Trump blamed poor public relations for the party's challenges. Democrats say Trump and Vance are desperate to rally their base as the elections approach.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTrumpTexasOklahomathLdWritethru/b686e72598df56656bdcae3270799d65/text___
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Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge
SUMMARY: Russian attacks in Ukraine have killed at least six people and damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, causing traffic disruptions for a third day. This is part of Moscow's ongoing efforts to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital. Russia's Foreign Ministry said it would continue “mass retaliatory strikes" on Kyiv and other cities, urging foreign nationals and diplomats to leave. Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said the bridge strike damaged the road surface and trolleybus cables. Moldova has expressed concern over the war's spillover, with President Maia Sandu condemning Russia’s actions. Fighting along the front line remains deadlocked.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/2cb9344e23445f69d5072ce661231eb3/text___
Ax-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns
SUMMARY: The United Arab Emirates says the co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight that nearly crashed with 182 people on board attacked the captain with the cockpit’s crash ax in a “terrorist attack.” Earlier Saturday, the co-pilot was identified as an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami by three people with knowledge of the situation, including a Gulf and a Western diplomat. The Gulf diplomat said investigations are underway to determine whether he acted alone or has connections to extremist groups. Two other people familiar with the matter said the co-pilot had been barred from flying by Oman over concerns he had adopted extremist views.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastEmergencyLandingthLdWritethru/cf64a228799e6e788e834cac2a489ab2/text___
Who are the mystery men who stepped in to keep the FlyDubai plane from crashing?
SUMMARY: Three days have passed since FlyDubai attack but the two uniformed crew members who stepped in to stabilize and land the lane are still not publicly identified. FlyDubai has described them only as crew members traveling on the plane. It’s not clear why the airline hasn't said more. But a passenger has given The Associated Press one of the most detailed accounts of them yet. He said one of the men practically hurtled the crowd of people wrestling with the attacker and grabbed the plane's controls. He said the other man at first seemed in shock before joining in.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastEmergencyLandingMysteryPilots/a837a1226f3c4f748d181702f0ff8bd1/text___
Brazilians will vote in a highly polarized presidential race on Sunday. Here’s what to know
SUMMARY: Millions of Brazilians are voting in an election featuring two main rivals: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro. Lula defeated Bolsonaro's father four years ago. Although twelve candidates are on the ballot, only Lula and Bolsonaro are seen as having a real chance. If no candidate gets over 50% of the vote, a runoff will occur on October 25. Lula is running in his seventh presidential election, while Bolsonaro is in his first. They represent opposite political sides, with differing views on issues like organized crime and relations with the Trump administration.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTBrazilElectionThingstoKnow/3b699682b8c69e9f845e0575a86c483c/text___
Inside the study for a remedy to fight Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak
SUMMARY: More than 250 participants have been enrolled in a trial for a drug that could stop them from contracting Ebola in Congo. The Associated Press spoke to participants and doctors involved in the trial in Ituri province, the epicenter of the outbreak. The trial began in July and is one of several studies launched to find some protection and another way of at least slowing the outbreak. Experts say the trial is a critical step to fight the outbreak, the deadliest of the disease in Congo’s history. The trial is targeted at Bundibugyo virus, which is responsible for the outbreak and has no an approved vaccine or treatment.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFCongoEbolaClinicalTrialstLdWritethru/c26811775d539c94b0221fda7c62b254/text___
Dual UK-Iranian national released on bail over suspected plot against US-run military base
SUMMARY: A dual U.K.-Iranian national arrested on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England has been released on bail. The 25-year-old man was arrested Thursday in central London and police have searched two properties in the U.K. capital, Counter Terrorism Policing said in a statement. Five other men, all British nationals, were initially arrested in the early hours of Sunday on suspicion of explosives and terror offenses close to the RAF Fairford air base. Those five were previously released on bail. British authorities have linked the incident to Tehran.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainUSAirBasestLdWritethru/e2c120b6a146bd276687446cfd565780/text___
FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns
SUMMARY: The FlyDubai co-pilot who officials said nearly crashed a Tel Aviv-bound flight with 182 people aboard was barred from flying by his native Oman over concerns he had adopted extremist views, a person familiar with the matter said Saturday. The co-pilot was subsequently hired by the United Arab Emirates-based airline, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the ongoing investigation. It was not immediately clear to what extent he was vetted when he was hired in the Emirates. Oman’s move to bar the co-pilot from flying was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastEmergencyLandingthLdWritethru/93d54fd230acb35d7112f47bba203459/text___
An Ebola treatment center was burned down as the death toll in Congo passes 4,000
SUMMARY: Congo's Ebola outbreak has resulted in over 4,000 deaths, with authorities struggling to contain the virus. The Health Ministry reported Thursday that 4,018 people have died, nearly half of the 8,300 confirmed cases. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, began in May and is the fastest-growing in history. Health workers in Bunia protested unpaid wages, further complicating containment efforts. A U.N. official noted that a key transit center was burned, displacing 19,000 people. Médecins Sans Frontières reported an infected aid worker evacuated to the Netherlands. Insecurity and community resistance continue to hinder containment efforts.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFCongoEbolathLdWritethru/4c79b59ec81a08675d2506c9e176d125/text___
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US stocks rise near their record after the latest jobs report eases worries about inflation
SUMMARY: U.S. stocks rose near their record after the latest jobs report cooled worries that a potentially hot U.S. economy could make inflation worse. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% Friday and pulled within 1% of its all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 1.2%. They got a boost after a report showed U.S. employers slowed their hiring last month. That pushed traders to pare bets that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates later this month. Treasury yields initially tumbled but later retraced their losses as oil prices recovered most of an early swoon.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/a2b99562febc21d84955e243c87f5d31/text___
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Doctors warn about the risks energy drinks pose to kids. What families need to know
SUMMARY: Doctors nationwide have warned for years that energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine that can seriously harm children. Effects can include abnormal heartbeats, increased heart rate, sleep disturbances, high blood pressure and seizures. A newly formed coalition of doctors is highlighting these risks in the wake of a sponsorship deal between Monster Energy and the Big 12 Conference. The group has asked conference leaders to pause the sponsorship and the NCAA to review energy drink marketing to youths in general, citing three deaths. Doctors say they’re not just concerned about Monster but all energy drinks and any similar partnerships.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMEDBeWellEnergyDrinks/1abae18e5ea33428387ea8d9838f29d7/text___
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Kennedy Center Honors to be held at Capital One Arena amid fight over adding Trump's name
SUMMARY: This year's Kennedy Center Honors will be held at Washington's Capital One Arena instead of the usual riverfront venue. The change comes amid a legal battle over adding Donald Trump's name to the building. A Kennedy Center spokesperson announced the venue switch on Friday, but didn't provide an explanation. Last month, the center's board voted to close the iconic venue after a judge blocked plans to add Trump's name. Trump has claimed the center needs safety repairs, which he says will only happen if his name is added. The 2026 honorees will be announced later, and the event will take place on Dec. 7.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSKennedyCenterrdLdWritethru/be02720cea36924402c8ed0630c1ce9f/text___
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CBS announces Tony Romo's permanent exit following arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated
SUMMARY: CBS Sports and Tony Romo have officially parted ways one month after the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback pleaded no contest to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Romo had been on leave since his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin. He had been the lead game analyst for CBS’ NFL coverage since 2017. CBS Sports announced Romo's exit in a statement that said they had mutually agreed to part ways. Romo was arrested following a traffic stop as he was driving south on Interstate 43 in Wisconsin.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBNCBSRomordLdWritethru/8708777ed69570fedcfbf7cf4e30661a/text___
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