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Governor praises local who 'heroically' helped end the mass shooting at an Oregon elementary school
SUMMARY: Oregon's governor says a community member likely saved lives by chasing down a teenager who shot and killed three children and a teacher at an elementary school in the city of Bend. Gov. Tina Kotek praised the person who shot the attacker inside Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday and helped end the rampage. Police say the three children killed were ages 5, 8 and 11. They didn't give the name or age of the teacher who was killed. Another child and a teacher were wounded and taken to a hospital in critical condition. The city's police chief says the 16-year-old attacker, who was from Bend, was found dead inside the school minutes after the first calls for help.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSOregonSchoolShootingndLdWritethru/989180ae6e9aa2ed6a4239c8e3423085/text___
US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 and is searching for more in the water off Mexico's Baja Coast
SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard says it has rescued at least 16 people floating in the Pacific Ocean and were searching for several others after responding to a vessel in distress call off Mexico’s Baja California coast. The rescue took place before dawn Friday. Petty Officer Chris Sappey says at about 1 a.m. several people were spotted floating in the water about 140 miles west of Ensenada. Sappey says it's unclear why they were in the water and no vessel has been found. He says one person rescued said as many as 27 people had been on board a boat. Sappey had no further details on what they were doing.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCoastGuardBajaRescuethLdWritethru/9bc35cda56e5ea9c4737401830ce7256/text___
Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death
SUMMARY: Six Flags Over Georgia is expected to open for the first time since a man fell to his death from the Goliath roller coaster. Authorities are investigating the death, which occurred Monday. Witnesses reported seeing Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem ejected from the ride. Some riders have said they expressed concerns about the coaster's restraints. Goliath is expected to remain closed, but the park is set to open Friday as scheduled. At least 11 other coasters in the U.S. and Canada, have been temporarily shut down since Monday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSRollerCoasterDeathstLdWritethru/2647d9dd4a34f82f15e5c181e8c55050/text___
Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars
SUMMARY: Sean “Diddy” Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in a fight at his New Jersey lockup. That's according to a person familiar with the matter, who spoke to The Associated Press on Friday. The person said the federal Bureau of Prisons is transferring the 56-year-old Combs from FCI Fort Dix to FCI Allenwood Low, a low-security facility south of Williamsport. The person was not authorized to speak publicly and did so on condition of anonymity. Last month, NBC News reported that Combs had been using a contraband cellphone and drinking Hennessy while in prison.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSexualMisconductDiddy/102681011e96a77e2109aa891c762df0/text___
Fight over evidence in Alex Murdaugh retrial turns to DNA and missing murder weapons
SUMMARY: Prosecutors and lawyers for Alex Murdaugh have returned to court to dispute evidence for his retrial on murder charges next year. The hearing is Friday in South Carolina. Murdaugh faces another trial in April over the 2021 shooting deaths of his wife and son. The state Supreme Court overturned his convictions earlier this year, saying a court clerk influenced jurors to find him guilty. Friday's arguments focus on DNA testing and whether authorities must share ballistics evidence. Defense lawyers also want to know if a grand jury is investigating a police officer friend of Murdaugh as a possible accomplice. Murdaugh remains in prison serving decades for financial crimes
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMurdaughKillingsstLdWritethru/8543a045e48ee026a25dbd74ade3af3d/text___
More roller coasters shut down as authorities investigate fatal fall at Georgia amusement park
SUMMARY: A Georgia amusement park where a man fell to his death from a roller coaster is set to reopen amid a growing safety probe of roller coasters made by the same manufacturer. At least two theme parks not owned by Six Flags confirmed Thursday they also have temporarily shut down roller coasters built by the same manufacturer as Goliath in Georgia. The manufacturer, Bolliger & Mabillard, declined to answer questions about the shutdowns. People who visited the Georgia park have raised concerns about the Goliath coaster's restraints.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSRollerCoasterDeaththLdWritethru/f4c85fc180f2577e6290c105f9e6effa/text___
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says new torture allegations are 'false'
SUMMARY: Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says torture allegations against him and his wife in a rewritten drug trafficking indictment are false. Maduro told a Manhattan federal court judge Thursday that the indictment contained “false accusations and false testimony.” He and his wife, Cilia Flores, both pleaded not guilty after they were accused last week of leading a state-sponsored repression effort to torture opponents and others, including three Americans. A rewritten indictment says Maduro and Flores approved of torture techniques that included beatings and electric shocks. Flores said Thursday that she is “completely innocent.” The couple was seized from their Caracas home by the U.S. military in a January nighttime raid.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSVenezuelaMadurothLdWritethru/ca502461c39b94de9c663d441cbf5c63/text___
Car registered to man accused of planning mass shooting was at Hindu temple he targeted, police say
SUMMARY: Illinois authorities believe a 19-year-old man charged with planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in suburban Chicago entered the building’s parking lot on Sunday, hours before police arrested him near his home after receiving a tip about the alleged attack plan. Authorities announced Wednesday that they had arrested Alexandros Paporakis and provided the additional detail about his suspected movement during a news conference Thursday. Leaders of Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple in a statement said a security threat had “targeted our Temple” and announced an increased security presence. Paporakis faces felony charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawfully possessing a rifle.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSThwartedShootingIllinoisthLdWritethru/5d81d5f677cd2b7366fb1f23267ce554/text___
Pennsylvania man who killed family had controlled their movements and finances: police
SUMMARY: Police say a Pennsylvania gunman who killed several family members had strictly controlled their finances and interactions with others. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah says investigators still don’t know why family patriarch Matthew Stone Sr. gunned down his wife, their three children, two grandchildren and two women who rushed to the home last week. During a news conference Thursday, Lorah painted a picture of a family living in a home in isolated, filthy conditions. He says Stone's authoritative behavior started after his wife became pregnant with their first child two decades ago. That included restricting when family members could leave the residence or spend time with relatives.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSPennsylvaniaShooting/8885e27e51f6f24d4ad06c87263aaf99/text___
A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated
SUMMARY: Manhattan’s Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities: A family of barn owls nested in a water tower atop a building near Central Park. An expert says this is the first documented instance of barn owls nesting in Manhattan in modern history. The owls have attracted nightly crowds of people in the street eager to get a glimpse of the elusive birds, including a nature photographers. Word of the owl family spread last week when an Upper West Side resident notified a local news outlet that she and her husband saw multiple owls at the water tower, located on West 75th Street close to Central Park West.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNewYorkCityOwlsrdLdWritethru/f2482459907f19f542ea277a66d18087/text___
Las Vegas officials identify a homicide victim whose body was found in a barrel in Lake Mead
SUMMARY: Las Vegas officials have identified a homicide victim whose remains were found in a rusted barrel on a Lake Mead shore after the lake’s level was depleted amid drought. Clark County Coroner Melanie Rouse identified the victim Thursday as Edward Lelburian Jackson, who was from Arkansas and in his mid- to late 50s when he died. The discovery by boaters in 2022 sparked memories of the nearby city’s mob era, which ended in the mid-1980s. Organized crime helped build up Las Vegas, and a body stuffed in a barrel was known to signify a mob killing. But officials say they do not have information to support theories that the man’s death was mob-related.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLakeMeadBodythLdWritethru/aa380c6826d788a3123fd36378c7caf9/text___
Lawsuit by 2 women accuses ex-Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking
SUMMARY: Two women are suing former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, accusing him of sexual exploitation in violation of a federal anti-trafficking law. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in Orlando and follows a House Ethics Committee report from two years ago. The report stated Gaetz paid for sex, including with a teen, and used illicit drugs. Gaetz denies wrongdoing and says the lawsuit relies on a report that didn't allow him to confront his accusers. The lawsuit also names Joel Greenberg, a former tax official now in prison. Gaetz currently hosts a political talk show and serves on a Florida governing board.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMattGaetzLawsuitstLdWritethru/28a96cb4148c0650bfefa1f9e81fa2c1/text___
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Trump increased investments in drugmakers that benefited from Medicare exemptions, Democrats say
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump's investments in pharmaceutical companies have significantly increased after his return to the White House. A report from congressional Democrats reveals Trump's portfolio added millions of dollars in stocks from firms benefiting from a Republican-backed law that shields certain medications from Medicare price negotiations. The report was released Friday by the Joint Economic Committee’s minority arm. The report shows the Republican president's pharmaceutical stock holdings grew from $1.7 million in 2024 to as much as $56.2 million by the end of 2025. Trump has made lowering prescription drug prices a key part of his healthcare agenda. The White House denies any ethics issues and accuses Democrats of trying to fabricate them.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpPharmaHoldingsstLdWritethru/1902c92762cf9664288dc3415f78f74a/text___
Trump wants the midterms to be all about himself. Judging by the ads, Democrats are happy to oblige
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he wants voters to pretend that he's on the ballot in this year’s midterm elections. His rivals are doing their best to help his case. Democratic candidates and their allies have spent more than $163 million since Sept. 1 on television advertising that mentions the president, according to an Associated Press analysis of data from AdImpact, which charts media spending. That includes airing ads that reference Trump on broadcast, cable and streaming nearly 180,000 times, the data shows. Republicans, meanwhile, have aired ads that talk about the president just 16,000 times over that period.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionAdsstLdWritethru/158c022f4aa225ea1bb84ef92a0eed5b/text___
Trump will rally Georgia Republicans despite party divisions in battleground state
SUMMARY: Donald Trump is headed to Georgia on Friday to campaign with Republican candidates for the Senate and governor. But the show of GOP unity actually highlights party divisions and risks in the battleground state. Collins faces Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Jackson is taking on former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Trump's visit is aimed at boosting Republican voter turnout. But Collins and Jackson will need more than Trump's core supporters to win, and Trump's popularity has declined in Georgia. The rally will be the first time Jackson and Collins have appeared at the same venue this fall. That's a contrast to Ossoff's and Bottoms' multiple joint rallies.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTrumpGeorgia/ff7106bde832ad59f318daff14018dbf/text___
New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia defends her legal background and short first briefing
SUMMARY: Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, is defending her legal background and short inaugural briefing. Zacharia sat down for an interviews Thursday with conservative media. She explains that her first briefing Tuesday was abrupt because President Donald Trump prefers to engage directly with the media. Zacharia says she received briefing materials late and had limited preparation time. She says she didn't lobby for the press secretary role but was recruited after Trump noticed her TV appearances. Zacharia also is also addressing scrutiny over her legal qualifications, clarifying that she consulted experts to ensure accuracy in her legal analysis. She emphasizes she won't handle legal matters in her current role.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpPressSecretarystLdWritethru/670505c6e06443a0d96ac005f9d909be/text___
FBI agents and analysts fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back
SUMMARY: FBI employees fired for their roles in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents at his Florida estate are suing to get their jobs back, calling their terminations unlawful acts of “political retribution.” Thursday's complaint adds to the legal challenges to mass terminations under FBI Director Kash Patel of agents who participated in investigations of the Republican president or are seen as opposed to Trump administration interests. The suit was filed in federal court in Washington on behalf of nine agents, intelligence analysts and staff operations specialists fired in February. Patel says employees he has fired had “weaponized” the FBI.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpClassifiedDocumentsthLdWritethru/69d3544a73ddcdb54f164807adde85ea/text___
Alaska's Sullivan and Peltola clash over Iran and high prices in testy Senate debate
SUMMARY: Alaska’s major U.S. Senate candidates clashed over Iran and consumer prices during a televised debate in the high-stakes contest that could play into control of the chamber. Two-term Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan says the war needs to end soon, but wants the Strait of Hormuz to open and a deal to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Democrat Mary Peltola, a former congresswoman, says a deal is “so far out of sight” and lamented the deaths of 20 military personnel. President Donald Trump visited the state in support of Sullivan days ago.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionAlaskaSenatethLdWritethru/20b888f186e28f1d0069926aa2c5535b/text___
Talarico compares his campaign to the biblical David after GOP invests over $158M against him
SUMMARY: James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, is rallying supporters as he aims to become the first Democrat to win statewide in over 30 years. The state lawmaker started as an underdog but is now seen as a real contender against Republican Ken Paxton. At a packed rally Thursday, Talarico compared himself to David — who fought Goliath — as his campaign faces more than $158 million in spending by Republican leadership and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk. Talarico himself raised record amounts of money in one of the more expensive and competitive Senate races.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTexasSenatethLdWritethru/93b008c97b0cd22aafcf27c90219aabf/text___
Trump administration sues California to block state from counting alleged noncitizen mail-in ballots
SUMMARY: The Trump administration has sued California election officials. The lawsuit filed Thursday asks a judge to bar the state from counting mail-in ballots for next month’s midterm elections from people the federal government has identified as “likely” noncitizens until their immigration status can be confirmed. It comes after a top Justice Department official warned California in a letter of possible legal action if the state did not review a password-protected thumb drive that contains a list of names the federal government believes are likely noncitizens who were sent ballots to participate in the Nov. 3 election. The administration has made the hunt for noncitizen voters a priority, even though the problem is rare.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionNoncitizenVotingCaliforniathLdWritethru/12c62cf12a7db6480c60975b6dea49b8/text___
Authorities investigate letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to congressional, election offices
SUMMARY: Federal authorities are investigating letters with “suspicious substances” that have been mailed to congressional and election offices nationwide. Authorities are urging recipients to treat the letters as “potentially hazardous.” The Senate was informed of the investigation by a message from the Senate Sergeant at Arms that was obtained by The Associated Press. The FBI says suspicious mailings were sent to various addresses nationwide, including secretary of state offices in several states. The mailings come just three weeks before Election Day and are reminiscent of a similar threat in 2023.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLettersSuspiciousSubstancesthLdWritethru/c90253b9873a27471e63c6f1dcf979e9/text___
FACT FOCUS: Social media posts falsely claim ballots marked by a poll worker will be disqualified
SUMMARY: As early voting begins in the 2026 midterm elections, social media users are warning each other about what could allegedly happen if a poll worker marks a ballot before it is fed into a scanner. Posts have spread on multiple platforms, often with the same text, claiming ballots that are written on will be disqualified. Voting procedures vary by jurisdiction, but it is not unheard for ballot marking by poll workers to be part of the process. There are multiple reasons a poll worker might write on a ballot, according to election officials in multiple states. Experts advise voters to check what the rules are in their district and to avoid making stray marks of their own.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionBallotMarkingsFactFocus/e3e754bf60becd7af84868e24ac1d356/text___
Trump, after bipartisan backlash, says Pentagon won't livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has announced the Pentagon will no longer livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. The decision comes after bipartisan criticism and Vice President JD Vance's comments that he would not watch it. Trump says in a social media post Thursday that airing the execution might deter terrorism but acknowledges many prefer not to see it. The Pentagon has scheduled Hasan’s execution for Dec. 3. Trump states victims' families can attend in person if they choose. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s initial announcement of a public execution faced backlash, with concerns about potential radicalization from the images.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFortHoodShootingExecutionthLdWritethru/9b48781e88660064bf0f5aa020db8df7/text___
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Hurricane Trudy strengthens to a Category 3 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast
SUMMARY: Hurricane Trudy has strengthened to a major hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast. U.S. forecasters said early Friday the Category 3 hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 120 mph and was moving northwest at 6 mph. Forecasters say Trudy will gain strength over the next couple of days while heading to the southwestern and west-central areas of the Mexican coast. The hurricane early Friday was about 240 miles southwest of Acapulco, Mexico, and about 335 miles south-southeast of Manzanillo, Mexico.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTExtremeWeatherPacificthLdWritethru/e0522909a549cb4a43a8ab532f7d3668/text___
Italy air traffic capacity fully restored after network disruption caused delays
SUMMARY: Italy's air traffic capacity has been fully restored after overnight issues with the data transmission network. Air navigation company ENAV ruled out a cyberattack and said that flight operations remained safe. The company switched to a secondary satellite network, allowing capacity to increase steadily. Earlier Friday, the disruption forced ENAV to cut the number of aircraft handled in Italian airspace by up to 50%. This caused delays at airports across the country, including Rome’s Fiumicino airport and airports serving Milan and Bergamo.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUItalyAirTrafficndLdWritethru/40002058f13fa4fc13146d4408e80b22/text___
Pakistan orders school inspections as relatives say they warned of risks before deadly collapse
SUMMARY: Pakistani authorities have ordered inspections of all private schools in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after a school roof collapsed and killed 34 children and a teacher, as some victims’ relatives said the structure had been weak before the disaster, and at least one said he had warned the owner about leaks. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s education department set up district committees to inspect private school buildings throughout the province and submit findings and recommendations within three days, according to the order seen by The Associated Press.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASPakistanSchoolRoofCollapserdLdWritethru/0ec543a80ffad70e88500071d0ea2429/text___
Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response
SUMMARY: Drone attacks on cargo ships in the Black Sea this month have raised concerns among NATO members. The attacks, near Romania and Bulgaria, threaten global shipping routes and have resulted in deaths and missing crew members. Russia is suspected, but evidence is lacking. NATO members fear these incidents could draw other countries into the war for Ukraine. Romanian airspace has been repeatedly violated by Russian drones. NATO is discussing security measures, but its defense clause may not cover these attacks. The situation highlights the growing threat and the need for increased counter-drone capabilities in the region.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURomaniaBulgariaBlackSeastLdWritethru/866f21a940311b13abd9425457edf388/text___
Policing of France's school protests clouds Macron's final months and sparks uproar
SUMMARY: In France, teenagers are protesting for better-resourced schools, leading to clashes with one of Europe's largest internal security forces. This unrest is happening as President Emmanuel Macron's decade in power, which ends in May, has been marked by protests that have hurt his popularity. The latest protests have resulted in mass arrests, with many teenagers detained and injured. Police face criticism for using non-lethal weapons, causing serious injuries. A police union has even filed a complaint against the state for endangering officers. Investigations into police misconduct are growing, highlighting tensions between the state and citizens in a country known for its protest culture.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceSchoolProtestsPolicestLdWritethru/c18bbc114e2f51ef25c6851a3afa00f1/text___
AP gets exclusive look at 'StarGate,' Ukraine's first aerial drone to evacuate wounded soldiers
SUMMARY: A drone called StarGate is being tested in Ukraine for battlefield medical evacuations. Developed by Ukrainian defense tech company SkyFall, StarGate aims to rescue wounded soldiers from dangerous areas where ground vehicles can't reach. The drone can carry a casualty up to 9 miles, bypassing obstacles like mines and enemy drones. This week, StarGate was handed over to a combat brigade for evaluation under frontline conditions. SkyFall emerged after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 and has grown into a major Ukrainian drone manufacturer. If successful, StarGate could revolutionize how soldiers are evacuated from the battlefield.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarEvacuationDronendLdWritethru/c93f86db16cc34fcc75deb5efc8af5fe/text___
Ukraine abandons truce and attacks Russian oil refinery as Zelenskyy says he feels betrayed by Trump
SUMMARY: Ukraine attacked a Russian oil refinery, abandoning a brief truce involving energy-related targets that it said Moscow did not heed. The strike happened Thursday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt betrayed by President Donald Trump. The drone strike started a fire at the refinery about 300 kilometers (180 miles) southeast of Moscow. The attack could further complicate Kyiv’s relations with Trump, which have soured again in recent days. Zelenskyy said he was outraged by Russia’s continuing aerial bombardment of his country’s energy infrastructure in apparent defiance of Trump’s demand on Sunday for both sides to halt those attacks. On Thursday, Trump openly declared his dislike of Zelenskyy in an interview with Newsmax.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/0071b4f3792c9912b977b0ee73505b18/text___
Youths clash with police for a 3rd day in Albania’s anti-government protests
SUMMARY: Student-led demonstrators have clashed with Albanian police in Tirana for a third day, joining a broader anti-government movement. The protests oppose a major development project linked to Jared Kushner. On Thursday, youths threw rocks at police outside the Education Ministry. Riot police responded with tear gas and water cannons. The Health Ministry reports 89 people injured, including 61 police officers. The protests, led by student groups seeking education reforms, are part of the so-called "flamingo" movement. They demand Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over corruption allegations and oppose a luxury tourism development. The conservative opposition supports the protests, calling for early elections.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUAlbaniaProtestsrdLdWritethru/2c04ef79a5bbbfcf054b161111c85b50/text___
Prime Minister Mark Carney says US is trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path
SUMMARY: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has campaigned for national unity as advance voting is underway in oil-rich Alberta in a referendum that could set the province on a path toward a future vote on separation from Canada. Monday’s vote is not a direct referendum on independence. Albertans will decide whether to remain in Canada or instruct the government to begin the legal process toward a future separation referendum. Carney said Thursday it couldn't be worse timing and warned the U.S. is trying to break Canada to own it. His warning came as U.S. President Donald Trump wages a trade war and his repeated threats to make Canada the 51st U.S. state have strained relations.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCNCanadaAlbertaSeparationthLdWritethru/4e39eb0f5bda2438b3c2fedbf6088d09/text___
Commercial goods are no longer entering Gaza, raising fears of worsening shortages in the territory
SUMMARY: No commercial goods are entering the Gaza Strip, Israeli authorities said, attributing the suspension to local vendors they said are fed up with Hamas raising taxes on them. The Israeli military body overseeing humanitarian affairs in Gaza said on Thursday that local vendors in Gaza asked them to stop coordinating imports because they were fed up with Hamas raising taxes on them. The head of Gaza’s private truckers union disputed that account, saying Israel had made the decision. The move stands to immediately reduce Gaza’s supplies, because the closed-off territory is completely reliant on whatever goods Israel allows in through border crossings.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsGazardLdWritethru/744d4b8c005b20d94ce6fc952a63e063/text___
Israel's Arab-led parties could decide the election if anyone would partner with them
SUMMARY: Arab parties could win enough seats in Israel's Oct. 27 election to help decide who the next prime minister is. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rivals have all ruled out any alliance with them. Activists say the long-marginalized community has faced heightened discrimination and incitement since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack out of Gaza. Israel's Palestinian citizens make up around 20% of its population. They have citizenship, including the right to vote, but their close ties to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza lead many Jewish Israelis to view them with suspicion.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelElectionArabParties/0b8185193d4f1605bfe987d59d69aa06/text___
What to know about Starshield and why its disruption rattled Ukraine’s forces
SUMMARY: Ukraine's military faced sudden disruptions in SpaceX's Starshield satellite connectivity, causing lost drones and failed operations. The incident highlighted Ukraine's reliance on Starshield and raised questions about who controls access. The satellite service has become critical to Ukraine’s war effort. By Thursday, some units reported restored connectivity, but the cause of the restrictions remained unclear. The episode added to tensions between Kyiv and Washington, a relationship already strained by President Donald Trump’s reported deal with Moscow on Russian diesel imports, which Ukraine viewed as a betrayal. The U.S. government controls Starshield, sparking questions about the restrictions.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarStarshieldExplainerstLdWritethru/c4e78116472c1808f077e078442dde76/text___
2 killed in explosions near palace used by Yemen's government in latest Houthi attack
SUMMARY: At least six explosions have struck near the palace used by Yemen's internationally recognized government in Aden. An official says at least two people were killed Thursday and six others wounded. Iran-backed Houthi rebels quickly claimed responsibility. The attack occurred as fighting has escalated between the rebels and a Saudi-led coalition. The explosions caused panic among residents. The government said the Houthis attacked with missiles and drones. Many of Yemen's government leaders are living in exile, and those in Aden were reported safe. The escalation has complicated efforts to end the wider Iran war and further rattled global markets.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLSaudiArabiaYementhLdWritethru/ed4dcdad5cfd4b08033b1af5cf81dca5/text___
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BUSINESS
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US stock indexes are mostly losing ground as the tech sector weighs on the market
SUMMARY: U.S. stock indexes are mostly slipping on Wall Street as more declines for big tech stocks weigh on the market. The S&P 500 slipped 0.5% in afternoon trading Friday. The index is still on track for a weekly loss, and is a bit below the all-time high it set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average wavered between small gains and losses. The Nasdaq composite fell 1.3%. Chip companies were lower. Micron Technology fell 3.3% and Intel lost 2.9%. European markets were higher and Asian markets rose. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 5.12%.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/d2655f64db7ec8ae450525d58f97b628/text___
Tesla's new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don't expect to drive it anytime soon
SUMMARY: Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself into the air. But drivers shouldn’t expect to take it for a spin anytime soon. The car features cold gas thrusters and a “multi-mode” suction system that allows it to fly for short spurts and spin mid-flight. Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, shared the news on his social media platform X. The launch took place on Thursday after years of delays. Still, production for consumers won't begin until 2028. And the car's “rocket” feature isn't approved for public road use yet.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTeslaRoadsterstLdWritethru/7d5f19665435b7408025bfb7a2f2f0b7/text___
China moves to curb tech exports, including AI, citing national security risks
SUMMARY: China plans to restrict or ban exports of 40 technologies, including AI, chips, and solar power, as its tech race with countries like the U.S. intensifies. The Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology published a draft document with proposed updates. A spokesperson from the commerce ministry said the move is “necessary” for national security. The proposal includes 23 AI technologies and comes as China and the U.S. make progress in dialogues over AI safety. U.S.-led restrictions have curbed exports of advanced technologies to China. The move aims to regulate access to Chinese technologies.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASChinaAIRestrictions/5ac381c0c6d6628bbea2e0da7d855a5b/text___
US consumers are muscling through higher prices, but for how long?
SUMMARY: High gas prices are intensifying inflation and vacuuming up more of Americans’ dollars, yet consumers are still digging deep to spend, powering the economy, at least for now. A slew of economic data Thursday showed that inflation accelerated last month as more expensive oil and gas began to lift prices in other parts of the economy, including shipping and warehousing, before the increases reach most Americans. At the same time, consumers also ramped up their spending. Though much of the increase reflected higher prices, consumer resilience is powering solid U.S. economic growth. It all adds up to an economy in which people are spending money but don’t feel good about it.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSEconomyGasPricesndLdWritethru/28ffc9c856377d468a2fb231712806b1/text___
Average long-term US mortgage rate holds at 7.4%, remaining at highest level in nearly 3 years
SUMMARY: Mortgage rates held steady this week, keeping the average long-term U.S. home loan rate at its highest level in nearly three years. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was unchanged from last week at 7.40%. One year ago, the average rate was 6.27%. The latest reading ends a seven-week climb for the average rate. The housing market has been stuck in a rut this year in large part because of rising mortgage rates, which can add hundreds of dollars a month in costs for borrowers, limiting homebuyers’ purchasing power and prompting many to put off buying a home.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMortgageRatesthLdWritethru/ae938216d9d45a4e2c829845b40d83f5/text___
Retail sales up 0.8% in September, but a big chunk of spending went to paying gasoline bills
SUMMARY: Shoppers showed their willingness to spend in September even after a better-than-expected splurge in August. But a big chunk of their spending last month went toward filling the gas tank, according to the Commerce Department’s latest snapshot on retail sales released Thursday. Retail sales increased 0.8% last month, after a 1.3% gain in August, the Commerce Department said. Economists were anticipating a 0.3% increase for the month, according to FactSet. Excluding business at gas stations, retail sales rose 0.2% in September. The government figures aren’t adjusted for inflation, which accelerated last month as gasoline and many other goods and services became more expensive. In fact, business at gas stations rose 6.4%, helped by higher prices at the pump.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSRetailSalesthLdWritethru/86bf3eb7412aa27b24febd52aae7a7f1/text___
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Heat, scarce snow melting away Slovenia's Alpine glaciers. One is still standing
SUMMARY: Drop by drop, Slovenia is losing its ice. Faced with rising temperatures and declining snow in winter, the Alpine nation has seen one on its two glaciers melt away, and the remaining one shrinking irreversibly. Slovenians know that they are no exception to the global trend of warming that scientists say partly is the result of human-induced climate change. A record hot and dry summer in Europe this year added to the problems. As the summer ended, the glacier on Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest peak, completely melted away. The remaining one is called Skuta and it is located in the Kamnik-Savinje Alps to the north.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUSloveniaMeltingGlaciersstLdWritethru/51d46e039d2014cdc6b0d05ba9847531/text___
Hurricane Trudy strengthens off Mexico’s coast with major storm expected
SUMMARY: Hurricane Trudy has strengthened as it approaches the Pacific coast of Mexico. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reports Thursday that Trudy was about 230 miles southwest of Acapulco, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. The hurricane was moving north-northwest at 7 miles per hour and is expected to approach southwestern and west-central Mexico this weekend. The center says Trudy is on track to become a major hurricane on Friday, bringing rainfall of 4 to 8 inches across Colima and Jalisco states through the weekend.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTMexicoExtremeWeatherPacificthLdWritethru/6eb987f5a1ef914582d95b07fce244da/text___
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Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has spoken on the phone from the hospital with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He expressed grave concern about attacks in Kherson. The Vatican statement about the call Friday was significant. It showed Leo was well enough to conduct official diplomatic business from the Gemelli hospital, was keeping up with world events and was continuing to promote his message of peace as he recovers from surgery. Also Friday the Vatican released the first images of Leo since his Oct. 13 surgery. He celebrated Mass in a makeshift hospital chapel.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURELVaticanPopeSurgerythLdWritethru/aee51a1005491f20276902b66b6f574e/text___
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NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
SUMMARY: The NCAA has filed a federal lawsuit against Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. This comes after DeWine signed an executive order allowing Ohio colleges to let athletes who graduated in 2022 play a fifth year. NCAA President Charlie Baker says the lawsuit, filed Friday, aims to prevent DeWine from disrupting fair competition among schools. The order allows public and private universities in Ohio to let athletes play, despite the NCAA's new rule excluding those who have played four seasons. The rule, passed in June, is already facing multiple court challenges.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNCAAEligibilityrdLdWritethru/e7a9026e4f3a260ba8735de4afa65027/text___
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