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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is 1st to plead guilty in gambling sweep that led to over 30 arrests
SUMMARY: Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures. During back-to-back hearings in Brooklyn federal court on Tuesday, Jones pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He was charged in separate cases with profiting from rigged poker games and providing sports bettors with nonpublic information about injuries to stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, according to court filings. The 49-year-old previously pleaded not guilty in both cases. He's due to be sentenced Jan. 6. He and his lawyer declined to comment after the hearings.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBKNSportsBettingArreststhLdWritethru/53b764b4be1f7d9d09ca480b42f14aa1/text___
Agents serve search warrants in federal fraud probe in Minnesota
SUMMARY: Agents are serving search warrants in Minnesota in an ongoing federal fraud investigation of publicly funded social programs. Few details were released, though agents could be seen outside childcare centers in the Minneapolis area. Gov. Tim Walz welcomed the action. Minnesota was the site of an immigration crackdown that led to the deaths of two people this year. Before that crackdown, the government brought charges against dozens of people, many of them Somali Americans, who were charged with fleecing a federal program that was meant to provide food to kids.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFraudMinnesotardLdWritethru/8168a91d53b77427f75451aa50546d7c/text___
Adopted and Locked Away: Kids promised 'forever homes' instead confined in for-profit institutions
SUMMARY: An Associated Press investigation finds that a business known for tough-love boarding schools for rebellious, rich teenagers has set its sights on a different demographic: adopted kids. Experts say adoptees account for an estimated 25-40% of those in residential treatment. What some call the “troubled teen industry,” a sprawling network of loosely regulated, for-profit residential treatment centers and boarding schools advertise to adoptive parents, promising to help adoptees heal, at a cost as high as $20,000 a month. Adoptees told AP they believe they were in a shadow orphanage system where children end up institutionalized in oppressive, sometimes abusive facilities.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAdoptedLockedAwayndLdWritethru/e5d8dab2e4db1f2f4c5abbfaf0d97c52/text___
Takeaways from AP investigation: Adopted kids confined in for-profit institutions
SUMMARY: Takeaways from an Associated Press investigation that finds a business known for tough-love boarding schools for rebellious, rich teenagers has set its sights on a different demographic: adopted kids. Experts say adoptees account for an estimated 25-40% of those in residential treatment. What some call the “troubled teen industry,” a sprawling network of loosely regulated, for-profit residential treatment centers and boarding schools advertise to adoptive parents, promising to help adoptees heal, at a cost as high as $20,000 a month. Adoptees told AP they believe they were in a shadow orphanage system where children end up institutionalized in oppressive, sometimes abusive facilities.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAdoptedLockedAwayTakeawaysstLdWritethru/d128b6386c39def1d8684dbe049d3f0b/text___
Suspect in killing of 2 Florida graduate students from Bangladesh held without bond
SUMMARY: A suspect has been ordered held without bond for murder charges in the killings of two University of South Florida students. A judge Tuesday ordered the 26-year-old defendant to have no contact with witnesses or the victims' relatives. The suspect faces two counts of first-degree murder with a weapon. Prosecutors haven’t yet indicated if they'll seek the death penalty. Detectives used cellphone and license plate data to track the man's car and one victim’s phone to a bridge where a body was found. Investigators also found blood evidence in the apartment the suspect shared with one of the victims.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMissingGradStudentsFloridathLdWritethru/6279adeef3d0540865de39ab3d6f8093/text___
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence could be the last step before company dissolves
SUMMARY: OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is expected to be ordered to pay $225 million in a criminal case related to how it sold its blockbuster opioid painkiller. If a judge accepts the negotiated deal on Tuesday, it opens the door for a separate settlement of thousands of lawsuits over the toll of opioids to take effect. Under that deal, the company would dissolve and members of the Sackler family who own the company would pay up to $7 billion over 15 years. Some advocates want that deal blocked and are calling on members of the family to be criminally charged instead.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSOpioidCrisisPurduePharmaWhattoKnow/b8aa94eaab3d9d8efed520f272f6d810/text___
‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault
SUMMARY: Nathan Chasing Horse has been sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault. A judge gave the “Dances With Wolves” actor his sentence Monday in Las Vegas. He was found guilty in January of 13 charges in a yearslong sexual abuse case. Prosecutors say Chasing Horse used his reputation as a Lakota medicine man to prey on Indigenous women and girls. He was acquitted on some charges. He denied all of the allegations. Chasing Horse, wearing his navy blue Clark County Detention Center uniform, stared straight ahead as victims read statements about the suffering he caused.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSChasingHorseSentencingthLdWritethru/bf864d7a775d24f22a49d48a067f37cc/text___
Fast-moving storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters
SUMMARY: Fast-moving storms have pummeled parts of the Midwest with hail, strong wind and heavy rain. Official say the storms flooded streets, stranded commuters and downed trees, including one in western Michigan that landed on a man and killed him. More storms are forecast through Monday night. The National Weather Service forecasts show more than 56 million people in the Midwest and parts of the South are at risk of severe storms. In Kansas City, Missouri, the local fire department responded to 11 water rescues Monday morning following heavy rain.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSevereWeatherthLdWritethru/1c9df7f5f9bb905051c44ed909ffccb0/text___
Man pleads guilty in the 2002 killing of Jam Master Jay of rap pioneers Run-DMC
SUMMARY: Nearly a quarter-century after rap star Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC was shot to death, a man admitted in court Monday to a role in a killing that stymied investigators for decades. Jay Bryant pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge, telling a judge that he helped other people get into a recording studio so they could ambush the DJ, born Jason Mizell. The 52-year-old’s admission brings some closure — but also adds complexity — to a knotty case. Bryant didn’t name the other people with whom he acted. But a jury in 2024 convicted two other men, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, yet a judge subsequently cleared Jordan. Washington has also challenged his conviction.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSJamMasterJaythLdWritethru/09bd9fbd0328ae5e32e032d6268a350a/text___
Rape accuser Jessica Mann testifies against Harvey Weinstein for a third time
SUMMARY: A woman who accused Harvey Weinstein of raping her in 2013 is testifying for the third time against the former movie magnate. Jessica Mann took the witness stand Monday at Weinstein's latest retrial. It's happening after his initial, 2020 conviction was overturned, and then a jury failed to decide the rape charge during a retrial last year. Weinstein denies the allegation and has said he never assaulted anyone. The woman has said she's “ready, willing and able” to testify as many times as it takes.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSexualMisconductHarveyWeinsteinstLdWritethru/71a4cf7188a36900d8dbbd4844adc6b9/text___
Man convicted in 2024 killing of NYPD officer sentenced to 115 years to life in prison
SUMMARY: A man convicted in the 2024 shooting death of a New York City police officer has been sentenced to 115 years to life in prison. Guy Rivera was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter but acquitted of murder in the killing of Officer Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop. The case briefly became a focal point during President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign to reclaim the White House. Prosecutors said Rivera pulled out a concealed handgun and intentionally shot Diller. But Rivera’s lawyer argued the gun accidentally discharged as officers pulled the firearm from Rivera’s pocket. The Queens jury deliberated for roughly eight hours following a three-week trial.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNYPDOfficerKilled/3686274bb2b2eba0e048cb434ff19436/text___
Supreme Court denies appeal of ex-Ohio House speaker's and lobbyist's convictions in $60M scheme
SUMMARY: The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the racketeering convictions of imprisoned former Republican Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and ex-lobbyist Matt Borges in a $60 million bribery scheme. The court's ruling Monday leaves in place a decision made by the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati last May. Householder’s lawyer suggested he’ll seek a presidential pardon. Householder is serving 20 years after he was convicted of masterminding a scheme funded by FirstEnergy Corp. to secure the speakership, pass a $1 billion nuclear plant bailout, then defend it from repeal. Borges, a former state Republican chairman, concludes his sentence in November.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSBriberyInvestigationOhiostLdWritethru/81a30a5d4c488a3d5837217c4ed954b0/text___
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Trump and Charles greet each other warmly and meet in Oval Office on a day of diplomacy for the king
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump and King Charles III have huddled in the Oval Office for a meeting that was closed to the public. Trump says Tuesday's meeting with Charles was “really good” and calls Charles a “fantastic person.” Charles' visit is designed to emphasize a bond between the United Kingdom and the United States that's so strong it can withstand political turmoil. Trump welcomed Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday in a South Lawn ceremony under gray, drizzly skies, quipping it was a “beautiful British day.” Charles also will address Congress. Charles and Camilla will continue their U.S. trip with stops in New York City and Virginia.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSUSBritainRoyalVisitthLdWritethru/4cd294e6333b4a9ba7ada2af4dd71aa9/text___
Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight
SUMMARY: Ron DeSantis is back in the national spotlight as he pushes for a new congressional map in Florida. His proposal aims to give Republicans four more seats, equivalent to the expected Democratic gains in Virginia. With his second term ending, this is a key moment for DeSantis to show he could still be a future national leader for his party. But his special session ran into a snag as soon as it opened Tuesday when Florida House leaders said they would not consider DeSantis' agenda on artificial intelligence regulations and relaxing school vaccine requirements. Some Republicans, meanwhile, worry the redistricting plan might backfire and help Democrats. As DeSantis navigates the session, his relationship with President Donald Trump and other Republican leaders will be on the line.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionFloridaSpecialSessionstLdWritethru/5c25d674a8ad90b268c4794dda5e099f/text___
Republicans in Congress push for Trump's White House ballroom after shooting at media dinner
SUMMARY: Republicans in Congress have launched new efforts to approve and pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom at the White House. They argue it would help avert security breaches like the shooting at Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. A bill introduced by Republican senators would authorize $400 million for construction and security infrastructure underneath. Trump has said that private money would pay for the ballroom. Graham said at a news conference that it is necessary to allow the president to hold events safely and avoid much less secure venues like the Washington Hilton, where Saturday’s event was held.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressWhiteHouseBallroom/9b8a11f9ba87a2583e2d7b9684861d9a/text___
Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting
SUMMARY: The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives has been charged with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. Saturday's chaotic encounter resulted in shots being fired, Trump being rushed off the stage and guests ducking underneath their tables. Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was taken into custody after the shooting. Allen was charged Monday in federal court in Washington and did not enter a plea. A lawyer with the federal defender’s office who is representing Allen notes he has no criminal record and is presumed innocent. Authorities say an officer wearing a bullet-resistant vest was shot in the vest but is expected to recover.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpCorrespondentsthLdWritethru/d4111facf965aaaa10334eb5c12901db/text___
Supreme Court seems inclined to allow police to use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspects
SUMMARY: The Supreme Court seems inclined to rule that police could use geofence warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users to find people near crime scenes. The justices heard nearly two hours of arguments Monday in an appeal from Okello Chatrie, who pleaded guilty to robbing a bank in a suburb of Richmond, Virginia. Chatrie eluded the police until they turned to the geofence warrant, a powerful technological tool that erected a virtual fence and allowed them to locate cellphones that were near the bank around the time it was robbed. The case is the latest that explores how the Fourth Amendment, ratified in 1791, applies in the digital age.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSupremeCourtLocationTrackingWarrants/c18a5c8057af941378bb13f994c750a1/text___
Reporters covered the correspondents' dinner shooting in real time. Conspiracy theories still spread
SUMMARY: Conspiracy theories flooded the internet minutes after the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by President Donald Trump. The events Saturday played out in front of some of the nation’s most powerful reporters and editors, who snapped into action in real time to provide detailed accounts from the scene. What resulted was a steady stream of facts from myriad reputable media outlets. Despite this, unfounded conspiracy theories from both the left and the right proliferated, chief among them that the shooting was staged. Some spread in spite of the facts while others used real information to create false narratives.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpCorrespondentsConspiracyTheoriesstLdWritethru/94f541d434bd38efaf8cb273f365accd/text___
Trump's upcoming public events get a fresh security look
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is likely to face new security questions as he plans to attend a series of large, high-profile events in coming months. Saturday night's attack during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is the third violent episode involving Trump in less than two years. The White House hasn't commented on additional security measures, but more thorough screening and possibly bulletproof glass at public Trump events could be coming. The Republican president has tried to reassure the public he's well protected. But questions are likely to arise going forward. Presidents often chafe at the prospect of too much security.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpCorrespondentsSecurityConcernsthLdWritethru/9f9b5cb73ea9b95cfe88556ee1584656/text___
Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats
SUMMARY: Virginia's Supreme Court is considering whether a voter-approved redistricting amendment complied with the state's constitutional requirements. A Republican challenge to the map contends that the Democratic-led General Assembly violated procedural requirements by placing the constitutional amendment before voters to authorize mid-decade redistricting. On Monday, arguments before the court focused on whether the legislature's initial vote happened before last fall's election, since early voting was already underway. If the court agrees that lawmakers broke the rules, it could invalidate the amendment and render last week’s statewide vote meaningless. Democrats hope to win as many as four additional U.S. House seats under the new Virginia map.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionRedistrictingVirginiathLdWritethru/8b6faf14a1786a3f90cb2d3941e41103/text___
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United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC, a blow to the oil cartel
SUMMARY: The United Arab Emirates announced that it will leave OPEC effective May 1, stripping the oil cartel of one of its largest producers and further weakening its leverage over global oil supplies and prices. The UAE’s decision had been rumored as a possibility for some time, as it pushed back in recent years against OPEC production quotas it felt had been too low. Regional politics are also likely at play. The UAE has had increasingly frosty relations with Saudi Arabia, OPEC’s largest producer, over political and economic matters in the Mideast, even after both came under attack by fellow OPEC member Iran during the war.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLEmiratesOPECthLdWritethru/4966108c3fafacb67181152216deda14/text___
Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
SUMMARY: A man accused of plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago has pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday. The plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still canceled Swift’s three planned performances in August 2024. The defendant faced charges including terrorist offenses and membership in a terrorist organization. His defense attorney says her client has pleaded guilty to the charges related to the concert plot and that he regrets it. A representative for Swift did not immediately return a request for comment Tuesday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUAustriaTaylorSwiftPlotthLdWritethru/5f80e2ac26d27292bb5732919446729e/text___
Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
SUMMARY: Ukraine’s defense minister says the country's armed forces shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s domestically developed long-range attack drones struck a Russian oil refinery and terminal on the Black Sea for the third time in less than two weeks. Russian authorities ordered the evacuation of local people as a precautionary measure. Ukraine has developed battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarrdLdWritethru/06edbc9666fe0681fa0930affc475e9b/text___
Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in a 10-person prisoner swap
SUMMARY: Officials say prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that also saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West. Poczobut, a correspondent for the influential Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza and a leading figure among Belarus’ Polish minority, was serving eight years in prison in a case condemned as politically motivated. His 2021 arrest drew criticism and he was later awarded the European Union’s most prestigious human rights award, the Sakharov Prize. The swap is the latest in a series of U.S.-negotiated prisoner releases that have marked stronger relations between Washington and Minsk.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBelarusJournalistthLdWritethru/03b077dcb7af3d9af106d4235a51a176/text___
89-year-old man arrested for allegedly wounding at least 4 people with a shotgun in Greek capital
SUMMARY: Greek authorities say several people have been wounded after a gunman opened fire at a social security office and at a courthouse in central Athens. Police said they arrested the 89-year-old suspect near the city of Patra, some 210 kilometers (130 miles) west of the Greek capital. Police said the man was armed with a shotgun and initially opened fire at a social security office in the center Athens, wounding an employee. Police said the same man was suspected of later opening fire on the ground floor of a court building in Athens. At least three other people were wounded at the second location. The motive was unclear.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUGreeceShootingthLdWritethru/f6c9e28cf880f86f2bdbd43b57290f2f/text___
US energy blockade leaves Cuban farmers struggling to feed a nation
SUMMARY: Farmers across Cuba are struggling to feed the country amid a U.S. energy blockade that's causing severe shortages. Farming equipment is silent due to lack of fuel. Some produce is now taken to markets by horse-drawn carts. Poverty deepens and hunger increases across the island nation as the quality and quantity of fruit and vegetables diminish. While the Iran war is pinching energy supplies around the world, Cuba is the rare place blaming the Trump administration’s targeted actions instead. One farmer whose milk supplies schools says, “I feel like crying." He and others help to support Cuba's most vulnerable people.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCBCubaAilingFarms/82881e367d0934d92c632791bbfa28f0/text___
Starmer's ex-chief of staff says sorry over Mandelson appointment as UK leader faces more pressure
SUMMARY: U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff says that he made a “serious mistake” by recommending Peter Mandelson’s appointment as U.K. ambassador to the United States. Morgan McSweeney told lawmakers that it had been “a serious error of judgment.” McSweeney resigned in February. He said that “the prime minister relied on my advice and I got it wrong.” Mandelson was fired by Starmer in September over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. McSweeney apologized to Epstein’s victims, saying he was sorry if the controversy had caused "further hurt or distress.” Starmer is facing calls to resign over the appointment. The House of Commons is set to vote later on whether Starmer should be investigated by a parliamentary standards watchdog.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainMandelsonStarmerthLdWritethru/f4bb3c1619f1c26034531cbd64348346/text___
Rescuers recover last victims from Indonesia train wreck that killed 14 and injured dozens
SUMMARY: Rescuers have finished removing victims from a damaged commuter train car, confirming the crash outside Indonesia’s capital killed 14 people. The crash occurred Monday when a long-distance train crashed into the rear car of the stopped commuter train at a station outside Jakarta. The car was designated for women only, a common accommodation to stop harassment. Rail officials say 84 injured people were taken to hospitals. All the passengers on the long-distance train were safe. Police were investigating the cause of the crash.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASIndonesiaTrainCrashthLdWritethru/68733f623f8f615f2f7eb55f180f328f/text___
Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms
SUMMARY: Australia is proposing to tax digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok a proportion of their revenue to pay for news reporters. The government released draft legislation Tuesday that it intends to introduce to Parliament by July. It would create a financial incentive for the social media companies to strike deals with news organizations to pay for journalism. The platforms’ have said the proposal was a “digital services tax” that misunderstood the evolving advertising industry and would fail to deliver a sustainable news sector. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a monetary value needs to be attached to journalists’ work.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASAustraliaNewsCharge/8022cacf561f2fc254999b04346eac87/text___
Iran's economy has been battered. Its leaders still think Trump will blink first
SUMMARY: U.S. and Israeli airstrikes crippled thousands of factories in Iran, and the damage is reverberating across the country's economy. Hundreds of thousands of Iranians have lost their jobs, and millions more could face the same fate. Most damaging, Israeli strikes knocked out most production of steel and petrochemicals, causing a surge in prices for metals and plastic and threatening wider sectors. Things could get worse under the U.S. blockade. Still, Iran's leaders are betting that an economy built to be self-reliant under decades of sanctions can endure the pain longer than U.S. President Donald Trump.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranWarEconomy/7d3c6c63ec432e57325814d48938ccfe/text___
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
SUMMARY: Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war. That's according to regional officials. The proposal that emerged Monday would delay discussions on Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. President Donald Trump seems unlikely to accept the offer, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared to rule out any deal that excludes Iran's nuclear program. The blockade prevents Iran from selling oil, affecting global prices and economies. Trump extended a ceasefire with Iran, but a permanent settlement remains elusive. In other developments, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the situation.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSthLdWritethru/374d81d1aac6d8f19c21e1d1e10ab103/text___
Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks
SUMMARY: Around 20,000 seafarers on hundreds of vessels are stuck in the Persian Gulf, unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz that remains effectively shut by Iran. Indian Capt. Rahul Dhar and his crew have been stranded on their tanker for about eight weeks. They have witnessed drones and missile interceptions as they try to keep in touch with their families. Some other crews have faced shortages of food and water. A ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has brought some hope, but anxiety over uncertainty has taken its toll. The International Maritime Organization has called for a safe corridor, but most ships remain stranded.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASIranWarStrandedMarinersndLdWritethru/b1b22b26312c7ea2b70b3f542f235e77/text___
King Charles III arrives at the White House on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship
SUMMARY: King Charles III and Queen Camilla have made it to the White House on his first visit to the United States since he became king in 2022. The British royal couple arrived in Washington on Monday afternoon on a four-day state visit aimed at celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted the couple over tea in the Green Room. The royals also took in a new beehive made like a mini White House that Melania Trump had installed last week. Charles and Camilla are supporters of beekeeping.
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Despite a new proposal from Iran, ceasefire negotiations with US are in flux
SUMMARY: Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war stalled again over the weekend as both sides dug in on their demands, even as they face mounting pressure to reach a compromise. Iran said it won’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless the United States lifts its blockade and ends the war. U.S. President Donald Trump wants a broader deal that would end Iran’s nuclear program and address other issues like its missile program and support for regional proxies. For both sides, the clock is ticking.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSWhattoKnowthLdWritethru/beb5625f8537ceaf22c061cf073210aa/text___
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GM expects a $500 million tariff refund from Trump levies the Supreme Court struck down
SUMMARY: General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping levies. That’s boosted the Michigan-based auto maker’s outlook for 2026. On Tuesday, GM said it’s now looking to rake in $13.5 billion to $15.5 billion in earnings before interest and taxes this year — up from previous forecasts of $13 billion to $15 billion. Companies big and small are seeking refunds on tariffs they paid that the Supreme Court ruled illegal in February. And on April 20, the Customs and Border Protection agency launched an online system for claims.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGMTariffRefund/1b476b4c7e62bbf9cf8155391aec7222/text___
US consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices
SUMMARY: U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index inched up to 92.8 in April from 92.2 in March. Respondents’ comments about prices, oil, gas and the war increased in April as the national average for a gallon of gas in the U.S. rose to $4.18 this week. The last time U.S. drivers were collectively paying this much at the pump was nearly four years ago, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APConsumerConfidencethLdWritethru/91e835feb0bf4f998c8b2f4dc112c28b/text___
McDonald's is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks
SUMMARY: Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings. McDonald’s said Tuesday it will launch six handcrafted beverages in U.S. restaurants on May 6. It’s joining other chains, like KFC, Wendy’s and Taco Bell, that have elevated their drinks in order to lure customers away from rivals like Starbucks and Dutch Bros. McDonald’s will offer three refreshers and three crafted sodas. It's also adding a beverage specialist role in restaurants to focus on drinks. McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski has said the beverage space is growing faster than casual dining and has higher profit margins.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMcDonaldsFancierDrinks/334a949beb01c8e9c270094fb64420ed/text___
Sinking AI stocks and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street
SUMMARY: Slumping AI stocks and another climb in oil prices are helping to halt Wall Street’s record-setting rally. The S&P 500 fell 0.7% Tuesday from its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which has less of an emphasis on technology stocks, held up better and rose 101 points, while the Nasdaq composite fell 1.3%. Nvidia, whose chips are powering much of the AI revolution, was the heaviest weight on the S&P 500. Oil prices rose by roughly 3% as uncertainty continues on when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and allow oil tankers to leave the Persian Gulf again.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/1901470c64a6055c80656fad64f863e5/text___
Trump pursues new import taxes to replace the tariffs the Supreme Court rejected
SUMMARY: When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump rolled out temporary import taxes to replace them. But those stopgap levies expire in less than three months. Now the administration is scrambling to put more durable tariffs in place to keep revenue flowing into the U.S. Treasury and to shore up the president’s protectionist wall around the American economy. Starting this week, the government will begin hearings in two investigations — one on countries that lag in enforcing bans on forced labor, another on overproduction — that will likely lead to a new round of U.S. tariffs.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpNewTariffPush/bf712c8ab01f99c3a92e91eb74a9d03f/text___
Will Powell stay or go? Fed chair may reveal next steps after central bank meeting Wednesday
SUMMARY: The Federal Reserve will meet this week ahead of a looming leadership transition that remains fuzzy, and Wednesday’s news conference will be closely watched for any clarification. Powell may indicate whether he will remain on the Fed’s board of governors after his term as chair ends May 15. Powell serves a separate term as a governor that lasts until January 2028. Chairs typically leave the board when their leadership terms end, but Powell has signaled he could stay on. It would be the first time a former chair remained on the board since 1948.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalReserve/256afa5ce88bc134f50b8d56632132b6/text___
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI
SUMMARY: Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence. The trial, which began Monday with jury selection, centers on the 2015 birth of ChatGPT maker OpenAI as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion. The civil lawsuit accuses Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, of double-crossing Musk by straying from the company’s founding mission to be an altruistic steward of the technology.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMuskOpenAITrialrdLdWritethru/eb854fa682675f70267abd8a7b9a6a43/text___
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Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady
SUMMARY: Both President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, are calling on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comic joked last week that the first lady had “the glow of an expectant widow.” Kimmel made the joke while delivering a mock comic routine for the White House Correspondents' Association dinner — two nights before that event was cut short when a man tried to rush the ballroom where the Trumps and other leaders were. The president said Kimmel's words were “beyond the pale.” Kimmel described the joke during his Monday night monologue as a light roast about the first couple’s age difference.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpKimmelthLdWritethru/6ab20d5675a5328b207b1f6a322bf3cc/text___
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop trio the Ronettes, dies
SUMMARY: Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the Ronettes, has died at 80. Her daughter and the Ronettes' official Instagram account confirmed that she died Sunday at home. Ross, alongside her cousins, sang hits like “Be My Baby” and “Walking in the Rain.” The Ronettes became a leading act in the girl-group era with help from Phil Spector. They toured with The Rolling Stones and befriended the Beatles. After the group disbanded, Ross pursued Christian music. She was married to Scott Ross until his death in 2023. Ross is survived by four children.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTObitNedraTalleyRossndLdWritethru/d9c9f08e7d2e08ec408917ce24b88249/text___
Key takeaways from AP’s Summer Movie Preview
SUMMARY: Hollywood's summer movie season is shaping up to be epic, with superheroes, franchises, and thrillers galore. The most eagerly anticipated release is Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey,” set to sail into theaters on July 17. The film features battles, gods, creatures, and stars like Matt Damon and Zendaya. It’s the first movie shot entirely on IMAX film. Other notable releases include “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” “Supergirl,” and “Toy Story 5.” The summer box office is crucial, accounting for around 40% of the year’s revenue.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTSummerMoviePreviewTakeaways/36eb489825e809e5b9e5ee75efeaa18b/text___
Summer Movie Preview: Nolan, Spider-Man and 'Toy Story' light up the cinemas
SUMMARY: Hollywood's summer movie season is packed with big names and franchises. Universal Pictures is releasing Christopher Nolan's “The Odyssey” and Steven Spielberg's “Disclosure Day.” Franchises like “Spider-Man,” “Minions,” “Star Wars,” and “Toy Story” are also set to draw crowds. This year, Disney kicks off the season with “The Devil Wears Prada 2" instead of a Marvel film. The industry is adapting to changes, with streaming and altered viewing habits impacting box office numbers. Despite challenges, directors like James Cameron remain optimistic about the future of theatrical releases. The summer movie season runs from May through August.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTSummerMoviePreviewndLdWritethru/b09b6e9cd8c679a07b95ce5cc7512a74/text___
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Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson after losing 11 of 12 games, name Don Mattingly interim skipper
SUMMARY: Manager Rob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, has been fired after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and began Tuesday tied for last place in the majors. Bench coach Don Mattingly was named interim manager through the end of the season. His son Preston is the Phillies general manager. Thomson went 355-270 and led a team loaded with high-priced talent that included Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner to consecutive division titles. The 62-year-old Thomson signed a contract extension in the offseason running through the 2027 season and was again expected to lead the Phillies into World Series contention. Instead, the Phillies and their $300-plus million payroll have been one of the biggest flops in the baseball.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBBOPhilliesThomsonFiredrdLdWritethru/fcb4ab6e0999f8d81fd11b092f8235e9/text___
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters treatment program for a gambling addiction following transfer
SUMMARY: Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken an indefinite leave of absenceto enter a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction. Texas Tech says it is “committed to supporting Brendan through his recovery process and to ensure his long-term health and well-being.” Sorsby was one of the biggest names in this year’s transfer portal. He arrived from Cincinnati, which announced in February it would sue the quarterback for breaching his name, image and likeness contract. He began his college career at Indiana.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBCTexasTechSorsbyGamblingndLdWritethru/cf276d3c93da17a35fbdfd990163ef72/text___
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