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NATIONAL
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
SUMMARY: Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He admitted to following Thompson to an investor conference in 2024 and shooting him on a New York City street. The 28-year-old Mangione acknowledged his actions Friday at a hastily scheduled hearing in Manhattan. His lawyers are now seeking to dismiss a separate New York state murder case on double jeopardy grounds. At sentencing, he could face life in prison. The case has become a fulcrum for debate about the healthcare industry and made Mangione a cause célèbre for some of its critics.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSUnitedHealthcareCEOKilledthLdWritethru/3b8a5bb41589c9f5f4775dba2beea66f/text___
Hurricane warning is issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala approaches
SUMMARY: Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lala has formed in the Pacific Ocean and a hurricane warning has been issued for the Big Island of Hawaii. The National Hurricane Center says the storm could become a hurricane and bring rain to the Hawaiian Islands starting late Friday as well as high winds and dangerous surf. A hurricane warning is in effect for Hawaii County and a tropical storm watch is in place for Maui County including the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe. The Miami-based center said Thursday that Lala was 455 miles east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, and about 670 miles east-southeast of Honolulu with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph while moving west-northwest.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTropicalWeatherthLdWritethru/0b0e5bdd17a068acd797e20c0e2c4f9d/text___
Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election
SUMMARY: A judge has dismissed Nevada’s fake electors case. Thursday’s decision marks the latest setback in swing states’ efforts to prosecute six Republicans who tried to keep Donald Trump in the White House after he lost to Joe Biden in 2020’s presidential election. The Nevada Attorney General’s Office plans to appeal. The six Republicans pleaded not guilty. They include Michael McDonald, the chair of the Nevada Republican Party, and Jesse Law, the former chair of the Clark County Republican Party. Courts have dismissed similar cases in Arizona, Michigan and Georgia. A case is ongoing in Wisconsin.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNevadaFakeElectorsrdLdWritethru/0a73cc384868db69f9dc50e0644088a5/text___
Documents show federal surveillance operation in Minnesota targeted progressive groups, unions
SUMMARY: Advocates are speaking against a sweeping undercover federal surveillance operation that court documents say targeted progressive groups and unions protesting the Minneapolis immigration crackdown. The documents were filed Thursday in a case involving 15 people charged with impeding the crackdown. The government said its Operation Puppet Master surveillance program was aimed at a network of conspirators. Government documents revealed in court motions say that the reality was Department of Homeland Security officers infiltrating meetings in churches, schools and parks that were often simply discussions of constitutionally protected protests. Groups say the government was trying to intimidate them.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationEnforcementMinnesotandLdWritethru/5e6e554e79980553c3a02ca199593a7d/text___
Alabama man put to death for the murder of a 5-year-old girl in last of three US executions in a day
SUMMARY: Tennessee and Oklahoma have put inmates to death within 30 minutes of each other and Alabama followed suit hours later as U.S. states executed three men in one day. It was the first time in nearly 16 years that three executions were carried out in the U.S. on the same day. Tennessee executed Anthony Darrell Hines on Thursday for the 1985 stabbing death of a hotel maid. In Oklahoma, Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez was executed for killing his girlfriend. And Alabama executed Jeremy Williams, who dropped appeals after pleading guilty to the 2021 rape and murder of a 5-year-old girl. The last time three executions took place on the same day was in 2010.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSExecutionsThreeinOneDaythLdWritethru/062c601ee0ff9a5f6d7b79045a0cc6b5/text___
Man used a screwdriver to kill his wife and daughter at a Minnesota daycare, police say
SUMMARY: Police say a Minnesota man used a screwdriver to fatally stab his wife and their 7-year-old daughter at a daycare before killing himself. Officials released a search warrant Thursday in connection with Wednesday morning's attack in the Minneapolis suburb of Hopkins. The warrant identifies the man as 41-year-old Nathan Brown. Police say he attacked his wife, Kristen Brown, and their daughter, Evie, at the daycare Kristen Brown operated from the family’s basement. Nathan Brown then fatally shot himself upstairs. No other children at the daycare were physically harmed. Authorities say Brown also killed a 78-year-old relative at her Burnsville home before the daycare attack. A motive hasn't been released.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSDaycareKillingsMinnesota/9b63467ea234c5d774151018609025b6/text___
Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case in UnitedHealthcare killing, AP source says
SUMMARY: Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a stunning development in a case that rattled business leaders while galvanizing their critics, according to a person familiar with the matter. The person was not authorized to talk publicly about the case and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. The person cautioned that Mangione could change his mind. Mangione is accused of stalking Thompson, 50, then shooting him outside a New York City hotel on Dec. 4, 2024, as the executive walked to UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference. Mangione is due in court on Friday for a hastily scheduled hearing in the federal case. Mangione’s lawyers declined to comment.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSUnitedHealthcareCEOKilledndLdWritethru/4fa5e27b6baef00f8465e78243a2d58e/text___
Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing
SUMMARY: A jury has been selected in the trial against the man charged in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Duane “Keffe D” Davis is the first person to be charged in connection to the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago. Jurors were selected Thursday. Attorneys spent four days selecting the 16 jurors, asking to what extent they knew the rapper or heard about the case. Prosecutors allege Davis was the “shot caller” who orchestrating the shooting. Davis has pleaded not guilty and could be sentenced to life in prison if he’s convicted. Opening statements are expected to begin Monday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTupacTrialthLdWritethru/a828bde9016cf616364273fc3ba6138f/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Suspect arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington, Pirro says
SUMMARY: A suspect has been arrested and will be charged in connection with the vandalism of the World War II Memorial on the National Mall. Melissa L. Farris will be charged with “Depredation Against Property of the United States and Destruction of Veterans’ Memorials," according to U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, who announced the arrest on Friday on her X account. The offenses carry penalties of up to ten years in prison. The Memorial, one of the most popular in Washington, was vandalized with bubbles filling a fountain and “Clean hands dirty $” written in red paint. The vandalism comes weeks after President Donald Trump said the nearby Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was deliberately damaged.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWWIIMemorialVandalizedthLdWritethru/ac1f767c2bfb81f0902b1914c2dfe252/text___
Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue during appeal
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump's administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the White House to continue construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court’s order to halt the work. Trump’s solicitor general Friday petitioned the high court to suspend last week's decision by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The divided panel ruled last week Trump must stop the White House ballroom’s construction because Congress has not approved the project. The panel’s majority said Trump doesn’t have the unilateral authority to build a 90,000-square-foot ballroom where the White House’s East Wing stood before he ordered its demolition last fall.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpWhiteHouseBallroomthLdWritethru/84db62e26459e2206659d36cc5a749aa/text___
Trump set to highlight violent crime reduction during a visit to New York police academy
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump plans to highlight his record on crime and safety during a visit to a New York police academy on Friday. The White House says he will release new FBI crime statistics showing a decrease in violent crime for 2025. Trump’s visit is aimed at boosting Republican candidates in closely contested races across his home state. But just how much his presence will help is in question as he faces lagging approval ratings and a deeply unpopular war in Iran with no end in sight. Trump will be joined by Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel in his visit to Nassau County.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpNewYork/3fbc57b6a0978b5690b8e4550aedd488/text___
New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
SUMMARY: The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln has been supporting the U.S. war against Iran, and its deployment has included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 240 days. Several Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Pentagon for accountability over conditions aboard the carrier. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said those were “completely misrepresented.” The Navy acknowledges that the war has created an environment “where traditional supply hubs in the Middle East were disrupted by combat actions.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIranUSAircraftCarrierrdLdWritethru/5366eba29f72b6b317416fde81d57a61/text___
Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump's name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge's order
SUMMARY: The battle over the Kennedy Center’s future is escalating. President Donald Trump’s allies on the board voted on Thursday to add his name to the building’s facade so it would read “The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump.” The plaza in front of the building would be named after Trump and most of the space at the venue would be closed for two years to allow for substantial renovations. But a federal judge had ruled in May that Trump’s name was added illegally to the building and the letter had to be removed. The judge also blocked a two-year closure set to take effect July 5.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpKennedyCenterthLdWritethru/591cc891a1c0ececf3602ed121ce4840/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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US missionary kidnapped in Niger is released after 9 months in captivity, his organization says
SUMMARY: An American missionary kidnapped in Niger in October has been released. Missionary organization SIM International says Kevin Rideout is in good health in the care of U.S. officials. He was kidnapped in Niamey on Oct. 21 by three armed individuals. No group has claimed responsibility. Niger has faced attacks from armed groups including those linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State. The U.S. Embassy in Niamey issued a security alert after Rideout's kidnapping. Niger is currently ruled by a military junta that took power in 2023, ousting Western partners and aligning with Russia.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFNigerKidnappingthLdWritethru/268cdcbb3da14744d0129f30513ad5a8/text___
Colombia grapples with rebuilding a shattered nation after a deadly earthquake
SUMMARY: Colombia is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that killed at least 285 people and affected more than 100,000. Tens of thousands of homes were damaged or destroyed in Cali, Pereira, and Manizales in the 7.4 magnitude that struck the country's west on Monday. President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced plans to partner with private companies to rebuild. Aid is slowly reaching affected areas, but many people have to rely on volunteers and neighbors for help. The government is focusing on temporary housing, food, and healthcare as international support continues to arrive.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTColombiaEarthquake/fd8948bee8acf98009e60615fc62694d/text___
Reform UK's Nigel Farage beats a slate of fringe candidates in election boycotted by major parties
SUMMARY: Nigel Farage has regained his seat in Parliament, beating a field of fringe candidates led by trash-can-wearing comic Count Binface in a special election boycotted by mainstream parties. They called it a farce. Farage is the leader of the anti-immigration Reform UK party, and some see him as a possible next prime minister. He abruptly quit his seat in July amid an investigation into whether he failed to report a $6.7 million gift from an overseas crypto billionaire. He denied wrongdoing and ran again for the seat to prove he had voters’ support. According to results announced Friday, he regained the seat with 63% of the vote in an unusual election.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainPoliticsthLdWritethru/16f5c7deff9de672c1c9b1950513b52f/text___
2 UAE tankers attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz, and other news from the Middle East
SUMMARY: The United Arab Emirates has blamed Iran for firing drones at two tankers operated by a state-owned oil company in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks, described as acts of piracy, caused no casualties but highlighted the dangers in this critical waterway. The UAE's Foreign Ministry called on Friday the attacks a violation of the United Nations' principles of freedom of navigation. Meanwhile, activists marched through the occupied West Bank to bring food and water to Palestinians under siege by Israeli settlers. In Yemen, the military claimed to have thwarted Houthi attacks amid ongoing fighting. A drone was intercepted over Irbil in Iraq, with no casualties reported.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastrdLdWritethru/e8565c608ac5283ec8103c85df924b13/text___
Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
SUMMARY: For 30 minutes, the internet in parts of Taiwan crawled. The slowdown Thursday for people in Taipei and other cities was part of annual military exercises that aim to model a response to a possible Chinese military invasion. Mobile web traffic was slowed to a speed adequate for texting mostly. 5G access is more typical in Taiwan's cities. Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te apologized for the inconvenience, but emphasized the drill's necessity. This year, the exercises included more civilians and coordination with local governments. The drills come amid rising tensions with China, which frequently sends military planes and ships towards Taiwan.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASTaiwanDrillsrdLdWritethru/0d1d2fdd870aee3eb141fab385e88cb1/text___
European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continent
SUMMARY: Firefighters across Europe are battling multiple wildfires as a record-breaking heat wave grips the continent. In France, the driest year on record has led to fires in the Landes region, forcing over 500 people to evacuate. Fires are also burning in Germany, where unexploded WWII munitions complicate efforts, and in Croatia, where 14 people are hospitalized. The UK experienced its hottest day of the year, with wildfires destroying dozens of homes in the West Midlands. Albania and Greece are also facing significant fires, with evacuations underway. The extreme heat is linked to climate change, affecting regions unprepared for such temperatures.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUEuropeExtremeWeatherthLdWritethru/bb9926465acf98a7790a7bf01294f604/text___
Zambia suspends vote counting in election over reports of violence and the theft of ballot papers
SUMMARY: Vote counting in Zambia’s presidential election has been suspended by the electoral authority. The Electoral Commission of Zambia halted the count Friday due to reports of attacks on polling officials and theft of ballot papers. The commission plans to review the decision within 24 hours. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile has claimed victory, expressing concerns about potential interference. He alleged military involvement in vote counting, though he provided no evidence. The election is a test of President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic reforms. Hichilema is seeking a second term against 13 other candidates, including Mundubile. Results were initially expected by Monday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFZambiaElectionndLdWritethru/9978128100cfd22e2715d884030ab728/text___
Israeli settlers' siege of Palestinian homes draws a sharp US rebuke
SUMMARY: Israeli settlers have besieged three homes in the occupied West Bank, including one owned by a Palestinian American, for several days. U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee on Thursday referred to the settlers as “terrorists.” It was an unusually sharp rebuke from the Trump administration, which has signaled broad acceptance of Israeli settlements over the years while condemning violence. Mounting criticism of Israel from the United States could pose a challenge for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He is trying to maintain good relations with his country’s closest ally as he mobilizes ultranationalist voters ahead of a tough battle for reelection in October.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelPalestiniansthLdWritethru/aad901d8ee7cf54e5e4952bf61a4f6d1/text___
UK firefighters out in force to tackle fires on hottest day of the year
SUMMARY: Firefighters are tackling multiple fires in central England on a day that the U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe. Thursday's fire outbreak across the West Midlands, which saw several houses burned to the ground, have been “one of the most significant” incidents the region’s fire service has ever dealt with, chief fire officer Simon Tuhill said. A child and three firefighters were taken to hospital following the wildfire in Stourbridge. The fires, the cause of which remains to be determined and which could take days to put out, came on a day the mercury struck 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUEuropeHeatthLdWritethru/1efa65679bd29770e3b7ea4a9ca839a4/text___
A British firm starts containment of oil spill from stricken tanker off Oman
SUMMARY: A British maritime company has been hired to salvage a grounded Russian tanker off Oman and stop a spreading oil spill. The spill has reached Oman's shores and is threatening a marine protected area. Ambrey, the UK-based company, said its specialists have boarded the vessel with help from the Omani air force. Satellite images showed the spill has spread over hundreds of square kilometers. Experts warn of an environmental disaster if the vessel sinks or its cargo leaks. Greenpeace says the spill's shift to shore contamination complicates cleanup efforts, especially in the remote marine protected area.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastTankerOilSpillndLdWritethru/54d301367464a4169037fb6f9c7a0529/text___
Crew of Yemeni vessel recount their chaotic rescue after Houthis' deadly attack
SUMMARY: Crew members of a Yemeni ship attacked by Houthi rebels earlier this week say a second missile hit during rescue efforts, causing more chaos and casualties. Yemeni authorities say three ballistic missiles fired by the Iran-backed Houthis struck the ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, killing six and injuring at least nine. It was the first deadly attack this year by the Houthis on a vessel in the strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The attack is part of an escalating campaign by the Houthis that risks reigniting a civil war in Yemen following a truce in 2022.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLYemenHouthiShipAttackSurvivorsstLdWritethru/29115cc1fbc209ed4be2d2f80eabc1bf/text___
Broken engine parts shattered the Ryanair plane window that a man's head got sucked into: NTSB
SUMMARY: Investigators say broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair plane shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, causing a man’s head to be sucked into the hole in the fuselage before his fellow passengers pulled him to safety. The National Transportation Safety Board says in its report released Thursday that a fan blade in the right engine broke loose. That sent fragments flying out of the engine that broke the window and damaged the fuselage in several other places. Investigators found bird remains inside the engine, suggesting the plane may have struck birds as it took off. The 61-year-old man who was nearly sucked out of the plane suffered neck and shoulder injuries and friction burns.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSRyanairFlightBrokenWindowthLdWritethru/5a1fa51fef28f6a8d27fec5a036808c3/text___
FACT FOCUS: Conspiracy theories falsely blame Colombia earthquake on Alaska research program
SUMMARY: An enduring conspiracy theory has resurfaced on social media after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, with users blaming a research program in Alaska for the disaster. Posts falsely claim that the earthquake, which has killed at least 270 people and left widespread damage in its wake, was caused by the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program, or HAARP, which studies the properties and behavior of the upper atmosphere. But the earthquake was actually caused by natural movements in the Earth’s crust. Experts say it had nothing to do with human activities.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTColombiaEarthquakeFactFocus/731fa0174b0976e9e2971a9baa459a60/text___
Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth province
SUMMARY: Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death in Bas-Uele, according to Africa's CDC. The outbreak, driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus, has killed over 2,100 people out of more than 4,500 cases. The World Health Organization says it's on track to surpass the deadliest outbreak in history. Health workers in Ituri province went on strike due to unpaid salaries, hampering response efforts. Clinical trials for treatments and vaccines are underway, but the outbreak's scope remains unknown. The WHO plans to test existing vaccines for potential cross-protection against the virus.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFCongoEbolathLdWritethru/ba8daf530f48c495fb54dbf36c542d81/text___
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Wall Street holds near its record following the latest weak update on the US economy
SUMMARY: U.S. stocks are drifting near their all-time high following the latest economic report to come in surprisingly weak. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% Friday from its record set the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 111 points, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.4%. Stocks gave up modest gains from earlier in the morning after oil prices swung higher. Also raising uncertainty was a report showing shoppers spent less at U.S. retailers last month. Such data could keep interest rates low, which is something Wall Street loves, but it also raises the risk of a slowing economic growth when inflation is still high.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/5d9870d6c5ae735f9b74bf4ceefaa3ec/text___
US retail sales slump unexpectedly and sharply after a summer tax-refund boost fades
SUMMARY: Americans unexpectedly cut their spending in July by the biggest drop since May 2025, raising doubts about the resiliency of consumers who have kept spending and powering the economy despite the rising costs of daily expenses. Retail sales slipped 0.6% last month from a revised gain of 0.2% in June, according to Commerce Department data released Friday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSRetailSalesthLdWritethru/3e2bc5807d7396b8e6c5f599941cb2a9/text___
Forbes editor out; report says he took $6M from founder of firm that does business with magazine
SUMMARY: The top editor of Forbes has left his job after reportedly being fired for accepting $6 million from the founder of a firm that works with the magazine. The New York Times reported this week that the payment came from RJ Shook, whose company, Shook Research, has collaborated with Forbes since 2016. An internal email confirmed that chief content officer Randall Lane no longer worked for the company. Lane, who had been with Forbes for nearly 16 years, admitted he made a mistake by not disclosing the payment. The incident raises questions about ethics and trust in journalism.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMediaForbesEditorndLdWritethru/810d2c08ed57ec1b703247cc76c92fbe/text___
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Trump's vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
SUMMARY: The biggest obstacles to President Donald Trump’s order on vaccines may be the logistical challenges it poses for parents, health providers and drugmakers in the United States. His new plan calls for separating childhood vaccinations delivered to millions of American children. But accomplishing that would require vaccine-makers to revive individual shots that have not been extensively marketed in the U.S. for decades. The vaccine-makers would also have to build new manufacturing plants capable of producing millions of extra doses. Health experts say vaccination rates are likely to fall because parents will need to take children to many more appointments.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpVaccinesChallengesthLdWritethru/5a1d91e149feab99b18dd916412523ee/text___
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Israel’s Christians rely on faith and allies as they fear rising harassment
SUMMARY: Christians are less than 2% of Israel's population and are facing increased harassment as regional conflicts persist. Incidents like spitting and violence have risen, especially since the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023. However, interfaith leaders are hopeful, due to better policing and a new government envoy to the Christian world. Despite challenges, many Christians remain resilient, drawing strength from their faith and community support. They emphasize the importance of coexistence and maintaining their identity. In Jerusalem’s Old City, two nuns have been walking to and from work with a volunteer escort, fearing violence since another nun was violently attacked nearby earlier this year.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLRELIsraelChristiansstLdWritethru/98c8f0b5aa9cc462f150332c2ef60b45/text___
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EDUCATION
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AP Exclusive: US military family schools put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity
SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is introducing a course centered on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in the schools it operates for military families. It's part of an effort by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to redirect the education system toward patriotic values and classical learning. The Western civilization course planned for this fall will use a textbook published by Encounter Books, a conservative publishing house. Historians and educators who reviewed excerpts of the text told The Associated Press it depicts points throughout history in misleading ways. The text represents Western civilization and Christianity as one and the same and casts Islam as a threat to both, scholars said.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSEducationDefenseDepartmentSchoolsstLdWritethru/c29537087c0dbf3271cf293a9b17053f/text___
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University
SUMMARY: A judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit that accused Harvard University of ignoring harassment of Jewish students. Thursday's decision by U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns says President Donald Trump's administration failed to prove an ongoing violation of federal antidiscrimination laws. The judge says the lawsuit mostly focused on incidents during the 2023-24 academic year and the cases are “too isolated and episodic” to prove a persistent civil rights violation. The Republican administration accused Harvard of failing to protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Harvard has said it's committed to ensuring members of its Jewish community are respected. Harvard and the Justice Department haven't commented on the judge's decision.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpEducationHarvardndLdWritethru/4fd6ce6eb8ce040940efd78560a6c4f5/text___
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