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NATIONAL
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Tropical Storm Moke carrying more rain toward hurricane-damaged Hawaii
SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Moke is passing to the south of Hawaii's Big Island on Sunday, close enough to dump a foot or more of rain on communities dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Lala. The National Hurricane Center located the center of Moke about 310 miles south of Hilo Sunday morning. Its top sustained winds were around 45 mph, but the real impact is the rainfall in places where last weekend's hurricane downed trees, caused mudslides and washed out roads. Forecasters expected Moke to dump up to 10 inches, with as much as 15 inches in some places on the Big Island, enough to cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
WORDS: 325 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 3:30 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTropicalWeather/48d2a051c3265b09e70db5111f72b91d/text___
Wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate their neighborhoods
SUMMARY: A fast-growing wildfire spread from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno, Nevada. The Hawk Fire grew to more than 10,500 acres early Sunday. Nearly 14,000 homes were ordered evacuated, and the “GO NOW” zone reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus. Washoe County, Nevada emergency officials opened the Reno-Sparks Convention Center to evacuees. Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in the county and mobilized the Nevada National Guard to support aerial firefighting with two helicopter crews as well as 60 troops to safeguard evacuated neighborhoods.
WORDS: 693 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 12:09 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWesternWildfiresthLdWritethru/aae2f4b77e2d4aa5678b365a2ee377e6/text___
Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony's request for new trial in deadly stabbing at track meet
SUMMARY: A Texas judge has denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony in the stabbing death of an athlete at a high school track meet. The case drew national attention and spurred harassment of the families and demonstrations at the courthouse. The 19-year-old Anthony is serving 35 years in prison after being convicted of murder in the April 2025 death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Judge Michael Chitty denied the retrial motion in a half-page order following a two-day hearing this week near Dallas. He cited a review of the evidence but did not elaborate. Anthony's defense says there will be an appeal.
WORDS: 563 - MOVED: 08/22/2026 10:24 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrackMeetStudentKilledrdLdWritethru/816dec0031af206d1129cefe03492693/text___
Officials warn wildland firefighters about the risks of using a supplement for smoke exposure
SUMMARY: Fire and medical officials have issued warnings about a supplement offered to Western wildland firefighters who have been exposed to toxic chemicals. Glutathione was given to some firefighters during California wildfires last year and again this month in Washington. Some firefighters have said it helped them feel better after breathing toxic smoke. The International Association of Fire Fighters, a first responders' labor union, has issued a safety advisory saying consumers should be cautious about glutathione's safety and claims that it can treat or prevent diseases. The advisory notes the supplement is not FDA approved. At least two pharmacies recalled glutathione in August due to bacterial contamination.
WORDS: 853 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 4:01 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFirefightersAntioxidantSupplement/244221cc2e2e539ba06d18a60d5f586c/text___
Buc-ee’s chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart's beaver logo
SUMMARY: Gas station giant Buc-ee’s has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits. Texas-based chain Buc-ee’s Ltd. says in its lawsuit that the logo for Beaver’s Mini Mart in the city of Beavercreek too closely resembles the gas station giant’s Buc-ee-brand beaver. The first Buc-ee’s location in Ohio opened about a half hour from the mini mart. Critics have attacked Buc-ee’s online and boycotted the stores. The mini mart's home city has passed a resolution making the beaver an official part of its history. Buc-ee’s has asked for a jury trial in federal court.
WORDS: 928 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 5:00 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSBuceesOhioOutcry/7aceb65a23ffdf0514df67fbe3cc6b91/text___
Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries
SUMMARY: A federal judge in New York vacated a Trump administration policy that had suspended the processing of visas from 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States. U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, set aside the policy announced in January after concluding it was “contrary to law and in excess of statutory authority.” The State Department, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, said it had instructed consular officers to halt immigrant visa applications from the affected countries.
WORDS: 706 - MOVED: 08/22/2026 3:05 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpImmigrationVisasstLdWritethru/64feb19b54d1bce50891437a5ba25d50/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Trump leads the IndyCar prerace in the Beast before cars zoom through Washington's streets
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have made the short drive to the course of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington. Cars soon will whip through the city’s downtown, including a stretch along Pennsylvania Avenue not too far from the White House. Before Sunday's race, Trump and his wife led a traditional prerace kickoff in his presidential limo. They could be seen waving through the windows, with a Marine Corps band playing “Stars and Stripes Forever” as the vehicles in the motorcade started rolling.
WORDS: 772 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 4:01 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpIndyCarstLdWritethru/fe6d60c0be3a82c63d44d7aa1703a671/text___
Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
SUMMARY: Pete Buttigieg was in South Carolina this weekend as he considers a second presidential campaign. South Carolina Democrats halted his 2020 run when he failed to connect with Black voters. Six years later, things have changed for both him and those same voters. He spent four years as President Joe Biden's transportation secretary. And for Black voters, a recent Supreme Court decision threatens Black representation specifically in the South. Buttigieg visited a Black church and spoke with students at a historically Black college. Some voters and Black leaders say they liked what they heard, while stressing it's still very early before 2028.
WORDS: 1137 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 11:50 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionButtigiegrdLdWritethru/53f9ff5a74cd5e1cdaa677fc95e58a39/text___
US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
SUMMARY: The United States and Canada have fallen deeper into a trade war. New tariffs are expected to raise prices for products in both countries. Each side is blaming the other for the collapse of negotiations in Washington late Friday. That's led the U.S. to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods and Canada setting Sept. 8 as the start of its retaliatory penalties. President Donald Trump’s import taxes will hit about 5% of what Canada ships to the United States every year, ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors. Prime Minister Carney said Ottawa would respond with targeted tariff protection for industries exposed to the new U.S. duties. No new talks are planned.
WORDS: 1259 - MOVED: 08/22/2026 3:40 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCanadaTariffsthLdWritethru/857ef76b20a766e370d70176135b678e/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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At least 22 people killed in a landslide in capital of Guinea, officials say
SUMMARY: A mountainous heap of refuse has collapsed at Dar Es Salam, the largest landfill in Guinea’s capital Conakry, killing at least 22 people, according to a provisional toll by the country’s civil protection service. Heavy rain which started around 3 a.m. washed over the refuse, triggering a landslide that buried nearby shacks. The site was designated for closure on Sunday, according to Lt. Col. Baldé Mamadou Bailo, the sanitation officer for the Military Engineering Battalion.
WORDS: 82 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 4:37 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFGuineaLandslide/960be47428dde82bbc48544500ca13d5/text___
Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news
SUMMARY: Iran's president has defended a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. as the best way to end a stalled conflict. But Iran's new security chief took a more defiant stance Sunday and warned neighboring countries against joining new U.S. sanctions and threatened retaliation. The U.S. treasury secretary on Monday is expected to announce the new economic measures against Tehran. Also Monday, Pakistan’s army chief plans to travel to Tehran as mediators try to revive talks. Meanwhile in Gaza, health workers say an Israeli strike killed a 4-year-old child. And violence continues in the occupied West Bank.
WORDS: 1181 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 8:06 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastthLdWritethru/a3fff9eba47a5510060e8014b82d794f/text___
Zelenskyy details rift with Ukraine's dismissed defense minister Fedorov
SUMMARY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says actions by dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov were misguided. They included Fedorov's involvement in protests and calls for an elections. Zelenskyy also mentioned problematic decisions over defense spending and inaccurate information from the Defense Ministry, which led to an awkward encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump about using Starlink in Russia. Zelenskyy held a meeting with reporters on Saturday and released a transcript on Sunday. He also highlighted Ukraine's growing shortage of Patriot missiles amid intensified Russian attacks. Zelenskyy remained optimistic about battlefield gains. He noted that Ukraine has almost completely recaptured the Dnipropetrovsk region.
WORDS: 1369 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 9:23 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/15d84a5a1f52e376ffdf98082cdf9712/text___
Kazakhstan votes in a parliamentary election expected to strengthen president’s grip on power
SUMMARY: Kazakhstan voted Sunday in a parliamentary election that is expected to further strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s grip on power in Central Asia’s largest nation. The pro-presidential Adilet party is predicted to win a majority in Sunday's election with other loyal parties also likely to enter parliament. Tokayev has been in office since 2019. He initiated a constitutional overhaul in March to merge two parliamentary chambers into one and expand presidential authority. The election comes amid economic challenges with inflation at 10.2% and recent tax hikes. Media crackdowns have intensified with criminal cases against independent journalists. Critics say the elections are heavily skewed in favor of Tokayev's party.
WORDS: 573 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 6:21 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASKazakhstanElectionrdLdWritethru/ef0cb883baa7344cc89fc1e655edbd5d/text___
Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires
SUMMARY: Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires. The fires have caused a choking haze cloud in central and west Indonesia. Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency says the fires are driven by an intensifying El Nino pattern and a prolonged dry season. The blazes have spread smoke into Malaysia, straining relations with neighboring countries. On Sunday, parts of Borneo and South Sumatra were heavily affected. The agency resumed cloud-seeding operations, deploying helicopters for water-bombing missions. Authorities are investigating whether companies financed the land clearing, which could expand the probe beyond those arrested.
WORDS: 615 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 12:27 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASIndonesiaForestFiresndLdWritethru/28e8ce3543e18336db989a67e45c5e6e/text___
Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister
SUMMARY: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney drew international attention earlier this year by warning that middle powers such as Canada must resist economic coercion. Now President Donald Trump is putting that to the test in a deepening trade war. The United States has imposed 50% duties on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. Carney said Canada's dollar-for-dollar retaliation will begin Sept. 8. Carney’s strategy is to accept economic pain rather than yield to pressure from a larger power. Whether Canada can withstand the cost could shape how Carney is viewed at home and abroad. And it could influence how other U.S. allies respond to Trump.
WORDS: 956 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 2:11 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCNCanadaCarneyTrumpstLdWritethru/a180ac85a70bbfb512ea59c224cb6c31/text___
Powerful storm hits Baltic countries, killing 2 and leaving hundreds of thousands without power
SUMMARY: A powerful cyclone has hit Latvia and Lithuania, leaving two people dead and more than half a million without electricity. The storm, which struck from Saturday into Sunday, brought rain and strong winds. Andris Viksna from the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center says it seems to be the most severe storm in Latvia since 2005. One person died in central Latvia when a building collapsed, and another in Lithuania from a falling tree. The storm also affected Estonia and northeastern Poland, causing power outages and disrupting transport. Experts say climate change's role in the storm is still uncertain.
WORDS: 289 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 11:43 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUCycloneBaltics/f5e6f0701da4649fa8f6ce13424deffb/text___
A moderate earthquake shakes Japan, injuring more than 30 people in the Tokyo region
SUMMARY: A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 has rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, but no tsunami warning was issued. More than 30 people were injured, most of them slightly, in four prefectures in the region, officials said. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake early on Sunday morning occurred in the southern Ibaraki prefecture, at a depth of 70 kilometers, or about 42 miles. The United States Geological Survey recorded a preliminary magnitude of 5.8. NHK public television showed traffic on roads in nearby cities appearing normal. Japan is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone areas.
WORDS: 416 - MOVED: 08/22/2026 5:59 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASJapanEarthquakethLdWritethru/3b39d6dc29cb5ad1bada31a524b6e0c6/text___
The sunhat is everywhere in Athens as crowds grow larger at ancient sites
SUMMARY: Athens is turning to hats as Europe’s heat intensifies. From straw sunhats and Panama hats to baseball caps and bucket hats, headwear is now on sale across central Athens and increasingly worn by tourists visiting the Acropolis. With temperatures typically at the mid-30s Celsius and growing crowds of visitors growing every summer hats are in heavy demand. Hatmakers say demand is also driving bolder styles, while Red Cross volunteers distribute water, sunscreen and caps to overheated visitors.
WORDS: 390 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 4:00 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUGreeceHeatHatsstLdWritethru/0b42b5e2dc2b0dd38988863a9785a54a/text___
Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit
SUMMARY: Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday have raised doubts about new U.S. efforts to advance a ceasefire there. Local hospitals and the Palestinian Red Crescent say at least 10 people were killed in two strikes, days after a U.S. envoy met with Israel's prime minister. Witnesses said Israeli troops also crossed the ceasefire line and detained a Hamas police colonel. Israel’s military said the strikes targeted Hamas commanders involved in previous attacks. The Palestinian Red Crescent said a strike on a police station killed at least nine people. On the diplomatic front, ceasefire negotiations appear stalled, with disagreements over Hamas' disarmament and Israel's withdrawal.
WORDS: 859 - MOVED: 08/19/2026 1:20 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelPalestiniansthLdWritethru/8c8741e238c72bcbc45e1647afbde206/text___
A trade war between Canada and the US further ruptures a once-close and durable alliance
SUMMARY: Canada and the United States have long had one of the world's closest and most durable alliances. But that alliance is being severely tested now by one of the deepest crises in decades. Trade talks between Ottawa and Washington collapsed late Friday and both countries are imposing matching 50% tariffs. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says “America has changed” and Canada will not return "to our old relationship.” The rupture threatens a relationship built on decades of free trade, integrated supply chains and close political ties. Experts say the confrontation could outlast President Donald Trump's tenure in the White House and reshape Canada-U.S. relations for years.
WORDS: 1089 - MOVED: 08/22/2026 3:07 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCNCanadaUSRupturendLdWritethru/4d18583fe52134ca8550652ad9772d2c/text___
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BUSINESS
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What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect
SUMMARY: After trade negotiations crumbled down to the eleventh hour, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in Saturday. The new levies are expected to affect roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods, ranging from hockey sticks to agricultural products. And Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney quickly promised that his government would roll out “dollar for dollar” retaliatory measures starting Sept. 8. The latest escalation between the two countries — which once held one of the world’s most durable trade alliances — plunges them deeper into a trade war that has kept both sides of the border on edge throughout Trump’s second term in office.
WORDS: 1048 - MOVED: 08/22/2026 8:36 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCanadaTariffsWhattoKnow/293908564c7a381ea58a61db6e9a8517/text___
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HEALTH/SCIENCE
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China abruptly postpones ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission launch
SUMMARY: China has postponed its planned ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission. The mission was set to search for water ice on the moon. The spacecraft was scheduled to lift off in the coming days from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on China's southern Hainan island. In a brief statement, the China Manned Space Agency says the mission does not meet the launch conditions and cannot take place during the planned window this year. Preparations had been underway at the launch site for weeks. The Chang’e moon exploration program is named after a Chinese moon goddess and this is the seventh in the program.
WORDS: 231 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 1:39 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASSCIChinaSpace/ae23e66a64dadfdea1c7baadcc1f4da8/text___
As the Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, a mom stricken by it shares her story of hope
SUMMARY: About two weeks after giving birth, Bridget María Chesterton was curled up on the bathroom floor, saying things that made little sense. The family eventually learned that she had postpartum psychosis. The disorder has been thrust into the spotlight by the case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman on trial for strangling her three children. A key question is whether postpartum psychosis drove her to do it. Researchers estimate the condition afflicts 1 to 2 per 1,000 women after delivery. There are many misconceptions about the disease, and Chesterton wants to dispel those and give other families hope.
WORDS: 1062 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 12:12 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMEDPostpartumPsychosis/d16d8a6345276e146104e3c065189c25/text___
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RELIGION
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Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are a sign of hope
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has used a visit to San Marino and a major Catholic gathering in the nearby Italian city of Rimini to urge Catholics to reject division, conflict and social polarization, calling instead for dialogue, mercy and friendship across political and cultural differences. He spoke on Saturday at the annual Rimini Meeting, warning against a culture that “rearms minds, words and nations.” Leo said Christians should work to overcome poverty, inequality and war. He also delivered a strong message to young Catholics, describing them as “a sign that the future is promising, and not a threat,” and encouraging them to engage with society and help build a “civilization of love.”
WORDS: 801 - MOVED: 08/22/2026 9:34 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURELPopeSanMarinondLdWritethru/8edd2e7e78fa2f11ff0d3be418e1fb30/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film
SUMMARY: "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" continues to dominate the box office, holding the top spot for the fourth weekend. It added $39 million from 4,006 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, bringing its North American total to over $854.9 million. This puts it on track to surpass "Avengers: Endgame" as the second highest-grossing domestic release ever. "The Odyssey" became Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing film, adding $19.5 million domestically and $68 million internationally. Meanwhile, "Insidious: Out of the Further" earned $25.3 million, and "Mutiny," starring Jason Statham, opened with $7.5 million. The summer box office has reached $4.4 billion in North America.
WORDS: 808 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 4:27 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTFilmBoxOfficestLdWritethru/a0a87cd3b8c8e64952e16ec4e1cc7090/text___
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SPORTS
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Lando Norris wins F1's Dutch Grand Prix after battle with Kimi Antonelli
SUMMARY: Lando Norris passed Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton in the space of a single lap before holding on to win the Dutch Grand Prix for back-to-back Formula 1 wins. Norris started on pole but was overtaken by Antonelli at a restart after the race was stopped for a heavy crash by home hero Max Verstappen, who was unhurt. McLaren’s Norris reeled in Antonelli before passing him around the outside of the first corner in a daring move on lap 54 of 72, then took the lead from Hamilton before the lap was over. Antonelli was second and George Russell third.
WORDS: 505 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 6:08 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCARFDutchGPthLdWritethru/645c66cbf9b7a4899ef1d90ba8964252/text___
Harry Kane, Giulia Gwinn are Germany's players of the year
SUMMARY: Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane and Giulia Gwinn have won Germany’s player of the year awards for 2026. Bayern's Vincent Kompany has won the coach’s accolade, Kicker magazine announced Sunday, according to the results of its yearly polls from members of the Association of German Sports Journalists (VDS). Kane scored 61 goals across all competitions, including the German Supercup for Bayern last season, helping the men’s team defend its Bundesliga title and win the German Cup. He scored a hat trick in the cup final. Gwinn helped Bayern's women's team to a Bundesliga and German Cup double for the second year in a row last season.
WORDS: 406 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 11:20 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSOCGermanyAwardsstLdWritethru/fd4b9631b158575cc5b5fe7fd1c7e783/text___
Milton throws 2 TDs in 1st half, makes case for Cowboys' backup job in 34-13 win over Cardinals
SUMMARY: Joe Milton threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in another strong effort to secure the backup quarterback job, sparking the Dallas Cowboys to a 34-13 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night. Milton is battling Sam Howell for the No. 2 role behind Dak Prescott. Milton finished 9 of 13 passing for 176 yards. Howell completed 7 of 10 passes for 65 yards in the second half, but also threw an interception in the end zone. Both teams rested most of their starters. Arizona’s Gardner Minshew completed 19 of 23 passes for 177 yards.
WORDS: 720 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 4:57 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBNCowboysCardinalsstLdWritethru/cf4263e7e90c7de6b10654c3af1357fe/text___
Dutch Grand Prix sees a potential path back to F1 amid Middle East uncertainty
SUMMARY: The Dutch Grand Prix is bidding goodbye to Formula 1 but its organizers say it could potentially return as an “alternative venue” amid continuing uncertainty over next year’s schedule. Already this year, the security situation in the Middle East following the outbreak of the Iran war has meant Bahrain’s race was moved to Malaysia and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was canceled. The organization running the Dutch Grand Prix says there is no current “concrete scenario” for it to step in but it would be a potential candidate if other races can't be held.
WORDS: 632 - MOVED: 08/23/2026 8:15 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCARFDutchGPPotentialReturn/47ead7e100b553cb17e3f8f5d87ee17d/text___
Drivers turn their attention from the buildings to the bumps while testing out DC's IndyCar track
SUMMARY: IndyCar drivers can finally evaluate the track in downtown Washington after a day of practice and qualifying. The 1.7-mile street course was an unknown commodity. It was set up for the first time for this event celebrating the country’s 250th birthday. As these tracks go, it looks pretty simple with only seven turns, all but one to the left. But drivers reported significant bumps that could be a factor in Sunday's race. Alex Palou had the top practice lap of 56.6145 seconds in the second session, then topped qualifying later in the day.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCARIndyCarFreedomstLdWritethru/4540a94f709b27b047a2ac27b98ee1d8/text___
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