At least 5 dead after Amazon cargo plane barreled off runway at Miami airport
MIAMI (AP) — Authorities say at least five people are dead after an Amazon cargo plane barreled off a Miami airport runway and smashed into cars. The plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday. Flights were paused at the busy travel hub. Plumes of black smoke poured from the plane. The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft was heading into Florida from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Videos and images showed the plane stopped beyond the airport runway as smoke billowed into the air. The Prime Air plane came to rest at the northwest end of the airport.
Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is renewing its appeal to the Supreme Court to allow new restrictions on mail ballots in time for the midterms. Sunday's filing came after a federal court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Donald Trump’s executive order for the November elections. The legal wrangling is happening even as states start sending out mail ballots. This is the third time the administration has asked the high court to intervene. The high court has allowed the plan to move forward but not ruled on whether it is legal. Democratic states and voting rights groups say the changes are unconstitutional.
A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards
WASHINGTON (AP) — The political landscape in the U.S. is volatile as the final midterm of President Donald Trump's presidency approaches. Trump often stirs the tumult, with issues such as redrawn congressional districts and the economic fallout from tariffs adding to the uncertainty. Democrats and Republicans agree that Trump will be central to the midterms. Democrats are focused on regaining control of the House and Senate, while also targeting governors' races in key states. Concerns about federal influence in elections are growing, with some Republicans warning against federal intervention. Democrats are framing their races in larger terms, emphasizing the importance of state control.
Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority
MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — The far-right Alternative for Germany party has surged to a resounding victory in a regional election. But it fell a little short of winning a majority Sunday in its quest to form the country’s first far-right state government since World War II. The party of Germany’s unpopular leader, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, slumped to a disastrous result in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. The anti-migration and Russia-friendly Alternative for Germany’s candidate for governor said "we have written history” and the party had a clear mandate to govern.
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold talks in Ukraine after meeting with Putin
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner say they have held encouraging talks in Kyiv. The trip on Sunday was their first official visit to Ukraine with European partners joining a third round of the discussions. The trip follows the American envoys' meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday that produced no announced breakthroughs. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that talks covered air defense, a “winter package” of support and security guarantees. Kushner said that the envoys hoped to revive trilateral talks with Russia. Russian and Ukrainian forces traded strikes overnight despite a pause on attacks on each other's capitals.
Iran says it plans to announce a new 'exclusion zone' near the Strait of Hormuz
CAIRO (AP) — A senior Iranian official says Tehran plans to announce an “exclusion zone” outside the Strait of Hormuz, targeting vessels it believes are attempting to transit the waterway. This comes a day after the U.S. struck three Iranian oil tankers in response to Tehran launching ballistic missiles at U.S. warships, which experts called a dangerous escalation. There were few details about Iran's planned new zone. The U.S. has been increasing economic pressure on Iran after negotiations collapsed. The Strait of Hormuz is crucial to global oil shipments. Both the U.S. and Iran are claiming the ability to get oil out to the world.
US tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn't helping
LAS VEGAS (AP) — An acrimonious trade war between the United States and Canada is threatening to reinforce the resolve of Canadians who stopped visiting the U.S. last year. The number of Canadians traveling to the U.S. plunged after President Donald Trump returned to office with remarks about making Canada the 51st state. Tentative signs the informal travel boycott might be easing emerged this summer. But relations between the U.S. and Canadian governments have deteriorated sharply in recent weeks. The rift hasn't stopped state and local tourism officials and travel-related businesses from trying to win Canadian visitors back. Some Canadians say no special offers or advertising campaigns will work until someone else occupies the White House.
Months after Venezuela earthquakes, a family refuses to give up search for their missing relative
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Antonella Molina and her nephew Pedro are searching for 18-year-old Andres Molina in La Guaira, Venezuela. They haven't heard from him since the earthquakes on June 24. Andres’ mother and brother died in the disaster, but neighbors say they have seen him collecting scrap metal. The family hopes he survived. The government reports over 6,500 dead and 1,500 missing, but independent groups estimate more. Antonella and Pedro distribute flyers and ask around, determined to find him. They suspect Andres might have autism and believe he may not want to be found. Despite challenges, they continue their search.
Volcanic island in Indonesia erupts, canceling hundreds of flights and stranding thousands
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano has erupted, causing flight cancellations at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and stranding about 170,000 passengers in the region. The eruption happened early Sunday with volcanic ash affecting parts of western Indonesia. Indonesia’s Geological Agency reported that the volcano showed signs of activity since Friday, before the eruption. No casualties were reported, but authorities warned residents to stay at least 3 kilometers, or 2 miles, from the crater. Thousands of passengers were affected as airspace around several airports was closed. Indonesia’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the situation. The volcano remains active with officials evaluating the situation.
Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz reach the US Open quarterfinals
NEW YORK (AP) — Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz made getting back to the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open look easy, even if their paths there felt more difficult than they looked. The top-ranked Sabalenka solved some early struggles to hold serve and overpower Taylor Townsend. Alcaraz also advanced in straight sets, beating Tommy Paul. Next up for Sabalenka is Linda Noskova, who won Wimbledon earlier this year. Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen advanced to guarantee at least one American in the men's semifinals.
