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NATIONAL
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Bullet-pocked marker memorializing 1918 lynching goes on display in Atlanta
SUMMARY: An exhibit opening Monday in Atlanta shows a historical marker from the site of a 1918 lynching that was repeatedly vandalized. Pocked with bullet holes and broken at the pedestal, it memorializes an event that some in rural southern Georgia tried hard to erase: the killing of Mary Turner by a white mob. She was set upon after protesting the lynching of her husband, Hayes Turner, and at least 10 other Black people. The violence built support for anti-lynching legislation, though it would not become law for another century. One of Turner's great-granddaughters says millions more people will learn her story now, showing that history lives and continues to grow.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSVandalizedLynchingMarker/4cf42e27269613af9176aa9786de4c6e/text___
San Diego considers $30 million settlement in police-involved shooting death of Black teen
SUMMARY: The San Diego city attorney’s office has agreed to pay $30 million to the family of a 16-year-old youth who was fatally shot by police last January in what would be one of the largest settlements of a police-involved killing case in U.S. history. Konoa Wilson was Black, and the family alleges the shooting was an act of racial violence. The San Diego City Council is scheduled to vote on the proposed settlement Tuesday. If approved, it would top the $27 million the city of Minneapolis agreed to pay the family of George Floyd.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSPoliceKillingSettlementthLdWritethru/25eee200dc4989fe014078b513f301ed/text___
Sheriff hunting for the last of 3 inmates who escaped from a Louisiana jail
SUMMARY: Authorities are hunting for the last of three inmates who escaped from a Louisiana jail after removing concrete blocks from a deteriorating wall. St. Landry Parish sheriff's Maj. Mark LeBlanc said detectives were still searching Saturday for 24-year-old Keith Eli, who had been jailed on a charge of second-degree murder. Officials say Eli was among three inmates who escaped Wednesday by removing concrete blocks from a wall after wearing away the degrading mortar that held those blocks together. Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz said one of the escapees, Jonathan Jevon Joseph, was captured without incident Friday. Police say the third inmate, Joseph Allen Harrington, killed himself Thursday when a tip helped police find him at a home.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLouisianaJailEscape/da0f91e53650319614e89b23aca49991/text___
California officials warn against foraging wild mushrooms after deadly poisoning outbreak
SUMMARY: California officials are warning foragers about a deadly outbreak linked to wild mushrooms. The state poison control system has identified 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning, likely from death cap mushrooms. These toxic mushrooms are often mistaken for edible ones. One adult has died, and several patients, including children, have suffered severe liver damage. Wet weather fuels the growth of these mushrooms, and officials advise against foraging. Symptoms like nausea and vomiting can appear within 24 hours, but serious complications may develop later. For guidance, contact the poison control hotline.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSPoisonousMushroomsCaliforniaOutbreak/cba09ed69bdd26450ee24cb5518efaba/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Judge deals setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey
SUMMARY: A federal judge has dealt a setback to Justice Department efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly has temporarily barred prosecutors from using evidence they'd relied on when they initially secured criminal charges. The ruling doesn't preclude the government from trying again soon to indict Comey. But it does suggest prosecutors may have to do that without citing communications between Comey and a close friend and associate, Columbia University law professor Daniel Richman. A Justice Department spokesperson declined to comment Sunday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSJusticeDepartmentComeystLdWritethru/4e9cb2f2e215dfbae953502e17a318a3/text___
Trump says he's hosting the Kennedy Center Honors recognizing Stallone, Kiss, Gaynor and others
SUMMARY: Sylvester Stallone, Kiss, and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries being celebrated at the annual Kennedy Center Honors. Donald Trump says he's hosting the Sunday night gala in Washington, and that'll be a presidential first. Since returning to office in January, the Republican has made big changes to the performing arts institution. He's ousted the leadership and had himself voted in as chair. The honorees are being celebrated for their influence on American culture and the arts. It's expected to be emotional for Kiss members after the recent death of their original lead guitarist, Ace Frehley.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpKennedyCenterHonors/1af0fffa8f79aab38f5b57297519730d/text___
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit'
SUMMARY: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended U.S. military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying President Donald Trump has the right to take military action “as he sees fit.” The comments were made Saturday at a national security forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. It comes as the Trump administration faces intense questioning over the deadly strikes and whether they violate international law. Hegseth also compared Trump to Reagan, saying the current president is the “true and rightful heir” to Reagan.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSHegsethReaganForumrdLdWritethru/90ed9fda0db322cf61cb481f228fc5c9/text___
Judge rejects Trump administration's bid to toss lawsuit challenging Guantánamo migrant detentions
SUMMARY: A federal judge has rejected a request from the Trump administration to toss a lawsuit challenging the detention of migrants at the U.S. Navy base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. In a ruling Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan denied the federal government’s motion to dismiss the case and has set a hearing for next week for both sides to discuss next steps in this case. President Donald Trump in January announced his administration would use a detention center at Guantánamo to hold tens of thousands of the “worst criminal aliens,” as part of his wider immigration crackdown.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrantDetentionGuantanamondLdWritethru/93bdf02d3361c62e0cacfdca9aed121a/text___
Trump administration plays up pipe bomb suspect's arrest. Jan. 6 violence goes unmentioned
SUMMARY: Top law enforcement officials in the Trump administration had a clear message when they announced the arrest of a man charged with placing pipe bombs outside political party headquarters in Washington on Jan. 5, 2021. The message was that people coming to the nation’s capital to attack citizens and institutions of democracy would be held accountable. Yet Justice Department leaders who announced the arrest Thursday were silent about the violence that had taken place when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol and clashed with police on Jan. 6, 2021, one day after the pipe bombs were discovered.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSPipeBombCapitolRiotndLdWritethru/6db8f7c6f72376a0c4940739c7a64e1e/text___
Threats pile up as Indiana Republicans confront pressure from Trump on redistricting
SUMMARY: Republicans in the Indiana Senate are facing threats as President Trump pushes for lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map. Trump's goal is to expand his party's power in the 2026 midterm elections. Redistricting is usually done once a decade, but Trump wants to accelerate the process. Some Indiana senators oppose the plan, which would dilute Democratic influence in Indianapolis. Senators are scheduled to convene Monday to consider the proposal. If they resist, it could signal limits to Trump's dominance in the Republican Party.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionRedistrictingIndianastLdWritethru/564915bd5d58b7cc91b80fd861d356ea/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Hong Kong voter turnout edges up despite public anger over deadly fire
SUMMARY: About a third of Hong Kong's registered voters has elected a new 90-member legislature. The turnout Sunday surpassed the 2021 election but was much lower than before electoral changes. Many voters, especially democracy supporters, have turned away from politics after a crackdown on dissent. Candidates must now be vetted to ensure loyalty to the Chinese government. The government launched a major campaign to boost turnout, but public anger over a deadly apartment fire threatened to keep voters away. Authorities arrested people for allegedly inciting others not to vote. Beijing warned foreign media to comply with national security laws.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASHongKongElectionthLdWritethru/83c0301e55457e83b0dd8871bd43dcd8/text___
Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon
SUMMARY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of their ceasefire soon. It will begin after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza. Netanyahu spoke during a news conference with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday. The ceasefire's second phase involves disarming Hamas militants and demilitarizing Gaza. It also includes deploying an international force to secure Gaza and forming a temporary Palestinian government. Merz said Germany is assisting with the second phase's implementation by sending officers and diplomats to a U.S.-led civilian and military coordination center in Israel.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsthLdWritethru/1dc3f566e5b8c1062c07bc8344e1286e/text___
Benin's interior minister says a coup announced earlier has been foiled
SUMMARY: Benin's interior minister says a coup attempt has been foiled. On Sunday, a small group of soldiers launched a mutiny aiming to destabilize the state. Thirteen soldiers have been arrested, but it's unclear if the coup leader, Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri, has been apprehended. Gunfire was heard in Cotonou, but the city is relatively calm. Earlier, soldiers appeared on state TV to announce the government's dissolution. The regional bloc ECOWAS condemned the coup bid, pledging support to defend Benin's constitution. President Patrice Talon has been in power since 2016 and is due to step down next April.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFBeninMilitaryTakeoverthLdWritethru/66ac8edf0e5acf6ebfa37c46131713c8/text___
Russian strikes kill 4 as US and Ukraine officials wrap up third day of diplomatic talks
SUMMARY: Russian missile, drone, and shelling attacks have killed at least four people in Ukraine. A man died in a drone attack in the Chernihiv region on Saturday night. A missile and drone attack on Kremenchuk caused power and water outages. On Sunday, shelling in the Kharkiv region killed three people and wounded 10 others. These attacks followed talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials aimed at ending the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the talks with American officials. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov welcomed the Trump administration’s new national security strategy, which favors dialogue with Russia.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarndLdWritethru/cf7422dc54d0f2415d164824c9d389a3/text___
A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills 25
SUMMARY: A fire has devastated a popular nightclub in India's Goa state, killing 25 people, including tourists. The blaze occurred just past midnight sin Arpora village, a party hub in North Goa. Most of the victims were kitchen workers, along with a few tourists. Six people were injured but are stable. The fire was caused by a gas cylinder blast and has been extinguished. Witnesses say chaos erupted as flames spread, trapping several people. The club violated fire safety regulations, and an inquiry has been ordered. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and promised assistance.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASIndiaGoaNightclubFirethLdWritethru/6e3b76f55caa26dd6230e6c587aa96ad/text___
Nobel laureates arrive for a week of events and awards in Stockholm and Oslo
SUMMARY: Nobel week is underway in Stockholm and Oslo, with laureates holding news conferences and lectures before receiving their prestigious prizes. Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai, who won the literature prize for his surreal and anarchic novels, is expected to give a lecture in Stockholm on Sunday. The Nobel judges describe him as a "great epic writer" known for absurdism and grotesque excess. Meanwhile, Venezuelan Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado plans to come to Oslo this week to receive her award. Nobel Prize ceremonies are held on December 10, marking Alfred Nobel’s death anniversary.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUSwedenNobelstLdWritethru/3a35f29f3355dd2ef855fce3c9516869/text___
A flash mob waves Ukrainian flags as La Scala features a Russian opera for its gala season premiere
SUMMARY: Milan’s Teatro alla Scala celebrates its gala season premiere with a Russian opera for the second time since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Instead of protests, a flash mob has demonstrated for peace. La Scala’s music director Riccardo Chailly conducts Dmitry Shostakovich’s “Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk.” The opera highlights the condition of women in Stalin’s Soviet Union. A dozen activists from a liberal Italian party have held up Ukrainian and European flags. They aim to draw attention to the defense of liberty and European democracy. The party underlines that Shostakovich's opera exposes the abuse of power and personal resistance.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUItalyLaScalardLdWritethru/16c2e518b441c2e36bc2a5677dece11c/text___
Japan and Australia urge calm after Chinese radar locks on Japanese jets
SUMMARY: Japan and Australia have urged calm after Chinese military aircraft locked radar on Japanese fighter jets. This incident comes a month after Japan's leader made remarks on Taiwan that stirred tensions with Beijing. Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi called the act "extremely regrettable" and lodged a protest with China on Sunday. The radar lock happened Saturday near Okinawa, with Chinese aircraft intermittently targeting Japanese jets. No airspace was breached, and no injuries were reported. Australia expressed concern over China's actions, emphasizing the need for safe interactions. Both countries agreed to strengthen military ties during talks in Tokyo on Sunday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASJapanChinathLdWritethru/25017ddbec3afd6bf9e6da4b8516b90a/text___
As Russia's Africa Corps fights in Mali, witnesses describe atrocities from beheadings to rapes
SUMMARY: The Associated Press has spoken to over 30 refugees from Mali who say they witnessed beheadings, rapes and other abuses committed by Africa Corps, a new military unit under Russia's direct command. The Africa Corps this year replaced the Wagner mercenary group in working with Mali's army to fight militants in West Africa's Sahel region. The Sahel has become the deadliest place on earth for extremism, and Mali and neighboring Burkina Faso and Niger have turned from Western allies to Moscow for help in fighting back. Legal analysts say that because Africa Corps is under Russian government control, Moscow is directly responsible.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFMaliRussiaAfricaCorps/2935dd1b50397242a968f69e1dde61f2/text___
Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 12 dead, including 3 children
SUMMARY: A mass shooting at a bar near Pretoria, South Africa, has left at least 12 people dead, including three children. Police say the shooting occurred early Saturday in an unlicensed bar in the Saulsville township. Another 13 people were being treated in the hospital. Authorities are searching for three suspects. South Africa has one of the highest homicide rates in the world, with firearms being the leading cause of death. Despite strict gun laws, illegal firearms are commonly used in crimes. Mass shootings at bars have been a recurring issue in the country.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFSouthAfricaMassShootingthLdWritethru/5e41acd3f2b46c9c1dce7a53e7d68845/text___
Qatari leader says the Gaza ceasefire is at a critical moment
SUMMARY: Qatar’s prime minister says the Gaza ceasefire has reached a “critical moment” as its first phase winds down. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told the Doha Forum that international mediators are pushing for a second phase to solidify the deal. He emphasized that a true ceasefire requires a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and stability there. The first phase of the U.S. peace plan began on Oct. 10, halting fighting and exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners. The next phase involves an international security force and other measures and has not yet started. Concerns remain over force's role and makeup.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsrdLdWritethru/fcb25428b144a1be8915b57c12b9e40e/text___
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Unseen photos of Rosa Parks return to Montgomery, Alabama, seven decades later
SUMMARY: Newly released photos of Rosa Parks emphasize lesser-known aspects of her legacy. These images, made public for the first time, show Parks a decade after her involvement in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, 70 years ago this month. They highlight her continued activism beyond that iconic moment. The photos were released to the Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. They are part of a project to reunite Civil Rights photographer Matt Herron's work with the communities he depicted. The collection also includes images from the Selma to Montgomery march in 1965. Participants Doris Wilson and Cheryl Gardner Davis reflected on their experiences and the significance of these historical moments, during a recent gathering with Herron's widow.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCivilRightsMovementPhotoArchive/67118cd4007694248ffaba7d765d934b/text___
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BUSINESS
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AI-powered police body cameras, once taboo, get tested on Canadian city's 'watch list' of faces
SUMMARY: Police in Edmonton, Canada, have started a pilot project using AI-equipped body cameras to detect faces on a "high risk" watch list. The move by Axon Enterprise, Inc. has raised ethical concerns, especially since the company previously paused facial recognition due to privacy issues. The pilot aims to enhance officer and public safety by identifying individuals flagged for a history of serious offenses. However, critics worry about societal risks and the lack of public debate. Axon CEO Rick Smith describes the project as "early-stage field research" to gather insights. The pilot will run through December, with results analyzed later at the station.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAIPoliceBodyCamerasstLdWritethru/21f319ce806a0023f855eb69d928d31e/text___
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SPORTS
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McLaren driver Lando Norris clinches his first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
SUMMARY: McLaren driver Lando Norris has clinched his first Formula 1 title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Red Bull driver and defending champion Max Verstappen won the race with Norris placing third behind his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in second. It allowed Norris to finish two points ahead of Verstappen. Piastri was also in contention for his first F1 title and finished third in the standings, 13 points behind Norris. The 26-year-old Norris became the first British champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2020, and he also denied Verstappen a fifth straight title. Norris entered the three-way battle 12 points ahead of Verstappen and 16 ahead of Piastri.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCARFAbuDhabiGPthLdWritethru/38d647fbcafb076a58077aa3c50b7aee/text___
Steve Smith's brilliance propels Australia to a victory in the 2nd test and a 2-0 Ashes lead
SUMMARY: Steve Smith has taken a brilliant catch and then hit the winning runs to give Australia a 2-0 lead in the Ashes. England was bowled out for 241 in the second innings Sunday, setting Australia a target of 65 for victory in the second test. The Australians secured an eight-wicket win with a day and most of a session to spare. Ben Stokes’ defiant half-century offered some resistance but England's tactical issues persisted. Michael Neser finished with a five-wicket haul for Australia. The series continues with the third test starting Dec. 17 at the Adelaide Oval, where England needs a win to have any chance of reclaiming the Ashes.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APCRITheAshesrdLdWritethru/5232af1e596cc81192dfe00598c81a73/text___
No. 2 Indiana caps Cignetti's incredible turnaround by beating No. 1 Ohio St. for Big Ten title
SUMMARY: From the moment Curt Cignetti took Indiana’s head coaching job, he made it clear this would be a different program. He refused to tolerate any moral victories or close calls and instead expected to win, to win big and win immediately. In just 737 days, he turned what had been the Football Bowl Subdivision’s losingest program into the nation’s No. 1 seed heading into the playoffs, a legitimate championship contender and a Big Ten champion for the first time since 1967.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBCTHoosiersCignettindLdWritethru/632682adb9d2dfbdfcebb151e778a7dc/text___
Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman who owned Stars, Rangers and Liverpool teams, dies at 79
SUMMARY: Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman and philanthropist who owned two Dallas-area professional sports franchises and an English Premier League soccer team, died Saturday. He was 79. Spokesperson Lisa LeMaster said in statement that Hicks died peacefully in Dallas surrounded by family. Hicks owned the NHL’s Dallas Stars from 1995–2011, winning the Stanley Cup in 1999. He also owned baseball’s Texas Rangers from 1998–2010, leading them to three American West Division titles and a World Series appearance. In 2007, he acquired a 50% stake in Liverpool. Hicks co-founded Hicks & Haas in 1984 and Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst in 1989, helping reshape private equity and investing strategy. He served on the University of Texas’s Board of Regents from 1994 to 1999.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBBOObitTomHicksndLdWritethru/17b3260087ced4c710e11697b865544b/text___
Neergaard-Petersen claims first major title at Australian Open
SUMMARY: Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen has won the Australian Open for his first major professional title. On Sunday, he secured victory with a par on the final hole, defeating hometown favorite Cam Smith. Both players were tied at 15-under going into the last hole. Neergaard-Petersen managed a tricky par, while Smith missed his putt, handing Neergaard-Petersen a one-shot victory. Smith, the 2022 British Open champion, was seeking his first win in over two years. Rory McIlroy struggled with 11 bogeys over four days, including a mishap involving a banana peel, which kept him out of contention.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APGLFAustralianOpenndLdWritethru/01d288db8310b3efaec06684d1ccde02/text___
Petr Yan stunningly dominates Merab Dvalishvili to capture the bantamweight championship at UFC 323
SUMMARY: Petr Yan stunned Merab Dvalishvili with a dominating effort to capture the bantamweight championship by unanimous decision at UFC 323 on Saturday night. With punishing strikes and several crushing kicks to the rib cage, Yan (20-5) ended Dvalishvili’s 14-match win streak. Dvalishvili (21-5) hadn’t lost since April 21, 2018, when Ricky Simon won by submission. It was his fourth title match of 2025.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMMAUFCstLdWritethru/01e35e58c7c2e76d3ea7ea8b929a340e/text___
Duke beats No. 16 Virginia 27-20 in overtime for first outright ACC championship since 1962
SUMMARY: Duke has won its first outright Atlantic Coast Conference title since 1962 and thrown the College Football Playoff into chaos. Darian Mensah connected with Jeremiah Hasley for a 1-yard touchdown on a fourth-down play in overtime, and the unranked Blue Devils held on to beat No. 16 Virginia 27-20 in the ACC championship game on Saturday night. The Blue Devils are unlikely to make the playoff field with their 8-5 record, opening the door for a second Group of Five team — likely James Madison — to make it. Duke last won a share of the ACC regular-season title in 1989. Virginia would have made the playoff with a win.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBCTDukeVirginiandLdWritethru/3e227f54f7fa36cfc51a92b179917fc3/text___
Argentina and Messi will open their World Cup defense against Algeria. The US starts vs. Paraguay
SUMMARY: Argentina and Lionel Messi will play Algeria to open their World Cup title defense as part of a group that also includes Austria. The United States was drawn to start against Paraguay at Inglewood, California, on June 12. That's a day after Mexico hosts the opener against South Africa. The U.S. reached the semifinals at the inaugural World Cup in 1930 and has gotten as far as the quarterfinals only one other time, in 2002. U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney drew plastic balls representing their own countries from bowls during a ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSOCWCupDrawthLdWritethru/6f01be74665ce50dee2c9da789a39dcb/text___
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