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NATIONAL
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Coast Guard suspends search for missing from fishing vessel that sank off Massachusetts
SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that the search for survivors on a commercial fishing vessel that sank off the coast of Massachusetts with seven aboard has been suspended. The Coast Guard launched a search and rescue mission early Friday after receiving an alert from the 72-foot Lily Jean about 25 miles off Cape Ann. Rescuers located a debris field near where the alert was sent along with a body in the water. On Saturday, after consultation between search and rescue mission coordinators and on-scene commanders, the Coast Guard announced that all reasonable search efforts for the missing crewmembers had been exhausted.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMissingFishingBoatthLdWritethru/5d77c6b45520f1171648868251a0aec5/text___
Powerful storm threatens East Coast including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow
SUMMARY: About 240 million people are under cold weather advisories and winter storm warnings as a powerful system threatens to bring howling winds, flooding and heavy snow to the East Coast. A forecaster says the threat includes blizzard-like conditions stemming from a so-called “bomb cyclone” in the Southeast. Temperatures plummeted even as tens of thousands of homes and businesses remained without power from a blast of snow and ice last weekend that snarled traffic, knocked down trees and power poles, and caused more than 100 deaths. Forecasters say the subfreezing weather will persist in the East into February.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWinterWeatherstLdWritethru/ff62eb61d9738850de04f19d5650e910/text___
ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital
SUMMARY: Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries. ICE agents said Alberto Castañeda Mondragón ran headfirst into a wall while handcuffed. But hospital staff found his injuries inconsistent with that account. The seemingly implausible explanation from ICE is just one example of recent encounters that have undermined the agency’s credibility at Minneapolis hospitals and contributed to mounting friction between medical staff and immigration officers. Workers at the Hennepin County facility say ICE officers have restrained patients in defiance of hospital rules and stayed at their sides for days. The agents have also lingered around the campus and pressed people for proof of citizenship.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationEnforcementMinnesotaHospitalndLdWritethru/32cd5ca61d495e155d43b7cfd5e563b9/text___
Gone are the days of the $1 buffet in Las Vegas. Now $175 buffets offer luxury dining
SUMMARY: Las Vegas buffets have evolved from $1 all-you-can-eat cold cuts to $175 limitless lobster and caviar. Buffets used to be an option in nearly every casino on the Las Vegas Strip, but many have been replaced with trendy food halls and celebrity chef restaurants. Buffets have declined in part due to consumer demands. The COVID-19 pandemic was the nail in the coffin, forcing casinos to rethink their dining offerings. While buffets used to offer cheap and quick food options, the buffets that remain are Las Vegas attractions offering a high-end dining experience.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNevadaLasVegasBuffets/afa8d46dea2b3fd23ecee7f1e3e6f996/text___
Journalist Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes after covering anti-ICE church protest
SUMMARY: Journalist Don Lemon has been released from custody after being charged with federal civil rights crimes in connection with an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted services at a Minnesota church. He was arrested in Los Angeles and was freed after appearing in court. Lemon is charged with conspiracy and interfering with the First Amendment rights of worshippers during the Jan. 18 protest at the Cities Church in St. Paul. Lemon has said he has no affiliation to the organization that went into the church and he was there as a solo journalist chronicling protesters. Lemon previously worked for CNN before being fired in 2023.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationEnforcementDonLemonthLdWritethru/d3091fe3d1e37100a7c46573667eb85c/text___
Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione
SUMMARY: A federal judge says federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Judge Margaret Garnett's Friday ruling foiled the Trump administration’s bid to see Mangione executed. Garnett dismissed a federal murder charge against Mangione, finding it technically flawed. She left in place stalking charges that could carry a life sentence. In a win for prosecutors, Garnett also ruled prosecutors can use evidence collected from his backpack during his arrest, including a 9 mm handgun and a notebook in which authorities say Mangione described his intent to “wack” an insurance executive. At a hearing Friday, Garnett says a trial will start Sept. 8 unless the government appeals.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSUnitedHealthcareCEOKilledthLdWritethru/1d17a30d0297acda29fc82dbf54d2677/text___
Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US
SUMMARY: Many of the people whose ancestors lived in the U.S. thousands of years before Europeans are carrying tribal identification for protection against the Trump administration’s anti-immigration agenda. Dozens of the 575 federally recognized Native American tribes are making it easier to get tribal IDs by waiving fees, lowering the age of eligibility and printing cards on the spot. Experts say it’s the first time tribal ID cards have been widely used as proof of U.S. citizenship and protection against federal law enforcement. As Native Americans rush to secure the documents, many see a bitter irony in the first people of the land having to prove that they too are U.S. citizens. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security didn’t respond to repeated requests for comment.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationEnforcementNativeAmericansndLdWritethru/7ea8ef784039d908135f22bf312f20d2/text___
Florida braces for frost and possible snow flurries as winter storms hit other parts of the US
SUMMARY: Florida won’t be getting hit with massive blankets of snow and ice like the rest of the U.S., but even frosty windshields and a few flurries can feel like Antarctica to people with permanent sandal tans. The Midwest and South have been getting major winter storms for several days, and a giant cyclone forecast in the Atlantic Ocean is expected to pull that cold weather east as a powerful blizzard this weekend. The worst seems to be heading toward the Carolinas, but the Sunshine State’s humans, animals and even plants are preparing for winter weather. Ana Torres-Vazquez, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Miami, says a cold front earlier this week has already caused temperatures to dip some, but the region could experience record-setting cold this weekend.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWinterWeatherFrozenFloridathLdWritethru/8a4498e73dcda031f94ca0bb6ac5489c/text___
The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the killing of Alex Pretti
SUMMARY: Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed by Border Patrol officers. The Department of Homeland Security also said Friday that the FBI will lead the federal probe. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem first disclosed the shift in which agency was leading the investigation. DHS previously said that Homeland Security Investigations would lead the investigation. The change comes after other videos emerged of an earlier altercation between Pretti and federal immigration officers 11 days before his death.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationEnforcementMinnesotaPrettithLdWritethru/65a963816603a08bbc9db83961dd173f/text___
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The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth
SUMMARY: North Carolina and South Carolina have become two hot spots for growth in the United States. North Carolina was the top destination for domestic migrants in the U.S., attracting 84,000 people from other states last year. South Carolina had the highest overall growth rate at 1.5%. Florida, previously a top choice for domestic residents, fell to eighth place as more people chose to move elsewhere. Texas saw a year-to-year decrease in domestic migration, with 67,300 new domestic residents. North Carolina's appeal includes its location, job opportunities and diverse landscapes. Despite changes in domestic migration, Texas and Florida still had the highest number of new residents overall.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCensusShiftingStatesstLdWritethru/bb9209a3620dafb8c7d248da59d9cd12/text___
What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact
SUMMARY: The partial government shutdown is a lot different from the record-long shutdown in the fall. That's mostly because the shutdown that began Saturday may not last long. When the House returns on Monday, lawmakers will try to pass legislation quickly that would end the shutdown. Congress has passed half this year’s funding bills, and that means several important federal agencies and programs continue to operate. Nutrition assistance programs should be unaffected. But funding is lapsing, at least temporarily, for the Pentagon and agencies such as the departments of Homeland Security and Transportation. Essential functions will continue, but workers could go without pay if the impasse drags on.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressBudgetWhattoKnowstLdWritethru/2dd3464f56295ff79f136c1c5c24a532/text___
Justice Department releases largest batch yet of Epstein documents, says it totals 3 million pages
SUMMARY: The release of many more records from Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein is revealing more about what investigators knew of his sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with the rich and powerful such as Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Friday that the releases will include more than 3 million pages of documents, more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. Included in the batch are records concerning some of Epstein’s famous associates, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Britain’s Prince Andrew, and emails between Epstein and Elon Musk and other prominent contacts.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSJusticeDepartmentJeffreyEpsteinstLdWritethru/ed743598c320b94bd9d91631618678d9/text___
Trump moved fast to cut a funding deal. It's a striking change from the last shutdown fight
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump acted quickly to negotiate with Democratic senators on a deal to avert a government shutdown. It was a big change from his stance during last year's record-long standoff, when he refused to budge for weeks during a shutdown. Trump’s urgency reflects a changed political landscape and mounting pressure on the Republican administration. Republicans are still dealing with the fallout from two recent fatal shootings by federal agent shootings in Minneapolis and from the 43-day shutdown last year. Some Republicans are frustrated by Trump's deal with Democrats and are raising the possible of a prolonged shutdown fight when the House returns Monday to vote.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressBudgetRepublicans/1eb2706ef2c4f91a69a083d23e30ba95/text___
Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal, sending to House
SUMMARY: The Senate has voted to fund most of the government through the end of September while carving out a temporary extension for Homeland Security funding, giving Congress two weeks to debate new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country. With a weekend shutdown looming, President Donald Trump struck the spending deal with Senate Democrats on Thursday in the wake of the deaths of two protesters at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis. Democrats said they would not vote for the larger spending bill unless Congress considers legislation to unmask agents, require more warrants and allow local authorities to help investigate any incidents.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressBudgetthLdWritethru/39fd7917e39aaf9e4e78e89f3449a587/text___
Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive order
SUMMARY: A federal judge has blocked certain federal agencies from requesting citizenship status when distributing voter registration forms. The ruling Friday is the latest blow to a wide-ranging executive order on elections President Donald Trump signed last year. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled that the Constitution’s separation of powers, giving states and to an extent Congress authority over election rules, lay at the heart of the case. The ruling said agencies will not be allowed to “assess citizenship” before providing a federal voter registration form to people enrolling in public assistance programs. It also barred the Secretary of Defense from requiring documentary proof of citizenship when military personnel register to vote or request ballots.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpElections/305a9cf5f90402369305879ef0f319f0/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold
SUMMARY: Emergency power cuts have hit several Ukrainian cities and neighboring Moldova. Ukraine’s Energy Minister says a technical malfunction caused the outages, affecting power lines between Ukraine and Moldova. Blackouts were reported in Kyiv and other regions, cutting water supplies and suspending the subway. Moldova also faced major power outages. This comes amid Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid, described as “weaponizing winter.” President Trump says Putin agreed to pause strikes on Kyiv during extreme cold. Talks between U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian officials are expected soon, but peace remains uncertain.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarndLdWritethru/c4c3799925b83c2772bc49ca05d63140/text___
Israeli strikes kill 30 Palestinians, including children, as Gaza ceasefire inches forward
SUMMARY: Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least 30 Palestinians, marking one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire. Hospitals in Gaza say several children are among the dead after strikes on an apartment building in Gaza City and a tent camp in Khan Younis on Saturday. An airstrike on a police station in Gaza City killed and wounded at least 14. The strikes came a day after Israel accused Hamas of new ceasefire violations. They also came a day before the Rafah crossing with Egypt is set to open, marking a significant step in the second phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsthLdWritethru/88fcbfdbe8ea6265fa3765b7a407a5a7/text___
Separatists kill 21 including civilians in multiple attacks in Pakistan
SUMMARY: Separatists from Pakistan's Balochistan province have claimed responsibility for nearly a dozen coordinated attacks across southern Pakistan. The attacks targeted a high-security prison, police stations and paramilitary installations. At least 11 civilians, 10 security personnel and 67 insurgents were killed, authorities said. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, releasing videos showing female fighters. The attacks began early Saturday and included the destruction of rail tracks, prompting train service suspensions. Authorities said nearly 100 militants have been killed across Balochistan over the past 48 hours. Balochistan has long been the site of an insurgency by separatist groups seeking independence from Pakistan’s central government.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASPakistanMilitantAttacksrdLdWritethru/b97f81c3424abf9bde48c8a088cbff48/text___
Satellite photos show activity at Iran nuclear sites as tensions rise over protest crackdown
SUMMARY: Satellite images reveal activity at two Iranian nuclear sites, suggesting that Tehran may be obscuring its efforts to salvage any materials remaining there. The images, analyzed by The Associated Press, show roofs built over facilities in Isfahan and Natanz. These coverings block satellite views, which is currently the only way for inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency to monitor the sites. Iran has not publicly addressed the activity, and the IAEA, which is the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency, did not comment. U.S. President Donald Trump has linked Iran's nuclear program to negotiations over halting a possible military strike.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranNuclearrdLdWritethru/d5c78b5fe974ec2fc338b8ad6d6a7d68/text___
In an increasingly hostile world, migrants are hopeful as Spain moves to integrate them
SUMMARY: More than half a million foreigners are believed to live in Spain without legal permission. Like in the United States and much of Europe, these immigrants work jobs that few nationals want. Many fail to find any work at all, sliding into poverty and homelessness. Now, Spain wants to integrate them. Earlier this week, the government announced it would grant residency and work permits to all foreigners who arrived in the country before Dec. 31, 2025, have lived in Spain for at least five months, and have no criminal records. More than a dozen men and women who are hoping to legalize their status told the AP that Spain’s extraordinary move could allow them to get jobs in the formal economy.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUMigrationSpainProfilesstLdWritethru/a97eeb91d81d10832addf0ff35ef1332/text___
A Sudanese doctor recounts his harrowing escape from a Darfur city under rebel bombardment
SUMMARY: Three months after paramilitary fighters overran the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, a doctor is providing a rare first-person account of the attack. The capital of North Darfur province was engulfed in violence, leaving bodies in the streets and forcing civilians to flee, according to Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim. United Nations officials say thousands of civilians were killed during the onslaught. Ibrahim described the chaos as people ran in terror, desperate to evade gunmen. He eventually reached safety, but is haunted by the brutality he witnessed.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLSudanElFasherDoctorstLdWritethru/f91bfe006211fbf3af21b12271710eed/text___
Mine collapses in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 dead
SUMMARY: Rebel authorities in eastern Congo say at least 200 people were killed in a landslide at coltan mines. The collapse happened Wednesday due to heavy rains at the Rubaya mines, controlled by M23 rebels. Many victims remain buried in the mud. Several others were injured and taken to health facilities in Rubaya. The rebel-appointed governor has halted mining and ordered relocations near the site. Congo is a major supplier of coltan, a black metallic ore that contains the rare metal tantalum, a key component in the production of smartphones, computers and aircraft engines. Rubaya alone provides more than 15% of the world's supply of the metal. Conflict in eastern Congo has created one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises with more than 7 million people displaced.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFCongoMineCollapsendLdWritethru/1d3c09b2facd0b5c5574c638069de00d/text___
Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
SUMMARY: Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons. The measure had long been sought by the United States-backed opposition. It is the latest concession Rodríguez has made since taking the reins of the country on Jan. 3 after the brazen seizure of then-President Nicolás Maduro in a U.S. military attack in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. Rodríguez told a gathering of justices, magistrates and others that the ruling party-controlled National Assembly would take up the bill with urgency.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTVenezuelaUSPrisonersthLdWritethru/f116c004d8f480687ae8671093f8dad8/text___
Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure
SUMMARY: Israel says it will reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt over the weekend. The move announced on Friday will allow Palestinians to enter and leave the territory after nearly two years of near-complete closure. The Israeli military body in charge of coordinating aid to Gaza said in a statement Friday that “limited movement of people only” would be allowed. The reopening of the Rafah crossing on Sunday will mark an important step forward for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan. The crossing is Gaza’s main gateway to the outside world. It has been largely closed since May 2024.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsthLdWritethru/823d4b0aef641c3f19d4cc7b527325b1/text___
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BUSINESS
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America is drinking more coffee but less of it from Starbucks
SUMMARY: Starbucks revolutionized the United States' coffee culture. But it’s facing unprecedented competition. And that will make it harder to win back customers it's lost to perennial rival Dunkin' and fast-growing drive-thru chains like Dutch Bros and 7 Brew. Seattle-based Starbucks was a small, regional chain when former CEO Howard Schultz acquired it in 1987 and made it a global brand. Now, other small chains are seeing explosive growth. Chinese chains like Luckin Coffee and Mixue also are getting into the mix. The chief operating officer of Starbucks says the company believes the way to stay on top is to open more cafes that offer both convenience and a comfortable place to linger.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSStarbucksFuturendLdWritethru/7f47a4e35e411a0e61c2bf2e551d1de7/text___
US stocks fall while a break in gold fever sends metals prices plunging
SUMMARY: Stocks fell on Wall Street, while gold and silver prices plunged as investors tried to gauge what President Donald Trump’s new nominee to lead the Federal Reserve will mean for interest rates. The S&P 500 dropped 0.4% after sinking as much as 1.1% earlier on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite lost 0.9%. The value of the U.S. dollar rallied but only after swiveling a couple times. Gold’s price dropped 11%, and silver plummeted more than 30% as tremendous rallies for both metals suddenly halted. Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/7f0eadba91bc2e550945eb49bc1085f3/text___
Trump's choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world's most influential central bank
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve could bring about sweeping changes at a central bank that dominates the global economy and markets like no other. Warsh, if approved by the Senate, will be under close scrutiny from financial markets and Congress given his appointment by a president who has loudly demanded much lower rates than many economists think are justified by economic conditions. Whether he can maintain the Fed’s long time independence from day-to-day politics while also placating Trump will be a tremendous challenge. Warsh would replace current chair Jerome Powell when his term expires in May. Trump chose Powell to lead the Fed in 2017 but this year has relentlessly assailed him for not cutting interest rates quickly enough.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalReserveWarshthLdWritethru/6b4441263c1b7ecb40b96adf17adeea2/text___
Warsh's challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump's demands
SUMMARY: Kevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago. Now that he is in line for the job, the enormity of the challenge ahead of him is clear. To be effective, Warsh will have to gain the trust of the committee of Federal Reserve officials, the financial markets, and not least Trump himself. Warsh may also face a bumpy confirmation process in the Senate, where two Republicans have said they will oppose his nomination unless a recently-revealed criminal investigation of the Fed and its current chair, Jerome Powell, is resolved.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalReserveWarshWhatsNextndLdWritethru/b3582ba90d3bf77b34d601c4ac9bbf21/text___
Who is Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh?
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he’ll tap former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell in May. The appointment, which requires Senate confirmation, amounts to a return trip for Warsh, 55, who was a member of the Fed’s board from 2006 to 2011. He was the youngest governor in history when he was appointed at age 35. He is currently a fellow at the right-leaning Hoover Institution and a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Prior to serving on the Fed’s board in 2006, Warsh was an economic aide in George W. Bush’s Republican administration and was an investment banker at Morgan Stanley.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFederalReserveWarshProfilerdLdWritethru/48dcd3a768960eabb4e52183fa897aa1/text___
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New campaign calls on Mexicans to rediscover the capital’s heart through revered churches
SUMMARY: A new campaign by Mexico City’s Historic Center Trust aims to encourage Mexicans to rediscover the religious and architectural heritage at the heart of the nation's capital. The campaign highlights visits to more than 40 historic churches as part of 26 cultural initiatives planned for 2026. The trust operates under the municipal government and organizers say the effort goes beyond tourism. It seeks to foster a sense of shared ownership among residents and visitors by reconnecting them with historic spaces. Many of those spaces were damaged in a 2017 earthquake and later restored by experts.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APRELMexicoHistoricCenterChurches/80283f7e2bc45e26a4ecab81dc7f1b66/text___
Polygamous sect's sway has dwindled in twin towns on Arizona-Utah line. Residents enjoy new freedoms
SUMMARY: Two neighboring towns on the Arizona-Utah border that once served as a haven for a polygamous religious sect have entered a new era. Colorado City, Arizona, and Hildale, Utah, were once controlled by the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The changes to the towns came after the sect’s leader and prophet, Warren Jeffs, was imprisoned for sexually assaulting girls he considered brides, most followers moved away and religious influences were excised from the local governments and shared police force. Restrictions imposed by religious leaders were lifted, and the towns were released from court supervision last summer, nearly two years earlier than expected.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APRELPolygamousTownsLifeAfterJeffsrdLdWritethru/70d4e48253afcf5dcf93e122896d8902/text___
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Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning comic actor of 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone' fame, dies at 71
SUMMARY: Catherine O'Hara has died at 71. The Emmy-winning actor was known for her roles on “SCTV,” “Schitt's Creek,” and the two “Home Alone” films. Her agency, CAA, announced she died Friday at her Los Angeles home after a brief illness. O'Hara was a Canadian-born actor who gained fame through Toronto's Second City Theatre. She was also one of the key stars of the sketch comedy show “SCTV.” Her career spanned decades, and she was celebrated for her comedic brilliance in films including “Beetlejuice” and “Best in Show.” She won an Emmy for “Schitt's Creek” and got Emmy nominations for late-career roles in “The Last of Us” and “The Studio.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTObitCatherineOHarathLdWritethru/9fdc89411b4961c1d599f836503a6203/text___
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Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends
SUMMARY: People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends. The right song at the right time can have similar effects for some dogs. Pet owners and animal shelter workers sometimes use music as a training tool, a distraction from triggers and to create a relaxing environment for dogs kept in kennels or left alone at home. But researchers say music is context-dependent, meaning the effects vary based on dogs’ temperament, the setting, the type of tune and the volume at which it’s played. Experts say music can be a paw-sitive experience, but it's crucial to know your dog and to stay attuned to signs of distress.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSBeWellMusicforDogsstLdWritethru/db4e0d543674b995c5b9a5916fccda17/text___
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NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George 25 games for violating anti-drug policy
SUMMARY: Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers has been suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug program. The league announced the suspension on Saturday but did not disclose the substance involved. This is George's first violation, according to the agreement between the NBA and the Players Association. The suspension will cost him approximately $11.7 million of his salary. George is expected to return on March 25 when Philadelphia faces Chicago. The 76ers are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference. George has averaged 16 points in 27 games this season, ranking third on the team.
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Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open by beating No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka for her 2nd Grand Slam title
SUMMARY: Elena Rybakina has won the Australian Open title with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka that avenged her loss in the championship decider here in 2023. Three years ago she won the first set but lost the final in three. This time, after breaking in the first game and taking the first set, she rallied after losing the second set and going down 3-0 in the third. She won five straight games and then closed out with an ace on her first championship point.
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