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NATIONAL
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Officer killed, another critically injured in Chicago hospital shooting, police say
SUMMARY: A police officer died and another was critically injured after a shooting at a Chicago hospital on Saturday, according to officials. The suspect, who was not publicly identified, was taken in custody, said Chicago police superintendent Larry Snelling. Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital said in a Facebook posting that an individual in custody of law enforcement was brought the emergency department for treatment and was “wanded upon arrival,” following the protocols. He was escorted by law enforcement at all times, the hospital said. It said that the man later fired shots at the law enforcement officers and exited the hospital building. He was later apprehended.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSHospitalShootingChicagothLdWritethru/9a41435244a3a5d119a37eb667cc576a/text___
Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and US Interior secretary, dies at 74
SUMMARY: Former Idaho Gov. and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne has died at age 74. His family said in a written statement that he died Friday evening in Boise. No cause was given, but he had been diagnosed with colon cancer last year. Kempthorne, a Republican, was elected mayor of Boise at age 34 and served seven years before serving one term in the U.S. Senate and then as governor until 2006. That's when President George W. Bush appointed him Interior secretary. Kempthorne was responsible for the polar bear being listed as a threatened species in 2008, though environmentalists often found him too accommodating of the oil and gas industry.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSObitKempthornethLdWritethru/f46d872d26378c033053da0198b14bab/text___
Georgia wildfires that destroyed more than 120 homes continue to threaten residents
SUMMARY: Two wildfires in southeastern Georgia continue to threaten homes and lives as officials warn that strong winds could spread the flames. Brantley County Manager Joey Cason posted a video to social media calling for people to “please evacuate” if they get an order to do so. The Highway 82 Fire has been burning since Monday and has destroyed at least 87 homes. The fire’s perimeter is more than 14.8 square miles. Meanwhile a second fire about 70 miles to the southwest in Clinch and Echols counties has burned more than 46.9 square miles and destroyed at least 35 homes. As of Saturday both were only about 10% contained.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWildfiresstLdWritethru/912b4f7844f4d26296b39036816d1f09/text___
Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two USF students
SUMMARY: Authorities have filed murder charges against the roommate of a Bangladeshi doctoral student who disappeared with his girlfriend from the University of South Florida. Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, faces two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy. Limon’s remains were found Friday, but Bristy is still missing. Abugharbieh was initially taken into custody on preliminary charges, including unlawfully moving a dead body. He barricaded himself at his family’s home before surrendering. Limon and Bristy were considering marriage before they disappeared on April 16. The search for Bristy continues. Abugharbieh made an initial appearance Saturday in a Tampa courtroom, where he was ordered held without bond.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMissingGradStudentsFloridathLdWritethru/983f85642596c8ef9db9bfd76dd79669/text___
A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up
SUMMARY: At the peak of the crackdown, carloads of masked immigration officers were a common sight in the streets of Minneapolis, while thousands of people were being arrested every week in Texas, Florida and California. In December alone, arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents peaked at nearly 40,000 nationwide, according to data provided to UC Berkeley’s Deportation Data Project and analyzed by The Associated Press. Arrests were nearly as high the next month. But the killings by federal agents of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis and the subsequent shake-up of top immigration officials were quickly followed by a nearly 12% drop in arrests since early February.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationEnforcementArrestsstLdWritethru/ade19b1a0698f7aabfd95f89c584c971/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Media dinner shooting suspect wrote about targeting administration officials, Trump says
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says the man accused of trying to storm the ballroom at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives left writings that called for the targeting of Trump and administration officials. Trump said in an interview on Fox News Channel Sunday that the family of the accused gunman raised concerns about him to Connecticut police ahead of the event. The suspect, identified by law enforcement officials as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was expected to face criminal charges on Monday. The Justice Department's acting leader, Todd Blanche, said the suspect traveled by train from California and checked in as a guest days earlier at the Washington hotel where the Saturday night gala dinner was held.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpCorrespondentsthLdWritethru/3cd1911ecc8a4f7d208ba5eb071fc715/text___
Ohio GOP primary for governor shows potential headwinds for Ramaswamy as he looks to fall campaign
SUMMARY: Ohio's Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race. Nonetheless, the primary season has exposed potential vulnerabilities for former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The biotech billionaire is focused mostly on his likely general election opponent, Democrat Amy Acton. She's the state’s former public health director. Ramaswamy feels so assured of gliding through the May 5 vote that his campaign has all but ignored his GOP opponent so far. That's Casey Putsch, an engineer and vehicle designer who calls himself “The Car Guy.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionOhioGovernorstLdWritethru/c1701e873697a133f11d95a3fefdeaf5/text___
Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is calling for unity after what he says he feels was a third assassination attempt. He spoke on Saturday night about the experience shortly after a man armed with guns and knives tried to rush past the security perimeter inside a Washington hotel where the president was about to speak to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Trump suggested his politics made him a target. The Republican president is emphasizing the need for bipartisan healing. And he's comparing himself to Abraham Lincoln, saying that significant political figures are often targeted.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpShootings/2bc794eb5d4561e6185b1642073b00d7/text___
Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair
SUMMARY: The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve says he's dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair. The announcement by Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina removes a big hurdle to Trump’s effort to install Kevin Warsh in the job in place of Jerome Powell. At issue was an investigation by the top federal prosecutor in Washington of the Fed’s multibillion-dollar building renovations. Tillis had seen that as a “vindictive prosecution” and suggested it threatened the Fed’s longtime independence from day-to-day politics. He tells NBC's he's prepared to move on with Warsh's confirmation.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSFederalReserveTillisndLdWritethru/3867248f5664b14e6f545724e6ed085a/text___
Here's what we know about security measures at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner
SUMMARY: Officials say the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association dinner shooting was believed to be a hotel guest. This allowed him to bypass initial security but he was stopped by additional measures. Washington's interim police chief, Jeffery Carroll, explained that the security plan, developed by the Secret Service, was effective. The Washington Hilton had a security perimeter set up for the dinner, requiring guests to pass through metal detectors. Once President Donald Trump was seated, no additional attendees were allowed in. The hotel has a history of presidential events, including the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan. Security measures have been enhanced since then.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpCorrespondentsDinnerSecuritystLdWritethru/cedaf1518be3883d26fb054624932193/text___
Accused WH correspondents’ dinner attacker is tutor and computer programmer from California
SUMMARY: Social media posts that appear to match the California man arrested in the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner show he is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer. A May 2025 profile photo of Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance appears to match the appearance of the man in a photo of the alleged attacker being taken into custody that was posted Saturday night by President Donald Trump. According to his online resume, the 31-year-old has degrees in mechanical engineering and computer science. For the last six years he worked for a company that offers admissions counseling and test preparation services to aspiring college students.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpCorrespondentsDinnerSuspectthLdWritethru/ea98b14e839217985bd7cf5ab169fb65/text___
US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open the Strait of Hormuz
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says the U.S. Navy is clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz. The vital sea route for Persian Gulf oil is closed to most ships, and that's a strain on the global economy. Experts say sweeping for underwater explosives could take months despite a tenuous ceasefire between the United States and Iran in the war. Any future claims that the U.S. cleared the waterway where 20% of the world’s oil typically passes might fail to convince commercial freighters and their insurers that it's finally safe.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIranUSMinesHormuzstLdWritethru/edef3201f6e227c4b5e5edf1a28f6f77/text___
Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans. One of them is Jen Kiggans, a congresswoman who represents a coastal district in Virginia where an $11.5 billion wind farm is expected to create 1,000 jobs. Her support for a project targeted by Trump shows the scrambled politics of clean energy in an election year where Republicans are at risk of losing the House. Kiggans could be even more at risk after Virginia voters approved on Tuesday a new congressional map that makes her competitive district more Democratic than before.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionGreenEnergystLdWritethru/2ea1ca1df84435ddddef9320bbe6084d/text___
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Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone
SUMMARY: Iran's foreign minister has returned to Islamabad as Pakistan's leaders work to restart ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington. But President Donald Trump says the two sides can talk by phone instead. Abbas Araghchi had left Pakistan's capital Saturday, causing confusion, but has returned before heading to Moscow. The White House said Friday it would send envoys to Islamabad for a second round of talks, but Trump called off the mission due to a lack of progress. The U.S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire on April 7, but a permanent settlement remains elusive. The Strait of Hormuz is a key issue.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSthLdWritethru/9f7bcaf20c42b56d3dba4b504936f7ee/text___
Mali troops and Russian mercenaries withdraw from northern city after rebel attacks
SUMMARY: Malian troops and Russian mercenaries have withdrawn from the northern city of Kidal after a series of coordinated attacks by rebel and jihadi forces. A spokesperson for the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front said the withdrawal followed an agreement for a peaceful exit. The separatists joined Islamic militants on Saturday in launching one of the biggest coordinated attacks on the Malian army in the capital and several other cities, leaving at least 16 wounded. The separatists have been fighting for years to create an independent state in northern Mali. Kidal had been a stronghold of the rebellion before being taken by Malian government forces and Russian mercenaries in 2023.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFMaliAttacksrdLdWritethru/a945998cb00044e8c52db0362baaed10/text___
At least 16 dead in strikes as Chernobyl anniversary highlights nuclear risks of Russia-Ukraine war
SUMMARY: Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory, and Russia have killed at least 16 people. The attacks coincide with the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, prompting warnings about risks near the plant. Ukrainian forces struck an oil refinery in Russia, sparking fires. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russian attacks risk repeating history. Rafael Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency stresses the need for immediate repairs to Chernobyl's protective shell. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development estimates repairs will require at least 500 million euros.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/2b73174246cca0e03c432034b82e265b/text___
Two former Israeli prime ministers agree to merge parties against Netanyahu
SUMMARY: Two Israeli political heavyweights say they plan to join forces in upcoming elections in a united effort by their parties to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid are former partners who both served as prime minister in a rotation agreement in a previous coalition government in 2021-22. “The move is intended to unit the bloc, put an end to internal divisions and focus all efforts on winning the critical upcoming elections,” Lapid’s Yesh Atid party said in a statement on Sunday. The two men have ideological differences but enjoyed a close working relationship during their short-lived coalition.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelPolitics/daa0ac88d1750ddb95a65d65adff6444/text___
Car bomb explodes outside Northern Ireland police station
SUMMARY: Bombers have targeted a police station in Northern Ireland for the second time in less than a month. That has led one senior police official to condemn the attacks as an attempt to undermine the almost 30-year-old agreement that brought peace to the region. Police say the latest incident took place at about 10:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, when the attackers stopped a delivery driver, placed an improvised bomb in his vehicle and ordered him to drive to a police station on the outskirts of Belfast. The bomb, exploded as police were evacuating nearby residents. No one was hurt.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUNorthernIrelandSecurityAlertstLdWritethru/5518cc576e8ce9cdd2fc8264ff7a5375/text___
Despite Russia’s war, one Ukrainian city still gathers for midnight Chernobyl vigil
SUMMARY: Ukrainians gathered in the city of Slavutych to remember those affected by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster 40 years ago. The midnight ceremony on Sunday honors those who died and the thousands who risked radiation exposure to contain the aftermath. Despite wartime curfews, residents show up for the vigil each year. The 1986 explosion highlighted lax safety standards and secrecy in the Soviet Union. It exposed millions to radiation and forced evacuations. Attendees like Liudmyla Liubyva, who said her husband lost the ability to walk from a radiation-related illness, emphasized the importance of remembering sacrifices. Slavutych, built for evacuated workers from Chernobyl, remains deeply connected to the disaster's legacy. The war in Ukraine has revived fears of lingering dangers.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarChernobylVigilstLdWritethru/242caff8c660604dd3a06a66a253c471/text___
Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus
SUMMARY: Syria has opened its first public trial of officials linked to former President Bashar Assad. Atef Najib, a former army brigadier general, appeared in court Sunday. He faces charges related to “crimes against the Syrian people,” according to state-run news agency SANA. Najib was head of the Political Security Branch in Daraa in 2011 when teenagers were arrested and tortured for anti-government graffiti. This incident sparked mass protests and a brutal crackdown, leading to a 14-year civil war. Assad was ousted in December 2024. Authorities are now moving to prosecute officials linked to his regime.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLSyriaTrial/aff2f6c36a44d85006be6a15a4d6447f/text___
4 vying to be the next UN chief try to set themselves apart as race heats up
SUMMARY: Four candidates vying to lead the United Nations have spent hours being grilled about their views on issues from restoring global peace to ending escalating poverty. The U.N. General Assembly president calls it one of the toughest job interviews in the world. There was no clear victor after the candidates fielded questions from U.N. ambassadors this past week. Plus, other candidates could wait until after the initial auditions to jump into the race to succeed U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Jan. 1. All four said they would focus on peace, development and human rights in what are pillars of the U.N.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUNUnitedNationsSecretaryGeneral/6423dd5a83cdd4b9956a43ed5f0ba7f2/text___
The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk
SUMMARY: The Atacama Desert in Chile offers some of the clearest views of the universe, thanks to its dry climate, high altitude and isolation from light pollution. It's home to major astronomical projects like the Extremely Large Telescope. However, these skies face threats from urban and industrial development. Last year, a proposed green energy project near the Paranal Observatory raised concerns about light pollution and other disruptions. Although the project was canceled, scientists warn that outdated sky preservation laws leave the area vulnerable. Efforts are underway to update regulations and protect this vital astronomical hub.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTChileAtacamaDesertstLdWritethru/bfa6aa6a6d73bd825677121c9589245e/text___
An explosive device kills 13 and injures 38 on a bus in southwestern Colombia as violence persists
SUMMARY: Authorities in Colombia say that an explosive device on a bus has killed 13 people in the country's southwest region as violence there escalates. Octavio Guzmán, the governor of Cauca, wrote on X that the device was set off on Saturday while the bus was traveling along the Panamerican Highway in the region of Cajibio. At least 38 people were injured. Gen. Hugo López, commander of Colombia’s Armed Forces, told a news conference it was a “terrorist act” and blamed the network of a man known as “Iván Mordisco” — one of Colombia’s most wanted figures — and the Jaime Martínez faction, dissidents of the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTColombiaAttacksthLdWritethru/934ae0da6de9d751941e5971e8de0f17/text___
Philippine officials say 2 Americans among suspected communist rebels killed in clash with troops
SUMMARY: Philippine officials say two Americans were among 19 suspected communist guerrillas, who were killed in clashes with Filipino troops in a central province a week ago. The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict said Saturday night that the Americans were killed with 17 other New People’s Army guerrillas in a series of clashes with troops on April 19 in Toboso town in Negros Occidental province. The task force warned Americans of Filipino descent in the United States to be wary of being lured by left-wing activist groups into supporting Filipino insurgents in the Philippines in a recruitment process it described as “terror-grooming.” The deadly fighting was first reported on Monday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASPhilippinesCommunistRebels/71d868ad48c27476348ea2ae16ee7b97/text___
A growing amateur choir brings joy and community to hundreds in Serbia
SUMMARY: An amateur pop choir in Serbia is finding unexpected success across the country. Its motto is simple: Anyone can sing. While community choirs are common elsewhere, they are rare in Serbia. The choir's no-stress, fun approach has attracted hundreds, mostly women of all ages. Since starting four years ago, Pop Hor has spread to 10 towns. There are no auditions, and newcomers don’t need to read music. Founder Nenad Azanjac says many join for stress relief and a sense of belonging. The choir often performs at festivals and events, bringing joy and reducing stress for its members.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUSerbiaSingforJoy/f183c7970d5ac5d2f9b817e3f92af058/text___
Trump claims progress in Mideast wars, but grievances could reignite them
SUMMARY: The post-Oct. 7 order in the Middle East is barely pieced together by conditional ceasefires and mutual threats. Israel has inflicted heavy blows on Iran and its allies Hezbollah and Hamas, but it has yet to vanquish them and is still regularly striking in Lebanon and Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under mounting pressure to deliver a clear victory ahead of elections later this year. U.S. President Donald Trump still appears to be seeking a nuclear deal with Iran and wider peace in the Middle East. But ceasefire talks have so far produced little and the two countries are locked in an escalating standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastThreeCeasefiresndLdWritethru/9cad20d6a7c17855cc40c9e7d934fdcb/text___
Mexico says 2 US federal agents who died were not authorized to participate in any local operation
SUMMARY: Mexico’s government says that two U.S. federal agents recently killed in a car crash in the country’s northern region were not authorized to participate in operations in Mexico. The role of the two CIA agents who were returning from destroying a clandestine drug lab in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua remains unclear. A statement issued Saturday by Mexico’s Ministry of Security said one U.S. agent entered Mexico as a visitor while the other entered with a diplomatic passport. It also asserted that Mexico’s government was not aware of foreign agents operating or planning to participate in an operation on its soil.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTMexicoUSCIACrash/d3c3cb0e82103e45751baa9df8f5cd90/text___
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'Michael' moonwalks to $97 million opening, shattering record for music biopics
SUMMARY: “Michael,” the big-budget Michael Jackson spectacle, shrugged off bad reviews and a troubled production to launch with $97 million in U.S. and Canada theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday, shattering a record debut for music biopics. A highly authorized portrayal of the King of Pop, co-produced by the Jackson estate, “Michael” far surpassed previous biopic top performers like “Straight Outta Compton” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” International sales were also strong. “Michael” collected $120.4 million overseas to give it a $217.4 million global opening — a new high for a music biopic. Universal picked up distribution in most international markets.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTFilmBoxOfficestLdWritethru/9cd10825b6ced69aaa96c6e575ea9d2d/text___
Philadelphia museum brings Rocky statue inside after decades of tension
SUMMARY: The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm’s length. A new exhibition, “Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments,” brings the bronze figure of Rocky Balboa inside for the first time, reframing it as both pop culture icon and part of a 2,000-year tradition of boxing imagery. The show explores how the fictional fighter became a global symbol of struggle and resilience. For decades, the museum sought to remove the statue. It is now a pilgrimage site that draws millions each year. After the exhibit closes, the statue will move to a permanent spot atop the museum’s steps.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSPARockyStatueExhibitionndLdWritethru/9ad13e5c91f7421cc7ec9c016070d212/text___
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Inside the world’s largest art heist when over $500M of paintings were stolen from a Boston museum
SUMMARY: A former FBI agent is offering the first detailed account of how investigators identified who carried out the 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist. In a new book, Geoff Kelly argues the theft was the work of a loose network of Boston-area criminals, not international masterminds, and traces how the stolen art moved through violent criminal circles. His account sheds light on key suspects, investigative missteps and lingering questions, including the actions of a security guard that night. More than three decades later, the paintings remain missing — artworks that Kelly calls “perfect fugitives.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSArtHeistBostonstLdWritethru/512da0322ce5c93c1bbafc7a5e228b2c/text___
Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability
SUMMARY: Barriers to tourism for people living with disabilities can range from the obvious, such as an out-of-service elevator, to an outing that’s too long or a setting that’s too loud. Tourist destinations that want to be truly accessible need to accommodate visitors with visible and invisible disabilities. In recent years, museums and other cultural institutions worldwide have added specialized guides and barrier-free tours for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, use wheelchairs, or with autism or dementia. Tourism agencies dedicated to serving these populations have sprung up, too. Disabled travelers also have created their own websites to share and exchange information.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBeWellBarrierFreeTourismstLdWritethru/d6db91935bdc0210e70479954a70f0ec/text___
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Sabastian Sawe breaks fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon to shatter world record by 65 seconds
SUMMARY: Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon in a huge moment in sports history. Sawe smashed the men’s world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds. The second-place finisher, Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia, also dipped under 2 hours by crossing the line in 1:59:41 in his first-ever marathon. Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda broke the previous world-record time, set by Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum in Chicago in 2023, by seven seconds in finishing in 2:00:28.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APATHLondonMarathonthLdWritethru/8481a99809f19e0dd2cafca36bd3676a/text___
Dosunmu scores 43 points as Timberwolves overcome injuries to beat Nuggets 112-96 for 3-1 lead
SUMMARY: Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 43 points, stepping up after leg injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo with the highest-scoring playoff performance by a reserve in 50 years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 on Saturday night. The Timberwolves took a 3-1 lead in the series in a game that ended with ejections of Nikola Jokic and Julius Randle after Jokic became angry when Jaden McDaniels made a meaningless layup with 2.1 seconds remaining and confronted the Wolves swingman near his bench.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBKNNuggetsTimberwolvesthLdWritethru/8a631153a69802c2a1294092b489d374/text___
Towns has a triple-double and the Knicks beat the Hawks 114-98 to tie the series at 2-2
SUMMARY: Karl-Anthony Towns had his first postseason triple-double, OG Anunoby scored 22 points and the New York Knicks recovered after back-to-back losses to beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-98 on Saturday night, tying the Eastern Conference playoff series at 2-2. Towns had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. The 11th-year All-Star became the fourth Knicks player to record a triple-double in a playoff game, joining Walt Frazier, Dick McGuire and Josh Hart. The Knicks host Game 5 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, and the series is now guaranteed to return to Atlanta for Game 6 on Thursday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBKNKnicksHawksstLdWritethru/c737f72f67fc45576549fed952d4e061/text___
Caitlin Clark helps Fever beat Liberty in the preseason in her 1st game with the team in 9 months
SUMMARY: Caitlin Clark was excited to get back on the court and play in a WNBA game even if it was just the preseason. The Indiana Fever star played in her first game for the Fever in nine months on Saturday after injuries derailed her second season. Clark said she had some nerves, but they didn’t show early. She scored the first basket of the game and then a couple of possessions later hit her signature step-back 3-pointer from deep. Clark finished with seven points, four assists and three rebounds in just under 17 minutes of play as Indiana won 109-91.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBKLFeverClarksReturnndLdWritethru/21469755121e35ccf22b915717cbe419/text___
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