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NATIONAL
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Virginia man gets life in prison for double murder scheme in affair with au pair
SUMMARY: A Virginia man who was having an affair with the family’s au pair has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of his wife and a man who was lured to the couple’s home as a fall guy. Brendan Banfield claimed he shot Joseph Ryan after he came across Ryan attacking his wife on the morning of Feb. 24, 2023. But prosecutors said Brendan Banfield and the au pair set Ryan up in a scheme to get rid of Christine Banfield. During Friday's sentencing hearing, the judge called Brendan Banfield's actions evil and calculated. Some media have dubbed the case the “au pair affair.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSVirginiaWifeKillingthLdWritethru/b28c0b8d57a0faac3a7264b210b86e63/text___
A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
SUMMARY: A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country. In a ruling harshly criticizing the administration, U.S. District Chief Judge John McConnell Jr. said the policy “threw the lives of countless immigrants living in the United States into indeterminate legal limbo,” and he accused the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of ignoring the law. The policies, enacted after the National Guard shooting last year, meant that immigrants from dozens of countries 39 have been “categorically barred” from receiving final decisions on, among other things, their asylum and work permits green card.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpImmigrationrdLdWritethru/10591d120e5cb13da736d9eeb06757c8/text___
What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US
SUMMARY: The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century. An infestation from its flesh-eating larvae has been confirmed in south Texas in a 3-week-old calf in La Pryor, about 100 miles southwest of San Antonio. Federal and state officials had been working to keep the parasite from reaching Texas since its late 2024 appearance in southern Mexico. Before that, it had been contained in Panama for years. The U.S. eradicated the pest by the early 1970s by breeding sterile male flies and dropping swarms from planes to mate with wild females. Millions are being released each week now.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSScrewwormLivestockWhattoKnowrdLdWritethru/813099c492b7b9607e087dd3cca58457/text___
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Trump issues pardon to former Republican congressman convicted of insider trading
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has issued a pardon to Stephen Buyer, a former Republican congressman from Indiana who served nearly two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information after he left office. Buyer sentenced to 22 months in prison in 2023 for making those trades while working as a consultant and lobbyist. He maintains that he is innocent. Trump cited Buyer’s career as a judge advocate general in the Army and in the House that was “distinguished and highly productive.” Buyer says the pardon “corrects a politically motivated prosecution” and that it was “horrific to be imprisoned for a crime that I did not commit.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpPardonFormerCongressmanrdLdWritethru/26f4698e76d333ae66e041be590e5f85/text___
Female Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list
SUMMARY: Several female Navy officers say they see Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent intervention in a promotions list as a sign their careers now have a ceiling. The Navy had selected 31 sailors to promote from the rank of captain to one-star admiral, but Hegseth cut nine people, including all three women, from the list. That's according to a defense official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss information not permitted to be released publicly. The Associated Press spoke with eight female Navy officers of varying ranks and time in service. They say they now worry for the future generation of female military leaders.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSPentagonNavyPromotions/e744efae3cc70902732fffce7ee1a69c/text___
These candidates for governor worked for Joe Biden. Some don't really talk about it though
SUMMARY: Joe Biden isn't on the ballot this fall, but three of his administration members are running for governor. There's former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in New Mexico, former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in California and former senior adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia. They are navigating their connections to Biden differently. Haaland and Becerra avoid mentioning Biden, while Bottoms embraces his endorsement. Republicans are highlighting these ties as potential weaknesses. Biden's presidency ended under disapproval, and his legacy remains tarnished, affecting the candidates' strategies.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionBidenAlums/776e212144c4ce0d55b324b74afa560d/text___
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
SUMMARY: Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state. Becerra leaned on his more than 35 years in public office, including as state attorney general and U.S. health secretary. He argued that he was the most qualified candidate in a crowded field. Becerra was once an afterthought in the race but surged in the final months. He has vowed to maintain the state’s mantle as a chief antagonist to President Donald Trump. As attorney general Becerra filed more than 120 legal actions against the first Trump administration on everything from immigration to climate policy.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionCaliforniaGovernorthLdWritethru/98b2b4dcca6813c3ffeb9754bd09805d/text___
Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI
SUMMARY: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has met with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies — a meeting that highlighted the tension between AI powerhouses and policymakers. President Donald Trump also expressed interest in the idea, showing how the two politicians, fueled by populism, are embracing the concept. But concerns about AI's impact are growing, with backlash over data centers in local communities and job prospects. Policymakers are exploring AI regulation, with bipartisan efforts in Congress and oversight from the Trump administration.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressAI/772224f9cd138eb79d3ef3336858a5d5/text___
US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz
SUMMARY: The U.S. military says it shot down four Iranian drones that were launched toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and then struck some of the Islamic Republic’s coastal surveillance radar sites in response. U.S. Central Command said on social media that the “attack drones posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic.” Hours later, Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, Central Command said. Kuwaiti’s military said forces intercepted missiles and drones attacking the country, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens and told residents to move to the nearest safe location and follow official instructions. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it targeted “enemy bases” in the region
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIranUSthLdWritethru/a9495a8e67035b8596a3739c8cde0978/text___
Graham Platner says Maine voters will 'have my back' despite scandals ahead of Senate primary
SUMMARY: Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, insists voters will support him despite controversies about his past. Speaking Friday, he addressed reports of sending explicit messages to women while married and allegations of volatile behavior. Platner denies some claims and says he's a changed man. Despite concerns, many Democrats back him, seeing him as their best chance to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Platner's campaign has faced scrutiny over past controversies, including a tattoo recognized as a Nazi symbol and offensive online comments. Supporters argue his personal growth makes him worthy of public life.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionPlatnerthLdWritethru/8b01a5c9a6eb5dceae18496a9b6cdc64/text___
Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress
SUMMARY: With virtually no strings attached, Congress is on the verge of providing a massive infusion of cash to the Homeland Security Department. The $70 billion package that was approved overnight by the Senate and now goes to the House will be able to power President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda for the remainder of his term. A pro-immigration advocate says it's an “ATM for ICE.” But for those aligned with Trump’s campaign promise for the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history, it all but guarantees an uninterrupted flow of money to carry out the administration’s immigration enforcement operations.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressImmigrationrdLdWritethru/fb1ac7739e4f39fb719f5dab68512e66/text___
Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office, which has already been significantly scaled back during his second term. Trump noted aboard Air Force One the size of the office has been “way too high for way too long” and if Bill Pulte cuts it, he "wouldn’t mind.” The Republican president said in an earlier interview with The Wall Street Journal he has asked Pulte to start the process of firing employees. Trump says Pulte will stay in the acting position depending on how long it takes to get his successor confirmed. The president says he's considering five people but hasn't named them.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpNationalIntelligencethLdWritethru/139516a3597c26d4afcf0b12bee1022f/text___
Trump’s troop reversals in Europe could cost millions and have left soldiers in limbo, officials say
SUMMARY: The U.S. military is waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe. That's upending the lives of military personnel and potentially costing taxpayers millions of dollars. That's according to two U.S. defense officials who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters. NATO allies were bewildered in May when Trump said he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland just weeks after ordering the same number pulled out of Europe. U.S. Transportation Command says sending all the equipment to Europe for the canceled unit cost the military $32 million.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpTroopsEuropendLdWritethru/bb43a4fd108a663e69ba4bc9b9f6e6ce/text___
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Israeli troops kill 7-month-old baby in West Bank, Palestinian officials say
SUMMARY: Israeli troops have killed a 7-month-old Palestinian baby in the occupied West Bank. Soldiers fired at the family's vehicle in the Tel Rumeida area south of Hebron on Friday evening. The baby's father, a university lecturer, was shot in the hand. The mother also was hurt. The Israeli military said they fired at a vehicle perceived to be a threat. An initial inquiry found the victims were uninvolved civilians. The father has demanded justice, rejecting the notion of a mistake. Israeli soldiers accused of harming Palestinians are rarely penalized.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsWestBankBabyKilledthLdWritethru/b398e9dc08d024870459c400e9fe7d16/text___
A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire
SUMMARY: Iran has fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait, according to Bahrain’s government. The U.S. said it intercepted several aimed at Gulf allies and the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain called on Tehran to stop what it called a “serious escalation.” Iran said it targeted the U.S. military, and its foreign ministry accused the U.S. of attacking surveillance facilities on Qeshm Island. Tehran called it a violation of the fragile ceasefire. The U.S. military reported no harm to personnel. Tensions continue as the Trump administration pushes for a deal with Iran to end the war.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSthLdWritethru/df859624fb659cb28cec798200cc85d4/text___
Ukraine targets St. Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks
SUMMARY: Residents of St. Petersburg have been told to stay indoors after a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeted the city. It highlights Kyiv's growing ability to strike deep inside Russia. St. Petersburg's governor said three people sustained minor injuries and warned of possible mobile internet disruptions. Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defenses shot down 376 Ukrainian drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the drones traveled about 620 miles to reach the region. The attack is a blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts to portray the conflict as distant. Putin rejected Zelenskyy's proposal for a face-to-face meeting.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarrdLdWritethru/5d437293b65c413f231054bb1b04ce04/text___
What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family-linked resort in Albania
SUMMARY: A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania. The government claims the development on the Adriatic coast will transform the nation as it seeks high-end tourism and European Union membership. However, environmental campaigners and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama oppose the venture. The project spans a wildlife reserve and an uninhabited island. Protesters have voiced concerns about the impact on biodiversity. Since late May, heavy machinery has entered the area, sparking further outrage. Albania’s state anti-corruption agency has opened an investigation related to the project but has not disclosed details.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUAlbaniaKushnerWhattoKnowthLdWritethru/8d7d0e216c28d23fe1b2e51cbb05b926/text___
Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal
SUMMARY: Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed nine people, including three Lebanese military members, according to the Lebanese army and state media. The strikes occurred days after a new ceasefire deal was reached. An airstrike on a vehicle killed a brigadier general, a captain and another soldier. Another strike in the village of Saksakiyah killed six people and wounded four. The Israeli military confirmed hitting a vehicle, stating it was moving suspiciously. Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun condemned the strike as a violation of sovereignty. The conflict has displaced over a million people since it began in March.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLLebanonIsraelHezbollahndLdWritethru/6150614827e9f932807527799b50f5d0/text___
Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
SUMMARY: Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will focus on its geopolitical future as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the EU and the U.S. That is despite Armenia's longstanding relations with Russia that are favored by most of the country's opposition parties. Analysts expect Pashinyan's Civil Contract party to retain control, but opposition parties favoring Russia have spotlighted Armenia's international stance. Relations with Moscow soured in 2023 after Azerbaijan took control of the Karabakh region. Russia has warned Armenia of economic consequences if it joins the EU. Western nations have shown potential benefits of closer ties.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUArmeniaElectionndLdWritethru/2304d3b606c77108495486c977e49726/text___
Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears
SUMMARY: Ugandan authorities have tightened border controls with Congo to prevent Ebola's spread. Traders are frustrated as their goods, including plantain and fish, risk spoiling in long truck queues. The border closure, effective since May 28, followed Congo's Ebola outbreak in Ituri province. Officials aim to reduce cross-border movement, fearing contagion. The World Health Organization discourages border closures but acknowledged the high risk. Uganda has confirmed 19 Ebola cases linked to Congo. Traders worry about further restrictions impacting their businesses.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFUgandaEbolaBorderClosurendLdWritethru/aeadf10365ad29a8d374e1e54e48b033/text___
Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer to meet, saying he sees 'no point' in it
SUMMARY: Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees “no point” in it. Speaking Friday at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin described Zelenskyy’s open letter proposing the meeting as “boorish.” It was the first public message Zelenskyy has sent directly to Putin since Russia sent troops into Ukraine in 2022 and was a critique of the Russian leader’s 26 years in power as well as taunting him about his age. The 73-year-old Putin pointed at other global leaders who are older, adding that “the main thing is the ability to work.” In an earlier speech, Putin criticized the West's unilateral sanctions.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaPutinthLdWritethru/a57c76d347f580eaf8325062ed13a6ec/text___
Lebanese leaders lash out at Iran and say their country should not be used as a 'bargaining chip'
SUMMARY: Lebanon’s president and prime minister are criticizing Iran for rejecting the latest ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Israel. In separate remarks on Friday, they said their country should not be used by Tehran as a “bargaining chip” in its talks with Washington. The comments by the Lebanese leaders came as the Israeli military struck multiple parts of southern Lebanon and issued evacuation warnings for nine villages, including one that has sheltered thousands of people displaced by the three-month war. The strikes killed nine people in six locations in southern Lebanon, the state news agency reported.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLLebanonIsraelHezbollahthLdWritethru/303de2f806c493917150e9443ab99c03/text___
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Fuel prices are shaping summer plans as US boaters get ready to hit the water
SUMMARY: Motorists and airline passengers aren't the only travelers thinking about high fuel prices as summer vacations near. Recreational boaters are feeling a pinch from the Iran war too. The ethanol-free gasoline that many boats prefer is even more expensive than regular gas. So is diesel fuel, which also powers some boats. The National Marine Manufacturers Association says its conversations with boaters indicate that most still plan to head out on the water this year but fuel costs are curtailing some people's plans. Businesses like fishing charters are deciding whether to add fuel surcharges to make up for their higher costs.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGasPricesBoatingstLdWritethru/442b17d875eb835408a6d03b385d0b90/text___
Stocks slump as Big Tech sinks and a strong May jobs report boosts odds for higher interest rates
SUMMARY: The U.S. stock market had its worst day since October as a sell-off in big technology companies weighed down the broader market. Bond yields surged as a strong jobs report boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve will be forced to hike interest rates at some point this year. The S&P 500 slumped 2.6% Friday, finishing with its first losing week in the last 10. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 695 points, or 1.4%. The Nasdaq composite fell 4.2%. Nvidia and Broadcom were among the heaviest weights on the market. The Labor Department reported that employers added 172,000 jobs in May, roughly double what forecasters had expected. Oil prices fell.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/b5e10863b81cb1d6399f688ad8885c46/text___
The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices
SUMMARY: U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May as the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of rising costs from the Iran war. The Labor Department reported Friday that job growth was down slightly last month from a revised 179,000 in April. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.3%. The job market has been recovering this year from a miserable 2025, so far shrugging off higher energy prices and increased economic uncertainty since the United States and Israel attacked Iran in late February.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSEconomyJobsReportthLdWritethru/94068a0f4e441024b05e72eb370b3a15/text___
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Leo XIV urges Spain to stop fanning flames of polarization on first papal visit in 15 years
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV is urging Spaniards to stop “fanning the flames of polarization” as he arrived in Spain. Leo opened his weeklong trip in Madrid, greeted at the airport by the country’s Catholic monarchs, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Leo visited Spain dozens of times before as a priest, but this visit is the first by a pope in 15 years. It signals Leo is returning papal attention to Europe’s Christian roots, after Pope Francis largely stayed away from the traditional centers of Christianity in favor of smaller Catholic communities farther away. It’s a moment of political turmoil for the Socialist-led government and a credibility crisis for the Catholic Church.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURELSpainPopethLdWritethru/650b269286ecf851ed51ebb0e7f5980c/text___
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After actor James Handy's stabbing death, his girlfriend's son is charged with murder
SUMMARY: Actor James Handy has been stabbed to death, and police have charged the son of his girlfriend in the killing. Michael Gledhill was charged after police say officers found the 81-year-old Handy stabbed in the chest and unconscious outside a home in Los Angeles on Wednesday. They say Gledhill was arrested after telling police he was the person they were looking for. Handy was a character actor in films and on TV for decades, including appearances in a variety of television crime procedurals.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSActorStabbedthLdWritethru/3461bbb82a82b68342e5a9454d287f2b/text___
Actor Anthony Head, known for ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72
SUMMARY: Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72. His family announced Friday that he passed away peacefully due to complications from pneumonia, surrounded by loved ones. Head first gained recognition in the 1980s on British TV as part of a romantic couple in Nescafe ads. He later achieved U.S. fame as Rupert Giles in the supernatural series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” which aired from 1997 to 2003.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainObitHeadthLdWritethru/a1c56edf560de048e730a2cf337e4223/text___
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Renegade remains the favorite for the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes
SUMMARY: Renegade remains the favorite for the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes with six hours to go before post time. The Kentucky Derby runner-up trained by Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher has been bet down to 8-5 after opening at 2-1 on the morning line. The rest of the money has spread out significantly, with Derby winner Golden Tempo, Chief Wallabee, Commandment and Emerging Market all 5-1. The long shots in the field of nine are Pletcher-trained Powershift at 12-1, Growth Equity at 13-1, Ottinho at 19-1 and Vitruivian Man at 20-1.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APRACBelmontStakes/e98014f45c87b5e181a4b6fd935f400c/text___
Knicks, up 2-0 in NBA Finals, say the job is far from over. And the Spurs aren't conceding anything
SUMMARY: The New York Knicks are up 2-0. They say they’re unfazed. The San Antonio Spurs are down 0-2. They say they’re unfazed. Such is the state of things in the NBA Finals, where both teams were taking a travel day on Saturday. Practices resume Sunday and Game 3 of the title series is Monday night at Madison Square Garden, where President Donald Trump will be watching alongside fans who are willing to pay nearly $10,000 for seats so far from the court that 7-foot-4 Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will look tiny.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBKNNBAFinals/65c3f996e65d1413ebc94fee2a2a81a2/text___
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva wins French Open to claim her first Grand Slam title
SUMMARY: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was already a tennis phenom at age 15. At 19 she’s a Grand Slam champion. The eighth-ranked Andreeva has ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska with a 6-3, 6-2 victory in the French Open final. Andreeva became the youngest player to win the women’s singles title since Monica Seles, who was 18 when she landed her third straight French Open in 1992. Chwalinska was attempting to become the first qualifier to capture the Roland Garros title. Alexander Zverev plays Flavio Cobolli in the men’s final on Sunday to conclude the wildest Grand Slam in recent memory.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APTENFrenchOpenFinalthLdWritethru/f29087527d2a068cfaa1bd42e196bf09/text___
The World Cup poses an unprecedented security challenge at a fraught moment. Is the US ready?
SUMMARY: The upcoming World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across the United, Mexico, and Canada. It also presents a massive security challenge. The World Cup involves more countries and games than ever before, and it kicks off next week amid global tensions and mounting political violence. In the U.S., a vast network of federal agencies, local police, and private entities will manage security. They'll use advanced tools such as hunter drones and artificial intelligence-powered cameras to secure stadiums and fan zones. Officials are confident in their preparations despite concerns about drones and AI misinformation.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSOCWCupSecurityndLdWritethru/32f04baf3a242395f26816292a9dc7e2/text___
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