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NATIONAL
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Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records show
SUMMARY: According to current and former DEA agents and records reviewed by The Associated Press, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico from 2023 to 2025. The tactic was intended to build larger cases against drug traffickers. But whistleblower David Howell says the DEA gambled with public safety and violated Justice Department rules intended to protect the public from the dangerous drug. Ridding the streets of illicit fentanyl became the DEA’s top priority over the past decade as overdose deaths surged.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSDEAUnseizedFentanylrdLdWritethru/8f5b546e668e5007c64078da74b90903/text___
Los Angeles schools superintendent resigns after FBI search and months on paid leave
SUMMARY: The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools has resigned four months after he was put on paid leave during a federal investigation. The district's Board of Education said Monday that it had received a resignation letter from Alberto Carvalho. Carvalho said he wants students to learn without distraction. He had been on paid leave since February after the FBI searched his home and district headquarters. Carvalho had denied any wrongdoing. The investigation's details remain undisclosed and no charges have been filed against him. Andrés Chait will continue as acting superintendent.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLosAngelesSchoolsSuperintendentndLdWritethru/d8049ddd39490734e37e920dea674494/text___
Judge in Charlie Kirk killing case to decide if prosecutors could be punished for comments in media
SUMMARY: The Utah judge in the murder case over Charlie Kirk’s killing says he will rule Monday whether prosecutors could face sanctions for comments to the media about a bullet fragment recovered from the conservative activist’s body. Lawyers for defendant Tyler Robinson have asked Judge Tony Graf to block the death penalty in the case. The defense claims the prosecutors’ comments could sway potential jurors regarding Robinson's guilt. Robinson has not yet entered a plea. The 23-year-old from southwestern Utah is charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 assassination of Kirk. The ally of President Donald Trump was shot in the neck while addressing a crowd of thousands at Utah Valley University.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCharlieKirkShot/0855555e49904792987bbdbfdb520912/text___
Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West
SUMMARY: Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling several wildfires in the West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City. Authorities said Sunday the Iron Fire in Utah’s Juab County had blackened 34 square miles, and all 1,000 residents of the town of Eureka were forced to leave their homes. No structures were lost as of Sunday. Another wildfire prompted evacuations over the weekend near Sedona, Arizona. In Colorado, the southwest corner of the state was under a red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service due to gusty winds and low relative humidity.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWildfiresndLdWritethru/66c8471df83ccc9663b746511b7ffd17/text___
7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
SUMMARY: Police say a spate of shootings in Chicago has led to at least 38 injuries and seven deaths since Friday evening. On Sunday, President Donald Trump weighed in on social media and renewed his suggestion for a military intervention in the nation’s third largest city. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, has repeatedly rebuffed Trump's calls to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago. While the city has experienced a slight uptick in shootings compared to last year, violent crime rates in the city have generally declined over the past few years in parallel with other U.S. cities, according to police data.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSChicagoShootingstLdWritethru/25134a3c18efe7861b908a5393dca263/text___
Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden
SUMMARY: New York City police say a 51-year-old Connecticut man fell to his death during a concert at Madison Square Garden. Officers responding to a 911 call around 9:51 p.m. Saturday found the man unconscious and unresponsive with injuries indicating a fall from an elevated position. The man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police identified him as Paul Kueker of Niantic, Connecticut. The rock band “Goose” was performing. In a statement on Facebook, the band said it was deeply saddened and heartbroken to learn about the event.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMSGConcertDeaththLdWritethru/970aa027812d4f79d7a236328f61e072/text___
In Taylor Swift’s beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor
SUMMARY: Rumors that Taylor Swift was planning to marry at her Rhode Island home this weekend have drawn fans, photographers and curious visitors to the seaside village of Watch Hill after a large tent appeared near her estate. The speculation was never confirmed, but it highlighted the enduring fascination with the pop star in the community where she has owned a home for more than a decade. Residents, business owners and local officials say they fielded a steady stream of questions as online theories spread. And visitors searched for clues and debated whether the rumors could be true.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSwiftWeddingBeachTownthLdWritethru/c14fe03bde7fea457e99745bf28ee96c/text___
LA Mayor Bass declares emergency to secure resources to help fight warehouse fire
SUMMARY: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared an emergency Saturday to ensure the city gets the resources it needs to fight a large warehouse fire that has sent large plumes of smoke into the air. The fire at a privately owned cold-storage warehouse in the city’s Boyle Heights neighborhood started Wednesday, prompting shelter-in-place orders in the area because of the risk of hazardous air. Residents were told to close all windows, doors and vents, turn off air conditioning and bring people and pets to an inside room. The mayor’s declaration asks for recovery help under the California Disaster Assistance Act. She also asked the state to expedite access to resources and other relief programs.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLosAngelesWarehouseFirestLdWritethru/2cdb983aa6738b3e87feccbd91e3579b/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction in case of Etan Patz, missing New York City boy
SUMMARY: The Supreme Court has reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz. The justices, by a 6-3 vote Monday, granted an appeal from New York prosecutors who had urged them to undo a federal appeals court decision that overturned the verdict. The three liberal justices dissented. Prosecutors had been preparing to try the man, Pedro Hernandez, for a third time. His first trial ended in a mistrial. Etan vanished while walking to his downtown Manhattan school bus stop on May 25, 1979. He was among the first missing children to appear on milk cartons, and the anniversary of his disappearance became National Missing Children’s Day.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNYCMissingBoythLdWritethru/fcdcf712ab8450266ff19341581ee83a/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3
SUMMARY: Two students opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding seven others. Police say the suspects, aged 14 and 15, were armed with pistols and have been arrested. The shooting occurred Monday at San Jose National High School in Tacloban city. An investigation is underway to determine the cause. Police said the suspects claimed they were bullied at school. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a thorough investigation and asked law enforcers to boost security in schools and public areas. School shootings are relatively rare in the Philippines.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASPhilippinesShootingthLdWritethru/022bd9892d858b1bc5e9ed741e0d7222/text___
FACT FOCUS: Netanyahu's claims about Iran's nuclear program run counter to public evidence
SUMMARY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran would have developed a nuclear weapon and used it on Israel were it not for the two wars of the past year. There is no public evidence for that assessment, which runs counter to those of the U.N. nuclear watchdog and U.S. intelligence agencies. For decades, Netanyahu has made dire predictions about Iran’s disputed nuclear program. The rhetoric has escalated since the U.S. and Iran reached an interim peace deal this month, and as Netanyahu faces elections later this year. Iran has always insisted its nuclear program is peaceful, and it would need months or years to develop a usable nuclear bomb if it took the decision to do so.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranNuclearFactFocus/ad9678f602ffcfcdd174cf3d8d653ca5/text___
A Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 3 from one family, including a 13-year-old boy
SUMMARY: A Russian drone strike on Sumy in northeastern Ukraine has killed three members of one family, including a 13-year-old boy. The attack also wounded two others, according to regional military head Oleh Hryhorov on Monday. Russia has targeted Ukrainian civilian areas with drones and missiles since its invasion over four years ago. The U.N. reports more than 16,000 civilian deaths in the war. Recent attacks have increased civilian casualties, with May seeing the highest monthly total since April 2022. Meanwhile, Ukraine launched drones toward Russia, with Moscow reporting the interception of 301 drones overnight.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarndLdWritethru/22e6de568e5f8e5917e4ab6b67c96381/text___
Trump-endorsed de la Espriella holds slim lead in Colombia's election as rival challenges vote
SUMMARY: Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative political outsider, has taken a narrow lead in Colombia's runoff election. His victory could reverse outgoing President Gustavo Petro's agenda, including peace talks with illegal armed groups. De la Espriella, a lawyer and business owner, earned U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement despite never having run for office. He has 49.7% of the votes, while progressive candidate Iván Cepeda has 48.7%. Cepeda plans to challenge the results, citing concerns about democracy and social gains. De la Espriella promises a tough stance on crime. The election highlights Colombia's regional and ideological divisions.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTColombiaElectionndLdWritethru/0962dc76d22ba37c8fa29575cb2456a3/text___
Vance says talks with Iranian officials set 'good foundation' for a deal to end the war
SUMMARY: Vice President JD Vance says his lengthy talks with senior Iranian officials in Switzerland created a good foundation for a final deal to end the Iran war. Vance made the comment Monday after initial talks with Iran’s parliamentary speaker. Vance and U.S. officials claimed progress on multiple fronts, including the establishment of measures to ensure the Strait of Hormuz stays open and that a ceasefire holds in the fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon. Iran noted “major progress” to end the fighting in Lebanon and called that the first real test of the negotiations.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUIranUSNegotiationsthLdWritethru/4bbde727c7095c4ad9da0285ca79f1e1/text___
Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again
SUMMARY: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, forced out by his party after losing voter support. He will remain as caretaker until Labour chooses a new leader. Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham confirmed on social media that he will put himself forward to succeed Starmer. Burnham's recent victory in a special parliamentary election prompted Starmer's decision. He has struggled with economic promises and faced criticism for appointing scandal-linked figures. Despite domestic challenges, Starmer gained international praise for supporting Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump criticized his handling of immigration and energy policy. Starmer's resignation comes as Britain marks the 10th anniversary of its Brexit vote.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainPoliticsthLdWritethru/8aa1c427418c487fe644f5d5c40d1518/text___
France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths
SUMMARY: France is facing a grueling heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 Fahrenheit. The national weather service says the unrelenting heat is not expected to ease until Friday. Hundreds of schools closed on Monday, and authorities cracked down on public alcohol consumption due to health risks. The U.K. also issued an "extreme heat" warning for southern England and parts of Wales. Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent. The World Health Organization reports over 200,000 heat-related deaths in Europe over the last four years. Human-caused climate change is tied to increasing extreme weather.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUEuropeHeatthLdWritethru/b42e7468114d5a0dc39c80672035e693/text___
Qatar says gas export terminal blast killed 13 as workers tried to resume operations
SUMMARY: Qatar’s energy minister says an explosion killed at least 13 people and injured 66 at a key gas export terminal. The explosion was described Monday as related to an industrial accident. The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets. Qatar remains one of the world’s top natural gas producers. Qatar shut down its production after Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz meant it couldn’t get shipments out to its clients. With Iran loosening its grip as negotiations continue over a permanent end to the war, Qatar began work to try to restart its export terminal.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLQatarExplosionthLdWritethru/b8a36eea8889899b2fa499c5e247a08f/text___
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths, authorities say
SUMMARY: Authorities say confirmed cases of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths. A total of 100 people have recovered in the outbreak concentrated in the Ituri province since it was declared on May 15, Congo’s Ministry of Health said late Sunday. The Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which has no vaccines or treatment, has been the worst ever after just a month. Officials admit there could be far more cases they still don’t know about and that the peak of the outbreak is still ahead.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFCongoEbolastLdWritethru/d298bfadf678a07412c8fbb8c46263ad/text___
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BUSINESS
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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100
SUMMARY: Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan has died at the age of 100. He died on Monday from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. That's according to his wife of 29 years, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell. In his 18½ years at the helm of the Fed, Greenspan presided over a sustained era of American growth and prosperity, yet one that ended with devastating consequences in 2008, two years after he had left the central bank. Greenspan was so respected during his many years as head of the world’s most influential central bank that by the time he stepped down in 2006, he was widely celebrated as the “Oracle’’ and “Maestro.’’
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APObitAlanGreenspanthLdWritethru/25f435cc747df7b76d0ff40844f8933f/text___
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Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study says
SUMMARY: Mexico, Kenya, Italy and other nations are experiencing anywhere from one to two more months of heat stress than they were several decades ago, new research published Monday says, and some areas even more so. Regions previously untouched by heat stress are now feeling it, too. Extreme feels-like temperatures, heat stress days and tropical nights have all become dramatically more frequent, long and severe over the past six decades as the planet’s warming intensifies — a result of the burning of fossil fuels coal, oil and gas, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change on Monday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APClimateStudyHeatStress/daae5fb348e8cb587bccdf770e842611/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94
SUMMARY: Clive Davis, who rose from a job as a record company lawyer to become one of the music industry’s most powerful figures, has died at the age of 94. Davis launched or resurrected the careers of countless superstars, including Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys. Unlike other record moguls whose influence waned as they got older, his might only seemed to grow over the decades in a career that spanned multiple genres and labels. Davis also signed up Billy Joel, Blood Sweat & Tears, Patti Smith, the Grateful Dead and “American Idol” winners Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSObitCliveDavisndLdWritethru/45c9f57f7f764cbf815c9747cbff94e3/text___
'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million
SUMMARY: “Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. That easily set a new franchise record and notches the biggest opening weekend of the year. Launching 31 years after the original “Toy Story” first landed in theaters, “Toy Story 5” far surpassed the previous series-best debut of $120 million for “Toy Story 4” in 2019. Internationally, it was just as successful, with $152 million in opening-weekend sales, for a worldwide haul of $312 million. Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” slipped to second place with $17 million in its second weekend.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTFilmBoxOffice/72cff10361dd338ebd54aea963d77ee8/text___
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SPORTS
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Mavericks are hiring national champ coach Dusty May away from Michigan, AP source says
SUMMARY: A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Mavericks and Dusty May of national champion Michigan are finalizing an agreement for the coach to make the jump from college to the NBA. May and the Wolverines won the NCAA championship with a 69-63 win over UConn in April to wrap up a 34-3 season. That came three years after the 49-year-old led Florida Atlantic to its only Final Four appearance. May replaces Jason Kidd, who was let go two weeks after Masai Ujiri was hired as president of basketball operations and alternate governor of the Mavericks.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBKNMavericksMayndLdWritethru/54842b39ec2871637935cc1e92c57194/text___
Wyndham Clark avoids record collapse and holds on to win the US Open
SUMMARY: Wyndham Clark is the U.S. Open champion and it was harder work than he ever imagined. He was on the edge of all day of the greatest collapse in U.S. Open history because no one had ever lost a six-shot lead in this championship. Clark's lead was down to one after five holes. But he held his nerve against Sam Burns and a Shinnecock Hills gallery that wanted anyone but him to win. Clark made a huge birdie on the 16th to take a two-shot lead. He two-putted from 50 feet for par to win his second Open title.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APGLFUSOpenthLdWritethru/f91e02bd03865239d4a1f6fd4ed5abd3/text___
Oh, brother! Brady Tkachuk gets traded to Florida to join Matthew Tkachuk
SUMMARY: Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk are about to team up in Florida, after the Panthers pulled off another summertime blockbuster. The Panthers and Ottawa have a deal where Florida sends four draft picks to the Senators for Brady Tkachuk. The picks were Florida’s first-rounder this year, No. 9 overall, along with two picks acquired earlier Sunday in the Panthers’ move to send Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle, and another first rounder in 2029. Brady Tkachuk has spent the entirety of his eight-year NHL career in Ottawa, and now he joins his brother and Olympic teammate in the place where Matthew Tkachuk has spent the last four seasons, winning two Stanley Cups.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APHKNPanthersBradyTkachukndLdWritethru/eef8ef1a3b87088c8eccc06978d08587/text___
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