Here are the AP's top stories and promotable content. All times U.S. Eastern. For up-to-the minute information on AP's coverage, visit AP Newsroom’s Coverage Plan.
…
Join our family of readers for as little as $14.99 per month and support local, unbiased journalism.
Already a member? Log in to continue. Otherwise, follow the link below to join.
Please log in to continue |
Here are the AP's top stories and promotable content. All times U.S. Eastern. For up-to-the minute information on AP's coverage, visit AP Newsroom’s Coverage Plan.
—————————----—
NATIONAL
———----———————
Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead and 7 injured, city spokesman says
SUMMARY: A Twin Falls city spokesman says that three people were killed and seven more were injured, some critically, in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon. Police who responded to the shooting found the body of the suspected gunman in an area near the restaurant, Twin Falls city public information officer Josh Palmer said, and he did not know if the suspect was included in the fatality count. Officials were still working on notifying the family members of victims and so were not yet releasing the names, ages or other details about the people hurt in the shooting, Palmer said
WORDS: 685 - MOVED: 08/01/2026 11:50 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIdahoShootingthLdWritethru/15be31e5c532e7dfe4b7108d83dd47be/text___
Eastern Washington fires have burned 600 structures and forced the evacuation of 5,000 homes
SUMMARY: Authorities say about 5,000 homes have been evacuated and about 600 homes, businesses and other buildings have been destroyed by wildfires that remained uncontained Sunday in eastern Washington state. The fires burned more than 8.2 square miles around Spokane, the second largest city in Washington, and were among dozens across the western U.S. The number of fires has stretched the ability of federal, state and local agencies to fight them. No deaths have yet been reported from the fires in the Spokane area. A spokesperson for the federal response team tackling the fires and said wind gusts from 35 miles per hour and 45 miles per hour were expected Sunday.
WORDS: 327 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 4:02 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWesternWildfires/3f70ca42599d306cf0c540df34ee50d0/text___
Republicans want voters to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices and move court to the right
SUMMARY: Kansas voters will decide Tuesday whether to elect state Supreme Court justices rather than have the governor appoint them. It's a push from conservatives who have chafed for years over court decisions they disagreed with on issues such as abortion, school funding and the death penalty. Supporters call it a pro-democracy change, and they’re hoping elections move the court to the right. A review of current and past constitutions shows that the last one to be amended with a similar change was Mississippi's in 1914. Critics say the move would make the court more partisan and less independent.
WORDS: 862 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 10:01 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionsKansasSupremeCourtstLdWritethru/9de28df410bb371f4b20e72ba7353fcb/text___
'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie begs for 'someone to come forward' in her mother's disappearance
SUMMARY: “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie said her family was “desperate” and “begging for help" in the disappearance of her mother. The emotional plea Saturday on her Instagram account came a day after authorities released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. A second note that was also released Friday said Guthrie died shortly after she was kidnapped and “is buried in nature now.” Both notes initially were sent to a Tucson television station days after Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing from her home outside Tucson on Feb. 1. Authorities have not said whether Nancy Guthrie is still alive.
WORDS: 727 - MOVED: 08/01/2026 2:13 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNancyGuthrierdLdWritethru/6587cd915bd73fc1b7f80d42cc2efd5a/text___
—————————----—
WASHINGTON/POLITICS
———----———————
Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC poll
SUMMARY: A new AP-NORC poll finds that immigration remains a relative strength for President Donald Trump, even after three people were killed in encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the span of under a week in July. Only 39% of U.S. adults approve of his performance on the issue, but that includes 81% of Republicans, whose views on Trump's handling of immigration have remained stable since last summer despite a year of aggressive immigration enforcement actions. That’s a contrast with views of his handling of Iran, where he’s seen more recent signs of slippage, even among his own supporters.
WORDS: 1143 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 2:04 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSAPPollTrumpApprovalIssuesrdLdWritethru/f14da4276e2e0d5ec9b79f0d48e22788/text___
Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
SUMMARY: U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno says his former son-in-law, U.S Rep. Max Miller, should not be serving in the House and should “seek professional help” as Miller defended himself against allegations of domestic abuse. Moreno has been restrained in recent months as the bitter custody dispute played out between Miller and the senator’s daughter Emily. But he said in a lengthy post Sunday that “If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them. He should not serve in the House of Representatives.” Miller defended himself against allegations of domestic abuse in a live video on X Sunday.
WORDS: 525 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 3:44 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionOhioHousendLdWritethru/335959b543bb410b51540ea9c6ec2571/text___
Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers around party leader
SUMMARY: National Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin is said to be in survival mode. That’s how people close to the embattled leader describe his mindset as he navigates a storm of frustration from within the party heading into the November elections. Calls for Martin's resignation are growing louder among Democratic operatives. They're concerned about Martin's fundraising performance and his leadership decisions, among other things. Martin is avoiding media appearances. He's monitoring his critics’ social media posts. And he's refused so far to adopt any meaningful changes. The situation threatens to undermine the party’s momentum in the fight against President Donald Trump’s Republican Party for control of Congress this fall.
WORDS: 1364 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 11:24 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionDemocratsMartin/e5825eaff55dd197a89c6aaf9639f1fe/text___
Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is sharply criticizing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after her assessment that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool following a recent renovation was caused by shoddy construction rather than vandals. On Friday, Pirro moved to drop charges against former Olympian David Hearn, accused of vandalizing the pool. Trump argued anew on Saturday that the damage was caused by vandals. But Pirro, a Trump appointee, said in a court filing that the damage was due to a botched installation of a new liner ahead of the America 250 celebrations. Trump also posted a video on Saturday that he claims shows vandalism, but the footage is unclear.
WORDS: 915 - MOVED: 08/01/2026 6:22 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpReflectingPoolrdLdWritethru/fecb6e13f1475dfe8a38898360c0446f/text___
Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller
SUMMARY: Democrats are seeing a fresh opportunity for an upset in a northeast Ohio congressional seat. The Republican incumbent is facing mounting pressure over domestic abuse allegations in a bitter and drawn-out dispute with his ex-wife. The allegations against the congressman, Max Miller, have been public for years. But they've recently drawn increased media scrutiny. Democrats are calling for a congressional ethics investigation and have suggested more help could be directed toward their candidate, union ironworker Brian Poindexter. Miller has denied the abuse allegations. Miller was a White House adviser during President Donald Trump's first term.
WORDS: 1293 - MOVED: 08/01/2026 12:29 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionOhioHouserdLdWritethru/2073ea5014328322decb23aaaed3bcfe/text___
Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is threatening to push forward with a fund to compensate his allies if two Republican holdouts won’t support his nominee for attorney general. It means new uncertainty about next week’s Senate confirmation vote. And his pronouncement underscores once more his interest in securing payouts for supporters who feel unjustly persecuted. Trump said in a social media post Saturday that he'd keep acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his current role and press ahead on the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” if Republican John Cornyn and Thom Tillis refuse to support Blanche’s nomination.
WORDS: 671 - MOVED: 08/01/2026 1:48 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpBlancherdLdWritethru/7af3dae26d085e9701e7d3bb245c3ba4/text___
—————————----—
INTERNATIONAL
———----———————
Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave the Spanish territory
SUMMARY: Ceuta is grappling with the aftermath of a massive migrant surge. Over the weekend, most of the 60,000 migrants who entered the Spanish exclave returned to Morocco, but the crisis has reignited Europe's immigration debate. Spanish authorities said at least 72 migrants died, including some who drowned. Far-right politicians have called for remaining migrants to be expelled, sparking protests and counterprotests. Ceuta, known for its cultural diversity, is feeling the strain. Some locals worry about loyalty and blame authorities for the situation. Pope Leo XIV expressed concern, emphasizing the need for peace and justice.
WORDS: 732 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 12:19 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUMigrationSpainCeutardLdWritethru/9960b15a7cf31a0592b09ac47a8eac3f/text___
2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe’s wildfire emergency rages
SUMMARY: Greece’s fire department says the collision of two firefighting helicopters battling a major wildfire burning out of control west of Athens left two crew members dead, while another two were recovered alive. The fire department said on Sunday the dead crew members were one Greek and one Danish national, while the two who were recovered alive were one Greek and one British national. Foreign firefighting and helicopter crews are often deployed in Greece to help tackle wildfires during the country’s hot, dry summers.
WORDS: 1234 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 10:25 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUEuropeWildfiresthLdWritethru/726b55a6fe6c51de1fb086b437eb28de/text___
Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal
SUMMARY: Israel has shared serious security concerns with the White House about a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas. An Israeli official told The Associated Press on Sunday that Israel believes Hamas is focused on rebuilding its military rather than demilitarizing. The Israeli military will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas disarms. This comes days after Hamas announced plans to disarm as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The agreement includes a phased Israeli withdrawal and the arrival of international forces. Despite the ceasefire, Israel continues to strike Gaza, targeting Hamas and its infrastructure.
WORDS: 816 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 1:51 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsGazandLdWritethru/72b1493ca75bb9d4cf195f325d8dc425/text___
Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse
SUMMARY: Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least five people across Russia, also hitting industrial sites and a further warehouse belonging to Wildberries, Russia’s largest online marketplace, local officials said. In under two weeks, Ukraine has struck over a dozen of the retailer’s depots, part of Kyiv’s aerial campaign aimed at undermining Moscow’s war effort, hurting its economy and making people feel the consequences of the Kremlin’s all-out invasion of Ukraine. In the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, one person died as a Russian guided bomb struck a residential building, a local official said. Outside Kharkiv, in Ukraine's northwest, another Russian strike killed one person and set fire to a postal terminal, according to authorities there.
WORDS: 499 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 2:49 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWar/d2c705445dad07fced4fb8c1e3d314c5/text___
Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war
SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump says he'll order American forces to hold off on strikes he had threatened against Iran, claiming Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the war. Trump said in a Saturday evening social media post that for now, he will halt new strikes in the 5-month old war. A day earlier, he had threatened more strikes on Iran as the U.S. pushes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement followed Trump's call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump said Israel had agreed to try to help complete the agreement. Iran’s defense minister said on X that the country was “neither surprised nor passive” at Trump’s announcement.
WORDS: 660 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 4:09 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastndLdWritethru/f4c225f6667d9fd171616304701825a0/text___
A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
SUMMARY: An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said. The Mutiara Sentosa 2 was en route from Surabaya to Makassar when the blaze broke out early in the morning. Rescue teams, naval vessels and nearby ships rushed to assist as passengers gathered on deck or jumped into the sea to escape flames and thick smoke. By Sunday afternoon, 225 passengers and crew had been rescued and five bodies recovered. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Ferry accidents are common in Indonesia, with weak safety enforcement often blamed.
WORDS: 496 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 11:37 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASIndonesiaFerryFirerdLdWritethru/da71e9c734e8caacd07f83e3555e3382/text___
Moscow mayor calls a deadly bomb attack on a restaurant a 'terrorist act'
SUMMARY: Moscow's mayor has called a bomb attack on a restaurant a "brutal terrorist act" but hasn't specified who is responsible. The blast on Saturday at the Balzi Rossi, an upscale Italian restaurant, killed three people, including the woman bomber, according to Russian state media. At least 21 people were wounded. A probe into the attack is underway, with no one yet claiming responsibility. Earlier this year, Russia announced tighter security after assassination attempts following the invasion of Ukraine. So far, authorities haven't linked this blast to those attacks or the war in Ukraine.
WORDS: 470 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 11:11 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaExplosionrdLdWritethru/27c6ca232a189daa718a4d1596326a87/text___
A woman with apparent heat stroke found dead while taking shelter in a car in quake-hit Japan
SUMMARY: Officials say the latest victim from a powerful earthquake that struck Japan’s southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto last week is an elderly woman who apparently developed heat stroke while taking shelter in a car. The fatality came as concerns of heat-related illness grow in the area that is also suffering extreme temperatures. The magnitude 7.1 quake hit Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday. The death toll is now 36. Authorities have ended a massive search-and-rescue operation at a collapsed shopping mall in southwest Japan after retrieving five people and the bodies of seven others over the past five days.
WORDS: 671 - MOVED: 08/01/2026 12:57 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASJapanEarthquakerdLdWritethru/146e33d4a87218ad188ca47ec97d5194/text___
Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river trade
SUMMARY: The Netherlands and Germany are suffering the consequences of a European heat wave that has brought dought and sparked devastating wildfires in France, Spain, Portugal, Crete and elsewhere. For the Dutch the dry conditions are a threat to hundreds of miles of dikes that protect the low-lying country from flooding in the winter. In Germany, the lack of rainfall has led to record low levels in the Rhine, one of Europe's major rivers and a superhighway for freight that is transported in ships along its navigation channels. Dutch authorities are patrolling dikes to check for possible damage as the structures dry out.
WORDS: 948 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 4:36 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUNetherlandsGermanyDrought/6eb8910dabc77f2fe962ac5aad638347/text___
Iran's leaders show a united front over the war but are divided over what the goal is
SUMMARY: Iran's leadership is showing unity in its war strategy against the U.S., but there are sharp differences over the endgame. Ultra-hardliners, known as the Paydari movement, push for total victory and oppose negotiations. Meanwhile, supporters of parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and President Masoud Pezeshkian see military pressure as a means to negotiate with the U.S. The ceasefire deal reached in April received backing from Iran’s top leadership, but it crumbled as tensions rose. The hard-liners use rallies and state TV to oppose negotiations, while pragmatists argue for addressing economic and social issues. Both sides are positioning for power postwar.
WORDS: 1235 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 4:00 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranLeadershipRivalries/2c06501211d937c417c5f627a9ede1af/text___
Trump says Mideast allies have reached outlines of deal to end Iran war, says US to stop new strikes
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is claiming that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and says that he would hold off on ordering new strikes in the five-month old conflict for now. In a Saturday evening social media post, Trump added that the emerging deal “would include the Immediate, Complete, and Total OPENING OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT, and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat.” He wrote that he had agreed to hold off on ordering new U.S. strikes, "subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL.” He says that Israel has agreed to join the U.S. in the commitment to try to complete the agreement with Iran. Iran did not offer any immediate public reaction to Trump’s announcement.
WORDS: 1023 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 1:40 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIranUSTrumpMBSthLdWritethru/814164417aa284dc8a6d34ac22ea1a8e/text___
Plane carrying European tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13 people on Nazca Lines viewing flight
SUMMARY: Authorities in Peru say a plane carrying European tourists to view the famed Nazca Lines has crashed into a field outside the Peruvian city of Nazca, killing 13 people. Nazca’s municipal government said the plane departed from the nearby city of Ica and was operated by Peruvian company Aerodiana. On its website, the airline said that it has offered scenic flights over the Nazca lines for the past 14 years using Cessna Grand Caravan planes. Among the dead in Saturday's crash were seven Italian citizens, two Spaniards and two Germans, Peru’s Transportation Ministry said. The other two fatalities were the pilot and copilot.
WORDS: 220 - MOVED: 08/01/2026 8:21 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTPeruPlaneCrashthLdWritethru/912cc69276f12afbfc921fa8b71c03c3/text___
'I just want a chance': Moroccans sought better future in collective crossing to Spain territory
SUMMARY: When he heard that the border was breached, Abdulah Buji jumped on his motorbike and rode as fast as he could to join the tens of thousands of other Moroccans who swam en masse to reach Spanish territory. Buji was inspired by the thought that this collective mad dash could somehow unlock his dream of starting a new life in Europe as a teacher. But he went back home when he realized that his ultimate goal of reaching mainland Europe was unattainable. He says “I haven’t found any opportunities here either, so I have to go back.”
WORDS: 832 - MOVED: 08/01/2026 4:30 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUMigrationSpainCeutaVoicesstLdWritethru/d564354dd54e92debf43ce5fe22299f9/text___
—————————----—
BUSINESS
———----———————
Flight attendants at Canada's WestJet go on strike in dispute over pay
SUMMARY: Flight attendants with WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, have gone on strike over pay disputes. The Canadian Union of Public Employees represents the 4,400 cabin crew and announced the strike on Sunday. WestJet confirmed the strike and said it remains available for negotiations. The dispute centers on how flight attendants are paid for duties performed on the ground. The company says staff are compensated through a "credit hour" system, while the union claims some work is unpaid. More than 300 flights have been canceled, disrupting travel plans during a three-day weekend. WestJet Encore and code-share flights remain unaffected.
WORDS: 374 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 8:41 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWestJetStrikestLdWritethru/dbd760ae8575e6bc7e8113043cc88e0d/text___
Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements by selling fast access to his social media posts
SUMMARY: Investors looking to get a jump on White House announcements will be able to buy sneak peeks starting Saturday as a Trump family company starts selling special, fast access to the president's posts on social media. The new business targeting special computerized trading firms raises ethics questions about whether it constitutes insider trading and how far should a president be allowed to use his public office to help his private business. A prolific poster, Donald Trump has sent stocks soaring and plunging with his online musings and threats. The White House had no comment, and the company dismissed the ethics issue, saying Democratic critics just don't like free markets.
WORDS: 1094 - MOVED: 08/01/2026 11:06 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpTruthSocialndLdWritethru/25c2c5be926f2650d0610c84100cffb8/text___
—————————----—
CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
———----———————
Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US
SUMMARY: Dangerous heat has hit parts of the Western U.S. this weekend, prompting warnings for people to stay inside and heightening wildfire risks in many areas. A high-pressure ridge has been holding heat close to the ground from Arizona to Montana. Meteorologists say the good news is that it will be relatively short-lived. The National Weather Service forecast high temps in a variety of cities Saturday. By late afternoon, Las Vegas reached 115 degrees Fahrenheit. That is the highest temperature of the year.
WORDS: 996 - MOVED: 08/01/2026 5:35 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSClimateWesternHeatWavethLdWritethru/594390d448a480564ec7db6b15b5fffc/text___
—————————----—
ENTERTAINMENT
———----———————
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million
SUMMARY: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has made box office history in its first weekend, becoming the second-biggest North American opening ever with $355 million in ticket sales. It was just shy of “Avengers: Endgame,” which debuted to $357 million in 2019. Tom Holland’s run as Spider-Man continues to impress. His previous film, “No Way Home,” made over $1.9 billion worldwide. “Brand New Day” started strong with a record $168 million opening day. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film received strong reviews and audience ratings. The movie attracted a predominantly young male audience.
WORDS: 926 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 3:09 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTFilmBoxOfficendLdWritethru/a2c2efb863263ce50bcee1e7db822574/text___
'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80
SUMMARY: Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for portraying Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died. He was 80. Bob McGowan, who had managed Pastore since his run on “The Sopranos,” told The Associated Press that he learned of his death Saturday from another client and actor on the show, Vincent Curatola. He said that he had been found in his home on New York’s City Island after not being heard from for a few days.
WORDS: 407 - MOVED: 08/01/2026 10:12 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTObitVincentPastorethLdWritethru/80cd230a299c6894b809065f835ef774/text___
—————————----—
SPORTS
———----———————
Clutch kicker gets his due as Adam Vinatieri heads into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
SUMMARY: Tom Brady believes Adam Vinatieri is the epitome of clutch NFL players. That is the four-time Super Bowl champion kicker's legacy as he prepares to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is the third full-time kicker to receive this honor. Vinatieri retired with records for career points, field goals and consecutive field goals made. His iconic kicks, like the 45-yard field goal in the 2002 AFC divisional playoff against the Raiders, cemented his place in NFL history. Vinatieri's career spanned 24 years with the Patriots and Colts, earning him a spot among the NFL's all-time greats.
WORDS: 1201 - MOVED: 07/31/2026 7:56 PM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFBNHallofFameVinatieri/ef37b5a9f661bd36dfc377e583b7691b/text___
Dodgers land Cy Young ace Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster deadline deal
SUMMARY: The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired the biggest prize on the trade deadline market, getting two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed the deal Saturday night. The two-time defending World Series champions added another big piece to their-star high-priced roster that already big-name players like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Mookie Betts. The Dodgers are in first place in the NL West and were already the favorites to become the first team to three-peat since the New York Yankees from 1998-2000 before adding Skubal.
WORDS: 1003 - MOVED: 08/02/2026 5:12 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APBBODodgersTigersSkubalTradendLdWritethru/f342bec23348de07cfa4b08515e7d0ec/text___
UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan
SUMMARY: UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and that “no option should be off the table” as it will pursue a full review of his now abandoned plan to sell stakes of the World Cup to private equity investors. Infantino was forced to scrap the plan early Saturday after his senior adviser who sat on a White House panel resigned and Asia’s soccer body joined Europe and North America in opposing it. Infantino had proposed creating a $20 billion company to run the World Cup with private investors, but drew backlash that grew every day since Tuesday’s announcement.
WORDS: 1119 - MOVED: 08/01/2026 10:17 AM PST
https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSOCWCupFIFAInvestorsthLdWritethru/b07dfbbbc0e79c60a902d7fd0e0e39b9/text___
<END>
